Pet Sematary (2019)

A doctor moves with his family to the country side in search for more peace and family quality time, but weird things keep happening once they discover a pet cemetery on their property.

A remake of a classic horror film, based on a well-known novel by Stephen King. The story seems a bit better constructed than the previous film and the special effects and atmosphere have a more modern feel and are better suited for the mystery and dark tone required by the subject matter. The film isn't without its own flaws but it is a clear improvement over the previous adaptation, especially if one refers to the obvious talent of the children involved.

Directors:  Kevin Kölsch, Dennis Widmyer     

With: Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, John Lithgow, Jeté Laurence

Rating: 7/10

The Transfiguration (2016)

Milo este un adolescent cu probleme serioase, obsedat de vampiri, dar lumea si sistemul dupa care traieste ii sunt date peste cap cand o intalneste pe Sophie, o tanara naiva cu probleme.

O drama thriller/horror greu de clasificat. Personajul principal nu este unul cu care publicul s-ar putea identifica dar a trai dupa alegerile bazate pe o convingere gresita ar putea fi un trend destul de comun. Milo este introvertit, victima a unor drame personale, dar in esenta de o natura oarecum autista, lipsita de empatie, chiar psihopata din pricina tendintelor evidente (istorie de ranit animale, usurinta cu care ucide straini si altele). Frumusetea filmului vine din felul in care aparitia lui Sophie ii schimba viata, ce de fapt nu inseamna ca isi schimba natura si obiceiurile ci intelege ca ce a ales sa faca si sa creada nu e corect.

Regia:  Michael O'Shea   

Cu: Eric Ruffin, Karin Cherches, Luis Scott, Dangelo Bonneli

Rating: 7/10

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The Transfiguration (2016)

Milo is a teenager with serious problems, obsessed with vampires, but his world and the system of believes that he lives by are turned upside down when he meets Sophie - a naive young woman, also with problems.

A thriller / horror drama that's quite hard to classify. The main character is not one that the public could identify with but living with choices based on misguided beliefs could be a fairly common trend. Milo is an introvert, the victim of many personal dramas, but essentially he's somewhat of an autistic nature, lacking empathy, even psychopathic based on some of his obvious tendencies (history of injuring animals, the ease with which he kills strangers and others). The beauty of the film comes from the way Sophie's appearance changes his life, which in fact does not mean that she changes his nature and habits, but makes him understand indirectly that what he chose to do and live by is not right.

Director:  Michael O'Shea   

With: Eric Ruffin, Karin Cherches, Luis Scott, Dangelo Bonneli

Rating: 7/10

Supernatural: Season 14 (2020)

Dean este controlat de Arhanghelul Michael din cealalta realitate, iar Jack, Sam si Castiel fac tot posibilul si imposibilul sa il elibereze fara a pune planeta in pericol.

Un sezon nou din serialul mult iubit horror, ce cumva pare sa se intoarca la radacini: episoadele "monstrul saptamanii" sunt ceva mai frecvente, episoadele cu aspecte umoristice nu mai sunt raritati si personaje vechi revin pentru scurt timp. Povestea principala este in schimb cam inceata si plina de repetitii si actiuni ce rezulta in zero schimbari, si abia spre final incepe sa dea semne de a deveni ceva mai epica, exact la timp pentru un final tip cliffhanger, amplificat in mod evident de scurtarea abrupta a sezonului la numai 20 de episoade.

Regia:  Robert Singer si altii   

Productie:  CW   

Creator:  Eric Kripke   

Durata:  sezonul 14 de 20 de episoade (42 minute fiecare)   

Cu: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Jim Beaver, Misha Collins, Alexander Calvert,  Mark Pellegrino, Samantha Smith, Ruth Connell

Rating: 8/10

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Supernatural: Season 14 (2020)

Dean is under Archangel-Michael-from-the-other-side's control, and Jack, Sam and Castiel do everything possible and impossible to free him without endangering the planet.

A new season of the much-loved horror series, which somehow seems to return to its roots: the "monster of the week" episodes are a bit more frequent, the humorous episodes are no longer a rarity and old characters return for a short while. The main story is instead a bit slow and full of repetitions and actions that result in zero changes, and only towards the season finale does it start to show signs of becoming a bit more epic, just in time for a cliffhanger ending, amplified by the abrupt shortening of the season to only 20 episodes.

Director:  Robert Singer and others   

Production:  CW   

Creator:  Eric Kripke   

Duration:  season 14 of 20 episodes (42 minutes each)   

With: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Jim Beaver, Misha Collins, Alexander Calvert,  Mark Pellegrino, Samantha Smith, Ruth Connell

Rating: 8/10

Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

Batalia dintre Jedi si Sith ajunge la final, cu revenirea unor dusmani vechi si descoperirea puterii abilitatilor ultimului Jedi - Rey.

Ultimul film din serie. In sfarsit, finalul. Un pic mai plin de continut fata de predecesorul si cu un pic mai mult suflet, Episodul IX a impresionat audienta ceva mai mult. Ca si in cazul episodului antecedent, raportul Rey-Kylo Ren si influenta lor reciproca este lipiciul si inima povestii, restul e umplutura.

Regia:  J.J. Abrams     

Cu: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Richard E. Grant, Lupita Nyong'o, Domhnall Gleeson, Keri Russell, Ian McDiarmid

Rating: 8/10

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Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

The battle between the Jedi and the Sith comes to an end, with the return of some old enemies and the uncovering of the wide range of the last of the Jedi's abilities.

The last movie in the series. Finally, the end. A tad fuller content wise than its predecessor and with a little more heart, Episode IX impressed the audience a bit more. Same as with the previous episode, the Rey-Kylo Ren rapport and their mutual influence is the heart and soul of the story, the rest is just padding.

Director:  J.J. Abrams     

With: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Richard E. Grant, Lupita Nyong'o, Domhnall Gleeson, Keri Russell, Ian McDiarmid

Rating: 8/10