Lazy sequel ‘Deep Blue Sea 2’ (2018) bites the big one
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): This sequel exists to cash in on the original’s name. It recycles the plot but does everything worse.
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Lazy sequel ‘Deep Blue Sea 2’ (2018) bites the big one
Dark horror-comedy serves up ‘Fresh’ dating insights
Movie review: The 2022 film with the biggest twist is propelled by social commentary and tasty chemistry between Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan.
Cuthbert’s ‘The Cellar’ has fun with spooky math
Movie review: Brendan Muldowney’s film has the standard “Family buys haunted house” setup, but it eventually develops more dimensions.
‘Shark Night’ (2011) shallow but humorously entertaining
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): “Shark Night” is too silly to be scary, but at least it has Sara Paxton, Katharine McPhee and hilarious shark kills.
Paxton adds quirkiness to West’s ‘The Innkeepers’ (2012)
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Ti West, recently on the radar for “X,” blends scares with likable leads in this polished low-budget entry.
‘Deep Blue Sea’ (1999) a smart actioner about smart-sharks
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): Renny Harlin’s thriller has its admirers and haters. After this rewatch, I realized I’m firmly in the former category.
‘House of the Devil’ (2009) goes back to ’80s to become a new classic
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Even with writer-director Ti West revealing the conceit in the title, “The House of the Devil” has tricks up its sleeve.
Traucki’s ‘The Reef’ (2011) delivers stark shark terror
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): Despite its low budget, “The Reef” — which has a sequel coming soon – is as nail-biting as “Jaws.”
‘Dead Zone’ (1983) a lively translation, thanks to Walken
Stephen King flashback (Movie review): Cronenberg’s film inevitably compresses King’s book, but Christopher Walken memorably brings Johnny Smith to life.
Taylor-Joy, Goth feature in slow-burn ‘Marrowbone’ (2018)
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Sergio G. Sanchez’s sepia-toned midcentury piece mixes family life and housebound scares.