I thought Roshiq's choice was solid, though the story is a bit thin for a feature length film.

Bwind's outline was a solid film, but we needed more twists and turns. Argento always keeps us guessing. The homage names were a bit much- Argento wouldn't do that. He exists in his own world.

Alky did a fine job given the focus of his task.

Thanks Doc.

Like I mentioned, I'm not very familiar with giallo films so I looked them up on wikipedia. My basic understanding was that they are generally erotic, gory detective/whodunit stories so that was was what I went for with my entry. Hopefully I make it through to the next round and get something I'm a little more familiar with.

Thanks NE.

It's so sweet of you to think of me, V...And if anyone was worried, I appreciate it but everything's fine...I wasn't actually in the hospital, the surgery was an 'in-office' procedure, it was over a week ago but I didn't mention it here because I didn't think it was any big deal...Anyway, about 4 days after the surgery there was a complication and I had to go back for another small procedure...I was in a horrendous amount of pain and the pain pills they prescribed to me made me feel like I was gonna throw up (pretty much incapacited me, really sucked) so I decided just to take Advil and deal with the residual pain (the pain pissed me off, but at least I could function, unlike with the stupid nausea)...As of now, I'm healing just fine, and the surgery site is really only an annoyance.

Now, for the reason I didn't make this challenge in time:

Ash :)

I knew what I wanted to do, and I was searching for the music I wanted to use...It was to be a 'reverse' zombie type story (just for something different) where the guy fell in love with a girl, but didn't know at first that she was a 'sentient zombie'...She was slowly turning but still possessed most of her faculties, as her 'zombification' began to progress, it became too obvious, the guy figured it out...He decided he wanted to be a zombie too, so she wouldn't have to deal with it alone...She wouldn't turn him because she didn't want him to deal with what she was dealing with...So, he bit HER instead...It worked, and he was slowly turning (think: I, Zombie)...Anyway, the girl just continued to deteriorate until he realized she would soon be gone...He became bitter and angry because she was given this fate, and didn't deserve it...So...He started biting people...Soon the whole town was turned...I wasn't really sure this was 'Romero-ish' enough, but I figured it wouldn't hurt him to try a slightly different angle at this point.

My plan was to write it as a story, adding the music parts where relevant and adding a youtube link to each song so that everyone would know what was going on, if they weren't familiar with the music...The baby just wouldn't let me get it all together...He wouldn't even let me concentrate on it...This, of course, is normal for a baby, and it's also the reason that I was afraid I wouldn't be able to enter this contest in the beginning (I believe I said something like, "I won't be able to concentrate and spend time on 'essay type' challenges" or something close to that).

Anyway...I had fun, this was an excellent idea for a competition, V...Kudos to you :)

And I have to say that I am AMAZED by the entries I've seen here...I knew you guys were awesome, talented, smart, creative and all that, but DAMN!...I truly mean it...You guys have seriously impressed me, for REAL...ALL of you.

So, since I'm the only one who didn't make this challenge in time, I accept my elimination humbly and graciously...Carry on, guys and good luck to all of you :)

I gotta make dinner now while Ash is napping...He doesn't nap for very long, but at least I had time to type this out.

That sounds like a great idea.

I know I'm not a judge and it only adds to my competition, but I vote Rayne gets a slight extension to get this in. It would be a waste of talent if you don't let her.

I'm fine with it as long as we all get an extension on the next one... Overlapping the weekend would be nice. Due Sunday, say, midnight? :D

Waiting on Grades from 2 more Judges, but 3 of them have turned in their verdict for Rayne.

She gets a pass...ergo, she can still thump out her entry for this round based on the idea/premise she panned out...within the next 24 hours. (Its acceptable taking her hospitalisation into consideration and because 2 more Judges are yet to send in their Grades)

or

She will get a pass for this round, and move into the next round.

Either way, its up to Rayne now.

SCOREBOARD AFTER ELIMINATION ROUND #2


Once again, its a very close battle for elimination this round too. Two Finalists found themselves right in the danger zone, and only a tiny + differentiated between advancing and elimination.

First things first, the Judges are unanimous in their decision to give Rayne a Pass into the next round, taking her hospitalisation into account. So she moves on.



And now for...the grades :-




The winner of ER #2 is...





CHRONOGRL - with a solid overall Grade of A-!





Second Place goes to...






FERRETCHUCKER - overall Grade B+!






Third Place goes to...





ROSHIQ - overall Grade B!




Fourth...




BWIND22 - overall Grade B-!




That leaves us with two Finalists who stood on the verge of Elimination...





Alkytrio666 and The Flayed One!




Flayed had a C+ and a C,



Alky had a C+ but a C- as well...




Alky scored a B+...




Flayed scored a couple of B minuses...



Alky had a D...




and that means...




Sorry Alky, you did a wonderful job in this round as well, but you stand eliminated from HDC Idol. Tough luck, my friend.



The Flayed One moves on with an overall grade of C+, barely inches away from Alky's C.


Elimination Round #3 starts within the next 24 hours.

Whew! I was sweating that one.

Sorry to see you go Alky. Good game.

Sorry to see you go, Alky; I know that you've been pressed for time.

Congrats to all!!