What “The Last Exorcism” creates is a film that satisfies not only as “found footage,” but also plays as one of the better exorcism/possession films not directed by William Friedkin.

“Shadow People” has the germ of an interesting idea at its core.  An idea that might even make for a compelling horror film.  Sadly, this movie is not it.

“Dark Feed” is what a “found footage” film might be like if the creators changed their mind before shooting and turned the script into a traditional movie.

... half a million dollars and over 100 people were used to make a movie with three principal actors, two lights, and one handheld video camera.  Reconciling the two sides of that equals sign would give Fibonacci a migraine.

All of that careful maneuvering unspools after tripping a claymore and limping wounded through the remainder of its back half.

“Grave Encounters 2” will not convert any new admirers out of those who shrugged their shoulders at its predecessor.  Meanwhile, “Grave Encounters” fans will see the new directions the sequel explores while retaining its own signature style.

“Grave Encounters” is frighteningly entertaining (and) satisfies in a way that many films in this “found footage” sub-genre only fail to imitate.

If ("Storage 24") is merely meant to be a mildly entertaining diversion while changing late night TV channels, then well done.  But if people are expected to go out of their way to rent or buy a movie whose best promotional quote is that it is “competent,” then that is a problem.

 ("Paranormal Incident") is just another uninteresting movie that will eject from the memory long before it does from the DVD player.

As a complete film, “The ABCs of Death” works as a thrilling creative journey through the ideas of some of the best minds working in horror.  Better than the list of 26 titles is the list of directors whose next works I now await with eager anticipation.

Thrill mongers need not apply.  “State of Emergency” is for those seeking a thoughtful approach on how to survive the apocalypse.

What I hoped for was a 21st century version of “Tarantula.”  I would have even settled for “Mant.”  What “Spiders 3D” delivers is something fitting for a SyFy double-bill with “Mega Shark vs. Crocosaurus.”

Those who can see past the steam from their heat over an honored horror benchmark being molested by damned-no-matter-what hands might have their misguided preconceptions rattled.

It turns out that the best way to rid someone of an evil spirit is essentially the same no matter what you think about Jesus.  How do you say, “the power of Christ compels you” in Hebrew?

With apologies to “The Simpsons,” not since “The Neverending Story” has a title so blatantly misrepresented the movie.

Since I am not above terribly pedestrian metaphors, “Haunting” is to horror films what Chinese food is to cuisine.  It does the job fast and simple, although you can find the same thing just about anywhere and you will crave something more satisfying not long afterwards.

Had their ages been at least ten years younger, I would have thought this a failed film school project that was mistakenly given a professional release. Sadly, it appears everyone involved was old enough to know better.

Imagine “Ghostbusters” if the cast portrayed less distinct characters. That is what “Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters” is like. It is not without charm, it just lacks a more memorable personality.

Nazi zombies.  Any words more than those two would be overkill on the description.

“Mimesis” does not cheaply exploit “Night of the Living Dead.”  It creatively uses George A. Romero’s classic to deliver a different spin on the genre.