Movies seen in 2014

Very eerie, disturbing movie directed by Lars Von Trier (after he just got out of a mental hospital for depression) about a grief-stricken mother and her therapist husband. After the tragic death of their toddler son Nick, a professional couple retreat to their sylvan cabin, "Eden". There, the woman becomes increasingly haunted by something which appears to be demonic, but might actually simply be the demons of her own mind.

Incredibly disturbing movie. Watched May 2014

So-so life-time movie about a mother being abused by her out of control teenage son. Nothing special, but entertaining enough if you like real-life life-time dramas about people whose lives have gone to Hell.

Saw first week of March or so, 2014 (exact date unknown)

Classic Tim Burton tale full of whimsy and absurdity about a vampire named Barnabas Collins who is dug up in 1972, after spending nearly 200 years underground because of the actions of a vengeful would-be lover (and witch) named Angelique. Barnabas has to learn to deal with "modern" seventies life and risks loving a young woman named "Victoria", much to the growing rage of Angelique, now two-times spurned.

Saw Friday, March 21st, 2014

Extremely mediocre movie about newly0weds Sam (Samantha) and Zach. Shortly after their honeymoon to Santo Domingo, the couple find out they are expecting a baby. As the pregnancy progresses, Samantha becomes increasingly certain that there is something "wrong" with her baby.

Saw May 12th, 2014

A young man under house arrest for hitting his Spanish teacher begins to suspect his new next door neighbour of vicious crimes... but will anyone believe him?


(forgot date seen)

Mediocre flick capitalizing on the success of the original Evil Dead. This movie was polished, not campy, and all the qualities (cheesy makeup, over-acting, grainy film, low-budget feel) that made the first movie such a hit were neglected.

Saw Friday, March 28th, 2014

Mawkish, emotionally manipulative tale about a socially awkward and obsessive 10 year old boy named Oskar who embarks on a quest to find the lock that matches a key found inside the remains of a broken blue vase inside his deceased father's closet 1 year after the 9-11 attacks. It is implied that Oskar suffers from Asperger's disorder (as well as possible OCD traits and he self-harms by pinching himself until he bruises) is the lead character in the movie, and while I wanted to like the portrayal, I didn't feel particularly moved by the acting, even though in theory I should be able to empathize with this character. The entire time I watching this, I couldn't get over how *much* it was trying to make me feel deep thoughts and marvel at the profundity of the script- even the image of Oskar on the front with his hands on his face just seems too posed for my taste.

Saw March 19th, 2014

Interesting documentary about the Mothman phenomena of Point Pleasant, West Virginia and Mothman's horror-filled romp around the small town between 1966-67. Includes information about Chief Cornstalk and the TNT area, and Mothman's relation to UFOs and the MIBs (Men in Black) but doesn't go into John Keel (who was a big presence in the town around that time and wrote The Mothman Prophecies.

Saw around April 13th, 2014.

Saw around April 13th or 14th, 2014.

Dated movie about a young little middle person named "Han" who is married to a gold-digger named Cleo. She attempts to poison him, is caught, and is attacked by the true circus folk, the "freaks".

A first year college student takes on his anti-theistic, controlling philosophy prof and attempts to prove the existence of God.

Saw April 23, 2014

A young middle school teacher named Dan Dunne has a growing drug abuse problem which threatens his position and the trust of a young, troubled girl in his class named Drey.

Saw on Monday, April 7th, 2014

Elwood P. Dowd is a 40-something bachelor with an unusual best friend- an imaginary rabbit that is 6 feet 8 inches tall and goes by the name of Harvey. His family, socially distressed, attempt to have him committed to a mental institution.

Saw May 12th, 2014

The real-life story of Colton Burpo, a 4 year old who has a near death experience and sees heaven after his appendix ruptures. Colton's experiences test the faith and resilience of his pastor father, his mother and sister, and the community at large. Mediocre, maudlin acting.

Saw April 23, 2014

Made for TV movie about the UFO phenomenon. Very well done for a movie from the early 90s.



Saw April 19th and 20th, 2014.

Forgot to add date watched but probably spring to early summer 2014.

Lolita is a flirtatious 14 year old (who looks older) who becomes the apple of her mother Charlotte's new writer husband, Humbert. When Charlotte is killed by a speeding car, Lolita and Humbert are left to each others' company...

So-so movie about a 32 year old psychotherapist working with a group of PTSD sufferers who claims Winnipeg is "shrinking" and that there are "repeaters". He spends his evenings drawing black sheep on the wall and replying his last message from his wife, a woman who wants nothing to do with him after she caught him cheating in their Gimli cabin.

Saw around April 11th (approx) 2014

Fairly well-done life-time movie about the disturbing life of spree killer "Laurie Wade" (in real life, Laurie Dann) who killed 1 boy and wounded 2 girls and 3 boys at an Elementary school in Winnetka, Illionois on May 20th, 1988. Laurie suffered from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and psychotic behaviour, but the real extent of her problems was ever understood by psychiatrists. Watching this movie, I began to wonder if she was possessed, she was so incredibly tormented and her behavior was so bizarre (yet oddly stable and manipulative). There are just so many disturbing elements to the movie, but it was well done, especially for a made-for-tv movie. Definitely one of the better-made-for-tv movies I have seen.



Saw March 12th, 2014

Saw late April or May 2014. Fun, low budget movie about the Phoenix Lights of 1997.

Amazing, surreal film with beautiful imagery and music about a team of scientists who build a machine called the D.C. mini which allows therapists to enter the dreams of their patients. When the D.C. mini is stolen by a terrorist, the world of the dreams enters reality and only one woman can stop the madness: Paprika!



Saw March 20th, 2014

Extremely disappointing and boring "found footage" movie about a young couple besieged by paranormal, potentially demonic activity.

Visually stunning and beautifully acted story of a young man named Jean-Baptiste Grenouille who is born with am almost supernatural sense of smell (hyperosmia). Grenouille, abandoned by his mother at birth, is unable to bond to others and becomes obsessed with his desire to preserve "every scent", namely, the scents of young women. In order to accomplish this task, dark deeds are performed.

Saw May 2014

Alan- an overweight, socially impaired teenager with behavioral problems- is being bullied at camp. The kids acts like vicious thugs. And someone is killing again? Angela? Alan? Who knows... poorly-written but strangely entertaining sequel to Return to Sleepaway Camp (the first movie).

Saw August 18th, 2014

(Forgot to post date of viewing, but probably April 2014)

Interesting documentary about Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining", exploring the symbolism and conspiracy theories surrounding the 1980 horror film.

Eerie "factual" account of the realistic effects of the signs of the apocalypse coming to pass.

Saw May 2014

Eerie tale about a 30-something writer named Ellison Oswalt who moves to a home where a family- minus one missing daughter- was hanged from a tree in the backyard. Ellison's son begins to have night terrors (which he had in the past but which apparently were diminishing before the move) and Ellison discovers mysterious super 8 film of various murders stretching back to 1966, all including families murdered in violent ways, filmed, with one child missing and never accounted for. And something else... all the murders include the image of the mysterious "Mr. Boogie" (Bughuul), a Babylonian demon said to "eat children".

Saw Saturday, March 22nd and Sunday, March 23rd, 2014

Completely cheesy sequel to the first sleepaway camp. A bright-eyed camp counselor named Angela (played by Pamela Springsteen) loves camp and "weeding out the bad" at Camp Rolling Hills.

Saw August 16th, 2014

This leaves where Sleepaway Camp 2 leaves off. Angela is back! After running over a shaggy-haired New York teen and assuming her identity, Angela is back to camp (this time calling herself "Maria"). Ridiculous but enjoyable horror slasher. It is what it is...

Saw August 17th 2014.

Tekkonkinkreet is an amazing animated tale from Japan about two brothers; jaded, protective "Black"(Kuro) (who I'd guess is supposed to be anywhere from 14-16 years of age) and almost-11-year old "White" (Shiro) (who acts more like a 3-year-old and is innocent and "uncorrupted"). The brothers live in Treasure Town (a labyrinthine metropolis in Japan) as street urchins (with amazing parkour skills...including, it would seem, the ability to almost-fly) and battle Yakuza mob bosses and unsavory Golem-like beings controlled by an Aryan fellow who I am pretty sure is demon possessed.

The attention to detail in this movie is stunning. Definitely worth a view just to check out the gorgeous art work! Beautiful!





Seen early March 2014 (exact date unknown)

Creepy "found footage" film done in the style of "The Blair Witch Project" about two documentary film makers- Aaron and Jim- who delve head-long into the world of conspiracy theories after a conspiracy theorist they are taping named Terrence goes "missing". Jim and Aaron attempt to sneak into a secret "Tarsus Club" meeting and get the rituals on film for their documentary, but what happens next suggests that something far more sinister than either of them predicted is waiting for them in the woods.

Saw April 1, 2014

Dated but entertaining, subdued film from 1983 about a 30-something teacher who his hit by an 18 wheeler truck and- after spending 5 years in a coma- returns to his life with psychic abilities (specifically to see how people might die, and to change the future).




Saw Monday, March 24th, 2014

Interesting plot about a late 20-something doctor, a new resident, who seeks respect and admiration and begins to intentionally compromise the care of an 18 year old girl so that she will stay in the hospital and talk with him and feed his ego (and his growing mental illness). This movie could have been a little more chilling with some writing tweaks and close calls and maybe some insight into why the good doctor engages in Munchausen by proxy (a childhood memory explaining his need for attention and admiration)?



Saw Sunday, April 6th, 2014.

Utterly hilarious movie about a gullible man named Johnny who is "betrayed" by his manipulative fiance Lisa. Some have postulated that the director and main star Tommy Wiseau, who totally self-financed this "movie", might have asperger's as his character, Johnny, doesn't seem to understand subtlety or nuances or have much empathy and everyone behaves in a stilted, odd manner. This movie was just... so bad. So bad, that it is worth a watch, especially with other people so you can stare at the scenes unfolding with your mouth open.



Saw March 14th, 2014

Saw Friday, March 21st, 2014

"Set in South Carolina in 1964, this is the tale of Lily Owens, a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father, Lily flees with Rosaleen, her caregiver and only friend, to a South Carolina town that holds the secret to her mother's past. Taken in by the intelligent and independent Boatwright sisters, Lily finds solace in their mesmerizing world of beekeeping. " -From IMBD

Convoluted Korean drama about a young man (late 20s or early 30s) who begins to see dead children in his living room. A woman in his building with fainting spells and the ability to see the dead and restore lost memories becomes involved with him and things get weirder from there.

Saw around April 11th (approx) 2014.

Lifetime movie about 2 adult sisters who sue their father (who worked for the FBI as a child abuse specialist) for incest and physical child abuse. As the story unfolds, it reveals the father abused all 6 f his children.



Saw March 12th, 2014

Saw on March 13th (late) 2014

Relatively entertaining movie about a "Zombie apocalypse" that threatens to destroy the entire planet, starring Brad Pitt. Relatively predictable, nothing new or artistic, but fun all the same.

Forgot to add date of viewing probably April or May 2014.

A young reporter finds herself locked down in a building where a mysterious virus is causing people to act like "zombies".