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The Exorcist (EXTENDED CUT) (1973)

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Linda Blair, Ellen Burstryn, Max von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb, Kitty Winn, Jack MacGowran, Jason Miller

Rated: R for Strong Language and Disturbing Images

Running Time: 2 h 12 m

TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS:Themes, Acting, Story, Writing

WEAKNESSES: -

The Exorcist (1973)

October 30, 2019

A teenage girl is possessed by a demon and two priests try to save her.

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In Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller Tags William Friedkin, Linda Blair, Ellen Burstryn, Max von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb, Kitty Winn, Jack MacGowran, Jason Miller, 1973
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Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)

Directed by: John Boorman

Starring: Linda Blair, Richard Burton, Louise Fletcher, Max Von Sydow, Ned Beatty, James Earl Jones

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 57 m

TMM Score: 2 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: It’s Pretty Funny

WEAKNESSES: Everything

Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)

October 30, 2019

The continuing misadventures of Regan MacNeil and her demon pal Pazuzu. 

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In Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller Tags Linda Blair, Richard Burton, Louise Fletcher, Max Von Sydow, Ned Beatty, James Earl Jones, 1977, R, John Boorman, 2 Stars
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The Exorcist III: Legion (1990)

Directed by: William Peter Blatty

Starring: George C. Scott, Brad Dourif, Ed Flanders, Jason Miller

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 50 m

TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Brad Dourif, Story, Writing

WEAKNESSES: Some Heavy-Handedness, Some Acting

The Exorcist III: Legion (1990)

October 30, 2019

A police lieutenant finds a series of murders are linked to a murders done by a famous serial killer more than fifteen years ago.

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In Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller Tags William Peter Blatty, R, George C. Scott, Brad Dourif, Ed Flanders, 1990, 3 Stars
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The Lighthouse (2019)

Directed by: Robert Eggers

Starring: Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe

Rated: R for Sexual Content, Nudity, Violence, Disturbing Images and Some Language

Running Time: 1 h 49 m

TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Directing, Writing, Themes, Acting, Cinematography

WEAKNESSES: -

The Lighthouse (2019)

October 29, 2019

Two wickies on a post far out at sea begin to experience unusual phenomena.

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In Adventure, Art House, Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Mystery, Thriller Tags Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe, Robert Eggers, 2019
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The Omen (1976)

Directed by: Richard Donner

Starring: Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Harvey Stephens, Billie Whitelaw

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 51 m

TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Story, Writing

WEAKNESSES: Some Lack of Subtlety

The Omen (1976)

October 29, 2019

After a series of mysterious deaths surrounding an American Ambassador, the Ambassador begins to suspect there might be something wrong with his young son. 

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In Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller Tags Richard Donner, Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Harvey Stephens, Billie Whitelaw, R
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The Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981)

Directed by: Graham Baker

Starring: Sam Neill, Rossona Brazzi, Don Gordon

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 48 m

TMM Score: 1 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Nothing

WEAKNESSES: Story, Writing, Acting

The Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981)

October 29, 2019

The Antichrist plots his future moves while a cabal of monks try to assassinate him.

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In Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller Tags 1981, Graham Baker, R, 1 Star, Sam Neill, Rossona Brazzi, Don Gordon
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The Omen (2006)

Directed by: John Moore

Starring: Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, Mia Farrow, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, David Thewlis, Pete Postlethwaite, Michael Gambon

Rated: R for Disturbing Violent Content, Graphic Images and Some Language

Running Time: 1 h 50 m

TMM Score: 2.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Story, Acting

WEAKNESSES: Rather Pointless Remake

The Omen (2006)

October 29, 2019

A remake of the 1976 classic. An American diplomat begins to suspect his son might be the antichrist. 

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In Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller Tags Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, Mia Farrow, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, David Thewlis, Pete Postlethwaite, Michael Gambon, John Moore, 2006
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The Omen II: Damien (1978)

Directed by: Don Taylor

Starring: Jonathan Scott-Taylor, William Holden, Lee Grant

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 47 m

TMM Score: 2.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Moral Dilemma, Some Acting

WEAKNESSES: Similar Story and Plot Progression to Original

The Omen II: Damien (1978)

October 29, 2019

The continuing misadventures of Damien the Antichrist.

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In Coming of Age, Drama, Fantasy, Horror Tags Jonathan Scott-Taylor, William Holden, Lee Grant, Don Taylor, R, 1978
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Ju-On The Grudge (2002)

Directed by: Takashi Shimizu

Starring: Megumi Okina, Misaki Ito, Misa Uehara

Rated: R for Some Disturbing Images

Running Time: 1 h 32 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Creepy Images and Atmosphere

WEAKNESSES: Pacing, Some Special Effects

Ju-On The Grudge (2002)

October 28, 2019

A social assistant discovers a vengeful spirit waiting at the house where she is assigned.  

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In Drama, Crime, Foreign Film, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller Tags Takashi Shimizu, Megumi Okina, Misaki Ito, Misa Uehara, R
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Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)

Directed by: Charles Barton

Starring: Bud Abbot, Lou Costello, Lon Chaney Jr., Bela Lugosi, Glenn Strange, Lenore Aubert, Jane Randolph

Rated: NR (TMM Suggested PG for Some Scary Images)

Running Time: 1 h 23 m

TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Comedy, Production Design, Writing, Wide Appeal

WEAKNESSES: Some Jokes Go On Too Long

Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)

October 27, 2019

Two freight handlers encounter Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, and the Wolf Man.

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In Adventure, Buddy Movies, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Sci Fi, Thriller Tags Bud Abbot, Lou Costello, Lon Chaney Jr., Bela Lugosi, Glenn Strange, Lenore Aubert, Jane Randolph, Charles Barton, NR, 4 Stars, 1948
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Feast (2005)

Directed by: John Gulager

Starring: Navi Rawat, Judah Friedlander, Jason Mewes, Balthazar Getty, Dueane Whitaker

Rated: R for Pervasive Strong Creature Violence and Gore, Language, Some Sexuality and Drug Content

Running Time: 1 h 35 m

TMM Score: 2.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Practical Effects, Some Humor

WEAKNESSES: Thin Story, Thinks It’s More Clever Than It Is

Feast (2005)

October 26, 2019

Bar patrons face off against bloodthirsty aliens. 

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In Action, Fantasy, Horror, Monster Film, Sci Fi Tags John Gulager, 2005, Navi Rawat, Judah Friedlander, Jason Mewes, Balthazar Getty, Dueane Whitaker, R, 2.5 Stars
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New Nightmare (1994)

Directed by: Wes Craven

Starring: Heather Langenkamp, Miko Hughes, Wes Craven, Robert Englund

Rated: R for Explicit Horror Violence and Gore, and For Language

Running Time: 1 h 52 m

TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Meta-Story, Atmosphere, Freddy Sequences

WEAKNESSES: Takes A While to Get Going

New Nightmare (1994)

October 25, 2019

As Heather Langenkamp prepares for her role in the latest installment in the “Nightmare on Elm Street” series, she finds hers and her child’s dreams are being afflicted by Freddy. 

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In Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Slasher, Thriller Tags Heather Langenkamp, Miko Hughes, Wes Craven, Robert Englund, 1994, 3.5 Stars
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Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)

Directed by: Rachel Talalay

Starring: Robert Englund, Lisa Zane, Shon Greenblatt, Yaphet Kotto, Johnny Depp, Roseanne Barr

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 29 m

TMM Score: 1.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Freddy’s Origin, One or Two Dream Sequences

WEAKNESSES: Everything Else

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)

October 25, 2019

Ten years after the last “Nightmare”, Freddy has killed all but one of the remaining teens in Springwood and now must use the amnestic John Doe to lure more teens to him.

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In Fantasy, Horror, Comedy, Slasher, Thriller Tags Robert Englund, Lisa Zane, Shon Greenblatt, Yaphet Kotto, Johnny Depp, Roseanne Barr, Rachel Talalay, 1991, 1.5 Stars, R
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A Nightmare on Elm Street V: The Dream Child (1989)

Directed by: Stephen Hopkins

Starring: Robert Englund, Lisa Wilcox, Whit Herford

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 29 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Story, Dream Sequences, Freddy’s Return

WEAKNESSES: Climax, Doesn’t Work as a Standalone

A Nightmare on Elm Street V: The Dream Child (1989)

October 25, 2019

Alice, the powerful dream warrior, finds herself beset by the nightmares of her unborn infant child. 

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In Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Horror Tags 1989, Robert Englund, Lisa Wilcox, Whit Herford, R, 3 Star
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A Nightmare on Elm Street III: Dream Warriors (1987)

Directed by: Chuck Russell

Starring: Robert Englund, Patricia Arquette, Heather Langenkamp, Laurence Fishburne

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 36 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Dream Sequences, Some Story Elements, World Building

WEAKNESSES: Breaks Own Rules, Logic Problems

A Nightmare on Elm Street III: Dream Warriors (1987)

October 25, 2019

Nancy Thompson helps a group of teens learn how to fight Freddy Krueger.

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In Comedy, Fantasy, Thriller, Horror Tags 1987, 3 Stars, R, Robert Englund, Patricia Arquette, Heather Langenkamp, Laurence Fishburne, Chuck Russell
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Freddy vs Jason (2003)

Directed by: Ronny Yu

Starring: Robert Englund, Ken Kirzinger, Paula Shawn, Kelly Rowland, Jason Ritter

Rated: R for Pervasive Strong Horror Violence/Gore, Gruesome Images, Sexuality, Drug Use and Language

Running Time: 1 h 37 m

TMM Score: 2 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: It’s Kinda Funny

WEAKNESSES: Writing, Directing, Story, Acting

Freddy vs Jason (2003)

October 25, 2019

Freddy Krueger tricks Jason Voorhees into killing a slew of teenagers for his own personal reasons, but when Jason finds out he’s been duped, he turns his machete towards the gloved-killer.

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In Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller Tags Robert Englund, Ken Kirzinger, Paula Shawn, Kelly Rowland, Jason Ritter, Ronny Yu, 2003, Freddy vs Jason, R
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A Nightmare on Elm Street IV: The Dream Master (1988)

Directed by: Renny Harlin

Starring: Robert Englund, Tuesday Knight, Lisa Wilcox

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 33 m

TMM Score: 2.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Overall Franchise Progression, Dream Sequences

WEAKNESSES: Freddy’s Return, Doesn’t Stand on Its Own, More Covered in Spoiler Section

A Nightmare on Elm Street IV: The Dream Master (1988)

October 25, 2019

After the defeat of Freddy Krueger at the hands of the Dream Warriors, Freddy somehow returns to haunt the dreams of a girl named Alice, whom is a particularly strong dreamer. 

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In Comedy, Crime, Horror, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller Tags Renny Harlin, 1988, Robert Englund, Tuesday Knight, Lisa Wilcox, R, 2.5 Stars
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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Directed by: Wes Craven

Starring: Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, Johnny Depp, Ronee Blakley

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 31 m

TMM Score: 4.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Atmosphere, Story, World Building, Characters, Creativity

WEAKNESSES: Schmaltzy Moments

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

October 25, 2019

A slain child murderer returns to haunt the dreams of the children whose parents killed him. 

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In Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller Tags Wes Craven, 1984, R, 4.5 Stars, Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, Johnny Depp, Ronee Blakley
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985)

Directed by: Jack Sholder

Starring: Robert Englund, Mark Patton, Kim Myers

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 27 m

TMM Score: 2 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Some Story Elements, Practical Effects, Dream Sequences

WEAKNESSES: Entire Third Act

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)

October 25, 2019

A teenage boy is haunted by Freddy Krueger in his dreams, and he believes that Freddy might be possessing him. 

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In Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller Tags Robert Englund, Mark Patton, Kim Myers, Jack Sholder, 1985, R, 2 Stars
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Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)

Directed by: Adam Marcus

Starring: John D. Lemay, Kane Hodder, Kari Keegan

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 27 m

TMM Score: 2 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Some Story Elements, It’s Fun

WEAKNESSES: It’s Incredibly Stupid

Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)

October 25, 2019

After being blown up, Jason’s soul possesses a morgue worker and he tries to find a member of the Voorhees family so that he can be reborn through magic. 

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In Action, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller Tags John D. Lemay, Kane Hodder, Kari Keegan, Adam Marcus, 1993, R, 2 Stars
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