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HELP THIS VIETNAM VETERAN RETIRE
For those who live in the Houston, TX area, you might have heard of the shooting that recently happened at the Farmers Market. My grandfather, an 80 yo Vietnam vet, is an employee of this same farmer's market and has been working there longer than I've been alive. Matter o' fact, he works the exact same position as that man who was murdered.
We have been asking my grandfather for years to retire, but he simply cannot afford to do so. Between his medical bills for surgeries he's had, affording surgeries he needs, maintaining money aside for medicine, groceries, and essentials, as well as ensuring his land note (which keeps increasing) is paid so he doesn't find himself not having a spot for his home to go, he's only a missed paycheck or two away from losing everything. When my grandmother died four years ago, Grandpa went into work anyways because he couldn't afford not to. Now that someone who literally did the same job he does has been KILLED doing it, he still -- no hesitation -- is planning on getting ready to go do his next shift. Why? Because he cannot afford not to.
As long as I've known my grandfather, he's always been working. I moved in with him and my grandmother when I was in my early teens and there were no vacations, no time off, nothing for him. IHis "down time" has always ever been just him sleeping, preparing for his next shift at the farmers market.
Despite the shitty hand he's been constantly dealt, he has not one bad thing to say about anyone, anything, and continues to be resilient in his efforts of taking life's lemons and making lemonade. He always starts his next day smiling, loving his family, whole-assing everything he does, and looking forward to the next good joke he is told or the next time he'll be able to feed the ducks at the park.
As much as we'd love to put life aside to help Grandpa be in a place where he doesn't have any financial worries, no one in my family is well off as we're all either disabled (like myself) and not receiving income or we're struggling, burying ourselves in essential debt to continue existing.
Please, internet. I'm begging you. Please help my favorite person, the man who raised me, my grandfather spend the rest of his life actually getting to relax.* I honestly do not believe he knows what it is like to not have to worry about taking care of anyone or getting bills paid. He deserves rest, just like every veteran and every senior who's spent their entire lives working, and he shouldn't have to wait until death to achieve it.
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8a83aaf
HELP THIS VIETNAM VETERAN RETIRE
For those who live in the Houston, TX area, you might have heard of the shooting that recently happened at the Farmers Market. My grandfather, an 80 yo Vietnam vet, is an employee of this same farmer's market and has been working there longer than I've been alive. Matter o' fact, he works the exact same position as that man who was murdered.
We have been asking my grandfather for years to retire, but he simply cannot afford to do so. Between his medical bills for surgeries he's had, affording surgeries he needs, maintaining money aside for medicine, groceries, and essentials, as well as ensuring his land note (which keeps increasing) is paid so he doesn't find himself not having a spot for his home to go, he's only a missed paycheck or two away from losing everything. When my grandmother died four years ago, Grandpa went into work anyways because he couldn't afford not to. Now that someone who literally did the same job he does has been KILLED doing it, he still -- no hesitation -- is planning on getting ready to go do his next shift. Why? Because he cannot afford not to.
As long as I've known my grandfather, he's always been working. I moved in with him and my grandmother when I was in my early teens and there were no vacations, no time off, nothing for him. IHis "down time" has always ever been just him sleeping, preparing for his next shift at the farmers market.
Despite the shitty hand he's been constantly dealt, he has not one bad thing to say about anyone, anything, and continues to be resilient in his efforts of taking life's lemons and making lemonade. He always starts his next day smiling, loving his family, whole-assing everything he does, and looking forward to the next good joke he is told or the next time he'll be able to feed the ducks at the park.
As much as we'd love to put life aside to help Grandpa be in a place where he doesn't have any financial worries, no one in my family is well off as we're all either disabled (like myself) and not receiving income or we're struggling, burying ourselves in essential debt to continue existing.
Please, internet. I'm begging you. Please help my favorite person, the man who raised me, my grandfather spend the rest of his life actually getting to relax.* I honestly do not believe he knows what it is like to not have to worry about taking care of anyone or getting bills paid. He deserves rest, just like every veteran and every senior who's spent their entire lives working, and he shouldn't have to wait until death to achieve it.
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8a83aaf
#TheColorsofHorror –Week 9
CLIMAX (2018)
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#TheColorsofHorror – Week 9
Climax (2018)
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Book Review: The Deep by Nick Cutter
!!! Spoilers Ahead !!!
"The Deep" by Nick Cutter is a psychological horror novel set in an underwater base, while eight miles above, the world struggles against an epidemic of a strange disease called "The 'Gets. I opted to dive into The Deep as I was a huge fan of Cutter's The Troop as well as saw the book mentioned previously on folks' list for the most disturbing thing they've read.
Here we are all 416 pages later, left with only mixed feelings. While it had its moments of suspense and intrigue, the overall experience fell short of my expectations.
Cutter's writing style is undeniably atmospheric, immersing readers in a claustrophobic underwater setting that evokes a sense of unease. The premise of an isolated research facility exploring the depths of the ocean for a miracle working, biologically unidentifiable substance is intriguing. However, the execution left much to be desired as the story dragged so much on the past. It's almost easy to forget the lack of action currently happening in the present aboard the Trieste due to how frequently we continue to go to the past time and time again revisiting the main protagonist's traumas. It almost makes me feel as though I'm potentially devoid of empathy for not giving a fuck after reading the same thing the fifth or sixth time regarding the pain which Luke felt in his son just disappearing, and how everything – EVERYTHING – reminds him of Zach.
When it comes to the remaining characters, just about everyone alive lacked depth and development. While I understand the intent to emphasize the horrors they face, I found it difficult to truly connect with them on an emotional level. Their decisions and actions often felt forced, hindering my ability to empathize with their struggles. The only ones I wanted more of were the deceased scientists due to their findings and the escaped test subject, LB. The most painful part of the story being the helplessness Luke feels in not being able to save LB. (Then again, I could just be soft. DoesTheDogDie is a pinned item in my bookmarks, after all...)
In conclusion, the plot's resolution felt rushed and unsatisfying. The buildup of tension and mystery throughout the book promised an intriguing payoff, but the ultimate revelations left me underwhelmed. It felt as though the story lost its way, relying on the scapegoat of aliens rather than delivering a thought-provoking conclusion.
"The Deep" had the potential to be a gripping psychological horror but ultimately falls short. While it delivers some chilling moments that are told quite beautifully with vivid detail, as well as we're given a captivating setting, it's the uneven pacing, underdeveloped characters, and - frankly speaking - the bullshit, cop-out of a resolution which prevents it from achieving its full potential. It may still appeal to readers who enjoy atmospheric horror, but those seeking a more satisfying and well-rounded narrative might be left wanting more.
All that said, I am very much looking forward to the Amazon series based on the novel. It'll be interesting to see the events panned out through the scope of a perspective that isn't my own exhausted, biodegradable processor.
6.5/10 For more horror reviews, discussions, memes, games, and more, follow me on Instagram here.
TL;DR: It's like John Carpenter's Thing, but underwater. Take that and add more flashbacks to the past than actual happenings in the present, and boom - you have The Deep.
#TheColorsofHorror -- Week 6
The Cell (2000)
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#TheColorsofHorror -- Week 5
Suspiria (1977)
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Who Invited Them || 2022
This review might have spoilers. TW.
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I'll keep this one brief as I possibly can.
This slow burn didn't foreshadow anything as much as it was just painfully predictable. We all know who they are and what's going to happen. Why are we taking so long? I guess I also missed what relevance their son had to do with anything?
The acting between Melissa Tang (Margo) and Perry Mattfeld (Sasha) was decent in comparison to the men on screen as every scene concerning the men felt so very forced. Honestly, I almost turned the film off a few times because Ryan Hansen as Adam was so frustrating to watch.
The only "pro" is that it was genuinely horrifying watching the twins weave their web of lies of so... effortlessly. Seeing the manipulation and gas lighting happen was exceptionally uncomfortable. In this feat, Who Invited Them did well.
Yet as the credits rolled, I found myself feeling pretty unfulfilled. Who Invited Them left a lot to be desired. Outside the few dark jokes tossed our way, I didn't find myself enjoying this one. There's better home invasion films out there.
TL:DR: I didn't get it. 🤷🏼♀️ I wanted to. I just didn't.
Acting 0.5/2 ⭐
Music/Soundtrack 1/ 2 ⭐
Cinematography .5/ 2 ⭐
Storytelling/Plot .5/ 2 ⭐
Enjoyability/ RW Value 0/ 2 ⭐
Total 2.5/10
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Old People || 2022
This review might have spoilers. TW.
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While I was expecting not Children, but Grandparents of the Corn, I was pleasantly surprised with a film that had more to offer than nonstop cliches, predictable tropes, and cheesy gimmicks.
That isnt to say it doesnt have its problems, though. For instance, the plot is lacking at times as it heavily leans on a post-divorce love triangle - which, go figure, unfolds during a wedding - the back-and-forth of which no one but those involved give a shit about. To be blunt, the fact we're seeing women squabbling over a man in the midst of the calamity feels so overdone and out of place that you're relieved when the third party unalives themselves.
Despite this awkward entanglement, tension is handled very well throughout the film (yes, even in those "he's mine!" scenes) due to the wombo-combo of the amazing camera work of Ralf Noack and music from Christopher Bremus and Steven Schwalbe. There were times I was rewinding the film *just* to take in the score for a second time. 😘👌🏻
If the score was literally anything different, the subpar acting (which had the film feeling like a **really weird** commercial at moments) would have been twice as apparent as it was. While the acting was consistently inconsistent throughout, it was still refreshing as fuck to see characters who made (mostly) smart decisions.
Acting 1/2 ⭐
Music/Soundtrack 2/ 2 ⭐
Cinematography 2/ 2 ⭐
Storytelling/Plot .5/ 2 ⭐
Enjoyability/ RW Value 1/ 2 ⭐
Total 6.5/10
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Day 6 / 100 | Death Drop Gorgeous
Watched on: Shudder. Date Watched: 07/28/2022
(This post is a bit behind and therefore is copied from IT’S ORIGINAL UPLOAD ON INSTAGRAM.)
Scenes with Brian and Dwayne, either together or apart, were delightful. In drag and out of drag, costumes were stunning (but that was to be expected). Gloria Hole was an interesting take who became more enjoyable to watch as the film progressed.
And, honestly, outside of that, this film struggled to keep my attention. The only part of this movie that had me glued to the screen was when I tried to figure out if Dwayne was sleeping on the couch with the same Barbie comforter I had when I was a child.
The shitty thing about it for me was that it just wasn't sold well, which is baffling as fuck. There's lines like "you've been tucking so long, you're on the rag" (if I recall correctly) that are funny, albeit crude, as shit, and yet they're all misses instead of hits because ....why? This isn't to be hateful, but I've literally seen Hallmark films with better timing and acting alike.
There were a shitload of great things about this film. It's just piss poor that they weren't handled well. A big budget isn't even required to do that. For instance, the massage scene, ya boy on the bed didn't look distressed, he looked startled to the degree someone who got their order fucked up in the drive-thru would.
Tragedi and Rosebud were fucking awesome and hilarious. They should have been utilized more.
5/10
I really, really wanted to like this.
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Day 5 / 100 | Alice, Sweet Alice
Watched on: This film was borrowed. Date Watched: 07/27/2022
(This post is a bit behind and therefore is copied from IT’S ORIGINAL UPLOAD ON INSTAGRAM.)
Alice, Sweet Alice AKA First Communion AKA Holy Terror
Bitch at me about it later, but when I heard this film was "the most giallo non-giallo," I wasn't hype to watch it. Despite that, I clicked play with an open mind and a plate full of pizza. I'll keep this brief and say what I enjoyed because ya girl is mentally exhausted from the day.
Even when Alice, Sweet Alice slowed down, the score and steady progression picked it back up as if it never slowed down at all. Linda Miller was stunning as Catherine. Paula E. Sheppard excelled in her role to the degree you weren't sure if you were watching a horror film or an actual documentary about a troubled child. The simple concept of the mask and raincoat was effective in sending the chills, and for someone who's hard to get with jump scares, one early on in the film got my ass.
I do see how it is easy to overlook Alice, Sweet Alice, but now having seen it after knowing of it from stills that occasionally circulate the message boards, it's super disappointing how warm its keeping the back burner instead of the other way around.
Also, Alphonso DeNoble as the landlord was my favorite character until he wasn't anymore. 😖 I could continue to name names but its simply easier to just acknowledge that everyone in this film knocked it out of the park (except maybe Jane Lowry who instead reminded me of a less entertaining version of Lois from Malcolm in the Middle.)
If it's on your list, stop waiting and freakin' watch it.
8/10
It takes the "punish the sinner" trope and makes it entertaining for all the right reasons.
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Day 4 / 100 | Night of the Creeps
Watched on: This film was borrowed. Date Watched: 07/26/2022 (This post is a bit behind and therefore is copied from IT’S ORIGINAL UPLOAD ON INSTAGRAM.)
This film brought me back to my Goosebumps days though it existed long before the books and TV show. In that I mean I felt like a child watching this camp gruesome shit unfold in super animated ways. You can really freaking feel Dekker's love for the genre in this film. The last names were a bit too painfully on the nose, but the jump from aliens to an axe wielding madman to the living dead was fantastic. The humor was a bit hit or miss as lines began to get repetitive and lose their charm, but I'll admit I lost my shit cackling and joking to an empty room when Atkins said "It's Miller time." I do want to note that I read a few reviews where people dogged on the visuals in this film, and outside of the aliens (which, yeah, were a little rough to look at), y'all can shove those complaints up ya ass (respectfully lmao). The undead, the animals, the bus driver just before crashing, and everything else is 80s sfx bliss, imo. 7/10. It's not as serious of a film, so to try to nitpick would be redundant. I enjoyed this for what it was, not what it could have been.
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Day 3 / 100 | Annihilation
Watched on: Paramount Date Watched: 07/25/2022 (This post is a bit behind and therefore is copied from it’s original upload on Instagram.)
As always, I won't post spoilers for those who haven't seen it.
Unfortunately, I'm not a part of the majority that's head over heals for this book to screen portrayal of Annihilation, and I think that's because I've managed to get so caught up on all the plot holes.
Acting was great, couldn't ask for more in regards to visuals, but consistency wasn't really there for me. (Y'all are scientists on a mission in an environment that's just as foreign as it is hostile, that's returned only one individual who's sicker than an enthusiastic front rower at a GG Allin show, and there's really not one fuckin' bit of protection outside of your gun?)
More for the horror fan who likes action and doesn't care too much for story.
Maybe the book is better. I'll give it a look-see one of these days.
6/10. I don't hate it. Hell, I don't even dislike it. Annihilation for me is just the dude who thinks he's cerebral for listening to Tool, yet is feigned at the thought of actually learning shit.
(Maybe I'm being too harsh? 🤷🏼♀️)
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Day 2 / 100 | Bloody Hell
Watched on: Shudder Date Watched: 07/24/2022 (This post is a bit behind and therefore is copied from it’s original upload on Instagram.)
This film was so 👏🏻 much 👏🏻 fun!!! 👏🏻 Right as soon as those end credits hit the screen, to my empty room with only my dog, cat, and myself, I said "what a good ass movie." 😂😂
I did have to pause it a few times due to personal matters, which makes me feel like I couldn't enjoy the movie the way it deserved/ absorb it entirely in one sitting, but I enjoyed it enough to want to watch it again VERY soon. I will be showing this film to the boyfriend one day over dinner. 🖤😘 Ben O'Toole did a ✨️ STELLAR ✨️ job playing Rex Coen, and gave fucking huge "if RDJ was John Wick" vibes (which he may or may not have been shooting for). His comedic timing was spot on, delivering the simplest, cheesiest of lines that will make you hold that thought on taking a sip of water. 😂 Absolutely will be looking into more films starring this leading man! As far as cons go, I can't think of any regarding the film, but rather immediately think of my frustration in having to go do shit multiple times while it played. 🙄😵💫
8/10. Delightful Australian horror. Please watch it. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤💀💀
Day 1 / 100 | Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge
Watched on: Shudder Date Watched: 07/23/2022 (This post is a bit behind and therefore is copied from it’s original upload on Instagram.) I won't post spoilers for those who haven't seen it, but I will say this one was fun for what it was considering it was yet another film trying to put a twist on The Phantom of the Opera (1910). Kari Whitman, Morgan Fairchild, and Jonathan Goldsmith were the standouts for me (as they should have been, tbh, being part of the leading roles of the film), and it's always nice to see Ken Foree, even when his on screen time is limited.
That being said, there were a few bummers for me. The kills were a bit underwhelming, progression wasn't as natural as I'd have liked, Pauly Shore, and the ultimate reveal of the film left more questions for me than answers despite the antagonist being dangled over our head the entire film. Solid 5/10 for me. Probably would have been a lot better to watch with friends over drinks. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤💀💀💀💀💀
