The second part to my movie watching of this month.
Day of the Dead (Remake) - UGH... Why do people keep ruining George A. Romero films? Nick Cannon and Mena Suvari. What a disaster. Also, how is Ving Rhames a major player in the Dawn of the Dead remake and then a completely separate character in this movie who doesn't last long. I just don't get it. George please stop allowing people to destroy your classics. The only similarities to this movie and the original are there were doctors and military personnel. Even the zombies in the remake are some how super zombies that can run and jump and other ridiculous crap. Save your time and do not even bother.
Suspiria - I first came across Dario Argento movies last year with Phenomena. A great movie!! This one was a little slow in the beginning and the pace picked up as it continued, similar to Phenomena. I appreciated that the evil in this movie was quite different than most films that I have seen. It is worth the time to watch. Decent plot with some good freak out moments.
Tokyo Gore Police - There are subtitles to this one and it really is not a horror movie. However, there is tons of gore just like the title of the movie suggests. When I say gore I mean just crazy amounts of corn syrup flying everywhere. And when I say flying I mean gushing like Niagara Falls. It is just spraying in every which direction. Overall movie was not all that good. Interesting concept just not delivered well.
Phantasm II - Alrighty now. A sequel that is actually better than the original. The first one moved too slow for me. This one picks up right where the first left off and keeps on running...fast. The Tall Man has more of a role and there are more spheres. Reggie becomes a more pivotal character and some nice ass kicking ensues. The four barreled sawed off shotgun and homemade flamethrower are nice touches. A definite watch. In fact, just skip the first one and start here.
Phantasm III - A franchise that I really enjoy. This one again picks up where the second one stopped. Reggie is trying to save Michael with the help of his younger brother who was caught in a sphere. Also, joining the crew is a young sharpshooter of a boy and a ninja-esque African-American women. The ragtag team finds Michael and continues to pursue the Tall Man to try and eliminate him permanently. Another movie I am glad I decided to watch. Good humor mixed with horror. Make sure to watch.
Ginger Snaps - A pretty good allegory for what it means to be a teenager. Challenges galore going through puberty let alone the fact you are slowly turning into a werewolf. Poor Ginger is half-eaten by a lichen but somehow survives her wounds and then eventually turns into a beast herself. She gradually becomes more violent and rebellious during her transformation, but what teenager doesn't? Meanwhile her poor sister is also struggling to make it through puberty and high school all the while being blamed for her sister, Ginger's, antics. Not a bad film. I recommend.
Some more movies will be coming soon...
Until next time...
-Justin
Friday, October 29, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
October = Horror/Monster Movie Month
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So a couple years ago, I started a tradition of trying to watch at least one horror/monster film a day during the month of October. This new tradition was a way to replace getting dressed up and celebrating Halloween like I used to in the past. This October is no different. I am in the midst of movie month and severely behind on my one movie a day challenge. I am comfortable with that and plan to kick my watching into high gear as Halloween draws closer. I also want to throw out there that Netflix is a godsend for something like this. It makes it so much easier to find older movies. And an added plus is you can stream most of these movies directly to your TV. Reviews of recent movies:
The Haunting of Molly Hartley - Not bad but not great either. The ending leaves a lot to be desired. I would only watch this movie if you are desperate. Definitely directed at a teenage crowd.
Candyman - An extreme upgrade to the first movie on this list. Has a little bit of everything in it. Supernatural, slasher, and psychological all mixed into one package. If only they could of added a zombie or two. A definite recommend.
The People Under the Stairs - I found this to be more comical than anything else. Ving Rhames is unintentionally hysterical and I have never seen a dog take as much abuse as it did in this movie. Nothing really scary about this movie except how crazy the couple is who own the home where the majority of the movie is set.
S. Darko: A Donnie Darko Tale - A total disappointment of a movie. The writer of Donnie Darko should sue this person to have the name Donnie Darko removed from the title. S. Darko is a disgrace to the ingenious of the original movie.
Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter - An extremely low budget film that I needed to turn off halfway through. I just could not get past the horrible plot, dialogue, acting. Everything in this movie was just bad. I was hoping for a movie similar to Evil Dead in the nature of a low budget cult film. I was dreadfully wrong.
The Wolfman - I fell asleep midway through and had no desire to finish watching. That is all I really need to say about this one.
Hellraiser - I was a fooled by advertisements I have seen about the Hellraiser movies. I thought that Pinhead would have a more pivotal role in this movie, even the Cenobites, but they were more of an afterthought at times. The effects were pretty good along with the concept itself. I put a couple more of these in my queue to see what the franchise has to hold.
Sleepaway Camp - One of the better movies I have seen so far this month. Made in the early 80's, the outfits worn by the cast are enough reason to see this movie. I enjoy how the film made the viewer infer what happened to the characters in the movie and was not heavy on blood and gore. The twist at the end was epic and absolutely hilarious all at the same time. I fully recommend this movie.
The Thing - John Carpenter knows how to make movies and this movie is no exception. Lots of suspense, great special effects (especially for its time), and an extremely strong psychological aspect to the film. The characters do not know who to trust. Even though we are not stranded in the Antarctic, we struggle with this everyday of our lives.
Trick 'r Treat - A movie that was released straight to DVD that strands together four separate stories about Halloween tales. A little bit of everything is tossed into this movie. I wish there was some more about the actual Halloween myths/legends/background that was the foundation for the movie. Also, some of the story lines left a lot of questions that were never fully answered. Still a good view.
Movies to come - Ginger Snaps, The Abyss, Phantasm II, Leprechaun, Critters, The Blob
In my three years of doing this, I have watched over 100 movies in the months of October alone. I have seen a little bit from all genres: slashers, horror, monster, ghost, possessions, zombies, psychological, supernatural, and so forth. My favorites of all time: Evil Dead Series, Rosemary's Baby, Shaun of the Dead, Dawn of the Dead (original), The Shining, Halloween (original).
Until next time...
-Justin
The Haunting of Molly Hartley - Not bad but not great either. The ending leaves a lot to be desired. I would only watch this movie if you are desperate. Definitely directed at a teenage crowd.
Candyman - An extreme upgrade to the first movie on this list. Has a little bit of everything in it. Supernatural, slasher, and psychological all mixed into one package. If only they could of added a zombie or two. A definite recommend.
The People Under the Stairs - I found this to be more comical than anything else. Ving Rhames is unintentionally hysterical and I have never seen a dog take as much abuse as it did in this movie. Nothing really scary about this movie except how crazy the couple is who own the home where the majority of the movie is set.
S. Darko: A Donnie Darko Tale - A total disappointment of a movie. The writer of Donnie Darko should sue this person to have the name Donnie Darko removed from the title. S. Darko is a disgrace to the ingenious of the original movie.
Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter - An extremely low budget film that I needed to turn off halfway through. I just could not get past the horrible plot, dialogue, acting. Everything in this movie was just bad. I was hoping for a movie similar to Evil Dead in the nature of a low budget cult film. I was dreadfully wrong.
The Wolfman - I fell asleep midway through and had no desire to finish watching. That is all I really need to say about this one.
Hellraiser - I was a fooled by advertisements I have seen about the Hellraiser movies. I thought that Pinhead would have a more pivotal role in this movie, even the Cenobites, but they were more of an afterthought at times. The effects were pretty good along with the concept itself. I put a couple more of these in my queue to see what the franchise has to hold.
Sleepaway Camp - One of the better movies I have seen so far this month. Made in the early 80's, the outfits worn by the cast are enough reason to see this movie. I enjoy how the film made the viewer infer what happened to the characters in the movie and was not heavy on blood and gore. The twist at the end was epic and absolutely hilarious all at the same time. I fully recommend this movie.
The Thing - John Carpenter knows how to make movies and this movie is no exception. Lots of suspense, great special effects (especially for its time), and an extremely strong psychological aspect to the film. The characters do not know who to trust. Even though we are not stranded in the Antarctic, we struggle with this everyday of our lives.
Trick 'r Treat - A movie that was released straight to DVD that strands together four separate stories about Halloween tales. A little bit of everything is tossed into this movie. I wish there was some more about the actual Halloween myths/legends/background that was the foundation for the movie. Also, some of the story lines left a lot of questions that were never fully answered. Still a good view.
Movies to come - Ginger Snaps, The Abyss, Phantasm II, Leprechaun, Critters, The Blob
In my three years of doing this, I have watched over 100 movies in the months of October alone. I have seen a little bit from all genres: slashers, horror, monster, ghost, possessions, zombies, psychological, supernatural, and so forth. My favorites of all time: Evil Dead Series, Rosemary's Baby, Shaun of the Dead, Dawn of the Dead (original), The Shining, Halloween (original).
Until next time...
-Justin
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