Absintian's Horror Reviews and Thoughts

Haley and her friends gather for a Zoom call during the COVID-19 lockdown. Alcohol is definitely involved but this call is a little special. With the help of a medium they are going to attempt a seance through the Zoom call. They don’t take it seriously from the beginning which brings the attention of a very angry entity.  The plot is standard for ghost stories like this yet the Zoom interface and multiple cameras added a new way for the haunting to be presented. The initial setup of characters and items that will be used later on felt right to get an understanding of who these characters are and their basic personalities for the purpose of the film. The runtime is shorter at just under an hour but the story progresses well without feeling rushed so this runtime felt just right. The characters did not stand out in the way of new character types, just a bunch of friends getting together but they stood out in their reactions once it’s obvious this isn’t a fun night and all felt real in t...

After a zombie virus outbreak London is considered a no-man's land. The potential cure or way to stop the spread of the virus is found by a scientist who has holed himself up within London. A team of international special forces is sent in to locate and bring the scientist out so research can continue. They soon find the zombies are more than just learning, they have progressed to organizing into armies of their own and using weapons. The premise is good for a blood soaked action film with the use of both guns and martial arts. What we get is a wandering plot with action scenes that barely spark even a little adrenaline.    The characters are given such a small introduction it felt like the movie wanted us to sit back and not care about the character’s emotional well being. The creators had other plans. This movie wants you to care for the characters but without a lead in and time for us to bond with these soldiers this information came spoon fed in tangent scenes that only served ...