Don't let the ratings fool you, this was a solid 10/10 for me. They don't make films like these anymore. Soundtrack was a solid 10 as well; the music felt like a story of longing and sadness.
Its not your typical Brad Pitt guns-blazing Italian Job-esque kinda film, it is a story of a man.. and its beautiful.
Dreamworks hits home whereas Disney plays it safe. Agree?
DreamWorks excels in creating movies that are vibrant, bold, and innovative, especially in music and visuals. The Trolls franchise, for example, uses music as a key part of its story, with energetic songs driving the plot. In contrast, Disney relies on classic musical styles, like "Let It Go" from Frozen or "Circle of Life" from The Lion King. While iconic, Disney’s approach can feel predictable, whereas DreamWorks uses music to add humor, set the mood, and create a modern, exciting feel.
Visually, DreamWorks often surpasses Disney with its creativity. Films like How to Train Your Dragon feature stunning landscapes and thrilling sequences, while Kung Fu Panda blends rich colors and unique cultural influences. Disney’s polished style is beautiful but safer and less daring, while DreamWorks takes risks, resulting in diverse and memorable visuals.
DreamWorks also stands out with its humor and tone. Movies like Shrek use clever, layered humor that appeals to kids and adults alike, while Disney sticks to more traditional, family-friendly storytelling.
DreamWorks is more willing to push boundaries with complex characters and fresh ideas. In short, while Disney is a legend in animation, DreamWorks sets itself apart with bold music, innovative visuals, and daring storytelling, making it a standout in modern animation.
Ghost of Tsushima is a visually stunning game where players embody Jin Sakai in the 1200s. With engaging combat, diverse activities, and a compelling quest to liberate Tsushima, it offers a rich experience, despite some repetitive side quests. A must-play for fans of open-world and Japanese epics.
"Fifteen people, including the first group of attendees and the members of the Hell House company that opened the attraction, died in what authorities decreed as an "unknown malfunction"."
[ubasjuice reviews] Stephen Cognetti put himself on the map with his release of this film, and what started the Hell House franchise we know of today. (I'm honestly not familiar with any of his past works, feel free to educate me.)
One of the few found-footage horrors that really scared the crap out of me, they didn't even incorporare jump scares that much. The way they presented the interviews, the camera footage during the opening, the "making of" phase, was very well done. It draws you into it. It makes you feel like you're watching a documentary.
Creepy. One word is all it takes to describe the feeling when watching the HH series. From the sound effects, music, the lighting, how the actors move, and a big factor is, and not everyone likes, that it's a found-footage POV style of filmmaking.
The Abaddon Hotel, the place where everything happens, is actually a real place you can go in to, it's real name is Waldorf Estate of Fear (formerly Waldorf Hotel), and it also is a popular haunted attraction; but here's the twist, the history of the place has it's own Andrew Tully, who goes by the name of Oliver Sommersby, that was rumored to have killed 25 people in a span of 10 years.
The actors were unknown to me but definitely didn't feel like they were casted just for the sake of. They were perfect for the roles they played in. Each one has a unique personality/role and they made us fall in love with them, thus making it horrifying seeing what they have to endure.
The twist at the end was a cherry on top for this indie horror film. Even though it was just released in 2015, it already gained a massive cult following, and very well deserved.
"New York homicide investigators find hundreds of videotapes of torture, murder, and dismemberment showcasing a serial killer's work over decades."
[ubasjuice reviews] Directed by John Erick Dowdle, who also did one of my favorite found-footage horrors, "As Above, So Below" and "Quarantine" as well.
This has to be one of the most authentic found-footage horrors I've come across. The circumstances with which the victims were kidnapped are possible. The MO (modus operandi) switch-ups of the killer, as explained by the cops/investigators are also possible, and makes it all the more terrifying. The 80s-90s VHS style of cinematography adds a certain charm to it.
Having said all of the above, I've read some crticism about how the killer acts theatrically and seems comedic and silly in a way, but for me, he gets into this "character" so that he could do those heinous acts. On the part of the police work of how incompetent they may seem, it is horrifyingly true in some aspects. Some speculate that Dowdle may have used "Kendall Francois" as an inspiration to his very own poughkeepsie killer.
The ending was depressing but very well done from a creative standpoint. It pulls you in and give you hope, only to be snatched away from you in an instant.
This is not for everyone, as it deals with sensitive subject matter. (i.e. SA, child abduction, murder)
"A film student who is obsessed with the movie Grave Encounters sets out with his friends to visit the psychiatric hospital depicted in the original film."
[ubasjuice reviews] The sequel to the 2011 film of the same name. I love when they use the previous one and treat it like some sort of a school project, instantly thought of Human Centipede 2. Though the premise is a little weak, it's mainly just building up on the first one, this was still an interesting watch.
I could care less about the casting here, they died and we moved on, it didn't even feel like they meant much to the group, or maybe they were too terrified of what's happening that they could care less; but regardless, performance wise, they were forgettable, except for the final girl.
The ending reminded me of Hell House 2, this is probably where HH got their ending from to be honest. The whole duration of their stay inside the asylum, he assured her that nothing is going to happen to her. In the end, he had to make a decision for self-preservation. The terror on her face was on point, and it made the ending all that more perfect.
All in all, it really does feel like Hell House's goal, to invite more people to come. It's simple yet it gets me hooked because I would want to know how they're going to put an end to it.
SPOILER: Seems ridiculous though how the main protagonist from the first one lived for 9 years inside the asylum off of eating rats and drinking toilet bowl water. It could work if they were farm fed healthy rats and distilled toilet bowl water, lol
"The crew of ghost hunting TV show hole up in an abandoned psychiatric hospital hoping to catch some spooks on camera - a scenario that can only ever end badly, and it does."
[ubasjuice reviews] Directed by The Vicious Brothers, this mockumentary found-footage horror was a very good watch, and there were some ascpects to it that I really liked.
One of the best kinds of horror is having a group of non-believer friends, go inside a haunted house, acting all high and mighty, and laughing at the supposed entities; and then IT happens, you could see the terror on their faces, with sheer disbelief of what's happening.
The setting was perfect, inside a huge abandoned asylum. From the moment they stepped in, it already felt uneasy, and you just know that their demise was certain. The asylum itself was built like a maze; and having a map was useless, because the place itself was alive; the walls and rooms were moving around like a rubik's cube, and this idea was what I loved the most about the film.
The ending was great, I have no qualms about it. It was done tastefully and with reason and purpose, not just for the sake of ending it. The last scene was perfect, specially when the doctor appeared, you know they're not going to get out alive.
"A troubled young man is drawn to a mythical place called Midian where a variety of friendly monsters are hiding from humanity. Meanwhile, a sadistic serial killer is looking for a patsy."
[ubasjuice reviews] This is an adaptation of (a part of) Clive Barker's sixth volume from Books of Blood. Barker's monsters/creatures have always been ahead of its time, from the creature design, to its voice, personality and they even have their very own background history of how they came to be (most, if not all, unless I'm mistaken). They're literally the stuff of nightmares, beings you wouldn't even dream of seeing in person, but Barker and the production team was able to pull it off in this monster-mania horror film.
What pulled me into the world of Cabal are the variety of monsters, and even more that wasn't highlighted. They're creepy, scary, dreadful but they show emotion and personality, those two characteristics made me like and root for them. They also show some partial nudity and all kinds of queer and nontraditional relationships, and it adds a charm to this dark fantasy tale.
Castings were great, they were able to bring the monsters and the world of Midian from paper to life; that's what makes this so good that you get lost in it and want to see more.
Initially, you'd think that they'd do the worse things to an innocent human being, but once the story unfolds, you'd begin to ask yourself "who are the real monsters?" About a third into the film, you'd want humanity to just end and let the monsters roam free above ground.
It ended on sort of a cliffhanger, the scene suggests a story beyond Midian and how Boone would save and give them home; also with what happened to Father Ashberry and Dr. Decker, surely there's more story to be told, shame we didn't get one.
Ubasjuice
Don't let the ratings fool you, this was a solid 10/10 for me. They don't make films like these anymore. Soundtrack was a solid 10 as well; the music felt like a story of longing and sadness.
Its not your typical Brad Pitt guns-blazing Italian Job-esque kinda film, it is a story of a man.. and its beautiful.
Title: The American (2010) 🎬
Streaming: #Netflix #amazonprime #appletv
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2024 was an awesome year for Horror fans! Let's see what else 2025 has to offer 🎬
Which is your pick among these? 💀
#films #horrorjunkie #horrormoviesandchill #horror #horrormovies #movies #ubasjuice
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INSIDE MAN (2006)
One of my favorite well-planned heist films released in the 2000s
Clive Owen and Denzel Washington had great chemistry. Even if majority of it was through phone.
What's your favorite heist/crime films?
Here's my full review of the film:
ubasjuice.com/inside-man/
#film #review #InsideMan #crime #heist
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Dreamworks hits home whereas Disney plays it safe. Agree?
DreamWorks excels in creating movies that are vibrant, bold, and innovative, especially in music and visuals. The Trolls franchise, for example, uses music as a key part of its story, with energetic songs driving the plot. In contrast, Disney relies on classic musical styles, like "Let It Go" from Frozen or "Circle of Life" from The Lion King. While iconic, Disney’s approach can feel predictable, whereas DreamWorks uses music to add humor, set the mood, and create a modern, exciting feel.
Visually, DreamWorks often surpasses Disney with its creativity. Films like How to Train Your Dragon feature stunning landscapes and thrilling sequences, while Kung Fu Panda blends rich colors and unique cultural influences. Disney’s polished style is beautiful but safer and less daring, while DreamWorks takes risks, resulting in diverse and memorable visuals.
DreamWorks also stands out with its humor and tone. Movies like Shrek use clever, layered humor that appeals to kids and adults alike, while Disney sticks to more traditional, family-friendly storytelling.
DreamWorks is more willing to push boundaries with complex characters and fresh ideas. In short, while Disney is a legend in animation, DreamWorks sets itself apart with bold music, innovative visuals, and daring storytelling, making it a standout in modern animation.
#dreamworksanimation #disneyanimation
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[GHOST OF TSUSHIMA 2020]
Ghost of Tsushima is a visually stunning game where players embody Jin Sakai in the 1200s. With engaging combat, diverse activities, and a compelling quest to liberate Tsushima, it offers a rich experience, despite some repetitive side quests. A must-play for fans of open-world and Japanese epics.
Read the full review here:
ubasjuice.com/ghost-of-tsushima-2020/
#GhostOfTsushima #playstation #samurai #japan #epic #review #ubasjuice
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[HELL HOUSE LLC] 2015
"Fifteen people, including the first group of attendees and the members of the Hell House company that opened the attraction, died in what authorities decreed as an "unknown malfunction"."
[ubasjuice reviews]
Stephen Cognetti put himself on the map with his release of this film, and what started the Hell House franchise we know of today. (I'm honestly not familiar with any of his past works, feel free to educate me.)
One of the few found-footage horrors that really scared the crap out of me, they didn't even incorporare jump scares that much. The way they presented the interviews, the camera footage during the opening, the "making of" phase, was very well done. It draws you into it. It makes you feel like you're watching a documentary.
Creepy. One word is all it takes to describe the feeling when watching the HH series. From the sound effects, music, the lighting, how the actors move, and a big factor is, and not everyone likes, that it's a found-footage POV style of filmmaking.
The Abaddon Hotel, the place where everything happens, is actually a real place you can go in to, it's real name is Waldorf Estate of Fear (formerly Waldorf Hotel), and it also is a popular haunted attraction; but here's the twist, the history of the place has it's own Andrew Tully, who goes by the name of Oliver Sommersby, that was rumored to have killed 25 people in a span of 10 years.
The actors were unknown to me but definitely didn't feel like they were casted just for the sake of. They were perfect for the roles they played in. Each one has a unique personality/role and they made us fall in love with them, thus making it horrifying seeing what they have to endure.
The twist at the end was a cherry on top for this indie horror film. Even though it was just released in 2015, it already gained a massive cult following, and very well deserved.
Highly recommended!
Juicy 10/10
#hellhouse #llc #creepy #horror #foundfootage #horrorjunkie #clown #mockumentary #review #film #recommended #indie #ubasjuice
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[THE POUGHKEEPSIE TAPES] 2007
"New York homicide investigators find hundreds of videotapes of torture, murder, and dismemberment showcasing a serial killer's work over decades."
[ubasjuice reviews]
Directed by John Erick Dowdle, who also did one of my favorite found-footage horrors, "As Above, So Below" and "Quarantine" as well.
This has to be one of the most authentic found-footage horrors I've come across. The circumstances with which the victims were kidnapped are possible. The MO (modus operandi) switch-ups of the killer, as explained by the cops/investigators are also possible, and makes it all the more terrifying. The 80s-90s VHS style of cinematography adds a certain charm to it.
Having said all of the above, I've read some crticism about how the killer acts theatrically and seems comedic and silly in a way, but for me, he gets into this "character" so that he could do those heinous acts. On the part of the police work of how incompetent they may seem, it is horrifyingly true in some aspects. Some speculate that Dowdle may have used "Kendall Francois" as an inspiration to his very own poughkeepsie killer.
The ending was depressing but very well done from a creative standpoint. It pulls you in and give you hope, only to be snatched away from you in an instant.
This is not for everyone, as it deals with sensitive subject matter. (i.e. SA, child abduction, murder)
Juicy 8/10
#poughkeepsietapes #film #review #recommended #ubasjuice #horror #serialkiller #movie #gore #abduction #mockumentary #foundfootage
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[GRAVE ENCOUNTERS 2] 2012
"A film student who is obsessed with the movie Grave Encounters sets out with his friends to visit the psychiatric hospital depicted in the original film."
[ubasjuice reviews]
The sequel to the 2011 film of the same name. I love when they use the previous one and treat it like some sort of a school project, instantly thought of Human Centipede 2. Though the premise is a little weak, it's mainly just building up on the first one, this was still an interesting watch.
I could care less about the casting here, they died and we moved on, it didn't even feel like they meant much to the group, or maybe they were too terrified of what's happening that they could care less; but regardless, performance wise, they were forgettable, except for the final girl.
The ending reminded me of Hell House 2, this is probably where HH got their ending from to be honest. The whole duration of their stay inside the asylum, he assured her that nothing is going to happen to her. In the end, he had to make a decision for self-preservation. The terror on her face was on point, and it made the ending all that more perfect.
All in all, it really does feel like Hell House's goal, to invite more people to come. It's simple yet it gets me hooked because I would want to know how they're going to put an end to it.
SPOILER:
Seems ridiculous though how the main protagonist from the first one lived for 9 years inside the asylum off of eating rats and drinking toilet bowl water. It could work if they were farm fed healthy rats and distilled toilet bowl water, lol
Juicy 6/10
#ubasjuice #graveencounters #horror #paranormal #asylum #psychologicalhorror #film #movie #review #recommended #foundfootage #mockumentary
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[GRAVE ENCOUNTERS] 2011
"The crew of ghost hunting TV show hole up in an abandoned psychiatric hospital hoping to catch some spooks on camera - a scenario that can only ever end badly, and it does."
[ubasjuice reviews]
Directed by The Vicious Brothers, this mockumentary found-footage horror was a very good watch, and there were some ascpects to it that I really liked.
One of the best kinds of horror is having a group of non-believer friends, go inside a haunted house, acting all high and mighty, and laughing at the supposed entities; and then IT happens, you could see the terror on their faces, with sheer disbelief of what's happening.
The setting was perfect, inside a huge abandoned asylum. From the moment they stepped in, it already felt uneasy, and you just know that their demise was certain. The asylum itself was built like a maze; and having a map was useless, because the place itself was alive; the walls and rooms were moving around like a rubik's cube, and this idea was what I loved the most about the film.
The ending was great, I have no qualms about it. It was done tastefully and with reason and purpose, not just for the sake of ending it. The last scene was perfect, specially when the doctor appeared, you know they're not going to get out alive.
Juicy 7/10
#ubasjuice #graveencounters #horror #paranormal #asylum #psychologicalhorror #film #movie #review #recommended #foundfootage #mockumentary
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[NIGHTBREED: CABAL CUT] 1990
"A troubled young man is drawn to a mythical place called Midian where a variety of friendly monsters are hiding from humanity. Meanwhile, a sadistic serial killer is looking for a patsy."
[ubasjuice reviews]
This is an adaptation of (a part of) Clive Barker's sixth volume from Books of Blood. Barker's monsters/creatures have always been ahead of its time, from the creature design, to its voice, personality and they even have their very own background history of how they came to be (most, if not all, unless I'm mistaken). They're literally the stuff of nightmares, beings you wouldn't even dream of seeing in person, but Barker and the production team was able to pull it off in this monster-mania horror film.
What pulled me into the world of Cabal are the variety of monsters, and even more that wasn't highlighted. They're creepy, scary, dreadful but they show emotion and personality, those two characteristics made me like and root for them. They also show some partial nudity and all kinds of queer and nontraditional relationships, and it adds a charm to this dark fantasy tale.
Castings were great, they were able to bring the monsters and the world of Midian from paper to life; that's what makes this so good that you get lost in it and want to see more.
Initially, you'd think that they'd do the worse things to an innocent human being, but once the story unfolds, you'd begin to ask yourself "who are the real monsters?" About a third into the film, you'd want humanity to just end and let the monsters roam free above ground.
It ended on sort of a cliffhanger, the scene suggests a story beyond Midian and how Boone would save and give them home; also with what happened to Father Ashberry and Dr. Decker, surely there's more story to be told, shame we didn't get one.
Juicy 8/10
#horror #horrorjunkie #clivebarker #monsters #nightbreed #bookofblood #recommended #review #film #classic #ubasjuice
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