beorhouse Yet another piece of schlock about UFOs terrorizing humans. Yes, there are extra-dimensional creatures alright. We generally refer to them as demons. They do not live on other planets, and they do not fly around in spaceships. They do, however, abduct humans who are not protected by guardian angels. Think I sound crazy? Talk to a UFO fanatic.

Wuchak RELEASED IN 2013 and directed/written by Scott Stewart, "Dark Skies" chronicles increasingly strange events at the Barrett residence in Suburbia, USA. The parents (Josh Hamilton & Keri Russell) slowly come to believe that the cause of the havoc might be extraterrestrial. J.K. Simmons plays a solemn expert on the subject with whom the couple seek advice.This is an amalgam of "Poltergeist" (1982), "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (1977), "Signs" (2002), "The Forgotten" (2004) and "Night Skies" (2007). It's as good or better than the best of 'em and is significantly more compelling than "Signs," which is a decent movie but "Signs" is actually about something other than alien visitation (see my review for evidence).Critics say the movie's "too slow," but I never got this impression. I found the steady build-up engaging with several effectively creepy or scary moments. This is the opposite of lame horror flicks like "The Hollow" (2015) where the filmmakers overdo it with amped-up horror clichés every three minutes to hold the attention of viewers with ADHD. Russell is competent and attractive, but looks like she needs to gain about 20-25 lbs.THE MOVIE RUNS 97 minutes and was shot in Santa Clarita, California, with additional work done in NYC.GRADE: B+/A-

ramin99 I have news for you. You know that crazy guy with anorobigheadphobia? Who boards up windows and thinks the aliens are coming to abduct him? Well, the guy isn't crazy. We had the exact same formula in the X-Files. Actually this movie is a mishmash of different popular movies, so don't expect one gram of originality. Acting was top notch up til that moment when the actors lose their minds, then it becomes a comedy. I don't have much else to say, so let me tell you that I DO NOT WANT my money back. Why you may ask. Well, because if I stuff myself in a restaurant then say "the food was bad so I want my money back," it begs the question: if the food was bad then why did you eat it? You can have a taste and return the food but once it's sitting pretty in your belly you can't get your money back. I was bored and the movie was free since I watched it on Netflix.

griz-259-175100 I'm not a regular partaker of horror/thriller movies but picked this one up because it had some good actors who's works I've enjoyed in the past. The actors don't disappoint, nor does the storyline or directing. I see many throwing down on it because it apparently doesn't match or out-do expectations built from past movies. But un-encumbered by this I found it quite an engaging ride. Keri Russell is excellent as normal. And young Dakota Goyo continues to show an acting talent beyond his years. The one look he throws the camera near the end is haunting.And I would differ with those who say it's not a true horror flick. They must not have noticed the various 60's wall coverings in the Barret home. The scariest thing I've seen in nigh 40 years!