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Horror Hotel: The Movie (2016)
Zany with lots of twists and surprises
Horror Hotel is not a single movie but is rather a compilation of Twilight Zone type short stories. They are not really horror in the traditional sense in that they are not filled with gore, blood and violence but rather they are entertaining in a light and fun way. Horror Hotel will particularly appeal to anyone who loves camp. It is great escapist entertainment and is the sort that is best enjoyed over a pizza and a few drinks with a group of friends. It's clear that this is not a big budget production but the film makers have made great use of the resources they had. The special effects are well done and the acting, editing and sound are solid. Some of the stories work better than others but if you approach the movie with an open mind and are not expecting studio level action and effects you will find it an entertaining, zany ride with lots of twists and surprises.
Stray (2015)
Not a traditional horror but a tense and suspenseful psychological thriller.
If you are looking for a blood-and-gore horror film you will probably be disappointed with STRAY but if you enjoy tense, suspenseful psychological thrillers with plenty of twists and engaging characters you will be hooked. This film held my attention from the first scene right to the very end and, to be honest, I have found it hard to stop thinking about it. The story follows Jennifer, a young woman with a devastating secret who wrongly believes that she can escape her past. She returns to the small town where she was born hoping to get a job, find a man and live a normal life but what follows is an intriguing series of twists, turns and revelations that gradually reveal the truth about her. Although this is a low budget movie the acting and cinematography are solid and the story is completely absorbing. Recommended.