Bria Lou Reviews

  This was a new watch for me. I have a lot of love for vampire media, but I've found that I typically prefer it as part of other genres, such as romance or drama. I have seen some vampire horror movies that I've loved, but I've also seen ones that I haven't, so I tried to go into this one as neutral as possible. There are some really good things about this film, but in general, it's not a story I love. The cast is so great, particularly looking at it from today's standards. Having all of these amazing powerhouse actors playing these iconic roles is so great to watch. One thing that immediately stands out is the set designs and architecture. It's clear that a lot of thought was put into the design of the castle and it really pays off because it adds so much to the tone and atmosphere. The castle is almost a character in itself, and it does a great job of helping the characters to look more real and authentic. And with this comes the costumes and designs of t...

  This is another one that I'd never heard of, but it had a really intriguing premise, so I was definitely interested in seeing it. I liked this movie. Even roughly knowing what the movie is about, it's still a shock to see what happens when we get into the main plot. But it's a fun shock that makes you more interested. The story surprised me. I didn't expect so much of it (or any of it) to be about an investigation. This aspect of it was great because it introduced us to interesting characters, but it wasn't the most entertaining route for the story to take. But the more the two areas intertwine, both get elevated. As two separate stories one is much more interesting than the other, but when the characters start interacting, both stories improve. I love that the film is set in New Orleans, and I would have loved for the setting to become more of a character. For most of the film, you can't tell where it's set, which is a shame because New Orleans is a reall...

  This was one of the more elusive films on the list. I hadn't heard of it before and I went in blind. This one wasn't for me. From the start of the film there isn't a lot of dialogue, which threw me. It took a long time to understand what was happening, who the characters were, or what situation we were being thrown into. It takes a while to really understand not only what we're watching, but why we're watching it. And even after seeing it and sitting with it I'm still questioning why. The whole film has a really weird overtone that definitely contributes to the horror. Even though nothing scary is happening, you're on edge just because of the way the characters look at each other or their lack of dialogue. The filmmakers have a way of making non scary things feel really unsettling. Another unsettling aspect is the music. In so many scenes it feels out of place and jarring, which just makes the atmosphere really uncomfortable.  It's not the most interes...

  Two sisters (Kara Young and Mallori Johnson) get more than they bargain for when they set out on a quest for revenge. I'd heard a lot about this film before it came out, and the vast majority of reviews were really positive, so I was looking forward to seeing it. I liked this film, but I didn't love it as much as I thought I would, based on some of the reviews I read. I didn't know too much about the plot, but as the movie explains what the revenge mission actually is, I was invested - it was a really interesting and original plot. One of the best things about the film is the relationship between the two sisters, and the chemistry between the actresses playing them. The sisters are the heart of the movie and if their relationship wasn't as authentic as it is, the movie wouldn't work. I also loved their development as the movie continued. All of the performances are fantastic. A lot of the cast is supporting and only come in for a scene or two, but they all make th...

I'd never heard of this film, but it was one of the hardest to find on the list so that alone made me really intrigued about it.  I liked this movie.  The opening is very intriguing. We know nothing about the characters but we're immediately invested in the mystery. It does a good job of creating a character that we don't get to see. We feel like we know her based on the descriptions we hear. The story is well written and goes in a really interesting direction. Given the film is only short, it's great that it gets you invested from the very beginning. The actors all do a really great job with their characters. Their performances are authentic, which helps the audience become and stay intrigued about the outcome. This appears to be one of the only films on the bucket list that explores satanism, and the way it does this feel really original. We are forced to get to know the satanists as people before finding out who they really are and their connection to the mystery. Bu...

  Pinocchio, a wooden doll, will do whatever it takes to become a real boy. Even if his actions have deadly consequences. The newest instalment of the Twisted Childhood Universe (TCU)! I get so excited each time a new film in the franchise gets released, and they're getting progressively better, which is a major plus! I liked this film for what it was - and every single person involved in making it knows exactly what it is, which is great! The design of Pinocchio is really interesting, particularly the progression of this, the way he changes as he experiences different things and how he becomes a horror figure. The story, as I'd probably say for all TCU movies, is really original and creative. Even the ones that weren't good had a starting point of taking these classic childhood stories and adding original horror twists to them. This one spent time developing and allowing the audience to get to know the characters, which is something that was missing from some of the previo...