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Lee McCoy

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Biography:

Welcome to Drumdums! I am an avid movie lover with a passion for films. I'm also a drummer, runner, retired Air Force MSgt, a music lover, and Jedi council member (not really). Oh...and I love reviewing films of all types, with a specialty in horror.

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Send Help (2026) 93% 9/10 EDIT “What works so well about the great and relatable premise is the story advancements, which could easily be predictable since it could write itself. And the over the top Raimi violence is the icing on top.” – DrumDums Jan 27, 2026 Full Review Return to Silent Hill (2026) 17% 3/10 EDIT “The horror visuals and world building look straight out of a video game, and that just doesn't cut it for an actual movie by a major studio. Nothing feels remotely frightening. There's really no great build to the story. ” – DrumDums Jan 27, 2026 Full Review Primate (2025) 78% 8/10 EDIT “It's simple in it's plot and intension. Ben the chimp is so fun to watch, and literally steals the show in every scene, picking off the house occupants one by one slasher style. It boasts some gnarly kills as well. ” – DrumDums Jan 10, 2026 Full Review The Plague (2025) 97% 8/10 EDIT “The Plague is an anti-bullying movie with a body horror angle. But you honestly don't even need the horror side of things. The performances and the subject matter are powerful, heartbreaking even. ” – DrumDums Jan 10, 2026 Full Review We Bury the Dead (2024) 87% 6.5/10 EDIT “I was somewhat mesmerized by the restraint in zombie action here, and the performance of Ridley, who does struggle a bit with the American accent. But the themes of the film are quite compelling.” – DrumDums Jan 10, 2026 Full Review The Housemaid (2025) 74% 7/10 EDIT “As thrillers go, The Housemaid is pretty standard fare. Thankfully Amanda Seyfried elevates the material substantially. ” – DrumDums Dec 30, 2025 Full Review Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) 66% 8/10 EDIT “The Avatar films are so successful because of experience factor. Fire and Ash actually beefs up the characters we should care about, and introduces a new character Varang, one of the best villains in years. ” – DrumDums Dec 30, 2025 Full Review Song Sung Blue (2025) 78% 9/10 EDIT “In a current landscape of redundant biopics, Song Sung Blue is such a breath of fresh air, with some surprisingly shocking moments. Jackman and Hudson have amazing chemistry as well. ” – DrumDums Dec 30, 2025 Full Review Bugonia (2025) 88% 8/10 EDIT “ Bugonia is probably Yorgos' most straight forward/accessible film to date, but it still has that eccentric nature about it. It's a fun little kidnapping story with two ends of the economical spectrum. Stone and Plemmons are so fun to watch. ” – DrumDums Dec 12, 2025 Full Review Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) 16% 2/10 EDIT “Five Nights at Freddy's 2 feels like a doctor's appointment. It's devoid of any tension, heart, hell even a pulse. None of the actors seem to care about the assignment, and can you blame them? This movie felt like a blank piece of construction paper. ” – DrumDums Dec 12, 2025 Full Review Hamnet (2025) 86% 8/10 EDIT “Hamnet is raw emotion, filled with heart, regret, inspiration, and life. The final act will leave you speechless. Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley are mesmerizing and fearless in their roles, giving the best performances I've seen this year.” – DrumDums Dec 10, 2025 Full Review Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) 77% 7.5/10 EDIT “For this new 2025 version, the basic backbone of the original is there, but it's given a modern supernatural jolt, with a commanding leading role by Rohan Campbell (Halloween ends), and focused direction by Mike P. Nelson. Expect bloody fun as well. ” – DrumDums Dec 7, 2025 Full Review Wicked: For Good (2025) 66% 5/10 EDIT “Even though there is some enjoyment and one real moment of heart and emotion, the movie ultimately falls flat and doesn't have the crescendos that the first movie has.” – DrumDums Nov 23, 2025 Full Review Keeper (2025) 53% 8/10 EDIT “It's a perfect slow burn that constantly keeps you guessing, and on edge much like the main protagonist Liz throughout the movie. But really what makes Keeper work so well is just how simple it is, with a constant feeling of dread throughout. ” – DrumDums Nov 17, 2025 Full Review The Running Man (2025) 63% 6/10 EDIT “Edgar Wright directing Glen Powell is a no-brainer. It's fun and energetic at times. The big problem is the last act goes off the rails and the film does struggle to keep you invested due to some pacing issues and bloated runtime. ” – DrumDums Nov 12, 2025 Full Review Predator: Badlands (2025) 86% 9/10 EDIT “Badlands has some some highly impressive action set pieces throughout that ramp up the popcorn factor. It's visually spectacular, and you actually care about Dek, who has a great arc since he's still a trainee and quite young.” – DrumDums Nov 7, 2025 Full Review Self-Help (2025) 82% 7/10 EDIT “Director Erik Bloomquist continues to flex his quirky style with charming, yet damaged characters in a horror landscape. The familial exploration only adds to the quality of the cultish nature of this film. ” – DrumDums Nov 5, 2025 Full Review Christy (2025) 67% 7/10 EDIT “As sports biopics go, Christy is fine. Where the movie really shines is the unexpected dark places it goes in the last act.” – DrumDums Nov 2, 2025 Full Review Shelby Oaks (2023) 55% 5.5/10 EDIT “Shelby Oaks is pretty hollow, encased in a beautiful outer shell. It's shot very well, with oozing atmosphere and a sense of dread to help prop up the story. The biggest problem is the lack of depth and genuine scares. ” – DrumDums Oct 21, 2025 Full Review Black Phone 2 (2025) 72% 7/10 EDIT “The strengths are in the visual style which adds a sense of horrific euphoria to the film, and the Jaws-like approach of the Grabber, only showing him sparingly. There are some pacing issues and overly corny humor, but it's extremely creative and fun. ” – DrumDums Oct 15, 2025 Full Review The Red Mask (2025) 7/10 EDIT “The Red Mask takes the meta approach with current social trends daringly and quite effectively thanks to the hard focus on what slasher movies are ultimately meant to be: bloody, inventive and fun. ” – DrumDums Oct 13, 2025 Full Review TRON: Ares (2025) 53% 7/10 EDIT “Leto is actually quite effective as the stoic robotic Ares. Greta Lee is extremely likable. And the real star here is the NIN score which constantly elevates the action and story. ” – DrumDums Oct 8, 2025 Full Review One Battle After Another (2025) 94% 9/10 EDIT “It's just one more masterpiece from auteur Paul Thomas Anderson. It's bold in it's timing, but unapologetic. Leonardo continues to push his limits, and Chase Infinity is compelling out the gate. ” – DrumDums Sep 30, 2025 Full Review Coyotes (2025) 59% 4/10 EDIT “As a horror comedy, Coyotes offers very little. As a creature feature, it offers even less. ” – DrumDums Sep 26, 2025 Full Review The Strangers: Chapter 2 (2025) 14% 7/10 EDIT “Chapter 2 is a huge step in the right direction from the generic and bland previous entry, setting up some great possibilities for the third chapter. With the gears changed to survival mode, Madelaine Petsch is quite convincing and energetic. ” – DrumDums Sep 26, 2025 Full Review
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