Last Seen Contemporary Movie

[The Villain]

Originally Posted by Repo'd

Willow Creek
Bigfoot movies almost always entertain me, and this one definitely does.

I liked that one. Funny and suspenseful but i was disappointed with the ending

[Repo'd]

Originally Posted by The Villain

I liked that one. Funny and suspenseful but i was disappointed with the ending

Completely with you on the humor and suspense, but we're miles apart on the ending, which I loved. Without spoiling it for anyone who hasn't seen it, the finale of Willow Creek was provocative and just surprising enough to work for me.

[Amalthea_unicorn]

[Sculpt]

Originally Posted by Smeg Head1

!!!HALLOWEEN HORROR MONTH!!!

120 Days of Sodom (1975)
I.M.D.B.
Four fascist libertines round up nine adolescent boys and girls and subject them to one hundred and twenty days of physical, mental and sexual torture.

A lot of shit eating in this one. Weird maniacal acting, like villains in a cartoon. Perhaps that was intended - excessive acting to fit with the theme of excess. There was just...way too much shit eating. It was interesting to watch, but in a rubber-necking-a-car-accident kind of way. It's interesting because it's weird. But I can't say I really enjoyed it.
5/10


The Possession of Michael King (2014)
I.M.D.B.
After poor advice from a psychic leads to the death of his wife, a man vows to disprove the existence of the paranormal by allowing himself to be possessed by demons.

Took me a while to get into it, as there's some awkward acting in the beginning. But I quite liked the idea of documenting the possession. There were a few too many sudden loud noises to make you jump, but overall it was enjoyable. Not a fan of possession movies so much, but I quite liked this one.
7/10


The Devil's Backbone (2001)
I.M.D.B.
After Carlos, a 12-year-old whose father has died in the Spanish Civil War, arrives at an ominous boy's orphanage he discovers the school is haunted and has many dark secrets that he must uncover.

I've never been much of a fan of Guillermo's work. I find his movies somewhat mismatching - it's as though they're children's horror movies, but with the violence of an r rated movie. Often the background orchestra is light and almost playful which juxtaposes the fearful imagery on screen. It's almost as though his movies are conflicted, unsure of what they're meant to be. And I can never shake that feeling as I'm watching. This one was no different. While well made in many respects, I find the moments of fear and tension miss the mark.
7/10

enjoyed reading these reviews!

The Possession of Michael King sounds like a premise up my alley.

Totally agree on Backbone. Nicely shot, realy good cinematography, sound, very competent presetation of the story. I just didn't find it worthwhile... in that I found the story rather bland., slightly boring, not scary, barely suspenseful in a few spots, and a generally unimportant and unemotional story. I had a hard time caring both times I saw it.


I hadn't noticed the music issue. I really liked Guillermo's Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboys & Pacific Rim, but Mimic was a mess.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

I Know You're In There, 2016. 4/10

Not even gonna bother looking up a screen shot.

[horcrux2007]

Originally Posted by Sculpt

enjoyed reading these reviews!

The Possession of Michael King sounds like a premise up my alley.

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I didn't like it. Too many pointless jump scares and just very generic.

[Amalthea_unicorn]

Funny Games 1997

[Bloof]

Originally Posted by Sculpt

enjoyed reading these reviews!

The Possession of Michael King sounds like a premise up my alley.

Totally agree on Backbone. Nicely shot, realy good cinematography, sound, very competent presetation of the story. I just didn't find it worthwhile... in that I found the story rather bland., slightly boring, not scary, barely suspenseful in a few spots, and a generally unimportant and unemotional story. I had a hard time caring both times I saw it.


I hadn't noticed the music issue. I really liked Guillermo's Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboys & Pacific Rim, but Mimic was a mess.

Originally Posted by horcrux2007

I didn't like it. Too many pointless jump scares and just very generic.

I enjoyed The Possession of Michael King and while it was rather pedestrian, it did make think twice about certain things .

[Amalthea_unicorn]

[Repo'd]

Monster House

I always enjoy this one. There are some terrific voice performances. The entire cast is outstanding but Maggie Gyllenhall and Jon Heder are standouts.