One from the Master of Horror

Carrie 

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R, 1976

   A dark foreboding leads to horrible tragedy. This film will really make you think and creep you out. A very sad and startling story. Flawless acting and the perfect horror story makes this one of the most horrible movies of all time, in the best sense of the word.
   I highly recommend to all horror fans, and especially to those who've liked another of Stephen King's films. This is by far the best horror film I've ever seen with his name on it. This is the reason Stephen King is called the master of horror. This is a magnificent masterpiece.

I suggest this for only adults, as there are fully naked girls in the second scene. Also, blood and horror that children need not witness.

One for Family Night

The Neverending Story 
PG, 1984

My short and sweet review:
   This movie is a classic. A great film with a wonderful storyline and characters. If you're looking for an epic adventure, this is perfect. I highly recommend for any family night.

My very short synopsis: 
   A book-loving boy, while running from a few bullies, stumbles into an old book store, where he finds a book that he can really escape into. 

The Amazon blurb: 
   "A boy discovers a book that transports him to a fantasy world whose edges reach back into his (own) mundane existence..."

Where you can get it:
   I got lucky and found it on VHS at a half-price book store in Columbus for 50 cents, never opened and the faded original purchase sticker still on the unbroken plastic. It's on DVD and Blue-ray and available via Amazon, and it's also on Amazon instant video here for only $1.99 (for 48-hour rental).

Have you already seen it? Let me know what you think in the comments below!

This movie is rated PG for a little bit of blood. Also, death happens to a few. Just fyi, for those of you who are overprotective of your kids. 
  

One for the Gods

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Cabin in the Woods

R, 2012

   I didn't have very high expectations of this movie, I must admit, but it totally surprised me. Right after watching, I thought, "Wow!" and listened to the music that played during the credits. It's a more sinister Hunger Games. It's horrible right up until the end, when it starts to make sense and ends up... well, no spoilers here. If you like gory horror movies with a little bit of mythology thrown in, this is a five-star movie that you'll love.

This movie is not for children, thus the R rating.

A Tragic Story for Adults

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Legends of the Fall

R, 1994

     This was a great movie. Though it's more than two hours, it didn't really feel like it. I did know it was from a book without looking, just because how the story's told and everything. Brad Pitt is a tragic hero in this film, and he's a good one. Definitely worth watching at least once. I recommend for anyone who's old enough to appreciate the adult content and who enjoys a good story, with its ups and downs. This one's going on my shelf.

This movie is rated R for multiple reasons. I do not suggest for anyone less than the age of eighteen. Make sure you watch this before even thinking about letting your kids.