Last Seen Contemporary Movie

[Tommy Jarvis]

Candyman (1992): I wanted to return to this one in order to be ready for the sequel. An indirect effect that Jordan Peele has on you.

If anything the film has grown over the years. Storytellingwise, that is, because little things like the cameras and the idea that (nearly) everybody smokes make this film look dated.

Throughout the story, the film is also not afraid to inject social commentary. From Anne-Marie's line about "white folks only bringing trouble" (quite the bit of foreshadowing there) to the police response to Helen being beat up.

It was good seeing Xander Berkeley again, but I was a bit ashamed for not recognizing Vanessa Williams. That feeling where you think "this face looks a bit familiar, but you're not quite sure why". The good thing is that she made you focus on her character rather than her. This contrary to a time where they cast people, because famous.

And then of course, there is Tony Todd. It takes him a while to show up, but then he dominates the screen with his presence and his voice. Much more than with William Bludworth, it really gives you the chills. On par with James Earl Jones' performance as Darth Vader, it instills just as much fear.

If anything, it makes me more curious how the story will be set forward in the sequel. Different accents , people coming back (or not),...

[bamahorrorfan87]

North

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Candyman, 2021. 7/10

Director: Nia DaCosta

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/4d/53/b1/4d53b183ca212d261c59fb0d22dcc89c.gif



We Need To Do Something, 2021. 7/10

Director: Sean King O'Grady

https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.XkPdwESVq4sYkNT3I7LYhwHaEe?pid=ImgDet&rs=1



Pulk, 2020. 7/10

Director: Julian Filigno

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Superhost, 2021. 6/10

Director: Brandon Christensen

https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SUP-0052_RT.jpg



Don't Breathe 2, 2021. 6/10

https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Dont-Breathe-2.jpg?w=681&h=383&crop=1

[anglewitch]

Lol candy man. Haven t seen that in 4 years

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

The Protege, 2021. 8/10

Director: Martin Campbell


https://64.media.tumblr.com/acfeb6ca60be3f45e4a48c7bbb53545d/3d811f99a3d60622-b1/s500x750/775b60937476062e00960e700c6505e2e85d26c8.gifv


Rushed, 2021. 7/10

Director:Vibeke Muasya

https://cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/FDWTHVFODZGSLOXTT5XTCKOU44.jpg


Honeydew, 2021. 7/10

Director: Devereux Milburn

http://horrorfuel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/still_honeydew_3.jpg

[ImmortalSlasher]

Candyman (1992): I wanted to return to this one in order to be ready for the sequel. An indirect effect that Jordan Peele has on you.

If anything the film has grown over the years. Storytellingwise, that is, because little things like the cameras and the idea that (nearly) everybody smokes make this film look dated.

Throughout the story, the film is also not afraid to inject social commentary. From Anne-Marie's line about "white folks only bringing trouble" (quite the bit of foreshadowing there) to the police response to Helen being beat up.

It was good seeing Xander Berkeley again, but I was a bit ashamed for not recognizing Vanessa Williams. That feeling where you think "this face looks a bit familiar, but you're not quite sure why". The good thing is that she made you focus on her character rather than her. This contrary to a time where they cast people, because famous.

And then of course, there is Tony Todd. It takes him a while to show up, but then he dominates the screen with his presence and his voice. Much more than with William Bludworth, it really gives you the chills. On par with James Earl Jones' performance as Darth Vader, it instills just as much fear.

If anything, it makes me more curious how the story will be set forward in the sequel. Different accents , people coming back (or not),...

Funny how most people knew smoking was bad way before 1992. I always thought cigarettes were adult candy in the old movie days. But it would still be years before that and that inside movie about cigarette companies before laws against smoking would start. Also preventing ads towards children.

Anyways, I'm going to watch the original before the new one as well.

[FryeDwight]

THE INVITATION (2015). This tale of a Dinner invitation/Reunion starts out pretty well; nothing really happens, but suspense begins to build. Sadly, towards the end, it's almost an Homage to BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS when things begin to get nasty. Add up to what I thought was a ridiculous ending, although my Wife figured it made sense. **1/2

[Korovox]

Grudge 2020 or the original. Got to go with the original first. ::big grin::

I didn't see Grudge 2020 and won't waste my time unless someone I trust recommends it. I watched the trailer and it just looks like a series of "something is behind you" or "something jumps at you" scenes. Some horror is style, but the trailer looked like hack visuals and hack story. I really don't know who bothers to watch this when there are some many better things to do.

I did see Ju-On (2002), and speaking of "It was very worrying and horrifying to notice the emptiness of the movie", I kind of felt that way about Ju-on. It's fairly crafty, but found it hard to relate or care about the characters and was a bit bored and found the story a bit shallow. But a lot of folks here liked Ju-On. That was your better shot at a decent flick.

You gonna try Ju-on?

We live in postmodern times. Going with the original movie first, is not a rule I like to consistently follow. I watched the Evil Dead remake first, and the original later; and this experience worked very well for me.
Anyways, it's interesting to hear your views. Yes, I am curious towards Ju-on!

[Angra]

The first Ju-on (2000) is the best.

[Sculpt]

Funny how most people knew smoking was bad way before 1992. I always thought cigarettes were adult candy in the old movie days. But it would still be years before that and that inside movie about cigarette companies before laws against smoking would start. Also preventing ads towards children.

Anyways, I'm going to watch the original before the new one as well.
Always a good idea to watch the original first. You know... when circumstances are the same. ::big grin:: Like, I wouldn't turn down an invitation to watch a remake with folks. Goes without typing. ::wink::

You know I haven't seen Candyman yet either. It's on my list. I'll have to watch it sooner than later. It's pretty unique.


Funny about smoking...

When I was in grammar school we were taught about oral cancer and lung cancer with all the disgusting pictures. That had an impact on me not to smoke.

But probably bigger impact was my folks didn't smoke. My grandpa pretty much chained smoked. That ashtray odor didn't smell good, but the house also always smelled like sautéed onions.

Also, as a young adult on, I bummed cigarettes all the time from my friends who smoked, especially when drinking. They wanted me to smoke with them. I never really got anything out of it besides the physical routine which satisfied my fidgeting habit. I never had the desire to go out and buy a pack. I guess I'm somehow immune to nicotine addiction, or whatever desired effect it's supposed to have. I don't know how rare that is.

[Sculpt]

Gunpowder Milkshake (2021) (netflix)
6/10

Sorta of a tongue-in-check hitwoman noir comedy action film, where in a bad world of bad people a hitwoman saves a kidnapped girl, with a boorishly ton of uninspiring fighting and gunplay.

I was happy enough with the opening, even though it was very Tarantino' familiar, without the good dialogue. But when the hand combat and gunplay scenes dragged on way too long, and repeated and repeated... I was seriously bored. You've already seen this.

[bamahorrorfan87]

Boo!

[FryeDwight]

Always a good idea to watch the original first. You know... when circumstances are the same. ::big grin:: Like, I wouldn't turn down an invitation to watch a remake with folks. Goes without typing. ::wink::


Funny about smoking...

When I was in grammar school we were taught about oral cancer and lung cancer with all the disgusting pictures. That had an impact on me not to smoke.

But probably bigger impact was my folks didn't smoke. My grandpa pretty much chained smoked. That ashtray odor didn't smell good, but the house also always smelled like sautéed onions.




Also, as a young adult on, I bummed cigarettes all the time from my friends who smoked, especially when drinking. They wanted me to smoke with them. I never really got anything out of it besides the physical routine which satisfied my fidgeting habit. I never had the desire to go out and buy a pack. I guess I'm somehow immune to nicotine addiction, or whatever desired effect it's supposed to have. I don't know how rare that is.



I remember seeing pictures from the Red Cross when they visited my Second Grade class...quite an impact! EVERYONE smoked when I was little...it just seemed to be what "Older People" did.
At 13, was going to impress my Friend by smoking the Benson and Hedges Menthol I had hocked from her purse...after coughing and gagging for 20 minutes later, wondered why ANYONE would want to start.

You're quite lucky, Sculpt, that You have that immunity...from what I have heard, Tobacco is extremely difficult to cease and desist.

[realdealblues]

We Need To Do Something (2021)

Nice idea with some possibilities, but it needed to actually do something.

5/10

[Sculpt]

The first Ju-on (2000) is the best.
Ah, right 2000 is the first The Curse. Ju-on the Grudge is 2nd.

.. But it would still be years before that and that inside movie about cigarette companies before laws against smoking would start. Also preventing ads towards children...
Oh, that's right, The Insider (1999). Yes, that film blew my mind. Good film too.

We live in postmodern times. Going with the original movie first, is not a rule I like to consistently follow. I watched the Evil Dead remake first, and the original later; and this experience worked very well for me.
Anyways, it's interesting to hear your views. Yes, I am curious towards Ju-on!
You mean you saw Evil Dead 2 (1987) first, or Evil Dead (2013) first? Yeah, I saw ED2 first and the original later. Liked them both.

THE INVITATION (2015). This tale of a Dinner invitation/Reunion starts out pretty well; nothing really happens, but suspense begins to build. Sadly, towards the end, it's almost an Homage to BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS when things begin to get nasty. Add up to what I thought was a ridiculous ending, although my Wife figured it made sense. **1/2
I liked The Invitation, the whole sitting in a group, new folks awkwardly trying to join with the old group, the weirdness of some stranger being controlling of a longtime friend, and some peeps presenting their beliefs and experiences, and video of the dying woman was like 'whoh!', and then them trying to sell you on joining their cult... all that was really entertaining to me! ::big grin::


... You're quite lucky, Sculpt, that You have that immunity...from what I have heard, Tobacco is extremely difficult to cease and desist.
You been a smoker, Frye?

We Need To Do Something (2021)

Nice idea with some possibilities, but it needed to actually do something.

5/10
LOL

[bamahorrorfan87]

The girl who got away

[realdealblues]

You're quite lucky, Sculpt, that You have that immunity...from what I have heard, Tobacco is extremely difficult to cease and desist.

Not to butt in (pun intended) or side track the thread, but I'll chime in that to me it's really a matter of will power and not any harder than deciding to cut out sugar or red meat or whatever out of your diet or cut loose a friend or an ex who isn't good for you to be around. Although, admittedly that is also something difficult for some people as well, but if you really want to quit and are ready to, you will. In the end it's a choice you make and you either choose to stick by it or you don't, kind of like being married and being faithful even though you can choose not to be at anytime.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Always a good idea to watch the original first. You know... when circumstances are the same. ::big grin:: Like, I wouldn't turn down an invitation to watch a remake with folks. Goes without typing. ::wink::

You know I haven't seen Candyman yet either. It's on my list. I'll have to watch it sooner than later. It's pretty unique.

Funny about smoking...

When I was in grammar school we were taught about oral cancer and lung cancer with all the disgusting pictures. That had an impact on me not to smoke.

But probably bigger impact was my folks didn't smoke. My grandpa pretty much chained smoked. That ashtray odor didn't smell good, but the house also always smelled like sautéed onions.

Also, as a young adult on, I bummed cigarettes all the time from my friends who smoked, especially when drinking. They wanted me to smoke with them. I never really got anything out of it besides the physical routine which satisfied my fidgeting habit. I never had the desire to go out and buy a pack. I guess I'm somehow immune to nicotine addiction, or whatever desired effect it's supposed to have. I don't know how rare that is.

Oh I've seen Candyman before. It was just so long ago that I can't remember it. So it will be like it's a new movie.

I find it funny that people said Trump's doctor was the real Candyman with the way he was passing out pills.

I remember seeing pictures from the Red Cross when they visited my Second Grade class...quite an impact! EVERYONE smoked when I was little...it just seemed to be what "Older People" did.
At 13, was going to impress my Friend by smoking the Benson and Hedges Menthol I had hocked from her purse...after coughing and gagging for 20 minutes later, wondered why ANYONE would want to start.

You're quite lucky, Sculpt, that You have that immunity...from what I have heard, Tobacco is extremely difficult to cease and desist.

Not to butt in (pun intended) or side track the thread, but I'll chime in that to me it's really a matter of will power and not any harder than deciding to cut out sugar or red meat or whatever out of your diet or cut loose a friend or an ex who isn't good for you to be around. Although, admittedly that is also something difficult for some people as well, but if you really want to quit and are ready to, you will. In the end it's a choice you make and you either choose to stick by it or you don't, kind of like being married and being faithful even though you can choose not to be at anytime.

On smoking, I had many chances to try just about every brand of US cigarette but never did. I was around second hand smoke and it makes me upset. But I was a kid and adults still weren't serious about second hand smoke back then. Also people smoked in clubs and restaurants like it was no big deal back then.

But like alcohol people have different tolerances. I wouldn't bet on trying cigarettes and not being addicted. Companies bet on getting teens to try and keep them as customers for life. So there is something extra that effects kids. Also there is or was the cool factor or opening up a pack and asking for a light. Or having something else in your hand besides a drink at a bar. Who knows why. Here is what wiki says on Nicotine.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicotine#Reinforcement_disorders

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicotine_withdrawal#Signs_and_symptoms

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoking_cessation#Side_effects

I can detect my mood change depending on lack of sleep or healthy food. I would hate dealing with nicotine. But I'm ok with dealing with alcohol and I've met people who can't stop drinking.

Right now is probably a terrible time to smoke with the virus. That's a pre-existing condition right there.

[Korovox]

You mean you saw Evil Dead 2 (1987) first, or Evil Dead (2013) first? Yeah, I saw ED2 first and the original later. Liked them both.


I liked The Invitation, the whole sitting in a group, new folks awkwardly trying to join with the old group, the weirdness of some stranger being controlling of a longtime friend, and some peeps presenting their beliefs and experiences, and video of the dying woman was like 'whoh!', and then them trying to sell you on joining their cult... all that was really entertaining to me! ::big grin::


Oh yes ED2 is still to be discovered by me. ::sad:: I saw the 2013 movie first!

Well spoken, I completely agree w.r.t. The Invitation. ::big grin::

[Sculpt]

Oh yes ED2 is still to be discovered by me. ::sad:: I saw the 2013 movie first!

Well spoken, I completely agree w.r.t. The Invitation. ::big grin::
You're in for a real treat with ED2! The first time I saw it blew my mind. Actually this year on HDC (horror.com) it was one vote away from being in the Final for Best Horror Film All-time. One of my all-time favs.

[Tommy Jarvis]

Black Christmas (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454082/)

I gave this one a chance. And you know what? The opening was not half bad. Kind of makes you think that the film would not be bad. Maybe it just got panned because it has such big shoes to fill. Then, it went downhill very fast. A remake with no original ideas. Hot girls, exposition,... Not very original.

That brings me to another thing: If you have no original ideas, you can always save it by at least remembering what made the original stand out. The scary thing about the original was how little we knew about the killer. Bob Clark left it to our imagination. This one went so much on the nose that it became annoying. With a few shots clearly put in there, just to make the jocks and their date to go "Dude! Gross!".

The second star is for the icepick kill/accident and the plastic bag nod to the original. And Mary Elizabeth Winstead deserves better than this.

[Tommy Jarvis]

Pontypool (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1226681/?ref_=rvi_tt) had an interesting concept, to say the least. A local radio station in the middle of what looks to be a zombie outbreak (or something akin to that). And in all fairness, it had some good moments. A good build up during the bit when they realise that there's something serious going and the final scene with Ken Loney is touching.

That said, I could not help but think they did not fully reach the potential this concept has to offer. With a few on location shots (think of reporters like Trevor Hannah in the Dawn of the Dead remake), good voice actors who earned their chops in animation, good use of facial expressions,...

All in all, I liked it (and I respect what the crew did with this budget), but I can also not help but wonder what someone like David Fincher could have done with this.

[FryeDwight]

Pontypool (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1226681/?ref_=rvi_tt) had an interesting concept, to say the least. A local radio station in the middle of what looks to be a zombie outbreak (or something akin to that). And in all fairness, it had some good moments. A good build up during the bit when they realise that there's something serious going and the final scene with Ken Loney is touching.

That said, I could not help but think they did not fully reach the potential this concept has to offer. With a few on location shots (think of reporters like Trevor Hannah in the Dawn of the Dead remake), good voice actors who earned their chops in animation, good use of facial expressions,...

All in all, I liked it (and I respect what the crew did with this budget), but I can also not help but wonder what someone like David Fincher could have done with this.

We just saw this over the weekend and have to agree with You all the way. Interesting premise, and not bad for the budget, but really could have been much better. Steven McHattie was good, though. **1/2

[Tommy Jarvis]

Good point on Steven McHattie. Shame I forgot to give him a separate mention.

[FryeDwight]

You been a smoker, Frye?


LOL[/QUOTE]
Hi Sculpt, sorry to take this long getting back-work been hectic, but on Vacation now::smile:: and also have able to read posts from other members about smoking and all well thought out responses.

After that episode with Mom's B&H Menthol, steered well clear of it. Tried a puff here and there, but nothing to stick. Just find it a nasty smelly thing...Mrs FD doesn't like it either. In single days, only dated two girls who indulged; one who did Marlboro 100's, but her kisses were akin to being mugged, so could deal with that::wink:: and last one (shortly before Mrs FD) smoked Clover cigs, which at least didn't stink too much. Besides, I was more intrigued by the pint of Sloe Gin she kept in her big purse, for "Emergencies"::confused::::cool::

As gotten older. still find it a revolting practice, hate second hand smoke and loathe how most smokers think They can just toss the butt wherever. With what We know about it and the effects not to mention the cost, why start?

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Malignant, 2021. 5/10

Director: James Wan


https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2021-08/31/16/asset/41658fca6d91/anigif_sub-buzz-3237-1630428785-16.gif

Dumb as fuck. ::roll eyes::

[Sculpt]

Black Christmas (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454082/)

I gave this one a chance. And you know what? The opening was not half bad. Kind of makes you think that the film would not be bad. Maybe it just got panned because it has such big shoes to fill. Then, it went downhill very fast. A remake with no original ideas. Hot girls, exposition,... Not very original.

That brings me to another thing: If you have no original ideas, you can always save it by at least remembering what made the original stand out. The scary thing about the original was how little we knew about the killer. Bob Clark left it to our imagination. This one went so much on the nose that it became annoying. With a few shots clearly put in there, just to make the jocks and their date to go "Dude! Gross!".

The second star is for the icepick kill/accident and the plastic bag nod to the original. And Mary Elizabeth Winstead deserves better than this.

And obviously, why remake Black Christmas? The only answer is for the producers to make money (off the name) and for crew/actors to work.

And damnitall, if you're going to be lame enough to "remake" Black Christmas, then take advantage of the opportunity to re-imagine it into something different.

[Sculpt]

Pontypool (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1226681/?ref_=rvi_tt) had an interesting concept, to say the least. A local radio station in the middle of what looks to be a zombie outbreak (or something akin to that). And in all fairness, it had some good moments. A good build up during the bit when they realise that there's something serious going and the final scene with Ken Loney is touching.

That said, I could not help but think they did not fully reach the potential this concept has to offer. With a few on location shots (think of reporters like Trevor Hannah in the Dawn of the Dead remake), good voice actors who earned their chops in animation, good use of facial expressions,...

All in all, I liked it (and I respect what the crew did with this budget), but I can also not help but wonder what someone like David Fincher could have done with this.
Well said! Yes, what could David Fincher do with this?

What was the budget?

I also really liked the concept of the sound causing the zombies (as I recall) -- symbolic, I think, of an idea causing a threat. Liked the setup, but definitely went off the rails for me. Lot's of folks on here liked it, so I didn't pan it as much as I would have liked. It was ok, but leaves you wishing it was done better. I never think of it as a budget issue. It's not a space odyssey film. Thinking of Oliver Stone's Talk Radio was great cause of the writing, acting and direction. It's not primarily a money issue.

[Tommy Jarvis]

What was the budget?

According to imdb, it was around 1.5 million.

[Sculpt]

According to imdb, it was around 1.5 million.
Interesting. Talk Radio's budget was only 4 million. And plenty of that went to pay Oliver Stone, Alec Baldwin, John C. McGinley and professional industry workers. I know Talk Radio doesn't have zombie makeup, but that doesn't need be expensive any more than some practical zombie violence/action. There's some inexpensive CG set/background special effects if needed. ::big grin::

[FryeDwight]

MAY (2002). Angela Bettis is very good as the extremely lonely girl. who decides to follow her Mom's advice when little; "If You can't find a Friend, Make one." Decent support from Anna Faris and Jeremy Sisto and pretty gruesome in parts. ***

[Tommy Jarvis]

And obviously, why remake Black Christmas? The only answer is for the producers to make money (off the name) and for crew/actors to work.

And damnitall, if you're going to be lame enough to "remake" Black Christmas, then take advantage of the opportunity to re-imagine it into something different

When it comes to cinematic quality, there is no reason to remake Black Christmas because the original still holds up.

That said, one of the (unintentional) qualities of the original is that it talked about a then groundbreaking subject, not in the least because it was right after Roe v Wade. So in that light, you can perfectly see where the 2019 remake comes from and, as you said, you can add something.

But the first thing to do is make an entertaining piece of cinema. I remember one review calling it "a script written by Lisa Simpson". Not to diss Lisa, but I can how that does not keep you on the edge of your seat.

[Tommy Jarvis]

I also really liked the concept of the sound causing the zombies (as I recall) -- symbolic, I think, of an idea causing a threat.

What are your thoughts on the idea that the characters had to avoid terms of endearment?

[bamahorrorfan87]

Malignant

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

C.O.R.N., 2021 7/10

Director: Robin Christian

https://i.ibb.co/CK6CzW9/corn.jpg

I liked this. The characters where natural and the gore pretty good.


The Curse of Humpty Dumpty, 2021. 7/10

Director: Scott Jeffrey

https://i0.wp.com/bloody-disgusting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/curse-of-humpty-dumpty.jpg?resize=1000%2C600&ssl=1

Yessssssssssssssssss! I love this kinda stuff!

[bamahorrorfan87]

Clubhouse detectives

[Sculpt]

What are your thoughts on the idea that the characters had to avoid terms of endearment?
Sorry, it's been a long time since I've seen it. I hadn't heard anything about that. How'd that scenario go?

[bamahorrorfan87]

Just like dad

[Tommy Jarvis]

Funny how most people knew smoking was bad way before 1992. I always thought cigarettes were adult candy in the old movie days. But it would still be years before that and that inside movie about cigarette companies before laws against smoking would start. Also preventing ads towards children.

Anyways, I'm going to watch the original before the new one as well.

Funny about smoking...

When I was in grammar school we were taught about oral cancer and lung cancer with all the disgusting pictures. That had an impact on me not to smoke.

But probably bigger impact was my folks didn't smoke. My grandpa pretty much chained smoked. That ashtray odor didn't smell good, but the house also always smelled like sautéed onions.

Also, as a young adult on, I bummed cigarettes all the time from my friends who smoked, especially when drinking. They wanted me to smoke with them. I never really got anything out of it besides the physical routine which satisfied my fidgeting habit. I never had the desire to go out and buy a pack. I guess I'm somehow immune to nicotine addiction, or whatever desired effect it's supposed to have. I don't know how rare that is.

I guess it's a case of growing insight and that can take it's time. For the young, it does not grow fast enough and for the old, it grows too fast. I grew up with slogans like "Smoking? As long as it's civil". A generation that grows up with anti smoking adds will look at that differently.

J-PzOFSDWRo

This add is a good example. From my generation, knowing the drugs these two have done, my first thought is: And you're going to tell me not to smoke? Really? Whereas someone from a later generation might be more likely to say; Does not matter, they're right.

And I can only speak for my own experience, but in the meantime, there seemed to be a time (about a decade) where people were somewhere in between. Yeah, we know it's bad, but it's bad in a too much booze is bad kind of way. For a lot of people, it might have still felt more like a vice than as something genuinely dangerous.

Plus from the way I quit, I realise it's easy for me to say, because I was never really addicted or felt that way.

[Sculpt]

Malignant
What'd ya think, Bama? I like Wan's work for sure.


I guess it's a case of growing insight and that can take it's time. For the young, it does not grow fast enough and for the young, it grows too fast. I grew up with slogans like "Smoking? As long as it's civil". A generation that grows up with anti smoking adds will look at that differently.

J-PzOFSDWRo

This add is a good example. From my generation, knowing the drugs these two have done, my first thought is: And you're going to tell me not to smoke? Really? Whereas someone from a later generation might be more likely to say; Does not matter, they're right.

And I can only speak for my own experience, but in the meantime, there seemed to be a time (about a decade) where people were somewhere in between. Yeah, we know it's bad, but it's bad in a too much booze is bad kind of way. For a lot of people, it might have still felt more like a vice than as something genuinely dangerous.

Plus from the way I quit, I realise it's easy for me to say, because I was never really addicted or felt that way.
For sure. I'm thankful I didn't get hooked. No credit to me. I have lot's of friends who are hooked and wished they weren't.

[Bloof]

THE CURSE OF HUMPTY DUMPTY
2021

A woman and her two daughters return to the family home when she starts to suffer from dementia.

Very pretty to look at and i enjoyed it.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

THE CURSE OF HUMPTY DUMPTY
2021

A woman and her two daughters return to the family home when she starts to suffer from dementia.

Very pretty to look at and i enjoyed it.


::love::

[ImmortalSlasher]

Black Christmas (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454082/)

I gave this one a chance. And you know what? The opening was not half bad. Kind of makes you think that the film would not be bad. Maybe it just got panned because it has such big shoes to fill. Then, it went downhill very fast. A remake with no original ideas. Hot girls, exposition,... Not very original.

That brings me to another thing: If you have no original ideas, you can always save it by at least remembering what made the original stand out. The scary thing about the original was how little we knew about the killer. Bob Clark left it to our imagination. This one went so much on the nose that it became annoying. With a few shots clearly put in there, just to make the jocks and their date to go "Dude! Gross!".

The second star is for the icepick kill/accident and the plastic bag nod to the original. And Mary Elizabeth Winstead deserves better than this.

The cast of the remake is really good but the movie not so much. Strangely I thought I reviewed all of them recently over here. I know I did on HorrorDVDs. It was because the third remake came out and got a lot of the MeToo thing going.

I actually watched the original for the first time. I know it was in the last year. Let me search around.

[Tommy Jarvis]

In relation to my review of Pontypool: A DVD extra from Dawn of the Dead.

SLZ0J6-Y3oA

[ImmortalSlasher]

Found them. One during the October posting month last year.

Third Black Christmas:

http://horrordvds.com/community/threads/the-annual-october-horror-movie-watching-thread-2020.49005/page-24#post-872859

Original Black Christmas and the first Remake:

http://horrordvds.com/community/threads/blumhouses-black-christmas-december-13th-2019.48815/page-5#post-874338

[Tommy Jarvis]

Found them. One during the October posting month last year.

Third Black Christmas:

http://horrordvds.com/community/threads/the-annual-october-horror-movie-watching-thread-2020.49005/page-24#post-872859

Original Black Christmas and the first Remake:

http://horrordvds.com/community/threads/blumhouses-black-christmas-december-13th-2019.48815/page-5#post-874338

Thanks. I'll check them out.

[bamahorrorfan87]

Hush

[Sculpt]

What are your thoughts on the idea that the characters had to avoid terms of endearment?
Sorry, it's been a long time since I've seen it. I hadn't heard anything about that. How'd that scenario go?
Yeah, how did that scenario go? If you used a term of endearment to someone they would turn into a zombie?

Hush
I really liked Hush! Thought it was Hitchcockian... where pretty much everything shot, everything thing you see in the beginning comes into to play in the film. Good thriller. Well thought out. These are the types of films I'd like to see more of.

[Tommy Jarvis]

Yeah, how did that scenario go? If you used a term of endearment to someone they would turn into a zombie?

Well, the story plays out in Canada and according to the message from the Quebecois, terms of endearment apparently were one of the things that set these things off.

[bamahorrorfan87]

Slumber party massacre III

[Sculpt]

Well, the story plays out in Canada and according to the message from the Quebecois, terms of endearment apparently were one of the things that set these things off.
That's really weird. I don't remember that from the film, but I don't doubt it, it's been a long time. I wonder the writer is intending to say -- you know as an allegory? Is the writer suggesting affectionate words cause people to be bad some how? Like this causes jealous violence in society? ::confused::

[Tommy Jarvis]

That's really weird. I don't remember that from the film, but I don't doubt it, it's been a long time. I wonder the writer is intending to say -- you know as an allegory? Is the writer suggesting affectionate words cause people to be bad some how? Like this causes jealous violence in society? ::confused::

I think it was mostly to just create this plotpoint where one of the characters would get a phonecall from one of her children and she would be all like "hey sweetie", while the other characters give her looks and signs to just, you know, cut it off.

[Tommy Jarvis]

The Collection (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1748227/)

This sequel loses a bt of it's steam, compared to part 1. Because in part 1, the idea was still new. Makes you wonder wether a direct sequel would be better. Picking up immediately afterwards, like Halloween 2 did.

Granted, it has it's moments and some of the traps still are creepy. But the concept of the badasses going in to save the girlfriend/wife/daughter has been overdone. Also, there seemed to be more than a bit of nodding going on. Maybe it's just me, but the opening credits seemed to nod to/pay hommage to the opening credits of Seven. And some bits of the score seriously across as diet Nine Inch Nails.

And, of course, there is a bit of sequel bait. Except, this is more the wuuuh? kind of sequel bait.

[Korovox]

Devour (2005)

https://alchetron.com/cdn/Devour-film-images-a00e32d4-6cc5-449b-a1f6-7c9c6d3f501.jpg

5/10

The satanic character is good, but that's all. ::devil:: No tension; cliché dialogues and boring plot; and too much sex and beauty, as you can see. ::stick out tongue::

[ImmortalSlasher]

Devour (2005)

https://alchetron.com/cdn/Devour-film-images-a00e32d4-6cc5-449b-a1f6-7c9c6d3f501.jpg

5/10

The satanic character is good, but that's all. ::devil:: No tension; cliché dialogues and boring plot; and too much sex and beauty, as you can see. ::stick out tongue::

I could swear I reviewed this around here because of the main actor. I remember it was a surprisingly bad movie. So bad that I can't remember the plot. Maybe it had another title.

[FryeDwight]

1917 (2017).>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Technically, 1917 is fantastic, such amazing camera work and really only one cut that is more like a fade. The story was good, but Schofield should have been seriously hurt when the Trench cave-in occurs. It's quite convenient that after he falls into the water, He floats right where his mission is supposed to be and not even getting nicked when He goes "Over The Top" to deliver the message. Minor quibbles, but the film's power is somewhat diluted. Still very much worth seeing.
****1/2

[Bloof]

DONT SPEAK 2020

A small village is wiped out by a creature that hunts by sound.
Not original, not good.

[Sculpt]

DONT SPEAK 2020

A small village is wiped out by a creature that hunts by sound.
Not original, not good.
Was it a bit like this?

TR3Vdo5etCQ

[Tommy Jarvis]

Was it a bit like this?

TR3Vdo5etCQ

::devil::

[Tommy Jarvis]

Profile (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7826276/) is one of those occasions when the found footage concept mostly seems to be used to keep production cheap rather than anything else.

It may work for films like Unfriended, but I cannot see the added value of the found footage idea here. The report was published and the reporter survives, so why do it this way? Why not make a faux documentary mixed with found footage? This may also just be me, but I was not very invested in the main character and her life. Maybe also because part of me expects these reporters doing such profiles to be more levelheaded and well prepared, rather than seemingly everything last minute or almost/accidentally revealing your true identity, your name, your home,...

The ending seemed a bit underwhelming as well. Sure, the idea of ISIS sending out a wanted poster with your name is quite scary, but for storytelling purposes, it's also worthwile to deliver on the scares in some way, shape or form. An action beat, a haunting tesimony from the main character or one of her friends,... Now none of that.

It was not terrible, but all in all disappointing.

[TaeKwonZombie]

jacobs ladder,

[Bloof]

NUMB 2015

Four strangers hatch a plot to find a cache of gold hidden in a remote forest in the winter.

Chilling

[Tommy Jarvis]

My Salinger Year (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2222052/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0): Cute, quirky girl with dreams of becoming ends up spending a year working for JD Salinger. Nothing all too fancy or memorable, but it was just what the doctor ordered at this time.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Old, 2021. 7/10

Director: M. Night Shyamalan


https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/5761_R03_00037AR-H-2021.jpg?w=681&h=383&crop=1

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Censor, 2021. 6/10

Director: Prano Bailey-Bond


https://i.ibb.co/ch6Fp5B/MV5-BYTY2-NTEz-ZWQt-ZGFm-MS00-MTll-LTk5-ODkt-Yj-Q0-OWQ1-Yzhl-Mj-Uy-Xk-Ey-Xk-Fqc-Gde-QXVy-Nj-Ux-Mjc1.jpg

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Coming Home in the Dark, 2021. 8/10

Director: James Ashcroft


https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/4/y/t/i/e/h/image.related.StuffLandscapeSixteenByNine.710x400. 22swa2.png/1628545899031.jpg?format=pjpg&optimize=medium

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Karen Doesn't Dream, 2018. 6/10

Director: Zach Huckaby

https://www.wweek.com/resizer/Fpvmzk8e-4PeUGibMjLcUlOrWQY=/1200x630/s3.amazonaws.com/arc-wordpress-client-uploads/wweek/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/30170605/screener_KarenDoesntDream_4527.jpg

[Bloof]

AMITYVILLE SCARECROW 2021

Two sisters inherit a campground from their late mother that is haunted by a scarecrow.

Terrible

[Sculpt]

AMITYVILLE SCARECROW 2021

Two sisters inherit a campground from their late mother that is haunted by a scarecrow.

Terrible
Hmm... haunted by a scarecrow?...

Did the scarecrow become alive!...
And then it died...
And then came back from the dead and started haunting the campground?

::big grin::

[SerialKiller]

Candyman. Garbage. Going to watch the original now.

[FryeDwight]

THE FINAL GIRLS (2015). >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>SPOILERS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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The daughter of an 80's Scream Queen survives a Car crash that unfortunately kills the Mom. Some years later, Daughter attends a viewing of her Mother's films and she and her friends are dragged into the film (kind of hokey, but acceptable). It doesn't take long for them to realize that the Killer in the film may be stalking them as well.....

The whole idea is silly, but this was actually a funny homage to FRIDAY, THE 13th ( so much so, I wonder if Paramount got any $$) with some GROUNDHOG DAY thrown in. Recommend it, especially if You're a F13 fan. ***

[bamahorrorfan87]

The forever purge

[ImmortalSlasher]

THE FINAL GIRLS (2015). >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>SPOILERS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>


The daughter of an 80's Scream Queen survives a Car crash that unfortunately kills the Mom. Some years later, Daughter attends a viewing of her Mother's films and she and her friends are dragged into the film (kind of hokey, but acceptable). It doesn't take long for them to realize that the Killer in the film may be stalking them as well.....

The whole idea is silly, but this was actually a funny homage to FRIDAY, THE 13th ( so much so, I wonder if Paramount got any $$) with some GROUNDHOG DAY thrown in. Recommend it, especially if You're a F13 fan. ***

I couldn't recommend it unless they made a sequel. They still haven't.

[Ringo]

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HMA3HgiS_Xs/movieposter_en.jpg

7/10

Not bad, I liked the kid, quite an unique story.

[Sculpt]

The forever purge

How'd you like it?

I've only seen The Purge (2013), and just thought it was ok.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Intrusion, 2021. 6/10

Director: Adam Salky


https://imagecurl.com/images/13554041840503924357_thumb.png

Very predictable but I liked this. Coulda been more depraved with the subject matter.
Logan Marshall-Green's character made the movie, very nice to look at.

[hammerfan]

As Above So Below

[Tommy Jarvis]

As Above So Below

How did you like it?

[ImmortalSlasher]

I put a big review of The Empty Man up in the October viewing topic on HorrorDVDs.

http://horrordvds.com/community/threads/the-annual-october-horror-movie-watching-thread-2021.49123/page-3#post-879576

It's a movie worth checking out. I don't remember seeing many if any reviews over here.

Also, this short is by the same director. Probably worth watching this before The Empty Man.

RCZ5_V480AI

[hammerfan]

How did you like it?

I love it. I have the DVD.

[Ringo]

https://pics.filmaffinity.com/De_Poel-936794394-large.jpg

6/10

I think it was the first dutch horror I've seen. Not bad. Enjoyed it. Has a Blair Witch vibe to it.

A father takes his wife, two sons, a friend and his daughter on a hiking trip in the woods. After a long search for a spot to set up camp, the father finds a perfect place overlooking a pool. Everybody seems to get settled quickly and when the night falls the two sons listen to a ghost story told by their father's friend at the campfire. The youngest son begins to have strange dreams and bizarre occurrences begin to develop at the camp side

[Bloof]

https://pics.filmaffinity.com/De_Poel-936794394-large.jpg

6/10

I think it was the first dutch horror I've seen. Not bad. Enjoyed it.

A father takes his wife, two sons, a friend and his daughter on a hiking trip in the woods. After a long search for a spot to set up camp, the father finds a perfect place overlooking a pool. Everybody seems to get settled quickly and when the night falls the two sons listen to a ghost story told by their father's friend at the campfire. The youngest son begins to have strange dreams and bizarre occurrences begin to develop at the camp side

Liked this as well.

[bamahorrorfan87]

Hocus pocus

[Ringo]

https://pics.filmaffinity.com/Meander-425349678-large.jpg

5/10

The Cube, but with Aliens. Nothing much.

A woman finds herself locked in a series of strange tunnels full of deadly traps.

[bamahorrorfan87]

Escape room tournament of champions

[Bloof]

TRICK OR TREAT 2007

While not a fan of anthologies, I enjoyed this one. Have always seen it in bits and pieces but never the whole thing at once.

[Sculpt]

TRICK OR TREAT 2007

While not a fan of anthologies, I enjoyed this one. Have always seen it in bits and pieces but never the whole thing at once.
There was definitely a time I didn't like anthologies, but now I do cause they get on with it, ya know? ::big grin::

I think I started enjoying anthologies when I started enjoying the Twilight Zone and Outerlimits. Most of the time the ep had a definite story, morale, idea and it got right to it. And so most anthologies are the same way. Cause a lot of films these days just meander and fill time, it drives me nuts.

[FryeDwight]

MIDSOMMER (2019)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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An Emotionally fragile Girl rocked by tragedy joins Her increasingly distant boyfriend and others for a trip to Sweden to watch the "Midsommer Festival", held once every 90 years. What starts to be an interesting and enjoyable trip slowly begins to go south.....

Reading IMDB reviews, this is the kind of film You will really like or dislike intensely. For my part, I quite enjoyed it. The film looks beautiful, interesting score and the tension slowly builds, although it gets a little too close to WICKER MAN territory. Long -almost 2.5 hours-languid, almost Kubrickian pace does pay off if You can hang in there with quite a few WTF scenes, particularly the scene where the "Chosen One" does his appointed task. ****1/2

[Bloof]

There was definitely a time I didn't like anthologies, but now I do cause they get on with it, ya know? ::big grin::

I think I started enjoying anthologies when I started enjoying the Twilight Zone and Outerlimits. Most of the time the ep had a definite story, morale, idea and it got right to it. And so most anthologies are the same way. Cause a lot of films these days just meander and fill time, it drives me nuts.

You make a good point about how some films carry on a bit too long. I really shouldn't have used the term anthology though because the stories in Trick or Treat were intertwined.

[Ringo]

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IyLQALEJL._SL1500_.jpg

5/10

Things go badly for a hack director and film crew shooting a low budget zombie movie in an abandoned WWII Japanese facility, when they are attacked by real zombies.

Why the hype behind this movie?
Can't say I even chuckled a bit, to be honest.

[bamahorrorfan87]

Mom’s got a date with a vampire

[hammerfan]

Hell Fest

[bamahorrorfan87]

Phantom of the megaplex

[bamahorrorfan87]

Don’t look under the bed

[bamahorrorfan87]

Aileen Wuornos American Boogeywoman

[Sculpt]

Elysium (2013)
6/10

"IMDB: In the year 2154, the very wealthy live on a man-made space station while the rest of the population resides on a ruined Earth. A man takes on a mission that could bring equality to the polarized worlds."

Nifty effects and a competent film. Characters' lack depth, and not a very compelling character story. Not only are the concepts cliché (Stargate/Total Recall), it's execution is very formulaic too.

[bamahorrorfan87]

Halloweentown

[bamahorrorfan87]

Halloweentown II kalabar’s revenge

[bamahorrorfan87]

Halloweentown high

[Bloof]

Cruelty 2016

Subtitled

Two young sisters are found dead in a snowy wooded area by a man out walking his dog.

More of a police procedural murder mystery.

[bamahorrorfan87]

Return to halloweentown

[bamahorrorfan87]

Under wraps

[bamahorrorfan87]

Under wraps remake

[Tommy Jarvis]

Halloween (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1502407/)

This reboot/sequel makes a fine addition to the series, with a good build up and a few good kills to boot. Fitting both the times and the overall canon.

Laurie Strode is written as a badass and Jamie Lee Curtis pulls it off very well. We get a "final confrontation" like in H20, though this one does not leave (obvious) sequel bait. Which is a nice change. In fact, the abrupt-ish ending kind of reminded me of the original Texas Chainsaw.

Good stuff. Looking forward to seeing Halloween Kills.

Ps: And they STILL did not revive Ben Tramer. Disappointed. ::sad::

[Tommy Jarvis]

1-900 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109001/)

If it's meant to show the sadness behind the sex lines, it achieved its goal.

Sadly, there does not seem to be a build up towards anything. It's mostly just monotonous variations on the same theme.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Halloween Kills, 2021

Michael was violent as fuck. The kills were great but the people around him were annoying.
I didn't care for the 'story' at all. The very last part of the ending redeemed the film a bit. 6.5/10

Really wanted it to go differently.

https://64.media.tumblr.com/599e49bad672aa46bd8ab0227374c014/99fc4708041aaf53-39/s540x810/50f8fda491bb6decd4938b9835d7e1a51ad49742.gifv

[Ringo]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/e2/Forever_Purge_poster.jpg/220px-Forever_Purge_poster.jpg

6.5/10

I don't think a Purge movie can be boring, to be fair. Liked this one also.
Funny, but this might actually happen in the case, well, you know ... the Purge actually happens. ::EEK!::

https://www.kinolorber.com/media_cache/images/full/B091F5QSDB.MAIN.jpg

7.5/10

A chilling horror anthology comprising five short stories, penned by an unlikely group of aspiring writers, in Sugarton - a small town plagued by the apparent return of an infamous serial killer, dubbed "Cutthroat." They've come to share their scary stories

Liked this, smart anthology.

[bamahorrorfan87]

Halloween kills

[SerialKiller]

Halloween Kills.

I was very disappointed. I agree with Deadbeat, i also did not like the story. Michael's kills were fun, it's got that going for it. Anthony Michael Hall running around screaming 'Evil dies tonight!!' was SO cringe. Ugh.

[bamahorrorfan87]

Dead silence

[Sculpt]

Dead silence
Did Dead Silence scare ya a little?

[deaddread]

Halloween Kills.

I was very disappointed. I agree with Deadbeat, i also did not like the story. Michael's kills were fun, it's got that going for it. Anthony Michael Hall running around screaming 'Evil dies tonight!!' was SO cringe. Ugh.

I agree with you both. The gore in Halloween Kills is pretty fun but aside from that the movie falls flat. Characters make incredibly dumb decisions and Michael at several points in the movie fights crowds of people which seems out of character.

[Ringo]

https://www.coppershock.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Candyman2021.jpg

6.5/10

Not bad, close to the original one.
But the Candyman was poor, not even close to Tony Todd.

[bamahorrorfan87]

Trick ‘R Treat

[Bloof]

ROOM FOR RENT 2019


Very cringy story of a newly widowed woman who is obsessed with a young man renting a room in her home. And when I say cringy, it's in a good way.

Intense at times.

[bamahorrorfan87]

Jack-o

[bamahorrorfan87]

Old

[Sculpt]

ROOM FOR RENT 2019


Very cringy story of a newly widowed woman who is obsessed with a young man renting a room in her home. And when I say cringy, it's in a good way.

Intense at times.
Cringy in a good way? Like fun uncomfortable situations? ::big grin::

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Titane, 2021. 7.5/10


Director: Julia Ducournau

https://64.media.tumblr.com/1c9bf543cd3f1843a9e7ef65d13492c8/8cbd77820b0c191a-1e/s540x810/5ce52a24b0d456d53257266fe172bcecc590ec99.gifv

[Bloof]

Cringy in a good way? Like fun uncomfortable situations? ::big grin::

Almost, lol. She would do things that we all have utter distaste for but also things that would just come out of nowhere. She was excellent in the part. Lin Shaye. If you look her up, I'm sure you will recognize her.

[hammerfan]

Almost, lol. She would do things that we all have utter distaste for but also things that would just come out of nowhere. She was excellent in the part. Lin Shaye. If you look her up, I'm sure you will recognize her.

I LOVE HER!!!! I want to be like her when I grow up! ::love::

[Bloof]

I LOVE HER!!!! I want to be like her when I grow up! ::love::

Isn't she awesome! She really puts it all out there.

[Twieljocht]

The Djinn (2021) - I disagree with most of the IMDb reviewers. The movie was excellent. 9.5/10

[hammerfan]

Isn't she awesome! She really puts it all out there.

Seriously! She's SO good!

[bamahorrorfan87]

Benny loves you

[Ringo]

https://pics.filmaffinity.com/Halloween_Kills-629873983-large.jpg

6/10

As many of you said, love the kills, but the movie was meh. Felt too much at times.
However, I liked the premise and what they were after with the present and the past. If they will end Michael at some point, that will a good way to do it.

[Ringo]

The Djinn (2021) - I disagree with most of the IMDb reviewers. The movie was excellent. 9.5/10

Me too, post a while ago.
Loved the kid.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Halloween Kills -

I might post a full review later but this movie was a disappointment. This might be what happens when the previous movie gets way too much hype. I thought that one was ok but no where near the original. And in many ways comparable to H20. I still think H20 is a fun Halloween movie and good end to the series. Right now, I don't think Halloween Kills is even better than Halloween 2.

[Tommy Jarvis]

Session 9 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0261983/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt_i_8) may not have entirely lived up to its hype as super scary stuff, but it did have a lot of going fot itself. A good build up, well written characters and a nice climax. A fun watch and worth your time.

[Bloof]

Session 9 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0261983/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt_i_8) may not have entirely lived up to its hype as super scary stuff, but it did have a lot of going fot itself. A good build up, well written characters and a nice climax. A fun watch and worth your time.

Simmered along with disturbing undertones. Good movie.

[Bloof]

CLAW 2021

A young couple on their way to L.A. get stranded in a "ghost town".

Not really great but kind of cute and watchable.

[Amaltheaunicorn]

cv

[hammerfan]

Dune (2021)

[Ringo]

https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/541042c1e4b0fd82b6fd66dc/1460122318564-6UKTIIL6WVGI8MNRUKQJ/image-asset.jpeg?format=1000w

7/10

A squad of unsuspecting cops go through a trapdoor to Hell when they stumble upon a Black Mass in an abandoned building.

https://static.cinemagia.ro/img/db/movie/30/47/189/the-night-349364l.jpg

7/10

An Iranian couple living in the US become trapped inside a hotel when insidious events force them to face the secrets that have come between them, in a night that never ends.

I am a sucker for hotel horrors and liked this a lot. Curious if it is based on Hotel Cecil.

[Twieljocht]

Dead End (France - 2003): Only one thing could save this gosh-awful movie from getting a 1/10, and it happened. 3/10

https://i.imgur.com/48F5Nt3.jpg

[Bloof]

ELLOS VOLVIERON ( THEY RETURNED) 2014

Unfortunately I couldn't find a version that had subtitles so my guess is as good as yours as to what the movie was about. It was very good though and I think I got the main gist of it.

Three children go missing in a small town and return three days later unable to say what happened.

[Tommy Jarvis]

Dead End (France - 2003): Only one thing could save this gosh-awful movie from getting a 1/10, and it happened. 3/10

https://i.imgur.com/48F5Nt3.jpg

@sculpt: Looks like we can welcome a third member to our Dead End Ho Hum club.::big grin::

[bamahorrorfan87]

Don’t breathe 2

[Ringo]

https://alternativemovieposters.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ClaireCurtis_Dune.jpg

Watched it, liked it, nothing special, but why do people feel the need to go over the board with the praise?

[Sculpt]

Dead End (France - 2003): Only one thing could save this gosh-awful movie from getting a 1/10, and it happened. 3/10

https://i.imgur.com/48F5Nt3.jpg

What happened at the end to get 2 more points? It thankfully ended? ::big grin:: Oh, you mean the reveal?

@sculpt: Looks like we can welcome a third member to our Dead End Ho Hum club.::big grin::

Yes, another member of the Dead End Ho Hum Club! ::big grin:: We'll have to plan the annual picnic.

[Tommy Jarvis]

::big grin:: We'll have to plan the annual picnic.

By the side of the road?

[Tommy Jarvis]

Jeepers Creepers (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0263488/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1)

All in all a serviceable slasher. Positively surprising, since I expected worse.

A good monster and a few good kills and boom, we're off to the races.

[Bloof]

BEAST NO MORE 2020

A woman finds a deformed feral child in the woods and tries to mother it after losing her own child in a car accident.

Ending was kind of stupid.

[Ringo]

Jeepers Creepers (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0263488/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1)

All in all a serviceable slasher. Positively surprising, since I expected worse.

A good monster and a few good kills and boom, we're off to the races.

Remember watching this almost 20 years ago. It blew me away. Did not except it to be like that.
The sequels don't come close, but are watchable.

[Tommy Jarvis]

Last Night in Soho (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9639470/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt_i_9)

A truly great film. You could knock out a 12 paragraph long glowing review and it still would not do it justice.

He has demonstrated it throughout his career, whether it's in Shaun of the dead or Hot Fuzz or Scott Pilgrim, but Edgar Wright is an abolute master of visual storytelling. Just the shot alone of Eloise/Sandie coming down the stairs in the sixties club looks a million bucks. And there are so many of them in this film that I simply lost count before it even ended. Like the train sequence, where you could probably do a lovely parallel with Hot Fuzz. Or the shot of Eloise running through the hallway in a frenzy, between what are either fellow students or ghosts from the past.

But I would miss out by not mentioning his talent as a storyteller. From the first moment she irresistably dances through the house, you are drawn into Eloise's world. Seeing the world through her eyes (with the discomfort that comes with the territory), growing ever more hallucinatory as the story progresses. Not unlike what you would would feel in films like Jacob's Ladder, where you cannot tell where the real world stops and the dream starts.

The final reveal is set up perfectly well and kicks off an astonishing final sequence with images worthy of Argento. Edgar Wright has done so many comedies that this came as a surprise, but he can do haunting shots and give them the same beauty that Dario Argento does.

All of the actors deliver. We know Anya Taylor Joy could do thrillers (like Split) and Thomasin McKenzie is someone to look out for with a performance reminiscent of Jessica Harper in Suspiria. And Matt Smith is perfectly cast as the sixties smooth man Jack.

I can't wait for this to hit the streaming platforms, so that I can watch it again (and again). Or to see his take on The Running Man. My favorite Schwarzenegger film in the hand of a cinematic genius. I just can't wait.

Five stars across the board.

[bamahorrorfan87]

Mulholland Dr.

[Ringo]

https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.rogerebert.com/uploads/movie/movie_poster/paranormal-activity-next-of-kin-2021/large_paranormal-activity-next-of-kin-poster.jpeg

6/10

Margot, a young woman abandoned by her mother as baby, travels to a secluded Amish community with a documentary film crew seeking answers about her mother and extended family.

In tone with the rest of them, nothing new, but enjoyable. Loved the setting, but wish de went more into details.

https://dx35vtwkllhj9.cloudfront.net/neonrated/in-the-earth/images/regions/us/onesheet.jpg

5/10

As the world searches for a cure to a disastrous virus, a scientist and park scout venture deep in the forest for a routine equipment run.

https://www.cimaton.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/The-100-Candles-Game-2020.jpg

3.5/10

A group of friends reunited to play a game. Each one of them expects to get something about it. The rules of the game are to tell a story of horror for each candle.

https://lumiere-a.akamaihd.net/v1/images/p_thenighthouse_21950_70dfcf71.jpeg

5/10

A widow begins to uncover her recently deceased husband's disturbing secrets.

[hammerfan]

Grabbers

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Bad Candy, 2020. 6.5/10

Directors; Scott B. Hansen, Desiree Connell

https://c.tenor.com/jxL-hs9tL24AAAAC/jason-thompson-bad-candy.gif


Lamb, 2021. 7.5/10

Director: Valdimar Jóhannsson

https://c.tenor.com/NLsaM2-1jV8AAAAd/lamb-a24.gif


Playdurizm, 2020. 8/10

Director: Gem Deger

https://radicalqueerist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Playdurizm-review-sm.jpg

[Angra]

Last Night in Soho (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9639470/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt_i_9)

A truly great film. You could knock out a 12 paragraph long glowing review and it still would not do it justice.

He has demonstrated it throughout his career, whether it's in Shaun of the dead or Hot Fuzz or Scott Pilgrim, but Edgar Wright is an abolute master of visual storytelling. Just the shot alone of Eloise/Sandie coming down the stairs in the sixties club looks a million bucks. And there are so many of them in this film that I simply lost count before it even ended. Like the train sequence, where you could probably do a lovely parallel with Hot Fuzz. Or the shot of Eloise running through the hallway in a frenzy, between what are either fellow students or ghosts from the past.

But I would miss out by not mentioning his talent as a storyteller. From the first moment she irresistably dances through the house, you are drawn into Eloise's world. Seeing the world through her eyes (with the discomfort that comes with the territory), growing ever more hallucinatory as the story progresses. Not unlike what you would would feel in films like Jacob's Ladder, where you cannot tell where the real world stops and the dream starts.

The final reveal is set up perfectly well and kicks off an astonishing final sequence with images worthy of Argento. Edgar Wright has done so many comedies that this came as a surprise, but he can do haunting shots and give them the same beauty that Dario Argento does.

All of the actors deliver. We know Anya Taylor Joy could do thrillers (like Split) and Thomasin McKenzie is someone to look out for with a performance reminiscent of Jessica Harper in Suspiria. And Matt Smith is perfectly cast as the sixties smooth man Jack.

I can't wait for this to hit the streaming platforms, so that I can watch it again (and again). Or to see his take on The Running Man. My favorite Schwarzenegger film in the hand of a cinematic genius. I just can't wait.

Five stars across the board.

Man, you sound like a fanboy.

I personally missed Simon Peg. Missed the humor. Missed the horror. What I got was just a very sad tale. 6/10

[Tommy Jarvis]

Man, you sound like a fanboy.

https://media1.giphy.com/media/jPAdK8Nfzzwt2/giphy.gif

[bamahorrorfan87]

Primal fear

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

The Spore, 2021. 7/10


Director: D.M. Cunningham

https://www.startattle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/the-spore-2021-movie-jeannie-jefferies-haley-heslip-horror-american-netflix-amazon-apple-tv.png

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Antlers, 2021. 6/10

Director: Scott Cooper


https://64.media.tumblr.com/f5a9a7610d119e7679d621ccbeb90403/82d248f9240876e4-33/s500x750/3d44402c1cbdf5b40b8ff8bf666143a274377046.gifv

[Angra]

The Deep house 4/10

A very cool concept for a horror story ruined by... everything.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Copshop, 2021. 7/10

Director; Joe Carnahan


https://64.media.tumblr.com/18b6b2d9db36f06a57bd89d42b8e3eac/30d752771464c496-0e/s540x810/da648ab583f0a1b141e780ed0f379a6ff6ad193b.gifv
https://64.media.tumblr.com/eb3f9a182ce9621e53936c91248d331f/30d752771464c496-64/s640x960/774f32580d70aba9dafeaaac70d33192054d7781.gifv

[bamahorrorfan87]

Fright night remake

[Tommy Jarvis]

Copshop, 2021. 7/10

Director; Joe Carnahan


https://64.media.tumblr.com/18b6b2d9db36f06a57bd89d42b8e3eac/30d752771464c496-0e/s540x810/da648ab583f0a1b141e780ed0f379a6ff6ad193b.gifv
https://64.media.tumblr.com/eb3f9a182ce9621e53936c91248d331f/30d752771464c496-64/s640x960/774f32580d70aba9dafeaaac70d33192054d7781.gifv

Frank Grillo in a manbun?

[Ringo]

Frank Grillo in a manbun?

This scene reminds me of the one in Roadhouse.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/a2S9hktKcnA/hqdefault.jpg

[bamahorrorfan87]

Dream house

[Tommy Jarvis]

This scene reminds me of the one in Roadhouse.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/a2S9hktKcnA/hqdefault.jpg

https://media4.giphy.com/media/FoUHKTJhoQU6I/giphy.gif

[bamahorrorfan87]

Within

[Tommy Jarvis]

06/05 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0419952/)

Theo Van Gogh proved his capabilities as a filmmaker with 0605.

A solid thriller based on a political murder, something that should always be so exceptional that it causes the kind of shock and upheaval that Van Gogh captures well.

An unlikely hero just happens to be close by when it happens. Then a few things don't exactly add up, resulting in a conspiracy linked to fighter planes and cooked up by old men who smoke big cigars.

I love how the Dutch actors still put on a very heavy Dutch accent when they speak English. Wonder if they were instructed to do so. You know, making fun of the Dutch and how they think they speak English very well, while it's actually kind of rubbish. From what I know about the man, it would probably fit Theo and his sense of humour.

Red Dragon (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0289765/)

Edward Norton stars in a prequel to Silence of the lambs. Here we see how his character arrests Hannibal Lecter and how he ends up in the infamous muzzle and such. Which of course is only a set up in order to have Lecter and Norton's character work together in search of a serial killer.

Edward Norton delivers a good performance and Anthony Hopkins knows by now what makes Lecter work as a character. So he plays that out, but it does not have the unique tension that the Silence of the lambs had.

The killer was established and the home video/blowjob bit was pretty messed up. Then again, the look how crazy this guy is-bits are maybe a bit overplayed.

The finale was very tense, although the bit leading up to it was a tad predictable.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Hypnotic, 2021. 5/10

Directors; Matt Angel, Suzanne Coote


https://itsastampede615821596.files.wordpress.com/2021/10/hypnotic-2021.jpg?w=600



Xpiation, 2017. 6/10

Director;Domiziano Cristopharo

https://www.horrorsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DSC_0039.MOV_snapshot_00.24_2017.06.27_01.01.09.jp g

[Twieljocht]

Pickman's Muse (2010 - US): One of the best Lovecraft adaptations I've ever seen. Thrilled to discover this overlooked precious gem of a movie!!! The amalgamation of the psychotic and the occult was spectacular. Easily 9/10

On a side note, I don't seek faithfulness in adaptations. So, some others can see this as a frustrating failure too. Haunter of the Dark is one of HPL's best stories IMO, and methinks this is a deserving adaptation.

https://i.imgur.com/fLIQG3c.jpg

[Ringo]

06/05 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0419952/)

Theo Van Gogh proved his capabilities as a filmmaker with 0605.

A solid thriller based on a political murder, something that should always be so exceptional that it causes the kind of shock and upheaval that Van Gogh captures well.

An unlikely hero just happens to be close by when it happens. Then a few things don't exactly add up, resulting in a conspiracy linked to fighter planes and cooked up by old men who smoke big cigars.

I love how the Dutch actors still put on a very heavy Dutch accent when they speak English. Wonder if they were instructed to do so. You know, making fun of the Dutch and how they think they speak English very well, while it's actually kind of rubbish. From what I know about the man, it would probably fit Theo and his sense of humour.

Red Dragon (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0289765/)

Edward Norton stars in a prequel to Silence of the lambs. Here we see how his character arrests Hannibal Lecter and how he ends up in the infamous muzzle and such. Which of course is only a set up in order to have Lecter and Norton's character work together in search of a serial killer.

Edward Norton delivers a good performance and Anthony Hopkins knows by now what makes Lecter work as a character. So he plays that out, but it does not have the unique tension that the Silence of the lambs had.

The killer was established and the home video/blowjob bit was pretty messed up. Then again, the look how crazy this guy is-bits are maybe a bit overplayed.

The finale was very tense, although the bit leading up to it was a tad predictable.

You just got me in the mood to re-watch Manhunter. Saw it 12 years ago and did not enjoy it.

[Tommy Jarvis]

You just got me in the mood to re-watch Manhunter. Saw it 12 years ago and did not enjoy it.

This one? https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091474/

[Ringo]

This one? https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091474/

Yep. The original Red Dragon.

[Bloof]

THE BYE BYE MAN 2017


Bit creepy but the acting was horrible. Decent premise though and it could have been good.

[Twieljocht]

A Classic Horror Story (2021 - Italy): Not a complete mess, but a mixed bag. The Italians disappointed me, which happens rarely in horror. Pales in comparison to The Ritual (2017), which was a similar movie (but this Italian movie differently has a flimsy ending). All these aside, the protagoness (palinpropism) did a stellar job here. 6/10

https://reallyawfulmovies.files.wordpress.com/2021/09/a-classic-horror-story.jpg?w=426

[hammerfan]

THE BYE BYE MAN 2017


Bit creepy but the acting was horrible. Decent premise though and it could have been good.

Right?! It had so much potential! And they messed it up with that acting!

[Angra]

Right?! It had so much potential! And they messed it up with that acting!

They should remake it. ::big grin::

[Bloof]

HORNS 2013

A young man grows a set of horns after the brutal murder of his girlfriend. Had Harry Potter in it and I can never see this guy as the big bad.

[Sculpt]

HORNS 2013

A young man grows a set of horns after the brutal murder of his girlfriend. Had Harry Potter in it and I can never see this guy as the big bad.
I know what you mean. I was tempted to watch it on Netflix, but I guess it never interested me enough compared to other options. Or maybe I just didn't want Harry tainted lol.

So how'd you like the movie? any good?

[ImmortalSlasher]

You just got me in the mood to re-watch Manhunter. Saw it 12 years ago and did not enjoy it.

That's the best of the Lector movies I think.

[Bloof]

I know what you mean. I was tempted to watch it on Netflix, but I guess it never interested me enough compared to other options. Or maybe I just didn't want Harry tainted lol.

So how'd you like the movie? any good?

It was OK. I probably wouldn't recommend it.

[hammerfan]

They should remake it. ::big grin::

They should!

[Tommy Jarvis]

Let the Right One In (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1139797/)

A touching story about a blossoming friendship between two outsiders.

Scandinavians know how to do their horror.

Don’t Go in the House (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080646/)

I could not help but find it dull. The imagery did not appeal to me at all.

Maybe I should give it another chance at a later date.

[Twieljocht]

Necronos (2010 - Germany): The best horror/fantasy movie I've ever seen by far, and one of the best horror films that I know. The Germans did it! There are some scenes that may be nonsensical for the people who are not into fantasy very much. Like, Goran (a lesser demon) can be hurt by a metal stick, but not by guns. I think this is not even moot, in the fantasy context. The metal stick from a Medieval(esque) world can be enchanted and can damage some otherwise invincible creatures. This movie should be the definitive video art of the black metal heads. The hierarchy of evil was resplendently and grittily portrayed.

Huge warning and massive spoilers: Full nudity, extreme gore, no hope, no protagonists, no deus ex machinas, no cheap tricks, no remorse. 10/10 or 666/666

https://img.over-blog-kiwi.com/1/48/40/21/20150624/ob_3cd3d7_0-necronos-tower-of-doom.jpg

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

No Time to Die, 2021. 7.5/10

Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga


https://64.media.tumblr.com/4da9e58be1c7fd2ff1f88fd1b7214976/171fc8d2660d9140-eb/s400x600/890765c201b492586ee5b7ba53c7113b7788bd9d.gifv

[Angra]

No Time to Die, 2021. 7.5/10

Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga


https://64.media.tumblr.com/4da9e58be1c7fd2ff1f88fd1b7214976/171fc8d2660d9140-eb/s400x600/890765c201b492586ee5b7ba53c7113b7788bd9d.gifv

Mr. Duckface.

[Twieljocht]

Genius (2016 - US/UK): Or not so genius. But was like a good therapy session after the last maniacal film I watched. 6.5/10

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7jQJxnBy4rY/movieposter_en.jpg

[Tommy Jarvis]

The French Dispatch (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8847712/)

At this point in my life, this sort of oddball lighthearted dramas seem to be just what I need. Lighthearted in a positive way. The kind of story that lets you see beauty, through visuals and storytelling. It's just not the heavy handed "Meryl Streep teaches Anne Frank how to box"-award winning stuff.

The stars of this film are Bill Murray and Frances McDormand, both delivering great performances. Owen Wilson is hilarious as the bike riding Sazerac. In all fairness, this is just a personal opinion and it will be easy for you to see other people stick out in a film for which the word ensemble cast seems to have been invented.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Anonymous Animals, 2020, 7/10

Director; Baptiste Rouveure


https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iSfr85v4ZV0/hqdefault.jpg

Little over an hour of reverse rolls, humans are the 'animals' and animals are 'human'. No spoken word. Pretty good.
The cinematography was stunning.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Hideout, 2021. 7/10

Director: Kris Roselli

https://www.dreadcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hideout-Banner.jpg

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Sweet River, 2020. 7.5/10

Director: Justin McMillan


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/N4y13dNdBm_ugtLMMMNZVzy7rtvqhtbXhKfFHy2lhspKTnc2gc 9jO6FAVRzStcy-9Bkbv-OdkjKKuKX2hHtVRiTzH-w_gVpRBmDUhKGf-2etYFXNyMmOZoxz175TzlHTEXezo8s

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Old Henry, 2021. 8/10

Director: Potsy Ponciroli


https://64.media.tumblr.com/32141618546f579c64b7dd5c02a56215/8557f5eb56e7a467-46/s540x810/68fa12197ee01214034d53f1e22174f76207f5e7.jpg

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Knocking, 2021. 7/10

Director; Frida Kempff


https://www.heavenofhorror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/knocking-2021-review-1200x900.jpg

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

The Legend of Jack and Jill, 2021. 6/10

Director: Jack Peter Mundy


https://i1.wp.com/moviesandmania.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/The-Legend-of-Jack-and-Jill-movie-film-movie-film-horror-British-2021-Antonia-Whillans-Lee-Hancock.jpg?fit=3102%2C1632&ssl=1

[Amaltheaunicorn]

https://www.slashfilm.com/img/gallery/final-paranormal-activity-the-ghost-dimension-trailer/intro-import.jpg

[Ringo]

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-69luF6fbDfM/X-xi8aQR1sI/AAAAAAAAPAo/Kb3kvOR5WIw4fXjekSuuNEN8xzWGn9-6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1138/Salinui%2Bchueok.jpg

9/10

As a huge fan of Korean cinema, I really avoided this one. No idea why, but couldn't get my head around to watch, but finally I decided to give it a ride and oh boy. What a ride it was.

Can't describe the feeling, how this movie grows with every minute.
Without a doubt it's the best movie I've seen this year and one of the best detective stories ever.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

No Man of God, 2021. 7/10

Director: Amber Sealey


https://static3.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Ted-Bundy-No-Man-Of-God-Luke-Kirby.jpg

[Twieljocht]

Immortel (ad vitam) - (2004 - France/Italy/UK): Like a looooong cinematic video (in games) of those years. Not only it was good, but also, and more importantly, it was not boring. This is really a tough thing to pull off. Even such game cinematics could get bland, if they are longer than 5 minutes. A feast for the eyes, a playful lover to the imagination. Hmm, certainly not a tutor to the intelligence. (It would be a masterpiece, then.) Kinda like The Fifth Element (1997) and Gods of Egypt (2016) were intertwined, but in an original way. 8/10

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F5DGfm49F4c/V0tK1EOC03I/AAAAAAAAW8o/XUlkTn4knKwMz568sY9D6Pz2KljS-ifBgCLcB/s1600/Immortel%2B%2528ad%2Bvitam%2529%2B%25282004%2529%2 B.jpg

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Beyond Horror: The History of Red Films screening with Q&A and commentary from the directors. Discord.


Directors: Jesse Seitz and Marcus Koch.


https://horrornews.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Beyond-Horror-The-History-and-Subculture-of-Red-Films-2019-MOVIE-2.jpg

[Sculpt]

Beyond Horror: The History of Red Films screening with Q&A and commentary from the directors. Discord.


Directors: Jesse Seitz and Marcus Koch.


https://horrornews.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Beyond-Horror-The-History-and-Subculture-of-Red-Films-2019-MOVIE-2.jpg
Whatd ya think, DbD? Not sure Ive heard of Red films.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Whatd ya think, DbD? Not sure Ive heard of Red films.

Loved it. Its the type of films I look for. These are not your basic horror. Ghosts, supernatural stuff. It's horrific stuff that possibly can happen. Example, I Spit on your Grave, Cannibal Holocaust, August Underground Series, Gore films. Lucifer Valentine's Slaughtered Vomit Dolls, Marion Dora films. A Serbian Film. Guinea Pig Films. Stuff like that.

A lot of people should check out this doco. It explains why some horror fans seek out stuff like Red Films. Tons of interviews. ::love::

[FryeDwight]

SINISTER (2012). Washed up True Crime writer, hoping to grab the Brass ring again starts his investigation on a new case with his family along. This has a good premise and many well crafted scenes, but "Found Footage" type films sort of leave Me cold and this just didn't make it all the way for Me. **1/2

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Motherly, 2021. 5/10


Director: Craig David Wallace


https://www.thehollywoodnews.com/wp-content/uploads/Motherly-2-1024x683.jpg

[Korovox]

A Classic Horror Story (2021)

https://ufayoumovie.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/M10084.jpg

8/10

Read some mixed reviews beforehand. Some folks thought the second half of the movie too chaotic. I don't really get the criticism... it's a postmodernist movie: one allows the plotline to go on the loose.
You could definitely give it a shot if you liked The Cabin in the Woods.

[Tommy Jarvis]

At the beginning, I did not think that much of Frostbiten (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454457/?ref_=rvi_tt). Mostly because the fake out jump scares in the beginning did not do all that much for me. Later, when things really pick up, the film gets better. The tension picks up and the story captures you.

The scene with Sebastian's hallucinations is pretty funny as well as the dinner scene with the poor little bunny. The effects on the Beckert monster were well done and the party scene was a good climax.

I liked the Vega character and the actress who played the mother (she kind of seemed like a Swedish Frances McDormand) did a good job.

[Angra]

At the beginning, I did not think that much of Frostbiten (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454457/?ref_=rvi_tt). Mostly because the fake out jump scares in the beginning did not do all that much for me. Later, when things really pick up, the film gets better. The tension picks up and the story captures you.

The scene with Sebastian's hallucinations is pretty funny as well as the dinner scene with the poor little bunny. The effects on the Beckert monster were well done and the party scene was a good climax.

I liked the Vega character and the actress who played the mother (she kind of seemed like a Swedish Frances McDormand) did a good job.

The dog was the highlight.

[Bloof]

The Loft 2015

Five businessmen share a secret loft to carry on with whatever each wishes. Lots of twists and turns but the ending was a bit of a dud.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Black Friday, 2021. 5/10

Director: Casey Tebo

https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Black-Friday.-Still.png

Dumb as fuck.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

The Feast, 2021. 8/10

Director: Lee Haven Jones

https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/The-Feast.jpg?w=681&h=383&crop=1



House on the Bayou, 2021. 5/10

Director: Alex McAulay

https://www.ihorror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/house-on-the-bayou-trailer-e1633113391342-346x188.jpg

[ImmortalSlasher]

SINISTER (2012). Washed up True Crime writer, hoping to grab the Brass ring again starts his investigation on a new case with his family along. This has a good premise and many well crafted scenes, but "Found Footage" type films sort of leave Me cold and this just didn't make it all the way for Me. **1/2

Really? It's one of the best modern horror movies to me. Watch it again with a drink like the character in the movie. That might help. It did for me.

[Sculpt]

SINISTER (2012). Washed up True Crime writer, hoping to grab the Brass ring again starts his investigation on a new case with his family along. This has a good premise and many well crafted scenes, but "Found Footage" type films sort of leave Me cold and this just didn't make it all the way for Me. **1/2

Really? It's one of the best modern horror movies to me. Watch it again with a drink like the character in the movie. That might help. It did for me.
A lot of drinks sometimes helps. ::big grin::

Sinister was actually a little scary for me. I liked it was a little different too; but didnt strike me at the time as a great film. have to check it out again.

[Ringo]

A lot of drinks sometimes helps. ::big grin::

Sinister was actually a little scary for me. I liked it was a little different too; but didnt strike me at the time as a great film. have to check it out again.

I liked the sequel also.
Read a few articles like this one: https://screenrant.com/sinister-host-scariest-horror-movie-study/

[Korovox]

Final Destination 3 (2006) ::danger::
8/10 (forgive my honesty)
Just entertaining.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Last Night in Soho, 2021. 6/10

Director: Edgar Wright


https://64.media.tumblr.com/47cb4bd6212100cd82d95cc23c16f5fe/4e3a3532075d6beb-47/s540x810/9e4604bfd2f5b5a590049e635a5033dfdaf397c9.gifv



Dune, 2021. 7.5/10

Director: Denis Villeneuve

https://64.media.tumblr.com/0effb41869819fe5664f94479a774887/ff6a31231ee5850f-d5/s500x750/7ff7d293b1c0389f9e1329085840f893b1482eed.gifv

[FryeDwight]

HIDE AND SEEK (2019). This reminded Me a lot of GET OUT with HAS using Class Distinction as opposed to opposite ethnicities. A Young girl marries Her beau, but to be "Accepted" by the In-Laws, She has to play a game which may not be as She expected.....

It's an interesting premise, Samara Weaving truly goes all out as the Bride and there are some darkly humorous parts. However, a lot of the humor doesn't wash and really sick of the F word being used over and over in a film...just becomes tiresome. HAS isn't bad, but could have been a little better.

[FryeDwight]

Ooooops!::embarrassment::::embarrassment::

Hit send too quickly...HIDE AND SEEK gets a ***

[Tommy Jarvis]

La peau blanche (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0411743/)

This was a bit of a slow burner.

Straight off the bat, we get a hint towards vampires, but the story does not really follow up on that. Instead, it builds up an unconventional, uncomfortable romance.

When the story unfolds, it remains a bit vague. Are they vampires? Cannibals? i'm not really sure. What I do know is that both the story and the characters had enough flesh to keep you invested and earn a third star. I also like the Quebec accent enough to make that a plus.

[GMB]

Ok I’ll play

Last night in soho: 6/10

Honestly felt like I was watching a chick flick for the majority of the movie. I watched this because I kept seeing it brought up as a horror movie but I’m not sure if I’d even put it in that category. Not a bad movie, nothing I’d ever tell somebody to watch.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Autumn Road, 2021. 6/10

Director: Riley Cusick


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[GMB]

The beta test: solid 7/10. Maybe more like a 7.5/10. Really enjoyed this one.

I thought it was a horror movie going in but it isn’t. It was one of the more entertaining movies I’ve watched lately though.

[Tommy Jarvis]

Cam (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8361028/?ref_=rvi_tt)

Cam was a fun watch.

The strength of this film relies on Madeline Brewer's performance. She does a good job, getting you as invested as possible given the subject. That said, the helpdesk trouble are relatable. Even when you are talking to a real life person, it sometimes feels like you are talking to a robot.

The ending kept it from a fourth star. A bit dodgy and far fetched. I am aware that things like AI and deepfake are advancing by leaps and bounds, but to pull off some kind of AI identity thief? Then a real life lookalike in cahoots with some vindictive colleague/fan would have made more sense.

[Tommy Jarvis]

Jurassic World (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0369610/?ref_=tt_rvi_tt_i_3)

1) Who am I supposed to be rooting for again? And how bad is it for your film when you as a viewer ask yourself that question (at least) two or three times in two hours?

2) Why is the most likable human character a Pratt?

3) Fallon's cameo was kind of funny because of his zanness.

4) Good to see Omar Sy in such a big production. His character was kind of likable as well. And Shredder gets a role too *James A Janisse-voice* That's nice!

5) Lots of people die horrifically, but PG 13 gore and violence because... money.

6) CGI sucks. It pretty much ruined the scene where Pratt rides his motorbike between the raptors.

7) In a roundabout way, this film shows the genius of Steven Spielberg. Yes, he had to have sweet children and cheesy moments in his films, but at least he knew how to f-ing do it. This film's portrayal of kids was at times closer to the Tom Cruise version of War of the worlds.

8) The same thing goes for the chase scene. It has nothing on Goldblum's "must go faster".

9) Oligarchs and billionaires run this world, so it's kind of fitting that most of the "good guys" are corporate douchebags.

10) Yes, the scene where the monster pops out of the water and eats the what I think is a shark looks pretty damn impressive. That makes a trailer, not a 2 hour film.

[GMB]

The vast of night: 8/10. Scifi. Made in 2019 but takes place in 1950s New Mexico. This movie was a good time for me. Very simple plot but very entertaining.

[FryeDwight]

YOU'RE NEXT (2011)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Quarrelsome family gets together for Parent's anniversary in big beautiful, yet isolated house. The Grown children bring spouses/significant others to join them and things are getting testy when the house is attacked by Masked invaders. Things begin to look bad, but unknown to all, one person at the dinner party is more skilled at self defense than expected.

Really enjoyed this, one of the better newish horror films I've watched recently. Violent, but doesn't go overboard and some darkly funny moments that work better than expected. To Me, the obvious inspiration was THE STRANGERS, but also noticed some HOME ALONE moments as well. Sharni Vinson was very good and quite nice seeing Barbara Crampton (RE-ANIMATOR, FROM BEYOND) again. ****

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

The Last Rite, 2021. 6.5/10

Director: Leroy Kincaide

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Better Watch Out (2016): fun little movie. I try to go in blind on most movies so I had no idea where this was going. I’m glad I didn’t spoil it. It’s not an award winning story but it’s a good time. I would have loved this as a kid.

7/10

[GMB]

World War Z so I’ve had a good run lately with decent movies. I was scanning zombie movies, considering rewatching 28 days later, and realized I’d never seen World War Z. IMDB has this movie rated at 7/10. That’s pretty good for a horror movie. I honestly have no idea how this movie is rated that high. There’s no character building, just a bunch of people running around in chaos.

I turned this movie off somewhere a little over an hour in so I can’t really give it a rating. Nonsense/10. I want my hour back.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Prisoners of the Ghostland, 2021. 4/10

Director: Sion Sono


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[Sculpt]

World War Z so I’ve had a good run lately with decent movies. I was scanning zombie movies, considering rewatching 28 days later, and realized I’d never seen World War Z. IMDB has this movie rated at 7/10. That’s pretty good for a horror movie. I honestly have no idea how this movie is rated that high. There’s no character building, just a bunch of people running around in chaos.

I turned this movie off somewhere a little over an hour in so I can’t really give it a rating. Nonsense/10. I want my hour back.
Yeah, not a lot of depth, and not a very good movie. A decent degree of what they call "production value"... which is technical expertise and usually a big budget. I had some fun watching the big budget special effects applied to the zombie theme. The ending turned quite weird actually, like a DC movie. ::big grin::

[Tommy Jarvis]

Yeah, not a lot of depth, and not a very good movie. A decent degree of what they call "production value"... which is technical expertise and usually a big budget. I had some fun watching the big budget special effects applied to the zombie theme. The ending turned quite weird actually, like a DC movie. ::big grin::

For me, it looked like one of the more servicable blockbuster films of the past few years. But scary? Not so much.

[GMB]

Yeah, not a lot of depth, and not a very good movie. A decent degree of what they call "production value"... which is technical expertise and usually a big budget. I had some fun watching the big budget special effects applied to the zombie theme. The ending turned quite weird actually, like a DC movie. ::big grin::

I couldn’t make it to the end. Lol

For me, it looked like one of the more servicable blockbuster films of the past few years. But scary? Not so much.

I don’t think any movies are “scary”. I just need a damn plot involving characters I feel like I know a little. This movie went into chaos immediately which is silly to me.

Different strokes for different folks though. I know there are movies I like that no one else does.

[GMB]

The Endless: I’d give it a very solid 6/10. I enjoyed this movie. I think with a little bigger budget and some small tweaks it could be even better.

[Sculpt]

Better Watch Out (2016): fun little movie. I try to go in blind on most movies so I had no idea where this was going. I’m glad I didn’t spoil it. It’s not an award winning story but it’s a good time. I would have loved this as a kid.

7/10
That what I prefer, not knowing anything about a movie when I see it. I like to be surprised.


For me, it looked like one of the more servicable blockbuster films of the past few years. But scary? Not so much.
Yeah, I'd say it was serviceable. I was mildly entertained.

[ImmortalSlasher]

A lot of drinks sometimes helps. ::big grin::

Sinister was actually a little scary for me. I liked it was a little different too; but didnt strike me at the time as a great film. have to check it out again.

I didn't want to look out the window after Sinister. It's one of those perfect late at night horror movies to watch.

I liked the sequel also.
Read a few articles like this one: https://screenrant.com/sinister-host-scariest-horror-movie-study/

I'm the opposite. I didn't like the sequel at all. It was like The Descent 2. Both showed stuff you didn't need to see.

HIDE AND SEEK (2019). This reminded Me a lot of GET OUT with HAS using Class Distinction as opposed to opposite ethnicities. A Young girl marries Her beau, but to be "Accepted" by the In-Laws, She has to play a game which may not be as She expected.....

It's an interesting premise, Samara Weaving truly goes all out as the Bride and there are some darkly humorous parts. However, a lot of the humor doesn't wash and really sick of the F word being used over and over in a film...just becomes tiresome. HAS isn't bad, but could have been a little better.

I reviewed Hide and Seek either here or on HorrorDVDs. The humor was good. Especially that car scene. But I thought the movie should have been more serious considering what they were dealing with. And I thought the twist with one character was too obvious.

[GMB]

That what I prefer, not knowing anything about a movie when I see it. I like to be surprised.


I do the same. I’ll read the plot but thats usually it, unless it’s a movie I doubt I’ll like. I’ll watch those trailers and see if it convinces me I need to see it.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

The Advent Calendar, 2021. 7.5/10

Director: Patrick Ridremont


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Pontypool: Another good solid 6/10. I really thought it was headed a certain direction and it didn’t but I also felt like there wasn’t a good solid conclusion. Fun watch though, I’ll definitely remember it.

[Sculpt]

The Advent Calendar, 2021. 7.5/10

Director: Patrick Ridremont


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Looks intriguing.

Pontypool: Another good solid 6/10. I really thought it was headed a certain direction and it didn’t but I also felt like there wasn’t a good solid conclusion. Fun watch though, I’ll definitely remember it. I had the same thoughts. Loved the idea and direction but was disappointed with the last half.

[Ringo]

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In the midnight hour, a lone DJ broadcasts the strangest - and scariest - tales from the outer edges of Kirlian, a lost city somewhere in Argentina.

8/10
Magnificent animation.

[GMB]

Looks intriguing.

I had the same thoughts. Loved the idea and direction but was disappointed with the last half.

I felt like they could’ve added 5 (hell, 1 more minute)more minutes and showed them step outside to reveal something that gave us a better idea of what was going on and it could’ve went from a 6/10 to a 7/10 or 8/10 for me. I thought the DJ was a very entertaining character.

[Amaltheaunicorn]

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[FryeDwight]

NAKED LUNCH (1991). The source novel by William S Burroughs is so obtuse and all but impossible to determine its course. Really, Cronenberg was the best choice for a film of NL and wisely, He decided it would work better using part of the narrative mixed with WSB life events.

Visually, NL is stunning with good score by Ornette Coleman Trio, but the story is so weird...almost a chore to get through. Good casting with Peter Weller (so emaciated in here), Judy Davis and Roy Scheider turning in good performances, especially Davis. "Bill Lee"(Weller) uses a lot of drugs in here and We are treated (if that's the right word) to his visions. Very off the wall they are, especially the bug/typewriter with the talking.....Well, I won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it.

Worth seeing, especially for Cronenberg completest. **1/2

[hammerfan]

Rare Exports

One of my favorite Christmas horror movies. I watch it every year.

[Bloof]

Rare Exports

One of my favorite Christmas horror movies. I watch it every year.

I watched it for the first time last year. What a delight!

[hammerfan]

I watched it for the first time last year. What a delight!

Yay! More Rare Exports love!

[Amaltheaunicorn]

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[FryeDwight]

Yay! More Rare Exports love!



I was intrigued, myself and put it on the NETFLIX queue.

MAN BITES DOG (1992). Very low budget, B/W Belgian film concerning a film crew who record day to day activities of a Bon Vivant, who pontificates on many subjects (halfway through the film, You're wishing He would shut up) and also happens to be a vicious Serial killer. His mayhem is captured by the crew, they begin to get involved and eventually join in. Quite violent film, not really bloody, but very jarring scenes of destruction and a few severely distasteful vignettes,particularly one with a Married couple. Reminded Me a lot of "Found Footage" films like BLAIR WITCH PROJECT and the glut of "Reality Shows" that have become so prevalent. For whatever reason, Criterion seems to have problems bringing up subtitles on their films, making it difficult to follow (NAKED LUNCH also had this ), but was able to find MBD on YOUTUBE, uncut and with Subtitles. Obviously not for everybody, but worth checking out, although the most frightening thing I found in here was the laxness of the Local Police force, especially towards the end. ***

[hammerfan]

I was intrigued, myself and put it on the NETFLIX queue.

I look forward to your review!

[Bloof]

The House and the White String 2020

A man buys a house at a police auction but of course odd things start happening. Not great but not horrible. A short watch at 44mins.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Leon's Broken Mind, 2011. 7/10

Director: Bazz Hancher


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This director reached out to me with two of his projects, one was real 'gore' 'sick' footage which I passed on.
And then this. This is my type of subject, the mental illness, depraved , sick mind of someone. In this case it's Leon, a poor abused guy that misses his mother. Pretty fucked up film, well shot and some sick scenes. Perfect for that 'deep' underground fan.

[Bloof]

Leon's Broken Mind, 2011. 7/10

Director: Bazz Hancher


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This director reached out to me with two of his projects, one was real 'gore' 'sick' footage which I passed on.
And then this. This is my type of subject, the mental illness, depraved , sick mind of someone. In this case it's Leon, a poor abused guy that misses his mother. Pretty fucked up film, well shot and some sick scenes. Perfect for that 'deep' underground fan.

I can't imagine what the one you passed on is like. How flattering to be sought out by people to watch their movies. *proud*

[Tommy Jarvis]

Alien³ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103644/?ref_=rvi_tt)

Like with Terminator, it seems like part 3 did more damage than the original sequel.

While Aliens expanded on the original concept, this one ventures more into generic action film territory. Not much to care about, though it's nice to Pete "Kobayashi" Postlethwaite get a small part. Even Sigourney Weaver looks a bit lackluster in this one and the Lance Henriksen cameo was a bit forced.

David Fincher probably did what he could with the script he was given, but at that point, he was still a way away from his later masterpieces.

It makes me want to say something nice, because somewhere in there, there's something that convinced a studio exec to give him the green light to do Seven. What it is? Not sure yet.

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

The Innocents, 2021. 7/10

Director: Eskil Vogt

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[DeadbeatAtDawn]

Hurt, 2018. 7.5/10

Director: Sonny Mallhi


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Loved the camera work.

[ImmortalSlasher]

Alien³ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103644/?ref_=rvi_tt)

Like with Terminator, it seems like part 3 did more damage than the original sequel.

While Aliens expanded on the original concept, this one ventures more into generic action film territory. Not much to care about, though it's nice to Pete "Kobayashi" Postlethwaite get a small part. Even Sigourney Weaver looks a bit lackluster in this one and the Lance Henriksen cameo was a bit forced.

David Fincher probably did what he could with the script he was given, but at that point, he was still a way away from his later masterpieces.

It makes me want to say something nice, because somewhere in there, there's something that convinced a studio exec to give him the green light to do Seven. What it is? Not sure yet.

You aren't saying that the sequels to Terminator and Alien are bad are you? Both Terminator and T2 as well as Alien and Aliens are the ways to handle sequels.

But with Alien 3, I attempted to watch the extended version a while back and couldn't finish it. I noticed that it did have a different ending. And it looks like it came straight out of Heavy Metal. But it's a terrible movie coming after Aliens. The premise of Alien 3 actually doesn't make sense.

I believe Alien 3 is the movie where an executive said they could film him using the bathroom on the wall and they would still call it an Alien movie. Sadly, that's the truth and also a terrible way to make movies, manage a movie, or run a movie studio. As you should be making the best movie creatively and in terms of story progression. Not something to just make money.

They haven't made a good Terminator or Alien movie since T2 and Aliens. I kind of like Prometheus but it also has the whole crossbreeding alien which I hate that starting in Alien 3.