Post by: addicted2dvd on September 28, 2015, 03:07:28 AM
Horror/Halloween Marathon 2015
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3 DAYS AND COUNTING!
Woohoo!... It's that time of the year again!
I don't know what to expect from this month. Not sure how much time I will be able to put into it. Don't know if I will be going back to work. Or if I will be having surgery on my knee. If I need the surgery then I should have lots of time in front of the TV. But there is just too many unknowns at this time. So I am not making any goals for myself. I am just going to watch as much horror and Halloween movies/episodes/shorts that I can till the end of the month.
I hope to see other people watching horror as well!
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3 DAYS AND COUNTING!
Woohoo!... It's that time of the year again!
I don't know what to expect from this month. Not sure how much time I will be able to put into it. Don't know if I will be going back to work. Or if I will be having surgery on my knee. If I need the surgery then I should have lots of time in front of the TV. But there is just too many unknowns at this time. So I am not making any goals for myself. I am just going to watch as much horror and Halloween movies/episodes/shorts that I can till the end of the month.
I hope to see other people watching horror as well!
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 01, 2015, 04:29:48 PM
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 01, 2015, 04:32:28 PM
The Tomb of Ligeia
Year of Release: 1964
Directed By: Roger Corman
Starring: Vincent Price, Elizabeth Shepherd, John Westbrook, Derek Francis, Oliver Johnston
Genre: Horror
Overview:
Roger Corman and Vincent Price hook up for horror in Edgar Allan Poe's "most terrifying" (L.A. Herald Examiner) tale of passion, possession and PURR-fect evil! When a dead wife sinks her claws into immortality – and comes back as a ferocious feline – she leads her husband's (Price) new bride on a deadly game of cat and mouse. And when the fur starts flying, she soon learns that even in death...she can land on her feet!
My Thoughts:
Have I ever mentioned how much I love Vincent Price? I do, I adore him. He's one of my all-time favorites, and he certainly doesn't disappoint here. All of the cast give very performances, but Price is always the absolute star. It's old-fashioned Gothic horror, so there's very little blood and no gore. The film relies on atmosphere, and in that it's perfect, filled with unseen menace and creepy details. This is one of my favorite of Price's films, and it's better with a re-watch. Highly recommended!
Note on the blu-ray: While I would have liked to see Shout! Factory clean up the PBS opening and closing pieces they included as extras (which look like they were ported over from VHS), the film itself is absolutely beautiful, with wonderful color and depth; well worth the upgrade from the old Midnite Movies release I had on DVD.
Bechdel Test: Fail
Overall: 4/5
2015 Horror Movie Count: 1
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 01, 2015, 05:28:58 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/68/686340231658f.jpg) | 100 Feet: Unrated and Uncut (2008/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0899128/) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGKElWsZKDk) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/100_Feet) |
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Stars:
Famke Janssen as Marnie
Bobby Cannavale as Shanks
Ed Westwick as Joey
Michael Paré as The Ghost / Mike
Patricia Charbonneau as Frances
Plot:
After Marnie Watson (Famke Janssen) kills her abusive husband in self-defense, she is confined to a 100 feet radius in her home... only to discover that the house is possessed by the enraged and violent spirit of her dead husband.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
My Thoughts:
I never even heard of this film before I got a copy. The overview on the back cover sounded interesting to me... and the trailer looked like fun so decided tp pop it in. I found it to be a pretty good film. I did enjoy it... but have seen better in it's genre. I liked gthe characters.... and enjoyed the storyline. I just wish they would have put that little extra something into it to make it a great movie. But it is a good watch for when you looking to waste a good 90 minutes.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 02, 2015, 08:14:45 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/08/085391271727f.jpg) | Salem's Lot (1979/United States)
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Stars:
David Soul as Ben Mears
James Mason (1909) as Richard K. Straker
Lance Kerwin as Mark Petrie
Bonnie Bedelia as Susan Norton
Lew Ayres as Jason Berk
Plot:
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.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
I have loved this one since the first time I saw it back in my teen years. Of course this is an adaptation from the book that Stephen King wrote. Who of course is my favorite horror writer. For a movie that is just over 30 years old... this movie has some decent scares in it. I personally haven't been scared from it since I was a kid... but I do remember it would scare my wife every time we watched it. A couple of my favorite spooky parts in this movie is ..
1. The kid vampire scratching at his friends window.... pleading with him to let him in.
2. The grave digger rocking in the rocking chair... looks over at you and hisses at you with his eyes glowing
I am really enjoying watching this one again. As for comparing this one to the remake... that is something I don't normally like to do... but sometimes it is just too hard not to. I really like both versions... like them both a lot! but I think I have to say I enjoy this one the most between the 2. I don't know why... but to me this one is a pure classic when it comes to vampire movies... it is one of the ones to beat!
Needless to say... this is one I would always highly recommend to any horror fan... and an absolute must see for any fan of vampire movies. 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.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 02, 2015, 11:28:24 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/01/013131141894f.jpg) | Vamp (1986/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092147/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vamp_(film)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51TDopcDtMQ) |
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Stars:
Chris Makepeace as Keith
Sandy Baron as Vic
Robert Rusler as AJ
Dedee Pfeiffer as Amaretto
Gedde Watanabe as Duncan
Plot:
A group of fraternity pledges head for the seedy side of the city in search of strippers and discover a sinister spot called The After Dark Club. But when the bar's luscious dancers turn out to be bloodthirsty vampires led by the kinky Katrina (GRACE JONES), the evening takes on a freaky new twist. Can these guys survive a bizarre onslaught on vixens and vamps, or will the armies of the undead take the ultimate bite out of their night.
CHRIS MAKEPEACE (MEATBALLS), ROBERT RUSLER (WEIRD SCIENCE), GEDDE WATANABE (SIXTEEN CANDLES) and DEDEE PFEIFFER co-star in this outrageously sexy horror comedy that features wild makeup effects by Oscar®-winner GREG CANNOM (DRACULA, THE MASK).
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Outtakes/Bloopers
- Closed Captioned
- Short 'Dracula Bites The Big Apple'
My Thoughts:
Vamp is not what I would call a great movie by any means... but it is definitely a lot of fun. It has a good mixture of comedy and horror. Though it is over the top at times. At first I wasn't sure what I thought of Grace Jones as the Vampire Katrina... but she did fine in this movie... and definitely brought something to the role. Over-all this is just a leave your brain at the door pop-corn flick type of movie. One that I just enjoy popping in once in a while.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 03, 2015, 01:45:28 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/01/013132560496f.jpg) | Vamps (2012/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1545106/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vamps_(film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I22Lqr9IRKY) |
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Stars:
Alicia Silverstone as Goody
Krysten Ritter as Stacy
Larry Wilmore as Professor Quincy
Bettina Bresnan as Maryanne Cachillio
Todd Barry as Ivan
Plot:
Goody (Alicia Silverstone) and Stacy (Krysten Ritter) love the night life, clubbing, hooking up, and always looking for the next thrill, all the while keeping a big secret – they happen to be modern-day vampires. But even with lifetimes of dating experience behind them, the duo realizes they still have a lot to learn about love when Stacy unexpectedly falls for the son of a vampire hunter, and Goody runs into the man of her dreams from decades earlier. With their destinies at stake, the girls are faced with a difficult choice: give up their eternal youth for a chance at love, or continue to live their uncomplicated fabulously single lives forever. Vamps is written and directed by Amy Heckerling and also features an all-star supporting cast, including Sigourney Weaver, Richard Lewis, Dan Stevens, Justin Kirk, Wallace Shawn, Marilu Henner, and Kristen Johnston.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Bonus Trailers
My Thoughts:
OK.. what did I think of this one? It is a very silly comedy/horror. Not that that is a bad thing. I did find myself enjoying this one... though there wasn't anything too special about it. I found it to be a fun and entertaining film... but pretty much no more then average. Not one I can see watching often but sure I will watch again.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 04, 2015, 12:11:13 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/82/826663157741f.jpg) | The Babadook (2014/Australia) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2321549/) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5WQZzDRVtw) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Babadook) |
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Stars:
Essie Davis as Amelia
Noah Wiseman as Samuel
Hayley McElhinney as Claire
Daniel Henshall as Robbie
Barbara West as Mrs Roach
Plot:
Amelia (AFI Award winner Essie Davis, Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, The Slap) is a single mother plagued by the violent death of her husband. When a disturbing storybook called Mister Babadook turns up at her house, she is forced to battle with her son's deep-seated fear of a monster. Soon she discovers a sinister presence all around her.
A chilling tale of unseen and otherworldly horror in the haunting tradition of The Orphanage, Jennifer Kent's visceral journey into the heart of fear itself is as terrifying as it is believable.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Interviews
- Reversible Cover
My Thoughts:
This one I enjoyed quite a bit. I will say it is a different type of horror movie and it is one that leaves lot to the imagination. Which means different people can take different thing from it. But that is not a bad thing at all. I did have a little trouble warming up to some of the characters, though I was able to. This is definitely one I recommend checking out.
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Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 04, 2015, 06:04:53 PM
The Babadook
Year of Release: 2014
Directed By: Jennifer Kent
Starring: Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman
Genre: Horror
Overview:
Amelia (AFI Award winner Essie Davis, Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, The Slap) is a single mother plagued by the violent death of her husband. When a disturbing storybook called Mister Babadook turns up at her house, she is forced to battle with her son's deep-seated fear of a monster. Soon she discovers a sinister presence all around her.
A chilling tale of unseen and otherworldly horror in the haunting tradition of The Orphanage, Jennifer Kent's visceral journey into the heart of fear itself is as terrifying as it is believable.
My Thoughts:
Monsters are real. But what is a monster? Is the alien other the monster? Or are the true monsters, the more menacing ones, lurking inside of us? Is it more frightening when you don't know which it is?
Strong performances from the two leads, an interesting monster, good choices by the filmmakers in set design, editing and cinematography, escalating threat in the atmosphere, and a script that leaves you open to your own interpretation combine to make this an excellent little film.
There's not a lot of gore, and this is a film that makes you think, so take that into consideration, but I'd highly recommend it to the discerning fan.
Bechdel Test: Pass
Overall: 4/5
2015 Horror Movie Count: 2
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 05, 2015, 06:08:49 AM
The Comedy of Terrors
Year of Release: 1963
Directed By: Jacques Tourneur
Starring: Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff, Joyce Jameson, Basil Rathbone, Rhubarb
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Overview:
Four Masters of the Macabre star in this sinister and screamingly funny scare-fest! Waldo Trumbull (Vincent Price) is running his father-in-law's (Boris Karloff) funeral home business...straight into the ground! Hounded by his landlord (Basil Rathbone), Trumbull and his assistant (Peter Lorre) devise a way to make death pay: by increasing their customer base through murder and burying the secrets to their success...body by body!
My Thoughts:
This was a lot of fun. Sure, it's silly, and there's some pretty broad slapstick here, but the script is witty and you've got such stars as Price, Lorre, Karloff and Rathbone. They really work well together, especially Price and Lorre playing off each other. Don't take it seriously, and just sit back and laugh. My only criticism is that I wish they'd let up a bit on the annoying opera singing gag.
Bechdel Test: Fail
Overall: 3/5
2015 Horror Movie Count: 3
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 05, 2015, 07:23:21 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/IC/ICD6105087644D4EAf.jpg) | The Comedy of Terrors (1963/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056943/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Comedy_of_Terrors) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd_qsd_uc18) |
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Stars:
Vincent Price as Trumbull
Peter Lorre as Felix Gillie
Boris Karloff as Hinchley
Joyce Jameson as Amaryllis
Joe E. Brown as Cemetery Keeper
Plot:
Four Masters of the Macabre star in this sinister and screamingly funny scare-fest! Waldo Trumbull (Vincent Price) is running his father-in-law's (Boris Karloff) funeral home business...straight into the ground! Hounded by his landlord (Basil Rathbone), Trumbull and his assistant (Peter Lorre) devise a way to make death pay: by increasing their customer base through murder and burying the secrets to their success...body by body!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Introduction and parting words by Vincent Price
My Thoughts:
Let me start this review by saying I probably wasn't in the right state of mind when watching this film so take this review with a grain of salt. Don't get me wrong... I did enjoy this movie. How can you not with such great classic genre stars. Some of the comedy in this one I found to be fun... some was a little out there. But the whole wife attempting to sing (off and on through-out the film) I found to just be terribly painful. Over-ll I found this one to be a fairly average film. It is worth the time put in to watch it.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 05, 2015, 09:33:22 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/09/097360182743f.jpg) | Stephen King's Silver Bullet: Widescreen Collection (1985/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090021/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Bullet_(film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hSkvsPs13I) |
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Stars:
Gary Busey as Uncle Red
Everett McGill as Reverend Lowe
Corey Haim as Marty Coslaw
Megan Follows as Jane Coslaw
Robin Groves as Nan Coslaw
Plot:
Something is killing off townsfolk in Tarker's Mills. Something mysterious. Something ingenious. Something remotely human. But the only person in town with courage to stop this lurking menace is a 13-year-old boy, confined to a wheelchair since birth. Adapted to the screen by suspense master Stephen King from his "Cycle of the Werewolf" novelette, this exhilarating thriller features astounding special effects by three-time Oscar® winner Carlo Rambaldi ("E.T.," "Alien," "King Kong").
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
I have loved it since I first saw it when I was just a teen. I absolutely love the supped up wheel chair... The Silver Bullet! I really enjoyed the scene when he first got it... finding out just how fast it went. I believe Stephen King's take on the werewolf legend is just right on the spot. And I liked who the werewolf turned out to be. While it is not what I would call a gory movie... there is a scene or two that shows it's fair share of blood. There was nothing about this movie that was not just plain enjoyable. It is definitely one of my favorite werewolf movies.If by chance you never seen this film it is one I highly recommend!
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 05, 2015, 11:31:06 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I3/I368C36A6714AB885f.jpg) | My Babysitter's a Vampire: The First Season: Disc 3 (2011/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1673423/) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUQ9_q6v4M4) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Babysitter's_a_Vampire) |
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Stars:
Matthew Knight as Ethan Morgan
Vanessa Morgan as Sarah
Atticus Mitchell as Benny Weir
Cameron Kennedy as Rory
Plot:
Since Ethan's parents don't trust him to babysit his little sister alone, they hire teenager Sarah to help out. Unfortunately, Ethan and his best friend Benny find out that Sarah is actually a vampire. Sarah asks the boys to help defeat her evil ex-boyfriend and save the town of Whitechapel.
Extras:
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
This is the TV Movie that started the series. Going into this show I really didn't know what to expect. I mean I really like pretty much anything to do with Vampires... but at the same time it is a Disney Channel show. And they can be geared towards a much younger crowd.... if not the entire family. Though I must say that over-all I enjoyed the movie. Sure it is geared towards a younger crowd. Mainly pre-teens and lower teen years. But I was still able to enjoy it. And they did the vampire deaths pretty good.
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Post by: Achim on October 06, 2015, 10:14:59 AM
This one I enjoyed quite a bit. I will say it is a different type of horror movie and it is one that leaves lot to the imagination. Which means different people can take different thing from it. But that is not a bad thing at all. I did have a little trouble warming up to some of the characters, though I was able to. This is definitely one I recommend checking out.
I liked this a lot too! While I found the "message" of the film to be less than subtle, I quite liked...
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 07, 2015, 01:16:58 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/01/013138991287f.jpg) | Masters of Horror: The V Word (2006/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0817401/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_V_Word) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OggTfjXMk5E) |
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Stars:
Arjay Smith as Kerry
Branden Nadon as Justin
Michael Ironside as Mr. Chaney
Lynda Boyd as Carolyn
Jodelle Ferland as Lisa
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.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- DVD-ROM Content
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
This has to be one of my favorite episodes of the series. I am sure that is of no surprise to anyone that knows me... come on it is about vampires! Though done differently then most vampire shows... this one has no fangs... in this one they literally tear at their victims to feed. If you never seen this one I highly recommend it... as I do the entire Masters of Horror series.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 08, 2015, 06:54:29 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/09/096009419899f.jpg) | Shadow Zone: The Undead Express (1996/) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117613/) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izkfqAD1k7c) |
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Stars:
Ron Silver as Valentine
Chauncey Leopardi as Zach
Natanya Ross as Gabe
Tony T. Johnson as J.T.
Sherry Miller as Mom
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 junkie, 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, intelligent athlete, humor Zach, but know 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, apparently, vegetarian...
Extras:
- Scene Access
My Thoughts:
This one is actually a TV Movie that originally aired on Showtime. From what I read it was actually supposed to be the first movie in a series (think Masters of Horror) called Shadow Zone. I remember seeing this movie on Showtime when it first aired. And I remembered always liking it...and I still enjoy every minute of it. I was kinda surprise that for a vampire movie you only get to see one 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. This is one I recommend that you can watch with your entire family. Makes for a good holiday tradition to watch with the kids.
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Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 09, 2015, 02:52:56 PM
Die Farbe (The Color Out of Space)
Year of Release: 2010
Directed By: Huan Vu
Starring: Marco Leibnitz, Michael Kausch, Erik Rastetter, Ingo Heise
Genre: Horror
Overview:
Arkham, 1975: Jonathan Davis' father has disappeared. His tracks lead to Germany, to the Swabian-Franconian Forest where he was stationed after the Second World War. Jonathan sets out to find him and bring him home, but deep in the woods he discovers a dark mystery from the past. Based on H.P. Lovecraft's short novel "The Color Out of Space".
My Thoughts:
Perhaps the most horrifying thing is not what has happened, but what is yet to come.
Really well-done adaptation of Lovecraft's story. I thought they made great choices for their low budget. In filming in b&w they had a way to depict the alien otherness of the Colour, which is the real challenge of filming the story. I can see the criticism for some viewers with the hot pink globules the filmmakers use to depict the Colour, but there is no way to accurately represent what Lovecraft says is indescribable, a color that does not exist on this Earth. So I have no issues with the low-budget representation of the Colour. All the performances were very strong, especially the two men playing Armin. The score was also super effective in creating a tense, horrific atmosphere.
If you're looking for something fast paced, slick-looking and with lots of blood, look elsewhere. This is a slow-moving, low budget, indie horror, with no gore. Also skip if you don't like subtitles and can't speak German. I thought this was really good though, and really enjoyed it. Highly recommended for fans of Lovecraft's work.
Bechdel Test: Fail
Overall: 4/5
2015 Horror Movie Count: 4
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 09, 2015, 05:35:03 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883904293750f.jpg) | Carrie (2013/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1939659/) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSn7JyijA8k) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrie_(2013_film)) |
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Stars:
Julianne Moore as Margaret White
Chloë Grace Moretz as Carrie White
Gabriella Wilde as Sue Snell
Portia Doubleday as Chris Hargensen
Zoe Belkin as Tina
Plot:
Chloë Grace Moretz and OSCAR® Nominee Julianne Moore* star in this exhilarating reimagining of Stephen King's iconic best seller. After merciless taunting from classmates and abuse at the hand of her religious fanatic mother (Moore), Carrie's (Moretz) anger – and her telekinetic powers – are unleashed. And when a prom prank goes horribly wrong, events spiral out of control until the terrifying conclusion of this powerful, pulse-quickening horror story.
*Actress: 2002, Far From Heaven; 1999, The End of the Affair.
Supporting Actress: 2002, The Hours; 1997, Boogie Nights.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Digital Copy
My Thoughts:
Really loved the film. I think Chloë Grace Moretz did a fantastic job as Carrie. She could quite possibly replace Sissy Spacek as my favorite actress to portray Carrie! Though to be fair I haven't seen the other two versions in years. Julianne Moore was terrific as Carrie's mother Margaret White. They kept quite a lot of the scenes the same in this film... but they changed enough to keep the film interesting. Especially towards the end. And the changes they made I liked. I have to say... even if you are a fan of the original... give this one a chance. I highly recommend it.
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Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 10, 2015, 02:44:33 PM
The Haunted Palace
Year of Release: 1963
Directed By: Roger Corman
Starring: Vincent Price, Debra Paget, Lon Chaney Jr, Frank Maxwell
Genre: Horror
Overview:
Based on an Edgar Allan Poe poem, this Roger Corman chiller starring Vincent Price is "filled with terror and macabre events [and] guaranteed to bring shudders" (Boxoffice)! A perversely evil 18th-century warlock is burned at the stake. A century after the human barbecue, the warlock's great-great-grandson returns to the family castle where he falls under Gramps' ghost's spell...beginning the evil all over again.
My Thoughts:
Vincent Price meets H.P. Lovecraft. Two great things that go great together! What more could I ask for? I adore Price, and Lovecraft has long been a favorite as well. Sure, AIP markets this as a Poe picture, but it's actually based in Lovecraft's story with Poe's poem tacked on to market his name. I suppose Poe was much more commercially known in 63 than Lovecraft.
This is a really good interpretation of Lovecraft's story. The atmosphere is great. Loads and loads of props to art director Daniel Haller, whom Corman says in an interview deliberately tried to make the exteriors seem claustrophobic and the interiors unnaturally spacious. Haller's work really sets the tone of the film, and Lovecraft's atmosphere over gore aesthetic really shines. Price, of course, is great, as is horror icon Lon Chaney Jr. in a supporting role. The ambivalent ending only makes the film better, as you leave uncertain that evil has been destroyed. Price plays it perfectly.
If you love Vincent Price like I do, this is a must see. Highly recommended. On a note to the blu-ray, this is as beautiful as the other two films I've watched from the Price sets, and the PBS intro/exit is in the best shape for this film thus far.
Bechdel Test: Fail
Overall: 4/5
2015 Horror Movie Count: 5
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 10, 2015, 04:55:10 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/ID/ID836B54BB28D3912f.jpg) | Fear Itself: The Complete First Season: Disc One (2008/United States) Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fear_Itself_(TV_series)) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1112285/) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BpYEYJVRTY) |
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Stars:
Elizabeth Moss
Russell Hornsby
Stephen Lee
Stephen R. Hart
Plot:
EATER Director's Cut - Rookie cop Danny Bannerman spends the night in an isolated precinct guarding a serial killer who eats his victims and is intent on making Danny his next "meal." Director: Stuart Gordan (Re-Animator)
Spooked - While on a stakeout in a haunted house, a private eye, hired by a mysterious woman is forced to confront the demons of his past. Director: Brad Anderson (The Mechinist)
Community - A young married couple move into a seemingly perfect planned community, but find out the hard way that their neighbors will go to any lengths to preserve their twisted sense of perfection. Director: Mary Harron (American Psycho, The Notorious Bettie Page)
The Sacrifice - Two brothers, Point and Lemon, along with two of their friends, end up stranded at an old fort and slowly discover that the three sisters who reside there are hiding a deadly secret. Director: Breck Eisner (Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Crazies)
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Interviews
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed this show... it is a shame it only lasted the one season. I found it a bit odd that there is only four episodes per disc here... but they still used double sided discs with only 2 episodes per side.
Eater: I really liked this one a lot. Sure there was some problems with it.... some good sized plot holes and such. But it was entertaining... and kept my interest throughout the episode.
Spooked: This one is one of the good episodes... I enjoyed it quite a bit. Though I will say it was a little on the weird side. But it has a good ghost story atmosphere to it. Definitely worth watching.
Community: There is a couple names in this episode that I am familiar with. There is Shiri Appleby who was one of the main stars of the series Roswell. And then there is Brandon Routh who played Superman in Superman Returns. I have seen several stories about the evil gated communities. But they did it well... and I enjoyed it quite a bit.
The Sacrifice: I am sure it is of no surprise that I enjoyed this episode a lot. Of course I like most shows about vampires. You never really get that good of a look at the creature in this episode... it is always either out of view or the views are so quick that you don't get a good look at him.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 10, 2015, 05:21:06 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I6/I685C27C77AC12DB9f.jpg) | The Haunted Palace (1963/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057128/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Haunted_Palace) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIxey5Y0inY) |
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Stars:
Vincent Price as Charles Dexter Ward / Joseph Curwen
Debra Paget as Ann Ward
Lon Chaney as Simon Orne
Frank Maxwell as Ian Willet
Leo Gordon as Edgar Weeden
Plot:
Based on an Edgar Allan Poe poem, this Roger Corman chiller starring Vincent Price is "filled with terror and macabre events [and] guaranteed to bring shudders" (Boxoffice)! A perversely evil 18th-century warlock is burned at the stake. A century after the human barbecue, the warlock's great-great-grandson returns to the family castle where he falls under Gramps' ghost's spell...beginning the evil all over again.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Gallery
- Interviews
- Introduction by Vincent Price
My Thoughts:
I been a fan of Vincent Price for years... and I must say this is one of his better films. A must see for any Vincent Price fan... hell a must see for any classic horror fan! While the entire cast was great (especially Lon Chaney, Jr. and Elisha Cook)... Vincent Price stole the show. He played 2 parts in this film... one good and one evil. And I can't see how anyone could have done it any better. He has this way about him that he don't even have to talk... the expression on his face alone he can instantly go from looking very kind and gentle to just plain evil and terrifying! The film has such wonderful atmosphere. The feel of these classic horror has something that the modern films just can't compete with any more.
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Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 10, 2015, 09:56:37 PM
The Uninvited
Year of Release: 1944
Directed By: Lewis Allen
Starring: Ray Milland, Ruth Hussey, Donald Crisp, Alan Napier, Gail Russell
Genre: Suspense/Thriller, Horror
Overview:
A pair of siblings from London (Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey) purchase a surprisingly affordable, lonely cliff-top house in Cornwall, only to discover that it actually carries a ghostly price—and soon they're caught up in a bizarre romantic triangle from beyond the grave. Rich in atmosphere, The Uninvited, directed by Lewis Allen, was groundbreaking for the seriousness with which it treated the haunted-house genre, and it remains an elegant and eerie experience, featuring a classic score by Victor Young. A tragic family past, a mysteriously locked room, cold chills, bumps in the night—this gothic Hollywood classic has it all.
My Thoughts:
This is a sophisticated, romantic take on the haunted house story. It has a beautiful, mysterious setting at a mansion overlooking the Cornish coast and a wonderful score, including the now-classic "Stella By Starlight." Like a lot of old films a lot is left to the viewer's imagination. The ghostly activity, for instance, is very understated.
The performances are all good. Veterans Milland and Hussay anchor the film, but fragile Gail Russell is it's soul. She's perfectly cast as Stella Meredith, and her luminous beauty here makes knowing her real-life fate all the more tragic. There's some obvious age differences in the film's romances, but nothing that shouldn't be expected from films of this age.
Which brings this point: do you like classic Hollywood movies? Because that rather predicates whether you'll enjoy this one. Highly, highly recommended if you enjoy films of this age.
Bechdel Test: Pass
Overall: 4/5
2015 Horror Movie Count: 6
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 11, 2015, 06:15:20 AM
The St. Francisville Experiment
Year of Release: 2000
Directed By: Ted Nicolaou
Starring: Madison Charap, Ryan Larson, Paul James Palmer, Tim Baldini
Genre: Horror
Overview:
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 is my first foray into the "found footage" genre, and I'm feeling kinda ambivalent about it. There were some good things here, but there were an equal level of bad ones.
The good: This may be an ultra-low-budget film, but that look works it. It really does look like something that four inexperienced college students might make in a night at a haunted house. I like that they tied into real history with Mme. LeLaurie, and that the filmmakers tried to set it up beforehand as being something they were filming as a ghost-hunting/documentary project for college. It gives it some context for being "found footage."
The average: There's a lot of shaky-cam, but that really didn't bother me. The haunted house was inconsistently creepy, and some parts were simply silly.
The bad: While the actors did a good job portraying silly young college students, for the most part their characters were annoying. Especially Ryan. She was super, super annoying and I really wanted a ghost to get her. Madison was almost as bad, especially with her "white light of protection." She was simply screaming to me as being someone who read Buckland's Big Blue Book and saw The Craft and thought she knew everything she needed to about being Wiccan. Again, totally wanted a ghost to get her, just not as much as Ryan. I didn't like any of these people, but the actors came off as playing them very naturally.
It was hard to suspend disbelief and accept this as actually being found footage. I wasn't invested in the characters, or their story, and we didn't learn enough about the ghosts, who were definitely the most interesting part.
Bechdel Test: Pass
Overall: 2/5
2015 Horror Movie Count: 7
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 12, 2015, 07:06:02 AM
Daughters of Darkness
Year of Release: 1971
Directed By: Harry Kumel
Starring: John Karlen, Delphine Seyrig, Danielle Ouimet, Andrea Rau
Genre: Horror
Overview:
International screen icon Delphine Seyrig (of LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD fame) stars as Elizabeth Bathory, an ageless Countess with a beautiful young 'companion' (Goth goddess Andrea Rau) and a legendary legacy of perversion. But when the two women seduce a troubled newlywed couple (Canadian beauty Danielle Ouimet and John Karlen of DARK SHADOWS and CAGNEY & LACEY), they unleash a frenzy of sudden violence and depraved desire that shocked both art house audiences and grindhouse crowds worldwide.
Co-written and directed by Harry Kümel, DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS remains one of the most exquisitely mesmerizing adult horror films ever made. Blue Underground is proud to present the uncensored Director's Cut of this classic psychosexual shocker in luscious High Definition and packed with revealing Extras! Also included is THE BLOOD SPATTERED BRIDE, a haunting shocker of reincarnation, lesbianism and violent murder from Vicente Aranda (LOVERS).
My Thoughts:
This was a beautiful, stylish film. The shot of the Countess and Valerie standing at the top of the hill, where the Countess extends her cape and envelops Valerie is simply magnificent. This is an exercise in artistry, in a Gothic aesthetic, a triumph of art direction. It's also a very, very slow moving film. There's very little vampire lore, very little action, very little blood. There's also quite a bit of mystery, and some of it never explained. A lot is left to the viewer to infer.
It reminded me a lot of A Virgin Among the Living Dead, which was equally beautiful, unexplained, and featured a lot of artistic nudity. I'd definitely be willing to watch it again, but I can't give it an unqualified recommendation. The characters aren't engaging, the plot is thin, and the pace is extremely slow. It could be extremely dull to the wrong viewer. I'd almost tell someone to watch Last Year at Marienbad first (which isn't a horror movie, of course), and then if they enjoyed that try this. Definitely for the art house crowd.
Bechdel Test: Pass
Overall: 3/5
2015 Horror Movie Count: 8
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 12, 2015, 04:39:27 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/03/031398750727f.jpg) | The St. Francisville Experiment (2000/) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0218625/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_St._Francisville_Experiment) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC36k7P8KZg) |
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Stars:
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.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
- Interviews
- How To Conduct Your Own Experiment
My Thoughts:
As a fan of the "Lost Tape" genre I remembered really liking this one.,, but I haven't seen it in several years. And I think my tastes has changed some since then. I now find that I don't have the fondness for "Found Tape" films that I once had. The subject matter I still love. I always loved exploring old, abandoned supposedly haunted houses. The shaky can while didn't bother me much I still found irritating. And worst of all was how annoying pretty much all the characters were. So I am afraid I lost my taste for this type of film.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 12, 2015, 04:58:11 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/71/715515111812f.jpg) | The Uninvited: The Criterion Collection (1944/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037415/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Uninvited_(1944_film)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siqSUaML-Ig) |
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Stars:
Ray Milland as Roderick Fitzgerald
Ruth Hussey as Pamela Fitzgerald
Donald Crisp as Commander Beech
Cornelia Otis Skinner as Miss Holloway
Dorothy Stickney as Miss Bird
Plot:
A pair of siblings (Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey) from London purchase a surprisingly affordable, lonely cliff-top house in Cornwall, only to discover that it actually carries a ghostly price; soon they’re caught up in a bizarre romantic triangle from beyond the grave. Rich in atmosphere, The Uninvited, directed by Lewis Allen, was groundbreaking for the seriousness with which it treated the haunted-house genre, and it remains an elegant and eerie experience, featuring a classic score by Victor Young. A tragic family past, a mysteriously locked room, cold chills, bumps in the night—this gothic Hollywood classic has it all.
Extras:
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed this classic film quite a bit. Though I will say there is no scares here... none what so ever. It seems to me the "horror" in this horror film took a back seat to a romance film. Don't get me wrong, there is a bit of atmosphere to this film and I found it vry entertaining. But at the same time it isn't what I went into the film expecting.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 12, 2015, 05:15:42 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/82/827058701396f.jpg) | Daughters of Darkness (1971/Belgium) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067690/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daughters_of_Darkness) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFRuSbykaV0) |
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Stars:
John Karlen as Stefan
Delphine Seyrig as Countess Bathory
Danielle Ouimet as Valerie
Andrea Rau as Ilona Harczy
Paul Esser as Hotel clerk
Plot:
International screen icon Delphine Seyrig (of LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD fame) stars as Elizabeth Bathory, an ageless Countess with a beautiful young 'companion' (Goth goddess Andrea Rau) and a legendary legacy of perversion. But when the two women seduce a troubled newlywed couple (Canadian beauty Danielle Ouimet and John Karlen of DARK SHADOWS and CAGNEY & LACEY), they unleash a frenzy of sudden violence and depraved desire that shocked both art house audiences and grindhouse crowds worldwide.
Co-written and directed by Harry Kümel, DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS remains one of the most exquisitely mesmerizing adult horror films ever made. Blue Underground is proud to present the uncensored Director's Cut of this classic psychosexual shocker in luscious High Definition and packed with revealing Extras! Also included is THE BLOOD SPATTERED BRIDE, a haunting shocker of reincarnation, lesbianism and violent murder from Vicente Aranda (LOVERS).
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Interviews
- Radio spots, Bonus film: The Blood Spattered Bride
My Thoughts:
This one on the other hand I didn't care for at all. They didn't succeed in making me care about the characters in the least and the story was extremely slow and weird. I found myself struggling to get through this film. I almost got up and walked away from this one on a few occassions. They only thing that stopped me was the fact that my injured knee was bothering me and I didn't want to go through the physical pain of getting up.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 12, 2015, 07:30:16 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/08/085391159476f.jpg) | Dr. Giggles: Twisted Terror Collection (1992/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104139/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Giggles) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmsgjbV0uHw) |
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Stars:
Larry Drake as Dr. Evan Rendell
Holly Marie Combs as Jennifer Campbell
Cliff De Young as Tom Campbell
Glenn Quinn as Max Anderson
Keith Diamond as Officer Joe Reitz
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.
Extras:
My Thoughts:
I have enjoyed this movie for years now... this one stars Holly Marie Combs (Charmed) and Glenn Quinn (Roseanne, Angel). I got this film in the Twisted Terror Collection boxset. When I first saw this movie I didn't know who Holly Marie Combs was... but since seeing this movie I have been infatuated with her every since. 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. This one definitely gets recommendation!
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 12, 2015, 07:49:51 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/IC/IC86985E497FA2B94f.jpg) | Anatomie (2000/Germany) Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH9VS6-K_mw) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0187696/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatomy_(film)) |
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Stars:
Franka Potente as Paula
Benno Fürmann as Hein
Anna Loos as Gretchen
Sebastian Blomberg as Caspar
Holger Speckhahn as Phil
Plot:
When Paula (Franka Potente, The Bourne Identity), a brilliant, ambitious medical student, is accepted into a prestigious anatomy class taught by a legendary professor, it seems like a dream come true. But her school days soon turn to nightmares when several of her fellow classmates turn up dead in the university's morgue. Puzzled by the bizarre deaths, Paula soon uncovers a secret medical society whose members perform grisly autopsies on human subjects – while they are still alive – and is plunged into a chillingly macabre world from which no one escapes to tell the terrifying truth.
Extras:
My Thoughts:
I bought this one right before I moved to Kentucky (Almost 2 years ago) but this is the first chance I got to see it. I must say I enjoyed this one quite a bit. Great story... likable characters... good effects. It is one I feel recommending to any horror fan.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 12, 2015, 10:23:06 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/025192057229f.jpg) | Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein: Comedy Legends (1948/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040068/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_and_Costello_Meet_Frankenstein) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg5N9FJc__Q) |
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Stars:
Bud Abbott as Chick
Lou Costello as Wilbur
Lon Chaney, Jr. [Lon Chaney] as Lawrence Talbot
Bela Lugosi as Dracula
Glenn Strange as Monster
Plot:
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein continues the horror-comedy series and features "the boys" with their usual quota of familiar routines providing the backbone of the plot by becoming Count Dracula's victim for a brain transplant. Lon Chaney, Jr. appears as the Wolf Man along with Dracula played by Bela Lugosi and Glenn Strange as the Frankenstein monster.
Abbott and Costello, as railroad baggage clerks, receive a strange shipment—the last remains of Dracula and Frankenstein's monster. But this deadly duo is still very much alive. So when the shipment arrives at the House of Horrors, the Monsters are not in their crates but have disappeared to a secret hideaway island. Blamed for the disappearance, Abbott and Costello follow their trail to the island where not only do they meet up with Dracula (Bela Lugosi) and the Monster (Glenn Strange), but a Mad Scientist (Charles Bradstreet) who wants to switch Costello's brain with that of the Monster. With everyone chasing each other, the Wolf Man (Lon Chaney, Jr.) shows up to scare them all. In the end everything works out: Costello finds romance and the Monsters find their final resting places…or do they?
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Production Notes
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
Whether you are a fan of horror or comedy... this is a must see. You just can't go wrong with this classic comedy team. Not only do you get the genious of Abbott and Costello... you get the likes of Lon Chaney, Jr. and Bela Lugosi recurring their famous monster roles. This film is just so much fun... more then worth the time put in to watch it. A must see!
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 13, 2015, 03:31:51 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/VV/VVTE36LL737MN2001f.jpg) | Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045469/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_and_Costello_Meet_Dr._Jekyll_and_Mr._Hyde) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLmBsGQVC1U) |
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Stars:
Bud Abbott as Slim
Lou Costello as Tubby
Boris Karloff as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Craig Stevens as Bruce Adams
Helen Westcott as Vicky Rdwards
Plot:
As American policemen in London, Bud and Lou meet up with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Production Notes
My Thoughts:
This is a film I never seen before... but I definitely enjoyed every minute of it. It's Abbott and Costello... what is not to like about these films? Though it is slightly different then most of their other films that I have seen. in this one they went more with physical comedy then all the jokes. It was almost like I was watching Three Stooges instead of Abbott and Costello. Even with that said... this one is well worth the time put in to watch it.
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Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 15, 2015, 05:25:40 AM
Trick 'r Treat
Year of Release: 2008
Directed By: Michael Dougherty
Starring: Dylan Baker, Quinn Lord, Anna Paquin, Brian Cox, Britt McKillip, Samm Todd
Genre: Horror
Overview:
A creepy, darkly comic celebration of the scariest night of the year from producer BRYAN SINGER (director of X-Men and Superman Returns) and writer-director MICHAEL DOUGHERTY (co-scripter of X2 and Superman Returns). Trick 'R Treat takes the Creepshow/Tales from the Crypt approach to nefarious new depths with four interwoven tales set on Halloween night: a high school principal (DYLAN BAKER) moonlights as a vicious serial killer; the quest of a young virgin (ANNA PAQUIN) for that special someone takes a gruesome turn; a group of teens carries out a cruel prank with disastrous consequences; and a cantankerous old man (BRIAN COX) battles a mischievous trick-or-treating demon.
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed this film. I liked that you had the predicable tropes, and you thought you knew where they were going, and then it turned out that it wasn't exactly what you thought it was. I thought they were a fresh enough take on these sorts of tales to be interesting.
While I wasn't particularly impressed with the acting, I didn't think anyone did a bad job either. I really liked the way the film looked - the bright jack 'o lanterns, the rich colors of the Halloween festival, the eerie grayness of the quarry, the grim loneliness of the curmudgeon's house. It had a really good look to it.
My favorite part of the film, though, is Sam. I loved his character design, how he cropped up in each story, and how there was no explanation given for him. He simply is, and as a viewer we are left to draw our own conclusions. He was both the creepiest and best part of the film, IMO.
I'd recommend this. It was a fun film.
Bechdel Test: Pass (barely)
Overall: 3.25/5
2015 Horror Movie Count: 9
Post by: Achim on October 16, 2015, 06:19:50 AM
I quite enjoyed it myself. Maybe I should make it this year's Halloween viewing.
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 16, 2015, 03:18:36 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/01/017153215663f.jpg) | The Monster Squad: Two-Disc 20th Anniversary Edition (1987/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093560/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monster_Squad) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBG29nM_uEg) |
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Stars:
André Gower as Sean
Robbie Kiger as Patrick
Stephen Macht as Del
Duncan Regehr as Count Dracula
Tom Noonan (1951) as Frankenstein
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!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Interviews
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
The Monster Squad is an old favorite of mine. I have watched it countless times and found it to always be good for a few laughs. The lines "the Wolfman has nards!" and "Well there is Steve but he doesn't count!" gets me laughing every time I watch this movie. I like how they have all the classic monsters in this movie. They made the story fun and interesting at the same time. This movie would make a good introduction for kids that are curios about horror movies. If by chance you never seen this movie I would definitely recommend it to all.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 16, 2015, 03:36:43 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/08/085391176213f.jpg) | Trick 'r Treat: Special Edition (2008/United States) Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMoiNyyXSwU) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0862856/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trick_'r_Treat) |
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Stars:
Dylan Baker (1959) as Steven
Rochelle Aytes as Maria
Quinn Lord as Sam/Peeping Tommy
Lauren Lee Smith as Danielle
Moneca Delain as Janet
Plot:
A creepy, darkly comic celebration of the scariest night of the year from producer BRYAN SINGER (director of X-Men and Superman Returns) and writer-director MICHAEL DOUGHERTY (co-scripter of X2 and Superman Returns). Trick 'R Treat takes the Creepshow/Tales from the Crypt approach to nefarious new depths with four interwoven tales set on Halloween night: a high school principal (DYLAN BAKER) moonlights as a vicious serial killer; the quest of a young virgin (ANNA PAQUIN) for that special someone takes a gruesome turn; a group of teens carries out a cruel prank with disastrous consequences; and a cantankerous old man (BRIAN COX) battles a mischievous trick-or-treating demon.
Extras:
My Thoughts:
I always loved anthology horrors. While it is technically an anthology horror... it isn't the way I know anthologies at least. Instead of having 3 or 4 separate short stories along with a wraparound storyline... this one is done more like a regular movie with all the stories intertwined with each other. I think this makes for a nice change of pace. I enjoyed all the stories in this one. I would have to say the girls finding dates for the party was probably my favorite of them. I feel comfortable recommending this one to any horror fan. Well worth the time put in to watch it.
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Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 17, 2015, 05:27:59 AM
House of the Long Shadows
Year of Release: 1983
Directed By: Pete Waller
Starring: Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, John Carradine, Desi Arnaz Jr.
Genre: Horror
Overview:
Newly Re-mastered in HD! Horror legends Vincent Price (The Oblong Box), Christopher Lee (The Crimson Cult), Peter Cushing (Madhouse) and John Carradine (The Sentinel) star as the screen's greatest gruesome foursome! When a young novelist, Kenneth Magee (Desi Arnaz, Jr., Billy Two Hats) spends a night at Baldpate Manor to win a bet that he can turn a best-selling novel in 24 hours, he gets more than he bargained for. The grizzly Grisbane clan arrives to celebrate the 40th anniversary of a ghoulish family secret. And their dinner party has murder on the menu. Lightning! Thunder! Torrential rain! Clattering shutters! Creaking doors! A locked attic! A sinister secret! Murder! All the ingredients of the classic "Old Dark House" tale come together in this top-notch horror film by cult film-maker Pete Walker (House of Whipcord). Co-starring Richard Todd (The Assassin) and Sheila Keith (Frightmare).
My Thoughts:
Price, Lee, Cushing, Carradine. These are the reasons to watch this film. They're all the elder statesmen of horror by the time this film gets made (Lee is the youngest at 61), and this is the only film that all four appear in together. If you're a fan of any of these actors, and most especially if you're a fan of all of them, their performances make this film worth watching. All of them are superb. Arnaz Jr. is also competent enough in his role.
On the other hand, the neat little twist at the end is completely overshadowed by the lame second twist and the lamer third twist. Though it's true to the novel that inspired it (Seven Keys to Baldpate), I really think the film would have been better leaving those off and ending the film before the second twist. The repeat twists were very much a let down after the rest of the film. I was also really annoyed by Julie Peasgood's character. Every time she would scream and cower all I kept thinking was "what a useless person!"
Recommended if you're a fan of the four lead actors. These men are always a treat to watch, and this film is no different. Not necessarily for the more casual, or modern, horror fan - I'd recommend a number of their earlier films first, simply because of the let down in the ending here.
Bechdel Test: Fail
Overall: 3/5
2015 Horror Movie Count: 10
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 17, 2015, 03:28:47 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I6/I6CF3E821431AD2BAf.jpg) | Halloween (1978/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077651/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween_(1978_film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5ke9IPTIJQ) |
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Stars:
Donald Pleasence as Loomis
Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie
Nancy Kyes [Nancy Loomis] as Annie
P. J. Soles [P J Soles] as Lynda
Charles Cyphers as Brackett
Plot:
"Halloween," says Entertainment Weekly, "is, was, and ever shall be the alpha and omega of boogeyman flicks." And to commemorate its legacy as one of the greatest horror films of all time, John Carpenter's 1978 masterpiece is now presented in this ultimate fan edition. This Blu-ray features a newly remastered HD transfer supervised by cinematographer Dean Cundey, all-new Dolby TrueHD 7.1 audio AND original mono soundtracks, an audio commentary reuniting director John Carpenter and star Jamie Lee Curtis, an hour-long Curtis featurette, and much more. The immortal original is back and now more terrifying than ever. This is the night Michael Myers comes home like you've never seen or heard it before!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Radio Spots
My Thoughts:
This is of course a classic horror that I must watch every year around this time. I normally like to save the Halloween movies for Halloween day... but now that I have the entire collection in this awesome blu-rsy set there is no way I would get them all in within the one day so decided to watch them through-out the month. 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! While it would be hard for me to believe... if there is any horror fan out there that never seen this movie... I highly recommend checking it out ASAP!
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 17, 2015, 03:50:16 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/IB/IB59FBA5B0DCDF3C2f.jpg) | Halloween II (1981/United States) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween_II_(1981_film)) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082495/) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzOdUKVD8Ac) |
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Stars:
Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode
Donald Pleasence as Sam Loomis
Charles Cyphers as Leigh Brackett
Jeffrey Kramer as Graham
Lance Guest as Jimmy
Plot:
Picking up exactly where the first film left off, Halloween II follows the same ill-fated characters as they encounter the knife-wielding maniac they left for dead in the first film. But the inhuman Michael Myers is still very much alive and out for more revenge as he stalks the deserted halls of the Haddonfield hospital. As he gets closer to his main target, Dr. Loomis (Donald Pleasence) discovers the chilling mystery behind the crazed psychopath's actions. Written by John Carpenter and Debra Hill, Halloween II is a spine-tingling dark ride into the scariest night of the year...more of the night "He" came home.
Extras:
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Radio Spots
My Thoughts:
This one I like... as it takes over where the first one left off. So it is definitely a good continuation into the series. But that being said... I liked the first one a little more. But this is more then worth the time put in to watch it. Definitely recommended for any horror fan.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 17, 2015, 08:53:21 PM
Last Man Standing: Season 1 Episode 4: Last Halloween Standing
Mike feels let down when his daughters aren't into celebrating Halloween with him the way they used to. He decides that his two-year-old grandson, Boyd, can be his perfect trick or treat partner. But Kristin, Boyd's mother, adamantly tells him that she doesn't want her son to go out on Halloween.
My Thoughts:
A fun episode. It was good for a few laughs. Though I did find it to be very predictable. I had already figured out the reason she didn't want her son going out trick or treating way early into the episode. Plus I think Tim Allen did make better Halloween episodes for his earlier series Home Improvement. But over-all the episode was worth the time put in to watch it.
My Rating:
A fun episode. It was good for a few laughs. Though I did find it to be very predictable. I had already figured out the reason she didn't want her son going out trick or treating way early into the episode. Plus I think Tim Allen did make better Halloween episodes for his earlier series Home Improvement. But over-all the episode was worth the time put in to watch it.
My Rating:
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 17, 2015, 10:17:22 PM
Last Man Standing: Season 3 Episode 5: Haunted House
Vanessa designs the haunted house for Halloween at Boyd's school and ends up scaring Boyd with her ideas, which Mike thinks is OK.
My Thoughts:
Another enjoyable episode. A little more entertaining now that the character Boyd is a little older and can enjoy the holiday.
My Rating:
Another enjoyable episode. A little more entertaining now that the character Boyd is a little older and can enjoy the holiday.
My Rating:
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 18, 2015, 11:34:44 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I3/I326B52BA78E4DA5Bf.jpg) | Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085636/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween_III:_Season_of_the_Witch) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKNIqG9J2KU) |
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Stars:
Tom Atkins as Daniel Challis
Stacey Nelkin as Ellie Grimbridge
Dan O'Herlihy as Conal Cochran
Michael Currie as Rafferty
Ralph Strait as Buddy Kupfer
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 (Tom Atkins, The Fog, Night of the Creeps) 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 (Dan O'Herlihy, Robocop).
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 from writer/director Tommy Lee Wallace (Stephen King's IT).
Extras:
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Reversible Cover
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. Sure it isn't the best movie I have seen... but I always found it was well worth the time put in to watch it.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 18, 2015, 11:56:41 PM
Crimson Peak
In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds...and remembers.
My Thoughts:
I must say... I really had a good time watching this film. It has great atmosphere and all the visuals was done beautifully. The ghosts in this film was done a bit differently then I have ever seen before... at first I wasn't sure how I felt about it but by the end of the film I decided yes it was different but I liked it. Also without giving too much away I must say this one is more then just a ghost film. And it is one that easily keeps your attention through-out the entire story. I feel comfortable recommending this one. I for one can't wait to add the blu-ray to my collection when it is released.
My Rating:
I must say... I really had a good time watching this film. It has great atmosphere and all the visuals was done beautifully. The ghosts in this film was done a bit differently then I have ever seen before... at first I wasn't sure how I felt about it but by the end of the film I decided yes it was different but I liked it. Also without giving too much away I must say this one is more then just a ghost film. And it is one that easily keeps your attention through-out the entire story. I feel comfortable recommending this one. I for one can't wait to add the blu-ray to my collection when it is released.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 19, 2015, 02:22:26 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/01/013138300980f.jpg) | Masters of Horror: Season I: Volume I Plot: CIGARETTE BURNS – John Carpenter (HALLOWEEN, THE THING) directs this grisly mind-blower about the search for a lost movie that may plunge audiences into a homicidal frenzy. DREAMS IN THE WITCH-HOUSE – A stressed-out student discovers madness, murder and unholy mayhem in this shocker directed by Stuart Gordon (RE-ANIMATOR) and based on a story by H.P. Lovecraft. THE FAIR-HAIRED CHILD – Lori Petty stars as a grieving mother with a remote estate and a very hungry secret locked in the basement in this twisted tale from director William Malone (HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL). |
Stars:
Norman Reedus as Kirby
Colin Foo as Fung
Udo Kier as Bellinger
Christopher Redman as Willowy Being
Christopher Gauthier as Timpson
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
My Thoughts:
I really enjoyed this series a lot when it originally aired. And found it fun to revisit the series again. The episodes on this particular disc really aren't my favorites of the series but enjoyable all the same.CIGARETTE BURNS: The first thing I notice on this episode is that it stars Normn Reedus of The Walking Dead fame. It is a very strong and interesting film. But at the same time it is definitely a bit on the weird side. That... of course... is not a bad thing. This episode is also pretty heavy on the gore. More so the second half of the episode... but it is definitely there.
DREAMS IN THE WITCH-HOUSE: This is another episode that I enjoyed quite a bit. The story kept my attention and I liked the characters... and I would be amiss if I didn't mention the rat in this episode... a rat with a human face... kinda a pet of the witch. Definitely a creepy idea... and the effects was done nicely. I actually got a kick out of him.
THE FAIR-HAIRED CHILD: This one is probably my favorite episode on this disc. Interesting story... good special effects... a nice amount of gore. Pretty much everything you can ask for in an episode. I also enjoyed the resolution at the end of this one. Even if it was somewhat predictable.
These episodes was really worth the time put in to watch them. While I am glad I got this first season on blu-ray I am sorry to say that most of the awesome extras from the DVD releases is sadly missing from the blu-rays. Pretty much only got the commentary tracks for each episode.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 19, 2015, 05:13:05 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/04/043396461659f.jpg) | Christine (1983/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085333/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_(1983_film)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O08w8CegEeg) |
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Stars:
Keith Gordon as Arnie
John Stockwell as Dennis
Alexandra Paul as Leigh
Robert Prosky as Darnell
Harry Dean Stanton as Junkins
Plot:
John Carpenter brings Stephen King's best-selling novel to life in the chilling thriller.
She was born in Detroit... on an automobile assembly line. But she is no ordinary automobile. She is CHRISTINE – a red and white 1958 Plymouth Fury whose unique standard equipment includes an evil, indestructible vengeance that will destroy anyone in her way. She seduces 17-year old Arnie Cunningham (Keith Gordon), who becomes consumed with passion for her sleek, rounded chrome-laden body. She demands his complete and unquestioned devotion and when outsiders seek to interfere, they become the victims of Christine's horrifying wrath.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Digital Copy
My Thoughts:
I so love the horror movies of the '80s. This is probably because the early '80s is when I first started watching horror, And Christine has always been a favorite of mine. Matter of fact this film is probably my first taste of Stephen King who I have since become a big fan. This film has a good story that keeps your attention through-out as well as characters you care about.This is one I definigtely recommend if you never seen it.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 19, 2015, 07:21:43 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I8/I8316B760E1698BDEf.jpg) | Friday the 13th (1980/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080761/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_the_13th_(1980_film)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S8YFTcEDME) |
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Stars:
Betsy Palmer as Mrs. Voorhees
Adrienne King as Alice
Jeannine Taylor as Marcie
Robbi Morgan as Annie
Kevin Bacon as Jack
Plot:
A new owner and several young counselors gather to reopen Camp Crystal Lake where a young boy drowned and several vicious murders occurred years earlier. They've ignored the locals' warnings that the place has a death curse... and one by one they find out how unlucky Friday the 13th can be as they are stalked by a violent killer.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Featurettes
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.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 19, 2015, 07:47:07 PM
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 21, 2015, 06:01:37 AM
An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe
Year of Release: 1970
Directed By: Ken Johnson
Starring: Vincent Price
Genre: Horror
Overview:
Brace yourself for a fearsome fright fest...times four! Maestro of Mayhem Vincent Price narrates this quivering quartet of Edgar Allan Poe's most spine-tingling classics, including: "The Tell Tale Heart," "The Sphinx," "The Cask of Amontillado," and "The Pit and the Pendulum." Dripping with gruesome torture, live burials, monsters, madness and murder most foul, An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe will chill you to your very marrow!
My Thoughts:
This short anthology film is a treat for fans of Vincent Price. He is the sole actor here, doing four of Poe's short stories as, basically, one-man stage shows. It's very much a showcase of Price's talent, since each story allows him to develop a different character.
"The Tell-Tale Heart" and "A Cask of Amontillado" are both two of Poe's best known stories and the best of these four features. One showcases Price as a raving madman, the other as cold and calculating a villain as you'll ever see. "The Pit and the Pendulum" is good, but I don't find it as engaging as the other two, though Price plays desperate terror quite well. I find "The Sphinx" the weakest of the lot, though still enjoyable.
This was made for television, and obviously very cheaply, but if you're a fan of Vincent Price it's well worth seeing.
Bechdel Test: Fail
Overall: 3.25/5
2015 Horror Movie Count: 11
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 21, 2015, 04:40:26 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929064410f.jpg) | Creepshow (1982/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083767/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creepshow) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9Ih6YS1dvI) |
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Stars:
Hal Holbrook as Henry Northrup
Adrienne Barbeau as Wilma Northrup
Fritz Weaver as Dexter Stanley
Leslie Nielsen as Richard Vickers
Carrie Nye as Sylvia Grantham
Plot:
Macabre masters Stephen King and George A. Romero conjure up five shocking yarns, each a virtuoso exercise in the ghouls-and-gags style of classic '50s horror comics. A murdered man emerges from the grave for Father's Day cake. A meteor's ooze makes everything...grow. A professor selects his wife as a snack for a crated creature. A scheming husband plants two lovers up to their necks in terror. A malevolent millionaire with an insect phobia becomes the prey of a cockroach army. Add the spirited performances of a fine cast (Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau, Leslie Nielsen, Ted Danson, E.G. Marshall and King himself) and the ghoulish makeup wizardry of Tom Savini. Let the Creepshow begin!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
My Thoughts:
This is one of my favorite anthology movies. Sure... some of it is right silly but... even so for the most part all the segments are just fun to watch. I think my favorite segment was the one where "A scheming husband plants two lovers up to their necks in terror."... this was the one where Leslie Neilson buried the couple to their necks in the sand on the beach... waiting for the high tide to come. That one then followed closely by the "crated creature" Fluffy. My least favorite has to be the last segment... the one about the bugs. I mean it was ok... just nothing special. But of course I enjoyed all the segments. Normally it is the wrap around story that loses my attention. But this is one of the few that I actually enjoy. Though I must say... I am disappointed in the extras on the blu-ray... nothing other then the Theatrical Trailer.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on October 23, 2015, 09:21:28 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929486526f.jpg) | iZombie: The Complete First Season IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3501584/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IZombie_(TV_series)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UndyIFo_jZ4) | Plot: How many people can say that satisfying their munchies helps solve murders? Meet Olivia "Liv" Moore, a medical resident on the fast track to a perfect life...until she's turned into a zombie. Now stuck between half-alive and undead. Live withdraws from her best friend, calls off her engagement and transfers to Seattle's morgue to access the only thing that allows her to maintain her humanity – human brains. But there are side effects to Live's new diet. She gets visions – flashes of the corpse's memories – including clues as to how they were killed. Liv's boss, a brilliant medical examiner, encourages her to embrace this newfound talent and help an eager, unproven homicide detective solve the murders. It's the least a good citizen zombie can do! From the brains behind Veronica Mars and based upon the comic from DC Entertainment's Vertigo imprint, iZombie delivers crime-fighting zombie adventures in all 13-Season One episodes. Episodes: 1. Pilot 2. Brother, Can You Spare a Brain? 3. The Exterminator 4. Liv and Let Clive 5. Flight of the Living Dead 6. Virtual Reality Bites 7. Maternity Liv 8. Dead Air 9. Patriot Brains 10. Mr. Berserk 11. Astroburger 12. Dead Rat, Live Rat, Brown Rat, White Rat 13. Blaine's World |
Stars:
Rose McIver as Liv
Rahul Kohli as Ravi
Malcolm Goodwin as Babineaux
Robert Buckley as Major
My Thoughts:
I have now watched the entire season of this show on Netflix. When I first read the plot for this series I was curious but to be honest didn't expect to much of anything from it. As it turns out... I found I enjoyed it very much. They do not take theirselves to seriously and just has fun with it. It didn't take long at all for me to like the characters and get into the storyline. I hope to add this series to my collection before too long.Rating:
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 24, 2015, 02:36:05 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/026359146626f.jpg) | The Night Flier (1997/United States, Italy) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119784/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Night_Flier_(film)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do6BqbQRIv8) |
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Stars:
Miguel Ferrer as Richard Dees
Julie Entwisle as Katherine Blair
Dan Monahan as Merton Morrison
Michael H. Moss as Dwight Renfield
John Bennes as Ezra Hannon
Plot:
From Stephen King, the master of horror on page and screen, comes a new tale of relentless terror. Of a modern-day vampire who flies by night, and lands too close to home ... for comfort.
For Richard Dees (Miguel Ferrer) facts are always stranger than fiction. Every headline is a dead-line. Serial Killers, UFO abductions, tales of molestation, mayhem and murder. To some the tales are unbelievable -- but his faithful readers believe. And now there's a new story. The Night Flier. What is it that flies by night in a dark-winged Cessna, lands at secluded airports and brutally murders local residents? Dees begins to follow the unknown killer in a Cessna of his own, uncovering clues that reveal a pilot more terrifying than he could ever have imagined. A creature so untamed by human nature, that their final confrontation will leave no body unbloodied.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
- Production Notes
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
Stephen King's take on a vampire legend. Being a vampire movie alone gives it a good chance I will enjoy it... and I definitely did. But it is definitely not the best vampire movie I ever seen. Like It did seem a bit weird... the idea of a vampire flying around in an airplane everywhere he goes. There was a couple things did I liked about this movie though... they way they made Dwight Renfield (the vampire) look... as well as the effect the vampire's blood had when he effected Richard Dees with it. I really liked the use of Black and White in that scene. It really enhanced the spookiness of the scene.
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Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 25, 2015, 04:16:06 AM
Hotel Transylvania
I've reviewed this before: read here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,8145.msg164532.html#msg164532). Still a fun film.
2015 Horror Movie Count: 12
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 29, 2015, 06:52:32 PM
Campfire Tales
Year of Release: 1996
Directed By: David Semel, Martin Kunert, Matt Cooper
Starring: Jay R. Ferguson, Christine Taylor, Kim Murphy, Christopher Kennedy Masterson
Genre: Horror
Overview:
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 a competent enough film, but suffers from being thoroughly predictable. After their car crashes, four teens are forced to spend time by the side of the road telling stories, all of which are well-known urban legends. "The Hook" is the most well-known, and a throwaway bonus tale. Nothing special here. "The Honeymoon" does well to leave you never actually seeing the creatures, and therefore letting the imagination run wild, and I liked that the girl fought back instead of just screaming and cowering. "People Can Lick Too" does well with creating tension but the villain doesn't act as someone like him would. It almost seems the filmmakers are afraid to go where the story should take them. I thought this was the weakest of the group. "The Locket" was my favorite. I liked the production design and atmosphere here, even if I knew how it would end. The wraparound story wasn't bad either, but you could easily see where it was headed. Twist ending aren't as fresh now as they might have been when this was released.
This is a low budget film, and there's some pretty clear technical errors (most glaringly to me, the red camera sights that were visible multiple times). The acting was competent, but nothing spectacular, though I did like how expressive Jacinda Barrett was in "The Locket," especially given I think she was cast because she was very pretty. Recommended if you like anthology horror, but don't expect any surprises.
Bechdel Test: Pass
Overall: 2.75/5
2015 Horror Movie Count: 13
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 30, 2015, 05:42:41 AM
Crimson Peak
Year of Release: 2015
Directed By: Guillermo del Toro
Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam, Jim Beaver
Genre: Romance, Horror
Overview:
In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds… and remembers.
My Thoughts:
This is a wonderful gothic romance in a very old-school Hammer Films kind of way, with its horror flavored in Poe and Lovecraft. It's a visually gorgeous film, with fabulous production design, Victorian styling, and a luscious use of color. The reds are very rich, the blacks deep, the whites bright, the contrast high. One might call the color almost oversaturated, as rich as it is. If they recognize nothing else, the Academy ought to nominate for costume design. I know they have a history of disdain for genre films, but at least the costumes ought to get a nod.
I enjoyed the story, but it is pretty typical tragic gothic romance, so if you know the tropes you won't be surprised. I still liked the story, and I thought the creepy atmosphere the film developed was great. Aside from the beautiful quality of the entire film, the other thing saving it is the superb performances. Del Toro really brought forth great characters for these actors to work with, and they don't disappoint. Especially Tom Hiddleston and Jessica Chastain, who really carry the film. Mia Wasikowska does well with her part, but she doesn't have the meat the other two do, and therefore doesn't stand out like they do.
I'd recommend this if you like Del Toro's oeuvre, or you enjoy Poe, Lovecraft, Anne Rice, or Hammer Films. Don't go into this thinking it's a straight horror film, or traditional haunted house film - it's definitely not and if that's what you're looking for, you're going to be disappointed. I loved this film. I think it might be my favorite of everything I've watched this month.
Bechdel Test: Pass
Overall: 4/5
2015 Horror Movie Count: 14
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 31, 2015, 02:33:01 AM
The Nightmare Before Christmas
I've reviewed this film before: read here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,7896.msg159042.html#msg159042). A classic of the season.
2015 Horror Movie Count: 15
Post by: Danae Cassandra on November 02, 2015, 05:48:34 AM
The Beyond (...E tu vivrai nel terrore! L'aldilà)
Year of Release: 1981
Directed By: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Catriona MacColl, David Warbeck, Cinzia Monreale
Genre: Horror
Overview:
Lucio Fulci's masterpiece of face-chewing spider action, milky-eyed psychics, face-melting embalming fluid and rotted flesh-crazed zombies returns in all its blood-splattered, surreal and grossly disturbing glory for a new generation of horror kids!
If your new business venture is sited on the cursed gateway to the hell dimension of The Beyond, then maybe it's time to move elsewhere but Liza (Catriona MacColl) is determined to make her New Orleans hotel work, until strange things start happening, people vanish and her waking thoughts are haunted by a ghostly blind woman who seems to hold the answers to the whole bizarre fever-dream. As reality breaks down and the plot explodes, Liza must journey far from everything she understands and descend in The Beyond...
The Beyond is Fulci's Zombie masterwork as he assaults his audience with shock after head-spinning shock, all the while leading up to one of horror cinemas most heart-stopping finales. The Beyond drives sane men mad and leads others to murder. Dare you step over to the other side?
My Thoughts:
This was a really bizarre movie. The plot was super thin, and too much was never fully explained. I can make some inferences, and that might be what Fulci was wanting the viewer to do, but I would have liked more meat in the story. There was certainly time for it; the death scenes were drug out for the sake of the gore effects, especially the one where the spiders eat the guy's face. I had read this film was gory, and that's definitely true. I'm not necessarily against gore, but there was no need to linger on it the way this film does. The characters also really annoyed me. Eliza is another cowering, screaming, useless female character. Then there's John, who is a doctor and therefore supposedly smart, yet can't seem to grasp that shooting the zombie in the head kills it and nothing else does.
At the same time, there are some gorgeously artistic shots in the film, especially the ending sequence, that are almost worth sitting through this film again. Almost.
I suppose this isn't a film for me, and I doubt I'll watch any of Fulci's other films. I don't mind surrealism, or a sparse plot, but I do mind when things are just dropped in and then never followed up on. Especially when there was lots and lots of time for lingering over the blood, wounds, and eye-gouging. I don't know who to recommend this to, but apparently it's considered a classic and lots of people do like it, so your millage might vary.
Bechdel Test: Pass
Overall: 2.5/5
2015 Horror Movie Count: 16