Jeff Loves Horror

Plot Synopsis: Sidney Prescott once again finds herself fighting off a Ghostface killer. The main difference is that this time Ghostface is also targeting her eldest daughter, Tatum. Positives: As always, Neve Campbell is putting her all into this role. It’s evident she loves the character. There’s a couple of really gnarly kills here too. A few other actors are trying as well. Finally, as someone who loves the character of Tatum from the original, I’m glad this movie actually acknowledges her beyond a throwaway line. Mixed: To start, upon reflection, I have mixed feelings on the twins. I ultimately like the actors, and think they have good chemistry with one another. However, they feel tacked on. This movie really helped me pinpoint why Mindy is my least favorite of the core four. It kind of boils down to this: She’s an idiot, but the writers don’t seem to realize it. I don’t hate the character, and I think that mostly comes down to Jasmin Savoy Brown as an actress. Next, there’s the ...

Plot Synopsis: A woman takes a housekeeping job at a hotel, only to discover she is intended to be a ritual sacrifice because the hotel is run by a Satanic cult, and she now has to fight for her life. Positives: First and foremost, I love the cast. Zazie Beets is pretty damn good in the lead. But, I think the people who really shine are the villains. You have the likes of Heather Graham and Tom Felton in supporting roles, and they’re pretty fun. However, the absolute standout in the movie has to be Patricia Arquette. The woman is having an absolute blast. But, as the movie goes on, it’s easy to see that there’s actually a little more nuance to the character than you might have expected. When I first saw the trailer, I was worried about how much it showed. I can promise there are still some surprises in the movie, which was actually pretty nice. The action is a lot of fun, too. Finally, I think the special effects are pretty damn strong too. In particular, there’s some really good gore ...