Last Seen 70s/80s Movie

[siorai]

The Road: I loved the book and I hate to say the typical line about movies made from books, but the book was far better. If I hadn't read the book first I would probably love the movie. I just found the book's atmosphere to be far more intense and brooding. Very well done movie, but it just didn't quite live up to the "movie" I saw in my head while reading the book.

[Angra]

"Funny people" 6/10

Felt very long and the title was as ironic as "Funny games".

The last joke, just before the credits started to roll, had me laughing tho.

[bigkev119]

i kinda liked it . it wasent bad for a remake. But nothing new here, same plotline. you cant beat the oringinal. i do recommened it

[fortunato]

Das weisse Band aka The White Ribbon (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1149362/) (2009)

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Yeah, thought this was pretty darn good myself. And certainly a fair departure for Haneke in terms of style and execution.

[Elvis_Christ]

The Road: I loved the book and I hate to say the typical line about movies made from books, but the book was far better. If I hadn't read the book first I would probably love the movie. I just found the book's atmosphere to be far more intense and brooding. Very well done movie, but it just didn't quite live up to the "movie" I saw in my head while reading the book.

I figured that would be the case, I was thinking as I watched it would've worked better as a book. I should definitely read it sometime. I loved The Road and if the book has better atmosphere I'm definitely down with checking it out.

i kinda liked it . it wasent bad for a remake. But nothing new here, same plotline. you cant beat the oringinal. i do recommened it

Man I thought that flick was dull and uninspired. It felt like a made for TV movie. The main character's intensity was so watered down compared to the original. I wouldn't go around recommending it personally.

[missmacabre]

HP Lovecraft's "Necronomicon"- I don't suggest it. The first story was great, second story was a nice try and the third story was (at least how I took it) and pathetic attempt at an anti-abortion commercial with really bad cheesy gore and horrible acting. I also really didnt like the little library segments in between, they were unnecessairy.

[roshiq]

Defendor (2009)

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Harrelson caps off one of the best years of his career with yet another incredible performance - between Zombieland, The Messenger and this he's shot up the list as one of my favourite actors.

This is Kick-Ass meets Taxi Driver folks - real life superheroics at their finest. Dark humor, brilliant script, perfect cast...a genuine must-see.

Ditto.

I have bought the dvd months ago but almost forget about it as it was in my big box of unseen dvds & that box is a mess. Thanks a lot to you bud as you mentioned & recommended it yesterday & thus I gave it a watch last night.

A beautiful heartwarming tale of a real life superhero! Undoubtedly one of the year's best.

>>: A


Who Saw Her Die? (1972)

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>>: B-

[psycho d]

Black Snake Moan (2006). The concept here could range from perverse to absurd, but instead this film is a solid entry. The oil water mix of Southern religion and sexuality are beautifully forced to come to terms with each other, and neither end up overcoming the other. Not a fan of explicit religiosity, this wonderful flick honestly demonstrates the ubiquitous Christianity of the region without alienating those less likely to kneel in devout prostration. The story itself was unique if not a little controversial. The acting by Samual Jackson and Christina Ricci was impeccable. The direction and camera work was flawless. Overall this was a splendid movie whose overall hints at the capacity for unsung heroes to help those in need. Merci beaucoup.
derek

[_____V_____]

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A pretty solid sequel. Don't miss this.

* * * *

[Bastet]

Shutter Island. Slow to start, but drew in. Absolutely brilliant if slightly mentally exhausting to watch.
Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus. A wonderful fantasy take on Faust.

Both reccommended.:cool:

[zwoti]

pelts
pro-life
night of the comet

[Weird Al Fanatic]

Blade - Why did I even bother? The special effects were rather funny though.
Boondock Saints - Ooh, tough to say what I think of the film. It was rather confusing; I was ticked off by the awkward camera cuts. But it was pretty badass, I guess. And wow, Willem Dafoe sure surprised me with his great "performances".
My Cousin Vinny - Pretty good. It had great performances, excellent jokes and a stable plot.
Twilight - ...Please, not right now. I am still in pain from watching it.

[Disease]

Them/Ils

Finaly after so much anticipation, perhaps to much on my part after so many attempts to get my hands on a copy. It was a well made suspense movie, but the ending lets it down, it is a bit abrupt.

7/10


Day of the Triffids

Another one with not such a great ending, pretty good cheese value though.

5/10


Island of Death

Hmm, that poor goat. This was a rather brutal flick with no morals what so ever, well worth checking out if you are into genre flicks.

8/10

[Elvis_Christ]

Them/Ils


Fuck I still haven't got round to checking this out. Where did you pick up your copy?

[psycho d]

Taxidermia (2006). Existing somewhere between wonderful art-house and disgustingly demented brilliance, this offering from director Gyorgy Palfi was mere genius. Not for everyone, those with steel stomachs might come to love this wicked little tale which spans three generations, an adaptation to three pieces of popular Hungarian literature. The acting was more than solid. The camera work was splendid, and the direction was phenomenal. The vision of this work defies the imagination, with more than memorable images. How some of the more disgusting scenes came to be almost tolerable defies reality. Overall a wonderful time indeed for connoisseur of disturbing cinema. Merci beaucoup.
d

[roshiq]

Iron Man 2 (2010)

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>>: B+


You Don't Know Jack (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1132623/) (2010)

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Perhaps due to my lack of knowledge & interests but pardon me that I have never heard of this 'Dr. Death' before. But HBO brings him on screen played by one of the greatest icons of modern cinema-Al Pacino & with him there's a powerful group of strong supporting cast. So as a film & after my brief browsing about the controversial story of Dr. Jack Kevorkian & his 'Death Machine & Mercy Machine', I think Barry Levinson (Rain Man) did an excellent work in portraying it on celluloid under a nonjudgmental point of view...specially when the subject matter is so delicate, sophisticated or whatever you say. The film nicely points out & recognizes several issues with care & made me think about the perception of terminal illness, death's insight in social, legal & religious views & the service that Dr. Kevorkian came with...a manner for people suffering incurable disease and those pleading to die with dignity to have a choice as to whether they by law must linger in misery or be given the opportunity to have a doctor assisted suicide. Whether it's right or wrong...the movie doesn't tell actually, nor should it....you decide.

A brilliant film from HBO & for the TV audience but I think it should get a theatrical wide release also. A very compelling docudrama where the story draws you in & you'll find all the characters are well developed in all the right areas & get the chance to see again a perfect combo of a character, star & performance from Pacino.

>>: A

[Bastet]

Legend of Hell House
A Blade in the Dark

[Angra]

"Kick-ass" 9/10

Nuff said..





"Sherlock Holmes" 7/10

Without Robert Downey Jr. this movie would've been quite forgettable.

[Disease]

Fuck I still haven't got round to checking this out. Where did you pick up your copy?



I just rented it from a new video store I signed up with called "The Movie Reel" in Melbourne, pretty awesome store actually, very small but has shitloads of awesome stuff.

Twice I bought copies on ebay but both times they would not post it to Australia...:mad:

[newb]

LEGION

Meh...a bit boring...pacing could have been much better

[Straker]

Taxidermia (2006). Existing somewhere between wonderful art-house and disgustingly demented brilliance, this offering from director Gyorgy Palfi was mere genius. Not for everyone, those with steel stomachs might come to love this wicked little tale which spans three generations, an adaptation to three pieces of popular Hungarian literature. The acting was more than solid. The camera work was splendid, and the direction was phenomenal. The vision of this work defies the imagination, with more than memorable images. How some of the more disgusting scenes came to be almost tolerable defies reality. Overall a wonderful time indeed for connoisseur of disturbing cinema. Merci beaucoup.
d

I watched this myself a few days back on TV. Totally bizarre and off the wall, but really was a great little film. I thought it was quality, even if a little hard to watch at times.

[fiend_skull]

The Untold Story
very...interesting movie

[Bastet]

The Untold Story
very...interesting movie
Interesting is one way of describing it

[psycho d]

The Wages of Fear (1953). This classic French thriller by Clouzot was an unexpected gem. With a superbly slow beginning, we get a chance to feel the disparity that our protagonists are stuck in. Our unsung heroes are not without their flaws, but their humanity comes to fruition when the chips are down. Even the most villainous of the characters reveals his heart unexpectedly, and realistically. This is a man's world, and our heroine takes the brunt of the machismo in this grimy flick. The story was wonderful, and the slow beginning only added to the tension of the main story. The acting was plain and simple, and perfectly so. The direction caught the desperation and dirtiness of the town and allowed the viewer to almost feel it. The tension was nailed as well, at times being a knuckle-biter. The camera work was simple yet effective as well. Simply a wonderful effort by an incredible director. Ashe.
d

[Ferox13]

http://www.passionriver.com/images-campus/poster_shadowCompany.jpg

Just watched this documentry about mercenaries and the private military company industry- its well made and put together - some interesting stuff about Executive Outcomes and also the atempted coup in Equatorial Guinea..

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Excellent film about a British fighter squadron during WWI (led by Malcom McDowell).

[Cujo]

Borderland

Some nasty scenes in it.( hacking to death scenes).Good film though :p

[zwoti]

the human centipede (first sequence)

[Elvis_Christ]

the human centipede (first sequence)

Watched this last night.

I was expecting it to be more gory and disgusting considering the storyline. Quite a twisted concept and an enjoyable film that I dug a bunch. I guessing this will be quite the cult hit if it manages to get a wide release.

[neverending]

Day Night Day Night

Character portrait of a 19 year old woman who volunteers to be a suicide bomber. I liked it very much, but it's not for everyone. Very slow pacing, no action at all. The delight is in the details and watching this person's unfolding story of 48 intense hours in her life.

[The Mothman]

US Marshalls
The Vanishing

[psycho d]

Lost Highway (1997). Lynch's flick are just like dreams, they are very unrealistic but the viewer never seems to question nor care. With most people, the desire to "comprehend" what has just happened obscures the magic of his madness. Sometimes it is better to just let the bedlam unfold, allowing the artistic eye revel in the palate of celluloid that has just received witness. This flick was simply another outstanding, nonlinear, maddening work of a master of dementia. The acting was awesome. Patricia Arquette was sublimely delicate and lethal. The dialogue was awkward, but somehow it was masterfully performed and only added to the sense of foreboding. The camera work and the lush, dark color was splendid. The soundtrack and score were wonderful in application. For movie lovers, this is simply heroin. Mercie beaucoup.
d

[Elvis_Christ]

Ghost World

Didn't care for this at all when it first came out but really dug it this time round. It got me quite sentimental about my past :o

[Bastet]

The Beyond- loved this, brilliant, until the last 20 minutes when it became just another run of the mill zombie flick. Prior to that it was interesting and unusual.

[roshiq]

Transylmania (2009)

>>: D


Malice in Wonderland (2010)

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>>: B-

[AMICUS HORROR]

Watched "The Cars that ate Paris" directed by Peter Weir, nice little film. Just got a copy of Peter weirs "Picnick at hanging rock", I heard thats also good.:)

[Elvis_Christ]

Daybreakers

I fucking hated Undead so I didn't set my expectations to high for this one. Daybreakers is an infinitely better film and despite a few plot holes I didn't buy and my pet hate of shitty NZ/Home & Away stars popping up on the screen I really dug it. Cool blend of both vampire and dystopian future flick. Dafoe was great as usual and Sam Neil played the slimey fucker role to perfection.

[Roderick Usher]

Iron Man 2

While a little light on actual conflict, this sequel presents far less of a drop-off in quality than most sequels. The acting is great, the nerdy in-jokes all work and it provides a fun afternoon at the cinema.

Not as goood as the first flick, but not half as bad as I've heard some say.
6.9/10

[missmacabre]

Dead Space: Downfall.

Never played the game, so I don't know much about that, but the movie was really good. Great animation. Gory, but different from the animated gore I'm used to. Still; very good, and it managed to capture a great sense of claustrophobia and panic.

4/5

[Deimos]

Romero's The Crazies.

[roshiq]

Hatchet for the Honeymoon (1970)

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***SPOILER***
At very early voice over after the film starts we find an interesting monologue:

My name is John Harrington. I'm 30 years old. I'm a paranoiac. Paranoiac. An enchanting word, so civilized, full of possibilities. The truth is, I am completely mad. The realization which annoys me at first, but is now amusing to me. Quite amusing. Nobody suspects I am a madman. A dangerous murderer. Not Mildred, my wife. Nor the employees of my fashion center. Nor of course my customers.

Not only Bava's one of the finest but a very different Giallish psychological horror of early 70's which is (IMO) little bit like a fantastic cross between two legendary psychological horror thriller of all time...Psycho (1960) & American Psycho (2000)!
The voice over, flashbacks, excessive zooms, subjective camera use, swift shots of the dolls and beautiful visual design masterfully reflect a killer's diseased mind. And from the very beginning since we're attached with Harrington's point of view & thoughts, we get the chance to relate with his trauma & hunger for killing easily. Plus the way Bava always captured the typical Gothic mansion is like a labyrinth that only a maniac like Harrington could understand.

"A woman should live only until her wedding night. Love once and then die"...hats off to Mario Bava once again.

>>: A

[psycho d]

Boondock Saints (1999). Having high expectations, I was not expecting those expectations to be blown out of the water. William Defoe's character was at first a shock, but then his became a strong performance of one the greatest characters that has ever blessed the silver screen. At times this wonderful flick becomes a little unrealistic, but that was only because it was too busy being a stunningly gorgeous symphony of celluloid. The acting was great, the story over the top perfect, with solid direction and camera work to boot. Simply a wonderful action experience. Ashe.
derek

[Straker]

Clash of the Titans (2010): First watch. I've always been a fan of the original so wanted to give this a watch when I got the chance. Can't say I was very impressed. It's like they had a bunch of scenes from the original they wanted to keep then wrote some crap filler to pad it out, while still attempting to butcher the scenes they did keep. They tried to break away from the original story in some aspects but ended up with a really confused and boring script. Some aspects were fun and I did manage to sit through it, but I thought all in all it was a pretty poor effort. For what is ment to be an all out action film, I found the film dragged its heels at every opportunity. The original is brimming with camp style and the quality stop motion effects of Ray Harryhausen. This one really didn't have anything going for it.

Oh and the only arabic character in the film turns out to be a suicide bomber. :rolleyes:

[iSeymore]

Clash of the Titans (2010): First watch. I've always been a fan of the original so wanted to give this a watch when I got the chance. Can't say I was very impressed. It's like they had a bunch of scenes from the original they wanted to keep then wrote some crap filler to pad it out, while still attempting to butcher the scenes they did keep. They tried to break away from the original story in some aspects but ended up with a really confused and boring script. Some aspects were fun and I did manage to sit through it, but I thought all in all it was a pretty poor effort. For what is ment to be an all out action film, I found the film dragged its heels at every opportunity. The original is brimming with camp style and the quality stop motion effects of Ray Harryhausen. This one really didn't have anything going for it.

Oh and the only arabic character in the film turns out to be a suicide bomber. :rolleyes:

Hahaha, Classic. :P
@Topic: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) Loved it. First Terminator movie I sat through when I was a child, this was around when Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) had been first released in theatres. So I was around twelve years old. Classic. *thumbs up* I also loved the T-800 model Terminator (Arnold Schwartzenegger) Pescedero Escape figure produced by NECA. Comes with a great Sawed off shot gun. :)

[zwoti]

rise of the damned

[SamCostello]

Iron Man 2
Dread

Sam

[missmacabre]

Jaws 3, but I watched it with my Dad as he gave commentary and advice to characters so it was hilarious.

[Elvis_Christ]

Jaws 3, but I watched it with my Dad as he gave commentary and advice to characters so it was hilarious.

Haha what was his advice? "DON'T GO IN THERE!!" :D

[roshiq]

Children of the Corn (1984)
Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice (1992)
Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest (1995)

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Haven't got the chance to check out this series before except the first one. Lately bought a 8 in 1 of COC collection dvd & started to watch it one by one finally.

[Bastet]

The Butterfly Effect I and II
Both better than I expected

[psycho d]

Cat People (1982). This classic, steamy thriller was not shy in the use of flesh to allure the viewer's eye. But this was not some cheezy sexploitation flick. The nudity is more than relevant to the story, which use elements of polar irony to showcase its characters. The story itself was decent, including one rather realistic and brutal scene that was wonderfully portrayed. The use of colors was artistically explored with aplomb. The direction was more than solid, and the acting was pretty decent. Overall, it was the atmosphere that deserves the most credit here. As well, the ending was pretty solid. Merci beaucoup.
d

[Cujo]

Carriers..It was good

[Straker]

Orphan: Not a bad film. Thought some aspects of the story were delivered well, although at times it did seem a little hit and miss. Thought the cast were really good and the acting was solid throughout. The direction was good, there were some nice touches that elevated the film above the usual formulaic horror.

[Erik]

Orphan: Not a bad film. Thought some aspects of the story were delivered well, although at times it did seem a little hit and miss. Thought the cast were really good and the acting was solid throughout. The direction was good, there were some nice touches that elevated the film above the usual formulaic horror.

Same here,just saw it yesterday.Thought it was pretty good,but it could have used some more info about "Esther's" past,imho.:)

[Posher778]

Dead Space: Downfall.

Never played the game, so I don't know much about that, but the movie was really good. Great animation. Gory, but different from the animated gore I'm used to. Still; very good, and it managed to capture a great sense of claustrophobia and panic.

4/5

I heard it was good, but it's one of those movies I *won't* watch, because i'm such a fan of the game. Even if it was a well known movie, and known for quality, I just don't think I want to know *that* part of the Dead Space story.


Iron Man 2- 8.5/10 I loved it, even more than the original.

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor - Epic fail. 3/10 and that's generous.

[bigkev119]

it was just ok for me nothing to right home about:confused:

[2girls1corpse]

Well, what did you think about the original?

[bigkev119]

nothing new here folks. same old plotline.this movie has jennifer tilly and judd nelson in this. they must need the money:confused:

[The Mothman]

the Men Who Stare at Goats
The Good The Bad The Weird
loads of fun, stylish action. epicness. surpassed Sukiyaki Western Django. highly recommended.

[Elvis_Christ]

Wasn't sure how The Good The Bad The Weird would pan out. Will check it out now.

[Dante'sInferno]

Iron Man 2. 8/10 - I thought it was awesome.


A Nightmare on elm street (remake) .......-10/10 - I really wanted to like this movie, because I love Freddy. But I hated every second of it.


Kick-ass 10/10 - My kind of movie. I'm definitely getting this when it comes out on blu-ray. :D

[The Mothman]

Wasn't sure how The Good The Bad The Weird would pan out. Will check it out now.

please do, if anyone dislikes this film i will be surprised.

[roshiq]

Lisa & the Devil (1974)

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>>: A-

Shock 'em Dead (1990)

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The story of an ultra-geeky nerd who sells his soul to the devil in return for becoming a big-time rock star. He goes from being a loser who makes his living slinging pizzas, to being Angel Martin, the hottest thing on the Sunset.

One heck of a trashy fun! Loved it.:D

>>: B-


The Stoning of Soraya M. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stoning_of_Soraya_M.) (2008)

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When justice can’t resolve or detect a crime properly but uses hideous ways of punishment then the justice itself becomes the most dreadful crime on earth. It’s not about the controversial serious issues of a religion, it’s about how far a human being can go & turn himself more than a wicked animal to set up conspiracies & chose the most inhuman & outrageous way to kill a helpless innocent victim of society. I was thinking for a while that I’d like to highly recommend this film to you all but at the end it makes me feel so sad, frustrated & helpless that I’ve changed my mind. Specially the last part of the film when the “judgment” begins & starts to unfold its ugliest face (‘the stoning’ part)…it becomes very disturbing to watch, surely the scenes has the right capacity to make anybody upset whether he or she used to be a fan of watching tortures & gore in films or not.

>>: A

[psycho d]

Black Sheep (2006). With mutant killer sheep as the premise of this flick, one wonders how it ever got from an idea to an actual production. In a word, cuz it was swimmingly good fun. With the guys at WETA Workshop helming the gore, a director that had a clear picture in mind, and a young vibrant cast bringing verve to the set, this fun horror piece was a treat. While it was definitely a horror comedy, it never disintegrates into a morass of silly garbage, but instead remains on that ever wonderful, precarious threshold in betwixt terror and the absurd. The acting was pretty darn good for such an enterprise, doing their own stunts for most of the project. And Danielle Mason was quite the cutie in her role as Experience, a chakra loving new age rager. This is one of those special flicks whose set chemistry defies description. Ashe.
d

[The Mothman]

Black Sheep (2006). With mutant killer sheep as the premise of this flick, one wonders how it ever got from an idea to an actual production. In a word, cuz it was swimmingly good fun. With the guys at WETA Workshop helming the gore, a director that had a clear picture in mind, and a young vibrant cast bringing verve to the set, this fun horror piece was a treat. While it was definitely a horror comedy, it never disintegrates into a morass of silly garbage, but instead remains on that ever wonderful, precarious threshold in betwixt terror and the absurd. The acting was pretty darn good for such an enterprise, doing their own stunts for most of the project. And Danielle Mason was quite the cutie in her role as Experience, a chakra loving new age rager. This is one of those special flicks whose set chemistry defies description. Ashe.
d

Finally someone who doesn't hate on this flick. I thought it was fun as well.

[zwoti]

Lucker: The Necrophagous

[siorai]

Legion: Interesting premise, but weak execution. There were just so many points that I had to utterly suspend disbelief. Not to do with the angels and whatnot, but mainly to do with the human's reactions, or more specifically lack thereof to them.

Last House on the Left (2009): Particularly brutal and unrelenting. Very well done. I have yet to see the original, but this one was quite good. I'll have to see the original and compare.

[cheebacheeba]

Iron Man 2
The origin/escape etc in the first one was I think a better introduction/first third in the first film, but the dialogue and villain/s (+villains backstory) were I thought way better this time around.
Still thinking an avengers film would be a bit iffy, but hey...

[Elvis_Christ]

Lucker: The Necrophagous

Was it any good. I've always liked the look of it but never picked it up. Most of the Synapse titles are great watches.

----

Extreme Prejudice

Excellent flick. One of Walter Hill's more overlooked films but definitely one of his best. A really solid cast and gritty tough guy action. Top stuff.

[roshiq]

A Blade in the Dark (1983)

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A pretty good one from Bava Junior.

>>: B+

[psycho d]

Enemy at the Gates (2001). This is pretty much a picture perfect Hollywood war flick, but is one that is done right. The glories of war are shown in a dismal and squalid light, a theatre difficult for any man to become inspired to fight. Jude Law's character, based on a real-life hero, does just that and serves as a source of inspiration to help to win the Battle of Stalingrad. The greatest obstacle to this flick was the accents and spoken languages, all of which were English and were without any attempt to at least offer up a German or Russian accent. Though Hollywood perfect in structure, with just the right amount of violence, intrigue, and sex, this film was done right, maybe a hint that tinsel town might come back around and make movies for more than just the masses. Or not.
d

[freddy69]

freddy vs jason

[iSeymore]

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) - Great movie, Robert Englund played a great freddy for the original Nightmare on Elm Street series. I really liked this movie though.

[zwoti]

Was it any good. I've always liked the look of it but never picked it up. Most of the Synapse titles are great watches

not particularly.

[standard]

Citizen Toxie
=========
The movie starts off with the diaper mafia trying to blow up a school full of retarded children, that's really all you should need to know. A must see flick, if you haven't seen it.

[The Mothman]

Citizen Toxie
=========
The movie starts off with the diaper mafia trying to blow up a school full of retarded children, that's really all you should need to know. A must see flick, if you haven't seen it.

nice summary, absolute classic for sure.

[psycho d]

Creep (2004) This movie debut by Christopher Smith definitely shows that he loves the horror genre and has a little talent to boot. How he scraped together this great cast (with Franka Potente from Run Lola Run fame) is more of a mystery than the story itself. Even the monster was played by the more than reputable Sean Harris, and his performance was brilliant. The story itself, with many holes and as well as stupid character moments, is well paced and more than enjoyable. The doctor scene was just plain twisted... The camera work was fun and really got down and dirty to reveal the characters in a wonderful in your face fashion. On the musical side, the score was almost as creepy as the movie itself. Overall, this was a solid entry from a director whose first flick served as a great platform with which to motor on in this genre of blood and guts. Merci beaucoup.

[roshiq]

Order of Chaos (2010)

http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/1364/oochaos2.jpg

>>: B-

[wtb2612]

Home Movie - Not bad. Pretty typical for the type of movie it is.

Inside - Meh, started out scary and suspenseful, but then turned into a plotless gorefest.

[neverending]

Home Movie - Not bad. Pretty typical for the type of movie it is.
.

Really. I found this film pretty fresh and original. What's another movie of this "type" that's similar?

[newb]

The Human Centipede

was ok......not really sure what he was going for.....if he just wanted something to fetch the paper he should have got another dog.

[Angra]

"The fourth kind" 1/10

Seriously, what is there to like?

[Disease]

Phenomonononon

The Argento flick, nice and creepy, the soundtrck doesn't work, but a cool ending.


7/10

Death Spa

A very fun 80's slasher flick, with a supernatural twist, it's so cheesy 80's, if you like 80's horror check it out.

7/10


The Town that dreaded sundown

So this is based on a tru killer, the naration is similar sounding to TCSM though in this flick there is more of it at turning points of the movie as aposed to just the opening credits. The killer looks and moves a lot like the original Jason from Friday the firteenth pt 2, though this was made years before. But also I notice the camera angles were very original slasher that were copied throughout the 80's, shot's of the killer from the waist down ect.

It was quite an exceptional slasher flick which would have been better with less naration.

8.5/10

[Elvis_Christ]

Death Spa sounds great haha. I really need to see The Town That Dreaded Sundown cheers for the reminder. I love the Phenomena soundtrack personally bummed I don't have the record anymore. Iron Maiden rocking out while that chicks getting murdered.... great stuff :D

[ChronoGrl]

Finally someone who doesn't hate on this flick. I thought it was fun as well.

Me toooooooooooooooooooooo. I thought it was an absolute blast. I want to own it.

...

Up in the Air (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1193138/)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/up_in_the_air.jpg


In a word: Wow. If I had seen this last year, it easily would have been in my Top 3 (behind Up and Observe and Report). A compelling character piece manned by George Clooney, Up in the Air is well-written, well-directed, well-acted, and one of the best movies that I've seen in a very long time. This is the kind of film that restores my faith in drama: A movie that creates realistic characters whom you honestly feel for. I absolutely loved this film. I loved Clooney, I loved Farmiga, and I loved Kendrick. I really don't have anything bad to say about it; great character piece that made me smile and cry and really appreciate these kinds of films. Refreshing and real, I loved it. HIGHLY recommended.

5/5.


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Lesbian Vampire Killers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1020885/)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/lesbian-vampire-killers-trailer2.jpg


Shaun of the Dead. With Vampires. Literally. Director Phil Claydon uses the Loser Hero/Fat Side kick model to create a bumbling vampire-killing buddy comedy. It's not bad... Unfortunately our Main Bumbling Hero (Simon Pegg's Counterpart) is a total TOOL - both poorly written and poorly acted - so the film relies so heavily on his rotund partner that it becomes confusing why the Goofy Fatman isn't slotted to save the day and the girl. On top of that, while most of the humor is fairly amusing, a lot of it honestly feels forced, the two fools playing fool-stereotypes instead of the average clumsy everymen.

But that's OK; the kills are solid, the gore delightful, and the funny parts ARE truly funny (laughed out loud a couple of times). There's some quality direction here. I just think that they could have done with a better hero. And maybe some rewriting. Regardless, if you're looking for a mindless British horror comedy, then give it a watch - you'll have fun with it.

Oh, and I almost forgot to mention: If you were hoping for softcore porn with lots of lesbians and boobs, you'll be disappointed. I know I was.

3/5.

[Elvis_Christ]

Black Sheep sucks cocks in hell. Lesbain Vampire Killers is even worse (if that's possible).

[Straker]

Its actually depressing to think people outside the UK have had to sit through Lesbian Vampire Killers. Horne and Cordon are so far up their own arse its hard to even look at them, let alone laugh.

[Elvis_Christ]

Its actually depressing to think people outside the UK have had to sit through Lesbian Vampire Killers. Horne and Cordon are so far up their own arse its hard to even look at them, let alone laugh.

Two totally unfunny cunts that's for sure.

The whole style of it is so overdone. But people keep lapping it up so the studios keep putting it out.

[Disease]

Death Spa sounds great haha. I really need to see The Town That Dreaded Sundown cheers for the reminder. I love the Phenomena soundtrack personally bummed I don't have the record anymore. Iron Maiden rocking out while that chicks getting murdered.... great stuff :D

Definatley check those 2 out when you can, Death spa is a lot of fun.

Killer Nun

Apart from one of the nuns being unbelievably sexy and nude at times, it is a pretty average flick, maybe it lost something in being overdubbed but it just didn't really entertain.

5/10

[ChronoGrl]

Black Sheep sucks cocks in hell. Lesbain Vampire Killers is even worse (if that's possible).

Yes, but you hate horror comedies... Take that and couple it with a mediocre one, of COURSE you're going to despise it.

Its actually depressing to think people outside the UK have had to sit through Lesbian Vampire Killers. Horne and Cordon are so far up their own arse its hard to even look at them, let alone laugh.

Are they "famous" in the UK? I thought that Mathew Horne was flat-out awful...

[Straker]

Are they "famous" in the UK? I thought that Mathew Horne was flat-out awful...

Yup. They are a pretty big deal over here. They had alot of success for a sitcom they did (Gavin & Stacy). They basically tapped into the 'yoof' culture and milked it for every penny they could. Thankfully the broadcasting companies are handing them plenty of rope to hang themselves with and they are doing there part by churning out utter crap. We got stacks of quality comedy over here that doesn't get a chance because of middle- class sell out crap like Horne & Corden. Horne is probably about the most wooden comedian you'll ever see and Corden is about as smug as one man can get.

[ChronoGrl]

Yup. They are a pretty big deal over here. They had alot of success for a sitcom they did (Gavin & Stacy). They basically tapped into the 'yoof' culture and milked it for every penny they could. Thankfully the broadcasting companies are handing them plenty of rope to hang themselves with and they are doing there part by churning out utter crap. We got stacks of quality comedy over here that doesn't get a chance because of middle- class sell out crap like Horne & Corden. Horne is probably about the most wooden comedian you'll ever see and Corden is about as smug as one man can get.

That's kinda shocking to me... Horne was so awful. That he was barely in the movie made me think that the Producers reconsidered their casting decision and most of his part ended up on the cutting room floor... I found it bizarre how the movie focused mostly on the Fatman; it's Horne that should be our hero. I figured that they edited him out because he sucked. Turns out they're a comedy duo? Wow. Lame.

Do they feel as much of a Simon Pegg/Nick Frost ripoff on television? Or do that just seem that way in context because of the whole horror comedy thing?

[psycho d]

Army of Darkness (1992). This might just be one of the finest horror comedies ever produced. Never taking itself seriously, that the crew were having a blast making this notoriously funny flick definitely shines through. Bruce Campbell has a face that just oozes wonderful silliness. Never shy of great one-liners, this playful flick is an absolute entertainer for those appreciative of silly horror comedies. The direction and camera work was magnificent, and the effects were in perfect accord with the theme of this movie. Overall, a very nice finish to incredible trilogy. Merci beaucoup.
derek

[ChronoGrl]

Army of Darkness (1992). This might just be one of the finest horror comedies ever produced. Never taking itself seriously, that the crew were having a blast making this notoriously funny flick definitely shines through. Bruce Campbell has a face that just oozes wonderful silliness. Never shy of great one-liners, this playful flick is an absolute entertainer for those appreciative of silly horror comedies. The direction and camera work was magnificent, and the effects were in perfect accord with the theme of this movie. Overall, a very nice finish to incredible trilogy. Merci beaucoup.
derek

I was actually just thinking about this movie after having learned of Elvis' hatred of horror comedy... Elvis: Thoughts on the Evil Dead Trilogy?

[Straker]

That's kinda shocking to me... Horne was so awful. That he was barely in the movie made me think that the Producers reconsidered their casting decision and most of his part ended up on the cutting room floor... I found it bizarre how the movie focused mostly on the Fatman; it's Horne that should be our hero. I figured that they edited him out because he sucked. Turns out they're a comedy duo? Wow. Lame.

Do they feel as much of a Simon Pegg/Nick Frost ripoff on television? Or do that just seem that way in context because of the whole horror comedy thing?

They have taken the same career path as Pegg and Frost and get compared alot. There's a fat one and a thin, they have both done sitcoms, sketch shows and feature films, but really, the similarities are superficial. For a start, Pegg and Frost are a likeable pairing and have some talent. Horne and Corden really aren't all that funny and don't have all that much talent. They borrowed a little from various successful comedy formats and rebadged it for a younger audiance and had alot of success for the first series of Gavin & Stacey but they have nothing beyond that. Pegg and Frost have years of quality comedy behind them, Pegg was touring with Steve Coogan years ago and both were a success before Shaun. Horne and Corden have had plenty of chances over here and its only been recently that people seem to be realising they are a pair of smug, wooden, unfunny, tossers.

[ChronoGrl]

For a start, Pegg and Frost are a likeable pairing and have some talent. Horne and Corden really aren't all that funny and don't have all that much talent.

LOL - I think that nails it right there. Thanks so much for the insight. It's interesting to see a movie like that so out of context. Thanks for giving me the context. It actually makes me dislike the movie more...

[Straker]

LOL - I think that nails it right there. Thanks so much for the insight. It's interesting to see a movie like that so out of context. Thanks for giving me the context. It actually makes me dislike the movie more...

My work is done then. I hate to think of that going overseas as an example of British comedy.

I thought 3/5 was real generous too. :)

[AmericanIdiot]

Bullet........I really liked this film. Mickey Rourke was great as was Ted Levine who played the war crazed brother usually seen in his filthy underwear living with the parents. I have not seen trunks that filthy since captain spalding in the devils rejects. The lester character was awesome.........a must see.

[ChronoGrl]

My work is done then. I hate to think of that going overseas as an example of British comedy.

I thought 3/5 was real generous too. :)

Yeah, well, I think that part of the "higher" rating is that I really REALLY wanted to like it - I mean, LESBIAN VAMPIRE KILLERS - That movie SHOULD have been awesome! I really wanted it to be hilarious and spectacular. It was just trying too hard at times.

[Disease]

Yes, but you hate horror comedies... Take that and couple it with a mediocre one, of COURSE you're going to despise it.



Are they "famous" in the UK? I thought that Mathew Horne was flat-out awful...



But Black Sheep was terrible and I saw the trailer for Lesbian Vampire Killers and it made me never want to see the movie. And I love horror comedies but hate bad movies.:p

[Elvis_Christ]

Elvis: Thoughts on the Evil Dead Trilogy?

Evil Dead 2 is one of my all time favorite horror flicks, amazing blend of humor, scares and splatter. I love the tone and look of the film really dark.

Army of Darkness is all good but a little diluted/family friendly and not as subtle has the first two films. I was a little disappointed at how it looked when it first came out because I loved how cool the medieval scenes looked at the end of ED2. The stop motion stuff is fucking dope and its great comic book styled fun. I've seen it way to many times to really enjoy watching it these days. It's the weakest of the three films but still classic in its own right.

I've grown to dislike horror comedies because of their sameness/unoriginality. Braindead and Army of Darkness were great but they were something different and now they are just used as a blueprint for the horror comedy cookie cutter.

I get pissed at how over here unless its a film in the style of Braindead splatter/horror gets no funding or even a chance to get off the ground. NZ has the potential to put out a great dark horror film but instead these scripts get canned and shit like Black Sheep gets hyped to fuck. Bad Blood and The Lost Tribe meets The Texas Chainsaw Massacre... could be epic stuff. The early Vincent Ward styled stuff would make for some great gothic themed horror films too. Fuck watch Vigil or The Lost Tribe and tell me that Black Sheep wasn't a waste of the landscape. I relise we don't have a very big film industry that can afford to do stuff that risks losing money but a little thinking outside the square could really be beneficial.

I like Shaun of the Dead a lot more than I used to and although it didn't blow me away as much as it did for other people Zombieland was a step in the right direction.

It's a subgenre that I get more harsh on mediocrity with put it that way :)

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Kick-Ass

Brilliant. Really clever concept and I loved the dark humor. Haven't read the comics before so I don't know how it holds up in that respect. Up there with Sin City and Watchmen for me.

[fortunato]

Kick-Ass

Brilliant. Really clever concept and I loved the dark humor. Haven't read the comics before so I don't know how it holds up in that respect. Up there with Sin City and Watchmen for me.

The comic is good, but pretty different. The cool thing is the script and comic were actually developed together, and each one was tailored to the medium.

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Iron Man 2 (2010)

Entertaining for sure, but like everyone else has already mentioned, not as fresh as the first one. Be sure to stay after the credits (of course), which incidentally are unbelievably long.

[The Mothman]

Brothers
wicked powerful flick. didnt expect much but was blown away.

[neverending]

Man on Wire

Documentary about Phillipe Petit, who walked on a wire strung between the World Trade Center towers in 1974.

In comprehensible to me- I hate riding in glass walled elevators.

[psycho d]

Brothers
wicked powerful flick. didnt expect much but was blown away.
Which One?

Last seen:
Leon: The Professional (1994) Luc Besson's work here is a beautifully woven cloth of intricate scenes that are nevertheless appreciated with ease. The story is fairly fresh, with some rather daring moments of artful sensuality. That said, it was the acting which took this flick to the next level. Young Natalie Portman is sublime, and Jean Reno's performance helped to create an intense chemistry between the two. Gary Oldman's performance takes the cake though. In simple terms, his character was splendidly despicable. Every element of film-making comes together in this one to make for an incredible movie that should entertain any audience. Ashe.
d

[Straker]

Universal Soldier: Regeneration: I thought it was OK. Plenty of action to hide the poor plot and total lack of creativity. I would've liked to have seen alot more of Dolph Lundgren and had them centre the story more around Van Damme & Lungren's characters. Thought it could've been better, but it was what it was, mediocre straight to DvD action.

[_____V_____]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51dEfAozPfL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Makes one seriously wonder that with such fresh ideas still brimming about, why don't they get the attention they deserve? Fantastic little entertainer, although for some viewers it might feel like it drags in some parts. What a solid ending too. The genre is alive and well, and needs more of such films.

[The Mothman]

Which One?



I wasnt aware there was more than one. this one.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_p_BL4jstTf8/SzFXvRb5zII/AAAAAAAAB8k/MEm7Xyvi6mc/s400/brothers2009.jpg

[zwoti]

harpoon.....

[Elvis_Christ]

A Nightmare On Elm Street (2010)

Nowhere near as bad as everyone's making out. I really dug how dark the film was in tone (almost similar to New Nightmare stylistically). Thought the new Nancy was cool. The new Freddy oozed sleaze in a couple of scenes and I liked how his burnt face looked. Englund's Krueger is really iconic to me so there's no way his version of Freddy will be topped for me but I thought they did ok at creating a new vision of Freddy. Somewhere in between the first two flicks and New Nightmare look/characterwise but with a more subtle menace to him. People have basically already made up their minds to slam this one before they've seen it but go into it with an open mind and see for yourself.
Guess it's to early for word on a sequel but I'd definitely check it out because I want to see where they go with the character. Exceeded my expectations and it's totally worth a watch.

[roshiq]

Kick-Ass (2010)

>>: A-

Solomon Kane (2009)

http://l.yimg.com/eb/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/davis/happy_hour/solomonkane_smallteaser.jpg

>>: B+

The Amityville Horror (1979)

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/2929/amityvillehorror1.jpg

>>: B+

The Losers (2010)

>>: C+

[Doc Faustus]

Last seen was Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers. Watched it with Leza, who will have a review of it up later on Dollarbin Massacre.

[Bastet]

harpoon.....

Was it any good?



Mum and Dad- bf loved this x

[phantomstranger]

"Raiders Of The Seven Seas" (1953)
-John Payne, Donna Reed

Good old fashioned Pirate adventure movie. Lots of fun.

"Death To Smoochy" (2003)
-Robin Williams

Funny (but not as funny as I thought it would be( look at childrens TV shows

[Straker]

A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010): Wasn't impressed. I know its a remake, but it felt like they didn't want to inject any creativity. I wanted to see some cool surreal dream sequences and a little more flare. They had the opportunity to let there imagination run wild with Krueger and they just didn't. The film ticks over nicely and its put together well enough, it just really didn't grab me. The pacing and kills are enough to stave off boredom, but I wouldn't call it a good film. Just another bunch of faceless high school kids who all look like they're pushing 30 getting cut up by a bad guy.

As for Jackie Earle Haley I thought he put in a decent peformance and thought the 'new' Freddy was pretty good. They kept a dark tone for the film and he played it well. In that respect it was a nice return to the style of the original, which really is more dark than the camp, wise cracking Freddy most associated with the franchise.

All in all I'd say the film is pretty much what I expected. Nothing particularly wrong with the execution or delivery but really nothing right with it either. I wouldn't recommend it, but I didn't hate it.

[zwoti]

Was it any good?

it was ok.




who dares wins

[Elvis_Christ]

Last seen was Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers. Watched it with Leza, who will have a review of it up later on Dollarbin Massacre.

Great film, nice choice to review... will read in a moment.

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Crime Zone

Enjoyable 80s dystopian future flick with David Carradine and Sherilyn Fenn.

[The_Return]

I stopped posting on this thread for awhile...not sure why. Anyway, tonight I watched:

Transsiberian (2008)

As a big fan of Brad Anderson's Session 9 and The Machinist, I had high hopes for this one, and the fact that Woody Harrelson and Ben Kingsley were involved just made my expectations that much higher. Turns out it was just OK...nothing awful, but far from the caliber I'd expect from talent like Anderson.

Started out well with some interesting characters, but by the second act they became so mindbogglingly stupid that you have to wonder if anyone even bothered to proofread the script. Godbless Emily Mortimer though...as much as her character was dumber than a bag of hammers, she managed to pull a surprisingly strong performance out of it.

I didn't mind it overall, but its got way too many plotholes and lapses in logic for me to ever think of recommending it or watching it again. Hopefully this isn't a sign of things to come for Anderson...


The Invention of Lying (2009)

Also nothing special. I really liked the concept and there were some great laughs at the first, but they ran out of steam pretty damn quick. By the halfway point it just seemed liked a drawn-out comedy sketch that went on way too long.

Relatively amusing, but surprisingly run-of-the-mill.

[iSeymore]

Wrong Turn (2003)
http://foolishblatherings.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/wrong_turn.jpg
Great movie. Loved the woodsy campy feel to it. Liked the whole hill billy imbread thing that went on throughout the series.
I thought it was a rather brutal movie, and the kill scenes were awesome. I give this movie an 8/10.

Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2006)
http://www.ekd.com/images/covers/Wrong-Turn-2_download.jpg
Liked this movie, wasn't as great as the first one, but had some more brutal kill scenes a new line of expendable characters, but these characters all had their weaknesses and chracter traits. I liked that this movie was longer than the previous film, listed above. But! I liked the surroundings of the 1st movie, a lot better. The watch tower scenes from the first movie were mint. Loved it.

[fuglystick]

Mutants (2009)--What a disappointment. The film started great, than rapidly became tiresome and dull. Actually, the sense of completely blown potential reminded me of Martyrs.

[_____V_____]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41vleDa4LuL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[roshiq]

Pearblossom aka Murder World aka Life Blood (2009)

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/1732/murderworld.jpg

>>: C

Disgrace (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0445953/) (2008)

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/5250/disgrace.jpg

Another stellar performance from Malkovich in this compelling & sensitive drama.

>>: B+

Amityville II: The possession (1982)

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/3921/amityville2thepossessio.jpg

Just forget about whether it's a sequel or prequel of 1979 Amityville Horror & whether it was loosely or heavily based on an actual story/hoax or not...if you can watch it with an open mind ignoring all the details about the 'Amityville' then it can turn out to be an absolute blast, like the way I enjoyed it last night!

The first half was full with terrifying paranormal activities that comes with some nice camera works & effects. The demonic facial make up & the exorcism part at the end all in all worked pretty well together with a straight forward, fast paced interesting story & characters. I'm adding it to my list of best occult & haunted house sub genre films for sure.

A big thanks to V for the rec.:)

>>: A

[psycho d]

The Day the Earth stood Still (1951). This sci-fi classic is just as powerful today as ever. Sans laser guns and space battles, Robert Wise instead creates a movie whose brilliance relies on a superbly told simple story that is augmented by great performances. From scene to scene, he captures endearing moments that help to define humanity. From our penchant to shoot first and ask questions, moments of sublime grace, and our undying curiosity, many of man's inclinations are illustrated with aplomb. This classic had indeed stood the test of time, and will likely do so for years to come. Mercie beaucoup.
d

[iSeymore]

Wrong Turn 3: Left For Dead (2009)
Great movie. Nuff said.

[fortunato]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41vleDa4LuL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Man, this movie scared the bejeezus out of me when I was a kid.

[Angra]

"The Donner party" (2009) 3/10


Interesting story horribly directed. For shame..

[Angra]

Man, this movie scared the bejeezus out of me when I was a kid.


One helluva disturbing "torture" scene.

Man, aliens are evil!!

[zwoti]

mother of tears

[Straker]

Law Abiding Citizen: Utterly ridiculous but kinda fun action/ thriller.

[Elvis_Christ]

Grotesque

http://www.dvdoutsider.co.uk/newscovers/g/grotesque.jpg

A mix of the Pinku Eiga flicks, Flower of Flesh & Blood (a lot more depth than that one) and like the cover said Saw. A couple of twisted scenes illustrated why this has been banned in a few places. There was a great WTF moment towards then end that some might find completely ridiculous (or else quite funny like I did). The storyline is a lot less original than Human Centipede but I liked this film a lot more.

Defendor

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/8558/DEFENDOR-poster.jpg

This was excellent. Worked well as a companion piece to Kick-Ass which I watched a few nights before. Harrelson was great and reminded me of what a great actor he is by taking over the screen in a way I hadn't seen since Natural Born Killers or The People vs Larry Flynt. This film had a lot of heart which was refreshing.

[fortunato]

One helluva disturbing "torture" scene.

Man, aliens are evil!!

Man, no kidding. I will punch any alien that tries to abduct me.

[missmacabre]

The Human Centipede:

Not nearly as gross as expected. Dieter Laser is a great actor. I almost threw up once or twice. Overall it was good but not as good as all the hype let on it was.

[Falkuse]

I wasnt aware there was more than one. this one.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_p_BL4jstTf8/SzFXvRb5zII/AAAAAAAAB8k/MEm7Xyvi6mc/s400/brothers2009.jpg

It's a remake of a Danish movie and the original is far superior and the captain looks like he could actually be a captain :P Toby looks too childish, it made me giggle every time he had to do a "serious" face :D

[psycho d]

Zombieland (2009). With a simple and predictable story, this flick is more about laughs amidst some gore. The actors could not have more perfectly cast, with Woody Harrelson absolutely nailing his part. Jesse Eisenberg's whiny voice and demeanor were a splendid counterpart to Woody's character. The requisite females balanced the brawn, and their presence served to draw out the warmth in all of the characters. There was even a splendid cameo thrown in for good measure. Not lacking gore, and with incredible opening credits, don't expect to be scared out of your seat, though you just may fall out it laughing. Ashe.
derek

[neverending]

Hotel Rwanda.

[nightmare_of _death]

Paranormal Activity

[pinkyjones]

Watching the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre right now

[ferretchucker]

Avatar, watched the DVD I just bought.

War of the Worlds (Stupid Tom Cruise version) was on BBC1 too.

[missmacabre]

Midnight Meat Train: I thought it was really good. Don't normally like my horror movies full of big names, but this wasn't so bad. I liked the plot but felt it could have been shorter. Yup, recommended if you haven't seen it yet.

[Straker]

Thick as Thieves aka The Code(2009): Crap. :rolleyes:

[The Mothman]

It's a remake of a Danish movie and the original is far superior and the captain looks like he could actually be a captain :P Toby looks too childish, it made me giggle every time he had to do a "serious" face :D

whats the danish movie called?

[Elvis_Christ]

Midnight Meat Train: I thought it was really good. Don't normally like my horror movies full of big names, but this wasn't so bad. I liked the plot but felt it could have been shorter. Yup, recommended if you haven't seen it yet.

Yeh this was one of the better Barker adaptions in awhile. Right up there with my favorite adaptions Nightbreed and Candyman. Miles ahead of the recent Book of Blood too.

[Posher778]

Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas- 7/10

Again, yes. I'm a sucker for sea monsters and everyone knows it. I also like shitty spoofs of mythology, and Michelle Pfeiffer isn't too bad either. Recommended to people who like the same or who watch everything. Seems like this one slipped under the radar because it came out at the same time the original Pirates of the Caribbean did.

[Bastet]

Hotel Rwanda.
I thought this was a brilliant, if underrated film. Made me sad, and gave food for thought, but also showed that there are people who humble us. I couldn't get it out of my head for days afterwards.

[roshiq]

Children of the Corn: The Gathering (1996)

Piranha (1978)

http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/mov/video/images/muze/dvd/sm/70/144570.jpg

What happened to that little monster & other creatures of the laboratory?

>>: B

Out of the Past (1947)

http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/mov/video/images/muze/dvd/sm/36/227436.jpg

>>: A

[psycho d]

Zodiac (2007). This rather long and tedious movie explores the backside of criminal investigations, which are long and tedious. This is not to say that this Fincher flick is boring. With a chilling and important beginning, this one settles down into an incredible crime drama, apparently staying true to the real-life investigation of the Zodiac Killer. The investigation parallels the development of its characters, which threatens to close in only to be further put off. This is perfect for this film. The acting was superb on all accounts, and I would be remiss to abstain from commenting on Robert Downey Jr.'s incredible performance, but that is almost a given. The direction was dark and moody, using the cold rainy backdrop of San Francisco to effect. The camera work, shot in digital, maybe demonstrated that digital might find its place in the movies. Overall, this was an entertaining crime drama for movie lovers that need not an explosion every 5 minutes to hold their attention. Merci beaucoup.
d

[_____V_____]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PNK0TTDJL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Recommended to all my friends who love a nice dash of Hitchcock blended with French film noir.

[Posher778]

The Human Centipede- No rating.


I dunno how I feel about it. It really wasn't that gross, and there were probably 200 moments where the 'centipeople' could have escaped or at the very least killed the doctor. I suppose escape wouldn't really matter, because i'm not sure if the surgery could even be undone... It wasn't bad, but now that i've seen it i'm not really interested anymore. It was a movie. Enjoy.

[iSeymore]

Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2006) [Again] ;P

[neverending]

The Men Who Stare at Goats

The first hour or so was really hilarious for somebody who grew up in the 60s and 70s, but then it kind of lost its way and just petered out with no real ending... which may have been the point.

[psycho d]

London to Brighton (2006). Some of life's choices don't really seem like choices at all, but the consequences follow just the same. That is the underlying theme of this mean little entry from the ugly underworld of Britain. The female leads grace us with some incredible performances, balancing extreme tension with heartfelt sensitivity. The rest of the unknown cast does so as well, all of which are mundane nobodies caught up in a rather ugly situation with its requisite denouement. The story itself is rather simple and predictable, covering difficult content with unflinching maturity. The direction from a newbie was superb. The editing-sublime. But it was the acting, with bouts of heart-wrenching crying that were almost too real to bear, that made this impressive flick a nerve-wracking winner. Ashe.
d

[The_Return]

The Unknown Man (1951)

Very good courtroom noir, with Walter Pidgeon leading the cast. Really enjoyed it.

[Bastet]

Dog Soldiers- enjoyed

Baise Moi-found this a little disapointing

[_____V_____]

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Fantastic.

Recommended to everyone. Hunt this down asap.

[discodude]

vacancy 2.saw this last night.was o.k but two similar to the first.many sequels are though in my opinion.liked the 1st film.

[Posher778]

Legion- LOL


0/10

Not recommended to anyone, for any reason whatsoever.

[fortunato]

Legion- LOL


0/10

Not recommended to anyone, for any reason whatsoever.

Hahaha

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41JuBAI7jTL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Fantastic.

Recommended to everyone. Hunt this down asap.

Seconded, for sure.

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Naked Lunch (1991)

One of my favorite Cronenbergs.

[psycho d]

Martin (1977). Martin was a lanky and awkward sort of character, which works perfect to shatter the myths of his existence. Newcomer John Amplas does a splendid job in his pained portrayal of this untoward character who feels real and yet unreal. The rest of the cast does a great job setting the scene for Martin to run amuck and do that which he does best, which is to awkwardly terrorize the community. The ending was unmistakably perfect. This was a nice deviation for the genre, and this cult classic by George Romero should have made more of a mark on horror fans.
d

[newb]

The Wild Bunch - original directors edition

what a great movie

[Bastet]

The Wild Bunch - original directors edition

what a great movie
Brilliant film x

Dawn of The Dead (2004)
Candyman-again:cool:

[newb]

Pirate Radio

loved it

recommend to neverending

[neverending]

Pirate Radio

loved it

recommend to neverending

I rented it On Demand a few weeks ago. I actually turned it off before it was over. I thought it was okay, but missed a lot of what it could have been.

[endo]

Just saw Cool Hand Luke again for the first time in years. Still don't know what the point of the movie is, but love it anyway.

[_____V_____]

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What a fantastic film. I am getting really impressed by these masterpieces of French cinema. The whole film has a subtle underlayer of suspense running through, and the backdrop of the French Resistance during Nazi occupation conveys a very strong message of anti-war sentiments. The background shots are absolutely awesome, the direction crisp and the actors are brilliant. This has been hailed by critics as a lost masterpiece, and I couldn't agree more.

Return, Alky, Fort, Psycho d, Chrono, NE, Elvis, Zwoti, anyone else loving French film noir...see if you can find this near you. Trust me totally and blind-buy Army of Shadows asap.

[missmacabre]

Got Derek to watch Halloween for the first time. He liked it.

[Weapon X]

The Uncanny.

[psycho d]

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What a fantastic film. I am getting really impressed by these masterpieces of French cinema. The whole film has a subtle underlayer of suspense running through, and the backdrop of the French Resistance during Nazi occupation conveys a very strong message of anti-war sentiments. The background shots are absolutely awesome, the direction crisp and the actors are brilliant. This has been hailed by critics as a lost masterpiece, and I couldn't agree more.

Return, Alky, Fort, Psycho d, Chrono, NE, Elvis, Zwoti, anyone else loving French film noir...see if you can find this near you. Trust me totally and blind-buy Army of Shadows asap.

What he said. One of Melville's finest.

Last seen:
Dancer in the Dark (2000). Lars von Trier scores another ten with this brilliant tear-jerker. The beginning has an almost amateurish, home movie feel to it, suckering the viewer to stick his chin out only to receive the requisite sucker punch. This lugubrious and exhausting flick was thankfully punctuated by much needed emotional breathing space. The acting was second to none, with Bjork spilling forth a compelling portrayal of a blue collar mother willing to go to absolute extremes in order to give her son the chance for a decent life. Lars extracts ever bit of talent from his supporting cast of Catherin Deneuve, David Morse, Peter Stormare, and company. The handheld camera work by Lars is fabulously ingenious. As simple story really, it unravels with aplomb as not one scene is unnecessary or contrived, with a riveting conclusion that should serve to move the most phlegmatic of souls. Ashe.
derek

[PlagueBearer]

Martin [1977] - Ages since i`ve seen this flick. A darn good modern-vampire!

[cheebacheeba]

NOES 2010
Not surprisingly, I the original 80's version was preferable
...this Freddy while ok just didn't seem dark or quite sinister enough compared to the original as featured in #1-#3 before he became a complete stand-up comedy act.
I mean sure, he would be a scary fucker to be confronted with no doubt, but comparatively speaking...not at all.
Some interesting ideas were there, including an alternative twist on his back-story and how he was killed etc, some re-made/slightly different scenes (hit and miss)...and during the "current" events, the concept of micro-sleeps was introduced which I thought was one of the stand-out points in the film...
Though - atmosphere was lacking in my opinion, it relied a lot on jumps.

*Spoilers in white*
But...no centipede? No "this is God"? No fingers chopped off or cutting into his own guts? No dead-friends-face-mask? I thought of all the things to recreate those might have made an appearance...though yeah, this kind of shit is what I loved about the first.
One thing I really missed was the totally surreal dream scenes as featured throughout the entire old series...like where they were clearly dreaming - in most cases in this new one the dreams were most of the time just the same scenario as reality only telling any real difference when the villain appeared.
I think he laughed WAY too much throughout too.


Overall it was "ok" and "not bad", and an interesting take on the Krueger tale. Though I did not greatly enjoy it. In my honest opinion the NOES related scenes in FvsJ were more atmospheric and well suited to the character.

[PlagueBearer]

- atmosphere was lacking in my opinion, it relied a lot on jumps.


Spot on!!! Atmosphere non-existing imo - similar to the remake of my bloody valentine - the claustrophobic atmosphere was gone!!Sure 3-D is cool, but is it too much to ask for a plot and a atmosphere that do the original justice?!?!?

[_____V_____]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51C7ASJKV0L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[Horror4ever]

ANOES Remake

4/10

[ChronoGrl]

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What a fantastic film. I am getting really impressed by these masterpieces of French cinema. The whole film has a subtle underlayer of suspense running through, and the backdrop of the French Resistance during Nazi occupation conveys a very strong message of anti-war sentiments. The background shots are absolutely awesome, the direction crisp and the actors are brilliant. This has been hailed by critics as a lost masterpiece, and I couldn't agree more.

Return, Alky, Fort, Psycho d, Chrono, NE, Elvis, Zwoti, anyone else loving French film noir...see if you can find this near you. Trust me totally and blind-buy Army of Shadows asap.

Noted! Adding to my Netflix queue now... Thanks - Looks fantastic!

...

Speaking of Nazis... Finally saw Dead Snow. Thought it was really good, though I think that a lot of the humor in the dialogue got lost in translation for me, but the gore is simply fantastic. Plus, it's Nazi Zombies. I mean - AWESOME.

4/5. Recommended.

[Elvis_Christ]

I've been meaning to hire Dead Snow. Read some reviews that said it was pitiful but that never stops me when it comes to horror flicks.


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The Crazies

I liked this one more the first time round but it's still a solid film. I was thinking it would've been great to have seen this before Dawn Of The Dead because it does throw a somewhat of a shadow over it with its similarities. Wanted to watch this again before I checked out the remake.

Felon

This really took me by surprise and I really enjoyed it. Gritty and downbeat prison film. I thought the reason for the main character going to jail was a lot more interesting than the usual films of this type. Sure there was the usual cliches but this was entertaining as hell. I forgot how great Stephen Dorff is as an actor... totally underated, he really outshines the majority of actors working today.

[fortunato]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31FQWTS8gvL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Heck yes. Great film.

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Date Night (2010)

Eh, it's okay. Pretty standard stuff, really. The funniest bits seem to be the ad-libbed dialogue.
Some pretty decent action sequences though that I really wasn't expecting.

[psycho d]

[Lesbian] Vampire Killers (2009). What's not to like? The title says it all, and those that did not appreciate the wicked humor of this one simply do not like horror comedies. This witty little comedy never takes itself seriously and never strays from its intended purpose, which is to make the viewer laugh; and laugh i did. Pretending to be a dick flick, instead LVK uses this notion upon which to make light of itself. The acting was fun for what it was, with relentlessly humorous dialog that came off as natural. The direction was spot on for its intended purpose, and the camera work and lighting gave an almost musical feel to this laughable flick. Overall this was a very fun and lighthearted horror comedy. Merci beaucoup.
d

[fuglystick]

The Crazies (2010)--7/10. Not a classic, but a good, entertaining flick.

[PlagueBearer]

Dead and buried (1981)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/72/Deadburiedposter.jpg

[Elvis_Christ]

I fucking love Dead & Buried. Dan O' Bannon ruled. RIP.

Hot Rod

Couple of really funny moments. Nothing amazing but it killed the time and filled my mood for something mindless.

[roshiq]

Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)

>>: B

Avatar (2009)....on theater!

The Book of Eli (2010)

>>: B-

The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2009)

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>>: B

[psycho d]

Vacancy (2007). Instead of relying on cheap scares, torture, and gore, this little flick instead gives chance to some decent character development and then places our endearing characters into harm's way. Luke Wilson and Kate Beckinsale do their part and make for a believably troubled couple whose marriage is unraveling. As well, their response to the misfortune ahead are more in line with what normal people would do, normal people which seem conspicuously absent in most horror flicks. Frank Whaley's part is simply fantastic with the only complaint being a lack of screen time. The story itself had a nice Hitchcockian feel to it, more of an homage than a crutch. The direction and camera work was solid. The sense of grounded frame composures which devolved into some dynamic hand held scenes was perfect for effect. The sense of claustrophobia that was instilled by some of the shots was almost palpable. The denouement left much to be desired, but it was not so bad as to detract the viewer from checking this one out. Ashe.
derek

[Bastet]

All the Alien films- my son has decided he likes them
Antichrist- Ouch it made me squirm big time, very odd but enjoyable x

[psycho d]

Fires on the Plain AKA Nobi (1959). This harrowing Japanese classic jump starts at what should seem to be the lowest point of a soldier's life. That it is the the apex of the film is a hint at the tribulations to come. In fact, this might just be the greatest portrayal of the squalid nature of war. The protagonist of our little flick, by way of some serious method acting, starved himself until he collapsed on set, shutting the production down for two weeks until he got his strength back. All of the actors here were intentionally underfed to create a more than realistic appearance of starvation in the soldier actors. The story is not of your typical type, but instead is more of a snapshot of the downward spiral of the plight of downcast, neglected Japanese soldiers in the Philippines towards the end of WWII. The acting was strong, the direction competent and daring. Both pitiful and awe-inspiring, this is not a flick for tender hearts or those of weak stomachs. Ashe.

[roshiq]

The New Daughter (2009)

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>>: B-


Plague Town (2008)

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>>: B-

[endo]

Just watched "Dead of Night" that I got from NetFlix. I'm a big fan of the anthologies, but not so much this one, lol, Oh well.

Three stories in this one, It's from 1977 and the stories are directed by Dan Curtis and written by Richard Matheson.
Unfortunately, they stink in the way they are presented.

Story one is "Second Chances" about a car that travels back in time. Thought this could have been better.

Story two is "Bobby" about a boy who died and comes back to life. "Trilogy Of Terror 2" had the same story in it, and executed it more effectively IMO.

Story three is "No Such Thing As A Vampire" and this one seems like it was straight out of an HBO "Tales From The Crypt" episode. Only there wasn't much scare to match the camp, lol.

All in all, 2 out of 5. Just because I love anthologies Generous score, really, Skip this one if it comes up,

[PlagueBearer]

The descent: part 2 Perfect ending!!!

[fortunato]

Grey Gardens (1975)

One of the Maysles' great "direct cinema" works. The Beales (especially the strangely enchanting Little Edie) are two of the most fascinating and tragic subjects ever captured by the lens.

[fuglystick]

Deathwatch (2002)--7/10

It was a bit predictable. It did seem to lumber along in places. But the gritty trench setting worked well for me. You could almost feet the trench foot setting in.

[_____V_____]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41VG2SMM32L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Close to cinematic perfection. Highly recommended to anyone who hasn't seen it yet.

[roshiq]

The Wolfman (2010)

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The unnecessary new plot twist damaged the whole nice build up of the first half. Otherwise it could be a pretty good remake.

>>: B

[psycho d]

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Close to cinematic perfection. Highly recommended to anyone who hasn't seen it yet.

Indeed!

Last Seen:
Time of the Wolf (2003). The French have that uncanny ability to take ideas that have been done to death and freshen them up my merely making the concept seem painfully real. This one, with its documentary feel, is no exception. The setting is in fact perfect for many a horror flick, but in this the horror is the setting itself. Instead, it is the daily trials and tribulations of survival that make for such a gripping scenario. And the savior here might not be the craftiness of man, but might be found by embracing humanity. The acting was simply wonderful, with stunning performances by by child and adults alike. Supporting actress Beatrice Dalle of Inside fame gives chance to one incredible scene, but the performance by Isabelle Huppert as a woman on the brink of collapse was astounding. The direction by Haneke was sublime. With some wonderfully drawn out shots and removed camera work, every bit of this flick works to support the rest. Not really a fun movie, its stark reality is entertaining though difficult. Merci beaucoup.
derek

[Bastet]

The Human Centipede-overrated
Guinea Pig; Devils Experiment- one of the few films that I have found extremely unsettling recently, so had the desired effect.
Guinea Pig; The Android of Notre Dame-Absolutely dire.
Watching Grotesque later.

[phantomstranger]

"All Hell Broke Loose" (2009)
-David Carradine

Plot: IMDB
After serving his county in the Civil War as a skilled sharpshooter, Will Drayton moved West in search of employment using his shooting skills. He ends up with the wrong type of people as a deadly assassin.

Phantom's Review: Oh my God. what an awful film. Total amateur hour. Bad acting, bad action and a lame plot. The late David Carradine looks bored. Avoid at all cost.

[Elvis_Christ]

Guinea Pig; Devils Experiment- one of the few films that I have found extremely

Yeh its a twisted little film that's for sure.

I'm interested in what you thought of Grotesque I quite liked it.

[Bastet]

Yeh its a twisted little film that's for sure.

I'm interested in what you thought of Grotesque I quite liked it.
Will let you know, but was railroaded into watching AVP requiem, Cloverfield and District 9 by my son so didn't get chance x

[psycho d]

Diary of the Dead (2007). Lots of different opinions on this one. While there were a great many scenes (goldfish, the Amish guy) there were also some pretty unrealistic ones. The characters themselves were mostly too stupid to have lived as long as they did. The concept itself was pretty great. What probably killed it was too much attention paid to propagating its overall message instead of just making a great movie and letting its message shine through. Worth a watch to pay homage to Romero, and ya have a 50%chance of liking it. Late.
d

[roshiq]

Poltergeist (1982)

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>>: A


Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)

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>>: A

[fortunato]

Nikutai no mon (Gate of Flesh) (1964)

An enthralling, brutal pulp-drama as well as a potent commentary on a particular time in history; a gang of prostitutes makes a ruthless existence among the steaming mess of crime and debasement that is WWII-devastated Tokyo. One of Suzuki's greatest works; a subversive pseudo-exploitation masterpiece, complete with his hyper-stylized flair. If you haven't seen this yet, absoluuuuutely do it.

[MoreHorror]

Hostel II was the last Horror Movie I watched.

[psycho d]

The Last House on the Left (1972). This classic shocker from Wes Craven deserves all the notoriety that it has received. Though a bit abrupt, the documentary feel of this flick makes for a gritty and realistic experience. The down and nasty scenes are portrayed in a cold, mean, and believably humiliating fashion. The acting was pretty decent for what it was, with Hess and Lincoln putting forth tremendous performances. The first two acts of the story itself, loosely based on a Bergman classic, were pretty solid, though the third act was a little more than contrived. Overall, this one will definitely leave a bad taste in your mouth, but it's a bitterness that the horror fan is only too happy to shell out hard-earned bucks in order to savor. Ashe.

[roshiq]

Cannibal Holocaust (1980)

[TypH]

Lord of Illusions
Friday The 13th part3

[fortunato]

Cannibal Holocaust (1980)

I can't help but notice you didn't rate this one, which could be appropriate.

[Elvis_Christ]

The Last House on the Left (1972). This classic shocker from Wes Craven deserves all the notoriety that it has received. Though a bit abrupt, the documentary feel of this flick makes for a gritty and realistic experience. The down and nasty scenes are portrayed in a cold, mean, and believably humiliating fashion. The acting was pretty decent for what it was, with Hess and Lincoln putting forth tremendous performances. The first two acts of the story itself, loosely based on a Bergman classic, were pretty solid, though the third act was a little more than contrived. Overall, this one will definitely leave a bad taste in your mouth, but it's a bitterness that the horror fan is only too happy to shell out hard-earned bucks in order to savor. Ashe.

You should watch House By The Edge Of The Park next. It's a better film IMO. Hitch-Hike is worth a watch too makes for a nifty David Hess trilogy.

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Semi Pro

A few funny bits here and there but I lost interest.

[Straker]

The Road: Quality film. A drab, post- apocalyptic story. It doesn't have a particularly hard hitting or original theme, but it really is a well crafted film. The film really captures the grim reality of the situation. Beautifully shot creating a desolate, grim feel, with some quality post- apocalyptic imagery. Everything within the movie is totally devoid of colour with the exception of flashbacks of the life before, which are cramed with vibrant colours and beauty. Too much of a slow burner to make it an easy one to recommend, but I loved it.

The Men Who Stare At Goats: Thought it was pretty funny. Great concept, packed with funny scenes didn't really go anywhere but it was a fun ride.

Plan Nine from Outer Space: Accidently brilliant.

[psycho d]

Darkman (1990). Another fun entry from Sam Raimi, this one definitely has that comic book feel to it, though it was not based on such a series. Raimi's definitive style is definitely apparent here, with over-the-top absurdity being most entertaining. Liam Neeson plays his part with aplomb, and Larry Drake's portrayal of the villain was just as playful. The story was decent, but it was of course the direction and visuals that make this such a distinguished effort. Overall this was quite an entertaining endeavor. Ashe.
d

[roshiq]

Madness (2010)

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/1447/madness2l.jpg

>>: C


I can't help but notice you didn't rate this one, which could be appropriate.

:D

The way PR3SSUR3 did the autopsy (http://www.horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30312) of this film I have nothing to add about it. It was my 3rd or 4th time watch as lately I have have decided to re watch some horror films that I have seen such a long time ago or whatever the reason as now often fail to remember some parts of them properly. Moreover, just for a personal level of curiosity as now a days I have managing some time for my compilation of "Best Hundred Horror Films that I have seen so far" there are some more films that I think need to watch again sometime soon. Hopefully this project will come to an end (temporarily...as there are still some good number of films that I haven't seen yet & have no idea when I can...like Legend of Hill House, The Devils, Spoorloos etc.:() within a month or two and thinking to start the countdown here at HDC in the last 100 days of this year.

[The Mothman]

watched the first part of Philosophy Of A Knife. overly long, boring, and amateurish. didnt live up to the hype at all.

[Posher778]

Abominable (Syfy)- 7/10 I'm not sure if this was a syfy original or not, but if it was, it was better than most of them. The monster looked absolutely hysterical, but the film itself was made with almost a Hitchcock style to it. Basically a handicapped man moves back home to the mountains, and his house neighbors one other house, high up in the mountains. He's bored in a wheel chair so he watches the girls that are vacationing in the next door house through binoculars. Add in a giant monster snowman, and it was pretty fun.

Also, if nothing else, most everyone here will think the last 5 minutes are hilarious.

[SamCostello]

Jennifer’s Body – Too quipy, not enough of any one thing. Not bad, just blah.

The Box – All the elements of a good thriller, but it didn’t quite coalesce.

Pandorum - Who knows? Not good, so I turned it off halfway through.

Sam

[TypH]

The Night Of The Living Dead 90- A fairly decent remake of the original which I love. A sort of new take on the story with a new "Barbara" a more in your face an less helpless version of her character. All around I thought the movie was great but the selling point for me, was Tony Todd acting, he did an amazing job in this story. He brings alot to the character an story in general. Sure theres some zombies in the movie where you can tell there plastic"The Fat Farmer in the house near the start for sure" but thats not really a problem to me. All around great movie I give it a 4.5 out of 5

[phantomstranger]

"Pale Rider"

One of my favorite Clint Eastwood films
__________________

[friday13thfan]

"Bitch Slap"

3/5.

[Elvis_Christ]

The Night Of The Living Dead 90- A fairly decent remake of the original which I love. A sort of new take on the story with a new "Barbara" a more in your face an less helpless version of her character. All around I thought the movie was great but the selling point for me, was Tony Todd acting, he did an amazing job in this story. He brings alot to the character an story in general. Sure theres some zombies in the movie where you can tell there plastic"The Fat Farmer in the house near the start for sure" but thats not really a problem to me. All around great movie I give it a 4.5 out of 5

Great film. I actually saw that one before the original when I was younger.

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In Bruges

This was OK. Didn't dig it as much as a lot of people did but it was a fairly entertaining distraction.

[X¤MurderDoll¤X]

psycho beach party

[psycho d]

Funny Games (1997). This is the original which was then copied almost to a T in Haneke's American remake. At first glance this appears to be a mean and pointlessly violent movie, but then Haneke turns the tables on the viewer, forcing the viewer to take some responsibility. The acting was solid, the direction was incredible, and the message was profound. This is the one flick that Haneke formally admits to intentionally provoking the viewer, and he does so with aplomb. Ashe.
derek

[cheebacheeba]

psycho beach party
Always liked that, but I find not too many people know what i'm talking about when I mention it...

Legion - Not bad. Interesting effects. Might be fun to show to some bible bashers?

Triangle - Started pretty slow and turned out quite alright. I like this one. Though the decision/scene to *spoiler* keep driving after the bird towards the end seemed to make little sense when the loop factor comes into play...I mean c'mon, is this happening NOT what just happened prior to the film? The bird would have been warning enough...I get it...stuck in a loop...but it just seemed like if she could change things at all as she did during the boat scenes, wouldn't she have done the post-boat stuff slightly differently?
But yep, other than a few small issues a pretty good sci-fi-horror-ish effort there.

[phantomstranger]

"The Daybreakers" (2009)

Plot: IMDB
In the year 2019, a plague has transformed most every human into vampires. Faced with a dwindling blood supply, the fractured dominant race plots their survival; meanwhile, a researcher works with a covert band of vamps on a way to save humankind.

Phantom's Review: Much to my surprise, this was actually a pretty decent film. The film had a nice look to it and the story was different. I enjoyed it.

[Elvis_Christ]

"The Daybreakers" (2009)

Phantom's Review: Much to my surprise, this was actually a pretty decent film. The film had a nice look to it and the story was different. I enjoyed it.

Yeh man it surprised me too. Heaps better than I was expecting.

[cheebacheeba]

Youth in Revolt.
I enjoyed it "ok", had some weirdness to it that I liked, and thought while not over the top it was humourous enough. Wonder if Cera will ever get cast as someone over high-school age though...

[psycho d]

Asphalt Jungle (1950). This classic film noir is arguably one of the greatest for the era, if not of all time. The characters make for a great story. Each of them is human to a fault, with strengths that drive them forward and vices which bring them down. Each and every character was cast with perfection, and while each is important, Sterling Hayden and Sam Jaffe are the central characters, polemic and perfect together. The acting was top-notch, and Marilyn Monroe's pivotal yet minor role was no exception. The story was of the perfect caper gone foul, as are all good capers. The direction was simply fabulous. The camera work was compelling, with perfectly composed close-ups that more than bring these wonderful humans to life. Merci beaucoup.
derek

[Angra]

"Gamer" 2/10

Yaaaaaaaaaawn!!!

I'm sure fans of "Shoot em up" will love this crap.

[TypH]

Maximum Overdrive
Tremors
KAWS

[Mr. Pig]

Cabin Fever

it was a bad movie for me.
the best part in the movie are rednecks who chase them

[_____V_____]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51qwM%2Bbw8WL._AA300_.jpg

A shining example of why a certain Mr. Al Pacino is 2nd in my list of most favorite actors of all time.

[FreddyMyers]

Last night i watched Gummo. I really friggin hope there arent places in america that are like that. Unfortunatly i feel as if i might be let down by the answers of that statement.

[fuglystick]

"Bitch Slap"

3/5.

Agreed. Not a particularly good movie, but it's hard to criticize a film that sets out to be a gratuitous exploitation flick, and then delivers gratuitous exploitation.

[Elvis_Christ]

Kill Switch

The best Seagal flick in years. Definitely check it out if your a fan past or present.

[friday13thfan]

Mystery Team

4.5/5

[friday13thfan]

Agreed. Not a particularly good movie, but it's hard to criticize a film that sets out to be a gratuitous exploitation flick, and then delivers gratuitous exploitation.

I like 3/4 of it but the ending was just to dumb for me, even for the type of film it was. Though I must admit Camaro is one of my favorite female roles in a long time.

[The_Return]

The God Who Wasn't There (2005)

Obviously very biased, but still an interesting doc. Some of his info seemed a bit shaky, but some of the interviews were fascinating. Only problem is that it really doesn't try to give us anything new: I didn't see anything here that would make anyone rethink their beliefs, and as an agnostic myself, it didn't really present anything that I didn't already know - I'm sure die-hard atheists must have been bored to death by this.

Still, the interviews made it worthwhile. Not a bad watch if you're into this kind of thing.

[neverending]

A Dirty Shame

Later day John Waters comedy with Tracy Ulman and Johnny Knocksville.

It was funny and I laughed plenty of times, but there just isn't that sense of Anarchy and true perversion Waters had in his early years. I miss that.

Great soundtrack though, full of dirty jungle music from the 50s.

[roshiq]

Cold Storage (2006)

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>>: C+

Blue Sunshine (1979)

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The Bald Syndrome!

>>: B

Triage (2009)

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>>: B-

Shadow of the Vampire (2000)

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>>: A-

[psycho d]

The Hurt Locker (2008). i can't believe that this flick won so many Oscars. The acting, direction, and camera work were all solid, but the story itself was contrived to absurd. What was Hollyweird thinking? Ashe.
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[siorai]

Defendor: Totally not what I was expecting. I thought it would be a slapstick, rolling on the floor kind of comedy. Not at all. Don't get me wrong, it's pretty damn funny, but it's also quite dark and brooding. I would highly recommend this one.

[tommywikkid]

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Skinned Alive:

This was a good love story! Way better than anything hollywood is producing...Its so silly ya gotta love it...B-

[tommywikkid]

Last night i watched Gummo. I really friggin hope there arent places in america that are like that. Unfortunatly i feel as if i might be let down by the answers of that statement.

Dude, I know...The first time I watched that I had no idea what to expect..But its one of those movies you wanna show everybody cause its so ridiculous...

[Elvis_Christ]

Wrong Turn 2

Great fun. Enjoyed it.

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Pretty good for a remake.

[roshiq]

MOH: Cigarette Burns (2005)

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>>: A-

[Ferox13]

Dude, I know...The first time I watched that I had no idea what to expect..But its one of those movies you wanna show everybody cause its so ridiculous...

I couldn't believe there are other people who eat Spaghetti in the bath too.

[newb]

The Wolfman [2010]...not bad..some good gore....a bit overboard on the ending..some crappy CGI...some not so.

From Paris With Love----John Travolta at his over-the-top best....put the mind on hold and enjoy the action.

[DP McCoy]

Kick Ass

Extremely entertaining subversion of the genre.The violence was fantastically staged and the soundtrack selection/placement added a neat touch. 9/10

[psycho d]

Alien Raiders (2008). Like the slow kid in class, these guys didn't have it takes to get a high score, but instead you end up cheering them on for all of their hard work to get that passing score. This was obviously a low budget flick, but instead of degenerating into a low-class splatter-fest, everyone took this one seriously, gave there best efforts, and in turn churned out a most enjoyable sci-fi. The acting was rather good for such an affair, with not a slouch in the bunch. First time director Ben Rock shows that he is more than adept at getting a story to unfold with perfect pacing and such. Inventive camera work is used to compensate for lack of dough, but this does not detract us from the story. All in all this is a worthy flick that should serve as another testament as to what filmmakers can achieve with a limited number of clams. Merci beaucoup.
derek

[TypH]

Kaw- a pretty decent killer raven movie,well there infected with like a mad cow meat an makes them go mad but still a good decent flick worth watching

[siorai]

Book of Eli: Starting off I was quite excited. The way the movie was filmed/post-processed for about the first third was amazing. Then it seems to just throw that style out and go full Hollywood. The story is pretty good, but there are some massive holes in the plot. Ignore those and it's a fun enough watch though.

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Those looking for a mindless CGI actioner will not be disappointed. Jerry Bruckheimer pulls off a "Sinbad movies"-clone, in terms of production values and cinematography. Jake fills the Prince's shoes quite effectively, and Gemma is very charming. The rest are forgettable, which is a letdown. Half-decent script, adept direction, loud background music...and CGI.

Not much substance, but plenty of style and brimming with effects. Fans of the games, like me, will be very disappointed. A lost potential, but still a watchable flick. Get some popcorn and put your brains on the shelf. All in all, a perfect summer blockbuster, and a far-from-perfect game adaptation.


* * ½

[roshiq]

Salem's Lot (1979)

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Awesome! One of the superb modern day vampire tales, very creepy & atmospheric.

>>: A

Pet Sematary (1989)

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Though it was my probably 3rd/4th viewing of the film after a long time but still the death scene of little Gage is very upsetting to watch, cause it was wonderfully done.

>>: A-

Warlock (1991)

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Decently funny.

>>: B

Night of the Living Dead (1990)

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>>: A-

[Straker]

Pi: Intrusive, claustrophobic exploration of an obsessed mind. Probably not half as intelligant as it would have you believe but its a very well shot and enjoyable Sci-Fi.

Alice in Wonderland: I don't really have any previous experiance with the original story/ stories, beyond the sort of knowledge that one collects naturally over the years. I probably knew enough about Alice to tell people I read the book as a child, but I really have no memory of ever reading it. So I went into this one with pretty much no expectations and still managed to feel like I was watching something well removed from the original source material. I could be well wrong here though. Nothing about this movie managed to draw me in, at any point. I know I'm not exactly the target audiance, but I didn't find it engaging at all. Acting was so-so and the story was pretty much a by the numbers fantasy- action film. The absurd seemed contrived and flat and the 'big' action moments were pretty small.

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As I said above, I'm not all that familiar with the source material, but is this supposed to be a story about a 19 year old girl? Any sort of childlike innocence and sense of adventure, I was expecting to find, was lost right there. I found the whole experiance kinda cringeworthy, right up to the point Alice came trotting out in full body armour for the final battle. Of course she wasn't wearing a helmet, we need to see that pretty face, don't we?

[Cujo]

The Flock :)
The Mist :)
Awake :yawn: found it boring
Midnight meat train ..Liked this one ;)
The Ruins :)

[SAWfreak]

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