You know, I actually like that idea, the flashback of two films before seeing the feel-good ending Return of the Jedi is a pretty good idea.

But I'd say seeing IV and V, and then going to Ep 1 would still be good, as it does give the origin of Anakin as a slave and the prophecy, etc; plus it gives an interesting look at (Emporer) Palpatine's manipulations. I agree, Ep 1 certainly is a stand-alone film (like New Hope is) and lighter on the main story arc, but if you're going to watch 5 films, might as well watch the 6th. It's not like anyone is going to watch 5 films in one sitting anyway.

Yeah, I'm inclined to agree about Phantom personally. I think more than anything, it's good to get familiar with Palpatine, and to understand why Obi-Wan continues to stick with Anakin despite his...you know...awfulness

Slumber Party Massacre II*

A wonderful slasher with one of the coolest killers ever. Great way to start the weekend.

They do not make them like that anymore! ::love::

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glad people have been into this classic recently

And Soon the Darkness, 1970. 8/10

Director: Robert Fuest


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LIFEFORCE 1985

Stunning.

Star Trek 3: The Search for Spock

Always love me some Klingon goodness

CRITTERS (1986). Small furry fanged aliens terrorize a small town with two shape shifting bounty hunters after them. Good premise, although it reminds me a lot of GREMLINS (and it seems 1987's THE HIDDEN took a page from it). Despite the premise and the always welcome Dee Wallace, there is too much movie for the slim plot. While I enjoyed it in parts, once was enough. My wife enjoyed seeing a very young Billy Zane here. **1/2

the american scream

Wolf Lake 7-8/10

Great acting.

Harlequin 8/10

1980?

Yes

I recently saw a few more classic Italian giallo films on Tubi TV from Lucio Fulci that I had not seen before, and it was about time I finally got to see these. One is "Aeigma," about a college prank gone wrong with the victim's ghost back to haunt all of those involved. Another is "Manhattan Baby," about a cursed antique found in an ancient Egyptian tomb, brought back to Manhattan to bring the ghosts of ancient Egyptian pasts into the city of Manhattan. The third one is "Demonia," about an archeology team accidentally digging up the ghosts of another evil past with the demons coming back to haunt everybody. These are all very intense and well done, which is to be expected when from Fulci, who has not disappointed me. Even his lowest rated films turned out to still be worth a look in my opinion. ::danger::

The 13th floor

"CROCODILE" DUNDEE-1986. The luster of this has faded for Me; still some fun parts, but the "Fish out of water" subtext (done twice here) seems to be scenes thrown together for the sake of it. Nice to see Caitlin Clarke (DRAGONSLAYER) and Reginald VelJohnson (DIE HARD). **1/2

I saw Croco Dudee many years after it came out. It had enough unique Australian culture and values and enough righteous indignation of poor behavior to be a fun one-time watch. I think most films have little rewatch value, and this one probably fits that mold.

watching one of my favorites, texas chainsaw massacre!

The Shout, 1978. 7/10

Director: Jerzy Skolimowski

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City of the Living Dead, 1980. 8/10

Director: Lucio Fulci


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The Haunting of Julia, 1977. 7/10

Director: Richard Loncraine

MARTIN (1977). >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> I truly like this George Romero film of a Young man who may be or not a Vampire; it's really left open to interpretation if He is the real thing or an extremely disturbed person. You can see that He is dangerous when stalking his prey -pre-dates DEXTER where a syringe and sharp implement, plus extensive clean up is involved. Many Romero regulars are here and also George's first film with Tom Savini and his impressive effects. Both have roles (GR is funny as a Priest who dislikes the Church wine and enjoyed THE EXORCIST) and how different they look without the facial hair We're accustomed to::shocked::! ****

Axe

ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES (1971). Second sequel to PLANET OF THE APES has a dubious method in setting things up, but it's probably the best they could do at the time. Starts as almost a comedy (and not a funny one either), but a couple of reveals by Zira change the whole thing around and EFTPOTA becomes pretty good and involving. Noticed Jason Evers from THE BRAIN THAT WOULDN"T DIE is here. ***

The Alchemist

The house of the dead

All the kind strangers

Fatal pulse

Another son of sam

Two more classics I finally got to see are "The Slayer" from 1982 and Joe D'Amato's "Grim Reaper," also known as "Savage Island," from 1979. "The Slayer" is about a lady who keeps having bad dreams and blames bad things that happen in real life on them, then takes a vacation with her husband, brother, and sister-in-law to a secluded island, hoping that would help with her situation, only to have more bad dreams and more bad things happening on that island. That one actually has an interesting plot and story that really keeps interest with some well developed interesting characters in it. It also has plenty of twists and turns as well. "Grim Reaper" is another classic Italian giallo horror film taking place on a secluded island that not too many people live on, believed to be cursed with a lot of unexplained murders with missing dead bodies. That one starts off intense right from the start, and really has some great twists and turns in it. Those into the Italian giallo style should definitely like that one as well. ::devil::

Loved "The Slayer".

MORTUARY ACADEMY (1988). Two Brothers (one Christopher Atkins, looking iike a young Mark Hammill) inherit a Funeral Parlor/Teaching Institute, but the current owners aren't going to give it up without a fight. Very obviously inspired by POLICE ACADEMY and like PA, a few good laughs with lots of tedium.
Mary Woronov (who I like in just about anything-she's very sexy, as well) leads the cast, but most of laughs for Me came from her normal partner, Paul Bartel,, playing his usual stuffed shirt. But this Stuffed Shirt has a hidden side that gets very close to bad taste and although the final line was used before to great effect in another film (Not telling You which one), it's works here pretty well. **

Critters 2, where a Critter refers to a George Costanza-ish haircut as "bitching". Oh, white people. ::big grin::

THE BEAST IN THE CELLAR (1970). Some gruesome murders of young Soldiers near the home of two elderly sisters leads to the usual slapdash investigation. The two sisters (Flora Robson and Beryl Reid) remind Me very much of the two Aunts in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE and some moments here, especially at flashback time that will grab You. Sadly, not enough of them. **

TICKET TO HEAVEN (1981). OK albeit overrated film. A guy at a crossroads in his life goes to visit a friend and gets sucked into a Religious cult led by Meg Foster (THEY LIVE, WELCOME TO ARROW BEACH and THE STEPFATHER 2). Will his friends/family be able to rescue him?

Look for a young Kim Cattrell on her way to PORKY'S. **

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GHOST HOUSE 1988

A deserted house is haunted by a young girl and her clown doll.
I liked it.

THE CRAZIES (1973)

watched original tcm again

This sounds good. Ill look for it tonight

HE KNOWS YOU'RE ALONE (1980). Brides-To-Be are being targeted by a Killer. Will Caitlin O 'Heaney (reminding Me of old time Movie actresses-lovely with a sense of mystery) make it to the end of the film and decide who She wants to marry?

This seems to be lumped with the Slasher movies of the early 80's, but more a Detective thriller than anything else. A pretty cool opening (used almost the same in SCREAM 2 in 1997), but if You're looking for Red stuff, You'll not get it. Of more interest are early performances by Tom Hanks -how Young He looks!- and James Rebhorn (who usually played smarmy types in later roles like INDEPENDANCE DAY, SCENT OF A WOMAN and CARLITO'S WAY to name of a few) as a Horn Dog teacher, Paul Gleason (THE BREAKFAST CLUB, DIE HARD) and Steve James (I'M GONNA GET YOU, SUCKA and THE EXTERMINATOR). Also neat was seeing Taso Stavrakis (Tom Savini asst and actor, notably from FRIDAY, THE 13th and DAWN OF THE DEAD) handling the Special effects. **1/2