Monthly Archives: July 2021

The Purge – Franchise Catch Up

Posted on July 8, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

The Purge films never appealed to me, I thought the premise was stupid and just couldn’t get on board with the idea. For those that don’t know, it centres around the annual Purge. A night where for 12 hours everything … Continue reading →

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The Visit – Film Review

Posted on July 7, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: M Night Shyamalan Starring: Olvia DeJonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan, peter McRobbie and Kathryn Hahn Rating: ★★★★ After making The Last Airbender, which is considered by many to be not only the worst adaptation of all time, but one … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Update

Posted on July 7, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Hey everyone, I hope you enjoyed my new Short Story – A Knock At The Door. I’ve had some nice feedback from it, which I’m happy about. If you haven’t already, you can read it here: https://ashleymanning.com/2021/07/02/a-knock-at-the-door/ I am working … Continue reading →

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Mom and Dad – Film Review

Posted on July 6, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Brian Taylor Starring: Nicolas Cage, Selma Blair, Anne Winters and Zackery Arthur Rating: ★★★★ In the endless barrage of recent films starring Nicolas Cage, there are a few good ones. Mom and Dad is a really good one.  Directed … Continue reading →

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The Stylist – Film Review

Posted on July 5, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Jill Gevargizian Starring: Najarra Townsend, Brea Grant, Davis DeRock, Sarah McGuire Rating: ★★½ If you take the horror film Maniac from 1980 and instead of a psycho who wanders the streets for victims, changed it to a hairstylist who … Continue reading →

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