Tag Archives: prequel

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) Rated TV-G

Posted on December 28, 2017 by laurarachel4

Tom Sawyer and his friend Huckleberry Finn have great adventures on the Mississippi.  Based on the novel by Mark Twain. Starring Tommy Kelly, May Robson, Walter Brennan. This is the first film adaptation of the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer that was … Continue reading →

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Bates Motel (A&E) Rated TV-MA

Posted on April 13, 2017 by laurarachel4

A prequel to the film Psycho, showing how Norman Bates’ psyche transforms through his teenage years and how intertwined his relationship with his mother is. Starring Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore,   Max Thieriot. Even though I love Farmiga- the more I see … Continue reading →

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Prometheus (2012) Rated R

Posted on January 28, 2017 by laurarachel4

A team travels across the universe to find the origins of humanity, and discovers they are not alone. Starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Guy Pearce, Emun Elliott, Patrick Wilson. This is not the best film, especially … Continue reading →

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Christopher Lee (1922-2015)

Posted on June 11, 2015 by laurarachel4

  (1922-2015) The Bible Collection: Moses (1996) Rated NR An ordinary man is called upon by God to do the impossible in this lovingly told production of the Old Testament story. When the Pharaoh of Egypt begins to tighten the … Continue reading →

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Oz the Great and Powerful (2013) Rated PG

Posted on August 18, 2013 by laurarachel4

A small town magician gets swept away to the land of Oz. A prequel to the Wizard of Oz. Starring James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff I thought this version might be a little hokey but … Continue reading →

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Love Begins (2011)

Posted on October 17, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG The prequel to the Love Series on Hallmark. We watch as Clark Davis falls in love with Ellen Barlow. Starring Wes Brown, Julie Mond, Abigail Mavity, Nancy McKeon Nothing new to the story. We know they will fall … Continue reading →

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Ringu O (2000)

Posted on July 29, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR This is the beginning. This is Sadako before she became the woman on the videotape that kills. I really enjoyed this prequel. The story does explain what happened to Sadako and the beginning of the videotape. The performances were top-notch and the storyline balances … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Box (1995)

Posted on December 28, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated G The Christmas Box is a prequel to the Timepiece. I have to say I relished the Timepiece more the Christmas Box. I felt that they pushed the story along instead of just letting the story unfold. Maybe it’s … Continue reading →

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