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‘A Haunted House’ takes aim at an easy target, shoots itself in the foot

A Haunted House Directed by Michael Tides Written by Marlon Wayans and Rick Alvarez USA, 2013 Opens Jan. 25 in Toronto Have you ever opened up a history textbook and found that every single image of Josef Stalin was defaced with some sort of phallic or scatological graffiti? Or that his pictures were accompanied by …

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‘The Possession’ is outdated and conservative

The Possession (2012) Directed by Ole Bornedal Written by Juliet Snowden and Stiles White USA, 2012 The Possession is the newest film in a dominant sub-genre of horror family dramas that seem to be invading our theatres with increasing persistence. Very much on par with recent horror trends, at the center of the film is …

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‘The Possession’ has neither the structure nor the strength to withstand its running time

The Possession Directed by Ole Bornedal Written by Juliet Snowden, Stiles White USA, 2012 The ‘Eddie’ is an award given by the American Cinema Editors for achievement in film editing.  The ‘Razzie’ is an award given by disgruntled moviegoers for recognition in the worst of filmmaking.  If the two ever joined forces (the ‘Readdies’?), Ole …

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