Scream 7 - Still As Entertaining As Previous Installment of The Successful Slasher Movie Series

Once again a new slasher movie was released in the theater. As it is one of my favorite horror genre and sequel to the film series that I had seen from beginning, obviously I was interested in seeing this. So yesterday my wife and I went to our favorite cinema to watch it. Without further ado, here's more on the movie.

Brief Story Line

Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell - The Lincoln Lawyer TV series, The Craft etc) had been living a peaceful life in Pine Grove, married with the Police Chief Mark Evans (Joel McHale - Community TV series, Ted etc) and had 3 children, with the oldest already a teenager named Tatum (Isabel May - I Want You Back,1883 TV series etc). Due to her past experience, Sidney was always careful with Tatum's friends especially her boyfriend Ben (Sam Rechner - The Fabelmans, Heartbreak High TV series etc). When Sidney started receiving calls from people claiming to be Ghostface, she did not consider it until the killing really began. 

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.

The Strangers - Chapter 2 - Not as Good as the First Chapter but Still Pretty Intense

After my wife and I had a small get together with her sisters' families, we decided to see another new movie in the cinema yesterday. We opted to watch this one which I was interested as it was sequel to the film that we saw last year. All right then, let's just get to it.

Brief Story Line

Set after the events of the first chapter, Maya (Madelaine Petsch -Riverdale TV series, Jane etc) who survived the Strangers terror was treated at the hospital in the small town of Venus under the care of Nurse Danica (Brooke Johnson - Cruel Intentions TV series etc). She was also being questioned by Sheriff Rotter (Richard Brake - Barbarian, Mayor of Kingstown TV series etc) and his deputy Walters (Pedro Leandro - Portrait of Dangerous Women etc) on what happened to her and her fiancee.

(2025) I Know What You Did Last Summer - The Fourth Installment in the Movie Series Which Brought Some Nostalgic Feeling but not as Memorable as the Original

I heard about this movie few months ago and got to see glimpses of its trailer two or three weeks ago. The title itself caught my attention as it was one of the many films that were memorable to me during the 1990s. My wife and I tried to see it on its first day of release but due to "logistic" issue, we were only able to do it last night. All right then, let's get on with the movie.

Brief Story Line

Five friends that consisted of Danica (Madelyn Cline - Outer Banks TV series, This is the Night etc), her fiancé Teddy (Tyriq Withers - Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead 2024 remake etc), their best friends Ava (Chase Sui Wonders - Bodies Bodies Bodies, The Studio TV series etc), Milo (Jonah Hauer-King - The Little Mermaid, World on Fire TV series etc) and Stevie (Sarah Pidgeon - The Wilds TV series etc) were celebrating the fourth of July holiday in their hometown Southport. However they were involved in accident which they tried to hide with the help from Teddy's father, businessman Grant Spencer (Billy Campbell - Mr. & Mrs. Smith TV series, The Brylcreem Boys etc). 

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.

Time Cut - A Poorly Done Combination of Slasher and Time Travel

I saw this movie promoted in the coming soon section in Netflix few weeks ago and thought it sounded fun albeit familiar. But since I was finishing another series when the film was released on Wednesday, I only got the chance to watch it last night. OK here's more on the movie.

Brief Story Line

Lucy (Madison Bailey - Outer Banks TV series etc) had been living in the shadow of her older sister Summer (Antonia Gentry - Ginny & Georgia TV series etc) who was killed by a serial killer 21 years before. While visiting the memorial site of the killing, Lucy was somehow transported back to the year 2003, two days before the killing started.

Thanksgiving - A Pretty Entertaining Slasher Movie with Good Background Story

There were few new movies released in Indonesian theaters yesterday which interest me. However, only one that played in the cinema nearest to our home. So if felt like this film was chosen for us to see first. Anyway my wife who is not a fan of horror movies was still OK with this one as it was a slasher genre. All right, I'll get on it then.

Brief Story Line

One year after a fatal incident at Rightmart Superstore on Thanksgiving night, people were not comfortable with the idea of having same Huge Sale event. However the owner Thomas Wright (Rick Hoffman - Suits TV series etc) was adamant that it should continue as they have taken more precautions with the support from the Sheriff (Patrick Dempsey - Enchanted, Grey's Anatomy TV series etc) and his deputies.

The Conference - An Interesting Swedish Horror Slasher Movie

Looking through the various streaming services yesterday, I came across this new movie on Netflix which did not seem to be highlighted. But as the premise sounded interesting, I decided to give this a try. Now I'll get to it then.

Brief Story Line

A group of employees went for a conference in a rather remote place to discuss on their project to build a mall and also for team building. They consisted of their supervisor Ingela (Maria Sid), project leader Jonas (Adam Lundgren - Chernobyl mini series etc), Lina (Katia Winter - Blood & Treasures TV series etc) who just returned after having breakdown, Amir (Amed Bozan), Nadja (Bahar Pars) and few others. 

Totally Killer - A Fun Combo of Slasher and Time Travel

Last night I watched this movie that was released on Prime Video 2 days before as I was really interested in the premise. It was the slasher horror genre that was more of my thing as compared to the supernatural horror. Anyway, why don't I just get to it?

Brief Story Line

Jamie Hughes (Kiernan Shipka - Chilling Adventures of Sabrina TV series etc) was a teenager who just wanted to have fun on Halloween night with her best friend Amelia (Kelcey Mawema - To All the Boys movies etc), but her parents Pam (Julie Bowen - Hubie Halloween, Boston Legal TV series etc) and Blake (Lochlyn Munro - Peacemaker TV series, White Chicks etc) were very protective of her. This was due to the killing spree during Halloween back in 1987 where the killer was never caught.

Scream VI - Still an Enjoyable Slasher Movie Even After > 25 Years

During the past few weeks, I have been away on holiday and since I got back few days ago I was so busy that I have not been able to write anything. Finally today I got the chance to post something that was very interesting for me, as it was a personal favorite. All right then, let's get right at it.

Brief Story Line

After the events in previous movie, the remaining survivors of Woodsboro killing, Sam (Melissa Barrera - Keep Breathing TV series etc), her younger sister Tara (Jenna Ortega - Wednesday TV series etc), the twins Chad (Mason Gooding - Booksmart etc) and Mindy (Jasmin Savoy Brown - The Leftovers TV series etc) had moved to New York city to start new life. Tara was living together with her room-mate Quinn (Liana Liberato - If I Stay etc), while Chad's room-mate was Ethan (Jack Champion - Avatar: The Way of Water etc) and Mindy was seeing Anika (Devyn Nekoda - Sneakerella etc). 

Halloween Ends - A Satisfying Enough Conclusion of the Latest Halloween Trilogy

When this movie was released in Indonesia few days ago, my wife and I were considering to see it in theater on that day. But at the last minute we decided to see it in the weekend instead and have a movie marathon day. Something that we have not done in a while. Anyway, I will just get right to it.

Brief Story Line

Four years after the events in Halloween Kills, Laurie (Jamie Lee Curtis - Everything Everywhere All at Once, Trading Places etc) was now living with her grand daughter Allyson (Andi Matichak). As recommended by Deputy Hawkins (Will Patton - The Forever Purge etc), Laurie decided to write a memoir of her experience with Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney) who had not appeared during that period. 

Texas Chainsaw Massacre - Maximum Gore Entertainment

I forgotten about this movie that was scheduled to be released on Netflix yesterday. Luckily I was checking on what new films available last night and noticed this. So without any hesitation, I watched this one immediately. OK, lets get the show on the road.

Brief Story Line

A group of young people that consisted of Melody (Sarah Yarkin - Happy Death Day 2U etc), her younger sister Lila (Elsie Fisher - The Addams Family 2019 version etc), her business partner Dante (Jacob Latimore - The Chi TV series etc) and his girlfriend Ruth (Nell Hudson) went to the ghost town of Harlow to start some business. They have assigned local mechanic named Richter (Moe Dunford - Vikings TV series) to help them with some work as they prepared to meet with the investor Catherine (Jessica Allain).

(2022) Scream - Quite Faithful Sequel to the Original Successful 1996 Movie

I was already eyeing for this movie for quite some time as my wife and I are major fans of the Scream movies. So when it was released yesterday and played in the theater near our home, we decided to see it immediately rather than waiting till the weekend as we did in recent weeks. Well, I'll get right to it then.

Brief Story Line

In Woodsboro, the infamous Ghostface reappeared after 25 years from the first murder. The killer started to attack a group of high school students that consisted of Tara (Jenna Ortega - The Babysitter: Killer Queen, You TV series etc), her best friend Amber (Mikey Madison - Better Things TV series etc), the twins Chad (Mason Gooding - Love, Victor TV series etc) & Mindy (Jasmin Savoy Brown - Yellowjackets TV series etc) and Wes (Dylan Minnette - Don't Breathe, 13 Reasons Why TV series etc).

Halloween Kills - Just a So So Sequel in the Halloween Series

I was planning to see this movie with my wife last weekend at one of the cinemas, but the urge to spend my weekend at home was stronger then. So I ended up watching other movies through online streaming. Last night though, we felt it was a good time to see this movie. OK, let's get to it then.

Brief Story Line

Right after the incidents in Halloween, Laurie (Jamie Lee Curtis - Knives Out, My Girl etc) who was hurt badly together with her daughter Karen (Judy Greer - Jurassic World etc) and grand daughter Allyson (Andi Matichak), went to the hospital thinking that Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney and Nick Castle) was already dead. Meanwhile Deputy Frank Hawkins (Will Patton - Swamp Thing TV series, The Forever Purge etc) was also brought to the same hospital.

There's Someone Inside Your House - Not Suspenseful Enough for a Slasher Movie

When I was browsing the new released items on Netflix last night, I found this film which I think I did not notice earlier. It looked interesting and made me intrigued to give it a try. So let's get on with it.

Brief Story Line

The Osborne high school was shocked when one of its student was brutally killed and his dark secret was exposed. Makani Young (Sydney Park - Moxie, Instant Mom TV series etc) who was quite new to the city and her best friends Alexandra (Asjha Cooper), Rodrigo (Diego Josef), Darby (Jesse LaTourette) and Zach (Dale Whibley) thought it was just a one off incident.

Freaky - A Totally Entertaining and Fun Slasher Movie with Comedic Twist

Now this movie caught my attention almost a year ago when I found out about it. Then it played, or supposed to play (I am not sure) in Indonesian theaters early this year. But as usual, I had to skip it. So when few weeks ago I saw this promoted in the coming soon section of HBO Go, I was truly excited. Immediately I watched this as soon as I got the chance. So let's get right to it.

Brief Story Line

In the town of Blissfield, there was an urban legend of serial killer who murdered their victims during homecoming. The  killer who turned out to be real and was called Blissfield Butcher (Vince Vaughn - Hacksaw Ridge, Wedding Crashers etc) started to appear and killing people again. 

Fear Street Part Three: 1666 - A Satisfying Conclusion to the Unique Horror Trilogy

I have been waiting for this third movie in the trilogy, so for sure when it was released, I immediately watched it as soon as I had the opportunity. Having seen the first two movies and love them, it would be weird if I was not excited for it. Without further ado, here's more on the movie.

Brief Story Line

Set in 1666 where it all began, Sarah Fier (Kiana Madeira) and her younger brother Henry (Benjamin Flores Jr.) were living in the Union together with the original settlers. Sarah and her friends were quite close, and together with Hannah (Olivia Scott Welch), Abigail (Emily Rudd) and Isaac (Fred Hechinger), they liked to hang out in the woods after dark.

Fear Street Part 2: 1978 - Second Part of the Trilogy which Amazingly did not Feel Like a Filler

I already posted the first part of this horror trilogy last week and as I was really looking forward to the second part, I watched this one as soon as I could yesterday. So let's get on to it immediately.

Brief Story Line

This second part focused on the events that occurred in 1978, during the summer camp of teens from Shadyside and Sunnyvale in Nightwing camp. Just like in the first part, these two groups were always at each other's throat. Ziggy (Sadie Sink - Stranger Things TV series season 2 onwards etc) who was from Shadyside was being bullied by Sheila (Chiara Aurelia). However, camp counselor Nick Goode (Ted Sutherland) from Sunnyvale was always defending Ziggy.

Fear Street Part One: 1994 - Promising Start to a Trilogy of Horror Films based on the Highly Popular Fear Street Novels by R. L. Stine

There were quite a lot of new movies and series released this week in various platforms that made me excited and very much looking forward. Last night, I decided to watch this new one as I have been interested since I saw the trailer which reminded me of the good old 1990s slasher movie. Well let's get into it then.

Brief Story Line

Story was set in 1994 in the small town of Shadyside where there have been various violent killing sprees happening for a long time. When one of their friends became the victim of latest murders by a person wearing skull mask, high school students Deena (Kiana Madeira - Trinkets TV series etc) and her best friends Kate (Julia Rehwald) & Josh (Benjamin Flores Jr. - Game Shakers TV series etc) did not really pay attention to it. They were more focused on their personal issues, including their fierce rivalry with their richer neighbor town, Sunnyvale.

Scream: The TV Series Season 1 & 2 - A Quite Satisfying TV Adaptation of the Popular 1990s Slasher Movie

Some time ago, I found out about this series which I later discovered was based on one of my favorite slasher horror movies back in the 90s Scream. Finally I got the chance to catch the series in the past few weeks and finished watching them. Well I'll just get right to it then.

Brief Story Line

After 20 years of peace, the small town of Lakewood became unpleasant when one of the popular high school girl was killed at her own home. Her group of friends that consisted of the kind hearted Emma Duvall (Willa Fitzgerald - Blood Money etc), Emma's boyfriend Will (Connor Weil), the popular & wealthy Brooke (Carlson Young), the jock Jake (Tom Maden) & the cheerful Riley (Brianne Tju) were disturbed by this fact. Especially when Emma started getting phone calls from a person who seemed to know about the murder and was targeting them.