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A Return to Salem's Lot, a review by addicted2dvd

A Return to Salem's Lot (1987/United States) Warner Home Video Director: Larry Cohen Writing: Stephen King (1947) (Original Characters By), Larry Cohen (Screenwriter), James Dixon (Screenwriter), Larry Cohen (Story By) Length: 100 min. Rating: R Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: Mono Subtitles: None

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Stars:
Michael Moriarty as Joe Weber
Ricky Addison Reed as Jeremy Weber
Samuel Fuller as Van Meer
Andrew Duggan as Judge Axel
Evelyn Keyes as Mrs. Axel
Jill Gatsby as Sherry

Plot:Extras:

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OK... I haven't seen this movie since I was a teen. I have to say... it wasn't as good as I remember it being. I mean I still enjoyed it in a cheesy fun sort of way. But it don't hold up compared to Salem's Lot. But I am sure it is also partially because of my taste in movies maturing... as I did find some of the scenes silly now. But for the most part... still enjoy it... glad I have it in my collection.




(From The Movies from Within My Lifetime: 2012 Edition on April 22nd, 2012)

Ju-On, a review by Danae Cassandra

Ju-On

Year of Release:  2003
Directed By:  Takashi Shimizu
Starring:  Megumi Okina, Misaki Ito, Misa Uehara, Takako Fuji, Yuya Ozeki
Rating:  R

Overview:
An eerie tale of a family who is brutally killed in their own home leaving behind an evil spirit lurking in the shadows. When an unknowing homecare worker enters, the spirit is awakened and a terrifying chain of events begins, passing through all those who step foot in this dark house.

My Thoughts:
Wow.  We just watched this for the first time and I'm still processing the film.  Unlike everything else I've watched this month, there were some definite jump moments here, some places that were really startling.  I really enjoyed the film, especially how it made the viewer think and try to work out exactly what is going on.  I have the two sequels (Ju-On 2 & Ju-On: White Ghost/Black Ghost) so I may have to watch them this month as well.  Good film.  Recommended for any horror fan who doesn't mind subtitles.

Bechdel Test:  Pass

Overall:  3.5/5

(From Danae's 2012 Horror on October 16th, 2012)

Ghost Whisperer Marathon, a review by addicted2dvd

9. The Curse of the Ninth
A brilliant musician finds himself surrounded by two ghosts: his critical composer father, and his old bandmate who died in a plane crash.

My Thoughts:
A decent... but somewhat standard episode. Even though it is enjoyable... it really didn't impress me that much. Maybe there was just too much music in it for my taste.

10. Giving Up the Ghost
in order to get back at his former coach, whom he holds responsible for his death, the spirit of a baseball player inhabits the body of a team's star pitcher.

My Thoughts:
Another good episode... but once again... nothing really all that special in my opinion. Just a good standard episode.

11. Cat's Claw
Melinda considers telling Professor Payne her secret now that a ghost has followed his colleague back from the jungle, where he was left for dead.

My Thoughts:
This one I really liked... enjoyed every minute of it. We knew it would only be a matter of time before Melinda would have to tell Professor Payne her secret what with how much she was running to him with questions. Just like it is only a matter of time before she will have to tell Delia.

12. Dead to Rights
The spirit of a man in a coma contacts Melinda about the pain he is in, watching his wife in a legal battle with his parents to take him off life support.

My Thoughts:
This is another episode I really liked a lot. I couldn't imagine having to deal with such a situation. When do you say it is time to stop life support for someone... and let nature take it's course?

(From Ghost Whisperer Marathon on August 7th, 2008)