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Riley on Film

Riley on Film

By Damien Riley

I'm a lifelong, opinionated movie lover who became a podcaster and reviewer. I have an MA in English and I primarily review Horror, Thriller, and Mystery. I'm a college professor by trade here telling you which movies work and which suck. I'm a 50-something, guitar playing, student of Buddhism who was Christian for many years. Like what you hear? Subscribe! pleased to meet you, I am your Ghost Host! Please subscribe! Donate to my work and fun via paypal, they tell me I am @dynamitelessonplan there.

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La Chiesa (On Shudder) 8/10

Riley on FilmMar 17, 2024

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La Chiesa (On Shudder) 8/10

La Chiesa (On Shudder) 8/10

Me liked.
Mar 17, 202405:44
Poor Things - Hail Yesss 9/10

Poor Things - Hail Yesss 9/10

Poor Things - Hail Yesss 9/10
Mar 15, 202417:11
Resurrection 10/10

Resurrection 10/10

A horror worth watching (the beginning is a bit tedious)
Mar 13, 202405:08
After-Life (Movie 2009)

After-Life (Movie 2009)

Pt 1
Mar 11, 202404:46
The Cursed

The Cursed

Werewolf
Mar 10, 202404:20
Dark Night of the Scarecrow

Dark Night of the Scarecrow

Canned
Mar 10, 202405:04
Life-force 4/10 as horror Sci fi but with nudity so 5/10

Life-force 4/10 as horror Sci fi but with nudity so 5/10

Meh but with breasteses.
Mar 08, 202404:25
Holistic Teaching on Anger and Safety

Holistic Teaching on Anger and Safety

New angle
Mar 06, 202412:11
Gaia 5/10

Gaia 5/10

Nice tits. Decent movie. Odd.
Mar 05, 202405:34
Time Travelers 1964

Time Travelers 1964

10/10
Mar 02, 202406:45
The Man From Planet X

The Man From Planet X

Well made, enjoyable sci fi
Feb 26, 202408:07
Beyond the Time Barrier

Beyond the Time Barrier

Fun, thrilling, sexy
Feb 25, 202406:16
Circus of Horrors

Circus of Horrors

1960s circus acts with beautifully costumed women
Feb 24, 202407:54
Torture Garden

Torture Garden

A fun horror anthology! Akin to Twilight Zone. In color.
Feb 24, 202407:11
Guitar, Me, and Movies: Damien Riley plays Feb. 24 at Hilltop Tavern AV 8pm
Feb 21, 202412:28
Skinamarink

Skinamarink

Something highly original in the horror genre. Love it, not for everyone.
Feb 21, 202410:55
Track of the Vampire

Track of the Vampire

I liked it!
Feb 19, 202405:13
Experiment in Terror

Experiment in Terror

Thriller I liked!!
Feb 17, 202406:58
Watcher

Watcher

Maika Monroe
Feb 11, 202403:48
The Creeping Terror

The Creeping Terror

This film is now in my top ten because it doesn't care as it rages on. Yeah!
Feb 07, 202405:25
Monstrosity - 10/10

Monstrosity - 10/10

I love this leggy film!
Feb 05, 202408:29
Mr. Sardonicus 7/10

Mr. Sardonicus 7/10

Yep
Feb 03, 202405:10
Charly

Charly

Psychological
Romance 1968
Jan 28, 202405:57
The Sea Creature 9/10

The Sea Creature 9/10

Old black and white gumshoe murder horror movie. Big rec from me. On Tubi.
Jan 28, 202407:13
The Blood Beast Terror

The Blood Beast Terror

Snap dragons are neat, so are moths.
Jan 26, 202407:36
Night Tide Part 2 and how it was ruined for me 😁

Night Tide Part 2 and how it was ruined for me 😁

Just a vent. Shake it off Damien. Let’s pick up from here and leave toxic people to their own destruction. Hint: Toxic person stay away. Thx
Jan 08, 202405:51
Night Tide (1963) Starring Dennis Hopper 10/10 - Horror/Romance Rated R

Night Tide (1963) Starring Dennis Hopper 10/10 - Horror/Romance Rated R

Oh my gosh I love this movie! A typical monster movie posing as a live story. It reminds me of that midern film where the guy meets the hot brunette and it turns out she’s like an octopus under a curse. Makes me miss my ex wife. She was hot like that but also a monster sometimes. This lady is a mermaid. In part two I’ll get more into that. Watch it, it kicks arse, especially for that 60’s rebel without a cause atmosphere, or vibe.
Jan 07, 202408:09
Dr. Terror’s House of Horrors - I disliked it but tune in because I talk about Firestick & my wealth

Dr. Terror’s House of Horrors - I disliked it but tune in because I talk about Firestick & my wealth

Dr. Terror’s House of Horrors - I disliked it but tune in because I talk about Firestick & my wealth Follow me in 2024 please, you won’t regret it.
Jan 01, 202414:25
Twins of Evil - Apart from the boobage, not much great here. 1/5

Twins of Evil - Apart from the boobage, not much great here. 1/5

Yeah, this one you can miss. There are better ways to learn that the way of “The Lord” is not about burning young topless virgins, though that does appeal to many. I found it boring with terrible writing. What is the goal here?
Dec 29, 202305:35
The Waltons S1E7 - The Sinner and my brief diatribe on religion

The Waltons S1E7 - The Sinner and my brief diatribe on religion

Yeah, I think they portray the errs of fundamentalism well.
Dec 28, 202305:40
The Curse of the Werewolf - Something to really sink your teeth into

The Curse of the Werewolf - Something to really sink your teeth into

The Curse of the Werewolf - Something to really sink your teeth into
Dec 27, 202308:23
Cry of the Banshee - Bloody, Burlesque, and Brutal Stuff

Cry of the Banshee - Bloody, Burlesque, and Brutal Stuff

Just what the title says. I loved it! Took a while to get into it though. At the end, cathartic.
Dec 27, 202304:48
Diary of a Madman - Starring Vincent Price

Diary of a Madman - Starring Vincent Price

8/10 It’s a gem but there are a few rough spots. Could have made it better with a practical ending imho.
Dec 26, 202309:56
The Gorgon - Old Horror, Christmas 2023 current year of review.

The Gorgon - Old Horror, Christmas 2023 current year of review.

Wonderful turn of the century monster fun. Recommend for Christmas 2023.
Dec 25, 202305:33
A Christopher Lee Flick Title Banned by Spotify?!?!

A Christopher Lee Flick Title Banned by Spotify?!?!

I’ve tried posting this 3 times.
Dec 25, 202305:21
The Fall of the House of Usher

The Fall of the House of Usher

Good with great bosoms.
Dec 23, 202305:49
The Pit and the Pendulum with Vincent Price

The Pit and the Pendulum with Vincent Price

In the sixteenth century, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to clarify the strange circumstances of his sister's death after she had married the son of a cruel Spanish Inquisitor.
Dec 22, 202309:49
The Yellow Wallpaper - With Mia Goth

The Yellow Wallpaper - With Mia Goth

Atmospheric to the max. Love this film. Based on the oft studied and enjoyed American short story of the same name.
Dec 16, 202303:48
Touched With Fire - a Film About Bipolar Lovers 10/10 - Streaming on Prime

Touched With Fire - a Film About Bipolar Lovers 10/10 - Streaming on Prime

A highly realistic fiction about two bipolar people who fall in love while manic in a psychiatric hospital. Starring Katie Holmes and Luke Kirby with a cameo by Kay Redfeld Jamison 10/10
Nov 26, 202315:45
The Vagina Monologues at Victor Valley College
Nov 18, 202307:23
Five Nights at Freddy's

Five Nights at Freddy's

Cupcake Murder and Tokens.
Oct 29, 202319:43
Island of Terror 7/10

Island of Terror 7/10

Free horror oldie on Tubi with monsters and Peter Cushing.
Oct 08, 202312:12
The Boogeyman (2023) -Stephen King’s latest adapted work

The Boogeyman (2023) -Stephen King’s latest adapted work

Ok, the creature is grief we got it. Still a fun horror ride!
Oct 06, 202306:18
Force Majuere

Force Majuere

This is my podcast film review of Force Majeure, an in comfortable film about relationships.
Oct 05, 202306:00
The Whale 2022 - Aronofsky is behind this!

The Whale 2022 - Aronofsky is behind this!

Not as f d up as Mother
Oct 04, 202308:28
King Richard

King Richard

My review of this amazing, inspiring film starring Will Smith as the coaching dad of tennis stars Venus and Serena.
Oct 03, 202311:04
Horse Girl

Horse Girl

A relationship based film that goes off the rails. I did enjoy the film and gave it a 7/10. Have a listen to my podcast film review. Letterboxd describes it as:

A socially awkward woman with a fondness for arts and crafts, horses, and supernatural crime shows finds her increasingly lucid dreams trickling into her waking life.


Oct 01, 202310:54
The Menu - A cooking show horror/drama with the terrifying Ralph Feinnes

The Menu - A cooking show horror/drama with the terrifying Ralph Feinnes

Is Ralph Feinnes fine? You’ll have to listen to find out. Today marks my return to podcasting! Life is allowing it again!!
Sep 29, 202310:20
My Horror Top 10 (2010’s)

My Horror Top 10 (2010’s)

I thought it fitting (and fun) to record a podcast sharing with the world my top 10 horror movies of the 2010 decade. Scroll down for the list created on iMDB. Check out (only by listening) what gets #1! I hope you enjoy listening to the podcast!







Top 10 Horror Films of the 2010's



by RileyOnFilm | created - 21 hours ago | updated - 21 hours ago | Public



2010-2020 My Top ten horror picks.Refine See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etcSort by: List Order Popularity Alphabetical IMDb Rating Your Rating Number of Votes Release Date Runtime Date Added View: 10 titles







1. Tusk (2014)



R | 102 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror 5.3 10 55 Metascore



A brash and arrogant podcaster gets more than he bargained for when he travels to Canada to interview a mysterious recluse... who has a rather disturbing fondness for walruses.



Director: Kevin Smith | Stars: Justin Long, Michael Parks, Haley Joel Osment, Genesis Rodriguez



Votes: 42,704 | Gross: $1.82M







Watch on Prime Videorent/buy from $0.99







2. You're Next (2011)



R | 95 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller 6.5 10 66 Metascore



When the Davison family comes under attack during their wedding anniversary getaway, the gang of mysterious killers soon learns that one of the victims harbors a secret talent for fighting back.



Director: Adam Wingard | Stars: Sharni Vinson, Joe Swanberg, AJ Bowen, Nicholas Tucci



Votes: 82,330 | Gross: $18.47M







Watch Free on IMDb TV
Sep 23, 202317:42
Things Not Heard or Seen

Things Not Heard or Seen

Horror podcast film review.
Jun 22, 202306:14