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THE MONSTER MOVIE AUTHORITY

PRESENTS

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BENJAMIN E. C. PFISTER

Benjamin E. C. Pfister graduated from Yale with 7 years of higher education under his belt. He took his degree in live theater and turned it into a successful stage managing career, on and off Broadway, in and out of the Big Apple. If you're thinking "Damn, this boy's knowledge of fine arts is refined as hell" then you're thinking right, but his deep understanding of the finer things doesn't stop him from stooping for the low brow when he wants to. This CHOMPR likes Chianti in excess, brie smothered in puff-pastry, and a monster flick with as much heart and smarts as action and cheap thrills.

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THE SADNESS

76%

"This is a great film if you are looking to be a bit disturbed"

THE SEED

24%

"This was a poorly crafted film. The acting was some of the worst I've ever seen and the dialogue was worse. If you are looking for a film to intrigue you, keep searching..."

THE OLD WAYS

81%

"A really solid film! I enjoyed it and i wasn't sure that i would until we reached the credits"

LET ME IN

83%

"I enjoyed this film a lot. A few chaotic and messy vampire moments were fun to watch and not overly stylized. Big points overall for me"

GREAT WHITE

30%

"A rough shark film with not a lot of consistency, originally, or intrigue"

ZOMBIE FOR SALE

84%

"Zombies. Sure. But zombies with so many playful and different spins. Highly suggest this if you are starting to get bored of your average zombie film"

Blood Glacier

81%

"I found myself enjoying the overall style of the piece as well as always enjoying seeing all the creatures. A really strong Bite"

THE CAVE

50%

"A fun time if you search for films with a lot of action but not a great deal of story to invigorate the senses. A VERY predictable plot and I found myself calling most of the dramatic moments well before they played out. Cersei is in it though!"

KINGDOM: ASHIN OF THE NORTH

74%

"If you haven't seen any of the show, it will likely be a bit of a rollercoaster (as it was for me) but enjoyable nonetheless"

THE 8TH NIGHT

58%

"Genuinely confused throughout. There were a few solid monster moments where "the eye," shows itself. I found myself wanting more action and involvement from the host monster"

TRAIN TO BUSAN

93%

"The zombie acting, in particular, in this film was delightful and when the CGI was folded into certain moments seamlessly, it made for a terrifying scene of mass infectious destruction. A true top drawer zombie film"

DEATH VALLEY

22%

"Dialogue? Some of the worst. Originality? Really lacking. Horror? Scary skin people"

THE SHED

39%

"You know when a film can't quite figure out what it wants to be? This is along those lines"

THE SHED

39%

"You know when a film can't quite figure out what it wants to be? This is along those lines"

LUZ

67%

"Light contrast, soundscape, shot composition, this film was a delight of the senses. The acting was equally powerful. I just don't want to work that hard when I watch a movie"

CASTLE FREAK

40%

"My favorite part of this film was the venue in which it was filmed. Cool castle. Not much else"

A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT

61%

"...A truly enjoyable creature feature. The main strengths of this film are the aesthetically mesmerizing shots. Also worth celebrating is the soundscape for the entire film. A high point in my book"

SHIN GODZILLA

83%

"The magnitude of [Shin Godzilla] and the progression from initial contact to evolved monster was hugely enjoyable and kept this classic story fresh"

TEDDY

75%

"Although there were a few off-putting moments of the film... my overall enjoyment was discovered in the whimsy of dialogue and beautiful shots"

MONSTROUS

24%

"About 8 times as much making out as monster moments. The acting felt pushed and performative and the entire film was far too dark"

PG: PSYCHO GOREMAN

71%

"Funny, lots to look at, and a slew of exciting and fun critters. A fun Sunday night weird"

LOVE AND MONSTERS

86%

"An amazing monster flick that is steeped in the modern beauty of CGI and unique critter creations. This is a strong, strong example of a modern creature feature "

GHOSTS OF WAR

30%

"Fully saturated in tropes and poor taste. When I make an audible "oh boy..." about half way through the film, it's hard to win me back"

THE WAILING

67%

"A long investment of a horror flick but there are countless gorgeous shots and intriguing transitions... Also a lot of jumps from quiet to frantic throughout the story that will keep you on your toes"

THE POWER

63%

"This movie lives in a world of successful and suspenseful horror. An ideal set for sharp lighting angles and confined shots, this film played to the strength of "crazy"

THE FOG

44%

"Being a film born out of the 1980's, this film has merit. It's a shame the story wasn't very compelling"

LITTLE MONSTERS

69%

"This movie is dripping with nostalgia. As someone who has only ever watched this film in adulthood, some of "memorabilia," quality for me is lost AND I can fully enjoy the filming style and am able to lean into the enjoyment of family fun"

OUTCAST

62%

"This is a solid film for anyone who doesn't quite care why we are in this place or with these characters, but also a solid film if you are in the need to see a few minutes of a fun creature"

WILDLING

63%

"I would have loved to see this film turn away from the stereotypical teen desires and more towards a bloodthirsty and relentless tide of nature engulfing the leads actions"

THE HOARDER

54%

"Story wise, this film is just a notch away from being a simple slasher. What is the motivation of the killer? Why should we care about these characters? Would have loved some answers there. A very middle of the road BiteNight movie but worth your time if you like something like Saw meets Cabin in the Woods"

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