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Toxic Skies (2008)
Not a hidden gem, but actually not bad
When I saw this movie on Netflix, I decided to watch it just because it takes place in Spokane (close to where I grew up). With a pretty dismal rating, I wasn't expecting much going into it. However, I was pleasantly surprised.
The production value, acting, filming, sound, etc. are all well done. Unlike many Netflix instant-play movies, it seemed this one was made by a competent production company that actually invested into the quality of the film.
Although the story isn't anything extraordinary, and can be very slow at times, it can be credited with being somewhat original and provides a few fresh twists. If you aren't expecting a Hollywood blockbuster, and can manage to sit through a movie without A-list actors, you may actually find the 90 minutes of Toxic Skies enjoyable.
The only thing I am really disappointed with is the location of Spokane plays no role besides the movie needing to take place somewhere. It is ironic the one thing that hooked me into watching the movie ended up being irrelevant.
The Strangers (2008)
If I could rate it lower than a 1 I would
I am a huge fan of the horror genre, and just let me say, this film did not fit it. This film ranks #2 on my worst movies of all time list (above Dragon Wars, disgusting). The story is absolutely absurd, the characters do things that no ordinary human being would in those situations. It's like the movie is one drawn-out high school haze fest in a cabin. Heaven forbid the characters just run away, but no that would be a terrible idea. There was not even a single jump moment in the film either. If you thought this was scary, do yourself a favor and go watch the Spanish movie REC (Record, not Quarentine), and you will experience fear. In terms of endings, this was the most anti-climatic ending in the history of movies. One would think these "strangers" would be a little more diabolical in the finale, but nope, pure hog-wash. All in all, I was extremely angry at my friends for making me spend the $8.50 to see this in theaters, and the only enjoyable part of watching this movie was the Skittles I ate during it.