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— Heather Donahue, The Blair Witch Project

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Winsor McCay -- The Master Edition

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Francis Lawrence

Francis Lawrence's work as covered on Movie Habit

  • The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)

    Francis Lawrence, Director

    Lawrence hopes the world Catches Fire Review by Robert Denerstein: More (and better) Hunger Games

    Review by Matt Anderson: The uninitiated still won't feel the heat.

  • Water for Elephants (2011)

    Francis Lawrence, Director

    Pattinson tries to carry Water for Elephants Review by Robert Denerstein: Has its charms, but never quite gels

  • I Am Legend (2007)

    Francis Lawrence, Director

    Smith, right, is Legend Review by Marty Mapes: Botched adaptation has Will Smith and a dog... if that's all you want from a movie

  • Constantine (2005)

    Francis Lawrence, Director

    Reeves plays devil's advocate John Constantine Review by Matt Anderson: Pulpy fun, yes, but dark satire and deeper thematic elements will live on

  • Red Sparrow

    Francis Lawrence, Director

    Jennifer Lawrence is a Red Sparrow Review by Matt Anderson: Shock value can only go so far when there isn't enough of a connection established with Dominika.