Dark Comedy/Drama/Horror: Barton Fink- 1991

Idealistic playwright Barton Fink (John Turturro) believes writing should reveal the hopes, dreams and tragedies of the common man. When Hollywood taps him to write a movie, Fink develops severe writer's block and soon falls victim to a strange sequence of events. Unable to combine his deep-seated ethics with Tinseltown's frivolity, the disillusioned and desperate Fink winds up involved in a murder investigation in this Oscar-nominated dramedy.

Grade: B+

This was a really funny, and really easy to get in to. The characters were VERY quirky, yet somehow believable. It was just a really funny look into Barton's life, as he changes from a mediocre playwright, to a Hollywood script writer, and boy does craziness ensue, that's for sure! The acting in this was great, and John Goodman's part was just the right combination of crazy and annoying, yet seemingly innocent and lovable. This really is one that is worth the watch, and I fully suggest it!

Classic Horror: Rosemary's Baby- 1968

Rosemary Woodhouse (Mia Farrow), the young wife of a struggling actor (John Cassavetes), is thrilled to find out she's pregnant. But the larger her belly grows, the more certain she becomes that her unborn child is in serious danger. Perhaps there's something sinister behind the odd enthusiasm her eccentric neighbors (Sidney Blackmer and Ruth Gordon, in an Oscar-winning performance) have for her welfare. Or perhaps it's all in her mind. (Netflix.com)

Grade: B+

I can't believe that it took me this long to finally watch this classic horror movie, but I am certainly glad that I finally did, and there's no question in my mind why it is a classic, that's for sure! This movie was well acted, suspenseful, and really was a psychological type thriller. Like a lot of movies from that time, it was a bit slow moving, but definitely worth thee watch. definitely had it's creepy moments, and overall gave me that "something's not right" feeling. If anything, watch it for the fact that it's such a pop culture classic, and enjoy it because it really is a good movie!

Thriller: Population 436- 2006

How can a town in the middle of nowhere manage to keep their population exactly 436, for more than 60 years? The answer is, not without a bit of effort on the part of both the sheriff department, and the towns people themselves. In this story, a census taker is sent to figure it out, and in the meantime is forced into bizarre situations with dire consequences.

Grade: C

This was a pretty entertaining movie, and the description definitely made me wonder, how could it happen? Fred Durst is a co-star of the movie, and played the part surprisingly well, he certainly exceeded my expectations. All in all it was pretty enjoyable. The acting was decent, and the story was pretty good.

Horror/Drama: Interview with the Vampire 1994

This is an AWESOME movie that chronicles the life of Louis, his creator Lestat, and their "adopted" daughter Claudia through the 18th century to the present day.

Grade: A+

This up close and personal look into the lives of these three characters throughout history is both intriguing and mesmerising. The acting is phenomenal, and the writing equally fantastic. Not to mention that it is cast with three of the most gorgeous men of the time. If you like vampires, and want to see what life is like from their prospective this is the movie for you! The DEFINITELY made being a vampire incredibly sexy!

Mockumentary/Comedy: American Zombie 2007

This is a funny and interesting look into the lives of zombies, from the lower functioning-All I want to do is eat- zombies, to the middle range- can hold a low level assembly line job/do not communicate well- zombies, to the high functioning- are identical to humans, except for the rotting flesh- zombies. This is a satirical comedy that points out our hidden, or overt, biases against the zombie population, and takes us into their world.

Grade: B+

This movie really did make me laugh, and they were really able to pull it off. I love a believable mockumentary. I honestly think that it's the actors who are able to make everyday interactions, and mundane tasks and make me believe that those things are just a part of their life are the best. It's BELIEVABLE acting, and it doesn't seem like they're acting. That was just my little rant. If you like mockumentaries, and you like zombie movies, like I do, you'll probably enjoy this one!

Horror/Comedy: Behind the Mask 2007

A self-promoting serial killer who dreams of being the most infamous slasher of all time hires a documentary film crew to follow him as he launches a reign of terror on a small town. Preparing tirelessly for his murderous debut, Leslie Vernon shares his bloody ambitions with director Taylor and her crew. (netflix.com)

Grade: C+

This movie caught me off guard. I was expecting it to be something more scary, but was pleasantly surprised when the comedic aspect came out. In this movie that camera crew and journalist that are fallowing around this aspiring killer are TOTALLY ok with the idea that he will be murdering people soon! They also mention other movie serial killers that were supposed to be real, talking bout their "careers" and techniques. Apparently Michael Myers, Freddy Kruger and a host of other slasher movie killers were part of a secret "club" with a whole bunch of murder etiquette rules! There were plenty of funny moments, but the "serious" moments weren't up to slasher movie standards (in my book).