Gremlins [1984]

Genre: comedy, horror

Rating: 7,2/10

My Rating: 5/5

About:

A boy inadvertantly breaks 3 important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town.

Director: Joe Dante

Writer: Chris Columbus

Stars: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton

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The Nightmare Before Christmas [1993]

Genre: animation, family, fantasy, musical

Rating: 8,1/10

My Rating: 5/5

About:

Jack Skellington, king of Halloweentown, discovers Christmas Town, but doesn't quite understand the concept.

Director: Henry Selick

Writers: Tim Burton (based on: a story and characters by), Michael McDowell (adaptation), Caroline Thompson (screenplay)

Stars: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara

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Frozen [2013]

Genre: animation, adventure, comedy, family, fantasy, musical

Rating: 8/10

My Rating: 5/5

About:

Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter.

Director: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee

Writers: Jennifer Lee (screenplay & story), Hans Christian Andersen (inspired by the story "The Snow Queen" by), Chris Buck (story), Shane Morris (story)

Stars: Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Idina Menzel

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The Conjuring [2013]

Genre: horror, thriller

Rating: 7,6/10

My Rating: 5/5

About:

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse.

Director: James Wan 

Writers: Chad Hayes, Carey Hayes

Stars: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston

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A Haunted House [2013]

Genre: comedy, horror

Rating: 5/10

My Rating: 4/5

About:

Malcolm and Kisha move into their dream home, but soon learn a demon also resides there. When Kisha becomes possessed, Malcolm - determined to keep his sex life on track - turns to a priest, a psychic, and a team of ghost-busters for help.

Director: Michael Tiddes

Writers: Marlon Wayans, Rick Alvarez

Stars: Marlon Wayans, Essence Atkins, Marlene Forte

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Brave [2012]

Genre: animation, adventure, action, comedy, family, fantasy

Rating: 7,2/10

My Rating: 5/5

About: 

Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.

Director: Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman, Steve Purcell (co-director)

Writers: Brenda Chapman (story & screenplay), Mark Andrews (screenplay), Steve Purcell (screenplay), Irene Mecchi (screenplay), Michael Arndt (additional screenplay material)

Stars: Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson

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Abduction [2011]

Genre: action, mystery, thriller

Rating: 4,9/10

My Rating: 3/5

About:

A thriller centered on a young man who sets out to uncover the truth about his life after finding his baby photo on a missing persons website.

Director: John Singleton

Writers: Shawn Christensen

Stars: Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins, Alfred Molina

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