Post by: addicted2dvd on September 29, 2014, 11:24:47 AM
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WOOHOO! Only 2 more days and it will be that time of the year again! Time for my favorite marathon of the year! My month long horror/Halloween marathon! Normally every year I try to break my current standing record... but that is just not realistic for me to attempt now that I am back to work full time again. Can you believe work will just not allow me to take the full month off to watch movies? LOL So I have to make a new goal for me this year...
My Goal:
To be honest with you... I don't even know if this goal is realistic as I can't remember the last time I attempted this marathon while working a full time job... but this year my goal is: There is 31 days in October... so I will be attempting to watch at least 31 movies and 31 TV episodes before the end of the month. No goal on shorts though I will track/count these separately if I watch any. Shorts will not count towards the totals of movies of TV episodes.
Wish me luck!... I am going to need it!
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WOOHOO! Only 2 more days and it will be that time of the year again! Time for my favorite marathon of the year! My month long horror/Halloween marathon! Normally every year I try to break my current standing record... but that is just not realistic for me to attempt now that I am back to work full time again. Can you believe work will just not allow me to take the full month off to watch movies? LOL So I have to make a new goal for me this year...
My Goal:
To be honest with you... I don't even know if this goal is realistic as I can't remember the last time I attempted this marathon while working a full time job... but this year my goal is: There is 31 days in October... so I will be attempting to watch at least 31 movies and 31 TV episodes before the end of the month. No goal on shorts though I will track/count these separately if I watch any. Shorts will not count towards the totals of movies of TV episodes.
Wish me luck!... I am going to need it!
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Post by: addicted2dvd on September 29, 2014, 12:07:22 PM
I got the 2014 version of Godzilla recently...
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Profiler lists this film as Sci-Fi, Adventure and Horror. While I see the logic... there is a giant monster or two (never actually seen this film yet so please no spoilers!)... should this film really be considered horror?
Basically want to know if this film should be included in this marathon or not... so opinions?
Post by: Mustrum_Ridcully on September 29, 2014, 01:49:01 PM
Except if you considered "The Day After Tomorrow" to be horror.
Post by: addicted2dvd on September 29, 2014, 03:58:40 PM
Post by: Achim on September 30, 2014, 06:18:47 AM
What is that GIF in your first post from...?
Post by: addicted2dvd on September 30, 2014, 03:50:16 PM
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Post by: addicted2dvd on September 30, 2014, 03:53:28 PM
Post by: Achim on October 01, 2014, 06:34:36 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 01, 2014, 01:50:01 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 01, 2014, 01:59:03 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/IE/IE722BA08EE1194F0f.jpg) | The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season: Disc One IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1520211/) |Trailer/Intro (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJRNHAJAcYg) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Walking_Dead_(season_1)) | 1. Days Gone By Sheriff's deputy Rick Grimes wakes up in the hospital after having been shot while on duty and discovers that while he was in the hospital, something has happened which causes the bodies of the dead to reanimate and attack the living. The town he lived in is mostly abandoned, with many dead roaming the streets at night. Believing that his wife, Lori, and son, Carl, have most likely fled to safety in nearby Atlanta, he grabs a stock of weapons from the locker of his police station, and sets out to find them. 2. Guts Due to his gun toting arrival in Atlanta, Rick causes a group of survivors to be trapped by walkers. The group dynamic devolves from accusations to violence, as Rick must confront an enemy that is far more dangerous than the walkers themselves. 3. Tell It to the Frogs Rick makes a decision to go back to Atlanta to retrieve the bag of guns and save a man's life. Lori and Shane must deal with the surprising return of someone they thought was dead, which was also a surprise to Shane who has been having an affair with Lori. 4. Vatos Rick's mission to Atlanta is in danger when things go awry. Back at camp, Jim becomes unhinged. |
Stars:
Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes
Jon Bernthal as Shane Walsh
Sarah Wayne Callies as Lori Grimes
Laurie Holden as Andrea
Jeffrey DeMunn as Dale
Extras:
- Audio Commentary
- Bonus Trailers
My Thoughts:
I couldn't think of a better way to start my marathon then with this series. I love this show and highly recommend it for any one.... even if you are not a big fan of horror. I think it is safe to say this is the most popular horror series ever. I love the characters, the storyline and all the gore that this show provides. I am having a blast revisiting the first season! My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 4
Movies: 0
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 01, 2014, 04:12:48 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/01/013131144093f.jpg) | Blood from the Mummy's Tomb: The Hammer Collection: Limited Edition (1971/United Kingdom) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068290/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_from_the_Mummy's_Tomb) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GinUdr1lPKI) |
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Stars:
Andrew Keir as Fuchs
Valerie Leon as Margaret/Tera
James Villiers as Corbeck
Hugh Burden as Dandridge
George Coulouris as Berigan
Mark Edwards as Tod Browning
Plot:
A British expedition team in Egypt discovers the ancient sealed tomb of the evil Queen Tera. But when one of the archeologists steals a mysterious ring from the corpse's severed hand, he unleashes a relentless curse upon his beautiful daughter. Is the voluptuous young woman now a reincarnation of the diabolical sorceress or has the curse of the mummy returned to reveal its horrific revenge?
One of Hammer's most notorious productions, BLOOD FROM THE MUMMY'S TOMB was plagued by the sudden deaths of director Seth Holt and the wife of original star Peter Cushing, leading to rumors of a real-life curse. Andrew Keir (QUATERMASS AND THE PIT) and the luscious Valerie Leon star in this supernatural shocker based on Bram Stoker's classic novel JEWEL OF THE SEVEN STARS.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Radio Spots. 4-Page Booklet.
My Thoughts:
Only the second Hammer film I ever seen...I must say I enjoyed it. Mummy films never been a favorite of mine... but there is some good ones. But this one isn't a traditional mummy movie and it has a very interesting story. Definitely worth the time put in to watch it. My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 4
Movies: 1
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 01, 2014, 09:28:56 PM
Blood From the Mummy's Tomb
Year of Release: 1971
Directed By: Seth Holt
Starring: Andrew Kier, Valerie Leon, James Villiers, Hugh Burden, George Coulouris
Genre: Horror
Overview:
A British expedition team in Egypt discovers the ancient sealed tomb of the evil Queen Tera. But when one of the archeologists steals a mysterious ring from the corpse's severed hand, he unleashes a relentless curse upon his beautiful daughter. Is the voluptuous young woman now a reincarnation of the diabolical sorceress or has the curse of the mummy returned to reveal its horrific revenge?
One of Hammer's most notorious productions, BLOOD FROM THE MUMMY'S TOMB was plagued by the sudden deaths of director Seth Holt and the wife of original star Peter Cushing, leading to rumors of a real-life curse. Andrew Keir (QUATERMASS AND THE PIT) and the luscious Valerie Leon star in this supernatural shocker based on Bram Stoker's classic novel JEWEL OF THE SEVEN STARS.
My Thoughts:
This is an atmospheric, romantic, Gothic horror style tale that Hammer Films was so well known for. We have all the elements we need - possession, a powerful magical being whose good or evil is questionable, a beautiful woman with ample cleavage, the concerned boyfriend, the worried father who knows more than he lets on, and the dastardly manipulator who thinks he can control things (and of course, he can't). The ending is left open. All of the performances are quite good, though Valerie Leon's Margaret/Tera and James Villiers's Corbeck stand out the most. While I liked Andrew Keir's portrayal of her father, I can't help but wonder what Peter Cushing (one of my favorite actors) would have done with the role. If the choices in design (clothes, cars, sets, etc) don't always match in era, it only adds to the otherworldly feel of the film. I enjoyed it a lot and would recommended for fans of Hammer's style of horror.
Bechdel Test: Pass
Overall: 3.5/5
Post by: Dragonfire on October 02, 2014, 02:19:43 AM
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 02, 2014, 05:17:14 AM
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 02, 2014, 05:20:40 AM
The Body Snatcher
Year of Release: 1945
Directed By: Robert Wise
Starring: Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Henry Daniell, Edith Atwater, Russell Wade
Genre: Horror
Overview:
Boris Karloff plays the title role in the Lewton adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's The Body Snatcher, directed with subtle calculation by versatile Robert Wise. A doctor (Henry Daniell) needs cadavers for medical studies and Karloff is willing to provide them - one way or another. Don't miss his scene with fellow horror icon Bela Lugosi.
My Thoughts:
This is a film about the evil that men do. There is nothing supernatural here, simply two men who do evil things - one for a 'higher' calling, the other more honestly - and a good man with little backbone who, unable to refuse his mentor, is strung along for the ride. Yes, the doctor does do good work in medicine, but do the ends justify the means?
The film has an intelligent, literate screenplay, as befits its origin in a Robert Lewis Stevenson story. The atmosphere is appropriately cold, and everyone does a great job. Henry Daniell's McFarlane is quite good, but the standout of course is Karloff. He is absolutely superb. His Gray is a wicked, amoral villain - but he's kind to children, and honest in his own way. He knows who he is and what he does, and that is itself a kind of virtue.
Highly recommended.
Bechdel Test: Pass
Overall: 4/5
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 02, 2014, 11:33:43 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/05/053939724325f.jpg) | The Body Snatcher (1945/United States)
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Stars:
Boris Karloff as Cabman John Gray
Bela Lugosi as Joseph
Henry Daniell as Dr. Wolfe "Toddy"McFarlane
Edith Atwater as Meg Camden
Plot:
Boris Karloff plays the title role in the Lewton adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's The Body Snatcher, directed with subtle calculation by versatile Robert Wise. A doctor (Henry Daniell) needs cadavers for medical studies and Karloff is willing to provide them - one way or another. Don't miss his scene with fellow horror icon Bela Lugosi.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
This is my favorite film in the "Val Lewton Horror Collection" box set. It is a film I enjoyed every second of. The thing about this horror film is it is something that can and probably did really happen. This is a true classic with an amazing cast. If you never seen this one before... it is one I highly recommend. A must see.My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 4
Movies: 2
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 02, 2014, 11:52:18 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I8/I82F5DE7184564EF2f.jpg) | The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season: Disc Two 5. Wildfire The group is led by their newest member to the Center for Disease Control while one of the members is forced to make a choice that has harsh consequences. 6. TS=19 An odd scientist lets the refugees into the Center for Disease Control. While they stay at the facility, everything seems peaceful, despite the events going on throughout the outside world. However, peace cannot last forever. |
Stars:
Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes
Jon Bernthal as Shane Walsh
Sarah Wayne Callies as Lori Grimes
Laurie Holden as Andrea
Jeffrey DeMunn as Dale
Extras:
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
These two episodes completes the short first season of the series. It is a great ending to the season... one that leaves us wanting so much more. I remembered when this first aired I couldn't stop wondering what the scientist whispered into Rick's ear at the end. I had a lot of fun re-watching the season. A highly recommended series that must be seen.My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 6
Movies: 2
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 02, 2014, 10:44:37 PM
The Haunting
Year of Release: 1963
Directed By: Robert Wise
Starring: Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, Russ Tamblyn
Genre: Horror
Overview:
"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:
What a great film! There's no blood, no gore, no monsters - everything is completely unseen, and you never find out what exactly is going on. Yet that only makes the events more sinister. The house is perfectly realized, unsettling from the moment you see it. The atmosphere is thick, stifling, and genuinely creepy.
The performances are all quite good - though I never liked Eleanor's character, I thought Julie Harris did a good job with her. However, what really shines for me is the direction, cinematography and design. The camera angles, sound, lighting, everything about the way the film is made make it so very, very good. Highly recommended.
I really want to get this one on blu-ray.
Bechdel Test: Pass
Overall: 4.5/5
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 03, 2014, 07:46:57 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/01/012569519428f.jpg) | The Haunting (1963/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057129/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Haunting_(1963_film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeAzGxWlEcg) |
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Stars:
Julie Harris as Eleanor Lance
Claire Bloom as Theodora
Richard Johnson as Dr. John Markway
Russ Tamblyn as Luke Sanderson
Fay Compton as Mrs. Sanderson
Rosalie Crutchley as Mrs. Dudley
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").
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Gallery
- Production Notes
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
I must say... I liked this one more on the second viewing. On first viewing I found it to be a little too slow for my taste... and was expecting more. On this second viewing... knowing ahead of time what to expect I enjoyed it much more. Very good story... great cast and wonderful atmosphere. Definitely well worth watching. My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 6
Movies: 3
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 03, 2014, 08:40:36 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/03/031398156185f.jpg) | The Cabin in the Woods (2012/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1259521/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cabin_in_the_Woods) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsIilFNNmkY) |
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Stars:
Sigourney Weaver as The Director
Kristen Connolly as Dana
Chris Hemsworth as Curt
Anna Hutchison as Jules
Fran Kranz as Marty
Jesse Williams as Holden
Plot:
A rambunctious group of five college friends steal away for a weekend of debauchery in an isolated country cabin, only to be attacked by horrific supernatural creatures in a night of endless terror and bloodshed. Sound familiar? Just wait. As the teens begin to exhibit standard horror-movie behavior, a group of technicians in a control room are scrutinizing, and sometimes even controlling, every move the terrified kids make! With their efforts continually thwarted by an all-powerful "eye in the sky," do they have any chance of escape?
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
- Interviews
- Digital Copy
- BonusView Mode
My Thoughts:
Watched this one today... I seen this once before during last year's Ocober marathon. I enjoyed it just as much this time as I did last time. I found it to just be a fun film with a nice amount of gore and lots of creatures. Definitely worth the time put in to watch it. My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 6
Movies: 4
Post by: Dragonfire on October 04, 2014, 01:55:24 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 04, 2014, 03:46:42 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I1/I1B538260DD9B34C1f.jpg) | The Walking Dead: The Complete Second Season: Disc 1 1. What Lies Ahead Rick leads the group out of Atlanta. On the highway, they are stopped by a threat unlike anything they have seen before. The group searches for someone who has gone missing. 2. Bloodletting Desperate to find help for Carl, Rick heads for Hershel's Farm. Meanwhile, the rest of the group continues to hunt for Sophia in the woods. Finally, Shane and Otis head into the nearby town to scavange supplies in order to save Carl's life. 3. Save the Last One The Greene Family and the Grimes family wait for Otis and Shane to return with the medical supplies for Carl. Meanwhile, Shane and Otis find themselves trapped in a school with hungry walkers waiting to eat them. Finally, Daryl and Andrea continue the hunt for Sophia. 4. Cherokee Rose The survivors have to deal with a huge walker that has fallen into one of the Greene Family's wells. The search for Sophia continues with Daryl finding a sign. Glenn and Maggie go into the town for some supplies, but end up doing more than just scavanging for medicine.Rick and Hershel have a discussion over God's role in the world and about how long Rick's group can stay at Hershel's farm. Finally, Lori asks Glenn to bring her a special item which could have grave effects on her family. |
Stars:
Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes
Jon Bernthal as Shane Walsh
Sarah Wayne Callies as Lori Grimes
Laurie Holden as Andrea
Jeffrey DeMunn as Dale
Extras:
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
My Thoughts:
This is the beginning of what I think is my favorite season so far. The farmhouse season is a great continuation from the first season. I really like all the new characters and all of the episodes on this disc are very strong. The story really draws you in... making it so you can't wait to watch the next episode. My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 10
Movies: 4
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 06, 2014, 04:22:31 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. as Lawrence Talbot
Bela Lugosi as Dracula
Glenn Strange as Monster
Lenore Aubert as Sandra Mornay
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 ther famous monster roles. This film is just so much fun... more then worth the time put in to watch it. A must see! My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 10
Movies: 5
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 06, 2014, 05:30:10 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/04/043396253704f.jpg) | Quarantine (2008/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1082868/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarantine_(2008_film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYCwlnZ0HVI) |
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Stars:
Jennifer Carpenter as Angela Vidal
Steve Harris (1965) as Scott Percival
Jay Hernandez as Jake
Johnathon Schaech as George Fletcher
Columbus Short as Danny Wilensky
Andrew Fiscella as James McCreedy
Plot:
When a news team decides to tail a brave firefighting team, they never suspect that the first call for help they responded to that night may be their last. Now they’re trapped in an apartment complex sealed off by the government. With no way of escape, they find themselves surrounded by frightened residents who are infected with a deadly mutant virus. What happens next is only known because of the footage they left behind.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
- BD-Live
My Thoughts:
This is one of those "found footage" films. So if you do not like that style of movie then this one is definitely not for you. I personally enjoy that style of movie. It is definitely not the best one of this type that I have seen... but I did enjoy it. I like that they had Jennifer Carpenter (Dexter's sister on Dexter) in this movie. Since first seeing her on Dexter I have become a fan of her's. I liked the base storyline. I liked how they had fun with Jennifer Carpenter's character's interaction with the firemen before things got serious... and I liked how things progressed once they got to the apartment complex. Though I do think some of the scenes were a little too dark which took away from the enjoyment a little. My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 10
Movies: 6
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 07, 2014, 04:50:33 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I1/I1339E5FA25D70EC8f.jpg) | The Walking Dead: The Complete Second Season: Disc 2 5. Chupacabra Rick and Shane argue about whether the search for Sophia should end. Daryl gets hurt and has a hallucination involving someone from his past. Hershel warns Maggie to keep her distance from Rick's group. And Glenn finds out why Hershel doesn't want the group near the barn. 6. Secrets Revelations begin to come out among the members of the group. Shane teaches Andrea how to fire a weapon but the desire to put the past behind him and focus on survival eats at him. Glenn wrestles with keeping his secret about the barn Walkers from the group. Lori confides in Dale about her pregnancy. 7. Pretty Much Dead Already The secret of the Walkers in the barn is fully exposed and Shane forces a decision to be made about them. Herschel has given Rick an ultimatum that his group must leave. 8. Nebraska After the destruction of his family, Herschel demands that Rick and his group leaves immediately. Shane and Rick's differences begin to openly erupt. |
Stars:
Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes
Jon Bernthal as Shane Walsh
Sarah Wayne Callies as Lori Grimes
Laurie Holden as Andrea
Jeffrey DeMunn as Dale
Extras:
- Audio Commentary
My Thoughts:
Really getting back into this show... loving every second of it. Especially this disc as it has the big barn surprise in it....and even knowing what is coming,,, they did it in a way that it is still thrilling to watch it all play out even knowing the outcome. Most highly recommended. My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 14
Movies: 6
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 07, 2014, 09:37:50 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I7/I7F4EAE53B5B879FAf.jpg) | Twice Told Tales: Midnite Movies Double Feature (1963/United States) Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRCMereDEBU) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057608/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twice-Told_Tales_(film)) |
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Stars:
Vincent Price (1911) as Medbourne/Rappaccini/Pyncheon
Sebastian Cabot as Dr. Carl Heidigger
Brett Halsey as Giovanni Guasconti
Beverly Garland as Alice Pyncheon
Richard Denning as Jonathan Maulle
Mari Blanchard as Sylvia Ward
Plot:
It's spine-tingling terror... in triplicate! "Virtuoso of horror" (Los Angeles Times) Vincent Price dials up the depravity in this spellbinding trilogy of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "all-chiller" (LA Herald-Examiner) classics! Featuring "a demented genius! Poisonous plants! Oozing blood! [And] a corpse in a wedding gown" (The Film Daily), Twice Told Tales spins three diabolical nightmares of madness, mayhem and murder most foul!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
My Thoughts:
This is one that is in Danae Cassandra's collection. My first thought when I saw the opening credits... Vincent Price! A favorite of mine... can't go wrong here. And it didn't go wrong. I enjoyed this one quite a bit... it isn't my favorite Vincent Price movie out there... but it is definitely a good one.. one I hope to add to my own collection at some point. This film is an anthology... it has 3 separate stories in the one film.... all three starring Vincent Price. My favorite segment is the last one... very good. Followed by the first segment... which I also enjoyed quite a bit. the second segment unfortunately left some to be desired. But over all I would say this one is definitely worth the time put in to watch it. Recommended.
My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 14
Movies: 7
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 08, 2014, 12:19:50 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883904250838f.jpg) | The Return of the Living Dead: Collector's Edition (1984/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089907/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Return_of_the_Living_Dead) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuNc2MDjPpA) |
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Stars:
Clu Gulager as Burt
James Karen as Frank
Don Calfa as Ernie
Thom Mathews as Freddy
Beverly Randolph as Tina
John Philbin as Chuck
Plot:
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the cemetery — those brain-eating zombies are back and hungry for more tasty mortals. A fiendish mix of outrageous humor and heart-stopping terror, The Return of the Living Dead is a "Veritable smorgasbord of fun" (LA Herald-Examiner) filled with skin-crawling jolts, eye-popping visuals and relentless surprise!
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 reanimates a corps of corpses, who arise from their graves with a ravenous hunger for human brains! And luckily for those carnivorous cadavers, there is a group of partying teens nearby, just waiting to be eaten!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
This is a movie I have always enjoyed quite a bit and watch every year in my big horror marathon. It has a nice mixture of horror and comedy that is just fun to watch. 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 see this one to be a lot of fun... and when I watch this every October I then know my horror marathon is a go. This is one that is definitely worth the time put in to watch it. My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 14
Movies: 8
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 08, 2014, 02:52:28 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/74/741952689591f.jpg) | Night of the Demons (2009/United States) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_of_the_Demons_(2009_film)) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1268809/) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FCKZ0yBnfE) |
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Stars:
Tatyana Kanavka as Evangeline Broussard
Michael Arata as Louis Devereaux
Shannon Elizabeth as Angela
Linnea Quigley as Ballerina Lady
Plot:
Angela (Shannon Elizabeth) is throwing a decadent Halloween party at New Orleans' infamous Broussard Mansion. But after the police break up the festivities, Maddie (Monica Keena) and a few friends stay behind. Trapped inside the locked mansion gates, the remaining guests uncover a horrifying secret and soon fall victim to seven vicious, blood-thirsty demons.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
Just finished this one. I definitely prefer the original over this remake. Don't get me wrong... it has it's moments to make it entertaining enough to watch... but leaves a lot to be desired. There is a scene or two that is overly gross when it doesn't have to be. Some of the special effects are not very convincing... and don't get me wrong... I am no prude. I like seeing a naked girl as much as the next straight guy... but this one had nude scenes to the point that it pretty much got boring. Look another topless woman... yawn. So... I would say if you can watch this one for free... go for it... why not? But it is not one would really recommend. It is no more then average... maybe slightly below average in my opinion. My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 14
Movies: 9
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 08, 2014, 05:00:38 AM
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Year of Release: 1948
Directed By: Charles T. Barton
Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lon Chaney Jr., Bela Lugosi, Glenn Strange
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Overview:
Comedy meets horror when Bud and Lou encounter Frankenstein's monster, Dracula and The Wolf Man!
My Thoughts:
This is a very fun romp combining comedy and horror. Abbott and Costello are always funny, and it's a treat to see Bela Lugosi as Dracula again. Sure, there are lots of laughs, but the horror elements are kinda spooky and the monsters are treated with a lot of respect. The film works because of that - it doesn't fall into being too silly or too much of a spoof. The spoof elements combine nicely with the film also being an homage to Universal's classic monsters. Lots of fun, highly recommended.
Bechdel Test: Fail
Overall: 3.75/5
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 08, 2014, 05:05:06 AM
Twice Told Tales
Year of Release: 1963
Directed By: Sidney Salkow
Starring: Vincent Price, Sebastian Cabot, Brett Halsey, Beverly Garland,
Genre: Horror
Overview:
It's spine-tingling terror... in triplicate! "Virtuoso of horror" (Los Angeles Times) Vincent Price dials up the depravity in this spellbinding trilogy of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "all-chiller" (LA Herald-Examiner) classics! Featuring "a demented genius! Poisonous plants! Oozing blood! [And] a corpse in a wedding gown" (The Film Daily), Twice Told Tales spins three diabolical nightmares of madness, mayhem and murder most foul!
My Thoughts:
This anthology film stars one of my all-time favorite actors, Vincent Price, so there's no way as far as I'm concerned to go too far wrong here. If you like Price, you'll enjoy this film.
That's not to say that all things are equal. The final story, "The House of Seven Gables" is by far the best one, and has the most atmosphere and horror attached. Price's character is also the only truly villainous one in this piece, unlike the tortured characters in the other two stories. The first story, "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment," is also quite good, the horror being more subtle here than in the final piece, but nonetheless present. The middle story, "Rappaccini's Daughter," I find to be the weakest and most predictable. There is the horror of the situation, but overall it is also the least 'horrific' if one can use the term here.
Recommended for fans of Price, or fans of 60's style horror. If you liked Tales of Terror (which is arguably better, but still...) you'll like this.
Bechdel Test: Fail
Overall: 3/5
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 09, 2014, 05:06:12 AM
Near Dark
Year of Release: 1987
Directed By: Kathryn Bigelow
Starring: Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, Jenette Goldstein
Genre: Horror, Western, Crime
Overview:
Country boy Caleb Colton (Adrian Pasdar) whittles away the quiet rural nights hunting local girls – but when he falls prey to the mysterious and beautiful Mae (Jenny Wright), Caleb unknowingly becomes the hunted. Mae is no ordinary girl, Caleb soon learns: she is part of an outlaw band of vampires, and their love is about to lure him into a terrifying world of bloodlust, mayhem and absolute horror. Will Caleb pay the ultimate price for love and eternal life – or will he find a way to defeat the evil growing inside him each night NEAR DARK?
My Thoughts:
This is a stylish hybrid film, bridging horror, western and crime genres together to create a uniquely modern look at the vampire. Perhaps one shouldn't use the term here, they certainly don't in the film, but it is still definitely a vampire film. All of the actors do an excellent job, and the pull Caleb finds himself in between his two contrasting families creates quite a bit of excellent tension as you wonder whether he will accept his new family and new life, or continue to cling to his humanity. Jenny Wright's portrayal of Mae is also just about the best portrayal of Stockholm Syndrome I've ever seen. There is a bit of gore here, but nothing too bad and all necessary to the story. Well worth a watch.
Bechdel Test: Fail (I think)
Overall: 4/5
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 09, 2014, 12:27:27 PM
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Scorecard:
TV Eps: 14
Movies: 10
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 09, 2014, 08:53:55 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I8/I8BE9F2999AC235DAf.jpg) | The Walking Dead: The Complete Second Season: Disc 3 9. Triggerfinger Rick, Hershel, and Glenn find themselves trapped and having to battle against new foes, both walkers and living humans. Meanwhile, Shane attempts to bring Lori back to the farm. 10. 18 Miles Out The situation between Shane and Rick come to a head while Maggie grows concerned for Glen's feelings due to freezing up during a firefight. 11. Judge, Jury, Executioner The situation about what to do with Randall is dividing the survivors. Daryl takes on the job of extracting information from Randall that reveals a new threat to the group. Dale goes about the group trying to convince the not to execute Randall. 12. Better Angels Due to an unexpected death from the previous episode, the group decides to get organized and secure the farm. A final confrontation between Rick and Shane is put into motion. |
Stars:
Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes
Jon Bernthal as Shane Walsh
Sarah Wayne Callies as Lori Grimes
Laurie Holden as Andrea
Jeffrey DeMunn as Dale
Extras:
- Audio Commentary
My Thoughts:
This disc is filled with great episodes. After each one you just can't wait to watch the next. This disc has not one... but two main character deaths. One to this day I miss on the show... the other... not so much. I am just having way too much fun re-watching this series! My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 18
Movies: 10
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 09, 2014, 09:55:06 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/ID/IDAAD991BBC156236f.jpg) | The Walking Dead: The Complete Second Season: Disc 4 13. Beside the Dying Fire The last shot from the previous episode alerts a nearby zombie horde to the survivors. In the ensuing chaos, the group is fractured and loyalties questioned. |
Stars:
Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes
Jon Bernthal as Shane Walsh
Sarah Wayne Callies as Lori Grimes
Laurie Holden as Andrea
Jeffrey DeMunn as Dale
Extras:
- Audio Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Webisodes
My Thoughts:
With only the one last episode on this disc there was no way I wasn't going to finish off this season today. This is a really good conclusion to the season... my favorite season of the series so far. I really couoldn't recommend this series more! My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 19
Movies: 10
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 10, 2014, 04:15:15 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I1/I1AE758BFA4750F3Cf.jpg) | The Walking Dead: The Complete Third Season: Disc 1 1. Seed The survivors find their way to a prison seeking shelter. 2. Sick As Herschel's life hangs in the balance, Rick and the others have to deal with the realization that they are not the only living people in the prison. 3. Walk With Me After witnessing an accident, Andrea and Michonne are introduced to a new community of survivors. As conflicts arise with their new acquaintances, a decision must be made. 4. Killer Within The group is severed and lives are put in jeopardy. In Woodbury, Merle has a request for the Governor. |
Stars:
Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes
Sarah Wayne Callies as Lori Grimes
Laurie Holden as Andrea
Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon
Steven Yeun as Glenn
Extras:
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
My Thoughts:
Finished off the first disc of the third season last night. A very good start to the new season. Love the storyline involving the prison. Also get to meet Machonne and The Governor on this disc. My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 23
Movies: 10
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 10, 2014, 06:31:44 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/024543773597f.jpg) | Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1611224/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln:_Vampire_Hunter) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Eo766iZZ0c) |
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Stars:
Benjamin Walker as Abraham Lincoln
Dominic Cooper as Henry Sturges
Anthony Mackie as Will Johnson
Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Mary Todd Lincoln
Rufus Sewell as Adam
Marton Csokas as Jack Barts
Plot:
The blood-pumping action and special effects in this edgy, action-packed thriller from filmmakers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov (director of Wanted) are even more spectacular on Blu-ray™! Included is an exclusive graphic novel prequel about the origins of vampires in America, a featurette about the axe-fighting choreography, and much more. Abraham Lincoln (Benjamin Walker) becomes history's greatest hunter of the undead as he sets out to pulverize the bloodthirsty killers one by one in an epic fight for vengeance and survival!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
- Music Videos
- Digital Copy
My Thoughts:
I found this to be an entertaining movie. At first I thought the idea of the storyline was stupid and wasn't sure I wanted to see it. Then the film was given to me. Once I actually watched it... I found it to be just a fun idea. One thing I like about this one... it isn't just a straight horror film... there is a lot of great action sequences as well. I think this one is worth the time put in to watch it. Recommended. My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 23
Movies: 11
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 11, 2014, 05:32:36 AM
Scream and Scream Again
Year of Release: 1969
Directed By: Gordon Hessler
Starring: Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Judy Huxtable, Alfred Marks
Genre: Suspense/Thriller, Horror
Overview:
They hunger for power, thirst for blood...and make each helpless, pleading victim Scream and Scream Again! Horror legends Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, and Peter Cushing star in this "masterwork of style and suspense" (Los Angeles Times) about a group of sadistic madmen plotting to take over the world - ONE SEVERED BODY PART AT A TIME!
My Thoughts:
This is a sort of pulp-trash kind of movie, and is really more of a suspense/thriller than a horror film - for all that three of the greats of the horror genre (Price, Lee and Cushing) are all present in the film. For all that star power and name recognition, none of them are the star of the film either - it's really more of an ensemble piece, and Cushing's character is really a long cameo. The story isn't told in a linear fashion, and at first all the disparate pieces seem to have no connection to each other. They tie together in the end, though the film does a good job of keeping you wondering how, and the story does make sense then.
For having such great actors, they are really underutilized and I would have liked to see more of them. The plot has a lot of loose ends that aren't tied up at the end, and even after you understand what's been going on you still have a lot of unanswered questions. I enjoyed the film but I don't know that I'd recommend it for horror fans. If you like Price, Lee or Cushing, and want a complete oeuvre of the work of any of them, by all means watch this. If you like some of the wacky, disjointed cult films that came out in the late 60's/early 70's, then you'd likely enjoy this. But it's not really a horror film, at least in my opinion.
Bechdel Test: Fail
Overall: 3/5
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 11, 2014, 02:53:00 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/82/826663141726f.jpg) | The Fog: Collector's Edition (1980/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080749/) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bURJ11ZYixc) |
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Stars:
Adrienne Barbeau as Stevie Wayne
Jamie Lee Curtis as Elizabeth Solley
Janet Leigh as Kathy Williams
John Houseman as Mr. Machen
Tom Atkins as Nick Castle
James Canning as Dick Baxter
Plot:
When the fog rolls in...the terror begins! This moody horror classic from master of terror John Carpenter (The Thing) and producer Debra Hill (Escape From New York) stars Adrienne Barbeau (Swamp Thing), Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween), Tom Atkins (Halloween III: Season Of The Witch), Hal Holbrook (Creepshow) and Janet Leigh (Psycho). Don't get lost in the fog...
The sleepy seaside village of Antonio Bay is about to learn the true meaning of the word "vengeance." This seemingly perfect town masks a guilty secret...a past steeped in greed and murder. Exactly 100 years ago, a ship was horribly wrecked under mysterious circumstances in a thick, eerie fog. Now, shrouded in darkness, the long-dead mariners have returned from their watery grave to exact a bloody revenge.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Interviews
- Storyboard Comparisons
- Outtakes/Bloopers
- Reversible Cover Art
My Thoughts:
This one here is classic '80s horror. Loved the cast... loved the storyline. This one is definitely worth the time put in to watch it. If you never seen this one... I highly recommend it. Just be sure you get the 1980 original... and not the remake or you will be disappointed. This is one case that not only is the original is better.... it is MUCH better. My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 23
Movies: 12
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 12, 2014, 05:38:21 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/04/043396395572f.jpg) | Stephen King's Bag of Bones (2011/United States) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bag_of_Bones_(TV_film)) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1212452/) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3VB_EKDUv8) |
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Stars:
Pierce Brosnan as Mike Noonan
Melissa George as Mattie Devore
Annabeth Gish as Jo Noonan
Anika Noni Rose as Sara Tidwell
Matt Frewer as Sid Noonan
Plot:
Based on the award-winning novel by Stephen King, STEPHEN KING'S BAG OF BONES is an unforgettable psychological thriller.
Two time Golden Globe® Award nominee Pierce Brosnan (Die Another Day) stars as Mike Noonan, a novelist who suffers from writer's block after the death of his wife, Jo (Annabeth Gish, TV's "Pretty Little Liars"). A dream inspires him to return to the couple's lakeside retreat hoping to fine answers about his wife's sudden death – but he is plagued by ever-escalating nightmares and mysterious ghostly visitations from Sara Tidwell (Anika Noni Rose, Dreamgirls), a blues singer whose spirit lingers in the house. As the inhabitants of Dark Score Lake haunt him, Mike comes to realize that his late wife still has something to tell him.
Jason Priestley (TV's "Beverly Hills, 90210"), Melissa George (30 Days of Night) and William Schallert (TV's "True Blood") also star in this haunting thriller.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Deleted Scenes
My Thoughts:
While I enjoyed this miniseries... it wasn't as good as most I have seen come from Stephen King. The odd part is I really can't put my finger on what problem I had with it. The cast was good... as was the storyline. But it just didn't feel up to par with what I have come to expect from Stephen King. But this one is worth the time put in to watch it. Just try to lower your expectations a little before watching. My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 23
Movies: 13
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 12, 2014, 08:38:42 PM
The Woman in Black
Year of Release: 2012
Directed By: James Watkins
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Ciaran Hinds, Janet McTeer
Genre: Horror, Suspense/Thriller
Overview:
Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe), a widowed lawyer whose grief has put his career in jeopardy, is sent to a remote village to sort out the affairs of a recently deceased eccentric. But upon his arrival, it soon becomes clear that everyone in the town is keeping a deadly secret. Although the townspeople try to keep Kipps from learning their tragic history, he soon discovers that the house belonging to his client is haunted by the ghost of a woman who is determined to find someone and something she lost... and no one, not even the children, are safe from her vengeance.
My Thoughts:
What a great ghost story! It has all the elements I like - loads of atmosphere, Gothic style chills, and well-developed, interesting characters with motive. Yes, this is a traditional style ghost story - heavy on mystery and figuring out what is going on and why it is happening - but there are plenty of scares present, and the ghosts are suitably frightening and unnerving.
I'll admit I bought it for the combination of the interesting sounding story and the presence of Daniel Radcliffe, and he didn't disappoint me. I think he has a great future as an actor and found his performance to be very convincing. The production designs are all wonderfully creepy, and the score contributes to the feelings of anticipation, dread and isolation.
Well worth a watch if you like this style of ghost story.
Bechdel Test: Fail
Overall: 4/5
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 13, 2014, 06:57:36 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/04/043396398085f.jpg) | The Woman in Black (2012/United Kingdom, United States) Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lReemWmO5o) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1596365/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Woman_in_Black_(2012_film)) |
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Stars:
Fisher GirlsEmma Shorey
Molly Harmon
Ellisa Walker-Reid
Sophie Stuckey as Stella Kipps
Plot:
Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe), a widowed lawyer whose grief has put his career in jeopardy, is sent to a remote village to sort out the affairs of a recently deceased eccentric. But upon his arrival, it soon becomes clear that everyone in the town is keeping a deadly secret. Although the townspeople try to keep Kipps from learning their tragic history, he soon discovers that the house belonging to his client is haunted by the ghost of a woman who is determined to find someone and something she lost... and no one, not even the children, are safe from her vengeance.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
- Digital Copy
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed this one quite a bit... it has a good story with lots of atmosphere. This one pulls you in quickly and keeps your attention through-out. Going into this one I was tired and worried about staying awake for it... but the story kept me interested enough to that I was able to stay awake for the entire thing. It is a good ghost story... well worth the time put in to watch it.My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 23
Movies: 14
Post by: Dragonfire on October 13, 2014, 10:54:56 PM
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Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 15, 2014, 03:02:26 AM
The Skull
Year of Release: 1965
Directed By: Freddie Francis
Starring: Peter Cushing, Patrick Wymark, Christopher Lee
Genre: Horror
Overview:
The Skull weaves a chilling tale surrounding the real-life terrors of the Marquis de Sade. Featuring outstanding performances by Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, this tale introduces Dr. Christopher Maitland (Cushing) who purchases the infamous skull of the Marquis de Sade, a decision that he was warned against by his good friend - and previous skull owner - Matthew Phillips (Lee). The question is whether or not Dr. Maitland will live to regret his decision.
My Thoughts:
This was a flawed, but still interesting film about a skull possessed of an evil spirit and what befalls an occult collector who acquires it. The performances are excellent. Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee are always a pleasure to watch, and they don't disappoint here. If you enjoy those two actors, that is enough to recommend the film. Patrick Wymark also turns in a great performance as the shady Marco. It's a low budget film, and sometimes the effects are a bit obviously low budget, but the sets are handsome and Cushing's occult study is suitably crammed with creepy things. The dream sequence is a bit of a standout, if for nothing else than Cushing's performance in it and the wtf moment that it enters the film. The pov shots from inside the skull feel gimicky, and the film feels a bit overlong - the idea probably would have worked better as an anthology film, following the skull through the centuries instead of jumping directly from disinterment (and right after) to Cushing's era. Still, I enjoyed the film and would recommend it if you like Lee and Cushing.
Bechdel Test: Fail
Overall: 3/5
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 15, 2014, 03:07:48 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I1/I194B7AC411E93FE3f.jpg) | The Skull (1965/United Kingdom) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059727/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Skull) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgq2zRSnVsg) |
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Stars:
Peter Cushing as Christopher Maitland
Patrick Wymark as Marco
Jill Bennett as Jane Maitland
Nigel Green as Inspector Wilson
Patrick Magee as Police Surgeon
Peter Woodthorpe as Travers
Plot:
This two-disc collection is filled with suspense and terror as it features classic, bone-chilling tales from two of the biggest horror powerhouse producers: Hammer Studios and Amicus Productions. The Skull weaves a chilling tale surrounding the real-life terrors of the Marquis de Sade. Featuring outstanding performances by Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, this tale introduces Dr. Christopher Maitland (Cushing) who purchases the infamous skull of the Marquis de Sade, a decision that he was warned against by his good friend - and previous skull owner - Matthew Phillips (Lee). The question is whether or not Dr. Maitland will live to regret his decision.
Extras:
- Scene Access
My Thoughts:
While it did have it's moments... I just couldn't get into this one. Actually found it a little on the weird side. But to be fair when we watched this film I was already tired and dozing in and out of sleep for the first half of the movie so I could have missed something important. My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 23
Movies: 15
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 16, 2014, 03:46:09 AM
Hotel Transylvania
I reviewed this film last year - click here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,8145.msg164532.html#msg164532).
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 16, 2014, 08:46:28 PM
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But reviewed it recently so won't do so again here.
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 23
Movies: 16
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 17, 2014, 05:27:42 PM
Vault of Horror
Year of Release: 1973
Directed By: Roy Ward Baker
Starring: Daniel Massey, Terry Thomas, Curt Jurgens, Michael Craig, Tom Baker
Genre: Horror
Overview:
Get ready for to descend into the darkness of horror! In this "frequently macabre and eerily funny" (Cue) collection of tales, five unsuspecting hotel guests step out of an elevator into a vault deep underground. Trapped with no way out, each guest shares a gruesome story of an encounter with death. But as the stories unfold, the men begin to suspect that their presence in the vault is no coincidence, and they may have already found that the only way out...is death!
My Thoughts
This is a decent low-budget 70's portmanteau horror film. I found all of the performances solid, but not truly outstanding. Tom Baker's, I thought, was the best, and the only one with any kind of dimension to it. All of the other main characters I found to be unsympathetic an one-note. Perhaps this is the result of the short run time of each of the stories limiting how much they could develop. The first tale, "Midnight Mess" and the fourth, "Bargain in Death," I found to be the weakest of the lot. "The Neat Job" had a good portrayal of the dilemma of the housewife with no outside job. "This Trick'll Kill You" had a really good story, but the low-budget special effects made the climax more laughable than horrific - they really shouldn't have tried to show so much, but gone with more implication in that scene. Finally, the last story, "Drawn and Quartered," which was Baker's story, was the best of the lot, and the effects here I thought were handled better. Overall, not a bad film, not a bad watch if you like this sort of thing, but I've seen better and enjoyed other films more.
Bechdel Test: Fail
Overall: 2.75/5
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 18, 2014, 05:04:07 PM
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 19, 2014, 09:55:40 PM
Körkarlen (The Phantom Carriage)
Year of Release: 1921
Directed By: Victor Sjöström
Starring: Victor Sjöström, Hilda Borgström, Tore Svennberg, Astrid Holm
Genre: Drama, Horror
Overview:
The last person to die on New Year's Eve before the clock strikes twelve is doomed to take the reins of Death's chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year. So says the legend that drives The Phantom Carriage (Körkarlen), directed by the father of Swedish cinema, Victor Sjöström. The story, based on a novel by Nobel Prize winner Selma Lagerlöf, concerns an alcoholic, abusive ne'er-do-well (Sjöström himself) who is shown the error of his ways, and the pure-of-heart Salvation Army sister who believes in his redemption. This extraordinarily rich and innovative silent classic (which inspired Ingmar Bergman to make movies) is a Dickensian ghost story and a deeply moving morality tale, as well as a showcase for groundbreaking special effects.
My Thoughts:
This is an excellent film. It's a grim subject - basically, how one man destroys his life and the lives of those around him. Yet, even though this man is really, a terrible human being, he doesn't come off as completely unlikable. This can be laid at the feet of Sjöström's excellent portrayal. He is also directing, and does an excellent job there too.
The standout scenes are those with Death's carriage. The Phantom Carriage becomes an actual phantom on the screen due to skillful double exposure techniques, and it truly appears ghostly and otherworldly. The cinematography is fabulous.
This is one of the best silent films I've seen, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys intelligent, discerning cinema.
However, unlike what it was marked in Profiler - this is more melodrama than horror.
Bechdel Test: Fail
Overall: 4/5
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 20, 2014, 11:41:07 AM
TV Eps:
The Walking Dead: Season 5 Ep. 1
The Walking Dead: Season 5 Ep. 2
Movies:
The Haunting in Connecticut
Vault of Horrors
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 25
Movies: 18
As you can see I have fallen a little behind on movies... and I really been enjoying the new season of The Walking Dead! :D
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 20, 2014, 05:49:03 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/03/031398167761f.jpg) | The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia (2013/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1457765/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Haunting_in_Connecticut_2:_Ghosts_of_Georgia) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt_TnDqAYGc) |
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Stars:
Abigail Spencer as Lisa Wyrick
Morgana Shaw as Lisa's Mother
Emily Alyn Lind as Heidi Wyrick
Chad Michael Murray as Andy Wyrick
Grant James as Mr. Gordy
Katee Sackhoff as Joyce
Plot:
Building on the terror of The Haunting in Connecticut, this horrifying tale traces a young family's nightmarish descent into a centuries-old Southern hell. When Andy Wyrick (Chad Michael Murray, House of Wax) moves his wife Lisa (Abigail Spencer, TV's "Mad Men") and daughter Heidi to a historic home in Georgia, they quickly discover they are not the house's only inhabitants. Joined by Lisa's free-spirited sister, Joyce (Katee Sackhoff, TV's "Battlestar Galactica"), the family soon comes face-to-face with a bone-chilling mystery born of a deranged desire... a haunting secret rising from underground and threatening to bring down anyone in its path.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Outtakes/Bloopers
- Digital Copy
My Thoughts:
Just finished this one... and I must say.. enjoyed it quite a bit. It has a good storylne and likable characters... even if they did make the sister-in-law a little on the weird side. This film easily kept my attention through-out. It shows that there is good and evil in everyone. The movie is well worth the time put in to watch it. Recommended. My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 25
Movies: 19
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 21, 2014, 02:24:47 PM
Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde
Year of Release: 1920
Directed By: John S. Robertson
Starring: John Barrymore, Charles Lane, George Stevens, Brandon Hurst
Genre: Horror
Overview:
The fifth American screen version, many regard this as the greatest of all adaptations of Stevenson's classic tale with Barrymore's performance being one of cinema's finest (equally as many regard his performance as excessive and place the 1932 version, with Frederic March, above it). Though it is often claimed that Barrymore used no make up for his transformation scenes this not strictly true. The first change from Jekyll to Hyde was achieved by the actor dislocating his jaw and contorting his facial features but thereafter makeup was used.
My Thoughts:
This is a very good film, held up almost entirely by Barrymore's excellent, chilling portrayal. His Jeckyll is suitably altruistic in the beginning and conflicted, troubled, remorseful - but unable to cease giving in - after his transformation. Barrymore's Hyde, meanwhile, is as menacing, distasteful and evil as one can imagine - yet still a charismatic character when he wants to be. It's a fabulous performance, and one can easily see why Barrymore was one of the most celebrated actors of his day.
The rest of the film is up to snuff, if not as excellent as Barrymore. The script is relatively tight and moves quickly, and the supporting cast are fine in their roles. If the acting styles seem a bit broad, a bit over-the-top, or the makeup seems, maybe, more than a bit heavy, one must consider that this film was released in 1920, and as a silent film has different conventions than modern film making. Silent films owe much more to stage productions, where such things are the norm.
Worth watching - both for its own merits and as a classic piece of silent film. Recommended.
Bechdel Test: Fail
Overall: 3.5/5
Post by: Achim on October 22, 2014, 06:16:30 AM
Post by: Danae Cassandra on October 22, 2014, 02:18:24 PM
The Call of Cthulhu
Year of Release: 2005
Directed By: Andrew Leman
Starring: Matt Foyer, John Bolen, Ralph Lucas, Chad Fifer
Genre: Horror
Overview:
Written in 1926, just before the advent of "talking" pictures, The Call of Cthulhu is one of the most famous and influential tales of H. P. Lovecraft, the father of gothic horror. Now the story is brought richly to life in the style of a classic 1920s silent movie, with a haunting original symphonic score. Using the "Mythoscope" process ~ a mix of modern and vintage techniques ~ the filmmakers have worked to create the most authentic and faithful screen adaptation of a Lovecraft story yet attempted.
My Thoughts:
This is a modern film, made in the style of an old-fashioned silent film. When this turned up at the store, I knew I had to have it. I adore Lovecraft, and this very short film (47 minutes!) is as authentic an adaptation of this story as will every be done. This is an ultra-low-budget picture, so don't expect high-tech effects, but the performances are solid and the film is eerie and altogether delightful. Recommended.
Bechdel Test: Fail
Overall: 3.5/5
Post by: DSig on October 23, 2014, 07:18:03 AM
John Barrymore is Drew's grandfather or great grandfather or such, I think... (not that that makes him a better actor, or her).Her dad was a john jr. Her 'grand' family were the siblings .. Lionel, Ethel and John. Pretty sweet acting stock.
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 24, 2014, 02:28:53 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/83/837101095662f.jpg) | The Call of Cthulhu (2005/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478988/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Call_of_Cthulhu_(film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6vTI7aDIHc) |
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Stars:
Matt Foyer as The Man
John Bolen as The Listener
Ralph Lucas as Professor Angell
Chad Fifer as Henry Wilcox
Susan Zucker as Landlady
Kalafatic Poole as Bartender
Plot:
Written in 1926, just before the advent of "talking" pictures, The Call of Cthulhu is one of the most famous and influential tales of H. P. Lovecraft, the father of gothic horror. Now the story is brought richly to life in the style of a classic 1920s silent movie, with a haunting original symphonic score. Using the "Mythoscope" process ~ a mix of modern and vintage techniques ~ the filmmakers have worked to create the most authentic and faithful screen adaptation of a Lovecraft story yet attempted.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- DVD-ROM Content
My Thoughts:
I basically found this one to be more on the weird side. But to be fair I really should give it another chance as I did have to get up and miss some of it. Between that and having a bit of trouble keeping up with the subtitles... so needless to say I wasn't able to take it all in. But there I did get to see some pretty good scenes in with what I found to just be weird. Though I do think it is worth giving another chance and hopefully that would raise my rating a bit. My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 25
Movies: 20
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 24, 2014, 03:14:48 AM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929049400f.jpg) | Orphan: Special Edition (2009/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1148204/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orphan_(film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgxVIB2WuHU) |
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Stars:
Vera Farmiga as Kate
Peter Sarsgaard as John
Isabelle Fuhrman as Esther
CCH Pounder as Sister Abigail
Jimmy Bennett as Daniel
Margo Martindale as Dr. Browning
Plot:
From Dark Castle Productions comes the tale of the seemingly angelic Esther who is not what she appears to be, bringing stunning new twists to the psychological thriller and locking audiences in a tightening vise of mystery, suspicion and terror.
Extras:
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- BD-Live
- Digital Copy
My Thoughts:
This one I enjoyed quite a bit. It has a good story and like most the characters. It could be better... as it doesn't answer all questions but it does have a good surprise ending. This sis one that is worth the time put in to watch it. Recommended. My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 25
Movies: 21
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 24, 2014, 06:16:36 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/024543707011f.jpg) | The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 35th Anniversary (1975/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073629/) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ov8yLJkknY) |
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Stars:
Tim Curry (1946) as Dr. Frank-N-Furter
Susan Sarandon as Janet Weiss
Barry Bostwick as Brad Majors
Richard O'Brien (1942) as Riff Raff
Patricia Quinn as Magenta
Nell Campbell [Little Nell] as Columbia
Plot:
You asked for The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Blu-ray and you shall receive it... in abundance!
Recreate the Midnight Movie Experience in your living room and celebrate 35 years of absolute pleasure with this picture-perfect specimen of Richard O’Brien’s cosmic cult classic starring Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon.
It’s brimming with twisted humor, mind-blowing music and decedent extras.
So come up to the lab...
See what’s on the slab...
And Let The Film Begin!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Music Videos
- Outtakes/Bloopers
- Picture-in-picture
- BD-Live
- 26-Page Booklet, U.S. & U.K. Versions, Rocky-oke
My Thoughts:
Anyone that knows me knows that this is not my kind of movie. But I made a deal with a friend that if she watched a movie of my choosing I would watch this one. And I keep my bargains so...Wow... what to say about this one? To say it was pure torture doesn't seem like enough. If I never see this film agan it will be too soon. The whole time watching this film all I could think is how does Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon feel about doing this film now that they are much more famous. That being said... I will give this one a one star rating. Mainly because I can see how someone would enjoy making fun of this film. There is some things to laugh at here. But think that is the best I can say about this one.
My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 25
Movies: 22
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 24, 2014, 07:05:32 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/01/013138305084f.jpg) | Children of the Corn: 25th Anniversary Edition (1984/United States) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children_of_the_Corn_(1984_film)) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087050/) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTmMiueFHb8) |
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Stars:
Peter Horton as Burt
Linda Hamilton as Vicky
R. G. Armstrong [R.G. Armstrong] as Diehl
John Franklin (1959) as Isaac
Courtney Gains as Malachai
Robby Kiger as Job
Plot:
Twenty-five years after its original release, it remains one of the top shockers of the '80s and perhaps the most popular Stephen King story adaptation ever. Something is alive in the cornfields of desolate Gatlin, Nebraska, and the town's children will do anything to protect its horrific secret. But when a traveling couple (Peter Horton of thirtysomething and pre-TERMINATOR Linda Hamilton) are taken prisoner by the killer kid cult, their battle for survival will unleash the most unholy sacrifice of all. The day that Isaac, Malachai, He Who Walks Behind the Rows and millions of CoTC fans have been waiting for has finally arrived: The original CHILDREN OF THE CORN is back, now in Blu-ray and loaded with exclusive new Bonus Features!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Interviews
- BD-Live
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:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 25
Movies: 23
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 24, 2014, 08:39:19 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/68/686340267855f.jpg) | Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies (2012/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2246549/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln_vs._Zombies) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tFaQYSFLuE) |
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Stars:
Kent Ingelhart as Thomas Lincoln
Rhianna Van Helton as Nancy Lincoln
Brennen Harper as Young Abe
Bill Oberst, Jr. as Abraham Linoln
Josh Sinyard as Lincoln's Aide
Debra Crittenden as Mart Todd Lincoln
Plot:
While the Civil War rages on, President Abraham Lincoln must undertake an even more daunting task: Destroying the Confederate Undead.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
- Outtakes/Bloopers
My Thoughts:
What to say about this one? Well it is not a great movie... but definitely entertaining on a whole. I knew this was a rip off of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter... and wasn't expecting anything as good here... so that helped my enjoyment level some. I would say this is an average horror film. If you go in not expecting much then you should find it to be worth the time put in to watch it. But that is about as far as I would go. My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 25
Movies: 24
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 26, 2014, 05:36:49 PM
American Horror Story: Freak Show: Ep. 1
American Horror Story: Freak Show: Ep. 2
As you can see I am having a little trouble getting into the newest season.
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 27
Movies: 24
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 28, 2014, 04:44:45 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/IE/IE95EE75EA209FD32f.jpg) | Tremors (1990/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100814/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tremors_(film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3v7Ou84fh4) |
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Stars:
Kevin Bacon as Valentine McKee
Fred Ward as Earl Bassett
Finn Carter as Rhonda LeBeck
Michael Gross as Burt Gummer
Reba McEntire as Heather Gummer
Plot:
Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward star as two country handymen who lead a cast of zany characters to safety in this exciting sci-fi creature comedy.
Just as Val McKee (Bacon) and Earl Basset (Ward) decide to leave Perfection, Nevada, strange rumblings prevent their departure. With the help of a shapely seismology student (Finn Carter), they discover their desolate town is infested with gigantic man-eating creatures that live below the ground.
The race is on to overcome these slimy subterraneans and find a way to higher ground, in this enjoyable thriller co-starring Michael Gross and Reba McEntire.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Feature Trailers
- Featurettes
- Outtakes/Bloopers
My Thoughts:
This is a movie that for some reason I always enjoyed... ever since I brought it home the very first time... when I rented it on VHS. Wow that was a long time ago. One thing I really liked about this... is you don't have to be a horror fan to enjoy this monster movie. My brother (who is not much of a horror fan at all) loves this series of movies. This is what I personally call a "light horror". It is a nice mix of horror and comedy. And even now when I watch it (after watching the entire series of Reba) don't recognize Reba McIntyre when she is on the screen... though her voice with her accent is unmistakable. The Blu-ray release I have is pretty decent. It contains all the films and has a nice collection of extras! What more can you ask? My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 27
Movies: 25
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 28, 2014, 07:06:38 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/82/826663135817f.jpg) | Terror Train: Collector's Edition (1980/United States) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081617/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terror_Train) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnOw-Uvs6w0) |
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Stars:
Ben Johnson as Carne
Jamie Lee Curtis as Alana
Hart Bochner as Doc
David Copperfield as Magician
Derek MacKinnon as Kenny Hampson
Sandee Currie as Mitchy
Plot:
Take an excursion into terror with Jamie Lee Curtis in this classic shocker from director Roger Spottiswoode (Tomorrow Never Dies).
It's New Year's Eve, and a group of college coeds have planned a masquerade bash aboard a chartered train. What they didn't plan on was that a knife-wielding psycho would crash the party and begin slaughtering the guests one by one!
Who is this brutal costumed killer? Could it be the mysterious magician (David Copperfield) with a talent for swordplay...a former frat pledge with an axe to grind...or any number of other guests, both invited and uninvited?
Also starring Academy Award®-Winner Ben Johnson (1971, Supporting Actor, The Last Picture Show), Hart Bochner (Die Hard) and D.D. Winters (aka Vanity, 52 Pick-Up).
Extras:
- Feature Trailers
- Gallery
- Interviews
- Reversible Cover Art
My Thoughts:
This is one I somehow never seen before... or at least don't remember ever seeing before. It is not a terrible movie... but I definitely seen better. The storyline seemed to be a good idea but they could have followed through better. I found that I didn't care for most the characters as much as I should have and the basic plot I seen many times before. Granted this film is up over 30 years old so this one did it before many of the others. But that is just comes with the fact of not seeing it when it was first released. It is worth the time put in to watch it... but don't expect too much from it. My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 27
Movies: 26
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 28, 2014, 07:53:41 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/025192170393f.jpg) | The Awakening (2011/United Kingdom) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1687901/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Awakening_(2011_film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8_jYZKteWs) |
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Stars:
Rebecca Hall (1982) as Florence Cathcart
Dominic West as Robert Mallory
Imelda Staunton as Maud Hill
Isaac Hempstead Wright [Isaac Hempstead-Wright] as Tom Hill
Shaun Dooley as Malcolm McNair
Joseph Mawle as Edward Judd
Plot:
They say, the boy was scared to death. When the death of a child at a boarding school is blamed on a ghost, hoax exposer Florence Cathcart is certain that science and reason can explain it. But the truth she discovers is more terrifying than she could ever imagine, and soon the ghost hunter becomes the hunted. Starring Rebecca Hall (The Town), Dominic West (John Carter) and Imelda Staunton (Harry Potter films), The Awakening is a terrifying mystery filled with haunting twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
This is one we watched the other day and I forgot to write the review for till now. I found this one to be an entertaining... even if confusing film. It is a good story and has some good atmosphere. And you do leave the film still with some unanswered questions. Though I do wonder if a second viewing wouldn't help with that at least some.My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 27
Movies: 27
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 28, 2014, 09:37:52 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/01/013132351599f.jpg) | Super Hybrid (2011/United States) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Hybrid) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1152827/) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIKu2lqBAAE) |
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Stars:
Alden Adair as Hector
Shannon Beckner as Tilda
Shane Bellegarde as Tow Truck Driver
Lyndon Bray as Patrol Cop
Adrien Dorval as Gordy
Oded Fehr as Ray
Plot:
IN THE TRADITION OF CHRISTINE & THE CAR
It prowls the streets of downtown Chicago – a dark, menacing car with no driver and a mind of its own. it can transform itself into other vehicles where it lures unsuspecting strangers inside and suddenly feeds on their flesh. But when it's towed into an underground garage, the overnight crew of mechanics and secretaries are unexpectedly trapped with a furious four-wheeled – possibly alien – hybrid killing machine that can morph, think and take pleasure in hunting humans. And tonight, its hunger for destruction is about to go into overdrive. ODED FEHR (The Mummy, Resident Evil: Extinction), ADRIEN DORVAL (The Twilight Saga: New Moon), RYAN KENNEDY ("Caprica") and MELANIE PAPALIA ("Painkiller Jane") star in this full-throttle thriller from ERIC VALETTE, the director of Malefique and One Missed Call.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
Despite this not being about a possessed car... this one is a blatant rip-off of Stephen King's Christine. But hey... I am a realist. I realize this will happen with any popular storyline. That in of itself doesn't make it a bad film. And while I have seen many better I wouldn't call this one a bad film. It is an entertaining way to waste an hour and a half. Just don't go in expecting a masterpiece. One thing this film got right is making a strong female lead. I always preferred a strong female lead. I mean come on... who wants a female lead that alll she does is scream, whimper, cry, run, fall and die? Give me a woman with some fight to her any day of the week! Anyway... far from a great film but a decent way to waste some time. My Rating:
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 27
Movies: 28
Post by: addicted2dvd on October 28, 2014, 09:47:49 PM
Masters of Horror: Homecoming
The Walking Dead: Season 5 Ep. 3
Scorecard:
TV Eps: 29
Movies: 28
With only 3 more days left I think I am doing pretty good... right on schedule for movies and one ahead of schedule on TV episodes. :thumbup:
Post by: Dragonfire on October 28, 2014, 10:32:48 PM
and I'm irritated...I can't find Poltergeist. Now I'm thinking a friend borrowed it..just have to remember to ask them about it.
Post by: Mustrum_Ridcully on October 28, 2014, 11:02:42 PM
Now I'm thinking a friend borrowed it..just have to remember to ask them about it.
You know that DVDProfiler has a "Loan-Out"-monitor, do you?
Post by: Dragonfire on October 30, 2014, 02:36:25 AM
Now I'm thinking a friend borrowed it..just have to remember to ask them about it.
You know that DVDProfiler has a "Loan-Out"-monitor, do you?
I know. I have used it before. Then I stopped..mostly because I didn't remember until later..and I haven't loaned as many movies in the last few years.
Post by: Danae Cassandra on November 09, 2014, 04:17:01 AM
The Awakening
Year of Release: 2011
Directed By: Nick Murphy
Starring: Rebecca Hall, Dominic West, Imelda Staunton, Isaac Hempstead-Wright
Genre: Suspense/Thriller, Horror
Overview:
They say, the boy was scared to death. When the death of a child at a boarding school is blamed on a ghost, hoax exposer Florence Cathcart is certain that science and reason can explain it. But the truth she discovers is more terrifying than she could ever imagine, and soon the ghost hunter becomes the hunted. Starring Rebecca Hall (The Town), Dominic West (John Carter) and Imelda Staunton (Harry Potter films), The Awakening is a terrifying mystery filled with haunting twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
My Thoughts:
This was a beautiful, melancholy ghost story. It's an elegant little film, with a wonderful, thick atmosphere filled with grief and guilt. The cast is quite strong in their roles, especially Hall, West and Staunton. It isn't a particularly scary film, but it is haunting. However the film moves at a slow pace, taking its time to develop the story, and while I don't mind that, and think it works well for this story, some viewers might. Also, the ending is somewhat ambiguous, which again, I think works for the story, but some might object. Recommended if you like old-fashioned ghost stories and don't mind the slow pace.
Bechdel Test: Pass
Overall: 4/5
Post by: Danae Cassandra on November 09, 2014, 04:42:40 AM
Lèvres de sang (Lips of Blood)
Year of Release: 1975
Directed By: Jean Rolin
Starring: Jean-Loup Philippe, Annie Belle, Natalie Perrey
Genre: Horror
Overview:
LIPS OF BLOOD (Levres de sang) was considered by Jean Rollin to be the best, or most developed, story he ever wrote. Of all his films, it perhaps best transcends his tendencies toward the poetical and arcane, while remaining at the same time true to his most personal, recurring obsessions: childhood, nostalgia, lost love, romantic quests, the cinema, obsolescence. In the course of its telling, it may also touch on such unsavory topics as vampirism and incest, but it would not be an exaggeration to call LIPS OF BLOOD "Jean Rollin's Somewhere in Time."
Jean-Loup Philippe stars as Frédéric, a maternally-dominated young man who by chance is awakened to a dormant childhood memory by attending a launch party for a new perfume. A chateau pictured in the poster reminds him of a night, long ago, when he was lost and a beautiful young woman (Jennifer, played by Forever Emanuelle's Annie Belle) came out of nowhere to protect him through the night. Later, the woman—unaged—magically appears and beckons to him, and Frédéric finds his way back to the chateau and to her, uncovering some dark secrets about his family's past along the way.
My Thoughts:
This is my second Rolin film (we watched The Iron Rose last year), and I continue to be impressed with his work. This is another beautiful film. It's like visual poetry, dark, romantic, atmospheric. The visuals, as in The Iron Rose, are simply gorgeous at points. There isn't much dialog - large parts of the film are silent, leaving us to the ethereal, lyrical beauty of Rolin's visuals - and the pace is relatively slow. This is horror as art, or art as horror.
I can't say I'd recommend it outright. I think Rolin is likely an acquired taste. I've enjoyed both films I've seen of his, and since watching this bought two more (Fascination and The Living Dead Girl), so I definitely enjoy his style, but I don't think it's for everyone.
I have to say, however, that the trailer does absolutely no justice to this film. It shows most of a single scene near the end of the film, and gives one a completely different idea about the content of the film. My mom, who had the same opinion of The Iron Rose as I did, was so completely turned off by the trailer that I watched Lips of Blood while she wasn't home. She wants to see it now, though, after I told her about it.
Bechdel Test: Fail
Overall: 3.75/5
Post by: Danae Cassandra on November 09, 2014, 04:43:32 AM