![]() Humans are natural conspiracy theorists, cause reality sucks and it's more fun to believe Elvis is still alive instead of focusing on what's happening around us. We love taking things that are 'known' and shaking them up. The what-ifs of the world are always more appealing than the reality we live in - it's why we believe in Bigfoots (Bigfeet? Debate.) and ghosts and aliens. There's no definitive proof that they're real, but we'll do anything to convince ourselves otherwise. Millennials are ruthless conspiracy junkies, we will literally argue till the sun comes up to defend our beliefs. From FNAF Fanatics to the "Who Is Gonna Kill Rick Sanchez" obsessors (that's my current category), everybody has a niche subject they like spend time delving into the what-ifs of. Lucky for us we live in an age of technology, where we can hop on Reddit or Wikis in an instant, we have easy access to be able to research, create, and share theories about our favorite stories with each other and the world and, if you're anything like me, YouTube is your go-to place for the latest in media theories. One day YouTube autoplay blessed me with the most wonderful new content I never knew I needed (see what I did there?). It's Treesicle, a group of dudes with way too much time on their hands, a penchant for sneaking the word butt into every other sentence like an art form, and fantastic senses of humor - and you really need to be watching their stuff.
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![]() Last year's surprise hit from FOX, The Exorcist, captivated audiences with it's stark storytelling, beautiful cinematography, and undeniably masterful cast (not to mention some neat fan-service for fans of the source material). It was my favorite new show of 2016, binge-worthy to the fullest, with some of the most well-developed and impeccably acted characters in recent memory. Starring Ben Daniels and Alfonso Herrera as Father Marcus and Father Tomas (respectively), the show followed the journey of two priests on a mission to rescue a terrorized family. It was hard not to fall in love with these two souls and crave more narrative. Fox created something so breathtaking (both in aesthetic and in creep factor) with it's modernized continuation of the cult and horror classic, and fans have been eagerly anticipating the premier of the second season with bated breath. Tonight we saw the premier pick up mere months after Father Marcus and Father Tomas' crusade against the forces of hell on earth beckoned them to leave Chicago. They go on the holiest of road trips, going cross country to wherever they are called to go - like Supernatural with more attractive accents. It hit the ground running, possessions in full swing and faith wavering, and introduces us to a new family in need of some help. John Cho joins the cast as Andrew Kim, alongside his wonderfully weird group of foster kids, who find themselves on the cusp of crisis. It plays the emotional game by switching from a frantic exorcism to calming family life effortlessly and proved to be a strong premier for one of, if not the best, horror show on television in the last few years. (As always, minimum spoilers ahead). ![]() If it isn't obvious, I love horror and well-written stories. I am a fan of the slow, more psychological horror, stuff that creeps like the last hour of a workday - anticipation mixed with the slowing of time. Because of this fact, I used to be a big fan of American Horror Story and was immediately captivated by the characters, the drama, the scares. However, like many, I lost interest around the Hotel installment and just stopped caring around Roanoke (don't even get me started on Cult). There's something as a fan of horror and of a well spun yarn that's incredibly appealing when it comes to a menagerie of tales being thrown together in cohesive stylings. Collections of classic horror tales, an anthology series, shows like Black Mirror and the hope that the Universal Studios movie monster series won't be a total flop. That's good content. Opposite of that, nobody really sits down and thinks "hm, I willingly want to watch SyFy today, that's my channel to go to for 'good' content" - true, they blessed us with Sharknado in all its glory, but other than a few shows here and there over the years it just kind of existed as the channel you default to when nothing else was on. Enter Channel Zero, a surprisingly under-the-radar masterpiece of unsettling horror that just kind of exists - which is a really powerful aspect of this show. It just exists, it just is, and it weaves dark tales that are uniquely unsettling and well-paced. In an era of anticipated, cheap jump-scares, Channel Zero dared to be different. The show is phenomenal, the production quality is stunning, and if you're a horror fan in need of a good binge-worthy series this fall season, let AHS lie in the gravesite it dug itself into and turn on SyFy's Channel Zero (all episodes now streaming on SyFy, btw). ![]() If you're even the slightest bit familiar with this blog you know I am all about the paranormal investigation genre - and Kindred Spirits on TLC is by far the highest recommended on my list (which is saying something, I've seen every episode of Ghost Adventures - twice). So, needless to say, I was more than excited for the second season premier last night, especially when I found out Amy and Adam were going to be investigating the Borden House. Naturally I grabbed my package of pumpkin spice cookies, threw on a sweater, made some tea, and curled up in the darkness of my living room when the clock struck 9. It was worth the wait and I couldn't be happier. If you're unfamiliar with the concept of the show, Kindred Spirits features longtime ghost hunter pros Adam Berry and Amy Bruni on a journey to investigate and help distressed families who believe they are dealing with paranormal phenomenon. It stands out amongst the icons of the genre by showcasing the caring, emotional side of the business while still giving you all the intense, jaw dropping moments of solid proof that fans of the genre crave. It balances emotionally charged moments with historic focused investigations, credible evidence, and a ton of heart, making it a strong competitor for best paranormal show on television. (If you want to know more about the show as a whole, here's my review of season one). So, how did the duo's investigation of the Borden House pan out, and what should we expect from season two going forward? ![]() To say I've been eagerly anticipating IT for a while now would be an understatement. Obsessing is a bit more accurate, I have been looking forward to this for a long time, like since the first trailer dropped, so the fact that my local theater had a Thursday showing was the most exciting thing that's happened to me all year. If I'm being honest I'm not a huge Stephen King fan, I've never found his writing to be scary enough for me - love the concepts and characters, not the execution (I can blow through 300-400 pages in a day when I enjoy the content, it took me two days to get through the first chapter of IT) but I can't deny his stuff makes for incredible cinema . But between the teaser images, the trailers, Bill Skarsgård just being who he is, and the raving reviews from friends and trusted sources I knew that this movie was going to be one helluva terror trip. So, I happily walked into the theater - all by myself like a big girl, in the dark - to go see the premier of IT and settled into my recliner for a good and hopefully scary time. It's been a long time since a movie has scared me, which kind of sucks since I love being scared and I love a good horror story. Needless to say I was uncomfortable, freaked out, and left before the credits ended cause I couldn't stomach the thought of being in the theater by myself in the dark. It was terrifying, and totally worth the wait. |
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