I think you will love it-make sure you see The Director's Cut though :)


The Cabin In The Woods (2012)
This is made out of pure unadulterated love of horror, there are so many references to other horror films it's impossible to count. But despite this this still manages to impress and stand alone as a great movie in its own right. There's plenty of CGI enhanced (like in The Midnight Meat Train and Adam Chaplin) gore to satisfy hounds like me but there is also a multi-layered mystery to give it some substance. In a way this film defines the genre whilst offering it up as fresh and genuinely exciting. A much needed shot in the arm for those who feel slightly jaded as this cleverly turns any approaching cynicism completely on its head. Manages to be both graphic and subtle which really is quite an accomplishment as it is backed by some thrillingly suspenseful scenes. Can not recommend this enough :)

^^ Seconded - Posting my review for the third time on here. Can't express how much joy this movie brought me on SO many levels. Must. Own. Immediately.


The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

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Uhm. Ok. Wow.

I was really trying NOT to keep my hopes up for this one because I was worried that I'd be disappointed... But to be honest, this is truly one of those rare movies that remind me of what I absolutely love horror, gives me hope for modern horror movies, and just satisfies me as a fan. Simply stated, it's a horror movie lover's horror movie.

I love the nod to pretty much every movie trope ever (though my boyfriend kept pointing out the very obvious and prolific Raimi nods which drove me nuts but that's OK)...

I have a slight qualm over the ending, probably just because the scenes leading up to the end were so ridiculously AWESOME, GORY, SCARY, and esoteric, I didn't want it to end... And also I think this is one of those movies that's almost too clever for it's own good, meaning the story is so odd, unique, and dark that no ending would be satisfying.

HOWEVER...


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I was just pontificating over how incredibly neat it would be if they released an extended Blu-Ray edition that had 4 alternative versions, based on what they were about the "choose" in the basement (the conch, the Pandora's ball, the necklace, the movie reel, the musicbox) - Would there be any difference in the ending based on there choice? I think it would be a neat way to extend this concept of modern sacrifice having to be based on the victim's will - If their will is different, does the world end? o.O The geek in me wants to find out.


Oh. OH. And I cheered out loud when Sigourney Weaver stepped in the final scenes... GEEKGASM!!!!!!!

I ALSO totally and absolutely geeked out to the nod to Portal - I mean... As a horror-loving console player, I've pretty much just wet myself with excitement over that.



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Ridiculously good. Also one of those RARE self-conscious movies that isn't annoying and pretentious. It was very fun, very well-directed, and acted, and thoroughly enjoyable.

HIGHLY recommended.


4.5/5.

The Stone Tape (1972) Thanks to Roshiq for the rec.

This is the kind of thing you need to go into without knowing anything about it as it relies a lot on mystery and suspense building up to a quite spectacular finale. The acting and production is very 1970s British TV as are the social attitudes of the characters. But what makes this stand out from the crowd is that it is actually very scary, very effective at building up tension and a cumulation of horror rather than jump scares, plus is very profound and thought provoking. The sort of thing that will keep you pondering it for days afterwards. There's some truly fascinating concepts explored here and are delivered in a very down to earth non-patronizing way. I want to watch it again already as I'm sure a second viewing will enhance my enjoyment. Highly recommended but don't expect voilence and gore this one's all about fear factor :)

Whereabouts did you find this? i heard rumor that there is no official DVD release and all the ones being sold on amazon were bootlegs.

The Vipco release is legit but cut. Pretty sure the Dragon disc is a bootleg with a tidied up version of the uncut VHS tape. I read awhile back Code Red was working with the director to bring out a decent release of it. Bummed I slept on getting their version of Nightmare that disc is pretty expensive now on eBay etc.

by Nightmare do you mean Nightmare in a Damaged Brain? got that in a 2pack a while ago that contained Demonium as well, pretty sure its a an uncut version.

I just got this through downloading I'm afraid. You might be able to get a legit UK one at play.com possibly

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if you are after uncut, code red was the way to go.

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