Last Seen 70s/80s Movie

[horrorzack]

Originally Posted by Angra

"It's alive" 2011 6/10


Not as catchy a titel as It's Alive 75, but what the hell. ;)

Probably the youngest evil child in movie history. And quite possibly also the hungriest.

Had some funny moments but nothing big. Stupid ran-out-of-money ending.

Congrats you just watched the remake of a 1974 film.

[Angra]

Originally Posted by horrorzack

Congrats you just watched the remake of a 1974 film.

So what?

Did i win something?

[massacre man]

Originally Posted by Jokuc

Haha whatever, I still think you should watch the first one first :rolleyes:

Why? Because it came first? They're both adaptations of a book, neither are completely original works of fiction. However, both have their own completely distinct styles of directing, writing, acting, cinematography, and music. What makes the original so much more special? The fact that it came first? They're both great movies that are great for entirely different reasons. The author of the book agrees. There's absolutely no rule against watching the second adaptation before the first adaptation. Or watching either adaptation before reading the book. Or watching either adaptation or reading the book at all.

The people who say "you should have watched the original first. It's far superior." are the same people who say "I liked that band before they were famous. You should listen to their stuff when they were still indie." It's entertainment, people can choose to watch, read, or listen to and enjoy anything they want without people telling them what they SHOULD have looked into first.

Originally Posted by Ferox13

I agree...If you think for a second that the only reason that the US remake wasn't done was done because the original was so received then you are deluded....

Do you think The thing from the other world was remade for the same reason then you are fucking deluded..

If you think I said either of those things... You're bad at reading.

[roshiq]

If anyone asks me then I'll definitely prefer or suggest the Swedish one but in compare to any recent remakes or originals I think Matt Reeves did a nice job in Let Me In. The thing is when the story is so good then it's really hard to make a bad movie from it by any director who at least got the decent amount of understanding about the original content & uses best of his skills of movie making for it. I think they could or should wait for some years before giving this 2nd film adaptation of the original work; when the love & memory of LTROI still so fresh in the mind of the audience then LMI was pretty early for them and quite natural to raise this sorta debates and comparisons as we all so much love Lindqvist's this timeless classic.

last seen:

Choose (2010)



>>: C

It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)



Zach Galifianakis was wonderful in this pretty decent feel good movie.

>>: B+

[psycho d]

Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988). This second installment begins almost where the original left off. And with some of the same cast but a new director, instead of a fits-n-starts transition, it smoothly makes its way into the deeply bizarre and wonderfully disturbing realms of Clive Barker's vision of Hell.

The story was a perfect continuation of the original. It answers some of the questions left out of its predecessor. Character development for protag and antag alike is included for our amusement. The introduction of new characters seems fitting and appropriate, though I must admit that I was quite relieved when one of them came to his demise, almost as if his horrific acting was offensive even to the bowels of Hell. The remainder of the acting was decent, far from lamentable at least. At times hammy and histrionic, it was enjoyable none the less. Even the Cenobite's expansive roles enjoyed some decent acting.

Though we'll probably never know whether or not newbie director Tony Randel was responsible for the improvements in the acting, his success in making a sequel arguably better than the groundbreaking and viscous original is a monumental achievement in film history. Together with an impressive cinematographer, he has undoubtedly created a technically and visually superior sequel. Even more so, the abstract and disturbing visuals combine to dishevel the viewer, and a sense of the underworld is fashioned as a place barely tolerable onscreen, thereby unimaginable were it to be real.

The sound in the beginning was splendidly grating to the ears, a combination of sounds that lent themselves to machines and growls alike, barely perceptible and yet ostensible. As the depth's of this movie were penetrated, the sounds changed into classic monumental and cheesy climaxes, and delightfully so.

Of course, a movie such as this could not end with doors closed to further franchise opportunities, though many a disappointed fan could have been spared unnecessary cruelty had these doors not only been closed but securely dead-bolted, chained, and then boarded-up.
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[PainIsBeauty]

The Gravedancers!
Scared me really, how refreshing since modern horror movies so rarely do.

And also before that saw Stir Of Echoes, maybe not shocking but definitely a great haunting horror movie!

[psycho d]

The Sicilian Girl (2009). For those firmly entrenched in realism in their movies, especially when laced with some actual event, this movie will prove a disappointment. But for those willing to let themselves go and just enjoy The Sicilian Girl for what it is, a pleasant movie experience is sure to follow.

The story is one that we have heard before, but this mafia story is driven by character portrayal instead of raw violence. The futility of corruption is more the bad guy here. Go along and flourish or die are the options. Our protagonist is not so much a champion of morality but a victim of her anger, a trait that is exploited for the occasional good reason. And while her confliction is the highlight, the other characters are not without inner turmoil, with the mother's final scene a perfect example of spirit's rupture from a living polarity.

The acting was endearing. Veronica D' Agostino plays her role to perfection, a nihilist driven by the lure of vengeance. Her forehead in a constant furrow, her bleak situation offers no consolation, not reason for life. Her one escapade from the droll existence is seen as a negation of duty. Not much there to live for. Both supporting antagonists and protagonists alike are not relegated to the conceptual black and white, and the antagonists especially portray their parts not as evil villains but as empathetic humans on the darker side of the ledger. That these parts are believably portrayed takes this whole drama to a heart-felt level not without discomfort.

The direction and cinematography were competent. One scene with Rita spinning amongst the fluttering black clothes in the wind was especially poignant of the inner turmoil within. The score was perfectly supportive, the melody occasionally pulling our strings of empathy.

In the end a hero is born through time-tested means, and the raw documentary footage at the end really helps to drive this one's message home. Yeah, there were some story flaws that may not ring true, but for those who cannot enjoy a little poetic license then stick to your documentaries.
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[FreddyMyers]

They Live
"I have come to chew bubble gum and kick ass....and im all outta bubble gum."

Love this movie, late 80s at its best. Imagine what those sunglasses would show a person if they had a pair of em today.

[Angra]

Originally Posted by FreddyMyers

They Live
"I have come to chew bubble gum and kick ass....and im all outta bubble gum."

Love this movie, late 80s at its best. Imagine what those sunglasses would show a person if they had a pair of em today.

We'll all know when the remake comes out.

[Doctor Loomis]

the incredible hulk