I REVIEW 'MONSTER HOUSE' (2006)!

‘MONSTER HOUSE’ (2006) – The World’s CREEPIEST Animated Feature... | Hallowe’en Review 2024

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While ‘Coraline’ is definitely up there, there is one children’s (animated) film that definitely takes the cake when it comes to giving its target audience nightmares, and that film is… ‘Monster House’!! The film centres around a trio of friends who must defend their neighbourhood from a very unusual supernatural threat, that being a possessed house that attacks anyone that comes near it!

I found this movie really unsettling back in the day, and I wanted to know if I was in the right for thinking so, or if the film had aged horribly. Is this movie actually very good, or just another uncanny valley animated film from the 2000s? I hope to find out through this review! Happy Hallowe'en, everyone!

-Soapy

I REVIEW 'CORALINE' (2009)!

‘CORALINE’ (2009) – A “Family Friendly” Horrifying Inter-Dimensional Fable | Review

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In the video linked above, I discuss ‘Coraline’, a 2009 family dark-fantasy/horror film made via stop-motion animation, and adapted from Neil Gaiman’s novella of the same time. The film follows Coraline Jones, a neglected girl who ends up finding a door leading to a parallel world after moving house. Despite things seeming perfect on the surface, things may not be as they seem.

I was really creeped out by this film when I saw it as a kid, but I ended up really liking it when I rewatched it for my review! But, are my feelings on it justified! Hopefully, I'll be able to convince you in my review!

-Soapy

I REVIEW 'PARANORMAN' (2012)!

‘PARANORMAN’ (2012) – Loneliness, Acceptance and Belonging | Review

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In my most recent video, I discuss the movie, 'ParaNorman'! It's 2012 stop-motion horror-comedy by Laika, and centres around Norman, a nerdy 11-year-old boy with the ability to talk to the dead. When a witch’s curse wreaks havoc across town, Norman must save the day by applying his knowledge and own experiences to the supposed threat! This movie elaborates on themes of loneliness, being a misfit, justice and forgiveness. Heavy but important ideas for a family film! But is it as good as I remember?

-Soapy

I REVIEW 'CAN'T BUY ME LUNCH' (2003)!

‘THE RUTLES 2: CAN’T BUY ME LUNCH’ (2003) – A Case Of Rutting Too Close To The Sun? | Review

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In this review, I discuss the sequel to ‘All You Need Is Cash’ – ‘The Rutles 2: Can’t Buy Me Lunch’! I really enjoyed the first film, but does the second live up to its reputation? 'Can't Buy Me Lunch' only sees Eric Idle return out of the original Rutles line-art, and he is joined by various celebrities recounting their memories of the Rutles, along with archive footage from the original film. This sequel is often disregarded as a failed attempt to recreate the success of the first film, but is that assessment fair?

-Soapy

I REVIEW 'BEAUTIFUL WEDDING' (2024)

‘BEAUTIFUL WEDDING’ (2024) – The Dylan Sprouse WATTPAD AHH Movie Somehow Got A SEQUEL | Review

Hello, everyone! In the above review, I discuss the sequel to the highly questionable 2023 romance film, ‘Beautiful Disaster’ – aptly titled, ‘Beautiful Wedding’. The film chronicles Abby, Travis, Shepley and America fleeing to Mexico to escape from avaricious mob boss, Benny after getting married while highly intoxicated. I remember somewhat enjoying the previous instalment in the 'Beautiful' film series, but how does the sequel compare?

-Soapy

I REVIEW 'DIMENSIONS IN TIME' (1993)!

‘DIMENSIONS IN TIME’ – The East Enders x Doctor Who COLLAB (Best Worst ‘Who’ Episode Ever?) | Review

Hello, everyone! In this review, I talk about the infamous, 'Dimensions in Time'! This 1993 special encompasses a crossover between the classic series of 'Doctor Who' and 'East Enders'! I'm not sure what the connection is, but apparently anything goes in the 90s! In the episode, the Doctor must stop the Rani’s evil scheme to trap all of the Doctor’s incarnations in a time loop, but he ends up trapped in Albert Square! Can the Doctor (all of his living incarnations up until this point) and his companions escape?

-Soapy

I REVIEW 'WINNIE-THE-POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY' (2024)

‘WINNIE-THE-POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY II’ (2024) – The ‘Poohniverse’ Saga Goes On… | Review 🐻🍯

Hello everyone! This video is on ‘Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2’! We all thought the 'Poohniverse' was an idea for 2023 and 2023 alone, but apparently not! The saga continues as the second entry to the ‘Twisted Childhood Universe’ (the TCU, or ‘Poohniverse’) – has been released! I wasn’t too impressed with the original film, but I will say that this is definitely an improvement, at least in the effects department!

-Soapy

I REVIEW 'PLANET 51' (2009)!

‘PLANET 51’ (2009) – The Rock’s FIRST Animated Feature… Was It Over-Hated? | Review

Hey, guys! In the review linked above, I discuss the film, ‘Planet 51’ (2009)! In said film, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson voices Charles T. Baker, an astronaut that crash lands on a planet inhabited by very human-like aliens living in society reminiscent of 1950s Earth! He must evade the alien authorities as to them, HE is the alien! Has this movie aged like milk due to its planet-sized problems, or is there more to it below the surface? I try to figure that out in my review!

-Soapy

I REVIEW 'SPACE CHIMPS' (2008)

‘SPACE CHIMPS’ (2008) – Mediocre, Forgettable or Forgettably Mediocre? | Review

Hello, everyone! In this week's video, I’m going to be discussing another relatively obscure animated film from the 2000s, ‘Space Chimps’! It centres around a group of simian astronauts that are launched into space to recover a lost satellite, but end up being transported to an alien planet through a worm-hole. The group have to find their way back home and rescue the satellite, all while evading a tyrannical alien who is using said satellite for dictatorial purposes. Can they find their way back home?

I REVIEW 'PINOCCHIO'S REVENGE' (1996)

‘PINOCCHIO’S REVENGE’ (1996) – Psychological Puppet Horror or Franchise Knock-Off? | Review

Hey, everyone! In my latest film review, I'm exploring the world of 90s horror again by bringing my thoughts on the seemingly little-known 1996 B-movie, 'Pinocchio's Revenge'. The film centres around a Public Defence lawyer, Jennifer, who brings a Pinocchio puppet home to her anxious daughter, Zoe. Mysterious violent incidents begin to occur around the girl and her doll, but Zoe insists that Pinocchio is responsible.

This premise may sound very familiar, but would you be right in assuming that 'Pinocchio's Revenge' is just another cash-grab riding on the 'Chucky' franchise's coattails? That's what the minimal marketing might suggest, but I wanted to know more! If you thought that putting a spooky horror spin on a beloved childhood character (that just happens to be public domain) was a revolutionary idea, think again! I hope you all enjoy the review!

-Soapy