Watched The Abyss (1989) by an author from letterboxd.com
A civilian oil rig crew is recruited to conduct a search and rescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks. One diver soon finds himself on a spectacular odyssey 25,000 feet below the ocean's surface where he confronts a mysterious force that has the power to change the world or destroy it.

Loved this film as a young teen. Some super performances and amazing effects work, especially the miniatures. Essential sci+fi.

★★★★

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Watched Ready or Not (2019) by an author from letterboxd.com
A young bride's wedding night turns into her worst nightmare when her ridiculously rich in-laws force her to play a gruesome game of hide-and-seek.

Watched on Saturday January 14, 2023.

★★★★

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Watched The Mighty Ducks (1992) by an author from letterboxd.com
After reckless young lawyer Gordon Bombay gets arrested for drunk driving, he must coach a kids hockey team for his community service. Gordon has experience on the ice, but isn't eager to return to hockey, a point hit home by his tense dealings with his own former coach, Jack Reilly. The reluctant Gordon eventually grows to appreciate his team, which includes promising young Charlie Conway, and leads them to take on Reilly's tough players.

🦆

★★★

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Watched Ginger Snaps (2000) by an author from letterboxd.com
The story of two outcast sisters, Ginger and Brigitte, in the mindless suburban town of Bailey Downs. On the night of Ginger's first period, she is savagely attacked by a wild creature. Ginger's wounds miraculously heal but something is not quite right. Now Brigitte must save her sister and save herself.

I’ll have to think on this one…

★★★★

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I’m most of they way through Ginger Snaps and I’ve loved it so far except… I’m pretty sure that Brigitte is wearing a terrible wig… and it’s taking me out of it a bit 😂 https://letterboxd.com/film/ginger-snaps/

Watched The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020) by an author from letterboxd.com
Two years after defeating a satanic cult led by his babysitter Bee, Cole's trying to forget his past and focus on surviving high school. But when old enemies unexpectedly return, Cole will once again have to outsmart the forces of evil.

Doesn’t do anything new, even recycles some of the gags, but I had a good chuckle so  🤷‍♀️

★★½

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Watched Men (2022) by an author from letterboxd.com
In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, Harper retreats alone to the beautiful English countryside, hoping to find a place to heal. But someone or something from the surrounding woods appears to be stalking her. What begins as simmering dread becomes a fully-formed nightmare, inhabited by her darkest memories and fears.

I have two theories about this film:

1) I’m too blunt to get the subtleties
2) There aren’t actually any subtleties

I’m leaning towards 2) and therefore the award for best performance in a terrible film goes to Jessie Buckley.

To be fair, I did like a lot of the visuals and the sound.

★★

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