(2025) Obsession - A Brilliantly Done Disturbing Psychological Horror Movie

I was a bit hesitant at first to see this movie since it was already so long released in the US and more than a week in Indonesia. But as there was nothing truly interesting, I decided to just went ahead and watch this yesterday. Since it was a horror movie, I saw this without the company of my wife. All right then, let's get on with it.

Brief Story Line

Four co-workers that consisted of Baron "Bear" Bailey (Michael Johnston - Endangered Species, Teen Wolf TV series etc), Ian (Youtuber Cooper Tomlinson), Nikki (Inde Navarrette - Superman & Lois TV series, Trap House etc) & Sarah (Megan Lawless - The Hate U Give etc) had been working together for some time in a music store. Bear had a crush on Nikki but had no courage to express his feeling. When he bought a toy that was said to be able to grant a wish, Bear casually wished for Nikki to love him.

Backrooms - A Horror Sci-fi Movie that Felt More Like an Extended Episode from Its Web Series

This week there were 3 new Western movies released in Indonesian cinemas which were interesting. As I was busy on Wednesday, I only got the chance to see 1 of them yesterday. Although it was categorized as horror film, I was intrigued since it was highly rated by a lot of people. But I decided to see this by myself just in case it was too scary for my wife. All right I'll just get right to it then.

Brief Story Line

Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor - The Old Guard 2, Doctor Strange etc) was the owner of a struggling furniture store who was having problem dealing with his failed marriage and alcohol addiction. He was seeing a psychiatrist Dr. Mary Kline (Renate Reinsve - Presumed Innocent TV series, Sentimental Value etc) to help him cope with his issues.

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come - A Worthwhile Sequel to the Amazing 2019 Horror Comedy

Finally this movie was made available in Indonesia after premiering in the US roughly one month ago. It was released on Wednesday but due to my busy schedule, my wife and I only got the chance to see it yesterday. We saw it in the nearest cinema from our home. Without further ado, here's more on the film.

Brief Story Line

Immediately after the events in the first movie, Grace (Samara Weaving - Eenie Meanie, Guns Akimbo etc) was hospitalized and got a visit from her estranged younger sister Faith (Kathryn Newton - Ant-man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Detective Pikachu etc). Unfortunately, Grace must rejoin the game as explained by the Lawyer (Elijah Wood - The Toxic Avenger, Sin City etc) where she had to avoid being killed before dawn once again. Despite her flat rejection, Grace had no choice but to play as Faith was being used as collateral.

They Will Kill You - Bloody Violent Action Horror Comedy Movie

Yesterday this movie was released in Indonesia after playing in the US for a week. It was something that I was interested in since it sounded and looked good. I managed to convince my wife to accompany me despite having no knowledge what it was all about except its genre. Anyway, I'll just get right on it now.

Brief Story Line

Asia Reaves (Zazie Beetz - Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, Deadpool 2 etc) who had been separated from her younger sister Maria (Myha'la - Leave the World Behind, Dead Man's Wire etc) for many years, took on a job as housemaid for an old building in New York managed by Lily (Patricia Arquette - Boyhood, Medium TV series etc). Asia met with few occupants including the wealthy business woman Sharon (Heather Graham - Boogie Nights, The Hangover etc) and also Kevin (Tom Felton - A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting, Origin TV series etc). She would also later met with the mysterious Ray Woodhouse (Paterson Joseph - Timeless TV series, Wonka etc). 

(Mini Series) Something Very Bad is Going to Happen - An Intelligently Done Psychological Horror Thriller Series

I was aware about this series since few weeks ago which sounded interesting despite being a horror genre. So when it was finally released two days ago, I immediately gave it a try after finishing second season of another series and finished it last night. All right then, let's get on with it now.

Brief Story Line

Rachel (Camila Morrone - Death Wish 2018 remake, Daisy Jones & the Six mini series etc) and her fiancé Nicky (Adam DiMarco - The White Lotus season 2, The Order TV series etc) were on a road trip to Nicky's home to have their wedding party in one week's time. Along the way, Rachel kept on feeling something bad was going to happen and experienced few shocking and scary turn of events till they finally reached their destination.

The Strangers: Chapter 3 - The Final Part of The New Strangers Trilogy With Some Story of their Origins

I noticed this movie in the Coming Soon section a couple of weeks ago. Since my wife and I had seen the two films before this one, we definitely did not want to miss the final installment of the trilogy. So when it was released yesterday, we decided to watch it in our favorite cinema. OK, I'll just get right to it now.

Brief Story Line

After killing one of the strangers in the second chapter, Maya (Madelaine Petsch -  Maintenance Required etc) was trying to run away from them when he met with Gregory (Gabriel Basso - The Night Agent TV series, A House of Dynamite etc), the only man left in the house she stayed for short while before. However, Maya encountered the strangers again while trying to escape out of Venus town.

We Bury The Dead - A Drama Heavy Zombie Survival Film

When this movie was released on Friday, my wife and I already had plan to see another film in a certain location. Sadly this one did not play in that theater while the schedule in the cinemas nearby did not make it possible for a movie marathon. So we ended up seeing this film yesterday noon. All right then, I'll just get started.

Brief Story Line

Near Tazmania island, an experimental weapon was somehow detonated which resulted to immediate death of people in the city. However, some of them were rumored to be able to return from their death, although the military had decided they were dangerous and should be put to death immediately. 

(2025) Anaconda - Hilarious Reboot of the Popular Horror Movie

When my wife and I saw glimpses of the trailer to this movie more than a week ago, obviously we wanted to see it as soon as we could. But since it was released on the day when we were not available, we only saw it two days ago on another movie marathon day. All right then, let's just get on with it.

Brief Story Line

Four childhood friends that consisted of Doug McCallister (Jack Black - A Minecraft Movie, The Super Mario Bros. Movie etc) who had been working as wedding videographer, small time actor Ronald Gtiffin (Paul Rudd - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Ant-man and the Wasp: Quantumania etc), Claire Simmons (Thandiwe Newton - Mufasa: The Lion King, Reminiscence etc) the lawyer and Kenny Trent (Steve Zahn - Eanie Meanie, The White Lotus TV series season 1 etc) were unhappy with their current lives. So when Griff told them he had acquired the rights for their favorite movie Anaconda, they decided to make an indie reboot of that film.

(TV SERIES) IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 - A Brilliantly Done Prequel to Stephen King's Hit Novel

When I found out about this series some time ago, I was really excited and eagerly wait till the full season was completed. The season finale was made available on 14 December but I only realized it the day after and immediately started watching. I managed to finish all episodes last night and could not help to write about it. All right then, let's just get started.

Brief Story Line

Set in the year 1962 in the small town of Derry, Maine, Major Leroy Hanlon (Jovan Adepo - Babylon, 3 Body Problem TV series etc) was assigned to the US airbase there to work on special assignment under General Shaw (James Remar - Black Lightning TV series, Megalopolis etc) and also cooperate with Airman Dick Hallorann (Chris Chalk - Perry Mason TV series, All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt etc). Leroy arranged for his wife Charlotte (Taylour Paige - The Toxic Aventer 2023 version, Hit the Floor TV series etc) & their young son Will (Blake Cameron James) to move to the town as well.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 - The Sequel to the Hit Movie Adapted from Popular Video Game Series

When this movie was released in early December, my wife and I were not in Indonesia. After we returned, the film only played in several studios of the biggest cinema chain but sadly they were all a bit challenging to go to. Yesterday we just realized that it actually was playing in a studio of different cinema chain located quite near our home, so we decided to go there while it's still available. OK then, I'll get right with it.

Brief Story Line

After the events of the first movie, Mike (Josh Hutcherson - The Beekeeper, Journey to the Center of the Earth 2008 version etc) and his younger sister Abby (Piper Rubio) were living a normal life while Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail - Countdown, Ordinary Joe TV series etc) was still traumatized and having a bit difficulty getting back to work as police. However their peaceful life was disrupted when Abby started getting messages from the animatronics whom she referred to as friends, while Mike read some announcements posted on Freddy Fazbear's Pizza by Henry (Skeet Ulrich - Riverdale TV series, Supercell etc), the father of a murder victim happened 20 years before.

(Mini Series) Harlan Coben's Lazarus - A Pretty Interesting Psychological Horror Series with Multiple Surprising Twists

I was not aware there would be this new series to be released on Prime Video earlier. But when I got notification yesterday and read a bit on the synopsis, I was immediately intrigued and gave it a try. Having only 6 episodes where all of them were released at the same time, made it easy for me to complete the whole series last night. All right then, I'll just get right to it.

Brief Story Line

When forensic psychiatrist Joel Lazarus aka Laz (Sam Claflin -Enola Holmes, Adrift etc) was informed that his father, the experienced psychiatrist Doctor Jonathan Lazarus (Bill Nighy - The Wild Robot, Love Actually etc) had shot himself, he immediately came back to his home town. Laz did not believe that his father would have committed suicide, though his sister Jenna (Alexandra Roach - No Offence TV series, Anna Karenina etc) did not have any doubt. The suicide was investigated by Laz's old friend Detective Seth McGovern (David Fynn - Trolls Band Together, Undateable TV series etc) and his superior DCI Alison Brown (Kate Ashfield - Shaun of the Dead, This Little Life etc).

Black Phone 2 - A Rather Different Kind But Still Terrifying Horror Sequel to that 2021 Hit Movie

I was not aware there was going to be this movie until I saw its trailer few weeks ago. My wife who is not a fan of horror movies somehow remembered the original and was OK to accompany me seeing this. All right then, let's get on with the film.

Brief Story Line

Four years after the events in the first movie, Finn (Mason Thames - How to Train Your Dragon live version, Moster Summer etc) was struggling emotionally with the aftermath while his younger sister Gwen (Madeleine McGraw - Outcast TV series, Toy Story 4 etc) was still having various dreams. This time it might involve brutal killings of some young children.

From what she could find out, Gwen decided to go to the Alpine Lake Christian camp where the missing children case occurred, together with her friend Ernesto (Miguel Mora) who had a crush on her. Though reluctant, Finn also went there to protect Gwen. They were later met by the supervisor of the camp Armando (Demián Bichir - Chaos Walking, Alien: Covenant etc) and his niece Mustang (Arianna Rivas - A Working Man etc). Things though gotten worse for Gwen when her nightmares became more frequent and affected her physically, while Finn started to get calls on the phone from the Grabber (Ethan Hawke - Leave the World Behind, The Guilty etc). 

(2025) Weapons - Entertaining Horror Movie with Effective and Intelligent Story Telling

When this film was released last Wednesday along with another movie that we were interested in, my wife and I were not able to see any one of them. As we went for vacation during last weekend, we only got the chance to go to the cinema this week. However, only this movie that was still available. So last night we decided to see it in one of my favorite cinemas not far from our home. OK, I will get right on it.

Brief Story Line

Story was set in the small city of Maybrook where seventeen children in the same class taught by Ms. Justine Gandy (Julia Garner - The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Ozark TV series etc) somehow left their house at 2.17 AM on the same night but never come back. The only child from that class who did not disappear was Alex Lilly (Cary Christopher - Days of Our Lives TV series etc) though he did not have any knowledge or reason for the disappearance.

Fear Street: Prom Queen - Just Another Slasher Movie Based on One of Fear Street Book Series

I said in one of my previous posts that there were more than one movie released on Friday last week on streaming platforms, but I opted to watch the other one first. So I ended up watching this only yesterday on Netflix when I had a bit of free time. All right then, let's get right to it.

Brief Story Line

Story was set in the year 1988 in Shadyside where the high school was preparing itself for a senior Prom night initiated by Vice Principal Brekenridge (Lili Taylor - Perry Mason TV series etc). Overall there were 6 girls who were competing for the Prom queen with the notable ones, the outcast Lori Granger (India Fowler - Insomnia TV series etc) and the mean girl Tiffany Falconer (Fina Strazza - Paper Girls TV series etc). 

While Lori's best friend Megan Rogers (Suzanna Son - The Idol TV series etc) was not too approving of Lori's intention, she still supported her decision. However things become horrifying for the school when a mysterious person dressed in red rain coat started killing the prom queen candidates and anyone close to them.

Final Destination: Bloodlines - A Wonderful Sequel to this Long Running Franchise With Intelligent Twist

When this movie had its early screening last week, I was quite disappointed that it only had night shows which was troublesome for me and my wife who are early sleepers. Anyway it was finally released on Wednesday and we saw this yesterday noon in my favorite studio with almost definitely Dolby Atmos system. OK then, I'll get right with it.

Brief Story Line

College student Stefani (Kaitlyn Santa Juana - The Friendship Game etc) was having nightmares involving her grandmother Iris (Gabrielle Rose - A Dog's Purpose, Excited etc) during her younger days. She decided to go back to her hometown and find out more about her dreams from Iris. There Stefani met with her younger brother Charlie (Teo Briones - Chucky TV series etc) and their cousins Erik (Richard Harmon - I Still See You, The Killing TV series etc), Julia (Anna Lore - Gotham Knights TV series etc) and Bobby (Owen Patrik Joyner - Knight Squad TV series etc). 

Home Sweet Home: Rebirth - Not As Bad As I Thought Would be

When this movie's poster was placed in the biggest Indonesian cinema chains, I was quite intrigued but did not give too much thought about it until I saw the trailer. To be honest, it did not look too promising then. However when the film was finally released yesterday and it played in the cinema very near my home, I felt it was very convenient and decided to give a try by myself as my wife was not keen on the movie. All right, let's just get to it then.

Brief Story Line

Jake (William Moseley - The Chronicles of Narnia movies, The Royals TV series etc) who worked as police in the US was having a vacation in Bangkok with his wife Prang (Urassaya Sperbund - Love You to Debt, Thai Cave Rescue mini series etc) and their young daughter Loo (Akeira Hadden). Their supposedly wonderful trip was disrupted at first when they met with a mysterious monk named Chan (Alexander Lee - 3 Peas in a Pod, Moorim School: Saga of the Brave TV series etc) who seemed to know a lot about Jake.

Holy Night: Demon Hunters - A Combination of Action and Occult Horror Movie

This movie caught our attention when it was promoted in various cinemas' social media due to its famous lead cast. After released on Wednesday, my wife and I decided to see the film yesterday which apparently was a bit of a challenge since there were only two studios of our favorite cinema chain that played it. Luckily one of them was near our home which made it convenient for us. All right then, I'll get straight with the movie.

Brief Story Line

Story focused on a trio of demon hunters consisted of the leader Baw (Ma Dong-seok - The Roundup: Punishment, Badland Hunters etc), the exorcist Sharon (Seohyun - Love and Leashes, Jinxed at First TV series etc) and the cameraman Kim Gun (Lee David - Svaha: The Sixth Finger, Squid Game season 2 etc) who roamed the city saving people from evil worshippers and demons. 

After completing their latest assignment, Baw was visited by neurophysicist Jung-won (Kyung Soo-jin - The Noisy Mansion, Mouse TV series etc) who sought his help to cure her younger sister Eun-so (Jung Ji-so - The Cursed: Dead Man's Prey, Curtain Call TV series etc) suffering from what seemed to be possession by evil spirit. Despite his reluctance and the clear danger, Baw finally decided to help Jung-won.

Ash - An Uninteresting Space Sci-Fi Horror Movie

This movie was released on Prime Video last week but as I was busy with work and finishing other series, I only got the chance to watch it last night. I was interested as its trailer and premise looked good. All right then, I'll get straight to it.

Brief Story Line

Riya (Eiza González - 3 Body Problem TV series, I Care A Lot etc) was an astronaut who woke up in a distant planet with no memory of herself and what happened to her. As she moved around the place she was stranded, Riya had glimpses of horrific images in her head and started to remember other crew members like Kevin (Beulah Koale - Next Goal Wins, Hawaii Five-O TV series etc), Clarke (Kate Elliott -  The Cult TV series etc), Adhi (Iko Uwais - Expend4bles, Stuber etc) and Davis (rapper/DJ Flying Lotus).

Sinners - Well Done Period Horror Film from Ryan Coogler With Amazing Performance by Michael B. Jordan

For the second of our movie marathon day, my wife and I chose to see this horror film that was just released on Wednesday. We were at first a bit doubtful if it was going to be supernatural kind which we normally would avoid, but it was a bit hard to tell cause the synopsis and trailer gave very little info. Nevertheless we still gave it a try. All right then, let us get right on it.

Brief Story Line

Set in the year 1932, twin brothers of Smoke the more matured one and the playful Stack (Michael B. Jordan - Creed III, Kin etc) just returned to Mississippi after years in Chicago living as gangsters. They planned to open a juke joint where people could enjoy music, drinks and also gambled. In order to do so, they enlisted Preacherboy Sammie (Miles Caton) and Delta Slim (Delroy Lindo - Point Break 2015 version, The Harder They Fall etc) to play music at the joint. The twins also convinced Cornbread (Omar Benson Miller - CSI: MIami TV series, The Sorcerer's Apprentice etc) to be the doorman, Smoke's ex wife Annie (Wunmi Musaku - Loki TV series, His House etc) to cook and local couple Grace Chow (Li Jun Li - Babylon, The Exorcist TV series etc) with her husband Bo (Yao - The Last Bout TV series etc) to provide help.

Nosferatu - A Gothic Horror that should Satisfy Fans of Such Genre

I have read about this movie on various news and social media which made me interested in watching. It took a while for the film to be released in Indonesian cinemas, but finally it was available for showing mid of the week. I saw this yesterday without the company of my wife as it was a horror genre that she is not a really fan of. All right, I'll get more to it now.

Brief Story Line

Set in 1838, Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult -  Juror #2, The Garfield Movie etc) and his newly married wife Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp - Voyagers, The Idol TV series etc) were living in Wisburg, Germany. As tasked by the firm he worked for, Thomas decided to go to Transylvania and get the signature of Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgård - John Wick: Chapter 4, It etc) for a manor deed. Despite Ellen's plea for Thomas to stay with her, Thomas still went ahead and leave Ellen staying at the home of his best friend Friedrich (Aaron Taylor-Johnson - Kraven the Hunter, The Wall etc) and his family.