I had some awareness of this project, but didn't become curious until Gypsy Rose was released from prison. How did I miss this? Well-acted and captivating performances from the entire cast. You can tell the story has some dramatic license, but Patricia Arquette delivers as Gypsy's mother, adding another ominous performance akin to her turn in "Severance". Joey King reminds us of what range she has an actress. Chloe Sevigny is convincing as concerned neighbor "Mel", and AnnaSophia Robb charms as Gypsy's friend. Worth a binge watch, especially if you like time jumps with dramatic crime and intrigue.
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Great Fun!
2 August 2015
Anyone who is gorging on Wet Hot American Summer or it's series prequel on Netflix will giggle with glee at this fun documentary. Many hours of footage shot behind the scenes come together to create this, reminding viewers WHAS was the first feature for many actors who are part of mainstream cinema now. Essentially, the shoot was one big party, plagued only by many days of rain. Off-screen antics rival that of the intentional on-screen ones. So, if you want to see cast and crew commingle over brews, trying to crack one another up during set lag times and rain days, then this is for you. Makes filmmaking combined with summer camp seem like the best American pastime!
Return to House on Haunted Hill
(2007 Video)
Not bad for a direct-to-video offering
22 October 2007
I am glad that the ghost characters from the earlier film were explored further in this sequel. I never completely embraced the concept of what looked like a misty Rorschach Test enveloping and destroying characters in Dark Castle's first "Haunted Hill" venture.
The role of the doctor (expertly played by Jeffrey Combs) is sufficiently eerie and he's given more to do in this film. Throw in his supernatural victims from years past and you have a great haunted house! Granted, the acting in this film is mostly sub-par, save for the lead actress (Righetti) and Andrew Lee Potts who provides comedic relief. Also, the kills are creative enough to keep die-hard horror fans entertained. And the DVD's extras are fun to watch, probably to make up for the film's short length.
If Warner decides to cultivate its storehouse of horror remakes and make direct-to-video sequels, so be it. I would look forward to another "Thirteen Ghosts" film or "House of Wax" chapter.
The role of the doctor (expertly played by Jeffrey Combs) is sufficiently eerie and he's given more to do in this film. Throw in his supernatural victims from years past and you have a great haunted house! Granted, the acting in this film is mostly sub-par, save for the lead actress (Righetti) and Andrew Lee Potts who provides comedic relief. Also, the kills are creative enough to keep die-hard horror fans entertained. And the DVD's extras are fun to watch, probably to make up for the film's short length.
If Warner decides to cultivate its storehouse of horror remakes and make direct-to-video sequels, so be it. I would look forward to another "Thirteen Ghosts" film or "House of Wax" chapter.
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