Post by: addicted2dvd on October 01, 2008, 08:04:21 AM
My Month Long Horror/Halloween Marathon
2008
With Halloween being my all-time favorite holiday... I like to celebrate it all month long. So every year at this time I have a month long horror / Halloween marathon. Every year I try to beat my record of most horror movies and horror or Halloween episode TV Series. Last year I did better then I ever have when I watched 84 Horror Movies and 34 TV Show Episodes. But I am determined to beat that record this year. Not only do I plan on beating my record This year but I also plan on adding another category to my marathon... an Other category where I will watch stuff like horror shorts and documentaries.
October 1st:
2008
With Halloween being my all-time favorite holiday... I like to celebrate it all month long. So every year at this time I have a month long horror / Halloween marathon. Every year I try to beat my record of most horror movies and horror or Halloween episode TV Series. Last year I did better then I ever have when I watched 84 Horror Movies and 34 TV Show Episodes. But I am determined to beat that record this year. Not only do I plan on beating my record This year but I also plan on adding another category to my marathon... an Other category where I will watch stuff like horror shorts and documentaries.
October 1st:
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Title: Shadow Zone: The Undead Express
Movie Count: 1
TV Ep Count: 0
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 12am
Plot:
Out of the darkness, the grim reaper appears in a graveyard among headstones and gargoyles. Elegantly cloaked, but masked by shadows, his eyes burn yellow as he tells us we all have a little evil inside us. Take Zach Kincaid...
A lonely and intense 14-year-old horror movie hunkie, Zach ('Chauncey Leopardi') is a good kid but a little confused as a result of his parents' recent break-up. Perhaps for this reason, he often tends to stretch the truth. His friends, J.T. Heffernan, a computer geek, and Gabrielle "Gabe" Lattanzi, a lovely, intellegent athlete, humor Zach, but knoe just how much to believe.
On the way home one weekend, Zach becomes lost on a deserted subway platform. When he stops for directions he is attacked, but recued in the nick of time by Valentine ('Ron Silver'), a self-styled vegetarian vampire from the turn of the century. Finding cold comfort in Valentine's assurance of protection, Zach runs for the first available train. Unfortunately he steps onto the Undead Express, which is full of vampires who are not, appartently, vegetarian...
My Thoughts:
This is a movie I seen many years ago when it first came out. It is actually a TV Movie that originally aired on Showtime. Going into this movie I remembered it as being so good... and was so excited when I saw it available on DVD. I really wanted to see it again... hoping it would be as good as I remembered it being. I am happy to say I did enjoy every minute of it still. I was kinda surprise that for a vampire movie you didn't get to see a single person get bit. But that is probably because this movie was made with younger teens and families in mind. It was kinda in the same vein (sorry for the bad pun!) as goosebumps... but maybe a little more spooky then that.
As for the DVD itself... it is put out by a lower-budget company... so unfortunately there is no extras what so ever on this release. Not even the trailer. So my first movie for this year's marathon had to hit on a pet peeve of mine. The video and audio quality was good... not great but more then watchable.Over-all was definitely worth the time I put in to watch this one.
My Rating:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 01, 2008, 09:31:42 AM
Title: Masters of Horror: The V Word
Movie Count: 1
TV Ep Count: 1
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 2:30am
Plot:
For two geeky best friends who’ve only experienced carnage via their video games, it’s the ultimate late night dare: Ever seen a real dead guy? But when the pair breaks into a creepy local mortuary, they unleash a ferocious ghoul (Michael Ironside of SCANNERS and STARSHIP TROOPERS ) who’s hungry to share a few depraved urges of his own. Even if these pals-for-life can resist a violent suburban blood-spree, is there any peer pressure more horrific than that of the undead? Jodelle Ferland of SILENT HILL co-stars in this grisly twist on teenage vampirism written by series creator Mick Garris.
My Thoughts:
This is the second time I ever watched this episode of Masters of Horror. Being a huge fan of vampire movies as I am this one was extra enjoyable for me. So I enjoyed this one immensely. The V Word is my absolute favorite episode within the entire 2 season run of the series. I liked the 2 main characters in this one. I could relate to them as they did remind me a bit of myself and a friend of mine years ago. The vampire myth gets played with a lot in different shows.. and this one is no different. This is one of several I have seen that the vampires do not have fangs. I hate to see no fangs on the vampires... but even that didn't take away from this episode. Being a Masters of Horror episode... there is a nice amount of gore in there as well. The V Word is definitely an episode I would highly recommend!
My Rating:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 01, 2008, 11:11:27 AM
Title: Embrace of the Vampire
Movie Count: 2
TV Ep Count: 1
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 3:40am
Plot:
In the tradition of 'Poison Ivy', Alyssa Milano, ('Charmed', 'Poison Ivy 2: Lily') plays Charlotte, a sensuous but innocent college freshman who is being seduced by an obsessive lover. A lover, (Martin Kemp, 'The Krays') who comes to her only in dreams - a dark, handsome vampire who touches her in forbidden places and will stop at nothing to arouse her passion.
As she is drawn deeper and deeper into the vampire's erotic world of carnal pleasure, Charlotte is forced to make a choice between her college boyfriend and her nighttime lover, between sweet romance and uncontrollable lust, between the forces of light and the power of darkness, between true love...and eternal possession.
Charlotte Lewis ('Excessive Force') and Jennifer Tilly (Oscar® Nomination, Best Supporting Actress - 'Bullets Over Broadway', 'Bound') co-star in this sexy tale.
My Thoughts:
This one was a blind buy. I never even heard of the movie until recently. I bought it for 2 reasons. #1 it is a vampire movie... and I love vampire movies.. and #2 it has Alysa Milano in it... and I been a fan of hers for a while now. I liked her in both Charmed and Who's the Boss... but seldomly seen her in anything else. As a vampire movie this one leaves a lot to be desired. The vampire story is fair at best. But Alysa Milano was definitely hot in it... but this is after all a more... uhhhh adult oriented movie. Seemed like the whole purpose of the movie was to show nude women. Not that I mind of course. But I was hoping for a better horror movie then what I got.
My Rating:
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Out of a possible 5:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 01, 2008, 12:18:50 PM
Title: Tales from the Crypt: The Reluctant Vampire
Movie Count: 2
TV Ep Count: 2
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 5:30am
Plot:
Hey, it's a livin'. Meet the vampire who works as a night security guard at a blood bank.
My Thoughts:
This episode of Tales from the Crypt is more of a fun episode then horrific... but I still enjoyed it. I will admit some of it was played pretty silly... but I personally thought that added to the charm of the episode. It could have been better though.
My Rating:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 01, 2008, 01:40:43 PM
Title: Fright Night
Movie Count: 3
TV Ep Count: 2
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 6:30am
Plot:
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:
I had to watch this one... it is one of my favorite vampire movies. No it is not the scariest Vampire movie out there... but for some reason I think it is a lot of fun... and I never tire of it. Of course the fact that Roddy McDowall is in it is a help. Also Amanda Bearse (the neighbor in Married... With Children) is in it as well... looking rather young which is surprising since the movie is only 2 years older then the series is. I think Chris Sarandon did a good job at bringing the classic idea of the vampire to this movie. but at the same time thought Stephen Geoffreys (Evil Ed) did a great job for a fun vampire that gave us a few laughs. I must admit though... I have always been disappointed in Amanda Bearse's look as a vampire... first I didn't care for her with that long red wig on... then I despised the look of the "Monster" version of her Vampire. Oh well... the way I see it is if that is all I have to complain about... then so what... I will enjoy this movie for years to come.
My Rating:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 01, 2008, 04:55:50 PM
Title: The Breed
Movie Count: 4
TV Ep Count: 2
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 9:15am
Plot:
With a hot cast and a sexy look, 'THE BREED' puts a stylish twist on the classic vampire tale. Starring ADRIAN PAUL (TV's "The Highlander") BOKEEM WOODBINE ('It's the Rage', 'The Big Hit') and BAI LING ('Anna and the King', 'Wild Wild West'), 'THE BREED' is a scary thriller packed with action and erotic intrigue!
FBI Agent Steven Grant (Woodbine) is reluctantly assigned to track a renegade bloodsucker that is bent on exposing a government plan to integrate vampires into society. Along with his new partner "good" vampire cop Aaron Grey (Paul), Grant follows the clues and the bodies to the lair of the stunningly beautiful Lucy (Ling). Trusting any vampire is difficult for Grant, but when he finds himself falling for Lucy and her exotic charms, the line between the good guys and the bad guys begins to blur, and his next move could be his last.
My Thoughts:
This was a blind buy that I picked up when I saw it for a cheap price. Since I knew nothing about this one going in I went in expecting nothing. Even though it is not a terrible movie I felt it could have been better. I felt that they changed up too much of the vampire lore for my taste. This movie has a feel to it that I can't quite place... I don't know what to call it... but just felt like there was an extra amount of fantasy put into the movie as well... which also put me off a little on it. I am sure I will end up watching this one again... but it is definitely one you have to really be in the mood for to watch.
My Rating:
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Out of a possible 5:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 01, 2008, 07:26:57 PM
Title: Crazy Eights
Movie Count: 5
TV Ep Count: 2
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 11:15am
Plot:
Six people are brought together at the funeral of a childhood friend. While settling the estate, they discover a map, which leads them on a search for a long forgotten time capsule, at the request of their dead friend. What they discover reawakens repressed childhood traumas and leads them on a journey through their long abandoned childhood home: a home with a terrible secret and a mysterious dead girl who will lead them to their strange fates.
My Thoughts:
I have to admit... I have mixed feelings about this one. On one hand it had wonderful atmosphere... can give you a good creepy feeling. But on the other hand the story itself is right complicated and confusing. I did enjoy it... but I swear I got a bit of a head ache thinking about what was going on. I think this is one of those movies you just have to watch more then once to get the total picture... So I may think more highly of it on the next viewing.
My Rating:
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Out of a possible 5:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 02, 2008, 12:26:34 AM
Title: The Invasion
Movie Count: 6
TV Ep Count: 2
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 3:00pm
Plot:
Something terrifying has come to Earth, something that attacks us while we sleep and turns us into soulless replicants. The clock is ticking as Washington, DC psychiatrist Carol Bennell (Nicole Kidman) and her colleague Ben Driscoll (Daniel Craig) embark on a heart-stopping journey into a nightmarish world where the only way to stay alive is to stay awake. No one can be trusted. No one is safe in producer Joel Silver's bold new take on Jack Finney's classic novel 'The Body Snatchers'.
Don't fall asleep! 'The Invasion' is here.
My Thoughts:
This is another complete blind buy. I picked this one up for 2 reasons. I always liked the story of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" and I have always liked Nicole Kidman. So I had to check this one out. I have heard bad things about this movie all over the net... so I am not going into this movie with much expectations. Maybe that helped me... I don't know. But I really enjoyed this movie. I thought they changed enough of it to make it interesting... but at the same time left enough of it the same to pay homage to the versions before it. I thought Nicole Kidman did a really good job... and she is as cute as ever in it. I am really happy I added this one to my collection.
My Rating:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 02, 2008, 01:39:30 AM
Title: Friday the 13th: The Series: Season 1 - The Inheritance
Movie Count: 6
TV Ep Count: 3
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 6:45pm
Plot:
Distant cousins Ryan Dallion and Micki Foster discover they inherited their uncle's antiques shop, but the place comes with a disturbing curse that will force them to retrieve all the goods they've sold off.
My Thoughts:
This is a TV Series that I have not seen in many years. Is one I always enjoyed. This is the pilot episode of the series. This series not only introduces the characters... but they must get back a cursed doll. I think they did a fine job at making this episode have a creepy feeling to it. This is a great start to one of my favorite old series.
My Rating:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 02, 2008, 05:15:49 PM
Title: The Others
Movie Count: 7
TV Ep Count: 3
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 9:15am
Plot:
Screen sensation Nicole Kidman ('Moulin Rouge,' 'Eyes Wide Shut') delivers an utterly unforgettable performance in this scary and stylish suspense thriller! While awaiting her husband's return from war, Grace (Kidman) and her two young children live an unusually isolated existence behind the locked doors and drawn curtains of a secluded island mansion. Then, after three mysterious servants arrive and it becomes chillingly clear that there is far more to this house than can be seen, Grace finds herself in a terrifying fight to save her children and keep her sanity! Acclaimed by critics everywhere, the unpredictable twists and turns of this compelling hit will keep you guessing as it keeps you riveted to the edge of your seat!
My Thoughts:
After watching The Invasion yesterday I found myself in the mood for another movie with Nicole Kidman. I have always enjoyed this movie... is a really good ghost story. Even though I did figure out the end twist early the first time I watched it. This movie has some good atmosphere... and I think the cast did a great job.
My Rating:
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Out of a possible 5:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 02, 2008, 08:34:27 PM
Title: Lake Dead
Movie Count: 8
TV Ep Count: 3
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 12:30pm
Plot:
Three beautiful sisters learn of a long-lost grandfather, but only make this discovery upon the news of his grisly death. Enticed to visit grandpa's old home after hearing of an inheritance, the sisters head to the back country with some friends. We quickly follow the group of friends through the gates of a redneck infested hell. The psychotic family occupying the inherited property goes on a long-awaited, and much enjoyed killing spree. As the family's twisted motives unravel, the sisters discover a terror worse than death.
My Thoughts:
I really enjoyed this one a lot. I have seen my share of crazy rednecks in the country type movies. And I usually enjoy them. But this one I think I enjoy more then most of the others. For one thing it is more upfront with what some of the others hint on. Especially towards the end of the movie. Then there is the fact that this one does go with a little more gore then usual. One scene in particular even made me squinch a little.
My Rating:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 03, 2008, 01:48:19 AM
Title: The Willies
Movie Count: 9
TV Ep Count: 3
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 3:30pm
Plot:
"The Willies" stars 'Sean Astin' ("The Lord of the Rings") and 'James Karen' ("Mulholland Drive").
A harmless backyard camp out becomes an unforgettable night of chills and thrills for three young boys as they share their favorite scary stories.
They each take turns at giving each other "The Willies." The stories come to life, each more horrific than the last. The poodle in the microwave, a tasty fried rat, and a haunted house that really can "scare you to death." But the next two stories really happened...
All the fifth grade bullies loved to pick on Danny Hollister. No one believed Danny when he discovered a monster in the school bathroom---until the bullies began to disappear, one by one.
Mean 'ol Gordy Belcher was a creepy fat kid whose only friends were bugs. His problems magnified (literally!), but what can you do when you're attacked by a bug bigger than you are?
When it seemed the camp out couldn't get any more terrifying, our boys discovered just how true scary stories can be. Tonight, they'll definitely get "The Willies."
My Thoughts:
Well... going into this one I wasn't expecting much as I knew it was geared towards a younger audience. So I thought I would take the opportunity to watch a movie with Brittany. Well it was pretty cute... but even Brittany didn't care for it all that much. I had heard it was similar to Goosebumps... which I can see... but it wasn't as good as the Goosebumps stories.
My Rating:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 03, 2008, 03:32:00 AM
Title: Silver Bullet
Movie Count: 10
TV Ep Count: 3
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 8pm
Plot:
I don't know what it is about this movie... but I have loved it since I first saw it when I was just a teen. I mean come on... you gotta love the Silver Bullet... that supped up wheel chair! In my opinion... Stephen King's take on the werewolf legend is just right on the spot. There was nothing about this movie that was not just plain enjoyable. Unfortunately this is just a bare bones DVD... no extras what so ever. I would love to see it re-released as a special edition!
My Thoughts:
I don't know what it is about this movie... but I have loved it since I first saw it when I was just a teen. I mean come on... you gotta love the Silver Bullet... that supped up wheel chair! In my opinion... Stephen King's take on the werewolf legend is just right on the spot. There was nothing about this movie that was not just plain enjoyable. Unfortunately this is just a bare bones DVD... no extras what so ever. I would love to see it re-released as a special edition!
My Rating:
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Note to Jimmy: This is a recycled review... no need to add it to the list.
Post by: Jimmy on October 03, 2008, 04:05:34 AM
Unfortunately this is just a bare bones DVD... no extras what so ever. I would love to see it re-released as a special edition!
I don't know if you have a free zone dvd reader, but the zone 2 dvd of this film had more extras (Trailer and director commentary).
Silver Bullet at Amazon UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stephen-Kings-Silver-Bullet-Busey/dp/B00005OCVN/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1222999360&sr=1-2)
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 03, 2008, 06:06:24 PM
Title: Psycho
Movie Count: 11
TV Ep Count: 3
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 9:30am
Plot:
'Alfred Hitchcock's' masterpiece of the macabre stars 'Anthony Perkins' as the troubled Norman Bates, whose "old dark house" and adjoining motel are not the place to spend a quiet evening. No one knows that better than 'Janet Leigh', the film's ill-fated heroine who is victimized in the now-notorious "shower scene." 'Vera Miles', 'Martin Balsam', 'John Gavin' and 'John McIntire' co-star in Hitchcock's most compelling and terrifying film. Screenplay by Joseph Stefano.
My Thoughts:
I really enjoyed every minute of this movie. I thought Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh both did a wonderful job. I have watched this movie a few times since I started to get into classics... and this one never fails to keep my attention. My eyes are always glued to the screen with this great classic. The DVD itself is very good quality and there is a nice collection of extras to check out as well.
My Rating:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 03, 2008, 06:21:14 PM
Post by: RossRoy on October 03, 2008, 06:25:16 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 03, 2008, 09:06:59 PM
Title: The Tingler
Movie Count: 12
TV Ep Count: 3
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 1:30pm
Plot:
Vincent Price stars as an obsessed doctor who discovers that fear manifests itself as a parasitic creature, which grows on the spinal cords of terrified people. If they scream, the Tingler can be destroyed. If they don't, it will sever the spinal column and kill them. He successfully isolates and removes the Tingler from a deaf mute (Judith Evelyn) who has been scared to death by her devious husband. Once captured, the Tingler escapes and runs amok in a crowded movie theater. Terror is loose, but can it be stopped?
The Tingler is legendary horror director William Castle's magnum opus. After the success of House On Haunted Hill, Castle devised a new gimmick called "Percepto" for The Tingler. Participating theaters would wire seats so that random moviegoers would get a tangible electric shock during climactic moments in the film. Another novelty used to maximum effect is the short color sequence depicting blood pouring from a faucet and filling a bathtub. Castle went on to direct more cult classics like Homicidal and 13 Ghosts and later produced the mainstream hit Rosemary's Baby.
My Thoughts:
I found this movie to be a lot of fun. It is not what I would call one of the best classic horrors I have seen. But it is definitely one I can see myself watching again. The Tingler itself looked like someone forgot to flush the toilet... but it definitely served it's purpose. I liked how William Castle came on the screen before the movie to talk to you. Much like he did in the movie 13 Ghosts I can see his gimmicks really added something to the movie going experience. Almost makes me sad I was not around to see this stuff originally air in the theater.
My Rating:
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Post by: Najemikon on October 03, 2008, 11:25:24 PM
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Pete, what does a movie have to do to get a full five skulls from you? :P There are few films -never mind horror films- more perfectly executed or original than the pure genius that is Psycho. Surely it deserves full marks! Go on! Go mad! :dance:
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 03, 2008, 11:45:49 PM
Post by: Jimmy on October 04, 2008, 12:09:53 AM
I've already give a perfect note to one movie and usually I'm less forgiving than you.
Post by: Najemikon on October 04, 2008, 12:49:32 AM
:laugh: I was probably a little stingy on Psycho... should of probably did 4 and a half... maybe even a full 5. But you know... I don't think I ever gave a movie a full 5 rating in my life. Seems like to me that is saying the movie is perfect... but in my eyes there is always room for improvement.
I've already give a perfect note to one movie and usually I'm less forgiving than you.
Yes, I'm finding this odd! The man who can find something, anything, to like in a film like The Haunting (remake!), can be just as focused at the other end of the scale. With me, I'm a sucker when movie magic truly happens and Hitchcock was a magician if ever there was one. I can't think of any way to improve it.
The only way to improve Omen IV involves petrol and a lighter... :P
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 04, 2008, 01:09:39 AM
Title: Psycho II
Movie Count: 13
TV Ep Count: 3
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 5:00pm
Plot:
After years of treatment at a mental institution for the criminally insane, Norman Bates ('Anthony Perkins') still can't quite elude the demands of "Mother." 'Vera Miles' also returns as the inquisitive woman who is haunted by her sister's brutal murder and the ominous motel where it all occurred.
'Meg Tilly' and 'Dennis Franz' co-star in this terrifying sequel to one of the most suspenseful films of all time.
My Thoughts:
I wasn't really expecting too much with this sequel. After all... no Hitchcock involvement with this one. But you know... I enjoyed this movie much more then I expected to. Of course it is not as good as the original... but it is definitely worth the time to watch it. Surprisingly I didn't even recognize Meg Tilly playing Mary. She of course was much younger then she was in anything else I have seen her in. She never did much for me before... but she was right cute when she was young. The only extra attached to this movie is the trailer... which I was thrilled to see after seeing so many here lately without the trailer! Anyway... as I said... much better then I was expecting. Which gives me some hope for the other sequels as well.
My Rating:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 04, 2008, 01:23:09 PM
Title: 976-EVIL
Movie Count: 14
TV Ep Count: 3
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 5:45am
Plot:
High school underdog Hoax Wilmoth (Stephen Geoffreys, 'Fright Night'), fills up the idle hours in his seedy little hometown fending off the local leather-jacketed thugs, avoiding his overbearing, religious fanatic mother (Academy Award® winner Sandy Dennis) and dreaming of a date with trailer park temptress Suzie (Lezlie Deane). But his quietly desperate life takes a terrifying turn when his cousin Spike introduces him to an unusual new hobby - phoning in for his "horrorscope." Instead of the slightly kinky astrological predictions he's expecting, Hoax is hooked up with a compellingly hideous demonic force that slowly begins to overtake his entire life. Now there's more than just a phone bill to pay for anyone and everyone who ever dared cross the neighborhood nerd.
My Thoughts:
This is one I never seen before. But found it on sale and picked it up for a couple reasons. First of all it is directed by Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger). And then it stars Stephen Geoffreys who I really enjoyed as "Evil Ed" in Fright Night. And I found him very entertaining in that. The movie really is just an average '80s horror film. No more then mildly entertaining. But the last half hour of the movie did show some slight improvement... which made my score of it go up a half a point. But even with the improvement it was still no more then average. Then there is the fact that the DVD itself left some to be desired. For one thing it is full framed. But I don't know if this was a direct to video movie or if it was released in the theaters. If direct to video and being a movie from the '80s full framed could be right. Then there is the fact that the only extras you get is 2 trailers... neither of which is for this movie. This is a movie I can see watching now and then... but not very often.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 04, 2008, 03:18:18 PM
Title: Pulse (1988)
Movie Count: 15
TV Ep Count: 3
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 7:50am
Plot:
In today's world of modern conveniences, everything we rely on is run by electricity. But what happens if the power we take for granted turns against us? Old man Holger (Charles Tyner) knows. He claims electricity is a living presence, whose voice can only be silenced by getting rid of anything that can hear it. Bill Rockland (Cliff De Young), however, refuses to believe him. It must have been an accident when an electric spark ruptured the gas pipe that nearly killed Bill's son (Joey Lawrence). And it's surely a coincidence when Bill's wife (Roxanne Hart) is severely scalded by their electric water heater. But when his own power tools attack him and an electrical fire turns their home into a blazing inferno, Bill realizes Holger may have been right after all, and perhaps the time has come to finally pull the plug.
My Thoughts:
This is another one I never seen before... but it was cheap and sounded interesting so I decided to take a chance on it. Unfortunately this one is not all that impressive. I mean it has it's moments...but they are few and far between. The movie is slow and I just couldn't get myself to care about the characters. Then there is the fact that the acting itself leaves some to be desired at times. The dvd itself is ok at best as well. The audio and video is fine though some grain in the video... as for extras all you get is a selection of trailers. This is not a DVD I see myself watching much... if I decide to watch it again.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 04, 2008, 05:19:47 PM
Title: Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge
Movie Count: 16
TV Ep Count: 3
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 9:45am
Plot:
One night, as high school sweethearts Eric Matthews ('Derek Rydall') and Melody Austin ('Kari Whitman') dance in Eric's bedroom to their special song, a raging inferno sweeps the house. Eric shoves Melody through a broken window, but he becomes trapped by a tumbling bookcase. As the fire engulfs Eric, someone douses Melody, who's now lying on the ground, with gasoline. All she can see is a St. Christopher's medal dangling from the arsonist's ear as he opens a book of matches, and she loses consciousness.
One year later, a shopping mall stands on the site of Eric's burned house. No one believed Melody's story, and the fire was forgotten as soon as the Matthews were buried. But the past isn't quite ready to let go of Melody. At the mall where she works with her friends Susie ('Kimer Sissons') and Buzz ('Pauly Shore'), haunting reminders of Eric appear inexplicably, and more ominous events unfold without her knowledge. A security guard vanishes, the mall manager's son has a fatal date with an escalator, and suddenly, a new security guard with a medal earring patrols the mall.
Then, one evening, Melody is attacked in the mall parking lot by a man in a black ski mask. Like an avenging angel, a shadowy figure wounds her assailant then disappears as Mayor Karen Wilton ('Morgan Fairchild') speeds her car across the garage to Melody, and the wounded man escapes.
Now Melody knows for sure that what happened a year ago isn't truly over: someone is trying to hurt her, a mysterious phantom is trying to help her, and it's all tied in to that terrible night...
My Thoughts:
Another Blind Buy that I picked up because it was cheap and sounded like it could be good. At the same time from the title alone you can easily expect a low-budget piece of trash. So I went into this one with low expectations. In this case I was pleasantly surprised... even though it is not the best movie I ever seen... this is an enjoyable movie. It has good characters and some interesting kills. It was definitely better then I was expecting. Unfortunately this dvd has no extras what so ever to go with the movie. But at least with this one I got a movie I can enjoy.
My Rating:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 04, 2008, 09:18:42 PM
Title: Psycho III
Movie Count: 17
TV Ep Count: 3
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 1:45pm
Plot:
After years in prison, Norman Bates returns home to the Bates Motel. When a pretty young woman ('Diana Scarwid') runs to the motel - and Norman's open arms - to escape a scandalous secret, he finally gets a chance at a new life. But he has one murderous skeleton in his closet that will do anything to keep from sharing him. It's a new day at the Bates Motel, but the nightmares are just beginning...
My Thoughts:
Another one I have never seen. I am going into this movie with low expectations as I have heard this is the worse of the sequels. And maybe that helped me... I don't know... but I did enjoy this film. Just not as much as the first 2. It seems this one lost some of the suspense that made the first 2 films so good. This does make me worry about the final movie in the set. Especially considering the next one is a TV Movie that originally aired on Showtime.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 05, 2008, 12:49:16 AM
Title: Psycho IV: The Beginning
Movie Count: 18
TV Ep Count: 3
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 5pm
Plot:
In this chilling prequel to the classic Hitchcock thriller, Norman Bates ('Anthony Perkins') is drawn to a late night radio show, where the host ('C.C.H. Pounder') encourages him to share his views on the topic of matricide - the murder of a mother by her own child. Reliving his childhood, Norman recounts his trials as a young boy ('Henry Thomas') living with his widowed schizophrenic mother ('Olivia Hussey'). These haunting memories are more than just images of the past; they threaten to rekindle his killing urge in this spine-chilling thriller.
My Thoughts:
As I said above... I was a little worried going into this one what with the last not not being as good as the first two and this one being a TV Movie. I did like the idea of a prequel though. Luckily I did enjoy this one more then part 3. I liked how they did the movie with flash backs and Anthony Perkins telling his story on a radio talk show. I thought the kid that played a young Norman Bates did a real good job. Unfortunately unlike the other 2 movies in this set we didn't even get the trailer for an extra. But over-all the set was pretty cheap and the movies was ranged from good to very good. So I am happy I added this set to my collection!
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 05, 2008, 01:57:55 AM
Title: Friday the 13th: The Series - The Poison Pen
Movie Count: 18
TV Ep Count: 4
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 7:15pm
Plot:
The cousins and Jack must track an antique quill pen that grants wishes in exchange for somebody's life. The search leads them to a monastery that is famed for its eerily accurate prophacies.
My Thoughts:
This was a good episode... though not quite as good as the pilot of the series. I thought it was stretching it a bit to have Robey's character dress as a boy to get into the monastery. Just looking at her face even in the monk robe with hood on you can see she is a woman. So that part bugged me a little.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 05, 2008, 03:21:52 PM
Title: Dementia 13
Movie Count: 19
TV Ep Count: 4
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 8am
Plot:
John Haloran has a fatal heart attack, but his wife Louise won't get any of the inheritance when Lady Haloran dies if John is dead. Louise forges a letter from John to convince the rest of his family he's been called to New York on important business, and goes to his Irish ancestral home, Castle Haloran, to meet the family and look for a way to ensure a cut of the loot. Seven years earlier John's sister Kathleen was drowned in the pond, and the Halorans enact a morbid ritual in remembrance. Secrets shroud the sister's demise, and soon the family and guests begin experiencing an attrition problem.
My Thoughts:
Another movie I have never seen before today. I got this movie years ago in a free classic movie boxset (40 movies on 20 DVDs) that I got free for subscribing to Total Movie magazine. So going in I wasn't expecting much at all quality wise. Bit in the case of this movie I was fairly impressed how it looked... at least on my cheap 20in TV. The movie itself was entertaining. Definitely a good movie... but I have seen better.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 05, 2008, 04:57:51 PM
Title: White Zombie
Movie Count: 20
TV Ep Count: 4
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 10am
Plot:
While traveling to New York, the young couple Madeleine Short Parker (Madge Bellamy) and her fiancé Neil Parker (John Harron) are convinced by their new acquaintance Charles Beaumont (Robert Frazer) to stay in Port Prince and get married in his mansion. However, Beaumont fell in love for Madeleine and his real intention is to convince her to call off the wedding. When he realizes that the time is too short to seduce her, he visits the local witch Legendre (Bela Lugosi) , who gives him a drug to transform Madeleine into a zombie. She dies immediately after the wedding, and her corpse is disputed by Beaumont and his sick love for her; Legendre, that wants her for his team of zombies; and Neil, who is convinced by the local missionary Dr. Bruner (Joseph Cawthorn) that she might be alive.
My Thoughts:
Another movie I have never seen before today. I got this movie in that same free classic movie boxset as I did with Dementia 13. This time however... the image quality is not nearly as good. And the audio has a constant hissing throughout the movie. Even though I was able to watch the movie. It didn't impress me too much. Maybe I am just too used to the Romero "zombies", this type of zombie (basically people in a daze being used as slaves with no self control/will) just didn't do it for me. I may be spoiled by what we consider Zombies now... but this movie (I am sorry to say) basically just bored me more then anything else. Not to mention that the quality of this disc took away from my enjoyment of the movie as well.
My Rating:
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Post by: Najemikon on October 05, 2008, 05:40:28 PM
Maybe I am just too used to the Romero "zombies", this type of zombie (basically people in a daze being used as slaves with no self control/will) just didn't do it for me. I may be spoiled by what we consider Zombies now... but this movie (I am sorry to say) basically just bored me more then anything else.
Hey Pete, if you ever get chance I'd be interested to hear what you think of I Walked With A Zombie which I reviewed in my Val Lewton (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,4278.0.html) thread. It's definitely the traditional slave voodoo zombie style and there are only two such characters, but I found them very effective. That said, what they did and why wasn't really the focus of the film, so maybe if it was supposed to be a full-on zombie flick I'd have been disappointed. It's worth noting the movies in that set are decent quality though.
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 05, 2008, 05:54:17 PM
Post by: Najemikon on October 05, 2008, 06:55:56 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 05, 2008, 07:04:00 PM
Title: Skeleton Man
Movie Count: 21
TV Ep Count: 4
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 11:15am
Plot:
In the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest, four top soldiers in the Army Special Forces disappear on a routine training mission. 'Michael Rooker' and 'Casper Van Dien' lead a crew of eight top-notch soldiers to track down the inexplicable demise of their comrades.
Though the soldiers have no idea what they are looking for, their search leads them to an old, blind Indian who tells them the tale of Cotton Mouth Joe -- the bravest and most ferocious warrior in an Indian tribe that, four hundred years previously, slaughtered his entire tribe in a fit of rage. Only one young girl was spared -- the Morningstar. According to legend, she alone has the power to send Cotton Mouth to his mortal grave.
The soldiers believe the old Indian is crazy and that the story is nothing more than a myth...until the terrifying spirit of Cotton Mouth ominously materializes upon a black stallion, wielding a lethal spear. 'The Skeleton Man' has returned from the depths of hell to rain death and destruction upon any mortal who dares cross his path...this time it is the soldiers who are locked dead in his sights.
My Thoughts:
I bought this movie never seeing it before. I mainly got it because it was really cheap and sounded like it could be good. Going into it I figured it would definitely be low budget... but I have seen good low budget movies before. Unfortunately I didn't see a good one this time. I mean it did have it's moments... and a few half way decent effects... but at the same time some bad effects and a mixture of stupid and boring storyline. The look of "Skeleton Man" was basically a man in a (fairly cheap looking) skeleton mask... even though he was not meant to be. Was supposed to be a curse come to life. Not very impressive at all.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 05, 2008, 07:04:42 PM
Well, I Walked With a Zombie is a double-bill with Body Snatcher, which is absolutely fantastic, so you can't go wrong! It's $14 at DD. Is that good? I have no idea when it isn't proper money (£!)...
That's not a bad price at all for 2 movies. I will be sure to put it into my wishlist. :)
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 05, 2008, 07:07:19 PM
Well, I Walked With a Zombie is a double-bill with Body Snatcher, which is absolutely fantastic, so you can't go wrong! It's $14 at DD. Is that good? I have no idea when it isn't proper money (£!)...
Just put it through a currency converter...
14.00 USD = 7.88711 GBP
Post by: Najemikon on October 05, 2008, 10:14:51 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 05, 2008, 10:28:13 PM
Title: Friday the 13th: The Series: Season 1 - Cupid's Quiver
Movie Count: 21
TV Ep Count: 5
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 2pm
Plot:
Love knows no bounds when an unappealing slob gets hold of an ancient cupid statue that has women falling down dead at his feet.
My Thoughts:
This episode I never seen before. But that is not surprising as I only caught episodes here and there when they aired on TV. this was definitely a good episode. I think it is right up there with the pilot. As they said in the episode... that cupid statue was one ugly looking thing.
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Title: Friday the 13th: The Series: Season 1 - A Cup of Time
Movie Count: 21
TV Ep Count: 6
Other Count: 0
Time Started: 3:30pm
Plot:
One sip from a haunted tea cup lets the user take youth and talent from an unfortunate victim. But will one senior citizen take her thirst for fame too far?
My Thoughts:
This episode is another good one... though not quite as good as the last episode watched. There really wasn't anything wrong story-wise.. just not as good as the previous one in my opinion. But I didn't care for the old lady make-up they used
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 06, 2008, 03:13:48 PM
Title: Cube: Signature Series
Movie Count: 22
TV Ep Count: 6
Time Started: 7:30am
Plot:
Six ordinary strangers awaken to find themselves in a seemingly endless maze of interlocking cubical chambers armed with lethal booby traps. Without food or water, they have only a few days to live. None of them knows how or why they've been imprisoned, but soon discover that each possesses a skill that could contribute to their escape. As they work together to extricate themselves from their claustrophobic cell, one thing becomes painfully clear -- unless they learn to cooperate to solve the secrets of this deadly trap, none of them has very long to live.
My Thoughts:
Cube is a long time favorite of mine. Every since I originally saw it on Sci-Fi Channel years ago. I ordered it immediately when I found out it was released on DVD. This was before the Signature Series came out... But it didn't take me long to upgrade it. And for some strange reason... I was never able to part with the original release of this movie.. Cube movie definitely has it's share of gore in it... but it has much more then that... shows what people are capable of in the name of survival. And you better believe... some of it is not pretty. Another thing I really enjoyed in this movie... it was my first introduction to Nicole DeBoer... an actress I quickly became a fan of.
My Rating
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 06, 2008, 07:00:48 PM
Title: Salem's Lot
Movie Count: 23
TV Ep Count: 6
Time Started: 10:00am
Plot:
With 'Salem’s Lot', a blood-curdling shocker based on the novel by Stephen King, director Tobe Hooper ('Poltergeist') sends the time-honored vampire legend soaring on bat wings into the modern era.
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).
The solid supporting cast of vampire victims and fighters includes Bonnie Bedelia, Lew Ayres, Elisha Cook, Ed Flanders, George Dzundza, Lance Kerwin, Geoffrey Lewis and Marie Windsor.
It’s hard to keep the undead down. And so easy to be scared in 'Salem’s Lot'.
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. This is one of the few movies that scared me as a kid. 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 is.
2. The grave digger rocking in the rocking chair... looks over at you and hisses at you with his eyes glowing
Of course this movie does not scare me any longer... but then again... I haven't seen any horror movie that has scared me in a very long time. Not to say the movie is any more or less scary... it just don't have the same effect it once did. 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. Now... please lets see a DVD release of Return to Salem's Lot! It has been so long since I seen the sequel I can't remember anything other then it's existence.
My Rating
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 06, 2008, 10:05:04 PM
Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Movie Count: 24
TV Ep Count: 6
Time Started: 2:30pm
Plot:
Blonde, bouncy Buffy (KRISTY SWANSON) is your typical high school cheerleader - her goal is to "marry Christian Slater and die" and nothing gets in her way when it's time to shop. But all that changes when a strange man (DONALD SUTHERLAND) informs her she's been chosen by fate to kill vampires. With the help of a romantic rebel (LUKE PERRY), Buffy is soon spending school nights protecting L.A. from Lothos, the Vampire King (RUTGER HAUER), his sidekick, Lefty (PAUL REUBENS), and their determined gang of bloodsuckers. It's everything you'd expect from a teen queen in the Valley.
My Thoughts:
Thought it was about time for me to slip in a Comedy-Horror. I enjoy a good comedy horror now and then. I know a lot of people that prefer the TV Series to this movie... and I agree... I do enjoy the series more... but I do still enjoy the movie as well. The thing is... with this one... I do definitely enjoy it and find myself coming back to it multiple times. But I have no idea why I enjoy watching this movie as much as I do. It isn't particularly that funny... but all the same I still really get a kick out of it.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 07, 2008, 12:45:28 AM
Title: Children of the Corn
Movie Count: 25
TV Ep Count: 6
Time Started: 5pm
Plot:
When a young couple find themselves stranded in the isolated community of Gatlin, Nebraska, they discover that all of the town's adults have been slaughtered by a religious cult of twisted children who worship a mysterious cornfield deity. Can these adults escape the fanatical wrath of these adolescent zealots, or will they become the next blood sacrifices to 'He Who Walks Behind The Rows?'
My Thoughts:
This is one of my favorite '80s horror. Of course I am a big fan of Stephen King anyway. I found the all kids cult to be an interesting storyline... and some of the killings, especially in the beginning was done well. Over-all a really enjoyable movie... even if some of the acting could have been better.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 07, 2008, 01:17:29 PM
Title: A Nightmare on Elm Street
Movie Count: 26
TV Ep Count: 6
Time Started: 5:15am
Plot:
From modern horror master Wes Craven ('Scream', 'Scream 2') comes a timeless shocker that remains the standard bearer for terror.
Nancy (Heather Langenkamp) is having grisly nightmares. Something monstrous wants to kill her. Meanwhile, her high-school friends, who are having the very same dream, are being slaughtered in their sleep by the hideous fiend of their shared nightmare. When the police ignore her explanation, she herself must confront the killer in his shadowy realm.
Featuring John Saxon ('Enter The Dragon') and Johnny Depp in his first starring role and mind-bending special effects, this horror classic gave birth to one of the most infamous undead villains in cinematic history. Reportedly naming Freddy Krueger after a kid who had bullied him in school, writer-director Craven hatches a shock-fest from hell that "goes straight to the heart of terror" ('Seattle Times').
My Thoughts:
Every since I first saw this movie (24 years ago!) it has been one of my all time favorite horror movies. I remember being a 15 year olf kid... this movie scaring the crap out of me. And loving every second of it. Of course the movie don't scare me any longer... but I still love it. Since buying this dvd (The Nightmare on Elm Street Complete Collection of course) back in 1999 I must have watched this movie at least a dozen times. It is one I seem to never get tired of.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 07, 2008, 05:08:08 PM
Post by: Najemikon on October 07, 2008, 08:03:01 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 07, 2008, 08:10:53 PM
I am hoping to be able to pop in a movie here soon though.
Post by: Jimmy on October 07, 2008, 08:42:27 PM
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 08, 2008, 02:29:50 AM
Title: Campfire Tales
Movie Count: 27
TV Ep Count: 6
Time Started: 6:30pm
Plot:
Horror takes a detour deep into the woods in this terrifying cross between 'Scream' and 'Tales From The Crypt', starring Christine Taylor ('Dodgeball') and Ron Livingston ('Office Space').
Returning home from a concert and driving recklessly, four teenagers crash their car on a deserted road. To ward off the cold, they build a fire and wait for help. But the hair-raising stories they tell around the fire put a deeper chill into the night. Each tale is more lurid, more horrifying, more shocking than anything they've heard before. Yet for these unlucky teens in the woods, the biggest shock is still to come...
My Thoughts:
This is another one I never seen before. Basically just bought it because I really like Anthology horrors... and this one sounded interesting. And I am so happy that I did! I think this movie will rank up there with my top favorite anthology horrors! Not only was all 3 stories suspenseful with great atmosphere... the wrap around story (where anthologies usually loose me) was a really good story in it's own right. I also liked the fact that Glenn Quinn (Roseanne, Angel) was in the last story of the movie. The only thing that I could consider a downfall in this movie would have to be the fact that the first 2 stories are tellings of very well known urban legends... so you fairly quickly know what to expect. But the thing is... these stories are done so well you still enjoy every minute of it. This very well could be my favorite movie of this year's marathon. It will be tough to beat anyway!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 08, 2008, 01:58:00 PM
Title: The Lost Boys
Movie Count: 28
TV Ep Count: 6
Time Started: 6am
Plot:
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.
My Thoughts:
Definitely one of my favorite Vampire movies... one I have seen countless times that I never tire of. This movie is the first thing I ever seen Keifer 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!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 08, 2008, 06:28:33 PM
Title: Lost Boys: The Tribe
Movie Count: 29
TV Ep Count: 6
Time Started: 10am
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.
My Thoughts:
I have heard nothing but terrible things about this movie... but I loved the first one so much that I had to see this one for myself. So I went into this movie hoping to like it... but expecting to hate it.And maybe this attitude going into it is what helped me... because I enjoyed this movie. No... it is not nearly as good as the first one... but it is a decent vampire movie. I was worried when I bought this movie... but at least I am not sorry I got it.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Jimmy on October 08, 2008, 06:42:13 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 08, 2008, 11:05:15 PM
Title: The Haunting (1963)
Movie Count: 30
TV Ep Count: 6
Time Started: 3pm
Plot:
"It was an evil house from the beginning, a house that was born bad." The place is the 90-year-old mansion called Hill House. No one lives there. Or so it seems. But please do come in. Because even if you don't believe in ghosts, there's no denying the terror of "The Haunting."
Robert Wise returned to psychological horror for this much admired, first screen adaptation of Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House." Four people come to the house to study its supernatural phenomena. Or has the house drawn at least one of them to it? The answer will unnerve you in this "elegantly sinister scare movie. It's good fun" (Pauline Kael, "5001 Nights at the Movies").
My Thoughts:
After watching... and enjoying the remake I thought it was about time to check out the original. I did enjoy this one... though for some reason I was expecting a little more from it. It is a good story... if not a little long. Especially considering how old the movie is. It seemed to move along a little slow for my taste... but not so slow that it bothered me much. It is good enough that I am glad I added it to my collection.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Najemikon on October 09, 2008, 12:46:24 AM
You're right that it is slow, but I always think that means it has to be of higher quality to work. For instance, a lot of action movies are basically awful movies but you don't notice because they hid it behind an explosion or seven! Therefore, the slower it is (to a point) the more likely it is to reward repeat viewings. I've seen The Haunting several times and enjoy it more each time. I'm especially find of the scene where the two girls have to hold hands in the night because they are so scared... :devil:
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 09, 2008, 12:50:57 AM
And I think I would like to watch the original one again... possibly late at night when everyone else is asleep... as I had several interruptions during the movie... and I am sure that took away from the experience as well.
Post by: Najemikon on October 09, 2008, 01:00:01 AM
:laugh: Well you will be glad to know that even though I do enjoy both... the original is definitely better!
And I think I would like to watch the original one again... possibly late at night when everyone else is asleep... as I had several interruptions during the movie... and I am sure that took away from the experience as well.
Good for you! There's hope for you yet... ;)
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 09, 2008, 02:59:44 PM
:laugh: Well you will be glad to know that even though I do enjoy both... the original is definitely better!
And I think I would like to watch the original one again... possibly late at night when everyone else is asleep... as I had several interruptions during the movie... and I am sure that took away from the experience as well.
Good for you! There's hope for you yet... ;)
Maybe this one will give you a little more hope for me Jon? :P
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Title: Reincarnation
Movie Count: 31
TV Ep Count: 6
Time Started: 6:30am
Plot:
From the director of 'The Grudge' and 'The Grudge 2' comes an eerie tale of a hotel with a terrifying history. Thirty-five years after the slaughter, a film director returns to the scene of a mass murder to recreate the gruesome killings on film. As he and his crew step into the now abandoned hotel, the cast members begin to see creepy visions and nightmares. When shooting commences, the cast members begin to suffer very familiar fates - the exact fates they are to act out in the film!
My Thoughts:
This is my very first taste of actual Japanese Horror (Before now just had the American remakes to go by). The main reason I been hesitant is the fact that I do not like subtitles... I am too slow of a reader to be able to enjoy a movie that I must read. But after seeing a lot of knowledgeable friends talk so much about how great some of these foreign horror movies are I had to finally see for myself. Unfortunately I may not have gotten the best Japanese horror to start out with... as this movie was a bit confusing and on the weird side. But I have to admit... the atmosphere of this movie is remarkable. This movie had the kind of atmosphere that Hollywood movies has seemed to of forgotten many years ago! I actually felt a few decent chills from a horror movie... something I haven't felt from horror in quite a while!
Even though the movie itself could have been better.. and having to pause and rewind a little several times in the movie to see what was said... I definitely see I need to add more foreign horror into my collection! With any luck I will get used to subtitles with time... and hopefully learn to read a bit faster as well.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Achim on October 09, 2008, 03:56:02 PM
Even though the movie itself could have been better.. and having to pause and rewind a little several times in the movie to see what was said... I definitely see I need to add more foreign horror into my collection! With any luck I will get used to subtitles with time... and hopefully learn to read a bit faster as well.[/b]:yahoo: :thumbup:
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 09, 2008, 07:21:52 PM
Title: The Mist
Movie Count: 32
TV Ep Count: 6
Time Started: 11am
Plot:
FROM LEGENDARY FRIGHTMASTER STEPHEN KING and Academy Award® nominated director Frank Darabont ('The Shawshank Redemption', 'The Green Mile') comes one of the most tense and terrifying films since 'The Shining'. After a mysterious mist envelops a small New England town, a group of locals trapped in a supermarket must battle a siege of otherworldly creatures...and the fears that threaten to tear them apart. Starring Thomas Jane ('The Punisher') and Oscar® winner Marcia Gay Harden ('Mystic River') in one of the year's most talked-about performances, 'The Mist' "is not only one of the best movies of 2007, it's one of the best horror movies ever made. Period." (Maryann Johanson, 'The Flick Filosopher')
My Thoughts:
This was a blind buy for me... but one I wasn't worried about placing in the least since I am such a big fan of Stephen King movies. But I must say... this movie was even better then I was expecting... and my expectations was pretty high! The suspense was great and the effects was well done. I really enjoyed every minute of this movie! I seldomly ever give a full 5 point rating when I review movies.. as I do believe there is always room for improvement... and I stuck by this here... but this is the closest I have gotten to wanting to give a full 5 point rating since I started my marathon!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Najemikon on October 09, 2008, 08:45:35 PM
Even though the movie itself could have been better.. and having to pause and rewind a little several times in the movie to see what was said... I definitely see I need to add more foreign horror into my collection! With any luck I will get used to subtitles with time... and hopefully learn to read a bit faster as well.[/b]:yahoo: :thumbup:
Seconded! :drunk:
I especially liked your comment...
But I have to admit... the atmosphere of this movie is remarkable. This movie had the kind of atmosphere that Hollywood movies has seemed to of forgotten many years ago! I actually felt a few decent chills from a horror movie... something I haven't felt from horror in quite a while![/b]
Have you been keeping up with my thread? I've said just the same sentiments about The Orphanage. ;D
You certainly picked a high mark to start with because both Grudge movies are pretty tough to keep up with so I can only assume that one was as well. I'm really glad you enjoyed it. Subtitles will get easier and it helps with films like Dark Water, which has a small amount of dialogue. :bow:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 09, 2008, 08:56:57 PM
Title: Heroes of Horror: A&E Biography - Vincent Price: The Versatile Villain
Movie Count: 32
TV Ep Count: 7
Time Started: 2pm
Plot:
An aristocratic bearing and a distinctive voice helped Vincent Price cultivate an air of sophistication and mystery. These traits made him a standout performer in 'The Fly', 'The Pit and the Pendulum', 'The Abominable Dr. Phibes' and dozens of other acclaimed films that fueled a career that spanned six decades.
My Thoughts:
This is an interesting documentary on the life of Vincent Price. I have became a huge fan of his work in horror movies... but I had no idea he was involved in so much more then horror! I definitely enjoyed taking a behind the scenes look at my favorite classic horror star.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Jimmy on October 09, 2008, 11:40:52 PM
The suspense was great and the effects was well done. I really enjoyed every minute of this movie! I seldomly ever give a full 5 point rating when I review movies.. as I do believe there is always room for improvement... and I stuck by this here... but this is the closest I have gotten to wanting to give a full 5 point rating since I started my marathon![/b]This is because you haven't read the book. This movie is a bad adaptation, the feel good ending doesn't work, many characters are badly cast, some important passage of the book are not develloped enough and sorry but the CGI are not really good (the tentacles in the backstore are an exemple of the bad effects). This one was a big deception for me and a 2.5/5 at best.
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 10, 2008, 12:16:31 AM
Title: Amityville Dollhouse
Movie Count: 33
TV Ep Count: 7
Time Started: 4:30pm
Plot:
A young girl and her parents become the latest victimes of the Amityville curse when they are terrorized by the evil spirits living within her dollhouse in this chilling supernatural thriller.
My Thoughts:
I didn't remember ever seeing this one before... but I remembered a few scenes... so I am sure I seen it. It is unfortunate that I didn't remember as this one really is only fair at best. If I would have remembered it I would have picked a different title. But that is ok... as it is not terrible... just not good either. I can see myself watching it again... just not that often.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Najemikon on October 10, 2008, 12:17:03 AM
The suspense was great and the effects was well done. I really enjoyed every minute of this movie! I seldomly ever give a full 5 point rating when I review movies.. as I do believe there is always room for improvement... and I stuck by this here... but this is the closest I have gotten to wanting to give a full 5 point rating since I started my marathon![/b]This is because you haven't read the book. This movie is a bad adaptation, the feel good ending doesn't work, many characters are badly cast, some important passage of the book are not develloped enough and sorry but the CGI are not really good (the tentacles in the backstore are an exemple of the bad effects). This one was a big deception for me and a 2.5/5 at best.
Oooh, controversial! :P
I don't like Stephen King's books and find the further away the adaptation gets, the better it is. The further he stays away from the set, the better it is too! I still have nightmares about bloody Maximum Overdrive. :yucky: Meanwhile Frank Darabont is responsible for two of the best films from his books and, Pete included, I've not heard many bad words against The Mist. I'm really looking forward to this!
Actually, Jimmy, what do you think of The Shawshank Redemption or The Green Mile?
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 10, 2008, 12:17:22 AM
The suspense was great and the effects was well done. I really enjoyed every minute of this movie! I seldomly ever give a full 5 point rating when I review movies.. as I do believe there is always room for improvement... and I stuck by this here... but this is the closest I have gotten to wanting to give a full 5 point rating since I started my marathon![/b]This is because you haven't read the book. This movie is a bad adaptation, the feel good ending doesn't work, many characters are badly cast, some important passage of the book are not develloped enough and sorry but the CGI are not really good (the tentacles in the backstore are an exemple of the bad effects). This one was a big deception for me and a 2.5/5 at best.
I think that fact saved me on a lot of Stephen King movies... but that is ok! :P
Post by: Najemikon on October 10, 2008, 12:32:00 AM
This is an interesting documentary on the life of Vincent Price. I have became a huge fan of his work in horror movies... but I had no idea he was involved in so much more then horror! I definitely enjoyed taking a behind the scenes look at my favorite classic horror star.[/b]
You might enjoy his films in the Fox Film Noir range, Pete. Laura is a classic thriller anyway and a pretty straight role for him. But I also have Shock which is great fun and you can see the style he came known for starting to form.
By the way, I know we've mentioned your allergic reaction to a five star rating before, but what film(s) have you used it on?
If he says Sorority, I'm not playing anymore. ???
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 10, 2008, 12:37:36 AM
To be honest... I really don't remember ever giving a full 5 star rating to anything... not saying I never did... but I really don't remember it if I did. I don't know... it is like saying a movie is perfect... and I just don't believe in perfection. Even if I myself don't know how to improve upon it. I know... don't make much sense right? I guess I am just (http://www.gp32spain.com/foros/images/smilies/smilie_loco.gif)
Post by: Jimmy on October 10, 2008, 12:44:31 AM
I've not heard many bad words against The Mist. I'm really looking forward to this!I'm not the only one who was deceive by this movie. Not the worst King's adaptation, but very few movie based on his book are really good. Stand by Me, Misery and Christine are good adaptations, but for the rest... You get some like Needfull Thing, Desesparation and The Tommyknockers that are good movies if you haven't read the books. But must of the time with his movies you get garbage like Maximum Overdrive, Graveyard Shift and The Mangler. But my biggest deception with his adaptation is The Stand, 6 hours and they are not able to tell the story without a lot of major errors and omissions...
Actually, Jimmy, what do you think of The Shawshank Redemption or The Green Mile?Shawshank Redemption is not too bad except that Red is an Irish not a black man. The Green Mile is too sweet for my taste, this is a film for my mother not for me :tomato:
Post by: Najemikon on October 10, 2008, 01:29:08 AM
Shawshank Redemption is not too bad except that Red is an Irish not a black man. The Green Mile is too sweet for my taste, this is a film for my mother not for me :tomato:
I love Shawshank. I cannot imagine anyone doing the part of Red better than Morgan Freeman. I know that is impossible to say really, but for films to be truly great, you need a little bit of magic. That movie had its fair share, but perhaps he was the most powerful. Others considered for the role were Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman, Robert Redford... none, I can see as Red. The part of Andy was offered to Tom's Hanks and Cruise, and Kevin Costner. Neither of the Tom's, but Costner, I think would have been interesting as Andy. But no, there was only one Red. At least they referenced the change! I can't remember the dialogue now, but I'm sure Andy asks him why he's called Red, who answers that it's because he's Irish, and laughs.
Pete, in a nice link between these little off-topics, what I mentioned above is my criteria for a five star rating. A film doesn't have to be perfect, not even the best it could be at that time. But it does have to have a little bit of magic. A feeling that lightning was caught in a bottle and no amount of design would ever repeat it.
That's interesting for someone meticulous like Welles, Hitchcock, Spielberg or Kurosawa, many of whose films I would rate a full five, because there is a feeling they are such master technicians, that at their peak they could manipulate a perfect film whenever they wanted. That is true, I think, but filmmaking is hard and artists like that are actually very rare. So they are their own magic ingredient. Just look at M Night Shyamalan who looked like he was one of those select technicians on the back of The Sixth Sense. God knows he's tried, but he's been shovelling shit ever since!
So if you can't force genius, fate has to take a hand. Frank Sinatra was all set to be Dirty Harry, but couldn't do it because of an injury. Clint made it an icon just by turning up. Indiana Jones was going to be played by Tom Selleck. Eric Stoltz was all set to be Marty McFly. Those films would have been merely good, possibly less, if they'd stuck to the plans. So those moments should be stamped with five stars to yell at everyone: you MUST see this movie! It's more than just good and it probably won't happen again.
There'll always be Paris, but only one Casablanca... ;)
This is where you tell me you hate Casablanca. :-[ :laugh:
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 10, 2008, 01:45:52 AM
Title: Friday the 13th: The Series: Season 1 - Hellowe'en
Movie Count: 33
TV Ep Count: 8
Time Started: 7pm
Plot:
Micki and Ryan throw a Halloween party in order to meet the neighbors, but they end up with a guest they didn't expect - the evil spirit of their Uncle Vendredi.
My Thoughts:
Woohoo! a Halloween episode of Friday the 13th: The Series... I love horror shows and I love Halloween episodes of any show... so this one is a great thing to me! I even get to see it for the very first time on this set as it is one of the many episodes I have never seen. And it was a great episode... I enjoyed every minute of it. Possibly my favorite episode so far!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 10, 2008, 03:29:16 PM
Title: Diary of the Dead
Movie Count: 34
TV Ep Count: 8
Time Started: 8am
Plot:
From legendary frightmaster George A. Romero comes "one of the most daring, hypnotic and absolutely vital horror films of the past decade" ('fangoria.com'). Romero continues his influential "Dead" series, this time focusing on a terrified group of college film students who record the pandemic rise of flesh-eating zombies while struggling for their own survival. Intensely gruesome and relentlessly grisly - fueled by the director's signature realistic special effects - 'Diary of the Dead' is must-see horror that "is Romero at his finest" ('bloody-disgusting.com').
My Thoughts:
I probably shouldn't have... but I went into this one with high expectations. I mean come on... a Zombie movie with Romero's name on it? Right there tells you to expect a great movie... at least in my eyes. And this was a really enjoyable movie. I liked most of what was done here. But I was just expecting more. Maybe I was expecting a little too much I don't know... but I got left with just a slight case of "that's it?" feeling afterwards. I mean I am happy with it... but I think it could have been better.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 10, 2008, 06:15:35 PM
Title: Night Scream
Movie Count: 35
TV Ep Count: 8
Time Started: 10:30am
Plot:
Driven by unexplainable nightmares of a violent murder, Drew Summers (Candace Cameron Bure) mysteriously arrives in the small town of Steveston, Oregon, on the first anniversary of the death of Laura Fairgate - a young woman who died with her boyfriend (Casper Van Dien) in a murder/suicide that rocked the town.
Ray Ordwell (Denis Arndt), Laura's stepfather, is just concluding a moving speech to launch a week-long festival in his stepdaughter's honor when Drew approaches the stage in a trance-like state and announces that she's Laura. Laura's mother Julie (Teri Garr) wants desperately to believe that Drew really is possessed by her daughter's spirit, but the townspeople, who want nothing more than to put the tragedy behind them, believe Drew is simply putting on an act.
As she confronts a conspiracy of silence from the Steveston residents and the town sheriff (Bobby Hosea), Drew starts to question her sanity. With increasingly vivid images to spur her on, she begins to uncover clues into the strange murder/suicide mystery. But the closer Drew gets to the truth, the more in danger she is of learning what happened to Laura - the hard way.
My Thoughts:
This movie here is another complete blind buy... but I picked it up for 2 reasons. First it was really cheap ($3.99) and also because it has Candace Cameron Bure (DJ on Full House) in it. Turns out this is a TV Movie... but that is ok... I have a lot of TV Movies that I really enjoy. Thankfully this one is no exception. I enjoyed every minute of this movie. It is not what I would call a straight out horror... it is more of a mixture of a ghost story and murder mystery. I am happy I added this one to my collection. I just wish they would have added some sort of extras on the disc. But this one has nothing at all when it comes to extras. The only menu options on this DVD is Play Movie and Scene Selection.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Najemikon on October 11, 2008, 12:09:14 AM
I probably shouldn't have... but I went into this one with high expectations. I mean come on... a Zombie movie with Romero's name on it? Right there tells you to expect a great movie... at least in my eyes. And this was a really enjoyable movie. I liked most of what was done here. But I was just expecting more. Maybe I was expecting a little too much I don't know... but I got left with just a slight case of "that's it?" feeling afterwards. I mean I am happy with it... but I think it could have been better.
In a way, it sounds like you came to the same conclusion as me. Review (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,2804.msg77544.html#msg77544)
I think it was badly flawed, but still brilliant in its own way. I hear Romero is setting up a sequel of sorts so thank goodness he hasn't been compromised. Hopefully he'll have something more powerful up his sleeve this time.
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 11, 2008, 12:48:30 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 11, 2008, 01:09:10 AM
Title: Pulse
Movie Count: 36
TV Ep Count: 8
Time Started: 5:30pm
Plot:
The year's most original horror film, 'Pulse' takes fear into new territory - the very devices we trust to get us through the day. When the dead discover a means to contact the living through electronic devices, cellphones and computers become open gateways to monstrosities and destruction. Starring Kristen Bell ('Veronica Mars'), Christina Milian ('Love Don't Cost a Thing'), Ian Somerhalder ('Lost') and Rick Gonzalez ('Coach Carter'), 'Pulse' is loaded with terrifying thrills and gruesome special effects, and capped with an astonishing surprise ending.
My Thoughts:
This is one I have never seen before that a good friend recommended to me. It is a good movie... but far from great. A movie that I did enjoy... and will enjoy in the future I am sure. But I have definitely seen better movies in the same sub-genre. One thing that I did like a lot in this movie... the fact that it stars Kristen Bell... I loved her as Veronica Mars! this movie does have a touch of weird in it.. and that could be one of the things that put me off of it a little. But over all it was a fun movie... worth the hour and a half I put into it.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Jimmy on October 11, 2008, 01:42:49 AM
Original at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Pulse-Haruhiko-Kat%C3%B4/dp/B000E0OE4O/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1223682205&sr=1-4)
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 11, 2008, 01:48:06 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 11, 2008, 12:21:54 PM
Title: Mulberry St
Movie Count: 37
TV Ep Count: 8
Time Started: 4:45am
Plot:
The city that never sleeps may shut its eyes for good when a deadly infection turns its residents to savage creatures. There is only hope for a small few, including six recently evicted tenants who must protect their crumbling apartment complex as the city around them is thrown into chaos...
My Thoughts:
Another blind buy... The blurb on the front cover calls this a Zombie movie. I think that is a bit misleading. It is definitely similar to a zombie movie... but in my honest opinion it is more of a mutation type movie. I have enjoyed most of the After Dark Horrorfest releases so I wasn't to worried about it... just wanted to complete the collection. These After Dark Horrorfest movies is independent movies... so you go in realizing they don't have the budget that the Hollywood big releases have. This one is a good movie. I definitely enjoyed it... but at the same time it is not the best out there. It is just a strong above average movie.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Achim on October 11, 2008, 12:53:37 PM
My Thoughts:This makes me wonder... You say it was lacking something and give it four skulls. So, what if it had that little somethign more? Your fist five-skull rating? :P
I probably shouldn't have... but I went into this one with high expectations. I mean come on... a Zombie movie with Romero's name on it? Right there tells you to expect a great movie... at least in my eyes. And this was a really enjoyable movie. I liked most of what was done here. But I was just expecting more. Maybe I was expecting a little too much I don't know... but I got left with just a slight case of "that's it?" feeling afterwards. I mean I am happy with it... but I think it could have been better.[/b]My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Jimmy on October 11, 2008, 01:26:22 PM
I probably shouldn't have... but I went into this one with high expectations. I mean come on... a Zombie movie with Romero's name on it? Right there tells you to expect a great movie... at least in my eyes.After Land of the Dead I don't really expect anything great from Romero. He was whinning on every of his commentary track about the follow up to Day of the Dead and it was a lot of whinning for nothing. He is not really a great director in my oppinion, if he was that good he would have made different genre of movies... Except for Martin and The Crazies the majority of his director work is zombie movie or flop.
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 11, 2008, 03:05:49 PM
Title: The Curse of Lizzie Borden
Movie Count: 38
TV Ep Count: 8
Time Started: 7am
Plot:
Nestled within a quiet California town, a museum dedicated to the legend of Lizzie Borden has been opened. Cassy, a beautiful college student is drawn to the museum, taking a summer job as a tour guide.
Cassy is quickly propelled into a mystery of the folklore surrounding the legend of Lizzie Borden. It began to consume her every waking moment. She begins dressing, acting and talking as if she were Lizzie Borden. And there are the dreams. Dreams of blood and death !
One by one her friends are found murdered and her boyfriend Andrew begins to fear the worst. Cassy may be next !
Is some madman killing off all their friends ? Has the ghost of Lizzie Borden come back for a bloody rampage ?
Will Cassy and Andrew be able to stop the killer or will they fall victim to the same fate that Lizzie's parents did so many years ago ?
Untill the final bloody axe falls, no one is safe from the CURSE OF LIZZIE BORDEN.
My Thoughts:
Wow.. what do I say about this movie? First a little background for those of you that don't know why I ordered this movie. I went into an insane deal with an online friend at dvdcollectorsonline.com that basically meant he would buy and watch my worst movie experience (The Sorority) if I did the same for his. I know... that makes absolutely no sense... but it was done for just laughs. Now on to the movie itself. The acting was completely pitiful. The murder effects was just plain awful and cheesy. The story itself could of had potential if we had a half way decent writer. What was good about this movie? On it's own absolutely nothing at all! Compared to The Sorority?.. at least this one was ever so slightly more entertaining.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
Does Not even deserve half of a skull.
0.0/5
Out of a Possible 5
Does Not even deserve half of a skull.
0.0/5
NOTE TO JIMMY: Yes this movie sucks big time... but over all I think I just slightly got the better deal of the 2 of us! :laugh: :tease:
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 11, 2008, 05:05:58 PM
Title: The Curse of Lizzie Borden
Movie Count: 39
TV Ep Count: 8
Time Started: 9am
Plot:
A small college town is gripped in terror as coeds are being found burned alive. Carved into their charred remainsare the words "Join or die". The police has no leads, but when a student discovers that the hottest sorority on campus is actually a coven of devil worshipers, she's brutally murdered by the Satanic witches. At the student's graveside her sister vows revenge and sets out to make things right. Hunter becomes the hunted as she fights her way through a maze of Satanic rituals, murder, beheadings, lesbianism and black magic in her quest for vengeance, as all hell breaks loose in the final showdown between good and evil.
My Thoughts:
OK... to make matters worse. The second half of the insane deal I mentioned in my last post was that we had to also endure our worst horror movie experience once again... and perhaps find a new appreciation for the movie? But that is not meant to happen here! I think the best thing I can do here is quote my thoughts from the first time I watched this sorry excuse for a movie.
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OMG... what a total and utter waste of time! Naturally after seeing the trailer to this movie the other day online I was not expecting much of anything at all. But in this case I was not expecting anything and still got disappointed! The acting is atrocious... the quality of the effects is laughable... and the DVD itself is pitiful! I got this DVD for free.... And I Feel Cheated!!! I was never so thrilled to see a set of credits roll!
Over-all I think I got the better of the deal when it came to the first half of the deal... at least when I bought "The Curse of Lizzie Borden" I got a slightly better storyline... and add to that it was a shorter movie to endore then "The Sorority" is. But overall... I think when it came to this insane deal.. we were both losers!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
Does Not even deserve half of a skull.
0.0/5
Out of a Possible 5
Does Not even deserve half of a skull.
0.0/5
NOTE TO JIMMY: OK... I have done it... both movies back to back! Your Turn! :tease:
Post by: Jimmy on October 11, 2008, 05:31:44 PM
NOTE TO JIMMY: OK... I have done it... both movies back to back! Your Turn! :tease:I write my review for the movie that I've watched this morning and I start my torture.
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 11, 2008, 07:11:46 PM
Title: Cemetery Man
Movie Count: 40
TV Ep Count: 8
Time Started: 11am
Plot:
'Rupert Everett' (MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING) stars as Francesco Dellamorte, a cemetery watchman whose job it is to slaughter the living dead when they rise hungry from their graves. But following a tragic tryst with a lusty young widow (stunning 'Anna Falchi' in one of three sexy roles), Francisco begins to ponder the mysteries of existence. Is there long-term satisfaction in blasting the skulls of 'returners'? Will his imbecile assistant find happiness with the partial girl-corpse of his dreams? And if death is the ultimate act of love, can a psychotic killing spree send Dellamorte to the brink of enlightenment?
Italian horror master 'Michele Soavi' (STAGE FRIGHT) directed this brilliantly bloody black comedy — also known as DELLAMORTE DELLAMORE — that 'Gore Score' calls "a deliciously demented, delightfully surreal stew of sex, death, splatter, male-bonding, barfing, zombies and nothing less than the Ultimate Meaning of Life!"
My Thoughts:
Another movie I have never seen before. This movie has a good mixture of comedy and horror. So even though it can be a bit on the weird side... it is a lot of fun to watch. I am sure I will be watching this one again.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 11, 2008, 10:25:45 PM
Title: Ring Around the Rosie
Movie Count: 41
TV Ep Count: 8
Time Started: 2:30pm
Plot:
In this electrifying suspense thriller, your deepest fears become reality.
Following her grandmother's last wish, Karen (Gina Philips, 'Jeepers Creepers') reluctantly travels to a remote, run-down mansion to sell the family estate where she grew up. Karen soon realizes that she's not alone at the property. Living in the shanty at the horse stables is Pierce (Tom Sizemore, 'Heat'), an odd and mysterious caretaker. With every passing night as she rummages through the dusty house, Karen's fond memories of her childhood turn into nightmares.
Haunted, Karen feels relief when her sister arrives, but things only spiral out of control when Pierce becomes increasingly more violent. Suddenly both women find themselves trapped in a house that preys on their greatest fears. Karen has no choice but to face the horrible memory she thought she put behind her and walk the line between bad memories and deadly reality.
My Thoughts:
Another blind buy that I found cheap enough to take a chance on. This was a good... interesting movie. But it definitely could have been better. They did seem to leave some questions unanswered which would have been nice to have answered. I don't see time being a restraint here since the movie clocked in just under 90min. But still a good story... so I am happy I added it to my collection.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 11, 2008, 11:58:38 PM
Title: The Hollow
Movie Count: 42
TV Ep Count: 8
Time Started: 4:45pm
Plot:
Restless spirits stir this Hollow's Eve, beckoning Ian Cranston (Kevin Zegers, 'Dawn of the Dead'), the last blood relative of Ichabod Crane, back to Sleepy Hollow. Thundering hooves unleash a wave of bone-chilling screams as the ghost of the Headless Horseman rides again! Ian must try to save the town and his girlfriend, Karen (Kaley Cuoco, "8 Simple Rules") and determine wheather the sword-wielding stalker is their clownish classmate, Brody (Nick Carter, Backstreet Boys) in costume, or the dark rider himself. If it's truly the Headless Horseman...how do you kill what's already dead?
My Thoughts:
This is one I bought last year for my yearly month long horror marathon. I bought it for 2 reasons. First because I do enjoy the story of Sleepy Hollow... even though this is an updated version of the story. And also because I have become a fan of Kaley Cuoco (8 Simple Rules, Charmed & Big Bang Theory). The movie itself is no more then a fun... leave your brain at the door.. popcorn movie. One that I really like a lot. Probably a little more then I should.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 12, 2008, 02:05:21 AM
Title: Dead Birds
Movie Count: 43
TV Ep Count: 8
Time Started: 6:30pm
Plot:
When a group of criminals on the run after a bank robbery during the Civil War take refuge in an abandoned house they have no idea what evil they have come upon. Isolated and presumed deserted, the house is anything but safe...
As the night wears on and a thunderstorm grows outside, each member of the group begins to have visions of the atrocities that occurred within the house, haunting it forever. Voices in the well, visions of mangled bodies and clawing under the stairs plague their waking hours. As the fear in the group begins to grow and the supernatural forces in the house start to manifest themselves, the group turn on each other and exact the wrath of the souls trapped within the walls.
My Thoughts:
This is another one I bought sight unseen for this month's marathon. This one I liked a lot! I felt it was very well done... it had a good atmosphere... a few good jump scenes... and a bit of gore all mixed together. And it worked well for it. I didn't know what to expect going into this one... but was pleasantly surprised. I will definitely be willing to recommend this one to friends and family.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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:yahoo:Woohoo! I have now made it past the half-way point of my movie goal for this year! (85 movies) And today is only the 11th! :yahoo:
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 12, 2008, 01:33:03 PM
Title: The Wolf Man
Movie Count: 44
TV Ep Count: 8
Time Started: 6:30am
Plot:
Lon Chaney Jr. portrays Larry Talbot, who returns to his father's (Claude Rains) castle in Wales and meets a beautiful woman (Evelyn Ankers). One fateful night, Talbot escorts her to a local carnival where Jenny's fate is revealed by a mysterious gypsy fortune teller.
My Thoughts:
This is one of the first classic monster movies I ever seen.... and definitely one of my favorites. I love this movie! I especially like how well done the Wolf Man makeup is done. Especially considering the age of this movie. Lon Chaney, Jr. did an awesome job at playing both the tortured soul of Larry Talbot as well as The Wolf Man. And even though is only a small part I enjoyed Bela Lugosi as Bela, the gypsy. This is a movie I have watched many times... and sure I continue to enjoy many more times to come.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 12, 2008, 03:18:40 PM
Title: Unearthed
Movie Count: 45
TV Ep Count: 8
Time Started: 7:45am
Plot:
A vicious creature that's been trapped for 900 years, gets unearthed during an archeological dig in the middle of a desolate town. As the carnage escalates, the local sheriff and a group of stranded civilians must find a way to destroy the creature that only has one mission – complete annihilation.
My Thoughts:
This is another of this month's blind buys. I picked this one up because I wanted to finish my collection of After Dark Horrorfest releases. Unearthed is an entertaining movie... one of the ones where you barely get to see the creature through-out the movie. But it is not the best movie I have seen of it's kind. I would say it is just a little above average. Worth a look if you find it cheap or catch it on cable.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 12, 2008, 06:58:08 PM
Title: Saw IV: Unrated Director's Cut
Movie Count: 46
TV Ep Count: 8
Time Started: 11am
Plot:
When SWAT Commander Rigg is abducted and thrust into a game, the last officer untouched by Jigsaw has but ninety minutes to overcome a series of demented traps and save an old friend...or face the deadly consequences.
My Thoughts:
This is the first time I ever watched this movie. One I picked up because I liked all the previous movies in the series... and because I found it cheap on sale (the best way to buy movies!). Going into this one... I admit I had my hopes pretty high which is something I try my hardest not to do.Luckily this time it didn't hurt anything... as I enjoyed this movie a lot.. almost as much... if not as much as the ones before it. Of course I personally go into these movies looking for no more then a gore-fest. But they are more then that... I also find the stories themselves interesting.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Najemikon on October 12, 2008, 07:10:55 PM
Now Pete, honestly, you find something to enjoy in these films then that's your trauma, but again, this is a 4.5 Star movie? ??? And you said it was only "almost as good" as the previous ones. Which makes them... oh no, I can't even say it! :weep:
Post by: Touti on October 12, 2008, 07:33:17 PM
Now Pete, honestly, you find something to enjoy in these films then that's your trauma, but again, this is a 4.5 Star movie? ??? And you said it was only "almost as good" as the previous ones. Which makes them... oh no, I can't even say it! :weep:
Jon I find that comment a little harsh. Ratings have to be taken within the context, the tastes of the person and in comparison with other movies of the genre. I have no interest in horror movies but that doesn't mean that one can't deserve a high score, specially if rated within the genre.
Just out of curiousity.....what were your rating on "The Long Good Friday" and "Get Carter" ??? :tease:
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 12, 2008, 07:48:35 PM
there is many sides to my taste in movies (let alone in horror)... meaning I like all types whether it is gore... atmospheric... classic... jump scene driven... no matter what they type. So yes... something like Saw IV can get just as high as a rating as something like Psycho.
Another thing to keep in mind... there is levels to every rating. so a 4.5 could cover a range of anything from a 4.3 to a 4.7 so the first Saw movie could be in my opinion a 4.7 and Saw IV could be a 4.3 rounded to the ratings I use they would both be a 4.5 but I still liked one more then the other.
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 12, 2008, 07:49:26 PM
Now Pete, honestly, you find something to enjoy in these films then that's your trauma, but again, this is a 4.5 Star movie? ??? And you said it was only "almost as good" as the previous ones. Which makes them... oh no, I can't even say it! :weep:
Jon I find that comment a little harsh. Ratings have to be taken within the context, the tastes of the person and in comparison with other movies of the genre. I have no interest in horror movies but that doesn't mean that one can't deserve a high score, specially if rated within the genre.
Just out of curiousity.....what were your rating on "The Long Good Friday" and "Get Carter" ??? :tease:
Oh I just think he gets a kick out of picking on how I rate my movies. :P
Post by: Jimmy on October 12, 2008, 07:53:55 PM
Now Pete, honestly, you find something to enjoy in these films then that's your trauma, but again, this is a 4.5 Star movie? ???Maybe Pete is like me when the time came to note a movie. When I've decided to make a smiley based system it was because I don't see my rating as a score. A rating based on a score system is to complex, at least for me, because I've to compare each movie with the previous ones that I've reviewed to give it a valid note. My smiley system is just a representation of my feeling about the movie and two different movies with a rating
aren't necessary as good.
Post by: Najemikon on October 12, 2008, 07:54:09 PM
Oh I just think he gets a kick out of picking on how I rate my movies. :P
A hell of a kick! :hysterical:
Jon I find that comment a little harsh. Ratings have to be taken within the context, the tastes of the person and in comparison with other movies of the genre. I have no interest in horror movies but that doesn't mean that one can't deserve a high score, specially if rated within the genre.
Just out of curiousity.....what were your rating on "The Long Good Friday" and "Get Carter" ??? :tease:
I'm only teasing. It stems from the earlier comments about how Pete never hands out a 5 star rating. Not even Psycho could prise it from his grip! But Saw IV can be the equal of Psycho? No, he deserves to be teased for that! So... :tease:
Get Carter? Michael Caine's best role? Evokes the time and place of its setting perfectly? 4 stars. I don't give halves! It's hairs-breadth from 5.
Long Good Friday? Bob Hoskin's best role? Evokes the time and place of its setting perfectly? 5. 5 big ones. 5 glowing stars.
Post by: Najemikon on October 12, 2008, 07:59:51 PM
Now Pete, honestly, you find something to enjoy in these films then that's your trauma, but again, this is a 4.5 Star movie? ???Maybe Pete is like me when the time came to note a movie. When I've decided to make a smiley based system it was because I don't see my rating as a score. A rating based on a score system is to complex, at least for me, because I've to compare each movie with the previous ones that I've reviewed to give it a valid note. My smiley system is just a representation of my feeling about the movie and two different movies with a rating
I do know what you mean. How can you possibly begin to compare The Seven Samurai and Jaws for instance. But all I'm actually doing here is abusing poor Pete's thread to feed my complete and utter hatred for the Saw sequels!
And to practice hilarious "see-Saw" puns that have been ultimately ignored. :-X
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 12, 2008, 08:01:30 PM
That's ok!... I can take it! :tease:Oh I just think he gets a kick out of picking on how I rate my movies. :P
A hell of a kick! :hysterical:
Long Good Friday? Bob Hoskin's best role? Evokes the time and place of its setting perfectly? 5. 5 big ones. 5 glowing stars.
OK... that one makes me (http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3444/crazy1no.gif) Perfectly? there is not such thing as perfection! there is always room for improvement whether we see it or not! :tease: :laugh:
Post by: Najemikon on October 12, 2008, 08:05:29 PM
OK... that one makes me (http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3444/crazy1no.gif) Perfectly? there is not such thing as perfection! there is always room for improvement whether we see it or not! :tease: :laugh:
Tell that to the Italians! Both of Eric's favourite films are almost neo-realist when it comes to setting.
Next you'll be saying that Sorority isn't an accurate realistic portrayal of a sorority. :training:
Post by: Jimmy on October 12, 2008, 08:16:22 PM
Next you'll be saying that Sorority isn't an accurate realistic portrayal of a sorority. :training:It's an accurate portrait. They choose the member base on their appearances, at least this is what I've understand of the scene where the girls in the dormitory are all bring in the cave by a bunch of gas mask wearer girls.
The problem is that none of those sorority sisters are really well place to judge the others :laugh:
Jon are you training because you want to watch it?
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 12, 2008, 08:19:42 PM
But I am Italian... so I am one of them! (Italian American that is) :POK... that one makes me (http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3444/crazy1no.gif) Perfectly? there is not such thing as perfection! there is always room for improvement whether we see it or not! :tease: :laugh:
Tell that to the Italians! Both of Eric's favourite films are almost neo-realist when it comes to setting.
Next you'll be saying that Sorority isn't an accurate realistic portrayal of a sorority. :training:
Wouldn't know... never been lucky enough to peek in a window... errrr... be in a sorority house! :P
Post by: Touti on October 12, 2008, 08:23:14 PM
Tell that to the Italians! Both of Eric's favourite films are almost neo-realist when it comes to setting.
And whare are my two favorite films ?
Post by: Jimmy on October 12, 2008, 08:24:13 PM
Wouldn't know... never been lucky enough to peek in a window... errrr... be in a sorority house! :PYou have never watch "Private School" or "Revenge of the Nerds"? That seams to be a good representation of the activity in those girls sorority :laugh:
Post by: Najemikon on October 12, 2008, 08:56:30 PM
Tell that to the Italians! Both of Eric's favourite films are almost neo-realist when it comes to setting.
And whare are my two favorite films ?
Well Ok, I don't know if they are you favourites, but I know if it's British it has be way up in your top 5! 8)
Post by: Touti on October 12, 2008, 09:02:41 PM
Tell that to the Italians! Both of Eric's favourite films are almost neo-realist when it comes to setting.
And whare are my two favorite films ?
Well Ok, I don't know if they are you favourites, but I know if it's British it has be way up in your top 5! 8)
I'll concede that Michael Caine is one of my favorite actors and that "some" British stuff is high in my list but top 5 ? Naaaaaaaaaah !
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 12, 2008, 11:01:48 PM
Title: The Nurse
Movie Count: 47
TV Ep Count: 8
Time Started: 3:30pm
Plot:
When her father kills himself and his family after being named in an embezzlement scandal, nurse Laura Harriman (Lisa Zane, Monkeybone) vows revenge on the man responsible. She soon gets her chance when his accuser (Michael Fairman, Dead Silence) suffers a stroke that leaves him paralyzed and mute - the perfect victim. After becoming his private nurse, the "angel of death" sets out on a psychotic killing spree that will complete her descent into madness and destroy an innocent family... one by one.
My Thoughts:
OK... this is different. According to the cover this movie is Rated R. But watching this movie... everything about it shouts TV Movie of the Week. Not saying that is a bad thing... I thought the story was pretty good. But the feel of the movie... the production value and the effects all screamed TV Movie. It even had the almost required TV Series actress in it. In this case Nancy Dussault (Muriel Rush on Too Close for Comfort)... who even though was starting to show her age looked much the same in this 1997 movie. If there wasn't for one case of cursing and one slit throat I would have been completely convinced it was a TV movie. But as I said... the story was pretty good. So I am not disappointed I got it. Is one I can enjoy again.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 13, 2008, 01:45:57 AM
Title: Supernatural: Season 3 - The Magnificent Seven
Movie Count: 47
TV Ep Count: 9
Time Started: 5pm
Plot:
Lust. Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Wrath. Envy. Pride. When the Devil's Gate opened, hundreds of demons escaped - including the seven deadly sins, who've now taken human form.
My Thoughts:
This is the first episode of the third season. It is a really good start to the season. The thought of being so lazy that getting up off the couch long enough to get a drink of water or a bite to eat is unthinkable... dying of dehydration and starvation first. And I thought I was lazy! :P
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Supernatural: Season 3 - The Kids are Alright
Movie Count: 47
TV Ep Count: 10
Time Started: 5:45pm
Plot:
Dean drops in on an old girlfriend he hasn't seen in nine years. Weird: She has an eight year old who reminds Dean of Dean. Weirder: The neighborhood kids are suddenly different. Frighteningly different.
My Thoughts:
The kids in this episode reminds me a lot of the ones in the movie Village of the Damned. To this day I still think Ben is Dean's son. I don't remember if they revisited this later in the season or not. But if they didn't hopefully they will in an upcoming episode. Another really good episode.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Supernatural: Season 3 - Bad Day at Black Rock
Movie Count: 47
TV Ep Count: 11
Time Started: 6:30pm
Plot:
It's Sam's lucky day when he touches a rabbit foot. Everything from scratching lottery tickets to fighting bad guys goes right. Then Sam looses the foot, and everything goes wrong. Maybe dead wrong.
My Thoughts:
This is the last episode on the first disc of this set.This one is alright... but is not as good as the previous two episodes.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 13, 2008, 04:36:50 PM
Title: Bay Cove
Movie Count: 48
TV Ep Count: 11
Time Started: 7am
Plot:
When Linda and Jerry LeBon move to the quiet and peaceful community of Bay Cove, they welcome the town's centuries old charm, virtually untouched by the conventions of modern life.
But something is different about the small village; something dark is lurking in the shadows. As Linda begins to explore, she discovers that all the townspeople are members of a deadly witch's coven - and as they await the reincarnation of their leader at the next full moon, they are searching for their next human sacrifice...
My Thoughts:
This is a TV Movie that originally aired in 1987. One that I really enjoyed. I have watched this movie 5 times since I got the DVD 2 years ago. As with most TV Movies this has it's share of familiar faces from TV Series. In this one we have Pamela Sue Martin (Nancy Drew ['70s]), Barbara Billingsley (Leave it to Beaver), Woody Harrelson (Cheers) and James B. Sikking (Doogie Howser, M.D.).
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 13, 2008, 05:40:15 PM
Title: The Descent
Movie Count: 49
TV Ep Count: 11
Time Started: 9:45am
Plot:
On an annual extreme outdoor adventure, six women meet in a remote part of the Appalachians to explore a cave hidden deep in the woods. Far below the surface of the earth, disaster strikes when a rock fall blocks their exit and there's no way out. The women push on, praying for another exit, but there is something else lurking under the earth. The friends are now prey, forced to unleash their most primal instincts in an all-out war against an unspeakable horror - one that attacks without warning, again and again and again.
My Thoughts:
I bought this one blind after it was recommended to me when I stated I liked "The Cave". But I was warned to get the Original Unrated Cut... which I did. I am glad I took a chance on this one... as I enjoyed it very much... it was even better then "The Cave". I thought the creatures in this one was done very well. This is definitely a movie I can see myself watching again. The only drawback I had... and this has nothing to do with the movie itself... is that it wouldn't play in my DVD Player. I had to watch it on my computer. On a much smaller screen and no surround sound system... which really sucks.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 13, 2008, 07:48:03 PM
Title: Chopping Mall
Movie Count: 50
TV Ep Count: 11
Time Started: 12:15pm
Plot:
High tech robots equipped with state-of-the-art security devices have been recruited as the new mechanical "night watchmen" for the Park Plaza Mall. When a jolting bolt of lightning short circuits the main computer control, the robots turn into "killbots"...on the loose after unsuspecting shoppers. Four couples are trying to make it after-hours in a mattress store. They make it all right...in the morgue!
My Thoughts:
This is a movie I bought because I thought I remembered seeing it years ago... and enjoying it. Unfortunately it wasn't as good as I remembered it being. It is a decent enough movie for what it is.... but when I saw this the last time (when I was a teen) I thought it was better. Unfortunately it just did not hold up well for me. But one thing I did enjoy is seeing another movie with Kelli Maroney in it. As I really enjoyed her in "Night of the Comet".
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 14, 2008, 02:07:36 AM
Title: Supernatural: Season 3 - Sin City
Movie Count: 50
TV Ep Count: 12
Time Started: 3pm
Plot:
Vegas is for wimps. America's hottest sin city is Elizabethville, Ohio - a nowhere factory town that sunk in booze, gambling, sex and violence, thanks to some newly arrived hellspawn.
My Thoughts:
Starting the second disc today... This is a good episode... but not one of my favorites. Though I did enjoy the scenes of Dean and the demon trapped in the basement.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Supernatural: Season 3 - Bedtime Stories
Movie Count: 50
TV Ep Count: 13
Time Started: 4:30pm
Plot:
Once upon a time: It's a couple of grim brothers (Sam and Dean) vs. the Brothers Grimm when a rash of gruesome murders patterned on fairy tales terrifies a small town.
My Thoughts:
This episode is enjoyable... but silly at parts. The fairy tale scene where not done very seriously... but how could they be? The rest of the scenes were very good though. I especially liked the scene where Sam confronts the demon at the crossroads at the very end of the episode.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Supernatural: Season 3 - Red Sky at Morning
Movie Count: 50
TV Ep Count: 14
Time Started: 6:30pm
Plot:
A watery death - without the water. Bela joins the boys in solving a mystery of a ghost ship that appears every 37 years, leaving dry-land drownings in it's wake.
My Thoughts:
Another good episode... somewhat better then the previous one. I thought they did a good job on the ghost ship. And I enjoyed the antics between Bella and the brothers in this one.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Supernatural: Season 3 - Fresh Blood
Movie Count: 50
TV Ep Count: 15
Time Started: 7:15pm
Plot:
Gordon Walker escapes from prison, intent on killing Sam. A run-in with a vampire leaves Gordon one of the undead - and an even more formidable foe.
My Thoughts:
A vampire episode... what more could I possibly ask? This is a very good episode... one of my favorites. Not only is there a lot of vampire fun in it, but we also have the conclusion to the Gordon/Sam storyline.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 14, 2008, 04:47:06 PM
Title: The Changeling
Movie Count: 51
TV Ep Count: 15
Time Started: 8:30am
Plot:
George C. Scott and Trish Van Devere star in a thriller that challenges the viewer to solve its mystery. It's a haunted-house adventure complete with seances, nocturnal grave-diggings, ghostly spirits, and an ancient puzzle jealously guarded by a devious man (Academy Award™ winner Melvyn Douglas). Scott is splendid as the man who becomes an unwilling instrument of a ghost's revenge and learns to trust no one. Eerily entwining a detective story with the mystery of the supernatural, 'The Changeling' delivers solid entertainment and a frightening good time.
My Thoughts:
This is another I bought blind for this marathon. I bought it because I have had several friends rave about this movie for quite a while... and finally decided to take a chance on it. Unfortunately I think my expectations was a bit too high on this one. Even thought this is a good haunted house movie... I found it to be only slightly above average. First of all it is a bit slow for my taste... plus it seems that even though they did try hard with the atmosphere of the movie... for me at least... they fell a bit short. I did however enjoy the scenes with the wheelchair in the attic.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 14, 2008, 08:11:22 PM
Title: Supernatural: A Very Supernatural Christmas
Movie Count: 51
TV Ep Count: 16
Time Started: 12pm
Plot:
What comes down the chimney? Santa Claus. What goes up the chimney? Screaming, clawing victims of the Anti Claus, a pagant god with an unjolly thirst for blood. Scary Christmas, Sam and Dean.
My Thoughts:
It had to happen sooner or later. A Supernatural Christmas special episode. Including a "Special Presentation" notice before the episode. I remember when I watched this episode this past Christmas that it made me wonder if it would be included in the season 3 boxset. Thankfully it was... and placed in order of appearance just like any other episode. It is an enjoyable holiday episode... I will be sure to watch it when I do my Christmas time marathon as well.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Supernatural: Season 3 - Malleus Maleficarum
Movie Count: 51
TV Ep Count: 17
Time Started: 12:45pm
Plot:
A woman's book club is really a cover for a murderous coven...and Ruby has suspiciously accurate knowledge about how witches kill.
My Thoughts:
Another good episode. Though not quite as good as the episode before it. But definitely has some good stuff in it.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Supernatural: Season 3 - Dream a Little Dream of Me
Movie Count: 51
TV Ep Count: 18
Time Started: 1:30pm
Plot:
With the aid of a plant called African dream root, Sam and Dean dreamwalk into Bobby's mind, hoping to discover who...or what...put their friend into a coma.
My Thoughts:
This is a good episode... but dealing with a dream it is a little on the weird side. Of course that is to be expected.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 15, 2008, 01:44:52 PM
Title: Night of the Comet
Movie Count: 52
TV Ep Count: 18
Time Started: 6am
Plot:
It's the first comet to buzz the planet in 65 million years, and everyone seems to be celebrating its imminent arrival! Everyone, that is, except for Regina Belmont (Catherine Mary Stewart), and her younger sister Samantha (Kelli Maroney), two valley gals who care more about meteoric fashion trends than celestial phenomena. But upon daybreak, when the girls discover they're the only residents of Los Angeles whom the comet hasn't either disintegrated or turned into a zombie, they...well, they go shopping! But when their day of malling threatens to become a day of the mauling, these two val gals flee with both killer zombies and blood-seeking scientists in hot pursuit!
My Thoughts:
After watching Kelli Maroney in "Chopping Mall" the other day I had the urge to watch this one with her as well. This is a movie that I just find plain fun... nothing more then that. Just "leave your brain at the door" fun. It has a nice mixture of comedy that works well in my opinion. It is just a shame that they did not add any type of extras for this one.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: richierich on October 15, 2008, 04:14:06 PM
I did however enjoy the scenes with the wheelchair in the attic.
:hysterical: :hysterical:
Some of the best one-liners are coming from you guys and your horror marathon reviews.
I'm embarrassed to say I am a scaredy cat so do not watch very much horror and gore, but very much enjoy reading your experiences.
Keep 'em coming
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 15, 2008, 04:47:44 PM
Title: Pet Sematary
Movie Count: 53
TV Ep Count: 18
Time Started: 8:45am
Plot:
After moving to an idyllic home in the countryside, life seems perfect for the Creed family... but not for long. Louis and Rachel Creed and their two young children settle in to a house that sits next door to a pet cemetery - built on ancient Indian burial ground. Their mysterious new neighbor, Jud Crandall (FRED GWYNNE), hides the cemetery's darkest secret... until a family tragedy brings the secret to life. Now, an unthinkable evil is about to be resurrected.
My Thoughts:
Pet Sematary is one of my all-time favorite Stephen King movies. I have seen it countless times... and I still don't tire of it. My favorite scene in this movie is when Gage goes after Fred Gwynne's character, Jud with a scalpel and slices both across his cheeks and across the back of his ankle... both those slices really makes me cringe. This is just an awesome horror movie!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 15, 2008, 06:54:59 PM
Title: Mortuary
Movie Count: 54
TV Ep Count: 18
Time Started: 11:30am
Plot:
The director of 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre', 'Poltergeist', and 'Toolbox Murders' is back with his latest horrifying creation...
In the small town of Santa Loraina, California, the decrepit, long-abandoned Fowler Funeral Home has become a local legend. As the story tells it, Zeb Fowler bought the land to start up a ranching business, but something killed off all the cattle. To make ends meet, Zeb became the town mortician, and the Fowler house was turned into a funeral home - complete with a cemetery for a yard. But the strangest part of the story is the Fowler's son Bobby, whose face was so hideously disfigured it was hidden beneath a burial shroud. At age eight, Bobby mysteriously vanished, and ten years later his parents were found murdered - their faces smashed in. Locals believe that Bobby is still alive.
Today, the Fowler Funeral Home is the stuff nightmares are made of - backed-up sewage pooling the yard, a house of filth, decay, coffins, embalming equipment, and a strange black fungus growing on everything - and now the Doyle family is moving in.
Having recently lost her husband, Leslie Doyle ('Denise Crosby') is relocating her two children, Jonathan ('Dan Byrd') and Jamie ('Stephanie Patton'), to Santa Loraina so she can become the town's new mortician. But the Doyles have no idea of the horror that they're in for. Soon they'll uncover what happened to the Fowlers - what evil inhabits the grounds of the estate and what happens to anyone who steps foot there....
My Thoughts:
After watching "Pet Sematary" I felt like watching the only other horror movie I have with Denise Crosby in it. I enjoyed this one... but not the best I have seen out there. It definitely worth the time put into it. Though it is one of those horrors that leaves you wonder what the heck was that? Not that it is a big deal... as a lot of horror movies will leave a big question mark on that.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Najemikon on October 15, 2008, 08:58:30 PM
I did however enjoy the scenes with the wheelchair in the attic.
:hysterical: :hysterical:
Some of the best one-liners are coming from you guys and your horror marathon reviews.
I'm embarrassed to say I am a scaredy cat so do not watch very much horror and gore, but very much enjoy reading your experiences.
Keep 'em coming
I think my fave so far is Jimmy on Wolf Creek:
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"This is supposed to be based on a true story, usually when it happen I do some research after watching the movie to see what is true and what isn't. For this one I couldn't care less. For more than 50 minutes we have to endure 3 stupid and annoying "teenagers" while they do a car trip in Australia doing stupid things like every stupid kids. Finally after one hours a man who is as much annoyed than me with them decide to kill the idiotic kids. Sadly, for a guy who seams to have killed a lot of travellers he had a lot of problems for exterminate those 3. So we will have to wait another 35 minutes to finally see him succeed, but all this time we have to suffer the tribulations of the 2 girls. The stupid boy escape from our savior, but at least he doesn't have anything stupid to say anymore.
Do I need to say that I didn't like this movie?"
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 16, 2008, 01:20:28 AM
Title: Supernatural: Mystery Spot
Movie Count: 54
TV Ep Count: 19
Time Started: 1:30pm
Plot:
Grondhog Day - Supernatural Style. It's Tuesday every day in a town with a tourist trap called The Mystery Spot. Only Sam is aware of the phenomenon - and only Sam will be permanently changed by it.
My Thoughts:
This is a really fun episode. I got a kick out of watching Sam stress out reliving the day over and over again. Definitely one of my favorite episodes.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Supernatural: Season 3 - Jus In Bello
Movie Count: 54
TV Ep Count: 20
Time Started: 4pm
Plot:
Is it right to sacrifice one person in the hope of saving many? Sam and Dean wrestle with that heart-wrenching question when they're jailed in a small town where the locals are possessed by demons.
My Thoughts:
Another good episode. The way they were trapped in that jailhouse with demons all around was a bit reminiscent of Night of the Living Dead.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Supernatural: Season 3 - Ghostfacers!
Movie Count: 54
TV Ep Count: 21
Time Started: 5pm
Plot:
Strap in for the scariest hour in the history of television! Ghost-hunting dweebs and reality show wannabes Ed and Harry invade the same haunted house Sam and Dean are investigating. The results are unreal.
My Thoughts:
This episode... even though it is not bad... just didn't do it for me for some reason. I liked the story of the ghost... but I could have gone without the reality tv crap that was on there.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 16, 2008, 12:36:49 PM
Title: Near Dark
Movie Count: 55
TV Ep Count: 21
Time Started: 5:15am
Plot:
In the dusty heart of the American southwest, innocent country boy Caleb Colton (Adrian Pasdar of MYSTERIOUS WAYS) is seduced by a beautiful girl (Jenny Wright) into joining a roving pack of vicious drifters led by the enigmatic Jesse (Lance Henriksen of THE TERMINATOR and ALIENS). But this is no ordinary band of outlaws; Caleb is now trapped in a nightmare of soulless evil that waits in the shadows, hellish mayhem that thrives on blood and absolute horror that begins NEAR DARK.
Bill Paxton (TWISTER) and Jenette Goldstein (ALIENS) co-star in this extraordinary shocker co-written and directed by Kathryn Bigelow (STRANGE DAYS) that Entertainment Weekly calls "ultrastylish, ultraviolent and altogether brilliant." This is more than simply the most ferociously original vampire movie of our generation; NEAR DARK is one of the best horror movies of all time.
My Thoughts:
I will never forget the first time I watched this movie... was shortly after I first got my job at the video store (18 years ago)... I remember thinking... all the movies I can watch... and for free!?! I couldn't wait to dig in... and of course the first place I hit was the horror section. And I found this gem buried deep in the huge horror section. (our store had over 10,000 titles total) I must say this movie is one of my favorite (And one of the most underrated) vampire movies out there! Over the years I have watched this movie countless times. And I was completely thrilled when I first heard it was coming out in a 2-Disc edition DVD. This was one movie I preordered as soon as I was able.
One of the things I like about this movie is that even though while watching it there is no doubt in your mind this is a vampire movie... they never once use the word vampire in the movie... and you never once see a set of fangs. Another thing I like in this movie is the awesome bar fight scene. I have seen a few bar fight scenes in horror movies... and this is one of the best. Then you have the added bonus that one of the stars of this movie is Lance Henrikson.... a great genre actor.
If you never had the opportunity to see this movie before... I highly recommend it. While working the video store I recommended this movie to countless horror movie fans and I seldomly (if ever) had anyone complain about the recommendation.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 16, 2008, 04:02:50 PM
Title: Nightmare Man
Movie Count: 56
TV Ep Count: 21
Time Started: 7:00am
Plot:
After receiving a mysterious mask, Ellen Morris believes she was attacked by an evil being she calls "Nightmare Man." Her husband, Bill, believes she is crazy. On their way to the mental hospital their car breaks down and Bill goes to get gas, leaving Ellen alone. When Nightmare Man appears, Ellen takes off into the woods, unsure whether she is hallucinating or not. She stumbles upon a cabin filled with friends who unknowingly becoming prey the moment Ellen steps inside.
My Thoughts:
This is another of the After Dark Horrorfest collection. I had low expectations going into this one... as it is one that a friend of mine told me she didn't care for all that much. Over-all I have to say I enjoyed it... more then I thought I would. It had some decent stuff in it... some things I didn't see coming. Other stuff I had figured out early. Then it also had some problems. For one the writers could have done a better job. The storyline itself was pretty good... but some of the dialog made you wonder what they were thinking. It was like they were trying to get every cliche' saying into the script that they could think of. Over-all I am glad I added it to my collection.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 16, 2008, 05:18:36 PM
Title: Vampires: Out for Blood
Movie Count: 57
TV Ep Count: 21
Time Started: 9:15am
Plot:
In the dark throbbing world of underground raves, people are vanishing without a trace and Detective Hank Holten (Kevin Dillon) is the only one who knows the terrible truth. Vampires. As Hank delves deeper into this bloody case, the horrors he witnesses take a toll on his sanity. Once bitten by a master vampire, Hank becomes the hunter intent on destroying these lethal creatures before they claim more victims.
My Thoughts:
I was checking out some online reviews for this movie... and discovered that it is not a very liked movie. I was kind of surprised by this... even though it is not one of the best vampire movies I ever seen... I definitely enjoyed it. I first saw this movie on cable... I think on the USA channel... or maybe it was on the Sci-Fi channel... don't remember for sure. But I remember thinking then how much I enjoyed it... and was happy when it was announced for release. Since buying it I watched it around 4 or 5 times since. So I definitely feel it is worth the time to put into the movie. But after seeing a bunch of the online reviews I would say maybe you should rent it fist... after all... I know I tend to be more forgiving then most people when it comes to horror movies. It also helps that I am a big fan of genre actor Lance Henriksen... who plays the Police Captain.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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NOTE TO JIMMY: This is a recycled review... no need to add it to the list again.
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 16, 2008, 10:39:15 PM
Title: Supernatural: Season 3: Long-Distance Call
Movie Count: 57
TV Ep Count: 22
Time Started: 11:30am
Plot:
Calls from dead loved ones lure the living to suicide. For the brothers, it's a classic exercise in demon hunting logic. But Dean loses his scientific detachment when he receives one of the calls...from John.
My Thoughts:
This is a good... but somewhat basic episode. No real advancement in the season long arc. But I did enjoy it.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Supernatural: Season 3 - Time is on My Side
Movie Count: 57
TV Ep Count: 23
Time Started: 12:15pm
Plot:
In 1816, a doctor sought the secret of eternal life by harvesting vital organs from the living. Maybe he found it: the doc is still going strong in 2008.
My Thoughts:
This is an episode I liked a lot. Not only for the storyline... which is really good... but because it was fun to see Billy Drago in this episode. I have become a fan of his every since I saw him as Barbas in several episodes of Charmed. Every since then I been trying to get a nice collection of his work.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Supernatural: Season 3 - No Rest for the Wicked
Movie Count: 57
TV Ep Count: 24
Time Started: 3:30pm
Plot:
Dean's time has run out... With Bobby at their side, the brothers battle Lilith and her demonic army in a last, desperate attempt to save Dean from eternal damnation.
My Thoughts:
This is the final episode of the third season... so of course they are going to do their best to make it a good one.... and it definitely was! I enjoyed every second of this episode. Just as much as I did the first time I saw it... when it originally aired. Now that I have this boxset complete... I can start on the season 4 episodes I been recording.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 17, 2008, 12:37:22 AM
Title: 100 Years of Horror: Dracula and his Disciples
Movie Count: 57
TV Ep Count: 24
Other Count: 1
Time Started: 6pm
Plot:
This frightfully fascinating five-DVD set chronicles the history of movie horror from earliest experimental chillers through the unforgettable "golden age of movie monsters" and on through today's graphic horror films in 26 horrific, half-hour shows. Hosted by 'Christopher Lee', the screen's legendary King of Horror.
There is more to Dracula then just Bela Lugosi, as the cinema's various incarnations of the carnal count are examined.
My Thoughts:
This is the first thing I am finally getting around to watch in my new "other" category I added to this year's marathon. This is a multi-part documentary that spans 5 discs. Each disc containing about 5 parts. My first taste of this documentary is very good... I think I will be enjoying this set. It was fun seeing all the different incarnations of Dracula in the movies... and gave me a few ideas of some more classic Dracula movies I will want to check out.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 17, 2008, 02:06:34 AM
Title: Supernatural: Season 4: Lazarus Rising
Movie Count: 57
TV Ep Count: 25
Other Count: 1
Time Started: 6pm
Plot:
NOTE: The plot contains Spoilers if you have not yet seen season 3.
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My Thoughts:
This is a great start to the new season. I enjoyed every second of this episode. I also enjoyed the reveal at the end... even though it was somewhat obvious.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 17, 2008, 11:42:30 AM
Title: 100 Years of Horror: Blood-Drinking Beings
Movie Count: 57
TV Ep Count: 25
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 5:15am
Plot:
This frightfully fascinating five-DVD set chronicles the history of movie horror from earliest experimental chillers through the unforgettable "golden age of movie monsters" and on through today's graphic horror films in 26 horrific, half-hour shows. Hosted by 'Christopher Lee', the screen's legendary King of Horror.
Dracula isn't the only blood-sucker immortalized on film. Here is some of his "competition."
My Thoughts:
This one goes on to the vampire movies that are not about Dracula. Very interesting... getting lots of ideas of movies I never seen before. And even some I have watched but didn't realize they were based on the vampire legend.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 17, 2008, 04:55:29 PM
Title: Supernatural: Season 4: Are You There God? It's Me, Dean Winchester
Movie Count: 57
TV Ep Count: 26
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 6:30am
Plot:
The spirits of Meg and Agent Henricksen appear and accuse Sam and Dean of failing them.
My Thoughts:
Another really good episode. In this one we learn what the season long arc will be. And it looks like it will be a big one this time around. If it keeps up at this rate... this could be the best season yet!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Supernatural: Season 4: In the Beginning
Movie Count: 57
TV Ep Count: 27
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 7:30am
Plot:
Dean is shocked when he is transported back in time to Lawrence, Kan.
My Thoughts:
Yet another really good episode. This one ends with the dreaded "To Be Continued"... but thankfully I have the next (well next 2) episodes recorded waiting for me to watch. So I don't have to wait a whole week to see it continued.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Supernatural: Season 4: Metamorphosis
Movie Count: 57
TV Ep Count: 28
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 8:30am
Plot:
Sam and Dean discover a man who is changing into a flesh-eating monster.
My Thoughts:
This is the second part to the episode above. It is a good episode... but pretty basic. Just a Monster of the Week type thing.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Supernatural: Season 4: Monster Movie
Movie Count: 57
TV Ep Count: 29
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 10am
Plot:
Dean and Sam investigate when several murders take place at Oktoberfest; Dean thinks a shape-shifter demon is terrorizing the town as iconic monsters from old movies.
My Thoughts:
This is nothing more then just a fun episode. It has nothing to do with the season long arc... another monster of the week type episode. The entire episode was in black and white... and had three of the major monsters from the classic movies... Dracula, The Wolf Man and The Mummy. I really enjoyed this one... but I think they should have saved this one to air the night before Halloween.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 17, 2008, 07:55:14 PM
Title: Jigsaw
Movie Count: 58
TV Ep Count: 29
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 12pm
Plot:
A College art class tackles a bizarre project: Splitting up a mannequin, they each decorate a peice. The end result is an exquisite corpse they call JIGSAW. After a night of drunken confessions, the group burns the lifeless body... But their darkest secrets come back to haunt them when their brainchild rises from the ashes, targeting each of the creators for a brutal death that is in keeping with their design -- the shape of their fears. JIGSAW...
Put him together and he'll tear you apart!
My Thoughts:
Well this is one that is not very good at all. I have seen worse... but not by much! I have watched this one before... four years ago when I first got it. But I forgot just how bad this movie is. Don't waste your time.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 17, 2008, 09:54:37 PM
Title: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Movie Count: 59
TV Ep Count: 29
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 2:15pm
Plot:
This Abbott and Costello horror-comedy flick features the bumbling buddies as railroad baggage clerks who receive a strange shipment -- the last remains of Dracula and Frankenstein's monster. Trouble is they're still alive! When the deadly duo escape to a remote island, Abbott and Costello follow their trail and find not only the two ghouls, but also a mad scientist who wants to switch Costello's brain with that of Frankenstein's monster.
My Thoughts:
This movie I borrowed from my brother's collection because I felt like a little comedy-horror... but something I haven't seen in a long time. This movie is a lot of fun.... I enjoyed every minute of it.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Najemikon on October 18, 2008, 02:03:21 AM
Post by: Jimmy on October 18, 2008, 02:17:49 AM
I've just bought that in a double-bill ...For a couple of seconds since your answer was the only one showing on my screen, I was thinking that you were talking of this one :
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Can you imagine my reaction since this is certainly not your style of movie :laugh:
This is my thousandths message :celebrate:
Post by: Najemikon on October 18, 2008, 02:33:58 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 18, 2008, 01:19:52 PM
My brother also has Abbott and Costello Meets the Invisible Man... I was thinking about watching it later... I never seen that one before.
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 18, 2008, 01:28:22 PM
Title: Burnt Offerings
Movie Count: 60
TV Ep Count: 29
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 4:45am
Plot:
Marian and Ben find it hard to believe that for only $900 they've rented a sprawling country mansion for the entire summer. But as they settle into their isolated estate with their son and Ben's aunt, they find themselves surrounded by a living presence – an evil, hypnotic, occult force – that feeds on torture, fear...and murder.
My Thoughts:
This is another one I never seen until today. But I have heard some good things about it. And I have found myself becoming a fan of Karen Black so was fun to see her in another movie. Even though I found this movie to start a little slow... I found myself quickly getting into it. It has a good... but subtle atmosphere that works very well for this movie. This is definitely one I am glad I added to my collection.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 18, 2008, 02:43:02 PM
Title: Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Movie Count: 61
TV Ep Count: 29
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 7am
Plot:
Dead bodies are returning to life and eating human flesh! A group of survivors seeks refuge in a farmhouse, hoping to protect themselves from the hordes of advancing zombies. Trapped and alone, they fight for their lives...hoping this horrible nightmare will come to an end. Who will survive the Night of the Living Dead?
My Thoughts:
A true horror classic. One that I enjoy very much. But... and I may get flamed for this... but I for one prefer the remake to the original. Not because this one is a bad movie... I really do enjoy it a lot... but I just can not stand Barbara's character in this version! What a scared whining.... good for nothing character. I am so glad they fixed this only problem with the original... and made her a strong woman willing to fight for her life in the remake. I know this is a difference of when the films were made... but I always liked a strong female character in movies.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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NOTE TO JIMMY: This is a recycled review... no need to add it to the list again.
Post by: Jimmy on October 18, 2008, 05:29:22 PM
The way that Barbara is portrayed is the way that the woman were portrayed in the movies of that time : helpless, sexy and not very bright without a man to save the day. There is some exception to this rule but very few. The remake is missing something for me : it is not gory enough because it was made at a time where the american rating board was too difficult to satisfy and everything interesting had to be removed to got an R certificate.
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 18, 2008, 05:31:31 PM
Title: Mirror Mirror
Movie Count: 62
TV Ep Count: 29
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 9:45am
Plot:
A shy teenager ('Rainbow Harvest') moves to a new town and quickly becomes the most unpopular girl in high school. But when she discovers a mysterious mirror, her tormentors begin to meet with a horrifying series of 'accidents'. 'Karen Black', 'Charlie Spradling', 'William Sanderson' and 'Ricky Paull Goldin' co-star in this surprising hit chiller that started it all.
My Thoughts:
I decided to watch this one because I felt like another movie with Karen Black. It is the first of 4 movies in the "Mirror Mirror" franchise. I was lucky enough to find the entire collection in a boxset (still sealed) for only $5 on Amazon Market Place a while back. The only one in this set I ever seen before is the first one. I feel that this one is a pretty good movie... definitely not the best I ever seen... but not a waste of time to watch either. Unfortunately this DVD has no extras what so every. Matter of fact... when you pop in the DVD it goes straight to the movie. It doesn't even bother bringing you to the menu first. This is more of an observation then a complaint... after all... I can't complain considering I only spent $1.25 per movie.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 18, 2008, 05:33:59 PM
I will not flame you Pete, even if I don't agree...
The way that Barbara is portrayed is the way that the woman were portrayed in the movies of that time : helpless, sexy and not very bright without a man to save the day. There is some exception to this rule but very few. The remake is missing something for me : it is not gory enough because it was made at a time where the american rating board was too difficult to satisfy and everything interesting had to be removed to got an R certificate.
Yeah... I knew the reason why it was done... it is just something that has always rubbed me the wrong way for some reason. But that is ok... it is still an awesome movie! :thumbup:
Post by: Najemikon on October 18, 2008, 06:57:42 PM
I will not flame you Pete, even if I don't agree...
The way that Barbara is portrayed is the way that the woman were portrayed in the movies of that time : helpless, sexy and not very bright without a man to save the day. There is some exception to this rule but very few. The remake is missing something for me : it is not gory enough because it was made at a time where the american rating board was too difficult to satisfy and everything interesting had to be removed to got an R certificate.
Yeah... I knew the reason why it was done... it is just something that has always rubbed me the wrong way for some reason. But that is ok... it is still an awesome movie! :thumbup:
:hysterical:
I thought I was having a case of Deja Vu, but no, we have this conversation everytime you watch it! :tease:
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 18, 2008, 07:44:56 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 18, 2008, 07:45:17 PM
Title: Mirror Mirror 2: Raven's Dance
Movie Count: 63
TV Ep Count: 29
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 12pm
Plot:
The legacy of evil continues as the mirror unleashes its hellish power in a deadly church orphanage. Can Tracy Wells, Mark Ruffalo, Sally Kellerman, Veronica Cartwright and Roddy McDowell all survive this shocker of a sequel?
My Thoughts:
I figured I would go ahead and watch the second one in this set. This one I have never seen before. It isn't as good as the first one. I think the best I could say on this one is it is an average horror movie.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 18, 2008, 10:15:16 PM
Title: Friday the 13th: The Series : Season 1 - The Great Montarro
Movie Count: 63
TV Ep Count: 30
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 3pm
Plot:
Magic makes mischief when the cousins and Jack try to uncover who is using some cursed "magic boxes" to make one person invincible while another suffers all the harm.
My Thoughts:
Another episode I never seen... it is a good but not great episode. It was fun to see some magic tricks in this episode. I always enjoyed magic shows.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 18, 2008, 10:43:35 PM
Title: Charmed: Season 3 - All Halliwell's Eve
Movie Count: 63
TV Ep Count: 31
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 4pm
Plot:
The Helliwell sisters travel back to the 1600s to protect a coven in danger of extinction and save their own future.
My Thoughts:
Had to watch a Halloween episode of one of my all-time favorite TV Shows! This is one of my favorite episodes of the entire series. The Charmed Ones travel back in time and learn the real meaning of Halloween. Phoebe even embraces it all and flies around on a broomstick. This episode is just lots of fun.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 18, 2008, 11:19:44 PM
Title: Sabrina the Teenage Witch: Season 1 - A Halloween Story
Movie Count: 63
TV Ep Count: 32
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 5pm
Plot:
Since she has to go to an event with her aunts, Sabrina makes a clone of herself in order to keep Libby away from Harvey at his Halloween party.
My Thoughts:
This is a series I have always enjoyed. This episode is a lot of fun... best part in my opinion was the scenes at Harvey's Halloween party.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 19, 2008, 01:44:22 PM
Title: Ghost Ship (2002)
Movie Count: 64
TV Ep Count: 32
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 6am
Plot:
Finders keepers. Any abandoned ship floating in international waters can be claimed and towed to port by whoever is fortunate enough to find it. Or, in the case of one team of salvage experts, 'unfortunate' enough.
'Ghost Ship' is a stylish, effects-packed chiller from 'House on Haunted Hill' and 'Thirteen Ghosts' producers Joel Silver, Robert Zemeckis and Gilbert Adler. Salvagers trained for any situation imaginable come face to horrifying face with the unimaginable after boarding a derelict luxury liner. Julianna Margulies, Gabriel Byrne, Ron Eldard and Isaiah Washington are among the hands on deck who'll confront a seafaring collector of souls. Steve Beck ('Thirteen Ghosts') directs this terror tour-de-force. Bon voyage, fright fans!
My Thoughts:
This is a movie that I have watched a couple times before... but it has been so long that I went into it barely remembering it. IT is a good movie... I did enjoy it... but I remembered it being better then it actually was. I really liked the opening scene in...where some of the passengers and crew was killed while dancing on the deck.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 19, 2008, 03:30:19 PM
Title: From Dusk Till Dawn
Movie Count: 65
TV Ep Count: 32
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 7:45am
Plot:
It's nonstop thrills when George Clooney ('The Perfect Storm', 'Three Kings') and Quentin Tarantino ('Pulp Fiction') star as the Gecko brothers - two dangerous outlaws on a wild crime spree! After kidnapping a father (Harvey Keitel - 'U-571') and his two kids (including Juliette Lewis - 'Natural Born Killers'), the Geckos head south to a seedy Mexican bar to hide out in safety. But when they face the bar's truly notorious clientele, they're forced to team up with their hostages in order to make it out alive!
My Thoughts:
One of my favorites. I really like how the movie starts out more of an action-thriller then the horror movie it actually is. This is the first time I ever seen such an idea being used. I felt the cast was great... story was fun.. and another of the best bar fight scenes I have seen in a horror movie (between this one and Near Dark). I also enjoyed all 3 roles that Cheech Marin took on. Especially the role at the bar.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 19, 2008, 06:18:07 PM
Title: From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money
Movie Count: 66
TV Ep Count: 32
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 10:45am
Plot:
Get ready for nonstop action when a bank-robbing gang of misfits heads to Mexico with the blueprints for the perfect million-dollar heist! But when one of the key crooks wanders into the wrong bar… and crosses the wrong vampire… the thieving cohorts one by one develop a thirst for blood to match their hunger for money! Ultimately, the last fully human burglar (Robert Patrick - 'The Faculty', 'Striptease', 'Terminator 2') is forced to join with his arch rival, a Texas sheriff (Bo Hopkins - 'Phantoms', 'The Newton Boys', 'U-Turn'), in an action-packed, kill-or-be-killed battle to stop these evil creatures and save their own lives!
My Thoughts:
This one is definitely not as good as the first one... it did loose a lot within just one sequel. But at the same time I still enjoyed this movie. I don't know about the whole still wanting to pull the job even after they are vampires thing. But it was entertaining enough to make it worth the hour and a half I put into it.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 19, 2008, 08:13:00 PM
Title: From Dusk Till Dawn 3: Hangman's Daughter
Movie Count: 67
TV Ep Count: 32
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 12:45am
Plot:
The latest bone-chilling installment of 'From Dusk Till Dawn' reveals how this frightening saga all began! Narrowly escaping death, outlaw Johnny Madrid (Marco Leonardi - 'Like Water For Chocolate') is on the run from the hangman (Temuera Morrison - 'Six Days, Seven Nights')… with the hangman's sensuous daughter Esmeralda by his side! Along with Madrid's gang, Johnny and Esmeralda embark on an adventure filled with colorful and unsavory characters who lead them straight into the fight of their lives! Also featuring Danny Trejo ('Con Air'), Rebecca Gayheart ('Scream 2'), and Michael Parks ('From Dusk Till Dawn 1' & '2') - you won't want to miss a minute of the epic confrontation that results in Esmeralda's discovery of her secret birthright!
My Thoughts:
I figured since I watched the first 2.... I may as well finish it off and watch the third one as well. Like the first one... this one starts out as another genre... western this time. Matter of fact it pretty much follows the same storyline as the first one. But it is no better then the second one.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 19, 2008, 10:28:01 PM
Title: Mirror Mirror 3: The Voyuer
Movie Count: 68
TV Ep Count: 32
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 3pm
Plot:
The Mirror returns as Billy Drago, Monique Parent and David Naughton are trapped in a triangle of erotic splendor, forbidden desire and supernatural murder. Elizabeth Baldwin co-stars in this sensuous chiller that takes the series to new heights of horror.
My Thoughts:
Another one I never seen before. After the second one I was hoping this series wouldn't get any worse. But unfortunately it has. One thing I did like about this movie is a look of one of the earlier roles for Billy Drago... I have become somewhat of a fan of his every since I saw him reoccur on Charmed as the Demon of Fear. The only other thing this movie could possibly have going for it is the fact that almost every other scene has a nude woman in it... this thing could almost be softcore porn. I would almost be willing to say more softcore porn then horror.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 20, 2008, 01:54:52 AM
Title: Charmed: Season 8 - Kill Billie: Vol. 1
Movie Count: 68
TV Ep Count: 33
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 5pm
Plot:
After Billie freezes in fear upon seeing her demon target, The Dogan, she opens up to The Charmed Ones about a Halloween long ago when a demon kidnapped her sister.
My Thoughts:
This is an episode of Charmed that I almost forgot about. As far as I remember there is only 2 Halloween episodes in all 8 seasons of Charmed. The first one in season 3 is excellent for Halloween... but this one... even though is a good episode the Halloween aspect is basically only background.. has nothing to do with the main storyline.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Ghost Whisperer: Season 2 - A Grave Matter
Movie Count: 68
TV Ep Count: 34
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 6:15pm
Plot:
On Halloween, Melinda is visited by the ghost of an author who claims he is in the wrong grave, while Delia is visited by a ghostlooking for her handbag.
My Thoughts:
Ghost Whisperer has turned me into a huge Jennifer Love Hewitt fan. This is a really good episode too... but once again in this one they downplay Halloween. It is just a background for the episode for this one as well.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: NCIS: Season 4 - Witch Hunt
Movie Count: 68
TV Ep Count: 35
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 7pm
Plot:
Gibbs and the NCIS team investigate when a Marine is attacked in his home and his daughter is apparently kidnapped on Halloween night.
My Thoughts:
NCIS is one of my favorite series. and this is an excellent episode... I enjoyed every second of it! I especially liked Abby dressed up as Marilyn Monroe. Was kinda funny to see a goth dressed that way.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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:yahoo:I have now past my goal for TV Series Episodes! With 12 Days left to go! :yahoo:
Out of a Possible 5
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:yahoo:I have now past my goal for TV Series Episodes! With 12 Days left to go! :yahoo:
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 20, 2008, 02:01:20 PM
Title: The Golem
Movie Count: 69
TV Ep Count: 35
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 6am
Plot:
In 16th century Prague, Rabbi Loew creates a terrifying giant golem from clay to protect his people from their persecutors. Employing sorcery, he brings the artificial man to life, endowing him with human emotions. Famulus, Loew’s evil assistant, manages to take control of the golem, commanding it to perform
sordid criminal acts culminating in the kidnapping of the Rabbi’s beautiful daughter, Miriam. The monster, outraged by his vile misuse, rebels and a deadly rampage ensues. With high, angular sets by famed architect Hans Poelzig and full of wonderful imagery captured by the camera of Karl Freund, this silent classic captivates the eye. Masterfully combining terror and pathos,
Wegener’s stiff-limbed portrayal of the golem clearly influenced Boris Karloff’s performance in Frankenstein. This 1920 version of The Golem is considered definitive among the film’s many productions and is an unforgettable horror masterpiece.
My Thoughts:
This... for me... was more of an interesting piece then something scary. Was enjoyable to see this early start to horror. But this is not something I would see myself watching often. More of a thing to watch on special occasions such as this marathon. A friend gave me this DVD out of his collection. So I want to say once again... Thanks Roger!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 21, 2008, 07:11:42 PM
Title: The Night Stalker
Movie Count: 70
TV Ep Count: 35
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 11:30am
Plot:
This unforgettable first entry in the "Night Stalker" series introduced the world to the quirky reporter with a penchant for the paranormal and became "one of the top-rated TV movies of all time" ('Chicago Tribune')! Investigating a series of Las Vegas murders, Carl Kolchak (Darren McGavin) discovers that each victim has been bitten in the neck and drained of blood. Though Kolchak's outlandish theory about the murders gets him nowhere with the police, his initiative to apprehend the killer himself gets him into hot water... with a modern-day vampire! .
My Thoughts:
This TV Movie from 1972 was enjoyable. Obviously being from the early '70s and originating on TV it doesn't show any gore or anything like that. But I think it is a really good start to the series that came from this movie (and The Night Strangler). This one was also a bit on the short side. Only 74 minutes long. Which means it probably ran for an hour and a half when it originally aired on TV.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 22, 2008, 03:49:36 PM
Title: Night of the Demons
Movie Count: 71
TV Ep Count: 35
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 8:30am
Plot:
It's Halloween night and Angela is throwing a party, but this is no ordinary spook bash. Everybody's headed to Hull House, a deserted funeral home with a shocking secret in its past and something evil alive in its basement. Now the guests are becoming possessed, and this party's treats include tongue-ripping, eyeball gouging, gratuitous nudity, bloody dismemberment and more. Welcome to the blowout where all Hell is breaking loose: You're invited to NIGHT OF THE DEMONS!
Scream Queen 'Linnea Quigley' stars in this twisted 80's splatter-fest dirrected by 'Kevin S. Tenney' (WITCHBOARD) and featuring grisly gore effects by 'Steven Johnson' (DEAD HEAT, SPECIES). NIGHT OF THE DEMONS is presented totally uncut and uncensored and loaded with exclusive new extras for the first time ever on DVD.
My Thoughts:
This is classic '80s horror. The kind of horror I grew up with... so I definitely have a soft spot for it.This one is definitely a no-brainer popcorn type movie... just a sit back... relax and get lost in the nonsense. Even though I would say this one is basically a low budget horror... I would also say it is at the high end of low budget horrors... if that makes any sense to you. While watching it you don't feel low-budget coming from it... decent effects... including some pretty cool looking demons. Was definitely worth the 90min I put into the movie.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 22, 2008, 05:47:20 PM
Title: Night of the Demons 2
Movie Count: 72
TV Ep Count: 35
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 10am
Plot:
For years, Hull House has sat in eerie silence - tales of its haunted past have turned into gory jokes - and no one really believes anything ever happened. But a special anniversary date is approaching...and, unknown to the local high school students, a horrorfest is in the works.
While most of the students at St. Rita's high school are excited about the "official" Halloween dance, Shirley Fennerty intends to party elsewhere. She and her rebellious cohorts are planning a wilder party at the abandoned "haunted" mansion.
They want fun...now they're in for the hell-raising party of their lives!
My Thoughts:
This one was not as good as the first movie... but I was still able to enjoy it. I think this one was a little more cheesy then the first... and it threw in a few more laughs... so it is more of a fun watch then anything else. The first half of the movie was little more then just T&A. Not that I am complaining mind you... but I can see how it could loose viewers that don't like gratuitous nudity. Of course the demonic fun comes once a car full of students slip away and have their own Halloween party at Hull House. Over-all I would say this is an enjoyable movie... I am glad I added it to my collection. And would recommend it to most other horror fans... but if you are not into the cheesy horror then you should skip this one.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Jimmy on October 22, 2008, 05:59:44 PM
but I can see how it could loose viewers that don't like gratuitous nudity.:o There are people who doesn't like that. This is a regular part of the horror genre since more than 30 years...
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 22, 2008, 06:15:47 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 23, 2008, 12:09:11 AM
Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 2 - Halloween
Movie Count: 72
TV Ep Count: 36
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 1:30pm
Plot:
On Halloween Buffy, Willow and Xander are "volunteered" by Principal Snyder to take groups of kids trick-or-treating. Buffy seizes the opportunity to impress Angel by dressing as a woman from the time when he was human. When most of the kids in Sunnydale magically become whatever they were dressed as, it is up to soldier-Xander and ghost-Willow to find a way to break the spell and defend Buffy, who is now a weak and frail 18th century noblewoman.
My Thoughts:
This is the first Halloween episode of Buffy. I thought it was a really fun episode. I liked how everyone turned into their costumes. I especially liked Willow in this episode... she comes out of her shell a bit.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 4 - Fear, Itself
Movie Count: 72
TV Ep Count: 37
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 2:30pm
Plot:
A Halloween party at a campus frat house takes a frightening turn with the sudden appearance of blood-sucking bats, zombies, and a demon that plays on everyone's innermost fears.
My Thoughts:
This one is pretty good... but not as good as the one I watched before it. I did get a kick on how it ended... when they revealed the Fear Demon.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 6 - All the Way
Movie Count: 72
TV Ep Count: 38
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 5:15pm
Plot:
Dawn sneaks out and spends Halloween night with a friend and two hot guys. When they are invited into the home of an eccentric old man, however, things take a turn for the weird.
My Thoughts:
If I am not mistaken... this is the final Halloween episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I never noticed before now that they did a Halloween episode every other year.This episode I liked better then the one I watched before it. About on the same level as the first one I watched. But more of the classic Buffy episode where the first one was more of a fun thing.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Jimmy on October 23, 2008, 01:12:28 AM
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Not really Theatre of Blood since I've it already, but for Madhouse that interest me (mostly for Linda Hayden, but that's another story)
Please :bow:
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 23, 2008, 01:15:41 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 23, 2008, 11:17:54 AM
Title: The Monster Squad
Movie Count: 73
TV Ep Count: 38
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 4am
Plot:
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:
Thought it was about time for another Comedy-Horror. I first saw this one back in my teen years.... and I enjoy it now just as much as I did then. There is a lot of fun to be had with this one... it kinda reminds me a little of a movie like The Goonies. It is definitely worth the time to put into it to watch.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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NOTE TO JIMMY: Already have reviews up for this title... my opinion hasn't changed at all so no need to put this one up as well.
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 23, 2008, 02:54:46 PM
Title: Madhouse
Movie Count: 74
TV Ep Count: 38
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 7am
Plot:
Masters Of macabre Vincent Price, Peter Cushing and Robert Quarry give performances to die for in this "diverting little chiller" ('Boxoffice')! When horror star Paul Toombes' fiancee is brutally killed, he loses more than his job... he loses his mind. But twelve years later, when he returns to TV -- only to discover a fresh batch of corpses -- Paul finally begins to understand that melodrama can be murder on your career!
My Thoughts:
Since Jimmy, a friend on one of the boards I posts these to, requested a review for this movie I thought it was about time for me to watch it. Being a Vincent Price movie alone is a good indicator that you will want to check the movie out at least once. This one I would say is a good movie... but not one of the best Vincent Price movies I have ever seen. I am glad I added it to my collection though. In this movie they show clips of what they say is clips from old Dr. Death movies... in reality they used clips from old Vincent Price movies, including "The Pit and the Pendulum", "Tales of Terror", "Scream and Scream Again" and "The Raven". Unfortunately for me.... there is several scenes with spiders. I hate spiders... I have arachnophobia pretty bad... so even the sight of spiders do tend to bother me at times.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Jimmy on October 23, 2008, 04:38:45 PM
How is Linda Hayden in it?
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 23, 2008, 04:46:21 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 23, 2008, 06:43:50 PM
Title: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Movie Count: 75
TV Ep Count: 38
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 11am
Plot:
When a terrified toy salesman is mysteriously attacked and brought to the hospital, babbling and clutching the year's most popular Halloween costume, an eerie pumpkin mask, doctor Daniel Challis is thrust into a terrifying Halloween nightmare. Working with the salesman's daughter, Ellie, Daniel traces the mask to the Silver Shamrock Novelties company and its founder, Conal Cochran. Ellie and Daniel uncover Cochran's shocking Halloween plan and must stop him before trick-or-treaters across the country never come home in this terrifying thriller.
My Thoughts:
It has been my experience... at least until recently.... that most people would dismiss this movie for no other reason then this one does not have Michael Myers in it. I personally always enjoyed this movie... as I always watched it as a separate movie from the rest of the series.I haven't watched this movie in several years... but it held up well for me. I still enjoyed this one quite a bit. Glad I finally added it to my collection.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 23, 2008, 11:01:02 PM
Title: Shadow Puppets
Movie Count: 76
TV Ep Count: 38
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 3:30pm
Plot:
Jolene Blalock ('STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE') James Marsters ('BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, ANGEL') and Tony Todd (CANDYMAN) star in this creepy chiller about a group of strangers who awaken in a locked asylum ward with no idea of who they are or how they got there. They are half-naked, cold and frightened. And they are not alone. Who has erased their memories? Why have they been imprisoned? And what is the supernatural force that is slaughtering them one by one? The answers wait deep in the darkness where a beast hungers to feed, escape is virtually impossible, and the shadows of sanity may hide the most shocking revelations of all.
My Thoughts:
I admit that going into this movie my expectations was a bit on the high side... what with having 3 of my favorites as stars of the movie... and with a storyline that sounded like a lot of fun to me. I was actually afraid my expectations was a bit too high. But as it ends up I was not disappointed in the least. I actually enjoyed every minute of this movie! This movie reminds me of all the horror/survival video games I used to love to play. Jolene Blalock played a very strong character in this movie... and there is nothing I enjoy more in a horror movie then a strong female character. I have always hated the women in horror movies that does nothing but scream and running scared... without even thinking of what they are doing or where they are going. Along with Jolene Blalock.... James Marsters and Tony Todd played their roles perfectly. I am not sure if this movie is a direct to video release or what it is... but it is definitely not one for any horror fan to miss. I have to recommend checking this movie out!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 24, 2008, 03:56:22 PM
Title: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Movie Count: 77
TV Ep Count: 38
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 8am
Plot:
This is the bizarre and tragically gruesome account of what happened to five young friends one summer afternoon in rural Texas. After hearing reports of grave robbing, the group sets out to check on a family grave. Soon after, one-by-one they wander into the murderous clutches of Leatherface (Gunnar Hansen).
'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' is a frightening classic that possesses an undying power to terrorize audiences again and again. It's ability to truly horrify is so strong that when the movie first opened, some people actually walked out in a state of shock.
My Thoughts:
Wow... what to say about this movie. I can pretty much sum it up in one word... Awesome! This one has great atmosphere. It is done very well... real edge of your seat watching here! If there is any one thing I could change about this movie... it would be the non-stop screaming the one girl does at the end of the movie. I do understand why it is there and all... but it just gets aggravating to hear like that after a while. That one scene has definitely cut down on my repeat viewing.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 24, 2008, 08:41:28 PM
Title: Return of the Living Dead
Movie Count: 78
TV Ep Count: 38
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 12:30pm
Plot:
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 an unbelievable terror. The gas re-animates an army 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:
This is one I enjoy... a good combination of horror and comedy. I really liked Linnea Quigley's character in this one. And thought it was a nice touch that they made it so her worse fear is realized in this movie. I just find this to be a fun movie all around.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Najemikon on October 24, 2008, 11:12:22 PM
Wow... what to say about this movie. I can pretty much sum it up in one word... Awesome! This one has great atmosphere. It is done very well... real edge of your seat watching here! If there is any one thing I could change about this movie... it would be the non-stop screaming the one girl does at the end of the movie. I do understand why it is there and all... but it just gets aggravating to hear like that after a while. That one scene has definitely cut down on my repeat viewing.
Did you read my review? That fits in with what I was saying about how simple the characters are, but therefore more real. I know you don't like weak women, but surely you could appreciate that she became tough through hysteria? She got so terrified, she threw herself through a window to escape! That doesn't normally happen and I find it more believable than either ditzy scream queens or women that suddenly find depths of fighting skill. That final shot of her laughing, covered in blood... wow. That reinforced it. Normal people can't go through that and simply walk away. She is now a mental case.
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 24, 2008, 11:21:40 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 25, 2008, 01:44:42 PM
Title: Salem's Lot (2004)
Movie Count: 79
TV Ep Count: 38
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 4:45am
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.
My Thoughts:
I watched the original earlier on in this marathon. Now I felt it was the time for the remake. When I first heard they were doing this remake I was more then concerned. But I was pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed this one. I do prefer the original one... which is why I watched that one already this month. But I do think they did a good job with this remake. I really enjoyed Donald Sutherland's work on this miniseries... he really seemed to nail his role!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 25, 2008, 03:38:38 PM
Title: R.L. Stein's Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It
Movie Count: 80
TV Ep Count: 38
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 8:15am
Plot:
For 13-year-old goth girl Cassie, fitting into a new school and neighborhood isn't easy, but she entertains herself by playing pranks on the "popular" kids and her little brother, Max. As Halloween approaches, Cassie's search for scares leads her to a mysterious Halloween store and an unusual book called The Evil Thing. When Max begs her to read the book to him, Cassie finally gives in, ignoring the warning "Do Not Read Aloud." But it's when they get to the last page of the book and its clear warning about the Evil Thing - "Don't Think About It" - that the spooky adventure really begins.
My Thoughts:
This weekend my 12yr old (13 in a week and a half!) daughter, Brittany, wanted to join me for some horror movies. So we decided to start off with one from her collection. This is a cute Halloween movie that is fun for the whole family. Not something to watch if you are looking for something actually scary... but a good way to spend Halloween night with your kids. I know that Britt and I will be watching it every year now. I also liked the fact that Tobin Bell is in it... I really liked him in the Saw movies. I must say.. I did get a kick out of the young boy (Cassie's brother).. he was such a scaredy-cat... I think the boy was even afraid of his own shadow.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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NOTE TO JIMMY: This is a recycled review... no need to add it to the list
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 25, 2008, 05:50:38 PM
Title: I Know What You Did Last Summer
Movie Count: 81
TV Ep Count: 38
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 10:15am
Plot:
After an accident on a winding road, four teens make the fatal mistake of dumping their victim's body into the sea. But exactly one year later, the dead man returns from his watery grave, and he's looking for more than an apology. I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER is a "pure fright machine (that) scares the hell out of you!" - Norman Wilner, 'Toronto Star'
My Thoughts:
This one is not what I would call a favorite... but I do enjoy it now and again. Even though this is little more then an entertaining teen slasher... I do enjoy seeing the familiar faces. Just to name a few we have one of my all-time favorites Jennifer Love Hewitt (Ghost Whisperer), Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy) and Johnny Galecki (Big Bang Theory).
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Jimmy on October 25, 2008, 06:38:55 PM
But are you masochist enough to get this one : I'll always know what you did last summer (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,588.msg68161.html#msg68161) :laugh:
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 25, 2008, 07:38:12 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 25, 2008, 10:43:34 PM
Title: Mirror Mirror 4: Reflections
Movie Count: 82
TV Ep Count: 38
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 3pm
Plot:
As a storm rages, five desperate people are caught in the mirror's power to reveal lost souls, broken dreams, second chances and some very strange sexual vengeance. Kim Mai Guest, PJ Soles and Billy Drago co-star in the provocative series climax that is available only in this collection.
My Thoughts:
Well... I wanted to finish off this boxset. I went into it with very low expectations since the last one pretty much totally sucked. I can thankfully say this one is just a little bit better then the last one. But it is still not what I would call a good movie. Definitely below average. Now that I have watched them all I would say I liked them in this order: Part 1... Part 2... Part 4... and then Part 3 (which is no good at all). It was however good to see Billy Drago in this one as well.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 26, 2008, 12:36:29 AM
Title: Beetlejuice
Movie Count: 83
TV Ep Count: 38
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 5pm
Plot:
What's a yuppie ghost couple to do when their quaint New England home is overrun by trendy New Yorkers? They hire a freelance "bio-exorcist" to spook the intruders. And everyone gets more than he, she or it bargained for!
Director Tim Burton ('Batman', 'Mars Attacks!') teams with Michael Keaton ('Night Shift', 'Batman'). The result? "Keaton's Beetlejuice is one of the biggest, baddest wolves a ghost movie has ever unleashed, a polter-gas" ('The Village Voice'). He's a juggernaut of jokes, jolts, and jive who hurls one-liners, spins into grotesque forms, gobbles insects and can't leave ladies (living or dead) alone. Keaton's wild work in this and 'Clean and Sober' won him 1988's National Society of Film Critics Best Actor Award.
Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Winona Ryder and Sylvia Sidney share starring honors with the movie's wondrous production design, Harry Belafonte soundtrack tunes and Academy Award®-winning Best Makeup. So exorcise your right to fun. Say the "B" word three times and have a wonderful Day-O!
My Thoughts:
My daughter, Brittany was ready to watch another movie with me. This time we chose Beetlejuice. This is one that we both have always really enjoyed a lot. This movie we don't need Halloween to come to watch it. I really like Geena Davis in this movie. And even though I don't normally care for her... I also enjoyed Winona Ryder.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 26, 2008, 12:05:00 PM
Title: The Amityville Horror (2005)
Movie Count: 84
TV Ep Count: 38
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 5:30am
Plot:
From Michael Bay, the producer of 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre', comes the true story of Amityville. In November 1974, a family of six was brutally murdered. Now, a year later, an unsuspecting young couple, George (Ryan Reynolds, 'Blade: Trinity', 'The In-Laws') and Kathy Lutz (Melissa George, TV's "Alias"), and their children move into the house that was the site of the horrific event and is now haunted by a murderous presence. What follows is 28 days of unimaginable terror. With demonic visions of the dead and relentless screams of terror, this is the haunted house story that isn't just a movie - it's real.
My Thoughts:
When I first heard that they were remaking "The Amityville Horror" I was rather worried that they would not do the original justice... or that they would make the same mistake they made with the "Psycho" remake.. and make it a carbon copy of the original just changing the actors. But this remake... I must admit... was done in the right way... kept enough the same to pay homage to the original... but changed enough to make it it's own movie.
For the most part I do not like to compare a remake to the original... as I like to judge every movie on it's own as a stand alone movie. But this is hard sometimes... especially when I enjoy the original movie as much as I do "The Amityville Horror." In this case though... I really enjoyed this remake... possibly as much as I liked the original. I think they did a wonderful job with it... and I really enjoy the actors that took over... I am a fan of both Melissa George and Ryan Reynolds. This is one remake that is definitely worth giving a chance... I don't think you will be sorry.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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NOTE TO JIMMY: This is a recycled review... no need to add it to the list.
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 26, 2008, 01:34:28 PM
Title: Children of the Night
Movie Count: 85
TV Ep Count: 38
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 7:15am
Plot:
Allburg is an idyllic small town, far removed from the crime of the big city. Safe, peaceful ... and in deadly danger. When a vampire is released from his long imprisonment in an underground crypt, the unsuspecting town becomes the target of his unearthly bloodlust. One by one, the entire population becomes either vampire or helpless victim. A teenage girl, a school teacher and a wino become an unlikely trio of vampire hunters as they struggle to destroy a monstrous danger more unspeakable than death in this truly terrifying tale of horror and suspense.
My Thoughts:
Felt in the mood for a vampire movie... but one I do not watch that often. As there is a small handful I tend to always watch. This one is a fairly low budget movie... that if I am not mistaken was direct to video. At least here in the US. This is not what I would call a great movie.... but I have certainly saw worse. Even though I do see obvious downfalls of this movie... it is definitely on the cheesy side... but for some reason I find myself enjoying this movie. There is a couple familiar names in this movie. First there is Karen Black who has done a lot of horror in her career. Then there is Peter DeLuise... who was on the TV Series 21 Jump Street.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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:yahoo:I did it!... I beat last year's total movies watched! And about 6 days to go! :yahoo:
Post by: Najemikon on October 26, 2008, 02:21:58 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 26, 2008, 02:28:08 PM
Post by: Jimmy on October 26, 2008, 03:31:08 PM
You're on your way to reach the 100 movies :thumbup:
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 26, 2008, 04:04:18 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 26, 2008, 09:45:20 PM
Title: Dr. Giggles
Movie Count: 86
TV Ep Count: 38
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 2:30pm
Plot:
He makes house calls. No appointment necessary. Laughter is the best medicine when 'Dr. Giggles' gives fans of cult horror the right guffaws-and-gore prescription.
Larry Drake plays the night-prowling surgical M.D. (as in Maniacally Deranged) who takes a vengeful whack -- or saw, scalpel, stomach pump or whatever else he finds in his little black bag of medical malpractice -- at teens, cops, and other residents of a once-pleasant town. From an old haunted house to a midway fun house, from bedrooms to the O.R., the doctor is in(sane). And keeping pace with him is a start-to-finish spree of medical puns that make this romp a cut above. 'Dr. Giggles': He'll keep you in stitches.
My Thoughts:
I have loved this movie for years now... this movie stars Holly Marie Combs (Charmed) and Glenn Quinn (Roseanne, Angel). This is one that I got in the Twisted Terror Collection boxset. When I first saw this movie I didn't know who Holly Marie Combs was... now I am such a huge fan of hers I buy everything I can find with her in it. This movie has a lot of creative kills in it... but I think my favorite of them has to be the stomach pump... that is what I would have to call creative and sickening both at the same time. The only thing I didn't like about this dvd release is there was no extras what so ever... not even the Theatrical Trailer. If you never seen this movie... it definitely comes recommended by me.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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NOTE TO JIMMY: This is a recycled review... no need to add it to the list.
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 26, 2008, 11:07:40 PM
Title: 21 Jump Street: Season 4 - Old Haunts in the New Age
Movie Count: 86
TV Ep Count: 39
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 5:15pm
Plot:
During a Halloween string of high school fires, Hanson becomes skeptical of a teen aged psychic claiming to be able to predict where the next fire will occur.
My Thoughts:
If I am not mistaken... this is the only Halloween episode of 21 Jump Street. I thought they did a pretty good job on it. They really tried to fit a lot of Halloween/Horror related stuff into this one episode. Possibly a little too much stuff. But it is an enjoyable episode.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 27, 2008, 02:13:53 PM
Title: St. Francisville Experience
Movie Count: 87
TV Ep Count: 39
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 7:30am
Plot:
Four people - a psychic, a ghost-hunter, a filmmaker and a historian - all trained in the paranormal and equipped with cameras, agreed to spend the night in a house rumored to be haunted. This is their footage. This is their story.
My Thoughts:
This movie is made in the same way as Blair Witch Project... where they try to make you think you are watching a real documentary. In my opinion... it was done much better then Blair Witch was though. But that could have something to do with my enjoying haunted house stories so much... and touches on something I used to love to do when I was a teen... explore old abandoned houses. I would say if you enjoyed Blair Witch Project when it came out... you should definitely give this one a chance as well.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 27, 2008, 03:33:14 PM
Title: Smallville: Season 5 - Thirst
Movie Count: 87
TV Ep Count: 40
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 10am
Plot:
More than a one-bite stand? Lana unwittingly becomes part of a Met U. sorority of vampires. One condition of her membership: She must bring Clark in for a bitefest! Chloe joins the DAILY PLANET.
My Thoughts:
I LOVE this one! As I am sure most people know... I love vampire movies/shows.... So having a vampire episode in Smallville is awesome! As much as I love vampires... it is even better that the vampires are cute (if not annoying) Sorority Girls. LOL And I just had to laugh at Clark in that Zorro costume for the Halloween party at the sorority house.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 27, 2008, 06:47:07 PM
Title: Leprechaun
Movie Count: 88
TV Ep Count: 40
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 12pm
Plot:
A horrific Leprechaun (Warwick Davis) goes on a rampage after his precious bag of gold coins is stolen. He uses all his magical destructive powers to trick, terrorize and kill everyone who is unlucky enough to hinder his relentless search. In a frantic attempt to survive the wrath of the Leprechaun, Tori (Jennifer Aniston) and her friends scramble to find the only weapon known to kill this Irish monster... a four leaf clover. However, until they discover a four leaf clover or return all the gold taken from the rainbow's end, their fairy tale nightmarehas only just begun.
My Thoughts:
This is another one I haven't seen in many years. It was fun seeing a young Jennifer Aniston (Friends) in this movie. Of course this more is done more for fun then horror... there is a load of comedy mixed in. But I definitely enjoy it for what it is. Not to mention Jennifer Aniston looked great in those tight shorts!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 27, 2008, 10:43:47 PM
Title: Are You Afraid of the Dark? - The Tale of the Virtual Pets
Movie Count: 88
TV Ep Count: 41
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 4pm
Plot:
"Diggers" are the newest, coolest virtual pets around. Everybody wants one, but Isabel and Kate discover that these pets have a mind of their own, and playing with them can be very dangerous.
My Thoughts:
My daughter and I decided to watch a few episodes of Are You Afraid of the Dark? This episode was really good... I actually enjoyed every minute of it. It is one that would give any episode of Goosebumps a run for it's money.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Are You Afraid of the Dark? - The Tale of the Misfortune Cookie
Movie Count: 88
TV Ep Count: 42
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 4:30pm
Plot:
David works hard in his family's restaurant and wishes he had a different, more interesting life. An acient set of golden fortune cookies grants David his wish for a new life that turns out to be way more exciting and scary than David could ever have imagined.
My Thoughts:
This episode is pretty good... but not nearly as good as the first one we watched. It was pretty predictable...but then again these are made for kids in mind and Brittany didn't find it predictable so I guess it worked.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Are You Afraid of the Dark? - The Tale of the Gruesome Gormets
Movie Count: 88
TV Ep Count: 43
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 5pm
Plot:
Tommy and David are brothers who discover something very strange about the new upstairs neighbors. They are very large people, with ravenous appetites, and whenever people visit them, they are never seen again. What could it be that the odd new neighbors are eating?
My Thoughts:
This episode was better then the last one... but not quite as good as the first one we watched tonight. But over-all we both enjoyed all 3 of the episodes.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 28, 2008, 01:38:42 PM
Title: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
Movie Count: 89
TV Ep Count: 43
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 7am
Plot:
The last of the Elm Street kids are now at a psychiatric ward where Freddy haunts their dreams with unspeakable horrors. Their only hope is dream researcher and fellow survivor Nancy Thompson (Heather Langenkamp of the original 'Nightmare'), who helps them battle the supernatural psycho on his own hellish turf.
My Thoughts:
This is another of my favorite "Nightmare" movies. I love all the things the kids learned they could do in their dreams. Plus this one has one of my favorite actresses in it... Patricia Arquette. I have been a fan of hers since the first time I saw her TV Series "Medium".
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 28, 2008, 08:26:51 PM
Title: Sabrina the Teenage Witch: Season 2 - A River of Candy Corn Runs Through It
Movie Count: 89
TV Ep Count: 44
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 3pm
Plot:
The first mortal Halloween party at the Spellman residence starts out dull...untill the furniture starts talking and a river of candy corn appears!
My Thoughts:
This is a fun Halloween episode... I enjoyed it. Though I have to admit I enjoyed the first season's a little more.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 28, 2008, 10:00:34 PM
Title: Sabrina the Teenage Witch: Season 3 - Good Will Haunting
Movie Count: 89
TV Ep Count: 45
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 4:30pm
Plot:
Hilda and Zelda go to their Aunt Beulah's Halloween party that takes place in an asylum. Sabrina's party is terrorized by a talking doll from the Other Realm.
My Thoughts:
This one I really like. The third season Halloween episode goes a little away from just a "fun" episode... and brings in just a touch of horror. This is also my daughter's favorite Sabrina Halloween episode.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 29, 2008, 04:36:10 PM
Title: Friday the 13th
Movie Count: 90
TV Ep Count: 45
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 8am
Plot:
Terror and suspense abound in this 24-hour nightmare of blood. Camp Crystal Lake has been been shuttered for over 20 years due to several vicious and unsolved murders. The camp's new owner and several young counselors are readying the property for re-opening despite warnings of a "death curse" by local residents. The curse proves true on Friday the 13th as one by one each of the counselors is stalked by a violent killer. This film is widely acclaimed for its horrifying and creative murder sequences.
My Thoughts:
This is, of course, the one that started it all. Definitely a classic when it comes to horror. I feel it is a good movie... definitely worth watching... but I have seen better. I really liked the character of Alice in this one. For some reason I keep forgetting there is a young Kevin Bacon in this movie until I watch it again.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 29, 2008, 04:37:40 PM
Title: Friday the 13th Part 2
Movie Count: 91
TV Ep Count: 45
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 10am
Plot:
Five years after the horrible blood bath at Camp Crystal Lake, all that remains is the legend of Jason Voorhees and his demented mother, who had murdered seven camp counselors. At the nearby summer camp, the new counselors are unconcerned about the warnings to stay away from the infamous site. Carefree, the young people roam the area, not sensing the ominous lurking presence. One by one, they are attacked and brutally slaughtered. Suspense and screams abound in this compelling thriller.
My Thoughts:
The second movie in the series is a good one. This one Jason doesn't have his infamous hockey mask yet. Instead it is a burlap sack. I am enjoying this one just as much as the first... if not a hair better. These films seem to strike a good nostalgia cord for me. It seems that no movies brings back the '80s for me more then the Friday the 13th movies for some reason.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 29, 2008, 06:42:19 PM
Title: Friday the 13th Part 3
Movie Count: 92
TV Ep Count: 45
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 12pm
Plot:
A idyllic summer turns into a nightmare of unspeakable terror for yet another group of naïve counselors. Ignoring Camp Crystal Lake's bloody legacy, one by one they fall victim to the maniacal Jason who stalks them at every turn...
My Thoughts:
This is the movie that Jason gets his hockey mask that everyone knows him by. While I did still enjoy this movie... I didn't care for it as much as some of the others. I just found that I didn't really care about most the characters this time around. I do wish I would have seen this when it was in the theaters... would have been fun to see it in 3-D.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Jimmy on October 29, 2008, 07:40:00 PM
For the rest : too much humour in it. This is with this one that the franchise turns into a joke for a long time (untill the part six for me).
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 29, 2008, 07:51:51 PM
Post by: Najemikon on October 29, 2008, 09:07:42 PM
The problem with the third part is the fact that it's in 3-D. They have pass most of the time working on those scene and much less on the rest that is the movie. I think that the director mention in his commentary that this technology was a pain in the ....
For the rest : too much humour in it. This is with this one that the franchise turns into a joke for a long time (untill the part six for me).
I appreciate Dial M for Murder for that. Hitchcock was forced into using 3D, but considered it a gimmick. Even before the film was completed, he was proved right. But he'd filmed in such a way that there are only a couple of odd shots, while the scene with scissors -used on the poster- looks great, 3D or not. House of Wax is the same. The man outside charming people into trying the museum is the only gratuitous scene I can think of and it's still fun. Otherwise the fire looks fantastic.
Post by: Najemikon on October 29, 2008, 09:08:39 PM
I don't know... I like the one I am watching now... Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. :)
"Now"? How so, if you're on the forum? Are there two Petes? Argh! :devil:
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 29, 2008, 09:23:09 PM
I don't know... I like the one I am watching now... Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. :)
"Now"? How so, if you're on the forum? Are there two Petes? Argh! :devil:
It is this little thing on my player called Pause. When I hear my email go off I click it and it pauses the movie for me! Wonderful invention! :P
But I did have to stop the movie for a bit... have to cook dinner... daughter needs to eat for some strange reason. :P
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 29, 2008, 10:16:36 PM
Title: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Movie Count: 93
TV Ep Count: 45
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 2pm
Plot:
The body count continues in this vivid thriller, the fourth -- but not final -- story in the widely successful 'Friday The 13th' series. Jason, Crystal Lake's least popular citizen, returns to wreak further havoc in 'Friday The 13th - The Final Chapter'. After his revival in a hospital morgue, the hockey-masked murderer fixes his vengeful attention on the Jarvis family and a group of hitherto carefree teenagers. Young Tommy Jarvis is an aficionado of horror films with special talent for masks and make-up. Has the diabolical Jason finally met his match?
My Thoughts:
I never realized it before watching the credits this time around... but on of the teens is played by a young Crispin Glover. Of course as soon as I seen him on there I knew it was him and wondered why I never realized it before. This one I really enjoyed. I liked the characters. Especially liked Tommy (played by a young Cory Feldman).
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Jimmy on October 29, 2008, 10:25:22 PM
I don't know... I like the one I am watching now... Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. :)You like almost every horror movie :laugh:
It kind of the same with me when I talk about a Joe Sarno's movie or an Hershell Gordon Lewis's movie :laugh:
Judy Aronson is in it so it's a big plus, but I hate the Corey Feldman part (find this stupid even at 14 years old). Some of the killing are good, but like I've said too much humour in it.
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 29, 2008, 10:32:47 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 29, 2008, 11:54:00 PM
Title: Friday the 13th Part 5: A New Beginning
Movie Count: 94
TV Ep Count: 45
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 5:15pm
Plot:
Jason is back, hockey mask and all. And he's up to his old maniacal tricks in 'Friday The 13th Part V - A New Beginning'. This time he seems to have set his sights on the young patients at a secluded halfway house. And more than a few of his teen targets end up in half, in quarters... you name it, Jason does it.
My Thoughts:
This one I liked... but not as much as some of the others. Some of the characters are enjoyable... but others I just couldn't get myself to care about. I did like the younger boy, Reggie and his grandfather. I also didn't care for the twist at the end of this one. But it is still enjoyable for what it is... and glad I have it in my collection.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 30, 2008, 10:46:27 AM
Title: Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives
Movie Count: 95
TV Ep Count: 45
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 4:15am
Plot:
As a child, Tommy Jarvis did what many other died trying to do. He killed Jason Vorhees, the mass murderer who terrorized the residents of Crystal Lake. But now, years later, Tommy is tormented by the fear that maybe Jason isn't really dead.
So Tommy and a friend go to the cemetery to dig up Jason's grave. Unfortunately for Tommy, (and very unfortunately for his friend), instead of finding a rotting corpse, they discover a well rested Jason who comes back from the dead for another bloody rampage in 'Friday The 13th, Part VI: Jason Lives'.
My Thoughts:
This one I did enjoy. It seemed to step things up a bit... but once again most the characters in this one I just didn't care about. I do think it was pretty cool this one was centered more around Tommy Garvis trying to stop Jason then it was about the teens just dying one by one. Gave it a little more of a story.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 30, 2008, 01:23:41 PM
Title: Friday the 13th Part 7: The New Blood
Movie Count: 96
TV Ep Count: 45
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 6:45am
Plot:
Ever since homicidal maniac Jason Voorhees got trapped in chains at the bottom of Crystal Lake, the nearby summer camp has operated without a hitch... without a murder. But one of this season's happy campers has brought along a deadly secret.
Tina Shepherd can see the future and levitate objects. Her doctor knows just how dangerous telekinesis can be, but he's out to exploit her, not help her. And now it's too late. Tina has accidentally unchained Jason from his watery grave and the bloodbath is underway.
Tina's special powers are her only hope for survival. But what chance does a teenage girl have against an axe-wielding maniac?
My Thoughts:
I hear a lot of people don't care for this one. Mostly the reason I have seen given is because of the girl with telekinetic powers. Even though it may have not been the best thing to go with... that is something that never really bothered me. The movie on a whole I feel is pretty good... no, it isn't the best movie I ever seen... but it is something I am able to enjoy with little effort. I feel it is definitely worth watching.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 30, 2008, 03:11:49 PM
Title: Friday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan
Movie Count: 97
TV Ep Count: 45
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 8:30am
Plot:
The Big Apple's in big trouble, as indestructible psycho-fiend Jason Voorhees hits the road to New York City -- and paints the town "red."
After a shocking return from beyond the grave, the diabolical Jason ships out aboard a teen filled "love boat" bound for New York, which he soon transforms into the ultimate voyage of the damned. Then one of his terrified victims escapes into the nightmarish maze of Manhattan's subways and sewers, only to confront Jason one final time.
My Thoughts:
This is my least favorite of the F13 movies. I still find it worth watching... but I really didn't care much for Jason in New York. He just belongs in the woods! Though there was a part or two that was worth a good chuckle with him in the city. And I really didn't care the way they chose to end this one.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 30, 2008, 11:00:39 PM
Title: Child's Play: Chucky's 20th Birthday Edition
Movie Count: 98
TV Ep Count: 45
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 4:30pm
Plot:
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:
After 8 F13 movies I am getting a bit tired of Jason. Time to slip over to something else. So thought I would check out my newest DVD. I always enjoyed Child's Play. And we finally get a widescreen version of the movie! Not to mention a special edition with a lot of extras. The best part... I got to upgrade to it without it costing me anything! It has been a while since I seen this one... so was good to watch again. I really enjoyed it. I didn't get the chance to check out many of the extras yet though.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 31, 2008, 02:01:30 PM
Title: Halloween
Movie Count: 99
TV Ep Count: 45
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 7:30am
Plot:
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..
My Thoughts:
This is of course a classic horror that I must watch every year around this time. Usually on Halloween day like I did this year. This is of course the one that started it all... and finding out from one of the featurettes on the disc... a movie that was shot very quickly and cheaply. You would never know it watching the movie. I feel they all did an awesome job on this movie! It comes highly recommended by me!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Note to Jimmy: This is a recycled review... no need to add it to the list.
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 31, 2008, 09:55:55 PM
Title: Halloween (2007)
Movie Count: 100 :yahoo:
TV Ep Count: 45
Other Count: 2
Time Started: 2:45pm
Plot:
Rob Zombie ('The Devil's Rejects') 'reinvents the ultimate slasher classic,' unleashing Michael Myers for a bloody rollercoaster of a rampage like fans have never seen. Including a retelling of the original story that unfolds at a breakneck pace, as well as a chilling new introduction that finally reveals the secrets behind Myers' disturbing childhood, 'Halloween' breathes new life into one of film history's most terrifying tales. "It will leave you speechless" ('Bloody-Disgusting').
My Thoughts:
I been watching all the different sites I post to through-out this month... and I noticed that this movie gets very little (if any) love. It seems that most people I have talked to hate this movie. This is something I just don't understand. Maybe it is because they are comparing it to the original... I don't know. But that is something I don't do. I look at each movie on it's own merits alone.
I personally really enjoyed every minute of this movie. It felt like a prequel and a remake all rolled into one... and I personally think they did a great job with it. I found it really interesting how they portrayed his childhood... and thought they did well with the remake half as well. I know I am in the minority here... but that is ok... I am used to that when it comes to the movies I watch! Anyway... I am definitely glad I watched it today to round off my month long marathon.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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OK... That is it... I can't watch anything this evening... so that is the end of this year's month long marathon! Not to bad... 100 movies and 45 TV Episodes!... I broke all my records once again!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Post by: DVDsRGreat on October 31, 2008, 10:16:37 PM
Post by: Jimmy on October 31, 2008, 10:22:48 PM
It's a lot of movies to watch and reviewed.
Now I suppose that you will be on an horror break for at least a couple of day
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 31, 2008, 10:36:51 PM
Post by: Dragonfire on November 01, 2008, 01:06:19 AM
That's a lot of movies for one month. You did get me motivated to watch more horror type movies this month as well - I always had planned on doing that to some degree, but not as many as I have so far. I'm not sure how many I got through last year..maybe 15 or 20. Right now I'm at 37 and I think I'm gonna go try to watch a few more.
Post by: Jimmy on November 01, 2008, 01:15:39 AM
I loved every minute of it... ok... maybe not every minute! (The Sorority, The Curse of Lizzie Borden)... but definitely enjoyed the past month! :)But you're lucky since The Bagman, Wolf Creek and Oasis of the Zombies were not parts of your marathon. Maybe next year :laugh:
Post by: Najemikon on November 01, 2008, 03:04:14 AM
Post by: RossRoy on November 01, 2008, 03:09:58 AM
Post by: Achim on November 01, 2008, 04:23:39 AM
It's always an enjoyment to read how you find something interesting in almost every, even the worst of movies (you almost never give a movie a "1", or am I imagining things), yet none of them ever gets full points. Great to see something taking that much pleasure out of viewing just about anything).
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 01, 2008, 12:24:52 PM
I loved every minute of it... ok... maybe not every minute! (The Sorority, The Curse of Lizzie Borden)... but definitely enjoyed the past month! :)But you're lucky since The Bagman, Wolf Creek and Oasis of the Zombies were not parts of your marathon. Maybe next year :laugh:
But remember?....
NO MORE DEALS!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 01, 2008, 02:05:19 PM
:bow: well done, Pete! Now try beating that number(s) next year :devil:
It's always an enjoyment to read how you find something interesting in almost every, even the worst of movies (you almost never give a movie a "1", or am I imagining things), yet none of them ever gets full points. Great to see something taking that much pleasure out of viewing just about anything).
LOL... Thanks Achim! Yeah... I can usually find something to enjoy in most all movies... though there was a couple I actually gave 0 (zero) to this time around! :o
And when it comes to the numbers for next year.... not so sure I will be able to beat them... but hey... I will give it all I got! :thumbup: