Tag: two and a half stars

Film Swappers #1 – The Burning (1981)/Creature (2011)

2013 is upon us, and Cinefessions is finally ready to ring in the new year! Last year was a solid year for the newly named Cinefessions, and though I still haven’t written up my annual Yearly Award lists, I want to introduce a new feature on the website. My buddy and I have been chatting…


Movie Review – Fright Night (2011)

Title: Fright Night (2011) Runtime: 106 minutes Director: Craig Gillepsie — I’ve heard a lot of negatives about this remake before I watched it, but still had to check it out because we recently picked up a (kick ass) 3D TV. Having never seen the original, I didn’t really know what to expect, but hoped…


Movie Review – The Return of the Living Dead (1985)

Title: The Return of the Living Dead (1985) Runtime: 91 minutes Director: Dan O’Bannon — This is a perfect example of 80s craziness at its finest. From the over-the-top acting to the gore, music, and crazy naked woman, there’s a lot to enjoy about this horror romp. The zombie outbreak in Return happens thanks to…


Movie Review – A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)

Title: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) Runtime: 96 minutes Director: Chuck Russell — This film is often cited as being the best (and some say only) good sequel to Freddy’s Nightmare on Elm Street saga, and I can definitely agree. Not only is this a solid sequel, but it stands up…


Movie Review – Paul Goodman Changed My Life (2011)

Title– Paul Goodman Changed My Life (2011) Running Time– 89 minutes (“NR”) Director– Jonathan Lee — (Originally Written for Inside Pulse Movies) As unfortunate as it may be, Jonathan Lee’s documentary is my first foray into the eccentric and powerful world of Paul Goodman. Paul Goodman Changed My Life does little more than give a basic introduction…


Movie Review – Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982)

Movie Number– 68 Title– Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982) Running Time– 95 minutes (“R”) Director– Steve Miner Writer– Martin Kitrosser (screenplay), Carol Watson (screenplay), Victor Miller (characters), and Ron Kurz (character creator) Starring– Dana Kimmell, Paul Kratka, and Richard Brooker — This review contains spoilers for Friday the 13th Part 2. With the continued…


Movie Review – Insidious (2011)

Movie Number– 45 Title– Insidious (2011) Running Time– 102 minutes (“PG-13”) Director– James Wan Writer– Leigh Whannell Starring– Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne and Ty Simpkins — If I were asked to pick which genre of film divides fans the most, my pick would undoubtedly be the horror genre.  It is impossible to make one horror…