One of my all-time faves. Glad you liked it quite a bit. And it's true, they don't make them like those anymore.



Last watched - Saw VI, only for curiosity purposes. Sitting down to watch Zombieland again on gorgeous Blu-Ray 1080 hi-def right now.

Not really a fright-fest i guess. ;)

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7/10

Evil Dead II: A classic. Every time I watch it though, I have to wonder what it would have been like as a more serious film like the first.

Inception: Wow. The main thing that I really liked about Inception was that even though they could have done practically anything when it came to the special effects, but they didn't. Sure, there is some mind-blowing effects, but it was just enough.

Darkside of Midnight (One of my personal favorites)
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Rabid Grannies
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Dumpster Baby
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Nope, not at all. It's a crap movie-fest instead. I have seen 3 of them (Fragile, Pig Hunt & The Tomb) quite a while ago before they get selected for this fest. Specially Fragile released at 2005; I don't get the idea how come an almost 5 year old movie chosen besides the new films?! Anyway, now only one left to see: Dark House, which won a competition to get even a theatrical release!:rolleyes:

Street Trash (1987)

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>>: B

Gunless (2010)

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A decent, light-hearted Western comedy.

>>: B

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I watched this when it came out on video, I don't think I was all that impressed, but I recently read the Terry Bison novel and decided to give it another viewing. It is a slick movie, but the entire time it just feels like something is missing.

6/10

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978). As a remake, this one loosely keeps to the spirit of the original and simultaneously brings some new and fresh fare to the table. Fans of the classic genre might lay claim to the superiority of the original, but those that claim otherwise might have some purchase to the superiority of the 1978 version. With solid acting capturing the wonderful and human idiosyncrasies of our protagonists, they perfectly set the tone for the humanity of which they hope to preserve. The direction was simply perfect, and coupled with unique camera work and that unsettling score, creates an atmosphere that is expansively creepy and oppressive. With fun cameos and a tone that is almost lost in the present, this remake should serve as a paragon for sci-fi and horror alike. Merci beaucoup.
Genruk'

Dead and Breakfast


I really enjoyed this. A smart horror comedy.

A good lead actor? :rolleyes:

Yeh I wasn't impressed at all with Johnny Mnemonic when it first came out but I watched it recently and enjoyed it but you're right about something missing... still I like it more than The Matrix.

Is that book an adaption or something. I thought the film was based on a William Gibson short story? Gibson's stuff is worth checking out if you haven't already. I get a bit lost with all the geek tech shit but still enjoyed the books of his I've read.

Hahaha!

Yeah, the book came after the movie, but still a fun ride.


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Not bad at all, a psycho thriller set in the middle of no where. It didn't blow me away, but has a good second half though the ending is a bit of an anti climax.

6.5/10

Europa (1991). Europa,known as Zentropa in the states, is one of Lars more experimental works and holds a cult-like status. The many different blatant effects are almost a distraction, but the story itself becomes a surreal nightmare that has transcended into the real world and thus such a distraction becomes a boon. The viewer is simultaneous assaulted by the variety of filming tricks as the blending of reality and horrible dream comes to a head. Where Lars later films are highly manipulative, this one does not tug at the heart with the usual meat hooks, but instead is more of an artistic allegory of post-war devastation gone Tim Burton/Jodorowsky. That said, this is definitely a must for fans of the "best working director today."
Genruk'

Mega Shark Vs Giant Octopus


was expecting a "so bad it's good" movie......just got the bad.

Dog Day Afternoon


Never fails to impress.

Bitch Slap: At first the plotline seems pretty weak, but then you realize it's no worse off than your typical James Bond Film. But plot? Who cares about a plot in a movie like this? It's all about the rather buxom, scantily-clad women and Bitch Slap definitely delivers in those regards. There's also a fair bit of blood and violence to balance things out. It's completely over the top, blatantly sex-charged, and pretty damn fun actually.

4 more
 

I think I won a jackpot 4 good ones

The Secret in their Eyes-Fantastic oscar-winner. A complex mix of mystery, murder and regret. Its not horror, but its worth your while. The cinematography is phenomenal. A

The next three are from the Fangoria Frightfest
Hunger-of course theres cannibalism b-
Dark House-a lot of fun, very dumb story, plus a fair amount of blood(this is a lot fun)B
The Haunting-not the classic, but a really good film from Spain. This is one of the best haunted house movies Ive seen in a long time. Its a mix of ghosts, mental illness, religion. Not a lot of blood, but its a chiller B+

Pandorum
a pretty absurd film chock full of cliche's and highy reminiscent of Alien. not horrible however.

the horde.

Loved it. Your thoughts?

The Runaways (2010)

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>>: B


Knight and Day (2010)

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>>: C

Otis (2008). What a wicked blend of implied brutality and dark humor. The story wavers almost perfectly, leaving the viewer discomfited when the laughs are offered. Sublimely mean in spirit, alternating between comedy and inspirational torture, and with characters that become too likable for comfort, when things get dicey my heart threatened to burst from my chest. The characters, all too real but a tad askew of center, were wonderfully portrayed by a stronger than usual cast for this genre. The direction was strong, and that dialog, perfectly timed and delivered, gave course for nervous giggles. The rockin' 70s soundtrack was apropos and worked wonderfully to set the tone. The ending was fair, though it is lamentable that the superior alternate ending was not used. No matter, for Otis still makes for a deliciously satisfying, albeit guiltily so, movie experience. Merci beaucoup.
Genruk

I also enjoyed Otis. I thought Daniel Stern and Kevin Pollak were fantastic in it.

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along with Dressed to Kill: An Appreciation by Keith Gordon, The Making of a Thriller (documentary), and Slashing Dressed to Kill feature.

I really need to pick that up. Got it on tape... but should upgrade it to DVD or Blu-Ray. De Palma sure put out some amazing stuff back in the day. It'd be nice to see a return to form.

Yeh it's really good.

Get the Special Edition if you can - contains the documentary and those features mentioned above, plus it's got the unrated version. There is a comparison feature too, between the unrated, R-rated and the cable versions of the film. Pretty nifty to get to know about all the stuff related to it.

Frozen (2010)

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A nice intense survival drama. Just expected a bit more tension & thrills.

>>: B

Home Movie (2008)

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A pretty good addition to the Evil Child sub genre of horror. Thanks to Chrono for the rec.

>>: B+

Cool. Sounds interesting will definitely look into grabbing it when I'm not so broke. What do you think of Body Double? I dug the 80s trashy/slasher meets Hitchcock buzz of it all.

De Palma and Richard Franklin are both great directors for their unadulterated Hitchcock worship. Psycho II and Patrick rule I don't care what anyone says :p

I remember the first time I saw it on VHS and having a huge crush on Deborah Shelton. It became one of my oft-watched films back then. And that whole dancing sequence (with that killer background score)...ooh baby!

Ripoff of Hitchcock or not, gotta love these 80s slasher stuff!

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Can you blame me? ;)

Ace in the Hole (1951). A flop at the time, this Billy Wilder noir classic just gets better with age. Fueled by opportunism and greed, the characters in this film are all too believable for their ugly portrayals of humanity willing to glean the profits of another's suffering. Kirk Douglas helms the gaggle of ugliness in an over the top performance of exploitative manipulations, ending in a literal carnival of tragic proportions. The conspicuous lack of a hero may have accounted for its poor box office performance, the masses were not geared up for journalistic film noir; or maybe they did not want to face the untoward reflection of the media- the gawking masses. With great direction, impressive performances, and an ending that was a director of photography's dream, today's audience might just be a little more real about the veritable nature of the media and its audience. Merci beaucoup.
Genruk

Salo
Battlefield Earth

That's quite the combo of utterly disturbing shit there. I mean, Battlefield Earth? I can't even fathom being able to sit through the whole thing again.

You can if you're a true scientologist, such as Mothman.

Get Him to the Greek (2010)

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>>: B

"The last exorsicm" 2/10

God i hate handheld cameras..



"Resident evil: afterlife" 4-5/10

I so wish for a new take on this game-franchise.

More horror and atmosphere oriented, and with a giant creepy mansion, please.

And less super hero action. Or even better, NON WHATSOEVER!!! :mad:

Starship Troopers (1997). Using beautiful, larger than life characters in an over the top explosion of sci-fi carnage, Starship Troopers manages to cater to the mindless drones as well as the coffee house philosopher. Where the parallels of societal ills are easily seen by those inclined towards such perceptions, how this wonderful flick manages to caricature civilization in such a wonderful capacity is beyond belief. The wooden acting is perfect for effect, insipid players of an banal existence, making the stupidity of delineating the differences bet the civilian and the citizen with mind-numbing propaganda all the more believable. Everything about this flick screams mindless action and violence for a mindless audience, but the greater message is brilliantly flashing for any and all not appropriately dumbed-down by the relentless click of the mouse.

Memory of a Killer (2003). A rare thriller of Belgium origin, this is a treat of a European crime drama. The editing was at first distracting and almost childish, but when the intent became apparent, instead it helped to drive the story forward. A relatively low-budget affair, Memory of a Killer proves that money is not the only ingredient for success. The acting was solid, the direction splendid. The competent work of the camera succeeded to help make this one award worthy. With great action, a solid and intelligent story, and a moral code that sniffed of film noir, this Flemish project deserved its accolades. Late.

Genruk

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Watch it.

haha but I played the battlefield earth drinking game
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needless to say I was wasted before the movie was over.

Henry - Portrait of a Serial Killer.

Great atmosphere, and convincing performances from the leads. Very effective film, presented in an utterly amoral way. I believe this is the reason why it is so effective. It neither demonises or vidicates the lead - merely presents it as fact, without judgement.

Toolbox Murders (2004) - Directed by Tobe Hooper

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Rating: 4.5/10
Tobe Hooper continues his descent into obscurity with another uninspired horror film. Toolbox Murders is unspectacular in most aspects, aside from Hooper's usual gore extravaganza. While featuring an above average leading lady in Angela Bettis(who I love), Toolbox Murders still fails to deliver the goods. While the film does have that Hooper "touch" to it, it fails to scare in any way. It's a confusing mess and should only be watched for the gore if anything.


976 Evil (1988) - Directed by Robert Englund

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Rating: 6/10
This movie is decent B-horror cheese. While Robert Englund's directorial debut isn't a major success, it certainly isn't a huge bomb either. 976 Evil isn't the most thoughtful horror movie, but it does entertain with it's fair share of corny lines and decent gore effects. The film starts off poorly, but gains momentum as it progresses. By the end of this one, you come out with a positive taste in your mouth. It's worth a look on a lazy night.


976 Evil II (1992) - Directed by Jim Wynorski

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Rating: 6.5/10
While very similar to its predecessor, 976 Evil II is slightly better in a few areas. Jim Wynorski is a personal favorite of mine, and I know he likes to make his movies fun. This movie is the epitome of what Wynorski does. Funny little lines, above-average gore effects, and a more developed storyline make this sequel superior to the original. While not a classic in any way, it definitely succeeds in what it tries to do. Give it a look if you love cheesy horror like me.