What movie are you watching or planning to watch?

[simmerskool]

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I’ve already watched nine of the ten episodes officially announced for the first season of Widow’s Bay, and I’m eagerly anticipating the finale. The show hooked me right away with its atmosphere, which blends heavy doses of Stephen King and Lovecraft, bringing that touch of cosmic horror that you can feel in every corner of the town. The nods are clear: a cursed fishing village that brings Innsmouth to mind, the sea as a source of ancient horrors, and the creeping madness lurking around the characters.

What’s interesting is that, in the midst of all that darkness, hilarious and absurd situations pop up to relieve the tension. The mayor, for instance, tries to monetize the horror as if it were a tourist attraction, and that irony turns the eerie into something genuinely comedic at times. This mix of dread and dark humor gives the show a very distinct vibe: it keeps you on the edge of your seat, but also makes you smile at how ridiculous some of the reactions are.

The horror in Widow’s Bay doesn’t rely on gore or graphic violence. It’s an atmospheric, creepy kind of horror that bets on psychological tension and mystery. The best part is that it manages to be deeply unsettling without needing to show blood, all while weaving in scenes that feel straight out of a satire. Ultimately, it’s a story that combines folklore with the cosmic, and it surprises you because it knows exactly how to balance the disturbing with the comical.

I watched Widow's Bay episode 9 last night, before I ever saw your post. I agree with your "review" (fwiw)
PS the mayor Matthew Rhys starred in The Americans with Keri Russell, 6 seasons 75 episodes, set in 1980s, KGB spies living in US as American family, really well-done.

 

[Halp2001]

I watched Widow's Bay episode 9 last night, before I ever saw your post. I agree with your "review" (fwiw)
PS the mayor Matthew Rhys starred in The Americans with Keri Russell, 6 seasons 75 episodes, set in 1980s, KGB spies living in US as American family, really well-done.

I’m glad we agree on the vibe of Widow’s Bay! And hey, every opinion counts and makes the thread richer. Good point about Matthew Rhys in The Americans—a role in a very different genre that really shows his talent.

 

[Halp2001]

I just finished episode 10 of Widow’s Bay, the end of season one, and now I’m moving into a different atmosphere with The Essex Serpent. I really enjoy that transition: from a town shaped by cosmic horror and absurd humor to a more gothic, period drama where the supernatural works as a metaphor. From what I saw in the official trailer, some scenes echo the mood of the Salem witch trials, with the community searching for culprits amid fear and superstition.

 

[simmerskool]

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I just finished episode 10 of Widow’s Bay, the end of season one, and now I’m moving into a different atmosphere with The Essex Serpent. I really enjoy that transition: from a town shaped by cosmic horror and absurd humor to a more gothic, period drama where the supernatural works as a metaphor. From what I saw in the official trailer, some scenes echo the mood of the Salem witch trials, with the community searching for culprits amid fear and superstition.

I saw Essex Serpent when it was first released 2022. I liked it. a very period piece with a little romance added in.
PS an interesting twist at the seaon finale of Widow's Bay, no spoilers from me.

 

[Halp2001]

Thanks @simmerskool for your comment on The Essex Serpent. I’m only up to episode 3 so far, but I agree it has that strong period feel with the added romance. And yes, that maritime twist at the end of Widow’s Bay was already hinted at around episode 8, so I’m really looking forward to seeing how it all comes together in the finale—while eagerly awaiting the confirmed second season.

 

[simmerskool]

Thanks @simmerskool for your comment on The Essex Serpent. I’m only up to episode 3 so far, but I agree it has that strong period feel with the added romance. And yes, that maritime twist at the end of Widow’s Bay was already hinted at around episode 8, so I’m really looking forward to seeing how it all comes together in the finale—while eagerly awaiting the confirmed second season.

I was thinking of the genealogy surprise near the end of e10...

 

[Halp2001]

I was thinking of the genealogy surprise near the end of e10...

In the father‑son conversation and those tickets for the match I felt a kind of alert, though at the time I didn’t suspect anything about the genealogical connections.

 

[TairikuOkami]

Wow, this movie does not hold back, considering the controversy and it's message, it will most likely get banned soon. IMDb rating says it all.

 

[lokamoka820]

Wow, this movie does not hold back, considering the controversy and it's message, it will most likely get banned soon. IMDb rating says it all.

I think this is taken from the K-drama Vigilante, as Korean dramas are filled with messages like this all the time.

 

[Jonny Quest]

Really looking forward to watching this.

I saw it last night at the theater. For the length of time of the movie, I never felt bored, it kept me intrigued. IMO, Spielberg could have left out the last 3-5 minutes, and left it there for us to consider how we would respond to a Disclosure Day. And I kept on thinking of John Cleese, every time Colin Firth had an appearance

 

[TairikuOkami]

I think this is taken from the K-drama Vigilante, as Korean dramas are filled with messages like this all the time.

Netflix has just showed me this movie with 3 of my favorite actors, what a "coincidence". Good eye, AI.

 

[Victor M]

Just watched thisi : House of Gucci

 

[Victor M]

Just watched : Sheep Detectives : Prime

 

[simmerskool]

I saw it last night at the theater. For the length of time of the movie, I never felt bored, it kept me intrigued. IMO, Spielberg could have left out the last 3-5 minutes, and left it there for us to consider how we would respond to a Disclosure Day. And I kept on thinking of John Cleese, every time Colin Firth had an appearance

interesting, I thought the opposite, I thought he could have cut about 30 min from the first 2 hours, and then expanded the ending, eg, did people respond in a positive way, was the impending war averted as earthlings found a better way to live without war.

 

[simmerskool]

"The Agency" on Prime, 2 seasons, all episodes available. Just finished s2 today. CIA operating in EU, London office, Middle East, Africa... in today's high tech world. Michael Fassbender. Excellent. Very well written. Great cast. 5/5 stars imo. (did I already mention this here?)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26656917/

 

[lokamoka820]

I just watched this and it was funny, it is about a hard-driving narcotics detective finally captures the leader of a drug ring, only to learn his ex-wife has been kidnapped. He teams up for the rescue with her current husband, someone gentle and caring who’s nothing like him. Together they navigate a dangerous world of crime and betrayal while confronting buried emotions to save the woman they both love.

 

[Acadia]

Tonight my wife and I are going to watch that old classic, Forbidden Planet.
Acadia

 

[Jonny Quest]

Tonight my wife and I are going to watch that old classic, Forbidden Planet.
Acadia

Get out the popcorn The first thing I thought of was Leslie Nielsen, then The Rocky Horror Picture Show song "Science Fiction/Double Feature" came to my mind where it mentions, "Anne Francis stars in Forbidden Planet". The Blu-ray disc is on my shelf, as you said, it's a classic.

I hope you enjoy your movie night

 

[stonjean633]

I'll rewatch later " The Dictator"
Fun times and memories.

 

[Halp2001]

Just watched : Sheep Detectives : Prime

I haven’t watched it yet, but I’m planning to give it a try because the trailer, the comments, and the cast make it look wildly fun. It seems like a mix between the tenderness of Babe and a mystery in the style of Clue or even Murder, She Wrote. That absurd yet intriguing combination really sparks my curiosity, so I’ll definitely be watching it soon.