....I respect that, but I've had a few things happen that allow me to keep an open mind.....I liked the book a lot, but I'm about the world's worst skeptic when it comes to things like this.
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....I respect that, but I've had a few things happen that allow me to keep an open mind.....I liked the book a lot, but I'm about the world's worst skeptic when it comes to things like this.
I hope to come across something like that myself at some point along the path.....I respect that, but I've had a few things happen that allow me to keep an open mind.....
The Amityville Horror (1979), starring James Brolin and Margot Kidder.
Let me start by saying that I am not familiar with the case of George and Kathy Lutz. I know that there's controversy surrounding their claims, and that may have played a role in the film's critical slamming back in 1979. This is one of those instances where I disagree with the herd. It's not a perfect horror film by any means, but it's pretty solid and enjoyable on its own terms. Brolin and Kidder give great performances as the terrorized couple, and there's a surprising amount of social and financial commentary (as noted by Stephen) sprinkled throughout. Some of the visuals are quite chilling, particularly towards the end where the walls ooze blood. The plot is somewhat loose, with a couple of unanswered questions here and there, but makes up for these shortcomings with genuine shocks.
Verdict: Three out of four.
I have to head out for a bit. When I return, I'll give you my take on John Frankenheimer's 52 Pick-Up!
...I still think there are paranormal forces around that house and property....which have no connection to Hollywood puffery....
....Hurricanes don't count......or Wednesday after Taco Tuesday.....There's been puffery at my house.
I always though the same thing.Did a re-watch of Carrie
William Katt looks like Robert Plant in that movie!
....Hurricanes don't count......or Wednesday after Taco Tuesday.....
I did, too.I always though the same thing.
I remember when Katt was starring in that short lived television show 'Greatest American Hero' that he needed to change his hair style. It was too much!I did, too.
I remember when Katt was starring in that short lived television show 'Greatest American Hero' that he needed to change his hair style. It was too much!
Did a re-watch of Carrie
William Katt looks like Robert Plant in that movie!
3 Billboards never came to theatres around here. Definitely one my husband and I wanted to watch. Now I'm just hoping it comes to a streaming service soon.I just got back from seeing 3 Billboards. They had one showing only.
It was good. It was a great ensemble piece and I totally see why Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell got the Golden Globes. Sad and hopeless feeling.
I think Thursday or Friday I'm going to go see The Post. I watched the HBO? documentary on Ben Bradlee and also watched the Ken Burns Vietnam series which discusses The Post because of Nixon -- so I should see how well they bring it to screen.
I don't know about that house, but, despite my ingrained skepticism and hard-headedness, I know the strange can definitely happen. Our house is older, and it comes with SOMETHING that occasionally throws the food dish at my poor little Yorkie. I have been sitting at the dining room table and seen it happen with my own eyes (much more comfortable than using someone else's eyes- ba-dum-TISH). It's also dropped things on my head before (most notably a bottle of vanilla after I'd searched the spice cupboard for it for half an hour. I jokingly yelled, "Accio vanilla!" and it came flying at me out of the nearly empty cupboard. My kids were there to see that one, too). Hides things. It used to occasionally turn on the radio, before everyone moved to music on phones and the like. I know it sounds like a big story, but I swear it's true. I'm just glad it's not malicious (except to Louie, and it never hurts him--just scares the crap out of him)....I still think there are paranormal forces around that house and property....which have no connection to Hollywood puffery....
I don't know about that house, but, despite my ingrained skepticism and hard-headedness, I know the strange can definitely happen. Our house is older, and it comes with SOMETHING that occasionally throws the food dish at my poor little Yorkie. I have been sitting at the dining room table and seen it happen with my own eyes (much more comfortable than using someone else's eyes- ba-dum-TISH). It's also dropped things on my head before (most notably a bottle of vanilla after I'd searched the spice cupboard for it for half an hour. I jokingly yelled, "Accio vanilla!" and it came flying at me out of the nearly empty cupboard. My kids were there to see that one, too). Hides things. It used to occasionally turn on the radio, before everyone moved to music on phones and the like. I know it sounds like a big story, but I swear it's true. I'm just glad it's not malicious (except to Louie, and it never hurts him--just scares the crap out of him).
I don't know about that house, but, despite my ingrained skepticism and hard-headedness, I know the strange can definitely happen. Our house is older, and it comes with SOMETHING that occasionally throws the food dish at my poor little Yorkie. I have been sitting at the dining room table and seen it happen with my own eyes (much more comfortable than using someone else's eyes- ba-dum-TISH). It's also dropped things on my head before (most notably a bottle of vanilla after I'd searched the spice cupboard for it for half an hour. I jokingly yelled, "Accio vanilla!" and it came flying at me out of the nearly empty cupboard. My kids were there to see that one, too). Hides things. It used to occasionally turn on the radio, before everyone moved to music on phones and the like. I know it sounds like a big story, but I swear it's true. I'm just glad it's not malicious (except to Louie, and it never hurts him--just scares the crap out of him).
I felt so bad for him when he died same as in the book, at least he died a quick death. He was just so innocent
I don't know about that house, but, despite my ingrained skepticism and hard-headedness, I know the strange can definitely happen. Our house is older, and it comes with SOMETHING that occasionally throws the food dish at my poor little Yorkie. I have been sitting at the dining room table and seen it happen with my own eyes (much more comfortable than using someone else's eyes- ba-dum-TISH). It's also dropped things on my head before (most notably a bottle of vanilla after I'd searched the spice cupboard for it for half an hour. I jokingly yelled, "Accio vanilla!" and it came flying at me out of the nearly empty cupboard. My kids were there to see that one, too). Hides things. It used to occasionally turn on the radio, before everyone moved to music on phones and the like. I know it sounds like a big story, but I swear it's true. I'm just glad it's not malicious (except to Louie, and it never hurts him--just scares the crap out of him).
Oh yeah, one other fun fact! The setting for Jaws was originally going to be Amityville. Peter Benchley purposely changed the name to Amity so as to distance his novel from the murders that had just happened.