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The Exorcist: Believer (2023) Jean Pablo Deliz      Holy Jesus, this movie sucks. The Exorcist: Believer is a fright-free, zero-effort, lousily directed legacy sequel that barely rises above the level of being a subpar horror movie. Going from Talk To Me and Saw X to this movie was the equivalent of being kicked out of a five-star restaurant before finishing a three-course meal, only to be dumped into a McDonald's in a bad part of town to finish an underwhelming dessert. I shouldn't be shocked the movie was this bad, considering this movie was from the esteemed director of Your Highness (2011). I was more shocked that Universal Studios spent $400 million to secure the rights from Morgan Creek. This news development has led me to believe it was an elaborate money laundering scheme, but it's too soon to tell, given the film hasn't concluded its theatrical run. However, I won't hold my breath for a sequel, maybe it's for the best if the trilogy doesn't move ...

 A Day of Judgement (1981)  By J.P. Deliz       February 2, 2022      A Day of Judgement  (1981) is an obscure slasher film that sets itself apart from other genre offerings with its Christian undertones and  Creepshow- Esque storyline. It's a rare genre offering that's interesting to see despite the limitations of its minuscule budget. It may not be on the same level as the classics which would precede it, nor will it stand as one of the best slasher films. Nevertheless, it stands on its own as a slasher film, unique by its off-kilter vibe and oddball nature. Perhaps we can dive deep to unravel the mystery behind how it came to be.           A Day of Judgement  (1981) transpires in a small Southern town in the 1920s or 1930s (IMDb lists the setting as 1920s, but the Severin Films blu-ray lists it as 1930s.). The settlement, which was once devout, has become a breeding ground for sinners who scheme, lie...

 Pieces (1982) Artwork by Joshua Kelly      Pieces  (1982)   is exactly what you think it is, a hyperviolent Giallo-style slasher film with moments of absurdity and sleazy vibes to complement its trashy quality. It's a film so-bad-it's-good, full of subpar acting, atrocious dubbing, and scenes that have nothing to do with the plot and only serve to pad the film's runtime. It's the movie equivalent of junk food; it's not high-quality stuff, but it's delicious to eat regardless. It's the definition of a guilty pleasure, giving us a good time in exchange for a few laughs, even if the film itself isn't a good movie. Nevertheless, it lives up to the promise of its tagline as a slasher film full of blood, breasts, and sleaze.  "Well?" "It stinks!"   Pieces  (1982) is a slasher film set in Boston where co-eds of a college are stalked by a killer who aims to create a jigsaw puzzle out of their body parts. In a co-production between Spain, th...