Jennifer's Body (2009)

Title: Jennifer's Body
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
Release Date: September 18, 2009
Genre(s): Horror
Production Co.: 20th Century Fox
Director: Karyn Kusama
Starring: Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody


Who would I recommend this to?
Feminists with a sense of humor. People who like hot chicks killing dudes.

What is this about?
After Jennifer is used in a virgin sacrifice gone wrong, she returns with an insatiable appetite for boys. It's up to her best friend to stop her.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Halloween date night. Girls night. Any night you want something sexy and creepy.

Where does it take place?
Devil's Kettle, Minnesota.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I originally saw this one in theaters because it looked great. It was a ton of fun in theaters.

How did I like this?
This movie is over-the-top ridiculous with the outdated teen-speak and I love it. It's also jumpy without being scary. I don't do scary jumpy, so this one was fun.

There's definitely some tasteless "jokes" in this movie which did not age well. Well, they were bad eleven years ago, but in today's climate, they'd never pass.

Have you seen Jennifer's Body? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

The Addams Family (2019)

Title: The Addams Family
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 hour 26 minutes
Release Date: October 11, 2019
Genre(s): Animation
Production Co.:  Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Director: Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon
Starring: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz


Who would I recommend this to?
Those who are not in love with the Addams. Perhaps those who do not know who they are.

What is this about?
America's favorite creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky family. But animated.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Halloween-time.

Where does it take place?
New Jersey...

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I've been obsessed with this family for practically my whole life.

How did I like this?
It's cute, but this was clearly an attempt to introduce the Addams to a new--and younger--audience. The bare minimum of the characters that I love are here, but they feel different. More family friendly.

I liked how Wednesday had her own little side plot, as she is my favorite Addams. But I did not care about Pugsley here at all. The overarching plot was the typical, you don't fit it so we'll make you or run you out of town! But without any charm.

Thing looking at foot pictures was the best thing in this movie. Holy crap! LoL

Have you seen The Addams Family? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020)

Title: The Babysitter: Killer Queen
Rating: TV-MA
Run Time: 1 hour 41 minutes
Release Date: September 10, 2020
Genre(s): Horror
Production Co.: Wonderland Sound and Vision
Director: McG
Starring: Judah Lewis, Samara Weaving, Jenna Ortega


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of the first one, and people who like quirky Horror with heart.

What is this about?
Cole is still a loser, but now he's two years older and everyone thinks he made up the craziness of that night. Until it starts happening again...

When would be a good time to watch this?
After the first one. Make it a double feature.

Where does it take place?
Same place as the first one, so probably California.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because the first one was fun and Halloween.

How did I like this?
First, the writers tried way too hard with the jokes and gags. The first one wasn't really that funny, but it was fun. They were clearly trying to one-up it. I liked this one better overall though. It had more range, since they weren't just confined to the house. Plus, plot twist!

The old crew was hilarious though. Being dead was good for them. Poor, Cole. He can't catch a break.

Have you seen The Babysitter: Killer Queen? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

The Babysitter (2017)

Title: The Babysitter
Rating: TV-MA
Run Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Release Date: October 13, 2017
Genre(s): Horror
Production Co.: New Line Cinema
Director: McG
Starring: Judah Lewis, Samara Weaving, Robbie Amell


Who would I recommend this to?
Wimps like me, who love Halloween but can't do "real" Horror films.

What is this about?
Loser boy who still has a babysitter, whom he is in love with, discovers that she's a devil-worshiping killer.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever you have a little over an hour for some entertainment.

Where does it take place?
Somewhere in America. I'm assuming California because there was a possible In-n-Out reference.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It was on Netflix and my mom vetted it for me.

How did I like this?
I was shocked at the amount of blood and gore, but the actual story was quite fun and entertaining. It wastes no time! And it definitely left me guessing and nervous.

Have you seen The Babysitter? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)

Title: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 56 minutes
Release Date: December 21, 2007
Genre(s): Musical, Drama
Production Co.: Warner Bros.
Director: Tim Burton
Starring: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman


Who would I recommend this to?
I want to say everyone, but I know this isn't for everyone. So everyone who appreciates dark musicals.

What is this about?
There was a barber and his wife and she was beautiful...Cannibalism...

When would be a good time to watch this?
If you haven't seen it, immediately. If you have, immediately.

Where does it take place?
There's no place like London.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Originally, because I'm obsessed with Johnny Depp and Tim Burton. Subsequently, because it's effing awesome.

How did I like this?
Like I said, it's effing awesome. I am obsessed with this movie and the soundtrack. Everyone did amazing! I didn't know anything about the story before this movie, but it's so twisted! This is basically the only kind of "horror" I can handle. No jumpy bits, just some blood.

Have you seen Sweeney Todd? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Zombie Strippers! (2008)

Title: Zombie Strippers!
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 34 minutes
Release Date: September 19, 2008
Genre(s): Sci-Fi
Production Co.: Stage 6 Films
Director: Jay Lee
Starring: Jenna Jameson, Robert Englund, Roxy Saint


Who would I recommend this to?
People who like zombie movies, but not necessarily horror movies, and boobs.

What is this about?
America sucks and zombies are taking over--one strip club at a time.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Halloween date night.

Where does it take place?
Nebraska.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I mean, obviously? Zombie...strippers...

How did I like this?
Definitely heavy on the stripping! And that is not a complaint. I feel like this is actually how the zombie apocalypse would start.

Seriously though, it's a pretty low budget yet entertaining movie. Surprisingly gory though.

Have you seen Zombie Strippers? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 2 (2020)

Title: Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 2
Rating: TV-G
Run Time: 1 hour 24 minutes
Release Date: April 18, 2020
Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Musical
Production Co.: Disney Channel
Director: Paul Hoen
Starring: Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Trevor Tordjman


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of the original!

What is this about?
Zombies are now fully integrated into Seabrook High (kind of), but what about werewolves

When would be a good time to watch this?
During a Halloween movie marathon to lighten things up.

Where does it take place?
The quaint town of Seabrook.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I adored the first movie.

How did I like this?
It didn't give me those same giddy feels, so that was a bummer. But it did have deeper issues this time around. Addison doesn't feel like she belongs, while Zed is finding his place.

The werewolves weren't as interesting as the zombies and the songs weren't as catchy. It's like the writers were trying too hard and missed the mark. BUT they did do a reprise of my favorite song from the first! So cute!

Have you seen Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 2? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?