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roshiq

01-26-2012, 09:00 AM

The Sting is one of my favorite movies!!

My first time viewing & absolutely loved it, though expected some more screen time on Paul Newman's character.:)

Blood Runs Cold (2011)
Atmospheric gory and gritty slasher. Quite a simple film really but sometimes the simple things work really well and it certainly does here. Solid stuff. The thing is how the lead characters seem much more real and well rounded than in most recent horror it was refreshing, they were believable with enough development for you to sympathize with.

Yeah...it's a pretty decent slasher indeed but I was bit disappointed with the ending. But I agree, as an indie effort it was quite well done overall.

Caché aka Hidden

I really like this film. There's such a growing intensity that is masterfully handled throughout. And that one scene...you know which one...yikes.

Oh, yeah...loved that scene:D

Though I haven't seen much of Michael Haneke film (only both versions of Funny Games, White Ribbon and this one) but I really like the way he does it in his movies...slowly building up the tension & manipulating it through characterization and particularly his thought provoking treatment of a seemingly ordinary story.

Fearonsarms

01-26-2012, 09:51 AM

I really like this film. There's such a growing intensity that is masterfully handled throughout. And that one scene...you know which one...yikes.

Oh Hidden what an awesome film-if either you or Roshiq haven't seen The Piano Teacher yet you definitely should my personal fave Haneke film. It isn't horror but is so seriously messed up it's astounding. Sorry Roshiq I despised The White Ribbon but the original Funny Games was very good if a little pretentious but nowhere near as pretentious as The White Ribbon.

fortunato

01-26-2012, 12:54 PM

Though I haven't seen much of Michael Haneke film (only both versions of Funny Games, White Ribbon and this one) but I really like the way he does it in his movies...slowly building up the tension & manipulating it through characterization and particularly his thought provoking treatment of a seemingly ordinary story.

Oh Hidden what an awesome film-if either you or Roshiq haven't seen The Piano Teacher yet you definitely should my personal fave Haneke film. It isn't horror but is so seriously messed up it's astounding. Sorry Roshiq I despised The White Ribbon but the original Funny Games was very good if a little pretentious but nowhere near as pretentious as The White Ribbon.

Oh yes, I love The Piano Teacher. Isabelle Huppert's performance in that film is one of my all-time favorites, for sure. Roshiq, I would definitely seek out The Piano Teacher. Like fearsonarms said, it's really an astounding film.

The Villain

01-26-2012, 02:54 PM

The Help
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This is a very touching, thoughtful and funny movie. I really liked it and thought the performances were great. I don't think it will win the Oscar for Best Picture though. Given the subject matter, i don't think it was heavy and serious enough for it to be chosen but it's still very good nonetheless.

_____V_____

01-26-2012, 09:19 PM

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

By far the best Underworld sequel, and quite refreshing to see the storyline veer towards a new direction. Go see it.

* * * ½

Bob Gray

01-26-2012, 09:24 PM

I just rewatched a couple Argento movies, Deep Red and Suspiria, love his movies. Argento seems like a pretty arrogant fellow and that would usually be enough to turn me off of someone but his movies are so good I just can't quit watching them.

Straker

01-27-2012, 06:25 AM

NEDS(2010): Gritty, violent drama about a boy growing up in 70's Glasgow, directed by Peter Mullan.... Decent film, not as hard hitting or layered as something like This is England or Trainspotting but a solid story and some decent acting, worth a watch.

Angra

01-27-2012, 07:28 AM

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

By far the best Underworld sequel, and quite refreshing to see the storyline veer towards a new direction. Go see it.

* * * ½

No. I wont!!

It's Twilight with action. It's GAY!

Bob Gray

01-27-2012, 11:39 AM

Sistinas666

01-27-2012, 12:51 PM

I don't think I've seen This is England, what is it about?

Its an excellent film about English skinheads in the mid 80's. If you have Netflix it may still be in instant.

Bob Gray

01-27-2012, 02:08 PM

Its an excellent film about English skinheads in the mid 80's. If you have Netflix it may still be in instant.

Sounds like a movie I would be interested in, thanks.

fortunato

01-27-2012, 02:45 PM

Sistinas666

01-27-2012, 02:52 PM

Yellow Brick Road 8/10

I kinda enjoyed this movie. It did drag in parts but over all I did like it.

Bob Gray

01-27-2012, 02:56 PM

You should watch Opera and Inferno if you haven't seen them. Also Tenebre.

I own a copy of Opera and Tenebre but have yet to find Inferno, which I would really like to find along with Mother of Tears so I can see the other two movies in the Three Mothers Trilogy.

Sistinas666

01-27-2012, 05:26 PM

NEDS thanks to Straker. Very good film. 8/10

ImmortalSlasher

01-27-2012, 06:49 PM

I really like this film. There's such a growing intensity that is masterfully handled throughout. And that one scene...you know which one...yikes.

Which scene are you talking about? I didn't get this movie at all, especially the ending.

The Town That Dreaded Sundown -

I wanted to see this since it was mentioned in Scream. That was back in the 90s. I finally saw it a few days ago. It's a fairly good horror movie. But I don't get the need for the overdone comedy parts with the bumbling cops. Another old horror movie I can't remember had these elements too. It's like the filmmakers are trying to say something about the police or just lighten the mood for some reason. At least I now know where Jason's mask from Friday the 13th Part 2 comes from.

fortunato

01-27-2012, 07:15 PM

Which scene are you talking about?

The scene where the guy slits his own throat.

fortunato

01-27-2012, 07:18 PM

I own a copy of Opera and Tenebre but have yet to find Inferno, which I would really like to find along with Mother of Tears so I can see the other two movies in the Three Mothers Trilogy.

http://www.amazon.com/Inferno-Special-Leigh-Mccloskey/dp/B004FUPK6U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1327724234&sr=8-2

And it's also streaming on Netflix.

Bob Gray

01-27-2012, 08:02 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Inferno-Special-Leigh-Mccloskey/dp/B004FUPK6U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1327724234&sr=8-2

And it's also streaming on Netflix.

lol, I get that I can order it online but eventually I will find it for 4 or 5 bucks at a used store, so I can wait. 16 bucks is a little steep for me.

Angra

01-28-2012, 04:05 AM

The Villain

01-28-2012, 04:54 AM

"The vanishing on 7th street" 5/10

Nice intro. Too bad not much happens for the rest of the movie.

Maybe a sequal will be made by someone who can actually come up with some answers. Maybe i'll see it..

I was disappointed with that movie. I really like the Croatoan story and was upset they didn't do much with it. It just felt like they could've done so much more.

leezuki

01-28-2012, 05:03 AM

just watched the tunnel, quite enjoyed it, better than blair witch.

The Villain

01-28-2012, 05:04 AM

just watched the tunnel, quite enjoyed it, better than blair witch.

Well that's not saying much :D

Angra

01-28-2012, 05:13 AM

I was disappointed with that movie. I really like the Croatoan story and was upset they didn't do much with it. It just felt like they could've done so much more.

I agree.

They had this 1 original idea for a horror movie but no idea how to wrap a story around it. But in the end they must've thought... "fuck it".

The Villain

01-28-2012, 05:17 AM

I agree.

They had this 1 original idea for a horror movie but no idea how to wrap a story around it. But in the end they must've thought... "fuck it".

Totally. The ending was a mess.

leezuki

01-28-2012, 05:21 AM

Well that's not saying much :D

i knew you would come out with that :rolleyes: :D

The Villain

01-28-2012, 05:25 AM

i knew you would come out with that :rolleyes: :D

Am i that predictable?

Angra

01-28-2012, 06:03 AM

"The Muppets" 3/10

I didn't like it. Sorry.

roshiq

01-28-2012, 06:28 AM

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/JER.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/SJ1.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/RumDiary1.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/EatenAlive771.jpg

>> Johnny English Reborn (2011): B-

>> Seeking Justice (2011): B+

A pretty decent action-thriller starring Nic Cage & Guy Pearce.

>> The Rum Diary (2011): B

>> Eaten Alive (1977): B+

Straker

01-28-2012, 06:28 AM

NEDS thanks to Straker. Very good film. 8/10

Awesome, glad you enjoyed it. :cool:

ZombieDrone

01-28-2012, 07:11 AM

Johnny English: Reborn a B - ?

I wouldn't be so generous.

Ferox13

01-28-2012, 07:13 AM

Awesome, glad you enjoyed it. :cool:

If you liked NEDS then you'll prolly like Small faces. Very similar story.

Straker

01-28-2012, 07:36 AM

If you liked NEDS then you'll prolly like Small faces. Very similar story.

I was trying to think of the name of that movie while I was watching NEDS.... Haven't seen it in years, thanks for the rec. :cool:

GraveDave

01-28-2012, 08:42 AM

A Haunting In Salem, and boy was it bad. Burnt Offerings, and boy was it overrated. The Innkeepers, and boy was it awesome.

Disclaimer: these are all my opinions. I realize that many consider Burnt Offerings a classic and The Innkeepers boring... I think I also realize that A Haunting In Salem is terrible no matter who you are.

Sistinas666

01-28-2012, 12:31 PM

If you liked NEDS then you'll prolly like Small faces. Very similar story.

Damn Netflix doesn't have it at all.:mad:

Dark Days 9/10

Great doc that really makes you wonder what happened to the people and why this was the film makers one and only movie.

hammerfan

01-28-2012, 05:19 PM

Just got back from seeing "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy". Thoroughly enjoyed it. Has anyone seen the one that was made in the 60s? I'm just wondering how it compares.

The Villain

01-28-2012, 05:41 PM

Just got back from seeing "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy". Thoroughly enjoyed it. Has anyone seen the one that was made in the 60s? I'm just wondering how it compares.

Im pretty sure Roshiq posted a review about the earlier one in this thread

Sistinas666

01-28-2012, 06:11 PM

Paranormal Activity 3 5/10

Meh is about all I have to say about that.

ImmortalSlasher

01-28-2012, 06:45 PM

Kill Theory -

Maybe I'm just tired but I didn't find this to be a bad movie. I kind of forgot about the opening scene details which added some mystery to the movie. What starts as a standard slasher formula is mixed with a bit of Saw. Then you get some psychological stuff going on. It's not the best horror but a quick movie to watch while waiting for food to cook. It's also one of those "with friends like this who needs enemies" movies.

The Villain

01-28-2012, 09:20 PM

Hugo
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So at first i felt this was lacking the magic and wonder the movie seemed to portray itself as having but as it went on it gained some of what i expected and despite wasting Christopher Lee in a nothing role and feeling a little incomplete, i found it to be very good.

roshiq

01-29-2012, 12:09 AM

Just got back from seeing "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy". Thoroughly enjoyed it. Has anyone seen the one that was made in the 60s? I'm just wondering how it compares.

Here it is: http://www.horror.com/forum/showpost.php?p=916277&postcount=36177

Btw, already downloaded Smiley's People, hope to see it soon!:cool:

hammerfan

01-29-2012, 01:53 AM

Here it is: http://www.horror.com/forum/showpost.php?p=916277&postcount=36177

Btw, already downloaded Smiley's People, hope to see it soon!:cool:

Thank you, roshiq!

SAWfreak

01-29-2012, 05:18 AM

Fright Night

fortunato

01-29-2012, 10:04 AM

http://s11.bdbphotos.com/images/orig/1/1/11yufr1acidma1iu.jpg

zwoti

01-29-2012, 10:19 AM

sand sharks
green zone
shark night
the designated victim
house by the cemetary

ZombieDrone

01-29-2012, 11:52 AM

http://s11.bdbphotos.com/images/orig/1/1/11yufr1acidma1iu.jpg

What is this?

fortunato

01-29-2012, 12:18 PM

What is this?

It's a really fun shot-on-video horror movie from 1987.

ferretchucker

01-29-2012, 02:29 PM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/7e/Trolljegeren_poster.jpg/220px-Trolljegeren_poster.jpg

Was not disappointed - particularly impressed by the CGI, given the budget and studio.

On the other hand, not looking forward to the American remake :mad:

ineedanightlight

01-29-2012, 03:40 PM

I watched "The Faculty"!! Love it!

check out my website www.ineedanightlight.com! I'll be doing anecdotes about horror films as well as polls and discussions about horror films. I'd love some words from horror freaks like myself!

Elvis_Christ

01-29-2012, 04:02 PM

The Rum Diary

I enjoyed this but wasn't blown away by it. There were a few great scenes that had me chuckling away. Fear & Loathing In Las Vegas felt more like when you read a Hunter S Thompson book and was a more effective adaptation IMO. Still an entertaining film just not epic or something I'd re-watch often.

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011)

Looked great and the cast was solid but this was just another run of the mill thriller for me and nothing special. Haven't seen the original and probably won't bother after watching this.

Angra

01-29-2012, 09:39 PM

[B][I]The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011)

Looked great and the cast was solid but this was just another run of the mill thriller for me and nothing special. Haven't seen the original and probably won't bother after watching this.

Tried to watch that last night as well. Lost interest after 30 minutes. Got further with the book without finnish that one either.

No, Stieg Larsson just isn't for me.

Elvis_Christ

01-29-2012, 11:10 PM

Tried to watch that last night as well. Lost interest after 30 minutes. Got further with the book without finnish that one either.

No, Stieg Larsson just isn't for me.

I almost did that myself but it picked up after the first half hour and got interesting but the last 40 minutes dragged and the big reveal was predictable.
Once you get over how nicely shot it is the film just shows itself for what it really is.... just an over-hyped thriller with some tacked on "shocking" scenes.

roshiq

01-30-2012, 01:24 AM

Anonymous (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1521197/) (2011)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/Anonymous.jpg

With a great production value, set & costume design, the film comes with quite a notorious subject matter like Shakespeare authorship question (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakespearean_authorship_question), mainly inspired by The Oxfordian theory (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxfordian_theory_of_Shakespeare_authorship) on the matter. I had actually very little idea about the topic until I saw the film & read about it last night. More than 2 hour long running time the movie has a good pace and as a political conspiracy thriller set in Elizabethan era, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Particularly Rhys Ifans (Earl of Oxford) & Vanessa Redgrave (Queen Elizabeth I) were great among the fine cast of actors. But when it comes to the historical facts, characters & accuracy, as far I know, they butchered most of it with a brutal fashion & one of the prime victims was the English poet & playwright William Shakespeare. So if you consider giving it a watch then my suggestion is take it as a "What if..." sort of film that's got an utterly fictional, (at times) comical & darker take on the source & 'mystery' behind the greatest treasures of English literature. Overall, a surprisingly well made film from director Ronald Emmerich, mostly in compare to his earlier big budget crap & disaster films.

>>: B+

newb

01-30-2012, 05:29 AM

leezuki

01-30-2012, 10:50 AM

watched 2 great movies.

cell 211

The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal. 8/10

pefect sense

A story about two people a chef and an epidemiologist who fall in love just as an epidemic begins to rob the world's population of their sensory perceptions. 7/10

and i watched gutterballs fun movie 4/10

FreddyMyers

01-30-2012, 02:01 PM

The Innkeepers

couldn't get into this one

Devoid of atmosphere and the pacing is painstakingly slow. I usually love a good "slow-burn" movie but this one just burnt and crashed with a shitty finale as well.

Agree %100. Love Ti West and slow burning horrors but it seemed like there were so many ways to make it alot more scary and for no reason he didnt include them. I.E. more creepy audio, more ghosts, more anything.......

Liked how it ended but didnt like the ending itself and also thought more of The Shiningesqe atmosphere wouldve made alot more creepy.

Angra

01-30-2012, 02:01 PM

I watched "The Faculty"!! Love it!

"Last edited by V"???

What have you been up to now, Stalin?

Fearonsarms

01-30-2012, 02:10 PM

One Dark Night (1983) Can't believe I've never seen this before. Excellently creepy little film that is like candy for someone as morbid as me with a plot concerning psychic vampirism, telekinesis and energy fields this was adorable. Highly recommended.

Angra

01-30-2012, 03:44 PM

ChronoGrl

01-30-2012, 08:06 PM

Vampirism??

I would call it a zombie movie. Or.... a living dead movie. :rolleyes:

It's aaaaaaaall about semantics with you, isn't it? :p

Angra

01-30-2012, 09:08 PM

It's aaaaaaaall about semantics with you, isn't it? :p

Well, it sure isn't a drama.

neverending

01-30-2012, 09:26 PM

Well, it sure isn't a drama.

So it's a comedy?

Angra

01-30-2012, 09:41 PM

So it's a comedy?

NO!!

It's horror and only horror.

newb

01-31-2012, 07:33 AM

30 Minutes or Less--------sucked

Super 8 --------I enjoyed this....kind of like an updated Goonies

Elvis_Christ

01-31-2012, 01:19 PM

Queen City Rocker

http://www.nzvideos.org/queenLPfront.jpg

Great stuff one of my favourite NZ films. Feel like going on a big gang flick bender now.

The Revenant

http://www.dreadcentral.com/img/news/may11/revenant.jpg

I thought this was solid. The indie guys are really tearing it up recently and putting out much better films than the major studios. I really liked how the humour was handled in this one not to OTT and the film had a certain amount of darkness to it. Reminded me of 80s stuff like Vamp. Well worth a look.

Fearonsarms

01-31-2012, 03:16 PM

Vampirism??

I would call it a zombie movie. Or.... a living dead movie. :rolleyes:

Er actually they DO talk about PSYCHIC vampirism in the film-a key part of the plot that you clearly missed(were you asleep when you watched it?If not perhaps you should try watching it again when you've finished rolling your eyes and feeling smug). PSYCHIC vampirism IS a completely different thing to vampirism-see I can do semantics too. Look it up on the net (I'm not going to do it for you) you may educate yourself.

Zeder/Revenge Of The Dead (1983)-Excellent Italian chiller that has more espionage and intrigue in it than I expected-I guess an influence from the Giallo era. At first I was a little underwhelmed by the very end but on reflection it works very well and there are some genuinely unsettling moments near the end that reflect why I adore more thought provoking horror like this.

roshiq

02-01-2012, 04:34 AM

Transit (2012)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/Transit.jpg

>>: C

Rogue River (2012)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/RogueRiver1.jpg

>>: C

The Descendants (2011)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/TheDescendants1.png

>>: B+

The Revenant

I thought this was solid. The indie guys are really tearing it up recently and putting out much better films than the major studios. I really liked how the humour was handled in this one not to OTT and the film had a certain amount of darkness to it. Reminded me of 80s stuff like Vamp. Well worth a look.

Ditto, liked it too.

PainIsBeauty

02-01-2012, 07:08 AM

Alice, Sweet Alice..that was a strange one, I liked it but they could have tied up the loose ends a little bit more. It ended so abruptly.
The landlord(or whoever) has to be the most repugnant character in any film I´ve seen, ever! Hopefully I won´t have nightmares of that guy..ew.

ImmortalSlasher

02-01-2012, 09:28 AM

Dread.

One word review: Dreadful.

ferretchucker

02-01-2012, 02:25 PM

http://drugsbunny.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/newnightmare.jpg

Don't know why this seems to be so hated, I really loved the concept! Far better than most of the offerings in the franchise, and I appreciated the sparing use of Freddy. The ending was good right up until the fairly slapstick fight with the Freddy-Demon...didn't quite catch the right tone for me.

The Villain

02-01-2012, 02:29 PM

Sistinas666

02-01-2012, 02:54 PM

People hate that one? That's my second favorite right after the original. I thought it was genius.

I hated it. I found it slow paced and boring, not to mention the fact they made Freddy into a child molester.:mad:

The Villain

02-01-2012, 03:04 PM

I hated it. I found it slow paced and boring, not to mention the fact they made Freddy into a child molester.:mad:

I thought that was the remake that did that

Sistinas666

02-01-2012, 03:11 PM

I thought that was the remake that did that

I'm an ass hat, I just glanced at the title and read his post. Didn't pay attention and thought we were talking about the remake.:o

The Villain

02-01-2012, 03:15 PM

I'm an ass hat, I just glanced at the title and read his post. Didn't pay attention and thought we were talking about the remake.:o

I figured something like that happened. Did you like New Nightmare?

wizard of gore

02-01-2012, 03:20 PM

wizard of gore

02-01-2012, 03:22 PM

Dread.

One word review: Dreadful.

the short story of it was good.how did i know the movie would be shit

Sistinas666

02-01-2012, 03:58 PM

I figured something like that happened. Did you like New Nightmare?

Honestly? No.

1 is my favorite, 2 and 3 are close competition for number 2. New Nightmare is probably my least favorite of the franchise other than the remake.

The Villain

02-01-2012, 04:00 PM

The Woman

didnt know this was a jack ketchum story (the lost)till i read the back after i had hired it,gutted coz i havnt read the book and i know it would have been soo much better.
still an alright movie anyway,good ending as usual with ketchum

Just curious, why did you mention The Lost?

Honestly? No.

1 is my favorite, 2 and 3 are close competition for number 2. New Nightmare is probably my least favorite of the franchise other than the remake.

What didnt you like about it?

Sgt.Kazoo

02-02-2012, 06:28 AM

Sgt.Kazoo

02-02-2012, 06:33 AM

Being a huge fan of New French Extreme films, I had heard countless times that 'Inside' was incredible, shocking, and utterly disturbing. It took me a very long time, but I finally watched it earlier.
I think it's an atrocity. One of the worst pieces of shit I've ever seen. I think it has SO much potential, but it failed to deliver any character development, shocks, or awe. The terrible CGI baby scenes? C'mon.. Those were just terrible.
If you've seen the film, I'm very curious to know what you think about it. I'd never bash anyone's opinion, no matter how much I disagree with it. I'd rather hear what you liked/disliked about it.

roshiq

02-02-2012, 06:47 AM

Alyce (2011)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/Alyce1.jpg

>>: B-

Sexy Beast (2000)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/SB.jpg

>>: B+

ferretchucker

02-02-2012, 12:14 PM

What didnt you like about it?

Told you ;)

I remember several people telling me to avoid it, but since I'm studying postmodernism in film, I thought it was high time I gave it a watch and I'm as confused as you as to why people dislike it!

Sistinas666

02-02-2012, 12:55 PM

What didnt you like about it?

I honestly can't put my finger on it. It has never been able to keep my attention. Maybe I'll try it again as its been years but from what I do remember it just didn't feel like a NOES.

The Villain

02-02-2012, 01:00 PM

I honestly can't put my finger on it. It has never been able to keep my attention. Maybe I'll try it again as its been years but from what I do remember it just didn't feel like a NOES.

I think that was the point. It was supposed to feel different.

wizard of gore

02-02-2012, 02:53 PM

Just curious, why did you mention The Lost?

What didnt you like about it?

sorry that was a fuck that up

wizard of gore

02-02-2012, 02:54 PM

Angry boys sereis dvd,fuck that shits funny

fortunato

02-02-2012, 06:16 PM

Sexy Beast (2000)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/SB.jpg

>>: B+

Awesome movie. Ben Kinglsey is a fucking maniac.

missmacabre

02-02-2012, 08:10 PM

Event Horizon

leezuki

02-03-2012, 06:49 AM

take shelter, enjoyed this movie alot. 7/10
Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, a young husband and father questions whether to shelter his family from a coming storm, or from himself.

prince of darkness, i think this could still be john carpenters best movie. 8/10

bird with the crystal plumage. 7/10

Sgt.Kazoo

02-03-2012, 05:17 PM

roshiq

02-03-2012, 10:25 PM

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/girlwithdragontattoo11.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/sleeper.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/TheHunter11B.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/ChildrenoftheCornRevelation.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/AVHKC.jpg

>> The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) : C

The Swedish adaptation was far better than this. I didn't get what made them to screw with Harriet's (the 'murdered' or missing niece of Henrik Vanger) identity at the end. Anyway, a wasted effort from Fincher.

>> The Sleeper (2012) : D+

>> The Hunter (2011) : B

>> Children of the Corn: Revelation (2001) : C+

>>: A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas (2011) : B

Jokuc

02-04-2012, 03:09 AM

Wrong Turn 4

hammerfan

02-04-2012, 03:23 AM

Watching The Happening right now.

hammerfan

02-04-2012, 05:04 AM

Now watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. I will never understand why the U.S. felt the need to change the title.

The Villain

02-04-2012, 05:36 AM

Now watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. I will never understand why the U.S. felt the need to change the title.

Philosophers Stone sounds kinda boring and us Americans like action and excitement! :D

The Villain

02-04-2012, 05:56 AM

Take Shelter
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I thought this was going to be more about the apocalyptic visions but instead it turned more into a movie about a guy going crazy. Not that that's a bad thing, it just wasnt what i expected but it turned out to be a very good movie and Michael Shannon's acting was excellent. After watching him play the very wooden Nelson Van Alden it was nice to see him play a character with some range and emotion.

Chronicle
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The first part of this movie is pure fun. The movie expertly captures how a bunch of teenagers would act if they got superpowers and Andrew's home life and angst were done really well to the point that you could see his downfall coming. It didnt exactly progress the way i thought it would but it was still good and the way the camera work was done should please those who get annoyed or disappointed from certain found footage aspects.

ZombieDrone

02-04-2012, 06:02 AM

Alien (Director's Cut)

It's been a while since what I'm assuming was the original 1979 cut so I really can't remember what's new or what's cut out (the Blu Ray I bought has both versions, so I'll probably revisit the original cut soon). Even so, I love this movie! The set design is marvellous and you can see huge influences from 2001 and from Star Wars as well as a lot of similarities with what was to come in Blade Runner.

Hopefully Prometheus won't dissapoint as I didn't particularly like Aliens (or Terminator for that matter. Is there something wrong with me as a sci-fi fan when my favourite James Cameron film is Titanic?)

The Villain

02-04-2012, 06:08 AM

Angra

02-04-2012, 06:19 AM

So, I'm a total extreme film junkie, and I've heard a lot of hype about A Serbian Film. I watched it last night, and maybe I don't have a soul, or I'm a bit too seasoned in extreme cinema, but I didn't find it disturbing at all.
Anyone else seen it? Care to share your thoughts?

I'll give you my thoughts.

You're a sick, sick bastard. :D

The Villain

02-04-2012, 06:22 AM

So, I'm a total extreme film junkie, and I've heard a lot of hype about A Serbian Film. I watched it last night, and maybe I don't have a soul, or I'm a bit too seasoned in extreme cinema, but I didn't find it disturbing at all.
Anyone else seen it? Care to share your thoughts?

I havent seen it and had no idea what it was even about but i almost threw up just from reading the info so yeah i agree with Angra :D

leezuki

02-04-2012, 10:09 AM

I havent seen it and had no idea what it was even about but i almost threw up just from reading the info so yeah i agree with Angra :D

u not watched it yet ?, i hated it, sickest movie made with no point to the movie in my opinion.

Angra

02-04-2012, 10:15 AM

u not watched it yet ?, i hated it, sickest movie made with no point to the movie in my opinion.

But you must admit the lead actor was awsome. ;)

The Villain

02-04-2012, 10:30 AM

u not watched it yet ?, i hated it, sickest movie made with no point to the movie in my opinion.

I'm not really into movies like that

hammerfan

02-04-2012, 11:35 AM

At the theater waiting for Woman in Black to start!!

Angra

02-04-2012, 11:38 AM

At the theater waiting for Woman in Black to start!!

Who doesn't? :cool:

Can it anything else but disappoint?

Looking forward to hear about it.

The Villain

02-04-2012, 12:16 PM

At the theater waiting for Woman in Black to start!!

I'm seeing that today too!

Angra

02-04-2012, 12:22 PM

"Canyon" 7/10

First 30 minutes were really entertaining, funny and well acted. Last 70 minutes were just well acted. For shame. Still a decent watch.

"Flypaper" 5/10

First 15 minutes were really entertaining, funny and well acted. Last 70 minutes were just overacting. Almost gave me a headache.

hammerfan

02-04-2012, 02:15 PM

Loved The Woman in Black. It brought me back to the old Hammer films with Cushing and Lee. Lots of atmosphere, creepiness, and a couple of jumpy moments. At first it was difficult to look at Radcliffe and not see Harry Potter but that didn't last too long. I think he did a pretty good job of portraying Arthur Kipps. The only thing I didn't like was that you were left with a few questions. I won't bring them up here until more people have seen it.

Angra

02-04-2012, 02:59 PM

Have u ever seen the original?

It sure left you with unanswered questions as well.

I wanna see the remake. Right now.

hammerfan

02-04-2012, 03:17 PM

Have u ever seen the original?

It sure left you with unanswered questions as well.

I wanna see the remake. Right now.

No, I haven't seen the original.

Elvis_Christ

02-04-2012, 03:58 PM

So, I'm a total extreme film junkie, and I've heard a lot of hype about A Serbian Film. I watched it last night, and maybe I don't have a soul, or I'm a bit too seasoned in extreme cinema, but I didn't find it disturbing at all.
Anyone else seen it? Care to share your thoughts?

There's some discussion on A Serbian Film in this thread (http://www.horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55714) if you're interested in reading what people on here thought.

wizard of gore

02-04-2012, 07:27 PM

the unborn

fortunato

02-04-2012, 07:56 PM

newb

02-04-2012, 08:02 PM

Awesome, that's what I wanted to hear. Can't wait to check it out.

yeah...getting some good reviews

horrorzack

02-04-2012, 09:30 PM

Just came back from The Woman In Black. Very good movie. I must have jumped like 50 times while watching it.

Fearonsarms

02-05-2012, 01:05 AM

The Night Evelyn Came Out Of The Grave (1971)-Morbid giallo with more horror elements than most gialli-very atmospheric, complex plot with adorable set pieces. If you liked the same year's A Bay Of Blood by Mario Bava you will love this as this also shows the greed that turns people into murderers.

The Tunnel (2011)-Australian horror that like Grave Encounters was a lot better than I expected and not simply a Paranormal Activity rip off. Very well done and recommended.

leezuki

02-05-2012, 05:57 AM

But you must admit the lead actor was awsome. ;)

he was good, the directing was good as well.

ZombieDrone

02-05-2012, 06:24 AM

Ran by Akira Kurosawa.

Basically it's a Japanese take on King Lear. Superb.

The Ugly Duchess

02-05-2012, 07:14 AM

Piranha 2
Piranha 3
Rogue
The Giant Claw

Those were my recent viewings.

The Duchess

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fortunato

02-05-2012, 08:00 AM

Ran by Akira Kurosawa.

Basically it's a Japanese take on King Lear. Superb.

Amazing film. Probably my favorite Kurosawa.

roshiq

02-05-2012, 08:56 AM

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>> Rosewood Lane (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1840388/) (2011) : B

This 'Psycho-paperboy' story has it flaws, plot holes and a weird ending that left couple of questions unanswered but still it's a pretty decent & entertaining film overall from the director of Jeepers Creepers. Liked it.

>> Henry's Crime (2011) : C

>> BBC's other Christmas Ghost Stories: The Treasure Of Abbot Thomas (1974) : B

>> The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) : B+

The Villain

02-05-2012, 09:39 AM

The Woman In Black
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So having seen the original, i spent most of the time watching this silently comparing the two. Some things are the same and some are different. There was a good balance that all remakes should follow. Some differences i found though that i didnt like was the original had moments of true fear while the remake was mostly jump scares. But for it's part the jump scares were done excellently and werent done for a cheap effect. I myself jumped a few times. Another thing i liked about the original that they left out was how Kipps became terrified of the sound of horses. Also the actor in the original didnt just seem scared, he was sick with terror while Radcliffe just looked frightened. They also took it a very modern route with trying to find a solution instead of just being stuck within the horror of it all and trying to escape. I did like the story they included here about the children being in danger whenever the woman is seen though. However I felt that the ending was a little bit of a cop out while i was more pleased with the original's ending. So i guess what i'm saying is, the original is better.

But this is still a great genuinely scary movie that actually provides a tense spooky atmosphere that horror movies never seem to have anymore. I definitely recommend seeing this whether you've seen the original or not.

In Time
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A fun quick paced action. I really liked the time aspect of the movie as it gave it an interesting twist that set it apart. I wasn't sure if Timberlake would be good as an action star and while he doesnt come across as a brute muscular guy taking everyone out, he works in his own way.

crazy raplh

02-05-2012, 10:14 AM

Quarintine 2

_____V_____

02-05-2012, 09:33 PM

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Impressive. The film really picks up the pace after the first 20-odd minutes and the direction is to be commended for this. A solid script and some very good characterisations coupled with neat effects makes this quite an entertainer.

If you are sick of teenage angst and super powers, this film is not for you. Otherwise recommended to anyone who is looking for a change from the normal blockbuster/found footage stuff being churned out at the moment.

* * * ½

wizard of gore

02-06-2012, 02:05 AM

insidious,wasnt too bad

swiss tony

02-06-2012, 08:27 AM

Fright Night - 3/10

I watched this a couple of nights ago with low expectations as remakes, particularly ones that rehash a sentimentally cherished movie from your youth, almost always break what doesn't need fixed, and I wasn't disappointed. The characters don't develop, thus the palpable antipathy between Jerry and Brewster never builds (like it did in the original), nor the ensuing tension and I ultimately felt no attachment to the goodies. There was nothing new here, just a bad contemporaneous retelling - SHITE!

leezuki

02-06-2012, 11:05 AM

The Woman In Black

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So having seen the original, i spent most of the time watching this silently comparing the two. Some things are the same and some are different. There was a good balance that all remakes should follow. Some differences i found though that i didnt like was the original had moments of true fear while the remake was mostly jump scares. But for it's part the jump scares were done excellently and werent done for a cheap effect. I myself jumped a few times. Another thing i liked about the original that they left out was how Kipps became terrified of the sound of horses. Also the actor in the original didnt just seem scared, he was sick with terror while Radcliffe just looked frightened. They also took it a very modern route with trying to find a solution instead of just being stuck within the horror of it all and trying to escape. I did like the story they included here about the children being in danger whenever the woman is seen though. However I felt that the ending was a little bit of a cop out while i was more pleased with the original's ending. So i guess what i'm saying is, the original is better.

But this is still a great genuinely scary movie that actually provides a tense spooky atmosphere that horror movies never seem to have anymore. I definitely recommend seeing this whether you've seen the original or not.

But this is still a great genuinely scary movie that actually provides a tense spooky atmosphere that horror movies never seem to have anymore. I definitely recommend seeing this whether you've seen the original or not.

In Time

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A fun quick paced action. I really liked the time aspect of the movie as it gave it an interesting twist that set it apart. I wasn't sure if Timberlake would be good as an action star and while he doesnt come across as a brute muscular guy taking everyone out, he works in his own way.

looking forward to woman in black, in time was such a good movie.
just watched arrietty studio ghibli, such a beautiful movie for all the family. 10/10

Elvis_Christ

02-06-2012, 11:14 AM

50/50

This one exceeded my expectations and I thought it mixed it's elements of comedy & drama tastefully to tell a moving story.

The Smurfs

Quite well done I thought and quite fun. Captured the essence of the show quite well.

A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

The weakest of the three films but still enjoyable.

The Big Year

Really good. I usually watch more crude low brow comedies so this was a bit of a gamble for me but it paid off. Probably the best chemistry between a cast I've seen in a long time.

The Villain

02-06-2012, 02:01 PM

looking forward to woman in black, in time was such a good movie.
just watched arrietty studio ghibli, such a beautiful movie for all the family. 10/10

Yeah i was actually surprised by how much i enjoyed In Time

ferretchucker

02-06-2012, 02:58 PM

Marathon of NOES continues with The Dream Child. Quite liked the way they tried out new things with the dreamscape - it was...fresh and had a visual charm. And I appreciate that they were trying out a new idea rather than rehashing the same plot just to get some cheap kills...just a shame they didn't quite pull it off. Overall, it's an unnecessary, fairly poor film, but at least it tried hard.

http://365horror.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/nightmare-on-elm-street-5.jpg

Just a side note - I always LOVE the NOES posters!

phantomstranger

02-06-2012, 03:49 PM

"Apollo 18" (2011)

Plot: IMDB
Decades-old found footage from NASA's abandoned Apollo 18 mission, where two American astronauts were sent on a secret expedition, reveals the reason the U.S. has never returned to the moon.

Phantom's Review: Bad, really bad. The kind of bad that when the film is over you get up and open the doors to let the stink out. Skip it at all costs.

--

Posher778

02-06-2012, 05:17 PM

The Woman in Black (2012) A solid 8/10

Lots and lots of complaining going on about plot holes and bad acting, and almost 100% of it is just people who didn't understand it, which is fine by me. It's a solid movie that uses atmosphere, and isn't too heavy on cheap scares (notice I said 'not TOO heavy')

Oh, and the scenery is incredible.

roshiq

02-07-2012, 02:01 AM

Absentia (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1610996/) (2011)

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A pretty slow burn but a very decent & interesting low budget-indie horror about the people who gets missing without a trace...! Though it heavily relied on characters along with the emotional contents of love, loss & then start over but I really liked way how they blend an emotionally moving theme (like losing the loved one & finally deciding to declare 'dead in absentia') with a creepy horror element. The small & amateur cast did a good job with the story.

Recommended.

>>: B+

50/50

This one exceeded my expectations and I thought it mixed it's elements of comedy & drama tastefully to tell a moving story.

A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

The weakest of the three films but still enjoyable.

Ditto.:)

swiss tony

02-07-2012, 07:59 AM

50/50

This one exceeded my expectations and I thought it mixed it's elements of comedy & drama tastefully to tell a moving story.

.

Perfect summation, couldn't have said it better. I watched this last night and was drawn in by the story and LOL at the funny bits (everything Seth Rogan said, virtually).

Really worth watching!

Sistinas666

02-07-2012, 02:45 PM

50/50A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

The weakest of the three films but still enjoyable.

The Big Year

Really good. I usually watch more crude low brow comedies so this was a bit of a gamble for me but it paid off. Probably the best chemistry between a cast I've seen in a long time.

You hit the nail on the head with Harold and Kumar, imo. I just finished it and did enjoy it. It'll probably be a Christmas movie staple during the holidays from now on.

I was disappointed with The Big Year. I felt it was a complete waste of comedic talent.

Elvis_Christ

02-07-2012, 03:46 PM

I was disappointed with The Big Year. I felt it was a complete waste of comedic talent.

No way. The film was subtle and I dug how the cast didn't rely on their usual typecasting to pull off a great film. It was all class IMO.

More Than Horror

02-07-2012, 04:18 PM

Last horror I saw was "Woman in Black" (think that's the name?) Anyway, hearing mixed reviews. Personally, I loved it. I would rate 8 out of 10.

fortunato

02-07-2012, 08:03 PM

The Woman in Black (2012)

Gotta say I was kind of disappointed with this. It had a few innovative scare scenes and some really nice creep-out moments, a fantastic setting, and some decent camerawork. But overall it felt mostly clichéd; a slight story, not-that-great performances, and plenty of worn-out genre set-pieces. Overall, it was a fun one-time watch, but for me it's not much more than that.

roshiq

02-08-2012, 01:14 AM

Some Guy Who Kills People (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568341/) (2011)

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Ken Boyd, a recently released mental patient who suffers from depression and post-traumatic stress disorder from severely traumatic bullying in high school. As a new romance, an unsympathetic mother, and a surprise appearance by his 11-year-old daughter all combine to ratchet his stress levels higher, Ken’s bullies are systematically and brutally murdered. Some Guy Who Kills People unfolds in grisly yet humorous fashion, but also with an undeniable sweetness.

A beautiful dark comedy. Besides involvement of John Landis as executive producer, the film also comes with a good cast. Particularly Karen Black & Barry Bostwick (as Sheriff) were great treat to watch but that little girl...Amy, played the daughter of Ken, did an excellent job also. Recommended.

>>: B+

Stand by Me (1986)

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>>: A-

Sistinas666

02-08-2012, 02:49 AM

No way. The film was subtle and I dug how the cast didn't rely on their usual typecasting to pull off a great film. It was all class IMO.

I can very much respect your point. I went in to it expecting the regular Black/Martin/Wilson type comedy and it just wasn't it. I do, however think it was an excellent attempt at them breaking away from their normal comedic performances.

_____V_____

02-08-2012, 05:08 AM

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The scares were good and nicely spread throughout, the story/script was solid (considering it was adapted from a bestseller) and the cinematography was profoundly detailed. Yet, there was something missing - a spark which failed to ignite till the end. Maybe it was because I was seeing too much of Harry Potter in Radcliffe, or maybe Radcliffe was overdoing the scary stuff (bump - wide-eyed - sneaking around slowly - checking source of bump - repeat), or maybe the jumpy scares bit, having been overdone in too many recent films, have lost their effect somewhat.

Or maybe I have become a bit jaded.

I might rewatch it in the future to appreciate it a bit more. For now, I was entertained but certainly not impressed.

* * *

newb

02-08-2012, 07:53 AM

Fright Night [2011]

did not capture the charm of the original but not a bad movie.

Angra

02-08-2012, 11:29 AM

"Footlose" (2011) 8/10

It was good. In many ways it kept very true to the original but still managed to add some new elements that i appreciated. The "death" theme especially, which made it darker in between all the lighthearted parts that we know from the original.

And another thing. They couldn't have found a more fitting actor to play Chris Penn's Willard than Miles Teller. :)

"Bad Teacher" 3-4/10

Not very funny and they couldn't have made the ending more wrong. Diaz should've ended up getting AIDS.

Elvis_Christ

02-08-2012, 01:32 PM

I can very much respect your point. I went in to it expecting the regular Black/Martin/Wilson type comedy and it just wasn't it. I do, however think it was an excellent attempt at them breaking away from their normal comedic performances.

Yeah I can see why you'd be a bit disappointed. The studio seemed to really fuck up the marketing with this one. They seemed to have duped a lot of people into seeing it on false pretences. More of a feel good drama with subtle comedic elements than a all out OTT laughfest like people were expecting.

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Diaz should've ended up getting AIDS.

:D

LOL

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Insidious

Not bad at all... well aside from the ridiculous looking Darth Maul demon. What the fuck were they thinking with that one? Killed it for me to be honest. Nice take on the Poltergeist formula. Studios would be better off "borrowing" story-lines like this than making straight up remakes. But yeah that fucking demon :rolleyes:

roshiq

02-08-2012, 11:36 PM

The Son of No One (2011)

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I don't understand how the hell they managed such a cast for this awfully dull & lame cop-drama?!?

>>: D

The Wicker Tree (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0323808/) (2011)

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The premise was almost similar to its successor & there were one or two moments that have even comes & goes like with a classic 70's vibe. But for almost first 60 minutes it was like a non-suspenseful Britt drama that has been advertised or promoted as a horror/thriller. Sir Christopher Lee's very brief cameo even failed to deliver a nostalgic tone in this disappointing, Cash in effort. The cast was decent but the story, major characters, the comedic elements and the way everything unfolds were quite lackluster in compare to the 1973 cult classic. Instead setting the story about a young American couple from Texas travels to Scotland & finally to the island to spread the word of Christ; now it seems it'd even better to tell a (prequel) story of that missing girl of the original about what happened to her in a gripping & suspenseful fashion...though that would even be an unnecessary thing & would straightway consider another cash in effort but at least could be bit more watchable (like the way they done The Thing prequel) than this. Anyway, on the final note I'd suggest, the ardent fans of the original can skip this without a hesitation.

>>: C-

Sand Sharks (2011)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/sandsharks.jpg

I knew what this was going to be...ridiculously stupid & funny and it neither exceeds nor disappoints my expectations. Forget about the 'Sharks' with poorly done CGI, at least some gOOd lOOking chicks in the small cast were watchable.

>>: C

Posher778

02-09-2012, 12:24 AM

Insidious

Not bad at all... well aside from the ridiculous looking Darth Maul demon. What the fuck were they thinking with that one? Killed it for me to be honest. Nice take on the Poltergeist formula. Studios would be better off "borrowing" story-lines like this than making straight up remakes. But yeah that fucking demon :rolleyes:

Yeah I can see why you'd be a bit disappointed. The studio seemed to really fuck up the marketing with this one. They seemed to have duped a lot of people into seeing it on false pretences. More of a feel good drama with subtle comedic elements than a all out OTT laughfest like people were expecting.

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:D

LOL

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That demon was awesome. At least someone was bold enough to personify a nightmare-esque demon than just make someone's possessed eyes roll back and talk funny.

leezuki

02-09-2012, 04:28 AM

fragile, avarage movie but ok. 4/10

_____V_____

02-09-2012, 08:42 AM

Couple of anthologies to keep the horror mood going.

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Elvis_Christ

02-09-2012, 10:34 AM

That demon was awesome. At least someone was bold enough to personify a nightmare-esque demon than just make someone's possessed eyes roll back and talk funny.

It was cool they showed a demon yes. But the fact it's Darth Maul with lame CGI hooves makes it laughably SHIT.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510W8SVEK3L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Love that one!

ChronoGrl

02-09-2012, 12:21 PM

Chillerama (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727252/) (2011)

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

I would say that this is 1/2 an incredibly enjoyable movie... I thought that the Wadzilla and I Was a Teenage Wearbear segments were utterly spectacular (the latter being my favorite, while the former was my boyfriend's favorite)... I thought that The Diary of Anne Frankenstein was really a missed opportunity and a disappointment and Zom-B-Movie was an OK way to tie them all together...

Regardless, all and all, I had a fun time - If you watch the trailer and it appeals to you, then you'll like it; the trailer gives you exactly what to expect (though the movie itself is definitely more gross).

Recommended... If you liked the trailer. ;)

3/5.

...

The Machinist (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0361862/) (2004)

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

Really strong direction, writing and acting... Christian Bale was a colossally brilliant train wreck to watch... I still can't believe the commitment he put into the role; I was almost distracted at how disgusting he looked.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/machinist-1.jpg
Ewwwwwww

It's really a great psychological drama that takes a few pages from Lynch's book... It's been a while since I've seen a nice absurd "thriller," so I was really taken in by this one... However, unfortunately, while I applaud it for being original, I was disappointed at how neatly it wrapped itself up in the end... There's a point where absurd psychological "twists" simply become cliche, and if you've already seen and enjoyed the likes of Memento, Insomnia, and Spider, then The Machinist is a little predictable and disappointing in that predictability... To be honest, I was hoping that it would go in an entirely absurd dreamscape direction (a la Mulholland Drive), so I was disappointed at the neatly packaged end.

Brilliant performance from Bale - Just wish that director Brad Anderson had challenged his audience a little more on this one...

...

Spoorloos ("The Vanishing") (1988) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096163/)

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

This was my first time seeing this Dutch classic; it's a really gripping, slow-burning character piece about a man who pursues his wife who disappeared three years prior, and the sociopath who committed the crime.

What shocked me about this movie was how truly matter-of-fact it was... It didn't use mood music to build tension; all of your emotions, be it fear, frustration, or anger, were truly derived from the writing or the artful acting of our thespians. This was one of those rare films that I just couldn't stop watching because I had to know what happened (very much like our protagonist). Bravo, George Sluizer; you have inextricably bound me to our main character. Doesn't happen very often.

Recommended if you want a true character piece.

4/5.

_____V_____

02-10-2012, 09:05 AM

Angra

02-10-2012, 02:12 PM

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

Classic B-movie 80s stuff. And the cast - Bruce Campbell, Tom Atkins, Richard Roundtree, Robert Z'Dar - fans like me getting a geekgasm! Add to all of it, the experience of watching it on superbly sharp grainy VHS. No words can suffice.

After watching Women in Black a couple nights back and Maniac Cop just now, I have a confession to make - I feel right at home when I pop in an 80s film, specially if it's an 80s horror. It's like I have arrived back home after a tour of an unknown city far, far away. The background music, the cinematography of the city the film is based in (specially at night), the 80s fashions, and the whole feel-good feeling...oh yes!

Apologies to all fans of contemporary horror, but I love my 80s films to bits. Your films might be brilliant, but mine are...nostalgic. Simply put, I love them.

And they are my home.

Now to catch up on the sequel. :)

My dear V, you're a fucking nerd. And i think you're drunk. Again.

Sir Campbells role in that movie was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too little concidering he was actually the hero and especially especially because his character was by far the most interesting in that movie. I personally watched it again a couple of nights ago and i actually ended up swithing over to something else about 15 minutes before the end. I frankly thought the storyline just went worse and worse.

I remember the sequal being better tho. And more Campbell. :)

Elvis_Christ

02-10-2012, 02:25 PM

Well put ____V____ you know I definitely back that man :)

Maniac Cop is a classic and one of the best from the era.

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Savage Dawn

http://i2.listal.com/image/955189/600full-savage-dawn-poster.jpg

Long lost 80s biker trash with Lance Henriksen goes head to head with William Forsythe. Pretty good watch that was definitely made by the cast which included Karen Black, Richard Lynch and George Kennedy. Dug how it was action the whole way though with no dragged out filler bits. Could've done with a better soundtrack however... the Casio keyboard sounding original score was terrible.

The Tower Heist

http://www.nextmovie.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Tower-Heist420.jpg

A bit muddled really in it's balance between being a robbery and a comedy flick. Not overly funny or edge of your seat excitement but entertaining enough if your in the mood for something lightweight and fun. Alan Alda was great.

Angra

02-10-2012, 02:38 PM

The Tower Heist

http://www.nextmovie.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Tower-Heist420.jpg

A bit muddled really in it's balance between being a robbery and a comedy flick. Not overly funny or edge of your seat excitement but entertaining enough if your in the mood for something lightweight and fun. Alan Alda was great.

I'm not in the mood. Thanks, i'm skipping it.

Alan Alda?? Is he still alive?

The Villain

02-10-2012, 02:45 PM

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g432/Travis_Lake/MV5BMTUxNzYwMTE3NV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMDY2NzU4Ng_V1_ SY317_.jpg

This was awful. The kid was the most annoying little bastard i've ever seen and it made me really hard to care at all about what he was doing. There was absolutely no connection between him and his father and the whole mystery with the key didnt feel like a journey for him to deal with his father's death. It just seemed like the kid was obsessive compulsive and needed to know where it went.

Elvis_Christ

02-10-2012, 02:52 PM

Alan Alda?? Is he still alive?

He's the same age as you! So yes, yes he is.

Angra

02-10-2012, 02:58 PM

He's the same age as you! So yes, yes he is.

LMAO

Hey fuck YOU, old man. :p

hammerfan

02-10-2012, 03:15 PM

Elvis_Christ

02-10-2012, 03:27 PM

...and anything with Sandra Bullock starring in it will be fucking awful :D

The Villain

02-10-2012, 03:36 PM

You do know that the kid is supposed to be autistic, right?

I thought it was supposed to be aspergers? Either way, he was annoying and made the movie unwatchable. Besides him i just couldnt get behind anything else in the move. There was no emotional connection between him and his father and i couldnt of cared less about his journey

vanlutz

02-10-2012, 04:55 PM

THE WOMAN: Another great character study by Lucky McKee. Not perfect, but certainly entertaining.

neverending

02-10-2012, 06:26 PM

The Happening

Man, what a pile of crap.

newb

02-10-2012, 07:00 PM

The Happening

Man, what a pile of crap.

made it until about the 40 minute mark on that one

The Villain

02-10-2012, 07:52 PM

Moneyball
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g432/Travis_Lake/MV5BMjAxOTU3Mzc1M15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMzk1ODUzNg_V1_ SY317_CR00214317_.jpg

I really enjoyed this. It doesnt play out like any other baseball or sport movie i've seen but that actually works for it. Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill's performances are pretty good.

roshiq

02-10-2012, 10:35 PM

Nostrum aka Psychotica (2010)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/psychotica.jpg

>>: C

Beneath the Darkness (2011)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/BTD.jpg

>>: C-

_____V_____

02-10-2012, 11:06 PM

My dear V, you're a fucking nerd. And i think you're drunk. Again.

Sir Campbells role in that movie was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too little concidering he was actually the hero and especially especially because his character was by far the most interesting in that movie. I personally watched it again a couple of nights ago and i actually ended up swithing over to something else about 15 minutes before the end. I frankly thought the storyline just went worse and worse.

I remember the sequal being better tho. And more Campbell. :)

Sacrilege! :mad:

BAN THIS HEATHEN!!!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6008/6007605393_cb36f06e3c.jpg

Well put ____V____ you know I definitely back that man :)

Maniac Cop is a classic and one of the best from the era.

Thanks, bud. Yes it's one of my faves from the 80s. Love all 3 of them, actually.

The Happening

Man, what a pile of crap.

made it until about the 40 minute mark on that one

Don't kill me but I watched it till the end. And umm...it wasn't bad. :o

Angra

02-10-2012, 11:12 PM

sacrilege! :mad:

ban this heathen!!!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6008/6007605393_cb36f06e3c.jpg

:d ...... :d

neverending

02-10-2012, 11:32 PM

Don't kill me but I watched it till the end. And umm...it wasn't bad. :o

You're right- it's not bad.

It's fucking miserable.

roshiq

02-10-2012, 11:32 PM

Thanks, bud. Yes it's one of my faves from the 80s. Love all 3 of them, actually.

Yeah..count me in for Maniac Cop as well as 80's fan club. Always love those movies.:)

Don't kill me but I watched it till the end. And umm...it wasn't bad. :o

But please not for this one...:rolleyes:

fortunato

02-11-2012, 12:20 AM

The Innkeepers (2012)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/72/The_Innkeepers_Poster.jpg

I have to say that I really enjoyed this one. I think there was actually a lot going on with and between the characters, and it really kept me engaged the whole time. I think this film really shows how much we've come to be conditioned to expect scary set-pieces and jump scenes, but it doesn't have to be like that. It can simply examine the state of being stuck in a rut, working a dead-end job, and the need to grasp on to something to get out of it. I thought West did that in a really interesting and compelling way, and so it didn't bother me that he used a cliche horror template to do it. He's really doing interesting things with the genre, and I'll continue to look forward to his output.

Elvis_Christ

02-11-2012, 01:05 AM

I agree with your sentiments for the most part fortunato. I thought it was a brilliant film up until the ending which just didn't gel with me.

ZombieDrone

02-11-2012, 01:10 AM

Forbidden Planet.

Very impressive effects for the day. Leslie Nielsen is good as the square-jawed captain which he would later play completely for parody over and over and Anne Francis is just beautiful.

cheebacheeba

02-11-2012, 02:15 AM

Harold & Kumar 3 (or Christmas or whatever)
I liked seeing the characters again, though how much of an asshole Harold had turned into was a bit annoying, all the fun of his character was drained and most of the movie felt like you were putting up with him.
There were a few scoffs but really I just didn't find this one all that funny...the storyline was pretty standard fare for something that's been given the Christmas treatment, but where the first two had some weird tripped out scenes, this one was honestly like watching a kids film with swearing.
Aside from what I'm sure was meant to be the hilarity of getting a baby high, and the obvious dick scene, this was as though they'd made an attempt to make a much more "family friendly" film, which is fine and all, but really - wrong franchise.
I'd say this would have killed the franchise.

Just got back from "Safehouse".
I liked it for the better part.
An OK plot, though nothing we haven't seen before.
The dialogue was good, Denzel was solid as always, Reynolds was pretty bland (if only he could channel the intensity his character had in "Smokin Aces" more often).
The action and driving scenes were well done, and the fights seemed quite realistic and painful.
The overall plot, while I don't have an issue with it, tried a bit too hard to be convoluted so as to throw you off.
Like, it's a good movie...just not one I'd anticipate my next viewing of.

fortunato

02-11-2012, 07:11 AM

I agree with your sentiments for the most part fortunato. I thought it was a brilliant film up until the ending which just didn't gel with me.

Yeah, I mean it definitely wasn't perfect. A bit cliche, but up against the rest of the film it didn't bother me.
I thought the performances were really solid, too.

ZombieDrone

02-11-2012, 09:55 AM

The Fly (1986 Cronenberg film)

zwoti

02-11-2012, 01:30 PM

monsters
two-lane blacktop
fatal frames
spiderhole
wake wood
super 8
four flies on grey velvet

horrorzack

02-11-2012, 05:59 PM

Donnie Darko
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c41/orchid83/donnie-darko.jpg

I must say. This movie is BRILLIANT! Will be watching the sequel: S. Darko Will post a review when done
> A+

The Villain

02-11-2012, 06:02 PM

Donnie Darko
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c41/orchid83/donnie-darko.jpg

I must say. This movie is BRILLIANT! Will be watching the sequel: S. Darko Will post a review when done
> A+

Don't get your hopes up. S Darko is terrible and has none of the brilliance that the first one has.

hammerfan

02-11-2012, 06:07 PM

Just watched "Pirate Radio". Loved it! Especially the soundtrack!

horrorzack

02-11-2012, 07:54 PM

S. Darko
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/ropotoptoponop/S_Darko.jpg

It was kinda meh. Samantha dies 2 times mid-tangent-universe and the first time the slutty chick sacrifices herself and the second time a nerd kills her. The best scene was when the nerd head butted the town drunk so hard he got knocked out.

> D

Elvis_Christ

02-11-2012, 10:25 PM

Just watched "Pirate Radio". Loved it! Especially the soundtrack!

This looks good. Just grabbed it now to watch sometime this week.

roshiq

02-11-2012, 11:39 PM

Escapee (2011)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/Escapee.jpg

>>: C-

A Dangerous Method (2011)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/ADangerousMethod.jpg

Not as intense or complex as I expected but a good drama, beautifully filmed by Cronenberg with stellar performance from the cast.

>>: A-

The Big Year (2011)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/TBY.jpg

More of a drama than comedy but a good one indeed.

>>: B+

Straker

02-12-2012, 06:20 AM

Blood and Bone: Decent action/ martial arts movie with Michael Jai White. Cliched story, its pretty much an updated version of A.W.O.L (Van Damme) and there isnt a whole lot of plot. With the exception of Eamonn Walker, who is always entertaining, the characters are fairly one dimensional. That said, its very easy to watch, the fight scenes are good and the story doesnt drag its heels. Worth a watch.

Frostbiten: Swedish vampire flick. Billed as a horror/ comedy I thought it might be good for a few laughs. Was light on comedy and the story just plodded along. Quickly lost interest and even a couple of scenes with talking dogs werent enough to save it.

Bill the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire: Absurd musical starring Phil Daniels (Quadrophinia). Rock opera about a snooker match between Billy the Kid (cheeky cockney, Phil Daniels) and The Green Baize Vampire (its not just a name, he really is a vampire). Directed by Alan Clarke, it has to be seen to be believed.

The Villain

02-12-2012, 06:35 AM

I started watching Beneath The Darkness. Fell asleep after 20 minutes. Wondering if i should bother finishing it. Anyone else seen it?

_____V_____

02-12-2012, 08:02 AM

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51qGq%2B3B9UL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

...continuing the series.

I agree that the sequel is slightly superior to the original in terms of effects and budget, at least. And there's that fantastic police station assault sequence which would put bigger budget actioners to shame. Very entertaining, over-the-top, and complimented by some notable appearances by Charles Napier, Michael Lerner and a very young Danny Trejo.

And I must admit - Laurene Landon has superb lips! ;)

http://i.fanpix.net/images/orig/g/3/g3custa7j6vsatjc.jpg

nightmare_of _death

02-12-2012, 02:01 PM

i watched a lot of movies this weekend

i watch
the woman in black, i went to the theater for my bday, my dad took me, and at first he wanted to choose the movie, i stood up for myself cause he always chooses, and it was my bday after all. he doesnt like horror movies.. i would of probably chosen to see the phantom menace in 3d but with me only having sight in one eye that was out of the question. i choose the woman in black.
http://moviebuzzers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/The-Woman-in-Black-Poster.jpg

now although it wasn't that scary, it had a lot of cheap scares. i thought it was a pretty decent movie. my dad he hated it... lol

i also watched last night

the girl next door
http://www.nzbmovieseeker.com/images/poster/0830558.jpg

omg this is an insane movie, i have the book and it's just as bad. and being based on true events too! i looked up what really had happen and the real woman looks like a real witch. my moms a horror freak too so she watched it with me, she was covering her eyes during some scenes. i didn't but was still shocked about what happen. sad story though.

i also watched

the ward

http://images.moviepostershop.com/the-ward-movie-poster-2010-1010703324.jpg

another movie my mom and i watched, i was kind of confused throughout this movie, and couldn't piece it together. the ending through me for a loop. i actually wasn't expecting it.

mom and i watched one more movie was the a&e mini series bag of bones. i didn't get to see it in its original air so we found it on instant netflix

http://www.liljas-library.com/img/other/bob_movietiein.jpg

i love stephen kings books, and the adaptaions his books get made into. i think they generally do a good job. i hadn't read bag of bones yet, but watched this and was shocked and a bit saddened. i think this shows part of kings softer more drama side which i like. id say the one that's scared me the most is IT. lol

i think that about cover's it for this weekend of movies. i've been watching a lot of investigation discovery lately where the real horror is. :)

Fearonsarms

02-13-2012, 08:18 AM

The Ghostly Galleon (1974)This is actually the third Blind Dead Film (Tombs Of The Blind Dead, Return Of The Evil Dead and fourth still to watch-Night Of The Seagulls) and was a HUGE improvement on Return Of The Evil Dead which was just about having a high body count and seemed to copy scenes from the first movie of the Blind Dead. Excellently creepy and gothicly atmospheric with long drawn-out scenes that truly heighten the horror all around. There may be some plot holes but this is of the standard of the first film with again some breathtakingly gothic scenes of the Blind Dead in this scenario and the ending bodes very well for the next film very excited to see that at some point soon.

Fearonsarms

02-13-2012, 08:23 AM

The House Of Whipcord (1975) Excellent UK horror directed by Pete Walker (Frightmare, House Of The Long Shadows, Schizo). I was surprised at how effective this was and quite believable of the time it represents. There was no campness here instead it was tough, harsh and gritty-looking forward to The Flesh and Blood Show next.

ChronoGrl

02-13-2012, 10:41 AM

Absentia (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1610996/) (2011)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/absentia-01.jpg

Huge thank you to Roshiq, who mentioned this movie in his list of Top Horror Movies of 2010/2011. This is a great little horror gem with ridiculously tight acting and a refreshingly original script. It's rare nowadays that you have a horror movie that really spends time on character development (Innkeepers comes to mind as one of the recent exceptions), and it's refreshing when it happens - In Absentia, you truly get to know your two main characters, Callie and Tricia - These are truly real women with baggage that you can truly sympathize with. Their relationship is also incredibly well-done to the point where, at the end of the movie, I really didn't want to let them go. That doesn't happen very often.

This is definitely a slow-burner, and for those of you who can't tolerate low-budget, this is definitely not for you... However, this movie does a LOT on its limited budget to build characters, suspense, pathos, and a really interesting storyline.

Recommended.

3.75/5.

...

Rio (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1436562/) (2011)

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

Unfunny, poorly written, painfully formulaic, and oddly racist at times. What a waste of some gorgeous animation.

2/5.

fortunato

02-13-2012, 01:57 PM

_____V_____

02-13-2012, 09:14 PM

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51N74eLsDeL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Decided to give this a watch even after reading some not-so-great stuff about this low-brow indie effort. And I must admit that I am impressed.

The casual viewer will knit his confused brows and think "the folks have stumbled into a Bermuda Triangle of sorts inside the forest", try to look for coherent explanations throughout this slow-burner, and dismiss the ending as being incoherent and melodramatic.

But for someone who appreciates surreal films tinged with atmosphere and moody horror, this film is really, really good. Just remember, you are left with questions rather than answers when the end credits start to roll, and THAT is the hallmark of a good film - it makes you think and stays with you for awhile after it is over. A lot of stuff is implied and is left to the imagination, and if watched carefully, the ending provides the answers to the questions posed throughout the film. You will find solutions to everything - the eerie music, the path's destination, the human psyche, philosophy of life. And the most important one of them all - why the popcorn girl of the town's theater insisted on being a part of the group. The deaths are evenly spread out, and some are particularly jaw-dropping.

Another strong point of the film is the performance of it's actors. The lead pair do their bit but the supporting characters are strong and perform to their fullest potential. Some nice shots compliment the cinematography and the direction is to be commended as well. Bear in mind that this is an indie effort and so it does really well for what it is.

All in all, recommended for those who love surreal, moody films which make you intrigued. If you are thinking of some slashing kills, gore, nudity and explanations/reasons behind everything, best to stay away.

* * * ½

neverending

02-14-2012, 12:13 AM

Dagon

Compitent extrapolation on Lovecraft's themes marred by a lack of atmosphere and the most uninteresting, bland leading man I've ever seen.

roshiq

02-14-2012, 01:25 AM

Absentia (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1610996/) (2011)

Huge thank you to Roshiq, who mentioned this movie in his list of Top Horror Movies of 2010/2011. This is a great little horror gem with ridiculously tight acting and a refreshingly original script.......
This is definitely a slow-burner, and for those of you who can't tolerate low-budget, this is definitely not for you... However, this movie does a LOT on its limited budget to build characters, suspense, pathos, and a really interesting storyline.

Recommended.

3.75/5.

Totally agree with you, CG! Yeah, I knew this is a perfect film for you :D...it's got the elements that's been handled nicely to fulfill your taste of quality horror. So glad you liked it.:)

Really looking forward to see more of this director(Mike Flanagan)'s works in future. Already read some great things about his short horror feature Oculus the man with the plan (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0791134/) and trying to find it now. As a horror filmmaker I think he's got a great potential to do some more awesome stuffs in Indie arena. I think he'd gave more or less the same treatment for the story even if he got the higher budget. He's those kind of story teller who completely like to move on with in-depth characterization & mood of the events ...not seems like to exploited or dominated by CGI stuffs to creep you out.

roshiq

02-14-2012, 02:15 AM

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/TakeShelter11.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/TTB.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/T3M.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/TheArtist.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/Underground.jpg

>> Take Shelter (2011) : A-

>> The Theatre Bizarre (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1763316/) (2011) : B+

>> The Three Musketeers (2011) : C-

>> The Artist (2011) : A

>> Underground (2011) : C

Ferox13

02-14-2012, 07:44 AM

Jokuc

02-14-2012, 12:33 PM

Just saw Psycho. Classic :)

Wish

02-14-2012, 12:55 PM

Attack the Block. I was mightily impressed.

Elvis_Christ

02-14-2012, 01:30 PM

Seeking Justice

Not overly original but really entertaining. A modern take on Strangers On A Train with elements of Fight Club. This was a lot better than I was expecting after reading some poor reviews.

The Other F Word

http://livingincinema.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/The-Other-F-Word-review-570x339.jpg

Quite dull really but a few segments kept it from being a total waste of time. Lars Frederiksen taking his kid to the park was a highlight for me :D But it's basically rich rockstars moaning about how tough they've got it. It would've been more interesting seeing punk parents from the underground scene. You're better off reading Jessica Mills column in MRR (http://punkmusic.about.com/od/punkinprint/fr/mothercombat.htm) than bothering watching this.

phantomstranger

02-14-2012, 03:06 PM

"The Woman In Black" (2012)
-Daniel Radcliffe

Plot: IMDB
A young lawyer travels to a remote village where he discovers the vengeful ghost of a scorned woman is terrorizing the locals.

Phantom's Review: This is a terrific, old fashioned ghost story. Instead of the sledge hammer shocks and gore that most modern day horror films go for, this film opts for a slow build up of suspense. This film has excellent atmosphere and a couple of good scares. Daniel Radcliffe does a great job as the young lawyer If you like classic style ghost stories, I think you'll like this film, I know I did.

--

The Villain

02-14-2012, 07:04 PM

The Woman
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g432/Travis_Lake/MV5BMTU0OTU5MjI5Nl5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTM4OTc1Ng_V1_ SY317_CR40214317_.jpg

At first i felt like this was lacking something but as it went on and it starting building to the conclusion i got into it. It's pretty sick and twisted but in a good way and i thought the ending was excellent.

ChronoGrl

02-15-2012, 07:13 AM

127 Hours (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1542344/) (2012)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/127_hours-1.jpg

Hands down, one of the most captivating and gut-wrenching movies that I have seen in quite some time. Brilliant direction from Danny Boyle and an incredible acting job from James Franco. The story itself is incredible, but Boyle and Franco breathe life into this tale. It's at times horrifying, lonely, and ultimately hopeful.

Highly recommended if you haven't seen it yet.

4.5/5.

Elvis_Christ

02-15-2012, 02:53 PM

Haha I thought 127 Hours was dull :D

Half an hour in I was thinking "Just cut off your arm already so I can go watch something else".

Sistinas666

02-15-2012, 09:47 PM

_____V_____

02-16-2012, 07:48 AM

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ALPz1NmKL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Elvis_Christ

02-16-2012, 02:14 PM

FOO FIGHTERS - Back and Fourth

http://www.newrockstarphilosophy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/foo.jpg

Never been a big fan of these guys but really enjoyed this documentary. Very well put together without a dull moment. Gave me a bit more of an appreciation for their tunes. Worth a look.

The Villain

02-16-2012, 04:02 PM

Tower Heist

This didnt have many laughs but i found it very entertaining. For some reason I thought the whole tower was going to be in on the robbery, not just the few guys that did it but it worked better the way it was. Eddie Murphy was good in his reduced role which was good because lately his roles have been pretty bad. I liked Ben Stiller in this too. I enjoy him more as the straight man then the insane characters he's played before. It was also nice seeing Matthew Broderick again.

Elvis_Christ

02-16-2012, 10:31 PM

Nice to see Murphy not being a child friendly character for that one.

Buried

02-16-2012, 11:03 PM

My Soul To Take

FreddyMyers

02-17-2012, 08:31 AM

Vanishing on 7th Street

Eh......

Tony Vilgotsky

02-17-2012, 08:37 AM

Body Parts.

_____V_____

02-17-2012, 08:57 AM

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512jP8N4DTL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Despare

02-17-2012, 09:20 AM

Attack the Block

I liked it... I know it has a lot of haters out there but I've got to admit, I thought it was a lot of fun.

The Villain

02-17-2012, 02:57 PM

Nice to see Murphy not being a child friendly character for that one.

Yeah. Too bad his next movie is that really stupid looking "A Thousand Words"

newb

02-17-2012, 07:30 PM

Drive

recommended

Stunt driver...mechanic...getaway driver...man of few words....but don't cross him....this one gets bloody

Elvis_Christ

02-17-2012, 10:17 PM

Drive

Fuck yeah. Best film of 2011 hands down.

nightmare_of _death

02-18-2012, 06:04 AM

Shark Night.

i borrowed Shark Night from the library cause it seemed like it would be an ok cheesey movie. i was way wrong.
words cannot describe how aweful this movie was. i hated it. i want the 90 minutes of my life back. i could clearly tell what was CGI and i know the SyFy movies are better than this crap. i like some of the SyFy movies, but don't waste your time with Shark Night. if i had to rate this on a star scale it would have a half a star cause i dont think i could rate it zero. i dont even know why i finished it normally if a movie is that bad i shut it off.

roshiq

02-18-2012, 08:57 AM

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>> The Confession (2011) : B+

>> Blessed (2004) : C

>> 2-Headed Shark Attack (2012) : C

Hope someday they'd make 2-Headed Mega Sand Sharktopus Attack! I'm 'loving' this shits :D

>> Underworld: Awakening (2012) : B

The Villain

02-18-2012, 09:03 AM

The Secret World of Arrietty
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First off, the animation in this is beautiful. It's movies like this that remind me why i miss hand drawn animation so much. As for the movie itself, it's sweet, entertaining and funny. It's a simple kind of movie that reminded me of movies i watched as a child.

Straker

02-18-2012, 04:42 PM

Tyrannosaur: Gritty drama directed by Paddy Considine. Solid peformances from Peter Mullan and Olivia Colman, telling a story of two people trying to come to terms with their lives. I thought it drifted towards cliche at times and maybe wanted to be more thought provoking than it actual was. That said, it holds itself together and has plenty of impact. It's not a movie that is gonna appeal to everyone due to the violent and miserable nature, but its a solid movie that survives on some fine acting and plenty of well delivered scenes. 7/10 type of movie that genre fans are gonna enjoy.

tommywikkid

02-18-2012, 10:29 PM

Woman In Black (2012)

I thought this was incredibly slow and boring. Almost fell asleep a few times.

Tony Vilgotsky

02-18-2012, 11:11 PM

Satanic (2006, featuring Angus Scrimm and Jeffrey Combs). Very short budget, but pretty interesting and catchy.

Guilherme

02-19-2012, 09:22 AM

such an amazing film

ChronoGrl

02-19-2012, 06:17 PM

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What did you think? I actually really liked the first one (what did you think of the first one too?)... I heard this one got PANNED, but I still want to see it. I'm such a sucker for found footage...

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The Dead (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1386925/) (2010)

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I'm going to be honest - I definitely think it was the mood that I was in, but I was bored to tears with this movie.

HOWEVER, my boyfriend loved it, so let me tell it from his perspective... This is an old-school Romero-esque zombie movie that feels as though it should have been made sometime after Dawn of the Dead. It's a bare-boned zombie survival flick placed in Africa. Definitely heavy-handed at times (too much for my pallet, personally), it has some good, bloody flesh-eating slow-moving zombies.

If you're a fan of Night of the Dead, Dawn of the Dead, and old school Romero, I think you will really like this. Mark considers it a nice addition to the Romero school of zombie films...

For me, unfortunately, it felt too heavy-handed and boooooooooooooooring.

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Chronicle (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1706593/) (2012)

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I really, really liked this movie. I did. I liked the concept of taking the super hero origin and putting it in the hands of teenagers who just want to use it to mess around. You have some well fleshed-out characters, and some really solid acting, especially from Dane DeHaan who plays the troubled, unhinged, and eventually genuinely creepy Andrew. The movie creates a realistic bond between these three boys who are exploring the powers mysteriously stowed upon them from an unearthly discovery... There's the conflict of Good vs. Evil, especially when it comes to the freedom to do almost everything... I loved the acting and the direction (though, again, as I've said before I'm a HUGE sucker for found footage films)... I also think it's highly original; it's NOT a super hero movie... It's NOT a super villain movie... It's NOT a teen drama... It's NOT an action film... yet it takes bits and pieces of each to create a truly unique character piece that I think that many people on here will enjoy.

Highly recommended.

4/5.

Elvis_Christ

02-19-2012, 07:01 PM

Been wanting to check out Chronicle glad to hear it's a good watch.

I loved The Dead but I can see why it's not everyone's cup of tea.

Straker

02-19-2012, 08:13 PM

What did you think? I actually really liked the first one (what did you think of the first one too?)... I heard this one got PANNED, but I still want to see it. I'm such a sucker for found footage...

It's not found footage* and not all that good. If you watch it as a straight to dvd zombie flick its a decent time filler, but if you expect anything more you'll be disappointed. It kinda just falls from one scene to another and seems to do its best to ruin any intensity it manages to generate.

*I don't just mean in a literal sense, its filmed traditionally, no shaky-cam action.

_____V_____

02-19-2012, 10:05 PM

What did you think? I actually really liked the first one (what did you think of the first one too?)... I heard this one got PANNED, but I still want to see it. I'm such a sucker for found footage...

I thought it was a tad less impressive than the first one. Actually, both are pretty decent entertainers but nowhere near the class of [*REC].

I liked the way they shaped the 2nd one in the beginning, but it got a bit too gimmicky for my taste from the middle onwards till the end. The first one is actually decent, but yes, if you give me a choice, I d rather stick to the originals. Watch this sequel if you are interested in the footage stuff, otherwise skip it.

[*REC] & [*REC]² any day, over these two.

P.S. - On a side note, I am really glad you liked Chronicle. One film which deserves more recognition than it actually got. Have to keep an eye out for The Dead.

cheebacheeba

02-20-2012, 01:41 AM

Saw the ?2011? Conan.
It's nothing really like the other ones, but I don't really think it suffered all that much from it. It was "ok".
Some nice scenery. The fight scenes were ok, the dialogue...much the same...
It was an alright entertainer.
Probably a great drunk watch, I'd say.

Did you guys know that "Kull the Conqueror" was actually originally meant to be the third Conan film?
Not sure why it wasn't, I think there were some legal/ownership issues that resulted in it falling through as an actual sequel.
Interestingly Kull is a character created by the same guy from what I know, and I remember reading that he's meant to be somehow distantly related?
Anyways, wasn't a great film but like the "new" Conan, it was ok.

ChronoGrl

02-20-2012, 05:49 AM

Re: The Dead

Elvis - I totally get why you enjoyed it and, honestly, I recommend it to a lot of folks on here who are into old school Romero zombies (like I think that V, Disease, Despare, and Fortunato would really dig this film, for example). It almost feels like it should have been made in the earlier 90s instead of the abysmal Land of the Dead - It's definitely a good addition to the slow-moving Romero zombie collection. Having that in mind, it seems out of time since it actually came out in 2010. I don't think that I was in the mood for it, to be honest... Or maybe I just don't like that zombie genre? It's possible... For zombie fans on here, though, I do think you should check this out.

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Re: Quarantine and Quarantine 2

I think that I'm definitely in the minority, here, but I actually liked Quarantine slightly more than [REC], mostly because of the ending (I preferred Quarantine's ending to [REC]'s)... Don't get me wrong; [REC] was great; Quarantine just edged it out slightly.

Straker and V, thanks for the reviews on Quarantine 2 - It's currently on Netflix Instant so I'll probably check it out sooner rather than later; Just wondering what you guys thought.

I really liked [REC]2; I really did (though the boyfriend thought it was a waste of film... I liked how it built off of the first movie. Definitely well-done and it evolved in a way that I thought was creepy.

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Re: Chronicle

V! YES! This movie is SO GOOD! Glad that you saw it and loved it - It's subtle, well-done, and has a fantastic build up and a great climactic scene. Tight acting and directing and I really thought it was refreshingly original... It's actually getting some pretty good reviews (Rotten Tomatoes, Roger Ebert, etc.), so I was surprised that more people on here haven't seen it yet.

Tony Vilgotsky

02-20-2012, 06:18 AM

Survival of the Dead. Good G.A. Romero thing.

hammerfan

02-20-2012, 06:19 AM

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

roshiq

02-20-2012, 07:00 AM

Stormhouse (2011)

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>>: C+

Tower Heist (2011)

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>>: B-

Ricky 6 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_6) (2000)

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Loosely based on the Ricky Kasso (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_Kasso) incident (real life murderous satanic teen), the film offers a character driven story & a bleak look at the fall of a misguided youth...Ricky Cowen, who is not a bad kid, juts wants control of his life. But as an addict & neglected, didn't get Satan is the wrong guy to rely on that. The flick rests on its two principal actor's (playing Ricky and his best buddy Tommy) shoulders and they very nicely carry it all the way.
This is really a good movie with 80's vibe all over and I wish I could recommend it to everyone. Sadly the movie somehow (or I should say mysteriously) still hasn't got an official theatrical & DVD release date. I watched a poor print quality which is a bootleg VHS/DVD copy and the only version available on the net or elsewhere.

>>: A-

roshiq

02-20-2012, 07:20 AM

Re: The Dead

Elvis - I totally get why you enjoyed it and, honestly, I recommend it to a lot of folks on here who are into old school Romero zombies (like I think that V, Disease, Despare, and Fortunato would really dig this film, for example).
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Re: Quarantine and Quarantine 2

I think that I'm definitely in the minority, here, but I actually liked Quarantine slightly more than [REC],

...and you still think there's nothing wrong with you?:p [just kidding, CG! :D ]

I liked The Dead too and yeah...you should watch Quarantine 2 asap; you'll love it!;)

The Villain

02-20-2012, 07:40 AM

ZombieDrone

02-20-2012, 08:03 AM

The Muppets

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I'm not embarrassed to admit that i love The Muppets. This movie was exactly what i was hoping for from it. It was funny, entertaining and just like the other muppet movies. Jason Segel was perfect for this as he's basically just a giant muppet himself. I loved it.

Why be embarassed?

Carnage.

A really good and funny film. Not too crude, not too sophisticated with four great performances from Jodie Foster, John C. Reilly, Christoph Waltz and Kate Winslet. Highly reccomended.

The Villain

02-20-2012, 08:35 AM

Why be embarassed?

I know some people who would probably make fun of me

Tony Vilgotsky

02-20-2012, 12:17 PM

Black Swan. Don't impressed very much, but impressed.

Angra

02-20-2012, 02:18 PM

"Final Destination 3" 6/10

"Final Destination 4" 5/10

If you haven't watched any of this franchise yet you can easilly skip the middle men and just watch the first and the last.

Rarely have i seen a franchise with so few new ideas when it comes to storyline, especially concidering the main theme being so original. Amazing... in a disappointingly bad way.

Guilherme

02-20-2012, 03:09 PM

28 Days Later. Very good, it might get tiring in the middle to ending but still awesome. A-

horrorzack

02-20-2012, 04:29 PM

Pet Semetary two. not as bad as I thought it would be. 7/10. I like this line said by the undead Gus: No Brain No Pain Think About It.

The Villain

02-20-2012, 04:53 PM

The Pit
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This movie had an interesting premise which is what drew me to it but ultimately it's boring, complicated and at times goofy. The old lady in the wheelchair scene was hilarious but i dont think it was supposed to be. The kid was supposed to come off as disturbed and creepy but he just seemed like a perverted weirdo. The Trogs were ok but nothing memorable. The ending was a nice touch but they just threw it at you instead of building towards what could've been a nice ironic twist.

I think this movie could benefit from a gritty remake. Make the kid more of an obvious loner, show him finding the hole and don't have the movie show the teddy bear speak back to him. This way you're not sure if he's really crazy or not and cut out all the obvious perverted crap. They can keep the love interest with the babysitter though, just do it better.

ChronoGrl

02-20-2012, 06:03 PM

...and you still think there's nothing wrong with you?:p [just kidding, CG! :D ]

I liked The Dead too and yeah...you should watch Quarantine 2 asap; you'll love it!;)

Why you little... *cracks whip*

I'm not embarrassed to admit that i love The Muppets. This movie was exactly what i was hoping for from it. It was funny, entertaining and just like the other muppet movies. Jason Segel was perfect for this as he's basically just a giant muppet himself. I loved it.

Loved, loved, LOVED that movie!!! I was grinning stupidly from ear to ear the whole movie and when they put on the show itself laughed so hard I cried. Utterly brilliant and a must-see for any Muppet fan.

I've found, though, for the folks who didn't grow up with The Muppets, they didn't enjoy it (at least the few I spoke too)... It 's a pity because, really, how could that movie NOT make you happy? I think it would melt even Angra's icy heart... ;)

Angra

02-20-2012, 09:43 PM

Hated it...

Elvis_Christ

02-20-2012, 09:58 PM

I think it would melt even Angra's icy heart... ;)

You must've missed his emotional meltdown a few years back when he lost his shit to Sleepless In Seattle.

cheebacheeba

02-21-2012, 04:33 AM

This means War.
...Pretty unremarkable film really...

ZombieDrone

02-21-2012, 05:02 AM

This means War.
...Pretty unremarkable film really...

My sister wants to see that. She also wants to see The Vow.

I can't believe some people sometimes. lol.

leezuki

02-21-2012, 05:22 AM

the thief of bagdad
20,000 leagues under the sea

love these old classics :)

Ferox13

02-21-2012, 07:17 AM

This means War.
...Pretty unremarkable film really...

Shame on Tom Hardy - its too soon for him to start dialling it in.

_____V_____

02-21-2012, 08:21 AM

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Found footage films are dime-a-dozen these days, but there are some which truly stand out from the rest in this particular new fascination of horror filmmakers. Grave Encounters is one such film, which is a nice little ride through the spooks inside a closed psychiatric hospital.

Loosely inspired by the tale of The House on Haunted Hill (specially the 1999 remake, you will find more than one instance of connections between the two films), it is another low budget effort which shines brightly as a fine example of found-footage filmmaking. Starting off a bit slowly for the first 25-odd minutes, it suddenly comes to life with the televising crew starting to experience the usual groans and bumps in the pitch black darkness after they are locked in for the night. What comes next are a series of turns which make this film novel, and lead to an ending which can be seen coming (hence not entirely unexpected) but leaving a question mark on it's own.

The direction is taut - it could have been slightly better but does pretty damn good with the plotline and the atmosphere. The characters are varied and very believable (unlike the two Quarantine films which I watched recently), and the cinematography (combining normal camerawork with nightvision sequences) is superb in conveying the bleak, eeriely silent atmosphere of the closed-down hospital. The spooks are nicely merged with the mental breakdown of the crew, as one by one they succumb to the horrors of the place they have found.

All in all, a solid little film which impresses a lot, given the fact that this may have been made on a budget. Definitely watch this one if you are a lover of PA, [*Rec], etc.

* * * ½