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Revolution - When casting goes wrong

  As a fan of Erik Kripke's work, I had to take a look at this 2012 show, even though it has been canceled. I'm five episodes into Revolution , and I'm starting to suspect that the biggest problem was with the cast.  The Story  Revolution brings us an interesting post-apocalyptic story (without zombies - refreshing) that easily keeps us watching.   To be honest, in the beginning, it sends a Walking Dead vibe, but it not only has nothing to do with the zombie topic but can also take its own spot and interest.  It's well articulated and has mystery without exaggeration. We have some answers along the way, which avoids the strange feeling of having a lot of questions that seem to lead nowhere.  Billy Burke saves the day Billy's character is the best by far. He and Captain Neville hold the show on their shoulders and deserve recognition. Billy did a great job here, and he is the reason I'll keep watching.  I must confess, though, that the train scene was the very

Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare - Review

  Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare takes you on an unsettling journey into the heart of, possibly, the worst summer camp you could imagine. Beneath the sun-dappled trees lies a sinister secret. The remote retreat promising personal growth, friendship, and adventure soon turns into a twisted world. There, the counselors wield psychological manipulation as deftly as they do canoes. The campers' laughter echoes against a backdrop of hidden horrors, and the tension builds relentlessly. What it is and what it should be Worried parents send their difficult teens to the camp, hoping the experience will help make them better people. Naturally, they could never know what was happening there. Yet, shouldn't the kidnapping to take the kids there be a red flag? The counselor and mentors are nothing but correctional officers with zero regard for the kids' well-being and safety. Some stuff is nearly unbelievable. As a viewer, you're witnessing an unfolding nightmare of all sorts of abuse.