Tag Archives: Ghost

Maps to the Stars (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5) : The Depraved and the Dead

Posted on December 28, 2014 by kaist455

  “Maps to the Stars” is a cold satire about the desperate denizens of Hollywood mired in despair, derangement, and depravity of their superficial life with more bottoms to hit. The movie feels like one of those tabloid articles digging … Continue reading →

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Mama (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4) : It’s a tough supernatural custody battle

Posted on January 25, 2013 by kaist455

 “Mama” is a little scary horror movie ready to scare you and then shock you from the very beginning, and it does its job well even when we can instantly see through its shock and awe tactics. There are many … Continue reading →

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ParaNorman (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : He can see dead people…

Posted on January 24, 2013 by kaist455

 “ParaNorman” is a moody but cheerful stop-motion animation film nicely packed with the familiar elements from horror movies. As a horror/comedy involving ghosts and zombies, it has good spooky moments coupled with its dark but lightweight humor, and I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Sinister (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : It eventually becomes sinister….

Posted on November 16, 2012 by kaist455

“Sinister” goes through a familiar route we have encountered from countless horror films about houses of ill omen. As a matter of fact, it is quite predictable at times, so I knew what would happen next as soon as it … Continue reading →

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The Neighbors (2012) ☆☆1/2(2.5) : They have a killer in their building

Posted on August 26, 2012 by kaist455

There are interesting pieces here and there in South Korean thriller movie “The Neighbours”, but the result is an uneven combination which does not fully utilize the potential in its components. This is a well-made thriller with good atmosphere and … Continue reading →

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Two Moons (2012) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : A haunted house with two moons in the sky

Posted on July 14, 2012 by kaist455

Two impressive things in new South Korean horror film “Two Moons” are the title itself and the image represented by the title. It is a very dark and creepy night in the forest in some remote area, and we have … Continue reading →

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Prometheus (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Somebody can hear you scream this time

Posted on June 6, 2012 by kaist455

 There are several moments in Ridley Scott’s new film “Prometheus” which arrested my gaze completely at last night. While watching them, I was reminded of the sense of awe and mystery I have experienced in other great SF films like … Continue reading →

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Dark Shadows (2012) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : When a Gothic Vampire meets the 1970s

Posted on May 12, 2012 by kaist455

There is one thing I learned about Tim Burton during my early moviegoing years; the last thing you can expect from him is a bad-looking movie. Whether you like his new film or not, you always get two or three … Continue reading →

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Keyhole (2011) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : Trapped in a house haunted with memories

Posted on April 30, 2012 by kaist455

   I visited Jeonju International Film Festival(JIFF) again on last Sunday. Though I can watch only one movie at a time, it has always been fun to see the international film festival held in my hometown city, and I have … Continue reading →

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Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (2010) ☆☆☆(3/4) : That baffling world of death and reincarnation

Posted on January 15, 2011 by kaist455

 Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s latest movie “Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives” scored some points from me at the beginning. After the enigmatic opening sequence featuring a cow and the jungle shrouded in strange atmosphere, the following sequence with a … Continue reading →

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