The Awakening (2011)

The dishes are done, the laundry is (almost all) folded, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the wind is blowing - like crazy and distributing pollen, dust, and other evils around, crippling everyone's sinuses, patience, and love for Spring.

Time for a movie!

Let's see, let's see - yes, Netflix will have a plan. This plan is The Awakening.

I love classic ghost stories, especially British paranormal tales. They are generally very scary without bloodshed and provoke thought without loosing the audience's attention. A nice mix of spine chill and mind blown. This is one of those films.

The scenery and setting are great, the characters engaging, and the story line really kept me guessing. Half way through the movie I clucked to myself that there could be NO WAY this story will be tied up at the end. I was wrong, okay - really really wrong (and I'm not usually really really wrong).

The Awakening is a lovely, scary movie that will also capture your heart, much like The Others and The Orphanage. If you loved those films then I can guarantee that you'll love this movie.

Watch this movie on a dark story night, or a bright and cheery Monday afternoon (although a dark stormy night would be really nice when your head is exploding from pollen infiltration), this is sure to entertain. Recommend pairing: bourbon (on the rocks) or tea (strong) and a complicated but ridiculously delicious sandwich.

The Others (2001)

Wonderful. Delightful. Beautiful. Fantastic. Creepy. Spine Tingling. I could go on.

The Others is a marvelous film with a tight story line, great acting, memorable characters, and big fat twists that will make you wonder which direction you are facing by the end of the film.

If you've not watched this film because of your conflicted feelings about Nicole Kidman, then shove a hat in your mouth, sit down, and watch this crazy adaption of The Turn Of The Screw. If you've not watched this film because you don't like The Turn Of The Screw or adaptions of it then we are no longer friends.

Watch alone or in a group of dedicated listeners. Have fun!

Not Going To Happen Tonight

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Tonight  is my husband's birthday, and my goodness we had an excellent party.

So much of an excellent party that watching a movie will not be possible (a complete movie, I should say). I will put one into the DVD player, but it's highly unlikely that we'll make it through and since it's my husband's birthday, the movie will likely not be a horror movie.

If you are looking for a suggestion for tonight's adventure, then I recommend: The Orphanage:

or

The Others:

Two of my very, very, very, very favorites. Note: The Orphanage may make you cry at the end (if you have a soul), The Others might just flip you out (if you like mind flips).

See you all tomorrow!