The Woman in the Yard (2025)

After an October full of horror movies, I decided to take a break for a few days. But after enjoying It: Welcome to Derry, I have been energized to catch up on some of the horror movies I skipped or just didn't find interesting when they were released. 

Plot: A mysterious woman repeatedly appears in a family's front yard, often delivering chilling warnings and unsettling messages, leaving them to question her identity, motives, and the potential danger she might pose.

I found this one a lot more interesting than I expected from the trailer or advertisements. While it didn't fully deliver on its promise, it did offer a nice mix of atmosphere and tension, especially early on with the cloaked woman sitting there. The performances are strong, and the characters are well developed, but something is missing that prevents the movie from truly bringing it home. The pacing is good, and the cinematography is excellent, but the storyline and scripting seem to drift toward the end as the climax approaches, and the movie's ending feels rushed. In the end, it made for an entertaining evening's watch and a movie that could be a strong gateway into the horror genre for those in search of something tame. 

Watch the Skies (2025)

After another extended absence, I decided it was time to give the blog some updated material. With October ending, I have seen plenty of fun movies over the past month and figured it would be a great time to jump back in with Watch the Skies (2025) on Amazon Prime. 

Plot: A rebellious teenager who believes her missing father was abducted by aliens joins forces with a quirky UFO club of endearing misfits. They embark on a high-stakes adventure that defies the law and challenges the very fabric of reality.

This Swedish entry was a fun watch that brought back the 80s Spielberg vibes that made Sci-Fi mainstream and enjoyable. The storyline is interesting and the characters work within what is a rather vanilla and basic premise. While there are truly no major effects or aliens, the story and performances drive what is more of a drama with extraterrestrial and comedic overtones (with some time travel thrown in). The dunning was noticeable in spots, which did detract a little, but it was much better than a lot of the dubbed movies that make their way to the streaming services. In the end, this one made for a relaxing and fun afternoon watch. Check it out.