Last Seen Contemporary Movie

[roshiq]

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::

lolz! I actually didn't mean 13 Sins was less likable for its "unbelievable" segments, I was just trying to say CT was kinda more practically appealing as I found the scenario & the characters more convincing.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Annabelle, 2014. 3/10

The Road, 2011. 7/10

Cradle of Fear, 2001. 7/10

[Sculpt]

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X-Men: Days of Future Past
8.5/10

Very compelling film in regards to portraits of self-sacrifice, addiction, love and righteousness. Bryan Singer continues to make good use of symbolism to convey and evoke purposeful emotion and determination. Excellent special effects and action. It's not without it's flaws, where sometimes, even the action, and subplots, can become slightly tedious.

[FryeDwight]

ABRAHAM LINCOLN VAMPIRE HUNTER (2012)-Thought this would be pretty bad and was right. Awful CGI, pointless scenes and loads of historical gaffes. But funny and suspenseful here and there, so worth one look. **

[Geordie9]

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7/10

[Baron Von Marlon]

Stretch (2014)
B+
Cool movie: fun, violence, drugs and weird characters.
I'm sure this would've been bigger with a slightly different cast and more publicity.


X-Men: Days of Future Past
8.5/10

Very compelling film in regards to portraits of self-sacrifice, addiction, love and righteousness. Bryan Singer continues to make good use of symbolism to convey and evoke purposeful emotion and determination. Excellent special effects and action. It's not without it's flaws, where sometimes, even the action, and subplots, can become slightly tedious.

Have you seen the scene after the end credits?
It shows Apocalypse, the very first mutant. Who'll be the main villain in the upcoming X-Men movie.

[MichaelMyers]

Amusement (2008). Decided to check this out after the rave reviews in Villain's Marathon Thread. Was not disappointed. Great depictions of vivisections and creepy clowns. This film also a great "mood" that is perfect for week of Halloween viewing. Overall a surprisingly good direct-to-DVD film.

[Angra]

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"Rutherless" 7/10

The story wasn't the greatest, but if you liked movies such as "Almost Famous", "That Thing You Do", "Rockstar" and "Duets" there's a good chance you'll dig this one. Rutherless is definitely the saddest of the bunch.

Billy Cudrup should always wear a stash.

[horcrux2007]

Mama

It's more of a twisted fairy tale than a horror movie, but there were some damn unsettling scenes in the film. I really liked the characters and disturbingly gorgeous shots, and the acting, especially from the kids, was top-notch. Be warned, though, after Mama reveals herself in all her CGI glory, it stops being scary and just more bedtime story-ish That wasn't a detractor for me because I like more dramatic horror films like this film. Even when the film wasn't being too scary, it still had a creepy atmosphere and compelling story, although it doesn't completely transcend its genre clichés. I'll definitely buy this on DVD when I get a chance.

B+

[roshiq]

Found (2012)

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An indie flick with a pretty good story. At times it was slow & boring but this same thing could be a masterpiece like LET THE RIGHT ONE IN if the story was treated by a better & professional director, writer(s) & cast.

Surprised to know that crappy & gory film within this film, Headless is getting made into a full-length feature, funded by donors from Kickstarter! That would be a pointless investment, IMO.

>>: B

Static (2012)

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As a typical home invasion flick it wasn't bad until the "twisted ending" and it become one of 'those films'....::big grin::

>>: B-

Where the Devil Hides aka The Devil's Hand (2014)

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Liked the setting of a devout community for a slasher flick but the kills weren't much cool & explicit as well as the reason for those killings wasn't much convincing or required, IMO, as 'The Devil's Hand' was eventually going to appear anyway.

>>: B-

[FryeDwight]

HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET (2012)-This was better than we thought it would be , although it reminds me a lot of Season One of AMERICAN HORROR STORY (minus the ultra hot Moira O'Hara, although Jennifer Lawrence is quite fetching). ***

[Geordie9]

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6/10

[Sculpt]

Have you seen the scene after the end credits?
It shows Apocalypse, the very first mutant. Who'll be the main villain in the upcoming X-Men movie.
Yes, I always stay to the end of the superhero films. Should be an interesting story.

[roshiq]

The Canal (2014)

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Quite typical & predictable but this slow burn psychological horror from Ireland was pretty well made & well performed by the cast. Liked that 'Sadako' moment near the end.

>>: B+

WolfCop (2014)

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Not great but a decent comedy.

>>: B

[Geordie9]

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5/10

[_____V_____]

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Could list 50 reasons why I didn't like the film, but I'll keep it short. Nothing happens till the 80-minute mark, and by then they have become too preachy and teeny for my taste. The last quarter is where all the good stuff is, but the time spent to get there is a costly payment for that. Jim Carrey is absolutely wasted, the sidekicks are too unimpressive, and even Hit Girl herself walks through the film completely subdued.

If you are a big fan of the original, save your money and skip this.

* ½

[Geordie9]

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Not what i was expecting 8/10

[Baron Von Marlon]

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The Hooligan Factory (2014)
B-
I liked it but I know this movie is not for everyone.
It's a parody on British crime flicks like Essex Boys, The Firm, Rise Of The Footsoldier, The Football Factory,...
If you haven't seen those and don't know anything about the English football culture, you won't get most of the jokes.

[MichaelMyers]

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Not what i was expecting 8/10


Oh, wow!! A rare high mark from Geordie. Will rent.

[Geordie9]

Oh, wow!! A rare high mark from Geordie. Will rent.

haha its worth it.

[Sculpt]

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Live Die Repeat/Edge of Tomorrow
7.5/10

Is this movie "Live, Die, Repeat" or "Edge of Tomorrow"? I have the answer to that. It's definitely, "Live, Die, Repeat", because the film keeps things really, really, really simple. But still a complete and satisfying Action Sci-fi.

--Potential, but not likely, spoilers --------------------------------------
The title, and the DVD box reads, "Live, Die, Repeat", so if you don't know, or don't want to know, what that means, don't read any further. In concept, this is "Groundhog Day" meets "Matrix Reloaded". Just in concept, or setting... because this movie keeps things very simple. Groundhog Day explores a novels-worth of the concept of "repeating a day" until you understand, as an analogy, or setting, for the purpose of life. Live, Die, Repeat explores very little, and has very little to say. It's merely a setting for an action film.

Tom Cruise does an excellent job conveying as much as he can with his face and how he say things. He moves the film up a notch, because lesser actors would have not been able to cover the rather shallow character development of the script dialogue & action.

--Spoilers---------------------------
The creatures reminded me too much of the 'squidies' from the Matrix. Considering the Matrix is so huge, the creatures weren't very creative, and didn't seem to be able convey much of anything about our antagonists beyond they keep their mouths open and roar.

The action and effects are good. I thought it was fairly funny, but could have been much funnier. The more character & plot development, the more emotion, humor and relevance is possible. Simple can be very good, especially when it's stark, personally I wouldn't ascribe that to Live, Die, Repeat. But I enjoyed it.



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Not what i was expecting 8/10
Oh, wow!! A rare high mark from Geordie. Will rent.That's what I was thinking.
haha its worth it.
I'll check it out too.

[Baron Von Marlon]

Wolves (2014)
D+
Rated-R but still felt like it's aimed at teens.
The story's predictable, the new werewolf logic is dumb, the transformations are cheap and silly,...
Only thing I liked were the two main actors and the litte bits of blood and gore.

[roshiq]

Inner Demons (2014)

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>>: C-

Asmodexia (2014)

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>>: C

Jinn (2014)

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I was eagerly waiting for a decent & interesting JINN movie but strangely it wasn't based on the mythology (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jinn) that we know here. This is a wasted opportunity as they had enough decent budget to make one. Lackluster effort in almost every aspect.

>>: C

Treehouse (2014)

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>>: C-

[Geordie9]

[QUOTE=roshiq;981141]Inner Demons (2014)

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>>: C-

I really enjoyed that Inner Demons, low budget well done

[horcrux2007]

I wasn't expecting much from this movie, and I got what I expected. The film is told from the killer's perspective, as in, the camera is in the first-person perspective. Elijah Wood did an alright job with playing the mentally unstable Frank, but those two aspects were the only good things about the movie. It didn't have a single developed character, which made the kills pretty dull, and the plot is very generic for a slasher film. There was also no tension, which made the movie even more boring. It's pretty much a poor man's Psycho. I definitely don't recommend this.

D

[Ferox13]

^I thought it was a great film and nicely changed the original. The hobbit made a nice alternative to Joe Spinell's sweating hulk of a psycho.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Proxy, 2013. 7/10

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The Canal, 2014. 8/10

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[roshiq]

I really enjoyed that Inner Demons, low budget well done

Yeah..there were few decent jump scares but overall didn't find it much impressive. Probably got tired of such forced found footage/POV flicks of demonic possessions. Moreover, hated that ending, everyone else should have died:danger:

I wasn't expecting much from this movie, and I got what I expected. The film is told from the killer's perspective, as in, the camera is in the first-person perspective. Elijah Wood did an alright job with playing the mentally unstable Frank, but those two aspects were the only good things about the movie. It didn't have a single developed character, which made the kills pretty dull, and the plot is very generic for a slasher film. There was also no tension, which made the movie even more boring. It's pretty much a poor man's Psycho. I definitely don't recommend this.

D

^I thought it was a great film and nicely changed the original. The hobbit made a nice alternative to Joe Spinell's sweating hulk of a psycho.

Agree with Ferox. Loved it too, one of the few good remakes made recently. A killer mission by Frodo! I think it was pretty challenging to deliver such a convincing performance through that kind of POV format. The kills & the overall making of this film were pretty good also, IMO.

Extraterrestrial (2014)

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Pretty fun & simple sci-fi/alien abduction horror and a fairly entertaining time waster.

>>: B-

[phantomstranger]

'Dracula Untold' (2014)
-Luke Evans

Plot: The story of how Vlad The Impaler became the king Of Vampires

Phantoms Review: Gotta admit, I enjoyed this movie quite a bit. Less a horror movie , more of a supernatural action movie, but entertaining nonetheless. Good acting, FX , story and action. Not a classic, but fun to watch

[Manimal]

Inner Demons - I thought this was a cool concept, and liked the main actress. The ending was also random and a bit of a surprise.

Extraterrestrial - LOVED this one! I always tend to enjoy alien-themed films, but this was a fun approach to the abduction concept. I thought it was visually impressive, great sets and CGI and the ending was great.

Asmodexia - Though I often enjoy stories about exorcisms and demonic possession, I was a bit disappointed in this one. The ending made it worth the watch.

[FryeDwight]

BRUISER (2000)-George Romero film that has an interesting premise, but doesn't fully use it successfully. Worth seeing, but don't expect DAWN OF THE DEAD or MARTIN. ***

[Angra]

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"Mercy" 8/10

What do you get if you take a Stephen King story and add a tad of Lovecraft? Witchcraft. And a pretty good horror movie.

The Lovecraft is just for show and the ending might be a little Disneyish, but it's still a good watch. As in any other King adaption there's known actors in the lead roles and they all do a good job in this one. Also, the story is kind of confusing, at least it was to me. Like, it took me forever to figure out who the aunt was and I never figured out what part Dylan McDermott played in the background story. And what happened to the childrens dad? Oh well, STILL a good movie.

And holy hell does Frances O'Connor hold her age well. That's witchcraft right there. ::love::

[Geordie9]

Movie adaptation of Stephen King's short story Gramma, it bored the socks off me. 5/10
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[tfantasy]

Susan Sarandon & Gil Bellows

This was a very different type of movie; I liked the plot and it has a great cast. I still find myself having questions about it......

"Detective Hazel Micallef hasn't had much to worry about in the sleepy town of Fort Dundas until a string of gruesome murders in the surrounding countryside brings her face to face with a serial killer driven by a higher calling."

I give it a B+.

[Angra]

Susan Sarandon & Gil Bellows

This was a very different type of movie; I liked the plot and it has a great cast. I still find myself having questions about it......

"Detective Hazel Micallef hasn't had much to worry about in the sleepy town of Fort Dundas until a string of gruesome murders in the surrounding countryside brings her face to face with a serial killer driven by a higher calling."

I give it a B+.

Nicest serail killer ever!

[Baron Von Marlon]

The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014)
C+
Not great but better than I expected and better than average.
Haven't seen the original so I can compare.
But I can say it's no sequel or remake.

[newb]

not really a huge fan of FF movies but I will recommend this one

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pretty creepy in parts.....does have a couple of shortcomings that a movie of this type would...like why the hell would this be filmed and then "found".

worth a watch

[hammerfan]

not really a huge fan of FF movies but I will recommend this one

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pretty creepy in parts.....does have a couple of shortcomings that a movie of this type would...like why the hell would this be filmed and then "found".

worth a watch

The picture's not showing, what's the film?

[newb]

well.....thats embarrassing

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[roshiq]

Djinn (2013)

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Hard to believe this is the latest TOBE HOOPER film!! :shocked:
Another so called "Jinn" flick that give very little damn about anything related with original mythology.
Very mediocre overall with a quite lame plot line, mostly looked like a TV episode or an anthology segment from a young director.

>>: C

The Houses October Built (2014)

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The idea was interesting...a group of friends set off on a road trip in an RV to track down underground 'extreme haunt' in haunted house attractions at Halloween season...which I think would be better fit as a VHS like anthology segment instead of a full feature length film. The BLUE SKELETON gang of clowns & weird characters was kinda really freaky & that kept my interest till the end but the big let down was the final climax. Expected a lot more; just when all the freaky things started it felt like they ran out of idea & forcefully put an end to it.

>>: C+

[Baron Von Marlon]

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014)
B-
Good movie but not as good as the first part. I give that one A+.

Memories of Murder (2003)
C+
Korean crime drama. Not bad but the ending kinda ruined it for me.

[Angra]

"Annabelle" 7/10

Like James Wan's former movies this one mostly consisted of loud sounds and music to make it scary, even when nothing scary was happening. When something scary DID happen tho Annabelle was quite entertaining (the highlight being the small girl running towards the door). Sadly, when nothing suspenseful was happening the movie tend to be really DOLL (I'm a comedic genius).

[Angra]

"Extraterrestrial" 5/10

Except for the last 20 minutes I was bored throughout this flick, even tho it contained very few slow moments. One reason: The entire cast (except for Michael Ironside). Listening to them was as exciting as watching paint dry and I really couldn't care less about their fate.
And the aliens were just so cliché, both in looks and behavior. Seriously, what is their fetish with probes in asses? ::big grin::

[Geordie9]

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4/10

[horcrux2007]

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4/10

Starring the rebellious Patrick Kilpatrick.

[Angra]

Starring the rebellious Patrick Kilpatrick.

Aaaaw.. No Arnold? :(

[The Villain]

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014)
B-
Good movie but not as good as the first part. I give that one A+.

Memories of Murder (2003)
C+
Korean crime drama. Not bad but the ending kinda ruined it for me.

What didn't you like about the ending

[Angra]

What didn't you like about the ending

Probably that they didn't solve a damn thing.

Still a good thriller, imo.

[Geordie9]

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6/10

[Baron Von Marlon]

Probably that they didn't solve a damn thing.

Still a good thriller, imo.

This.

[Joe E Ville]

Angra
I watched Memories of Murder some time ago and still enjoyed it. Slow but hey, a crime drama/procedural. Have you watched the Chaser or Detective (AKA Detective C+) or the Murderer? All Korean films as well. Apparently the Chaser is set for a Leonardo DeCraprio remake possibly also starring Ryan Gosling. Ugh, I'll stick with the original. Goseling is good though.

[horcrux2007]

It requires a special kind of stupid to make a movie this bad. This is without a doubt the worst horror movie I've ever seen, and one of the worst movies I've ever seen. There are countless plot holes and inconsistencies, and it borrows heavily from The Ring; the protagonist has a certain amount of time to solve the mystery behind an urban legend before she is killed. The explanations for what was going on in the movie were so lame. Some stuff wasn't explained at all. There is also an extremely high amount of jump scares, all of which make you roll your eyes. One was so bad that the loud noise didn't match up with the "scary image". You'd think there'd at least be a little bit of tension to compensate for the lame jump scares, but there's a shortage on that too. You don't care about any of the characters because they're introduced, then killed of in about 5 minutes. You definitely want to miss this call.

F-

[Angra]

"8mm" 7-8/10

"A Serbian Film" ultra light. (That's how you sell a movie) ::cool::

Seen it several times. Quite slow paced but certainly picks up at the end.

[The Villain]

This.

You realize its based off real unsolved murders right? You can't just make up a killer to a crime that was never solved.

[The Villain]

It requires a special kind of stupid to make a movie this bad. This is without a doubt the worst horror movie I've ever seen, and one of the worst movies I've ever seen. There are countless plot holes and inconsistencies, and it borrows heavily from The Ring; the protagonist has a certain amount of time to solve the mystery behind an urban legend before she is killed. The explanations for what was going on in the movie were so lame. Some stuff wasn't explained at all. There is also an extremely high amount of jump scares, all of which make you roll your eyes. One was so bad that the loud noise didn't match up with the "scary image". You'd think there'd at least be a little bit of tension to compensate for the lame jump scares, but there's a shortage on that too. You don't care about any of the characters because they're introduced, then killed of in about 5 minutes. You definitely want to miss this call.

F-

Have you seen the original? So much better and really creepy

[horcrux2007]

Have you seen the original? So much better and really creepy

I've never seen the original, and I haven't heard good things about it either.

[The Villain]

I've never seen the original, and I haven't heard good things about it either.

Its at least better than the remake. You should check it out

[Baron Von Marlon]

You realize its based off real unsolved murders right? You can't just make up a killer to a crime that was never solved.

No.
Yes, you can. It's a movie.

Based upon real events or not, I think stories with an open ending are kinda lazy.
It's like "I'm not sure how I should end this story... You know what, let them figure it out."

[The Villain]

No.
Yes, you can. It's a movie.

Based upon real events or not, I think stories with an open ending are kinda lazy.
It's like "I'm not sure how I should end this story... You know what, let them figure it out."

You're right. You can. But I think it takes away from the seriousness of the movie and the effects the real crimes had to make a movie about it and then just make up a killer. It kinda makes it seem like what happened in real life doesn't matter. Those victims weren't people and their families aren't suffering. Like its all just a game for entertainment. Just my thougts

[Baron Von Marlon]

You're right. You can. But I think it takes away from the seriousness of the movie and the effects the real crimes had to make a movie about it and then just make up a killer. It kinda makes it seem like what happened in real life doesn't matter. Those victims weren't people and their families aren't suffering. Like its all just a game for entertainment. Just my thougts

I think the two idiot cops already took away some of the seriousness.
And if they would take the victims and families into account, they shouldn't have made the movie in the first place.

I didn't know the movie was based on real murders.
Wasn't mentioned in the beginning or at the end.

I just mean, I think sometimes it's better they use real events as a starting platform and then start adding things to it.
That's what they usually do with movies based on real events.

Anyway, I agree with you.
These are just some thoughts.

[The Villain]

I think the two idiot cops already took away some of the seriousness.
And if they would take the victims and families into account, they shouldn't have made the movie in the first place.

I didn't know the movie was based on real murders.
Wasn't mentioned in the beginning or at the end.

I just mean, I think sometimes it's better they use real events as a starting platform and then start adding things to it.
That's what they usually do with movies based on real events.

Anyway, I agree with you.
These are just some thoughts.

I hear what you're saying. I can understand why you felt that way and as for the cops, to me that was just Boon Jong Ho's trademark style of incredibly serious subject matter and tone mixed with screwball comedy.

[Geordie9]

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6/10

[newb]

Dead Snow: Red vs Dead

This is right up there with Dead Alive & Shaun of the Dead

I actually LoL a couple of times.

[bamahorrorfan87]

the cabin in the woods

[roshiq]

The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014)

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The original TTTDS was one of the earliest slasher films in the genre that even came before (in 1976) popular franchises like Halloween & Friday the 13th and I've always been a fan of that flick for its humor, suspense & docu-drama like narration style & last but not the least the haunting ending.
So when I first heard about there will be a new TTTDS, I thought it'd be another pointless, some cash-in effort but last night after watching this new take on T3DS, I'd like to admit...I was pleasantly surprised!!

Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon (the most frequent director of American Horror Story), this new film is a strange version to categorize as a remake, reboot or a sequel; actually it's neither a straightforward remake or sequel...I'm not sure but I think REQUEL (a sequel-ish remake!) can be a more appropriate term for it. After more than half a century of the actual events of The Moonlight Murders (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texarkana_Moonlight_Murders) that resulted the very making of 1976 original film, this new story is set on present day at the same town, Texarkana that once again begins to plagued by "The Phantom" murders. Interestingly, the 1976 original film is also very much alive in this movie as a film that we know in our 'reality', as in the film the town now maintains a tradition in every Halloween to show a drive in screening of the original film. So, as the film progress we see a fine blend between this version & the original film where some scenes from the original brought back through a kind of flashback style while also creating some copycat murder sequence in this new one. I liked this approach of providing homage to the original; bring it to an entirely new generation. This new & refreshing kind of take & treatment to this already known & filmed story is the most appreciating part of this version. And overall the film is beautifully shot, liked the camera works, the character development was fine for a slasher flick, but still as a slasher it's not above the cliches as well as it comes with a routine ending & weak motive for the killer which I couldn't find much point to it.
And lastly there's another strange part of it and that's the Town itself! It looks like the town hasn't really age after all this years!! May be for the homage issue but though the film is set on late 2013, it still got the 70s vibe almost all over it.

Anyway, there's not much masked killer-slasher flick comes out this days with good or decent budget & film making like this one and still despite some cliches & the ending, as a slasher flick it's pretty good one, IMO.

>>: B+

[Angra]

Angra
I watched Memories of Murder some time ago and still enjoyed it. Slow but hey, a crime drama/procedural. Have you watched the Chaser or Detective (AKA Detective C+) or the Murderer? All Korean films as well. Apparently the Chaser is set for a Leonardo DeCraprio remake possibly also starring Ryan Gosling. Ugh, I'll stick with the original. Goseling is good though.

Of the ones mentioned I've only seen The Chaser. It was good.

[FryeDwight]

THE HISTORY OF THE EAGLES (2013). Extensive (over three hours) bio of the band is really well done-indeed wish most band bios could be like this.
Wife likes them better than I do...think having to be around Henley and Frey (especially) could be annoying, to be kind. ****

[Geordie9]

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7/10

[horcrux2007]

How does it compare to V/H/S and V/H/S/2?

[Geordie9]

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8/10

[Geordie9]

How does it compare to V/H/S and V/H/S/2?

To be honest id rate them all pretty much the same, some good stories, some not that good.

[horcrux2007]

I'm going to see Ouija tomorrow. It has a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 7 reviews. This should be interesting!

[Angra]

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"Left Behind" 2/10

Thia remake was so bad I don't know where to begin. It was so bad I don't even wanna bother reviewing it. Instead I will quote a bunch of people who did make that effort.

"There is the whole Christian thing going on, but that was not as problematic as the fact that the 110 minute movie is about 50 minutes too long for the content of the story. The script is all over the place and whoever wrote this, seemed to be more concerned about placing a bunch of people in a potpourri of clich�d vignettes telling the viewer how everything is going to be ok. The movie tries to be philosophical and poignant, but instead just comes across as a half-baked contrivance. Often Nick Cage brings something to just about any script regardless of its quality. This time though, there simply is nothing there to work with.
The movie I am sure will work for some people but as far as dystopic storytelling, it is pretty thin. Even the ending is dumb in that it leaves the entire aftermath hanging out there with no real resolution."

"If you like pepperoni ice-cream or chocolate beer, this movie is for you."

"Terrible doesn't even come close to describing this flick.
Nicolas cages hairline is the only reason for watching this film."

"The movie was imo like a made for TV Christmas special, at least the soundtrack made it seem that way to me. I was surprised that Cage was in it, must have been for a tax write off lol"

"watching this movie felt like i really was going through the tribulation described in the bible.
i prayed to kirk cameron to save me from the awfulness of this film, but he didnt show up so i had to turn it off myself. but im still a believer in kirk and the salvation he offers through the banana. all praise be to the banana, peace be upon it. May it's odd texture and phallic shape not distract from the truth that it proclaims. thus sayeth kirk. Amen."

"Don't wait for the DVD, it'll be on TV by tomorrow...."


They are all correct.

[Baron Von Marlon]

V/H/S: Viral (2014)
The main story line: a bit too vague for my taste.
Story 1: best story and best execution.
Story 2: didn't care much for this one.
Story 3: pretty good/near awesome.
So overal, it's not boring or bad but definitely the least good one in the series.

Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)
Second viewing. Still a brilliant movie.
It's as sad as infuriating that they don't have money for the prequel or sequel, while pieces of crap sequels (or shitty movies in general) keep being made.

The Terminator (1984)
Been a while since I've seen this one.
Noticed some small plotholes that didn't see before but I don't care.
I love this movie.

From Paris With Love (2010)
Kick ass movie with John Travolta in one of his better roles.
Also deserves a sequel.

[Sculpt]

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"Left Behind" 2/10

Thia remake was so bad I don't know where to begin. It was so bad I don't even wanna bother reviewing it. Instead I will quote a bunch of people who did make that effort.

"There is the whole Christian thing going on, but that was not as problematic as the fact that the 110 minute movie is about 50 minutes too long for the content of the story. The script is all over the place and whoever wrote this, seemed to be more concerned about placing a bunch of people in a potpourri of clich�d vignettes telling the viewer how everything is going to be ok. The movie tries to be philosophical and poignant, but instead just comes across as a half-baked contrivance. Often Nick Cage brings something to just about any script regardless of its quality. This time though, there simply is nothing there to work with.
The movie I am sure will work for some people but as far as dystopic storytelling, it is pretty thin. Even the ending is dumb in that it leaves the entire aftermath hanging out there with no real resolution."

"If you like pepperoni ice-cream or chocolate beer, this movie is for you."

"Terrible doesn't even come close to describing this flick.
Nicolas cages hairline is the only reason for watching this film."

"The movie was imo like a made for TV Christmas special, at least the soundtrack made it seem that way to me. I was surprised that Cage was in it, must have been for a tax write off lol"

"watching this movie felt like i really was going through the tribulation described in the bible.
i prayed to kirk cameron to save me from the awfulness of this film, but he didnt show up so i had to turn it off myself. but im still a believer in kirk and the salvation he offers through the banana. all praise be to the banana, peace be upon it. May it's odd texture and phallic shape not distract from the truth that it proclaims. thus sayeth kirk. Amen."

"Don't wait for the DVD, it'll be on TV by tomorrow...."

They are all correct.

Ack, sounds dreadful. I never read Left Behind (& never will), never saw the 2000 original film with Kirk Cameron, & I won't be seeing this film. Unfortunately, I'll have to see the 2000 film eventually as part of my cultural education (like seeing Star Wars, Last Temptation & Passion). Having read the New Testament, speculative fiction on this particular subject always makes me cringe.

Disgust seems pretty universal...

"Christian magazine Christianity Today heavily criticized the film, saying, "Left Behind is not a Christian movie, whatever 'Christian Movie' could even possibly mean. In fact, most Christians within the world of the movie—whether the street-preacher lady at the airport or Rayford Steele's wife—are portrayed as insistent, crazy, delusional, or at the very least just really annoying. They want churches to book whole theaters and take their congregations, want it to be a Youth Group event, want magazines like this one to publish Discussion Questions at the end of their reviews—want the system to churn away, all the while netting them cash, without ever having to have cared a shred about actual Christian belief. They want to trick you into caring about the movie. Don't. We tried to give the film zero stars, but our tech system won't allow it.""

The Terminator (1984)
Been a while since I've seen this one.
Noticed some small plotholes that didn't see before but I don't care.
I love this movie.

Nice! I love hearing about plot-holes, especially with time-travel films. Can I persuade you to share one of them?

[Baron Von Marlon]

Nice! I love hearing about plot-holes, especially with time-travel films. Can I persuade you to share one of them?

Wasn't really a plothole, so nevermind.

[Geordie9]

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6.5/10

[Angra]

"Christian magazine Christianity Today heavily criticized the film, saying, "Left Behind is not a Christian movie, whatever 'Christian Movie' could even possibly mean. In fact, most Christians within the world of the movie—whether the street-preacher lady at the airport or Rayford Steele's wife—are portrayed as insistent, crazy, delusional, or at the very least just really annoying. They want churches to book whole theaters and take their congregations, want it to be a Youth Group event, want magazines like this one to publish Discussion Questions at the end of their reviews—want the system to churn away, all the while netting them cash, without ever having to have cared a shred about actual Christian belief. They want to trick you into caring about the movie. Don't. We tried to give the film zero stars, but our tech system won't allow it.""



I like that review. Especially that last part.

"We tried to give the film zero stars, but our tech system won't allow it."

Funny. And most likely true.

[Baron Von Marlon]

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Exists (2014)
B+
Solid movie with a good pace. Length is 86 minutes with no unneccessary filler.
I thought the movie was quite smart. Story was simple but good.
Characters aren't dumb or unlikable and their actions make sense.
Couple of horror clichés but they are well done so who cares.
If the ending was a little bit better I'd gave it an A.

[Angra]

http://www.impawards.com/2014/thumbs/sq_exists.jpg
Exists (2014)
B+
Solid movie with a good pace. Length is 86 minutes with no unneccessary filler.
I thought the movie was quite smart. Story was simple but good.
Characters aren't dumb or unlikable and their actions make sense.
Couple of horror clichés but they are well done so who cares.
If the ending was a little bit better I'd gave it an A.

Hmm..

First of all, it's yet another found footage flick, so i wouldn't bother wasting an hour of my life on it.

Second, what the hell is up with all these bigfoot movies this year??? Are we celebrating its 200 years anniversary?

[Baron Von Marlon]

Hmm..

First of all, it's yet another found footage flick, so i wouldn't bother wasting an hour of my life on it.

Second, what the hell is up with all these bigfoot movies this year??? Are we celebrating its 200 years anniversary?

Unlike you I don't mind found footage movies and am not often irritated by shaky cams.

I know there are a bunch of Bigfoot movies but isn't this only the second one this year?

[Angra]

Unlike you I don't mind found footage movies and am not often irritated by shaky cams.

I know there are a bunch of Bigfoot movies but isn't this only the second one this year?

I honestly think we're closer to 10 Bigfoots this year.

[horcrux2007]

I wouldn't call this the worst horror movie I've ever seen, but it's one of the worst of the year. There are countless jump scares, none of which were original or effective, and there was no suspense. The plot was also pretty predictable. The final act especially seemed very rushed and convoluted. This is the kind of movie that should only be watched at slumber parties.

F+ (If that's not a real grade, then I just made it up.)

[Manimal]

The Houses October Built:
-I'd give this a 7/10. Creepy clowns. Unique story. But not the best acting or cinematography.

Proxy:
-I'd give this at least 8.5 or 9/10. Delightfully unique and twisted story. Great acting. Beautiful slow-motion gore scene (you'll know it when you see it) and a bizarre ending that left me pleasantly surprised! Check this one out for sure!

VHS Viral:
-So disappointed in this one. I'd rank it a 5/10. In comparison to the other two, which i really enjoyed, this one falls pretty flat. Completely disjointed and hard to follow at times. The sketchy cam-work is annoying and none of the characters were likable. Maybe Dante the Great was the highlight of the film. Boring overall.

All Cheerleaders Die:
-This film was so messed up and a ton of fun to watch! I'd say it ranks around a 7 or 8/10, because it's super cheesy and about highschool cheerleaders. However, that being said, I totally loved this one and hope they make a second one too. I'd recommend this to horror fans who enjoy the random kinda entertainment.

The Den:
-At least 7.5-8/10. Very clever style of film, entirely shot with webcams. Engaging, well-written, but contains some plot-holes and some bad acting. I enjoyed this enough to recommend it.

[Angra]

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"Stonehearst Asylum" 5-6/10

No doubt this was a class A movie, both in production, acting and story. And I love movies about insane asylums, so why I didn't love this flick is hard to say. But the truth is I was bored from start to finish even tho it was a somewhat interesting and exciting story.
Meh, maybe I just wasn't in the right mood?

[roshiq]

Torment (2013)

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Somewhat "The Strangers" like another home invasion flick but even worse than that.

>>: C-

V/H/S: Viral (2014)

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The most disappointed part was the main frame story. Most of the time didn't get what's going on & cared less & less about what's going on till the end. Among the other three segments...the first one, "Dante the Great" offers an interesting story but it was a bad & wrong idea to give it a found footage/POV treatment, IMO. 2nd one, "Parallel Monsters" had a fun & nice idea but compared to other good (or better) ones in the series so far it wasn't that much exciting or creepy. Last one, "Vicious Circles" wasn't much interesting & mostly ruined by those annoying camera placements (attached at the helmet of the teenage skaters).

Overall, the most lamest addition to this anthology series.

>>: C

[Baron Von Marlon]

V/H/S: Viral (2014)

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The most disappointed part was the main frame story. Most of the time didn't get what's going on & cared less & less about what's going on till the end.

Last one, "Vicious Circles" wasn't much interesting & mostly ruined by those annoying camera placements (attached at the helmet of the teenage skaters).

Overall, the most lamest addition to this anthology series.

>>: C

Anyone noticed the start of the main story was based on a real video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_BWhI5sZFc

I think the last story had a lot of potential. Spoilers in white

"The good: The chanting was creepy (reminded me of Resident Evil 4), the skater punks were quite ballsy which was a nice change, the violence/blood/gore was nice, the skeleton zombies looked cool, loved how it took place during broad daylight

The bad: I'm tired of the Dia de los Muertos hype. Yeah, the art and the facepaint are cool but lately they're everywhere.
The helmet cameras pointed at the faces of the persons wearing them.
The script: if they showed less skating in the beginning they could've added some depth to the whole cult/sacrifice/demon stuff.
Like why did the cops go away? Did they knew something?
Because from their point of view it was a bunch of people fighting and I'd think Mexican police have seen crazier stuff than that."

[The Villain]

Mercy
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Not bad. It was a little slow in the beginning and the acting wasn't great but it got better as it went. The ending was all over the place though but it was interesting with a few good scares.

6/10

[horcrux2007]

This was pretty good, actually. The darker approach made it much more interesting than most YA movies and more intense, too. I also liked the turns the movie took. The protagonists were very likable and memorable. The sound, score, and cinematography were probably the best parts though. I'm definitely looking forward to the sequels.

B+

[The Villain]

This was pretty good, actually. The darker approach made it much more interesting than most YA movies and more intense, too. I also liked the turns the movie took. The protagonists were very likable and memorable. The sound, score, and cinematography were probably the best parts though. I'm definitely looking forward to the sequels.

B+

Glad to hear it was good. I've never read the books but i've always liked mazes in film and literature. Stories containing them have always interested me. I'll check this out when i can.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Chain Letter -

Of all the recent bad horror movies I've reviewed here that are somehow getting sequels, Chain Letter is probably the most deserving of a sequel. I decided to watch because I saw Brad Dourif and Keith David in the credits. Both no strangers to horror movies. Keith David is good as usual as a detective hunting whoever is killing the high schoolers. None of the teenagers in this movie are really unlikable. Which is a good thing. They do fit the standard categories but it does feel more natural since they are at a school and not in the woods. So you expect to have a cheerleader type, book type, athlete, geek, etc. And they break the one of the horror tropes with one notable character at the end which is a good thing. By the way, the ending requires you to remember the opening scene and pay attention.

The town setting is pretty good. They could have added a few more establishing shots. But it works and felt like an actual town. But there are some things that don't make sense in the movie. Some you could pass off as budget issues, not enough thought in the plot, or horror tropes. But there is a good movie here that with a few changes could be even better. It does feel like a torture porn movie at times. Some horrible death scenes and the pretty girls get it too. But I think the idea is a good one. People failing to pass on chain letters and dying. With modern phones / tablets, people connected with all their contacts / address books, GPS, backup saving of location tagged images that most aren't aware of. I think the idea is scary in a who is next kind of way. But honestly, I don't even open emails from unknown senders let alone receive spam. So I'm safe from the killer of this movie.

[horcrux2007]

Glad to hear it was good. I've never read the books but i've always liked mazes in film and literature. Stories containing them have always interested me. I'll check this out when i can.

I was pleasantly surprised by it. It definitely got the generic and boring taste of Ouija out of my mouth.

[tfantasy]

The Houses October Built:
-I'd give this a 7/10. Creepy clowns. Unique story. But not the best acting or cinematography.

Proxy:
-I'd give this at least 8.5 or 9/10. Delightfully unique and twisted story. Great acting. Beautiful slow-motion gore scene (you'll know it when you see it) and a bizarre ending that left me pleasantly surprised! Check this one out for sure!

VHS Viral:
-So disappointed in this one. I'd rank it a 5/10. In comparison to the other two, which i really enjoyed, this one falls pretty flat. Completely disjointed and hard to follow at times. The sketchy cam-work is annoying and none of the characters were likable. Maybe Dante the Great was the highlight of the film. Boring overall.

All Cheerleaders Die:
-This film was so messed up and a ton of fun to watch! I'd say it ranks around a 7 or 8/10, because it's super cheesy and about highschool cheerleaders. However, that being said, I totally loved this one and hope they make a second one too. I'd recommend this to horror fans who enjoy the random kinda entertainment.

The Den:
-At least 7.5-8/10. Very clever style of film, entirely shot with webcams. Engaging, well-written, but contains some plot-holes and some bad acting. I enjoyed this enough to recommend it.

I agree with you on All Cheerleaders Die and The Den; I have not seen the other ones and I need to check them out.

Torment (2013)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/Torment_zpsb3f1843f.jpg

Somewhat "The Strangers" like another home invasion flick but even worse than that.

>>: C-

V/H/S: Viral (2014)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/VHSViral_zps2e883738.jpg

The most disappointed part was the main frame story. Most of the time didn't get what's going on & cared less & less about what's going on till the end. Among the other three segments...the first one, "Dante the Great" offers an interesting story but it was a bad & wrong idea to give it a found footage/POV treatment, IMO. 2nd one, "Parallel Monsters" had a fun & nice idea but compared to other good (or better) ones in the series so far it wasn't that much exciting or creepy. Last one, "Vicious Circles" wasn't much interesting & mostly ruined by those annoying camera placements (attached at the helmet of the teenage skaters).

Overall, the most lamest addition to this anthology series.

>>: C

I agree with you on Torment. I really enjoyed The Strangers but this one seemed to lack quite a bit. I watched it out of boredom.

I still want to see Viral even though no one seems to give it very good ratings. I didn't hear anything good about the first two either but I ended up liking both of them.

This was pretty good, actually. The darker approach made it much more interesting than most YA movies and more intense, too. I also liked the turns the movie took. The protagonists were very likable and memorable. The sound, score, and cinematography were probably the best parts though. I'm definitely looking forward to the sequels.

B+

Awesome! I really want to see this and I love movies that involve mazes.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

The Town That Dreaded Sundown, 2014. 6/10

Pretty good movie. The CGI brought the film down for me. There wasn't over the top gore scenes so why not do practical.

Horns, 2013. 8/10

I want a treehouse.. : )


Exists, 2014. 7/10

Pretty good film about Bigfoot, when you got to see him, it was awesome. I still love Willow Creek a bit more but they are totally different films.

Extraterrestrial, 2014. 6/10

Alien goo : )

[The Villain]

I was pleasantly surprised by it. It definitely got the generic and boring taste of Ouija out of my mouth.

Yeah Ouija looked pretty generic. I'm surprised it got a wide theater release and will probably win the box office this week.

[horcrux2007]

Yeah Ouija looked pretty generic. I'm surprised it got a wide theater release and will probably win the box office this week.

I'm not surprised at all. The theatre was FILLED with screaming and crying teenagers. This is the last PG-13 horror movie I see in theaters... except for Insidious: Chapter 3, of course.

Speaking of which, that trailer was pretty fucking scary for Insidious: Chapter 3. I can't wait for it!

[The Villain]

I'm not surprised at all. The theatre was FILLED with screaming and crying teenagers. This is the last PG-13 horror movie I see in theaters... except for Insidious: Chapter 3, of course.

Speaking of which, that trailer was pretty fucking scary for Insidious: Chapter 3. I can't wait for it!

PG-13 movies seem to be the new horror craze

[Baron Von Marlon]

The Expendables 3 (2014)
Worst and most boring one in the series.
What a waste of money and talent.
With that cast and budget I'd make such an awesome movie.

PG-13 movies seem to be the new horror craze

PG-13 movies in general are the craze. Young teens are a big part of the audience and it's a safer way for studios to make money. As a result a lot of films get toned down and are sometimes ruined in the process.

[The Villain]

PG-13 movies in general are the craze. Young teens are a big part of the audience and it's a safer way for studios to make money. As a result a lot of films get toned down and are sometimes ruined in the process.

Some horror works fine PG-13 but others it takes something away. Horror has trends and the PG-13 ones seem to be the current one.

[The Villain]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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I really liked this. It was exactly what i was expecting from a Michael Bay ninja turtles movie. Hilarious, a lot of fun and plenty of action. I don't get peoples complaints that the turtles weren't in it enough. They were in the whole damn movie. Were people really upset about the bit of buildup they did with April in the beginning before they showed the turtles? I like build up in movies, not too much but just enough to set up the movie. I feel like a lot of the complaints were from 90's kids angry that it wasn't the turtles they knew and loved but i'm a 90's kid and i thought it was great. They did look like turtles on steroids but it was still a lot better than the hideous puppet suits from the originals.

8/10


Extraterrestrial
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I wouldn't say i had high hopes for this but there isn't enough creepy alien movies that take place on Earth so i was a little excited for this. It's not bad. I like that they showed the alien although i was surprised they went with such a traditional look. Figured they might change it up and try and be creative. Still it worked and they definitely played the aliens up well. It had a few flaws though. The acting wasn't the best nor was the writing. The guy who played Seth seemed to be reading from the big book of cliches. Also the ending was a total mess.

SPOILERS
So the aliens let the couple go because of the power of their love? Then were treated to a fake out sappy ending complete with the worst love song i've ever heard just to give us a dumb cover up story and think all will be forgiven because they throw in an X-Files reference?
END OF SPOILERS

It's not the best but it's not bad. Worth a watch at least.

6/10

[phantomstranger]

The Nightmare Before Christmas
Mad Monster Party

It just wouldn't be Halloween without them
:halloween:

[Manimal]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2870612/?ref_=nv_sr_1

"As Above, So Below"

-At least a 9/10. Phenomenal horror film. Good casting, great spooky sets and cinematography. Pretty well-written story and jump-scares. Very awesome film overall. My only issue with it was the very ending.. Still decent, just not what I would've expected. Definitely worth the watch! Highly recommended.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Cold In July, 2014. 8/10.

Don Johnson is still amazing!

[horcrux2007]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2870612/?ref_=nv_sr_1

"As Above, So Below"

-At least a 9/10. Phenomenal horror film. Good casting, great spooky sets and cinematography. Pretty well-written story and jump-scares. Very awesome film overall. My only issue with it was the very ending.. Still decent, just not what I would've expected. Definitely worth the watch! Highly recommended.

I thought the scariest part of the movie was sort of in the middle when they hear the telephone start ringing. That was some good tension.

[Geordie9]

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/geordie93/zom_zpscb44b2fd.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/geordie93/media/zom_zpscb44b2fd.jpg.html)

7/10

[horcrux2007]

Just another killer child movie. That is all.

D

[tfantasy]

The Nightmare Before Christmas
Mad Monster Party

It just wouldn't be Halloween without them
:halloween:

Love The Nightmare Before Christmas!! I watch it at Christmas time ::embarrassment::

Cold In July, 2014. 8/10.

Don Johnson is still amazing!

It looks good and it's on my Netflix list!! I was amused when they put Don Johnson as the sheriff in the From Dusk til Dawn tv series. I still like him too!!!!

Just another killer child movie. That is all.

D

True but I still enjoy it!! I give it a B rating.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Housebound, 2014. 8/10

Great NZ horror/comedy.. : )

[Baron Von Marlon]

http://consumedbyfilm.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/the-borderlands-poster.jpg
The Borderlands (2013)
Didn't like it but didn't hate it either.
The bad: it's slow and few things happen.
The good: cast was alright, loved the locations and scenery, the whole idea was quite original and the ending kinda clever.

[The Villain]

Just another killer child movie. That is all.

D

I actually like that one. Macaulay Culkin did a great job and seeing this as a kid after seeing him in the Home Alone movies really made it better.

[horcrux2007]

I actually like that one. Macaulay Culkin did a great job and seeing this as a kid after seeing him in the Home Alone movies really made it better.

I thought him being in Home Alone and then this made it worse. Everyone thought he was "cute" (I guess) in the 90's when Home Alone first came out, and he was in a bunch of other family movies as well. Seeing him kill a dog, cause a 10 car pile up, and almost drown his sister isn't really something a young and innocent kid should be playing. Had it been another child actor who wasn't well known and could act, it wouldn't have been as bad. I understand that it's more shocking when an actor who usually plays the good guy suddenly portrays someone completely evil, but for a child, it's different.

[The Villain]

I thought him being in Home Alone and then this made it worse. Everyone thought he was "cute" (I guess) in the 90's when Home Alone first came out, and he was in a bunch of other family movies as well. Seeing him kill a dog, cause a 10 car pile up, and almost drown his sister isn't really something a young and innocent kid should be playing. Had it been another child actor who wasn't well known and could act, it wouldn't have been as bad. I understand that it's more shocking when an actor who usually plays the good guy suddenly portrays someone completely evil, but for a child, it's different.

To me it just added to the shock factor of it. Maybe he didn't want to keep playing innocent little kid roles. Not that it really worked out well for him for his future career.

[roshiq]

The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014)

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Produced by Bryan Singer, this isn't spectacular but a pretty entertaining FF flick & one of the "best", in compare to others that came out in this year's Halloween season! Jill Larson, the actress on the lead quite convincingly nailed her part as a creepy-old lady who allegedly suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. I think her brief appearance (http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2057422080/nm0489010?ref_=nm_phs_md_4) on Shutter Island (2010) was one of the reasons in getting this role of Deborah Logan. The final showdown at the cave was fun & crazy. Overall, nothing much new or too great but a good watch though.

Sad, I'm sure our friend Angra would love it if it came out in a regular format, other than being a found footage flick.

>>: B+

[Angra]

The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/TheTakingofDeborahLogan_zps5ae3b264.jpg

Produced by Bryan Singer, this isn't spectacular but a pretty entertaining FF flick & one of the "best", in compare to others that came out in this year's Halloween season! Jill Larson, the actress on the lead quite convincingly nailed her part as a creepy-old lady who allegedly suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. I think her brief appearance (http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2057422080/nm0489010?ref_=nm_phs_md_4) on Shutter Island (2010) was one of the reasons in getting this role of Deborah Logan. The final showdown at the cave was fun & crazy. Overall, nothing much new or too great but a good watch though.

Sad, I'm sure our friend Angra would love it if it came out in a regular format, other than being a found footage flick.

>>: B+

Yea, i watched the trailer a couple of days ago. That was enough for me.

[Baron Von Marlon]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/77/Dawn_of_the_Planet_of_the_Apes.jpg
Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes (2014)
Lame sequel. Couldn't care for the characters, the cheesy predictable story and the bland action.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

The Orphan Killer, 2011. 9/10

http://i.imgur.com/Q9zn9PU.jpg

[Ferox13]

The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014)

Decent, well structured found footage film. Characters act realistically for a change too. Not ground breaking but worth the watch.

[roshiq]

6 Films to Keep You Awake (2006)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/6FTKUAshrt_zpsef3c639f.jpg

Haven't seen this Spanish Masters of Horror before. So downloaded the whole bunch couple of months back and saved it for this Halloween month. Overall, all were quite well made & damn good for TV; sad...they didn't continue it for more seasons.

The Christmas Tale

Made by Paco Plaza (one of the directors of REC series), this one is pretty fun & entertaining. The kids' gang kind of reminded me of The Goonies, liked their character diversity.

>>: B+

A Real Friend

Though not sure about the ending but still Loved it! Pretty sweet & beautiful story. Glad to see Leatherface out of his old Texas farmhouse, here befriending with a cute little girl in an urban set up.

>>: B

Blame

Directed by Narciso Ibáñez Serrador (The House that Screamed, Who Can Kill a Child?), it offers a decent story but turned out not as interesting or exciting as I though it'd be at the beginning.

>>: C+

Spectre

After Blame, this is another 'weak' entry (in compare to others in the bunch). Good story but nothing much new...an old man returning to his home. When he was a teenager, he fell in love and had an affair with a middle-aged 'MALENA'; the problem was everyone in the village thought she was a 'witch'.

>>: B-

To Let

A great intense psycho-thriller from Jaume Balagueró (director of Sleep Tight & another creator of REC series) and looks like he has become a master of 'Apartment-Horror'!

>>: B+

The Baby's Room

Made by Álex de la Iglesia (The Day of the Beast, The Last Circus), this is the best one! This pretty interesting Twilight Zone-ish tale centers on a newlywed couple and their first born who just moved into an old "haunted" house and soon strange things start showing up on the baby's audio and video monitors.

>>: A-

[Baron Von Marlon]

The Conspiracy (2012)
Hmm, wasn't really bad but when it was done I was like "Meh...".
D+

All Cheerleaders Die (2014)
Not great, but better than average.
C+

Wolfcop (2014)
My kinda movie. Almost felt like I was watching an 80's movie.
B+

[Ferox13]

I watched The Baby's Room while my child was upstairs with his monitor on. the was no one else in the house..That is the way to watch that film :-)

I am a big fan of what I have seen of Álex de la Iglesia's work.

[newb]

Annabelle----meh....seen it all before.

though the doll was creepy looking as hell....like who in their right mind would even buy that thing.

[horcrux2007]

If they went with the original rag doll look for Annabelle, it would have been SO much scarier in my opinion.

[Angra]

....like who in their right mind would even buy that thing.


Women.

[Baron Von Marlon]

Housebound (2014)
B+
Smart and clever movie. Not really horror, not really comedy so a black comedy I guess.

Død snø 2 (2014)
A+
Loved it.
Looking forward to a possible sequel but it will hard to top this one.
If you still have to see it, make sure to watch the scene after the end credits.
If you have already seen the movie but didn't see the scene, it goes like this
"Nazi medic finds and picks up nazi commander's head, his eyes open, screen goes black."

[The Mothman]

Race War; The Remake

oof. this one has a limited market. Fans of absurd Z-grade cinema may enjoy though!

Race War; The Remake Review (http://bgradegems.blogspot.com/2014/10/race-war-remake.html)

[newb]

Race War; The Remake

oof. this one has a limited market. Fans of absurd Z-grade cinema may enjoy though!

Race War; The Remake Review (http://bgradegems.blogspot.com/2014/10/race-war-remake.html)

hey...Mothy flew back

Welcome Back Mothman

[newb]

Exists

another pretty good FF movie....and believe me...I'm not a big fan of FF movies.

also might fall into the best Bigfoot movie....not that that's too hard to accomplish

[Manimal]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2784512/?ref_=nv_sr_1

"Zombeavers" - a film about Zombie-beavers! Obviously.

Okay, so this is not for everyone.. But if you enjoy laughing at stupid movies that make fun of themselves, is this ever the film for you! I have been waiting for this film for several months and found this hilarious and entertaining. It met my expectations, and exceeded them. I love that they used puppets instead of poor CGI, acting was better than some I've seen and the script was rather vulgar and humorous. I don't think I've ever laughed this hard at a horror movie before. Definitely worth the watch, if you can appreciate it for what it is.. Zombie Beavers man! Just watch it so you can say you did :P

[Baron Von Marlon]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2784512/?ref_=nv_sr_1

"Zombeavers" - a film about Zombie-beavers! Obviously.

Okay, so this is not for everyone.. But if you enjoy laughing at stupid movies that make fun of themselves, is this ever the film for you! I have been waiting for this film for several months and found this hilarious and entertaining. It met my expectations, and exceeded them. I love that they used puppets instead of poor CGI, acting was better than some I've seen and the script was rather vulgar and humorous. I don't think I've ever laughed this hard at a horror movie before. Definitely worth the watch, if you can appreciate it for what it is.. Zombie Beavers man! Just watch it so you can say you did :P

That's good to hear. Been looking forward to this one.
Where did you get to see it btw?

Edit: Nevermind, just noticed it's online =) Thanks for mentioning you've seen it though.
Didn't see the movie on the site I use for checking out new online release.

[Geordie9]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2784512/?ref_=nv_sr_1

"Zombeavers" - a film about Zombie-beavers! Obviously.

Okay, so this is not for everyone.. But if you enjoy laughing at stupid movies that make fun of themselves, is this ever the film for you! I have been waiting for this film for several months and found this hilarious and entertaining. It met my expectations, and exceeded them. I love that they used puppets instead of poor CGI, acting was better than some I've seen and the script was rather vulgar and humorous. I don't think I've ever laughed this hard at a horror movie before. Definitely worth the watch, if you can appreciate it for what it is.. Zombie Beavers man! Just watch it so you can say you did :P

Ive got this to watch, think i might give it a go 2nite

[MichaelMyers]

Mimic 3 (2003) Taut and gory sequel and Lance Henrikson brought his game. 3.5 out of 5 stars.

[Sculpt]

http://content6.flixster.com/movie/11/17/64/11176484_det.jpg

Hunger Games: Catching Fire
9/10

Is this film seditious?

Thoroughly enjoyed it. Very few, if any, flaws. Thought it was engaging and fairly exciting.

[Baron Von Marlon]

Zombeavers (2014)
B+
Silly, funny and clever at times. Didn't laugh much but it was certainly entertaining.
Probably would've been better if I saw it with a buddy and some beers.
Was indeed great they used puppets instead of CGI. Sounds and tunes were cool too. Script and cast were better than average. Loved Bill Burr's appearance. And the scene after the end credits was so bad it's good.
Wouldn't mind a sequel.
I hope Squirrels will be as good as this.

[Angra]

Was indeed great they used puppets instead of CGI.


http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/muppet_zps50322e04.jpg

[roshiq]

Housebound (2014)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/Housebound_zps3566cfcc.jpg

A well plotted, good comedy-thriller from New Zealand.

>>: B

Grace: The Possession (2014)

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The sub-genre of 'Demonic Possession' has become most frequent in recent horror movie releases & most of them turns out average time-wasters. So I was quite skeptical about it, mostly after watching the trailer. The weird thing about this movie is it isn't a found footage flick but the entire film shot on POV format...from the first-person perspective, mostly of a possessed person. Now, as a POV flick with such a common subject matter, surprisingly it still turned out intelligently well made & very decent overall. The reason it works mostly for keeping all things together pretty simple with good cast & characterization and its decent flow or execution of the story.

Instead of that bad trailer that not only gave too much away but also kind of provide a wrong impression about the movie, the trailer for it actually required to be short & cleverly done.

>>: B+

[Baron Von Marlon]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/muppet_zps50322e04.jpg

http://cdn2.screenjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/monty.python.holy_.grail_.bunny_.rabbit.jpeg

[Manimal]

Wouldn't mind a sequel.
I hope Squirrels will be as good as this.[/QUOTE]

I also would watch a sequel to this, and i am SO looking forward to Squirrels!

[horcrux2007]

Holy shit, this was way better than the first time I watched it. I wasn't really paying attention the first time, so that might be a contributing factor. I thought every segment was excellent, and they were all unique and insane in their own way. The first segment, Amateur Night, was just batshit crazy, and it really set up a good tone for the movie. The second segment, Second Honeymoon, tones it down, but I thought this one was the most disturbing. It's the only one without the supernatural in it. This segment felt like a snuff film, which makes it more disturbing. The third segment, Tuesday the 17th, ratchets it up again with a sort of supernatural slasher. This segment is my personal favorite. The fourth segment, The Sick Thing That Happened to Emily When She Was Younger, was the scariest segment. This one was presented through a Skype conversation, and it really reminded me of one of those "REAL GHOST CAUGHT ON TAPE!!!" videos. The final segment, 10/31/98, was the flashiest and the most fun; however, I felt this was the weakest segment. There was too much going on so that the audience doesn't really know what to be scared of. The frame narrative was also very creepy too because some stuff would move around in the background that you don't really catch on the first viewing.

A-

[tfantasy]

The Taking of Deborah Logan

B+

Raze

A-

I loved Zoe Bell in Death Proof so I was hoping I would like her in this film too.

Mother of Tears

B

Child of God


C

Deliver Us From Evil

A+

Rosemary's Baby (2014)

B

Lacked a lot that the original held so well. I was hoping that it would have been a lot more creepier.

[GOLDENMAN189]

the possession 2012

[Ferox13]

roshiq - thanks for the heads up on Housebound....

[anglewitch]

Dr. Phibes Rises Again and Hammer Productions Hound Of The Baskervilles

[Monkey Astronaut]

Misery (1990)

The only remotely modern horror movie I watched this October. One of Kathy Bates' best performances and one of the best movies based on a Steven King book.

[Sculpt]

http://content9.flixster.com/movie/10/88/93/10889315_det.jpg

Pontypool (2009)
6.5/10


An entertaining effort at a largely 'radio take' on the zombie genre. I'm a firm believer you don't have to see everything. There was some good "Talk Radio 1988" tension created by the direction. Still, I was much more on the edge of my seat with trepidation for Talk Radio than Pontypool. I think horror fans would like Talk Radio better.

I think Pontypool had a good start, good first half, it was building... but for me the last half was like air slowing escaping a balloon.

SPOILERS.......................................... .............
Past the mid-mark, not much of anything interesting was done with english virus. I thought that was a great concept. Seems like there were so many creative, scary & funny things that could have been done with that. To me the last half had no tension, scares or surprises.

[Manimal]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2321549/?ref_=nv_sr_1

"The Babadook" - A single mother, plagued by the violent death of her husband, battles with her son's fear of a monster lurking in the house, but soon discovers a sinister presence all around her.

I'd give this at least a 9/10. Extremely creepy film. Loved the cast, the woman's grey-scale house was an amazing set, music was dark and eerie, the Babadook was terrifying, story was beautifully written and cinematography was smooth and effective. I truly loved this film. It starts a bit slow but builds up tension and scares your pants off. Essie Davis does an incredible job as the mother and her son is one of the creepiest children ever! Such an entertaining movie to watch. Highly recommend. I'd watch it many times again. It's a keeper.

Even their website is beautifully crafted: http://thebabadook.com/
(There is a short-film on the site called "Monster" that is also worth checking out!)

[horcrux2007]

I watched Insidious for a third time but with a friend this time. It's such an experience every time. There's always something that scares me that I didn't notice, and my friend liked it too.

[tfantasy]

Snowpiercer (2014)

http://static.rogerebert.com/uploads/movie/movie_poster/snowpiercer-2014/large_snowpiercer.jpg

A+

I really enjoyed this movie; it was something new and very creative. Tilda Swinton was awesome!! IMO, the ending was unpredictable for a change.

Beneath (2013)


http://www.covercity.net/dcovers/8a67d54b0283c46ce03491c5865d8bd7

B

It was the type of story most of us have seen before; it felt like My Bloody Valentine with a twist of something else. Overall, the acting was decent and it had some good gore in it; it was just a little slow for me.

[Angra]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/The-Babadook-Poster_zps34910d26.jpg

"The Babadook" 7-8/10

First half was really slow and pretty annoying actually. I think I'm in the majority of people who wanted to see that little boy die. Rest of the movie was still slow, but at least scary stuff started to happen. I would've prefered the story went another direction in the end. A direction that made more sense or at least had some explanations of what the hell was going on.

Othervwise a well made horror flick with decent acting and top notch cinematography.

[The Bloofer Lady]

sorry tried to fix back to back posts

[The Bloofer Lady]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2321549/?ref_=nv_sr_1

"The Babadook" - A single mother, plagued by the violent death of her husband, battles with her son's fear of a monster lurking in the house, but soon discovers a sinister presence all around her.

I'd give this at least a 9/10. Extremely creepy film. Loved the cast, the woman's grey-scale house was an amazing set, music was dark and eerie, the Babadook was terrifying, story was beautifully written and cinematography was smooth and effective. I truly loved this film. It starts a bit slow but builds up tension and scares your pants off. Essie Davis does an incredible job as the mother and her son is one of the creepiest children ever! Such an entertaining movie to watch. Highly recommend. I'd watch it many times again. It's a keeper.

Even their website is beautifully crafted: http://thebabadook.com/
(There is a short-film on the site called "Monster" that is also worth checking out!)

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/The-Babadook-Poster_zps34910d26.jpg

"The Babadook" 7-8/10

First half was really slow and pretty annoying actually. I think I'm in the majority of people who wanted to see that little boy die. Rest of the movie was still slow, but at least scary stuff started to happen. I would've prefered the story went another direction in the end. A direction that made more sense or at least had some explanations of what the hell was going on.

Othervwise a well made horror flick with decent acting and top notch cinematography.

[QUOTE=The Bloofer Lady;981811]I have really been looking forward to this one..even the name is cool!

[horcrux2007]

This was a lot different than the first Insidious, but I liked it. The atmosphere was there as well as the creepy cinematography. The story was more interesting in the second chapter than the first; however, I felt the first chapter was scarier. This one does have its moments, though. i also really loved how it tied in with the first one. I wasn't expected that at all. Chapter 2 didn't wow me like Chapter 1 did, but I still enjoyed it, and I will definitely be buying this one on DVD.

B+

[The Bloofer Lady]

DEEP IN THE DARKNESS 2014

A physician moves his family to a small town which turns out to be anything but idyllic . He's warned to stay away from the woods and ain't because of bears...

I just wasn't feeling this film and by the time it gained any momentum, I didn't really care anymore. Back to the 80's I go. ::big grin::

[tfantasy]

Major disappointment!! I loved the first one and I thought this one was off to a good start then........

The first one didn't feel like a comedy to me, this one completely felt like comedy. ::sad::

C-

[roshiq]

Mercy (2014)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/Mercy1_zps64b54cf8.jpg


I think they have done a pretty decent job here in terms of adapting a Stephen King Short story. The cast & production value was quite good, though there were some plot holes or things that I didn't get...**SPOILER**how that painter guy get related with the curse & Gramma, was he a keeper? Moreover, what's actually happened at the end..did George actually get rid of it or he also become possessed by the demon like in the original story?

>>: B+

The Babadook (2014)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/Babadook14a_zps3072a0fb.jpg

Wow! A superb, new take on Boogeyman theme blend with an enthralling tale of psychological horror where a mother is struggling everyday to raise an annoyingly genius kid alone while still suffering for her husband's untimely death & sexual frustration. The best part of it was the atmosphere which was eerily fantastic from start to finish with awesomely creepy dark color & tone. The whole idea of the Babadook book & the monster was fascinating and I really love the way how the director made it work so effectively where we actually get to see it in glimpses only one or two times in the whole movie.

I think its got a true potential to become a great franchise only if the sequel(s) get carried with same dark tone & mood. Overall, not only the best Aussie horror ever made, IMO - this is the best in the genre considering what we got so far in last 5 yrs or in this decade so far.

>>: A

The Conspiracy (2012)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/TheConspiracy12_zpsd5ab9f98.jpg

"Hunting down a bull"...shit!

>>: C

Hollows Grove (2014)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/HollowsGrove_zpsa4becb44.jpg

Initially it looked awful and turned out a poor Grave Encounters wannabe but not entirely bad. There were few decent scares & the back story of that abandoned orphanage had some potential.

>>: C+

[Despare]

Odd Thomas

A lot of people didn't like this movie... I did. That makes two Anton Yelchin movies (this and Charlie Bartlett) that have surprised me.

[roshiq]

Odd Thomas

A lot of people didn't like this movie... I did.

I think a lot of people haven't yet seen this movie. I liked it too btw.::cool::

[The Villain]

Exisits
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g432/Travis_Lake/MV5BMTQxNjgzNDQ1M15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNzA1MjE1MjE_V1 _SX214_AL__zpsc85b043b.jpg (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Travis_Lake/media/MV5BMTQxNjgzNDQ1M15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNzA1MjE1MjE_V1 _SX214_AL__zpsc85b043b.jpg.html)

So this didnt start off that well. They rushed the plot and didn't build up the story or the characters and the cameraman character's annoying antics took away from any suspense they might have been trying to build in the beginning but once the story got going it actually got pretty good. The method of found footage was a little unbelievable but provided for some good shots. Honestly i think they should've done away with it and done it as a normal film. The parts with Bigfoot were really good and they actually show the beast unlike Willow Creek. One thing that really surprised me was that there was an actual story, not just campers get attacked by Bigfoot.

7/10

Blue Ruin
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A very slow moving somber tale of revenge and despair. It was very moving and had a good story but i had a hard time emphasizing with the protagonist.

SPOILERS
It was hard for me to root for him when everything was pretty much his fault. If he hadn't gone after the guy he thought killed his parents, he never would've put his sister in trouble and wouldn't have needed to kill anyone else. This is especially true once you find out who really killed his parents.
END OF SPOILERS

6/10

The Babadook
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I have been looking forward to this movie for a long time and finally i am not disappointed. This had to be one of the scariest movies I've ever seen. The story is great and they build The Babadook up perfectly as a boogeyman character. They show him enough where you don't feel cheated but don't show him too much as to kill the suspense. The acting is great and you actually care about the characters even the annoying little kid who as the movie goes on you start to understand better. The movie also serves as a good metaphor for grief and mental illness while also being an incredible boogeyman/folklore monster movie and the metaphor isn't so heavy handed that it becomes too much. Definitely recommend this to everyone.

10/10

[horcrux2007]

I don't get all the love for this movie here. This movie just bored the hell out of me mostly because there was absolutely no story. I also hated how it felt like a TV show. The shots were framed much like a sitcom's, and I didn't like the random shots of torture and sex in between scenes. The cinematography was very aggravating as well. The random mirrored, negative, and inverted shots distracted and annoyed me. It made this movie feel like a music video (wonder why ::roll eyes::). Dr. Satan was also very forced. He didn't come into the movie until the last 10 minutes. If they would have explained the connections between the Firefly family, Captain Spaulding, and Dr. Satan, it would have made a bit more sense. Speaking of which, the best part of House of 1000 Corpses was Captain Spaulding. He was a very likable character, and he inserted some much-needed comic relief into the film. I just wish that he had more screen time. I have no clue how anyone could like this movie. To me, it was scene after scene of bizarre imagery and torture.

F

[Baron Von Marlon]

Grace: The Possession (2014)

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The sub-genre of 'Demonic Possession' has become most frequent in recent horror movie releases & most of them turns out average time-wasters. So I was quite skeptical about it, mostly after watching the trailer. The weird thing about this movie is it isn't a found footage flick but the entire film shot on POV format...from the first-person perspective, mostly of a possessed person. Now, as a POV flick with such a common subject matter, surprisingly it still turned out intelligently well made & very decent overall. The reason it works mostly for keeping all things together pretty simple with good cast & characterization and its decent flow or execution of the story.

Instead of that bad trailer that not only gave too much away but also kind of provide a wrong impression about the movie, the trailer for it actually required to be short & cleverly done.

>>: B+

Saw it today. I give it a C.
Wasn't bad but I thought it was a bit boring. Probably had something to do with my mood.
The ending was interesting so I'm hoping for a sequel.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

The Babadook, 2014. 7/10

Samuel and Mom were near perfect. Chilling.

[roshiq]

Mischief Night (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2872810/) (2013)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/MischiefNight13a_zps9fc670a7.jpg

The premise was somewhat like See No Evil aka Blind Terror (1971) meets The Strangers (2008). An average home invasion/Slasher flick. Not too good or bad either.

>>: B-

Mischief Night (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1763256/) (2014)

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The night before Halloween, a teenage babysitter is stalked by a masked killer; and after some turn of events (particularly when the girl told the killer she's a virgin!), they develop romantic feelings for each other and then the long-lasting boredom begins! The twist was quite predictable but the only little good thing about this absolute time-waster was the brief appearance of Malcolm McDowell. He was hilarious & even the blooper reel in the middle of the end credits suggested that he came up with most of his funny lines.

>>: C-

[Geordie9]

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/geordie93/baba_zps05cea815.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/geordie93/media/baba_zps05cea815.jpg.html)

6.5/10

[hammerfan]

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/geordie93/baba_zps05cea815.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/geordie93/media/baba_zps05cea815.jpg.html)

6.5/10

This is one I've been looking forward to. Can you share some thoughts on it?

[Geordie9]

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/geordie93/41IdMKjVTRL_SY300__zpsa6169e18.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/geordie93/media/41IdMKjVTRL_SY300__zpsa6169e18.jpg.html)

5/10

[MichaelMyers]

This is one I've been looking forward to. Can you share some thoughts on it?

Indeed, Geordie seemed to think it was mediocre, while Villain gave it a 10/10, a rating he has never given a movie before to my knowledge.

[The Villain]

Indeed, Geordie seemed to think it was mediocre, while Villain gave it a 10/10, a rating he has never given a movie before to my knowledge.

I gave Snowpiercer 10/10 as well. Its a rare raring for me. Basically means its added to my top 20

[horcrux2007]

I've given two 10/10's, The Descent and Insidious. I've given a bunch of 9/10's and 8/10's, though.

[Geordie9]

This is one I've been looking forward to. Can you share some thoughts on it?

I thought it was a good film especially on the low budget it was done on. Camera work added to the dark depressing feeling & you dont see the babadook much which adds to the suspense of it. The kid really got on my nerves though.

[MichaelMyers]

http://content8.flixster.com/movie/26/88/268814_det.jpg

Thir13en Ghosts (2001)

Good if you are a fan of monster-looking ghosts. Otherwise skip.

[Sculpt]

DEEP IN THE DARKNESS 2014

A physician moves his family to a small town which turns out to be anything but idyllic . He's warned to stay away from the woods and ain't because of bears...

I just wasn't feeling this film and by the time it gained any momentum, I didn't really care anymore. Back to the 80's I go. ::big grin::
Poor, Gal! Hey Bloofer, I bet you'd like The Caller (2011). It's on Netflix. Not sure if you said you had Netflix.

[roshiq]

A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014)

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It was okay, kinda slow at times. Not turned out as intriguing as it initially seems. But I think Koreans would have done something pretty exciting if they treated this concept of serial killer duo.

>>: B-

Exists (2014)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/Exists_zpsbf6a5eba.jpg

Interesting thing about it was for a found footage flick it was quite fast paced. Never been much fond of big foot story but it was entertaining.

>>: B

Ratline (2011)

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A slow low budget trash with a ridiculously funny plot.

>>: C-

The Wolverine (2013)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/TheWolverine_zpsb752abde.jpg

>>: B-

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

V/H/S Viral, 2014. 3/10

Horrible.

[Ferox13]

Ratline (2011)

A slow low budget trash with a ridiculously funny plot.


I have a softspot for Eric Stanze but I rarely mention it in polite company.

[Manimal]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2004432/?ref_=nv_sr_2

I just watched "Wolf Creek 2", and I am sad to say I was rather disappointed. I liked the first one, and still thought John Jarratt was scary and makes a great serial killer.. but it didn't have the same intensity as the first film. Definitely at least two good gore scenes, and had some interesting plot twists I didn't see coming.. However, it still fell sort of flat in the end. I would not be interested in watching another bad sequel if it happens.

I'd maybe give this one a 6 out of 10.

[horcrux2007]

V/H/S Viral, 2014. 3/10

Horrible.

What didn't you like about it?

[Ferox13]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2004432/?ref_=nv_sr_2

I just watched "Wolf Creek 2", and I am sad to say I was rather disappointed. I liked the first one, and still thought John Jarratt was scary and makes a great serial killer.. but it didn't have the same intensity as the first film

It was a totally different type of film - they dropped the gritty, nasty realism of the original and when more for laughs in the second. An odd choice though I did enjoy both in different ways/

[tfantasy]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2004432/?ref_=nv_sr_2

I just watched "Wolf Creek 2", and I am sad to say I was rather disappointed. I liked the first one, and still thought John Jarratt was scary and makes a great serial killer.. but it didn't have the same intensity as the first film. Definitely at least two good gore scenes, and had some interesting plot twists I didn't see coming.. However, it still fell sort of flat in the end. I would not be interested in watching another bad sequel if it happens.

I'd maybe give this one a 6 out of 10.

I agree. I really enjoyed the first one but the second one was lacking sooo much....

I would compare it to The Hills Have Eyes remakes; the first one was awesome but the second one was pretty lame.

Some sequels just don't make the cut.

::sad::

[Geordie9]

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/geordie93/ax_zpsb85d7c4b.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/geordie93/media/ax_zpsb85d7c4b.jpg.html)

10/10

[Angra]

"Fury" 7/10

Definitely had some strong Spielberg vibes.

[Joe E Ville]

Babadook

A lot of hype surrounding the film. Now, I like a film that makes me think. This one did, however not in the way I'd prefer. Good atmosphere with muted colours. The acting was fine (I agree, the boy was annoying but he was supposed to be). I enjoyed the camera work, a few moments stand out (one with a disorienting sweeping motion). I'm not going to spoil anything. I was just left feeling underwhelmed. Very much liked the premise of the book and inviting danger into your home. I did find some similarities to another film which I won't name being that it may ruin this film for those that have yet to see it. Make your own judgment. Yes, there is a lot to like but not enough to make me love it. I figure a good determiner is if I would watch it again soon after the first viewing. No. But maybe in time. Essie Davis performance is without criticism. She impressed me.

[Angra]

Babadook

A lot of hype surrounding the film. Now, I like a film that makes me think. This one did, however not in the way I'd prefer. Good atmosphere with muted colours. The acting was fine (I agree, the boy was annoying but he was supposed to be). I enjoyed the camera work, a few moments stand out (one with a disorienting sweeping motion). I'm not going to spoil anything. I was just left feeling underwhelmed. Very much liked the premise of the book and inviting danger into your home. I did find some similarities to another film which I won't name being that it may ruin this film for those that have yet to see it. Make your own judgment. Yes, there is a lot to like but not enough to make me love it. I figure a good determiner is if I would watch it again soon after the first viewing. No. But maybe in time. Essie Davis performance is without criticism. She impressed me.

Liked the concept but would have prefered a different story.

[The Villain]

Annabelle
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g432/Travis_Lake/MV5BMjM2MTYyMzk1OV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNDg2MjMyMjE_V1 _SX214_AL__zpscb25eaab.jpg (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Travis_Lake/media/MV5BMjM2MTYyMzk1OV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNDg2MjMyMjE_V1 _SX214_AL__zpscb25eaab.jpg.html)

I couldn't even get through the whole thing. I was so bored. It had a bland, stupid story, unlikable characters and their idea of what is scary is a really loud score RIGHT IN YOUR FUCKING FACE! Avoid this one

2/10

[Baron Von Marlon]

The Babadook (2014)
Overrated much?
Only watched this because of the "hype" and positive (p)reviews.
But I should've stuck with my gut instinct.
Yeah, the actress was good and the concept (whatever it is) had potential, but that's about it.

[tfantasy]

Annabelle
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g432/Travis_Lake/MV5BMjM2MTYyMzk1OV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNDg2MjMyMjE_V1 _SX214_AL__zpscb25eaab.jpg (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Travis_Lake/media/MV5BMjM2MTYyMzk1OV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNDg2MjMyMjE_V1 _SX214_AL__zpscb25eaab.jpg.html)

I couldn't even get through the whole thing. I was so bored. It had a bland, stupid story, unlikable characters and their idea of what is scary is a really loud score RIGHT IN YOUR FUCKING FACE! Avoid this one

2/10

Ya know, I'm not sure I'm getting how you feel about the movie, I need more details....::stick out tongue::

Cold in July

I enjoyed it, especially the cast. Dexter plating a redneck ::big grin::

7/10

[Ferox13]

"Fury" 7/10

Definitely had some strong Spielberg vibes.

I really loved this - I was really hyped for it and it was better than expected. The ending is pretty over the top and realistic but I could deal with that. I am also slowing warming to Shia. The fight with the Tiger was great too, just the fear that they had of that tank even though they greatly outnumbered it.

[Angra]

Annabelle
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g432/Travis_Lake/MV5BMjM2MTYyMzk1OV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNDg2MjMyMjE_V1 _SX214_AL__zpscb25eaab.jpg (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Travis_Lake/media/MV5BMjM2MTYyMzk1OV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNDg2MjMyMjE_V1 _SX214_AL__zpscb25eaab.jpg.html)

...and their idea of what is scary is a really loud score RIGHT IN YOUR FUCKING FACE!


Hahaha

The James WAN trademark.

[Angra]

I really loved this - I was really hyped for it and it was better than expected. The ending is pretty over the top and realistic but I could deal with that. I am also slowing warming to Shia. The fight with the Tiger was great too, just the fear that they had of that tank even though they greatly outnumbered it.

Yea, it suits Shia to play an older man. He played his character really well. They all did.

[Angra]

"Sex Ed" 5/10

This movie was one weird conversation after another. The story could've taken place in the same world as "The Invention of Lying". Difference is this movie wasn't funny.

[Angra]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/Jessabelle_zpsc382b7d0.jpg

"Jessabelle" 8/10

Not sure I totally understood everything that was going on, but it was still a good horror flick with some damn good scares. Could've done without the tarot readings which seemed kinda lame. Unless they were...

[horcrux2007]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/Jessabelle_zpsc382b7d0.jpg

"Jessabelle" 8/10

Not sure I totally understood everything that was going on, but it was still a good horror flick with some damn good scares. Could've done without the tarot readings which seemed kinda lame. Unless they were...

I was sucked into seeing Ouija; I'm not going to see another PG-13 horror flick until Insidious: Chapter 3.

[Angra]

I was sucked into seeing Ouija; I'm not going to see another PG-13 horror flick until Insidious: Chapter 3.

Then don't.

[The Villain]

I was sucked into seeing Ouija; I'm not going to see another PG-13 horror flick until Insidious: Chapter 3.

PG-13 horror movies aren't all bad. Just because theres no violence, nudity, or swearing doesn't mean the movie still can't be scary as hell. Atmospheric fright is a lot scarier then blood and gore.

[horcrux2007]

PG-13 horror movies aren't all bad. Just because theres no violence, nudity, or swearing doesn't mean the movie still can't be scary as hell. Atmospheric fright is a lot scarier then blood and gore.

I realize that. That's why Insidious, The Ring, and Drag Me to Hell are some of my favorites, and I don't think violence nudity and swearing makes anything better.

[Baron Von Marlon]

PG-13 horror movies aren't all bad. Just because theres no violence, nudity, or swearing doesn't mean the movie still can't be scary as hell. Atmospheric fright is a lot scarier then blood and gore.

Imo violence, nudity or swearing can make everything more "realistic".
And I watch horror for entertainment or because I like the concept, not for the scares. There are only 3 movies that really scared me over the years.

and I don't think violence nudity and swearing makes anything better.

Wait a couple of years =P

[horcrux2007]

I didn't say it makes it worse ;)

[The Villain]

I realize that. That's why Insidious, The Ring, and Drag Me to Hell are some of my favorites, and I don't think violence nudity and swearing makes anything better.

Then why the avoidance of PG-13 movies?

Imo violence, nudity or swearing can make everything more "realistic".
And I watch horror for entertainment or because I like the concept, not for the scares. There are only 3 movies that really scared me over the years.



Wait a couple of years =P

The point of a horror movie is to scare. If I don't feel the attempt to scare or they failed at the attempt then I'm gonna like the movie less. All those things can add to realism but not all the time and sometimes can seem forced.

[horcrux2007]

Then why the avoidance of PG-13 movies?



The point of a horror movie is to scare. If I don't feel the attempt to scare or they failed at the attempt then I'm gonna like the movie less. All those things can add to realism but not all the time and sometimes can seem forced.

For the most part, they're usually not particularly entertaining or scary. I think Insidious, The Ring, and Drag Me to Hell were good because they had the right directors attached, and the stories for each of them were interesting. Other PG-13 horror films like The Grudge, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, One Missed Call, and The Possession were horrible.

Also, The Conjuring is proof that a movie doesn't need to have gore, sex or profanity to be rated R.

[The Villain]

For the most part, they're usually not particularly entertaining or scary. I think Insidious, The Ring, and Drag Me to Hell were good because they had the right directors attached, and the stories for each of them were interesting. Other PG-13 horror films like The Grudge, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, One Missed Call, and The Possession were horrible.

Also, The Conjuring is proof that a movie doesn't need to have gore, sex or profanity to be rated R.

So by your own admission, a PG-13 horror movie can be good so there really shouldnt be a reason to avoid them. I think you have other problems with those movies besides them being PG-13. Seems like a silly reason to me to not watch a movie.

[Ferox13]

I realize that. That's why Insidious, The Ring, and Drag Me to Hell are some of my favorites, and I don't think violence nudity and swearing makes anything better.

violence nudity and swearing makes everything better...

Exhibit 1 your honour:

http://au.playstation.com/media/KLg5r4Zs/161/piranha%203d%20feature_vf1.jpg

I can provide another 150+ examples if need be.

[horcrux2007]

So by your own admission, a PG-13 horror movie can be good so there really shouldnt be a reason to avoid them. I think you have other problems with those movies besides them being PG-13. Seems like a silly reason to me to not watch a movie.

I'm not saying a movie is bad because it's PG-13. I'm saying, more often than not, a PG-13 horror movies are usually bad.

[The Villain]

I'm not saying a movie is bad because it's PG-13. I'm saying, more often than not, a PG-13 horror movies are usually bad.

But you're specifically avoiding PG-13 movies solely for that reason yet you've stated that you've liked them in the past. Just doesnt make any sense to me

[horcrux2007]

But you're specifically avoiding PG-13 movies solely for that reason yet you've stated that you've liked them in the past. Just doesnt make any sense to me

I've liked a few of them in the past, but the bad ones outweigh the good ones.

Something I also neglected to mention was that, when I saw Ouija, the theatre was filled with screaming and crying teenagers.

[The Villain]

I've liked a few of them in the past, but the bad ones outweigh the good ones.

Something I also neglected to mention was that, when I saw Ouija, the theatre was filled with screaming and crying teenagers.

Well okay that i can understand. Which is why i don't go to the theater much anymore.

[horcrux2007]

Well okay that i can understand. Which is why i don't go to the theater much anymore.

I go to the theatre all the time, but it's never been as bad as my experience in Ouija.

[Angra]

I expected jesabelle to more to be more than a pg13. Just my opinion.

[Baron Von Marlon]

Lucy (2014)
B.
Ok action/sci-fi movie with decent effects and a good cast.

[horcrux2007]

Lucy (2014)
B.
Ok action/sci-fi movie with decent effects and a good cast.

My friend and I were talking about Lucy just now. I guess it was good in that cheesy way. The ending was pretty predictable though. I guess it's just food for thought.

[MichaelMyers]

Interstellar (2014)

Definitely requires some thinking on the viewer's and you will feel like walking out at least once. It is not a movie for everyone. Nor is it like Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy or Inception. But this is a rich space opera, and the sci-fi film of the year so far. I wished HDC could have been there watching it with me.

[Manimal]

Jessabelle

I give it an 8 out of 10. I really liked this one. The main actress was fantastic and I thought the film had some genuinely frightening scenes. The story wasn't that original, but still well-written and suited the pacing of the film. I would recommend watching this. Not the best or most terrifying thing ever, but a good film worth the watch anyway :)

[Angra]

"If I Stay" 3/10

Wauw, what a... bad movie? WHO COMES UP WITH THIS SHIT?!!!

[FryeDwight]

CARLITO'S WAY (1993). One of DePalma's better films with compelling Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Luiz Guzman and a too short Viggo Mortenson performances. ****1/2

[hammerfan]

Saw "Ouija" last night. I thought it was OK. Lots of jump scares, but no true scares. I didn't hate it. I may buy the DVD. Then again, I may not. ::stick out tongue::

[Baron Von Marlon]

CARLITO'S WAY (1993). One of DePalma's better films with compelling Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Luiz Guzman and a too short Viggo Mortenson performances. ****1/2

I always wondered why the hell they started that movie with the ending... ::confused::
Also loved Sean Penn's performance.

[Angra]

"Wrong Turn 6: Last Resort" 5-6/10

Started out promising with a young guy inheriting a huge old hotel in the middle of the woods. Unfortunately he brings a bunch of young friends you couldn't care less about and it all goes Friday the 13th fast, meaning people are either having sex or doing dumb adolescent stuff. I hate that.

But for a 6th movie in the franchise it wasn't that bad a watch.

[NightOfTheLiving_Sam]

Sinister 2012 8/10
I love this movie. It's really creepy; especially the music!

[horcrux2007]

Sinister 2012 8/10
I love this movie. It's really creepy; especially the music!

The soundtrack was arguably the scariest part, especially during the BBQ film. I give the movie a 9/10. I wish I could find it on DVD somewhere because I've looked at a bunch of movie stores, and I couldn't find a copy.

[Angra]

The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014)

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Produced by Bryan Singer, this isn't spectacular but a pretty entertaining FF flick & one of the "best", in compare to others that came out in this year's Halloween season! Jill Larson, the actress on the lead quite convincingly nailed her part as a creepy-old lady who allegedly suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. I think her brief appearance (http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2057422080/nm0489010?ref_=nm_phs_md_4) on Shutter Island (2010) was one of the reasons in getting this role of Deborah Logan. The final showdown at the cave was fun & crazy. Overall, nothing much new or too great but a good watch though.

Sad, I'm sure our friend Angra would love it if it came out in a regular format, other than being a found footage flick.

>>: B+

"The Taking of Deborah Logan" 7-8/10

After seeing the cover on Neflix again and again starring back at me I finaly gave in. Glad I did.
Roshiq, you've already said it all, so all that's left for me to say is thanks for the recommendation. Nice to see a minimum of shaky cameras in a good mockumentary.

[horcrux2007]

I'm slightly disappointed by this one. It started out as a sort of slasher, then quickly turned into investigation, then into supernatural. Slasher movies aren't necessarily my favorites, and I don't like how it quickly turned into an investigation movie and a boring one at that. Investigation in horror can be done right if it's coherent and interesting, which this one was not. The Ring is a great example of an investigation horror film. When it turned into supernatural, that was more of what I was expecting from this film, but it still wasn't terribly entertaining or even scary in the slightest. I think this went more for the "cool effects" route. Speaking of which, the mirror effects did look great, and it was probably the best part of the movie... but if the special effects are the high point of a film, I don't think you're gonna get any quality entertainment.

C

[Angra]

I'm slightly disappointed by this one. It started out as a sort of slasher, then quickly turned into investigation, then into supernatural. Slasher movies aren't necessarily my favorites, and I don't like how it quickly turned into an investigation movie and a boring one at that. Investigation in horror can be done right if it's coherent and interesting, which this one was not. The Ring is a great example of an investigation horror film. When it turned into supernatural, that was more of what I was expecting from this film, but it still wasn't terribly entertaining or even scary in the slightest. I think this went more for the "cool effects" route. Speaking of which, the mirror effects did look great, and it was probably the best part of the movie... but if the special effects are the high point of a film, I don't think you're gonna get any quality entertainment.

C

The sequel has a pretty cool mirror scene in an elevator. Go see it, right now!

[The Bloofer Lady]

FIVE ACROSS THE EYES 2006

Five teenaged girls get lost driving, while taking a shortcut through "the eyes", and stop to ask for directions. They have a minor fender bender in the parking lot but leave regardless.

What follows is a whole other level of road rage. This movie pushed my comfort levels. It was sadistic, bloody and distorted. But it was different. Pretty decent soundtrack, too.

[Angra]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/Kasper_76/witching_zps20133932.jpg

"Witching & Bitching" 7/10

Damn, you need to read fast to follow everything that's being said in this spanish horror/comedy. Luckily it's a fairly easy story to follow even if you can't read, but all the "funny" lines will go over your head of course.
It takes the movie more than 50 minutes before all hell breaks lose, but then there's still an hour of craziness left.

[Angra]

Saw "Ouija" last night. I thought it was OK. Lots of jump scares, but no true scares. I didn't hate it. I may buy the DVD. Then again, I may not. ::stick out tongue::

"Ouija" 7-8/10

Yea, I thought it was pretty decent as well.

Sure, the last half of the story might have been a little cheesy and some of it didn't make much sense. But what the fuck, it had some good scares throughout the movie and the last 15 minutes were quite intense.

[horcrux2007]

"Ouija" 7-8/10

Yea, I thought it was pretty decent as well.

Sure, the last half of the story might have been a little cheesy and some of it didn't make much sense. But what the fuck, it had some good scares throughout the movie and the last 15 minutes were quite intense.

You're kidding right?

I thought the first 10 minutes were actually really scary, but everything after that just ended up being flickering lights, people appearing behind doors, and discussions about the ouija board.



[SPOILERS]








If the mother was trying to protect them from getting killed, and the daughter was trapped and needed to be freed by cutting the threads over her mouth, then who the fuck killed Isabelle, pushed the guy into the mirror, and kept writing "HI FREND" everywhere? It wouldn't make any sense with the context of the movie for it to be another spirit because there were no other spirits mentioned in the film.

[Angra]

You're kidding right?

I thought the first 10 minutes were actually really scary, but everything after that just ended up being flickering lights, people appearing behind doors, and discussions about the ouija board.



I didn't care about all the plotholes as long as the movie was scary. And it was. I believe what really spoiled it for you was all the crying teens in the theater. ::wink::

[horcrux2007]

I didn't care about all the plotholes as long as the movie was scary. And it was. I believe what really spoiled it for you was all the crying teens in the theater. ::wink::

Maybe... I just hated the story. I think a movie that isn't scary can be salvaged by a good plot and good atmosphere. Oculus wasn't very scary, but it's my second favorite horror film because it had an interesting story and a very disturbing atmosphere surrounding the mirror.

[horcrux2007]

All of James Wan's movies have different tones, but this one was by far the strangest. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this weird horror movie. It had a couple very effective jump scares and a lot of good tension. This plot was very weird and crazy, but it was simple and interesting. The twist at the end, though, was pretty unnecessary which I didn't particularly like. I recommend this one if you like Wan's other films; it's on Netflix too.

B

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Roadkill; The Last Days of John Martin, 1994. 10/10

http://s3.amazonaws.com/auteurs_production/images/film/roadkill-the-last-days-of-john-martin/w448/roadkill-the-last-days-of-john-martin.jpg?1289478164

Ricky 6, 2000. 7/10

http://www.robohara.com/pix/reviews/ricky_6-2.jpg

Red Room 2, 2000. 8/10

http://traumaticcinematic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/rr2-03.jpg

[Sculpt]

All of James Wan's movies have different tones, but this one was by far the strangest. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this weird horror movie. It had a couple very effective jump scares and a lot of good tension. This plot was very weird and crazy, but it was simple and interesting. The twist at the end, though, was pretty unnecessary which I didn't particularly like. I recommend this one if you like Wan's other films; it's on Netflix too.

B
Agreed. I thought this was well made and builds to some genuinely scary scenes. Story, characters & plot don't have much depth, but still manages to be engaging supernatural horror.

[Sculpt]

http://content7.flixster.com/movie/11/15/45/11154517_det.jpg

Sanctum 2011 (on netflix)

6.5/10

If you like exploration & survival films, & the like: cave or underwater films, I think you'll enjoy this. It's what I'd call "reality horror", or just plain a personal disaster film (like your own personal Towering Inferno).

I think it was well shot & well made. Good cinematography, sets, sounds. The acting is solid when you accept the characters are a mix of hard-ass explorers, Xtreme sporters, survivalists & rich asshole types. Realizing that, I thought the stoicism was mildly realistic character development, enough for the type of film it's trying to be (it's not Terms of Endearment).

Most of the scenes are very real, and the rest plausible -- in that area of 'who knows unless you're in that extreme situation' plausibility.

Looking at the ratings & reviews at large, I think most are being awfully harsh; as if they were expecting 'James Cameron's Titanic' in a cave. Cameron didn't write or direct it, he just funded it.

[roshiq]

The Borderlands (2013)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/TheBorderlandsVP13_zpsc497def6.jpg

A decent Britt found footage with one hell of a weird ending!

>>: B

Zombeavers (2014)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/Zombeavers_zps799135ce.jpg

>>: C-

Eliza Graves aka Stonehearst Asylum (2014)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/SHAsylum_zps96cd7ef4.jpg

Fairly decent but a typical Hollywood treatment for an Edgar Allan Poe story. Jan Švankmajer's Lunacy (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407236/) (2005) was also loosely based on the same story which I think was a more interesting & better adaptation.

>>: B

[Ferox13]

Ricky 6, 2000. 7/10

If you are are a completist - there is another film based on Ricky Kasso besides the Van Bebber one called Black Circle Boys. It's not great though.

[The Villain]

The soundtrack was arguably the scariest part, especially during the BBQ film. I give the movie a 9/10. I wish I could find it on DVD somewhere because I've looked at a bunch of movie stores, and I couldn't find a copy.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AJLHUA8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1415543991&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40

[horcrux2007]

Agreed. I thought this was well made and builds to some genuinely scary scenes. Story, characters & plot don't have much depth, but still manages to be engaging supernatural horror.

I've read people all over the internet hate it, even Whannell hates it, but I don't see why. I may buy this on DVD if I find myself wanting to watch it again, which seems likely.

900th post :P

[horcrux2007]

I actually had to stop watching this one partway through, and pretty early at that. I stopped watching after F because I didn't want to suffer through about 20 more segments. Only 1 or 2 of the segments I watched were passable, A and D. I don't think it's fair for me to grade this since I didn't finish it, but I don't ever plan to watch the rest of this movie.

[The Villain]

I actually had to stop watching this one partway through, and pretty early at that. I stopped watching after F because I didn't want to suffer through about 20 more segments. Only 1 or 2 of the segments I watched were passable, A and D. I don't think it's fair for me to grade this since I didn't finish it, but I don't ever plan to watch the rest of this movie.

Think that's as far as I got too. It would've been good if the filmmakers took it seriously

[horcrux2007]

Think that's as far as I got too. It would've been good if the filmmakers took it seriously

Almost all of them just looked really unprofessional. Youtube videos have better quality than the ones I saw, especially C and E.

[tfantasy]

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/geordie93/ax_zpsb85d7c4b.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/geordie93/media/ax_zpsb85d7c4b.jpg.html)

10/10

I agree!! I thought this was a very well made movie, one that you find yourself really feeling the characters. I wish there more like this!!

violence nudity and swearing makes everything better...

Exhibit 1 your honour:

http://au.playstation.com/media/KLg5r4Zs/161/piranha%203d%20feature_vf1.jpg

I can provide another 150+ examples if need be.

Piranha 3D - terrible movie!! Especially the floating piece of "anatomy". I'm guilty of watching the whole movie though ::embarrassment::

I'm not saying a movie is bad because it's PG-13. I'm saying, more often than not, a PG-13 horror movies are usually bad.

The same thing could be said about R movies.......

CARLITO'S WAY (1993). One of DePalma's better films with compelling Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Luiz Guzman and a too short Viggo Mortenson performances. ****1/2

Excellent movie!! Yeah, I'ma HUGE Viggo fan and it would have been nice to have seen more of him in this flick!

The soundtrack was arguably the scariest part, especially during the BBQ film. I give the movie a 9/10. I wish I could find it on DVD somewhere because I've looked at a bunch of movie stores, and I couldn't find a copy.

FamilyVideo.com

http://content7.flixster.com/movie/11/15/45/11154517_det.jpg

Sanctum 2011 (on netflix)

6.5/10

If you like exploration & survival films, & the like: cave or underwater films, I think you'll enjoy this. It's what I'd call "reality horror", or just plain a personal disaster film (like your own personal Towering Inferno).

I think it was well shot & well made. Good cinematography, sets, sounds. The acting is solid when you accept the characters are a mix of hard-ass explorers, Xtreme sporters, survivalists & rich asshole types. Realizing that, I thought the stoicism was mildly realistic character development, enough for the type of film it's trying to be (it's not Terms of Endearment).

Most of the scenes are very real, and the rest plausible -- in that area of 'who knows unless you're in that extreme situation' plausibility.

Looking at the ratings & reviews at large, I think most are being awfully harsh; as if they were expecting 'James Cameron's Titanic' in a cave. Cameron didn't write or direct it, he just funded it.

I think that I enjoyed the cinematography more than anything else. I thought the movie was well done, it was not meant to be a horror movie, just a good thriller.

If you are are a completist - there is another film based on Ricky Kasso besides the Van Bebber one called Black Circle Boys. It's not great though.

Yeah, Black Circle Boys was pretty far out there....

Most recent movie for me:

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

A+

Excellent movie!! I enjoyed this one as much as the first one. Mickey Rourke rocks!!

[Geordie9]

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/geordie93/Ouija_2014_poster_zps631ca7ef.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/geordie93/media/Ouija_2014_poster_zps631ca7ef.jpg.html)

6/10

[Geordie9]

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/geordie93/215px-Taxidermia_FilmPoster_zps37feff11.jpeg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/geordie93/media/215px-Taxidermia_FilmPoster_zps37feff11.jpeg.html)

7.5/10

[sicklibra]

Anyone else think as above so below was a total piece of garbage with a good concept? There is a full review on my web page ofpipesandpens.com

[horcrux2007]

Anyone else think as above so below was a total piece of garbage with a good concept? There is a full review on my web page ofpipesandpens.com

No

[roshiq]

Jessabelle (2014)

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p433/sanjidparvez/Jessabelle_zpsc09e7396.jpg

Good story and there were some decently done creepy set-pieces but overall not as much scary as I thought. And for that I think the thriller aspect or that mystery surrounding about the ghost's identity dominates the 2nd half more than the horror aspect or scare parts. Nevertheless, it was a good flick and I liked it.

But there's one thing that's bugging me....::big grin::

**SPOILER AHEAD**
May be the ritual had something to do with it but how come a ghost or a spirit grows old over the years? According to our known myth about the ghosts...the aging for a spirit or a soul stops just at the point of death but here the original Jessabelle dies as an infant but her corporal ghost returns as a young woman to haunt & posses the other Jessabelle! I understand it'd suck but they could work with an idea something like this...only her boyfriend dies in the car crush, the unborn child somehow or miraculously left unharmed and then when a devastated Jessi returns to her childhood home the infant ghost of the original Jessi starts to haunt her & tries to posses the body of her newly born child...:halloween:

>>: B+

Ouija (2014)

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As a for a teen horror flick, surprising it turned out a decent time waster. Liked the way they kept it all simple & there wasn't any annoying character at least. Expected the final showdown would be more atmospheric & creepy but anyway, overall it was okay & fairly entertaining.

>>: B

[FryeDwight]

VAN HELSING (2004). Had heard this was bad, but words did not do justice! Way too much CGI and it wore me out with all the stupid never ending action scenes. Decent Univewrsal like opening, but all downhill afterwards. Avoid this and watch something better. *

[sicklibra]

No

How can you not that was probably the most stereotypical movie i have seen in years. Every character embodied those sad moronic people who have no idea what to do. And it even seemed to rip doom at one point.

[sicklibra]

I thought shrooms was a pretty good head tri though.

[Manimal]

I actually had to stop watching this one partway through, and pretty early at that. I stopped watching after F because I didn't want to suffer through about 20 more segments. Only 1 or 2 of the segments I watched were passable, A and D. I don't think it's fair for me to grade this since I didn't finish it, but I don't ever plan to watch the rest of this movie.

I can totally see where you're coming from, F for Fart was incredibly bad and left a bad taste in my mouth. However, though it stands out as the weakest short-film in the anthology.. there were a handful that I felt were worth watching. Many disagree with me, but I still feel that the second film was considerably stronger and contained a broader variety of horror themes that suited my tastes. Not the best movie ever, but blows the first one out of the water for sure.

[Manimal]

Jersey Shore Massacre

Okay, so I wasn't expecting much in watching this "film". I've only seen a few episodes of that trashy "reality" tv series, but I was at least hoping for a good tanning bed related death and I got what I wanted. The movie as a whole was rather awful, but there is a brief scene where the idiots sit down to watch a movie called "Fat Camp Massacre" featuring a fantastic character called "Cupcake the Clown" and THAT was truly the highlight of the movie!! I seriously demand that they make "Fat Camp Massacre" a real thing because that was totally golden and I'd love to see that! This movie though, utterly terrible.. aside from the excellent movie-watching scene with the epic cupcake clown "cuttin calories the ol fashioned way".

[sicklibra]

Jersey Shore Massacre

Okay, so I wasn't expecting much in watching this "film". I've only seen a few episodes of that trashy "reality" tv series, but I was at least hoping for a good tanning bed related death and I got what I wanted. The movie as a whole was rather awful, but there is a brief scene where the idiots sit down to watch a movie called "Fat Camp Massacre" featuring a fantastic character called "Cupcake the Clown" and THAT was truly the highlight of the movie!! I seriously demand that they make "Fat Camp Massacre" a real thing because that was totally golden and I'd love to see that! This movie though, utterly terrible.. aside from the excellent movie-watching scene with the epic cupcake clown "cuttin calories the ol fashioned way".

That is a great idea... Id watch something like that. Speaking of cutting calories the old fashioned way what was your take on thinner? I personally thought the blood pie scene had to be the highlight.

[horcrux2007]

How can you not that was probably the most stereotypical movie i have seen in years. Every character embodied those sad moronic people who have no idea what to do. And it even seemed to rip doom at one point.

If you could learn how to type a sentence, I would take you more seriously.

[Manimal]

That is a great idea... Id watch something like that. Speaking of cutting calories the old fashioned way what was your take on thinner? I personally thought the blood pie scene had to be the highlight.

I liked it, and I agree about the blood pie. Great casting too! It has to be one of the better adaptations of a King novel, in my opinion. My personal favourite, is "Needful Things".