#RachelMatthews

[wherever-i-look-blog]

The Duel (2024) – Written Review Starring Dylan Sprouse and Patrick Warburton, “The Duel” provides just as many laughs as it creates opportunities to discuss the modern state of masculinity. https://tinyurl.com/2yrajh5l

[duranduratulsa]

Up next on my Spooktober Filmfest...Happy Death Day (2017) on amazing blu-ray! #movie #movies #horror #comedy #HappyDeathDay #Blumhouse #ChristopherLandon #JessicaRothe #RachelMatthews #phivu #RubyModine #charlesaitken #IsraelBroussard #2010s #bluray #Spooktober #halloween #october

[superman-2050]

#SomeThingsNeverChange #SterlingKBrown #IntoTheUnknown #JeremySisto #RachelMatthews #EarthGiants #JasonRitter #IdinaMenzel #Elsa #FrozenII #JoshGad #ShowYourself #JonathanGroff #Kristoff #KingRuneard #Anna #LostInTheWoods #EvanRachelWood #Mattias #KristenBell #AllIsFound #HoneyMarren #AlfredMolina #TheNextRightThing #Ryder #DisneyPlus #Olaf #WaltDisneyAnimationStudios #Agnarr #Northundra https://www.instagram.com/p/CWmJUXdPp3zVDR_TYvITxoKInSPtdhmqxadk300/?utm_medium=tumblr

[darthtalon89]

I honestly really want to watch this. But hopefully it doesn't suck. #HappyDeathDay2U #sciencefiction #slasherfilm #ChristopherLandon #JessicaRothe #IsraelBroussard #PhiVu #RachelMatthews #SurajSharma #RubyModine #TreeGelbman #HappyDeathDay #HappyDeathDay2UFilm #HappyDeathDay2UMovie #SteveZissis #horror #HorrorMovie #HorrorFan #horrorgirl #horrorcollector #HorrorFanatic #HorrorAddict #HorrorLover #instahorror #horrorgram #horrorobsessed #terror #peliculadeterror #horrorfilm https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx0Wb6PnCbe/?igshid=149jj6c3mb0md

[billybennight]

Here’s my full-length fashion shot of Rachel Mathews at Netflix's "Do Revenge" LA Special Screening. @dorevenge @netflix #netflix @rachellynnmatthews #rachelmatthews #dorevenge #tudumtheater #fashionlooks #fashionshot #redcarpetfashion #redcarpetstyle https://www.instagram.com/p/CiqGT-QJJvG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[l1ve2r1se]

If Happy Death Day got me invested in this crazy loop, then “Happy Death Day 2U” doesn’t make me want to leave it. There is a fine line between this suspension of disbelief that comes with the core plotline of this story but upon sporting a sci-fi twist that’s just as ridiculous as it’s comedy, it’s inventive yet convoluted story and it’s top tier performances, this film does builds upon the foundation of its predecessor albeit just not to many refreshing results. The twists and surprises are less impactful this time around minus one at the beginning and even if you take away the sci-fi gimmick, it’s still technically the exact same story just with a lot more emotion at the core and a funnier impact. You can consider it to be the same ol’ schtick as before but remember, there’s a formula behind a lot of these movies and like I’ve mentioned before, why break something that didn’t need to be broken? Yes, the film is somewhat more or less the same but at least Christopher Landon took a risk with the premise and rolled with it. And you know what? It worked. I am unsure, however, if I’ll be able to roll with the potential threequel if this film actually does well and gets a third film so until then......thank u, next. #filmreviews #moviereviews #filmcriticism #happydeathday2U #happydeathday #jessicarothe #isrealbroussard #rachelmatthews Verdict: 6.5/10 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt4WExphgs0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k714dxtbnfor

[multisalaplanet-blog]

Stesso giorno, ALTRA M#R&%. GUARDA ORA il nuovo trailer di #AncoraAuguriPerLaTuaMorte, dal oggi al PLANET #catania . #happydeathday #blumhouse #christopherlandon #JessicaRothe #IsraelBroussard #RubyModine #RachelMatthews #CharlesAitken #JasonBayle #PhiVu #DonnaDuPlantier #picoftheday #happybirthday #bday #horror #horrormovie #thriller #movie #film #instafilm #instamovie #instagram #instalike #cinema #universal #universalpictures https://www.instagram.com/p/BubYM-qDKB3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=74mzxanhstro

[doomonfilm]

Thoughts : Happy Death Day (2017)

The term ‘horror’ is being thrown around very loosely these days.  Horror, it seems, can range from films like Get Out to films like the Saw franchise, and all points between.  Even when a trailer has been viewed, it can still be tough to assess the tone of a horror film until you’ve actually taken the plunge and watched it.  Happy Death Day has been on my radar for quite some time now, and as many know, I’ve been making an effort to get re-acquainted with my old love for horror films.  I was incredibly surprised and pleased, therefore, when I realized that this film falls into the satirical, self-referential and irreverent dark comedy spectrum for horror.

Tree (Jessica Rothe), a college student and member of a popular sorority, wakes up suddenly in the room of fellow student Carter (Israel Broussard) after a night of drinking.  Confused and disoriented, she attempts to navigate her way through her day (which just so happens to be : avoiding interactions with her roommate Lori (Ruby Modine), dealing with sorority head Danielle (Rachel Matthews), diverting the pursuit of Tim (Caleb Spillyards), attempting to have an affair with professor Gregory Butler (Charles Aitken), and making her way to a surprise birthday party in her honor that evening.  Things get complicated, however, when a stranger in a baby-faced mask kills Tree with a large knife, and even more complicated when Tree wakes up at the beginning of the very same day, in Carter’s room, disoriented.  Trapped in a time loop where she is killed every night, Tree must figure out what is going on (and why) in hopes of freeing herself from the hell she is trapped in.

For any slasher flick worth it’s weight, you have to have a good killer, and the baby-faced killer in Happy Death Day does not disappoint.  Rather than opt for a uniform of sorts, the killer is donning head to to black (jeans and a hoodie) with the addition of an extremely creepy mask that mirrors the college mascot.  The mask also provides a bit of shocking counterpoint to the killer’s actions, with the mask having an innocent, child-like quality that goes directly against the intentions of the killer to harm Tree.  It also makes the perpetrator of the crimes ambiguous enough to the point where we as viewers are completely unsure of who to trust, allowing our imaginations to run free and try to connect anything resembling dots of information.

Putting the locked loop premise in a slasher film is a brilliant device, and one I am surprised has not been used more often.  In an immediate sense, you are given the same set of circumstances and information over and over, but with new knowledge aiding our protagonist through each iteration.  This leads to expectations constantly being set, subverted, and adjusted, with plenty of visceral confirmation provided directly on screen as the days go by.  In terms of a more philosophical edge, the locked loop in the slasher picture opens up a wonderful question to dwell on : is it worse to be killed by a mysterious predator, or is it worse to be doomed to come back over and over only to be killed over and over?

Ultimately, the premise provides the perfect groundwork for the journey of the hero, and our protagonist goes through it part and parcel.  Her struggle for understanding ultimate leads to a journey of self-discovery and selflessness... rather than blame others for her feelings and alienate people, Tree learns that she must accept the past for what it is, and she must look past her initial read on people so as to not miss quality opportunities for connection.  The true turning point comes when Carter is killed attempting to save Tree just as she is able to put together the pieces of the puzzle and discover a way out... at the moment of truth, she realizes that exiting the loop means Carter is no longer a part of her life, and she makes the decision to stay in the loop solely to ensure Carter is alive, which is by far the most altruistic act in the entire film.

Jessica Rothe, an actress I am unfamiliar with, definitely put herself on my radar with this film... her ability to play a purposefully polarizing lead that can still flex magnetic charm is a great combination of skills to possess.  Israel Broussard comes off a bit as a pawn in the overall arching narrative, but his character does provide a sharp contrast to the rest of the cast and their self-centered natures.  Ruby Modine and her constant presence work to great effect, with her payoff slowly revealing itself via wonderful pacing.  Rachel Matthews channels all of the Mean Girls and Heathers energy she can to make her seemingly one-note role have more depth.  Charles Aitken sets himself up to be a key character, only to slowly fade into the background.  Rob Mello is a good bit of casting, with his ‘looking the part’ helping us viewers get fully committed to a wild goose chase for resolution.

I have to learn to stop waiting so long to check out recommendations.  So many people told me about Happy Death Day that it is not surprising I am an instant fan of the film, and I only have myself to blame for waiting so long to check it out.  Don’t be like me... if you’re not familiar with this film, or you’ve been told about it but haven’t got around to it, check it out while it’s still on MaxGo, or just grab yourself a copy.

[movizark-blog]

Happy Death Day (2017) Review!!!

'Happy Death Day' is a slickly made fun slasher flick that is sometimes creepy & other times very funny. #CharlesAitken, #HappyDeathDay, #IsraelBroussard, #JessicaRothe, #RachelMatthews, #RubyModine

Synopsis – A college student must relive the day of her murder over and over again, in a loop that will end only when she discovers her killer’s identity.

My Take – Live. Die. Repeat! This was set to be the original title of the impressive science fiction actioner Edge of Tomorrow (2014), which used the concept of forcing the protagonist to live through the same day again and again, a concept…

[therealmrpositive]

Deadly Intuition Part 6 - Happy Death Day 2 U (2019)

In today's review, I honor Tree's birthday yesterday as I take a #positive look at the sequel to her deja-vu birthday in 2019's Happy Death Day 2 U #JessicaRothe #IsraelBroussard #SurajSharma #SteveZissis #RubyModine #PhiVu #SarahYarkin #RachelMatthews

Everything needs a sequel, or at least that’s how it seems nowadays. Even in some cases, stand-alone films holding off elements of their story exclusively for the sequel. Mainly why 2017 hit Happy Death Day doesn’t explain the origin of its main characters predicament. But the film’s success inspired a sequel, one that answered questions and playfully raised new ones in 2019’s Happy Death Day 2 U.

[geekclubhouse]

Universal Pictures has released the first official TRAILER for their upcoming HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U! Jason Blum once again produces and Christopher Landon returns to write and direct this next chapter, while Happy Death Day executive producers Angela Mancuso and John Baldecchi are newly joined by EP Samson Mucke (Scouts Guide to the Zombie Cast (announced so far): #CalbeSpillyards #CharlesAitken #GiGiErneta #HappyDeathDay2U #IsraelBroussard #JessicaRothe #KalenNaquin #KennethIsrael #LauraClifton #RachelMatthews #RubyModine #SteveZissis #SurajSharma #TeneaIntriago #UniversalPictures #WendyMiklovic #NothingButGeek #NBGeek #NBG https://ift.tt/2zyBMpf https://ift.tt/2zGV8bT

[duranduratulsa]

Up next on my Spooktober Filmfest...Happy Death Day (2017) on amazing blu-ray! #movie #movies #horror #comedy #HappyDeathDay #Blumhouse #ChristopherLandon #JessicaRothe #RachelMatthews #phivu #RubyModine #charlesaitken #IsraelBroussard #2010s #bluray #Spooktober #halloween #october

[superman-2050]

#SomeThingsNeverChange #SterlingKBrown #IntoTheUnknown #JeremySisto #RachelMatthews #EarthGiants #JasonRitter #IdinaMenzel #Elsa #FrozenII #JoshGad #ShowYourself #JonathanGroff #Kristoff #KingRuneard #Anna #LostInTheWoods #EvanRachelWood #Mattias #KristenBell #AllIsFound #HoneyMarren #AlfredMolina #TheNextRightThing #Ryder #DisneyPlus #Olaf #WaltDisneyAnimationStudios #Agnarr #Northundra https://www.instagram.com/p/CWmLbn2PUUNPwb11IrV_tz0lkdLHZhmwJOMIss0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[nbutgeek]

Universal Pictures has released the first official TRAILER for their upcoming HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U! Jason Blum once again produces and Christopher Landon returns to write and direct this next chapter, while Happy Death Day executive producers Angela Mancuso and John Baldecchi are newly joined by EP Samson Mucke (Scouts Guide to the Zombie Cast (announced so far): #CalbeSpillyards #CharlesAitken #GiGiErneta #HappyDeathDay2U #IsraelBroussard #JessicaRothe #KalenNaquin #KennethIsrael #LauraClifton #RachelMatthews #RubyModine #SteveZissis #SurajSharma #TeneaIntriago #UniversalPictures #WendyMiklovic #NothingButGeek #NBGeek #NBG https://ift.tt/2zyBMpf https://ift.tt/2zGV8bT

[billybennight]

Here’s my shot of Rachael Matthews at Netflix's "Do Revenge" LA Special Screening. @rachelmathew #rachelmatthews @dorevenge @netflix #netflix #dorevenge #tudumtheater https://www.instagram.com/p/Ciok3vIuZmj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[movizark-blog]

‘Happy Death Day’ Trailer Reveals ‘Groundhog Day’-Esque Slasher Movie!! Check It Out!!

‘Happy Death Day’ Trailer Reveals ‘Groundhog Day’-Esque Slasher Movie!! Check It Out!! #HappyDeathDay, #JessicaRothe, #IsraelBroussard, #RubyModine, #RachelMatthews, #CharlesAitken, #BlumHouse

Synopsis – Tree must relive the same day over and over again until she figures out who is trying to kill her and why.

Directed – Christopher Landon

Starring – Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Ruby Modine

Check out the trailer: