The Lighthouse (2019)

What I liked: The black and white, high contrast, full frame cinematography was amazing, and really helped establish the time period. This is how ALL movies should establish themselves. The acting was great, and if anything got me ready to see Robert Pattinson as the new Batman. What I didn’t like: There’s not much to

Swamp Thing (2019)

From IMDB: “Abby Arcane returns home to Marais, Louisiana to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, only to discover the dark, terrifying mysteries of the swamp.” Story: A wonderfully woven horror/mystery/relationship drama set in the swamps of Louisiana. Side note: I’ve been wanting to visit Louisiana for many years, and this just makes me want to

Ready or Not

From IMDB: “A bride’s wedding night takes a sinister turn when her eccentric new in-laws force her to take part in a terrifying game.” What I Liked: The dialog in this movie is top-notch. Sharp, with a strong cadence and a biting wit. My favorite dialog of any movie this year. Some of the characters

Crawl

From IMDB: “A young woman, while attempting to save her father during a category 5 hurricane, finds herself trapped in a flooding house and must fight for her life against alligators.” What I liked: It has some of the best “atmosphere” I’ve seen in a while. This movie is set during a hurricane, and hurricanes