Nightwing

Pretty fun semi-cheesey film about vampire bats invading Indian territory in the 70s. David Warner is fun as a bat exterminator and Strother Martin has a supporting role.

i saw that one in the theatres when it came out and was disappointed by the lack of gore (which is all i wanted then)

Wouldnt mind seeing it again. I believe there was a book as well..

The Giant Gila Monster (from the 50 Movie Pack of Horror Classics)

[Rec] ~ every single good thing that I have heard about this movie is absolutely true. This actually came really close to scaring me (if I am being completely honest, it probably did scare me a little. Just a little....haha :o )

Midnight Meat Train ~ another winner with me, some good gore, a good creepy story, I didn't care for some of the casting and it wasn't just spectacular or anything, but still, I liked it a lot.

Reeker ~ I wasn't too crazy about the beginning, or the end, but some of what was in between was decent. Overall, I enjoyed it for what it was.

The Omen. I love this movie, although I have found I cant stop doing Gregory Peck impressions through the whole thing.


I also had an epiphany while watching it:

Why do studios go through the time and money to remake movies like this when they could save a bundle, and make a bundle, re-releasing them in theaters?

I would gladly shell out 8 bucks to get to see classics like Aliens and the Exorcist on a big screen.

Granted, it was over a decade ago, but I did it when the Star Wars movies were re-released, and I bet enough people would go to make it a profitable venture. Its got to be a better business model then spending 30 million to remake a classic and barely recoup the money spent because after the first 2 weeks, word of mouth destroys any attraction the marketing has created.

I would like to hear your Gregory Peck impression....could you do it please?

P2: I've been trying to watch all of Aja's work as I'm a big fan of Inside, Haute Tension and the Hills Have Eyes remake. This one was not on par with the other movies as it is very tame in the gore department (this being his strong suit). I still found it to be a decent movie though.

i've explained this a million times ... follow closely ....

the vast majority of people who pay to see movies in the theatre are kids.
these kids dont want to see old people in movies - they just want to see other kids.

show The Omen in the theatres and you're going to get older (and cool younger) people who are die hard horror fans.

of the older people who do see movies - not very many go to horror movies - let alone horror movies you can watch on DVD in the privacy of their homes - where there is a pause button, a toilet and a fridge.


thats why the only time these movies get shown on the big screens are in rep theatres on special revival nights .. and they dont do great business.


sad .... but true

I enjoyed this as well.
I thought it was complete Barker through and through.

Thanks, NE!
There was a tad bit of drinking involved, but not very much at all. Mostly just a little bit of beer and some wine.

And it was quite easy to tell who really wanted to be there because of the movies and who was there just because it was something to do.

AH......Theres the problem right there....need more beer.

I knew it!
Oh well, there's always next year.

Anamorph

Anyone here that's familiar with my taste in movies knows that I love ambiguity. There is nothing better than a movie with a good mystery that still leaves you asking questions once it's over; that doesn't tell the audience everything and leaves elements up to the imagination.

That said, there is a difference between ambiguity and just confusing the living Jesus out of your audience. Leaving more questions than answers is great, but refusing to answer ANYTHING is just lazy writing.

Anamorph isn't an awful movie by any means. The set-up is great and the acting is very good (Dafoe never disappoints). But in it's attempt to be "edgy" and "mysterious", it manages to leave you wondering what the hell you just spent 107 minutes watching.

When you really think about it I guess there are some interesting theories to come up with, but the more that I think about this movie the more I think "Why should I care?"

Inside isn't Aja... as far as I know.

Monster Squad

Tales from the Crypt (1972)

Halloween II (1981)

Young Frankenstein (1974)

The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)

>>: C

Max Payne.


First off let me say, this movie was decent at the most. Hardcore Max Payne gamer fans will argue that the adaptation has a lot less action than the games, but then again this happens in most of the game-to-movie adaptations when directors concentrate on characters more. The first half has the smooth storyline and once the shooting starts, it gets slightly better.

Character-wise, Mark Wahlberg does a real competent job of being Max. However, it feels like he's pretty loose in Max's shoes. Someone like Mickey Rourke would have fit Max's character to a T, and that is very evident. Mila Kunis looks mis-cast as Mona Sax, but tries her best with the bit she's given (which includes speaking an ill-fitted Russian accent). The rest of the characters are nothing to boast about - Chris O'Donnell hams and huffs his way through, and Beau Bridges does his best in spoiling the climax. The girl who plays a bit role, Olga-something her name was, looks gorgeous however.

Atmosphere-wise, the first 15-20 minutes are the highlight of the entire movie. It starts off so well, and then sort of hits a Stuck-mode. Once the other characters start popping in, you can't help but notice something pretty vital to the entire experience is missing. You got it right - the movie lacks depth, or a better word for it would be, it lacks a soul.

Overall, it's a pretty average movie. John Moore had a great chance to make this one of the most killer kickass game-to-movie adaptations of all time, and this could have so easily been yet another Sin City, but all it gets to be in the end is just another bland and watered down version of Death Wish. Much like The Hitman's movie adaptation from earlier, Max Payne lacks punch.

If you are an avid Max lover, go check it out. If you didn't care much for the games, this is well worth skipping.


Rating - * *

Not that I didn't love the other, but Aragami is just more my taste. Also, what really separated the two, in my opinion, was the dialogue. 2LDK's dialogue did very well in building the tension. Aragami's was alot more interesting, and a step or two ahead, though.

it really pisses me off that a game i was so passionate about, and a movie i've been looking forward to since it was rumored over half a decade ago, was ruined by a shitty director.

last flick I watched was Fright Night...wonder if anyone even remembers that one.

everyone here does.

this is the place where everyone still loves the old 80's horror.

fun movie

Microwave Massacre.

Yes, it is as bad as it sounds.

So bad, in fact, that I couldn't stop watching. It was hilarious, at times both intentionally and unintentionally. Special effects and acting were horrible. Highly recommended.

Dementia 13
The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues

Ha, was that the "I'm so hungry, I could eat a whore!" one?

Lake Placid ... my kid loved it

Wow - you're rocking through that Classics box!

Got to The Amazing Mr. X yet? Gotta be my favourite in the entire set.

Year of the Gun.
Good political thriller with a young Sharon Stone that entertains despite having some flaws.

When there's nothing good on TV I'll usually watch movies. Hmm, don't remember seeing that listed. I'll have to look when I get home.

Masters of Horror: Imprint (2006)

It was pretty good, and plenty fucked up, through the first half. But in the second, when Miike started raping his viewers with his obvious views on abortion, I got a little impatient. Still, a pretty good watch for a scare or two.

C.H.U.D. (1984)

Boring. A few good scenes made it a little worth while, but I'd never watch it again.

Haha....sounds like something I would enjoy....:D


Satan's Little Helper ~ kind of funny at times, problem is, it seems to go on way too long.

The Breed ~ pretty much what I expected, yet I watched it anyway.

Dead and Buried ~ first time seeing this, and its very good, such a dark, unsettling atmosphere. Glad I finally watched it.

Has anyone else around here seen this one? I'd kind of like to hear what other people thought, because it was so close to being a good movie.

HA! Yes!
I actually own that one on DVD. Pretty much everything that happens in it is completely preposterous.
An incredibly entertaining watch.

Nope, do you recommend it? From what you wrote it seems that it's a rather tepid film and not really worth the effort.

Death Race 2000 (2008)

Really enjoyed this.But whats not to love about cars with guns on them?

Diary Of The Dead with commentary.

i'd buy it on dvd if i saw it in a flash ... if nothing else - for the scene of that little dog running on the spot on the slippery floor :)

I would never go so far as to recommend it, but I also wouldn't expressly advise anyone to stay away from it.

Please don't go out of your way, but if you have nothing better to do and can watch it free/cheap, by all means do so. About 75% of it is a VERY good film - only problem is that they left out the other 25% entirely.

The Halloween Tree (1993)

This is one cool movie.
When I was a kid, I remember watching it the night it premiered on Disney, I think it was. I was so pumped about it. After that, I used to watch it at least five times every Hallowe'en season.
I've always wanted to pick up the book.

To tell you the truth, I don't remember that line, but it would be entirely appropriate for this film.