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02-21-2012, 08:43 AM

^^ I really really liked that one as well. Definitely creeped me out and made me jump a few times... I also thought that it did incredibly well with the feeling of isolation and complete and utter hopelessness. I was really impressed with this, especially since I wasn't a huge fan of the ads.

Certainly gets my Seal of Approval.

A small bit of note - a hard-hitting sequence in the climactic turn of events involved the lead character and a rat inside the tunnels (not disclosing any more due to spoilers). The filmmakers could have easily left that bit out and proceeded with the entire climax and the film would have lost none of it's effectiveness. But that one scene alone shows the quality of the film, and the state of the lead character - confused, tired, scared witless, claustrophobic, alone, and completely resigned to the situation. And of course, extremely hungry. What a shocker that was.

Straker

02-21-2012, 06:08 PM

Source Code: Decent big budget sci-fi thriller. Thought Jake Gyllenhaal did a good job in what is a pretty entertaining story. Good pacing, keeps you interested and encourages you to think about the plot dynamics.... Although probably best not to analysis the whole parallel reality angle too far as its a little sketchy at best.

phantomstranger

02-21-2012, 08:42 PM

"Duel At Diablo" (1966)
-James Garner, Sidney Poitier

Plot: IMDB

Lieutenant McAllister is ordered to transport several ammunition wagons to another fort through Apache territory with only a small troop of rookie soldiers to guard them. Along for the ride is ex-scout Jess Remsberg who is trying to track down Ellen Grange, who, having recently been freed from Apache captivity, has mysteriously run off again to rejoin them. Remsberg frees Ellen again and leaves her with the embattled soldiers as he rides off to the fort, not only for help, but to find the man who killed and scalped his Indian wife.

Phantom's Review: Terrific, action packed western adventure. The film has a tough, realistic feel to it's action scenes, but also has some excellent dialogue and some very dramatic moments. Garner and Poitier are both excellent. If your in the mood for a solid well made western film, this is a good choice.

roshiq

02-21-2012, 11:25 PM

Certainly gets my Seal of Approval.

A small bit of note - a hard-hitting sequence in the climactic turn of events involved the lead character and a rat inside the tunnels (not disclosing any more due to spoilers). The filmmakers could have easily left that bit out and proceeded with the entire climax and the film would have lost none of it's effectiveness. But that one scene alone shows the quality of the film, and the state of the lead character - confused, tired, scared witless, claustrophobic, alone, and completely resigned to the situation. And of course, extremely hungry. What a shocker that was.

May be I need to see it again but I really found it pretty cheesy overall. The ghosts weren't scary & most of the characters were as usually annoying. I'm not saying it's a bad film but average. It just didn't live up to my expectations.

And HA ROSHIQ! I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO LIKED IT! IN YOUR FACE!! :p

Oh, yeah...the CG Plague has started! V is already infected! The end is near! ALERT EVERYONE!

:D:D:D

roshiq

02-22-2012, 02:16 AM

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/Rabies.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/Playback.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/PIB.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/Hugo.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/TWINB.jpg

>> Kalevet aka Rabies (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1754000/) (2010) : B

First horror film from Israel! I wonder with so much history & bloodshed, why they never made any before?! Anyway, it was nicely filmed & quite entertaining. The film revolves around a series of bloody mishaps between a psychopath running after Ofer and his sister Tali as well as a group of 4 friends, a hunter-couple and 2 crooked cops; resulting from a series of serious misunderstanding & mistreatment! Worth a watch, better than Grave Encounters!

>> Playback (2012) : C-

Oh, worse than Grave Encounters! (hihihi!)

>> Puss in Boots (2011) : B-

Quite average. Expected it to be lot better.

>> Hugo (2011) : A-

The best of 2011 so far, along with The Artist!

>> The Woman in Black (2012) : B+

Definitely the 1989 TV adaptation is superior than this film, particularly plotting the story, characterization & even in terms of spook-elements. But this is a decent effort though. I haven't seen any Harry Potter film yet, so this is my first Daniel Radcliffe film and as a regular movie viewer I'm slight disappointed from his performance. There was sophistication for the role but throughout the film there's only 1 or 2 kind of expression (& sometimes even wooden!) I saw in his face which I think could be done with more varied approach.

leezuki

02-22-2012, 06:43 AM

the woman in black, i actualy prefered this more than the old one, i found it had more jumpy moments and more creepy than the original, i will say i prfered the original story more. Def thumbs up from me. 8/10

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02-22-2012, 09:03 AM

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Heard so many good things about this one, but I am not impressed.

When the core of a film is good and solid, often the smaller flaws are overlooked, specially in the case of low-budget (indie) efforts. This one from Down Under Land had potential, but blew it because of two main reasons - lack of sustenance of atmosphere, and a complete disconnection of (implied) opening and (real) ending.

The first main reason is quite obvious - nearly half the film is over and nothing happens. The makers try to pass this off as a real documentary-styled film complete with intercepts of interviews with the survivors, who are NOT supposed to survive in the first place. (if anyone does survive the events of this film, he/she would be mentally scarred for life and not continuing to lead a normal life thereafter)

And the interviews themselves become pretty annoying, and instead of explaining things a bit, they start to get on your nerves. The climax certainly didn't need extended interview footage; instead they could have shown a bit more about the "creature" itself - mutant, possessed human, deformed human, male witch, failed government experiment...what was it? Even a slight clue would have been nice.

The filming bit is quite good - capturing the silent, dank and eerie silence of the underground tunnels with the occasional break through water drops, faraway creaks and trains on rails somewhere in the distance.

***SPOILERS START***

And I actually loved the fact that they didn't explain everything in detail and left a lot of things for the imagination (specially about the "thing"). But the contradictions which pour in when you sit back after the film is over to ponder over plausible explanations are so many, and the credibility of the "thing" goes out of the window.

If it's a demon, how could anyone survive it, let alone 3 very frightened and frail humans?
If it's a human, how can it hang on ceilings and have any possible use of human eyes?
(Jeepers Creepers?)
Then again, if Jeepers Creepers is the answer, then why did it shrink away from light?
Why the heck would "it" want to use the camera and record?
If it's a deformed human, how could it chant Satanic verses when it was trying to drown the female lead?
And lastly, if it is a human, how could it move so fast when "it" took out the guard and the soundman? And if it was really so fast, why couldn't it finish off the female lead and the other guy who bled to death on the platform?

***SPOILERS END***

And I have a big problem with the total lack of synchronisation of the very beginning with the climactic ending. The implication of the start of the film was one and one thing only, and that was not what the ending really showed. Add to all this the really annoying female lead, and the actress who performed her wasn't as good as the one in Grave Encounters. The only good ones were the soundman and camera man, and sadly they didn't have enough screen time.

Direction left a lot to be desired. Cinematography and effects (especially sound) are commendable.

Promising, had potential, but execution wasn't upto the mark. It still had it's moments though.

* *

phantomstranger

02-22-2012, 09:56 AM

"Godzilla 2000"

Plot: IMDB

Godzilla saves Tokyo from a flying saucer that transforms into the beast Orga.

Phantom's Review: First "Godzilla" film after that wretched American film was made, brings the Big G back home where he belongs. Plenty of monster action, a very cool looking "Godzilla" costume and a basic plot make this an entertaining film. Not the greatest "Godzilla" movie, but certainly not the worst.

zwoti

02-22-2012, 01:10 PM

lizard in a woman's skin
tucker & dale vs evil
rolling thunder
deadheads
hostel pt 3
the social network
whiteout

Angra

02-22-2012, 01:30 PM

lizard in a woman's skin
tucker & dale vs evil
rolling thunder
deadheads
hostel pt 3
the social network
whiteout

I disagree..

Posher778

02-23-2012, 02:18 AM

Megan is Missing 2/10

I gave it a 2 out of 10 because there really isn't much to watch. Generic OH MY GOD THAT IS SOOOO FUCKED UP movie. The only thing that's actually scary is how inaccurate 14 year olds are portrayed. Minor bonus points for the creepy but totally expected 'reveal' and the last scene is pretty jacked up. Doesn't make up for the fact that it's another "guys this is totally true!!!111!one!!!!!1!" movie aimed at scaring people about internet predators when the victims 'documented' walked right into it, making life or death mistakes that I wouldn't have made when I was 6, let alone 14.

leezuki

02-23-2012, 06:07 AM

airplane, still the greatest comedy made :D

Tony Vilgotsky

02-23-2012, 06:58 AM

At Dawn They Sleep. Very, very impressive independent horror stuff.

tommywikkid

02-23-2012, 12:48 PM

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

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/Ricky6A.jpg

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-

Agreed with you on Ricky 6, a really awesome movie and a travesty that it hasnt been released on DVD

The Villain

02-23-2012, 03:44 PM

The Last Circus
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g432/Travis_Lake/MV5BMTgzMzEzNjkzOV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMzk4MDEwNg_V1_ SY317_.jpg

Thank you Fortunato for recommending this. This movie is insane! But it's also entertaining, tragic, and awesomely weird. I thought the ending was fitting but i didnt get what the point was with the guy on the bike at the end. That was stupid. Otherwise, an amazing movie.

The Villain

02-23-2012, 06:10 PM

The Artist
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g432/Travis_Lake/MV5BMzk0NzQxMTM0OV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMzU4MDYyNQ_V1_ SY317_CR120214317_.jpg

Beautiful, sad and at times depressing. I really enjoyed it and think it is deserving of the praise it's getting.

sfear

02-23-2012, 07:06 PM

THE CHANGELING directed by Clint Eastwood and written by J. Michael Straczynski, one of the better current comic writers. I enjoyed this one.

roshiq

02-23-2012, 08:41 PM

The Artist

Beautiful, sad and at times depressing. I really enjoyed it and think it is deserving of the praise it's getting.

Agree. Technically it was really brilliant; loved the way it portray the struggles of a silent movie star and particularly those 'sound' scenes were excellently done. Btw, Uggie (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4398171/bio)...that little dog was amazing! At least deserved some nominations in this award season.

Ferox13

02-24-2012, 12:40 AM

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First off I would just like to thank the audience for not shrieking during every scary bit like they did in Paranormal activity and toitally ruin the movie for me..

I was kinda hyped for this as the original was one of my faves and I was interesting in what James Watkins (Eden LAke) might do with it.

I wasn't dissapointed - ok I'm not too sure about the ending and it wasn't as subtle but overall I think it was a great film. I liked Ciarán Hinds (as always) and what he added to the original. The dog actors were likable too.

Daniel Radcliffe was alittle wooden but not too much to dislike. The locations and sets were amazing.

I think I'm kinda glad it wasn't filled with CGI.

At the end of the day it was a good old fashioned horror film.

ChronoGrl

02-24-2012, 05:02 AM

>> The Woman in Black (2012) : B+

Definitely the 1989 TV adaptation is superior than this film, particularly plotting the story, characterization & even in terms of spook-elements. But this is a decent effort though. I haven't seen any Harry Potter film yet, so this is my first Daniel Radcliffe film and as a regular movie viewer I'm slight disappointed from his performance. There was sophistication for the role but throughout the film there's only 1 or 2 kind of expression (& sometimes even wooden!) I saw in his face which I think could be done with more varied approach.

But was it as good as Grave Encounters? :P

Tony Vilgotsky

02-24-2012, 06:00 AM

Fetus. Really kicks the shit out.

Straker

02-24-2012, 06:35 AM

Doghouse: Group of lads go on a weekend away, only to end up in a town where all the women have been infected by a virus and have killed off the men, zombie style.... Was kinda wary of watching this, mostly due to the fact it had Danny Dyer in it, which is usually the hallmark of a shitty film. Gotta be honest though, I found it pretty entertaining. Its over the top, and cheesy and it borrows alot from Shaun of the Dead. While its not a horror comedy in the same league as something like Shaun, its a decent film, easy to watch and worth checking out.

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02-24-2012, 08:33 AM

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If you are a fan of CG-laden effects and visuals, an average time-waster. Some decent sequences and an unexpectedly short climax and the movie is over before you can say "cheese."

It's appalling to see Nicholas Cage go lower from the low rung he is already in. And he looks old, real old, for Johnny Blaze.

Nothing else to write about much - convoluted plotline, uninspiring direction and some really tacky characterisations and acting. Only redeeming feature is the effects.

If effects/visuals are not your cup of tea, avoid this.

* *

SAWfreak

02-24-2012, 10:17 AM

Underworld: The Awakening or whatever it's called :D

wizard of gore

02-24-2012, 05:18 PM

fright night

reminded me of one of those goosebumps programmes they play in the afternoon for kids...what a shitta

Tony Vilgotsky

02-25-2012, 02:27 AM

The Orphan Killer. Worth to see.

roshiq

02-25-2012, 05:18 AM

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/Muppets1.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/FilthtoAshesFleshtoDust.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/JaneEyre.jpg

>> The Muppets (2011) : B+

>> Filth To Ashes, Flesh To Dust (2011) : D

>> Jane Eyre (2011) : A

Oh, there was atmosphere & some other elements as well; I wish it was a complete Gothic Horror :D

roshiq

02-25-2012, 05:25 AM

Strange Girls (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0826752/) (2007)

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

>>: B-

Tyrannosaur (2011)

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>>: A

The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

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

>>: A

The Villain

02-25-2012, 07:25 AM

Agree. Technically it was really brilliant; loved the way it portray the struggles of a silent movie star and particularly those 'sound' scenes were excellently done. Btw, Uggie (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4398171/bio)...that little dog was amazing! At least deserved some nominations in this award season.

Yeah the dog was great and the more i think about it the more i liked it. It really felt like i was watching an older movie instead of a recent one.

Horror4ever

02-25-2012, 09:58 AM

Cold Creepy Feeling: Paranormal Exorcism

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Worst low budget horror film seen in years:mad:

Angra

02-25-2012, 02:16 PM

"Playback" 5/10

Mediocre at best.

"Unthinkable" 7/10

Surprisingly good, but could've been better if the director had dared taken it further. Would've been cool to see a more extreme developement in the characters of the terrorist and the torturer as well as the FBI agent.

ImmortalSlasher

02-25-2012, 02:17 PM

The Reeds.

Another bad free movie on Fear net. I vaguely remember seeing pieces of this one on another channel. I think SyFy, the well known channel for crappy movies. However, I have a thing for swamps and had to check out The Reeds. When I passed out halfway in the movie, I should have known to just quit. But I watched the rest the next day only to see probably one of the worst twist endings ever. I have zero intent on watching the movie again. Did anyone here see this movie and get the ending? On the plus side, the movie does have a burning scene that is somehow better than the one in Revenge of the Sith.

Angra

02-26-2012, 11:39 AM

"The Woman in Black" (2012) 7-8/10

FINALLY!!!!

The scenery was amazing, the imagination in scares wasn't. With a set-up like that this movie deserved so much, much more.
Also, Harry Potters flair for horror acting left some to be desired.

The story moved along a little too slow for my taste the first 30 minutes and most of the time in the village. But as soon as he arrived at the island it got entertaining for sure. Just too bad the director wasn't Takashi Shimizu. :)

The Villain

02-26-2012, 12:09 PM

There's Nothing Out There
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Not as funny as I thought it was gonna be but i still enjoyed it

Angra

02-26-2012, 01:58 PM

"Miracle Mile" 7/10

Never heard about this one before.

That's what you call escalating turn of events. :)

roshiq

02-26-2012, 10:04 PM

"Unthinkable" 7/10

Surprisingly good, but could've been better if the director had dared taken it further. Would've been cool to see a more extreme developement in the characters of the terrorist and the torturer as well as the FBI agent.

Have you seen Five Fingers? Not as good as Unthinkable but a decent watch.

Fearonsarms

02-26-2012, 10:06 PM

I love Pete Walker - have you seen any of his non-horror?

No I've only seen House Of The Long Shadows, Schizo, Frightmare, House Of Whipcord and The Flesh And Blood Show-what would you recommend?

Fearonsarms

02-26-2012, 10:08 PM

Awesome movie. One of my favorite Pete Walker films.

Yeah it was-still quite a few I still need to see like house of mortal.Oh and I saw The Iron Rose that you recommended last year I didn't realise it was by Jean Rollin who did The Living Dead Girl one of my fave films-will check out his other films.

roshiq

02-26-2012, 10:24 PM

Ashes (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1674769/) (2010)

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A very decent indie effort where the plot revolves around Dr. Stanton, a doctor who's working on finding a cure for Aids. He's made some great progress but hasn't had the chance to fully test it on human specimens. Then one day a little boy admitted into the hospital, who's been stung badly by a jellyfish and is dying in front of his eyes. So as a last ditch effort he injects the boy with his special serum in hopes of healing the boy. The boy in turn bites him and thus the madness begins with 'Rage virus' symptoms all over.

Recommended.

>>: B+

Father's Day (2011)

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

A crazy film with one hell of a messy ending but it was quite funny overall.

>>: B-

Fearonsarms

02-26-2012, 10:30 PM

Destroyer (1988)
Ok but a bit too cheesy-though it does have the original psycho Anthony Perkins in so that's a plus. But nowhere in the same league as the same year's Prison.

newb

02-27-2012, 05:29 AM

Inkubus

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1650537/

been curious to see this one as it was shot in my home town....but even Freddy Krueger couldn't save this mess

neverending

02-27-2012, 08:36 AM

Frozen

I thought this was very well done.

Tony Vilgotsky

02-28-2012, 05:56 AM

Rise of the Planet of the Apes.Good thrilling animal drama.

ImmortalSlasher

02-28-2012, 12:20 PM

Night Train.

Another Fear net movie but some good actors are in this one. I saw Danny Glover and Leelee Sobieski in the titles so I decided to watch this movie. There is also an unexpected twist which is very interesting. It's not really horror except for something that one of the characters does at one point. The train shots are also all cgi so I guess the budget went to the actors. It's not the best movie but not horrible at all. I really like the twist. It is like something in other horror/psychological type movies.

Straker

02-28-2012, 01:11 PM

Frozen

I thought this was very well done.

I've almost watched this one a few times recently, after reading your comment thought I'd finally give it a whirl... Thought it was pretty good, it maintained a decent level of suspense and tension and avoided any overly cliche pitfalls.

leezuki

02-28-2012, 01:35 PM

the grey. the movie turned out better than i expected great watch. 7/10

the theatre bizarre, not to keen on this one. 4/10
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1763316/

leezuki

02-28-2012, 01:43 PM

ashes sounds good, i will give that a watch soon. cheers roshiq.

roshiq

02-28-2012, 10:27 PM

Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)

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>>: B-

American Zombie (2007)

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A beautifully made fantastic mocumentary like film about the 'dead community'!

Highly recommended.

>>: A-

The Villain

02-29-2012, 03:06 PM

sfear

02-29-2012, 03:45 PM

The remade it again?

wizard of gore

02-29-2012, 06:51 PM

The Thing
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I enjoyed it but it's definitely not as good as The Thing From Another World or the John Carpenter Remake.

that just came out on dvd here(yes we are 10 years behind)im lookin forward to seeing it,iv heard only good things so far :)

roshiq

03-01-2012, 12:51 AM

Fobos. Klub strakha aka The Phobos (2010)

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A Russian Horror flick, with good production value but very mediocre plot and disappointing ending.

>>: C

Angra

03-01-2012, 03:44 AM

"Hostel 3" 6/10

Nothing new here. Neither better or worse than the formers.

ZombieDrone

03-01-2012, 07:37 AM

wizard of gore

03-01-2012, 08:43 AM

"Hostel 3" 6/10

Nothing new here. Neither better or worse than the formers.

dont think il bother with that one,the first one was a good idea,but was bored by the end of the second one

Tony Vilgotsky

03-01-2012, 09:57 AM

Slaughtered. Almost absolute crap, very boring and not a bit impressing. Only the girls were good, the rest of the movie doesn't have such tits:)
P.S. Probably the first time when I removed the movie from my PC only because of its extreme weakness.

The Villain

03-01-2012, 02:33 PM

that just came out on dvd here(yes we are 10 years behind)im lookin forward to seeing it,iv heard only good things so far :)

I'm actually referring to the one that came out in 2011 which just came out on DVD not the John Carpenter one.

wizard of gore

03-01-2012, 05:42 PM

I'm actually referring to the one that came out in 2011 which just came out on DVD not the John Carpenter one.

yeah thats the one i was talkin about,the ten years thing was just a metaphor for how behind in the times nz is.i can see how ya read it that way though :D

ImmortalSlasher

03-01-2012, 05:56 PM

Dagon.

The opening of this movie has a beautiful and scary underwater scene. I thought the movie would be awesome from that scene. Also, whoever found the town is a genius. It feels like the town in Resident Evil 4. So do the inhabitants. Maybe Capcom was inspired by this movie. The town is the perfect setting for a horror movie. But then they introduce the main character. A guy who either can't act or was told to be annoying, bumbling, silly, etc. The female lead is beautiful and I wish she was in the movie a lot more. The story is pretty good but for the most part ruined by the main character and the silly humor that enters the story because of him.

I've never read a Lovecraft story. But I will one of these days. I've been curious about his stories since finding out that Ninja Gaiden on NES was influenced by the Cthulhu.

wizard of gore

03-01-2012, 07:01 PM

The Villain

03-01-2012, 07:14 PM

yeah thats the one i was talkin about,the ten years thing was just a metaphor for how behind in the times nz is.i can see how ya read it that way though :D

Oh okay i get you now

cheebacheeba

03-02-2012, 02:49 AM

Bridesmaids.
It was a decent watch.
A bit overhyped I thought, but then I can see why chicks would like a female-centric comedy like this a bit more than I would.
I thought it was entertaining and well written. Funny in some parts, sad in others. Felt like quite an "honest" film, and definitely indicated female jealousy issues quite well.
I'd say 6.5 out of 10 for me.

newb

03-02-2012, 03:31 AM

Grave Encounters

meh....some decent jumps....but overall, I'm getting kind of tired of the found-footage flicks.

Disease

03-02-2012, 04:35 AM

Tony

It's a film about a serial killer, based on the muswell hill murderer from London. It's rather bleak, a bit in the vain of HEnry, which was obviously an influence for the filmmaker , this being their first feature as well.

Definitely a must see, if gritty independent movies are your thing.

8/10

Sugar Cookies

A 70's movie written by Lloyd Kaufman of Troma fame, also made by his first production company armor, it is about a lesbian seeking revenge ona porno producer.... pretty easy to watch exploitation seventies style with a very dark side.

7/10

roshiq

03-02-2012, 06:14 AM

Evidence (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1640218/) (2011)

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

For more than 1st half of this 'found-footage' flick it was like another "there's something in the woods" story but then it suddenly takes an unexpected turn & become one big mess & mix of different ideas; i.e. Blair Wicth meets The Crazies meets REC. and so on (except Grave Encounters :D). It was fun nonetheless.

>>: B-

La hora fria aka The Dark Hour (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0484273/) (2006)

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

A pretty decent Spanish apocalyptic, Sci-Fi Horror thriller with a great sad ending.

>>: B+

Mientras Duermes aka Sleep Tight aka Flatmate (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1437358/) (2011)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/SleepTightakaFlatmate3.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/SleepTightakaFlatmate2.jpg

Backed with stellar performance from the cast, this is a beautifully made an intense Spanish Psychological thriller from Jaume Balaguero (one of the directors of modern classic [REC.] movies!) where the plot revolves around Cesar, who is a 'concierge' in an apartment complex. He lives day to day at the front desk at the service of the building's tenants, all while being a generally harmless and friendly individual; but Ceser is unhappy. The thing is he has a problem to find or cope with happiness & thus to tolerate upbeat people around him. And now he has find a way to make some 'adjustments' for his long awaited 'happiness'.
It's one of those films that will only work if the performances can carry it and Luis Tosar on the role of Cesar does an excellent job like he did in great Spanish prison-revolt thriller Cell 211. On his dramatic counterpoint, Marta Etura (who was also in Cell 211) presents an optimistic, positive-thinking young woman Clara.
The film capitalizes on some very atmospheric set pieces, as most of the scenes take place in Clara's apartment, or in the entryway of the apartment building. The tension builds slowly over a period of weeks, as Cesar becomes more courageous and aggressive with his 'plans'.

Overall, another great film from a REC. guy. Highly recommended.

>>: A

Tony Vilgotsky

03-02-2012, 07:53 AM

Fobos. Klub strakha aka The Phobos (2010)

A Russian Horror flick, with good production value but very mediocre plot and disappointing ending.

Actually all the Russian "horror movies", which were made for the wide screen, are very mediocre. Funny fact - every given film was presented by its producers like a "first Russian horror movie" - and we still haven't at least one that would be really good:)

hammerfan

03-02-2012, 04:22 PM

Watching The Right Stuff

hammerfan

03-03-2012, 10:46 AM

Just watched "Jaws", now watching "Jeepers Creepers"

hammerfan

03-03-2012, 03:04 PM

Cowboys and Aliens

Sistinas666

03-03-2012, 03:20 PM

Cowboys and Aliens

I was surprised by that one. I went into it expecting some kind of Disney style family move, I was way off there.

I just finished The Human Centipede 2. I should have known better.

wizard of gore

03-03-2012, 05:22 PM

Just watched "Jaws", now watching "Jeepers Creepers"

i liked jeepers creepers 1,forgot about that movie

Disease

03-03-2012, 08:40 PM

The Woman

No where near as good as I expected after the reviews it received. Not frightening at all. However I feel it could have been if there had not been so much indie rock used through.

The songs just kept coming not allowing any atmosphere to build, it was just so overdone, like watching a horror movie with the juno soundtrack, so wrong on so many levels. I'd like to see it with all the songs removed and replaced by silence, it would be 10 times better.

But then also the ending was just pointless, it didn't even really let you draw a conclusion of your own, it just made no sense.

3.5/10

wizard of gore

03-03-2012, 09:04 PM

hammerfan

03-04-2012, 05:09 AM

I was surprised by that one. I went into it expecting some kind of Disney style family move, I was way off there.

I really enjoyed it. Believe it or not, this is the first time I've watched a Daniel Craig movie.

hammerfan

03-04-2012, 05:10 AM

i liked jeepers creepers 1,forgot about that movie

I have both movies, but prefer the first one.

hammerfan

03-04-2012, 05:10 AM

Watching Jurassic Park II. Next up will be Jurassic Park III.

The Villain

03-04-2012, 08:18 AM

What's Your Number?
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g432/Travis_Lake/MV5BMjIzNTc2MTgwNV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMzYzMzgxNQ_V1_ SY317_.jpg

My roommate made me watch this and it's actually not that bad. It helps that i like the actors.

drippedblood

03-04-2012, 09:04 AM

Watched Argeno's Phenomena this morning, taped off the Horror Channel. One crazy movie (in a good way!) What's not to love about a chimp with a blade and a deformed killer child being eaten by flies???:D

Angra

03-04-2012, 01:23 PM

What's not to love about a chimp with a blade and a deformed killer child being eaten by flies???:D

Nothing. Nothing at all.

It's the rest of the movie that's the problem.

newb

03-05-2012, 05:25 AM

Watched The Thing [2011]....I enjoyed it.....didn't think the CGI was overdone at all. And if you watched the 1982 Thing right after it syncs up perfectly.

roshiq

03-05-2012, 06:27 AM

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/Columbus.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/MGP.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/JLD.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/Elevator.jpg

>> Columbus Circle (2012) : C

>> Machine Gun Preacher (2011) : B

>> Justice League: Doom (2012) : B+

>> Elevator (2011) : B-

Straker

03-05-2012, 06:35 AM

wizard of gore

03-05-2012, 08:52 AM

Paranormal Activity 3: Stupid, pointless, shit.... I've tried to stick with this franchise, thought the first film was pretty good even though some of it irritated me. I don't know whether the 3rd film is the worst of the bunch or it just frustrated me the most, but either way I wasnt impressed. No tension, no scares, no plot just large spells on monotony interspersed with a loud bang.

havnt seen that yet,but how you explained it was kinda what i was expecting.the first one was kinda unique and interesting and the second was starting to get boring.
i cant beleive they are making a 4th.they always ruin a good(well..ok)movie by doin a thousand sequals or remakes.need to no when to give it up!

Elvis_Christ

03-05-2012, 09:23 PM

The Woman In Black

Dull. I just couldn't get into it.

The Sitter

Average stuff really. Not overly funny. Pretty much a poor man's Adventures In Babysitting but with more dick and fart jokes.

Goon

Liked this one. Entertaining, funny and quite dark in parts.

Moneyball

Not really my thing but the cast worked well together and made it watchable.

Tony Vilgotsky

03-06-2012, 12:04 AM

Hatchet 2. Very cool stuff. Breaks the common rule that sequel is always worst than original.

Elvis_Christ

03-06-2012, 01:23 AM

Hatchet 2. Very cool stuff. Breaks the common rule that sequel is always worst than original.

Yeah I enjoyed that one more than the original.

Aperion

03-06-2012, 06:09 AM

The Spiral Staircase

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0038975/

Excellent, I loved it. This movie definitely influenced giallo films, with the black gloves on the killer to the brandy everyone seems to be drinking. I can tell it also influenced many modern slasher movies but the difference is this is a really good film, with great acting, sets and cinematography. Its even got a Barrymore in it so how can you go wrong?

Matthew T.

03-06-2012, 06:31 AM

Rob Zombie's Halloween II.

Fearonsarms

03-06-2012, 04:05 PM

The Woman In Black.

Pretty good. A lot of jumps and jolts which I didn't much care for (I'm more of a unsettling atmosphere kind of guy) but it was entertaining. Anyone else think the ending was a little...Fulci-esque?

Do you mean the remake?-I haven't seen it. But I really think you would adore the original if you haven't seen it-there's only one "jump" scene but it is so out of the blue you do actually get shook up. It's more a cumulation of many creepy scenes, with a level of dread throughout the movie that is very hypnotic and you are completely mesmerized as the horrors all build up on top of each other much like a gates of hell film does but obviously without any gore or dark humour (though they are deadly serious at the same time as is The Woman In Black)

Fearonsarms

03-06-2012, 04:08 PM

Actually all the Russian "horror movies", which were made for the wide screen, are very mediocre. Funny fact - every given film was presented by its producers like a "first Russian horror movie" - and we still haven't at least one that would be really good:)

Have you seen Viy? I adore that film hugely underrated.

Fearonsarms

03-06-2012, 04:12 PM

Straker

03-06-2012, 06:34 PM

Just finished watching Lake Placid 3.... Best film I've seen about killer crocs this year.

Elvis_Christ

03-06-2012, 08:46 PM

Just finished watching Lake Placid 3.... Best film I've seen about killer crocs this year.

Haha I'm pretty behind I wasn't aware of the sequels :o

Angra

03-06-2012, 10:08 PM

Just finished watching Lake Placid 3.... Best film I've seen about killer crocs this year.

Must be really really good then.

wizard of gore

03-06-2012, 10:45 PM

Must be really really good then.

angras more into films with big black eels in them :D

Angra

03-06-2012, 10:51 PM

angras more into films with big black eels in them :D

And by big black eels you mean big black...eels?

Wtf man??!!

Tony Vilgotsky

03-07-2012, 12:24 AM

Have you seen Viy? I adore that film hugely underrated.
Yes, I did. And this movie is not a crap. But Viy is the part of classical Soviet cinema legacy (and, of course, it was based on the strong classical fundament), and it have nothing to do with the modern shit. We cannot consider this movie like a "Russian horror", because it was "Soviet horror".
Well, actually we have here a few pretty strong horror movies made in undergound community, but when it comes to wide screen, the situation is very sad.

leezuki

03-07-2012, 01:25 AM

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa477/leezuki222/the-awakening-movie-poster.jpg

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1687901/

it had it's moments but it just took from other movies and was like i had seen this before, this was, in my opinion, a ponderous, badly scripted, poorly thought out affair. Must have looked at my watch about five times after the first half hour.

Matthew T.

03-07-2012, 04:07 AM

Made it through Urban Legends 3 and Cursed last night.

roshiq

03-07-2012, 05:01 AM

Urban Explorer (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1642665/) (2011)

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

>>: C

Angra

03-07-2012, 07:20 AM

"Dirty Girl" 7/10

Cute. Gay but cute.

Could've done without the singning in the end. That was painful to watch.

ZombieDrone

03-07-2012, 01:11 PM

I watched Vamp.

Interesting little film about VERY 80's vampires.

One thing is though, I don't understand why it's Grace Jones being sold as "sexy". I imagine if you're into Amazonian women, then fair enough. But that's not my scene (and that dance sequence was just weird) but as for the waitress Amaretto, she was nice. More my type.

Oh, and it has Gedde Watanabe which can't be bad...

Angra

03-07-2012, 01:45 PM

"Julia's Eyes" 8/10

Hitchcock would've been proud.

fortunato

03-07-2012, 03:03 PM

Matthew T.

03-07-2012, 07:09 PM

Went through a few films between last night and today:

- Resident Evil: Extinction
- Cursed
- People Under the Stairs
- Halloween 2

...I've seen them all before, but I more or less had them on as background noise as I got some work done, lol.

Elvis_Christ

03-07-2012, 07:20 PM

...I've seen them all before, but I more or less had them on as background noise as I got some work done, lol.

Ha I used to do that all the time. Was Halloween II the new one or the old one? I like both but the original is an underrated sequel just like Psycho II

wizard of gore

03-07-2012, 08:30 PM

wizard of gore

03-07-2012, 08:35 PM

And by big black eels you mean big black...eels?

Wtf man??!!

metaphor for big black cocks...was a joke ahahahaa

Elvis_Christ

03-07-2012, 09:53 PM

isnt there already a horror movie with that name

Yep the 1980 one with Charlton Heston.

wizard of gore

03-07-2012, 11:25 PM

Yep the 1980 one with Charlton Heston.

.................................................r emake?

Angra

03-07-2012, 11:31 PM

metaphor for big black cocks...was a joke ahahahaa

That's just disgusting.

BAN HIM!!!

leezuki

03-08-2012, 08:11 AM

the hitcher (original) still one of my fave movies.

Tony Vilgotsky

03-08-2012, 12:17 PM

Demon Wind. One of the "legendary" movies of my childhood, which I have never seen till I got adult. Not disappointed but also didn't discover anything new there.

leezuki

03-09-2012, 01:40 AM

.................................................r emake?

i aint got a clue? been quite a few movies with that name.

leezuki

03-09-2012, 01:42 AM

the way back, great movie.

Ferox13

03-09-2012, 05:57 AM

.................................................r emake?

Nope...

The Heston one is a Mummy Curse film.

Fearonsarms

03-09-2012, 10:42 AM

Yes, I did. And this movie is not a crap. But Viy is the part of classical Soviet cinema legacy (and, of course, it was based on the strong classical fundament), and it have nothing to do with the modern shit. We cannot consider this movie like a "Russian horror", because it was "Soviet horror".
Well, actually we have here a few pretty strong horror movies made in undergound community, but when it comes to wide screen, the situation is very sad.

Ah I think I know what you mean I'll check out the other film you recommended I will probably notice a huge difference.

Fearonsarms

03-09-2012, 10:46 AM

Meridian (1990) Charles Band directed modern take on the Beauty and The Beast story only watch if that interests you.

Strip Nude For Your Killer (1975) Highly offensive giallo that has lots of bare flesh and blood on offer to cravers. Directed by Andrea Bianchi who would later make Burial Ground. Didn't engage me at all though I neither sypathized with the victims or cared who the killer was-one for the genre's fans only.

Angra

03-09-2012, 12:40 PM

ox1oce-pcs8

"Tennis court"

6/10

leezuki

03-11-2012, 12:05 AM

"Dirty Girl" 7/10

Cute. Gay but cute.

Could've done without the singning in the end. That was painful to watch.

i thought that was a good movie as well, not just your average comedy good story with it. i felt sorry for the gay dude with his parents.

leezuki

03-11-2012, 03:05 AM

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa477/leezuki222/enemyterritory1.jpg

old 80's B movie, crap now, but i still like it.

The Villain

03-11-2012, 08:03 AM

A Good Old Fashioned Orgy

This was surprisingly funny and enjoyable. The characters felt real and i liked how they werent trying some big money making stunt to save the house. They just wanted one more big blowout to remember each other. I also liked how the whole thing didnt blow up in the main characters face as that always seems to happen. Tyler Labine is hilarious and i hope to see him in a lot more.

Tony Vilgotsky

03-11-2012, 11:16 AM

I wouldn't call Viy a horror film. Russian or Soviet, but it's not a horror. Something between fantasy and comedy

Thus, we came to the absolute absence of horror movies in Russia:D. That's one of the reasons that I'm on this forum now instead one of the Russian forums:)

leezuki

03-11-2012, 01:08 PM

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa477/leezuki222/4037279_orig.jpg

this movie was ok, a bit slow to start of with and it killed some time. Something to watch if your bored.

Rela1024

03-11-2012, 05:00 PM

THE WOMEN IN BLACK...it was actually pretty good in my opinion

Tony Vilgotsky

03-11-2012, 11:02 PM

that's cause there's no need for horror movies in russia. every movie about typical russian life looks like a horror:D

There is a need. Movies you mean are not looks like horror. They're looks like shit:D
But life of the man surrounded by all this shit spreading from "every fridge" - this is a real horror, here you're right.

ImmortalSlasher

03-12-2012, 04:46 AM

Attack the Block.

Pretty good. I was surprised at the characters because I went in just thinking this was an aliens against a block movie. Not an aliens vs bad kids movie. Still it's funny at times and the dialog is great.

leezuki

03-12-2012, 06:30 AM

the sitter, i found quite funny. 6/10

Fearonsarms

03-12-2012, 08:27 AM

The Ghostly Galleon (1974) Despite the title this is actually the third "Blind Dead" film (the awesome Tombs Of The Blind Dead (1971) being the first and the patchy Return Of The Evil Dead being the second). This film was a complete return to form for the series as the second film was too messy. Tons of dark brooding atmosphere and unlike the huge bodycount of Return Of The Evil Dead this is a lot more focussed as the death scenes are more OTT and really well drawn out to keep you wanting more. And fans of the first movie will be glad to hear that the ending is genuinely jawdropping and the cinematography of it is mind blowing. Creepy as hell and highly recommended. As an added note I'll point out that this is dubbed in english where the previous films were in spanish with english subtatles.

Straker

03-12-2012, 03:42 PM

Fright Night (rehash): Didn't think much of it, they changed up alot of the plot and character dynamics from the original, but really didnt add a whole lot. The acting was wooden, most of the cast seemed like they were on auto-pilot.

Guilherme

03-12-2012, 04:27 PM

Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark i'm not sure about this movie, it's nice but the ending could be a lot better in my opinion.

Tony Vilgotsky

03-13-2012, 01:27 AM

The best era of russian shit movies is movies from late 80s-early 90s. Funniest time in the history: old ideology collapsed, new hasn't been established yet. So those movies just throw it at you: "Here is all our shit, eat it! Uhahahah!"
Love them :rolleyes:

Really. But there was an attitude. Most of those movies weren't made just "for to be", they included the warning, the criticism (Love Day, for example), good acting and directing. Could we say the same about modern stuff?
No:(

newb

03-13-2012, 04:24 AM

Drive Angry

Nick Cage doing Ghost Rider.....without the flames

leezuki

03-13-2012, 04:50 AM

Drive Angry

Nick Cage doing Ghost Rider.....without the flames

i keep getting tempted to watch that but if you say it's like ghost rider i wont bother, was thinking it might be like fast and furious.

newb

03-13-2012, 05:13 AM

i keep getting tempted to watch that but if you say it's like ghost rider i wont bother, was thinking it might be like fast and furious.

nothing like F & F

A bit more r rated than Ghost Rider...more gore...nudity...not a bad mindless watch

leezuki

03-13-2012, 05:18 AM

nothing like F & F

A bit more r rated than Ghost Rider...more gore...nudity...not a bad mindless watch

ill give it a go then, gore, nudity, sounds ok :D

Elvis_Christ

03-13-2012, 12:30 PM

You guys should start a thread on Russian cinema. I'd be into reading up on it and checking out anything interesting :)

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Drive Angry

Nick Cage doing Ghost Rider.....without the flames

I liked that one. Always good to see Tom Atkins on the screen.

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Recoil

I dug this one. Just a straight up old school action flick... with bikers and Steve Austin fighting Danny Trejo!

Angra

03-13-2012, 02:17 PM

"Heartless" 6/10

There was something very Donnie Darko over that lead character.

newb

03-13-2012, 02:47 PM

You guys should start a thread on Russian cinema. I'd be into reading up on it and checking out anything interesting :)

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I liked that one. Always good to see Tom Atkins on the screen.

I agree....I wasn't sure it was him at first, with the dark glasses on. I was expecting him to say "Thrill Me."

cheebacheeba

03-13-2012, 07:35 PM

I saw "John Carter" last night.
I was SO fucked up when I went...my brother and I had about a 15 minute "don't laugh" session. So SO wasted.
That said it was an entertaining film with some brilliant visuals, and IMO a pretty hot female lead.
It's pretty popcorn, but definitely worth a look for those that like adventure films.

phantomstranger

03-13-2012, 09:26 PM

"Paranormal activity 3" (2011)

Plot: IMDB
In 1988, young sisters Katie and Kristi befriend an invisible entity who resides in their home.

Phantom's Review: Entertaining prequel. The plot is basically the same as the first two films, but with a little faster pacing. Some good "BOO" scenes and the actors do a fine job, but this whole documentary style "found footage" type of movie is starting to wear a bit thin for me. Overall, a decent film.
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wizard of gore

03-13-2012, 09:48 PM

Yeah, you right, lets get back to the topic.
I watched "I stand alone" and damn, it felt like I was watching the movie about myself. Didn't get the ending though. So did he fuck his own daughter or what was the deal? Anyhow, it seemed to make him feel better. poor dude

haha cool avatar

roshiq

03-14-2012, 12:19 AM

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/burningmoon.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/GREY.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/TBG.jpg http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/ATM.jpg

>> The Burning Moon (1997): B+

A low budget German shocker with over the top gore. Though cast & their acting were very amateurish but overall pretty impressive effort. An earlier film from Olaf Ittenbach (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0411809/), looking forward to see his House of Blood & the latest film No Reason very soon.

>> The Grey (2012): C+

>> The Bunny Game (2010): C-

I don't mind grotesque-disturbing films as long as it comes with some interesting premise, story or characters. But hate pointless showcase of torture, gore or nudity in most cases. Here, in The Bunny Game, IMO they just tried to make a 'torture-porn' straightaway. And overall the product came out simply disgusting!

>> ATM (2012): C-

Another Terribly-stupid Movie.

Recoil

I dug this one. Just a straight up old school action flick... with bikers and Steve Austin fighting Danny Trejo!

Yeah..seen it lately. Bit slow but not bad and oh, that chick was hot.

Fearonsarms

03-14-2012, 06:33 AM

Adrift (2009) Far better than I expected it to be. After I got over the hilarity of the situation I was surprised that there was some substance to it. Though the ending was a cop out.

Death Line (1972) Fantastic british horror with claustrophobic atmosphere to die for. Remarkable camera work of it's time with long drawn out shots which showcase the set pieces in all there full glory. Plus a dark humour and awesome performance from Donald Pleasance makes this a must-see.

newb

03-14-2012, 07:01 AM

Night of the Living Dead 3D: Re-Animation (2012)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1879012/

this movie had all the elements to be really good

Jeffrey Combs
Andrew Divoff

set in a mortuary with zombies...some good practical effects and make-up

but it was done in by the script

too bad

sfear

03-14-2012, 02:16 PM

What movie is your avatar from (I'm a little afraid to ask)?

sfear

03-14-2012, 02:19 PM

Death Line (1972) Fantastic british horror with claustrophobic atmosphere to die for. Remarkable camera work of it's time with long drawn out shots which showcase the set pieces in all there full glory. Plus a dark humour and awesome performance from Donald Pleasance makes this a must-see.
Sounds like something I have to seek out. Early 70's stuff was pretty good if I recall correctly.

roshiq

03-14-2012, 10:38 PM

The Whisperer in Darkness (2011)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/WID-1.jpg

Though mostly dialog driven, but this is a beautifully directed, very fine Lovecraft-adaptation by the folks from the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society, who also produced The Call of Cthulhu (2005). This time with sound, but still in black and white; and the finale comes with an action-packed surprise significantly altered from the original source but pretty entertaining.

I'm sure Ferox already checked this out, so recommending it to all other Lovecraft fans of HDC.

>>: B+

Crime d'amour aka Love Crime (2010)

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

A 'plotted murder-mystery' resulting from a Corporate catfight!

>>: B

Special Forces (2011)

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

A French War-action flick about a French journalist (Diane Kruger) in Afghanistan who kidnapped by the Taliban & then rescued by the French Special Force.
The way the crazy Taliban fighters are portrayed in the film...they were like simply douchebags! (I'm not sure, may be they are!) They had no war-strategy or the strategy for the heavy gun fights. Instead firing from behind any cover, they just stood up, ran & expose themselves to enemy fire and dropping like flies all over.

Pretty cliched & mediocre effort.

>>: C

Ferox13

03-15-2012, 12:36 AM

The Whisperer in Darkness (2011)

I'm sure Ferox already checked this out, so recommending it to all other Lovecraft fans of HDC.

>>: B+

Not 100% sure about the serial inspired action bits but I did enjoy the hell out of it..

Elvis_Christ

03-15-2012, 02:19 PM

The Grey

Much better than I was expecting. Really enjoyed it. Tense, well paced and the cast did the great script justice.

Toadliquor

03-15-2012, 04:38 PM

Phase 7: Nice Argentinian infection movie. I had to kind of giggle at the lead characters S.O.D. t-shirt.

Fearonsarms

03-17-2012, 04:11 AM

Manhunt/Rovdyr (2008) Ok norweigian thriller with a lot of action involving people being chased through trap infested woods. Pretty gory and reasonable.

The Bloody Judge (1970) Jess Franco film set during the end of the stuart period in england just before William and Mary took to crown. It shows the atrocities committed by the state at the time treating rebels like witches giving them the same torturous treatment. Not bad.

Toadliquor

03-17-2012, 05:47 AM

Scream 4
I didn't want to see this. I thought it was going to be an atypical sequel like Scream 2 and 3. And after watching My Soul to Take a few months ago, I didn't want to waste another 90 minutes seeing if Wes Craven still has it. But I relented and I'm glad I did. Good pacing and story. A few good twists, and bit of social commentary thrown in for good measure.There was only one thing I disliked about this movie. Rory Culkin. He's so ugly it's distracting. I had to pause the movie a few times and try to comprehend how weird looking he is, and why anyone what put him in a movie for other people to see.

wizard of gore

03-17-2012, 11:54 AM

the thing

i really enjoyed this.not usually into new sifi alein shit but this was pretty damn good :)

cheebacheeba

03-17-2012, 09:58 PM

Started watching "Stakeland".
I actually quite like it. They haven't gone overboard on the gore and the vampires look great. I also like the "mankind breaking down" threat of erratic humans thrown into the mix as well.
It's a nice looking film, isn't overly complex, but draws you in all the same.
I'd recommend at least a hire.

Fearonsarms

03-18-2012, 02:46 AM

Sounds like something I have to seek out. Early 70's stuff was pretty good if I recall correctly.

It is really good I hope you enjoy it. It is very much of it's time but I still loved it

Fearonsarms

03-18-2012, 02:47 AM

Toadliquor

03-18-2012, 08:05 AM

I wasn't too keen on My Soul To Take either but I may check this out I have very low expectations but from what you say I may enjoy it cheers :)
Definitely give it a try. It's not Nightmare on Elm street or Serpent and the Rainbow, but it isn't Wes's worst effort.

Watched Leprechaun in the Hood. To say it's my favorite Leprechaun movie, isn't really saying much at all. But for a movie that went straight to video, it's pretty good.

The Villain

03-18-2012, 08:21 AM

Drive
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g432/Travis_Lake/MV5BOTM1ODQ0Nzc4NF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMTM0MjQyNg_V1_ SY317_.jpg

The ads made me think this was going to be more epic and exciting. It was fun and enjoyable though.

Something Wicked This Way Comes
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I havent watched this since i was younger. I think i found it more enjoyable then but it's still good.

The Caller
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g432/Travis_Lake/MV5BMzQxNzY3ODA5Ml5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNDQ4NTgxNg_V1_ SY317_CR60214317_.jpg

Pleasantly surprised by this one. Good story, good acting and generally creepy at times.

nightmare_of _death

03-18-2012, 05:41 PM

the human centipede 2

wow a lot more disturbing than the first one, and omg just pure disgusting. all b&w accept for one scene, and i think it makes it even more creepy.
i still think cannibal holocaust was worse though.

leezuki

03-18-2012, 11:13 PM

the hole 2009, suprised me alot, great family movie and quite dark. i will give it more than imdb did 7/10

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1085779/

Angra

03-19-2012, 06:21 AM

"Goon" 8/10

What a phat sports movie. All about the violence. :D

TheCabin

03-19-2012, 07:31 PM

Just watched drive. SO AMAZING AGAIN. Great soundtrack too.

newb

03-20-2012, 04:27 AM

Quarantine 2

not a bad watch

phantomstranger

03-20-2012, 03:15 PM

"John Carter" (2012)

Plot: IMDB
Transplanted to Mars, a Civil War vet discovers a lush planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter a princess who is in desperate need of a savior.

Phantom's Review: Awesome. I loved this movie. Forget all the bad press and negative reviews, this is a fun old fashioned Sci-Fi movie. Good FX and a fun story. It makes me want to go and Re-Read all the novels again
--

leezuki

03-20-2012, 09:11 PM

resurrection county,bored me i turned it of after half hour, i might give it another go.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1297943/

Fearonsarms

03-20-2012, 11:43 PM

Demons Of The Mind (1972)
Experimental horror from hammer that tries a lot of unusual things for hammer in terms of the scope of the storyline. I'll admit the first hour is like watching paint dry with zero characterization but the last half hour where it all fits together is done very well and is genuinely exciting. If you have the patience for it this is a rewarding film.

Elvis_Christ

03-21-2012, 01:33 AM

"Goon" 8/10

What a phat sports movie. All about the violence. :D

I really dug that one too. Damn that puck to the face looked nasty! :D

Angra

03-21-2012, 03:30 AM

I really dug that one too. Damn that puck to the face looked nasty! :D

Hahaha

Yea, that's one dedicated mofo. :D

Disease

03-21-2012, 06:03 AM

The Rum Diary

6.5/10

Tokyo Gore Police

6.5/10

Julian Donkey Boy

8/10

phantomstranger

03-21-2012, 10:47 AM

"The Thing" (2011)

Plot: IMDB

At an Antarctica research site, the discovery of an alien craft leads to a confrontation between graduate student Kate Lloyd and scientist Dr. Sander Halvorson. While Dr. Halvorson keeps to his research, Kate partners with Sam Carter, a helicopter pilot, to pursue the alien life form.

Phantom's Review: Decent, if totally unneeded, prequel to the John Carpenter classic. The main problem with prequels is you pretty much know how there going to end, unless of course, there set decades or centuries before (like the 3rd "Underworld" movie). This film tries to recreate the paranoid atmosphere the Carpenter film had, and does okay. Decent FX and acting make this an enjoyable time waster, but if you want a really good monster movie, watch the 1982 John Carpenter film, that's a modern era classic.
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zwoti

03-21-2012, 11:58 AM

repo man
drive
inglorious basterds
kill list
the terror within
dead space
don't torture a duckling
hallowed ground
mirrors
dellamorte dellamore
the devils

fortunato

03-21-2012, 01:15 PM

repo man

Is that the Eureka Masters of Cinema release? I gotta pick that up.

zwoti

03-21-2012, 02:58 PM

Is that the Eureka Masters of Cinema release? I gotta pick that up.

the limited edition steelbook blu-ray :cool:

fortunato

03-21-2012, 04:07 PM

the limited edition steelbook blu-ray :cool:

Nice! I'll be ordering that soon, for sure.

roshiq

03-22-2012, 12:18 AM

Blade Trilogy (1998-2004)

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

Haven't seen them before.

>>: B-

Taxidermia (2006)

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

>>: B+

Brand Upon the Brain (2006)

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

>>: A-

Angra

03-22-2012, 01:54 AM

Taxidermia (2006)

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

>>: B+

-

A tad weird, eh? :D

leezuki

03-22-2012, 03:35 AM

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa477/leezuki222/MV5BMTc4NzgyMjQwMV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNjMxODcwNw_V1_ SX640_SY999_.jpg

thhis movie was so much better than i thought it would be, lots of funny moments, highly recommend. 7/10

fortunato

03-22-2012, 05:49 AM

Brand Upon the Brain (2006)

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

>>: A-

Love this movie! Guy Maddin is great.

newb

03-22-2012, 07:12 AM

saw a couple of "Grindhouse" style movies

Dear God No

rHcAunRydZ0

believe it or not the acting was terrible

and

Run Bitch Run

o3LCC5M-oaA

Last House On the Left clone that wasn't horrible...and it's also on netflix streaming

cheebacheeba

03-23-2012, 03:27 AM

The Hunger Games.
Never read the books, but this was a really impressive movie to me.
The musical score really set the tone very well throughout, that's one thing I noticed more than most other aspects.
Everyone played their parts very well, even those that were intended to be over the top. Woody Harrelson finally gets a part that doesn't make you roll your eyes the entire time, that surprised me.
I also have to say, and I didn't expect this - but the scene where
***No more spoiler than the trailer I suppose***
the main character Katniss is taken away after volunteering in place of her sister, and the subsequent "goodbye" scene
actually had me really feeling for them - It was quite saddening.
The violence is...brutal while not showing piles of gore...it's atmospheric, tense, and it's very interesting to see the reactions of the characters to their situation - Overall, I was very happy with this one, one of the better new films I've seen in a while.
Also - to the people bent on saying it's a battle royale rip-off, it's really not like BR at all...there's a few similarities I suppose, but they're skin-deep at most.
8/10 for me.

roshiq

03-23-2012, 07:25 AM

Chain Reaction aka House of Blood (2006)

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

Though the screenplay & some characterization & acting were kinda average sometime but this English language German horror flick from Olaf Ittenbach delivers some nice gory moments with a quite interesting premise: The Prisoners of Doom! Seems bit inspired by modern classics like The Evil Dead & From Dusk till Dawn. Dan van Husen was great in that creepy psychopath character. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

>>: B+

Sennentuntschi: Curse of the Alps (http://cinemart-online.co.uk/2011/07/01/posters-stills-from-sennentuntschi-curse-of-the-alps/) (2010)

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

An Alpine legend tells the story of three lonely herdsmen who were so starved of female companionship they built the girl of their dreams from a broom, some straw and a few rags. Then the Devil took pity and made Sennentuntschi live and breathe. This fable informs the first ever shocker from Switzerland, a complex and twisted tale of past crimes, tragic love, ghostly encounters, horrendous murder, unexplained suicide and sexual enslavement. Continually surprising, brilliantly directed and superbly acted, this unusual and beguiling mystery chiller finally puts Switzerland on the genre map.

The first horror-thriller from Switzerland! Pretty well made & twisted! Liked it.

>>: B+

Rites of Passage (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1745958/) (2011)

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

Cliched film with a decent cast but a stupid story. Someone did a good joke on its imdb entry...where it says it's Comedy! :D

>>: C

A tad weird, eh?

oy, yeah..big time!:D

newb

03-23-2012, 02:06 PM

on netflix

Sci Fi Boys

a great documentary focusing on Ray Harryhousen, Forry Ackerman and others from that genre.

K6S87YEklso

paws the great

03-23-2012, 03:42 PM

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (remake) - 8/10

I actually liked this one better than the Swedish film.

Angra

03-23-2012, 11:27 PM

"21 Jump Street" 7-8/10

Good fun.

Not that i saw a whole lot of resemblance to the popular tv series other than the Depp and DeLuise cameos. But what the hell, as long as i'm laughing i'm happy.

And Jonah Hill has lost weight. Good for him. Maybe he'll reach 40 afterall. :)

wizard of gore

03-24-2012, 12:42 AM

And Jonah Hill has lost weight. Good for him. Maybe he'll reach 40 afterall. :)[/QUOTE]

can probably afford lipo suction now,or a steady supply of meth

Juanpa654

03-24-2012, 10:55 AM

superb film. loved the pig fucking scene. omg so cute

I haven't seen yet that film. ¿Do you think is good? The name´s of the film it´s attractive.

hammerfan

03-24-2012, 03:33 PM

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

wizard of gore

03-24-2012, 08:16 PM

The Strangers

what a boring, not scary peice of shit :mad:

tommywikkid

03-24-2012, 11:22 PM

http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTQ2NjE2MDI3Nl5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMjAwMzU0NQ@@._ V1._SY317_.jpg

Kidnapped (2010)

I recommend this one, definitely some decent swerves

hammerfan

03-25-2012, 04:20 AM

Hugo

Why didn't I know that Christopher Lee is in this movie?! :eek:

Toadliquor

03-25-2012, 10:05 AM

Started watching Galaxy of Terror 1981 didn't even make it through the credits. All I saw was Eddie Albert, Erin Moran and Ray Walston and I immediately turned it off.

Then I put on Botched 2007. While I usually don't like horror comedies, or Stephen Dorff, I enjoyed this flick. Nice flow, some memorable characters, and that hot chick from season 2 of Dexter.

Angra

03-25-2012, 01:06 PM

"The Hunger Games" 7/10

First half was good. Last half was a Battle Royale remake, but not a very good one.

roshiq

03-26-2012, 07:08 AM

No Reason (2010)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/NoReason2010.jpg

Another pretty gruesome feature from German Gore-film maker Olaf Ittenbach. Liked the grotesque portrayal of 'Hell' in the film. Though started bit weirdly but eventually delivers a simple but bloody(-psychologically twisted!) sin & redemption story. Becoming a good fan of this film maker, next to check out Dard Divorce.

>>: B+

The Moth Diaries (2011)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/TheMothDiaries2011.jpg

Very...very mediocre. Pretty disappointing effort from the maker of American Psycho.

>>: C

Elvis_Christ

03-26-2012, 10:59 PM

I like Olaf Ittenbach's flicks. Some have better acting/storylines than others but the gore is always pretty impressive. He's done some of the better low budget horror films out there.

Fearonsarms

03-27-2012, 02:53 AM

Bug (2006) Superb psycho-drama from William Friedkin adapted from a stage play which was "too extreme" for the Cannes Film Festival audience it premiered at. Jaw dropping acting and characterizations bring a gorgeous intensity to every inch of this film with a growing nervous unease that continues to disturb the viewer as it progresses with barely time to digest the multitude of concepts on offer. Gripping.

Juanpa654

03-27-2012, 04:45 AM

newb

03-27-2012, 08:32 AM

House of Blood

netflix

not bad....some nice gore.

Bone Snatcher

kind of an Alien ripoff

only in the desert .....with ants....really...ants used the bones of people so they could walk around.....like people....cept made of ants

Posher778

03-27-2012, 10:40 AM

Toadliquor

03-27-2012, 01:36 PM

Watched Deranged 1974 and Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield 2007.

Deranged wasn't bad, but parts of it dragged so badly I had to fast forward. One curious thing is, while it's a story about Ed Gein, they renamed him Ezra Cobb. For what reason, I have no idea. It was sort of nice to also see Tom Savini's first make-up effects. They weren't as stunning as say TCM 2 or Maniac, but they weren't bad considering there was probably no budget.

The Butcher of Plainfield was pretty terrible, and I blame Kane Hodder. I don't understand why anyone likes this guy other than the fact that he's accessible, and will do an interview for anyone who has a pen and a notepad. He can't act, and he was a terrible Jason, sorry. Plus, he's the antithesis of what makes people like Ed Gein scary. Ed Gein was just a regular guy, not some steroid pumped behemoth. That's part of what makes most serial killers scary, they're regular people that you wouldn't expect to be mass killers.
The only thing I really liked about this movie was the soundtrack. RObert Johnson, Bukka White, a lot of great old timey blues! And while I love old blues, it had no business being in this movie. The movie was supposed to take place in 1950's Wisconsin. Sure Johnson and White's recordings were 20 years old by this time, but am I supposed to believe that people from Wisconsin were rocking out to old timey blues? It was probably illegal in wisconsin to even play music from a black man back then.

Elvis_Christ

03-27-2012, 03:19 PM

Toadliquor

03-27-2012, 03:59 PM

Deranged is awesome one of my favourite horror films. I didn't think it dragged at all. It's the best Gein flick hands down for me.

Yeah it was ridiculous how they made Gein a giant meathead. Fucking idiotic film on so many levels. Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield was utter shit and so inaccurate. Definitely agree with you on Kane Hodder terrible actor... hate how he wears those fucking gloves all the time like does he suddenly expect to run into some weights to lift out of the blue or something.

I totally agree that Deranged is the best Ed Gein movie out there (besides movies that are loose interpretations, like Psycho or TCM).

And getting back to Kane Hodder for a sec... I watched some Nightmare on Elm Street retrospective (I think It was called Never Sleep Again), and after I watched what they had to say about the first 3, I stopped paying attention (It was more or less RObert Shaye talking about how much money the movies made, and making snide cracks at FT13th). SO anyway, I'm not paying attention and I look up on the screen, and kane Hodder is being interviewed. I got confused, so I scanned back to see what the hell he would be doing on a documentary about NOES. Turns out, he's bitching and whining about not being cast for Freddy vs Jason. He even had the audacity to say "I wasn't even consulted about playing the role". And he wasn't being sarcastic or humorous. he was actually perturbed about it. As if anyone really cares that he's played Jason more than anybody else, or it gives him some authority. He played Jason in Part 8. I would think people at horror conventions would want to kick him in the balls for that, not get his autograph

fortunato

03-27-2012, 04:41 PM

Elvis_Christ

03-27-2012, 07:05 PM

. He even had the audacity to say "I wasn't even consulted about playing the role". And he wasn't being sarcastic or humorous. he was actually perturbed about it. As if anyone really cares that he's played Jason more than anybody else, or it gives him some authority.

Yeah that's always got on my nerves. Any big guy (skilled in stunt work etc) could throw on the mask and be Jason the role has basically no personalty at all. I don't notice the difference between any of different actors playing Jason to be honest. Just your typical washout milking the convention circuit.

roshiq

03-27-2012, 11:28 PM

I like Olaf Ittenbach's flicks. Some have better acting/storylines than others but the gore is always pretty impressive. He's done some of the better low budget horror films out there.

Ditto.

i couldn't sit through it. kinda cheap + bad acting. it reminded me Fetus (2008)
for some reason. probably cause i had the same question in my mind "Why did they even spend time making that? could go shoot some squirrels instead"

There are far cheap & crap films than this one they are now & then making these days coming from independent or little to big production studios. I only somewhat agree with you on the bad/poor acting parts in that movie but other than that it's a pretty decent effort with great gore & a fine story.

Last seen:

Intruders (2011)

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

Not bad but they could have done more with the idea of Legend of Hollow Face.

>>: B

Dark Tide (2011)

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

>>: C

ChronoGrl

03-28-2012, 05:08 PM

Hugo

Why didn't I know that Christopher Lee is in this movie?! :eek:

What did you think? Definitely one of the best movies of the year in my opinion.

...

The Hunger Games (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392170/) (2012)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/the-hunger-games-movie-poster-550x816.jpg

So. I loved the books. Absolutely loved them, hands down. And if you haven't read them, you should absolutely read them immediately.

Typically if I love source material that much, there is no way that the movies can possibly measure up (example: LOVED the Harry Potter books but was disappointed in the movies to be honest)... Oddly enough, I think that my undying love for the books made me love the movie - Director Gary Ross edited a lot out, but there's really only so much that you can fit into 2 hours... Plus my memory and adoration of the books filled in the gaps for me, and where it may have skimmed over details, I filled them in...

I think that part of my enjoyment for the movie came from not just how much I loved the books, but how much I really really REALLY wanted the movie to be incredible (I think it would have crushed me if my favorite books had been misrepresented and poorly done)...

So, while that was really long-winded what I'm trying to say is that I can't be objective here - I just loved the movie. Don't know if I can recommend it necessarily, but I really adored it... Biggest complaint was the disgusting miscasting of Lenny Kravits as Cinna (one of my favorite characters in the books!) and the odd casting of Woody Harrelson (don't get me wrong; I like Wood; but not as Hamish - no, no, no)... Also, Ross pussied out of some of the really climactic and violent scenes with overly-used shaky cam.

Other than that, I thought the acting was pretty solid; love

Anyhoo - My recommendation: Read the books. Absolutely. And then see the movie. Try to avoid comparisons to Battle Royale because then you'd REALLY be disappointed.

4/5.

...

Drive (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780504/) (2011)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/Chronogrl/drive-movie-poster.jpg

Solid, impressive movie. Brilliant acting (can't believe that was Albert Brooks!) and some great direction; some really spectacular and intense scenes. I really wish I had seen it on the big screen; I don't think that the crappy little TV in my bedroom did it justice. Also, Gosling was just plain exceptional.

Recommended to everyone here who hasn't seen it.

4.5/5.

Slutty

03-28-2012, 06:12 PM

Girlfriend and I just watched Kids yesterday. I'm a pretty big Harmony Korine fan. Although I have to say Kids is nowhere near his best work. Also, The Hunger Games seems way to much of a rip off of Battle Royale, which is amazing. Only book that I know of personally that takes place in real time. What I mean by that is, instead of giving you just a map of where the kids are, it will constantly update itself as to where they are and danger zones. Also, there is a movie for anyone who hasn't heard of it. To be fair, I have not looked "too" much into The Hunger Games, so it may just be my imagination.

ChronoGrl

03-28-2012, 06:35 PM

Also, The Hunger Games seems way to much of a rip off of Battle Royale, which is amazing. Only book that I know of personally that takes place in real time. What I mean by that is, instead of giving you just a map of where the kids are, it will constantly update itself as to where they are and danger zones. Also, there is a movie for anyone who hasn't heard of it. To be fair, I have not looked "too" much into The Hunger Games, so it may just be my imagination.

I am a huge, HUGE Battle Royale fan (well at least the movie; the book is sitting waiting for a nice vacation to be read)... I felt the same way before I read the The Hunger Games trilogy, but don't let it turn you off, though - Give it a shot - They're quick, engaging reads. At least be open-minded and try it before you shrug off the series completely. Also, I'd definitely read the books before seeing the movie (I know that everyone always says that but I feel that, as someone who appreciates horror, you will enjoy the books more).

I can love both The Hunger Games and Battle Royale separately - Two different worlds, two different sets of characters.

fortunato

03-28-2012, 06:51 PM

I watched a Soviet WWII film called Come and See, and I don't even want to write a little bit about it because I wouldn't know where to start. Has anyone seen it?

Slutty

03-28-2012, 07:02 PM

I am a huge, HUGE Battle Royale fan (well at least the movie; the book is sitting waiting for a nice vacation to be read)... I felt the same way before I read the The Hunger Games trilogy, but don't let it turn you off, though - Give it a shot - They're quick, engaging reads. At least be open-minded and try it before you shrug off the series completely. Also, I'd definitely read the books before seeing the movie (I know that everyone always says that but I feel that, as someone who appreciates horror, you will enjoy the books more).

I can love both The Hunger Games and Battle Royale separately - Two different worlds, two different sets of characters.

I don't want to come off as close minded by any means. Perhaps I will give it a try. I guess I just get upset when something like this catches on so much with people who have either never heard of Battle Royale or would not read it for stupid reasons.

As for Come and See. I have not even heard of that. However, if you are interested in Soviet films, are you a fan of Stalker?

fortunato

03-28-2012, 07:24 PM

As for Come and See. I have not even heard of that. However, if you are interested in Soviet films, are you a fan of Stalker?

Oh, heavens yes. It's one of my all-time favorites.

Elvis_Christ

03-28-2012, 07:52 PM

I don't think that the crappy little TV in my bedroom did it justice.

Yeah I've been meaning to watch it again but figured it wouldn't be as good. Best film I've seen at the theatre in years. It was quite funny seeing people's reactions to the violence :D It's always cool to see a foreign director's take on a largely American genre. Loved the homage to Thief and of course The Driver. It was more well done and tasteful say compared to what Tarantino would've done.

You should check out the Pusher trilogy when you get a chance. It's more raw and is a great character study. Those three films made me sit up and take notice of Refn. He's the most interesting director working atm in my eyes.

Ferox13

03-29-2012, 12:33 AM

Elvis - have you seen THE DRIVER (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077474/) - a pretty excellent 70's film that drive took a lot from. It stars Ryan O'Neal and Bruce Dern.

Elvis_Christ

03-29-2012, 02:27 AM

Elvis - have you seen THE DRIVER (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077474/) - a pretty excellent 70's film that drive took a lot from. It stars Ryan O'Neal and Bruce Dern.

Yeah man a bunch of times. I'm a big Walter Hill fan. That flick is one of the best pieces of modern noir.

Angra

03-29-2012, 02:31 AM

"Cold Prey" 6/10
"Cold Prey 2" 6/10

Mediocre slashers with good acting.

Juanpa654

03-29-2012, 03:43 AM

Hi Angra. And I prefer coldplay one a 7.5, do not you think? Cold Prey 2 is worse, with a 6 I think. A greeting.

http://juanherrongonzalezwriter.blogspot.com.es/

roshiq

03-29-2012, 05:21 AM

The Divide (2011)

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

The premise was fine but most of the characters eventually turned out quite stupid or annoying most of the time.

>>: C

"Cold Prey" 6/10
"Cold Prey 2" 6/10

Mediocre slashers with good acting.

Love them both! Best slashers of 00's, IMO! I'd give them 8 & 8.5

Straker

03-29-2012, 06:19 AM

The House of the Devil(2009): Cool retro feel, some great peformances (Tom Noonan is awesome). Suspense and atmosphere are both great. Solid film, but the ending felt a little too abrupt and clumsy considering how much time was taken to develop the main character.

The Haunting aka The Beckoning (2009): Decent Spanish haunted house flick. Predictable in many ways but everything is done pretty well. Acting is good, story is decent, suspense and atmosphere are pretty good. Well worth a watch if you're into haunted house/ ghost stories.

RED (2010): Crap...

newb

03-29-2012, 08:21 AM

The Haunting aka The Beckoning (2009): Decent Spanish haunted house flick. Predictable in many ways but everything is done pretty well. Acting is good, story is decent, suspense and atmosphere are pretty good. Well worth a watch if you're into haunted house/ ghost stories.

I am....I'll look for this one

Angra

03-29-2012, 09:41 AM

Love them both! Best slashers of 00's, IMO! I'd give them 8 & 8.5

What can i say. You're easy to please. :D

newb

03-29-2012, 10:07 AM

Killing Bono

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1535101/

kept me entertained through the duration

fortunato

03-29-2012, 02:35 PM

did you like it? i think i started to watch it once but got bored and turned it off.
but many people in russia call it a materpiece.
i never made it through Stalker either. hate all Tarkovsky's movies

Yeah, I think it really is a masterpiece.
Tarkovsky's not for everyone, I guess, but he's one of my favorites.

Toadliquor

03-29-2012, 05:11 PM

Wached Yellow Brick Road, and S&Man.

It's the second time I've watched Yellow Brick Road, and I really don't know if it's ok or if it sucks. There is something in the movie that must intrigue me because I watched it twice. What that something is, I'll never know.

S&Man is great! It's a documentary about torture porn movies. They do interviews with the director of the August Underground movies, and other characters from that industry. Personally, I hate those type of movies. I am not one of those snooty horror fans who is anti-gore, and wants every movie to be The Haunting. I love gore, but at least throw a teeny bit of plot in it to make it interesting. And get a better camera! My cell phone takes better videos than whatever they're shooting with. Even with all my feelings about torture porn, I thought this movie was brilliant! Ok... maybe not brilliant, but it's very unique, and definitely worth watching! I'd talk about it more, but I don't want to ruin anything, It's one of those movies that you really don't appreciate how slick it is til the credits are rolling.

Elvis_Christ

03-29-2012, 11:39 PM

cheebacheeba

03-30-2012, 04:10 AM

Just got done watching Freejack.
For some reason I've had an urge to revisit some early 90's sci-fi titles that I didn't have much recollection of.

Funny, it goes to show how your taste changes...I remember seeing a preview on a VHS for this movie and thinking WOW it looks awesome.
Then I watched it, I must have been maybe 13?
I didn't actually like it.
Maybe it was that I didn't really have an understanding of what was going on, though I had no fond memory whatsoever of this movie, in fact I remember being pretty disappointed.

Yknow, I actually quite enjoyed this - kind of similar to another one of my sci-fi action favourites of around that time (Total Recall) though doesn't really fall at all into "rip off" territory.
It was a cool idea, lots of twists and turns, and a damn trippy ending.
Glad that I had the random inclination to check it out again.

So on my 90's sci-fi that I can't remember list
The Lawnmower Man
Hardware
Virtuosity
Circuitry Man

- Of course I'm open to any suggestions of films along these lines between the early to mid 90's. I think there was some really good sci-fi going on back then.

Toadliquor

03-30-2012, 04:27 AM

So on my 90's sci-fi that I can't remember list
The Lawnmower Man
Hardware
Virtuosity
Circuitry Man

It's probably a good thing that you forgot about Lawnmower Man & Virtuosiy.

What about Spontaneous Combustion or Fire in the Sky?

cheebacheeba

03-30-2012, 04:47 AM

Fire in the Sky
Didn't like

Spontaneous Combustion
Never heard of.
Is it actually scifi?
Seems more horror-ish.

Fearonsarms

03-30-2012, 04:50 AM

Never heard of.
Is it actually scifi?
Seems more horror-ish.

I saw Spontaneous Combustion as a kid and it completely freaked me out I seem to remember there was an intensity to it that made it very horror-ish and it is certainly meant to scare you but there are some sci-fi elements too. It was directed by Tobe Hooper (Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Eaten Alive/Deathtrap, Mortuary)

Fearonsarms

03-30-2012, 05:00 AM

That sounds great. ¿Are you a reviewer?

LOL I wish I was but sadly not.

Finally saw Benny's Video (1992) by Austrian director Michael Haneke (Funny Games, Hidden, The Piano Teacher). Luckily I knew nothing about the film before I saw it. Had I known about it there's no way I would have watched it. I'm really in a huge dilemma with this film. It starts with a video of animal slaughter which I abhor with all my heart BUT I didn't switch it off there and then instead watched the rest of it basically because I know I will encounter similar scenes by accident in the future (maybe I should try to desensitize myself). It turns out that this is extremely important to the plot and character development. I just despise such manipulative tactics like this. However the film is very well done, bleak, stark, genuinely upsetting and very effective in the points it makes. Bottom line is I will never watch this film again nor recommend it to anyone because of that scene (which is repeated again later in the film) but that is my personal choice and view, I completely understand how this film could be very well liked, even enjoyed by some regardless of that scene. Challenging stuff.

Fearonsarms

03-30-2012, 05:03 AM

Awesome movie. Michael Shannon is so good in it.

Couldn't agree more-I really felt sorry for him as an actor because I can imagine how much hell inside himself he had to draw upon to perform some of those scenes. He reminded me of David Thewlis' mancunian vagabond character in Mike Leigh's "Naked". Unforgettable.

Fearonsarms

03-30-2012, 05:19 AM

Angra

03-30-2012, 06:51 AM

LOL I wish I was but sadly not.

Finally saw Benny's Video (1992) by Austrian director Michael Haneke (Funny Games, Hidden, The Piano Teacher). Luckily I knew nothing about the film before I saw it. Had I known about it there's no way I would have watched it. I'm really in a huge dilemma with this film. It starts with a video of animal slaughter which I abhor with all my heart BUT I didn't switch it off there and then instead watched the rest of it basically because I know I will encounter similar scenes by accident in the future (maybe I should try to desensitize myself). It turns out that this is extremely important to the plot and character development. I just despise such manipulative tactics like this. However the film is very well done, bleak, stark, genuinely upsetting and very effective in the points it makes. Bottom line is I will never watch this film again nor recommend it to anyone because of that scene (which is repeated again later in the film) but that is my personal choice and view, I completely understand how this film could be very well liked, even enjoyed by some regardless of that scene. Challenging stuff.

Thanks.

I'll stay far away from that one.

Angra

03-30-2012, 06:55 AM

Just got done watching Freejack.
For some reason I've had an urge to revisit some early 90's sci-fi titles that I didn't have much recollection of.

Funny, it goes to show how your taste changes...I remember seeing a preview on a VHS for this movie and thinking WOW it looks awesome.
Then I watched it, I must have been maybe 13?
I didn't actually like it.
Maybe it was that I didn't really have an understanding of what was going on, though I had no fond memory whatsoever of this movie, in fact I remember being pretty disappointed.

Yknow, I actually quite enjoyed this - kind of similar to another one of my sci-fi action favourites of around that time (Total Recall) though doesn't really fall at all into "rip off" territory.
It was a cool idea, lots of twists and turns, and a damn trippy ending.
Glad that I had the random inclination to check it out again.

.

Freejack is good fun. Jagger played surprisingly well.

Tony Vilgotsky

03-30-2012, 11:34 AM

Re-Animator. No further comments except one: it's a great movie.

Toadliquor

03-30-2012, 12:24 PM

I think Mordum is a brilliant film. There's plenty of story in the August Underground series. Maybe they aren't plot driven but they are definitely a character study that puts you in the killers world. Out of those types of movies, the AU series is probably the best (at least from what I've viewed). But I guess I do just prefer things to be more plot driven. Probably the same reason I don't really dig porno. It's nice to see a bunch of T&A, but sitting through more than an hour of it straight, it tends to get rather tedious and redundant.

fortunato

03-30-2012, 03:32 PM

definitely not for everyone. i think one of the reasons is that they reeeally slow-paced. though i enjoyed some slow-paced stuff like Hidden, Benny's Video, Seventh Continent and Dogtooth. well, then i don't know. i guess Trarkovsky lacks something that would touch my soul, if i'd have one.

That's interesting, because I feel like he does something that very few other filmmakers can do, and that he does touch some part of me that very few other filmmakers do.

I'm a Haneke fan, too. Hidden was amazing. Did you see The Piano Teacher?
Dogtooth was absolutely brilliant. One of my favorite films of that year. Can't wait to see what that director does next.

fortunato

03-30-2012, 03:34 PM

Couldn't agree more-I really felt sorry for him as an actor because I can imagine how much hell inside himself he had to draw upon to perform some of those scenes. He reminded me of David Thewlis' mancunian vagabond character in Mike Leigh's "Naked". Unforgettable.

Yeah, absolutely. Interesting comparison between those two performances, too.
Michael Shannon was actually in the play before William Friedkin adapted it.

cheebacheeba

03-31-2012, 07:01 AM

Drive.
While I'm not about the jump on he bandwagon, it was a solidly entertaining film with a soundtrack I enjoyed.

wizard of gore

03-31-2012, 12:25 PM

Drive.
While I'm not about the jump on he bandwagon, it was a solidly entertaining film with a soundtrack I enjoyed.

whats this all about, everyone watching this movie drive,its like an action movie or something isnt it

Elvis_Christ

04-01-2012, 02:06 AM

LOL sweet review man :D

Dead Silence

04-01-2012, 10:13 AM

Antichrist

boring but extremely gross, not nice at all :D

The Villain

04-01-2012, 01:27 PM

Just saw Wrath of The Titans. Not bad, mostly just a lot of action. Better then the clash of the titans remake though

Angra

04-01-2012, 03:29 PM

"Battle in Seattle" 8/10

A good movie with a message and lots of known faces.

Toadliquor

04-01-2012, 04:07 PM

"Battle in Seattle" 8/10

A good movie with a message and lots of known faces. Good flick, even better message. It's almost criminal how that whole situation was ignored by the mainstream media. WOody Harrelson was great. I always love to see people play a character who is the exact opposite of who they are.

roshiq

04-02-2012, 01:00 AM

Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel (2011)

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

Must see for all!

>>: A

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/GR2.jpg

That Italian chick (Violante Placido) should do more action & horror flicks; liked her in The American.

>>: C-

fortunato

04-02-2012, 06:48 AM

Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel (2011)

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

Must see for all!

>>: A

Awesome, I definitely want to check this out.

Fearonsarms

04-03-2012, 02:32 AM

yep, i did. i think i watched everything he's ever filmed=)
no, actually i missed one. it's called Time of the Wolf. some post-apocalypse kind of shit. will be checking it out tonight

I'm watching Seventh Continent tonight but I also haven't seen Time Of The Wolf did you see it?What did you think?

Lunacy/Sileni (2005)
Directed by Jan Svankmajer (who did the great Little Otik) this is a joint czech/slovak venture based on the writings of Poe and De Sade. The huge downfall of this movie is the animated meat scenes-these happen every two or three minutes throughout the film and though they don't last long they are hugely irritating and become unwatchable after about 20mins in the movie. I understand that the director was trying for something inventive but it's the frequency of them that let's the film down-it would have worked better had there just been only two or three of these and they lasted longer. Anyway besides that this is a reasonable film. Plenty of blasphemy for sade fans but not enough control and punishment-the few scenes of those there are come at the end and are too rushed through. Therefore the film fails in it's objective of showing a view of freedom vs control which is unbalanced in favour of the freedom ideology. Nevertheless the film does make some great points about lunatics running the asylum (on diffeent levels) and just who are the lunatics after all?Flawed but not bad.