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KNUCKLEBALL (2018)

Knuckleball (2018): A Chilling Ride Through Family Secrets and Blizzard-Blasting Terror ❄️

- Title: Knuckleball

- Genre: Horror/Thriller

- Runtime: 1h 29m

- Country: Canada

- Year: 2018

Plot: 12-year-old Henry's life gets flipped upside down faster than a pancake on a griddle when his creepy grandpa kicks the bucket. Stranded on an isolated farm during a blizzard, Henry finds himself targeted by their mysterious creepy neighbour with a penchant for lurking and, well, murder.

Cinematography: Bleak and beautiful. The snow-covered landscape is both desolate and eerie, perfectly capturing the isolation and dread Henry feels. Plus, some killer shots of the storm raging outside. ️

Memorable Scene: Henry, armed with a trusty shovel and a whole lot of grit, confronts the killer in a showdown that's both brutal and suspenseful. You'll be on the edge of your seat, gnawing your nails (if you haven't already eaten them from the nerve-wracking build-up).

Overall Review: I went into Knuckleball expecting a run-of-the-mill home invasion flick, but boy, was I surprised! This film is a chilling slow-burn that keeps you guessing until the very end. The performances are solid, the tension is palpable, and the story is surprisingly complex. Just one thing: I wish we got more backstory on the grandpa. That dude was a mystery wrapped in an enigma stuffed into a rocking chair.

Personal Rating: 3/5 stars. This film is a hidden gem for horror fans who like their scares served with a side of suspense and family drama. Just don't get caught alone in a blizzard afterwards. You might start seeing shadows...

Trivia Tidbit: Did you know that director Michael Peterson actually filmed the blizzard scenes in the middle of a real one? Talk about dedication (and maybe a touch of insanity)!