Tag Archives: thriller

Willard (1971) Rated PG

Posted on August 23, 2024 by laurarachel4

A social misfit uses his pet rats to exact revenge on his enemies. This film is prequel to Ben. Starring Bruce Davison, Sondra Locke, and Elsa Lanchester. This film is more weird than it is compelling. Davison is fine as … Continue reading →

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The Final Cut (2004) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 22, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Set in an alternate universe where they have memory implants that record your life, the cutters’ make a memory movie for your remembrance service. Starring Robin Williams, Mira Sorvino, and Jim Caviezel.  This isn’t a bad film, but it just doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Liar (Sundance) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 17, 2024 by laurarachel4

A thriller about a schoolteacher accusing a renowned surgeon of rape. Starring Joanne Froggatt, Ioan Gruffudd, and Zoë Tapper. This series has an interesting premise. The BBC always does an excellent job at giving us a good story. While this … Continue reading →

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Not Forgotten (2009) Rated R

Posted on June 30, 2024 by laurarachel4

 In a border town by Mexico, a husband and wife must face their past in order to find their kidnapped daughter. Starring Simon Baker, Paz Vega, and Michael DeLorenzo.  This film doesn’t hold up to the thriller genre. While there … Continue reading →

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Vertigo (1958) Rated PG

Posted on March 4, 2024 by laurarachel4

A former police detective takes a job trailing a woman who could be disturbed. Starring James Stewart, Kim Novak, and Barbara Bel Geddes. This film is intense. It’s one of the best films in history and one of Alfred Hitchcock’s … Continue reading →

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The Craft (1996) Rated R

Posted on September 3, 2023 by laurarachel4

A newcomer to a high school falls in with a group of friends that follows witchcraft. Starring Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, and Neve Campbell. The film is a mix of teen angst and dark thriller, but there isn’t anything special … Continue reading →

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Average Joe (BET) Rated NR

Posted on July 4, 2023 by laurarachel4

 At his father’s funeral, Joe learns that his father lived a double life. Starring Deon Cole, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, and Ashani Roberts.  This show is brilliantly written. A family man’s life is turned upside down when he finds out his … Continue reading →

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Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 24, 2023 by laurarachel4

Jack Reacher must clear his name while running from the law. Based on the books by Lee Child.  Starring Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, and Aldis Hodge. This is one of those average action films. There’s nothing spectacular about the story … Continue reading →

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Body of Lies (2008) Rated R

Posted on February 6, 2023 by laurarachel4

A CIA agent in Jordan gets caught between his superiors and Jordan intelligence. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, and Mark Strong. I’m getting bored with these films of espionage made by Hollywood folk that couldn’t care less about the government. … Continue reading →

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The International (2009) Rated R

Posted on February 5, 2023 by laurarachel4

An Interpol agent tries to expose a financial institution’s role in an arms dealing ring. Starring Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, and Armin Mueller-Stahl.  This is another boring thriller. The film revolves around the financial world and is more clever than … Continue reading →

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