Tag: thriller

Capsule Review – Branden Chowen on The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)

The Cinefessions crew loves sharing their opinions on films, but not every movie can get the attention it deserves with a full review. Enter the Cinefessions’ Capsule Reviews. These capsule reviews cover five of the most important aspects of a film, which allow the crew to deliver their opinions on any movie clearly, decisively, and…


Movie Review – Chris Ranson on Gone Girl (2014)

Title: Gone Girl (2014) Director: David Fincher Runtime: 149 minutes — When I think David Fincher I instantly think of Fight Club. It’s easily one of his best works. His most recent work was the so-so Girl With The Dragon Tattoo remake, which obviously could never be as good as its Swedish counterpart. As an…


Movie Review – Chris Ranson on The Surrogate (2013)

Title: The Surrogate (2013) Director: Doug Campbell Runtime: 89 minutes — As The Surrogate DVD booted up, I got scared. The previews, and the company’s logo, are roughly VHS quality, and it lowered my expectations for the film greatly. What kind of movie was I getting myself into? The cover art screams The Cradle Will…


Movie Review – Chris Ranson on Snowpiercer (2014)

Title: Snowpiercer (2014) Director: Joon-ho Bong Runtime: 126 minutes — The other day on Twitter, Ashe mentioned that a new film he wanted to see was getting a limited theatrical release. For the first time in ages, this film was playing closer to him than anywhere near me, so I tossed out any idea I…


Movie Review – Chris Ranson on Grand Piano (2013)

Title: Grand Piano (2013) Director: Eugenio Mira Runtime: 90 minutes — Most people likely think of the Lord of the Rings films when they hear Elijah Wood’s name because it is his most well known character, and really brought him back to the big roles. Yet, he’s kind of stepped back nowadays, and is doing things he…


April in The Asylum: Ashe Collins on Attila (2013)

For the entire month of April, Cinefessions will be locked into The Asylum, reviewing films released by the famed studio. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday throughout April you will get another review on a film released by The Asylum. April’s podcast will also be devoted to films from The Asylum. Today, Ashe hits rock bottom with…


Movie Review – Chris Ranson on In Fear (2014)

Title: In Fear (2014) Director: Jeremy Lovering Runtime: 85 minutes — In the fall of 2013 the Internet blew up with buzz about a little film called In Fear. It was called scary, and original. So I’ve been chomping at the bit, waiting for this Irish horror film to make its way to the States….