Last Seen 70s/80s Movie

[ChronoGrl]

The Cabin in the Woods (2011)




Uhm. Ok. Wow.

I was really trying NOT to keep my hopes up for this one because I was worried that I'd be disappointed... But to be honest, this is truly one of those rare movies that remind me of what I absolutely love horror, gives me hope for modern horror movies, and just satisfies me as a fan. Simply stated, it's a horror movie lover's horror movie.

I love the nod to pretty much every movie trope ever (though my boyfriend kept pointing out the very obvious and prolific Raimi nods which drove me nuts but that's OK)...

I have a slight qualm over the ending, probably just because the scenes leading up to the end were so ridiculously AWESOME, GORY, SCARY, and esoteric, I didn't want it to end... And also I think this is one of those movies that's almost too clever for it's own good, meaning the story is so odd, unique, and dark that no ending would be satisfying.

HOWEVER...


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I was just pontificating over how incredibly neat it would be if they released an extended Blu-Ray edition that had 4 alternative versions, based on what they were about the "choose" in the basement (the conch, the Pandora's ball, the necklace, the movie reel, the musicbox) - Would there be any difference in the ending based on there choice? I think it would be a neat way to extend this concept of modern sacrifice having to be based on the victim's will - If their will is different, does the world end? o.O The geek in me wants to find out.


Oh. OH. And I cheered out loud when Sigourney Weaver stepped in the final scenes... GEEKGASM!!!!!!!

I ALSO totally and absolutely geeked out to the nod to Portal - I mean... As a horror-loving console player, I've pretty much just wet myself with excitement over that.



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Ridiculously good. Also one of those RARE self-conscious movies that isn't annoying and pretentious. It was very fun, very well-directed, and acted, and thoroughly enjoyable.

HIGHLY recommended.


4.5/5.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Originally Posted by _____V_____

Go ahead and post it. As long as it does not contain nudity or softcore/hardcore stuff, it's permissible.

Yeah the Purple magazine picture has nudity. By the way, I tried using the Attachments option in the Control Panel for some pictures and it wasn't working. Are attachments turned off on the forum? Maybe I'll just use my new photobucket.


The Dunwich Horror (1970).

I wanted to watch this after seeing the poster. Plus, it's Lovecraft which always gets me a bit interested. However, the movie sucks. It's barely interesting. The lead actress redefines the term "dumb blonde." It's like common sense doesn't work with her. The best thing about the movie was a seaside altar shot.

[Posher778]

The Cabin in the Woods- 9/10


For about the 6th viewing so far. I love watching people complain about it online when it was the most entertaining movie in a long time. Scream 4, Trick R Treat, and Cabin in the Woods would make for an EXCELLENT halloween party line up and I might actually do that.

[Fearonsarms]

Originally Posted by Медвежуть

btw, check her out in Perfect Getaway. must took lots of hours of comp work to get her in resident evil shape

Damn I missed this lol

[_____V_____]

Originally Posted by ImmortalSlasher

By the way, I tried using the Attachments option in the Control Panel for some pictures and it wasn't working. Are attachments turned off on the forum? Maybe I'll just use my new photobucket.

Yes, attachments are disabled. Most of us use photobucket and other image-hosting accounts.

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The only word that comes closest to describing this film is "transcendental." And even that word is just the tip of the iceberg.

Quite possibly Ken Russell's best work, even better than The Devils, IMO. Fans of El Topo and other Jodorowsky works would love this one. Watch it after midnight, when the sounds of the living world have died down, and have your speakers set to surround mode. You will love the experience, if you are a surreal film fan like me.

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[Posher778]

Insidious 8/10


Yay for another savior to the modern genre.

[fortunato]

Originally Posted by _____V_____

Amazing film, indeed. The Devils is still my favorite Russell, but this is definitely another nutso groundbreaking work of his.

[hammerfan]

Originally Posted by _____V_____

The only word that comes closest to describing this film is "transcendental." And even that word is just the tip of the iceberg.

Quite possibly Ken Russell's best work, even better than The Devils, IMO. Fans of El Topo and other Jodorowsky works would love this one. Watch it after midnight, when the sounds of the living world have died down, and have your speakers set to surround mode. You will love the experience, if you are a surreal film fan like me.

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I was lucky enough to see this in the theater.

[ChronoGrl]

V/H/S (2012)





I was really impressed by this found footage anthology. I was concerned at first since it had received some mixed and mediocre reviews on here, but ultimately I really enjoyed it.

Just as with any anthology, there were some films that were stronger than others (Amateur Night, The Sick Thing That Happened to Emily When She Was Younger - which made me jump and scream out loud, by the way; great jump effects, and 10/31/98, which was successfully scary but also just fun to watch the effects and see a filmmaker play with a sub-genre within a sub-genre. The main story arc was also very well-done and deliciously creepy.

Even the "weaker" films were above average found footage and fun to watch. Part of what I like about found footage films are the effects - Sure, some directors use "static" or the camera panning away to cover a low budget... But some directors are very clever when it comes to objects flying, appearing and reappearing, etc.

All-in-all, I really liked this movie and was honestly impressed. I feel like I'm a 2-for-2 now, watching two very strong horror movies in a row that give me hope for the modern horror tale.

Highly recommended. Don't let the fact that it's found footage turn you off. Lots of good stuff here.

4.25/5

[Sentinel65]

Originally Posted by Posher778

Insidious 8/10


Yay for another savior to the modern genre.

I gave it the same score. I thought the first half was amazing, but closer to the ending it almost began to lose the horror. Some parts I thought in the dream world seemed too fairy tale like.