Here's some quick thoughts from me on a few flicks...
The Grudge 3 (2009)
Directed by Toby Wilkins. 90 minutes.
Sue me but I really enjoyed this one. Splinter director Toby Wilkins takes over the series and provided me with 90 minutes of spooky entertainment. An extremely solid Direct to DVD effort. If you enjoyed the first two Grudge films, check this one out!
Red Mist (2009)
Directed by Paddy Breathnach. 84 minutes.
I didn't like the director's last film, Shrooms, so I went in with low expectations. Well colored me surprised but this turned into an interesting supernatural/revenge tale with a solid cast, stellar direction and graphic kills. Check it out!
Killer Movie (2009)
Directed by Jeff Fisher. 92 minutes
What could've been a fun and entertaining little slasher film turned out to be a lifeless dull turd. It feels like a late 90's tween horror film with some decent gore. A really bad one at that. Been there, done that. Skip it.
Coming soon quick thoughts...
Red Sands.
Time Crimes.
Screamers: The Hunting.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Thursday, December 20, 2007
The Toxic Avenger (1985) movie review
I love Troma. Everything I usually watch by them I love (the ones they actually make though). My first introduction to The Toxic Avenger was the animated TV series Toxic Crusaders. As a child I love the show and even collected the action figures when they were released. My favorite character was Toxie, Of Coarse.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Superman II: Theatrical Cut Vs. The Richard Donner Cut
Since the Richard Donner cut came out in November 2006, Superman fans have been debating what the best cut of Superman II is. The Richard Lester Theatrical cut or the newly constructed Richard Donner cut? Each fan has their own favorite and this is the point of my article. As a big Superman fan I'm going to go into both cuts, talk about both the positive and negative aspects of both cuts and then choose who I consider the winner.
Interview with Mike Van't Hof, star of "The Retarded Dead"
Hatchet (2007) movie review
In the world where PG-13 horror tries to rule the box office comes a horror film that homages itself towards the splat-tastic treats from the 80's. A film that says "Fuck you" to those PG-13 pieces of cow shit and and brings on the excellent over the top death sequences and has enough tits and ass to please any horny fanboy. That film is "Hatchet"
"Hatchet" echoes those 80's slasher films to a T. You have the over the top but extremely cool kills, females showing off the goods and intentional hilarious humor. This has to be one of the most entertaining films this year and had jumping up and down in my seat like a madman with crabs (Ugh forget that). We have the cool and pissed off killer (played by the great yet slightly overrated Kane Hodder) Victor Crowley. His back story was well handled and actually had me giving a crap about him and that's rare! The main characters actually didn't annoy me (like some slasher films from the '80's) and I grew to like all of them, even the ditzy females. Well the old couple somewhat annoyed me but they're not around for long. You can't help but love a opening sequence featuring Robert Englund and Joshua Leonard that ends with limbs being off and cuts to a opening credits sequence featuring a Marilyn Manson song booming over a Mardi Gras scene featuring lots of boobage. Doesn't that sound fucking awesome?
Tag to that the Make-Up and Gore FX (created by John Carl Buechler) is all practical without any shitty CGI enhancement. Even the badass Wrong Turn 2 didn't fully pull that off. One thing that makes the film work so well is the location, the swamps of New Orleans. Although I was disappointed that I didn't get a Swamp Thing cameo (damn!) the location worked wonderfully with the film. Any good slasher film has a nice sense of humor and thanks to Deon Richmond's character who get some hilarious dialogue. Last but not least cameos by Robert Englund, Joshua Leonard, Tony Todd and John Carl Buechler.
Joel David Moore (Ben) can play this role in his sleep. He comes off as an extremely likable lad that you root for to survive. Deon Richmond (Marcus) was a funny black guy that wasn't annoying. Didn't know that was possible! Tamara Feldman (Marybeth) did a good job as the tough chick with a vendetta against Victor Crowley. Kane Hodder (Victor Crowley/ Mr. Crowley) did a great job in both roles, playing the pissed off psycho Victor perfectly and actually giving off solid emotion as Daddy Crowley without speaking one word. Great job Mr. Hodder!
Adam Green's directing was tight, smooth and handled the suspense sequences like a pro. His directing is at best when he's shooting the kills. Great job!
The music was mostly forgettable for me except a few cues that stuck out. Overall decent. The Marilyn Manson song in the opening is fantastic.
When it comes to gore Hatchet delivers big fucking time. People are spilt in two, limbs are ripped apart, some impalements and much more. Violent and extremely bloody. See the uncut version for full effect.
Ever wonder what it would look like if Mercedes McNab (Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel fame) dropped her top to show off the goods? No more wondering because she does it several times, along with Joleigh Fioreavanti. There's also lots of nudity in the Mardi Grais sequence. Boys get the drool cups!
Any negative comments? The movie could've been at least 5 minutes longer and the aburpt ending was a little too aburpt for me. Nothing too horrible but I expect some people being pissed off by it. Also some reviews calling Victor Crowley the next icon of horror is a bit over the top. He's cool but far from original.
When Hatchet comes to DVD in December you horror geeks need to get your grubby little hands on it. It delivers anything you would ever want in a throwback to the great slasher films of the 1980's. Highly Recommended.
8/10
Tag to that the Make-Up and Gore FX (created by John Carl Buechler) is all practical without any shitty CGI enhancement. Even the badass Wrong Turn 2 didn't fully pull that off. One thing that makes the film work so well is the location, the swamps of New Orleans. Although I was disappointed that I didn't get a Swamp Thing cameo (damn!) the location worked wonderfully with the film. Any good slasher film has a nice sense of humor and thanks to Deon Richmond's character who get some hilarious dialogue. Last but not least cameos by Robert Englund, Joshua Leonard, Tony Todd and John Carl Buechler.
Joel David Moore (Ben) can play this role in his sleep. He comes off as an extremely likable lad that you root for to survive. Deon Richmond (Marcus) was a funny black guy that wasn't annoying. Didn't know that was possible! Tamara Feldman (Marybeth) did a good job as the tough chick with a vendetta against Victor Crowley. Kane Hodder (Victor Crowley/ Mr. Crowley) did a great job in both roles, playing the pissed off psycho Victor perfectly and actually giving off solid emotion as Daddy Crowley without speaking one word. Great job Mr. Hodder!
Adam Green's directing was tight, smooth and handled the suspense sequences like a pro. His directing is at best when he's shooting the kills. Great job!
The music was mostly forgettable for me except a few cues that stuck out. Overall decent. The Marilyn Manson song in the opening is fantastic.
When it comes to gore Hatchet delivers big fucking time. People are spilt in two, limbs are ripped apart, some impalements and much more. Violent and extremely bloody. See the uncut version for full effect.
Ever wonder what it would look like if Mercedes McNab (Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel fame) dropped her top to show off the goods? No more wondering because she does it several times, along with Joleigh Fioreavanti. There's also lots of nudity in the Mardi Grais sequence. Boys get the drool cups!
Any negative comments? The movie could've been at least 5 minutes longer and the aburpt ending was a little too aburpt for me. Nothing too horrible but I expect some people being pissed off by it. Also some reviews calling Victor Crowley the next icon of horror is a bit over the top. He's cool but far from original.
When Hatchet comes to DVD in December you horror geeks need to get your grubby little hands on it. It delivers anything you would ever want in a throwback to the great slasher films of the 1980's. Highly Recommended.
8/10
Monday, December 17, 2007
Top 5 Horror Films to watch on Christmas
Here's my list of horror films to watch on Christmas. It's not your typical list, so beware.
Saw IV (2007) movie review
I never expected Saw to become the big success it has become. Each year Lionsgate pumps out a new Saw film and each one is a success. I've loved this series ever since the first movie came out in 2004 and I've seen Saw II, Saw III and now Saw IV in theaters. If they keep making them and they're at least decent I will support the series. Saw III kicked my ass last year and quickly became my favorite film of 2006 but did Saw IV make me happy or more depressed then a sober junkie?
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