Every time I watch this film, I just canβt wrap my head around the fact that we went from The Final Chapter to this, but alas, I throw every bit of my sanity out the window to enjoy this one. If ever reimagined, I think the topics of mental illness would be deeply explored, but the 80βs had a rough go creating a visual representation through a slasher lens.
The halfway house setting is a unique spin on the story,β¦
In a world of disappointments, Dean DeBloisβ live action adaption of How To Train Your Dragon is the gold standard. The franchiseβs complexity shines, bringing a different light to an already fantastic film, while also hitting every beat youβd want from its predecessor. With a single live-action feature, Dreamworks has accomplished perfection while the mouse keeps tripping over his own two feet.
First and foremost, the mix of practical sets along with blue screen technology gives the world as muchβ¦
βSome pack of patootsies, huh?β
One of my favorite additions to the franchise, Joseph Zitoβs Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter delivers some of the best writing, directing, and acting of the bunch. The improvement is undeniable, reviving the series the following year.
Opening scenes in horror films have a lot to prove, trying to shock an unshakable audience. This opener takes the cake as one of my favorites. The idea of Jasonβs body reanimating in a morgue is estheticallyβ¦
Steve Minerβs follow up to his previous direction of Friday the 13 Part II came with Part III, a film thatβs nostalgia trumps its substance, but is an enjoyable ride. Not being able to elaborate on Ginnyβs story is a bummer, because I think she delivers one of the strongest final girl performances of the franchise, but Chrisβ narrative serves as a bandage for the absence.
The opening sequence, post recap, is a great start to the film, amping upβ¦
