Post by: Dragonfire on September 30, 2009, 08:06:08 AM
This is for my Halloween/Horror marathon. For several years, I have tended to watch some movies every year around Halloween, and I will more than likely watch those movies again this year. Some will be horror and others aren't really horror, but still feature ghosts, witches, vampires, or monsters of some sort...like Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit. Not really horror, but I like watching it this time of year.
I don't know yet what movie I'll start with and I'll more than likely won't decide what I'm watching each day until I'm ready to watch something..then I'll figure out what I'm in the mood for. I'll also watch different Halloween episodes of tv shows.
I'll try to get a table for a list set up too.
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Post by: Dragonfire on October 02, 2009, 03:43:00 AM
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This hilarious animated twist on the classic monster movie is must-see family fun! Determined to prove he can create his own diabolical invention, a mad scientist’s (John Cleese) nice-guy assistant, Igor (John Cusack), creates a female Franken-monster. But his creation, Eva (Molly Shannon), is sweet and sings show tunes! That is, until she falls into the clutches of Dr. Schadenfreude (Eddie Izzard) and his shape-shifting girlfriend (Jennifer Coolidge). Now it’s up to Igor and his sidekicks (Steve Buscemi and Sean Hayes) to save Eva – and their country – from real evildoers, including sneaky Prince Malpert (Jay Leno)!
My Thoughts
I know this isn't considered horror by many people, but it fits for me. I think the movie is heavily inspired by Frankenstein, and the story has an different twist to the story of a mad scientist. The story still has some dark overtones, though it is mostly family friendly. I think the story is entertaining and makes for a good animated movie. It won't appeal to everyone though. The animation is done well, though it isn't as good as what Pixar does. Music does end up being important to what is going on since Eva decides she is going to be an actress and is preparing for an audition for Annie. There is a rather unique performance of the song Tomorrow late in the movie.
This is an entertaining movie that I enjoy.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions after seeing the movie in the theater originally.
Igor (http://www.epinions.com/review/Igor_John_Cusack/content_446801677956)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 02, 2009, 03:53:07 AM
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A heart-stopping, edge-of-your-seat thriller with a hot cast of rising stars, 'Phantoms' is the latest from Master of Suspense, Dean Koontz! Five lone survivors in a devastated town must face the unthinkable: a ferocious force of evil...lying below the earth for centuries...has surfaced with the power to destroy every human being! Left behind are two sisters, the town sheriff (Academy Award® winner Ben Affleck - 'Pearl Harbor'), his deputy (Liev Schreiber - 'Scream 3'), and a noted tabloid journalist (Peter O'Toole). You're in for a pulse-pounding experience as the survivors must race to stop this terrifying threat before it wipes mankind off the face of the earth!
My Thoughts
I enjoy this movie overall, though the book it is based on is much better. Too much has to be condensed or completely eliminated for the story to have the same feeling as the book. The movie does have a creepy atmosphere and some decent action scenes. The pace does move a little slower, which might bother some viewers. There is more attention given to building suspense instead of just relying on special effects like some movies do. The effects the are alright, though they aren't overly impressive, especially what is the major effect for the movie. The plot is interesting even though it isn't as developed or strong as it was in the book.
I enjoy this movie even though the plot could have been stronger and more suspenseful.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions if anyone wants to take a look.
Phantoms (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1080858/content_464206401156)
Post by: Jimmy on October 02, 2009, 04:14:34 AM
I enjoy this movie overall, though the book it is based on is much better.Agree 100% with you, except that I haven't enjoy this film at all ;D
I was so pissed off when I've seen this film the first time... It was so badly cast that one of the most creepy scene in the book doesn't make sense anymore... Lisa is supposed to be 13 or 14 old, not a young adult or a late teenager and the casting of Rose McGowan remove all the disgusting side of the Deputy Wargle.
Post by: Dragonfire on October 02, 2009, 04:36:48 AM
I enjoy this movie overall, though the book it is based on is much better.Agree 100% with you, except that I haven't enjoy this film at all ;D
I was so pissed off when I've seen this film the first time... It was so badly cast that one of the most creepy scene in the book doesn't make sense anymore... Lisa is supposed to be 13 or 14 old, not a young adult or a late teenager and the casting of Rose McGowan remove all the disgusting side of the Deputy Wargle.
That is true...it has been long enough since I read the book that I forgot that Lisa is younger in the book.
It isn't as good as the book..though I don't think it is as much of a mess as the movie version of Watchers. That's just a giant mess.
Post by: Dragonfire on October 02, 2009, 04:43:46 AM
| Number | Title | Date | Rating |
| 1 | Igor | 10/01 |  |
| 2 | Phantoms | 10/01 | |
| 3 | Eight Legged Freaks | 10/02 |  |
| 4 | Carrie | 10/03 |  |
| 5 | Child's Play | 10/04 | ;D |
| 6 | The 'Burbs | 10/04 | :thumbup: |
| 7 | Tremors | 10/05 | ;D |
Post by: Dragonfire on October 03, 2009, 11:00:23 PM
Post by: Dragonfire on October 04, 2009, 09:08:24 AM
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What do you get when you cross toxic waste with a bunch of exotic spiders? Eaten!
The townies of Prosperity, Arizona, will all become a screaming smorgasbord if mutated arachnids as big as SUVs have their way in this comedy/horror crowd-pleaser whose creators include the producers of "Independence Day" and "Godzilla." Spiders that leap like gazelles, web-spitting spiders, spiders that suck your insides out as if through a straw - they're among the behemoths conjured up by an inventive effects team. David Arquette heads the two-legged stars, mobilizing the citizenry in a last-ditch fight to survive. Here's hoping they succeed. Otherwise Prosperity - maybe the world - may be reduced to one giant, uh, website!
My Thoughts
This is more like a comedy or spoof of horror movies, but I still consider it a type of a horror movie since it involves giant mutant spiders eating people. In real life, I tend to freak out if I see a spider. However, for whatever reason, it doesn't bother me a bit to see spiders in a movie.
The stuff going on in this movie is silly and not that believable, but I think it makes an entertaining movie. It doesn't scare me at all. It reminds me a bit of some of those older monster type movies that have some kind of mutant monster attacking people. I tend to like some of the goofier horror type movies, which this one definitely is. There really isn't any suspense or mystery to the movie and many things are predictable, which will probably bother some people. The plot is probably too silly in general for some viewers. The acting is fine without anything that really stands out one way or the other.
I just think it is an entertaining movie that I still enjoy even after seeing it several times.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions if anyone wants to take a look. :)
Eight Legged Freaks (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1114810/content_449087377028)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 04, 2009, 09:27:18 AM
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Based on the best-selling Stephen King novel, Carrie "catches the mind, shakes it and refuses to let go" (Time Magazine)! Starring Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie (in Oscar®-nominated* performances), John Travolta and Amy Irving, this ultimate revenge fantasy is "absolutely spellbinding" (Roger Ebert), "outrageously witty" (Los Angeles Times) and one of the all-time great horror classics!
At the center of the terror is Carrie (Spacek), a tortured high-school misfit with no confidence, no friends...and no idea about the extent of her secret powers of telekinesis. But when her psychotic mother and sadistic classmates finally go too far, the once-shy teen becomes an unrestrained, vengeance-seeking powerhouse who, with the help of her 'special gift,' causes all hell to break loose in a famed cinematic frenzy of blood, fire and brimstone!
*1976: Spacek, Actress; Laurie, Supporting Actress
My Thoughts
I've seen this one a few times over the years, usually when it has turned up on television. This was the first time I had watched it in years. This one isn't as gory or as scary overall as most other horror movies, though I do think this one has a scene that is one of the scariest ever. It still makes me jump a bit, and I freak when it is recreated in other movies too. The plot is interesting and Carrie being tormented in school is perfectly believable. Some of the scenes start off a bit sweet and then something shocking happens that changes the mood completely. There is a really sweet scene with Carrie and Tommy later in the movie..then just minutes later all hell is breaking loose. That brief moment of sweetness makes what happens even more tragic. There isn't any mystery to the movie and really not much suspense, but it is still very entertaining.
The characters work very well. Carrie really isn't a bad or evil character. She is just pushed too far and she snaps and ends up using her new ability in a not so good way. Sissy Spacek is wonderful in the part, especially later in the movie when Carrie has snapped. She gets this look on her face that still freaks me out a bit. It fits perfectly for what is going on with the character at that point. Carrie's mother Margaret is an overly religious woman who sees sin lurking everywhere. The woman is clearly missing most of her marbles and the way she treats her daughter is horrible. Piper Laurie is great in the part. The other characters don't stand out as much to me, but the cast is all good in the parts.
Some of the shots and effects look a bit dated now, but overall the movie has held up very well. The majority of the movie deals with how horrible groups of kids can treat others in high school, which is very believable. The stuff with Carrie having powers is a smaller aspect even though it does end up playing a large part in what is going on.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions if anyone wants to take a look.
Carrie (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1003625/content_487112150660)
Post by: Jimmy on October 04, 2009, 09:58:08 AM
You know what get me everytime even if I know that it will happen :laugh:
Post by: Dragonfire on October 04, 2009, 11:31:44 PM
Love this movie ;D
You know what get me everytime even if I know that it will happen :laugh:
Probably the exact same thing that gets me too. :laugh:
Post by: Dragonfire on October 06, 2009, 08:22:48 AM
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Experience this pulse-pounding slasher-shocker as never before with this all-new 20th Anniversary Edition! Chucky's back with a new slew of "friends to the end" – including a gripping audio commentary, thrilling behind-the-scenes featurettes and more!
Six-year-old Andy is thrilled when he gets a brand-new, cheery Chucky doll for his birthday. But he quickly discovers that Chucky is possessed by the soul of a notorious serial killer who swiftly begins terrorizing Andy, his ill-fated babysitter and his disbelieving mom. And he doesn't stop there. Proving he's nobody to toy with, the demonic doll schemes to transfer his evil spirit out of its "kid-friendly" container...and into Andy!
My Thoughts
I was never afraid of any of my toys or dolls growing up, but I do remember seeing some creepy looking dolls that probably would have given me a bad dream or two. I think this is actually the first time I have seen the entire R rated version of of the movie. Before, I had just seen the edited version on television, so of course it was more mild. Even in the R rated version, it isn't too violent or gory. Though I guess some people might feel different about that. The plot is kind of...silly, but it makes for an entertaining movie. There really isn't much mystery to what is going on, but then again, I already knew what was going on with Chucky before I first saw the movie since I had heard about it. I wasn't interested in the movie at all for years, but I enjoy it since I've taken the time to watch it.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions if anyone wants to take a look.
Child's Play (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1004032/content_487333006980)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 06, 2009, 08:35:58 AM
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THE 'BURBS
Ray Peterson (Tom Hanks) is just a normal guy living a normal life, or so he thinks, until he spends a week at home next to his new, very strange next-door neighbors.
My Thoughts
Yes I think this one fits because of the bizarre nature of the neighbors. This is more comedy and not that scary, but there are still horror elements in it and I think the story is rather dark and twisted. I enjoy the movie and think it is very entertaining. The humor and more scary elements work together well with what is happening and that just makes the movie more entertaining for me. The movie has a interesting mix of character and I think the cast did well. I also find it interesting that the movie was filmed on the street of the backlot at Universal Studios that now serves as Wisteria Lane. The run down mess of a house the new weird neighbors live in is now Bree's perfect house.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions a few years ago if anyone would like to go take a look. :)
The "Burbs (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1000003/content_388142435972)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 06, 2009, 08:45:27 AM
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Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward star as two country handymen who lead a cast of zany characters to safety in this exciting sci-fi creature comedy.
Just as Val McKee (Bacon) and Earl Basset (Ward) decide to leave Perfection, Nevada, strange rumblings prevent their departure. With the help of a shapely seismology student (Finn Carter), they discover their desolate town is infested with gigantic man-eating creatures that live below the ground.
The race is on to overcome these slimy subterraneans and find a way to higher ground, in this enjoyable thriller co-starring Michael Gross and Reba McEntire.
My Thoughts
This was actually the first horror/monster type movie that I saw. I remember not being interested in seeing the movie at all when I saw trailers. Then I saw the movie when it turned up on tv and I really liked it. Since then I've seen it several times and I still enjoy it. I love the mix of comedy and horror...which may be why I'm still partial some more...corny horror types of movies. Some things that happen are a bit cheesy and there is some over acting at times, but it all works to make a highly entertaining movie. The characters are interesting and I think the cast did well. The movie isn't that gory, so it is more mild than some movies.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions last year.
Tremors (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1021988/content_429573901956)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 11, 2009, 09:29:44 AM
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They're back! The giant underground creatures that terrorized a desert town in 'Tremors' are now plowing their way through Mexican oil fields, gobbling up everything and everyone around - and only one man can stop them! In the style of its predecessor, this comedy sci-fi creature feature reunites Fred Ward as down-on-his-luck Earl Basset and Michael Gross as gung-ho survivalist Burt Gummer, two desert desperadoes who take on the task of destroying the monsters. Partnered with them is Christopher Gartin, a young guy in need of kicks, cash, and a career change, and Helen Shaver, a sexy and intrepid scientist who's seen it all...until now. Together they devise an ingenious plan for tracking and killing the creatures. 'Tremors 2' is filled with high speed action and plenty of laughs - until the predators wise up.
My Thoughts
This one is a bit cheesy at times, but it is entertaining. It isn't clear how much time has passed since the first movie, but it has been long enough for Earl to lose the money he made. Val is only briefly mentioned, but it is enough to explain why he is gone. Heather's absence is also explained in a way that is logical. Some of the plot, an isolated area being terrorized by graboids, is the same, but enough different things happen to keep things more interesting. The movie really isn't that gory or violent, even during the few scenes that include some violence. There is enough action to keep things interesting. There is also a decent amount of humor as well. Several things that happen make me laugh, though the humor could be too silly for some viewers. Fred Ward is fine as Earl again, though I did think his hair looked a bit silly.
I do enjoy this movie even though it has some issues.
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I did post a review on Epinions last year if anyone wants to take a look.
Tremors 2: Aftershocks (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1066242/content_434205724292)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 11, 2009, 09:52:06 AM
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In the summer of 1979, a group of Detroit friends with $375,000 raised from local investors headed for a cabin outside of Morristown, Tennessee to make a film about five college students possessed by an ancient 'Book of the Dead.' The filmmakers' goal was to create 'The Ultimate Experience in Grueling Terror,' a movie so relentless that it would stand forever as a landmark in modern horror history. When it was released in 1982, it was immediately recognized worldwide as one of the most ferociously original horror films ever made. Twenty years later, this is THE EVIL DEAD like you've never seen or heard it before.
THE EVIL DEAD is now more grueling than ever, featuring newly restored state-of-the-art digitally remastered picture and sound, and loaded with incredible new extras, all personally supervised by director Sam Raimi. This is the Ultimate Edition of the legendary film that launched the careers of Raimi, producer Robert Tapert and star Bruce Campbell, unleashed an unprecedented army of primitive screwheads upon the world and changed the face of horror forever.
My Thoughts
I've heard things about this movie for a few years, but I had never seen it before. Things do start off a little slow, but that just allows for setting up the characters and the situation. A decent amount of tension is built up by the time things start happening. I think the plot is interesting, and more unique than the plots of many other horror movies. It does have a low budget look, but that manages to work with what is happening. The effects are very effective, especially the makeup for certain characters. The violence isn't too bad really, though the movie does get gory at times. The movie really doesn't have much in the way of mystery, though I did feel like several scenes were suspenseful and I was frequently unsure of what was going to happen next.
Overall I really enjoyed this movie. I want to try to get the 2 sequels at some point.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions.
The Evil Dead (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1006829/content_487659703940)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 11, 2009, 10:22:40 AM
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What’s black and white and goes bump in the night? Don’t be scared – it’s your woolly friend, Shaun the Sheep™! Join Shaun as he leads his fearless flock through six adventures that mix the spooky, the kooky, and the just plain funny. A troublesome tractor, freaky farm noises, and sleepwalking sheep are only a few of the weird and wonderful surprises waiting for Shaun and his barnyard pals as they creep, sneak and make mayhem in this laugh-filled collection.
My Thoughts
This is a cute collection of episodes of Shaun the Sheep. Only two of them really have somewhat creepy stories, though some odd things are happening in all of them. When I got the DVD, I was thinking that all the episodes fit in with being a bit scary or creepy because of the title. Even though only 2 of them fit the theme I expected, I was still entertained and enjoyed this. The episodes are cute, even the creepier ones, and there is a decent amount of humor in them. They are created with the same type of stop motion animation with clay figures as most of the other Aardman projects. Shaun, the main sheep character who seems to always be starting things, is the sheep from A Close Shave, a Wallace & Gromit short. I do think that people who like Wallace & Gromit may also like this. It is a cute, family friendly viewing choice.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions...I rounded up for 5 stars for it since I can't do half stars there.
Shaun the Sheep: Little Sheep of Horrors (http://www.epinions.com/review/Shaun_the_Sheep_Little_Sheep_of_Horrors/content_487870271108)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 11, 2009, 10:29:34 AM
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Ever since he watched monsters brutally slaughter his family during a childhood camping trip, local plumber Jack Brooks (Trevor Matthews) has had major anger management issues. But when a busted pipe disturbs an ancient evil, Jack will unwittingly unleash a force that transforms his kindly night school professor (Robert 'FREDDY KRUEGER' Englund) into a ravenous, tentacled, infectious beast from Hell. Even if Jack can no longer run from the demons of his past, can he at least hack them to pieces before they devour his entire class? Rachel Skarsten (BIRDS OF PREY) and James A. Woods co-star in this over the top international film festival sensation that Fangoria hails as "a gore oozing homage to wild and crazy 80s horror!"
My Thoughts
I picked this one up last year after reading a few reviews of it. The movie has a unique plot that manages to work well. Jack is mostly interesting with his rage issues and how he attempts to deal with them. The smallest things will set him off. He is dating Eve, a woman who has to be one of the most annoying women in the world. The effects are a bit more low budget, but that works wonderfully well, especially the fact that the creature isn't CGI..it is a puppet or someone in a suit or something. The movie isn't nonstop violence and gore, which may disappoint some people, especially considering the title includes the phrase Monster Slayer. Much of the movie is set up, explaining why Jack has anger issues, along with showing how the professor goes from being a kind man into a people eating monster. The last part of the movie is more focused on the monster slayer, and it is very well done. The violence and gore may be too much for some people. The thing that bothered me was when the professor threw up..that was grosser than anything to me.
Anyway, I really enjoyed the movie. I've read that the writer is working on a second movie.
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I don't have a review posted on Epinions yet, but I want to do one.
I have gotten a review of the movie posted on Epinions.
Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer (http://www.epinions.com/review/Jack_Brooks_Monster_Slayer_Jon_Knautz/content_488202997380)
Post by: Jimmy on October 11, 2009, 11:32:40 AM
Overall I really enjoyed this movie. I want to try to get the 2 sequels at some point.Even if I'm certain that all the others will tell you that I'm wrong, don't loose your time with the others two. Evil Dead 2 is the same film made as a stupid slapstick comedy and Army of Darkness is even stupider than Evil Dead 2. The first one is great and probably one of the best low budget horror movie ever made...
Post by: Najemikon on October 11, 2009, 12:18:48 PM
Marie, you can find my Evil Dead 2 review here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,4159.msg82485.html#msg82485) and it started a small dicussion with Jimmy then. It is a great film. Army of Darkness is fun too (one of our newbies was obviously inspired by it) but not as good as the first two.
It's important to take each one on their own terms. Part 2 plays more for laughs and Part 3 is more fantasy.
Post by: Achim on October 12, 2009, 10:27:51 PM
Army of Darkness almost has a PG-13 feel and is played for fun.
Groovy!
Post by: Dragonfire on October 14, 2009, 12:06:06 PM
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The smash hit that transformed the horror genre into a phenomenon, Scream also launched the careers of some of today's brightest stars!
After a series of mysterious deaths, an offbeat group of friends get caught up in a lively mix of thrills and chills! With hot stars Drew Barrymore (Ever After), Courteney Cox (TV's Friends), Neve Campbell (54), Skeet Ulrich (As Good As It Gets) and David Arquette (Beautiful Girls).
Now you can experience this edge-of-your-seat thriller like never before with the Dimension Collector's Series on DVD.
My Thoughts
I know I might get some flack for this one, but I do enjoy it. This was actually the first real slasher movie that I watched all the way through that wasn’t edited for television. The plot is interesting and I think there is a decent amount of mystery to it and some suspenseful scenes. I was somewhat surprised by how things worked out the first time I saw the movie and the twist makes sense and didn’t just come out of left field. I didn’t think the movie was that predictable. The killer isn’t some sort of unkillable fiend or monster. There is violence throughout the movie, though I don’t think it is excessively violent or gory. A little bit of humor pops up here and there, usually from things that Randy says. There is a small amount of romance provided by the relationship between Sydney and her boyfriend, but that doesn’t take over the movie. The characters are fine, though none of them are extremely interesting. The acting is fine, though Matthew Lillard annoys me throughout the movie. I think the movie is worth checking out for people who like horror movies.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions last year.
Scream (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1074316/content_449648430724)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 14, 2009, 12:10:08 PM
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You know who to call when you have ghosts, but who do you call about monsters? Whether it's a bat in your belfry or a mummy in your microwave, THE MONSTER SQUAD ain't afraid of no ghouls!
Count Dracula has until midnight to retrieve an ancient amulet that will give him final control over the delicate balance between good and evil in the world. To help him, the creepy count calls on some old friends: the weird Wolfman, grotesque Gill-Man, mildewed Mummy and freaky Frankenstein. As the ghoulish group gets closer to the amulet, it's up to THE MONSTER SQUAD, headquartered in the local tree house, to pool its questionable resources and stop the monster mayhem!
My Thoughts
I decided to pick this movie up last year after reading a few reviews. I don’t think I had seen it back when it first came out. It is fun and entertaining and makes a good choice for families. The plot is interesting and it does seem like the movie was at least somewhat inspired by the older monster movies. There is a decent amount of humor to what is going on. I didn’t really think the movie was scary, though some things that happen might upset younger children even though it is fairly tame. Some of what happens is a bit silly or corny, but it works and makes for a more entertaining movie. I think it is has held well and is still worth watching.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions last year.
Monster Squad (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1014156/content_448507121284)
Post by: Najemikon on October 14, 2009, 05:24:09 PM
Scream
I know I might get some flack for this one, but I do enjoy it. This was actually the first real slasher movie that I watched all the way through that wasn’t edited for television. The plot is interesting and I think there is a decent amount of mystery to it and some suspenseful scenes. I was somewhat surprised by how things worked out the first time I saw the movie and the twist makes sense and didn’t just come out of left field. I didn’t think the movie was that predictable. The killer isn’t some sort of unkillable fiend or monster. There is violence throughout the movie, though I don’t think it is excessively violent or gory. A little bit of humor pops up here and there, usually from things that Randy says. There is a small amount of romance provided by the relationship between Sydney and her boyfriend, but that doesn’t take over the movie. The characters are fine, though none of them are extremely interesting. The acting is fine, though Matthew Lillard annoys me throughout the movie. I think the movie is worth checking out for people who like horror movies.
I don't see why you would get flack. It deserves respect, though I think it has dated badly. The ending was pretty cool when the killer was finally revealed, but all those film references so weak.
Post by: Dragonfire on October 20, 2009, 11:36:13 PM
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Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) doesn’t expect much when she moves to the small town of Forks, Washington, until she meets the mysterious and handsome Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) — a boy who’s hiding a dark secret: he’s a vampire. As their worlds and hearts collide, Edward must battle the bloodlust raging inside him as well as a coterie of undead that would make Bella their prey. Based on the #1 New York Times best-selling sensation by Stephenie Meyer, Twilight adds a dangerous twist to the classic story of star-crossed lovers.
My Thoughts
I read the book and liked it well enough, though I didn’t think it was great. I think there are issues with the book and there are issues with the movie. The pacing seems a bit off, with it seeming like some things happening really fast, while other things drag on a bit too long. The plot is alright, but it isn’t anything special. I do think the movie - as well as the books - have been greatly over hyped. There a few sweet moments between Bella and Edward, but I don’t see the movie as being that romantic. The acting was alright, but nothing special. None of the actors had that much to work with since the characters weren’t that developed.
Some things about vampires are changed. I didn’t mind the changes so much, but they didn’t seem to be handled properly in my opinion. They can go out during the day. That didn’t bother me. If they are in sunlight, their skin is supposed to sparkle like diamonds. The effect for that looks horrible. It was more like some weird cross between glitter and a disco ball. There are issues with the makeup throughout the movie too. All the vampires are supposed to be very pale, basically completely white without any hint of color to their skin. The white makeup does look slightly odd, especially on some colors because that color skin just doesn’t work with the hair color. I frequently saw that the makeup wasn’t used on the necks of characters, so there were glimpses of skin with more pigment. The worst had to be when Esme first shows up. The makeup doesn’t go all the way to her hairline and she doesn’t have bangs, so there is a strip of slightly darker skin very visible. Bella is frequently shown to be just as pale, if not paler, than the vampires. In other scenes, she has more of a flesh tone, and even freckles once or twice. Even Edward has more of a flesh tone to his skin at times. The makeup and look of the skin is very inconsistent throughout the movie and it got very distracting.
Overall, I thought the movie was entertaining, but it is far from a favorite.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions.
Twilight (http://www.epinions.com/review/Twilight_Catherine_Hardwicke/content_488633896580)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 20, 2009, 11:50:12 PM
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Here's the incredible follow-up to the smash hit phenomenon Scream! Away at college, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell - Scream, TV's Party Of Five) thought she'd finally put the shocking murders that shattered her life behind her...until a copycat killer begins acting out a real-life sequel! Now, as history eerily repeats itself, ambitious reporter Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox - Scream, Scream 3), deputy Dewey (David Arquette - Scream, Scream 3) and other Scream survivors find themselves trapped in a terrifyingly clever plotline where no one is safe - or beyond suspicion! Director Wes Craven (Scream) and hit-making writer Kevin Williamson (Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer) team up once again and deliver the big screen's hippest, coolest, edgiest thrill-ride ever!
My Thoughts
I thought that this was a decent sequel, though it isn’t as original as the first movie. There is still a decent amount of suspense to some scenes and a few surprises that I think worked well while there are also other things that are more predictable. The violence is a tad more graphic, but it still isn’t too gory. Putting a movie into the story makes sense, though there is something a bit disturbing about it being more of a slasher movie instead of a more serious take on the murders - and yes I know it is all fictional. There is just something twisted about the way the murders are treated. The movie is entertaining and the cast does fine with their parts, though no one really stands out. There isn’t the element of romance to this movie like there was in the first movie.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions if anyone wants to take a look.
Scream 2 (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1080584/content_488726761092)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 21, 2009, 12:03:26 AM
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Comedy superstar Jim Carrey plays a hot-blooded teen who becomes the reluctant donor to a sultry - and extremely thirsty - nocturnal nymph [Lauren Hutton] in this "funny...sexy" [Boxoffice] send-up of the horror genre!
Mark [Carrey] has just one thing on his mind: going all the way. But while his girlfriend keeps telling him he has to wait, he meets a beautiful vampire countess (Hutton) who's ready for action! Mark's just happy to get past second base...but after a one-night stand with the sexy seductress, Mark starts behaving more than a little batty and realizes he must find a way to break his lover's fiendish spell...or be prepared to work the graveyard shift forever!
My Thoughts
This one is more silly, but I think it is an entertaining vampire movie. The plot is a bit more original having the Countess need blood from a virgin to remain young looking. The movie isn’t scary or creepy and is more of a spoof of more traditional vampire movies. It isn’t a violent as many other vampire movies. I do think the humor works even though some things are rather silly. The humor is probably too silly for some viewers. The movie does have a few sexual situations without sex scenes turning up all the time. This is a decent choice when someone is in the mood for a more light hearted vampire movie.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions a few years ago.
Once Bitten (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1015550/content_270676692612)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 21, 2009, 12:11:30 AM
From the Academy Award®-winning* creators of Wallace and Gromit comes "one of the most enjoyable family films of the year" (Jeffrey Lyons, NBC). When their town's prized produce starts disappearing, our cheese-loving inventor and his savvy canine companion must use all their wildly imaginative inventions to try to capture a mysterious beast of epic and fluffy proportions!
Hailed as "a terrific family movie" (Russ Leatherman, CNN and Moviefone.com) and "whimsical, funny and endlessly inventive" (Roger Ebert, Ebert & Roeper), The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is a hare-raising adventure for the whole family!
* The Wrong Trousers (Winner, Best Animated Short, 1993), A Close Shave (Winner, Best Animated Short, 1995)
My Thoughts
I saw this movie before I saw all the shorts featuring Wallace and Gromit. The story is really entertaining and mostly original. I like the idea of the were-rabbit. There is a bit of mystery to the movie and a surprise that I hadn’t expected. The plot works very well. The humor could have been a bit stronger, but the humor that is used works well. The animation is very well done. It is a fun, entertaining family friendly Halloween movie. People who like the characters should give the movie a chance.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions back after I saw the movie in the theater when it first came out.
Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1152017/content_209147039364)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 21, 2009, 12:41:38 AM
Tremors 3: Back To Perfection
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Those morphing, man-eating monsters are shaking things up again in the dusty little town of Perfection, Nevada - and durvivalist Burt Gummer (Michael Gross) is the only soution to the latest evolution! Aided by a couple of young entrepreneurs (Shawn Christian and Susan Chang), Burt pits his impressive knowledge of weaponry against the newest and dealiest generation of Graboids. If Burt and his new partners can't find a way to stop them, then the creatures that put Perfection on the map will wipe it right off the face of the earth. 'Tremors 3' promises earth-shaking, explosive, edge-of-your-seat entertainment!
My Thoughts
This second sequel to Tremors is more silly than the second movie, but I still find it entertaining. Burt gets to the be main character this time since Earl is also gone. I did like seeing the town of Perfection again and how the people living there managed to find a way to live with the graboids and even make money off them. The effects are cheesy, even more so than the previous movies, but it still manages to work. I really hate the music that is used throughout the movie. The violence is more tame in this one since it was made for television. It launched a television show that didn’t last that long. I do remember watching the show and it was cheesy as well, but still entertaining. The movie is similar to the first movies, though something new is added in that helps to keep things from being completely predictable. Some new cast members turn up as well as a few people from the first movie returning. The movie is silly, but it is entertaining.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions last summer.
Tremors 3: Back to Perfection (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1109750/content_434331029124)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 21, 2009, 12:48:45 AM
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Prepare yourself for this terrifying, twisted and chilling film that critics are calling "the most entertaining horror movie in years" (Joe Williams, St. Louis Post-Dispatch).
From the writer of 2004's Dawn of the Dead comes the deliciously demented story of an unnamed evil wreaking havoc on a small town. Intent on devouring all life on Earth, this dark force is infecting anyone in its path. Now it's up to the local sheriff, Bill Pardy (Nathan Fillion, Serenity), and his team to stop the spread of rampant devastation – and shocking mutilation – before it's too late.
My Thoughts
I ended up deciding to see this movie because Nathan Fillion is in it. I did think the trailer looked interesting, though I don’t think I would have been as interested in seeing it if someone else had been in it. I can’t deal with seeing snakes in movies, but the worm like creatures in this didn’t bother me at all. I think the plot is interesting and entertaining and not predictable. There is a decent amount of humor blended into what is going on that helps to keep things entertaining. The cast does really well with their parts, especially Fillion. The effects are decent and not all CGI. Some things are a bit gross, ut it does work with what is happening in the movie. I really enjoy this one, and I also keep watching some of the extras as well.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions a few years ago.
Slither (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1035795/content_405035585156)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 22, 2009, 10:42:22 PM
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If these walls could talk...the screams would wake the dead. Based on the chilling best-seller, this "spooky study in psychological terror" (Los Angeles Times) throws open the doors to your deepest, darkest fears!
The Long Island colonial house on the river’s edge seemed perfect. Quaint, spacious and affordable, it was just what George and Kathy Lutz had been looking for. But looks can be deceiving...and their new dream home soon becomes a hellish nightmare as the walls begin to drip blood and satanic forces haunt them with sheer, unbridled evil. Now, with their lives — and their souls — in danger, the Lutzes must run as fast as they can from the home they once loved...or fall prey to its terrifying power!
Starring James Brolin, Margot Kidder and Oscar®-winner Rod Steiger*, this bone-chilling, special-effects laden thriller will hit you where you live!
*1967: Actor, In the Heat of the Night
My Thoughts
I first saw this movie years ago on television. I had forgotten several things, but I remembered other things. The movie works as an entertaining scary movie, though for me, not a lot of what happens is scary. Flies swarming in a room is annoying to me, not scary, though it is unusual to happen in the winter. There are a few scare type moments in the movie and I did jump a bit. Even though the movie isn’t that scary overall to me, it does creep me out. The view of the house that is shown in so many shots really creeps me out for some reason. I think at least part of it is that the upper windows are shaped differently. The house just has a spooky look. The music that plays at times is very creepy sounding as well, an that got to me too. The one view of the house and the music freaked me out more than anything else in the movie, though George did get wild looking later in the movie. I did feel like there are some pacing issues since some scenes moved too slow. Some of that was probably intended to build tension, but it didn’t seem to work that well for me.
I have never read the book the movie is based on, so I have no clue what has been changed. I have read and heard enough to know that the movie is supposed to be based on real events and that there has been some controversy over the years about how much is true and how much is ..embellished for the movie. I honestly don’t know what to believe about the events, but it does make for an entertaining movie. The characters aren’t developed a lot, though they still manage to be interesting. I think the cast did fine with the parts.
Overall I enjoyed the movie.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions.
The Amityville Horror (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1000875/content_488953122436)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 22, 2009, 10:46:38 PM
Post by: RossRoy on October 22, 2009, 10:51:46 PM
Hmm...something is messing up some of my color coding. I tried fixing it, but it is still messed up. :(
It was your < i > tag to make the italics. You should have used the opening < i > and closing < /i > (using square brackets without spaces. The same as for the Bold). I already fixed it.
Post by: Dragonfire on October 22, 2009, 10:55:04 PM
Hmm...something is messing up some of my color coding. I tried fixing it, but it is still messed up. :(
It was your < i > tag to make the italics. You should have used the opening < i > and closing < /i > (using square brackets without spaces. The same as for the Bold). I already fixed it.
But I wasn't trying to use italics there. I just wanted it bold and in blue, like I have been doing. I have it set up in the profiler thing in the one add on - custom trading poster I think it is - to do that, and it has worked fine until now. I haven't changed anything in the set up for it either. Weird.
Post by: RossRoy on October 22, 2009, 11:13:55 PM
Post by: Dragonfire on October 22, 2009, 11:25:40 PM
It's from the Overview in DVDP. The "In The Heat of the Night" title is in italics in DVD Profiler and uses the < i > style of tags, which was causing problems with the rest of your post, throwing off the color tag.
Ahhh. Ok. Thank you. :)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 22, 2009, 11:31:12 PM
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Mel Brooks' monstrously crazy tribute to Mary Shelley's classic pokes hilarious fun at just about every Frankenstein movie ever made. Summoned by a will to his late grandfather's castle in Transylvania, young Dr. Frankenstein (GENE WILDER) soon discovers the scientist's step-by-step manual explaining how to bring a corpse to life. Assisted by the hunchbacked Igor (MARTY FELDMAN) and the curvaceous Inga (TERI GARR), he creates a monster (PETER BOYLE) who only wants to be loved. CLORIS LEACHMAN, MADELINE KAHN, KENNETH MARS and GENE HACKMAN co-star in this inspired vision of lunacy.
My Thoughts
I decided I was in the mood for something a little more light hearted and silly after watching The Amityville Horror. The movie is clearly a take on Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein. The plot is similar to the earlier movies but it still has enough other stuff going on to keep the movie interesting without being completely predictable. There is a decent amount of humor that works well even though some if it is silly. Nothing too violent happens during the movie and it isn’t too scary either. It is more family friendly, though some things might upset younger children. The cast does well with their parts.
Overall, this is a fun, entertaining movie.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions a few years ago.
Young Frankenstein (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1024348/content_406710750852)
Post by: Jimmy on October 22, 2009, 11:33:43 PM
The Amityville HorrorNot a big fan of this one, I find it boring since nothing really happen. But Amityville II: The Possession is one of my favorite horror movie (even if I don't really like the Exorcist ripoff in the second half), Burt Young is great in this :thumbup:
Post by: Dragonfire on October 22, 2009, 11:35:31 PM
The Amityville HorrorNot a big fan of this one, I find it boring since nothing really happen. But Amityville II: The Possession is one of my favorite horror movie (even if I don't really like the Exorcist ripoff in the second half), Burt Young is great in this :thumbup:
I haven't seen that one. Someone at Epinions mentioned liking that one more as well. I'll probably track it down some day.
Post by: Jimmy on October 22, 2009, 11:42:59 PM
The first 3 and many documentaries are included in the set. The first one is a special edition with a better image and a commentary track by a weird doctor in parapsychology. Sadly the third one isn't in 3-D...
I think a special edition region 2 released was made years ago, but this is certainly OOP
Post by: Dragonfire on October 22, 2009, 11:45:15 PM
The case for my copy says there are extras..including a commentary by some doctor, but there is no option on the menu screen for extras, so I couldn't get to them.
Post by: Dragonfire on October 22, 2009, 11:52:38 PM
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Sam and his older brother Michael are all-American teens with all-American interests. But after they move with their mother to peaceful Santa Carla, 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 and Edward Herrmann - stakes you to gleefully ghoulish entertainment.
My Thoughts
I didn’t see this movie for the first time until about 6 years ago even though I had heard some about it before then. I’m still not sure why I waited so long to watch the movie. It has become one of my favorite vampire movies. I think the plot is interesting and entertaining and the few surprises work well. The plot moves at a decent pace, never seeming to be too slow or too fast. There isn’t a lot of action or violence to what is going on, but it is still very entertaining. The characters were all interesting and developed enough for what was going on. Some of the things that happen and some of the lines are a bit corny, but the movie is still worth watching.
This is a very entertaining movie that I really enjoy.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions last year.
The Lost Boys (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1012759/content_449185746564)
Post by: Kathy on October 23, 2009, 12:07:42 AM
Post by: Dragonfire on October 23, 2009, 12:16:09 AM
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Only two casting choices exist to play the Devil: Old Scratch himself...and Jack Nicholson. The Witches of Eastwick took the better actor and this slyest, sexiest supernatural comedy thriller ever earned New York† and Los Angeles†† Film Critics Best Actor Awards for the two-time Oscar® winner.†††
Three modern-day "witches" (Cher, Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfeiffer) yearn for Mr. Right in a New England town. Is the arrival of wealthy and irresistible Daryl Van Horne (Nicholson) a coincidence — or the women's unconscious sorcery at work? Based on John Updike's bestseller, The Witches of Eastwick is a star-bright otherworldly delight.
† ForWitches of Eastwick, Ironweed and Broadcast News.
†† ForThe Witches of Eastwick and Ironweed; co-winner with Steve Martin.
††† Best Actor (1975) for One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest and Best Supporting Actor (1983) for Terms of Endearment.
My Thoughts
I know this one really isn’t horror, but I like watching it every year around Halloween. I think it is a very interesting and entertaining movie.
The movie is fun and entertaining with a decent amount of supernatural stuff going on. The plot is a bit more complicated than it seems at first. I’ve never read the book that the movie is based on, so I have no idea how much has been changed for the movie. There is some comedy in the movie, though it is more black comedy and a bit twisted at times. That works well for the movie, though that type of humor won’t appeal to some viewers. I do think there is a little bit of mystery to what is going on, which helps to keep things interesting. Some disturbing things happen at times and one part involves a lot of snakes which completely freaks me out since I’m terrified of snakes. The characters are interesting and I think the cast does a really good job with their parts.
This is a good movie that is worth watching, though it won’t appeal to some people.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions a few years ago.
Witches of Eastwick (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1023838/content_405592706692)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 23, 2009, 12:21:11 AM
Marie, I've been curious - does it help your rating and increase your earnings if we go to Epinions? I usually just read your posts here but, if it will help you, I will read your posts there instead. Is there something special I would have to do other than just read?
It would give my reviews more page views, which could make me move up in the rankings as a popular reviewer. I think it might help the earnings too, though I'm not sure how that is figured. I've heard people say that clicking on an ad on the page would help with that, but I honestly don't know. Just clicking the links I post here would could for a page view and help with that. I don't know if clicking on an ad on the review page would do anything for earnings or not.
Post by: Dragonfire on October 28, 2009, 10:06:09 PM
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"THEY'RE HERE," playful at first... but not for long. A storm erupts, a tree attacks and little Carol Anne Freeling is whisked into a spectral void. As her family confronts horrors galore, something else is 'here' too: a new benchmark in Hollywood ghost stories. Producers Steven Speilberg and Frank Marshall and director Tobe Hooper head the elite scream team of this classic. Welcome to Home Sweet 'Haunted' Home.
My Thoughts
I first saw at least some of this movie on television years and years ago. I believe it freaked me out a bit at that point, but I liked it too. I would watch it when I found it on and I finally decided to pick up the DVD a few weeks ago. This was the first time that I had watched the movie in a long time and I had forgotten some things.
The movie does have a somewhat slow build up with what is going on as things are set up and introduced. The plot isn’t that complicated, but it really isn’t simple either. The movie is rated PG, which surprised me a bit even though it really isn’t as ...extreme enough to get an R rating. There are things in the movie that I could see upsetting or scaring younger viewers. As it is, that clown doll was freaking me out a bit, even when it was just sitting there like a normal toy. I think if I had seen the movie as a child, I would have developed clown issues. There is a decent amount of suspense in the movie and some scare moments. The special effects have held up well, especially considering when the movie was made.
Overall, this is a really well done movie dealing with a haunted house.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions.
Poltergeist (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1016513/content_489175551620)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 28, 2009, 10:16:03 PM
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Meet Jerry Dandridge. He's sweet, sexy, and he likes to sleep in late. You might think he's the perfect neighbor. But before inviting Jerry in for a nightcap, there's just one thing you should know. Jerry prefers his drinks warm, red -- and straight from the jugular! It's FRIGHT NIGHT, a horrific howl starring Chris Sarandon as the seductive vampire and William Ragsdale as the frantic teenager struggling to keep Jerry's deadly fangs out of his neck. Only 17-year-old Charley Brewster (Ragsdale) knows Jerry's bloodcurdling secret. When Charley can't get anybody to believe him, he turns to TV horror host Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowall), who used to be the "Great Vampire Killer" of the movies. Can these mortals save Charley and his sweetheart Amy (Amanda Bearse) from the wrathful bloodsucker's toothy embrace? If you love being scared, FRIGHT NIGHT will give you the nightmare of your life!
My Thoughts
This one is a bit corny at times, but it is really fun and entertaining. Some things about the movie do look a bit dated, but I think those things still work fine with what is going on. Some of what happens is more predictable, which may bother some people. Even with the predictability, the movie is still very entertaining. There really isn’t anything new about vampires shown in the movie, though by the end, some vampires end up with rather unique looks.
Overall, this is a very entertaining vampire movie that has held up well and still deserves to be seen.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions last year.
Fright Night (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1007910/content_449286082180)
Post by: Jimmy on October 29, 2009, 12:15:51 AM
The movie is rated PG, which surprised me a bit even though it really isn’t as ...extreme enough to get an R rating.Marie don't forget that no rating existed between PG and R in the United States when this film was released in 1982. The PG-13 rating was created only in july 84 because of Gremlins and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Post by: Dragonfire on October 29, 2009, 01:13:12 AM
Post by: Dragonfire on October 29, 2009, 01:39:23 AM
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Ash (Bruce Campbell), the sole survivor of THE EVIL DEAD, returns to the same cabin deep in the woods and again unleashes the forces of the dead. With his girlfriend possessed by demons and his body parts running amok, Ash is forced to single-handedly battle the legions of the damned as the most lethal - and groovy - hero in horror movie history!
Welcome to EVIL DEAD II: DEAD BY DAWN , director Sam Raimi's infamous sequel to THE EVIL DEAD and outrageous prequel to ARMY OF DARKNESS! This unhinged horror classic is now fully remastered in state-of-the-art Dolby Digital 5.1 supervised by THX and packed with extras. So, sit back, strap in and rev up the chainsaw: EVIL DEAD II has returned... like you've never seen or heard it before!
My Thoughts
Since I really enjoyed Evil Dead once I finally watched it this year, I decided to pick up the 2 sequels. I know there has been some issues over whether Evil Dead II is a sequel or remake. With how it starts off, I can see why some feel it is a remake. But I have read a few different things that say it is a sequel. The first several minutes are just intended to be a recap and there was some issue that prevented footage from the first movie being used. Once the recap is done, the movie picks up where the first one ends, with the evil force or whatever it is going after Ash. There is still gory violence in this movie, though I think there may be less than there had been in the first movie. There is a good amount of humor added, mostly from how Ash deals with certain things. Some people may not appreciate the humor, but I think it works really well for the movie and I like it. There is enough different with the new characters to keep it from being a complete copy of the first movie. The movie also sets up the next one in the series. Overall, I really enjoyed the movie.
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I did manage to get a review posted on Epinions.
Evil Dead II (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1006830/content_489399029380)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 29, 2009, 01:45:23 AM
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All primitive screwheads, listen up! Cult superstar Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead) reunites with director Sam Raimi (Drag Me to Hell, Spider-Man) to battle the deadly forces of evil in Army of Darkness – the outrageous, effects-fueled action epic that will make you scream with fear and laughter.
Forced to lead a makeshift Dark Ages army against the demonic Deadites, who possess all the deadly magic of hell, the shotgun-toting, chainsaw-armed, reluctant 20th century time traveler Ash (Campbell) must save the living from the dead, rescue his medieval girlfriend and get back to his own time.
One of the most popular horror comedies of all time, now digitally remastered and featuring 5.1 surround sound, Army of Darkness Screwhead Edition is drop-dead fun!
My Thoughts
This one also starts off with a short recap and again basically eliminates some of the other characters. Linda is briefly shown again, with another actress. Ash being stuck back in the middle ages is very entertaining. This movie went more for the comedy than the horror aspect, so some fans of the first movies may be disappointed. I loved it and think it worked really well for the plot. The special effects are pretty good, though some of them do look slightly cheesy. The plot does seem a little weaker and a few sequences do seem to run on a bit too long, but the movie is still really entertaining overall. It is definitely worth watching.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions.
Army of Darkness (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1042254/content_489613135492)
Post by: Dragonfire on October 29, 2009, 01:58:18 AM
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In the sleepy little town of Fairwater, a monstrous evil has awakened... an evil so powerful, its reach extends beyond the grave. Director Peter Jackson and Executive Producer Robert Zemeckis unleash a riveting thriller with the most spectacular special effects this side of the hereafter.
For Frank Bannister (Michael J. Fox), death is a great way to make a living: ridding haunted houses of their unwelcome "guests." But he's in cahoots with the very ghosts he promised to evict! It's the perfect scam... until Frank finds himself at the center of a dark mystery. A diabolical spirit is on a murderous rampage... and the whole town believes Frank is behind it.
Boasting music by Danny Elfman, co-starring Trini Alvarado, Jeffrey Combs and John Astin, this supernatural chiller is so fiendishly entertaining, it's scary!
My Thoughts
I remember being completely freaked out by the trailer when this first came out and I though there is no way I will ever see it. Several years later I was looking for something to watch late one night and found a movie with Michael J. Fox in it..so I left it on and it turned out to be Frighteners. It was a bit weird and bizarre, but I loved it. I think the plot is rather unique and creative with everything that is going on. I had no idea how things were going to work out the first time I watched it. I don’t think it is predictable at all. It does turn more violent as the movie progresses. I think there is also a decent amount of humor to what is going on. Everything works very well for the story. The special effects are very well done and have held up well.
This is a wonderful movie that I really enjoy.
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I did post a review on Epinions a few years ago.
The Frighteners (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1072269/content_218767134340)
Post by: Jimmy on October 29, 2009, 04:18:48 AM
Some people may not appreciate the humor, but I think it works really well for the movie and I like it.
This movie went more for the comedy than the horror aspect, so some fans of the first movies may be disappointed.Why do I feel it was written for me :laugh:
Post by: Dragonfire on October 29, 2009, 05:13:16 AM
Post by: Achim on October 29, 2009, 05:26:09 AM
You fogot to mention Jeffrey Comby's, a genre favorite, outstanding and hilarious perfomance. :D
Post by: richierich on October 29, 2009, 10:29:37 AM
Great review Marie :thumbup:
Post by: snowcat on October 29, 2009, 11:21:13 AM
Post by: Dragonfire on October 31, 2009, 08:50:12 AM
The Frighteners was Peter Jackson's first foray into Hollywood and somehwat set the stage for the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
You fogot to mention Jeffrey Comby's, a genre favorite, outstanding and hilarious perfomance. :D
Oops..not sure how I managed to forget that.
Post by: Dragonfire on October 31, 2009, 08:52:04 AM
Post by: Dragonfire on November 01, 2009, 01:03:35 AM
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Just when you though it was safe to go back to the cemetery - those brain eating zombies are back and hungry for more tasty mortals. A fiendish mix of outrageous humor and heart-stopping terror. The Return of the Living Dead is a "veritable smorgasbord of fun" (LA Herald-Examiner) filled with skin-crawling jolts, eye-popping visuals and relentless suprise!
On his first day on the job at an army surplus store, poor Freddy unwittingly releases nerve gas from a secret U.S. military canister, unleashing a unbelievable terror. The gas re-animates a corps of corpses, who arise from their graves with a ravenous hunger for human brains! And luckily for those carnivorous cadavers, there is a group of partying teens nearby, just waiting to be eaten!
My Thoughts
I decided to add this one to my collection this year. I think I have only seen bits of it on television before. I know I’ve seen the sequel several times and I did enjoy it. The movie has a decent blend of humor and horror elements that works well overall for the plot. The plot is more unbelievable, but it manages to work. Many of the characters are just idiots, but that also works with what is going on. The movie shouldn’t be taken seriously at all, but it does make for an entertaining movie. The effects are decent, though nothing that special. The violence isn’t too extreme, though it could bother some viewers.
Overall I enjoyed this movie.
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Post by: Dragonfire on November 01, 2009, 01:18:01 AM
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Mel Brooks, the unhinged movie parodist whose Blazing Saddles sent us Westward ho-ho-ho and whose Young Frankenstein electrified with mad-scientist nuts and jolts, now stokes the Bram Stoker vein with the comedy transfusion: Dracula Dead and Loving It. Leslie Nielsen plays the title role, and what's not to love?
His Count is a pratfalling evil prince of a guy who believes in long relationships. Brooks portrays vampire hunter Van Helsing who won't give a bloodsucker an even break. Stakes, garlic, mirrors and more - they're all part of vampire lore. And along with top supporting players Steven Weber, Peter MacNicol and Harvey Korman, they're all part of Brooks' tricks and shticks assuring that from dusk to dawn, the hilarity's on.
My Thoughts
This one is a more silly and lighthearted take on Dracula. I know a lot of people don’t care for it, but I like it. The movie is entertaining. It follows the same basic plot as other more serious Dracula movies with humor. Yes some of the humor is downright silly, but it works for the movie in my opinion. I like this one when I’m in the mood for something more lighthearted. Some of the acting is a bit over the top, but it works for the movie in my opinion.
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Post by: Dragonfire on November 01, 2009, 01:50:26 AM
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Get ready for a gut-busting, bone-mashing good time in the hilarious horror comedy, Shaun of the Dead.
There comes a day in every man's life when he has to get off the couch... and kill some zombies. When flesh-eating zombies are on the hunt for a bite to eat, it's up to slacker Shaun (Simon Pegg) and his best pal Ed (Nick Frost) to save their friends and family from becoming the next entrée. Satisfy your bloodthirsty appetite with the movie that masters of horror and film critics alike are hailing as the funniest and scariest movie of the year. Novelist Stephen King gushes "it's a 10 on the fun meter and destined to be a cult classic." and Newsweek calls Shaun of the Dead "a bloody hoot!" It's a screamingly hilarious zomedy that will have you dying with laughter.
My Thoughts
After hearing a lot about this movie for several years, I decided to pick it up during the Amazon sale. I’m really glad I got it. The movie is very entertaining and mixes horror and comedy together well. The humor that is used is a bit twisted, but that works wonderfully for what is going on. The violence and language may offend some people and the movie just won’t appeal to some people in general. The violence didn’t seem too excessive to me, though it probably is too gory for some people. Overall, it is a highly entertaining movie, especially for people who like zombie movies.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions.
Shaun of the Dead (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1136734/content_489723891332)
Post by: Dragonfire on November 01, 2009, 02:34:41 AM
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You're in for a devil of a time when three outlandishly wild witches – Bette Midler (The First Wives Club), Sarah Jessica Parker (TV's Sex And The City) and Kathy Najimy (The Wedding Planner) – return from 17th century Salem after they are accidently conjured up by some unsuspecting pranksters! It's a night full of zany fun and comic chaos once the tricky 300-year-old trio sets out to cast a spell on the town and reclaim their youth – but first they must get their act together and outwit three kids and a talking cat! Loaded with bewitching laughs, Hocus Pocus is an outrageously wild comedy that's sure to entertain everyone!
My Thoughts
This is another more lighthearted fun movie that I enjoy watching around Halloween. It is one of the few I have that actually takes place around Halloween instead of just being creepy or featuring ghosts or something. The movie is family friendly overall, though the idea of witches going after children could be upsetting to younger viewers. There is a decent amount of humor to what is going on, though some of it is a bit silly. The characters of the witches are a bit quirky and they are entertaining and interesting. I think the cast all does well with their parts.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions a few years ago.
Hocus Pocus (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1045250/content_406781857412)
Post by: Dragonfire on November 01, 2009, 02:45:28 AM
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Brace yourself as one of the all-time spellbinders possesses you all over again. Director William Friedkin and producer/screenwriter William Peter Blatty have revisited The Exorcist to integrate 11 minutes of scenes and images deleted before the film's 1973 release and digitally restore the picture and audio elements. The result is an experience more gripping than ever.
Now seen are moments deepening the impact of the performances by Linda Blair, Ellen Burstyn, Jason Miller, Max von Sydow and Lee J. Cobb. They include a "nervous disorder" diagnosis, expansion of Father Merrin's arrival before the ritual, priestly doubts during the ritual, an epilogue with Lt. Kinderman and Father Dyer and most notably, a shattering staircase descent by Regan. Winner of Oscars® for Best Adapted Screenplay (by Blatty) and Sound, The Exorcist astonishes time and again like no other movie.
My Thoughts
I only saw The Exorcist for the first time like five years ago. Even then, I only saw part of the movie and it was on television, so it was edited. I did decide to add the movie to my DVD collection a few years ago. I finally watched it for the first time. This is a very creepy and scary movie. The music, while not the creepiest I have heard, adds a lot to the tension in a few scenes. It does have a slower pace while everything with what is going on with Regan is set up. The violence isn’t as extreme as I expected, though I could see it bothering some viewers. There are a lot of disturbing or flat out gross things shown during the movie. There are definitely things in this one that could offend some viewers. This isn’t a movie for everyone and absolutely not one for children. I do think it is a very well done and entertaining movie. I was creeped and freaked out by some of what was going on. In fact, I was so freaked after it was over, I put in a collection of SpongeBob cartoons.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions.
The Exorcist (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1100129/content_490068872836)
Post by: Dragonfire on November 01, 2009, 03:10:58 AM
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Fifteen years ago, Michael Myers brutally massacred his sister. Now, after escaping from a mental hospital, he’s back to relive his grisly crime again, and again...and again.
This is Halloween like you’ve never seen or heard it before!
Halloween has been fully restored under the supervision of Lucasfilm’s THX Digital Mastering Services. The video was transferred by the award-winning colorist Adam Adams ('Terminator 2', 'Titanic') from a new 35mm interpositive (made from the original camera negative) and approved by the film’s cinematographer Dean Cundey ('Jurassic Park', 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'). The new Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack was created by Chace Productions in association with Alan Howarth using the original 16-track music studio master and the recently discovered original 35mm magnetic dialogue & effects tracks.
My Thoughts
This is another well known movie that I didn’t see until a few years ago when I finally watched it on television. Last year, I added the DVD to my collection. The movie is very entertaining and scary and really was the first of the slasher type of horror movies. Since it had been edited when I first saw it, I had expected the movie to be much more violent than it ultimately is. There is violence in the movie, but it isn’t excessive and the movie does depend on gore and violence to be scary. More is left to the imagination of the viewers and I think that ultimately makes things scarier. The tension slowly builds as things progress in a way that I think works very well. There isn’t much in the way of mystery since it is known by the audience that Michael is the killer, but there is still a good amount of suspense. The darker lighting and creepy music really adds to the atmosphere and helps build the scary, unsettling feeling. Just hearing the music during the opening credits, when basically nothing is shown on screen, freaks me out a bit. A few of the characters, mostly Laurie’s one friend, do annoy me a bit, but that doesn’t make me enjoy the movie any less.
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I did post a review on Epinions last year.
Halloween (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1009113/content_449859325572)
I will say that I haven't seen Rob Zombie's remake, though I have read several reviews and heard different things about it. At first I thought it might be interesting to know about Michael and his childhood. After thinking about it more, I have changed my mind. I'm thinking that would ...diminish the scariness instead. I think a lot of what made the original so scary is that there really isn't any motivation for why Michael does what he does.
Post by: Dragonfire on November 01, 2009, 03:29:03 AM
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Picking up precisely where its predecessor left off, 'Halloween II' follows the same ill-fated characters as they encounter the knife-wielding maniac they left for dead in the first 'Halloween'. It seems the inhuman Michael Myers is still very much alive and out for more revenge as he stalks the deserted halls of the hospital where his sister lays waiting. As he gets closer and closer to his terrified target, Dr. Loomis discovers the chilling mystery behind the crazed psychopath's savage actions. Written by horror masters John Carpenter and Debra Hill, 'Halloween II' is a spine-tingling dark ride into the scariest night of the year.
My Thoughts
I think this one is a good sequel, though it isn’t as good as the first movie. The story picks up where the first one ended, though it is noticeable that several years have passed between the making of the movies. Things are predictable and the plot isn’t as strong, but I still think the movie is entertaining and worth watching. Laurie doesn’t really have as much to do since she is medicated in the hospital, but she is still important to what is going on. A bit more is shared about Michael, though some other issues are unresolved. More people are killed and the violence is more graphic and gory than what was done in the first movie. I think the makers had been influenced by the other slasher movies that had come out since the first movie.
Overall, I think this is a good sequel that deserves to be seen.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions.
Halloween II (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1009114/content_490158198404)
Post by: Dragonfire on November 01, 2009, 04:06:32 AM
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Master storyteller Tim Burton (Batman, Edward Scissorhands) weaves an eerie, enchanting version of this classic tale of horror. Johnny Depp is Ichabod Crane, an eccentric investigator determined to stop the murderous Headless Horseman. Christina Ricci is Katrina Van Tassel, the beautiful and mysterious girl with secret ties to the supernatural terror.
My Thoughts
It has become a bit of a tradition for me to watch this one every year at Halloween since I picked up the DVD. The movie has a wonderfully spooky atmosphere that works perfectly for the story. The town just has a creepy, spooky look to it even when nothing related to the Horseman is happening. The plot is interesting and entertaining, even after many repeat viewings. There is a good amount of mystery and suspense to what is going on and several scary moments. The violence is a bit extreme at times, but that works with what is going on. Some of the violence is more exaggerated, and things do get rather gory at times. The characters are interesting and the cast is perfect. I love Johnny Depp in the part of Ichabod. His performance does add some humor to what is going on, which helps to lighten the mood a bit. IT always cracks me up when he freaks over the spider..though if I saw one that size in real life, I would out freak him with no effort.
I have a special graphic for this one. :)
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I did post a review of this one on Epinions several years ago.
Sleepy Hollow (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1093545/content_159790435972)
Post by: Dragonfire on November 01, 2009, 04:19:33 AM
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Johnny Depp and Tim Burton join forces again in a big-screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's award-winning musical thiller.
My Thoughts
I love this movie. I saw it in the theater, have the soundtrack, and a book about the making fo the movie. I decided last year to watch it along with Sleep Hollow every year around Halloween. I know some people will dismiss the movie because it is a musical, but it truly works as a horror movie. A man wants revenge and starts killing people. The bodies are then put in meat pies and sold to the public. Many of the murders committed by Sweeney are shown. Blood is everywhere, gushing and spraying all over the place in a very exaggerated way. The movie is very twisted, which is a bit part of what I like about it. The movie will be too violent and twisted for some people. The characters are interesting and conflicted and the cast is wonderful. Johnny Depp does wonderful in the part, conveying a lot through his expressions. He and the rest of the cast do well with the singing too. Alan Rickman is wonderful as yet another villain. He is so good at playing nasty, evil characters.
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I did get a review posted on Epinions after I saw it in the theater.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (http://www.epinions.com/review/Sweeney_Todd_Tim_Burton/content_415430839940)
Post by: Dragonfire on November 01, 2009, 10:00:08 PM