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M3GAN: My Review – M3ltdown

Author Meltdown

I finally got to the theaters last night to see M3GAN. I’ve wanted to see it since I saw the first trailer a few months ago. I didn’t disappoint.

I thought it was pretty solid. Yes, there was some gore, but according to its writer, Akela Cooper, a non-rated version could be coming soon. I my opinion, that would make it much better. She recently talked about it “No shade to Universal, love them, and I understand that once the trailer went viral, teenagers got involved, and you want them to be able to see it. There should be an unrated version at some point.” She added “I heard it is on the books. But yes, it was way gorier. Her body count in the script was higher than in the movie.”

“Now I’m [hearing], ‘There’s gore, and it’s not a problem.’ I’m happy that I could have a hand in bringing back fun horror that doesn’t take itself so seriously. I’m reading about more horror movies that are wild, out-there ideas coming out or being bought. And some of them are original, which is good! I’m happy that I could steer that ship so that studio execs can be like, ‘Oh! There might actually be money in them thar hills.'”

The movie itself has elements of a female Chucky. The thing you have to remember is, Chucky was a possessed doll, M3GAN is a robot. That’s the big distinction, but there are similarities. Even with its softer edges, there were some gory scenes, but it could’ve been much worse. Personally, I cannot wait for the unrated version.

Out of 5 stars I’ll give it 3 1/2. More gore might push it to 4. 🙂

-M3ltdown-

Top 10 Horror Movies of the Past 10 Years

October is here, which means every day is Halloween for lovers of all things spooky! One of my favorite pastimes is watching a horror movie classic that I’ve never seen, or rewatching my faves.

The horror genre isn’t just blood and gore. Psychological horror and paranormal horror can be more terrifying than an insane man with a knife.

Below we have compiled the best horror movies in the last ten years that are a must-see if you haven’t watched them, and if you have, might want to revisit them!

  • Get Out (2017)

    Jordan Peele’s horror debut as director for Get Out was a huge hit. The film follows the story of Chris, who journeys with his girlfriend, Rose, to meet her parents. At first, Chris reads the family’s overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter’s interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries leads him to a truth that he never could have imagined.

  • The Conjuring (2013)

    Perhaps one of my favorite horror movies of all time, The Conjuring takes place in 1970, where paranormal investigators and demonologists Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) and Ed (Patrick Wilson) Warren are summoned to the home of Carolyn and Roger Perron. The Perrons and their five daughters have recently moved into a secluded farmhouse, where a supernatural presence has made itself known. Though the manifestations are relatively benign at first, events soon escalate in horrifying fashion, especially after the Warrens discover the house’s macabre history.

  • The Ritual (2017)

    Reuniting after the tragic death of their friend, four college pals set out to hike through the Scandinavian wilderness. A wrong turn leads them into the mysterious forests of Norse legend, where an ancient evil exists and stalks them at every turn.

  • Midsommar (2019)

    As most A24 movies are beautifully shot, Midsommar captures the beauty of Sweden, only to be tainted by the horrors that unfold throughout the movie. Florence Pugh’s Dani struggles with a really cruddy boyfriend, who she decides to travel to Sweden with alongside a group of his friends. The rural hometown they arrive at is gearing up for what seems to be its midsummer festival, but it really turns out to be a pagan cult.

  • As Above, So Below (2014)

    Archaeologist Scarlett Marlowe has devoted her whole life to finding one of history’s greatest treasures: Flamel’s Philosopher’s Stone. According to legend, the artifact can grant eternal life and turn any metal into gold. When she learns that the stone is hidden underground in the famed Catacombs of Paris, she assembles a crew to guide and document her historic mission. As they begin their descent, the team members have no way of knowing that they are entering their own personal hell.

  • It (2017)

    The remake of Tim Curry’s 1990 It was great in its own way. Bill Skarsgård takes over as Pennywise as he emerges from Derry, Maine’s sewers to prey on the town’s children. As the seven kids band together over the course of one horrifying summer, they must overcome their own personal fears to battle the bloodthirsty clown.

  • Gerald's Game (2017)

    A woman (Carla Gugino) accidentally kills her husband during foreplay. They had driven out to a remote area in an attempt to reignite their flailing relationship. Handcuffed to the bed, she soon becomes delirious.

  • A Quiet Place (2018)

    A family must live in silence to avoid mysterious creatures that hunt by sound in this dystopian reality. Knowing that even the slightest whisper or footstep can bring death, Evelyn (Emily Blunt) and Lee (John Krasinski) are determined to find a way to protect their children while desperately searching for a way to fight back.

  • Suspiria (2019)

    Young American dancer Susie Bannion (Dakota Johnson) arrives in 1970s Berlin to audition for the world-renowned Helena Markos Dance Co. When she vaults to the role of lead dancer, the woman she replaces breaks down and accuses the company’s female directors of witchcraft. Meanwhile, an inquisitive psychotherapist and a member of the troupe uncover dark and sinister secrets as they probe the depths of the studio’s hidden underground chambers. Tilda Swinton plays a fantastic witch and old man in the horror flick.

  • mother! (2017)

    A young woman (played by Jennifer Lawrence) spends her days renovating the Victorian mansion that she lives in with her husband (Javier Bardem) in the countryside. When a stranger knocks on the door one night, he becomes an unexpected guest in their home. Later, his wife and two children also arrive to make themselves welcome. Terror soon strikes when Lawrence’s Veronica tries to figure out why her husband is so seemingly friendly and accommodating to everyone but her.

 

Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history. Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.

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