R Rating Movie Reviews

The Book of the Dead is back, and you know what that means… blood, demons, nightmares, and absolutely terrible decisions! The Evil Dead franchise has spent decades delivering some of horror's most outrageous and disturbing experiences, and now Evil Dead Burn is ready to unleash another potential nightmare. In this R Rating movie review, we're diving into Evil Dead Burn and discussing everything this latest chapter brings to the legendary Evil Dead horror franchise. We'll examine the scares, the gore, the atmosphere, the performances, and how the movie compares to previous entries, including Sam Raimi's original The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II, Army of Darkness, the 2013 remake, and Evil Dead Rise. Does Evil Dead Burn capture the terrifying supernatural horror that made the franchise a cult classic? Does it deliver the brutal violence, disturbing imagery, and relentless Deadite madness that horror fans crave? And how does it stack up against one of the most recognizable names in modern horror? We'll break down what works, what doesn't, the most memorable moments, and whether this latest instalment deserves a place among the franchise's best films. Is Evil Dead Burn another horror masterpiece, or has this franchise finally run out of blood to spill? Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and Weekly Check-in(00:03:04) - Evil Dead Burn Synopsis and Franchise Context(00:06:33) - Deadite Powers and Magic in This Film(00:09:53) - Standout Practical Effects and Cinematography(00:12:29) - Comedic Moments and the Grandma Character(00:14:19) - Most Disgusting and Squirm-Worthy Scenes(00:17:09) - Unlikable Characters and Family Trauma Themes(00:25:15) - Plot Holes and the Hunt for the Knife(00:35:34) - Questionable Deadite Resilience and Gore for Gore's Sake(00:38:19) - Deadite Lore, Books of the Dead, and World Building(00:43:01) - Funeral Scene and Character Believability Issues(00:47:46) - Does the Movie Stand on Its Own?(00:51:04) - Bubba Hotep's Guest Review(00:55:43) - Reacting to Bubba's Take(01:00:26) - Patreon Shoutout and Housekeeping(01:00:44) - Final Scores and Ratings(01:05:39) - Splitting Evil Dead Franchises on the Board(01:09:33) - Comparing Boss Battles and Franchise Endings(01:12:14) - Closing Thoughts and Sign-offJoin the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@R-Rating Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@TheMongooliShow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent

The home movies are back, the body count is rising, and Bughuul isn't finished with us yet! Sinister 2 returns to the disturbing supernatural world of the original film, delivering more creepy recordings, gruesome murders, and a new family caught in the middle of a terrifying nightmare. In this R Rating podcast, we're diving into Sinister 2, the 2015 sequel to the hit supernatural horror movie Sinister. This time, we're following former deputy So & So as he investigates the mysterious murders connected to Bughuul, while a mother and her twin sons find themselves living in a house with a horrifying past. We'll discuss the sequel's collection of disturbing Super 8 films, the creepy mythology surrounding Bughuul, the performances, the atmosphere, and the movie's attempts to recreate the dread that made the original so effective. We'll also talk about the unsettling child characters, the increasingly bizarre recordings, and whether the sequel's scares actually work. Of course, we have to compare it to the original Sinister. Can a sequel really recapture the terror of those infamous home movies, or does showing us more of the monster make him less frightening? Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and Sinister 2 Setup(00:01:15) - First Impressions: Jump Scares vs Creepy Vibe(00:02:57) - Debating Character Development and Generational Trauma(00:05:16) - Kids Being Coerced vs Possessed(00:07:12) - Problems with the Home Movies and Snuff Films(00:10:00) - Bagel's Reliance on Technology and Plot Holes(00:12:18) - Child Actors and Evil Brother Arc(00:14:49) - Deputy So-and-So and Courtney's Story(00:18:43) - The Abusive Father Character Critique(00:24:19) - Deputy's Purpose and the Ending Chaos(00:27:05) - The Rutabaga Escape Code(00:29:15) - Box Office and Sequel Prospects(00:32:54) - How Bagel's Curse Actually Works(00:36:00) - Final Scares and Snuff Film Letdowns(00:39:03) - Final Scores and Franchise RankingJoin the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@R-Rating Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@TheMongooliShow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent

What would you do if you moved into a house where an entire family had been murdered, only to discover a collection of disturbing home movies that might reveal the truth behind their deaths? Welcome to Sinister (2012), the supernatural horror film that proves Ethan Hawke should probably stop moving into houses where terrible things have happened. In this R Rating podcast, we're diving into Scott Derrickson's Sinister, starring Ethan Hawke as true-crime writer Ellison Oswalt. Desperate to write another bestselling book, Ellison moves his family into a house connected to a gruesome murder. When he discovers a box of mysterious Super 8 films in the attic, he uncovers a horrifying pattern of killings that puts his entire family in danger. We'll discuss the film's creepy atmosphere, disturbing found-footage sequences, unsettling soundtrack, and the increasingly terrifying mystery surrounding the supernatural entity known as Bughuul. We'll also talk about Ethan Hawke's performance, the questionable decisions made by the characters, and why those home movies are so incredibly effective at getting under your skin. Is Sinister one of the scariest horror movies of the 2010s? Does it deliver genuine nightmares, or does the explanation behind its mystery take away some of the terror? And most importantly, will we ever look at an old home movie the same way again? Join us as we break down the scares, the story, the disturbing imagery, and everything that makes Sinister such a memorable entry in modern supernatural horror. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Sinister Setup(00:01:23) - Dark Lighting and Cinematography Complaints(00:04:03) - The Opening Snuff Film Sequence(00:06:08) - Possession vs Serial Killer Expectations(00:10:30) - Piecing Together the Twist and Rules of Possession(00:15:16) - Unsatisfying Ending and Lack of Tension(00:17:37) - Snuff Films as the Movie's Strongest Element(00:19:58) - Jump Scares and Ghost Kids Critique(00:25:47) - The Forbes Scariest Movie Study Debate(00:29:05) - Husband and Wife Dynamic Critique(00:31:00) - Alternate Ending Ideas(00:33:21) - Character Analysis of Ethan Hawke's Role(00:37:52) - Deputy, Sheriff, and Vincent D'Onofrio's Underuse(00:38:48) - Mr. Boogie's Design and Execution(00:41:11) - Final Scores and Verdict on Sinister(00:46:19) - Thoughts on a Potential Sequel(00:48:10) - Would You Buy a Murder House? Closing BanterJoin the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@R-Rating Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@TheMongooliShow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent

THE DARKO STORY CONTINUES… BUT SHOULD IT HAVE? After the mind-bending cult classic Donnie Darko, we return to that strange world with S. Darko, following Donnie's younger sister Samantha as she begins experiencing her own bizarre visions, strange dreams, and increasingly disturbing events. In this R Rating podcast, we dive into S. Darko, the controversial follow-up to Donnie Darko, and discuss whether this sequel actually adds anything meaningful to the original story—or if some movies are better left alone. We'll talk about Samantha Darko, the mysterious characters she encounters, the strange sci-fi elements, time travel, visions, symbolism, and the movie's attempts to recreate the weird, unsettling atmosphere that made Donnie Darko such a cult classic. We'll also compare S. Darko directly to the original, discuss its story and characters, and tackle the biggest question of all: Is S. Darko a worthy continuation of the Darko universe… or a sequel nobody asked for?Join the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@R-Rating Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@TheMongooliShow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent

What if the person you love is someone you've already loved… and murdered… in a past life? Dead Again is a twist-filled mystery thriller that blends romance, murder, reincarnation, and psychological suspense into one seriously intriguing cinematic puzzle. Directed by Kenneth Branagh, Dead Again stars Branagh and Emma Thompson in a story that jumps between present-day Los Angeles and 1940s Hollywood. When a woman suffering from amnesia is discovered with no memory of who she is, a private investigator becomes involved in uncovering her identity. But as the investigation progresses, disturbing connections emerge between her story and a decades-old murder. In this R Rating movie review, we break down Dead Again, exploring its mysterious premise, atmospheric direction, performances, and increasingly complicated twists. We'll discuss Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson's performances, the film's noir-inspired style, its use of flashbacks, and how it weaves together two timelines to create a mystery filled with secrets and suspicion. We'll also look at the film's themes of reincarnation, fate, love, obsession, and whether the past can ever truly be escaped. Does the mystery successfully keep you guessing, or do the twists become a little too much? And does Dead Again deserve more recognition as an underrated thriller from the 1990s?Join the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@R-Rating Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@TheMongooliShow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent