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SerialKiller 09-28-2015 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by horcrux2007 (Post 1001387)
We actually just watched that in English class. A bunch of people in the class didn't like it because I guess it doesn't have nonstop action or a ton of expository dialog like the mindless movies they usually watch.


Tsk, Tsk. That makes me sad. My friends & I loved it when it came out. My 14 year old cousin didn't care for it much either. Hope you liked it at least.

SerialKiller 09-29-2015 12:07 AM

Jamie Marks is Dead-2014.


Strange & fascinating, yet it could have been so much better. Particularly enjoyed the ghost of Francis though.

horcrux2007 09-29-2015 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SerialKiller (Post 1001420)
Tsk, Tsk. That makes me sad. My friends & I loved it when it came out. My 14 year old cousin didn't care for it much either. Hope you liked it at least.

I loved it. I posted a review I think about a week ago

TheBossInTheWall 09-29-2015 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SerialKiller (Post 1001421)
Jamie Marks is Dead-2014.


Strange & fascinating, yet it could have been so much better. Particularly enjoyed the ghost of Francis though.

This looks good, particularly 'cause of Cameron Monaghan. Morgan Saylor was good on Homeland so I'm guessing she'll be good too. Ty for posting.

SerialKiller 09-29-2015 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by horcrux2007 (Post 1001457)
I loved it. I posted a review I think about a week ago

Fantastic. All hope is not lost. ::cool::

SerialKiller 09-29-2015 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBossInTheWall (Post 1001459)
This looks good, particularly 'cause of Cameron Monaghan. Morgan Saylor was good on Homeland so I'm guessing she'll be good too. Ty for posting.


I think Cameron Monaghan was great in this movie, the only other thing I've seen him in is Vampire Academy. I like Morgan Saylor, she's talented & she's got a unique look about her.

TheBossInTheWall 09-29-2015 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SerialKiller (Post 1001519)
I think Cameron Monaghan was great in this movie, the only other thing I've seen him in is Vampire Academy. I like Morgan Saylor, she's talented & she's got a unique look about her.

He's been in the tv series Shameless as a sort of major character. Right now he's also playing a young Joker on Gotham. I'm not like a huge fan, just happens to be in things I've seen and I find his acting very good.

Sculpt 09-29-2015 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by horcrux2007 (Post 1001387)
We actually just watched that in English class. A bunch of people in the class didn't like it because I guess it doesn't have nonstop action or a ton of expository dialog like the mindless movies they usually watch.

I'll WATCH Sleepy Hallow, seeing it for the 2nd time, soon, as it's on Netflix.

I'm a longtime fan of Tim Burton's work. Thought a remake of Sleepy Hallow was right up his alley. Although I liked the look of the film, I didn't love the film.

I SAW it at the theatre, way back when. As I recall, I didn't think it had heart -- I wasn't drawn to the characters or story. What summed up how I felt about the film was when Walken bit the woman... I was just like... "Why? Sure, why not, Burton isn't feeling this film, guess it doesn't have to make any sense".

But maybe I ate a bad Junior Mint or something, I'll see if I get a different take after all these years.

roshiq 09-30-2015 12:48 AM

Cooties (2014)

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>>: C+

Air (2015)

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>>: C-

The Hive (2015)

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>>: B-

hammerfan 09-30-2015 03:24 AM

Movie Tavern's Retro Movie Night showed "Serenity". Sold out. Nerd gathering. ::wink::::smile::

Repo'd 09-30-2015 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by roshiq (Post 1001527)

Every opinion I see or hear about Cooties seems to put it at the "C" level, . I had higher hopes, and of course I'll see it and form my own opinion, but the feedback I've seen isn't encouraging.

MichaelMyers 09-30-2015 03:24 AM

Wow. Neither Norman Reedus nor a horror theme could save it for you roshiq?

horcrux2007 09-30-2015 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Repo'd (Post 1001529)
Every opinion I see or hear about Cooties seems to put it at the "C" level, . I had higher hopes, and of course I'll see it and form my own opinion, but the feedback I've seen isn't encouraging.

My thoughts exactly. I'll need to see it for myself.

roshiq 09-30-2015 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Repo'd (Post 1001529)
Every opinion I see or hear about Cooties seems to put it at the "C" level, . I had higher hopes, and of course I'll see it and form my own opinion, but the feedback I've seen isn't encouraging.

It was like one of those movies where they got a nice idea but couldn't able to executed & finished it well. After the 1st half it was like they just sadly ran out of idea & not sure how to proceed further or how to put an end to the story. At the end, it was even like an incomplete film and that was the major disappointment about Cooties.

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Originally Posted by MichaelMyers (Post 1001530)
Wow. Neither Norman Reedus nor a horror theme could save it for you roshiq?

That was quite a dull film, Michael! It wasn't horror (more of a sci-fi drama-thriller) & entirely bad but the plot better suited for a 30 minute TV episode.

Angra 09-30-2015 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by roshiq (Post 1001554)
It was like one of those movies where they got a nice idea but couldn't able to executed & finished it well. After the 1st half it was like they just sadly ran out of idea & not sure how to proceed further or how to put an end to the story. At the end, it was even like an incomplete film and that was the major disappointment about Cooties.



That was quite a dull film, Michael! It wasn't horror (more of a sci-fi drama-thriller) & entirely bad but the plot better suited for a 30 minute TV episode.

That was my impression as well.

And it tried sooo hard to be funny, but... meh.

But most disappointed was I to discover this was just another zombie flick. ::sad::

Jake.Ashworth 09-30-2015 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Angra (Post 1001562)
That was my impression as well.

And it tried sooo hard to be funny, but... meh.

But most disappointed was I to discover this was just another zombie flick. ::sad::

I just read the synopsis of Air... It sounds like a not so good Tank Girl but with air instead of water lol. I loved Tank Girl...

Baron Von Marlon 09-30-2015 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Repo'd (Post 1001529)
Every opinion I see or hear about Cooties seems to put it at the "C" level, . I had higher hopes, and of course I'll see it and form my own opinion, but the feedback I've seen isn't encouraging.

What disappointed me the most was all the wasted potential.
It looked good, cast did a good job, gore looked great, kid zombies were a nice change,...
With a solid script this could've been a small classic.

Angra 09-30-2015 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake.Ashworth (Post 1001563)
I just read the synopsis of Air... It sounds like a not so good Tank Girl but with air instead of water lol. I loved Tank Girl...

Oh, sorry, I was talking about Cooties.

Jake.Ashworth 09-30-2015 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Angra (Post 1001565)
Oh, sorry, I was talking about Cooties.

Ahh that's what I get for jumping in, in the middle. Lol. I thought Cooties looked great, its to bad to hear that it wasn't.

Baron Von Marlon 09-30-2015 04:01 PM

Gravy (2015)
B/C
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Nice and bloody horror comedy. Not great but kind of a fun watch.
Laughed out loud a couple of times.

DeadbeatAtDawn 09-30-2015 06:59 PM

The Hive, 2015. 7/10


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Pretty interesting film, shot in a somewhat Memento {2000} style. The cinematography was alittle odd, no single shot lasted no more than ten seconds, add the flashbacks and the blacklighting and it sure made you pay attention to gather all the information and figure out this film. I liked it.


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phantomstranger 09-30-2015 11:02 PM

"Iron Sky" (2012)
Plot: IMDB
In the last moments of World War II, a secret Nazi space program evaded destruction by fleeing to the Dark Side of the Moon. During 70 years of utter secrecy, the Nazis construct a gigantic space fortress with a massive armada of flying saucers.

Phantom's Review: This has got to be one of the most ridiculous movies ever made, yet it's surprisingly entertaining.. some good acting, decent FX ,plenty of humor and some sexy girls. It's a real "Leave Your Brain At The Door' movie, but it's plenty of fun.

roshiq 10-01-2015 11:29 PM

Pinup Dolls on Ice (2013)

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>>: C

I Spit on Your Grave 3: Vengeance is Mine (2015)

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A pretty good sequel to the 2010 remake of Meir Zarchi's cult classic.

>>: B+

Gravy (2015)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p...psmmnbcmzn.jpg

>>: B-

A Christmas Horror Story (2015)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p...pshgdry7x4.jpg

Not great but a decent horror anthology of 4 interwoven stories.

>>: B

DeadbeatAtDawn 10-02-2015 03:10 AM

Hatchet, 2006. 7/10


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FryeDwight 10-02-2015 07:28 AM

FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS (2006). EXCELLENT Clint Eastwood film about the Iwo Jima flagraisers with great acting and harrowing battle sequences. *****

Amalthea_unicorn 10-02-2015 10:49 AM

The Crying Game 10/10

TheBossInTheWall 10-02-2015 04:52 PM

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Digging Up the Marrow 2015

A horror movie film maker receives some information from a man who claims to know there are real monsters and where they are. Its shot in documentary film style.

The main character Adam Green is played by...Adam Green. I'm assuming he's not playing himself, if he is he's a fair sized asshole. But I believe its acting and done well. The opening of the film is talking to various people at a horror con(s?) about why they like monsters. I think this takes away from the film. The feel of the segment doesn't match up with the rest of the film.
The acting is decent, again Adam Green doing a very good job of bring an unpleasant person. Ray Wise is also very good as the person who brings the story to Adam Green. Mostly the film is entertaining, but I found myself wanting the film to stop focusing on Adam Green's reactions to everything. While his character is played well, its too much of someone you're not meant to like. I do not want to say much because the premise is a man wants to prove there are monsters and anything I might say could indicate if it ends up being true, a hoax, a little of each, etc. Its worth at least one watch, I'd recommend it. $3.99 at www.vudu.com.

6/10

Baron Von Marlon 10-02-2015 06:53 PM

Deathgasm (2015)
Fuckin' A!

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Good casting & acting, fun references, great blood & gore (mix of practical and CGI I think), original kills, bit of nudity, good jokes,... And ofcourse heavy metal!
If you don't know much about metal music, some of the jokes will be lost on you. But if you can enjoy bloody horror comedies in general, I'm sure this can entertain you too.

Btw, the movie's from New Zealand. So that's another good one from down under.
And apparently this is the debut for the guy who wrote and directed this. I'm certainly looking forward to his future work.

DeadbeatAtDawn 10-02-2015 07:19 PM

Exeter, 2015. 6.5/10


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Exeter was pretty entertaining. Brutal, yes merciless. lol It took place in a filthy disgusting asylum with a bunch of drug using dirty kids, it was gorgeous. I mean some were splattered with brain matter and still walked around drinking and getting high. Fuck. Bits of CGI dusted this film but it didn't matter. I'm going 6.5. Wanna go 7 but some inane dialog and scenes. Best exorcism by internet ever.


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TheBossInTheWall 10-02-2015 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadbeatAtDawn (Post 1001660)
Exeter, 2015. 6.5/10


Exeter was pretty entertaining. Brutal, yes merciless. lol It took place in a filthy disgusting asylum with a bunch of drug using dirty kids, it was gorgeous. I mean some were splattered with brain matter and still walked around drinking and getting high. Fuck. Bits of CGI dusted this film but it didn't matter. I'm going 6.5. Wanna go 7 but some inane dialog and scenes. Best exorcism by internet ever.

Yeah it looks great. I think i'll watch it tomorrow.

roshiq 10-03-2015 01:03 AM

The Dirties (2013)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps0viooolu.jpg

>>: B+

Deathgasm (2015)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p...psk8qerrqh.jpg

>>: B+

The Hoarder (2015)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p...psixrwbbpg.jpg

>>: C

Repo'd 10-03-2015 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBossInTheWall (Post 1001645)
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Digging Up the Marrow 2015

A horror movie film maker receives some information from a man who claims to know there are real monsters and where they are. Its shot in documentary film style.

The main character Adam Green is played by...Adam Green. I'm assuming he's not playing himself, if he is he's a fair sized asshole. But I believe its acting and done well. The opening of the film is talking to various people at a horror con(s?) about why they like monsters. I think this takes away from the film. The feel of the segment doesn't match up with the rest of the film.
The acting is decent, again Adam Green doing a very good job of bring an unpleasant person. Ray Wise is also very good as the person who brings the story to Adam Green. Mostly the film is entertaining, but I found myself wanting the film to stop focusing on Adam Green's reactions to everything. While his character is played well, its too much of someone you're not meant to like. I do not want to say much because the premise is a man wants to prove there are monsters and anything I might say could indicate if it ends up being true, a hoax, a little of each, etc. Its worth at least one watch, I'd recommend it. $3.99 at www.vudu.com.

6/10

I agree with you Boss. It is worth a watch. I disagree with you on some points ( I thought Adam Green gave an awful performance) but I do think horror fans will enjoy the concept, as well as some of the creature designs. There were times Digging Up the Marrow looked like a "backyard filming with buddies project",but I suppose it was in many ways so that's forgivable. The story could have been stronger and certainly a bit more elaborate, but for the most part, yeah I'd say your 6 of 10 rating is pretty fair. I am a pretty big Adam Green fan so there is a chance that my thoughts are a little slanted, of course.

TheBossInTheWall 10-03-2015 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBossInTheWall (Post 1001661)
Yeah it looks great. I think i'll watch it tomorrow.

Ok Exeter was awful. I made it half way through. Generic characters. The blonde who loses her shit, the muscular guy who's overly aggressive, the geeky friend, and so on. And they're not doing an ode to horror films like Cabin in the Woods so instead its just old and tired. The acting is bad, the dialogue is bad, and yet again people thinking if they shoot in a rundown/abandoned building it'll make the movie good. No.
2/10

Sculpt 10-03-2015 01:11 PM

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Altered – From the co-creator of Blair Witch project, here is a film about alien abductees. But, I promise you, it's not as lame as it sounds. Director Eduardo Sanchez takes the story of a group of redneck friends who, a few years earlier were abducted by aliens but now, in the present have captured one of them an are exacting their revenge. This description hardly gives it justice. The characters are interesting, compelling, and legitimately earn the pathos of the watcher. What I find amazing about this film is that, at no point, did I find myself saying questioning my suspension of disbelief; I was able to suspend my belief entirely, even despite what seems to be a ridiculous plot. This movie is dark, well-written, and well-acted. Some good jumps, some good blood, and overall recommended.

Altered (2006)

C+ 6/10

Took chronogrls recommendation. Fun little creature film. Nice production value. An Evil Dead 2 tone - funny tongue-in-cheek seriousness. I would have liked it to dig deeper into the personal interaction between the men and the alien, as it plots a revenge motive without diving into the anything substantially emotionally personal. As a result one gets the impression the film is holding back and staying shallow. There's really no torture, no revenge and no catharsis.

The Bloofer Lady 10-03-2015 05:19 PM

Room 33 2009


A van carrying a female roller derby team runs out of gas right in front of an abandoned asylum. In the asylum, one of them is attacked by an almost feral young woman. Bodies with the eyes removed start piling up while they try to figure what has happened to the girl. The ending pretty much sucked.

4/10

SerialKiller 10-03-2015 08:14 PM

Dead Alive-1992.

Vodstok 10-03-2015 11:52 PM

VHS and VHS2

I prefer the second, although 1 has some solid moments. Safe Haven reminds me of a dream I once had and is kinda pants-shitting

DeadbeatAtDawn 10-04-2015 08:20 PM

Para Elisa, 2015.


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IMDb;Para Elisa is a terrifying story based on a simple, innocent children's game. Something that looks naive and harmless turns into the worst nightmare, into the struggle to escape a tragic and expected end, into an explicit and inevitable horror.

I don't know what children's game they are talking about?!?!


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Very brutal and sick storyline but they really didn't take it anywhere. I really wanted to accentuate on the insanity that consumed this family. It ended abruptly.


It is available to rent on Amazon Prime.

cheebacheeba 10-05-2015 12:49 AM

Goldeneye.

I really used to like James Bond...and while the last one with Brosnan felt like it lost direction a little bit...these movies were just fun.


The Daniel Craig movies, to me?
They're just not James Bond movies.
They are movies with a guy called James Bond in them, and in their own right they're ok films...just...not what I want.

I wonder if maybe one day there'll be something more like a fusion of the two.

roshiq 10-05-2015 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by cheebacheeba (Post 1001718)
Goldeneye.

I really used to like James Bond...and while the last one with Brosnan felt like it lost direction a little bit...these movies were just fun.


The Daniel Craig movies, to me?
They're just not James Bond movies.
They are movies with a guy called James Bond in them, and in their own right they're ok films...just...not what I want.

I wonder if maybe one day there'll be something more like a fusion of the two.


GoldenEye is one of my favorite Bond flicks. Yeah...TND & TWINE were fun & watchable but DAD was one of the terrible 007 films ever, IMO.

About Craig films....I really love Casino Royale, though it was a great comeback for Bond in contemporary / modern era & really a fantastic addition for a change than any other usual bond flicks. Loved its gritty, less action but more serious approach in terms of an espionage thriller. But yeah...QOS not only comes with a weird title but totally a misfire as a Bond flick.
And as for your 'fusion of the two'...I thought SKYFALL kind of falls in that category. Really looking forward to see SPECTRE as soon as it hits the theater here.


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