Review Of Saw X – Game Playing Disgusting Fun
I finally got some time to hit the movie theater and watch Saw X last night. Just a little backstory on me, I go to the theaters a lot to watch the latest horror movies. I think I’ve seen all of them so far, including the dreadful Skinnamarink. That may have been the worst movie I’ve ever sat through. I could not wait for it to end.
Anyways, onto the movie. I’ll never forget watching the first Saw movie and being completely shocked by the ending. Man, I didn’t see that coming. Of course I had to watch the second one, and so on. Somewhere along the line they got a little corny. I should go back and revisit some of them.
Last night, I went to the Emagine Canton theater and caught X. Of course, John Kramer had his plethora of “games” he played with people who did him wrong. I’ll say this, the first one in the main room is so disgusting! Even in his weakened state, he comes up with some doozies. Yes, the traps are once again, ingenious and creative.
They kind of go backwards, as this movie takes place between the first and second Saw. Safe to say, John goes for cancer treatment, only to find he’s been duped. I don’t want to give to much away, but I think it’s well worth watching. Unlike the NUN 2, you can watch this one at home or the theater. I think you should watch the NUN movie in the theater. It gets pretty bombastic, and loud. Great theater watching!
Yes, Jigsaw makes his appearance. That creepy little guy is scary and somewhat amusing all at the same time.
A couple final things. The movie is left open-ended, so I’m sure they’re already making plans for the next one. Pro Tip: stick around during the credits, as John’s work is not done. Some people were standing in the hallway watching as the last scene played out.
I think it’s worth a watch, I did catch myself squirming in my seat watching it. I give it a solid 7.5 out of 10.
-Meltdown-
Michigan Has One of the Top Haunted Houses in America
‘Tis the season for haunted houses in America. I love the spooky season, even though I’m more of a spring girl. I actually wish Halloween fell in the spring. But, fall is a good time for all things haunted. America has some incredible haunted attractions. As it turns out, Michigan has one of the top haunted houses in America.
What’s neat about haunted houses is that they are popular across American, not just in one part of the country. In a sense, a love for Halloween and spooky things brings Americans together. Often, folks overseas haven’t celebrated Halloween much until recently, though. In fact, I was shocked to learn that my friends in Europe have never heard of or tried candy corn. What’s wrong with this world?
Even though Europeans may not be as familiar with Halloween, or at least the Europeans I know, it’s worth noting that Borley Rectory, in England, was widely considered the most haunted house in the world. “This particular rectory was built on the same site as a Cistercian priory perhaps several hundred years older in what is now Borley, Essex, United Kingdom,” according to Skeptoid.com. Is it still haunted today? Who really knows, right?
When it comes to haunted houses in America, different outlets have their favorite picks. I’ve decided to do some research and pick five must-see haunted attractions across the U.S. that I think you should visit this year. I picked a selection of haunted attractions geographically across the country, so hopefully you live near one. I would love to visit all of these at some point, but truth be told, I’m easily scared, so maybe I’m best to try kiddie haunted houses. Reach out to me with your favorite haunted houses and attractions across America here. Have a great haunting season.
Top Haunted Houses in America
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.