Thriller/Suspense: Kalifornia- 1993

While researching a book on serial killings, writer Brian Kessler (David Duchovny) and his girlfriend, Carrie Laughlin (Michelle Forbes), travel cross-country to the murder sites and unwittingly stumble upon strangers who know the subject firsthand. A pair of hitchhikers (Brad Pitt and Juliette Lewis) offer to share expenses for the trip, but Kessler doesn't realize just how close he is to his subject -- even as bodies pile up behind them. (Netflix.com)

Grade: B

Brad Pitt and Juliette Lewis play the part of somewhat dimwitted, and completely out of touch with reality "red necks" with such ease and believability, it was almost difficult to understand that I wasn't watching a documentary! This movie was incredibly well acted, and David Duchovny's quiet, and at times boyish, demeanor was the perfect opposition to balance out Brad Pitt's borderline insanity and overall creep factor. I can honestly say that this is the first time I have watched a movie starring Brad Pitt, and been completely turned OFF! Sure, this movie was pretty slow moving in parts, and the "accidentally convenient" factor for a lot of the situations could be taken as falling into place a bit to easily, but, for the most part this was a great watch. If you're interested in having that eerie weirded out feeling for a couple of hours, this is definitely worth the watch!

Crime Thriller: Law Abiding Citizen- 2009

Traumatized by the atrocious murders of his wife and daughter -- and the flawed justice system that set the killers free -- Clyde Shelton (Gerard Butler) gives in to his rage and sets out on a course of vengeance. He soon takes on not only the prosecutor involved in the case, Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx), but also the city of Philadelphia. Director F. Gary Gray's bold crime thriller co-stars Viola Davis and Michael Gambon. (Netflix.com)

Grade: B+

This was a really good movie about a man who just wants to see everyone involved in the murders of his family, and subsequent trial of those murderers, see justice. He's felt like he was failed but the judicial system, and therefore, they've all got to go! The acting was great, the action was great, and more than that, the idea behind the movie is one I'm sure we can all imagine happening. I'm sure people who have been a victim of a violent crime where the perpetrator has been "let off" for one reason or another has felt like all involved deserved to be punished. This is the movie that fallows that victim as he exacts that punishment. This movie really has you rooting for him, even though he's definitely NOT doing the right thing. Good watch! Check it out!

Thriller/Horror: The Stepfather- 20009

Mom's (Sela Ward) new boyfriend, David (Dylan Walsh), isn't quite right and Michael knows it. A series of mysterious events leads the teen to suspect that David might in fact be a dangerous serial killer known for preying on families. Now, all he needs to do is gather evidence before it's too late. Nelson McCormick directs this spine-tingling remake of the 1987 thriller based on the real-life story of killer John Emil List. (Netflix.com)

Grade: B+

This was one of those creep you out kind of movies that had me on the edge of my seat wanting to yell out and warn the characters, "HE'S CRAZY!!!" I might be a little biased because I LOVED Dylan Walsh in Nip/Tuck, so I went into this movie expecting that I would like it. A lot of movies like this end up going with the cheesy factor, but this one didn't need to go into unbelievably cheesy to get to scary, and that was a nice change of pace. If you want to feel creeped out, this is the one for you, he REALLY played this part well!

Suspense/Drama: The Hurt Locker- 2008

Fallow the journey, and conflicts that take place during war in Iraq, for a team of IED dismantlers in this edge of your seat thrill ride.

Grade: A+

Well, it's no question why this movie won best picture of the year, and was so wildly popular, it was amazing! I don't think I've watched a movie that LITERALLY kept me on the edge of my seat, with my stomach in my throat for so much of the movie. This movie was really able to convey the emotions of the army squad, and allows the viewer to place themselves in their shoes. This was a total roller coaster of emotions; fear, anxiety, anticipation, relief, humor, and back again. This was a great movie, on so many levels.

Comedy/Suspense: The 'Burbs-1989

Every neighborhood in America has that one house on the block that just seems off, and the people who live there seem even more off. This is the story that fallows a group of neighbors as they attempt to investigate their strange, and down right creepy neighbors, in an attempt to prove that they are murderers.

Grade: C+

This was a pretty funny movie, with Tom Hanks doing a fantastic job as usual. There's also a lovely little part for Corey Feldman, which is always funny to see. The only "downside" was that there wasn't "constant" laughs, but, as with many comedies, that's not always the case. All in all it was pretty funny, and worth the watch.

Thriller/Suspense: Misery-1990

Annie Wilkes is Paul Sheldon's number one fan, so naturally, when his car careens off the side of a cliff during a snow storm she happens to be there to rescue him. After holding him captive in her home for days, and nursing his injuries, it becomes painfully clear to Paul that Annie has no plans of letting him go.

Grade: A

This movie had me on the edge of my seat, or open-mouth-gaping a number of times. The acting was awesome, Kathy Bates convinced me! This was just a creepy movie, and, as is usual for Stephen King, was an awesome story! If you're interested in being a bit creeped out, and in the mood for a suspense, this is definitely one to watch!

Horror: The Omen 1976

This is the story of a woman who gives birth to a still born child. Without her knowledge, and at the request of the hospital's priest, her husband secretly adopts him, and passes him off as their own child. But what he doesn't know, is that he is the son of the DEVIL!

Grade: C+

We've all heard of Damien, if anything, that name has become a pop culture reference, so I decided to watch it. Perhaps I have been spoiled by the movies of today, the thrillers, the suspense, horror and slasher, and maybe in the 70's when this came out it was super scary, but today,... for me,... not so much. It had it's parts. I mean, when the nanny gets every one's attention at the party, the hangs herself, pretty good, and when photographer guy's head gets cut clean off by a sheet of glass, not bad either. It DID keep me interested, but in all honesty,.. by the end I was kinda dosing off.