Title: The Call of Cthulhu
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Year: 2005
Director: Andrew Leman
Writer: H. P. Lovecraft (Original Material By), Sean Branney (Screenwriter)
Rating: NR
Length: 47 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: Music Only: PCM: 2-Channel Stereo, Music Only: PCM: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: Croatian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Other

Stars:
Matt Foyer as The Man
John Bolen as The Listener
Ralph Lucas as Professor Angell
Chad Fifer as Henry Wilcox
Susan Zucker as Landlady
Kalafatic Poole as Bartender

Plot:
Written in 1926, just before the advent of "talking" pictures, The Call of Cthulhu is one of the most famous and influential tales of H. P. Lovecraft, the father of gothic horror. Now the story is brought richly to life in the style of a classic 1920s silent movie, with a haunting original symphonic score. Using the "Mythoscope" process ~ a mix of modern and vintage techniques ~ the filmmakers have worked to create the most authentic and faithful screen adaptation of a Lovecraft story yet attempted.

Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Gallery
DVD-ROM Content

My Thoughts:
I basically found this one to be more on the weird side. But to be fair I really should give it another chance as I did have to get up and miss some of it. Between that and having a bit of trouble keeping up with the subtitles... so needless to say I wasn't able to take it all in. But there I did get to see some pretty good scenes in with what I found to just be weird. Though I do think it is worth giving another chance and hopefully that would raise my rating a bit.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
 

Scorecard:
TV Eps: 25
Movies: 20

Title: The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 35th Anniversary
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Year: 1975
Director: Jim Sharman
Writer: Richard O'Brien (1942) (Original Material By), Jim Sharman (Screenwriter), Richard O'Brien (1942) (Screenwriter)
Rating: R
Length: 100 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.66:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 7.1, English: Dolby Digital: Mono, Portuguese: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Polish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish

Stars:
Tim Curry (1946) as Dr. Frank-N-Furter
Susan Sarandon as Janet Weiss
Barry Bostwick as Brad Majors
Richard O'Brien (1942) as Riff Raff
Patricia Quinn as Magenta
Nell Campbell [Little Nell] as Columbia

Plot:
You asked for The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Blu-ray and you shall receive it... in abundance!

Recreate the Midnight Movie Experience in your living room and celebrate 35 years of absolute pleasure with this picture-perfect specimen of Richard O’Brien’s cosmic cult classic starring Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon.

It’s brimming with twisted humor, mind-blowing music and decedent extras.

So come up to the lab...
See what’s on the slab...

And Let The Film Begin!

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Gallery
Music Videos
Outtakes/Bloopers
Picture-in-picture
BD-Live
26-Page Booklet, U.S. & U.K. Versions, Rocky-oke

My Thoughts:
Anyone that knows me knows that this is not my kind of movie. But I made a deal with a friend that if she watched a movie of my choosing I would watch this one. And I keep my bargains so...

Wow... what to say about this one? To say it was pure torture doesn't seem like enough. If I never see this film again it will be too soon. The whole time watching this film all I could think is how does Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon feel about doing this film now that they are much more famous. That being said... I will give this one a one star rating. Mainly because I can see how someone would enjoy making fun of this film. There is some things to laugh at here. But think that is the best I can say about this one.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
 

Scorecard:
TV Eps: 25
Movies: 22

Title: Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies
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Year: 2012
Director: Richard Schenkman
Writer: Richard Schenkman (Screenwriter), Karl T. Hirsh (Story By), Lauren Proctor (Story By), Richard Schenkman (Story By)
Rating: NR
Length: 97 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles:

Stars:
Kent Ingelhart as Thomas Lincoln
Rhianna Van Helton as Nancy Lincoln
Brennen Harper as Young Abe
Bill Oberst, Jr. as Abraham Linoln
Josh Sinyard as Lincoln's Aide
Debra Crittenden as Mart Todd Lincoln

Plot:
While the Civil War rages on, President Abraham Lincoln must undertake an even more daunting task: Destroying the Confederate Undead.

Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Featurettes
Outtakes/Bloopers

My Thoughts:
What to say about this one? Well it is not a great movie... but definitely entertaining on a whole. I knew this was a rip off of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter... and wasn't expecting anything as good here... so that helped my enjoyment level some. I would say this is an average horror film. If you go in not expecting much then you should find it to be worth the time put in to watch it. But that is about as far as I would go.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5


Scorecard:
TV Eps: 25
Movies: 24

Title: Tremors
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Year: 1990
Director:Ron Underwood
Writer: S. S. Wilson (Story By), Brent Maddock (Story By), Ron Underwood (Story By), S. S. Wilson (Screenwriter), Brent Maddock (Screenwriter)
Rating: PG-13
Length: 96 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, French: DTS: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English

Stars:
Kevin Bacon as Valentine McKee
Fred Ward as Earl Bassett
Finn Carter as Rhonda LeBeck
Michael Gross as Burt Gummer
Reba McEntire as Heather Gummer

Plot:
Those relentless, man-eating creatures from below the ground are back! Including all four Tremors films in one action-packed collection, The Tremors Attack Pack is the ultimate sci-fi adventure that will leave you on the edge of your seat! Starring Kevin Bacon, Michael Gross, Fred Ward and Reba McEntire, the race is on to overcome these slimy subterraneans in an epic battle of man vs. creature.

Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Featurettes
Outtakes/Bloopers

My Thoughts:
This is a movie that for some reason I always enjoyed... ever since I brought it home the very first time... when I rented it on VHS. Wow that was a long time ago. One thing I really liked about this... is you don't have to be a horror fan to enjoy this monster movie. My brother (who is not much of a horror fan at all) loves this series of movies. This is what I personally call a "light horror". It is a nice mix of horror and comedy. And even now when I watch it (after watching the entire series of Reba) don't recognize Reba McIntyre when she is on the screen... though her voice with her accent is unmistakable. The Blu-ray release I have is pretty decent. It contains all the films and has a nice collection of extras! What more can you ask?

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5


Scorecard:
TV Eps: 27
Movies: 25

Title: The Awakening
IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer |
Year: 2011
Director: Nick Murphy
Writer: Stephen Volk (Screenwriter), Nick Murphy (Screenwriter)
Rating: Rated R : Some Violence and Sexuality/Nudity
Length: 108 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Rebecca Hall (1982) as Florence Cathcart
Dominic West as Robert Mallory
Imelda Staunton as Maud Hill
Isaac Hempstead Wright [Isaac Hempstead-Wright] as Tom Hill
Shaun Dooley as Malcolm McNair
Joseph Mawle as Edward Judd

Plot:
They say, the boy was scared to death. When the death of a child at a boarding school is blamed on a ghost, hoax exposer Florence Cathcart is certain that science and reason can explain it. But the truth she discovers is more terrifying than she could ever imagine, and soon the ghost hunter becomes the hunted. Starring Rebecca Hall (The Town), Dominic West (John Carter) and Imelda Staunton (Harry Potter films), The Awakening is a terrifying mystery filled with haunting twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Extras:
Scene Access
Bonus Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes

My Thoughts:
This is one we watched the other day and I forgot to write the review for till now. I found this one to be an entertaining... even if confusing film. It is a good story and has some good atmosphere. And you do leave the film still with some unanswered questions. Though I do wonder if a second viewing wouldn't help with that at least some.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5


Scorecard:
TV Eps: 27
Movies: 27

I also watched a couple TV episodes over the last few days but haven't had time to write full reviews...

Masters of Horror: Homecoming 3.5/5
The Walking Dead: Season 5 Ep. 3 5/5

Scorecard:
TV Eps: 29
Movies: 28

With only 3 more days left I think I am doing pretty good... right on schedule for movies and one ahead of schedule on TV episodes.