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#10: Stranger Things, Season 2 (2017)

03 Friday Nov 2017

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#10: Stranger Things, Season 2

Nearly 16 million people tuned into Season 2 of Stranger Things. Further, Nielsen’s Ratings Service estimates that 361,000 Netflix subscribers binged the entire season on the first day of its release, October 27th. Season 2 delivers new horrors and is everything fans expect.

The 9-episode second season captures the essence of 1984, from the video arcade to trick-or-treating. However, a new evil lurks within the small community of Hawkins, Indiana.

No worries—no spoilers here. Just the announcement that the Duffer Brothers, creators of the immensely popular series, have confirmed that Season 3 will be released at the end of 2018 or beginning of 2019. Seems too long to wait!

Little Evil Delivers Comedy with a Bit of Horror

24 Sunday Sep 2017

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Little Evil Delivers Comedy with a Bit of Horror

For those looking for a Halloween movie long on comedy and short on gore, consider the Netflix original movie Little Evil. Adam Scott plays “Gary,” new stepfather to 5-year-old “Lucas,” played by Owen Atlas. Gary is new to parenting and ponders where Lucas’ behavior is typical or demonic. Gary realizes his stepson may be the Anti-Christ and he’s not sure he’s up to the task of eliminating him. Writer/Director Eli Craig delivers a family-friendly horror movie that will have audiences laughing.

Netflix’s $7.5 million dollar gamble pays off. Released on September 1st, Little Evil marks the return of Eli Craig, whose low-budget film Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010) became a cult classic. This new film is 75% comedy with 25% horror/spoof. Know that before viewing. The joy in the film is in finding all of the subtle references to other classic horror movies. Craig pays homage to The Shining (1980), Rosemary’s Baby (1968), and The Omen (1976). But that’s only the beginning. Multiple viewings will yield more connections.

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Bridget Everett steals the show as “Al,” Gary’s co-worker and best bud in the stepfather support group. Her performance is refreshing, not the anticipated stereotypical supporting role.

Craig updates the stale, overused generalizations that weigh down most comedy/horror films. Rated TV-MA for mature humor, Little Evil makes for a good movie night.

Stick with Santa Clarita Diet

11 Saturday Feb 2017

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Stick with Santa Clarita Diet

Netflix has not officially announced whether it has renewed their new zom/com Santa Clarita Diet; however, the season 1 finale sure looked like a show about to be renewed. The episode 10 cliffhanger is funny, leaving the viewers screaming for more!

Santa Clarita Diet took an episode or two to get into the 30-minute situation comedy rhythm. Every episode scaffolds onto the prior, especially with the quick-comebacks and humor. Viewers knew going in that Drew Barrymore could nail comedy; Timothy Olyphant earns his stripes. Episodes 9 and 10 (of the 10-episode season) allow for his character, Joel, to insert subtle humor.

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Stick with the season. Get through the first 2 episodes, and you will be rewarded. It is “off the rails” good.

Netflix’s Zombie Comedy Santa Clarita Diet Debuts

01 Wednesday Feb 2017

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Netflix’s Zombie Comedy Santa Clarita Diet Debuts

Zombies are a billion dollar industry. Books, movies, comics, video games, and conventions bring in a lot of green. According to The Vore.com, the zombie genre is declining in popularity. However, it’s not too late for Netflix to enter the fray with the new sit-com, Santa Clarita Diet.

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Zombies originated in African lore, although they appear in other cultural stories. The name means “enslaved spirit,” who was under the spell of a sorcerer, although not always a dead person. The tales evolved so that modern zombies are the walking dead, eating the flesh of humans. White Zombie (1932) is considered the first zombie-themed motion picture. The genre gained popularity in the 70s and has remained a staple in horror films. Zombies can be funny, as in iZombie. Netflix is banking on its new comedy series to expand its television offerings.

Santa Clarita Diet is a 30-minute comedy series debuting Friday, February 3, 2017. Starring Drew Barrymore (as “Sheila”) and Timothy Olyphant (as “Joel”) as a middle-aged married realtors. (Notice the link between Scream and Scream 2?) The trailer shows a campy couple raising a teenager while adjusting to Sheila’s new medically required diet. Barrymore’s personality is infectious! The series title is a possible spoof to the South Beach Diet, popular fad diet. Season 1 consists of a minimum of 10 episodes. Check back to see whether I’ll be watching the second episode. In the meantime, enjoy the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjRnbOgoAUQ.

Snuggle Up with a Few Stephen King Horror Movies

16 Monday Jan 2017

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Snuggle Up with a Few Stephen King Horror Movies

NetFlix has three Stephen King movies streaming this month. If you’ve never seen one of his classics or want to re-watch, here is the essential listing to get you through the month.

Children of the Corn (1984): Based on his short story, a religious cult of children hold a couple hostage. With a reported production budget of 800,000, the movie generated over $14.5 million in its initial run and spawned several sequels and made-for-TV-movies. Rated R and running 1 hour and 32 minutes.

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Cujo (1983): A lovable family pet contracts rabies and turns against the people living in a small American town. This is based on King’s full-length novel of the same name. This movie had a larger budget of $5 million and earned over $21 million in its first run. Rated R and running 1 hour and 33 minutes.

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The Shining (1980): Jack Torrance (played by Jack Nicholson) takes his wife and foster son, Danny, to Estes Park, Colorado to be the winter caretakers at The Overlook Hotel. Stanley Kubrick penned the screenplay, based on King’s novel, and directed the $19 million dollar production. Although opening weekend was weak, it earned over $44 million in the United States alone. Rated R; running a long 2 hours and 26 minutes.

There’s nothing like snuggling up to one of the horror master’s classics during the cold January nights.