Post by: addicted2dvd on October 01, 2018, 03:37:18 AM
Halloween/Horror Reviews 2018!
Woohoo! October finally here! It is time for a month long Horror-thon! This year I plan on tracking how many of which kind of horror as well as the total number of films watched.
Woohoo! October finally here! It is time for a month long Horror-thon! This year I plan on tracking how many of which kind of horror as well as the total number of films watched.
Totals:
Vampires: 10
Werewolves: 2
Ghosts/Hauntings: 6
Zombies: 0
Witches: 2
Anthologies: 3
Other: 10
Grand Total: 33
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 01, 2018, 06:20:16 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/19/191329053119f.jpg) | Truth or Dare: Unrated Directors Cut (2018/United States) Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth_or_Dare_(2018_film)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjRNY3u3bUw) |
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Stars:
Lucy Hale as Olivia Barron
Tyler Posey as Lucas Moreno
Violett Beane as Markie Cameron
Hayden Szeto as Brad Chang
Sophia Ali as Penelope Amari
Plot:
Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars) and Tyler Posey (Teen Wolf) lead the cast of Blumhouse's True or Dare, a supernatural thrilller from Blumhouse Productions (Happy Death Day, Get Out). A harmless game of "Truth or Dare" among friends turns deadly when someone—or something—begins to punish those who tell a lie—or refuse the dare...
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Featurettes
- BD-Live
- Digital Copy
My Thoughts:
I originally bought this film for to reasons. First of all the plot piqued my intrest. And then there is the fact that it stars Lucy Hale... who I liked since she played the little sister of Jaime Summers in the short lived reboot of Bionic Woman. After watching it I found a fun and entertaining film. Though the one thing I found to be a bit over the top is the smiles that are supposed to look evil and spooky.They only came across as cheesy. But over all I really enjoyed this one. Worth the time put in to watch it.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 01, 2018, 10:32:30 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/03/031398275411f.jpg) | Leatherface (2017/United States)
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Stars:
Stephen Dorff (1973) as Hal Hartman
Lili Taylor as Verna
Sam Strike as Jackson
Vanessa Grasse as Lizzy
Finn Jones as Deputy Sorells
Plot:
In Texas, years before the events of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, in the early days of the infamous Sawyer family, the youngest child is sentenced to a mental hospital after a suspicious incident leaves the sheriff's daughter dead. Ten years later, he kidnaps a young nurse and escapes with three other inmates. Pursued by authorities, including the deranged sheriff out to avenge his daughter's death, the Sawyer teen goes on a violent road trip from hell, molding him into the monster now known as Leatherface.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Digital Copy
My Thoughts:
This one I watched on Vudu. I found it has a slow start but it makes up for that in the end. Over all is a good story and plan on adding this one to my collection.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 02, 2018, 07:35:08 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929527557f.jpg) | Salem's Lot (1979/United States) Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem%27s_Lot_(1979_miniseries)) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079844/) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itgqj4okSv8) |
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Stars:
David Soul as Ben Mears
James Mason (1909) as Richard K. Straker
Lance Kerwin as Mark Petrie
Bonnie Bedelia as Susan Norton
Lew Ayres as Jason Berk
Plot:
Sinister events bring together a writer (David Soul) fascinated with an old hilltop house; a suave antiques dealer (James Mason) whose expertise goes beyond bric-a-brac; and the dealer's mysterious, pale-skinned "partner" (Reggie Nalder) in "Salem's Lot" — a blood-curdling shocker based on King's novel and directed by Tobe Hooper (Poltergeist).
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
My Thoughts:
I have loved this one since the first time I saw it back in my teen years. Of course this is an adaptation from the book that Stephen King wrote. Who of course is my favorite horror writer. For a movie that is almost 40 years old... this movie has some decent scares in it. I personally haven't been scared from it since I was a kid... but I do remember it would scare my wife every time we watched it. A couple of my favorite spooky parts in this movie is ..
1. The kid vampire scratching at his friends window.... pleading with him to let him in.
2. The grave digger rocking in the rocking chair... looks over at you and hisses at you with his eyes glowing
I am really enjoying watching this one again. As for comparing this one to the remake... that is something I don't normally like to do... but sometimes it is just too hard not to. I really like both versions... like them both a lot! but I think I have to say I enjoy this one the most between the 2. I don't know why... but to me this one is a pure classic when it comes to vampire movies... it is one of the ones to beat!
Needless to say... this is one I would always highly recommend to any horror fan... and an absolute must see for any fan of vampire movies.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 03, 2018, 05:16:05 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/05/053939684728f.jpg) | Salem's Lot (2004/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0355987/) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujbiOSmxegg) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem's_Lot_(2004_TV_miniseries)) |
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Stars:
Rob Lowe as Ben Mears
Andre Braugher as Matt Burke
Donald Sutherland as Richard Straker
Samantha Mathis as Susan Norton
Robert Mammone as Dr. James Cody
Plot:
Welcome to Jerusalem's Lot - Salem's Lot, as locals call it. Population: 1319. And growing eerier by the moment. Because an ominous outsider has moved into the sleepy New England town's foreboding Marsten House and brought with him an unspeakable horror.
This powerful new adaptation of Stephen King's terrifying bestseller stars Rob Lowe as a writer who returns to his hometown to confront his haunted past...and who soon leads the fight against a heart-stopping force of evil. Andre Braugher, Donald Sutherland, Samantha Mathis, Rutger Hauer and James Cromwell co-star, and help supply proof that when it comes to thrills, chills and unearthly dread you can't keep the undead down. Walk the streets of Salem's Lot...if you dare.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed watching the original so much today.... that I had the yearning to watch more... so I pulled out the remake. Obviously when I first heard that TNT was doing a miniseries remake of Salem's Lot I was initially very skeptical. But I have to (surprisingly) say... I really enjoyed the remake!... Al,most as much as the original! I think everyone did a fine job with this one... but the one person that stood out for me would have to be Donald Sutherland... I think he really nailed his role as Richard Straker. I would definitely recommend this one as well.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 03, 2018, 07:30:32 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/04/043396265301f.jpg) | The Craft (1996/United States) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Craft_(film)) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115963/) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoM4OXQVCcE) |
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Stars:
Robin Tunney as Sarah
Fairuza Balk as Nancy
Neve Campbell as Bonnie
Rachel True as Rochelle
Skeet Ulrich as Chris
Plot:
Sarah has always been different. So as the newcomer at St. Benedict's Academy, she immediately falls in with the high school outsiders. But these girls won't settle for being a group of powerless misfits. They have discovered THE CRAFT, and they are going to use it.
Critics are spellbound, calling THE CRAFT "slick, shrewd, touching, funny and most appropriately, downright mean." -Arthur Salm, San Diego Union-Tribune
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- BD-Live
My Thoughts:
While I seen this film many times... this is the first time I have seen it on Blu-Ray. This is a film that I have enjoyed since the first time I seen it years ago.I think all the girls did a great job in it.. This one depends on the story... as there's not much in it in the terms of gore. This is one I would definitely recommend if you haven;t seen it yet.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 04, 2018, 05:57:17 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/68/686340278851f.jpg) | The Haunting of Whaley House (2012/)
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Stars:
Alex Arleo as Jake
Arielle Brachfeld as Vanessa
Graham Denman as Craig
Stephanie Greco as Penny
Carolina Groppa as Giselle
Plot:
When a tour guide breaks into America's Most Haunted House, a bit of amateur ghost hunting with friends turns into more horror than they could have ever imagined.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
- Outtakes/Bloopers
My Thoughts:
This is one I never heard of until I bought it. I figured the overview sounded good and it was cheap. I am not disappointed I got it... but it really pretty much an average haunted house flick. It is a decent story and some good effects. I think if they would have polidshed it up just a little more they would really have something. Worth a watch... just don't expect too much.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 04, 2018, 07:18:31 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I4/I431A64220B8059CCf.jpg) | Underworld: Endless War (2011/United States)
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Stars:
None Credited
Plot:
Follows Selene across 3 separate periods in history as she hunts a group of Lycan brothers.
Extras:
- Play All
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed this three part anime short very much.. The entire 3 parts only being 17minutes makes it an extremely easy watch. And the story keeps your intrest with ease. Definitely worth watching!
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Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 05, 2018, 04:55:45 AM
2. Shadow of the Vampire - 3.5/5
3. Hereditary - 4/5
4. Calling Dr. Death - 3/5
5. Weird Woman - 3/5
6. Dead Man’s Eyes - 3/5
7. Frozen Ghost - 3/5
8. The Fall of the House of Usher (1960) - 4/5
9. Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust - 3.5/5
10. Inferno (1980) - 3/5
11. Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key - 4/5
12. Asylum - 3/5
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 05, 2018, 04:55:51 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/889290433169f.jpg) | The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (2010/United States)
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Stars:
Victoria Justice as Jordan
Chase Ellison as Hunter
Anna Galvin as Ms. Carlsberg
Matt Winston (1970) as David
Jillian Marie Hubert as KC
Plot:
Awkward and klutzy Jordan Sands and her annoying little brother Hunter, travel with their dad to Romania to inherit Wolfsberg Manor, an estate left to them by their mysterious great-uncle. But while at the estate, a freak accident causes Jordan to slowly transform into a werewolf!
Extras:
- None
My Thoughts:
A comedy Horror with a target audiance of preteens to teens. But I still found I enjoyed it quite a bit. What can I say... I may be an old man but I am still a kid at heart. It is a fun film and I loved the fighting between vampires and werewolves. Just a fun film.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 05, 2018, 08:38:45 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/73/736991222595f.jpg) | Saturday the 14th (1981/United States)
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Stars:
Richard Benjamin as John
Paula Prentiss as Mary
Jeffrey Tambor as Waldemar
Severn Darden as Van Helsing
Kari Michaelson as Debbie
Plot:
What's in store for a family that disregards a warning in a will and decides to accept their inheritance of a cursed house in Eerie, Pennsylvania? The answer is PLENTY, as John (Richard Benjamin) and Mary (Paula Prentiss) discover in this suspenseful comedy spoof.
A "Book of Evil" has been hidden in the house and when it's opened, it unleashes all the evil in the world. The family is warned that on "Friday the 13th it gets bad, but on Saturday the 14th, it gets worse!"
It's all outrageous fun as John and Mary and their children attempt to exterminate their troubles before their housewarming party just two days away on SATURDAY THE 14TH!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
- Production Notes
My Thoughts:
This is one I watched constantly in my early teens. I was up for it whenever I spotted it on cable. Then 37 years past. And when I finally watched it again today... I don't know. While I was able to watch it all the way through It just wasn't fun for me anymore. I feel I am being generous rating this one a 2... but I think part of that is nothing more then nostalgia.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 06, 2018, 12:07:16 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/78/786936819458f.jpg) | Fright Night (2011/United States, India) Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txgGhyjPZGg) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1438176/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fright_Night_(2011_film)) |
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Stars:
Anton Yelchin as Charley Brewster
Colin Farrell (1976) as Jerry
Toni Collette as Jane Brewster
David Tennant as Peter Vincent
Imogen Poots as Amy
Plot:
Meet the sexy new neighbor, Jerry Dandrige (Colin Farrell). He's dangerously charming - and utterly lethal. That's because he just happens to be a vampire, and out for blood...buckets of it. After high school senior Charley Brewster (Anton Yelchin) makes the connection between Jerry's suspicious activity and a steadily rising body count, he vows to end the reign of terror next door. But he can't do it alone. His only hope is Las Vegas magician / vampire-slayer Peter Vincent (David Tennant). Together, this unlikely duo set out to end Jerry's evil rampage. But Jerry is a ruthless, relentless killer, and he's not going down without a fight. Get set to sink your teeth into this thrilling re-vamp of the terrifying horror classic. Featuring a star-studded cast and crawling with bonus, Fright Night will captivate you from the very first bite!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Music Videos
- Outtakes/Bloopers
My Thoughts:
This is like my third time seeing this film. The original is one of my favorite vampire movies... and this remake is pretty good. I enjoyed it. They leave enough of it the same to pay homage to the original... while changing it enough to make it it's own film. I think Collin Ferrell did a good job of portraying Jerry (the vampire). The one playing Charlie looked familiar but I just couldn't place him. Turns out he played Chekov in Star Trek. The one thing I didn't care for is how they re-did Peter Vincent... making him a Criss Angel wannabe. That character just bugged me in this one. Over-all a decent remake. It is one I would recommend.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 06, 2018, 01:57:45 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/024543864349f.jpg) | Fright Night 2: New Blood: Unrated (2013/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2486630/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fright_Night_2:_New_Blood) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ9OKwMgoco) |
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Stars:
Will Payne as Charlie Brewster
Jaime Murray as Gerri Dandridge
Sean Power as Peter Vincent
Sacha Parkinson as Amy Peterson
Chris Waller as "Evil" Ed Bates
Plot:
By day Gerri Dandridge is a sexy professor, but by night she transforms into a real-life vampire with an unquenchable thirst for human blood. So when a group of high school students travels abroad to study in Romania, they find themselves ensnared in Gerri's chilling web of lust and terror. Charley and "Evil" Ed must stop Gerri from drinking and bathing in the blood of a "new moon virgin," who just so happens to be Charley's ex-girlfriend, Amy. They enlist help from Peter Vincent, the vampire-hunting host of a reality show called "Fright Night," to drive a stake through Gerri's plan and save Amy from a fate far worse than death.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
- Digital Copy
- Webisodes
My Thoughts:
I just finished this one... I enjoyed it but felt they did it in an odd way. They call this part 2... but yet it is not a remake of the original part two... and is not a continuation of the part 1 remake. it is like they completely forgot what they did previously. I did like what they did with the Peter Vincent character this time. Oddly when I first finished watching this one I felt I enjoyed it... but wasn't overly impressed. But the longer I sat back thinking about it the more I liked it. I would say this one is worth checking out.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 06, 2018, 07:56:18 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I1/I132420B2CC8F08ECf.jpg) | Blacula (1972/United States) Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKgcLOOW-3Y) |
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Stars:
William Marshall as Blacula
Vonetta McGee as Tina
Denise Nicholas as Michelle
Thalmus Rasulala as Gordon Thomas
Gordon Pinset as Lt. Peters
Plot:
In 1780, African Prince Mamuwalde (Marshall) pays a visit to Count Dracula in Transylvania, seeking his support in ending slave trade. Instead, the evil count curses his noble guest and transforms him into a vampire! Released from his coffin nearly two centuries later by a pair of luckless interior decorators, Mamuwalde emerges as "Blacula," on strange dude strollin' the streets of L.A. on a nightly quest for human blood!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Gallery
My Thoughts:
While I have heard of the Blacula films I never seen either of them till today. The first thing I notice is that the fangs on several of the vampires were huge. A movie like this you can't take too seriously. And you must remember the times it was made. But over all a fun film that I enjoyed.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 06, 2018, 11:08:38 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/VV/VV2CI21CMCHS4EC01f.jpg) | Scream Blacula Scream (1973/United States) Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge2uhKLBod0) |
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Stars:
William Marshall as Blacula
Don Mitchell as Justin
Pam Grier as Lisa
Michael Conrad as Sheriff Dunlop
Richard Lawson as Willis
Plot:
Blacula lives! This scintillating sequel, Scream, Blacula, Scream, pits voodoo power against vampire fury! Willis Daniels (Richard Lawson), the son of a late high priestess, seeks revenge on the cultists who have chosen his foster sister Lisa (Pam Grier) as their new leader. Hoping to curse Lisa, Willis unwittingly resurrects Blacula's earthly remains – and unleashes the Prince of Darkness and his freaked-out army of the undead!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
- Gallery
- Interviews
My Thoughts:
This one is more of the same, I did like them aknowledging the fact that they killed him off in the first movie and had to find a way to bring him back. And this sequel had the added bonus of having Pam Grier in it. Once again worth watching if you keep in mind when the film was made. I highly doubt something like these movies would be made the same way today.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 07, 2018, 01:21:02 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/024543873228f.jpg) | The Fly: 20th Century Fox Studio Classics (1958/United States) Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xjuocw-_NlY) |
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Stars:
David Hedison [Al Hedison] as Andre Delambre
Patricia Owens as Helene Delambre
Vincent Price (1911) as François Delambre
Herbert Marshall as Insp. Charas
Kathleen Freeman as Emma (Delambre Maid)
Plot:
When a scientist (David [Al] Hedison) attempts to transfer matter through space, things go horrifically wrong and two grotesque man-fly hybrids are created. Now, with the head of a fly and a wing in place of one of his arms, the scientist desperately hopes that he, his wife (Patricia Owens) and his brother (Vincent Price) can capture the other mutant and reverse the experiment.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
As many of times I have watched this oneI keep forgetting it is in color, I could have sworn this film was in black and white. One of my favorite Vincent Price movies. I always liked the story and the way it was told. Vincent Price actually had a limited role on this movie... but he did an awesome job while he was on. This film was later remade. In this case I definitely much prefer this version (even though I did like the remake as well).
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 07, 2018, 03:33:05 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I1/I11AB0EA19AD27E23f.jpg) | Final Destination (2000/United States) Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Destination_(film)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pna8QJDfJUE) |
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Stars:
Devon Sawa as Alex Browning
Ali Larter as Clear Rivers
Kerr Smith as Carter Horton
Kristen Cloke as Valerie Lewton
Daniel Roebuck as Agent Weine
Plot:
After an eerie premonition leads a handful of passengers to disembark an ill-fated flight, Death – with all its ingenious contraptions of doom at the ready – stalks those survivors (Devon Sawa, Ali Larter, Kerr Smith and more) one by one in the gory, gleeful shocker that launched the fright-filled film series.
Final Destination: the start of it all!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Interviews
My Thoughts:
This is a movie I haven't watched in years... but one I have always enjoyed. It is a good, strong horror with some creative kills. I completely forgot that Tony Todd had a small role in this movie as the mortician. I always enjoyed his work in the genre. This one is well worth the time put in to watch.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 08, 2018, 08:57:04 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/08/085365617926f.jpg) | The Ghosts of Edendale (2003/United States) Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ghosts_of_Edendale) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnREv1e18t8) |
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Stars:
Paula Ficara as Rachel
Stephen Wastell as Kevin
Andrew Quintero as Nolan
Keith Fulton as Julian
Louis Pepe as Alex
Plot:
From the co-creator of The Last Broadcast comes a haunting supernatural thriller. Kevin and Rachel move to Los Angeles to follow their dream -- making it in the movies. They can’t believe their luck when they find the perfect house on a hill called Edendale – right next door to Hollywood. Here, all the neighbors are in "the business," and they have high hopes for Kevin and Rachel.
But Rachel's dreams soon turn to horrifying nightmares. First, there's something hiding in the closet, then, the awful crying in the walls, and now, Kevin is acting strange...
Terrified, Rachel thinks she must be going crazy – but could her insanity extend to the hill itself?
As the neighbors gather in anticipation of the completion of Kevin's work, Rachel must convince him to leave this place before the powerful Ghosts of Edendale reach through time to possess his very soul.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Gallery
My Thoughts:
I would say this one is OK at best... but this movie had a couple problems I couldn't get past. First of all it was a rather slow movie. So much so that I actually felt like I was forcing myself to keep watching. Another problem I had with this one is that I just couldn't get myself to care about any of the characters. When you combine slow with characters you don't care about it is really hard to enjoy the movie. On the good side (yes there is a good side) they did have a couple of interesting ghost appearances. a couple of ideas of seeing ghosts that I haven't seen in any other movie. And for the most part the ghosts looked good. Unfortunately that just wasn't enough to save this movie from being any more then just OK.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 09, 2018, 12:49:33 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/09/097360182743f.jpg) | Stephen King's Silver Bullet: Widescreen Collection (1985/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090021/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Bullet_(film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hSkvsPs13I) |
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Stars:
Gary Busey as Uncle Red
Everett McGill as Reverend Lowe
Corey Haim as Marty Coslaw
Megan Follows as Jane Coslaw
Robin Groves as Nan Coslaw
Plot:
Something is killing off townsfolk in Tarker's Mills. Something mysterious. Something ingenious. Something remotely human. But the only person in town with courage to stop this lurking menace is a 13-year-old boy, confined to a wheelchair since birth. Adapted to the screen by suspense master Stephen King from his "Cycle of the Werewolf" novelette, this exhilarating thriller features astounding special effects by three-time Oscar® winner Carlo Rambaldi ("E.T.," "Alien," "King Kong").
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
I have loved it since I first saw it when I was just a teen. I absolutely love the supped up wheel chair... The Silver Bullet! I really enjoyed the scene when he first got it... finding out just how fast it went. I believe Stephen King's take on the werewolf legend is just right on the spot. And I liked who the werewolf turned out to be. While it is not what I would call a gory movie... there is a scene or two that shows it's fair share of blood. There was nothing about this movie that was not just plain enjoyable. It is definitely one of my favorite werewolf movies.If by chance you never seen this film it is one I highly recommend!
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 09, 2018, 03:51:06 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929024315f.jpg) | The Lost Boys (1987/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093437/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lost_Boys) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsv_NQFbQzo) |
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Stars:
Jason Patric as Michael
Corey Haim as Sam
Dianne Wiest as Lucy
Barnard Hughes as Grandpa
Edward Herrmann [Ed Herrmann] as Max
Plot:
Sam and his older brother Michael are average, everyday teens. But after they move with their mother to peaceful Santa Clara, California, things mysteriously begin to change. Michael's not himself lately. And Mom's not going to like what he's turning into.
The Lost Boys reshapes vampire tradition, deftly mixing heart-pounding terror, rib-tickling laughs and a body-gyrating rock soundtrack. Under Joel Schumacher's direction, a marvelous cast – Jason Patric, Jami Gertz, Kiefer Sutherland, Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, Barnard Hughes, Edward Herrmann and Dianne Wiest – stakes you to gleefully ghoulish entertainment.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Interactive Games
- Multi-angle
- Music Videos
My Thoughts:
I am sure it is partially nostalgia for me... but this is one of my favorite vampire films. It is one I have seen countless times...one that I never tire of. This movie is the first thing I ever seen Kiefer Sutherland in... and I think he did an awesome job in it. I also think Jason Patric did a great job as Michael. and I definitely couldn't help but to enjoy the Old Fart (Grandpa)... I just get such a kick out of him and all the stuffed animals he gave to Sam. Definitely one I would highly recommend to any horror fan... especially vampire fans. Though I do believe most all horror fans probably seen this one by now!
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 11, 2018, 06:19:40 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929007844f.jpg) | Lost Boys: The Tribe: Uncut Version (2008/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1031254/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Boys:_The_Tribe) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlq33dZYNQA) |
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Stars:
Tad Hilgenbrinck as Chris
Angus Sutherland as Shane
Autumn Reeser as Nicole
Gabrielle Rose as Aunt Jillian
Corey Feldman as Edgar Frog
Plot:
Risking everything in search of the ultimate rush is fun when you know you can't die. Angus Sutherland, taking up where brother Kiefer left off in the original cult favorite, is the lead vampire in this modern reimagining of The Lost Boys. The seaside village of Luna Bay is rife with outcasts and plagued by an outbreak of missing persons. As the sun sets, the Tribe rises: a group of adrenalin-fueled, thrill-crazed vampires tears up the surf and the streets with nonstop action. But when a champion surfer (Tad Hilgenbrinck) and his sister (Autumn Reeser) move in, dark secrets erupt into hot-blooded passions and full-blooded fear. Helping fight the forces of hell: Corey Feldman in his signature role of vampire hunter Edgar Frog. Once you join the Tribe, there's no turning back.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Music Videos
- DVD-ROM Content
- Digital Copy
My Thoughts:
While it is definitely not as good as the first one. I have grown to enjoy this one quite a bit. I do recommend this one... just don't go in expecting a film as great as the first part. This one is just a good vampire flick. One that will grow on you the more you watch it. While watching this I kept thinking the actress that plays Nicole looks so familiar to me. Guess she should... as she had a big part (a regular cast member) in the short lived TV series No Ordinary Family.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 11, 2018, 07:57:48 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929165926f.jpg) | Lost Boys: The Thirst (2010/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1400526/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Boys:_The_Thirst) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl_I3AD9PtY) |
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Stars:
Corey Feldman as Edgar Frog
Casey B. Dolan as Zoe
Tanit Phoenix as Gwen
Jamison Newlander as Alan Frog
Seb Castang as DJ X
Plot:
As the lost boys and girls of San Cazador prepare to party under the Blood Moon, an alpha vampire conspires to turn these unsuspecting ravers into an army of undead. The only thing that stands between him and the annihilation of the entire human race is the infamous vampire fighting Frog Brothers. Armed with double-barrel holy water balloon launchers and multi-arrow crossbows, Edgar (Corey Feldman) and Alan Frog (Jamison Newlander) join forces to kick some bloodsucker butt in this latest high-energy, action packed adventure in the Lost Boys franchise.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
Another sequel I enjoyed. I do admit by this time it is getting a bit cheesy. But still a dxcent vampire flick.I found it to be worth the time to watch it. Just don't go in expecting too much.
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Post by: DJ Doena on October 14, 2018, 09:06:53 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 14, 2018, 05:30:04 PM
For you Pete :) https://www.facebook.com/JungleVT/videos/288515468657000/
Very cool :)
Post by: Achim on October 16, 2018, 06:24:16 AM
For you Pete :) https://www.facebook.com/JungleVT/videos/288515468657000/A front garden display I could get behind... :devil:
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 19, 2018, 03:22:28 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/04/043396525269f.jpg) | Hotel Transylvania 3: Monster Party Edition (2018/United States)
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Stars:
Adam Sandler as Dracula (voice)
Andy Samberg as Jonathan (voice)
Selena Gomez as Mavis (voice)
Kevin James (1965) as Frankenstein (voice)
Fran Drescher as Eunice (voice)
Plot:
Mavis surprises Dracula with a family voyage on a luxury Monster Cruise Ship so he can take a vacation from providing everyone else's vacation at the hotel. The rest of Drac's Pack cannot resist going along. But once they leave port, romance arises when Dracula meets the mysterious ship captain, Ericka. Now it's Mavis' turn to play the overprotective parent, keeping her dad and Ericka apart. Little do they know that his "too good to be true" love interest is actually a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing, ancient nemesis to Dracula and all other monsters.
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My Thoughts:
Since the first film the Hotel Transylvania movies has become sort of a tradition gto watch for my October marathons. And this newest one is a nice addition to it. While I didn't find this one to be quite as good as the other two there is still a lot of fun to be found here. This one is rather predictable, And I am not a big fan on how they did the ship's crew. But I still think this one is definitely worth watching,
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 20, 2018, 11:50:40 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/82/826663189599f.jpg) | Ghost Stories (2017/United Kingdom) Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Stories_(film)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvng3piq-pU&vl=en) |
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Stars:
Samuel Bottomley as Young Goodman
Deborah Wastell as Mrs Goodman
Amy Doyle as Esther Goodman
Daniel Hill as Mr Goodman
Ramzan Miah as Esther's Boyfriend
Plot:
Experience three spine-tingling tales of terror to haunt your dreams. A debunker of all things paranormal, Professor Goodman (Andy Nyman, Black Death) has devoted his life to exposing phony psychics and fraudulent supernatural shenanigans. His skepticism is tested, however, when he receives a case file on three chilling and inexplicable incidents: a night watchman (Paul Whitehouse, Corpse Bride) haunted by disturbing visions as he patrols an abandoned asylum; an edgy young man (Alex Lawther, Freak Show) involved in a hellish car accident deep in the woods; and a wealthy former banker (Martin Freeman, Sherlock, Black Panther) visited by the spirit of his unborn child. Even more disturbing is that each of these macabre stories seems to have a sinister connection to Professor Goodman's own life. Will they make a believer of him yet?
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
My Thoughts:
I originally bought this one because of the plot I read and the fact that Martin Freeman is in it. I was really hoping to like this one but it fell way short for me. I found it to be very slow and I just didn't care for any of the characters. A couple scenes made me think it would start to get better but alas not so much.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 27, 2018, 05:53:11 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/03/031398269373f.jpg) | Amityville: The Awakening (2017/United States)
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Stars:
Jennifer Jason Leigh as Joan
Bella Thorne as Belle
Mckenna Grace as Juliet
Cameron Monaghan as James
Thomas Mann (1991) as Terrence
Plot:
In Amityville: The Awakening, Belle (Bella Thorne) and her family move into a new house, but when strange phenomena begin to occur in the house, Belle begins to suspect her mother isn't telling her everything. She soon realizes they just moved into the infamous Amityville house.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Featurettes
- Digital Copy
My Thoughts:
The amityville franchise has always been a favorite of mine. Even I admit that the films has gotten a bit tired here and there. This one while a little slow I did enjoy. I found the storyline interesting and liked the characters. I feel it is worth the time put in to watch it.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 27, 2018, 06:06:08 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/73/738329230302f.jpg) | Trilogy of Terror (1975/United States)
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Stars:
Karen Black as Julie/Millicent/Therese/Amelia
Robert Burton (1895) as Chad Foster
John Karlen as Thomas Amman
George Gaynes as Dr. Chester Ramsey
James Storm as Eddie Nells
Plot:
Legendary producer/director Dan Curtis (The Night Stalker, The Night Strangler) teams up with renowned sci-fi/horror writers Richard Matheson (I Am Legend) and William F. Nolan (Logan's Run) to present three tales of horrific suspense in this highly rated and critically acclaimed made-for-television anthology that also showcases the tremendous acting talent of Karen Black (Burnt Offerings, The Day of the Locust), who plays four distinct roles. In Julie, an aggressive college student seduces and ultimately blackmails his seemingly shy English professor; in Millicent and Therese, two polar-opposite sisters become increasingly hell-bent on the undoing of one another; and in Amelia, a woman falls prey to a murderous Zuni fetish doll. The strong supporting cast includes George Gaynes (Tootsie), John Karlen (Daughters of Darkness) and Gregory Harrison (TV's Trapper John, M.D.).
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
- Interviews
- Limited Edition Booklet essay by Film critic and author Simon Abrams
My Thoughts:
This is a TV movie from back in the '70s. Remembering back to when I worked at our local video store... this movie was in great demand. Unfortunately at the time I never got to see it myself as the store's copy disappeared and none of our distributors at the time could locate a new copy for us (this is back in the VHS days). So the first time I got to see this movie was when I first got it on DVD back in 2007. This past week I upgraded to the blu-ray release. And I must say I enjoyed it very much! The first story,Julie, Karen Black plays a College Professor who gets seduced and blackmailed (as the cover says). I liked how the student didn't have as much control over things as he thought he did. An enjoyable segment... but not my favorite. The next story is Millicent and Therese where we have some sibling rivalry. This one, while I still enjoyed it, it wasn't as good as the first one. So this one has to be my least favorite segment of the movie. Mainly because I found it to be very predictable. The final story, Amelia, a woman falls prey to a murderous Zuni Fetish Doll. This is my favorite segment of the entire movie. It was very well done... especially for the time. And I just couldn't help but to get a kick out of that Zuni Fetish Doll. And as much as I liked that little guy... I must say the final scene is really what clinched this segment for me. I really enjoyed the blu-ray release. It brought over the few extras from the DVD as well as adding several other extras This film remains a Halloween tradition for me.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 27, 2018, 06:13:16 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/19/191329039748f.jpg) | Happy Death Day (2017/United States)
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Stars:
Jessica Rothe as Tree Gelbman
Israel Broussard as Carter Davis
Ruby Modine as Lori Spengler
Charles Aitken as Gregory Butler
Laura Clifton as Stephanie Butler
Plot:
Blumhouse (Split, Get Out, Whiplash) produces this original and inventive rewinding thriller in which a blissfully self-centered co-ed (Jessica Rothe, La La Land) is doomed to relive the day of her murder unless she can identify her masked assailant and hopefully stop the madness. If she can't, she will be stuck in an insane loop, reliving a ghoulish nightmare that has become her death day.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Digital Copy
My Thoughts:
This film was a pleasant surprise for me. While I have always liked time loop movies (Groundhog Day, etc.) I was a little nervous about this one going just by the trailer. After watching it I found that I liked the characters, the storyline kept my interest and last but not least they killed her off in some crative ways.I can easily see myself watching this one again.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 27, 2018, 08:55:57 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I2/I2D617DB2D5474DABf.jpg) | Alien (1979/United States)
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Stars:
Tom Skerritt as Dallas
Sigourney Weaver as Ripley
Veronica Cartwright as Lambert
Harry Dean Stanton as Brett
John Hurt as Kane
Plot:
The terror begins as the crew of the space-tug Nostromo responds to a distress signal from a desolate planet, only to discover a deadly life-form that breeds within human hosts.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
- MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience
My Thoughts:
It has been years since I seen this movie and once again the first time I seen it on Blu-ray. Whether you are a horror fan... a sci-fi fan... or both this is a must see film. The movie is very well done and has held up incredibly well. I feel Sigourney Weaver does a fantastic job here as Ripley. The loiok and the feel of the alien was great, Especially considering this film is almost40 years old!
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 27, 2018, 11:54:52 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/VV/VVE2O3HCU24N8AC01f.jpg) | Dracula (1931/United States)
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Stars:
Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula
Helen Chandler as Mina
David Manners as John Harker
Dwight Frye as Renfield
Edward Van Sloan as Van Helsing
Plot:
The legend of vampire Count Dracula begins here with this original 1931 Dracula film from Bela Lugosi.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Alternate score by Philip Glass. Monster Track (commentary in subtitles).
My Thoughts:
This is a true horror classic and the first movie I ever watched with Bela Lugosi in it. This film is one of my favorite versions of Dracula. I think Bela Lugosi does an outstanding job in the iconic title role. Dwight Frye also did a great job as the crazed Reinfield. For me the only low part of this film has to be David Manners as Harker... I just found him to be so wooden and unappealing in the role. I would have also liked to seen this one to be a little longer. I found myself wanting more... but then I guess that is what the other films in the set are for.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 28, 2018, 01:29:50 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/01/018713544193f.jpg) | The Good Witch (2008/Canada) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1105729/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_Witch) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGyian2iVzg) |
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Stars:
Catherine Bell as Cassie Nightingale
Chris Potter as Jake Russell
Catherine Disher as Martha Tinsdale
Peter MacNeill as George O'Hanrahan
Allan Royal as Walter Cobb
Plot:
A mysterious, yet charming woman arrives in a small town and causes a stir when people think she is an actual witch. The town's moral committee, lead by the mayor's wife, becomes convinced she is evil and begins a campaign to drive her out of town. This causes much stress to the town sheriff, a struggling widower, who is slowly developing feelings for the woman. As their relationship grows, the woman helps the sheriff's children, as well as several members of the community, face their problems and overcome personal obstacles. But is it common sense or magic that's helping the townfolk? And will they ever be able to accept her as one of their own?
Extras:
- Scene Access
My Thoughts:
I have made it a traditin to watch at least some of these films around Halloween for years now. And after Watching it multiple times... I found I enjoy it now just as much as I did the first time I seen it. I really like the character of Cassandra Nightingale (The Good Witch) and the lovely Catherine Bell did a wonderful job in the role. I couldn't imagine anyone doing it better. I been a fan of Catherine Bell every since her JAG days. If there is anything I didn't care for though... it would be that the ending felt like it was settled a little quickly and easily. But that didn't really take away from the movie for me.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 28, 2018, 02:18:54 AM
Mini-Review:
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My Thoughts:
This is a Japanese short film on the blu-ray of The Grudge (US Remake). Not bad but I somehow expected more.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 28, 2018, 02:20:40 AM
Mini-Review:
In a Corner
Before Ju-On and The Grudge, Takashi Shimizu had to prove his new edgy take on horror in the form of two short films—this is the first.
My Thoughts:
Another short found on the blu-ray of The Grudge. This one I liked quite a bit more. Unfortunitly the quality of this one left a bit to be desired. It just wasn't as c;eaned up as it should have been.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 31, 2018, 04:43:31 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/65/651307881696.3f.jpg) | Galaxy of Horrors (2017/) Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nA0sZeyNOE) |
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Stars:
Wraparound StoryAdam Buller
EdenCharles Hubbell as President of Eden
David Tufford as Father
Plot:
Trapped in a damaged cryogenic pod, a man is forced to watch a series of horrific science-fiction tales while his life support system runs out. Featuring eight intense stories of the unknown and other-wordly, equally wonderful and terrifying. Visit GALAXY OF HORRORS, if you dare! Curated from Rue Morgue & Unstable Ground's Little Terror Festival.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Closed Captioned
- Bonus Shorts
My Thoughts:
This is one I never heard of before we spotted it used at half Price Book store. It is an anthology sci-fi/horror with several good segments. This movie has more segments then any anthology I ever seen before with 8 segments in the film. Of course some was better then others but they were all pretty strong. There is some that were in other languages with English subtitles which did catch me off guard. And the best part... if you didn't get your fill of shorts in this film... there is 7 more bonus shorts in the extras for a total of 15 stories here!
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 31, 2018, 04:45:50 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/09/097363251248f.jpg) | Graveyard Shift: Widescreen Collection (1990/United States)
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Stars:
David Andrews (1952) as John Hall
Kelly Wolf as Jane Wisconsky
Stephen Macht as Warwick
Andrew Divoff as Danson
Vic Polizos as Brogan
Plot:
From horror master Stephen King comes his most terror- filled tale yet... Gates Falls, Maine. When an abandoned textile mill is reopened, several employees meet mysterious deaths. The link between the killings: all occurred between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. — the Graveyard Shift. The sadistic mill foreman (Stephen Macht) has chosen a group to clean up the mill's rat-infested basement. But what the workers find is a subterranean maze of tunnels leading to the cemetery — and an unimaginable horror that comes alive in the dead of night...
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
While a solid horror film... it is far from my favorite Stephen King film. While some of the characters was likable there was also some that were just plain weird. It is worth the time put in to watch it. But not a favorite that I would watch often.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 31, 2018, 08:59:02 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/08/085391176213f.jpg) | Trick 'r Treat: Special Edition (2008/United States) Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMoiNyyXSwU) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0862856/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trick_'r_Treat) |
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Stars:
Dylan Baker (1959) as Steven
Rochelle Aytes as Maria
Quinn Lord as Sam/Peeping Tommy
Lauren Lee Smith as Danielle
Moneca Delain as Janet
Plot:
A creepy, darkly comic celebration of the scariest night of the year from producer BRYAN SINGER (director of X-Men and Superman Returns) and writer-director MICHAEL DOUGHERTY (co-scripter of X2 and Superman Returns). Trick 'R Treat takes the Creepshow/Tales from the Crypt approach to nefarious new depths with four interwoven tales set on Halloween night: a high school principal (DYLAN BAKER) moonlights as a vicious serial killer; the quest of a young virgin (ANNA PAQUIN) for that special someone takes a gruesome turn; a group of teens carries out a cruel prank with disastrous consequences; and a cantankerous old man (BRIAN COX) battles a mischievous trick-or-treating demon.
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My Thoughts:
I always loved anthology horrors. While it is technically an anthology horror... it isn't the way I know anthologies at least. Instead of having 3 or 4 separate short stories along with a wraparound storyline... this one is done more like a regular movie with all the stories intertwined with each other. I think this makes for a nice change of pace. I enjoyed all the stories in this one. I would have to say the girls finding dates for the party was probably my favorite of them. I feel comfortable recommending this one to any horror fan. Well worth the time put in to watch it.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 31, 2018, 09:00:45 PM