An under-appreciated gem| Gothika 2003 | For the Nostalgia recap + commentary

[@scantilysad]

We need a Halle Berry series with Miranda solving these ghost murders! Id be on the edge of my seat every episode 😂

[@forthenostalgia]

I said this in another comment 😂 It could be a darker version of The Ghost Whisperer

[@saneishamccoy7212]

Yes

[@ninjanibba4259]

@@forthenostalgiaGhost Whisperer was already dark

[@drippedinlit]

@@ninjanibba4259nah it was cutesey

[@ccblack3983]

This movie won an Oscar in my house. Teenaged me wore out this $5 bargain dvd find.

[@Thenewboidahlia]

100% agreed

[@YezzyYae88]

Omggg me too!!! I loved this movie 🎥 Halle Betty did the business!

[@kristimccabe8288]

Same!! This was my favorite Halle Berry movie for the longest time.. maybe still is lol

[@aielianna]

nah fr!!

[@kandondooley89]

The lesson I learned from this movie is...BE CAREFUL WHO YOU MARRY!

[@Laratv1226]

no fr i remember watching this movie for the first time my mouth dropped cause that type of stuff gotta be so heartbreaking lowkey even worse than cheating cause like it DONT MATTER how LONG you’ve known somebody you still DONT TRULY Know them….if i was her i would too scared to date after that

[@katrinahtims6687]

Sleep with one eye open 😉

[@homehere9817]

💯 have you seen Trapped, it came out last month or so? She married a crazy man!!

[@kandondooley89]

I still haven't seen it. I've been meaning to though

[@tiphanieseantay958]

Better learn that from a movie than life

[@sunflowerkisses]

This was one of my favorite early 2000s horror flicks! I believe the reason it didn't get enough buzz/love is because America wasn't ready for main character to be black and a woman in a horror film. Had this come out today, the response would have been totally different.

[@forthenostalgia]

This would have been a hit if it came out now for sure

[@natedoggcata]

A movie that was absolutely ahead of its time

[@tmxgurl]

Also I feel like Hollywood wasn't ready for a film addressing s*xual violence in so many ways!

[@EmilyRafferty]

So weird I saw it in movie theaters i didn't even think about race... and I never went to the movies I was poor but I really wanted to see it.

[@suzygirl1843]

@@forthenostalgia That's not it, Honey. Not everything is about hating black people. I was weirded out by this movie as a kid and may look back on it and be like... hmmm. Remarkable hidden gem but it could've been better.

[@justinejustice_league1857]

The real terror is that this is actually happening right now as we speak in many facilities where patients have no voice. In the beginning Miranda was your good but typical psychologist. They have a tendency to become blinded by their range of knowledge and refuse to look at anything outside of that scope. The longer they've been in practice the more rigid and cynical they become. Miranda's husband had two faces, he was able to maintain his composure because he was getting his bloodthirsty needs met in secret. I absolutely loved Penelope in this role, she couldnt out right tell Miranda or be disbelieved. The best humbling comes when you find out for yourself. What two sick men, a cop and high ranking psychologist who have the power of their word. How many unlivings have been blamed on self unlivings? More than we think! The messed up part about this is that they would still try to keep these women locked up even after all this was proven and revealed if it was real life. Once the dead know you're tapped in, you never stop fully seeing or feeling them.

[@chakrakhan8624]

Dave Chappelle said calling someone crazy is dismissive. And I agree with that sentiment wholeheartedly. Not everything can be explained logically. This was a great movie but it didn't get the love it deserved because reasons 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@feltonhicks2731]

I will forever say that Halle Berry is a good actor. Especially when she gets good material. Losing Isaiah and introducing Dorothy danbridge are very good examples of how good of a actress halle berry is

[@Babyminks25]

Yesss, Losing Isaiah was a good movie and she did a phenomenal job. I bawled my eyes out watching

[@feltonhicks2731]

@@Babyminks25 me too boo. When halle has good material to work with. Her acting talents shines bright

[@tisam5042]

The tv movie series Queen is one of my favorites of hers. She was amazing

[@vanitysmirror]

Their eyes were watching God too

[@feltonhicks2731]

@@vanitysmirror They need to release that movie to streaming. Because till this day it's still not available to stream

[@AnariGold23]

Move was soo ahead of its time.

[@Evute02]

I really hope it becomes a cult classic🙏🏻 i’m starting to see it receiving more attention from these channels.

[@brandonrobinson529]

@@Evute02 some channels that I have ever known hasn’t ever reacted to the movie or didn’t reviewed or it just nobody hasn’t meantion it to them on their Patreon Website

[@Youtubingokur]

I had no business watching this as a child lol

[@ninjanibba4259]

Me either, gave me nightmares

[@kellysnyclife663]

I always wanted to see it and could never catch it on tv - one night at 2am i caught the last 20 minutes on bet channel - i was so confused ... Then i saw it on a recap channel here on yt - and i was blown away - its a great movie

[@monique4540]

My gma let me watch...

[@bIairsarchive]

i gasped when i saw this in my subs, this movie is so incredibly underrated i’m glad to see it’s getting some recognition!!

[@scantilysad]

Watching this in the theater as a teen I would have never thought it would be a foreshadowing of sorts for my life but here we are. Lol I love how you mentioned the stigma and lack of compassion in institutions especially when it comes to believing those who struggle with mental health disorders. They really dont believe you when you are labeled as crazy and that can be dangerous.

[@Thrashaholic1988]

Answer to the clue: The Good Son. That flick was a gem!

[@halfpint11101]

An underrated Gem

[@matxalenc8410]

On the Tubi right now!

[@Retrotvoveranalyzing]

Yup

[@NalasPrettyChatRoom]

I said the same thing!

[@VidWatcher01]

HEEELLLLLL Yeah!!! That was the movie where Culkin infamously dropped the F Bomb!!😂

[@natedoggcata]

Agreed with this being an underrated gem and this is one of my favorite horror movies. Its extremely dark but at the same time it needed to be for the subject matter. I honestly feel what they were going for with this movie is that watching this movie is what it must feel like for women who have been abused and no one will listen to or believe them. They are told they are crazy, they are gaslit (and very appropriate the villain dies from a fire after accidentally opening a gas valve). Moral of the story, believe women.

[@andreaselchez2738]

The Good Son. He should have won an award for the scenes where he told his cousin not the f with him and sweet talking his mom after trying to kill her

[@coachkira]

This movie was so good, I felt like it was similar to What Lies Beneath, another movie I love

[@ellenicoletv4095]

Man that is my movie!! I get creeped out EVERY time I watch it even though I know it by heart lol

[@wk4896]

I loveeee what lies beneath, very similar and brilliant

[@coachkira]

@@ellenicoletv4095 😂😂💀 omg samee

[@CariDMM]

This movie was top tier when I was growing up. It still holds up today. ❤

[@simm9161]

I think they both had a God complex. I think Bob's tattoo is of a lady he sent to hell. He kind of reminds me of Piscatella from Orange is the New Black. He struggled with his sexuality and abused people, specifically women, because of it! I love your reviews! ❤️

[@nomiwilliams6195]

I never understood the criticism for this movie... It's an awesome film and Halle Berry was brilliant in it. To me Halle is a national treasure this is definitely a hit for me... Awesome recap!!!! Love you content... One of my favorite channels

[@ichiliebe]

I, too, thought the ghost was being a bit too extra when I first watched the film but I like your take on why that was necessary! I personally really like this movie and never understood why everyone was trashing on it. It definitely didn’t deserve the flack it got

[@homehere9817]

Right, that little boy at the end needed help getting his murder solved so his soul can rest. But that is too much for a mortal!

[@stephaniecurrie7390]

It’s not too much for a “mortal”. We have visions for reason. Miranda was visited by him for a reason.

[@mrssuchafknladyy2078]

@@stephaniecurrie7390thissssss bc clearly I took the ending that it was confirming Halle had powers, was gifted, could see and help those whom haven’t or can’t crossover bc they were Offed in heinous way and stuck b/t the spirit and reality realm and this happens more often than not🙄😬🤫😅😊

[@awkwardwithapause26]

When Bob said i never did get a kick out of torturing animals I was like out of everything she just said that’s what you claim isn’t for you!!

[@Regmuslima]

Dunny thing is, still doesn't fully negate what she says because that implies he at least tried it. More than once

[@naturalista74]

I saw this at the theater. People in the audience were disgusted when Halle's character kissed her husband. Some people in the audience screamed out eew 😅.

[@forthenostalgia]

@@naturalista74 Same 😂 They were disgusted when I went

[@MacCormickCave]

*Halle Barry is a woman who fits the beauty standards. She has a magnificent body, she was young, she is beautiful.* *Halle Barry has been named one of the sexiest women in Hollywood.* *So... being with a partner... who was completely outside the norm, older, people reacted like this. I confess that even I was surprised when they kissed.* *If Halle Barry was kissing Robert Downey Jr., no one would say anything.*

[@knockitoffsam]

@@MacCormickCaveexactly

[@sophiaandre139]

You mentioning Trish and Derry got me howling!😂

[@TheAIMuncher]

Crazy Fact : While filming gothika Robert Downey Jr broke Halle Berry’s arm while filming a scene where his character has to grab a belligerent Halle and hold her down while in the midst of the scene Halle said she felt her arm go the wrong way and how everyone onset heard it pop and how she knew it was broken right then and there and how production and filming was halted for eight weeks due to her recovery every since then Halle Berry has not spoken or even mentioned anything about Robert she even stated in an interview that she doesn’t recall him apologizing to her. But according to the NZ Herald, Downey Jr. apologized for the incident after the fact. “It was an accident, I’m sorry if she’s still upset,” he said. “I did everything I had to do to keep my side of the street clean. I wish her the best.”

[@aielianna]

how do you accidentally break someone's arm like that's crazy. and "keep my side of the street clean?" why is he acting like it's her fault??

[@iamlaurengill]

Miranda was a medium. I wish there was a second movie or series to see her develop her gift.

[@TrenishaLane]

I was 14 and had the entire theater to myself and when that woman popped up in the cell behind her, I got up and walked tf out 😂😂😂😂

[@ellenicoletv4095]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@missyanndavenport3745]

My guess is The Good Son with Macaulay Culkin and Elijah Wood?

[@GuerillaWelder]

as someone who very briefly tried to do what you do, i really acknowledge the time and skill you spend on editing these videos. and i love your taste in movies.

[@forthenostalgia]

Thank you 😊

[@HeyitsRoyce1]

I actually never really watched the movie until I found out you were reviewing this next! So I actually watched it and really enjoyed it! THE GOOD SON!!!!! I knew immediately!!! And you’re right, Bebe’s kids had NOTHING on Henry lol

[@Mello_nation]

Definitely a underrated gem

[@ashleighcatchem9559]

I used to love this movie as a kid(had no idea what was going on. I was just happy to see Halle) but thank you for reviewing this! And I think you’re gonna review my favorite movie next!!!!

[@Leidern]

This movie terrified me as a teenager! It is definitely an underrated gem with unexpected twists. That girl's ghost walk in the hallway gave me nightmares

[@RashekaO]

So happy you reviewed this one; it’s definitely an underrated gem!

[@BeutifulBeholder]

Can you do Perfect Stranger? It also had Halle Berry, but also Bruce Willis too! It was too good. Also you're about to review The Good Son. I watched it last night lol.

[@orionb5217]

Perfect stranger and the good son are awesome movies

[@faboul467]

Yes! The perfect stranger is on prime . I love it

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

I remember this movie was such as a thriller underrated film.

[@takaraconnelly5208]

The scream I let out when I got this notification!! Love this movie 🔥🔥

[@megamanxhunter]

Fun fact: Joel Silver, who produced the movie (He also produced a lot of classics, including The Lethal Weapon films and The Matrix films), famously withheld 40% of Robert Downey Jr's salary until production wrapped up as insurance.

[@forthenostalgia]

😳 Wait, to insure he didnt pull out of the movie or something?

[@megamanxhunter]

@@forthenostalgia Yep. Most people don't know, but Downey Jr. had a substance addiction for a long time, he spent time in and out of rehab and jail for a long time. In 2001, he got fired from Ally McBeal as a result, even though his hiring resuscitated the show's ratings.

[@ellenicoletv4095]

His addiction issues/arrests/rehab stints are/were pretty well publicized lol. That’s why iron man was so huge for him because it was basically the mega kick start to his sobriety and redemption arc in Hollywood after years of struggling.

[@Honeyyhazellemon]

This is one of the best movies of all times Halle in horror it’s chefs kiss

[@desupair]

I still love this movie. Much better than what most of what is spewed out today. I remember having the DVD❤

[@ishathompson8439]

I remember watching the scene when Hallie was in the shower when I was little and it scared the mess out of me. But I watched it when I got older around the Christmas holidays and I really enjoyed it. It’s ashamed that flopped it when it was first released, I would consider this hidden germ along with thirteen ghosts

[@rubentrevino5374]

I loved it and thought it was a crazy twist with the husband. Forgot about the ending. And it reminds me of the movie with Michelle Phiffer and Harrison Ford.

[@amarismiller3905]

Halle being in that pool terrified me since a young age😂😭 i could never watch this movie again

[@kadijahrenee]

Wow, I literally JUST watched this movie for the first time with my bf on Friday night. It was so good! I was just telling him I didn’t understand why it didn’t get more hype or was regarded as one of Halle’s classics (maybe bc of misogyny since she didn’t have any sex scenes or wasn’t scantily dressed or portraying any negative stereotypical Black female characters?) nonetheless this movie was so good!!

[@wd9441]

This scared me as a kid and the sa thing went over my head. Its a good movie ❤

[@RicoManynames]

The Good Son is next, let's goooo, you're rad! 😆 I'm so glad I found your channel!

[@arieanalyze]

so, as a kid this trailer scared the hell out of me but now you’ve convinced me to gone ahead and rent this right now! i’ll be back for the rest of your recap and review!

[@IsaPiemmazzo]

Great review! I wish Netflix revived this into a serie but someone would kinda look like Ghost Wespears Show

[@thefckumean2209]

Can’t wait for The Good Son review!

[@kkelseym]

Same girl. I remember watching this movie the first time and being scared outta my mind. I'd love to watch it again but I'm baby lol.

[@Sunny_AboveClouds]

Can you please review Disappearing Acts 😩‼️‼️

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

I second this.

[@christinethuo6840]

Yes

[@tytybaby06]

This was definitely more scary when it came out like jump scares but more scary now knowing the nature of predators. Great review as always

[@JelissaGonzalez-bv7cr]

I watched this movie when i wasn’t even 10 years old in theatres and I’ve always been obsessed

[@Kirumi_Bear217]

YAY!! GOTHIKA!! THIS IS SO UNDERRATED!! ❤❤

[@moldyvoldy1231]

I still love this movie.

[@TG5455]

I remember watching it on DVD a long time ago and I like it and I need to re-watch it in the future. Also, I remember the Limp Bizkit music video that was promoting the movie, good song.

[@Brophie1111]

I’m so happy I found your channel I was OBSESSED with this movie. I had it on DVD and watched it like every other day

[@theemersonian7932]

The pool scene in which Miranda is hiding in the corner from the COs and then is a relieved when they walk by, she closed her eyes in relief and then suddenly Chelsea is there.... Lordt.

[@chakrakhan8624]

I HAD to rewatch this before the review because I don't actually remember watching this movie before. But I did remember after about 30 minutes in. Anyways I forgot how many movies Halle did that were paranormal or suspenseful movies. I can't wait to watch her new one.

[@HoustonsESTIEwithmotion]

I always waited for Gothika 2

[@VeeAlee]

I saw this movie as a young adult. I always thought that ghost was doing the most lol like couldn't you just wrote me a note. But I never thought about one killer having a God complex and the other the Devil. I am glad I found your channel

[@NicoleSlays]

Can't wait for this 🙌

[@chuckstewart5775]

I almost forgot about that movie.

[@maisade]

Congrats on 50K!!!! And I'm excited for the Good Son recap! "Hey Mark..."

[@forthenostalgia]

Thank you!! 😊

[@whosbusii]

I watched this with my mom and I was honestly uninterested in the beginning but it was amazing when I started paying attention.

[@shaneecuevas7990]

I haven't seen this since the movies either. I need to rewatch it

[@CHINEE119]

I don't even know most shows you cover & will continue to watch anyway😂 Love your work. Would like to see reviews on Girlfriends 😊

[@MayaNetteXoxo]

This was my movie as a kid 🥰🥰🥰

[@tamarasworld4442]

Girl, this was so good! I completely forgot about this movie and was excited about your review. Great job!😁

[@susanstorm7910]

I love this movie, it’s perfect 👌🏾

[@JMac7395]

Oooh, this is such an underrated movie. A tv show was supposed to be made based on this movie but it fell through 🫤

[@ashleyvirgosflame21]

Compared to never let go this movie was great, she needs to stay out of horror. Just do thrillers,action,and drama. 😂I'm never gonna let go of the fact I want my 20 bucks refund and time.

[@MeenaMeeee]

I always get surprised when ppl say they haven’t seen it, I scared every time I watched it

[@SaskiaTheBoss]

this is actually a good movie! i don’t care who’s hating on it, but just by those few clips, i think i’m gunna give it a watch!!!

[@blackonblackkindness7921]

So scary because of the whole Gisele Pelicot case. Her own goddamn husband had her attacked over the course of A decade Repeatedly. And was only found out because of the husband being picked up on A voyeurism charge. My heart breaks for that Woman but i am Beyond glad she is making every single person that attacked her face justice.

[@ohmybreezus]

😂 your callback to jeepers creepers was perfect

[@aaronbeauchamp5994]

Underrated classic!

[@haleykeck7430]

Love your content!

[@MiaMaven]

This was the first movie that truly freaked me out. I remember walking out of the movie theater at ten o'clock at night, scared as hell lol. It's still one of my favorite movies to watch during halloween.

[@faboul467]

I never watched this movie, so happy you did it. I just watched her in perfect stranger through! Love to see you recap that

[@taylorglover73]

Two things are true about this movie… 1) it’s a strong tell on how people treat women who are assaulted and 2) especially being in that situation, how people treat you in a mental institution

[@rainwash1365]

That next movie you mentioned at the end is Good son

[@2kooldancin]

U are quickly becoming one of my favorite KZbin channels and I just subscribed. I saw your Demon Knight vid and now Gothika and those are my favorite horror movies! And let’s gooo for the Black final girls!!! 🖤🙌🏾

[@ramonaflowers2813]

People dont give Halle Berry enough credit

[@MacCormickCave]

*This movie is so misunderstood.* *This film is a masterpiece of horror.* *And Halle Barry's performance together with Penelope Cruz... my God... is incredible. Which makes it a shame that the Oscars don't have a horror category, for the actors who did well, as there are actors who have done amazing acting in horror films!*

[@BunnieSmalls]

Thanks for covering this movie, it’s easy to forget about it! Edit: And I just watched The Good Son the other night! Love that movie!

[@AsiaZ95]

I’m glad you done this movie cause when I first watched when I was younger I’ve never understood it but now being grown I enjoy these type of movies.. if anyone knows any movies like this kind drop some please.

[@xamia4life198]

omg pls do why do fools fall in love

[@wk4896]

This is one of my favourite 2000s films! I see why there's flaws but it's very nostalgic for me. Doug and the police officer make me feel sick!

[@lia_liaaaaaa]

Thank you because I love this movie and it doesn’t get the love it deserves!

[@PrinceTMJB]

Seen it in theaters when I came out and I enjoyed it. I seen you posted this video so I had to do a rewatch

[@handsomesquidward5160]

This movie and the long kiss goodnight are some of my favourites

[@angelaholmes8888]

The long kiss goodnight is really great and so underrated

[@_salzberri]

Listennnn! I love that’s you keep reminding me of these movies! I remember loving this back then, I’m gonna rewatch it then watch this 😅

[@Mello_nation]

The first 10 mins of the movie I knew Doug did it. Bob took me longer to figure out.

[@hannahbobanana1561]

This came on TV when I was younger and it scarred me for life I loved it

[@3820MD]

That last part told me all I needed to know as I'm anxiously waiting for the review because when I watched The Good Son, baybee I was so ready to drag Henry through that TV for everything I saw in that movie 😂!

[@BertleMcGertle]

I often confuse this movie with Disturbia, because I remember how disturbed I felt leaving the theater after watching it. Great movie.

[@devantejackson5085]

For the Nostalgia Congrats 👏 🎉 on the 50k Subs. Love Your Content. I Grew Up To "Gothika" it's an Underrated Horror Film 🎥 and Halle Berry is Just an Underrated Dope Sexy 😍 Actress Who Deserves Her Flowers 🌹🌹. Next Halloween 🎃👻 You Have to Do "Freddy vs Jason" Ft. Kelly Rowland From Destiny's Child It's Another Underrated 2003 Horror Movie 🎥🍿. Keep it 💯 Babygirl

[@forthenostalgia]

Thank you 😊

[@devantejackson5085]

@forthenostalgia No Prob 😘

[@cutefluffball]

I love how u bring up trish and derry

[@Scully818]

I LOVE THIS MOVIE 🍿 ❤ and no one talks about it!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!🙏🏼 🎉😊

[@damnmuggle]

I gotta rewatch this

[@thefam3100]

Ahh i was right lol I remember watching this movie and immediately falling in love with it. Didn’t get to see it in theaters but my mother had the DVD from Blockbuster lol . As for the next recap I’m thinking The Good Son 😉

[@shaebubblegum3212]

I thought it was corny watching it as a child but as a adult I’m like wow I liked it