Last Seen 70s/80s Movie

[Angra]

Juan of the Dead (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1838571/) (2011)

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Guys, check this out asap! Loved it! One of the best Zombedy seen in years.

>>: A




Sold!!! :D

[newb]

Sold!!! :D

yeah....me too


I Spit On Your Grave [1978]--http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077713/

haven't seen this one in years...holds up ok

2 clues you are watching a 70s movie

1:The Music
2:The less than manicured lower regions of the female lead

[phantomstranger]

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)

Plot: IMDB
Explores the secret life of the America's greatest president, Abraham Lincoln, and the untold story that shaped the nation. The future president discovers blood-thirsty vampires are planning to take over the United States. Lincoln makes it his mission to eliminate them, becoming history's greatest hunter of the undead.
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Phantom's Review: First let me say Yes, I have read the book and I enjoyed it. Now Having said that let me say I thoroughly enjoyed the film. Even though there were many changes to the story and characters, I found the film to action packed, well acted and interesting. The actors do a fine job and it's nice to see a modern film trying to make vampires scary again. The film is beautifully shot and gives a look of an old style sepia tone photo. The middle portion of the film does get a little slow, but it picks up big time at the end with a major action piece. Overall a highly enjoyable action/monster movie.(Now if only they could figure out a story that combines Lincoln,Van Helsing, Blade and Buffy..now THAT would be a movie)

[hammerfan]

(Now if only they could figure out a story that combines Lincoln,Van Helsing, Blade and Buffy..now THAT would be a movie)

I like the way you think!

[Ferox13]

in 2010 version the actress had hairy beaver too.
now that i think about beavers.. i can't remember any modern movie with shaved crotch. except porn, of course.

The 2 latest Piranha movies..

[Trex78]

Monster brawl
Exorcist 3
Midnight Train
Session 9
Demons
Fright ight remake

I love horror marathons

[Atraxi]

Scary True Stories: Ten Haunting Tales from the Japanese Underground (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0230305/)- This was akin to shows you see on American TV that re-enact "real life" ghost stories. It was pretty creeptastic. In the beginning you might be a bit bored but I feel it gets better as it goes on. Also, you get a nice blast from the past by watching this as it was shot in the 90's and some of the stories are from the 80's.

[realdealblues]

I got a chance to watch last Saturday's SyFy Channel movie of the week "Arachnoquake" last night. Tracy Gold and Edward Furlong, Giant Spiders...what's not to love?

But I think the big event will be Tomorrow's SyFy Channel movie of the week "Bigfoot" with Danny Bonaduce from "The Partridge Family" and Barry Williams from "The Brady Bunch", Sherilyn Fenn from "Twin Peaks" with special guest appearances by Alice Cooper and Billy Idol! Might be the best SyFy movie yet!

[Bob Gray]

The Fall of the House of Usher
Dead Snow
The Hills Have Eyes (original)
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

[newb]

I got a chance to watch last Saturday's SyFy Channel movie of the week "Arachnoquake" last night. Tracy Gold and Edward Furlong, Giant Spiders...what's not to love?

But I think the big event will be Tomorrow's SyFy Channel movie of the week "Bigfoot" with Danny Bonaduce from "The Partridge Family" and Barry Williams from "The Brady Bunch", Sherilyn Fenn from "Twin Peaks" with special guest appearances by Alice Cooper and Billy Idol! Might be the best SyFy movie yet!

hmmmm....gonna have to dvr that

[bamahorrorfan87]

night of the demons remake

[hammerfan]

28 Days Later

[Atraxi]

28 Days Later

What did you think of it?

[Bob Gray]

Prom Night (original)
The Fly (86' remake)

[roshiq]

Killer Movie (2008)

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A decent, funny, time passing slasher.

>>: B-

Nailbiter (2012)

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This low-budget indie flick got some potential. With fine camera works & some passable background scores, it maintained a decent level of suspense & atmosphere with a kind of 80s vibe throughout the movie. But as a "creature feature", the major disappointment was the creatures didn't get much of screen time as required; probably there was a budget issue. They only able to show the glimpse of the face & hands 1 or 2 times, not the full figure. Moreover, there were some plot holes, particularly about the background story of those Storm Creatures. And also the cast seems to be good at the beginning but they didn't deliver their best output, I guess. Otherwise, not a bad film at all. It was entertaining at some parts.

>>: B

[Ferox13]

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Despite having some plot holes I really enjoyed this post-apoc Lord of the flies. I have to admit I was half way thru it before recognising Michael Biehn.

[roshiq]

Despite having some plot holes I really enjoyed this post-apoc Lord of the flies. I have to admit I was half way thru it before recognising Michael Biehn.

The premise was great but found most of the characters pretty weak & annoying. Quite reluctantly they let those 2 guys to take control of the situation & have the 'advantages or power' over them.

[Ferox13]

The premise was great but found most of the characters pretty weak & annoying.

Aren't most people 'pretty weak & annoying' though.

[_____V_____]

Aren't most people 'pretty weak & annoying' though.

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[hammerfan]

What did you think of it?

I own it, it's one of my favorites. Forgot to mention I also watched Contagion. Not an action-packed blockbuster, but very enjoyable.

[So High]

I just watched Death and Cremation with Brad Douriff. Cool lil movie man I was kinda iffy because I haven't been on a horror kick in awhile. That and when I saw Green Apple entertainment on the disc I was thinkin "fuck she got some ole cheese movie" It was extremely scary or anything bad but I found it entertaining.

[Elvis_Christ]

Aren't most people 'pretty weak & annoying' though.

Yeah I thought it was fairly bang on with what would probably happen. One of my favorite films so far this year.

[_____V_____]

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Amazing, amazing film. Damon is superb.

* * * *


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Superbly engrossing. Fast-paced, very atmospheric, well-acted and a good script. One of the best thrillers in recent times. Definitely give this a watch.

* * * ½

[Angra]

"Sand sharks" 6/10

There's only one reason this low-budget turd of a Jaws spoof will never get turkey doomed. One reason alone.

Parker Lewis can't lose. :cool:

[roshiq]

Aren't most people 'pretty weak & annoying' though.

Yeah I thought it was fairly bang on with what would probably happen.

Agree but it'd fine to see 1 or 2 character(s) who at least try or take the initiative to do some things right or give a fight for the good & weak. And the success or failure of their attempt is another issue which may depends on the situation or support from the others etc. As long the story & the events are fictional...it won't be bad to have an irregular/unconventional or may be a regular/conventional 'good guy' character into the mix who at least make some effort do the things that's right or required when situation demands.


the part which i did not understand is why this movie made such a big deal about cutting up the corpses. everyone who has to cut up the corpse becomes a psycho maniac right away. i don't see any connection at all. it's not your gramma's corpse to be sensitive bout it for christ sake

Lol!:D

[psycho d]

The Alien Girl (2010)- Pretty decent Russian mob flick.

[_____V_____]

The Alien Girl (2010)- Pretty decent Russian mob flick.

Wow...a real blast from the past! Welcome back, my friend.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Syfy Monster Movies.

I've been watching some of the Syfy weekend movies. Not completely like a normal movie but glancing off and on. I always thought they were bad. I'm pretty sure they are intentionally bad now. The most recent one was Bigfoot. It's strange how there are no rules in these movies. The monster just runs wild.

[Atraxi]

Syfy Monster Movies.

I've been watching some of the Syfy weekend movies. Not completely like a normal movie but glancing off and on. I always thought they were bad. I'm pretty sure they are intentionally bad now. The most recent one was Bigfoot. It's strange how there are no rules in these movies. The monster just runs wild.

I watched part of that the other night, too, and couldn't get over how bad it was. It wasn't even "fun bad" to me, just "bad bad". The graphics, the dialogue, the acting; all of it was just horrendous.

[So High]

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I think they fall into the so bad its funny category though.

[roshiq]

El Paramo aka The Squad (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1547084/) (2011)

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A military horror from Colombia. The premise was quite similar to R-Point & Death Watch. Nicely done; thought mostly things turning out in a psychological horror scenario but the last shot changed everything and I liked that. :D

>>: B+

[roshiq]

The Alien Girl (2010)- Pretty decent Russian mob flick.

Agree with V. Missed your reviews, man! Welcome Back :)

[newb]

Bigfoot...on Syfy

not good/bad..not bad/fun......just fucking bad

I made it to Alice Coopers cameo and had to turn it off.

The Brady and Partridge dudes were better actors when they were kids.

[hammerfan]

Bigfoot...on Syfy

not good/bad..not bad/fun......just fucking bad

I made it to Alice Coopers cameo and had to turn it off.

The Brady and Partridge dudes were better actors when they were kids.

You lasted a lot longer than I did!

[So High]

So does anyone know whats up with Scfy making all the 50s throwbacks? I mean I dont know how low the budgets are for majority of their movies of late but thats why I said how low as oppose to how high. Just wonderin if they are just paying homage or if anybody really knew.

[Atraxi]

Bigfoot...on Syfy

not good/bad..not bad/fun......just fucking bad

I made it to Alice Coopers cameo and had to turn it off.

The Brady and Partridge dudes were better actors when they were kids.

I definitely agree with you. That was awful. I only had it on for a little bit before I had to change it. I was really hoping for some "fun bad".

[Angra]

"Haunted" (1995) 5/10


Good acting, but naah... not really horror, is it?

[hammerfan]

"Haunted" (1995) 5/10


Good acting, but naah... not really horror, is it?

I'm drawing a blank - who's in it?

[Angra]

I'm drawing a blank - who's in it?

Famous people such as Aidan Quinn, Kate Beckinsale and Ivanhoe.

[hammerfan]

Famous people such as Aidan Quinn, Kate Beckinsale and Ivanhoe.

Got it. I know which one you're talking about now. Yeah, I wouldn't call it horror, either.

[Angra]

Got it. I know which one you're talking about now. Yeah, I wouldn't call it horror, either.

Could've been tho, with the right director.

[hammerfan]

Could've been tho, with the right director.

Agreed......

[Angra]

Agreed......

Bought a movie called "The haunting of Bryan Becket" yesterday. Another haunted house flick, this time only 2 years old.

Seen that one?

[hammerfan]

Bought a movie called "The haunting of Bryan Becket" yesterday. Another haunted house flick, this time only 2 years old.

Seen that one?

No. Any good?

[Angra]

No. Any good?

Wouldn't know.

Probably not, but gonna find out tomorrow.

Starring one of the brothers from Wings.

[realdealblues]

Bigfoot...on Syfy

not good/bad..not bad/fun......just fucking bad

I made it to Alice Coopers cameo and had to turn it off.

The Brady and Partridge dudes were better actors when they were kids.

LOL! Aw...come on man...that's good stuff there. I laughed the whole way through. They're all bad/fun for me. Not bad fun in the way that Rock N Roll Nightmare or Sorority Babes In The Slime-ball Bowl-O-Rama are or even VHS specialties like Black Devil Doll From Hell or Sledgehammer...but bad in that they are in their own league. I get such a kick out of them. :D

[hammerfan]

Wouldn't know.

Probably not, but gonna find out tomorrow.

Starring one of the brothers from Wings.

I know you'll let us know your thoughts on it.

[newb]

LOL! Aw...come on man...that's good stuff there. I laughed the whole way through. They're all bad/fun for me. Not bad fun in the way that Rock N Roll Nightmare or Sorority Babes In The Slime-ball Bowl-O-Rama are or even VHS specialties like Black Devil Doll From Hell or Sledgehammer...but bad in that they are in their own league. I get such a kick out of them. :D

I think my mistake was that I watched it without any beer.

[hammerfan]

I think my mistake was that I watched it without any beer.

Never EVER watch SyFy movies sober!

[Angra]

Never EVER watch SyFy movies sober!

Are YOU sober right now, sweetheart? :)

[Atraxi]

I think my mistake was that I watched it without any beer.

I was drinking rum and still thought it was awful!

[hammerfan]

Are YOU sober right now, sweetheart? :)

Almost done with my first glass of wine....soon to have a second. :eek:

Oh, and I'm watching "Gettysburg" right now. You know, since it's the anniversary of the battle and all.

[The Villain]

Ted

Hilarious. I couldn't stop laughing. There's some predictable moments and a lot of MacFarlane's type of comedy but it was really good.

[phantomstranger]

Goldeneye
License To Kill

[Fearonsarms]

The Deadly Spawn (1982) saw this on the UK's horror channel and it was advertised as a video nasty by Emily Booth but I don't remember it making the list???Anyway this was an ultra gorefest alien invasion movie. It has a lot of references to the creature feature movies it was obviously inspired by. The acting is of course terrible and there's no real plot but there are some memorable scenes including some grannies accidentally eating one of the spawns and then complete carnage. Enjoyable fun.

Cassadaga (2011)Studios please make more inventive daring risk-taking horror like this. It is set in the titular town the "psychic capital of the USA". After a genuinely jaw dropping opening the movie continues about a killer who makes marionnettes of his victims. Plus it has Star Trek DS9's straight laced Bajoran Kai Louise Fletcher smoking spliffs and growing weed in her greenhouse which is hilarious. There's also a supernatural angle to the film and it works really well with the creative playing with the serial killer's victims. Gruesome and haunting. Recommended.

[Guilherme]

Hannibal 4/5
The Cabin In The Woods 5/5
Shutter Island 3/5

[Angra]

i didn't like it. the deaf chick was annoying as fuck, i wanted to kill her myself to be honest. no good torture, no good suspense, tiny bit of gore, and no titties. even a few bottles of hoegaarden didn't make it any better, which is a very bad sign.

Sounds good.

I'm gonna give it a watch.

[roshiq]

Cassadaga (2011)Studios please make more inventive daring risk-taking horror like this. It is set in the titular town the "psychic capital of the USA". After a genuinely jaw dropping opening the movie continues about a killer who makes marionnettes of his victims

It had good budget but other than killer making marionettes of his victims, the story was kinda mediocre; particularly found the ending pretty cliched & disappointing.

Paranormal Xperience 3D (2011)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/XP3D.jpg

A Spanish horror with good production value, hot chicks but an average & predictable story.

>>: C+

[horrorwarehouse.com]

Grave Encounters.

[Angra]

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"The Pact" (2012) 7/10

"As a woman struggles to come to grips with her past in the wake of her mother's death, an unsettling presence emerges in her childhood home."


Confusing at times, probably due to the lack of dialogue, but the camera work and score worked well for the atmosphere. Had some pretty creepy moments.

[The Villain]

Stephen King's It

This really isnt that bad of a movie, i actually do like it but it doesn't do justice to the book. One thing i really hate about the movie is that they changed the ending adding fuel to the common misconception about IT just being a giant spider instead of that just being the form it took to fight them in the end.

I would like to see someone redo this and split it into two movies. One with the kids, the other with them as adults. That way you can spend more time with the story and get it right and not have to change so many things.

One thing i loved about the movie though was Tim Curry as Pennywise. He's awesome.

[ImmortalSlasher]

"Haunted" (1995) 5/10


Good acting, but naah... not really horror, is it?

Got it. I know which one you're talking about now. Yeah, I wouldn't call it horror, either.

I like Haunted. If you look at it as psychological horror and from the perspective of the guy, it's great. You can't say too much about the movie without spoiling it for those who haven't seen it.

[Atraxi]

One thing i loved about the movie though was Tim Curry as Pennywise. He's awesome.

Definitely. One of my favorite things about that movie was Tim Curry.

They're making a movie out of It, right? Do we know who's going to be playing Pennywise yet?

[The Villain]

Definitely. One of my favorite things about that movie was Tim Curry.

They're making a movie out of It, right? Do we know who's going to be playing Pennywise yet?

They've been talking about doing it for awhile, who knows if it'll actually get made

[So High]

We need another killer clown movie. It, would be perfect. The first killjoy was ok. In a comical straight B rate movie kinda way. Plus the orignal even though made for tv we all still know "WE ALL FLOAT DOWN HERE" and kept many of my friends afraid of drain grates most their lives. huh ha. Gotta love them clowns

[The Villain]

We need another killer clown movie. It, would be perfect. The first killjoy was ok. In a comical straight B rate movie kinda way. Plus the orignal even though made for tv we all still know "WE ALL FLOAT DOWN HERE" and kept many of my friends afraid of drain grates most their lives. huh ha. Gotta love them clowns

I think the problem with making killer clown movies is that they always infuse too much humor into it as if even the people making the movies think that clowns aren't scary. I'd like to see one that is straight up dark and serious about a killer clown.

Although i will say i love Killer Klowns From Outer Space

[So High]

Couldn't agree with you more on both points. We need a true killer clown more killing less on comical. And the Killer Klowns from outer Space is awesome. "What in tarnations goin around here? Gimme back my dog."

[Angra]

A pedaphile in a clown costume.

Nothing funny about that.

[Angra]

"The haunting of Bryan Becket" 6/10

"After the mysterious death of his Aunt, a confirmed skeptic lawyer, Bryan Becket, dismisses reports that his Aunt's house is haunted and moves in. Immediately occurrences begin he cannot explain."


Sure, both title and story sounds cliche and the cover looks like crap.

And yes, it WAS cliche. But the first hour build-up actually worked out very well with enough strange stuff happening in the house to keep it entertaining. Then the female psychic turned up and it all went forgettable from there. Too bad.

[The Villain]

A pedaphile in a clown costume.

Nothing funny about that.

Honestly that would work as a horror movie.

[Atraxi]

I think the problem with making killer clown movies is that they always infuse too much humor into it as if even the people making the movies think that clowns aren't scary. I'd like to see one that is straight up dark and serious about a killer clown.

Although i will say i love Killer Klowns From Outer Space

Killer Klowns is one of my favorite movies but no one in their right mind could be freaked out by that movie. I really do want to see a serious, dark, all out murdering clown movie. I don't know if I'd be entertained by a John Wayne Gacy movie, I think I'd much prefer a more "haunted" feel over a "real life" feel.

I've seen the DVD cover for another clown movie as well but can't remember the name of it now.

[So High]

Huh ha the Gacy movie was cool. My old lady was weirded out by it. His whole mattress in the garage with blood in the middle of it. Neighbors complaining about the smell at his house. ( He put the bodies in the crawl space. His house had to be reaking) Killer clown movies that I know of. Ok we got Killer klown from outer space, Clownhouse, Killjoy 1-3, The Clown at midnight, It, John Wayne Gacy, (think thats what it was called may have just been Gacy) the one I saw had ole pee wee hermans friend playin him. Ya know the one who would be like "RIGHT PEE WEE!" Yeah that fat dude. Gotta be a couple more.

[wizard of gore]

last house on the left

8/10 fuckin good flick,anyone no what the re make was like

halloween 5

7/10 good fun slasher like the rest

my idiot brother

1/10 what the fuck am i watching this shit for...oh yeah the missus

[bamahorrorfan87]

faces in the crowd

[Posher778]

i thought you didn't like torture porn, hehe
remake was ok, i wasn't super impressed by it


Hated both honestly.



Showed my friend Aliens since she had never seen it, it was awesome. She didn't even know what the aliens looked like. She enjoyed it.


Me, as always, 10/10

[wizard of gore]

i thought you didn't like torture porn, hehe
remake was ok, i wasn't super impressed by it

dont necessarily hate torture porn,just the new movies seem to try too hard with it like they cant think of anything else to scare people with,got boring real fast...still some are good

[roshiq]

Midnight Son (2011)

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>>: B

Asylum Blackout aka The Incident (2011)

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>>: B+

Pickman's Muse (2010)

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>>: B+

[The Villain]

The Amazing Spider Man

I'm not really sure how to feel about this movie. I did enjoy it. It was fun and exciting and the acting and story was good but it just feels too soon for a reboot. I kept comparing it to the Sam Raimi one the whole time. They are very different though. This one veers away from the comics a whole lot especially the origin story.

It's still a good movie and i think Andrew Garfield is actually a better Spider Man than Tobey Maguire but not sure which one i like better.

There's a scene near the end of the credits too that is completely pointless. It basically informs you that theres going to be a sequel but doesn't let you know what its going to be about.

[swiss tony]

Showed my friend Aliens since she had never seen it, it was awesome. She didn't even know what the aliens looked like. She enjoyed it.


Me, as always, 10/10[/QUOTE]

I bet you were watching Aliens because the quadrilogy bluray box set is on Play etc. for around £20 and you purchased it. I picked it up a fortnight ago and only have the last one to watch.

You are right though, 10/10 all day long!!! Even the third one is awesome. If we ever have a quadrilogy tourney, there'll only be one winner.

[wizard of gore]

peter ,the story of the yorkshire serial killer

worst serial killer movie ever

fuckin shite/10

[Angra]

"The Beaver" 5/10

That's the most beaver showing i've ever seen in a movie and still it didn't do shit for me.

Totally mediocre drama.

[x8x SpAz x8x]

The Hitcher Remake.

[bamahorrorfan87]

the blob remake

[ImmortalSlasher]

Killer Klowns is one of my favorite movies but no one in their right mind could be freaked out by that movie.


I've never been afraid of clowns growing up with Bozo but Killer Klowns From Outer Space was definitely unsettling. I think it was their teeth. I've come across a few people that were seriously deathly afraid of clowns. I wish I mentioned Killer Klowns to them. But I didn't remember at the time


Insanitarium.

When I see something with Peter Stormare playing a bad guy I tend to check it out. This started off fairly bad but turned into an ok zombie movie. It has a lot of middle of the road actors in it. Olivia Munn is in it too before she cut her hair and turned into a bad comedian/reality personality. She's not a bad actor in it at all. Although there is one funny scene where she's supposed to be running and it's obviously acting running not real running like Tom Cruise does in his movies.

[hammerfan]

Son of Frankenstein

[_____V_____]

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Always enjoyed them, so it was time for a revisit.

[hammerfan]

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Always enjoyed them, so it was time for a revisit.

I have the first one, need to get the rest!

[roshiq]

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)

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>>: B

Bad Ass (2012)

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>>: B-

[Atraxi]

I've never been afraid of clowns growing up with Bozo but Killer Klowns From Outer Space was definitely unsettling. I think it was their teeth. I've come across a few people that were seriously deathly afraid of clowns. I wish I mentioned Killer Klowns to them. But I didn't remember at the time.
I'm afraid of clowns. It took me years to watch Killer Klowns but when I did, I just thought it was hilarious. However, I can't see a picture of Pennywise without getting a chill up my spine. Killer Klowns has been the only clowns I've been able to laugh at save for ICP.

[Fearonsarms]

Killing Birds (1987) Ultraviolent gorefest supernatural zombie flick with a difference. The zombies here aren't interested in brains or flesh-they feast on fear and this leads to some impressively gruesome ends to the yuppie cast. Surprisingly creepy despite the cheesy music towards the start as the characters are introduced. Builts up nicely to a very sudden ending. Quality 80s horror but don't expect any hitchcockian plagiarism-here the zombies are the main threat though the birds do come into it at pivotal points. Definitely a nod towards Fulci's gates of hell trilogy (despite being released in Italy as Zombi 5 stupidly) but the zombies are different enough to make this movie stand up on it's own merits. A must-see for 80s Italian horror fans.

[Angra]

Killing Birds (1987) Ultraviolent gorefest supernatural zombie flick with a difference. The zombies here aren't interested in brains or flesh-they feast on fear and this leads to some impressively gruesome ends to the yuppie cast. Surprisingly creepy despite the cheesy music towards the start as the characters are introduced. Builts up nicely to a very sudden ending. Quality 80s horror but don't expect any hitchcockian plagiarism-here the zombies are the main threat though the birds do come into it at pivotal points. Definitely a nod towards Fulci's gates of hell trilogy (despite being released in Italy as Zombi 5 stupidly) but the zombies are different enough to make this movie stand up on it's own merits. A must-see for 80s Italian horror fans.


Never heard of that one before. Thanks man.

[Fearonsarms]

Never heard of that one before. Thanks man.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did I haven't been able to get it out of my head since I watched it, it even makes a lot more sense than a lot of Italian horror although it's still pretty warped but in a fun and macabre way.

[bamahorrorfan87]

malevolence

[Fearonsarms]

malevolence

Was it any good?

[bamahorrorfan87]

Was it any good?

it was okay nothing ground breaking

[bamahorrorfan87]

highwaymen

[_____V_____]

I have the first one, need to get the rest!

Get 'em all. You won't be disappointed at the entertainment value they provide.

[roshiq]

Get 'em all. You won't be disappointed at the entertainment value they provide.

Liked them all except the 4th installment.

Get The Gringo (2011)

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The Gringo (Mel Gibson) is convicted and sent to a Mexican prison for stealing money from a crime boss. As he learns his way through the town-like prison, he meets a 10 year old boy who is special because he has a rare blood type and a Mexican crime boss in the same prison needs his liver. It is up to the titular gringo to save the boy's life and break out of prison.

Though Gibson did good but it'd be better if the lead role would played an actor with more flair and charisma. Liked the unique setting of the prison...somewhat like one mess of a locality filled with criminals. Overall, it was a fine prison-action flick.

>>: B+

[newb]

Jeepers Creepers


haven't watched this one in a long time...watched it last night....walked into a market this morning and THAT song was playing

kinda creepy

[swiss tony]

Julia's Eyes - 8/10

Superb atmosphere, sets, sound, acting, story etc,etc. Highly recommended.

Puts one in mind of Dario Argento's best work. NOT TO BE MISSED!!!

[Atraxi]

Troll 2- What the hell did I just watch?

[Bob Gray]

Troll 2- What the hell did I just watch?

The best worst movie ever, lol.

[Atraxi]

The best worst movie ever, lol.

Definitely agreed.

[hammerfan]

Ghost of Frankenstein

[roshiq]

The Aggression Scale (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1816597/) (2012)

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A decent home invasion flick, where a psycho-MacGyver kid turned the tables against the bad guys in & outside the residence.

>>: B

Gen (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0782042/) (2006)

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

A pretty well made, atmospheric psycho-murder-mystery thriller from Turkey. There are 3 major twists at the end...first 2 were quite predictable that you can guess at the earlier parts of the film but the 3rd & last twist made the story worth to check out...bit disturbing but a fine touch indeed.

>>: B+

[Posher778]

The Innocents (for the first time) 8/10


Acting was extremely good. Some of the spook scenes were very, very unnerving. Definitely one of the scarier black and white films. My only complaint was the minimalist ending and pacing could have been a little bit better, but otherwise I loved it.

[newb]

Definitely agreed.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1144539/

it's on netflix instant

great to watch after Troll 2

[The Villain]

Man on a Ledge

Not bad but i was expecting more of a well put together ending instead of the mess that happened. Still entertaining though.

[bamahorrorfan87]

ju-on: the grudge

[fortunato]

The Innocents (for the first time) 8/10


Acting was extremely good. Some of the spook scenes were very, very unnerving. Definitely one of the scarier black and white films. My only complaint was the minimalist ending and pacing could have been a little bit better, but otherwise I loved it.

Woop.
Love that movie. And you're right about the scare scenes. For me, where the woman is standing in the tall grass in broad daylight has always been one of the creepiest scenes of all time.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Boogeyman 2.

There are a trilogy of Boogeyman films. They aren't that good and barely connected to each other. They don't seem to have a strong grasp on what they want the Boogeyman to be. I still like the Halloween boogeyman. Also the animated Ghostbusters version.

I vaguely remember the first Boogeyman film it was so forgettable. I might have to see it again as I could have seen another version. Boogeyman 3, I only remember a few naughty shots of some girls in the opening and ending parts of the movie. Boogeyman 2 is by far the best in the series. Which isn't saying much. But it has some good death scenes. Especially the final one which is a Friday the 13th scene with a crazy twist.

[wizard of gore]

21 jump street

gay/10

[So High]

Had to watch The People under the Stairs. The ole lady had never seen it. She liked it. Kept askin about the house "its huge" Kept tellin her baby its hollywood.

[wizard of gore]

the raven

serial killer killing people the exact same way as in edgar allen poes storys so the police use edgar to help track down the killer

really good,especially if you have read poes storys

8/10

[Dark Flower]

Tucker and Dale Vs Evil. Not to bad. Nothing like the old school stuff but I love how they did the whole 'Not what it appears to be' routine.
If you like redneck humor it's decent. Nothing to write home about but watchable for sure and it can get a few laughs.

[roshiq]

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/4in1july12c.jpg

>> God Bless America (2011) : B-

>> Shakma (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100589/) (1990) :

Simply loved this movie! One crazy ass, killer Baboon set loose & brutally attacks & kills a group of young scientists who were about to play a "Dungeons & Dragons" type role-playing game in a large scientific research building. The cast includes Christopher Atkins, Amanda Wyss & fantastic Roddy McDowell.

Obviously it's cheesy but it delivered the fun that was expected and also offers a decent amount of blood & gore till the end.

They should have made a sequel where Shakma team up with Ella (Monkey Shines) in another murderous rampage!

>>: B+

>> Beyond (2012)

Good cast, mediocre story.

>>: C

>> Baxter (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094713/) (1989)

Beware of the dog who thinks!

One of the fascinating dark comedies I have seen so far! Through the perspective of Baxter (a bull terrier), the film beautifully depicts the "human" in an "animal" as well as the "animal" within "human". A must-see if you haven't seen it yet.

>>: A

[The Villain]

Shakma (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100589/) (1990) :

Simply loved this movie! One crazy ass, killer Baboon set loose & brutally attacks & kills a group of young scientists who were about to play a "Dungeons & Dragons" type role-playing game in a large scientific research building. The cast includes Christopher Atkins, Amanda Wyss & fantastic Roddy McDowell.

Obviously it's cheesy but it delivered the fun that was expected and also offers a decent amount of blood & gore till the end.

They should have made a sequel where Shakma team up with Ella (Monkey Shines) in another murderous rampage!

B+

I love Shakma. Took me forever to find it but i was glad i did. Probably my favorite evil monkey movie but it's hard to decide between that and Link.

[wizard of gore]

CANNIBAL HOLACAUST

Finally got to see this as iv heard so many good things,was pretty good ,some cool scenes like a guy getting his dick chopped off,lots of rape scenes and sick stuff.
i thought the movie dragged on a bit though.maybe should have made the first half where the main guy goes to visit the villigas a bit shorter and just got strait to the dead young journalist footage.

7/10

oh and a NORML doco.i agree with legalization and how corrupt the government is by how they deal with cannabis and that,but alot of the stuff some of those people go on about,like its some kind of mirical drug is a bit bull shit.i wounder what the medicinal users will say now that they have found a strain which has all the same properties of good weed with out the thc(in other words without the HIGH part)
be like"naa maan my backs still sore,it doesnt woork maan,its all a government conspiricy maan"

RE-ANIMATER

Fuckin loved this movie,alot different to the h.p lovecraft story i remember reading but still fuckin ace

9/10

[roshiq]

Silent House (2011)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/silenthouseremake4.jpg

>>: B-

[ImmortalSlasher]

Added Shakma to my watch list. You always hear stories every once a while about apes escaping zoos and walking around at night. You think they are friendly but then can go crazy if messed with. I heard a story about a trained monkey that went after a person with a vengeance. He was even opening doors to get to the person. Sadly, I think they killed him.

[bamahorrorfan87]

don't open till christmas

[The Villain]

Savages

Not bad. Nothing too memorable but i liked it especially the ending.

[wizard of gore]

God Bless America (2011)...oh dear satan, i think i just came. i want more of this shit

whats that movie actually about?

[wizard of gore]

you lazy bastard

hard day at work man,couldnt possibly have gone back one page might have pulled a finger muscle

[_____V_____]

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Much more likeable than the Raimi/Maguire trio.
Much closer to Spidey's comic book storytelling as well, although not without minor flaws of it's own, it's a tribute to his origins, with the whole story of Gwen Stacy giving Parker a solid background. (sorely missed in the Raimi trio)
The Lizard makes for a great villain as well, and the climactic moments have a sense of deja vu (shake them off, for both have borrowed generously from the comic books)
All in all, a superb entertainer in it's own right. And yes, a fantastic 3D cinematic experience as well.

* * * ½


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Add another solid entry into the found footage sub-genre.
Critics and bashers be damned, this is actually a film which is much better than all the PA sequels combined.
Well fleshed out characters, excellent background premise, nicely paced narrative, and some really nice performances to boot.
The first 30-35 minutes were slow (even by mockumentary standards), but that could be called nitpicking. Not to mention minor narrative flaws, which don't sideline the pace at anytime.
And wow, that jaw-dropping climax! Most people hate it, but I personally liked it.
Stop making comparisons and enjoy this for what it's worth - a great film bogged down by too many expectations. I loved this film, and eagerly await it's sequel.

* * * ½

[roshiq]

Much more likeable than the Raimi/Maguire trio.
Much closer to Spidey's comic book storytelling as well, although not without minor flaws of it's own, it's a tribute to his origins, with the whole story of Gwen Stacy giving Parker a solid background. (sorely missed in the Raimi trio)
The Lizard makes for a great villain as well, and the climactic moments have a sense of deja vu (shake them off, for both have borrowed generously from the comic books)
All in all, a superb entertainer in it's own right. And yes, a fantastic 3D cinematic experience as well.

* * * �


Wow! Unbelievable! Had very low expectation on it, because of that cheesy trailer, main cast & seemingly more "teenage audience" targeting approach as well as the whole untimely reboot. Thanks for the rec, looking forward to give it a watch asap.

I didn't like Last Exorcism...perhaps kinda bad print quality played a major role on that viewing, cause found it pretty boring. After you review, thinking to give it another try sometime soon.
.................................................. ..

John Carter (2012)

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>>: B+

The Raven (2012)

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>>: B+

[_____V_____]

Wow! Unbelievable! Had very low expectation on it, because of that cheesy trailer, main cast & seemingly more "teenage audience" targeting approach as well as the whole untimely reboot. Thanks for the rec, looking forward to give it a watch asap.

If you are a fan of the comics, you will love this one more. Raimi's trio were more centered on action, whereas Webb has gone for a more humane approach to Spidey's origins. Plus Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy is a major highlight of the film. I would recommend it for a definite watch.

I didn't like Last Exorcism...perhaps kinda bad print quality played a major role on that viewing, cause found it pretty boring. After you review, thinking to give it another try sometime soon.

Do it. Sometimes second viewings change the perception of a film drastically. That is exactly how I came to appreciate Evil Dead 2 more than the original - my first watch of ED2 had left with me with a cheesy, unoriginal vibe. Today, I think I may have watched ED2 more times than ED.

[Bob Gray]

I 100% disagree about The Amazing Spiderman, I was not impressed at all. I felt like I was watching a generic version of the original Spiderman. The original had way more detail in it compared to this one. I do not recommend it.

[newb]

Annual viewing of Jaws whilst floating in my pool...with a beer of course :D

[bamahorrorfan87]

to all a goodnight campy 80's fun

[ChronoGrl]

Retreat (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1410051/) (2011)


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Pretty disappointed with this one - The writing was awful; absolutely no subtlety to be found... The characters were unlikable (but I think you were supposed to like/sympathize with them, which made it a problem), and they constantly did (or didn't do) actions that made little sense. Interesting twist at the end; would have appreciated it more if the tension was believable and not silly.

2/5.

[newb]

The Help


good movie...thought provoking...funny...sad and some great performances all around

[hammerfan]

The Help


good movie...thought provoking...funny...sad and some great performances all around

Totally agree. Love that movie!

[horrorwarehouse.com]

Friday The 13th Part 5 A New Beginning.

Love this part even with the whole Roy thing going on.

[phantomstranger]

"Fright Night" (2011)
-Colin Farrell Anton Yelchin

Plot: IMDB
A remake of the 1985 original, teenager Charley Brewster (Yelchin) guesses that his new neighbor Jerry Dandrige (Farrell) is a vampire responsible for a string of recent deaths. When no one he knows believes him, he enlists Peter Vincent (Tennant), a self proclaimed vampire killer and Las Vegas magician, to help him take down Jerry.

Phantom's Review: First, let me say, I'm a huge fan of the original. I saw it in the theaters back in the '80's and thought it was one of the most entertaining and original takes on the vampire concept. Full of interesting and likeable characters, fine FX and a great story.
Which brings me to the remake. If your a fan of the original...SKIP THIS WORTHLESS PIECE OF SHIT!
All the characters have been "re-imagined" and are now all thoroughly unlikeable. "Charlie" is now a self absorbed little shit. "Evil" Ed is just an obnoxious lout and worst of all is the "Peter Vincent" character, who is now just a foul mouthed and totally unlikeable figure.
Like so many remakes, this one doesn't hold a candle to the original. What a waste of time..

[wizard of gore]

The Help


good movie...thought provoking...funny...sad and some great performances all around

i left that movie to the missus

[wizard of gore]

Friday The 13th Part 5 A New Beginning.

Love this part even with the whole Roy thing going on.

i like part 5,thought that was one of the better ones

[wizard of gore]

"Fright Night" (2011)
-Colin Farrell Anton Yelchin

Plot: IMDB
A remake of the 1985 original, teenager Charley Brewster (Yelchin) guesses that his new neighbor Jerry Dandrige (Farrell) is a vampire responsible for a string of recent deaths. When no one he knows believes him, he enlists Peter Vincent (Tennant), a self proclaimed vampire killer and Las Vegas magician, to help him take down Jerry.

Phantom's Review: First, let me say, I'm a huge fan of the original. I saw it in the theaters back in the '80's and thought it was one of the most entertaining and original takes on the vampire concept. Full of interesting and likeable characters, fine FX and a great story.
Which brings me to the remake. If your a fan of the original...SKIP THIS WORTHLESS PIECE OF SHIT!
All the characters have been "re-imagined" and are now all thoroughly unlikeable. "Charlie" is now a self absorbed little shit. "Evil" Ed is just an obnoxious lout and worst of all is the "Peter Vincent" character, who is now just a foul mouthed and totally unlikeable figure.
Like so many remakes, this one doesn't hold a candle to the original. What a waste of time..

yeah i know,what a fuck up that was :rolleyes:

[newb]

i left that movie to the missus

That was my first thoughts too

but give it a chance...it was a good movie

[hammerfan]

That was my first thoughts too

but give it a chance...it was a good movie

Did you find parts of the movie painful to watch? As in, the reminder of what it was like in the South back in the 50s and 60s?

[newb]

Did you find parts of the movie painful to watch? As in, the reminder of what it was like in the South back in the 50s and 60s?

Very much so...even though I was just a wee lad in the 60s :D

[hammerfan]

Very much so...even though I was just a wee lad in the 60s :D

Same here :p

[Fearonsarms]

Krabat: The Sorceror's Apprentice (2008) German fantasy drama. Done very well with a polished production but definitely a coming of age movie in actual fact as the fantasy elements are secondary. Not enough sorcery and where there was some it was all allegory of peer group bonding and theatrical initiation (a la university). The most interesting character "The Gevatter" was kept mysterious which was a plus but on the whole it was a very unenjoyable, predictable, cop out of a film. It could have been truly exceptional if they took some risks instead of playing it timidly safe. If you like coming of age films and seeing a character going on a "journey" and other cliches you will lap it up though.

[bamahorrorfan87]

the mutilator

[Fearonsarms]

the mutilator

Fantastic film love it :)

[hammerfan]

Watching "Glory" right now

[bamahorrorfan87]

mother's day the 1980 one

[_____V_____]

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Rewatched because wife wanted to see it.

She was impressed, me a bit more from my first watch. Hard to find flaws in such a smooth narrative, complete with moments of sheer horror. Appreciate the film for what it is, and you will love it as much as I did.


* * * ½

[bamahorrorfan87]

mr. brooks

[wizard of gore]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/519VVP7Y0AL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Rewatched because wife wanted to see it.

She was impressed, me a bit more from my first watch. Hard to find flaws in such a smooth narrative, complete with moments of sheer horror. Appreciate the film for what it is, and you will love it as much as I did.


* * * ½

that movie was the best exorcist movie not counting the first and third original ones

[newb]

CREATURE

0wFLRbkzWxo

Did you just watch the trailer


good...save yourself 91 more minutes of your life and skip the movie.


if you must watch it it's on Netflix instant

[cheebacheeba]

I'm a little over half way through this movie, boiling some water for tea.
I don't always post a lot of the movies I watch but I thought in this case I should head in to mention this one.
"God Bless America".
This movie, is just the shit and I think everyone here should see it.
This is the movie I now want to make all my friends watch.
I'm leaving it at that.

[newb]

I'm a little over half way through this movie, boiling some water for tea.
I don't always post a lot of the movies I watch but I thought in this case I should head in to mention this one.
"God Bless America".
This movie, is just the shit and I think everyone here should see it.
This is the movie I now want to make all my friends watch.
I'm leaving it at that.

Been wanting to see that one since I saw the trailer a few months back

[cheebacheeba]

See it.
Make it the next film you watch.

edit:
Finished watching it.
Thoughts the same.
Very solid movie.
I cannot believe this came from the mind of Bobcat Goldthwaite.
Impressed in almost every way.
It's not new ground, but old ground covered in a good way.
Fans of films like "Falling Down", and people that don't enjoy people will enjoy this.

[Pinhead2455]

Chernobyl Diaries - 6/10

Don't go into this movie expecting anything new or special and you will probably enjoy it... I noticed a lot of critics ripped it apart but honestly I had fun watching it and would definitely see it again.

The Kill List - 6.5/10

Strange film... glad I saw it, yet I feel like I need to see it again to give it a better assessment. Would recommend it though if you like psychological thrillers that make you interpret a lot of what happens in the film instead of spelling it out to you.

[Ferox13]

See it.
I cannot believe this came from the mind of Bobcat Goldthwaite.

Have you not seen Shakes the Clown or Worlds Best Dad - both great films.

[roshiq]

The Life & Death of a Porno Gang (http://twitchfilm.com/reviews/2010/04/imagine-2010-life-and-death-of-a-porno-gang-review.php) (2009)

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/sanjidhdc/Life-And-Death-Of-A-Porno-Gang.jpg

Not as good or there's nothing similar to A Serbian Film actually but an interesting film filled with nudity, sex & gore but more of a pretty sad story.

>>: B

Die Farbe aka The Colour (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1756479/) (2010)

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

A German adaptation of Lovecraft's "The Color Out of Space". Though bit slow but they gave it a pretty good treatment; liked it.

>>: B+

[realdealblues]

I saw The Raven (2012) last night.

I'm not a big John Cusack fan but I must say I thought the movie was pretty well done! Definitely worth a watch for anyone who likes Edgar Allan Poe.

[ChronoGrl]

We Need to Talk About Kevin (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1242460/) (2011)


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Finally got around to seeing this movie and found it truly unsettling and unnerving. Utterly brilliant acting all around - Tilda Swinton as the overwrought mother is absolutely breathtaking and sad. This is a really well-done true "Bad Seed" movie - Kevin is horrifying and Eva, the mother, is both sympathetic and also despicable.

Seriously recommended. 4/5.

[cheebacheeba]

Have you not seen Shakes the Clown or Worlds Best Dad - both great films.
Neither.
Does he have a similar role in their production?
Have you seen GBA?


So I just saw the Dark Knight Rises.
I'll white-out my spoilers.

For the folks that haven't see it yet, my thoughts are mainly positive.
For me, it wasn't my favourite of the current series (I'm in something of a minority, mine is actually Batman Begins) but it was a solid entry.
I feel like it suffered from the same thing Kill Bill did, to an extent...it did feel like a closing. I think this would best be viewed as part of a marathon - I might do this next time.
"Batman in the Daytime"...it's so strange to see...and while holding the overall tone of the film quite well, it didn't really feel like "Gotham" in atmosphere?
The plot was not bad, and the new characters were for the better part, likable.
The fight/s between Batman and Bane were great.
I think it's a very well done film and I'd be hard pressed to find too much wrong with it.
Spoiler bits for those that have seen it...

So it was the autopilot Bruce Wayne "fixed" yes?
Why do you folks think he went with "dying" though...I would say that it's in order to have a true "redemption" in the eyes of Gotham, kind've cemented Batman ad the "legend who saved the city".
I didn't mind Levitt as the cop/Robin. I don't think he'll ever BE "the" Robin, but from the look of it, if the reboot continues in this universe we may see him as a temporary (or even permanent?) replacement/addition to Batman.
I liked how they portrayed him though, quite a lot - he was just a really genuinely good person.
Bane - done better, of course.
Though I have to say while being stoned off some great green edibles, all I kept thinking was "he's doing Sean Connery really over the top"
He was a suitable threat.
The Talia connection was great - a genuine twist I didn't see coming and while it was VERY "Talia" (for fans of the comic incarnation) it was not very "Bane".
Don't get me wrong, I thought this version of the storyline was great, and as much as I enjoyed it, I couldn't help but think they'd done Bane as though he were a henchman, yet again. This was slightly disappointing.
I mean we got better than we did last time. I guess that's a win.
Kind of a nice story between villains too.


Overall guys, it was worth seeing big-screen - just make sure you take a huge piss before you go in and consume your drinks very slowly.
More like survival mode.
Hopefully this bullshit tragedy that's been born on opening night doesn't completely threaten the future of the Batman film franchise.
I also hope that the "reboot", if it's continuing in the same universe will pay more respect to Nolans work than Joel Schumacher gave to Burtons vision.

Speaking of I'd really like to see Hm "the other guy" developed further in this universe.
I also think the character "HUSH" would be right at home in this universe.

[The Villain]

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Watched these to get myself psyched for Dark Knight Rises which i'm seeing on Sunday

Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter
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I liked the basic story in this one. Jason heads home, wonders who the fuck all these people are and starts killing. My only comment on is this movie is that obviously by the title someone at some point had meant for this to be the last one. If that had been true, it would have been a pretty pathetic way to end the series and Jason himself. Although Jason Goes To Hell was a pretty terrible way to end it too.

[_____V_____]

Seriously recommended. 4/5.

I am so glad you liked it. Everyone around me didn't like it too much and we are pretty much in the minority for this one.

[Angra]

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"The Haunting of Whaley House" 7-8/10

Maybe except for the medium (the only person who wasn't hysteric) the entire cast was beyond unbearable. But holy hell did the cheap jump scares work well. Almost gave me a heart attack several times.

Recommended for the haunted house fans.

[Ferox13]

http://grouchoreviews.com/content/films/1983/1.jpg

Very strange, interesting though meandering at times. It ends on suck a shocker. Some great acting in it too.

[ChronoGrl]

I am so glad you liked it. Everyone around me didn't like it too much and we are pretty much in the minority for this one.

Oh, weird - I thought it was pretty favored around here (then again when people were posting about it I skipped reviews so as not to spoil it for me).

[roshiq]

Finally got around to seeing this movie and found it truly unsettling and unnerving. Utterly brilliant acting all around - Tilda Swinton as the overwrought mother is absolutely breathtaking and sad. This is a really well-done true "Bad Seed" movie - Kevin is horrifying and Eva, the mother, is both sympathetic and also despicable.

Seriously recommended. 4/5.

Oh, glad you liked this one:)

I am so glad you liked it. Everyone around me didn't like it too much and we are pretty much in the minority for this one.

Just give me the names, buddy! I'll recommend them Creature (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1686018/) & The Bunny Game (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1522846/) back to back!:mad:

[roshiq]

[Rec.] 2 (2009)

Saw it only once before, just gave it a watch again to refresh the memory.

[REC.]3 Genesis (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1649444/) (2012)

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It was definitely a fun watch considering a zombie outbreak-like film but as a part of REC. franchise it quite significantly lacks the intensity & thrill of first 2 films. Though it wasn't an issue but just FYI, this is the 1st film in the series where they use the POV format only for the first 15 to 20 minutes then filmed the rest like a regular movie. Yeah...there are some clues about its particular 'outbreak' but the mystery & the shock value which they nicely carried in the first 2 parts are almost absent here. Disappointed to say but to me, this is more of a zombedy than a REC film.

>>: B-

American Reunion (2012)

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

>>: C

[Atraxi]

Shutter Island- I've seen this movie a few times before and I really like it; it makes me want to read the book. It seems like people either love or hate this movie.

[wizard of gore]

batman begins

the one batman movie i hadnt seen .was good ,not quite as good as the darknight.was allmost like a matial arts type film.looking foward to seeing the new one....lucky we dont have guns on easy acsess in nz ;)

[The Villain]

The Dark Knight Rises
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I remember having a conversation with my brother awhile back that i hadnt seen a really epic movie any more. The kind that just seems big and important.

Well i just saw one.

This was incredible. The perfect way to end the trilogy. So much is tied in with the other previous films that instead of it just being the third and last, it encompasses everything.

I had some complaints at first though. There were parts in the beginning that dragged and there were a lot of new characters and at points it didnt even feel like a Batman movie but once you get to the end, you can see that all the parts that dragged were just good story building. The characters were all done well unlike bloated movies like Spiderman 3 and i absolutely loved the ending. I can't think of a better way for them to end it.

[Angra]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/someguywho.jpg

"Some Guy Who Kills People" 8/10

You wouldn't think so, but this flick is actually really cute.

The main Character and his daugther are just adorable together. Would've loved the story to be just about those two and their blossoming relationship and just skip the kills and the background story behind them.

[_____V_____]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/511YXFVYX2L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Low budget slasher from the 80s. Slow at places and has some atrocious acting but builds up some nice suspense. And as usual, an eye-rolling climax.

* *

...and because the above film above didn't satiate my slasher needs...


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Always loved this one. One of the best Italian slashers ever made, IMO. Fantastic cinematography, loud background music, dreamy visuals, and some superb kills.


* * * ½

[Angra]

"Lizzie" (2012) 2/10

On paper the story sounded really good. On screen it was hopeless. Completely hopeless.

[roshiq]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/someguywho.jpg

"Some Guy Who Kills People" 8/10

You wouldn't think so, but this flick is actually really cute.




Always loved this one. One of the best Italian slashers ever made, IMO. Fantastic cinematography, loud background music, dreamy visuals, and some superb kills.


* * * ½

Agree on both.

[roshiq]

Dolores Claiborne (1995) : B

Rites of Spring (2011)

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

>>: B-

[hammerfan]

The Dark Knight Rises

Enjoyed it, although I think it could have had an hour shaved off it. Loved the ending!

[Angra]

The Dark Knight Rises

Enjoyed it, although I think it could have had an hour shaved off it. Loved the ending!

Fell asleep huh? ;) :D

[Bob Gray]

The Dark Knight Rises

Perfect!! Loved it, can't give it enough praise. I didn't think it was too long at all and the ending was great.

[hammerfan]

Fell asleep huh? ;) :D

LOL! Not this time. But, my butt was numb by the time the movie was over. :p

[horrorwarehouse.com]

Striking Distance.

[Nat94]

Can't even remember the last film I've seen, slept since then but I'm about to watch Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, I'm hoping it wont dissapoint

[phantomstranger]

Army Of Darkness

Sam Rami's horror/comedy classic. My 5 year old daughter saw it for the first time and she loved it. The next generation of fans has arrived.

[roshiq]

The Haunting of Whaley House (2012)

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

>>: C

[roshiq]

"The Haunting of Whaley House" 7-8/10

holy hell did the cheap jump scares work well. Almost gave me a heart attack several times.

Recommended for the haunted house fans.

Pussy!:D

Found only the scene on the stairway decently done, other than that pretty average shit.

[_____V_____]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Kk2vvECGL._SX500_.jpg

Pretty decent anthology with a plethora of stars.


* * * ½

[Bob Gray]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Kk2vvECGL._SX500_.jpg

Pretty decent anthology with a plethora of stars.


* * * ½

I just recently bought this and I had forgotten how well it was done for the time period.

[_____V_____]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51cRaEq7EgL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Where is the love for this, horror fans?

It starts off really well, with an interesting and novel premise, and builds up into a superbly decent film. Even though low key and shot throughout one particular night, it builds up plenty of atmosphere and suspense and maintains it pretty well throughout. There's enough gore to satisfy the gorehounds as well, 1-2 scenes pretty cringeworthy.

All in all, a nice little low budget effort which could very well turn out to be a under-appreciated gem of the genre.

Highly recommended.


* * * ½

[hammerfan]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51cRaEq7EgL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Where is the love for this, horror fans?

It starts off really well, with an interesting and novel premise, and builds up into a superbly decent film. Even though low key and shot throughout one particular night, it builds up plenty of atmosphere and suspense and maintains it pretty well throughout. There's enough gore to satisfy the gorehounds as well, 1-2 scenes pretty cringeworthy.

All in all, a nice little low budget effort which could very well turn out to be a under-appreciated gem of the genre.

Highly recommended.


* * * ½

Hmmm, I don't remember ever hearing about it. I'll have to see if I can find it.

[roshiq]

I've seen Scarecrows. Pretty decent 80s horror with an interesting premise. Liked it too.

[Angra]

Pussy!:D

Found only the scene on the stairway decently done, other than that pretty average shit.


Ouch..

Hope you didn't pay too much for it then. :D

[bamahorrorfan87]

scarecrow.

[Elvis_Christ]

Zombies vs Strippers

Full Moon's best film in quite some time. Pretty bad as expected but a good time and it's good to see the studio branching out from kill toy flicks for a change.

The Raven

Enjoyed this one a lot... really entertaining stuff. People seem to be mixed on this one but it gets a thumbs up from me. I'm not an uber Poe fan so I could see a few things annoying those who are.

House of the Flesh Mannequins

Pretentious shit with a few lukewarm "extreme" scenes.

[wizard of gore]

[QUOTE=
The Raven

I'm not an uber Poe fan so I could see a few things annoying those who are.

QUOTE]

what do you mean by that

[Elvis_Christ]

what do you mean by that

That I'm not up on any of the history/story of his life/what he was like as a person to make a judgement on how good a job Cusack did at getting the character down.

[roshiq]

Mikey (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104870/) (1992)

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

They should have try a sequel where Mikey meets Chucky:D

>>: B+

[Jigsaw Killer]

Cujo

I like this movie though I could see why others might not, given how slow-moving it is. Still need to read the book.

[_____V_____]

Hmmm, I don't remember ever hearing about it. I'll have to see if I can find it.

Think - Dog Soldiers on a budget, with a whole 80s vibe. You will definitely like this one.

I've seen Scarecrows. Pretty decent 80s horror with an interesting premise. Liked it too.

I am glad, S.

[hammerfan]

Think - Dog Soldiers on a budget, with a whole 80s vibe. You will definitely like this one.

It's on Netflix Instant, I'll be watching it tonight. Thanks, V!

[newb]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51cRaEq7EgL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Where is the love for this, horror fans?

It starts off really well, with an interesting and novel premise, and builds up into a superbly decent film. Even though low key and shot throughout one particular night, it builds up plenty of atmosphere and suspense and maintains it pretty well throughout. There's enough gore to satisfy the gorehounds as well, 1-2 scenes pretty cringeworthy.

All in all, a nice little low budget effort which could very well turn out to be a under-appreciated gem of the genre.

Highly recommended.


* * * ½

is this the one where the dude skydives out of the plane with all the money and his "partners in crime" follow?

if so...yeah... a pretty good movie with some great atmosphere......though it kind of fell apart towards the end....if memory serves me correctly.

perhaps another watch is in order

[phantomstranger]

"The Dark Knight Rises" (2012)
-Christian Bale

Plot: IMDB
Eight years on, a new terrorist leader, Bane, overwhelms Gotham's finest, and the Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.

Phantom's Review: I've been a Batman fan/collector for about 45 years now. I've seen the character go through many, many changes in those years. Funny live action series, badly animated Saturday morning cartoons, Epic size Gothic motion pictures, brilliant animated series and several things in between, but in my opinion I don't think I've ever seen anything as awesome as "The Dark Knight Trilogy" and the final film in the series, "The Dark Knight rises" is absolutely brilliant.
Great acting, excellent action scenes, great FX and above all a wonderfully written script. I liked how this film brings all three films together and takes it to a entertaining conclusion. And Anne Hathaway looks damn good in that Catwoman outfit.
A great film.
--

[Angra]

Mikey (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104870/) (1992)

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

They should have try a sequel where Mikey meets Chucky:D

>>: B+


And this guy

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/Thegoodboy.jpg


And this one


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[hammerfan]

is this the one where the dude skydives out of the plane with all the money and his "partners in crime" follow?

if so...yeah... a pretty good movie with some great atmosphere......though it kind of fell apart towards the end....if memory serves me correctly.

perhaps another watch is in order

Just finished watching it. Decent flick. Definitely B-grade. Wasn't crazy about the end.

[Atraxi]

Star Wars- Yeah....this was my first time ever seeing it.

[The Villain]

The Divide
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g432/Travis_Lake/MV5BMjMwNjcxODY5OV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMDA1OTg4Ng_V1_ SY317_.jpg

I liked it but it was really over the top, especially Josh and Bobby's ridiculous behavior. I enjoyed that it became more about the cabin fever then the apocalypse going on outside but honestly in reality i don't think things would get that insane.

A few more thoughts...

SPOILERS
I didn't like that Eva sacrificed Mickey to get away. Sam i understand, he was a coward and an idiot. But Mickey's worst crime was holding out food on them and considering they were all a bunch of lunatics i understand that. Mickey trusted Eva telling her where the gun was and even how to get out. Sure he could've been doing that for his own safety but still he wasnt a bad guy. He was a sad tortured man who lost his wife and daughter in 9-11 (I'm speculating since it wasn't outright said) and there was no real need to let him die. I get that her trust was pretty well shot by that point but Mickey was the only one i liked.

That final shot was really harrowing. She gets through all that only to discover that the world is gone and there's nowhere to go.
END OF SPOILERS

[roshiq]

And this guy

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/Thegoodboy.jpg


And this one


http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/petsematary.gif

Yes! The League of Evil Child & Devil Dolls! :cool:

[roshiq]

The Divide

I liked it but it was really over the top, especially Josh and Bobby's ridiculous behavior. I enjoyed that it became more about the cabin fever then the apocalypse going on outside but honestly in reality i don't think things would get that insane.
A few more thoughts...
SPOILERS
I get that her trust was pretty well shot by that point but Mickey was the only one i liked.

That final shot was really harrowing. She gets through all that only to discover that the world is gone and there's nowhere to go.
END OF SPOILERS

Good review, agree with you.

[roshiq]

Lockout (2012)

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

>>: B-

Twixt (2011)

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

>>: C-

[Fearonsarms]

The Last Broadcast (1998) Found the first half of this mockumentary to be almost unwatchable due to the pathetic performances of the "non actors". But what kept me watching was this underrcurrent of dread and the surreal side of technology.
It is extremely effective at slowly building up the mystery and kept me guessing right up to the end. The atmosphere created and the suspense is the kind that truly absorbs the viewer without them feeling manipulated or scratching their heads after it finishes (it makes sense and quite shocking at how possible it is).
It is thought provoking in a way that gets the viewer thinking of larger questions that stay with you after you've seen the end. Overall its rare that a film can be genuinely original (this came out before The Blair Witch Project which unfortunately stole its thunder) and surprising in how brave it is for broadening the mind of the viewer and taking you to such a dark place. Despite a pretty lame start it is definitely worth sticking with. Highly recommended. Essential viewing.

[_____V_____]

***** WARNING: POSSIBLE SPOILERS FOLLOW *****



is this the one where the dude skydives out of the plane with all the money and his "partners in crime" follow?

if so...yeah... a pretty good movie with some great atmosphere......though it kind of fell apart towards the end....if memory serves me correctly.

perhaps another watch is in order

Yes, it starts off with a double cross after a heist, which is a pretty interesting premise.

Just finished watching it. Decent flick. Definitely B-grade. Wasn't crazy about the end.

I agree with both of you - the ending was a bit of an eye-roller (honestly, a grenade exploding inside a plane and the plane wasn't blown to bits?, and that last transmission which said about the plane being flown all the way back to the base with the pilot in a "dazed" state?) but overall it was a pretty decent film. Much better than the contemporaries around that time (heck even better than most of the ones we have these days).

I like the way how they leave only hints about the farmer and his two sons (?) and what could possibly be the secret behind the scarecrows. And that whole sequence of the robbers getting offed and coming back, behaving perfectly normally. Specially the one at the end. Good stuff.

Promising film. They could have polished off the edges and gave it a better ending (the plane exploding and the debris falling near the fields, giving rise to more scarecrows, a chilling end) and it could have been a gem of a film. As it is, it's pretty good by itself IMO.


***** END OF POSSIBLE SPOILERS *****



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Excellent. The cinematography at times is distinctly Hammer-esque, though it was made by the Cannon guys.

Really loved this one, specially the nostalgic 80s background score (so reminiscent of The Wraith, Street Hawk, etc.). Going to be one of my guilty pleasures (specially because of that superb Elisabeth Shue bathroom scene...mmmmm...)


* * *

[roshiq]

I need to see LINK asap. It's always great to realize there's still plenty of great films left to watch.:)

[The Villain]

Casino Royale
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I'm not a big Bond fan so it took me awhile to see this but everyone kept saying how good it was and i have to agree.

[Elvis_Christ]

Lockout (2012)

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

>>: B-



I enjoyed that one. I thought it succeeded where Doomsday failed IMO.


---------

Ilsa The Wicked Warden

Not as camp and OTT as the first two films but still great stuff.

[newb]

RAMPART

Netflix streaming

tour de force for Woody Harrelson....but the plot was just meh.

still worth a watch

[Bloodwolf13]

Santan's little helper made in 2004 not very scary to put it bluntly this movie sucked thumbs down for this movie don't bother watching it

[Atraxi]

Santan's little helper made in 2004 not very scary to put it bluntly this movie sucked thumbs down for this movie don't bother watching it

It's not meant to be scary; it's a horror comedy.

[_____V_____]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51F-MOZjQzL._SX500_.jpg

Pretty good indie effort considering the low budget. The high point is the use of live characters with makeup as ghosts instead of some cheap gimmicky CGI.

Personally, I liked it and would toss it a rec. Thanks again, Angra.


* * * ½

[roshiq]

Mad Max Trilogy (1979-85)

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

[hammerfan]

Witchfinder General

[The Villain]

It's not meant to be scary; it's a horror comedy.

Well it's not very funny either. I'd rather punch myself in the nuts then watch that crap again.

[Fearonsarms]

The Woods (2006) Reasonable supernatural horror that stars Bruce Campbell in a minor role (better than just a cameo at least). There's nothing really original going on but it is reliably atmospheric and mysterious. The plot is derivative of other films and the CGI woods are at first very wooden and not even remotely creepy. Things do improve though markedly towards the end and the characterization is ok but not thorough, I would have liked to have seen more of the motives of the characters explained. A safe watch.

[ChronoGrl]

The Woods (2006) Reasonable supernatural horror that stars Bruce Campbell in a minor role (better than just a cameo at least). There's nothing really original going on but it is reliably atmospheric and mysterious. The plot is derivative of other films and the CGI woods are at first very wooden and not even remotely creepy. Things do improve though markedly towards the end and the characterization is ok but not thorough, I would have liked to have seen more of the motives of the characters explained. A safe watch.

Yeah, I found that movie just to be OK, probably because I loved McGee's May so much - Have you seen it? Highly recommend.

...

*SIGH* - Catching up on this thread is giving me a LOT of movies that I want to watch... But Netflix doesn't have the collection of indie horror that it used to. You're making me jealous. :(

Angra, V, Roshiq - How do you check out the movies that you do? Download? Bittorrent?

...

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568346/) (2011)

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


Probably would have liked this more if I hadn't seen the 2009 Swedish version first, which I thought was very good. That being said, I thought that Rooney Mara was a GREAT Lisbeth (who I totally want to DO right now), though I thought Daniel Craig to be a little stiff.

I don't know - Maybe the movie tried to cover too much but I felt as though it was missing something - Can't really put my finger on it (could just be that I liked the 2009 version so much that I felt as though watching this was just "going through the motions" and waiting for plot points to unveil themselves). And, is it me, or did they not explain the significance of the dried flowers at the end? They are, after all, what kicks off the movie... The explanation in the 2009 version was great I thought.

Anyhoo - I thought it just OK, but probably because it was overshadowed by the other version. Probably going to watch the other movies in the series right now. :D

[The Villain]

Probably would have liked this more if I hadn't seen the 2009 Swedish version first, which I thought was very good. That being said, I thought that Rooney Mara was a GREAT Lisbeth (who I totally want to DO right now), though I thought Daniel Craig to be a little stiff.



I'll let Newb comment on that one. ;)

As for the movie, what you said seems to be what i'm hearing everyone else say. It's not making me want to watch the movie very much which is fine because i saw the original and loved it.

[Atraxi]

Well it's not very funny either. I'd rather punch myself in the nuts then watch that crap again.

Agreed. I wanted to kill the little boy throughout the entire thing.

[The Villain]

Agreed. I wanted to kill the little boy throughout the entire thing.

Oh me too. What an annoying little shit

[wizard of gore]

monster brawl

was alright.was the silly kinda movie i expected.
thought they could have made some of the monsters better,especially vampire lady,should have been a more original looking dracula.and they could have had more monster fights and with a bit more gore to them

[roshiq]

Cleanskin (2012)

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

>>: B+

The Thirteenth Floor (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0139809/)(1999)

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

Always love this kinda simulated reality-mind fuck stories. Overall, a beautiful film indeed with a simple but effective plot, loosely based on Daniel F. Galouye's Simulacron-3 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simulacron-3) (1964). Inception fans should check this out if you still haven't seen it yet.

>>: A-

[cheebacheeba]

You should watch "eXistenZ" too if you like films along these lines.
Personally I thought the 13th floor was more enjoyable to watch than Inception, any day.

[Ferox13]

http://file.vintageadbrowser.com/l-qlrny3krmi1s1o.jpg

See this a bunch of times since I first caught it for its cinema dsebut. Great Crime movie with a fantastice cast (Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone, Philip Davis).

[Fearonsarms]

Yeah, I found that movie just to be OK, probably because I loved McGee's May so much - Have you seen it? Highly recommend.


Oh yes I adore that film I have it on dvd great cringe inducing psychological horror, I just love its tangible awkwardness and how out there the lead character is great stuff :) Highly recommended to anyone who hasn't seen it and wants to watch something completely different

Cheebacheeba I'm with you on Existenz brilliant film one of Cronenberg's more underrated films-I wanted to kill Jude Law though he nearly ruined it with with his ham performance but then I always want to kill Jude Law so that's not surprising

[roshiq]

You should watch "eXistenZ" too if you like films along these lines.
Personally I thought the 13th floor was more enjoyable to watch than Inception, any day.

Seem eXistenZ years ago once, need to check it out again as I can hardly recall anything about it now. :o

[_____V_____]

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* * *


http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51MYTC1XEFL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Fantastic film. Recommended.

* * * *

[ChronoGrl]

The Girl Who Played with Fire (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1216487/) (2009)

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


Hmmm - I'm going to be honest. I really liked the the first movie in this series - Not only was there the compelling character in Lisabeth but there was also a really compelling story - It was a damn good mystery/thriller. But Girl Who Played with Fire just doesn't have as engaging a story, which doesn't really give Lisbeth much of a chance to be a badass (which, COME ON is the reason why I tuned into this)... I DO like that you get a glance at Lisbeth's past, but I was hoping that that would be revealed through another well-done mystery/thriller. The ending was OK though I probably would have been pissed had I seen it in the theater as it's obviously queuing up for the third film.

Also, the pacing is AWFUL - I was... kinda bored throughout. :-/

2.5/5

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343097/) (2009)


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


Man, with exponentially exciting titles you would THINK that Lisbeth's tale would just get more and more thrilling... But... No... While the movie focuses on Lisabeth's past, there's still no real interesting story to propel it forward. We're set with a rather complex Conspiracy tale with rather lame Big Bads. Not to mention, Lisabeth spends the movie either in the hospital or in jail so there aren't any badass moments for her to be seen. And Michael Nyqvist as Mikael Blomkvist was just plain flat in this film.


I have to say that I'm incredibly disappointed in the latter two thirds of this trilogy; I was hoping that there would be two more tales of Lisbeth's badassery, but the stories are boring and don't really give her an opportunity to show off her awesomeness as in the first movie. Maybe the books are better? Dunno; haven't read them.

2/5

[Angra]

The Girl Who Played with Fire (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1216487/) (2009)

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


Hmmm - I'm going to be honest. I really liked the the first movie in this series - Not only was there the compelling character in Lisabeth but there was also a really compelling story - It was a damn good mystery/thriller. But Girl Who Played with Fire just doesn't have as engaging a story, which doesn't really give Lisbeth much of a chance to be a badass (which, COME ON is the reason why I tuned into this)... I DO like that you get a glance at Lisbeth's past, but I was hoping that that would be revealed through another well-done mystery/thriller. The ending was OK though I probably would have been pissed had I seen it in the theater as it's obviously queuing up for the third film.

Also, the pacing is AWFUL - I was... kinda bored throughout. :-/

2.5/5

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343097/) (2009)


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


Man, with exponentially exciting titles you would THINK that Lisbeth's tale would just get more and more thrilling... But... No... While the movie focuses on Lisabeth's past, there's still no real interesting story to propel it forward. We're set with a rather complex Conspiracy tale with rather lame Big Bads. Not to mention, Lisabeth spends the movie either in the hospital or in jail so there aren't any badass moments for her to be seen. And Michael Nyqvist as Mikael Blomkvist was just plain flat in this film.


I have to say that I'm incredibly disappointed in the latter two thirds of this trilogy; I was hoping that there would be two more tales of Lisbeth's badassery, but the stories are boring and don't really give her an opportunity to show off her awesomeness as in the first movie. Maybe the books are better? Dunno; haven't read them.

2/5


Maybe you'll get to see more of her in the remakes.

I've only seen and read the first one and i already found THAT one utterly boring.

[The Villain]

The Girl Who Played with Fire (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1216487/) (2009)

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


Hmmm - I'm going to be honest. I really liked the the first movie in this series - Not only was there the compelling character in Lisabeth but there was also a really compelling story - It was a damn good mystery/thriller. But Girl Who Played with Fire just doesn't have as engaging a story, which doesn't really give Lisbeth much of a chance to be a badass (which, COME ON is the reason why I tuned into this)... I DO like that you get a glance at Lisbeth's past, but I was hoping that that would be revealed through another well-done mystery/thriller. The ending was OK though I probably would have been pissed had I seen it in the theater as it's obviously queuing up for the third film.

Also, the pacing is AWFUL - I was... kinda bored throughout. :-/

2.5/5

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343097/) (2009)


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Man, with exponentially exciting titles you would THINK that Lisbeth's tale would just get more and more thrilling... But... No... While the movie focuses on Lisabeth's past, there's still no real interesting story to propel it forward. We're set with a rather complex Conspiracy tale with rather lame Big Bads. Not to mention, Lisabeth spends the movie either in the hospital or in jail so there aren't any badass moments for her to be seen. And Michael Nyqvist as Mikael Blomkvist was just plain flat in this film.


I have to say that I'm incredibly disappointed in the latter two thirds of this trilogy; I was hoping that there would be two more tales of Lisbeth's badassery, but the stories are boring and don't really give her an opportunity to show off her awesomeness as in the first movie. Maybe the books are better? Dunno; haven't read them.

2/5

Well that's disappointing. Haven't gotten around to them and was hoping they were as good as the first.

[Nat94]

Just watched Anti Chirst, scarred for life, crazy lady.. I'm sure I wouldn't be walking about after what she did to herself. Now gonna watch Grave Encounters.

[roshiq]

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Fantastic film. Recommended.

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Haven't seen them! Thanks for the recs, man :)

[The Villain]

I tried looking up Lemara but couldn't find it. Is that how you spell it? I'm not very good at reading cursive.

[_____V_____]

Haven't seen them! Thanks for the recs, man :)

Thanks to Angra for the former, and The_Return for the latter.


I tried looking up Lemara but couldn't find it. Is that how you spell it? I'm not very good at reading cursive.

Lemora.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070300/

http://www.amazon.com/Lemora-Childs-Tale-The-Supernatural/dp/B0002M5TRU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343587048&sr=8-1&keywords=lemora

[The Villain]

Thanks V. It sounds good.

[ChronoGrl]

Maybe you'll get to see more of her in the remakes.

I've only seen and read the first one and i already found THAT one utterly boring.

Yeah, whereas I wasn't a huge fan of the American version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo I'm kinda hoping that the American versions of the second two will be better.

Well that's disappointing. Haven't gotten around to them and was hoping they were as good as the first.

I don't want to completely turn you off; I think that some folks on here liked them so it could have just been me... They're all on Netflix Instant if you have it and haven't lost interest.

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May (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0303361/) (2002)


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


One of my favorite movies... Not sure if it's possible but it somehow gets creepier every time I see it. HIGHLY recommended if you haven't seen it.

[The Villain]

I'll still check them out and i've heard good things about May. I'll have to watch that too.

[Elvis_Christ]

I'll still check them out and i've heard good things about May. I'll have to watch that too.

You definitely should it's great.

[cheebacheeba]

What's "albino alligator" like? Anyone?
What about "Ronin"?

[Elvis_Christ]

What's "albino alligator" like? Anyone?


I remember liking it when it came out. Fairly typical of the 90s crime films post-Pulp Fiction but it did stand out from the pack. Wouldn't mind checking it out again actually.

[roshiq]

Contraband (2012)

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>>: B-

[Ferox13]

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Pretty cool and strange movie. Basically a classic film noir (right down to dialogue and archtypical characters) set in a Highschool. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays the lead and theres a cameo from Richard Roundtree who for a change playes THE MAN.

[Fearonsarms]

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Pretty cool and strange movie. Basically a classic film noir (right down to dialogue and archtypical characters) set in a Highschool. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays the lead and theres a cameo from Richard Roundtree who for a change playes THE MAN.

I didn't dislike it, the cloak and dagger aspects of it are really well done but I suspect some film noir fans may be disappointed by it, it lacked (to me anyway) the excitement and thrill of the best classic and modern film noirs.

[roshiq]

The Tall Man (2012)

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It'd be somewhat difficult to talk about this movie without spoiling the plot. But I'll try not to. To me, it was one of the year's anticipated movies as it comes from the director of 2008 French masterpiece Martyrs...Pascal Laugier. No doubt, the guy is a great filmmaker who again comes with an original idea and delivers almost perfectly. And this time it becomes one of those kind of movies that turns out very different than the anticipation after watching the trailer or reading about the basic storyline or plot synopsis. I think in case of responses from the most genre fans, initially the film will suffer for the way they campaigned or promoted it as some sort of Boogeyman or Jeepers Creepers kind of flick. But this is more of a solid-dark thriller than Horror. After a decent build up & fine first half, it started to open up with its core content which leads the viewer to a bit shocking but questionable final revelation that may not be appreciated by the audience. Moreover, there were some plot holes that needed some answers & careful treatment. Jessica Biel (TCM remake) was great & gives a convincing performance.

Overall, I'm not sure about the others but I liked it, an interesting thriller.

>>: B+

[The Villain]

The Tall Man
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This wasn't what i was expecting at all. I've been interested in this movie since i heard about it but i thought it was going to be more of a supernatural urban legend type movie. Luckily thanks to Roshiq's review, i had a heads up that it wasn't like that but i still feel disappointed.

There's some pivotal plot points that just come out of nowhere and the story and the characters weren't developed enough for it to make sense at that point and i just wound up confused. By the end everything makes sense but ultimately i didn't like it. Honestly it's not a bad movie, it has a good feel to it but there's really nothing creepy about it.

I think the movie hurts itself by misleading the audience and not just in the information for the movie but in the opening sequence as well.

Overall i wish i could say i liked this movie but unfortunately i can't.

[bamahorrorfan87]

piranna 3dd