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I saw Scream 3 this afternoon and was pleasantly surprised at how well they managed to end a great horror trilogy. This one was definitely played more as a horror/comedy than the prior two, but the inspired casting made it work.

Parker Posey is perfectly cast as the actress playing Gale Weathers in the pseudo movie "Stab 3". She steals every single scene she is in, make sure to watch her facial expressions throughout. The movie is worth a watch for her alone! Carrie Fisher also has a hilarious cameo.

52-Pick Up never got the respect it should have. It works on many levels, and has a complicated but followable plot. The actors involved give some of their finest performances. Ann-Margret, Roy Scheider, and John Glover are perfectly cast and provide deep character portrayals. Notable too are Vanity, who should have parlayed this into a serious acting career given the unexpected ability she shows, and Kelly Preston, who's character will haunt you for a few days. Anyone who likes action combined with a gritty complicated story will enjoy this.

Terror Train cashed in on the post Halloween/Friday the 13th craze of the early 80's to little success. Jamie Lee Curtis is wasted in a totally predictable slasher that takes place on a train bound with Halloween reveling co-eds. The "scare" is that the killer is also in costume so no one knows who anyone is. Former Prince protege Vanity, who later recorded a staple of strip bars the world over ("Do You Think I'm A Nasty Girl"), makes an appearance in this utterly forgettable film.