Last Seen Contemporary Movie

[neilold]

Saw this last night and really enjoyed it. don't know why it's being hated on that much. Decent gore and best fun i've had in ages. Would recommend it to all, and i usually hate horror comedies. Watch the vapid bimbos and douche jocks die the horrible deaths they all deserve!!!

[FryeDwight]

Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972)

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In the 16th century, the ruthless and insane Don Lope de Aguirre leads a Spanish expedition in search of El Dorado.

One of those movies where not that much happens and it's more about the mood and the atmoshere. But well done.
Partially based on facts. The style of the movie influenced Apocalypse Now later on.

Some small bits with animal abuse though.
Nothing vicious or anything but still had me frowning a bit.
This was pretty good, but you're right-not much action. Seemed there was more action making it!

[Damn Heathen]

Beowulf -- 6.5/10; The action scenes were well constructed, but the unevenness of the animation quickly became a distraction.

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Tales From The Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood (1996)

Not big on comedy-horror but this was better than expected, if you can stand Dennis Miller. Recommended for vampire fans looking for a light-hearted spin on the genre...It's odd that I find Dennis Miller generally annoying yet find his seeming self-parody hilarious. He was made for cheesy movies like Bordello. When the movie was released to theaters and he was doing the promotional rounds, he dismissed the film as a "tit flick" and discredited the horror genre.

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6.5/10That wins for Most Unoriginal Title. I still want it.

[ImmortalSlasher]

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7/10

What movie is this? The poster looks good.


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Tales From The Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood (1996)

Not big on comedy-horror but this was better than expected, if you can stand Dennis Miller. Recommended for vampire fans looking for a light-hearted spin on the genre...


I remember watching this years ago for the women in it. I don't remember the movie being good or scary at all.




See No Evil -

Seeing WWE/WWF at the opening should have made me stop watching. Why is a wrestling company making movies? I guess they are in the entertainment business. But still it doesn't make much sense to me. Unless wrestling these days is blatantly fake and for entertainment. Back in the 80s I always assumed it was as real as boxing.

Anyway, I thought I would watch it because a sequel is coming with both Katharine Isabelle and Danielle Harris. Plus the sequel is directed by the Soska sisters and even though I still haven't seen any of their movies they seem to have a bunch of horror fans.

Rachael Taylor is in See No Evil too so I thought why not put up with it. But it's bad. It's the kind of movie that you can tell people just looked at other horror movies and decided to make their own version that lacks originality. Even down to the twist and horror villain. And worse, they didn't understand why some horror movies are good and others bad. They even didn't get why many don't like the Friday the 13th movies. Because of the unlikeable teenagers. As in See No Evil the characters that go to this condemned hotel are all convicted felons. You don't care about any of these characters. Some even disappear for a while and you completely forget about them only to realize that they sadly aren't dead yet.

Usually when a movie is bad or out of curiosity I check out the director. I assumed this was a younger director that just threw stuff up on screen under the name of "Gregory Dark" for this movie. Turns out it's an older guy who's made a bunch of porn movies. See No Evil doesn't even have a good sex scene either. Only some make out scene that I almost forgot about. I had to think about the movie to remember it for this review.

So pass on this. I'll still watch the sequel because of those involved. But this original movie sucks and doesn't really deserve a sequel.

[Geordie9]

What movie is this? The poster looks good.















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Its set at a party when strange phenomenon starts happening and there ends up being 2 of everyone at the party, i enjoyed it, worth a watch

[hammerfan]

Its set at a party when strange phenomenon starts happening and there ends up being 2 of everyone at the party, i enjoyed it, worth a watch

What's the title?

[The Villain]

What's the title?

+1 or Plus One.

Its OK. I reviewed it before somewhere in here

[The Bloofer Lady]

7500, 2014 6/10.

A Darker Reality, 2008 7/10.[/B]

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I saw this on YouTube and thought you might like it. I was too chicken to watch it! ::embarrassment::

[horcrux2007]

0/10

It's not cheesy enough to be so bad it's good, but it's not serious enough to be at least an entertaining action-fantasy flick. It's a really generic and boring "this is how the story REALLY is!" kind of movie. Should have been made-for-TV.

[The Villain]

0/10

It's not cheesy enough to be so bad it's good, but it's not serious enough to be at least an entertaining action-fantasy flick. It's a really generic and boring "this is how the story REALLY is!" kind of movie. Should have been made-for-TV.

Totally agree. Hated that movie

[horcrux2007]

Getting ready to watch "In Fear". I'll let you guys know how it is.

[The Bloofer Lady]

Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters

0/10

Totally agree. Hated that movie

I remember watching that. I liked it.

--------------------------------------------------------------------

THE GREEN MARKER SCARE 2012

A young girl who fancies herself a bit of a Nancy Drew, uncovers a horrible town secret after her father passes away.

What held me enchanted was the fact that the whole film was animated using children's drawings and the sole colour used was green.

Don't be mislead...this is not a film for children.

[horcrux2007]

5/10

This was so disappointing! It had great acting and cinematography, some of the best I've ever seen, and the first 30 minutes are very suspenseful and creepy. It reminded me of The Blair Witch Project, making disorientation and being lost create the scares. But as the movie wears on, it becomes more boring, silly, and predictable, and the movie just... ends. No resolution at all. It had loads of potential... just if they kept that scare-factor from the first act, it would have been a great film! Sadly, it's just a mediocre and hugely disappointing little thriller.

[Damn Heathen]

Jersey Shore Massacre -- 1.5/10; I was expecting something bland from this crew, and it didn't quite meet my expectations.

0/10

It's not cheesy enough to be so bad it's good, but it's not serious enough to be at least an entertaining action-fantasy flick. It's a really generic and boring "this is how the story REALLY is!" kind of movie. Should have been made-for-TV.That reminds me: I must watch the unrated version. It's hard to believe the theatrical version is rated R.

[Giganticface]

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"Nymphomaniac vol. 2" 4/10

Pretty much the same as Vol. 1. Same boring story with the same two boring people having the same boring artificial conversations. No wonder Trier had to add 2 hours of porn in his directors cut, which this wasn't.


Von Trier movies always require a maximum amount of patience, but I agree, this one bored me to tears. At least Vol. 1 was somewhat engaging. However, I thought the one-two punch feel-bad ending had some impact.

[Angra]

Von Trier movies always require a maximum amount of patience, but I agree, this one bored me to tears. At least Vol. 1 was somewhat engaging. However, I thought the one-two punch feel-bad ending had some impact.

You thought it was a feel-bad ending? I thought it was somewhat humorous.

[Baron Von Marlon]

I don't get the hate for Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters.
It reminded me of Army Of Darkness.
And I'm looking forward to the sequel.

[horcrux2007]

I don't get the hate for Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters.
It reminded me of Army Of Darkness.
And I'm looking forward to the sequel.

I didn't like Army of Darkness either, so that might be a contributing factor.

[Geordie9]

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6/10

[Geordie9]

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10/10

[Damn Heathen]

Rubber -- 7/10; Relating to nonhuman objects is good mental exercise.

[Angra]

"Falcon Rising" 4-5/10

Forgettable action starring Michael Jai White.


"The Captive" 7-8/10

I would think this one is for fans of Prisoners. Good, but less violent.


"The Giver" 7/10

Started out as a Divergent/Hunger Games clone, but turned out to be more of a philosophical drama. To me the story was completely stupid, but the movie was actually very well made, and at the end i wanted to see and know more about the world i'd only seen a tiny part of. Pretty much the same way I felt after reading Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere. I hope for a sequel, but i'm not so sure it will happen.

This was quite a weird watch. The entire movie was like a pilot to a very promising series. Like watching The Fellowship of the Ring not knowing if there would be any sequels. I guess only time will tell.

[DrFrankensteinsGirl]

Just got done watching Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow and am currently in the middle of Mars Attacks which I haven't seen since I was a kid. I guess today is as good as any to have a Tim Burton movie marathon. The Nightmare Before Christmas is next in the line up.

[Damn Heathen]

Static -- 6.5/10; Subgenre manipulation is at play in this film to provide a big albeit familiar twist. It is better than expected, and I suppose sentimentalists will eat it up.

[hammerfan]

Just got done watching Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow and am currently in the middle of Mars Attacks which I haven't seen since I was a kid. I guess today is as good as any to have a Tim Burton movie marathon. The Nightmare Before Christmas is next in the line up.

I finally got around to watching Nightmare Before Christmas earlier this year. Interesting movie....

[Baron Von Marlon]

Wer (2013)
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This was way better than expected.
Surprised I haven't read anything about this one.
Sure there's some typical dumb horror logic and an average ending, but overal this is a decent werewolf movie.
Would've been more interesting if they didn't give it away with the title.

[Angra]

Wer (2013)


This was way better than expected.
Surprised I haven't read anything about this one.
Sure there's some typical dumb horror logic and an average ending, but overal this is a decent werewolf movie.
Would've been more interesting if they didn't give it away with the title.

Funny. I just saw a trailer for it a few hours ago on Youtube and decided to give it a try.

Haven't seen it yet tho, but definitely looks like one of the better werewolf movies.

[roshiq]

Wer (2013)
This was way better than expected.
Surprised I haven't read anything about this one.
Sure there's some typical dumb horror logic and an average ending, but overal this is a decent werewolf movie.
Would've been more interesting if they didn't give it away with the title.

An abnormally tall, hairy guy (with behavior disorder) mistakenly targeted as a werewolf!::big grin::

[Baron Von Marlon]

An abnormally tall, hairy guy (with behavior disorder) mistakenly targeted as a werewolf!::big grin::

Yeah, it's one of those weird horror movies set in a world where the average person doesn't believe in mythical creatures and looks for a more rational solution.

[Angra]

"Honeymoon" 6/10

This is how you make a no budget horror movie without hand-held cameras.
A couple spend their honeymoon in a cabin in the woods... Cheap.

I think most people could do without the first 20 minutes of the happily in love newlyweds doing what happily in love newlyweds do on their honeymoon. We don't wanna see that? We want to see a happily in love newlyweds having a horrible time, that's what we'd like to see. And thankfully that's what we get the rest of the movie after the wife disappear some hours in the woods. Rest of the movie is one big question mark and contain one pretty damn gross scene.

[hammerfan]

Sharknado

Yeah, I know, I'm late to the party

[Angra]

Sharknado

Yeah, I know, I'm late to the party

Wasn't a party.

[horcrux2007]

Sharknado

Yeah, I know, I'm late to the party

I thought it tried too hard to be bad. The second one was even more desperate.

[hammerfan]

I thought it tried too hard to be bad. The second one was even more desperate.

I didn't last long, ended up turning it off.

Now watching The Gravedancers

[Damn Heathen]

Demented (2012) -- 2/10; If this film had a crew that knew how to operate a camera, this could have been a passable Crazies ripoff. There are some tense moments. Do not watch if you can't handle dog deaths.

[The Bloofer Lady]

I didn't last long, ended up turning it off.

Now watching The Gravedancers

I loved Gravedancers.

[hammerfan]

I loved Gravedancers.

Me too! I loved all the movies from the first "Movies to Die For" collection. Hopefully, I'll have all of them someday.

[The Villain]

Me too! I loved all the movies from the first "Movies to Die For" collection. Hopefully, I'll have all of them someday.

I liked the second year better

[Baron Von Marlon]

Willow Creek (2013)
I expected more from this writer/director but it's basically Blair Witch Project with Bigfoot. He should have taken the Trollhunter approach instead.

[horcrux2007]

Willow Creek (2013)
I expected more from this writer/director but it's basically Blair Witch Project with Bigfoot. He should have taken the Trollhunter approach instead.

Would someone who likes almost every found footage movie (i.e. me) like it?

[The Villain]

Willow Creek (2013)
I expected more from this writer/director but it's basically Blair Witch Project with Bigfoot. He should have taken the Trollhunter approach instead.

I thought they did a good job at building suspense even if some of the scenes dragged on way too long but i was really disappointed in the ending.

[Baron Von Marlon]

Would someone who likes almost every found footage movie (i.e. me) like it?

It's pretty standard so I guess you will.
I thought they did a good job at building suspense even if some of the scenes dragged on way too long but i was really disappointed in the ending.

I was mainly disappointed because I thought the movie was too shallow.
Next bit contains spoilers so I'll put in in white
"The information they gathered was more centered about the old Bigfoot footage and should have been more about the creature itself. I think the only actual info they got was about the noise Bigfoot makes.
Then later on in the tent the main character says Bigfoot are known to smash wood together or something. Like where did you get that from?
It all felt a bit cheap to me.
And what the fuck was that naked women near the end?!"
Anyway, I still would love to see a decent Bigfoot movie.
Maybe an excursion into the woods with Native American guide, more folklore and some actual Bigfoots (or is it Bigfeet?)"

[Damn Heathen]

Evolver: The Making of Youthanasia

7/10

[Geordie9]

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6/10

[hammerfan]

I liked the second year better

Hmm, I don't know if I've seen any from the second year.

[The Villain]

Hmm, I don't know if I've seen any from the second year.

Mulberry Street
Deaths of Ian Stone
Nightmare Man
Borderland
Tooth and Nail
Unearthed
Frontiers
Lake Dead

The only one I didn't like that year was Crazy Eight

[Ferox13]

Mulberry Street
Deaths of Ian Stone
Nightmare Man
Borderland
Tooth and Nail
Unearthed
Frontiers
Lake Dead

The only one I didn't like that year was Crazy Eight

Mulberry Street is pretty good - the director went on to 2 other great films, Stakeland and Cold in July. I though Borderland was excellent - based on a true story too.

Is Tooth and Nail the post apocalypse one with Vinnie Jones - in my opinion it wasn't up to much.

[horcrux2007]

8/10

I've seen this before. What I like so much about this is the still shots that'll last for like a minute. Those can build an incredible amount of tension without resorting to lame jump scares or gore. The scariest part was without a doubt the last night. Definitely the best of the series.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Discopathe, 2013 8/10.

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[Baron Von Marlon]

The Battery (2012)
Starts out good but dumb and boring towards the ending.
Too bad. Acting, idea and execution were good.

[tfantasy]

Asylum Blackout

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I've watched it twice now and I want a copy to add to my collection. I'm a huge fan of IFC rentals at Family Video and they rarely let me down.

10/10

[Geordie9]

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2/10

[Angra]

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"Inbred" 7-8/10

Very gory but humorously done.

Contains the catchiest hillbilly song i've ever heard.

[MichaelMyers]

You're Next (2013)

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9 out of 10 rating from me. This is just a great horror movie that combines suspense and fun. Think of Evil Dead mixed with Cabin in the Woods with a dollop of The Strangers. Loved it.

[Geordie9]

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"Inbred" 7-8/10

Good film!!



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6/10

[Geordie9]

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Bad Bad Bad, steer clear!! I just dont understand why someone would waste their money making something this bad!! 0/10

[Angra]

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Bad Bad Bad, steer clear!! I just dont understand why someone would waste their money making something this bad!! 0/10

Yup.

Couldn't even get halfway through the first story. Life is just too short.

[Damn Heathen]

Dreamcatcher -- 5.5/10

[Geordie9]

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6/10

[tfantasy]

You're Next (2013)

http://durnmoosemovies.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/youre-next-sm.jpg

9 out of 10 rating from me. This is just a great horror movie that combines suspense and fun. Think of Evil Dead mixed with Cabin in the Woods with a dollop of The Strangers. Loved it.

I agree!! I also loved this movie and it did remind me of The Strangers with a touch of The Purge. I think I may just have to add this one to my collection.

[Angra]

"Wer" 6/10

This was an odd movie for me. First half was really dull and felt most of all like yet another mocumentary shit-flick, with lots and lots of dialogue and interviews/interrorgations and not much else going on. And the camera work really didn't help as it was both shaky and had some weeeird shot angles. It just kept me very aware that a guy was walking around with a camera shooting each scene.

Nevertheless, the last half was pretty damn violent and entertaining. Almost made me forget about the camera guy.

[Angra]

Asylum Blackout

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uwh_1Vcb2oQ/UPbOWC7hyeI/AAAAAAAACvc/MRITRwsqk78/s1600/89564.jpg

I've watched it twice now and I want a copy to add to my collection. I'm a huge fan of IFC rentals at Family Video and they rarely let me down.

10/10


No offence, but after seeing your insane rating, seeing the title, looking at the poster and reading the storyline i was really surprised, after giving it a watch, that you were actually right. :shocked:

This is a damn good horror movie that just works on so many levels. Solid acting, interesting dialogue, an exciting story, fast pacing, high intensity and even a plot twist.

"Asylum Blackout" 9/10

See it if you haven't already, folks. ::smile::

[Geordie9]

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6/10

[Geordie9]

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6/10

[Baron Von Marlon]

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Assault on Wall Street (2013)
Slow but solid movie with some sweet ultra-violence in the end.

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Rampage 2: Capital Punishment (2014)
Different than part 1 but it lived up to my expectations.
Again some good ultra-violence.

Spoilers in white:
-Looking forward to part 3. I'm hoping for a big finale.
-Loved the link with Assault On Wall Street,
when the main character gets a text from the main character from the other movie. Maybe they'll team up in the next one?
-Not that I care, but the poster is quite misleading.
Probably some marketing move. Or perhaps a hint on part 3?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0c/X-Men_Days_of_Future_Past_poster.jpg
X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
Pretty good. Not as good as the previous one imo but still pretty good.
And some amazing special effects.

[hammerfan]

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

[Sculpt]

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
What did you think of it, Hammerfan?

You know, I really enjoyed the original Pirates of the Caribbean (Curse of the Black Pearl). I thought it was really interesting, on top of being fun. For instance, the interactions between the Johnny Depp character and Keira Kightley on the desert island were very engaging.

I didn't really care for the 2nd (Dead Man's Chest), as the actors played too much like caricatures of the first film, it seemed to lose a sense of reality, and seemed just goofy. And without the sense of reality, the characters were never in real mortal danger, so nothing mattered. Tons of sitcoms are funnier, if I wanted that.

[Angra]

Rampage 2: Capital Punishment (2014)


Eh?

It's the same main character in both movies.

[hammerfan]

What did you think of it, Hammerfan?

You know, I really enjoyed the original Pirates of the Caribbean (Curse of the Black Pearl). I thought it was really interesting, on top of being fun. For instance, the interactions between the Johnny Depp character and Keira Kightley on the desert island were very engaging.

I didn't really care for the 2nd (Dead Man's Chest), as the actors played too much like caricatures of the first film, it seemed to lose a sense of reality, and seemed just goofy. And without the sense of reality, the characters were never in real mortal danger, so nothing mattered. Tons of sitcoms are funnier, if I wanted that.

It was OK. I also like the first movie the best. I'll write more in a bit, need more coffee right now.

[Damn Heathen]

Asylum Blackout -- 5.5/10; This has a thin plot with an all-too convenient twist to make the preceding seem meatier than it is. Every year, the genre brings two or three similar "asylum" flicks. The film does maintain a degree of tension and sports a few nice splashes of gore.

[MichaelMyers]

Terminator III: Rise of the Machines (2003) - significantly better than I thought it would be! Lots of action and Arnold is great. The only problem is the enemy terminator (Kristanna Loken) overplays the unfeeling robot bit. Overall, though: recommended.

[The Villain]

Terminator III: Rise of the Machines (2003) - significantly better than I thought it would be! Lots of action and Arnold is great. The only problem is the enemy terminator (Kristanna Loken) overplays the unfeeling robot bit. Overall, though: recommended.

Really didn't like that one. Too much comedy and tongue in cheek references.

[Baron Von Marlon]

Eh?

It's the same main character in both movies.

Read again =)

Loved the link with Assault On Wall Street,
when the main character gets a text from the main character from the other movie. Maybe they'll team up in the next one?

And here's a more detailed version from IMDB:

Brendan Fletcher's character receives messages on his phone from someone named "Tunnel Rat," with the an avatar picture featuring the mask that Dominic Purcell's character wears when he goes on his own murderous rampage in Uwe Boll's previous film, Assault on Wall Street (2013).

[Geordie9]

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6/10

[Angra]

Read again =)

]


Oooh!! Nice. :)

Yea, that would be a pretty sweet third movie. ::cool::

Haven't seen the Wall Street one.

[metternich1815]

Terminator III: Rise of the Machines (2003) - significantly better than I thought it would be! Lots of action and Arnold is great. The only problem is the enemy terminator (Kristanna Loken) overplays the unfeeling robot bit. Overall, though: recommended.

I agree, I really enjoyed this one as well. Far superior to the disaster that was Terminator: Salvation.

[horcrux2007]

Terminator III: Rise of the Machines (2003) - significantly better than I thought it would be! Lots of action and Arnold is great. The only problem is the enemy terminator (Kristanna Loken) overplays the unfeeling robot bit. Overall, though: recommended.

It was alright. I don't think I'd find myself watching it again, but it was a surprisingly good sequel.

[Damn Heathen]

Hideous! -- 3/10; From Charles Band and his clan comes this snoozer about slimy freaks (one of which has a penchant for suckling on sleeping women) and their collectors. It was a good premise.

[_____V_____]

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Revisited.

Fantastic, as usual. The ending gets me everytime.


* * * *

[hammerfan]

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Revisited.

Fantastic, as usual. The ending gets me everytime.


* * * *

Do you think it affects you differently now that you're a father?

[The Villain]

http://www.moviev.net/pic/img/db6b8f384a44c2a4fbbd85155792618b.jpg

Revisited.

Fantastic, as usual. The ending gets me everytime.


* * * *

I'm gonna have to rewatch that one. Didn't like it the first time I saw it but its one of a few movies I've been thinking about giving a second chance. Might make a thread out of it

[_____V_____]

Do you think it affects you differently now that you're a father?

Very much. Still cannot get over that sinking feeling deep inside the gut, despite the film being over about 4 hours back.

[hammerfan]

Very much. Still cannot get over that sinking feeling deep inside the gut, despite the film being over about 4 hours back.

I remember urgeok saying the same thing, that's why I asked.

[Geordie9]

http://www.moviev.net/pic/img/db6b8f384a44c2a4fbbd85155792618b.jpg

Revisited.

Fantastic, as usual. The ending gets me everytime.


* * * *

I prefer the ending from the film rather than the book

[_____V_____]

I remember urgeok saying the same thing, that's why I asked.

It's a real bitch of a cinematic ending, specially for parents.

[metternich1815]

I have seen all of these recently for the first time:

Red State (2011): 8.5/10

Alien Abduction (2014): 8/10

The Exorcist III (1991): 9/10 A special note on this one. I really loved it, I am sure many will disagree, but I felt this film was superior to the first one. Early in the film, there is a perfect balance between humor and tension. Later, the film switches to almost perfect tension. Both George C Scott and Brad Dourif are brilliant. I love their talks in the cell. If you have not seen this, I highly recommend it. Very underrated.

[Sculpt]

Terminator III: Rise of the Machines (2003) - significantly better than I thought it would be! Lots of action and Arnold is great. The only problem is the enemy terminator (Kristanna Loken) overplays the unfeeling robot bit. Overall, though: recommended.
I enjoyed Terminator 3. The street chase scene with the giant crane truck is fantastic (on the big screen). Term3 is gonna lose some on a small screen.

Really didn't like that one. Too much comedy and tongue in cheek references.
Ya, I didn't think the tongue in cheek references worked either. The humor in Term2 worked without taking you out of the suspension of disbelief, and as effective here. I still thought it was interesting, exciting and fun.

I agree, I really enjoyed this one as well. Far superior to the disaster that was Terminator: Salvation.
I did like Term3 better than Salvation. I don't know if they were going for a Road Warriors feel... but the seeming lack of focus until the very end really grated on me.

I have seen all of these recently for the first time:

Red State (2011): 8.5/10

Alien Abduction (2014): 8/10

The Exorcist III (1991): 9/10 A special note on this one. I really loved it, I am sure many will disagree, but I felt this film was superior to the first one. Early in the film, there is a perfect balance between humor and tension. Later, the film switches to almost perfect tension. Both George C Scott and Brad Dourif are brilliant. I love their talks in the cell. If you have not seen this, I highly recommend it. Very underrated.
I saw Exorcist 3 a few months ago for the first time. I thought it was decent and fairly engaging. The last half, especially the ending, struck me as a bit hokey/goofy.

It was a little too lose in it's demonology... like the 'demon' making 'strange things' happen at the church, when the possessed man is no where near it, and not much of an association to it... just seemed like a cheap 'weird spooky' thing to throw in. And then the ending with the people blob thing sinking into the floor... didn't have coherence to me, so it came off goofy.

Superior to The Exorcist... I really don't think 3 was even close to being as sharp, coherent and viscerally scary was the original. When's the last time you saw the original? The spinal tap, psychiatrists, the Regan/Karras chats and on... I haven't seen any similar film do it better. It's still feels modern to me.

[metternich1815]

I saw Exorcist 3 a few months ago for the first time. I thought it was decent and fairly engaging. The last half, especially the ending, struck me as a bit hokey/goofy.

It was a little too lose in it's demonology... like the 'demon' making 'strange things' happen at the church, when the possessed man is no where near it, and not much of an association to it... just seemed like a cheap 'weird spooky' thing to throw in. And then the ending with the people blob thing sinking into the floor... didn't have coherence to me, so it came off goofy.

Superior to The Exorcist... I really don't think 3 was even close to being as sharp, coherent and viscerally scary was the original. When's the last time you saw the original? The spinal tap, psychiatrists, the Regan/Karras chats and on... I haven't seen any similar film do it better. It's still feels modern to me.

I will be honest, the original Exorcist never clicked with me. It dragged on too long and just did not have any tension, in my opinion. It may be technically great, but I have always considered it overrated. I do agree that the ending was not well executed in III, while it was very well executed in the original.

That aspect did not really bother me, I think that it gave the film a certain surreal feeling. Plus, it gave a feeling of unpredictability, which was really useful in terms of tension.

I disagree on that, I felt it was very coherent and the confusing nature of the film really added to the experience. I do not have an exact time, but it was not that long ago. In all honesty, I have tried several times to watch it and get what do many others have raved about, I just don't. I feel it has a technical brilliance, but I just do not see the same thing as others. As for scariness, there were many times in III that I was quite terrified, something I never felt in the original. This has nothing to do with the age of the film, by the way, as both the original House of Usher and The Haunting acheived a similar effect in me.

[Baron Von Marlon]

http://img.bluray-disc.de/files/filme/Blutgletscher-DE.jpg
Blood Glacier (aka Blutgletscher) (2013)
I was pleasantly surprised by this one.
It's obviously inspired by The Thing, I loved the setting (there isn't enough horror set in cold mountains), the creatures are ok considering the probably low budget, script wasn't perfect but certainly not bad.
Ofcourse there's a bit of typical horror logic, cliché situations, characters and plot lines but overal this movie's worth watching.

The acting was so and so but I only had the dubbed version available.
Probably had something to do with it.

It's a real bitch of a cinematic ending, specially for parents.

I wish more movies would end like this or like Seven.
If an ending is smart and shocking I'm usually more pleased than when I see an average/cliché ending.
If the movie's already good an ending like that can bring the whole thing to another level.

[Angra]

http://img.bluray-disc.de/files/filme/Blutgletscher-DE.jpg
Blood Glacier (aka Blutgletscher) (2013)

Ofcourse there's a bit of typical horror logic, cliché situations, characters and plot lines but overal this movie's worth watching.



The dubbed old lady was just god awful. Hard to tell if it was just the character or the person dubbing it who was to blame. Just couldn't stand her.

The rest was alright. A pretty good watch.

[Baron Von Marlon]

The rest was alright. A pretty good watch.

There's a similar one coming up, Black Mountain Side.

[Angra]

There's a similar one coming up, Black Mountain Side.

That movie sounds more psychological. Like Beneath (2013).

But what the heck, as long as it isn't found footage i'll give it a watch.

[Damn Heathen]

The Uninvited (1996) -- 1.5/10; A terrible made-for-tv Poltergeist ripoff.

[Ferox13]

http://38.media.tumblr.com/0296ae8d80309d6671a02f721762adeb/tumblr_n5ieqhqsda1rkqbo5o1_r1_500.png

Posh kids act like spoilt brats with little consequences. Promoted me to form my one man Riot Club.

[_____V_____]

http://www.mkvland56.com/forum/attachments/25547d1390074728-dracula-dark-prince3.jpg

Should have been called Love in the Times of Dracula. Whoever thinks up of these stories needs to be shot.

An obvious inspired tale from Coppola's 90s Dracula tale, on a much, much lower budget. Filled with a few gratuitous boob shots, a hero called Lucien (ably), a wafer-thin storyline based on the Cain-Abel background and the (supposed) romance of Coppola's film, and Jon Voight as a very washed-out namesake of Van Helsing. Oh and, Dracula's a blonde.

Avoid.

* ½

[Baron Von Marlon]

Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
Didn't plan on seeing this one because I'm no fan of time-travel stuff.
Let alone in a PG-13 action flick.
But I was bored and it has good ratings so I gave it a go.

Starts good, gets average and finishes with a predictable ending.
The time loop thing doesn't help either.
The enemies are mechanical/liquid aliens of the monotone kind.
Tom Cruise was solid but too good for a movie like this one.

Conclusion: Meh...
I want movies like this to be bloody and with a bit of gore and swearing.
Not sterile.

[horcrux2007]

I want movies like this to be bloody and with a bit of gore and swearing.
Not sterile.
I'm okay with someone not liking a movie I like, but you're kidding me right???

[Baron Von Marlon]

Honeymoon (2014)
Crap! Don't waste your time on this one. Really, don't.

I'm okay with someone not liking a movie I like, but you're kidding me right???

Not at all. I always prefer movies to be R-rated (unless it's a Pixar movie or something similar).
What do you prefer?
An alien with blood and guts or some liquid metal machine with a lot of sparks and grey oil for blood?
I prefer Aliens, Starship Troopers, District 9, Elysium,...
over Battle: Los Angeles, Transformers, Avatar, Battleship,...
I can understand people liking popcorn flicks like the above but they're not my cup of tea.

[Baron Von Marlon]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img538/9718/92hb4y.jpghttp://klips-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/movies/366/posters/non_featured/GHbloodyposter27x39-01.jpg

The Damned aka Gallows Hill (2013)
Read a review saying it was surprisingly good and it is.
No, it's not original and there's typical horror logic but I liked it more than a lot of movies in the same genre.
Anyone else seen it?

[metternich1815]

Carrie (2013): 7.5/10

I have to say that this really was not a bad film. It was interesting to see how they adapted the story into a more modern setting as the world really has changed a great deal even since 1976 (admittedly I have never seen the second remake though). There were also some reasonably good performances in the film. Additionally, the film took the elements of the first film, but did them in a different way, which was interesting to see. To those that say it is a reimagining of the original story, I have to disagree. The original did have a very clear influence on the film. So, why only a 7.5? While the acting was reasonably good, it just did not capture the emotion or intensity of the original performers. I mean the mother, in the original picture, alone should have been considered for an Academy Award, in my opinion. Another thing to note is that the people in the new film just did not seem realistic. They seemed like societal picture perfect models. There were momments that this film seemed deeper than the original, but, overall, it just lacked this and the realism of the 76 film. The ending and prom scene were certainly not bad, but I prefered those done in the original particularly Palma's altered ending to the story. Carrie from 1976 just has that feeling of a classic, while the 2013 film justs lacks this. It seemed to essentially ride on the other film without realizing the reason the original was so great was because it tried something different. Like I said, it really was not a bad remake. It was certainly one of the better of the newer remakes that I have seen. It could easily stand up on its own. With that being said, I just feel that there was certain potential that the film just failed to realize. Still, definitely worth a watch.

[Angra]

The Damned aka Gallows Hill (2013)
Read a review saying it was surprisingly good and it is.
No, it's not original and there's typical horror logic but I liked it more than a lot of movies in the same genre.
Anyone else seen it?

Yup. I thought it was crap, An interesting story made very uninteresting.

I thought Honeymoon was alright for a no-budget flick. So...yea. You suck.

[Damn Heathen]

Carrie (2013): 7.5/10

While the acting was reasonably good, it just did not capture the emotion or intensity of the original performers. I mean the mother, in the original picture, alone should have been considered for an Academy Award, in my opinion. Another thing to note is that the people in the new film just did not seem realistic. They seemed like societal picture perfect models.
I felt the actors in the remake seemed more realistic, what with the fake tans and bronzing makeup. That's the world in which we live, the world Carrie's mother is fighting. The main actors in the orig. were borderline over-the-top with Piper Laurie nearly turning into the Wicked Witch of the West. That said, I MUCH prefer the acting in the orig. Sometimes it is better to be memorable than to merely serve the tone.

[Ferox13]

The Dyatlov Pass Incident (2013) (aka Devil's Pass)

http://media.ifcfilms.com/images/films/film-media-movie-poster-large/dp-poster_280x415.jpg

Went in not knowing much and expecting less from this found footage snowbound horror. It is pretty well acted and the 'pay off' is worth it and conclusive, which is nice for a change. I was even more shocked when I saw Renny Harlin's name as director.

Worth checking out.

[roshiq]

El cuerpo aka The Body (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1937149/) (2012)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/ElCuerpo_zps977be830.jpg

A great, intense Spanish thriller! Recommended.

>>: A-

At the Devil's Door (2014)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/ATDD_zps7648841b.jpg

>>: C

The Pact II (2014)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/ThePact2_zpsb8283816.jpg

>>: D+

[horcrux2007]

Honeymoon (2014)
Crap! Don't waste your time on this one. Really, don't.



Not at all. I always prefer movies to be R-rated (unless it's a Pixar movie or something similar).
What do you prefer?
An alien with blood and guts or some liquid metal machine with a lot of sparks and grey oil for blood?
I prefer Aliens, Starship Troopers, District 9, Elysium,...
over Battle: Los Angeles, Transformers, Avatar, Battleship,...
I can understand people liking popcorn flicks like the above but they're not my cup of tea.
What I got from your post is that blood and swearing makes a movie better.

[Baron Von Marlon]

What I got from your post is that blood and swearing makes a movie better.

In the right amount, yes.

[tfantasy]

Torment (2013)

http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMjIwNzk4OTIxN15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMjQyMTM1OQ@@._ V1_SY317_CR5,0,214,317_AL_.jpg

I found it rather interesting; besides, it has Ginger from Ginger Snaps (love her).

7/10

Sorry, I couldn't get the darn image to show up correctly :(

The Dyatlov Pass Incident (2013) (aka Devil's Pass)

Went in not knowing much and expecting less from this found footage snowbound horror. It is pretty well acted and the 'pay off' is worth it and conclusive, which is nice for a change. I was even more shocked when I saw Renny Harlin's name as director.

Worth checking out.

I wasn't sure if I was going to like but I did. Funny, sometimes the movies you hear the least about you end up liking more than the ones that were so hyped up!

The Damned aka Gallows Hill (2013)
Read a review saying it was surprisingly good and it is.
No, it's not original and there's typical horror logic but I liked it more than a lot of movies in the same genre.
Anyone else seen it?

I will have to check it out!!

[MichaelMyers]

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/The%20Thaw.jpg

4 out of 5 stars from MichaelMyers.

[tfantasy]

http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTQxMDE3MTY4N15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNzcxMjUxMw@@._ V1_SY317_CR5,0,214,317_AL_.jpg

4 out of 5 stars from MichaelMyers.

What is the image of, I can't see it.

[Angra]

What is the image of, I can't see it.

Never seen White Square? A Classic.

[Baron Von Marlon]

The Dyatlov Pass Incident (2013) (aka Devil's Pass)

http://media.ifcfilms.com/images/films/film-media-movie-poster-large/dp-poster_280x415.jpg

Went in not knowing much and expecting less from this found footage snowbound horror. It is pretty well acted and the 'pay off' is worth it and conclusive, which is nice for a change. I was even more shocked when I saw Renny Harlin's name as director.

Worth checking out.

Saw it today. Pretty good! Thanks for the rec.
And like you said, it's nice to have a conclusive ending for a change.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qtHx0MweiKE/UHWntUWD1SI/AAAAAAAAF-w/nsZJ5HD8QwQ/s400/1572685.jpg
Ok found footage flick.

[horcrux2007]

Saw it today. Pretty good! Thanks for the rec.
And like you said, it's nice to have a conclusive ending for a change.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qtHx0MweiKE/UHWntUWD1SI/AAAAAAAAF-w/nsZJ5HD8QwQ/s400/1572685.jpg
Ok found footage flick.

I loved Grave Encounters!

[tfantasy]

Never seen White Square? A Classic.

LOL

Geez, I guessed I missed that one :danger:

[Sculpt]

Hard Candy 5/10

It's horror, like Misery was a horror film. I might say, kind of Misery meets Sex, Lies and Video tape. Or should I say Misery meets Juno.

I was very lucky that I didn't know anything about the film; that's the way I like it.

I like the turn of the tables, and introspection. Other than that, I thought the writing was good in parts, the directing & acting were good - and it had to be because the material was really stretched to the limit at 1hr 44mins.

I admired the subject matter, took the ride, but found most of it a little too precious (pretentious & bit unbelievable). I don't think horror & suspense was its strong suit.

[Geordie9]

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/geordie93/abc_zpsc0648873.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/geordie93/media/abc_zpsc0648873.jpg.html)

6/10

[_____V_____]

16869

Indie and low-budget filmmakers take note - this is how you make an effective and good horror film on a limited budget with a single setting. Shrug off the first 15-20 minutes, and what follows is an exquisite sequence of events which would make any independent filmmaker proud. Characterisation is good enough, there's PLENTY of gore, and one very clever kill which will impress you to no end.

Not quite THE exceptional film, but it has enough to impress any contemporary horror fan, which is saying a LOT.

Very promising. Very recommended.

* * * ½

[Ferox13]

^What film? Image not showing for me.

[hammerfan]

^What film? Image not showing for me.

Me neither

[Damn Heathen]

Tusk -- 8.5/10; Most reviewers missed the mark here. This is a straight-up horror comedy, with some parts being blacker than others. There is no great tonal shift. The leads are great, the creation disturbingly hilarious.http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/geordie93/abc_zpsc0648873.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/geordie93/media/abc_zpsc0648873.jpg.html)

6/10
I'm dying to see it.

[horcrux2007]

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/geordie93/abc_zpsc0648873.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/geordie93/media/abc_zpsc0648873.jpg.html)

6/10
When did this happen??

[phantomstranger]

To cellebrate last Fridays 'Talk Like A Pirate Day' , I decided to do a little YO-HOing with

"Treasure Island" (1990)
- Charelton Heston, Christian Bale

Phantoms Review:

My absolute favorite version of the classic pirate novel. This is the way books should be adapted, scenes and dialogue taken straight from the story, fast paced direction, great cinematography and an excellent cast. The pirates are not romanticized or sentimentalized, they are a dirty, vicious, superstitious unsavory lot. You can believe they'd cut your throat.
Christopher Lee has a small role as "Blind Pew" , he's completely unrecognizable under his makeup , but he does a great job. The entire cast is terrific, especially Heston as "Long John Silver". This is a great movie.

[cheebacheeba]

"Edge of Tomorrow".
Wasn't bad. Probably Cruise' best in a while.

[Damn Heathen]

ABC's of Death 2 -- 5/10; This collection features two excellent segments, one of which uses stop-motion animation. Most of them are average.

[_____V_____]

^What film? Image not showing for me.

Me neither

Fixed.

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16870

What a contrast to the film I watched before this! Another independent effort which tries it's best to give off a big-budget film feel, and tries to take itself way too seriously. But nothing works - a non-existent plot, pathetic characters, bad acting. Shame, because the beginning showed a bit of promise.

*

[roshiq]

The Green Mile (1999)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/TGM_zps2b5394ee.jpg

Revisited, with wife this time.

>>: A

[Giganticface]

El cuerpo aka The Body (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1937149/) (2012)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/ElCuerpo_zps977be830.jpg

A great, intense Spanish thriller! Recommended.

>>: A-


I've had this queued up for a while now. Thanks for the reminder and motivation to watch it.

[Damn Heathen]

Ice Cream Man -- 5.5/10; Better than expected.


16869

Indie and low-budget filmmakers take note - this is how you make an effective and good horror film on a limited budget with a single setting.
It had many appetizing ingredients but was a missed opportunity in my estimation. I would advise the filmmaker to spend his lunch money on one of these:
http://s.hswstatic.com/gif/steadicam-sled.gif

[Baron Von Marlon]

The Green Mile (1999)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/TGM_zps2b5394ee.jpg

Revisited, with wife this time.

>>: A

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[bamahorrorfan87]

carrie remake

[hammerfan]

carrie remake

Which one?

[ChronoGrl]

The Dyatlov Pass Incident (2013) (aka Devil's Pass)

http://media.ifcfilms.com/images/films/film-media-movie-poster-large/dp-poster_280x415.jpg

Went in not knowing much and expecting less from this found footage snowbound horror. It is pretty well acted and the 'pay off' is worth it and conclusive, which is nice for a change. I was even more shocked when I saw Renny Harlin's name as director.

Worth checking out.

I was pleasantly surprised with this one. I thought that the end was especially effective.


Saw it today. Pretty good! Thanks for the rec.
And like you said, it's nice to have a conclusive ending for a change.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qtHx0MweiKE/UHWntUWD1SI/AAAAAAAAF-w/nsZJ5HD8QwQ/s400/1572685.jpg
Ok found footage flick.


One of Roshiq's favorites!! ::wink::




16869

Indie and low-budget filmmakers take note - this is how you make an effective and good horror film on a limited budget with a single setting. Shrug off the first 15-20 minutes, and what follows is an exquisite sequence of events which would make any independent filmmaker proud. Characterisation is good enough, there's PLENTY of gore, and one very clever kill which will impress you to no end.

Not quite THE exceptional film, but it has enough to impress any contemporary horror fan, which is saying a LOT.

Very promising. Very recommended.

* * * ½

One of my favorites; just got it on Blu-ray & DVD (and I rarely buy movies now since everything is digital).



Tusk -- 8.5/10; Most reviewers missed the mark here. This is a straight-up horror comedy, with some parts being blacker than others. There is no great tonal shift. The leads are great, the creation disturbingly hilarious.


I am VERY interested in seeing this. Ooo. Maybe I'll catch a matinee this weekend (THAT'S RIGHT I'M THAT OLD). ::stick out tongue::

Actually, I prefer matinees because it's cheaper and those DERN KIDS usually aren't there. *shakes broom*



ABC's of Death 2 -- 5/10; This collection features two excellent segments, one of which uses stop-motion animation. Most of them are average.

Wow. I had no idea that this was out either. I thought the first one was disappointing but I'll still check this one out.

Does this one have the claymation short you were looking for?

[horcrux2007]

9/10

I consider The Ring a classic now. It was one of the first horror movies I watched, so I haven't seen it in a couple years. It's scary, interesting, original, and atmospheric. The twists and turns keep you interested even when the film gets a little slow. I think of The Ring as a cross between Manhunter and The Exorcist. It has the smart storytelling of Manhunter and the atmosphere of The Exorcist.

[roshiq]

La cara oculta aka The Hidden Face (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1772250/) (2011)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/TheHiddenface11_zps5cb78e94.jpg

A well made, tensed thriller from Colombia. The ending was kinda unsatisfactory, expected a lot more twisted finale. I think if they gave away the plot (or sold the rights) to a contemporary Hollywood director (i.e. Darren Lynn Bousman), the last scene would turned out exactly like first SAW movie::big grin::.

>>: B

The Sacrament (2013)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/TheSacrament_zpsbcda1e21.jpg

A disappointing flick from Ti West. Though more or less inspired by Jonestown Massacre, but kind of reminded me of Holy Ghost People (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2298224/) which is at least better & little engaging than this one.

>>: C

[Damn Heathen]

The Sacrament (2013)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/TheSacrament_zpsbcda1e21.jpg

A disappointing flick from Ti West. Though more or less inspired by Jonestown Massacre, but kind of reminded me of Holy Ghost People (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2298224/) which is at least better & little engaging than this one.

Ti West is a competent director. Unfortunately, he fancies himself a writer.

[Damn Heathen]

Frankenstein the Rapist -- 1/10

Does this one have the claymation short you were looking for?Nope. Well, I have the video now, but I don't have its title.

[Damn Heathen]

Fertilize the Blaspheming Bombshell! -- 1.5; Avoid this one if you are sensitive to extended shower scenes with gratuitous FUPA massage. I need to get away from Troma for a while.

[Sculpt]

Ice Cream Man -- 5.5/10; Better than expected.


It had many appetizing ingredients but was a missed opportunity in my estimation. I would advise the filmmaker to spend his lunch money on one of these:
http://s.hswstatic.com/gif/steadicam-sled.gif
Not inexpensive. you have one, or used one?

[metternich1815]

Trollhunter (2010): 9.5/10 (This was my first viewing)

*Possible (Minor) Spoilers*

I already posted my thoughts on Villain's thread, but I will copy and paste them here:

I managed to watch the TrollHunter today and I have to say that I loved it. It may sound like some cheesy B-Horror flick, but it really isn't. It is hard to believe that a film with a "topic" such as this would work, but it actually works quite well. Despite the nature of the film, I was able to suspend my disbelief. The film may have seemed absurd at times, but it had a certain logic. It was almost like they realized what the audience would be thinking and then would answer the questions they had. One such example of this being after the characters first saw a couple of trolls killed, a veterinarian explained why they exploded or turned to stone. Eventually, later in the film, when the characters encounter others who do not know or even suspect anything of that nature, you are thinking to yourself "how could they not think trolls"? The film really got me thinking maybe there are trolls in Scandinavia, luckily I am not Christian...lol. That's when you know it's well-done. Additionally, I loved how they added that whole government keeping it secret, it paralleled a common theme in films that deal with the alien idea. That was what was so interesting about the film, it utilized many of the elements of other "found footage" films, but in a way never done before. In addition to this, there was some really top-notched acting. The characters were also really well-developed. You really are able to connect with them and you are able to see them change over the course of the film. It is really interesting to see them before their realization about trolls and after. There is definitely a real change. This is a really difficult thing for a foreign film as sometimes there is a certain disconnect because of the language. Yet, this film was able to minimize this. Additionally, there were some excellent special effects. The trolls looked really good. The film does not necessarily take the "less is more" approach, but, like with so many other things, it just works in this film. This pretty much sums it up, though I just want to add one last thing the scenery in this film is absolutely stunning! If you have not seen this film, I highly recommend it.

It is streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime, if you are interested.

[horcrux2007]

What the hell is Trollhunter even about?

[metternich1815]

What the hell is Trollhunter even about?

Exactly what it sounds like.

[The Villain]

What the hell is Trollhunter even about?

A group of college students doing a report on recent bear attacks meet a man who turns out to be a Trollhunter which are actually the real explanation for the attacks and they begin traveling with him as he hunts the Trolls and document their experience to inform the world of their existence.

[Damn Heathen]

Not inexpensive. you have one, or used one?They can be rented like any other piece of AV equip. Filmmakers, please for cinema's sake, use them.

[_____V_____]

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I was waiting so long for something to happen, that by the time the end credits rolled, I felt CHEATED. No story exists in this dark, beautifully-shot film, except for a bunch of characters who are hippy just for the sake of it. Tom Hiddleston looks awfully out of place (maybe I am too obsessed with his Loki), and Swinton is really very dull. Mia perks up things with her arrival, but it's like a temporary spark in the darkness, which goes off almost as soon as it was lit. There are gags just for the sake of inducing chuckles, some of which make no sense at all. And that horribly slow pacing - which would make the 2 hours a real hair-pulling exercise.

It may win a few Oscars, but it was not my cup of tea.

* *

[Giganticface]

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I was waiting so long for something to happen, that by the time the end credits rolled, I felt CHEATED. No story exists in this dark, beautifully-shot film, except for a bunch of characters who are hippy just for the sake of it. Tom Hiddleston looks awfully out of place (maybe I am too obsessed with his Loki), and Swinton is really very dull. Mia perks up things with her arrival, but it's like a temporary spark in the darkness, which goes off almost as soon as it was lit. There are gags just for the sake of inducing chuckles, some of which make no sense at all. And that horribly slow pacing - which would make the 2 hours a real hair-pulling exercise.

It may win a few Oscars, but it was not my cup of tea.

* *

When I saw the trailer, I had a feeling it might be all style and no substance.

[Ferox13]

^I really liked it and was surprised at how Tom Hiddleston was in it..Different strokes I guess.

[hammerfan]

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I was waiting so long for something to happen, that by the time the end credits rolled, I felt CHEATED. No story exists in this dark, beautifully-shot film, except for a bunch of characters who are hippy just for the sake of it. Tom Hiddleston looks awfully out of place (maybe I am too obsessed with his Loki), and Swinton is really very dull. Mia perks up things with her arrival, but it's like a temporary spark in the darkness, which goes off almost as soon as it was lit. There are gags just for the sake of inducing chuckles, some of which make no sense at all. And that horribly slow pacing - which would make the 2 hours a real hair-pulling exercise.

It may win a few Oscars, but it was not my cup of tea.

* *

Oh good, at least it wasn't just me. As much as I love Tom Hiddleston, I was VERY bored with this movie. It felt like it was being artsy just for the sake of being artsy. I'm usually OK with a slow pace, but this was excruciating.

[Ferox13]

Nazis at the Center of the Earth (2012)
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More greatness from The Asylum, this time they are ripping off low budget fare. Lots of fun, some gore but it is the badly animated Robo-Hitler that steels the show.

[Joe E Ville]

SLIGHT SPOILER FOR LAST LOVERS: NOT NOT READ IF YOU INTEND TO WATCH IT


I also saw Last Lovers and found it felt like it was paced in a 70's Man Who Fell to Earth way. Very subtle, very artsy. Well filmed. The lighting and framing was beautiful. Enjoyed the wall of fame as well as the Jack White references. The sonic backdrop lends itself well to the outré nature of Hiddleston and Swinton's performance. In fact it felt as much a character as the actors. However, for a subtle film the last scene was far to heavy handed for my taste. They should have cut it just before the bared fangs. To me that would have been more in keeping with the overall feel. I liked it for a lot of reasons. Didn't love it though. I especially enjoyed the reaction to consuming blood. It also make vampires romantic without going the Twilight direction. A much more mature Vampire romance. Vampires for grown ups. Swinton is a chameleon. Look at this compared to Snowpiercer. She makes me want to watch her.

Ok now:
I watched The Orphan Killer. An indy with franchise potential all over it. The kind of killer that could/should command sequels. As well as the Dead 2: India. No decision as yet. I want to watch it again. 1 viewing is not sufficient to like or dislike a film.

[anglewitch]

Right, sometimes I have to do it three times.

[_____V_____]

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Loved it. Sharlto Copley needs to get more films, seriously. He carries off this little gem almost entirely on his shoulders, ably supported by a decent-enough cast and a wonderful storyline which unfolds more surprises as it goes on. Similar to You're Next in big-film-feel-on-a-budget, wonderful atmosphere, some really genuine scary moments, and a very memorable ("holy sh-!") climax.

NE, you have to watch this, if you already haven't.

* * * ½

[tfantasy]

Martyrs

Disturbing to say the least......


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Similar to You're Next in big-film-feel-on-a-budget, wonderful atmosphere, some really genuine scary moments, and a very memorable ("holy sh-!") climax.

I was surprised by the outcome of this one, I enjoyed it. I also would like to see more of this and You're Next style of films.

[Angra]

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"Don't Blink" 7/10

A script Koontz or King (whos name is actually mentioned) could've written. If you've seen either "Identity" or "Phatoms" you know what kind of movie this is. The mystery holds your attention throughout the story and the performances, for the most part, are decent. And then comes the ending. W....T.... FFFFFUUUUU!!!.. It's the writer and directors giant middle finger to the audience.

Still a pretty good watch if you'e into the aforementioned movies.

[roshiq]

Open Grave & Don't Blink...tonight's most wanted download!::cool::

Thanks for the rec, guys!

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Debris Documentar, 2012 4/10.

[horcrux2007]

"The Signal" definitely is not for everyone. It's a movie that really isn't *about* anything. It has a premise, but there's really not much of an organize plot. Think "Eraserhead", for example. The acting, for the most part, is top-notch. Brenton Thwaites, hot off the set of "Oculus", gives a very compelling performance, and Laurence Fishburne puts on his best Morpheus impression to unsettling results. The film starts out as a road-trip movie until it's turned upside-down into a sort of jail-break type movie. The first half of the film is very mysterious and intriguing while the second half is more intense. The special effects and cinematography look amazing; you wouldn't tell that its budget is a meager 4 million dollars. Some ideas become as lost as our main characters at points, however, and the ending isn't as mind-blowing as the film let on. If you're used to big-budget action-packed sci-fi films, stay far away from this film. However, if you enjoy slow-burners with interesting ideas, don't miss this one.

[Freak]

Leprechaun Origins

I actually enjoyed this. It wasn't as campy as one might think. I was a little disappointed that Warwick Davis didn't make a cameo.

[roshiq]

Kristy (2014)

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Somewhat similar with You're Next, considering the basic plot line...a group of "hunters (killers)" become the hunted after picking the wrong girl for their next victim; but this time the killers goes online as they likes to upload the video of their hunt on their website. I'm not a big fan of You're Next, thought it was okay, didn't impressed me much. But this one is better in terms of production value & execution of the story. While watching the movie...I was thinking as here the killers gets knocked down one by one, just for a change next time it'd better if they make this sort of story in the killer's point of view while keeping the target individual in a mystery whether he/she has a dark past or not...bla-bla.

Overall, a decent slasher.

>>: B

The Signal (2014)

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"The Signal" definitely is not for everyone. It's a movie that really isn't *about* anything. It has a premise, but there's really not much of an organize plot. Think "Eraserhead", for example. The acting, for the most part, is top-notch. Brenton Thwaites, hot off the set of "Oculus", gives a very compelling performance, and Laurence Fishburne puts on his best Morpheus impression to unsettling results. The film starts out as a road-trip movie until it's turned upside-down into a sort of jail-break type movie. The first half of the film is very mysterious and intriguing while the second half is more intense. The special effects and cinematography look amazing; you wouldn't tell that its budget is a meager 4 million dollars. Some ideas become as lost as our main characters at points, however, and the ending isn't as mind-blowing as the film let on. If you're used to big-budget action-packed sci-fi films, stay far away from this film. However, if you enjoy slow-burners with interesting ideas, don't miss this one.

Agree with horcrux. First half was better & more intriguing but falls bit flat somewhere in the 2nd half and yeah...that's kinda a cookie-cutter ending.

>>: B-

[horcrux2007]

The Signal (2014)

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Agree with horcrux. First half was better & more intriguing but falls bit flat somewhere in the 2nd half and yeah...that's kinda a cookie-cutter ending.

[SPOILERS]



The one thing that they should have explained was Nic's "condition". I get he has muscular dystrophy, but why would they choose him. Maybe the aliens were researching muscular dystrophy?

[ImmortalSlasher]

Axeman -

I really don't want to write a review on this one because in short the movie is crap or that other word that begins with "s" but people should be warned. Somehow this movie according to wiki had a limited theatrical release and a movie as good as Triangle didn't get released in theaters here.

I did read some reviews before watching this movie. Some were calling it an 80s type of slasher. Or that it was in that style. There are only four reviews on IMDB, only one of which is real. The other three have to be from friends of the production. I saw Brinke Stevens in the credits, I think she was a Vampirella model at one time. Also Tiffany Shepis had a small part in the Night of the Demons remake. She was funny in that. But this movie pulls the sort of stunt I thought only relegated to Syfy movies. Namely list known actors and have them disappear or barely be in the movie. I noticed in the IMDB that the guy who directed it also wrote and acts in the movie. Why not give it a try? How wrong I was.

The opening scene is pretty much pointless. The movie is basically people who I'm surprised are even friends and that you don't like are going to a cabin in the woods to get killed. It feels very much like what a horror porn movie would be like. As soon as they get to the cabin almost everyone starts making out. Only the actresses who play lesbians put in somewhat of a good performance in this mess. The guy who plays the killer seems to enjoy not just killing but playing the role of the killer if that makes sense. Like I'm in a movie playing a killer look at me! I don't even know why the guy was killing people. There is the usual story at night but it all feels and looks very cheap.

And get this, the director put himself in the movie as the token black guy without a girl. Yes he wrote himself as the same type of character as in the recent Friday the 13th remake complete with the geek friend who is a fat guy in this movie and not Asian. At one point he becomes kind of a peeping tom type looking at a drunk girl alone in the woods. This is his dream girl and the twist is that he finally gets her kind of. Although something really disgusting happens with throw up. It's all really bad. I guess you could commend the guy for the dialog as it has some of the crudest lines I've ever heard.

I watched this movie over two days. A TV test screen stopped the first segment, I probably should have stopped after the opening scene or not finished it at all.

[Baron Von Marlon]

Death Proof (2007)
Second viewing since the release.
Like it better than the first time because I knew what to expect.
Still think there's a bit too much boring dialogue between the women and not enough Kurt Russell.
Also confirms my idea that Kurt Russell is an underrated actor.
I kinda miss that guy.

22 Jump Street (2014)
Not as good as the previous one but still good and entertaining.
I love it that they don't take everything too serious.

Bad Neighbours (2014)
Not as funny as I expected but still good.

The Purge: Anarchy (2014)
Better than the first one but still hasn't reached its full potential.
Some bits reminded me of Manhunt, the video game.
Could have used some more blood and a bit of gore.
Some things are still a bit unclear. They say weapons above Class 4 are forbidden but what happens if you break the rule? Does the army interfere?
Wouldn't mind seeing The Purge: Bloody Rampage, from the point of view from some bad guys.
And Purge: Total Chaos. Gangs, cartels, mobster fighting it out at the same time. Or something like that.

[roshiq]

[SPOILERS]

The one thing that they should have explained was Nic's "condition". I get he has muscular dystrophy, but why would they choose him. Maybe the aliens were researching muscular dystrophy?
***SPOILER***
Then why they gave the 'Hulk Smash' power to his friend Jonah? Did he also had some sort of muscular dystrophy? Moreover, what actually happened to Haley also never explained. As we seen in movies, sometime Aliens do this kind of things to humans just to make them a better or superior species like them or wanted to help them with their limitations. So it didn't bother me much. I was hoping to see the story would take more interesting & unexpected twists & turns inside & outside the complex.

Blood Glacier (2013)

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"STOP EATING THAT BANANA WHILE YOU'RE CRYING!" that line from the old lady cracked me up right away!!::big grin::::big grin::

Overall, a pretty decent Thing inspired horror flick from the director of Rammbock/Berlin Undead.

>>: B

[Ferox13]

They say weapons above Class 4 are forbidden but what happens if you break the rule? Does the army interfere?

I would guess, You are no longer immune to prosecution for your crimes - I imagine you will be dealt with after the Purge unless you are endangering people who are protected from the
Purge.

[hammerfan]

Mission to Mars

[Angra]

"The Substitute" 8-9/10

A guilty pleasure of mine. Tom Berenger at his most badass. ::cool::



"The Substitute 2" 6/10

Treat Williams did a decent job trying to fill out Berengers shoes. But not enough classroom action.



"The Substitute 3" 5/10

Definitely not enough classroom action




"The Substitute 4" 7/10

More classroom action than the former 2. Yay. Teachers kicking their students ass is fun. ::cool::

[FryeDwight]

WRONG TURN (2003). Despite the basic idea being used in a lot of 70's movies and TV (THE X FILES/SUPERNATURAL), still think this is one of the better recent horror films. Decent acting for the most part, quite suspenseful and scary, not too long and eye candy for both genders.
Only thing that bugs me is the stupid "Boo" at the very end which of course was setting up for sequels...think they are up to WT6? Have not seen them and have heard all are pretty bad. ***1/2

[Geordie9]

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3/10

[tfantasy]

I'm watching Munger Road right now.......


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3/10

Agree.....what a disappointment

[bamahorrorfan87]

little big league

[abcodi]

Killer Joe is a good one!

[roshiq]

Honeymoon (2014)

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>>: B+

ABCs of Death 2 (2014)

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What a load of craps! :shocked:
Only O & Y were bit interesting & watchable, rest of them sucks, IMO!
Btw, I think the last one (Z) is missing in this version that I downloaded few days back.

>>: C-

Grand Piano (2013)

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It'd be better if they kept the identity of the "killer" in secret till the climax like the way they used do in Giallo movies. Not exactly like "Phone booth" for the Piano lovers but overall it was a decent thriller.

>>: B

[horcrux2007]

Oh, I loved Grand Piano! There were some unbelievable bits, but it was still pretty thrilling.

[Baron Von Marlon]

Banshee Chapter (2013)
Meh. Didn't make much sense to me.
I did like the Hunter S. Thompson inspired character played by the police captain from Monk.

[anglewitch]

Yesterday I watched Side Show starring ugly skull faced guy and the lovely Curran Sympson. ::love::

[Geordie9]

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4/10

[horcrux2007]

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4/10

I read the synopsis on IMDb, and it sounds a hell of a lot like Oculus.

[Angra]

I read the synopsis on IMDb, and it sounds a hell of a lot like Oculus.

It's handheld hell.

[ChronoGrl]

It's been a while since I've posted in here... Here are a few that I've seen that are worthy of note (but not part of my or Villain's marathon)...


Blue Ruin (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2359024/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) (2013)

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This movie has been on my radar for a while because I really loved the director's first film, Murder Party (I seriously recommend this one if you haven't seen it - perfect for Halloween especially!). And, ultimately, this was a damn good revenge flick. I found it interesting because it seemed to try to make a more "real" revenge flick; our anti-hero is just your average Joe who is sad, desperate, and lonely, and looking to avenge his family. He's not that great at it and where he falters, it's both funny and sad but not over-the-top in either way.

The acting was superb, especially from our anti-hero Dwight (Macon Blair) - One of my absolute favorite things about the movie - POTENTIAL SPOILERS BELOW...



You know how in revenge films there is the trope of the hero doing a "makeover" to themselves - Typically it's cleaning themselves up, making themselves look more badass - What was great about this movie is that when Dwight does his "makeover," shaves off all his beard and cuts his hair... He doesn't look badass or menacing... He looks just pathetic...


Ultimately it was a good, intense movie. Definitely recommended. I already want to see it again (which is good because it's streaming on Netflix!!)

3.75/5 (I think I need to see it again and it'll probably get better with each successive viewing)


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Her (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798709/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) (2013)


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I'm going to have a hard time writing about this movie because I don't think that I could possibly do it justice.

In short: This is a perfect, beautiful little movie about love and technology and relationships... Relationships between two people... And our cultural relationship with technology... A non-dystopic near future that is beautiful and transhuman...

So many things to love about this movie - The writing, the warm glow of the direction, the characters - Acting by Joaquin, Scarlet, Amy Adams... The costumes, the world-building, the beautiful and melancholy music - I just loved, loved, loved this movie...

I also loved how it touched on technology - We're in the near-future but it's not a dirty dystopia - Sure, we're still plugged into our devices, but it's not about how technology is taking over - It's about our relationship with technology (both literally and figuratively in the movie) and it also explores the philosophy of AI & Turing... Touched on some very interesting science fiction themes and has a very well-done conversation with the audience...

I know that was a really mushy review but honestly, I loved loved loved this movie - I definitely recommend it, especially for science fiction-lovers who were intrigued by its premise.


5/5.


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The One I Love (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2756032/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_8) (2014)


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Interesting little character piece/romance/comedy/drama with a twist - I watched the movie because I heard good things on the many pop culture Podcasts that I listen to and, well, I absolutely love Mark Duplass (moreso than I should a celebrity ::embarrassment::) and I love Elizabeth Moss in Mad Men...

So what do I think? ... Well, I just enjoyed watching Duplass; he was quite amazing in the films... I think that Moss was a little out-acted (OR it could be that she was directed to be oddly awkward in some scenes)... The direction was solid and created moods successfully - I don't want to say too much as it's the kind of film that you're probably better off going in without any knowledge of it...

My only issue is that the "twist" or main conceit is much grander than its writing - Once we get let in on the conceit, I think the movie falls apart a little bit, probably because the journey there was so interesting that the explanation couldn't possibly live up to imagination or expectations...

Regardless, it's not your average drama or romance or comedy or combination of the two and I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for something light and different on a Sunday afternoon (and it's on Netflix Instant).


4/5 (rating is probably inflated because of my undying love for Duplass... That an regardless of how disappointed I may have been, this movie did stick on my mind for a few days, and I like that in a movie)


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Mars (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1109488/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_17) (2010)


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Just as with The One I Love, the reason why I needed to see this movie was Mark Duplass. What I was expecting out of this movie was mumblecore (a la Puffy Chair, Hump Day, Your Sister's Sister, etc.) and what I got was, yes a mumblecore movie... But also a mumblecore movie filmed through a bizarre animation process - I thought it was going to drive me insane but ultimately it worked because I got wrapped up in the characters and dialogue.

And Mars was just beautiful.

I really really liked this movie - Very simple and very beautiful.


4/5.


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Black Rock (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1930294/?ref_=nv_sr_1) (2012)


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Wow. So I just realized as I type this that this is the THIRD movie in a row that involves Mark Duplass... In fact the only reason why I saw this despite its mediocre reviews was that Duplass wrote it... And, well, it stars his wife, Katie Aselton, whom I really like, and Lake Bell, whom I also really like...

Anyway...

So this is a movie about three women camping on a remote island where they had traversed in the past... And then soldiers happen... I actually really liked the movie up until the soldiers showed up - Duplass is a great writer and I just enjoyed listening to these women unravel their past and present together... But ultimately I thought that the horror part of it was mediocre and predictable. It's been labeled as a "feminist horror movie" I suppose because these three women fight back against the soldiers but I don't really think that their revenge was all that impressive or that that portion of the movie was particularly novel.

I mean, it's not a BAD movie (geez, as a horror fan I've seen much worse), it's just not great. OK movie to watch if it's free, you're bored, and want to see a man-hunts-man type of film.


3/5.


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SPEAKING of Oculus (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2388715/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) (2013)...


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I was really damn impressed with this movie... I had my misgivings going into it... I mean, Karen Gillan was NOT my favorite companion... I had NO IDEA who Brenton Thwaites was (and he had one of those too-good-looking faces that I thought would distract me)... The ad campaign had something like "THE SCARIEST MOVIE EVER"... And Villain didn't like it...

BUT

I thought that this was a very successful little horror movie. I liked the premise (haunted mirror; not novel but definitely well done), I loved the present day story arc (siblings want to destroy mirror) with its twists and turns and creepy, unsettling atmosphere, and I loved the flashbacks with its own twists and turns and creepiness...

I don't want to say too much but suffice to say, I really liked the way the movie was structured, there was plenty of suspense and moments that made me cringe, the acting was OK (the aforementioned Thwaites was NOT great but the fact that I still loved the movie just shows how good a movie it was)... And Rory Cochrane & Katee Sackhoff were FANTASTIC (oh, Katee Sackhoff - I LOVE YOU - PLEASE GET MORE WORK STARBUCK!!!) - She was especially great. And Gillan, turns out, actually has some acting chops (I guess it's not her fault that Amy was written poorly!)

I really really liked that movie. It seriously creeped me out and unsettled me. Great ending, too. I have a hard time recommending it only because I know that what scares one person varies from one person to the next but I think that if you're a fan of supernatural movies, you'll dig this one.


4/5.

[horcrux2007]

I remember everyone in the theatre gasped and cringed at the part with the apple...

[ChronoGrl]

I remember everyone in the theatre gasped and cringed at the part with the apple...

*criiiiiiiinge* Me too ::EEK!::

[horcrux2007]

B-

While not much happens in the movie, "Absentia" is genuinely creepy and memorable. The film is somewhat left to the viewer's interpretation which leads to lots of questions and few answers. It does suffer from an extremely low budget, but when the movie wants to be scary, it's very scary. This film, like the director's later film, "Oculus", has an unreliable point of view, making you question what really happened. I can't recommend this to everyone, but don't miss it if you like independent horror movies.

[roshiq]

I liked Absentia, as a low budget indie flick it did quite good with atmosphere & character development. But in case of OCULUS...I thought it could have been better or more interesting if they avoided or excluded those "ghostly figures with glass eyes" and focused more on psychological horror segment of the story. The story wasn't bad, liked the idea of a mirror with diabolical power to manipulate people around it & play tricks on them to kill or destroy each other but those "ghostly figures with glass eyes" looked kinda cheap & lame. I guess there are some parts where they might have needed to show some 'corporeal ghosts', in that case the effects or looks of the ghosts needed to be much better & creepier.

[Geordie9]

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/geordie93/jou_zps3d3136d4.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/geordie93/media/jou_zps3d3136d4.jpg.html)

7/10

[_____V_____]

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/42/55/21/malefi10.jpg

Interesting twist on the timeless, classic fairy fable. Jolie, with her high-set and razor-sharp cheekbones, is perfectly cast. Rest of the actors rally well around her but Sharlto Copley feels out of place. Well-done effects add to the goodness.

If you are an ardent fan of Sleeping Beauty and the pure evil of Maleficent, best stay away. This is a tale of the other side of evil - an anti-heroine with a heart, who breaks everything, and mends it all back.

Yes, even THE kiss comes from her.

* * *

[hammerfan]

I'm not a huge fan of Angelina Jolie, but I admit, this movie intrigues me. I'll more than likely give it a watch.

[horcrux2007]

If you are an ardent fan of Sleeping Beauty and the pure evil of Maleficent, best stay away. This is a tale of the other side of evil - an anti-heroine with a heart, who breaks everything, and mends it all back.

I guess it was alright. I saw it over the summer with my mom, and I didn't totally hate it.

[ChronoGrl]

I liked Absentia, as a low budget indie flick it did quite good with atmosphere & character development. But in case of OCULUS...I thought it could have been better or more interesting if they avoided or excluded those "ghostly figures with glass eyes" and focused more on psychological horror segment of the story. The story wasn't bad, liked the idea of a mirror with diabolical power to manipulate people around it & play tricks on them to kill or destroy each other but those "ghostly figures with glass eyes" looked kinda cheap & lame. I guess there are some parts where they might have needed to show some 'corporeal ghosts', in that case the effects or looks of the ghosts needed to be much better & creepier.

Yeah, in the ads I thought that the ghosts looked lame but it worked for me when I finally saw it (could be that it put me on edge and ANYthing would have scared me at that point, but still...)

I hadn't put it together that Flanagan, the director had also done Abenstia. I thought that Absentia was a damn good and creepy low-budget flick. I was honestly impressed with that one.

[anglewitch]

I recently watched mirror mirror. Funny horror movie. ::big grin::

[_____V_____]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f9/Edge_of_Tomorrow_Poster.jpg/220px-Edge_of_Tomorrow_Poster.jpg

Tom Cruise's turn to live through Groundhog Day through an alien invasion. Cruise haters would have a ball watching him die umpteen times (and then some, and some more), but thankfully the film doesn't try to take itself too seriously. It's actually much better than Oblivion (Cruise's last sci-fi/action effort), and is helped immensely by a pacy script and excellent supporting actors, notably Bill Paxton who's perfectly cast in his role. The tongue-in-cheek humor and the largely-subdued Cruise do make for some good viewing.

The cinematography is excellent and the effects are superb. It will remind you of one of those 8-bit ultra-hard video games which you played back in the early 90s, where you died umpteen times and started back from the beginning over and over again.

BTW, a gripe I had was with the alien drone design, which was simply too similar to the Sentinels from The Matrix. But don't let that deter you too much - just watch the film and use two hours of your life for a good dose of fun and enjoyment.

* * * ½

[ChronoGrl]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f9/Edge_of_Tomorrow_Poster.jpg/220px-Edge_of_Tomorrow_Poster.jpg

Tom Cruise's turn to live through Groundhog Day through an alien invasion. Cruise haters would have a ball watching him die umpteen times (and then some, and some more), but thankfully the film doesn't try to take itself too seriously. It's actually much better than Oblivion (Cruise's last sci-fi/action effort), and is helped immensely by a pacy script and excellent supporting actors, notably Bill Paxton who's perfectly cast in his role. The tongue-in-cheek humor and the largely-subdued Cruise do make for some good viewing.

The cinematography is excellent and the effects are superb. It will remind you of one of those 8-bit ultra-hard video games which you played back in the early 90s, where you died umpteen times and started back from the beginning over and over again.

BTW, a gripe I had was with the alien drone design, which was simply too similar to the Sentinels from The Matrix. But don't let that deter you too much - just watch the film and use two hours of your life for a good dose of fun and enjoyment.

* * * ½

MAN did I love that movie... I was lucky enough to see it in the theaters. It was a blast.

[horcrux2007]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f9/Edge_of_Tomorrow_Poster.jpg/220px-Edge_of_Tomorrow_Poster.jpg

Tom Cruise's turn to live through Groundhog Day through an alien invasion. Cruise haters would have a ball watching him die umpteen times (and then some, and some more), but thankfully the film doesn't try to take itself too seriously. It's actually much better than Oblivion (Cruise's last sci-fi/action effort), and is helped immensely by a pacy script and excellent supporting actors, notably Bill Paxton who's perfectly cast in his role. The tongue-in-cheek humor and the largely-subdued Cruise do make for some good viewing.

The cinematography is excellent and the effects are superb. It will remind you of one of those 8-bit ultra-hard video games which you played back in the early 90s, where you died umpteen times and started back from the beginning over and over again.

BTW, a gripe I had was with the alien drone design, which was simply too similar to the Sentinels from The Matrix. But don't let that deter you too much - just watch the film and use two hours of your life for a good dose of fun and enjoyment.

* * * ½

I loved Edge of Tomorrow! I saw it on my birthday, and I'm gonna hopefully buy it on blu-ray when it comes out.

[Sculpt]

Ginger Snaps (2000)
6/10

I thought it was OK. The first half was intriguing. Getting to know the two sisters, their relationship with each other & their mom, & young womanhood. Found the last half and ending disappointing.

Katharine Isabelle sure was smokin...
cigarettes. All the teens were smoking cigarettes. Was that symbolism, a story device (it wasn't just the sisters), or does every highschooler in Canada smoke? Just curious.


SPOILERS....................
The slow change to werewolf, relating to puberty, specifically for a woman, was a nifty story device. But a little bit past the midway point, there was very little development, and it got fairly stale to me. Although the older sister (Ginger) continued the change to the obvious outcome (animalistic, in both ways), there was no more reveal, development nor change of the younger sister, nor their relationship. So I was waiting for the end for the last half of the film... which just seemed a bunch of filler of teen angst, smoking & saying f*ck... I was starting to think this was just for teens.

Also, I thought the ending was disappointing, as it seemed abrupt, contrived & not a resolution to all the interesting aspects of the film, namely: puberty, sisterhood, daughter-mother. I'm all for 'unhappy' or 'realistic' endings, but it should still be the film's resolution. Film saying menstruation means the end of sisterhood & motherhood relationship, or AIDS is deadly? If the ending attempted to say puberty brings an end to childhood relationships & begins new adult relationships, I'd be fascinated; but I didn't see any attempt at resolution.

Am I expecting too much from a horror film? Maybe, but I got the impression Ginger Snaps was something more, not just something a little different.

[The Bloofer Lady]

PROXY 2013

A young mother to be is viciously attacked setting off an incredulous chain of events. Well impressed.

[Baron Von Marlon]

Good, he needs to die for once in one of his movies.

What about Collateral?

[Sculpt]

Dead Silence 2007
6/10

A quality made film. I found quite scary at parts. The cinematography, sets, lighting, sound, and constructed shots of scary scenes, were really well done. It peaked high on my scary meter.

The story, plot and characters, were not nearly on par with everything else I mentioned. I'm not citing the actors, they didn't have much to work with. The story/plot/characters were shallow.

Too bad the producers didn't use some of this large budget to hire a good writer to expand on the story concept adding depth to plot & character; cause with this directorial team, this could have been a huge film hit.

[Baron Von Marlon]

Horns (2014)
Meh. First half was alright after that I started caring less and less.
I was mainly disappointed because I expected something different.
Then when I realised what kind of story it was I still thought it was pretty dumb.

[roshiq]

The Best Offer (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1924396/) (2013)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/TBO_zpsda0b3ed8.jpg

Geoffrey Rush once again elegantly shines through here with the lead role of Virgil Oldman, a master auctioneer & an eccentric genius art-expert, known and appreciated by the world. Donald Sutherland plays his close & old friend Billy Whistler who helps him to acquire a secret private collection of master paintings. And then there is Robert, played by the young, talented Britt actor Jim Sturgess who is not only a great craftsman for any sort of "Clock Work" but also a love expert and becomes a close & friendly adviser for Oldman when this brilliant auctioneer & secret art collector becomes obsessed with an extremely reclusive young heiress, Claire Ibbetson who always refuses to be seen in person. And they all get tied up into this twisted tale of undeniable love & a web of mysteries & suspicion.

Comes from the maker of MALENA (2000), this 'GEOFFREY RUSH' film is so beautifully filmed that the little predictable twist at the end not even going to ruin your fun by any means. And for that the credit goes to the awesome cast who just made this film an utterly delightful watch from start to finish.

Highly recommended to V, NE, hammy & newb. You'll have a great time for sure.

>>: A-

Don't Blink (2014)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/DontBlink_zps49004e1e.jpg

Oh man! and I thought this was going to be one of those films...where recently dead people take their time to realize what actually happened to them. But it wasn't that kind of movie but I like to tell you what was this all about...some guy gave a fascinating but incomplete idea to the writer/director Mr. Travis Oates and then vanishes without a trace!! ::big grin::

Anyway, just for the good production value, good cast and a seemingly 'interesting plot'...

>>: B-

[horcrux2007]

"Devil" is quite silly at times, but at least it's entertaining and sometimes very thrilling. The acting isn't very good, and the characters are rather generic: overly-serious black guy, crazy old lady, asshole businessman, and boring guy and girl. Many plot points are so silly that they are unintentionally funny. Apparently, you know the devil is near if a child hits his head on the table when he falls, and suicide notes are either completely insane or completely rational, never both. I think I liked this movie because it's sort of a modern version of Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" which is one of my all-time favorite novels. I recommend it if you can get past the sillier plot points.

C

[The Villain]

"Devil" is quite silly at times, but at least it's entertaining and sometimes very thrilling. The acting isn't very good, and the characters are rather generic: overly-serious black guy, crazy old lady, asshole businessman, and boring guy and girl. Many plot points are so silly that they are unintentionally funny. Apparently, you know the devil is near if a child hits his head on the table when he falls, and suicide notes are either completely insane or completely rational, never both. I think I liked this movie because it's sort of a modern version of Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" which is one of my all-time favorite novels. I recommend it if you can get past the sillier plot points.

C

The jam part was pretty stupid but i quite liked it

[horcrux2007]

If I had to describe this movie in one word, it would be "trashy". Part 2 is almost exactly the same as the first movie, except the three guys are replaced with three women (one is hot off the set of the Princess Diaries), and the gore is so much more gratuitous. There is absolutely no tension or suspense in the movie, mostly because we've seen it all before in the first one. I guess what we're supposed to be scared of is a woman taking a bath in blood and a man getting his dick ripped off. The "protagonists" are so boring that I seriously thought that there were only two girls and not four, and the acting is absolutely horrendous. Where the first one had legitimate suspense and a sort of Wes Craven type vibe to it, this one is just... trashy. "Hostel: Part II" is possibly one of the worst movies I have ever seen.

>> F-

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

The Possession Of Michael King, 2014. 6/10

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/i/2014/07/01/the-possession.jpg


Found., 2012. 9/10

http://remycarreiro.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/marts3.jpg

[tfantasy]

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/15/42/55/21/malefi10.jpg

Interesting twist on the timeless, classic fairy fable. Jolie, with her high-set and razor-sharp cheekbones, is perfectly cast. Rest of the actors rally well around her but Sharlto Copley feels out of place. Well-done effects add to the goodness.

If you are an ardent fan of Sleeping Beauty and the pure evil of Maleficent, best stay away. This is a tale of the other side of evil - an anti-heroine with a heart, who breaks everything, and mends it all back.

Yes, even THE kiss comes from her.

* * *

I watched this at the theater and I loved it!! I think everything was done fantastic!!

10/10

[_____V_____]

http://img3.douban.com/lpic/s22705805.jpg

Revisited it last night. Genuinely creepy, and still pretty effective. If only Harry Potter wasn't the lead character with his completely wooden smug filling the frames.

* * *



http://www.anthonynotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/transformers4.jpg

If you thought that a 2 hour, 45 minute-film filled with incessant explosions and metal-clanging is a fun ride, think again. I had to actually stop the film at the 1 hour, 40 minute-mark and take a 10-minute break just to give some respite to my ringing ears and continuously vibrating, screeching brain.

A totally unnecessary sequel with a non-existent plotline. At times even the characters must be wondering what the heck they were supposed to do. They could have easily cut at least 30-45 minutes of unnecessary chit-chat and kept the film's duration under tolerable time limits. Some of the dialogues make you want to shoot the screenplay writer. And, as if the giant robots weren't enough, we now have super-giant dinosaur transformers! As for the characters, Wahlberg seems totally lost, a chick who's in it just to show off her legs, her beau who's only expertise is to (supposedly) dodge exploding bombs in race cars, and a couple of talented actors such as Stanley Tucci and Kelsey Grammer who are totally wasted.

CGI is supposed to make audiences go "WOW!". But in this extremely overdone blockbuster, Bay has stretched the limits of it. So much so, that I was yawning all through the final half hour of the film.

Another sequel after this? Thanks, but no thanks.

* ½

[horcrux2007]

http://www.anthonynotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/transformers4.jpg

If you thought that a 2 hour, 45 minute-film filled with incessant explosions and metal-clanging is a fun ride, think again. I had to actually stop the film at the 1 hour, 40 minute-mark and take a 10-minute break just to give some respite to my ringing ears and continuously vibrating, screeching brain.

A totally unnecessary sequel with a non-existent plotline. At times even the characters must be wondering what the heck they were supposed to do. They could have easily cut at least 30-45 minutes of unnecessary chit-chat and kept the film's duration under tolerable time limits. Some of the dialogues make you want to shoot the screenplay writer. And, as if the giant robots weren't enough, we now have super-giant dinosaur transformers! As for the characters, Wahlberg seems totally lost, a chick who's in it just to show off her legs, her beau who's only expertise is to (supposedly) dodge exploding bombs in race cars, and a couple of talented actors such as Stanley Tucci and Kelsey Grammer who are totally wasted.

CGI is supposed to make audiences go "WOW!". But in this extremely overdone blockbuster, Bay has stretched the limits of it. So much so, that I was yawning all through the final half hour of the film.

Another sequel after this? Thanks, but no thanks.

* �

I remember watching "Revenge of the Fallen" in the theatre for my seventh birthday. My parents and I walked out because it was so loud and aggravating.

[Plague101]

Happy Hell Night 1992

http://s29.postimg.org/4gc40djt3/Happy_hell_night.jpg

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0236283/

Not much different than your typical 80s slasher. The villain is this half-human warhammer swinging demonic priest that resembles Pinhead from Hellraiser very much. I liked it. The acting, camerawork etc. is fine and there was a couple of really cool kill scenes. Not anything revolutionary, but pretty much nice slasher worth checking out.

[FryeDwight]

LAND OF THE DEAD (2005)-While this can't hold a candle to NIGHT, DAWN and DAY, still a good little film I like. Moves well and nice cast in here, although I find Dennis Hopper remarkably restrained...was expecting SPEED/BLUE VELVET ranting! ***1/2

[Elvis_Christ]

Found., 2012. 9/10

Watched that one last night. Very impressive.

[newb]

Gone Girl---apparently spot on adaptation of the book [ I didn't read it ]

nice job by al involved...could have been trimmed a bit

A Walk Among The Tombstones--Liam took a break from Action Star [ though you might not think so in the first 5 minutes ]

very 70s movie vibe to it.....enjoyed it much

[Geordie9]

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/geordie93/MV5BMTg1MDAyMTIyN15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwMjE2Mzg4MjE_V1 _SX214_AL__zpsa6c7b705.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/geordie93/media/MV5BMTg1MDAyMTIyN15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwMjE2Mzg4MjE_V1 _SX214_AL__zpsa6c7b705.jpg.html)

8/10

[Geordie9]

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/geordie93/ezlgM_zps1fd2873b.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/geordie93/media/ezlgM_zps1fd2873b.jpg.html)

6/10

[Baron Von Marlon]

Transformers 4

What were your thoughts on the previous 3?
I was so disappointed with the first one I could bear to watch another one.

[MichaelMyers]

Mimic (1997)

A good sci-fi/horror hybrid that really plays up the whole giant-insects-living-under-your-city-streets thing well. Add this to your Halloween playlist. Now on to the sequels...

[Angra]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/STRETCH_zps6cbf9e49.jpg

"Stretch" 8-9/10


Great movie. Funny. See it.

[Geordie9]

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/geordie93/Horns_Official_Movie_Poster_zpsa4c23dde.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/geordie93/media/Horns_Official_Movie_Poster_zpsa4c23dde.jpg.html)

8/10

[tfantasy]

The Hike

3/10

People out in the woods........

You can already see where this is going.


Ginger Snaps (2000)

I thought it was OK. The first half was intriguing. Getting to know the two sisters, their relationship with each other & their mom, & young womanhood. Found the last half and ending disappointing.

Personally, I love all the Ginger Snap movies. I thought it was a very dark look and feel to the werewolf genre.

[Sculpt]

Mimic (1997)

A good sci-fi/horror hybrid that really plays up the whole giant-insects-living-under-your-city-streets thing well. Add this to your Halloween playlist. Now on to the sequels...
You know, I saw Mimic at the theatre with a buddy and fan of Del Toro, and we had to laugh at a lot of scenes (where it wasn't supposed to be funny). And I swear, we saw a boom mic hanging down into one of the shots in the tunnel. I we were disappointed with Mimic, I mean it was OK, but I thought there were a lot of painful flaws.

Just took a peak at rottentomatoes, I see it we weren't the only ones, it has a 36% rotten audience rating - 45,000 ratings.

[Geordie9]

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/geordie93/bwn_zpsc39e35e4.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/geordie93/media/bwn_zpsc39e35e4.jpg.html)

5/10

[newb]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/STRETCH_zps6cbf9e49.jpg

"Stretch" 8-9/10


Great movie. Funny. See it.

SOLD

[Angra]

"The Hunted" (2003) 8/10

Could easily have been called First Blood 2 (or is it 3?).

The whole movie plays like a mix between First Blood and The Fugitive, with Tommy Lee Jones doing what he does best. Playing Tommy Lee Jones.
Highly entertaining movie with lots of action, and the hand-to-hand combat scenes between Toro and Lee Jones were really well choreographed.

[_____V_____]

http://kinopower.ru/_nw/51/15953313.jpg

Impressive. The use of background sounds is particularly well done. If only the acting was a tad better.

* * *

[tfantasy]

Tombstone

10/10

I can watch this movie over and over and never get tired of it!! I think it's the best roles for Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer. I wish they would make more westerns as good as this one!!

[roshiq]

Open Grave (2013)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/opengrave1_zpsd2983bdc.jpg

>>: B-

Annabelle (2014)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/Annabelle1_zpsdaff6f05.jpg

Released here few days ago on our ongoing Eid Holidays. Saw it with my brother & his family at the 2nd day. The show was houseful & the crowd loved it. Now my verdict...
**Little SPOILER AHEAD**
As a spin-off of The Conjuring, it was decently made with 70s set up. There were even some effective, good jump scares BUT the first disappointment was as a 'Evil Doll flick', the doll here actually gets very little chance to produce creepy stuffs from its part. Here the more active antagonist was the evil spirit that possessed the doll and to some extent it actually bothers or cares very less about the doll & thus uses it not very often for most of the demonic activity. And then before the final climax, even the Devil himself takes the center stage for terror.
Overall, it wasn't bad but the most disappointing part was the lame ending! while may be mainly because of the 70s vibe & that apartment building, I was expecting more of a Rosemary's Baby sort of twisted finale!

>>: B

Horns (2013)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/Horns1_zpsebd82c42.jpg

Too long. A mini-series would be better, with a more attractive actress for Juno Temple's role.

>>: B-

[Geordie9]

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/geordie93/stre_zps6d8c70ba.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/geordie93/media/stre_zps6d8c70ba.jpg.html)

7/10

[horcrux2007]

Annabelle (2014)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/Annabelle1_zpsdaff6f05.jpg

Released here few days ago on our ongoing Eid Holidays. Saw it with my brother & his family at the 2nd day. The show was houseful & the crowd loved it. Now my verdict...
**Little SPOILER AHEAD**
As a spin-off of The Conjuring, it was decently made with 70s set up. There were even some effective, good jump scares BUT the first disappointment was as a 'Evil Doll flick', the doll here actually gets very little chance to produce creepy stuffs from its part. Here the more active antagonist was the evil spirit that possessed the doll and to some extent it actually bothers or cares very less about the doll & thus uses it not very often for most of the demonic activity. And then before the final climax, even the Devil himself takes the center stage for terror.
Overall, it wasn't bad but the most disappointing part was the lame ending! while may be mainly because of the 70s vibe & that apartment building, I was expecting more of a Rosemary's Baby sort of twisted finale!

>>: B



That's encouraging.

[Baron Von Marlon]

Horns (2013)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/Horns1_zpsebd82c42.jpg

Too long. A mini-series would be better, with a more attractive actress for Juno Temple's role.

>>: B-

Wouldn't a mini-series be longer than a movie?

[horcrux2007]

Wouldn't a mini-series be longer than a movie?

Probably so that the story could develop more?

[roshiq]

Probably so that the story could develop more?

Exactly! They could avoided the rush & become more easy with the character & the overall story development. Moreover, the whole thing was more appropriate for TV, IMO.

[horcrux2007]

Exactly! They could avoided the rush & become more easy with the character & the overall story development. Moreover, the whole thing was more appropriate for TV, IMO.

I'll probably still watch it. I plan on eventually seeing all of Aja's films.

[Angra]

Exactly! They could avoided the rush & become more easy with the character & the overall story development. Moreover, the whole thing was more appropriate for TV, IMO.

My only big problem with it was all the plot holes and lack of explanations.

[Geordie9]

I thought Horns was good, better then i thought it was going to be. And it stuck pretty much to the book.

[Baron Von Marlon]

http://images.moviefanatic.com/iu/t_medium/v1401982537/deliver-us-from-evil-poster.jpg
Deliver Us from Evil (2014)
Liked it and would like more movies like this.

[Giganticface]

Annabelle (2014)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/Annabelle1_zpsdaff6f05.jpg

Released here few days ago on our ongoing Eid Holidays. Saw it with my brother & his family at the 2nd day. The show was houseful & the crowd loved it. Now my verdict...
**Little SPOILER AHEAD**
As a spin-off of The Conjuring, it was decently made with 70s set up. There were even some effective, good jump scares BUT the first disappointment was as a 'Evil Doll flick', the doll here actually gets very little chance to produce creepy stuffs from its part. Here the more active antagonist was the evil spirit that possessed the doll and to some extent it actually bothers or cares very less about the doll & thus uses it not very often for most of the demonic activity. And then before the final climax, even the Devil himself takes the center stage for terror.
Overall, it wasn't bad but the most disappointing part was the lame ending! while may be mainly because of the 70s vibe & that apartment building, I was expecting more of a Rosemary's Baby sort of twisted finale!

>>: B


I liked it much better than I expected I would. I actually thought it was scarier than the Conjuring, but the characters and dialog were a big step down. You could tell James Wan didn't direct it. I thought almost all the scary parts were really well done. My friend sitting next to me (who's not really a horror buff) kept jumping and jabbing me with his elbow accidentally.

7.5/10



***SPOILER***
I was also expecting it to be more about the doll. I was surprised the doll never really came to life, other than essentially being carried by the demon. In the end, however, I think I'm actually glad for that. I was expecting a female Chucky, which probably would have been lame.

One minor disappointment was how the priest died. The lead-up was great, but the actual death was not very creative. Compare it to the death in The Omen -- not even close. *** SPOILER***

[Angra]

"Where the Devil Hides" 5/10

If only the ending had been the beginning this would have been more than just another mediocre slasher. ::roll eyes::

[abcodi]

I am watching 'Deliver us From Evil' today!

[Baron Von Marlon]

See No Evil 2 (2014)
Shitty sequel.
Killer's new look is stupid, kills are lame or happen off screen, not enough violence/blood/gore, location's monotone and boring,...

[horcrux2007]

"High Tension" is probably my favorite Alexandre Aja film. I just finished watching it for the second time. It was a great homage to the 80's slasher flicks, it was insanely gory fun, and it had nasty, gritty cinematography. I think the twist had enough evidence to support what I think happen (and what is generally accepted). The film definitely lives up to its title in that there is a very high amount of tension in the film. Some problems that I had were the bad dubbing and the relatively slow second act.

B+

[Sculpt]

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(Co-stars Kevin Sorbo, haven't seen him much since Hercules.)

God's Not Dead (2014)
6/10

College philosophy professor Mr. Radisson's curriculum is challenged by his new student, Josh, who believes God exists. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2528814/

Better than I anticipated. Decent interesting drama. Dialogue and acting was solid, which tends to be the achilles heel of so-called 'christian cinema' - where dialogue & acting is often stiff & plotting. Not so here. Well presented and paced film.

Like many seemingly 'subject' films, this best viewed when taken as a specific little story about a few specific people, and not allegorical of all people of this type or another type -- you'll know what I mean if you see (saw) it.

There some interesting cinematic choices made at the end, that I'm not sure works really well, or is quite consistent, but still appreciate seeing new things, interesting & philosophical subject matter.

[horcrux2007]

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(Co-stars Kevin Sorbo, haven't seen him much since Hercules.)

God's Not Dead (2014)
6/10



Better than I anticipated. Decent interesting drama. Dialogue and acting was solid, which tends to be the achilles heel of so-called 'christian cinema' - where dialogue & acting is often stiff & plotting. Not so here. Well presented and paced film.

Like many seemingly 'subject' films, this best viewed when taken as a specific little story about a few specific people, and not allegorical of all people of this type or another type -- you'll know what I mean if you see (saw) it.

There some interesting cinematic choices made at the end, that I'm not sure works really well, or is quite consistent, but still appreciate seeing new things, interesting & philosophical subject matter.

Oh god, that movie was awful. It portrayed the atheist as a complete asshole and the Christian as a god, and the "trial on god" was nearly painful to watch with all the overacting and stock Christian statements like "WHY DO YOU HATE GOD?!?!??!?!?!"

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Twisted little version of Groundhog Day, with a dash of romance and fast-paced action. Liked it quite a bit.

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[Sculpt]

Oh god, that movie was awful. It portrayed the atheist as a complete asshole and the Christian as a god, and the "trial on god" was nearly painful to watch with all the overacting and stock Christian statements like "WHY DO YOU HATE GOD?!?!??!?!?!"

That's exactly what I meant when I wrote,

Like many seemingly 'subject' films, this best viewed when taken as a specific little story about a few specific people, and not allegorical of all people of this type or another type -- you'll know what I mean if you see (saw) it.

Same thing with a lot of films... like Inherit the Wind (1960)... William Jennings Bryant (the prosecutor) is bizarrely portrayed as evil, & an asshole, which was hardly the case. When you view these films with every character representing a quarter of the world, or a pillar of philosophical belief, it can't be appreciated as film entertainment. Sometimes that comes with age, did for me.

[roshiq]

***SPOILER***
I was also expecting it to be more about the doll. I was surprised the doll never really came to life, other than essentially being carried by the demon. In the end, however, I think I'm actually glad for that. I was expecting a female Chucky, which probably would have been lame.

One minor disappointment was how the priest died. The lead-up was great, but the actual death was not very creative. Compare it to the death in The Omen -- not even close. *** SPOILER***


I wasn't expecting a 'female Chucky' but yeah, expected to see it close to the way ANNABELLE portrayed in THE CONJURING. An evil doll playing tricks on people in an attempt to scare & kill them but not always reveal its game ON-SCREEN until the very end.

Agree with you about that particular death sequence. And it just made me realize...there wasn't actually any notable/memorable death scene in the movie.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

See No Evil 2, 2014. 4/10

The characters were annoying as fuck. This film was too polished and not enough of Kane. They certainly were relying on the first one, they kept showing scenes from that. The FX was good.


Deliver Us From Evil, 2014. 7/10

I really liked this, almost two hours long and it kept me interested. I love the references to The Doors, their songs and lyrics. It made it a bit insane. : ) Eric Bana was awesome!

[hammerfan]

Watching Shaun of the Dead right now, part of Chrono's marathon. Yeah, I'm a bit behind. :danger:

[Ferox13]

Dracula Untold (2014)

I didn't expect much from this but it still laid the disappointment on thick. Predictable and boring - not even Charles Dance could save this one. Ok I am probably being a bit hard on this - the ending wasn't terrible and Luke Evans did a passable job.

Budget was reported as $100,000,000. jesus.

[roshiq]

Barricade (2012)

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>>: C

Ghost of Goodnight Lane (2014)

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>>: C+

Cheap Thrills (2013)

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>>: A-

[Angra]

Cheap Thrills (2013)

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>>: A-


You liked that one better than 13 Sins?? Pfffffffth!!! :danger:

[Sculpt]

Dracula Untold (2014)

I didn't expect much from this but it still laid the disappointment on thick. Predictable and boring - not even Charles Dance could save this one. Ok I am probably being a bit hard on this - the ending wasn't terrible and Luke Evans did a passable job.

Budget was reported as $100,000,000. jesus.
I read about this film...

"Universal intends the film to be a reboot of the Universal Monsters franchises."

Sounds like their off to a bad start.

[Geordie9]

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7/10

[tfantasy]

Mimesis: Night of the Living Dead (2011)

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4/10

Terrible acting, terrible directing, the slow motion parts and the speed up motion parts were annoying as hell........

I only gave it a 4 because I liked the make-up on the zombies.

Demented (2013)

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6/10

Really bad acting but I liked the movie. Crazed people freak me out more than zombies ever could!! The ending was pretty lame.

Brick Mansions (2014)

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8/10

I love Paul Walker and I don't believe there are any films that he's done that I dislike (none that I can think of anyways). I admit there were a few cheesy parts but overall, I really enjoyed the film. It was simply a lot of fun.

Watching this movie makes me wonder if Detroit could end up like this if things don't change. Being born and raised in Michigan, I seen the old and new Detroit and it's really sad.

Deliver Us From Evil, 2014. 7/10

I really liked this, almost two hours long and it kept me interested.

I've been wanting to see this one for awhile now, it's looks pretty damn good!! It's on my Netflix disc list, I think I'll move it up!

[roshiq]

You liked that one better than 13 Sins?? Pfffffffth!!! :danger:

Yeah...and why not? The scenario & challenges in CT were respectively more believable & doable than 13 Sins, with a better characterization & cast. Moreover, the ending was also far better in CT.

Deliver Us from Evil (2014)

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>>: B+

[Angra]

Yeah...and why not? The scenario & challenges in CT were respectively more believable & doable than 13 Sins, with a better characterization & cast. Moreover, the ending was also far better in CT.



I couldn't agree with you less.

I personally loved the unbelievable parts of 13 Sins. It was its strongest asset.

But then again, i prefer unbelievable horror movies. ::cool::