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Looking for a different kind of horror flick? You MUST meet Oliver. Who's Watching Oliver is an entertaining case study of mother and son dynamics that meet depravity and nihilistic control. Oliver, portrayed by the immensely talented Russell Geoffrey Banks, is a grown man who is so awkward and clunky that you can easily spot his social inadequacy and borderline autism. But Oliver has a secret. A double life. And it looks like his night time activities are destroying what little social mentality he has left. Who's Watching Oliver is incredible. From the music, to the shocking dialogue...the blood soaked scenes and the disregard for a man child's feelings, Oliver had me both laughing and crying for him. Not only is the one of my favorite disturbing horror films...it's one of my favorite films. Period.

James Cullen Bressack is the prince of horror. Once again, he brings us a scary, frightening and haunting tale of family values.

After the passing of her mother, Claire and her husband Aaron (Estes and Ward) move into her childhood home where many evil memories reside.

From the moment Claire and Aaron begin their new lives in this house, creepy things start to happen…and all to Claire. Is this her imagination? Does anyone see what is physically and violently happening to her? From the chilling shower scene, to the threaded face (yes, THAT made me cringe!), it is clear that Claire is being haunted by someone in her past.

Flashbacks appear, as a young Claire recalls piano lessons to bouts of untidiness by her mother (a vicious Doherty who hasn't shown this level of cruelty since playing Brenda Walsh!), and the abuse endured continuously throughout her upbringing.

Zack Ward is the compassionate husband Aaron, trying to get a grip on his wife's sudden outbursts and resistance to having a child of their own. "Not in this house" she snaps. You see, Claire wasn't the only child growing up in this malicious home. Her best friend was imaginary. An imaginary little girl named Bethany.

So, what happened to Bethany? Is she haunting this young couple? Is she bitter about Claire's departure so many years earlier? Is she….real?

There are plenty of alarming moments that will jump-scare you out of your seat. Bressack has mastered the art of terrifying you as the plot unfolds into a spine-tingling family secret that will freak you out. It's simply grotesque…how far a self-absorbed mother will go to depict the ultimately perfect family.

And let's not forget the zany Tom Green! Who…well…is NOT very wacky at all. In fact, as the therapist for Claire and Aaron, he seems to be the only person with his head on straight. If you like The Grudge, you'll enjoy this. If you hated The Grudge….you'll still enjoy this. LOL!

Basically, I love all things Bressack. And Lifetime. Combining the two made me squeal with glee! Based on a true story, Jessica is an ambitious, and narcissistic blonde diva who wants to be a megastar. She meets handsome policeman, Paul who caters to her every whim and puts her on the pedestal she created. Fellow cop, Faith (no surprise here...she maintains a huge crush on Paul as they've known each other since childhood) is immediately suspicious of Jessica and begins her own investigation. Similar to "To Die For" (also a true story about Pamela Smart), Jessica seduces a younger man to, well...help her out with her 'abusive' husband. Following the Lifetime rules of provocative drama with a whimsical note, this is a funny little film that proves love is blind. Deaf and dumb, too. Bressack stepped away from the usual grotesque cinema to craft a great plot of intrigue and seduction. And I was especially delighted to see his cameo as the commercial director, instructing Jessica and her new beau on their big screen debut. Looking forward to more of James work!

Whether you have seen To Jennifer (James Cullen Bressack's film) or not, there is still intense appreciation for this group of friends who set out to make a sequel. Headed up by Spencer (a wicked little ambitious director with the ultimate "creepy" factor), we are led via iPhone into his unwinding madness to find the perfect Jennifer for this sequel. His sidekick Mack is anxious to start, unaware of some foreshadowing that plays a hefty part into the gory ending. Don't miss this little gem. Hunter Johnson proves to be a talented force with this horror mark in the unforgiving genre. I look forward to seeing more from him and the group!

Ever been punched in the gut? Kicked in the face? Thrown down a flight of stairs? Me either but I imagine what it must feel like after viewing Hate Crime! This is a relentless ride through ultra violence where nothing is taboo. A Jewish suburban family is celebrating the birthday of their youngest child when an unforeseen home invasion takes over in the form of found footage. Three steroid pumped neo-Nazi thugs decide to have some fun by displaying their hatred of Jews in a series of torture, rape and brutality. Highly disturbing, sadly real. This will stay with you for a long time afterwards. James Cullen Bressack's brilliance is simplistic in form, driving home a lesson in racial/anti- semitic tension. If you have a strong stomach check this out!