3 out of 5 stars.
Adult Stuff-
After 10- We get to meet the characters, see the paw and are given some words of warning. Starts with a hook, and it's still in there for now.
After 40- I have a love hate with these wish movies because my mind is always thinking "How can I make a wish it can't screw me with!?" And that is the trick, you can't, so don't even!!!
By The End- An interesting revenge tale; but it left me feeling like something was missing.
After Checking IMDB- Directed by Brett Simmons who has 10 credits on IMDB, Writing credits go to Macon Blair, his first screenplay, W.W. Jacobs the short story, and Adam Meyer and Justin Smith getting story credit. This story dates back over 100 years. IMDB has 11 film credits with this title, and I can not count how many shorts, and tv episodes have told this tale with their own spin.
If you want to read it:
http://gaslight.mtroyal.ab.ca/mnkyspaw.htm
If you wanna watch it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA0nO8e0BEc
When I pressed play on the Netflix and saw the "Chiller" logo, my heart skipped a beat with excitement, and I remembered I wanted to see this flick since I saw Beneath. The acting and actors were fine, some familiar faces and some star look a likes. The dialogue and effects were fine too; but nothing stood out in this film though. I feel a little let down, I was hoping for more!
After watching the other Chiller Films I was excited for the next one. The story, the up and coming actors really selling it. The excitement of a small production house showing the big boys that it is not all about budget. To me that is the feeling that the Chiller Logo fills me with, unfortunately that was not the case at the end of this movie.
I think Chiller is not to blame for the story, (sorry Brett and Macon), and I know not everything can be new, exciting and knocked out of the park.
I am still looking forward to watching their next project, I just can't say "I haven't seen a Chiller flick I couldn't wait to share with my friends" anymore.
Until next time everybody, remember, Protect Your Privates!
Spoilers**
**This is a fine modernized re-telling of a warning yarn.
**What if you wished that the next lottery ticket you bought was a jackpot winner? (how many people do you have to share it with?)
**Revenge tale? Yes, why else would you give someone a monkey's paw?
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