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R.L. Shaffer

R.L. Shaffer's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Biography:

R.L. Shaffer is a critic at IGN.Com, DVDFuture.com, and a freelance writer. He's professionally studied film, film criticism, screenwriting and production for over 12 years. He's been a published film critic for 10 years.

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Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball (2010) 44% 5/10 “The creative whole is even more vapid, illogical and wasted than the first film.” – IGN Movies May 5, 2020 Full Review Dead Alive (1992) 89% “Paired with some truly inventive effects (especially considering the budget), plenty of blood splatter and monster mayhem, Dead Alive is cult treat that continues to deliver nearly 20 years later.” – IGN Movies Oct 5, 2019 Full Review Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W Bush (2009) 60% 6/10 “Ferrell does a fine job spinning the presidency on its heels and he provides a generous dose of laughs (the bit where he gives the audience nicknames is a hoot and the product of improv genius).” – IGN DVD Jul 31, 2019 Full Review The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus (1985) 63% 8/10 “The special is peppered with dazzling characters courtesy of Baum's highly inventive imagination, coupled with terrific stop-motion animation that brings the marvelous characters to life in extraordinary ways.” – IGN Movies Dec 6, 2018 Full Review Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977) 56% 6/10 “Nestor is a cute, fun little story sure to delight children of all ages -- it's just not Rankin/Bass' finest hour.” – IGN Movies Dec 5, 2018 Full Review Stan Helsing (2009) 14% 2/10 “Mow your lawn, go swimming, play videogames or get a flu shot instead - at least then your mind will be more engaged and you'll stay healthy and active.” – IGN Movies Nov 28, 2018 Full Review Race With the Devil (1975) 71% “While Race with the Devil is a bit slower, it's a haunting, unforgettable experience.” – IGN Movies Sep 28, 2018 Full Review The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (2009) 40% 8/10 “A seriously entertaining, original, visual mind warp.” – IGN DVD Aug 6, 2016 Full Review Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) 89% 9/10 “The film is diabolically driven by Michael Rooker, who embodies the fractured, disconnected personality of Henry.” – IGN Movies Oct 8, 2012 Full Review Dark Shadows (2012) 35% 5/10 “Dark Shadows should have been a return-to-form for director Tim Burton, but with a bloated budget and way too much room to play, Burton delivers yet another wasted effort.” – IGN DVD Oct 5, 2012 Full Review Resident Evil: Damnation (2012) 100% 7.8/10 “Resident Evil: Damnation is the best Resident Evil film to-date.” – IGN DVD Oct 5, 2012 Full Review The Tall Man (2012) 40% 5/10 “The Tall Man is a fine thriller that tragically falls off the rails, spiraling into dark, morally corrupt territory.” – IGN DVD Oct 5, 2012 Full Review The Revenant (2009) 56% 7/10 “The Revenant is a refreshing spin on the vampire/zombie genre and a true hidden gem.” – IGN DVD Oct 5, 2012 Full Review Werewolf: The Beast Among Us (2012) 40% 4.5/10 “Werewolf: The Beast Among Us is hardly the disaster many feared, but its not very good, either.” – IGN DVD Oct 5, 2012 Full Review Starship Troopers: Invasion (2012) 5/10 “Starship Troopers: Invasion is quite reminiscent of a video game cut scene, sans the joy of any actual gameplay.” – IGN DVD Sep 26, 2012 Full Review Halloween II (1981) 33% 7/10 “Halloween II isn't a knockout sequel, but it's a solid, if slightly slow, follow-up to the original horror classic.” – IGN DVD Sep 26, 2012 Full Review Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) 51% 8/10 “Halloween III: Season of the Witch might have been hated back in the day, but it simply doesn't deserve the anger and animosity nowadays.” – IGN DVD Sep 26, 2012 Full Review Titanic (1997) 88% 9/10 “A staggering film, layered with melodramatic romance, tragedy, intensity and breathtaking production design.” – IGN DVD Sep 26, 2012 Full Review Ghosts of the Abyss (2003) 80% 8/10 “A bit slow-going and strangely emotionless at times. But Bill Paxton's nervous expressions add humor, and the film's jaw-dropping glimpse at the Titanic are powerful, to say the least.” – IGN DVD Sep 26, 2012 Full Review The Cabin in the Woods (2011) 92% 9/10 “The Cabin in the Woods is nothing short of brilliant.” – IGN DVD Sep 26, 2012 Full Review High School (2010) 29% 7/10 “High School definitely won't be everyone's flavor of pot comedy, but it's certainly a fun trip and a clever spin on the genre.” – IGN DVD Sep 26, 2012 Full Review Marvel's the Avengers (2012) 91% 9.5/10 “The Star Wars of a new generation.” – IGN DVD Sep 26, 2012 Full Review The Victim (2011) 29% 6/10 “The Victim is a labor of love, and despite the thin narrative and low-budget shortcomings, the film makes for an interesting midnight movie. It's a bit light on humor, sans the film's amusing finale, but there's just enough here to keep genre fans smiling.” – IGN DVD Sep 20, 2012 Full Review Safe (2012) 59% 7/10 “Editing is wonky, and the story leaves much to be desired, but Jason Statham genuinely shines in this rugged, violent action-thriller, with a body count that rivals classic John Woo.” – IGN DVD Sep 11, 2012 Full Review Piranha 3DD (2012) 11% 2/10 “An absolutely awful sequel that flushes any potential this franchise might have otherwise had.” – IGN DVD Sep 10, 2012 Full Review
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