Nosferatu (2024)

I was so excited when I watched the first trailer for Nosferatu. I knew that I had to go see it. I originally planned for opening night, but family got in the way. That changed today as I made it out for an afternoon showing of 2024s Nosferatu. 

Plot: A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.

This was an amazing film. Every aspect of the movie was finely crafted to give it life and allow it to breathe and it does. The overall visuals are amazing and work extremely well at creating a dark yet beautiful experience. The cast was tremendous and their performances were top notch. The atmosphere was amazing, storyline interestingly updated while staying true to the classic, the dialog was outstanding, soundtrack perfect and the effects work well within the story. The pacing started to become uneven toward the end and Count Orlock could have had a little more depth, but those are extremely small issues. In the end, this movie should solidify Robert Eggers as a master of the genre and quickly become a classic. It already has become my favorite Christmas movie and it is one I am sure I will revisit many times. If you haven’t seen it yet, head out and do it. It is well worth it. 

Exhume (2018)

Another day, and what has become a trend, another dud. I really hoped to break my streak, but that didn’t happen with this low budget entry, 2018s Exhume. 

Plot: Patrick Connor's life is quickly turned upside down after taking a job at an abandoned probationary camp for boys.

I had hoped that this would be a bounce back for my movie viewing. I have been in a rut and my selections have not been the greatest. Unfortunately, this one starts out rather promising before flying off the rails. Yes, the acting is ok and there are some good cinematography elements, but the positives dwindle after that. The storyline and plot make little sense and are full of holes and the effects don't hit home. Not to mention the pacing is a bit disjointed and there is no real plot twist to give a payoff. In the end, I wanted to enjoy this one, as I am a huge fan of lower budgeted films. Unfortunately, this one falls short and is not memorable in any way. At least I streamed it and didn’t pay extra for it. Stay away, there are better options available. 

Looking Glass (2018)

I had debated going to see Nosferatu today.  But, in the end, I decided to just kick back and relax today. To help pass some time while I was cooking, I decided to give the 2018 flick Looking Glass a go. Nosferatu would have been a better choice.

Plot: A couple buy a desert motel where they find that strange, mysterious events occur.

I’m not quite sure what to say. This movie has so many issues, yet there was a creepy element that kept me waiting to see what was going to happen. And nothing ever did. The pacing is slow and the performances are OK, but that is about it. The storyline is full of holes that are never answered, film elements are mixed together that don’t relate and many of the themes are completely unrealistic. I did make it to the end and was left uninspired. In the end, there was some potential there for this one to be better than it was. Unfortunately, the storyline and execution never meet to create anything more than an average indie film. It is streaming, so it won’t cost anything, but there is no reason to search it out. 

Meteor (1979)

I was searching for something to watch earlier today and stumbled onto one of the classic disaster flicks that I grew up with. This was ironic, because just yesterday I mentioned this genre to someone on X. Because the conversation was still fresh in my mind, I decided to sit back and enjoy 1979s Meteor. 

Plot: The U.S. must join forces with the U.S.S.R. in order to destroy a gigantic asteroid heading straight for Earth.

Ahh, the 70s were such a good decade for fear mongering and disaster films. While this one isn’t one of the better entries, it is an interesting throwback to that era and genre. The ensemble cast is deep and they put on solid performances. While some of the storyline seems a bit out of touch, having grown up in that time, I felt at home with the Cold War aspects that were a constant throughout the film. The effects are dated, the soundtrack doesn’t blend, and some of the overall feel was uneven and cheesy, but that is what made those All-Star disaster films so much fun. The story lacks tremendous depth but it is interesting, casting is spot on, and there are moments of suspense that do hold up. In the end, this one didn’t age well because much of the underlying atmosphere was tied to the Soviet Union and the Cold War. If you grew up during that time frame like I did, then this one will be appreciated. It is far from perfect and nowhere near the best disaster movie from the era, but it is a fun trip back to when the world and attitudes were totally different. 

The Dead Don't Die (2019)

As I attempted to get some stuff done on my computer, I was looking for something to watch. That’s when I broke down and picked this one. While I am not a huge horror/comedy person, I decided to change it up and went with 2019s The Dead Don’t Die.

Plot: The focus is on the sleepy small town of Centerville where the dead become undead.

Dark zombie comedy is hard to pull off and this is a great example of that. While the cast is outstanding, the movie never takes full advantage of the talent at hand. Sadly, the comedic elements fall flat and that brings the entire film down. There are some attempts at actual horror, but those seem misguided and added simply for effect. This one sits somewhere between comedy and horror and never really brings the two together. Yes, the performances are solid and it wasn’t a complete drag, but it definitely did nothing to etch its name in stone next to some great movies in the genre.  In the end, I can see why this one didn’t pop up on my RADAR when it came out, it’s slow and lacks definition. Stay away unless you have nothing else to watch. 

Devilreaux (2023)

As I was making my way through the day trying to decide on what I was going to do, I did kick back and watch a movie to help pass the time. Unfortunately, my selection could have been better. 2023s low budget entry Devilreaux.

Plot: A series of murders in the 1800s will be avenged by forbidden voodoo, woken up accidentally by a group of teenagers.

I often ignore rating stars on streaming services when selecting movies and sometimes that is to my detriment. In this case, this was three stars on Amazon, but I went ahead anyway. My rating will be less than that three. This one didn’t do anything for me. The storyline was outlandish and too stereotypical, the performances flat and contrived and the effects were laughable at best. This is a bad movie and has almost no entertaining qualities. In the end, I am glad this only cost me roughly 90 minutes of my time. If I had paid for it, I would have been a lot more disappointed. You should definitely pass on this one, there are many more options out there.

The Current Occupant (2020)

After some time working on some articles for Titans Wire and diving into the drones plaguing the East Coast, I decided to put something on before transitioning into some possible true crime. My selection was from the Into the Dark series on Hulu: 2020s The Current Occupant.

Plot: Trapped in a mysterious psychiatric ward, a man with no memory comes to believe that he's the President of the United States and the subject of a diabolical political conspiracy. As the asylum's soul-crushing forces bear down on him, he fights to preserve his sanity and escape so that he can return to power.

From the Into the Dark series, this entry is not bad and had some good moments, but that wasn’t enough. The acting was solid and there were some pretty good technical elements. The initial premise seems interesting and is rather original, but the execution lacked the same originality and felt like it was put together specifically to pay homage to a few classics. If that was the intention, it did a decent job. However, as a standalone, this one was a bit too far-fetched and at times was too laughable. In the end, this one wasn’t terrible and comes off as a modern trip into the Twilight Zone. Would I watch it again? Probably not, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad. 

Cuckoo (2024)

After dealing with some late news in the world of the Tennessee Titans that I had to cover for Titans Wire, I decided to kick back and find something to watch. In scanning my streaming services, I settled on a movie I debated about going to see in the theater after its release, the 2024 entry Cuckoo. 

Plot: A 17-year-old girl is forced to move with her family to a resort where things are not what they seem.

This movie is perplexing. While there are some very solid aspects in it, including solid performances, heavy atmosphere, great cinematography and interesting story, other aspects fall flat. The characters are dull and unrelatable and there are pacing issues throughout. Couple that with some strange style elements and it becomes a giant conundrum. I did enjoy it and it isn’t terrible, but it didn’t match the hype that surrounded it. In the end, I am glad that I waited until it was streaming to watch it. If I had made a trip to the theater, I would likely have been disappointed. If you want to check it out, now's your chance. Although, I know there are much better choices out there. 

Alien Code (2018)

I was on X earlier today talking to some people about the recent drone flap and one of them brought up this film. I hadn’t watched it in a while and honestly, was surprised I hadn’t reviewed it. This is the 2018 Sci-Fi thriller with some time travel thrown in, Alien Code. 

Plot: After deciphering a message found in a satellite, brilliant cryptographer Alex Jacobs finds himself being stalked by government agents and otherworldly beings.

I remember watching this one a while back and was impressed. Watching it again today, I saw the same thing, a minimalistic Sci-Fi flick that is better than one would expect. This movie has great pace, editing, an interesting storyline and a great script that created some tremendous characters. And the performances brought it to life perfectly. Yes, there were a few head scratching moments, but those are easily overlooked in this gem. Not to mention, the Men in Black parts are amazing. In the end, if you are looking for a solid Sci-Fi flick, give this one a shot. It is well worth watching.

The Devil Conspiracy (2022)

When I settled in after getting my NFL work finished this afternoon, I wasn’t sure what I was going to watch. I had debated going with some holiday horror, but I have watch a couple of those this week. Instead, I decided to take a more religious approach with the 2022 entry The Devil Conspiracy. 

Plot: A cult steals the Shroud of Turin for wicked purposes.

Going into this one, I had the mindset that it was going to be a low budget trainwreck. Boy, was I surprised. Yes, this movie is far from perfect, but there were parts that were pretty good and entertaining. The acting isn’t bad, the storyline does have some originality, there is blood, and the theme is interesting. Sure, there were a few weird moments that didn’t feel like it meshed and some of it was truly unbelievable, but those moments did not take it off-track. In the end, this was a lot better than I thought and worth watching at least once. Especially on multiple streaming services. 

Carry On (2024)

Continuing a mini-trend I started the other day, I decided I wanted to stay with a holiday theme. In searching, I saw that this one was just released by Netflix and is a Netflix original. While I’m usually not a fan, I did decide to give it a go. That is the 2024 release, Carry On. 

Plot: A mysterious traveler blackmails a young TSA agent into letting a dangerous package slip through security and onto a Christmas Day flight.

I don’t watch or review many action thrillers, to me, the genre fell flat at the end of the 1990s and has never really recovered. This one caught my eye, so I gave it a spin and wasn’t disappointed. This movie would have fit in during that era, when the action and thriller elements outweighed the believability. The performances are solid, including Jason Bateman as a villain. The atmosphere, tension, and effects work. While the storyline and actions are nowhere near plausible, they at least make it entertaining. In the end, this is a fun movie and although it is a touch predictable, it is easy to just sit back and enjoy a mindless action flick. Check this one out, for a Netflix original, it’s worth it.

Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)

To kick off the holiday season, I ventured out to the NARO Cinema for a treat and as always they delivered. My evening adventure took me to the 2010 cult holiday classic Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. 

Plot: In the depths of the Korvatunturi mountains, 486 meters deep, lies the closest ever guarded secret of Christmas. The time has come to dig it up. This Christmas everyone will believe in Santa Claus.

I have no idea why I waited so long to watch this one. While it may not be a true horror movie with blood and gore, it is an interesting tale that is extremely entertaining. Yes, the subtitles and cross-language dialog may turn some people off, but it is unique and is quite a journey. The atmosphere is solid and the performances are good. Most of all, the interwoven folklore elements are tremendous and even the comedic elements work. Sure, a couple jump scare attempts fall flat and the premise is a bit off, but overall this one is worth watching. In the end, this movie is a must for the Christmas season and a movie that should be seen. 

Black Christmas (2006)

This has been a strange day, but that is somewhat normal around here. Between dealing with some business stuff around here and a couple football articles, I found myself scrolling on X and tik tok reading some of the latest in the crazy UAP/Drone flap reports. While doing that, I decided to put on some holiday horror before heading out tonight to watch a classic. Today’s selection was the 2006 remake of Black Christmas. 

Plot: On Christmas Eve, an escaped maniac returns to his childhood home, which is now a sorority house, and begins to murder the sorority sisters one by one.

I remember watching this in the theater when it came out and was rather disappointed. I was a fan of the original and felt like this one took too many liberties in trying to create something that wasn’t. Watching it today, I still have some of those same feelings, but I was surprised to see how well it held up and I can view it in a bit of a different light. This is a 90s slasher about a decade too late. The characters are flat, the storyline is all over, and there are some head scratching moments. However, some of the visuals are rather good and there is more to like than I originally remembered. In the end, it’s far from perfect, but if you view it as just a holiday slasher it is fun. The original is much better, but that is usually the way it is.

Leave the World Behind (2023) - Part 5 - Psyop

 

I have been slowly diving into the situation taking place in New Jersey with the UAP/ Drone flap that is taking place. Between interesting videos on social media, a familiarity of the area from being stationed up there, and the inept answers being disseminated by the different three letter agencies, it is intriguing. 

But, through what I was reading, there was something that was weighing on me and I couldn’t place it, until I did. Looking at some of my notes from past investigations, it dawned on me that the timing of all this was familiar. Then I realized it was the anniversary of Leave the World Behind, and all of the symbolism and predictive programming it gave us. This flap fits right into that movie, yet adding another strange layer to the story.  

Plot: A family vacation on Long Island is interrupted by two strangers bearing news of a blackout. As the threat grows, both families must decide how best to survive the potential crisis, all while grappling with their own place in this collapsing world.

On Wednesday, New Jersey Republican state Sen. Jon Bramnick called for ‘limited state of emergency’ over mysterious drone sightings that are plaguing New Jersey for the past 6 weeks. I totally get that request, especially as the three letter agencies keep saying, “we have no idea who is doing this, but there is no threat to national security.” I’m sorry, both of those statements cannot be true. If you are clueless on the origin, how do you know the intention? You can’t, unless you are lying about something. 

To me, a military veteran and a researcher, the fact that our own federal government seems remarkably unconcerned to find out the origin of this incursion is very telling. To me, it screams black project or psyop. This is where Leave the World Behind comes into play. 

If you remember, President Obama produced and co-wrote that movie and one of the main themes was the government launching a series of psyops against the American people, which  would ultimately lead to civil war. 

There is a great divide inside the United States right now because of the amount of gaslighting and misinformation being pushed on both sides of the aisle. Mainstream media is dead and one has to sift through volumes of information to get to truths. Too many people blindly believe what they hear and accept things on face value. They are blind to the fact that our elected officials are being controlled by the corporate lobbyists and career government officials that believe they are above our elected officials.  

Between playing both sides on the international front, driving up debt by handing out money like it is water to foreign nations, and fear of major change on the horizon as threats about releasing certain documents near, it would not be a surprise that someone in the so-called Deep State would launch a psyop to save their grasp on power. 

I don’t believe in coincidence and there are too many coincidences found in Leave the World Behind. Hell, it was supposed to be fiction, but like Orwell’s 1984, it is becoming more like a predictive model for society. 

Dark Breed (1996)

After finishing my physical therapy this morning, I just wanted to relax and recover. Having someone attempt to stretch scar tissue really isn’t a fun experience. To assist in this endeavor, I went to Tubi to find something Sci-Fi related and decided on 1996s Dark Breed. 

Plot: Six astronauts are infected by an alien organism.

More of a cheesy action flick than horror movie , Dark Breed, offers a ton of explosions and is a low budget conglomeration of multiple Sci-Fi stories wrapped in one package. The acting is ok and there is a ton of stunt work that makes it fun, but lost in all the explosions and craziness is not much of a coherent story and it lacks teeth to be anything more than an outlandish action film. In the end, this is not really a Sci-Fi film. Yes, there are alien/infection overtones, but those are lost in the execution. I do not recommend this one for Sci-Fi fans at all. 

Where's Rose (2021)

After watching Aurora in concert last night, I needed something to quiet my mind. After some searching I settled on this one that I thought was going to deal with possession or something darker. What I found was a snoozer in this 2021 thriller Where’s Rose. 

Plot: When a little girl is found after going missing, only her older brother recognizes the evil force that has returned in her place.

OK, I will admit it right off the bat that this one is rough. The acting is uneven, the storyline adequate, the characters are unlikeable and the visuals are nothing special. I understand that this is a lower budgeted film, but honestly it lacks the attempt at creativity to let me give it a pass. The ending attempts to save it, but too much damage was done early on to allow that to happen. In the end, there was no real horror in this one and it was quite blah. I wouldn’t recommend it unless there were no other options. Even then, there is Tik Tok.

Village of the Damned (1995)

After spending most of the day working around the house decorating for the holidays, I decided to kick back and check out a movie I hadn’t watched in quite a while. That movie is the 1995 John Carpenter remake of Village of the Damned.

Plot: A small town's women give birth to unfriendly alien children posing as humans.

I remember watching this one when it first came out and I was rather disappointed. Now, decades later, I still don’t think that it is great, but it was better than I remembered. This was a fun B-Movie type viewing experience that had an interesting premise, a couple creepy scenes and a solid cast. Honestly, it was a nostalgic trip just watching it. 

Yes, it is uneven, some of it extremely cheesy and it makes little to no sense, but it is fun. In the end, this is one of Carpenter’s weakest entries and a movie that sits in a niche and should be viewed with that in mind. 

Season of the Witch (1972)

After watching some holiday horror, I decided that I needed to go into the time machine and check out a classic. Growing up in the Pittsburgh area, no one was bigger than George Romero, his living dead series is woven into our fabric. While this one isn’t part of that series, it is one that I remember renting on VHS in my youth, 1972s Season of the Witch AKA Hungry Wives. 

Plot: A neglected, unhappy suburban housewife gets mixed up in witchcraft with unexpected consequences.

I know this one isn’t for everyone and it is likely one of Romero’s weakest entries, but there is something about that I love. Not a true horror film by any means, this one is more artsy and almost experimental within the confines of a dark, almost exploitative drama. There are occult overtones and multiple dream sequences that dive into more horror elements, but it is definitely nowhere near horror. The performances are solid and the ideas are there to outline what he was thinking, but it is a bit wordy and slow at times. The pacing does bring the film down, likely turning off many with the way it slowly builds. The technical aspects are rather good and overall it isn’t a terrible film. In the end, this one definitely isn’t Romero’s best work and won’t be for everyone, but it is worth watching at least once. Romero laid the foundation for horror as we know it today and he could have never achieved that without his early entries like this

A Creature was Stirring (2023)

Today was busy. Between some articles for my side gig at Titans Wire and bringing Illuminating the Abyss back online, I have spent most of the day on the computer. That did give me a chance to put on some true crime documentaries and a horror flick throughout the day. That included this one: A Creature was Stirring from 2023. 

Plot: A nurse taking care of her daughter's mysterious affliction struggles to hide her secrets when uninvited strangers take shelter in her house during a lethal blizzard.

I am not a huge fan of holiday horror, I don’t know why exactly, but that’s the case. This one was more interesting than I expected when reading the description on Shudder, but that isn’t saying it’s good. I will say that it is a strange one overall, with some weird lighting and some decent special effects. Unfortunately, the performances are shaky and the storyline is full of plot holes that are never really pulled together. In the end, this was entertaining on a cold day, but it really isn’t worth watching a second time. If you like wintery themed horror, give it a shot, you may enjoy it more than I did. 

Conclave (2024)

For some reason I was drawn to this movie. From the first time I watched the trailer, I just knew I had to watch it. While it does sit outside my normal genre search, I decided to finally head out to the NARO and check out Conclave (2024)

Plot: When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church.

I really didn’t know much about this heading into it, in fact, I originally thought it was going to dive into the Pope’s death back in the 1970s. I remember that as a kid and thought it was somewhat mysterious. What I found with this one was much better than that and likely more entertaining. The storyline in this one is good, although in retrospect after watching it, it is somewhat predictable. That doesn’t matter though because the performances, atmosphere, tension, and overall storyline work together quite well, making the movie seamlessly fly by. It honestly didn’t feel like a 2hr movie. The political intrigue and conspiracy aspects work to add a sense of realism as well. I am sure there will be many that will not like the ending, but I feel like it perfectly underscored the entirety of the movie. That might not have been clear at the exact moment, but in looking back, it was obvious. In the end, this conspiracy drama thriller might be the best movie I have seen in 2024 and is well deserving of all the accolades it receives. Plus, it has a message that should permeate through society, “the only sin in certainty” and too many people are certain about their beliefs and will not step outside their comfort zone.

UFO History: December 5, 2014

Having just returned home from a screening of Conclave, I decided it was time to dive into my daily trip into the world of the unexplained and continue some work on my Disclosure Project. So far, I have received good feedback and would love to hear from you with thoughts or ideas for this. 

My idea is to continually share historical sightings and current events surrounding the phenomena when they occur. While there have been a ton of sightings of strange “drones” as they are being labeled, I feel that those are saturating the airwaves. 

So far, I have discovered what I already knew, the United States government has covered this topic up for a long time. The lies in just the State Department and CIA FOIA archives clearly spell that out. 

Now on to today, December 5. The following event was captured by a youtuber by the name of Streetcap1, who constantly monitors the NASA cams from the ISS. 

On December 5, 2014 he caught this red glowing orb directing a beam of light toward the earth. Honestly, the red orb type UFO/UAP is somewhat common near the ISS, the fact that it is directing a beam toward the planet is a touch concerning. 

What may be more concerning is the silence from NASA or the space station astronauts on the subject. If these are, in fact, some type of unknown craft, it would be more than a national security issue, it would be of global concern. But, if they are from human technology, the world population also deserves to know what type of weaponry has this potential. 

I understand that there is a fine line involved, but covering it up or denying it when the evidence comes from internal government systems is something that should raise a flag. At least it does to me. 

Check back tomorrow for our next installment and keep your eyes on the sky. 

Smile 2 (2024)

When I was searching for something horror related to watch last night, I had thought about starting some type of holiday theme. Holiday horror can be fun, but sometimes it really misses the mark. Instead, I decided to watch a sequel. 2024s Smile 2. 

Plot: About to embark on a world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her past.

I didn’t know what to expect when I started this one. I am a huge fan of the first movie and was unsure how they would be able to match that. But, they did and possibly took it up a notch. The cast, led by Naomi Scott was amazing and their performances were outstanding. Some will be turned off because there were really no new revelations and it is basically a replay of the first film, but this storyline is really good and uses the lore as a tremendous foundation. The atmosphere, tension and feel are spot on and along with the soundtrack and solid cinematography creates something enjoyable. The decision to focus on some of the psychological issues was great and allowed some realism to soak in.  In the end, I’m sure there will be those that dislike this movie, but I’m not one of those. While I do still like the original more, this one is a very close second. I can’t wait to see what they come up with if they decide to dive into a third installment. 

 

UFO History: December 4, 2019

For our entry today, I returned back to the UFO Sightings Daily website to find something interesting. 

This account comes from Chicago, Illinois and took place on December 4, 2019. It was originally investigated by MUFON case #104897. 

Witnesses state that around sunrise multiple giant glowing white orbs hovered over Lake Michigan. One eyewitness watched as the objects hovered in place before sliding horizontally and then shooting straight up in a vertical line before vanishing. 

The eyewitness statement: 

Driving on a clear morning, (I) pulled over to view the sunrise over Lake Michigan near my home. Dotted in the sky hovering objects over water, shining brightly, no clouds, commercial jets flying much higher on approach to O'Hare with recognizable red flashing tail and wing lights.Took just a few photos, watched for 5 mins. As (the) objects hovered in place, then shot across the sky horizontally and straight-up at speeds not achievable by modern aviation known to me. I have witnessed other objects over Lake Michigan especially in 2012 during the NATO Summit held in Chicago during President Obama's administration. Over 3-days I witnessed major activity during early morning hours, capturing unbelievable photos that were so disturbing I never reported and only have a few photos to this day. I felt strongly that objects knew I had taken photographic evidence and rarely shared experience.

The report of giant orbs is not uncommon. These UFOs are one of the top 3 most commonly seen. These reports vary but all have similar traits regardless of the size including the fluorescent glow.. 

This type of sighting also appears to be common near water with the amount of sightings leading many to dive into research into underwater activity aka USO activity. 

Currently in 2024, multiple glowing orange orbs have been observed across the globe. Have you had one? If so, drop us a line here at the Ringmaster’s Realm.

Coherence (2013)

I have officially survived the great alien invasion of 2024. I guess I will have to wait until the next apocalypse to occur for some excitement. Hopefully, it will be zombies, we haven’t had one of those in a while. Since there was a cool asteroid going through the sky in Siberia last night, I settled down and watched some Sci-Fi with a comet, the 2013 entry Coherence. 

Plot: Strange things begin to happen when a group of friends gather for a dinner party on an evening when a comet is passing overhead.

This low budget entry is a picture of minimalism and definitely shows what can be accomplished if you limit yourself. Is it perfect, no. In fact there are some elements within the film that really don’t matter and are left alone. The atmosphere was tense, although it could have been more claustrophobic, which would have put it over the top. However, the performances are solid and the overall storyline and feel is outstanding. It does have some pacing issues and this one will definitely fit into the love it or hate it arena, but that is just fine. In the end, I thought this one was pretty good and kept me engaged for the entirety. It’s not a typical Sci-Fi entry but if you enjoy potential mind-bending trips give it a shot. Plus, any film that can dive into Schrodinger’s Cat is definitely worth watching.

UFO History: December 3, 2024 (Alien Invasion)

I know that yesterday, I changed up the Disclosure Project on UFO Sighting history and it looks like I am going to do it today. At least, a little. I am selecting today, December 3, 2024. Why? Because of the Alien Invasion that was predicted. 

As a person that loves conspiracies and apocalyptic predictions, I did mark this (#alieninvasion) on my calendar. Who wouldn’t? Not sure what I am talking about, well here is a backstory. 

All the way back in 1997, a man named Clif High created a program, Web Bot, to help predict future events by tracking keywords on the internet. It monitors internet chatter, including articles, blogs, forums, and more to help determine what would happen. Originally used for insight on the stock market, the Web Bot predicted something a lot darker in 2009.

Back in 2009, the Web Bot found and tracked information that projected a potential visible confrontation between UFOs fighting other UFOs or jets. But how did he come up with December 3, 2024 as the day that this battle between humans and aliens would start? Well, that is quite funny, actually. 

When discussing this prediction, which was called “39 days to melee,” High stated that there would be a sign or temporal marker” that would kickoff the countdown. And what was that? None other than the interview between Joe Rogan and President-elect Donald Trump. Now think of it, back in 2009, who would have imagined that Rogan and Trump would have been on the world’s largest podcast leading up to an election? In 2009, probably no one. 

But on October 25, not only did Rogan and Trump break the internet, they kicked off a countdown that ended today. 

As I type this here in Hampton Roads, there have been no credible sightings for me to report, but in scanning social media, there have been some today (not more than usual), and I will keep monitoring. Unfortunately, I fear that this Web Bot prediction will fall flat like the Mayan Calendar or other apocalyptic prediction. 

That’s OK though, I will mark myself safe and start preparing for the next extinction event. I’m sure it won’t be long before Yellowstone rumbles again. And who knows, maybe I’ll dive back into Nostradamus or the Simpsons. After all, the Simpsons did predict the Hunter Biden pardon. 

Salem's Lot (2024)

Last night as I prepared for the alien invasion that apparently isn’t happening, I did put some horror on as a backdrop. After hitting a werewolf film earlier in the week, I decided to go with another traditional creature, the vampire. My selection was the 2024 remake of the Stephen King classic Salem’s Lot. 

Plot: An author returns to his hometown of Jerusalem's Lot in search of inspiration for his next book, only to discover that the townspeople are being attacked by a bloodthirsty vampire.

Being a fan of the original, I went into this with some rather low expectations. There was something with the grittiness of the original that made it memorable. As I feared, this one lacked that. While the movie as a whole was entertaining, it lacked the atmosphere, character development, and tension of the original and came across rushed and unrefined. The performances were good, there were some decent scenes, and there were positive elements. Unfortunately, the modernization of this one fell flat and lacked the execution that could have taken it to another level. Maybe if this was a mini-series or a limited series it could have achieved something more. In the end, this one was average and not worth more than a single watch.