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Tag: Lonny Chapman

Criterion: The Witch Who Came From the Sea (*1/2) Swings and misses at pop psychology

Nov 14, 2020

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by

coolpapae

in 1.5 Stars, CPE, Horror, Movie Reviews

We’re supposed to connect dots that have since been shown to be tentative at best. It feels like an irresponsible stab at cheap entertainment.
Nightwatch (**1/2) – Looks better than it is

Mar 27, 2020

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by

coolpapae

in 2.5 Stars, CPE, Horror, Movie Reviews, Mystery / Thriller

The only other film I have seen of Bernedal’s is The Possession, which is a wholesale improvement. He is able to concentrate on atmosphere and leave the script to someone else. One can see the connections between here and there. I would prefer to be there.