Movie Review: The Devil Below (2021) Netflix

The Devil Below
(Streaming): Mar 5, 2021
Director: Bradley Parker
Producer: Alejandro De Leon, Diego Hallivis, Julio Hallivis, Andres Rosende
Writer: Stefan Jaworski, Eric Scherbarth

Cast: Adan Canto, Will Patton, Alicia Sanz, Jonathan Sadowski, Chinaza Uche, Zach Avery

Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller

Runtime: 1 h 28 min

There is an abandoned place nestled deep in Appalachian country where underground coal mines have been ablaze for decades. When a team of researchers try to find out how the fires started, they soon discover something more startling than the mystery that sent them there: they're not alone.

Okay, Rotten Tomatoes didn't even give this a rating...and the audience score is 13%. And if you are comparing it blockbuster movies then that would be fair. But this isn't that kind of movie. I don't know if it was supposed to be like a low-budget movie or if it actually was one, but it should be judged on a different scale.

Whether by choice or not, it has a 70/80s creature feature vibe. Instead of CGI, they went old school with two guys in monster suits (the credits showed two people as monsters 1 and 2). And using fuzzy camera shots, night vision, suspense music/sound effects, and some cheap video tricks, they still managed to build a lot of suspense. The acting wasn't terrible.

My biggest complaint was the conveniently stupid decision on where to cut the rope...

Here is the situation. 

Where do you cut the rope? You cut it between last guy and the monster, right? No! He cuts it between him and the last girl to sacrifice himself to save her because that makes her backstory revalent.

If you enjoy B-movie horror/monster movies with little special effects, then give this one a look. Make sure to watch it with someone so you can riff on it.

3 "creepy" Sheep

SharonS

Sheep Movie Review: Crawl (2019)

Crawl (2019)
Jul 12, 2019

Directed By: Alexandre Aja
Written By: Alexandre Aja, Michael Rasmussen (III), Shawn Rasmussen (II)
Rating: R (for bloody creature violence, and brief language)

Genre: Horror
Runtime: 87 minutes
Studio: Paramount Pictures

When a massive hurricane hits her Florida hometown, Haley (Kaya Scodelario) ignores evacuation orders to search for her missing father (Barry Pepper). Finding him gravely injured in the crawl space of their family home, the two become trapped by quickly encroaching floodwaters. As time runs out to escape the strengthening storm, Haley and her father discover that the rising water level is the least of their fears.

Went to see Crawl with my 18-year-old daughter and my sister-in-law. We were all in agreement on this one. It was okay. Does the man-eating beast genre well. But probably would have made a better TV movie instead of a $10 a ticket big screen one. The plot isn't bad, but the people make constant "covienent" mistakes that get them in trouble. Typical horror movie stuff. But what father tells their daughter to swim through the monster-infested water to save them?

There are lots of jump scares, some were pretty good most predictable. But still lots of fun to scream and laugh with friends about. And while this is fiction, how many limbs can a person get mauled before they can't fight and swim/run anymore? Apparently, more than two.

The best part was the alligators. I don't know how much was CGI or if any of it was real, but they looked great! 

Another important thing...there is a dog (named Sugar). I don't want to spoil so you have to highlight the black box to know if the dog lives: YES!

If you like these type of movies then you will want to rent/on-demand this one. It's worth seeing, just not at theater prices.

3.25 "just keep swimming" Sheep

SharonS

COMET & CHARGE! March Giveaway! Johnny Mnemonic! Kickboxer Marathon! And More! + giveaway

I Can Carry Nearly 80 Gigs of Data In My Head! 

-Johnny Mnemonic

March is here and we’re super excited to share with you the newest COMET TV schedule and Giveaway as well as a new network, CHARGE!

CHARGE! is an action network showing the most “kickin’” and “punchin’” films ever created.

This month COMET TV has the best of the worst marathon, with the best of the worst movies ever created.

Over on CHARGE!, there’s the Kickboxer marathon with all five Kickboxer films. 

And we want to give you the opportunity to have an awesome March of your own! The COMET TV and CHARGE! March Prize Pack is perfect for binging some classic films and TV Shows! 

COMET TV - March 2018
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"BEST WORST MOVIES" in March

We’re rolling out the red carpet for some of the best worst movies on planet Earth. They’re so bad… they’re awesome. Catch films like …

Creature (1985) 

Gargoyles (1972) 

Jaws of Satan (1982)
Johnny Mnemonic (1995)

Monster Dog (1984)

Reptilicus (1962)

The Milpitas Monster (1976)

Vicious Lips (1986) 

Johnny Mnemonic (1995)

Cyberpunk might be all the rage right now, but Johnny Mnemonic was doing it before it was cool. Keanu Reeves stars as a data courier who traffics top secret information via an implant in his brain. Sounds cool, right? Not when that data ends up acting like a virus that could kill you dead if you don’t get the passwords in time.

Thursday, March 15 at 4/3C 

Wednesday, March 28 at 6/5C

FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIES
Friday Primetime Movie 8/7C 

Saturday Encore Presentation 8/7C

King Cobra (March 9) 

Monkey Shines (March 16) 

Code 46 (March 23) 

Stargate Universe
Monday-Friday at 2/1C & 10/9C 

Unlock the secrets of the ninth chevron with the boldest show in the Stargate franchise’s illustrious history. SGU features stunning visuals, a complex storyline, and all the gate-hopping action you could possibly need. So, what are you waiting for? Board the Destiny and join COMET for the adventure.

CHARGE!
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CHARGE! punches it’s way into our lives with an awesome Kickboxer marathon!
All five films will be shown Monday-Friday, March 26-30 at 6/5C - including the original Van Damme movie that started it all!

The roundhouse kicks begin March 26 at 6/5C

Kickboxer 

Saturday, March 10 at 10/9C 

Monday, March 26 at 6/5C

Kickboxer 2: The Road Back 

Saturday, March 10 at MIDNIGHT/11C 

Tuesday, March 27 at 6/5C

Kickboxer 3: The Art of War 

Saturday, March 17 at 10/9C 

Wednesday, March 28 at 6/5C

Kickboxer 4: The Aggressor 

Saturday, March 17 at MIDNIGHT/11C 

Thursday, March 29 at 6/5C

The Redemption: Kickboxer 5 

Saturday, March 24 at 10/9C 

Friday, March 30 at 6/5C

The Avengers

Revisit a classic. The British ultra suave spy series The Avengers is sleuthing its way into CHARGE! with back to back episodes Monday through Friday at 1:30/12:30C.

Ranked by TV Guide as one of the top 20 cult TV series of all time, The Avengers is a spy-fi delight! 

Weekdays at 1:30/12:30C

GIVEAWAY

The Comet TV and Charge! March Pack has:

1 - Limited Edition Johnny Mnemonic COMET TV T-shirt: One of the best of the worst films ever. Can you carry Nearly 80 Gigs Of Data In Your Head… It depends on if I have my morning coffee! This shirt is exclusive and only 130 are in existence.
1 - Kickboxer Exclusive Charge! Clamshell Box: Talk about retro goodness! This Bloodsport exclusive clamshell box features exclusive throwback artwork and will immediately take you back to the days of waiting in line for new release movies at the video store!
1- Kickboxer “Kickin’ It” Viewing Kit: When you’re working up a sweat either by saving the world or sitting on the couch, this viewing kit will aid you, in your quest. It has an official Kickboxer elastic headband as well as some popcorn and stickers.
2 - Exclusive COMET TV Film Cards: The best thing to celebrate the cult classic films arriving on COMET TV this month! A limited edition set only available here!
2 - Exclusive CHARGE! Film Cards: Get in the mood to check out CHARGE! with this card set showcasing some of the awesome movies showing on CHARGE! this month!

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Book Review: Teeth of the Sea By Tim Waggoner

Teeth of the Sea

By Tim Waggoner
October 3, 2017
ASIN: B07652R299

ISBN: 9781925711196
They glide through dark waters, sleek and silent as death itself. Ancient predators with only two desires – to feed and reproduce. They’ve traveled to the resort island of Las Dagas to do both, and the guests make tempting meals. The humans are on land, though, out of reach. But the resort’s main feature is an intricate canal system . . .

. . . and it’s starting to rain.

Tim Waggoner’s novella has prehistoric creatures, pliosaurs, that hadn’t died out like people believed. These aquatic monsters are alive and return to their spawning grounds, the resort island of Las Dagas. Unfortunately, there are people vacationing there.

When the first four (two males and two females) of the returning pods manage to get into the canal system from the ocean, they begin stalking any human as food. Before long, it is hard to deny there aren’t murderous giant reptiles eating people, or maybe they really are “devils” as one Hispanic worker claims. An online crypto show, Hidden World, flies in to tape a show about the “real” monsters. Then scientist Andrew Rivera, and his daughter who has a past with the leading crypto hunter, Joel Tucker, show up, things get even more sticky, along with horrifying.

If you enjoyed watching those sea monsters sci-fi movies of the 50s and the dinosaur ones of the 60s, you’ll enjoy this story. It’s a quick read, too. Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water again, Waggoner has the reader rethinking that.

I give Teeth of the Sea 4 1/2 "sheep of the sea"

Pamela Kinney

About the Author:

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Tim Waggoner has published close to forty novels and three collections of short stories. He writes original dark fantasy and horror, as well as media tie-ins, and his articles on writing have appeared in numerous publications. In 2017 he received the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Long Fiction, he’s been a finalist for the Shirley Jackson Award and the Scribe Award, and his fiction has received numerous Honorable Mentions in volumes of Best Horror of the Year. He’s also a full-time tenured professor who teaches creative writing and composition at Sinclair College in Dayton, Ohio. 

Movie Review: Godzilla (2014)

Godzilla (2014)
123 min 

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi - 16 May 2014 (USA)
Director: Gareth Edwards
Writers: Max Borenstein (screenplay), Dave Callaham(story)
Stars: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Bryan Cranston
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The world's most famous monster is pitted against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity's scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence.

What a lot of freaking fun! I went with my husband and 13 year old daughter and we all loved it. Especially my daughter. I think this is her first Godzilla experience. The movie is one big action scene and you will be cheering for the bestest monster ever. 

 People have complained that the the human part of the story was weak...the story is about Godzilla kicking monster ass! End of story <G>. It is exactly what the trailers show you. I am still all giddy.

4 1/2 "it's behind me isn't it?" Sheep

SharonS