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I know I am putting this post up a few days early... but I figured I may as well get it up and ready.
With Halloween being my all-time favorite holiday... I like to celebrate it all month long. So every year at this time I have a month long horror / Halloween marathon. Every year I try to beat my record of most horror movies, horror or Halloween episode TV Series and now Other (Shorts/Documentaries). The best I ever done was last year when I watched 103 Movies, 55 TV Show Episodes & 5 Other. Will I be able to beat my best record... I am almost positive I won't. I already know that I will not have the time to put to it this year like I did last. But that is ok... as I plan to give it my all whether it is a win, loose or a draw! And no matter what happens I am going to have a great time!
Movies: 104
TV Eps: 56
Other: 9
10/01
Movies: 3
TV Eps: 8
Other: 0
| 10/02
Movies: 3
TV Eps: 1
Other: 0
| 10/03
Movies: 1
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/04
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/05
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
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10/06
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/07
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/08
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/09
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/10
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
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10/11
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/12
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/13
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/14
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/15
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
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10/16
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/17
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/18
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/19
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/20
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
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10/21
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/22
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/23
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/24
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/25
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
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10/26
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/27
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/28
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/29
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
| 10/30
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
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10/31
Movies: 0
TV Eps: 0
Other: 0
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Total Watched:
Movies:
| 7 | 97 to Go!
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TV Eps:
| 9 | 47 to Go!
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Other:
| 0 | 9 to Go!
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“Hi, I’m Chucky, wanna play?”
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/025195038393f.jpg) | | Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Universal Studios Home Entertainment | | Director: | Paul Weitz | | Writing: | Darren Shan (Original Material By), Paul Weitz (Screenwriter), Brian Helgeland (Screenwriter) | | Length: | 109 min. | | Rating: | PG-13 | | Video: | Widescreen 2.35:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1 | | Subtitles: | English, French, Spanish |
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Stars:
John C. Reilly as Crepsley
Josh Hutcherson as Steve
Chris Massoglia as Darren
Jessica Carlson as Rebecca
Michael Cerveris as Mr. Tiny
Ray Stevenson as Murlaugh
Plot:
Welcome to the Cirque du Freak, a traveling sideshow filled with magical creatures, misunderstood freaks, and the mysterious vampire, Larten Crepsley (John C. Reilly). Drawn to the dark, unpredictable world of the Cirque, 16-year-old Darren (Chris Massoglia) decides to trade in his ordinary life for a chance to become an immortal vampire. As Darren explores his newfound powers and faces unexpected enemies, he'll find that his existence as a memeber of the undead is filled with more challenges, suspense and fun than he ever thought possible. Based on the best-selling book series and co-starring Salma Hayek, Josh Hutcherson, Ken Watanabe, and Willem Dafoe, it's a fast-paced, suspenseful journey critics call, "Imaginative!" (Peter Hall, Cinematical.com)
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
This is one I never seen before. But with my love for all things vampires...I been wanting to check this one out since the first time I saw the trailer. It turned out to be a bit different then I was expecting. Not really a bad different.. but not really as good as I was expecting either. The movie plays with the vampire legend a bit... but that seems to be true about most vampire movies. I think the vampire legend gets changed to the story-teller's needs more so then any other. I did like the idea of the 2 different clans of vampires going to war. I also enjoyed all the different freaks that was in the movie. While I realize they didn't have time to really get into it... I would have liked to see some more on them. Maybe a bit of background info on at least some of them.
From what I understand this is from a series of books. So while it did complete the storyline in this movie... it also left itself wide open for sequels. Which I hope will see eventually come out... because over-all while I was expecting a bit better... I still enjoyed the movie.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 1
TV Ep. Count: 0
Other Count: 0
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/74/741952689799f.jpg) | | Psychosis (2009/United Kingdom)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | e one, Imagination Worldwide, Kingsparrow Films Ltd. | | Director: | Reg Travis | | Writing: | Michael Armstrong (Original Material By), Richard Raynesford (Screenwriter), Reg Travis (Writer) | | Length: | 93 min. | | Rating: | R | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | English |
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Stars:
Darren Bransford as Giro
Slaine Kelly as Kirsky
Josh Myers as Snake
Sarah Briggs as Jade
Alexander Ellis as Roger
Neil McCaul as The Hunter
Plot:
After suffering a mental breakdown, Susan (Charisma Carpenter), a successful horror novelist, retreats to a picturesque and secluded countryside manor to recover. However things take a terrifying turn when she begins having horrifying visions of a deranged psychopath and a massacre that took place years ago.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
This one I bought mostly because it stars Charisma Carpenter... who I have liked since she was in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I never even heard of this movie before I did an amazon search on her name this past month. I found this one to be rather strange... and a bit hard to follow at times. But over all I found it entertaining enough to keep my attention. Pretty good... but definitely could have been better.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 2
TV Ep. Count: 0
Other Count: 0
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/09/097363563044f.jpg) | | Paranormal Activity 2: Unrated Director's Cut (2010/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Paramount Home Entertainment | | Director: | Tod Williams | | Writing: | | | Length: | 98 min. | | Rating: | Unrated | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1 | | Subtitles: | English, French, Spanish, Other |
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Stars:
David Bierend as Surveillance Camera Expert
Brian Boland as Daniel Rey
Molly Ephraim as Ali Rey
Katie Featherston as Katie
Seth Ginsberg as Brad
Sprague Grayden as Kristi Rey
Plot:
"Paranormal Activity 2 is as groundbreaking as the original". Just as Daniel and Kristi welcome a newborn baby into their home, a demonic presence begins terrorizing them, tearing apart their perfect world and turning it into an inescapable nightmare. Security cameras capture the torment, making every minute horrifyingly real. Critics warn to "say goodbye to sleep" as Paranormal Activity 2 will haunt you long after its shocking final scene.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Bonus Trailers
- Closed Captioned
- Unrated & Theatrical Version
My Thoughts:
I know there is a lot of people that don't like this sub-genre of horror... something that seems to be called "Found Footage." Movies such as The Blair Witch Project which uses a shaky camera since it is supposed to be found video footage of the events as they happen. But this is something I have gotten to like quite a bit. I don't know what it is about this type of movie... but I have gotten to the point where I started to seek them out. I really enjoyed Paranormal Activity when I watched it last year... so I was looking forward to watching this one when I was finally able to add it to my collection for this year.
I really enjoyed this one. Not quite as much as I did the first one... but pretty close. I liked the storyline behind this one... about the baby. Sure the movie starts off slow... but it gradually gets better.... giving it a right good ending. Basically I would say if you enjoyed the first one... you should like this one as well.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 3
TV Ep. Count: 0
Other Count: 0
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I7/I73310C796EFE5B9Df.jpg) | | Tales from the Darkside: The Second Season: Disc 2 (1985/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Paramount Home Entertainment, CBS DVD | | Length: | 172 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: Mono | | Subtitles: | English |
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Stars:
Phyllis Diller
Seth Green
Fritz Weaver
Carolyn Seymour
Plot:
THE TROUBLE WITH MARY JANE
Offered $50,000 to rid a possessed girl of multiple demons, two occultists quickly find themselves having a devil of a time.
URSA MINOR
Joan's daughter new Teddy bear seems cute and cuddly...until sounds of something large moving through the house are heard at night and huge claw marks are found on the walls.
EFFECT AND CAUSE
Everything is turned upside down for Kate when she discovers she has the ability to live backwards.
MONSTERS IN MY ROOM
Little Timmy keeps trying to get his mother and mean stepfather to believe that there are monsters living under his bed...before it's too late.
COMET WATCH
Innocently watching Halley's Comet, astronomer Englebert Ames gets the shock of a lifetime when Sir Edmond Halley himself arrives...trying to elude an obsessed woman.
DREAM GIRL
All the world's a stage when a group of people find themselves trapped as a theater group in a stagehand's dream.
A NEW LEASE ON LIFE
Overjoyed to find an inexpensive apartment with modern amenities, the new tenant soon learns there's something living beneath the surface of his home, sweet home.
PRINTER'S DEVIL
To ensure success, a literary agent convinces a writer to put some blood into his work...along with some other warm-blooded ingredients.
Extras:
My Thoughts:
Felt like working a little on a TV series next. It has been a while since I last watched any of this series so thought this might be a good time to do so. I always saw this series as good enough to collect—I just completed my collection last month—but not really a favorite. While they are entertaining... I usually find the episodes to be a bit on the corny side. Though there is some episodes on this disc I really enjoyed. I especially enjoyed THE TROUBLE WITH MARY JANE, MONSTERS IN MY ROOM and A NEW LEASE ON LIFE. The actor that played the boy in MONSTERS IN MY ROOM was a rather young Seth Green who was of course Oz in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 3
TV Ep. Count: 8
Other Count: 0
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/04/043396133525f.jpg) | | Death Tunnel (2005)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | | Director: | Philip Adrian Booth | | Writing: | Shane Dax Taylor (Writer), Philip Adrian Booth (Writer), Christopher Saint Booth (Writer) | | Length: | 93 min. | | Rating: | R | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1 | | Subtitles: | English, French |
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Stars:
Melanie Lewis as Devon
Yolanda Pecoraro as Elizabeth
Kristin Novak as Ashley
Annie Burgstede as Tori
Steffany Huckaby as Heather
Jason Lasater as Richie
Plot:
One abandoned sanitarium. Five sexy coeds who've been dared to spend the night,. What starts as rowdy fun soon turns into a deadly nightmare as they discover the terrifying secrets that haunt the grisly corridors. Now each door reveals a new horror, every hallway leads to unimaginable suffering, and the only way out is through a 500-foot-long tunnel of death. In this Kentucky sanatorium where it is said 63,000 people died of the infamous "white plague."
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
This is another movie I never seen before... but I have heard some good things about it from friends. I did enjoy it... though it does get a little weird at times. The movie claims to be based on true events. But you know how that type of thing goes in horror movies. They can take the smallest of true facts and create a completely fictional story around it. For those that don't like it... this movie has a fairly large amount of blood in it. But if that don't bother you... I would say this one is worth checking out.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 4
TV Ep. Count: 8
Other Count: 0
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929126743f.jpg) | | Lost Boys: The Thirst (2010/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Warner Home Video | | Director: | Dario Piana | | Writing: | Janice Fischer (Original Characters By), James Jeremias (Original Characters By), Evan Charnov (Screenwriter), Hans Rodionoff (Screenwriter), Evan Charnov (Story By) | | Length: | 81 min. | | Rating: | R | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1 | | Subtitles: | English, French, Spanish |
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Stars:
Corey Feldman as Edgar Frog
Casey B. Dolan as Zoe
Tanit Phoenix as Gwen
Jamison Newlander as Alan Frog
Seb Castang as DJ X
Felix Mosse as Peter
Plot:
As the lost boys and girls of San Cazador prepare to party under the Blood Moon, an alpha vampire conspires to turn these unsuspecting ravers into an army of undead. The only thing that stands between him and the annihilation of the entire human race is the infamous vampire fighting Frog Brothers. Armed with double-barrel holy water balloon launchers and multi-arrow crossbows, Edgar (Corey Feldman) and Alan Frog (Jamison Newlander) join forces to kick some blood-sucker butt in this latest high-energy, action-packed adventure in the Lost Boys franchise.
Extras:
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
Another first time viewing here. I have always loved the original Lost Boys (Rated 4.5/5). I am also one of the few that enjoyed Lost Boys: The Tribe (Rated 3/5). I had heard that this one was better then part 2... but not as good as part one. And I have to agree with that line of thought. This one is definitely better then part 2... but falls a little short compared to the original movie. I liked the storyline. And I also liked that there was some flashbacks to scenes from the first movie.
Unfortunately there isn't much here when it comes to extra features. Just some unrelated trailers and a 12 minute featurette. I had to watch the featurette mainly because Charisma Carpenter (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel) hosted it. Unfortunately it is a very basic featurette on vampires. Covers the same old thing I have seen time after time before on other vampire myth documentaries... with some video from the movie thrown in. The best part about this featurette was Charisma Carpenter's hosting.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 5
TV Ep. Count: 8
Other Count: 0
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I7/I73CD701B58BABE41f.jpg) | | Friends: Season 8: The One with the Halloween Party (2001/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Warner Home Video | | Director: | Gary Halvorson | | Writing: | Mark Kunerth (Writer) | | Length: | 22 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.0, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | English, French, Spanish |
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Stars:
Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green
Courteney Cox as Monica Geller-Bing
Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay
Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani
Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing
David Schwimmer as Ross Geller
Plot:
At Monica's Halloween party, Phoebe meets her twin sister Ursula's fiancé and finds herself attracted to him as well.
Extras:
- Feature Trailers
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
I have been watching a lot of friends lately. Started with season 1 a while back ago. I just today got to season 8... and watched the Halloween episode today. An excellent episode of an excellent series. Really enjoyed every minute of it.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 5
TV Ep. Count: 9
Other Count: 0
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Another first time viewing here. I have always loved the original Lost Boys (Rated 4.5/5). I am also one of the few that enjoyed Lost Boys: The Tribe (Rated 3/5). I had heard that this one was better then part 2... but not as good as part one. And I have to agree with that line of thought. This one is definitely better then part 2... but falls a little short compared to the original movie. I liked the storyline. And I also liked that there was some flashbacks to scenes from the first movie.
Unfortunately there isn't much here when it comes to extra features. Just some unrelated trailers and a 12 minute featurette. I had to watch the featurette mainly because Charisma Carpenter (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel) hosted it. Unfortunately it is a very basic featurette on vampires. Covers the same old thing I have seen time after time before on other vampire myth documentaries... with some video from the movie thrown in. The best part about this featurette was Charisma Carpenter's hosting.
I liked the second Lost Boys movie too. I picked this one up like a month ago. I want to get to it this month too.
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/75/758445401721f.jpg) | | Pterodactyl (2005/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Showtime Entertainment | | Director: | Mark L. Lester | | Writing: | Mark Sevi (Writer) | | Length: | 92 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, English: Dolby Digital: 5.1 | | Subtitles: | |
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Stars:
Cameron Daddo as Michael Lovecraft
Coolio as Captain Bergen
Amy Sloan as Kate Heinlein
George Calil as Serling
Ivo Cutzarida as Yolen
Steve Braun as Willis Bradbury
Plot:
Deep in the heart of the Turkish Forest lies Mt. Ararat, a dormant volcano that holds within itself a deadly and prehistoric secret that has been asleep for millions of years...until now. Not knowing the threat that awaits them, tow separate expeditions make their way into the heart of the forest and closer to the volcano. Captain Bergen (Coolio) leads his military special ops unit on a manhunt for a dangerous terrorist, while Professor Lovecraft (Cameron Daddo) and his team of scientists search for clues to the past when they make a dangerous discovery — hatching Pterodactyl eggs! Faced with the threat of the flesh-eating predators, both groups come to the realization that they must rely on one another if they plan on making out of the forest alive! With non-stop action and explosive graphics, PTERODACTYL will make your fear take flight!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Bonus Trailers
- Gallery
- Production Notes
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
This is one I haven't watched since I bought it for last year's marathon. When I first saw the trailer for this one it looked cheesy and low budget... yes... but for some reason it also looked like fun to me. Apparently this one originally was shown on the premium channel Showtime. The pterodactyls themselves looked pretty cool. The gore was definitely present in this one as people wore torn apart. Some of the effects here was decent... but other effects were bad... laughable even. Where this one really failed for me was the writing. The dialog desperately needed a re-write... though the basic story was just fine. I did find that the action and effects brought the picture up enough for me to enjoy the movie. So I am surprisingly glad I have this one in my collection... and can definitely see myself watching it again.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 6
TV Ep. Count: 9
Other Count: 0
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/01/017153114010f.jpg) | | Cujo (1983/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Artisan Home Entertainment | | Director: | Lewis Teague | | Writing: | Stephen King (Original Material By), Don Carlos Dunaway (Screenwriter), Lauren Currier (Screenwriter) | | Length: | 93 min. | | Rating: | R | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: Mono | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Dee Wallace as Donna Trenton
Danny Pintauro as Tad Trenton
Daniel Hugh-Kelly as Vic Trenton
Christopher Stone as Steve Kemp
Ed Lauter as Joe Camber
Kaiulani Lee as Charity Camber
Plot:
Monstrous canine evil stalks a helpless, isolated family in this shock-packed horror-thriller from suspense master Stephen King's best-selling novel! Starring Dee Wallace (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Howling, 10), Daniel Hugh-Kelly (Nowhere to Hide) and Ed Lauter (King Kong, Girls Just Want to Have Fun), CUJO unleashes the ultimate in nightmarish, unrelenting terror.
In rural Maine, Vic and Donna Trenton (Hugh-Kelly and Wallace) struggle to repair their crumbling marriage, while their young son Tad (Danny Pintauro) befriends a hulking, lovable, 200-pound St. Bernard named Cujo. With Vic away on business, Donna and Tad take their decrepit car to be fixed at the remote farm of their mechanic (Lauter). As their aging Pinto sputters to a stop and dies, Cujo appears. But the once docile dog has undergone a hideous transformation – and becomes a slavering, demonic, implacable killer possessed by almost supernatural strength...and unholy cunning. Critically acclaimed, CUJO is a fearsome, spine-chilling tour de force from the most popular name in horror!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
Earlier this morning I was watching an episode of Friends where Rachel and Joey was watching Cujo. That made me realize I haven't watched that movie in quite a while. When I checked DVD Profiler I see I haven't since April of 2005. So how could I resist? While I can't tell you how it compares to the book... I enjoyed this movie quite a bit. Unfortunately the version I have is full framed and no extras what so ever. This is one movie I would love to upgrade to the special edition. The young boy in this movie is played by Danny Pintauro who some of you may know from the TV Series Who's the Boss. This is a movie I would feel comfortable recommending to other horror fans.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 7
TV Ep. Count: 9
Other Count: 0
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/026359408427f.jpg) | | Creepshow III (2006/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | HBO Video | | Director: | Ana Clavell, James Dudelson | | Writing: | Ana Calvell (Writer), James Dudelson (Writer), Scott Frazelle (Writer), Pablo Pappanno (Writer), Alex Ugelow (Writer) | | Length: | 104 min. | | Rating: | R | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | English, French, Spanish |
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Stars:
Stephanie Pettee as Alice
Roy Abramsohn as Father/Detective Jacobs
Susan Schramm as Mother
Bunny Gibson as Grandmother/Dean Thompson
Plot:
Lock the door, close the blinds, draw up your comforter and get set for more thrills, spills and chills with the third installment of Creepshow. Five new ghoulishly clever takes on the classic '50s horror comics, each an exercise in pure terror. Hair-raising tales about alternative realities, demonic possession and blood-sucking vampires. Nail-biting yarns about serial killers, mad scientists and hauntings from beyond the grave. It's all here in Creepshow 3, your ticket to more merrily macabre fun.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Featurettes
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
I have always liked the first two Creepshow movies... but I have always heard this third installment really sucked big-time. So I kept putting a purchase off. Then I saw it at Amazon Marketplace for only a dollar... and I figured that is cheap enough to take a chance and form my own opinion on it. Unfortunately I pretty much agree. I wouldn't say it sucks big-time but it is nowhere near that caliber of the first two movies. This one has all the storylines intertwined with-in each other. Which is ok... but I prefer how the first two movies did it. Keeping them completely separated. This isn't one I would recommend buying. Really nothing here that is worth the money.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 8
TV Ep. Count: 9
Other Count: 0
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/IB/IBC43F153E436657Bf.jpg) | | The Hitchhiker: Disc 1 (1983/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | HBO Video | | Director: | 1. Last Scene: Paul Verhoeven 2. Nightshift: Phillip Noyce 3. The Miracle of Alice Ames: Bruno Gantillon 4. Ghostwriter: Carl Schenkel 5. Man's Best Friend: Philip Noyce | | Writing: | 1. Last Scene: Richard Rothstein (Story By), Robert J. Avrech (Screenwriter), 2. Nightshift: April Campbell (Story By), Bruce Jones (Story By), William Darrid (Screenwriter), 3. The Miracle of Alice Ames: Jeremy Lipp (Story By), Naomi Janzen (Screenwriter), 4. Ghostwriter: Thomas Baum (Story By), Thomas Baum (Screenwriter), 5. Man's Best Friend: April Campbell (Story By), Bruce Jones (Story By), Nevin Schreiner (Screenwriter) | | Length: | 128 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, English: Dolby Digital: Mono | | Subtitles: | English, French, Spanish |
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Stars:
Page Fletcher as The Hitchhiker
Peter Coyote as Alex
Margot Kidder
Darren McGavin as The Old Man
Joe Pantoliano as Brother Charles
Barry Bostwick as Tony
Willem Dafoe as Jeffrey
Plot:
1. Last Scene
The chilling story of a movie director who will do anything to get a good performance out of his leading lady.
2. Nightshift
A cruel nurse at a retirement home bullies her patients to suit her whim. She and her boyfriend have it made until new "patient" Darren McGavin prescribes some treatment of his own.
3. The Miracle of Alice Ames
A bogus preacher preys upon the misfortune of homeless women, leading them toward prostitution under the guise of spreading the word of "brotherly love." His money-making scam comes to a halt when mysterious stigmata appear on the hands of one of his flock as she performs her "mission."
4. Ghostwriter
A struggling author fakes his own death. But when his cheating wife and best friend make it real, somebody is dying for revenge.
5. Man's Best Friend
Kicked out by his wife and blaming the world for his troubles, Richard bunks at a friend's beach pad. The stray dog he takes in becomes more than just a pet.
Extras:
- Audio Commentary
- Closed Captioned
- Episode Synopsis
My Thoughts:
This is an old HBO series that I haven't seen since they originally aired back when I was a young teen of about 13 or 14. So naturally I was concerned about whether the show would hold up to the test of time or not. Thankfully it held up rather well for me. I enjoyed watching these episodes quite a bit. My favorite episode on this disc would have to be Nightshift. That one kept my attention a bit better then the others.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 8
TV Ep. Count: 14
Other Count: 0
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/IC/IC397B48D318593E0f.jpg) | | 100 Years of Horror: The Complete Collection: Disc 4 (1996/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | | | Length: | 26 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: Mono | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Christopher Lee as Host
Brinke Stevens as Herself
Gloria Talbott as Herself
Nina Foch as Herself
Don Glut as Himself
Plot:
GIRL GHOULS
Men don't have a lock on the horror movie. There were plenty of frightful females to go around, as you will see in this solute to demonic dames.
Extras:
My Thoughts:
This is a pretty good short documentary. Most of the shows covered in this one I already knew of... but there was still one or two that piqued my interest.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 8
TV Ep. Count: 14
Other Count: 1
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| Director: | 1. Last Scene: Paul Verhoeven 2. Nightshift: Phillip Noyce 3. The Miracle of Alice Ames: Bruno Gantillon 4. Ghostwriter: Carl Schenkel 5. Man's Best Friend: Philip Noyce |
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That's an impressive line up. I shall place this on my wish list...
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/04/043396356290f.jpg) | | 30 Days of Night: Dark Days (2010/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | | Director: | Ben Ketai | | Writing: | Steve Niles (Original Material By), Ben Templesmith (Original Material By), Steve Niles (Screenwriter), Ben Ketai (Screenwriter) | | Length: | 92 min. | | Rating: | R | | Video: | Widescreen 1.78:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Portuguese: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Thai: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | Chinese, English, French, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai |
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Stars:
Kiele Sanchez as Stella
Rhys Coiro as Paul
Diora Baird as Amber
Harold Perrineau as Todd
Mia Kirshner as Lilith
Troy Ruptash as Agent Norris
Plot:
Almost a year has passed since Barrow Alaska's population was decimated by vampires. Stella, mourning her husband's murder, has been traveling the world trying to convince others that vampires exist. When a group of lost souls offers her a chance to exact revenge upon the vampire queen, Stella joins their mission to stop evil from striking again.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
Going into this one I heard nothing buy bad things about it. But I enjoyed the first one so much that I wanted to still give it a chance and see for myself. The first thing I noticed is that they replaced Melissa George in the main role. Which I thought really sucked. But they did get Mia Kirshner (The L Word) for a small part... who is no stranger to the vampire lore as she was in at least the first season of the CW series The Vampire Diaries. And even further back in her career in 1990 she played one of the teens that went up against Dracula in Dracula: The Series.
Over-all I would say it is an ok movie. Definitely don't live up to part one. It really is nothing more then an average vampire flick. With vampires being my favorite sub-genre I was able to enjoy it on some level for just that fact. While I can see myself watching it again... it isn't something I see myself watching often. Unlike the first one. I would say it is worth catching on cable if you can. If not... and you really want to see it.. be sure you get it cheap.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 9
TV Ep. Count: 14
Other Count: 1
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| (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6156/6216754959_2638c509b5_m.jpg) | | The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (2010/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | | | Director: | Eric Bross | | Writing: | Art E. Brown (Writer), Douglas Sloan (Writer) | | Length: | 85 min. | | Rating: | TV-G | | Video: | Widescreen 1.78:1 |
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Stars:
Victoria Justice as Jordan Sands
Chase Ellison as Hunter Sands
Brooke d'Orsay as Paulina
Matt Winston as David Sands
Steven Grayhm as Goran
Brooke Shields as Madame Varcolac
Plot:
Meet the Sands family — David and his two children Hunter and Jordan. After falling on hard economic times, the Sands find out their long lost relative, Dragomir Ducovic, has willed them his mansion in Wolfsberg, Romania! Naturally, they hop on a plane to check out their new home, Wolfsberg Manor, an ancient gothic castle lorded over by the mysterious Madame Varcolac. Now the Sands are living large! But nothing is ever as easy as it looks. Especially with a band of bloodsuckers on the loose! Before the Sands clan gets their hands on this mansion, they'll have to undergo some... transformations. Things will get... hairy? Put it this way: you're not gonna believe how crazy things get when a full moon rises in Romania! Are you brave enough to watch?!?
Extras:
My Thoughts:
This is a movie I recorded of cable last year about this time which I decided to keep. It is a family horror that originally aired on Nickelodeon. For about the first half hour it is a but on the slow side. Then once the girl was infected it picked up. And it continued to pick up through the rest of the movie. It got to the point that I was really enjoying it. It surprised me just how much I did get into it. If there was anything that really bothered me it was the character that Brooke Shields played. She was just plain annoying. And I could have done without the whole karaoke thing at the end credits. But over-all a fun little family horror. Great start for the young kids wanting to watch some horror this month.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 10
TV Ep. Count: 14
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/01/012569682894f.jpg) | | Tales from the Crypt: The Complete First Season (1989/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | | | Director: | 1. The Man Who Was Death: Walter Hill 2. And All Through The House: Robert Zemeckis 3. Dig That Cat... He's Real Gone: Richard Donner | | Writing: | 1. The Man Who Was Death: Robert Reneau (Screenwriter), Walter Hill (Screenwriter), William M. Gaines (Original Material By) 2. And All Through The House: Fred Dekker (Screenwriter), William M. Gaines (Original Material By) 3. Dig That Cat... He's Real Gone: Terry Black (Screenwriter), William M. Gaines (Original Material By) | | Length: | 160 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround | | Subtitles: | English, French, Spanish |
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Stars:
John Kassir as The Crypt Keeper
William Sadler
Mimi Kenedy
Larry Drake
Plot:
Rest your bones, boos and ghouls, and settle in for the anthology series you've been dying to see: the complete six-episode first season of Tales From The Crypt!
Cadaverous scream legend/all-around punster the Crypt Keeper hosts these forays of fright and fun based on classic E.C. Comics tales from back in the day -- and drawing on the talents of top filmmakers Richard Donner, Walter Hill, Joel Silver, Robert Zemeckis and others. So belly up to the bar and name your poison. Is it a deranged Santa on a personal slay ride? A man surgically implanted with as many lives (and deaths) as a cat? Honeymooners who each want the other to fulfill the 'til-death vow pronto? These and more terror-rific tales await. Ghoul love 'em!
EPISODES:
1. The Man Who Was Death
2. And All Through the House
3. Dig That Cat...He's Real Gone
Extras:
- Featurettes
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
Just watched the first 3 episodes from this series. I always enjoyed this series.. yes it is very cheesy but in a fun way. I always enjoyed the Crypt Keeper just as much as the stories. Out of these three episodes I enjoyed And All Through the House where Larry Drake played a psychopath in a Santa outfit.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 10
TV Ep. Count: 17
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/025192057229f.jpg) | | Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein: Comedy Legends (1948/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | | | Director: | Charles T. Barton | | Writing: | Robert Lees (Screenwriter), Frederic I. Rinaldo (Screenwriter), John Grant (Screenwriter) | | Length: | 83 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: Mono, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Mono | | Subtitles: | English, French |
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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:
This is the first time I watched this movie in a couple years. Last time I watched it I had to borrow my brother's copy. But I finally just got my own copy and couldn't wait to watch it again. This movie is a lot of fun. I enjoyed every minute of it. This movie of course has a few of the great classic horror actors... playing roles they are famous for. There is even a brief special "appearance" of Vincent Price as The Invisible Man at the end... which I liked a lot. A great comedy-horror that I feel safe recommending to anyone.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 11
TV Ep. Count: 17
Other Count: 1
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I so hate this! I am sitting here looking over my entire horror collection trying to pick my next movie. And I just can't figure out what I am in the mood for! :(
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/79/796019814348f.jpg) | | The Zombie Diaries: Dimension Extreme (2006/United Kingdom)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Genius Products, Dimension Home Entertainment | | Director: | Kevin Gates, Michael Bartlett | | Writing: | Kevin Gates (Writer), Michael Bartlett (Writer) | | Length: | 81 min. | | Rating: | R | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | English, Spanish |
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Stars:
Scott Ainslie as Sgt 'Jim' McCulloch
Toby Bowman as Cpl 'Jez' Nicholson
Victoria Nalder as Leeann
Juliet Forester as Sharon Buckley
Anna Blades as Vanessa
Craig Stovin as Andy
Plot:
"Better than Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later" (beyondhollywood.com), The Zombie Diaries has been hailed as "the most realistic zombie film ever made" (twitchfilm.net). Set in England during a world-wide viral infection, this documentary-style frightfest records the rise of the undead from the videocams of several survivor groups. As each struggles against the flesh-eating hordes, an even more horrifying fate lurks among them. "Dark, uncompromising and frighteningly real" (eatmybrains.com), The Zombie Diaries is smart horror at its bloody best.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
This is the first time I ever seen this movie. I enjoyed it quite a bit. It is one of those "Found Footage" sub-genre movies. I know that these zombie movies has to start out a little slow with the zombie action. But I do wish this one had a little more towards the beginning of the movie. Other then that... not bad at all. It was a bit weird how they did it... moving from group to group.. and how much time past from the one to the other. But not so bad where it takes away from the movie. I think it is definitely worth checking out.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 12
TV Ep. Count: 17
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/ID/IDADFE87C059DC54Ff.jpg) | | The Vampire Diaries: The Complete First Season: Disc One (2009/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Warner Home Video | | Director: | 1. Pilot: Marcos Siega 2. The Night of the Comet: Marcos Siega 3. Friday Night Bites: John Dahl 4. Family Ties: Guy Ferland, 5. You're Undead to Me: Kevin Bray | | Writing: | 1. Pilot: L. J. Smith (Original Material By), Kevin Williamson (Writer), Julie Plec (Writer) 2. The Night of the Comet: L. J. Smith (Original Material By), Kevin Williamson (Writer), Julie Plec (Writer) 3. Friday Night Bites: L. J. Smith (Original Material By), Barbie Kligman (Writer), Bryan M. Holdman (Writer) 4. Family Ties: L. J. Smith (Original Material By), Andrew Kreisberg (Writer), Brian Young (Writer) 5. You're Undead to Me: L. J. Smith (Original Material By), Sean Reycraft (Writer), Gabrielle Stanton (Writer) | | Length: | 212 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Widescreen | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | English |
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Stars:
Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert
Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore
Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore
Steven R. McQueen as Jeremy Gilbert
Sara Canning as Jenna Sommers
Plot:
1. Pilot
On this first day of the school year, Elena meets a new classmate with a romance-novel stare...and a terrible secret.
2. The Night of the Comet
Mysterious animal attacks aren't the only dramatic events that happen in the dark: Mystic Falls prepares for a comet sighting.
3. Friday Night Bites
It turns out vampire powers translate into wide receiver skills. But Stefan's new role of football hero leads to tragedy.
4. Family Ties
The Founder's Party is the scene for romance, rivalry, family memories and the capture of a deadly beast.
5. You're Undead to Me
"It was earlyJune, 1953." An elderly man tells Elena about the first time he saw Stefan and Damon – looking as they do today.
Extras:
- Audio Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
My Thoughts:
This is the first chance I got to check out this series. I went into this one expecting a teen drama... figuring it would be similar to the twilight movies and such. Which I was basically right.... but at least thankfully the vampires don't sparkle in the sunlight. I know I am only 5 episodes in... but so far while it isn't really a bad series I also ain't very impressed yet either. It is a little too much teen drama for my taste. Though the storyline is bringing me in a bit now. I do like the storyline of brother against brother. And I also like the idea of the rings keeping them safe in the sunlight. A much better solution then on Twilight in my opinion. I also like the addition of the witch storyline. At this point I would say I am interested in continuing the series... but really not sure just how much I will get into this one.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 12
TV Ep. Count: 22
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/65/658149814226f.jpg) | | Midnight Mass: Fright Flicks (2003/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Lions Gate Home Entertainment | | Director: | Tony Mandile | | Writing: | Tony Mandile (Original Material By), F. Paul Wilson (Original Material By) | | Length: | 98 min. | | Rating: | R | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Douglas Gibson as Fr. Joe Cahill
Pamela Karp as Gwen Waters
Marvin W. Scwartz as Fr. Alberto Palmeri
Julia Cornish as Raven
Dave Dwyer as Carl Edwards
Mariana Matthews as "Mickey" Edwards
Plot:
In a world that has been taken over by vampires, Father Joe, a once reputed and respected priest who had been forced out of his parish, and his unlikely friend, a militant atheist, go to war against the vampire invasion that threatens to suck the blood out of the human race's veins.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Outtakes/Bloopers
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
When I found this DVD for sale (got it for only $1.59) I thought I remembered seeing this movie years ago on cable and enjoying it. But then I looked up reviews for it online and read many very bad reviews for it. So I figured it wasn't the movie I remembered it to be. But I figured for the price I would go ahead and give it a go anyway... despite the bad reviews. After watching it I find that it is indeed the movie I was originally thinking. And I did still enjoy it. Not quite as much as I remembered... but enough that I am glad I now have it in my collection. I really enjoy the main storyline of the vampires now outnumbering the humans... basically taking over the world. On the bad side it is a l a pretty low budget film. So there is no recognizable names... and the whole thing is a bit on the amateurish side. The acting is questionable at times. And some of the dialog could use a little help at times as well. But over-all I found it to be a good...entertaining vampire movie.
Now... do I recommend this movie to others. I really don't know what to say on that. There is many movies that I enjoy every minute of... but I seem to be the only one who does. So the question remains... is this movie actually worth the time to put into it... and there is a lot of unfair reviews for it. Or is this one of the several that is just a bad movie that fits in with my tastes and I am one of the few that finds it to be good? So I guess I would say take this review with a grain of salt. If you get the chance to watch it free (or very cheap) consider giving it a chance. But don't go into it expecting much.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 13
TV Ep. Count: 22
Other Count: 1
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| (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6157/6226221018_c6d33c588a_m.jpg) | | Night Shadow (1989/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Echo Bridge Home Entertainment | | Director: | Randolph Cohlan | | Writing: | Mark Crowe (Original Material By), Randolph Cohlan (Writer) | | Length: | 91 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Brenda Vance as Alex Jung
Rick Scott as Hitcher
Dane Chan as Tai Jung
Alta LaFlame as Alta
Tom Boylan as Adam Newquest
Mike Hamilton as Earl
Plot:
Alex, an up and coming TV journalist, returns to her hometown of Danford as local police attempt to cope with a series of brutal murders. The small town plunges into a state of panic and the murders-clearly the work of a monster, more beast then man-continue...until Alex comes face to face with the evil itself.
Extras:
My Thoughts:
This movie is one that is part of a horror collection. 4 movies on 1 disc that I recently got for this marathon. Unfortunately this movie didn't impress me at all. Hopefully I will like at least one of the other three movies on this disc to make it worth the purchase. At least this DVD only cost me 99¢ for the entire four movies. So I can't complain too much either way I guess. But I just found the movie to be boring. The story failed to keep me the least bit interested. And I am not sure if they were trying to make a low budget werewolf movie or a low budget martial arts movie. As one of the young guys in this movie was a martial arts expert... living in a small town... and seems like him and his sister was the only Asian people in the town. Sister looked maybe half Asian and they lived with a god parent... not saying what happened to their parents. They really didn't show too clear of a shot of the werewolf (a couple decent shots towards end of movie). The effects weren't too bad for a low budget horror. But either way... Not recommended.. Don't waste your time with this one.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 14
TV Ep. Count: 22
Other Count: 1
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| (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6040/6226569104_cb94c91edd_m.jpg) | | Kraken: Tentacles of the Deep (2006/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Echo Bridge Home Entertainment | | Director: | Tibor Takacs | | Writing: | Tim Cox (Screenwriter), Sean Keller (Screenwriter), Nicholas Garland (Screenwriter), Brian D. Young (Screenwriter) | | Length: | 88 min. | | Rating: | R | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Charlie O'Connell as Ray
Victoria Pratt as Nicole
Kristi Angus as Jenny
Cory Monteith as Michael
Jack Scalia as Maxwell
Aleks Paunovic as Ike
Plot:
Thirty years ago, Ray Reiter witnessed the brutal death of his parents at sea by a strange, octopus-like creature. Now determined to avenge their murders, he joins a perilous high-seas expedition that brings him face to face with the killer Kraken-guardian of the coveted Greek Opal-and a ruthless crime lord who wants the treasure for himself.
Extras:
My Thoughts:
This movie is another one that was on with that terrible Night Shadow. I went into it expecting the worst after that last movie. But only 10 minutes in I had already felt this movie was 3 times better than that last one. This one also has the added bonus that there is a couple familiar faces in it. First there is Charlie O'Connell (Jerry O'Connell's brother) who was in the fourth season of Sliders with his brother. Then there is Victoria Pratt who was one of the stars of the low budget Sci-Fi series Cleopatra 2525. I have to say... this is the first time I ever seen an opening title card done like it is in this movie... The Title Card says...
Deadly Water
A.K.A.: Kraken: Tentacles of the Deep
It is the first time I ever seen a title and an alternate title on the same title card in the opening of a movie. While the movie could have been better... I enjoyed this one. It definitely made the purchase of the DVD worth it. Thankfully... after that first movies I did have my concerns. Kraken is a Giant Squid... and he is shown clearly in many shots through-out the movie. There is some decent killings and a story that was able to keep my attention through-out. I would say it is worth checking out. But it isn't something I would put much money to seeing. If you can find it cheap cool. If you can catch it on cable for free... even better.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 15
TV Ep. Count: 22
Other Count: 1
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My Thoughts:
This is the first chance I got to check out this series. I went into this one expecting a teen drama... figuring it would be similar to the twilight movies and such. Which I was basically right.... but at least thankfully the vampires don't sparkle in the sunlight. I know I am only 5 episodes in... but so far while it isn't really a bad series I also ain't very impressed yet either. It is a little too much teen drama for my taste. Though the storyline is bringing me in a bit now. I do like the storyline of brother against brother. And I also like the idea of the rings keeping them safe in the sunlight. A much better solution then on Twilight in my opinion. I also like the addition of the witch storyline. At this point I would say I am interested in continuing the series... but really not sure just how much I will get into this one.
As far as I remember the series got better after the first few episodes. Less like a teen drama and much less like Twilight (though I cannot really say, because I never saw Twilight).
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That is good to know. Hopefully I will be able to get into it more on the next disc then. :)
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/87/876964003117f.jpg) | | George A. Romero's Survival of the Dead (2009/Canada)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Magnolia Home Entertainment | | Director: | George A. Romero | | Writing: | George A. Romero (Writer) | | Length: | 90 min. | | Rating: | R | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | Spanish |
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Stars:
Alan Van Sprang as Sarge
Josh Peace as D.J.
Hardee T. Lineham as Lieutenant Vaughn
Dru Viergever as Soldier Zombie
Eric Woolfe as Kenny
Shawn Roberts as Tony
Plot:
The newest film from horror master George A. Romero (legendary creator of the Night of the Living Dead franchise) picks up where Diary of the Dead leaves off. On a small island off the coast of Delaware, live two families locked in a struggle for power and control over the fate of the undead. The O'Flynn's approach the zombie plague with a shoot-to-kill attitude. The Muldoons feel that the zombies should be quarantined and kept "alive", in hopes that a solution will be discovered. For both families, existence on Plum Island is a nightmarish world where humans are the minority and zombies rule.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
This is another movie I heard nothing but bad things about. So I went into it with very low expectations. After watching it I found I enjoyed it. It is definitely the worst of the George A. Romero zombie movies... but I feel it is still a good zombie movie. When I review a movie I try not to compare it to any other movie. Just review it as a stand alone movie. Though I admit that is easier said then done sometimes. There is definitely some things here I liked and some things I didn't. But when it comes down to it... I liked more about it then I disliked. So Over-all I am glad I added it to my collection. And even happier that I was able to do so for only 99¢.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 16
TV Ep. Count: 22
Other Count: 1
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Horse riding zombies is never a bad thing. This is my least fave of the series but I still enjoyed it.
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There is a scene with the horse later on in the movie which I quite liked as well. A bad Romero zombie can still be better than a lot of other drivel out there... :laugh:
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Decided to concentrate on TV Show eps. today... so...
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/IE/IE0BFCB151FA877B8f.jpg) | | The Brady Bunch: The Fourth Season: Fright Night (1972/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Paramount Home Entertainment | | Director: | Jerry London | | Writing: | Sherwood Schwartz (Original Characters By), Brad Radnitz (Writer) | | Length: | 26 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: Mono | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Robert Reed as Mike Brady
Florence Henderson as Carol Brady
Ann B. Davis as Alice
Maureen McCormick as Marcia
Eve Plumb as Jan
Plot:
Jan (Eve Plumb) and Cindy (Susan Olsen) are jittery after spotting a "ghost" outside their window, but Marcia discovers that it's just a prank being played by the boys. So the girls retaliate by frightening the boys with some hauntings of their own in the attic. But the spooky shenanigans get out of hand when they all team up to try to scare the daylights out of Alice!
Extras:
- Bonus Trailers
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
I was searching the net for best Halloween TV Episodes... and this episode came up on several lists.... even though Halloween isn't mentioned at all in the episode. But it did originally air Oct. 27th of '72... and the subject matter fits. So I decided to go ahead and watch it. It is a fun episode. I enjoyed watching they play all the jokes trying to scare each other. Even though this was never a favorite show of mine growing up... this was always one of my favorite episodes.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 16
TV Ep. Count: 23
Other Count: 1
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| (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6101/6229990523_d0da876914.jpg) | | Superboy: Season Two: Young Dracula (1989/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | | | Director: | David Nutter | | Writing: | Cary Bates (Writer), Ilya Salkind (Writer) | | Length: | 22 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: Mono | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Stacy Haiduk as Lana Lang
Ilan Mitchell-Smith as Andy McAllister
Gerard Christopher as Clark Kent/Superboy
Plot:
A young vampire, on the run from his father, becomes a doctor in the Crescent County Hospital. His father sends an older, more powerful vampire to bring him back, and Superboy and Lana are trapped in the middle of the battle.
Extras:
My Thoughts:
I have all the episodes of this syndicated Superboy series on old recordings... which I am now in the process of converting to DVD. Unfortunately that means bad quality... but at least I can watch them again until such time they decide to release the rest of the series. This second season episode...while not mentioning Halloween... originally aired October 28th of '89... and the subject matter certainly fits. I enjoyed watching this episode again after so many years. It mixes two of my favorite genres as it has both superhero and vampires. There is also a few more episodes from this series that will fit in this marathon. I just haven't gotten them converted to DVD yet so I can watch them again.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 16
TV Ep. Count: 24
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/IC/ICB8E16C1D6D8E9D9f.jpg) | | Ghost Whisperer: The Final Season: Head Over Hills (2009/)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Paramount Home Entertainment | | Director: | Steve Robman | | Writing: | Laurie McCarthy, Stephanie Sengupta | | Length: | 44 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Widescreen :1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Jennifer Love Hewitt as Melinda Gordon
David Conrad as Jim Clancy
Christoph Sanders as Ned Banks
Jamie Kennedy as Eli James
Camryn Manheim as Delia Banks
Plot:
When Halloween hits Grandview, a headless horseman stalks the night and Melinda wants to know why.
Extras:
My Thoughts:
This is one of my favorite episodes of the series. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow was always a favorite story of mine... so enjoyed seeing it tied to an episode.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 16
TV Ep. Count: 25
Other Count: 1
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There is a scene with the horse later on in the movie which I quite liked as well. A bad Romero zombie can still be better than a lot of other drivel out there... :laugh:
you know what I like about Romero? He's still trying and he's still thinking. The genre has been lost to albeit brilliant parodies, but he's still pushing ideas to advance his theories. I do think he's lost his touch for pure brutality, but I'll always have time for his films.
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I1/I117064A3477474D6f.jpg) | | Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Complete First Season: Disc One (1997/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment | | Director: | 1. Welcome to the Hellmouth: Charles Martin Smith 2. The Harvest: John T. Kretchmer 3. Witch: Stephen Cragg 4. Teacher's Pet: Bruce Seth Green | | Writing: | 1. Welcome to the Hellmouth: Joss Whedon (Writer) 2. The Harvest: Joss Whedon (Writer) 3. Witch: Dana Reston (Writer) 4. Teacher's Pet: David Greenwalt (Writer) | | Length: | 178 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, French: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | English, Spanish |
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Stars:
Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers
Nicholas Brendon as Xander Harris
Alyson Hannigan as Willow Rosenberg
Charisma Carpenter as Cordelia Chase
Anthony Stewart Head as Giles
Plot:
EPISODE 1: WELCOME TO THE HELLMOUTH
Buffy Summers, a high school sophomore, transfers to Sunnydale High. There she meets her new "Watcher" and learns she cannot escape her true destiny.
EPISODE 2: THE HARVEST
A stranger named Angel tells Buffy that if she does not stop The Harvest, the Hellmouth will open and The Master will roam free.
EPISODE 3: WITCH
In an effort to inject some normalcy into her life Buffy tries out for the cheerleading squad – only to discover the competition wants her dead.
EPISODE 4: TEACHER'S PET
Xander falls for a beautiful substitute teacher who is actually a She-Mantis intent on mating with, then decapitating, virginal boys.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Featurettes
- Production Notes
- DVD-ROM Content
- Closed Captioned
- Photo gallery, pilot script
My Thoughts:
Felt like watching some early episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer next. I haven't watched any episodes in quite a while. So was good to watch some today. Seemed a little weird as the cast looked so young. My favorite episodes on this disc has to be the 2-part pilot. Least favorite being Teacher's Pet. But all was good. I probably won't continue and watch all the episodes... but I am sure I will at least watch the Halloween episodes before the month is over.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 16
TV Ep. Count: 29
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/82/826663116823f.jpg) | | Piranha: Special Edition (1978/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Shout! Factory | | Director: | Joe Dante | | Writing: | John Sayles (Screenwriter), John Sayles (Story By), Richard Robinson (Story By) | | Length: | 92 min. | | Rating: | R | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Bradford Dillman as Paul Grogan
Heather Menzies as Maggie McKeown
Kevin McCarthy as Dr. Robert Hoak
Keenan Wynn as Jack
Dick Miller as Buck Gardner
Barbara Steele as Dr. Mengers
Plot:
From the man who introduced us to Jack Nicholson, Francis Ford Coppola, Jonathan Demme and Martin Scorsese...
Shout! Factory is proud to present new collector's editions of Roger Corman's most loved productions.
Joe Dante's cult classic PIRANHA is back in a new collector's edition with new special features!
While Searching for missing teenagers, novice skip tracer Maggie McKeown (Heather Menzies) and local town boozer Paul Grogan (Bradford Dillman) stumble upon a top-secret Army laboratory conducting genetic research on piranha fish for the purpose of developing biological warfare. When the deadly eating machines are accidently released from the compound, they're soon headed downstream and consuming everything and anything in their path.
Just when you thought it was safe to go in the river...
Piranha features a stellar group of talent in front of as well as behind the camera. The top-notch cast of cult stars includes Kevin McCarthy (Invasion Of The Body Snatchers), Barbara Steele (Black Sunday), Belinda Bataski (The Howling), Dick Miller (A Bucket Of Blood) and Paul Bartel (Death Race 2000). Piranha is director Joe Dante's second film. He would go on to direct Gremlins and Small Soldiers. PProducer Jon Davison went on to produce the blockbusters Robocop and Starship Troopers. The film also features a thrilling soundtrack by Pino Donaggio (Dressed To Kill, Carrie and Dante's The Howling).
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Outtakes/Bloopers
My Thoughts:
I have watched a lot of horrors from the late '70s and the '80s.... but somehow I have never seen this one until today. Which is a surprise to me... but at least I got to enjoy it today. And I really did enjoy this one. Probably one of the best ones I watched so far during this marathon. The movie has plenty of blood... as well as plenty shots of people trying to escape... showing lots of shots of eaten away flesh on their bodies. Watching this movie you can't help but to think of the movie Jaws which was released 3 years earlier. So I thought it was cool that the very first time we see Heather Menzies' character she is playing an old Jaws video game. Barbara Steele's role in the movie was rather short. So that seemed to be a bit of a waste. But other then that... I loved every minute of this one! After watching this one... I feel like I could start it right back up and watch it again... that says a lot to me. So I think I can Highly Recommend this one!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 17
TV Ep. Count: 29
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/01/013131414592f.jpg) | | Roseanne: Halloween Edition (1989/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Anchor Bay Home Entertainment | | Director: | 1. Boo!: John Pasquin 2. Trick or Treat: John Whitesell 3. Trick Me Up, Trick Me Down: Andrew D. Weyman 4. Halloween IV: Andrew D. Weyman 5. Halloween V: Gail Mancuso 6. Skeleton in the Closet: Gail Mancuso 7. Halloween: The Final Chapter: Roseanne | | Writing: | 1. Boo!: Matt Williams (Created By), Norma Safford Vela (Writer), Roseanne Barr (Original Characters By) 2. Trick or Treat: Matt Williams (Created By), Chuck Lorre (Screenwriter), Jeff Abugov (Screenwriter), Chuck Lorre (Story By), Roseanne [Roseanne Barr] (Original Characters By) 3. Trick Me Up, Trick Me Down: Matt Williams (Created By), Amy Sherman (Writer), Roseanne [Roseanne Arnold] (Original Characters By) 4. Halloween IV: Matt Williams (Created By), Rob Ulin (Writer), Roseanne (Original Characters By) 5. Halloween V: Matt Williams (Created By), Betsy Borns (Writer), Miriam Trogdon (Writer), Roseanne (Original Characters By) 6. Skeleton in the Closet: Matt Williams (Created By), William Lucas Walker (Screenwriter), Lawrence Broch (Screenwriter), Lois Bromfield (Story By), Roseanne (Original Characters By) 7. Halloween: The Final Chapter: Matt Williams (Created By), Roseanne (Writer), Lois Bromfield (Writer), Roseanne (Original Characters By) | | Length: | 186 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Roseanne Barr as Roseanne Conner
John Goodman as Dan Conner
Laurie Metcalf as Jackie Harris
Michael Fishman as D.J. Conner
Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner
Plot:
Most TV shows celebrate the holiday season with warm & fuzzy Christmas specials. But for the cast, crew and creators of ROSEANNE, the year's best celebrations always belonged to Halloween. In these seven classic episodes, the Conners unleash tricks and treats on one of the greatest sitcoms In television history:
BOO! - In this Emmy®-nominated fan favorite, the Conners kick off a family tradition with a night of increasingly outrageous pranks.
TRICK OR TREAT - When Roseanne wears a lumberjack costume, she learns a few hilarious lessons about 'real' men.
TRICK ME UP, TRICK ME DOWN - Jackie flirts with a moose, Roseanne pranks the new neighbors and George Clooney guest stars.
HALLOWEEN IV - Having lost her holiday spirit, Roseanne is visited by the ghosts of Halloween past, present and future.
HALLOWEEN V - It’s Halloween night at the diner, but the real shocks are about to come from some very unexpected places.
SKELETON IN THE CLOSET - A Halloween party at The Lunch Box brings out Leon’s gay friends as well as Bev’s hair-raising secret.
HALLOWEEN: THE FINAL CHAPTER - Ed McMahon and Sarah Chalke guest star when Roseanne’s ouija board delivers the most unexpected news of all.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
This DVD has a collection of 7 Halloween episodes of Roseanne. The Halloween episodes has always been my favorite episodes of this series. So much so that I wouldn't even beginning to know how to pick a favorite episode on this disc. I can however say that the final episode on this disc is my least favorite. I personally think they really dropped the ball on that episode. Despite that last episode I really enjoyed re-watching this disc.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 17
TV Ep. Count: 36
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/01/013132264691f.jpg) | | The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season (2010/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Anchor Bay Entertainment | | Length: | 292 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1 | | Subtitles: | English, Spanish |
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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
Plot:
After waking from a coma in an abandoned hospital, police officer Rich Grimes finds the world he knew gone – ravaged by a zombie epidemic of apocalyptic proportions. Nearby, on the outskirts of Atlanda, a small encampment struggles to survive as "the dead" stalk them at every turn. Can Rick and the others hold onto their humanity as they fight to live in this terrifying new world? And, admidst dire conditions and personal rivalries, will they ultimately survive one another?
AMC's "The Walking Dead" is an epic survival adventure series from Frank Darabont, director of The Shawshank Redemption, and Gale Anne Hurd, producer of Ther Terminator and Aliens, based on the graphic novel series by Robert Kirkman.
Episodes:
1. Days Gone Bye
2. Guts
3. Tell It to the Frogs
4. Vatos
5. Wildfire
6. TS-19
Extras:
- Feature Trailers
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
What with season 2 starting this Sunday night I decided to watch all the episodes of Season 1 today. This is a very good zombie series. It holds up well for multiple viewings. Sure there is some episodes better then others... but I really enjoyed re-watching this entire series. Watching this set today made it so I can't wait for the season 2 premier. For a show that airs on basic cable... this series does not shy away from the blood, guts & violence... to the point of surprising me a bit on how far they went. Not a complaint mind you... but a pleasant surprise. If you haven't had the opportunity to see this Zombie Series... it is one that I highly recommend!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 17
TV Ep. Count: 42
Other Count: 1
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Pete you sure watch more TV this year... You don't help me to place more stuff in my wishlist :(
But I'm not sure if this is a good or a bad thing :hmmmm:
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:laugh: Sorry Jimmy! :tease:
Yeah... I have been concentrating more on TV this year. Some reason I been having a lot of fun with the horror and Halloween TV episodes this year. :)
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/73/733961227567f.jpg) | | The Haunting of Sorority Row (2007/Canada)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | New Video | | Director: | Bert Kish | | Writing: | Jed Seidel (Story By), Jed Seidel (Screenwriter), Michael Vickerman (Screenwriter) | | Length: | 89 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Leighton Meester as Samantha Willows
Kailin See as Jane
Lisa Marie Caruk as Leslie
Agam Darshi as Rachel
Meghan Ory as Amanda
Adrian Roman Petriw as Oliver
Plot:
Samantha Willows (Leighton Meester) is a bright-eyed college freshman ready to endure the often humiliating traditions of pledge week if it means being accepted into Delta Phi Theta, one of the most prestigious sororities in the country. But her enthusiasm turns to dread when she begins to sense something sinister about the sorority house and some of its sisters, who appear to be sharing a closely guarded secret. After the death of a Delta Phi Theta member, Samantha considers the unimaginable– could an evil, murderous force reside within the walls of the sorority house?
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
This is a movie my brother rented from Netflix... and sounded like something I would enjoy so decided to check out. It seems this one is a TV Movie that originally aired on Lifetime. But going into this one that didn't worry me one bit since one of my favorite TV Movies originally aired on Lifetime as well (Still Small Voices).
I enjoyed this one. Even if it was pretty predictable. I had the whole who the ghost was figured out early in the movie. The storyline itself is entertaining... and there is some decent effects in it, especially considering that this is a TV movie. Thought the DVD itself leaves quite a bit to be desired. No extras what so ever on this one. Only options the main menu has here is Play Movie or Scene Selection. But over all... I liked it. I can see myself picking up a copy if I could get it cheap. I think it would be a good addition to my TV Movie collection.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 18
TV Ep. Count: 42
Other Count: 1
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| | The Rage (2007/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Screen Media Films | | Director: | Robert Kurtzman | | Writing: | John Bisson (Screenwriter), John Bisson (Original Material By), Robert Kurtzman (Original Material By) | | Length: | 86 min. | | Rating: | R | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Andrew Divoff as Dr. Viktor Vasilienko
Erin Brown as Kat
Ryan Hooks as Josh
Sean Serino as Pris
Rachel Scheer as Olivia
Anthony Clark as Jay
Plot:
From Director Robert Kurtzman (Wishmaster, Buried Alive), comes the highly anticipated new splatter classic. When victims injected with the rage virus escape the experimentation of a mad scientist—his secrets are uncovered and all hell breaks loose. The Rage is guaranteed to be an out-RAGE-ously gory good time!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
After talking about Erin Brown (Misty Mundae) earlier today I thought I would go ahead and watch this movie I have with her in it. It is one I never seen before. It is one I have mixed feelings about. There is some stuff here I liked as well as some stuff I didn't. There is lots of blood and gore in this one. And the movie keeps a rather fast pace. The acting could use some work. I personally thought the infected vultures was a bit much... and would have liked to seen the way it spread in that portion of the movie done differently. But over-all it is a fairly entertaining film. The movie is in a triple feature set (2 discs). Considering I paid $3 and change for the entire set I feel I got my money worth... though I hope the other two movies in the set are a bit better then this one.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 19
TV Ep. Count: 42
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/01/013131446890f.jpg) | | Masters of Horror: Sick Girl (2006/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | | | Director: | Lucky McKee | | Writing: | Sean Hood (Screenwriter), Lucky McKee (Screenwriter), Sean Hood (Original Material By) | | Length: | 60 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.77:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Mike McKee as Professor Malcolm Wolf
Misty Mundae [Erin Brown] as Misty Falls
Angela Bettis as Ida Teeter
Jesse Hlubik as Max Grubb
Marcia Bennett as Lana Beasley
Chandra Berg as The Ladybug
Plot:
Angela Bettis (MAY, TOOLBOX MURDERS) stars as a shy entomologist whose drab life is changed by the simultaneous arrival of a large, mysterious bug and a torrid affair with a sexy young woman (Erin Brown aka erotic scream queen Misty Mundae). But when the bizarre insect chooses a shocking place to secretly feed, Sapphic ecstasy turns to infection, mutation and murder. Will these lesbian lovers let a venomous threesome tear them apart, or is the most horrific metamorphosis of all yet to come?
Co-written and directed by Lucky McKee, this babes 'n' bugs shocker features extreme monster mayhem by KNB EFX (LAND OF THE DEAD, HOSTEL) in one of the most unique films of the series Fangoria calls "A smashing success...one of the best anthology fright shows ever!"
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Featurettes
- Gallery
- Production Notes
- DVD-ROM Content
- Closed Captioned
- Lucky McKee Trading Card
My Thoughts:
After watching The Rage I decided to watch the only other title I have at the moment with Erin Brown/Misty Mundae. This one I have seen before. I basically have mixed feelings about. Parts of it I enjoyed.... other parts not so much. I think one thing I didn't like was the design of the bug. Though I do understand it must be difficult to design a bug that looks like nothing you ever seen before... and it being the size they needed it to be. There is some things that they play for comedic value... others for shock value. Of all I enjoyed it... though I wouldn't say it is my favorite episode of Masters of Horror.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 19
TV Ep. Count: 43
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I6/I6437272A64F0142Ef.jpg) | | Bewitched: The Complete First Season: The Witches are Out (1964/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | | Director: | William Asher | | Writing: | Bernard Slade (Writer), Sol Saks (Original Characters By) | | Length: | 26 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: Mono | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha
Dick York as Darrin Stephens
Agnes Moorehead as Endora
Plot:
When Darrin's fired for refusing to use an ugly witch in a Halloween candy campaign, Samantha and Aunt Clara get even by turning his client into an old crone. Shelly Berman guest stars.
Extras:
My Thoughts:
A fun classic Halloween episode here. And I think it is the perfect storyline for the first season of this series. Trying to show that witches don't necessarily mean ugly. I must admit... Elizabeth Montgomery played the prettiest witch I ever seen!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 19
TV Ep. Count: 44
Other Count: 1
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Watching this movie you can't help but to think of the movie Jaws which was released 3 years earlier.
I really like Joe Dante. He never got real big (I suppose Innerspace was his biggest hit, oh and The Burbs maybe), but he almost always delivers quality work. Heck, is latest film still has no distribution in the US...?
So, if you found this reminding you of Jaws then they were really successful, as that was what they intended to do ;) A spoof on Spielberg's monster fish movie... Avoid the sequel; I have never seen it but common consensus is it's crap. James Cameron's name is on it, but he left halfway through to make Teminator.
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Watching this movie you can't help but to think of the movie Jaws which was released 3 years earlier.
I really like Joe Dante. He never got real big (I suppose Innerspace was his biggest hit, oh and The Burbs maybe), but he almost always delivers quality work. Heck, is latest film still has no distribution in the US...?
So, if you found this reminding you of Jaws then they were really successful, as that was what they intended to do ;) A spoof on Spielberg's monster fish movie... Avoid the sequel; I have never seen it but common consensus is it's crap. James Cameron's name is on it, but he left halfway through to make Teminator.
If you ever get the chance, buy this book:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dreaming-Aloud-Films-James-Cameron/dp/038525816X/ref=sr_1_10?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318727934&sr=1-10
Although it stops at Titanic it is an excellent read, especially with regards to his career at Roger Corman's company where he started as an art effects man. It has a whole chapter dedicated to Piranha 2, and all the crap that happened on set with who was in charge of what. Also a lot of info on the ideas behind and scheduling conflicts between Terminator and Alien films he was obviously involved in. Very informative and a recommended read (and actually quite candid in parts). I wouldn't have picked this book up but got it for practically nothing in a charity shop.
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The Walking Dead: Season 2": What Lies Ahead
In the season 2 premiere, Rick and the group leaves Atlanta and encounter a threat on the highway the likes of which they've never seen. Elsewhere, the group search for a missing person.
My Thoughts:
an excellent start of the new season! I loved every minute of it! If you remember right... towards the end of the season 1 finale the scientist whispers something in Rick's ear. Well the very first thing in this episode you get teased with what that is... but they still don't tell us! I want to know what the big secret is! Oh... and the way this one ended! The very first episode of the season and we get a cliffhanger! I so can't wait till next week now!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 19
TV Ep. Count: 45
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/025193097521f.jpg) | | Severed: Forest Of The Dead (2005/)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Screen Media Films | | Director: | Carl Bessai | | Writing: | Julian Clarke (Original Material By), Travis McDonald (Original Material By), Carl Bessai (Screenwriter), Travis McDonald (Screenwriter) | | Length: | 96 min. | | Rating: | R: Horror, Violence and Gore | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.77:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1 | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Paul Campbell as Tyler
Sarah Lind as Rita
Julian Christopher as Mac
JR Bourne as Carter
Michael Teigen as Luke
Leanne Adachi as Stacey
Plot:
A group of young environmental activists become infected, ravenous, unstoppable zombies when a forestry company's genetic experimentation goes disastrously wrong. Sheer terror can't pump enough adrenaline through these bodies to help them out of this remote forest in this gruesome tale of horror. Severed stands heads (and other body parts) above the rest!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Bonus Trailers
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
This is a zombie movie... but different. In this one they can put the zombie down permanently if they shoot them in the head or the heart. Which seemed strange to me. They also limited the amount of gore in this one. And a zombie movie with less gore don't cut it too well. It isn't a terrible movie... but it isn't what I would call great either. Maybe part of the problem is watching this after enjoying The Walking Dead so much.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 20
TV Ep. Count: 45
Other Count: 1
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Just the cover was enough to guess it will be a bad movie :laugh:
I have to scroll down to read the review.
2 and a half isn't a good rating when it's from you.
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/77/773848641031f.jpg) | | Drak Pack: The Complete Series (1980/Canada)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | VEI | | Director: | Chris Cuddington | | Length: | 108 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Bill Callaway as Howler/ Frankie
Hans Conried as Dr. Dred
Jerry Dexter as Drak Jr.
Chuck McCann as Mummy Man
Julie McWhirter as Vampira
Don Messick as Toad/ The Fly
Plot:
When three teenage friends put their hands together and shout "whack-o!" they transform into descendants of Dracula, Frankenstein, and The Wolfman. Now dedicated to reversing the evil image of their ancestors, this new generation of crime-fighting monsters – Drak Jr., Frankie, and Howler – band together as the DRAK PACK!
For the first time ever on DVD, this classic Saturday morning cartoon follows the adventures of this threesome as they travel around in their Drakster vehicle and use their new found supernatural and animalistic powers to foil the diabolical plots of O.G.R.E (the Organization of Generally Rotten Enterprises). led by blue-skinned Dr. Dred and his cohorts Toad, Mummy Man, The Fly, and Vampira.
"It's right versus wrong; good over greed; niceness against naughtiness. That's the dedication of the terrific trio - the DRAK PACK!"
Episodes:
1. Grimmest Book of Records
2. Dr. Dred is a Shrinker
3. International Grafitti
4. Time Out for Dr. Dred
5. The Hide Out Hotel
Extras:
My Thoughts:
I got this set for no other reason then nostalgia. I haven't seen this show since they originally aired. I was only about 10yrs old at the time. Since I haven't seen it since I was of course worried going into it... afraid it wouldn't hold up to my childhood memory. This morning I went ahead and watched the first disc of the 3 disc set. Which has the first 5 episodes of the series (out of a total of 16 episodes).
I am happy to say that this series held up well for me. Sure it is silly... sure it is corny. But I also found it to be just fun. It reminded me of my childhood. I almost felt like a kid again watching it. So I enjoyed every minute of watching the first disc worth of episodes again. That however doesn't mean I recommend this one to someone that didn't grow up watching the series. I think this one is just for those of us that has fond memories of the series from our childhood. I will try to get Brittany to watch some episodes when I watch the next disc to give me more of an idea how someone new to the show would feel about it.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 20
TV Ep. Count: 50
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/61/612385525391f.jpg) | | Sinful (2006/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | | | Director: | Tony Marsiglia | | Writing: | Tony Marsiglia (Screenwriter) | | Length: | 74 min. | | Rating: | R : Violence/Gore, Language, Some Sexuality & Drug Use | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Misty Mundae as Lilith
Erika Smith as Aisha
Nikos Psarras as Sam
Ronnie Kerr as Jim
John Castine as Abusive Stepfather
Deena Wolfe-Guerin as Daisy
Plot:
"Sinful" marks the fifth screen collaboration between writer/director Tony Marsiglia (Lust for Dracula, Sin Sisters) and renowned 'B' movie actress Misty Mundae (Shock-O-Rama, Spiderbabe). Together they deliver a dark, brutal and vicious film that is sexually provocative and psychologically intense. It's a horrifying vision of maternal instinct gone past the edge of sanity - a story literally 'torn from today's headlines'!
Lilith (Misty Mundae) cannot conceive a child no matter how hard she tries and how desperately she wishes. As her marriage begins to unravel, so does her hold on reality slowly and painfully and dangerously slip away. A beautiful neighbor who has just become pregnant befriends Lilith, and their relationship ignites a furious envy within her that turns increasingly threatening. Cursed with a body refusing to bear life and driven mad by psychotic fantasy, Lilith will stop at nothing to experience happiness with a child - any child. She will become a mother, right this very moment, however monstrous and shocking the consequences might be.
Extras:
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Featurettes
- Production Notes
- Interviews
- Sinful at 2006 film festival
- Sinful Audition: Erika Smith
My Thoughts:
After watching this movie I am still not 100% sure of what all I saw here. A very weird film. I think I will have to watch it again with the director's commentary on to get all the finer points of the film. It basically felt like you were inside the head of a crazy person for the entire film. But even with that said... it had me glued to my seat. I just couldn't stop watching... I had to see what they were going to do next. This movie has a little bit of everything... it has a bit of blood... it has a bit of gore... it has nudity... all wrapped up in this surreal storyline. I did watch some of the extras on this disc. That is where I learned that the entire movie was shot in only 5 days. Considering the budget and the time they had... I am pretty impressed with it.
As I have said... I have become a fan of Erin Brown (credited as Misty Mundae here). And I thinks she was right good in this one. I wouldn't say she was quite as good in it as she was in the Masters of Horror episode... as I really liked her in that. But it was pretty close. While I still think I need to watch it again... possibly with the commentary on... over-all I liked it. Glad I have it in my collection now.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 21
TV Ep. Count: 50
Other Count: 1
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It basically felt like you were inside the head of a crazy person for the entire film.
That was my theory too when I've reviewed it, but I forgot what Tony say about it in his commentary...
BTW happy to see you liked it, since it's one of the recommandation I did to you last week ;D
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Now we just have to get Sebastien to watch it! :tease: :laugh:
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Yeah like that I won't be able to bring the subject again every chances I have :laugh:
But I think he is on a X-Files marathon (from what I see in his banner) :shrug:
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I1/I174CAF9DD497AB73f.jpg) | | Bones: Season Three: Mummy in the Maze (2007/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment | | Director: | Marita Grabiak | | Writing: | Hart Hanson (Created By), Scott Williams (Writer) | | Length: | 44 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1 | | Subtitles: | English, French, Spanish |
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Stars:
David Boreanaz as Agent Seeley Booth
Emily Deschanel as Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan
Michaela Conlin as Angela Montenegro
Eric Millegan as Zack Addy
Tamara Taylor as Dr. Camille Saroyan
Plot:
With Halloween rapidly approaching, the mummified remains of two young girls lead the team through a twisted maze of creepy clues.
Airdate: 10/30/07
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
One of my all time favorite episodes of the series. It has a great story and it has a LOT of fun with Halloween. And I must say... Brennan looked great as Wonder Woman... as did Camille looked great as Cat Woman. Not that Angela looked bad as a Show Girl of course! Then there was Booth dressed up like a squint... which was very funny. This one is just an all-around excellent episode!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 21
TV Ep. Count: 51
Other Count: 1
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But I think he is on a X-Files marathon (from what I see in his banner) :shrug:
Actually, if you go to the site and look at the dates at which I last watched X-Files, you'd find out I'm on a marathon of ... nothing. I haven't watched anything since August 7, when I watched the last disc of Season 2. I've been pretty much exclusively playing games since then.
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| | Snowbeast (1977)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Brentwood Home Video | | Director: | Herb Wallerstein | | Writing: | Joseph Stefano (Writer) | | Length: | 86 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Bo Svenson as Gar Seberg
Yvette Mimieux as Ellen Seberg
Robert Logan as Tony Rill
Clint Walker as Sheriff Paraday
Sylvia Sidney as Carrie Rill
Thomas W. Babson as Buster
Plot:
A deadly mystery hangs over the Rill Ski Resort in Colorado after a young skier is found dead, killed by a mysterious animal! After more attacks, two ski champions (Bo Svenson and Yvette Mimieux) go into pursuit to stop the mysterious and elusive beast. Will they stop this beast in time...or will they die trying?
Extras:
My Thoughts:
This is a TV movie that I got as part of the Vault of Horror boxset. After getting the 2011 remake yesterday I thought I would watch the original followed by the remake today. It seems that TV Movies are usually looked down on. But I personally have always enjoyed a good TV Movie. The fact that they were originally made for TV don't bother me in the least. While this particular one isn't one of the best I have seen.... it is a little on the slow side for my taste... I still enjoy it. One thing that I personally always liked about TV Movies is that there is normally names I am familiar with from TV series and such. But not in this case. Unfortunately there is no one in this movie I really know from anything else. Over-all I enjoyed this movie... but it could have been better.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 22
TV Ep. Count: 51
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/60/609261014230f.jpg) | | Snow Beast (2011)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | | | Director: | Brian Brough | | Writing: | Brittany Wiscombe (Writer) | | Length: | 91 min. | | Rating: | Rated PG-13 : Some Creature Violence | | Video: | Widescreen :1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1 | | Subtitles: | English, Spanish |
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Stars:
John Schneider as Jim Harwood
Danielle Ryan Chuchran [Danielle Chuchran] as Emmy Harwood
Paul D. Hunt as Rob
Kari Hawker as Marci
Jason London as Barry
Dale Thomas as Gibbons
Plot:
People disappear every year out in the snow, but now something is adding to the body count. Jim and his research team study the Canadian Lynx every year. This year, he has to take his rebelling 16 year-old daughter, Emmy, with him. But the lynx are missing. As Jim and his team try to find why, something stalks them—a predator like they've never seen before. Starring John Schneuder ("The Dukes of Hazzard," "Smallville") and Jason London (Dazed and Confused). Are you ready to meet the Snow Beast?
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Bonus Trailers
My Thoughts:
This is a remake of the last movie I watched. I have to say I like this version much more. Not only do you get a more updated version... you get better views of the Snow Beast. A better... more interesting storyline and a bit more blood. But not to worry if you are the squeamish type. There is still very little blood in it. I also like the fact that this one stars John Schneider. I been a fan of his since he starred in the old TV Series The Dukes of Hazzard. Most people probably know him as Johnathan Kent in Smallville. Over-all liked this one quite a bit. can see myself watching it again. I am glad I have it in my collection.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 23
TV Ep. Count: 51
Other Count: 1
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Weird that doesn't sound like a remake to me :shrug:
Sure I've seen Snowbeast (notice it's one word) some years ago, but it seems to me the film is about some rich people trying to buy a ski resort while a beast is running arround :hmmmm:
As I say I could be wrong but it sounds more to me like a sound-a-alike bigfoot movie than a remake Per Se :shrug:
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I dunno... whatever you want to call it! :tease:
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/61/612385520099f.jpg) | | Shock-O-Rama (2006/)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | | | Director: | Brett Piper | | Writing: | Brett Piper (Writer) | | Length: | 89 min. | | Rating: | Rated R : Sexuality, Nudity, Language and Some Violence | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Misty Mundae as Rebecca Raven
Duane Polcou as Zombie
Michael Thomas as Frank
David Fine as Gaylord
Erika Smith as Sarah
Plot:
Veteran horror master Brett Piper (Screaming Dead, Bite Me!) unleashes his newest mad creation... a gruesome, grotesque horror comics-inspired monster movie adventure. Shock-O-Rama drips with bone-chilling terror and unearthly monstrosities and delivers it all with the outrageous special FX for which Piper is renowned.
Axed from the movie studio that made her a household name, world famous horror actress Rebecca Raven (Misty Mundae) travels to the country for rest & relaxation - and a battle with a flesh-starved ghoul hungry to turn her into zombie left-overs. Meanwhile, the studio executives rifle through past productions to find a sexy new star for their next film, and two fright flicks grab them by the eyeballs. One of them features killer aliens crash-landed in a junkyard that wage war on its shotgun-toting owner with a 50-foot-tall demon borne of scrap metal and car parts. In the other, an over-sized, under-stimulated hunk of evil brain experiments on beautiful young women for the purpose of experiencing human sensual pleasure. Can these bloodthirsty creatures somehow be real? And will there be a brand new "Rebecca Raven" to send them kicking and screaming back to monster hell?
Extras:
- Audio Commentary
- Feature Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
- Interviews
- 6-Page Booklet
My Thoughts:
This is an anthology horror that I just got which has Misty Mundae in it. Needless to say it is a low budget release. This one I enjoyed quite a bit. Definitely easier to understand then Sinful was. I liked how they tied all the stories together... using a studio trying to find a new star so watching tapes of others work. My favorite story in this one is Zombie This which just happens to be the one with Misty Mundae. It is also a big part of the wrap around story. If you don't mind the look/acting in low-budget films this is one that I would recommend. I had a lot of fun watching it.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 24
TV Ep. Count: 51
Other Count: 1
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See I told you those movies are fun ;D
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| (http://65.111.167.185/H/a/l/Halloweentown_@28film@29.png) | | Halloweentown (1998/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Walt Disney Home Entertainment | | Director: | Duwayne Dunham | | Writing: | Paul Bernbaum (Screenwriter), Jon Cooksey (Screenwriter), Ali Marie Matheson (Screenwriter), Paul Bernbaum (Story By) | | Length: | 84 min. | | Rating: | TV-PG | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1 | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Debbie Reynolds as Aggie
Judith Hoag as Gwen
Kimberly J. Brown as Marnie
Joey Zimmerman as Dylan
Phillip Van Dyke as Luke
Emily Roeske as Sophie
Plot:
On her 13th birthday, Marnie learns she's a witch, discovers a secret portal and is transported to Halloweentown – a magical place where ghosts and ghouls, witches and werewolves live apart from the human world. But she soon finds herself battling wicked warlocks, evil curses and endless surprises.
Extras:
My Thoughts:
My daughter is off from school for a 4 day weekend this weekend. And since I have all 4 Halloweentown movies recorded we decided to watch 1 each day that she is home. This is a cute little Disney family movie. Something nice to watch this time of the year with your kids.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 25
TV Ep. Count: 51
Other Count: 1
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I guess you all can tell by my numbers that my heart really isn't in it this year. I am going to try to do better... but the numbers will definitely be low this year.
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You aren't the only one this year. Mine don't go too well and the level of activity in the group thread is inexistant. Except for you, me and Marie nobody review what they watch :(
Sam review some horror movie too but not in a dedicated thread. Achim participate but don't review. Sebastien doesn't watch anything since he have too many new games to play with. I've no idea why Hal, Kevin and Jon don't participate (except real life coming in the way of course...).
Not the best mararthin for everyone here this year I thing :(
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Sam review some horror movie too but not in a dedicated thread.
Yeah, I didn't go out of my way to review horror, just how the viewing happened to fall. I'm not really one for genre-specific marathons, especially month-long ones as I find I quickly find I require something of a different pace.
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/04/043396366015f.jpg) | | Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | | Director: | Paul W.S. Anderson | | Writing: | Paul W.S. Anderson (Writer) | | Length: | 97 min. | | Rating: | Rated R : Sequences of Strong Violence and Language | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Audio Descriptive: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround | | Subtitles: | English, French, Spanish |
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Stars:
Milla Jovovich as Alice
Ali Larter as Claire Redfield
Kim Coates as Bennett
Shawn Roberts as Albert Wesker
Sergio Peris-Mencheta as Angel
Spencer Locke as K-Mart
Plot:
After a one-woman assault on the Umbrella Corporation's fortress, Alice's (Milla Jovovich) superhuman abilities are neutralized. Now, fleeing the Undead masses created by the T-virus, Alice reunites with Claire Redfield (Ali Larter) and her brother, Chris (Wentworth Miller). Together they take refuge with other survivors in an abandoned prison, where a savage zombie mob stands between them and the safety of "Arcadia." Escaping these bloodthirsty mutants will take an arsenal. But facing off with Albert Wesker and the Umbrella Corporation will take the fight for survival to a new level of danger.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Bonus Trailers
- Featurettes
My Thoughts:
This is the first time I ever seen this movie. Watching it I felt a little lost at first. This may be because it has been a very long time since I seen the previous movies. But once I got into the storyline I enjoyed it just as much as the previous movies. I love the combination of horror and action in these movies. Great visuals and action sequences that are just a lot of fun to watch.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 26
TV Ep. Count: 51
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/IB/IBB7E034CEF0CFB31f.jpg) | | Charmed: The Third Season: All Halliwell's Eve (2000/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Paramount Home Entertainment | | Director: | Anson Williams | | Writing: | Constance M. Burge (Created By), Sheryl J. Anderson (Writer) | | Length: | 43 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, French: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Shannen Doherty as Prue Halliwell
Holly Marie Combs as Piper Halliwell
Alyssa Milano as Phoebe Halliwell
Brian Krause as Leo Wyatt
Dorian Gregory as Inspector Darryl Morris
Plot:
Original Airdate: October 26, 2000
The Halliwell sisters travel back to the 1600s to protect a coven in danger of extinction and save their own future.
Extras:
- Bonus Trailers
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
One of my favorite episodes of one of my favorite TV Series! I normally don't care for what I call "Period Pieces"... movies/episodes that take place well into the past. But this is definitely an exception. I liked the way that they showed there was a lot of magic know-how lost over the years. And I especially liked the reveal of who it was they went back in time to save. Excellent episode!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 26
TV Ep. Count: 52
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/IA/IAC510432C631AB0Cf.jpg) | | Charmed: The Final Season: Kill Billie: Vol. 1 (2005/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Paramount Home Entertainment | | Director: | Michael Grossman | | Writing: | Constance M. Burge (Created By), Elizabeth Hunter (Writer) | | Length: | 43 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, French: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround | | Subtitles: | English, French, Portuguese, Spanish |
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Stars:
Alyssa Milano as Phoebe Halliwell
Rose McGowan as Paige Matthews
Holly Marie Combs as Piper Halliwelll
Kaley Cuoco as Billie
Brian Krause as Leo
Plot:
After Billie freezes in fear upon seeing her demon target, The Dogan, she opens up to The Charmed Ones about a Halloween long ago when a demon kidnapped her sister.
Extras:
My Thoughts:
Really good episode... and another Halloween one. I keep forgetting about this Halloween episode... as it is really low key... Halloween is not the main focus of the storyline. More of a backdrop for the story. It is fun seeing an episode with Kaley Cuoco again. It has been a while since I watched this season. I almost forgot that she joined the cast!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 26
TV Ep. Count: 53
Other Count: 1
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You aren't the only one this year. Mine don't go too well and the level of activity in the group thread is inexistant. Except for you, me and Marie nobody review what they watch :(
Sam review some horror movie too but not in a dedicated thread. Achim participate but don't review. Sebastien doesn't watch anything since he have too many new games to play with. I've no idea why Hal, Kevin and Jon don't participate (except real life coming in the way of course...).
Not the best mararthin for everyone here this year I thing :(
I just haven't had the time to join in. I do have a couple of horrors on my slate, but certainly not marathon quantity. Sorry! :bag:
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Achim participate but don't review.
My October is a big busy this year, that I just can't get myself to write reviews to the movies I watch. :-[ I am happily reading anout what other watch though.
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and I do an effort this year as many of the films I watch are more mainstream than what I usually watch :whistle:
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And I haven't watched any horror DVDs in the longest time. :giljotiini:
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The Walking Dead: Season 2: Bloodletting
Rick possibly stumbles upon another safe spot while attempting to come to the aid of someone in danger. Meanwhile, Shane heads off on a mission for much-needed medical supplies
My Thoughts:
Another episode I enjoyed quite a bit. Not quite as much as the first one of the season... but still very good. Maybe I am getting spoiled by DVDs... but I found myself getting aggravated by all the cliffhangers and having to wait for a week for the next episode. While watching it on DVD I don't have to wait. So watching it as it airs is a bit off-putting. While there is a bit of zombie action in this episode... it is much more story oriented then action-packed.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 26
TV Ep. Count: 54
Other Count: 1
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| (http://i2.listal.com/image/269403/600full-halloweentown-ii%3A-kalabar%27s-revenge-artwork.jpg) | | Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge: Double Feature (1998/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Walt Disney Home Entertainment | | Director: | Mary Lambert | | Writing: | Jon Cooksey (Writer), Ali Marie Matheson (Writer), Paul Bernbaum (Original Characters By) | | Length: | 81 min. | | Rating: | TV-PG | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1 | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Kimberly J. Brown as Marnie
Judith Hoag as Gwen
Daniel Kountz as Cal
Joey Zimmerman [Joseph Zimmerman] as Dylan
Emily Roeske as Sophie
Phillip Van Dyke as Luke
Plot:
The Cromwell clan live in the real world, except for their grandmother who lives in Halloweentown, a place where monsters go to escape reality. But now the son of the Cromwells' old enemy Kalabar has a plan to use the grandmother's book to turn Halloweentown into a grey dreary version of the real world, while transform the denizens of the real world into monsters. Only Marnie, a fledgling witch, can thwart the evil scheme.
Extras:
My Thoughts:
I said when we watched part one that Britt and I would be watching one a day until we watched all 4 movies while she was on her 4 day weekend. Well we kinda fell behind on that idea so are now trying to play catch-up. This one is a pretty cute family film for the holiday... though I did enjoy the first one a little more.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 27
TV Ep. Count: 54
Other Count: 1
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| (http://uploads.kidzworld.com/article/24942/a9346i1_HalloweentownHigh-185.jpg) | | Halloweentown High (2004/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Walt Disney Home Entertainment | | Director: | Mark A.Z. Dippé | | Writing: | Dan Berendsen (Screenwriter), Paul Bernbaum (Original Characters By) | | Length: | 82 min. | | Rating: | TV-G | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1 | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Kimberly J. Brown as Marnie Piper
Debbie Reynolds as Aggie Cromwell
Judith Hoag as Gwen Piper
Joey Zimmerman as Dylan Piper
Emily Roeske as Sophie Piper
Finn Wittrock as Cody
Plot:
Back to school's never been so cool or supernatural for Marnie (Kimberly J. Brown), her grandmother Aggie (Debbie Reynolds), and her family of witches in this latest chapter in the ever-popular series of Halloweentown movies.
When Marnie convinces the Halloweentown Council to send several teenagers to her high school in the mortal world, she even promises to give up her magic if any harm comes to them. But soon, Marnie and her new friends are in trouble and out of luck when the evil Knight Of The Iron Dagger appears. He's determined to destroy all things magical, and it's up to Marnie to save her high school, the human world and her magic.
Extras:
My Thoughts:
Brittany and I both agree that this one is better then the previous movie. Enjoyed the storyline. It was fun to see the Halloweentown creatures in the mortal world. I don't know if I would say it was quite as good as the first movie... but I would say it is close anyway.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 28
TV Ep. Count: 54
Other Count: 1
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| (http://images.blockbuster.com/is/amg/dvd/cov150/dru300/u392/u39266rg5zb.jpg?wid=130&&hei=182&cvt=jpeg) | | Return to Halloweentown (2006/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Walt Disney Home Entertainment | | Director: | David Jackson | | Writing: | Max Enscoe (Screenwriter), Annie De Young (Screenwriter), Juliet Giglio (Screenwriter), Keith Giglio (Screenwriter), Paul Bernbaum (Original Characters By) | | Length: | 88 min. | | Rating: | TV-PG | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1 | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Sara Paxton as Marnie
Judith Hoag as Gwen
Lucas Grabeel as Ethan
Joey Zimmerman [J. Paul Zimmerman] as Dylan
Kristy Wu as Scarlett
Keone Young as Silas Sinister
Plot:
Unlock the secrets in the fourth installment of the hit Disney Channel Halloweentown series and discover a "Behind-The-Scenes Spooktacular" with an insider's look at the special effects and creature creations on the Ultime Secret Edition DVD.
Everyone knows Marnie Piper (Sara Paxton, Aquamarine) is a witch, so it comes as no surprise when she wins a full scholarship to prestigious Witch University in Halloweentown. Marnie travels through the portal to become Witch U's most famous coed. But everything is not what it seems. There's a new school rule: No magic allowed! With the help of old friends Ethan (Lucas Grabeel, High School Musical and High School Musical 2) and Benny the Skeleton, and new friends Professor Periwinkle and Aneesa the Genie, Marnie learns she holds the key to revealing the ultimate secret.
The exciting Halloweentown series continues with more magic, mystery and suspense in Return To Halloweentown!
Extras:
My Thoughts:
This is the final of the Halloweentown movies. My first time seeing it. Brittany's second time. Another one that we enjoyed. In this one the youngest sister was missing. And the oldest sister is played by a different actress. We did enjoy it... but I don't think it was quite as good as the previous movie. But it has a few good chuckles in it. While I enjoyed watching the Halloweentown movies... of course the best part about it was doing so with my teen daughter. Getting to spend the day with her was more important to me then anything I could have watched.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 29
TV Ep. Count: 54
Other Count: 1
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American Horror Story
American Horror Story is a dramatic television series created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. The story focuses on a family that moves to a house Los Angeles, unaware that it is haunted.
Father Ben Harmon (Dylan McDermott) is trying to deal with his wife's rejection after he has an affair with a student, and soon falls under the house's sway. Meanwhile, wife Vivien (Connie Britton) must not only try to forgive her husband but deal with the aftereffects of a miscarriage. Daughter Violet (Taissa Farmiga) is confronted with hostile girls at her new school and befriends her father's disturbed teenage patient, Tate Langdon (Evan Peters). And lurking nearby is neighbor Constance (Jessica Lange), a former actress who both hates and is oddly protective of her special-needs daughter Adelaide (Jamie Brewer), who can sense the house's evil.
Episodes:
- Pilot
- Home Invasion
- Murder House
My Thoughts:
A new horror series that started this month on FX. I been looking forward to this series since I first heard about it. Unfortunately... while I did enjoy it... the pilot episode didn't live up to my expectations. But it didn't take long for me to get into the storyline and started to enjoy the series more with each episode that I watched. My favorite episode so far is Home Invasion. Out of the first three episodes that aired so far that one kept my interest the most.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 29
TV Ep. Count: 57
Other Count: 1
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And with that I just made my goal for TV Show episodes! :thumbup: I am glad I was able to meet that goal since it will probably be the only goal I meet this year! :P
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Let's Go Pete! You can do it :yu:
Let's Go Pete! You can do it :yu:
Let's Go Pete! You can do it :yu:
Let's Go Pete! You can do it :yu:
Let's Go Pete! You can do it :yu:
Let's Go Pete! You can do it :yu:
Only 77 movies to watch in a week to beat your last year record :thumbsup:
GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO! GO!
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Only 77 movies to watch in a week to beat your last year record :thumbsup:
Sleep is overrated anyway :devil:
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:laugh: Yeah... I don't see that happening! Especially since I been on such a huge TV Series kick the past few months. I didn't post about it but I already watched the entire season 4 set of The Big Bang Theory as well as all but the last disc of season 2 of Numb3rs this month as well.
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Last Man Standing: 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. Mike sneaks him out -- with a plan to get the child home before Kristin gets back from work.
My Thoughts:
A Halloween episode of the new Tim Allen sitcom. I have been enjoying this show quite a bit since it started. Tim Allen dresses as John Wayne from Green Berets. His wife (played by Nancy Travis) was dressed as a Sexy Pirate Princess. This episode also has a special guest appearance by Elvira. This is the first Halloween episode of the current season that I have seen so far. And was a good start.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 29
TV Ep. Count: 58
Other Count: 1
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I hate Tim Allen's stand-up and his films are nothing better than average, but I have a soft spot for Home Improvement. How does this compare to HI?
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Surely you can also appreciate the marvellous Galaxy Quest? Not to mention Toy Story... :laugh:
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Galaxy Quest is a gem.
But it's not Tim Allen's play that achieves this. It's the marvellous acting of Alan Rickman, Sig Weaver, Sam Rockwell and the young Justin Long.
Tim Allen is just ... hmm Tim Allen
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Similar but opposite from Home Improvement. He plays the same type of character. This time he has 3 daughters instead of sons. And one of them is a teen mom and they are helping her raise her son. In this one Tim plays a guy working in what seems to be a hunting/survival store. And he does video demonstrations and such for their webpage. So far... while I am enjoying this show quite a bit... I would say not quite as much as Home Improvement.
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Galaxy Quest is a gem.
But it's not Tim Allen's play that achieves this. It's the marvellous acting of Alan Rickman, Sig Weaver, Sam Rockwell and the young Justin Long.
Tim Allen is just ... hmm Tim Allen
This. Also Toy Story doesn't really count as that's voice acting and a different kettle of chips IMO. :)
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Galaxy Quest is a gem.
But it's not Tim Allen's play that achieves this. It's the marvellous acting of Alan Rickman, Sig Weaver, Sam Rockwell and the young Justin Long.
Tim Allen is just ... hmm Tim Allen
Yeah, I was taking the mick with Toy Story, but I absolutely disagree with this. The co-stars are marvellous, but that's what they are: co-stars and sidekicks. It's Allen's character who leads the film as the sort of straight-man. I really enjoyed his performance in that film. He was the anchor, as well as being part of one of the best comedy casts for years.
I should point out that I can't appreciate how he performed in relation to other roles. I haven't seen even a nano-second of HI and the only other film I can think of with him in was Redbelt, which was a fairly serious role. I just appreciated that he pitched the character perfectly in GQ and several of his lines come back to me as fast as Alan "...to find a PUB!" Rickman.
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Supernatural
Season seven finds Dean and Sam reeling from the loss of their friend. Sam's violent memories of Hell threaten to overtake him, threatening not just his life, but his brother's as well. Meanwhile, Dean struggles under the weight of a secret that threatens to tear them apart. And even as the brothers traverse the backroads of America, hunting things that go bump in the night, something is coming for them. They are about to face an enemy more canny and adaptable than any they've ever fought. As the landscape around them becomes increasingly treacherous, the tools they've come to rely upon will be stripped away. Our heroes, like so many outlaws before them, will find themselves utterly outmatched and outgunned, with no one to rely on but each other.
Episodes:
1. Meet the New Boss
2. Hello, Cruel World
3. The Girl Next Door
4. Defending Your Life
5. Shut Up, Dr. Phil
My Thoughts:
Between last night and this morning I just watched the first 5 episodes of the new season of Supernatural. I enjoyed all the episodes so far. My favorite episode so far has to be Defending Your Life for a serious episode. though I also really enjoyed Shut Up, Dr. Phil which guest starred Charisma Carpenter and James Marsters... both of Buffy the Vampire Slayer fame. Though this one was done in a somewhat more fun/silly way.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 29
TV Ep. Count: 63
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.pdcomedy.com/Movies/ApeMan/images/Header.jpg) | | The Ape Man (1943/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Mill Creek Entertainment | | Director: | William Beaudine | | Writing: | Karl Brown (Story "They Creep In The Dark"), Barney A. Sarecky [Barney Sarecky] (Screenplay) | | Length: | 64 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: Mono | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Bela Lugosi as Dr. James Brewster
Louise Currie as Billie Mason
Wallace Ford as Jeff Carter
Henry Hall as Dr. George Randall
Minerva Urecal as Agatha Brewster
Emil Van Horn as The Ape
Plot:
Dr. Brewster (Bela Lugosi) is working on a serum derived from gorilla spinal fluid and tests his experimental formula upon himself. Unfortunately, the serum transforms Dr. Brewster into a simian-like creature and he desperately attempts to find a cure. Only human spinal fluid will return him to normal but, Dr. Brewster uses some nefarious methods to extract his needed supply.
Extras:
My Thoughts:
Feeling a little brave this morning I decided to watch a movie out of the Mill Creek Entertainment's b]Horror Classics: 100 Movie Pack[/b]. So I decided on this Bela Lugosi film I never seen before. Hoping it wouldn't be as bad as some of the other movies in this set. The first thing I noticed... and no I am not surprised... the print leaves a lot to be desired. Lots of scratches and such on the film. The audio is so low on this one that I had to turn my TV up all the way just to hear it. The movie itself... while and interesting idea... just didn't hold my attention as much as I would have liked. I actually found myself getting a bit bored within the first 15 minutes. Unfortunately Bela Lugosi did nothing for me in this one. Though I did like how they did him up as the Ape Man. But over all... this one did little more then just bore me.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 30
TV Ep. Count: 63
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I7/I789496FE0152B103f.jpg) | | Bewitched: The Complete Fourth Season: A Safe and Sane Halloween (1967/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | | Director: | William Asher | | Writing: | James Henerson (Writer) | | Length: | 228 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: Mono, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Mono, Portuguese: Dolby Digital: Mono | | Subtitles: | Portuguese, Spanish |
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Stars:
Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha
Dick York as Darrin
Agnes Moorehead as Endora
Plot:
Tabitha brings Halloween pictures to life.
Extras:
My Thoughts:
I decided to watch the first disc of season 4 Bewitched since I just recently got the set. And on that first disc is that year's Halloween episode. Which as usual, is a lot of fun. Especially like the episodes where the neighbor Gladys is driven nuts... and this is a great example of one of them!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 30
TV Ep. Count: 64
Other Count: 1
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The Big Bang Theory: The Good Guy Fluctuation
Leonard feels threatened when a charming comic-book artist comes between him and Priya; and Sheldon is determined to scare his friends on Halloween.
My Thoughts:
If I am not mistaken... last night's episode of The Big Bang Theory is the first one since season one. Which is a shame... as Halloween episodes has always been among my favorites... no matter the series. I enjoyed this episode quite a bit. It was a lot of fun watching Sheldon trying to get even with the other guys for their Halloween prank. Though I must admit I saw the outcome of the Leonard/Priya storyline coming from a mile away. I also wish Penny had a larger part in this episode. It seemed like they barely used her at all this week.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 30
TV Ep. Count: 65
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/IE/IEB2442555CBCA24Cf.jpg) | | Drive Thru (2006/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | | | Director: | Brendan Cowles, Shane Kuhn | | Writing: | Shane Kuhn (Writer), Brendan Cowles (Writer) | | Length: | 87 min. | | Rating: | R : Strong Horror Violence and Gore, Drug Use, Language and Some Sexual Content | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | English, Spanish |
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Stars:
Leighton Meester as Mac
Nicholas D'Agosto as Fish
Melora Hardin as Marcia Carpenter
Lola Glaudini as Detective Chase
Larry Joe Campbell as Detective Crockers
Van De la Plante as Horny the Clown/Archie Benjamin
Plot:
High schooler Mackenzie Carpenter thinks her biggest problem is dying of boredom in the bucolic wasteland of Orange County — until her classmates start dying of massive blood loss, and Horny The Clown, the mascot for local burger favorite HELLA-BURGER, begins madly stalking her with cryptic messages hidden in 70's kitsch toys. It isn't until Mac discovers her unbelievable connection to Horny and his victims that she realizes — if she's going to live to see 18 — she must come face-to-face with the killer clown in the bloodiest week Blanca Carne, California, has ever known.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Bonus Trailers
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
When I first bought this four movie set I was told by a few people that Drive-Thru is a good one. After watching it I am not sure how I want to rate this one. Some scenes I enjoyed quite a bit... yet other scenes just didn't work to keep my attention fully. When it first started I thought I would straight-out hate this one. But then I started to enjoy. From there it went back and forth between the two through-out the rest of the movie. All the music in this one took away from it for me as well. But it has some decent kills in it. And how can you not enjoy the fact that the killer is "Horny the Clown." Though I do think they could have done his look a little better. The fact that his mouth was a drive-thru speaker box kinda bugged me a bit... as in a little too silly. Over-all I think I am glad I gave it a chance. It was worth the time I put into it... but it could have been better.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 31
TV Ep. Count: 65
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I8/I89628AA55A307B8Bf.jpg) | | Creep (2005)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Lions Gate Home Entertainment | | Director: | Christopher Smith | | Writing: | Christopher Smith (Writer) | | Length: | 85 min. | | Rating: | R : Strong Bloody Horror Violence, Language, Some Drug Use and Sexual Content | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1 | | Subtitles: | Spanish |
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Stars:
Vas Blackwood as George
Ken Campbell as Arthur
Kathryn Gilfeather as Girl
Franka Potente as Kate
Grant Ibbs as Man
Joe Anderson as Male Model
Plot:
London. Midnight. Unable to find a taxi, model-agency booker Kate (Franka Potente) heads underground. Waiting for the last subway train, she dozes off...and awakens to find everyone else gone. Gripped by panic, Kate realizes she's locked in. But she is not alone. Lurking in the pitch-black maze is something unimaginable. Something that calls a deranged laboratory home. And something that's determined to make this subterranean hell Kate's last stop!
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
Another movie from the same set as Drive-Thru. This one I enjoyed a bit more. I liked the main storyline. The characters are more likable. I also liked how they did the effects. It does start off a little on the slow side... but doesn't take long to pull you in. Definitely one worth checking out if you have never seen it.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 32
TV Ep. Count: 65
Other Count: 1
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The Big Bang Theory: The Good Guy Fluctuation
Leonard feels threatened when a charming comic-book artist comes between him and Priya; and Sheldon is determined to scare his friends on Halloween.
My Thoughts:
If I am not mistaken... last night's episode of The Big Bang Theory is the first one since season one. Which is a shame... as Halloween episodes has always been among my favorites... no matter the series. I enjoyed this episode quite a bit. It was a lot of fun watching Sheldon trying to get even with the other guys for their Halloween prank. Though I must admit I saw the outcome of the Leonard/Priya storyline coming from a mile away. I also wish Penny had a larger part in this episode. It seemed like they barely used her at all this week.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Movie Count: 30
TV Ep. Count: 65
Other Count: 1
I loved this episode and how Sheldon kept trying to scare everyone..though I could have done without the snake.
I just hope the development with Leonard/Pryia means the end of that mess. I agree, Penny needed more to do. It might have been interesting to see Amy..especially if someone - maybe Penny - got her in on another prank against Sheldon. Hmm...Penny didn't get to scare him..that's not fair.
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I4/I4BB91C3F695AEB85f.jpg) | | Grey's Anatomy: Season Four: Haunt You Every Day (2007/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | | | Director: | Bethany Rooney | | Writing: | Krista Vernoff (Writer) | | Length: | 44 min. | | Rating: | Rated TV-14 : DLS | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1 | | Subtitles: | English, French, Spanish |
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Stars:
Ellen Pompeo as Dr. Meredith Grey
Sandra Oh as Dr. Cristina Yang
Katherine Heigl as Dr. Isobel "Izzie" Stevens
Justin Chambers as Dr. Alex Karev
T. R. Knight as Dr. George O'Malley
Plot:
It's Halloween at Seattle Grace and the day is chock-full of surprises for the doctors. Alex has a surprise visit from a former patient; Meredith thinks her mother's ashes are haunting her; Cristina is snubbed by a top surgeon; and everyone is shocked when Callie reveals George and Izzie's relationship to the public.
My Thoughts:
This is one of my favorite episodes of Grey's Anatomy. The medical stories were great... the personal stories were wonderfully done. It really seemed like the episode flew by as I was glued to the screen the entire time. I especially liked the story of the little boy Trick or Treating for an ear surgery.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 32
TV Ep. Count: 66
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I3/I36DD4317141E2FEFf.jpg) | | The Big Bang Theory: The Complete First Season: The Middle Earth Paradigm (2007/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Warner Home Video | | Director: | Mark Cendrowski | | Writing: | Chuck Lorre (Created By), Bill Prady (Created By), David Litt (Screenwriter), Robert Cohen (Screenwriter), Dave Goetsch (Story By) | | Length: | 21 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround | | Subtitles: | Chinese, English, French, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai |
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Stars:
Johnny Galecki as Leonard Hofstadter
Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper
Kaley Cuoco as Penny
Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz
Kunal Nayyar as Rajesh Koothrappali
Plot:
Leonard discovers "hobbit" is the wrong costume to wear to Penny's Halloween party when her ex-boyfriend shows up. Also, Sheldon is not a zebra.
Extras:
My Thoughts:
After watching last night's episode I had the urge to watch the first season Halloween episode. It is an excellent episode. A lot of fun! I got a kick out of the costumes... especially how all the guys dressed as The Flash at first. Of course Penny looked great in her sexy cat costume. And got a good laugh out of Raj getting lucky at the end... and being told he is such a good listener. I enjoyed watching this episode so much that I went ahead and started to watch the series again starting with the pilot episode.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 32
TV Ep. Count: 67
Other Count: 1
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Grimm: Pilot
A university student is savagely attacked while jogging, and a mysterious woman visits her nephew to tell him a family secret in the opener of the dramatic series following a detective who tracks fairy-tale monsters.
My Thoughts:
Going by the pilot this is going to be a very good new series that airs on NBC. The story drew me in quickly... I liked how they did the effects. Definitely worth checking out. I am looking forward to the next episode.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 32
TV Ep. Count: 68
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/01/018713544193f.jpg) | | The Good Witch (2008/Canada)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Gaiam Americas | | Director: | Craig Pryce | | Writing: | Rod Spence (Writer) | | Length: | 88 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo | | Subtitles: | None |
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Stars:
Catherine Bell as Cassie Nightingale
Chris Potter as Jake Russell
Catherine Disher as Martha Tinsdale
Peter MacNeill as George O'Hanrahan
Allan Royal as Walter Cobb
Matthew Knight as Brandon Russell
Plot:
A mysterious, yet charming woman arrives in a small town and causes a stir when people think she is an actual witch. The town's moral committee, lead by the mayor's wife, becomes convinced she is evil and begins a campaign to drive her out of town. This causes much stress to the town sheriff, a struggling widower, who is slowly developing feelings for the woman. As their relationship grows, the woman helps the sheriff's children, as well as several members of the community, face their problems and overcome personal obstacles. But is it common sense or magic that's helping the townfolk? And will they ever be able to accept her as one of their own?
Extras:
My Thoughts:
I decided to watch this one today for a few reasons. First she has mysterious witchy powers... so it fits a bit there. Then movie does cover Halloween in a few scenes... so fits there as well. And then last night Hallmark Channel aired the newest sequel to the series... The Good Witch's Family. So I wanted to at least watch this first one again before watching it. Though I may decide to watch the other two sequels as well.
I really like the character of Cassandra Nightingale (The Good Witch)... the lovely Catherine Bell did a wonderful job in the role. I couldn't imagine anyone doing it better. If there is anything I didn't care for though... it would be that the ending felt like it was settled a little quickly and easily. But that didn't really take away from the movie for me. This is definitely a fun family watch. Unfortunately this DVD has no extras what so ever.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 33
TV Ep. Count: 68
Other Count: 1
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The Good Witch's Family
Kind witch Cassie (Catherine Bell) welcomes her long-lost cousin Abigail (Sarah Power) into her home in the fourth installment of this whimsical film series. Abigail stirs up trouble, however, as she tries to tear Cassie's family apart.
My Thoughts:
I don't know what it is about this series of films that I like so much. Granted I am a Catherine Bell fan... but I don't normally go for the sweet, always happy ending type. At least not this much. It is just a cute and fun movie... I enjoyed it.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 34
TV Ep. Count: 68
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/04/043396344433f.jpg) | | Halloween II: Unrated Director's Cut (2009/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | | Director: | Rob Zombie | | Writing: | Rob Zombie (Writer) | | Length: | 119 min. | | Rating: | Unrated | | Video: | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: 5.1 | | Subtitles: | English, Commentary |
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Stars:
Sheri Moon Zombie as Deborah Myers
Chase Vanek as Young Michael
Scout Taylor-Compton as Laurie Strode
Brad Dourif as Sheriff Lee Brackett
Caroline Williams as Dr. Maple
Malcolm McDowell as Dr. Samuel Loomis
Plot:
Rob Zombie's H2 (HALLOWEEN II) picks up at the exact moment that 2007's box-office smash HALLOWEEN stopped and follows the aftermath of Michael Myers' (Tyler Mane) murderous rampage through the eyes of heroine Laurie Strode (Scout Tayloy-Compton).
Evil has a new destiny. Michael Myers is back in this terrifying sequel to Rob Zombie's visionary re-imagining of HALLOWEEN. It is thaqt time of year again, and Michael Myers has returned home to sleepy Haddonfield, Illinois to take care of some unfinished family business. Unleashing a trail of terror that only horror master Zombia can. Myers will stop at nothing to bring closure to the secrets of his twisted past. But the town's got an unlikely new hero, if they can only stay alive long enough to stop the unstoppable.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Audio Commentary
- Bonus Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Music Videos
- Outtakes/Bloopers
My Thoughts:
I went into this one somewhat excited as I enjoyed the remake of part 1. But this one didn't work quite as much for me. It started out pretty good and I thought I would really enjoy it. But then as I watch I realize there is something wrong here. First... what happened to the town? Haddonfield always seemed to be an average middle-classed town. But in this one it feels more like a back-woods redneck town more then anything else. They really turned Loomis' character into quite a jerk in this one. I mean they just ruined his character in this one. And to be quite honest none of the characters is all that likable this time around. Then there was quite a lot of scenes that were just plain too dark. I mean I understand it is night-time... but we should still be able to see what is going on. I do applaud Rob Zombie for making the remake his own... I mean this is definitely not a carbon copy of the original Halloween series! But I didn't like getting so deep into Michael Myer's head. In my eyes it took away from who/what Michael Myers is. This is turning out to be a very negative review here... but there is some things I did like about it as well. Mostly how they keep things moving... how they keep the tension up. Maybe I should have re-watched the original remake before this one... but I am really not sure if that would have made things for this one better or worse. If you want to check this one out for yourself... let me suggest that you be sure to get it cheap... or better yet... catch it on cable.
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 35
TV Ep. Count: 68
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I8/I8C56342447886238f.jpg) | | Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Complete Second Season: Halloween (1997/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment | | Director: | Bruce Seth Green | | Writing: | Joss Whedon (Created By), Carl Ellsworth (Writer) | | Length: | 44 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, French: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround | | Subtitles: | English, Spanish |
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Stars:
Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers
Nicholas Brendon as Xander Harris
Alyson Hannigan as Willow Rosenberg
Charisma Carpenter as Cordelia Chase
David Boreanaz as Angel
Plot:
After renting Halloween costumes from an unusual shop, Buffy and her friends literally begin turning into whatever costume they are wearing.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
This is the first ever Halloween episode... and also I think I would have to say my favorite Halloween episode of the series.I always loved the idea of the characters turning into their Halloween costumes. I would also say that the entire season 2 is most likely my favorite season of the series. Gotta love Evil Angel!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 35
TV Ep. Count: 69
Other Count: 1
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| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I4/I4A908BF2484B2ACEf.jpg) | | Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Complete Fourth Season: Fear Itself (1999/United States)
| (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png) | Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment | | Director: | Tucker Gates | | Writing: | David Fury (Writer) | | Length: | 42 min. | | Rating: | NR | | Video: | Full Frame 1.33:1 | | Audio: | English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, French: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround | | Subtitles: | English, Spanish |
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Stars:
Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers
Nicholas Brendon as Xander Harris
Alyson Hannigan as Willow Rosenberg
Seth Green as Oz
Anthony Head [Anthony Stewart Head] as Giles
Plot:
A Halloween party at a campus frat house takes a frightening turn with the sudden appearance of blood-sucking bats, zombies, and a demon that plays on everyone's innermost fears.
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Closed Captioned
- Original Script
My Thoughts:
Another fun Halloween episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I like how they noted the first Halloween episode where Xander made sure he was something cool and tough just in case they were turned into their costumes again. I also had to laugh at Anya wanting to dress up as something scary so she dressed as a bunny since they frighten her! And got to say I got a kick out of when they revealed the Fear Demon. Definitely a fun episode!
My Rating
Out of a Possible 5
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Count:
Movie Count: 35
TV Ep. Count: 70
Other Count: 1
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As I said before I ever started the marathon this month... my heart just wasn't in it. I am now calling it quits for this year. Hopefully I will be more into it next year. I knew I wasn't going to do too good on the number of movies... but think I did ok considering. Definitely was more of a TV Episode year this year... a goal I did meet!
Sorry I couldn't provide as many reviews as I normally do!
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Don't worry Pete you did what you can :thumbup:
I don't think anybody did great this year.
Anyway you write a ton of reviews in a year so I'm sure we will see some horror movies reviewed by you in a near future.
I beat you this year :P
Hey! It's certainly the only year I will be able to tease you with this :laugh:
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Don't worry Pete you did what you can :thumbup:
I don't think anybody did great this year.
Anyway you write a ton of reviews in a year so I'm sure we will see some horror movies reviewed by you in a near future.
Oh yeah... I am sure!
I beat you this year :P
Hey! It's certainly the only year I will be able to tease you with this :laugh:
:laugh: :bag: