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I can be very picky when judging a suspense-horror type movie. I can honestly say I enjoyed House Next Door very much. Mainly because the type of suspense shown in the movie was believable. We've all experienced weird neighbors, not to this extent, but its something we can relate to. To me this is far more enjoyable then a typical Stephen King sci-fi weirdo picture ! I found the story was well written, well directed and the acting was superb. It goes to show you Producers don't need idiots running around with a chainsaw and hockey mask chasing bare breasted women in the middle of the night. The movie was clearly written and stuck to the point right up until the final climax. I purchased this older movie the other day and I know I'll end-up watching it again in the near future. I recommend you do the same. You will not be disappointed. I'll give it an 8.

Simon Birch is one of those touching movies that deserves a lot more credit then it received. I saw this movie when it was released to theaters in 1998. After it left the box office, everyone sort of forgot about it and I cannot understand why. It was beautifully written and directed. All the stars did an amazing job, especially Ian Michael Smith ! Ashley Judd...well no words can describe how gorgeous she truly is !! If you have seen this movie in the video store or a department store..... watch it ! I guarantee you will NOT be disappointed. Without even giving it a second thought....I give it a 10 ! And Ian Michael Smith... a "10" for a well done job !

I don't want to sound unfair and maybe it's just me but I still want you to hear my negative comment about the above movie. I was saddened for not getting to the box office for a showing of Silent Hill. That all changed when it was finally was released onto DVD last month and I purchased it and watched the movie yesterday. What a waste of $ 24.00 and even more so...a waste of my time. It reminded me of a recent Stephen King movie that goes into every direction possible depending on the writers particular mood on any particular day. The movie started off with the daughter sleepwalking to the edge of a huge cliff. Somehow in total darkness the parents find her and save her. Then the next scene is the mother taking-off with the little girl against her husbands wishes and they end-up in this ash-covered town called Silent Hill. It reminded me of dark stormy afternoon in northern Ontario in mid January....DEPRESSING...then you see all sorts of weird people running around trying to harm the mother and it just seems to drift into un-imaginable belief ! In my opinion it could have been done a lot better so the average person could enjoy it. There's nothing wrong with witchcraft movies, but for those who don't understand or believe in it- its ridiculous. You may love the movie but I found it a total waste of time and money. I'm reluctantly giving it a "4"