I was already creeped out and pretty grossed out with the plot of The Human Centipede (First Sequence), but now that I've seen the trailer, take that feeling and multiply it by about a thousand. Dang, the trailer is intense! Seriously, watch and try not to be a little freaked out. Still, sign me up, I'll definitely be watching it.
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Monday, April 5, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Sigourney Weaver to be Queen Vampire in movie 'Vamps'? Yes Please!
Extra extra, read all about it, this just in from The Hollywood Reporter:
Sigourney Weaver, who fought a monster queen in "Aliens," will now act as a vampire queen in "Vamps," a romantic horror-comedy from Amy Heckerling.
Written by Heckerling, the writer-director behind "Clueless" and "Look Who's Talking," the modern-day story focuses on beautiful young vampires (Alicia Silverstone and Krysten Ritter) who are living the good nightlife in New York until love enters the picture and each has to make a choice that will jeopardize their immortality.
The UTA-repped Weaver, coming off of "Avatar," will play Ciccerus, the bloodthirsty vampire who turned the two ladies into creatures of the night.
Having read a little about Heckerling's movie, I was already interested in seeing it as I adore horror-comedies, but adding Sigourney to the mix seals the deal. She's one of the few actors or actresses that I can forgive when they do shit, i.e. her stint in Avatar. She was the only saving grace for that film, IMHO. (Yes, I'm well aware I may be one of 5 people in the world that thought that film was waaaaaaaay overrated.) All Hail Queen Vamp Sigourney!
Sigourney Weaver, who fought a monster queen in "Aliens," will now act as a vampire queen in "Vamps," a romantic horror-comedy from Amy Heckerling.
Written by Heckerling, the writer-director behind "Clueless" and "Look Who's Talking," the modern-day story focuses on beautiful young vampires (Alicia Silverstone and Krysten Ritter) who are living the good nightlife in New York until love enters the picture and each has to make a choice that will jeopardize their immortality.
The UTA-repped Weaver, coming off of "Avatar," will play Ciccerus, the bloodthirsty vampire who turned the two ladies into creatures of the night.
Having read a little about Heckerling's movie, I was already interested in seeing it as I adore horror-comedies, but adding Sigourney to the mix seals the deal. She's one of the few actors or actresses that I can forgive when they do shit, i.e. her stint in Avatar. She was the only saving grace for that film, IMHO. (Yes, I'm well aware I may be one of 5 people in the world that thought that film was waaaaaaaay overrated.) All Hail Queen Vamp Sigourney!
Photo from Session Magazine site
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Zombieland on Blu-ray, starring.....my 2006 Scion xB!
In case you don't keep up with my exciting life (and you really should, it's awesome), I blogged a long time back about the opportunity I had to be an extra in Zombieland. Unfortunately I was not a zombie (that would have been too cool) but I did get the chance to run around like a mad woman and watch the whole filming process, which was incredibly neat. And while I didn't get any screen time, my car sure did! Below is a screen shot of my car's big break. I've since traded in that 2006 Scion xB, so I can't get you any autographs (not that she would give any, she was a moody bitch.) This zombie children scene is at the start of the film when Jesse Eisenberg's character is describing the beginning of the zombie apocalypse. If the shot had lasted a tiny bit longer, you would have seen me running in from the left, just behind the guy in the light blue shirt, dressed as a soccer mom. It's probably best that no ever saw me, because I do not make a good soccer mom. However, my Scion and her image will live on in perpetuity....
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Most Comprehensive List of Zombie Films Ever
Shout out to my friend Chris who sent me a link to what has to be the most comprehensive list of zombie films ever! I thought I was pretty well-versed in even the most obscure of zombie films, but this list puts me to shame. Since it is Wikipedia, I'm sure there are some additions that are questionable for this genre, although it does make a point of saying it does not include anything that falls under the umbrella of 'ghost, vampire or mummy'. You're even given the ability to click to documentary vs. short film vs. television and so on. All told, it looks to be pretty damn good. I'm tempted to do a "list of my favorites" but it would most likely end up looking exactly like the Wikipedia list, so why bother. Click around and find you some new zombie films to sink your teeth into! [sorry, I had to put at least one stupid pun in this post]
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
"Real Fear, in Real Time" with Uruguay's The Silent House (La Casa Muda)
Filmed entirely on one professional photo camera in one continuous 72 minute sequence, The Silent House (La Casa Muda) is being compared to the likes of [REC] and Paranormal Activity. The comparison with these films may come from the format and the shakiness of the camera shots. From the little shown in the trailer and the synopsis, the plot feels more like The Strangers. The look and feel of this movie is dark and foreboding and we can't wait for the chance to see it. Visit the official website here.
Synopsis pulled from Dread Central:
Laura (Florencia Colucci) and her father Wilson (Gustavo Alonso) settle down in a cottage that seems to be off the beaten track in order to update it since its owner (Abel Tripaldi) will soon put the house up for sale. They will spend the night there in order to start the repairs the following morning. Everything seems to go smoothly until Laura hears a sound that comes from outside and gets louder and louder on the upper floor of the house. Wilson goes up to see what is going on while she remains downstairs on her own, waiting for her father to come down. The plot is based on a true story that happened some time ago in a small village in Uruguay. La Casa Muda focuses on the last seventy-eight minutes, second by second, while Laura attempts to leave the house, which hides an obscure secret, unharmed.

Synopsis pulled from Dread Central:
Laura (Florencia Colucci) and her father Wilson (Gustavo Alonso) settle down in a cottage that seems to be off the beaten track in order to update it since its owner (Abel Tripaldi) will soon put the house up for sale. They will spend the night there in order to start the repairs the following morning. Everything seems to go smoothly until Laura hears a sound that comes from outside and gets louder and louder on the upper floor of the house. Wilson goes up to see what is going on while she remains downstairs on her own, waiting for her father to come down. The plot is based on a true story that happened some time ago in a small village in Uruguay. La Casa Muda focuses on the last seventy-eight minutes, second by second, while Laura attempts to leave the house, which hides an obscure secret, unharmed.

Two trailers for new African zombie flick The Dead
There's a new zombie film shambling this way and it looks to be a good one. The Dead is a story set in Africa, where an American service man is trying to find a way home while battling the undead. The trailer reminded me of parts of Max Brook's World War Z, where you are introduced to how the zombie virus began and spread in various parts of the world and how different groups fought to survive.
The look of this film doesn't appear to be one of an all-out gore fest nor does it seem intent of making you constantly jump out of your skin. That being said, we're sure it has its moments here and there. It is, after all, a zombie film. The website Horror-Movies.ca likens it to classic Romero and that seems to be a pretty apt description going solely off the trailer.
Visit the official site by clicking here.
After crashing off the coast, Lt Brian Murphy battles for survival across the vast terrrains of Africa in search for a way to get back to his beloved family. Joined by local military man Daniel Dembele who is also searching for his son, together both men join forces all the while battling against the ever present threat of the living dead!
Teaser Trailer
Official Trailer
The look of this film doesn't appear to be one of an all-out gore fest nor does it seem intent of making you constantly jump out of your skin. That being said, we're sure it has its moments here and there. It is, after all, a zombie film. The website Horror-Movies.ca likens it to classic Romero and that seems to be a pretty apt description going solely off the trailer.
Visit the official site by clicking here.
After crashing off the coast, Lt Brian Murphy battles for survival across the vast terrrains of Africa in search for a way to get back to his beloved family. Joined by local military man Daniel Dembele who is also searching for his son, together both men join forces all the while battling against the ever present threat of the living dead!
Teaser Trailer
Official Trailer
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
'Night of the Living Dead: Reanimated' Screening on Facebook
Night of the Living Dead: Reanimated will be having a virtual screening from November 12-November 15 on it's Facebook Event Page. Please see the update that was sent out earlier today for the full details. Be sure to sign up to 'Attend' the screening by clicking here.
On November 12th, the complete feature-length project, Night of the Living Dead: Reanimated, will be uploaded directly to the event's page. From November 12th-15th, the project will be viewable right through facebook. After this 'event' is over, the screener will then be taken down from the page... thus ending the screening.
This means that the location of this event is the event's announcement page itself. You will be able to access the video in full through your computer for free.
This screening is part of the Facebook Comic Con ( a virtual comic convention hosted through the architecture of Facebook. ) Night of the Living Dead: Reanimated also has it's own 'table' (in the form of a facebook group) at the Facebook Comic Con with over 50 of the artists from the project 'attending' as guests of this virtual convention. By joining the group, you will be able to speak and interact with all of these artists as well as other viewer/ fans. The page for this table is available [by clicking here.] We will also be announcing any real world screenings and events directly through that group.
In short, this means next week you will have 4 days (Nov 12-15) in which you will be able to see Night of the Living Dead: Reanimated online... months before it's final cut is given a wide release online and on DVD.
This 'virtual premiere' is open to everyone, so feel free to extend the invitation to others.
I hope that clarifies any confusion and I hope you all enjoy NOTLD:R.
-Mike Schneider
Organizer/ Curator of NOTLD:R
On November 12th, the complete feature-length project, Night of the Living Dead: Reanimated, will be uploaded directly to the event's page. From November 12th-15th, the project will be viewable right through facebook. After this 'event' is over, the screener will then be taken down from the page... thus ending the screening.
This means that the location of this event is the event's announcement page itself. You will be able to access the video in full through your computer for free.
This screening is part of the Facebook Comic Con ( a virtual comic convention hosted through the architecture of Facebook. ) Night of the Living Dead: Reanimated also has it's own 'table' (in the form of a facebook group) at the Facebook Comic Con with over 50 of the artists from the project 'attending' as guests of this virtual convention. By joining the group, you will be able to speak and interact with all of these artists as well as other viewer/ fans. The page for this table is available [by clicking here.] We will also be announcing any real world screenings and events directly through that group.
In short, this means next week you will have 4 days (Nov 12-15) in which you will be able to see Night of the Living Dead: Reanimated online... months before it's final cut is given a wide release online and on DVD.
This 'virtual premiere' is open to everyone, so feel free to extend the invitation to others.
I hope that clarifies any confusion and I hope you all enjoy NOTLD:R.
-Mike Schneider
Organizer/ Curator of NOTLD:R
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Songs from The Nightmare Before Christmas
One of the best movies ever, hands down, is The Nightmare Before Christmas. Words cannot properly express how much I love this movie. It combines my favorite things: Disney, creepiness, musical numbers and animation. With music by Danny Elfman and created by the King of Creep, Tim Burton, it was a grand slam the moment it was conceived. For your viewing and listening entertainment, I present some of the awesome songs of TNBC:
INTRO/THIS IS HALLOWEEN
OOGIE BOOGIE'S SONG
JACK'S LAMENT
KIDNAP THE SANDY CLAWS
INTRO/THIS IS HALLOWEEN
OOGIE BOOGIE'S SONG
JACK'S LAMENT
KIDNAP THE SANDY CLAWS
Drag Me To Hell (in a handbasket)
DRAG ME TO HELL (2009)
Alison Lohman..........Christine Brown
Justin Long.................Clay Dalton
Lorna Raver................Mrs. Ganush
Dileep Rao..................Rham Jas
PATRICE
I had the impression that it was actually dark and scary, which is what I expect in a horror movie... and it did get a little creepy in some parts, especially at the beginning of the appearance of the demon presence: when Christine is at home and the thing is lurking and throws her around, that was actually a little frightening. What annoyed me was the way they did the scenes with the old gypsy woman. She was creepy and ominous in the build-up... but when the action started with her, and throughout the movie, I found myself annoyed with the ridiculous, almost slapstick approach. I half-expected a laugh track. I definitely did jump a few times, must admit there were some things that did scare, still…
That whole part of the movie was nothing more than a reason for her to meet the old woman and then to have someone to potentially ruin, which she didn't do. I was disappointed.
Alison Lohman..........Christine Brown
Justin Long.................Clay Dalton
Lorna Raver................Mrs. Ganush
Dileep Rao..................Rham Jas
PATRICE
I don't know if I should start because I thought it was fairly lame.
I had the impression that it was actually dark and scary, which is what I expect in a horror movie... and it did get a little creepy in some parts, especially at the beginning of the appearance of the demon presence: when Christine is at home and the thing is lurking and throws her around, that was actually a little frightening. What annoyed me was the way they did the scenes with the old gypsy woman. She was creepy and ominous in the build-up... but when the action started with her, and throughout the movie, I found myself annoyed with the ridiculous, almost slapstick approach. I half-expected a laugh track. I definitely did jump a few times, must admit there were some things that did scare, still…
I didn't dig the girl. She was pretty dippy. I was distracted by her dizzying array of hairdos. And not at all believable as a loan officer. Pfft. However, I loved the psychic guy and thought his scenes had more of what I was hoping for as far as the ominous foreboding. Plus, I just liked him. And I like Justin Long, and as funny as he is anywhere else, he managed to play a great straight role in this movie. I liked his performance.
KELLY
I enjoyed DMTH. I do agree that it was marketed in a way that leads one to believe that the movie will be darker and scarier and not so campy. Right after it was released, I read a couple of reviews that commented on the campy nature of it, so I guess that's why I ended up enjoying it, I knew going in what sort of feel to expect.
There were a couple of moments that did make me jump and want to cover my eyes, but I found myself laughing out loud more than I found myself getting scared. About halfway through the movie I noticed that others in the theater seemed a little more at ease and we were all commenting "don't go in there" and such.
PATRICE
I was SO grossed out by the stuff with the old woman. The bodily excretions made me want to barf.
KELLY
Yeah, those things were played up quite a bit and I whole heartedly agree they were very nauseating, but I got such a kick out of those gags. When she's first in the bank and she's oozing and dripping and her teeth, oh god, her teeth...
PATRICE
… and the loogie she hocked up…
KELLY
Blech!
PATRICE
I know!
KELLY
Oh, something I noticed in the film…I wasn't sure if it was basic product placement or if it was supposed to be just a little nudge towards Justin Long's other gig, but I laughed out loud when they showed a close-up of his iPhone and his Mac. Gotta get that Apple plug in there!
PATRICE
I didn't even think about that - they're so ubiquitous now.
KELLY
I liked the story itself and I think it could have been so much scarier, but I think Raimi was wanting to hearken back to his earlier projects, which he did a decent enough job of.
PATRICE
Well like Ghost Busters - more funny than scary. So what did you think about the whole bank/boss/rival thing?
KELLY
Didn't think on that part too much. Good enough set up to create the opportunity for her to interact and piss off the old hag, so that worked. But I really kept hoping something bad would happen to the rival. But I'm a spiteful bitch...
PATRICE
No, I'm with you. As soon as the psychic said "you have to give that to somebody" I was yelling "oh, oh, the dude at the bank!” Then he turned out to be a douchebag anyway.
That whole part of the movie was nothing more than a reason for her to meet the old woman and then to have someone to potentially ruin, which she didn't do. I was disappointed.
And what was with the "you used to be fat" stuff? She did eat a lot of crap when she got upset, that's for sure. But I don't know where they were going with that.
And the boyfriend's parents…Again, just a setup for her to experience the demon that no one else could see or hear.
Seriously improbable scenario there: they hate her until she blurts out that her mother is an alcoholic who never goes out... like that has anything to do with anything anyway... and then they're all, "oh she's so refreshingly honest, now we like her". So odd.
KELLY
I understood the scenario with meeting the parents, gives the excuse for the demon to wreak havoc, but I also found the part where she admits her mother is an alcoholic and everyone celebrates it to be a little contrived. First they don't like her, then they like her, then there's weird stuff in the cake and they don't like her yet again. Back and forth, back and forth.
PATRICE
Oh yeah, the scene with the eyeball in the cake - I guess they were just trying to work in more hallucination/special effects.
And the repetitive over the top scenes where she's doing battle with the old woman...those, while funny at times, got a bit old and very, very drawn out. The incident in the tool shed started off tense, but then by the end of that scene, I was ready for it to be done, just a little too much in my opinion. Overkill. Chocolate syrup is good on a sundae, but when it runs out the side of the bowl, you need to stop.
PATRICE
All of the stuff with the old woman struck me that way. It should also be noted that I was watching the director's cut, so there was extra stuff in there, but I don't know what it was and what was there originally. I agree with you, that's exactly what my feeling is – overkill. Just because you can do it, doesn't mean it adds anything.
KELLY
I saw it in the theater, and there was overkill in the theatrical version, so lord knows what you got!
PATRICE
Rilly.
KELLY
The movie was basically predictable. When the button/nickle plot point took place, totally saw that one coming a mile away. But then again, maybe you were supposed to see that coming, so you were focused on that and not how it was going to end.
PATRICE
Don’t forget about the whole digging the coffin up scene...oy! First of all, no fucking way could she have done it, obviously, but damn, talk about drawn out
KELLY
Ha! The coffin scene was funny, but once again, overkill, got old after a bit.
Oh, I just remembered the kitten scene. L Didn’t you find that to be heart breaking?
PATRICE
That was completely unnecessary.
KELLY
Maybe that's why they did it.
PATRICE
Seriously, that pissed me off that they even put that in there! Can’t even talk about it…
I did like the goat!
KELLY
OMG! Yes, the goat was the best part of the movie! That part made me laugh my ass off!
PATRICE
If you watch the extra features on the DVD, it turns out that they had to use a mechanical goat because the real one was so friendly.
KELLY
So they replaced the goat because it was overly friendly? What, did they expect to find one with a demonic attitude? It’s a freaking goat!
PATRICE
They couldn't get him to just stand there - he kept looking at the actors and trying to nuzzle them at the table in that scene.
KELLY
Aww…
PATRICE
Yeah, the trainer kept saying he was just too adorable. His name is "Billy", of course. He was cute though - they showed some of the training in the extra stuff. The extra material on the dvd was better than the movie, they showed how all the effects were done and interviewed all the actors and most of the designers.
Not that it matters, but the set up for the story, with the hispanic family and the demon ghost and the woman, was also not really necessary. Hell, they could have just made up somebody who exorcises demons and it would have worked just as well.
KELLY
Agreed. I mean, I guess can understand someone being so upset about losing a child to a demon that they'd be out for revenge, thus the motivation to take this case even though she was basically retired, but yet another victim of overkill.
PATRICE
Come to think of it, so much of it was just contrived. I'm not saying I hated it, but I guess it was disappointing to me.
And they went to great lengths to create the look of the film, I mean, shit you would never notice. Like with the psychic's shop - you would not believe the detail of the shit in that room. They created this very elaborate backstory for him and I'm like...why? None of that is in the movie. They were showing all these fake books they made, the portraits on the walls, the tea he drank, the thing he smoked...
KELLY
Maybe he'll be a spin off…
PATRICE
That wouldn't be a bad idea, I liked him more than the rest of the movie.
KELLY
But when it comes to the look and feel of a movie, you at least want to get the props accurate, I get that
PATRICE
Yeah, but I didn't notice any of that shit and wasn’t able to see most of it in those scenes, just learned of it when viewing the extra features.
KELLY
Well, despite the fact that I some of the scenes were way over thought and over done, and given that it was less scary and more campy, I did enjoy the movie.
PATRICE
I would say I did get some enjoyment out of it. Not a huge endorsement, but it did have its moments.
KELLY
That's an improvement, because initially you called it lame!
PATRICE
Nah, I still think it was lame. It had some good bits, but just overall tried too hard.
KELLY
So, final verdict? I'd recommend watching it. It was fun, though not necessarily scary
PATRICE
Yes, if you go into it knowing that it's more about the effects and that it is more funny than scary, then you will definitely enjoy it for those aspects.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Original Ending to Paranormal Activity
Below is the original ending to Paranormal Activity. What do you think, was it a change for the better?
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Horror Movie Posters as Art
Featured on Creep Machine, via Mondotees, Methane Studios has released some pretty sweet posters that take on horror classics. Each is for sale with a limited quantity, so get yours while they last.
Monday, October 26, 2009
AMC Fear Fest '09
AMC Television is currently airing tons of scary movies through Halloween as part of Fear Fest '09. I'm having a sick day from work right now, so I've been keeping myself from getting crazy with boredom by watching The Shining. I know, ironic, isn't it?
(This is kind of how I feel right now)
Checking out their calendar, AMC has a few duds on the list (usually very early in the morning or in the middle of the night) but also some great classics as well. (Can one every see the original Halloween too many times?) One that I'm really looking forward to is Pinata: Survival Island (aka Demon Island). It's about a group of college students (those damn kids!) who crack open an ancient pinata and set all hell loose. Does this sound fabulous or what!
Watch Free B-Movies Online Courtesy of AMC
This is why I lurv Halloween, so many get in the gift-giving spirit and offer up free movies. AMC TV is currently offering free b-movies online as part of their Fear Fest '09. They've got several from which to choose; something to appeal to every taste. I'm pretty damn excited about Fiend Without a Face, The Horror of Party Beach and Werewolves on Wheels. That is some quality entertainment! These are perfect for a dark, chilly night, with some pizza, popcorn, sugary candy and loads of beer.
Friday, October 23, 2009
20 Lamest Horror Movie Villains
I love lists related to the horror genre. When Bravo TV has their 100 Scariest Movie Moments, I stop whatever I'm doing and watch, even though I've seen that show a million and one times. When I saw the link for From Jigsaw to Leprechaun: Horror Movies' Lamest Villains, of course I had to click and see which ones they'd mention. I was thinking I'd get a few good laughs, but really, I disagreed with most of the picks.
Next, we've got the villains that are silly/tongue-in-cheek, but lame? Nah, I wouldn't call them lame. "Gingerdead Man", "Critters", "Killer Clowns From Outerspace", "Jack Frost" and "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" are not lame. The little Irish terror from "Leprechaun" and Chucky from "Child's Play" are not lame. They're damn awesome. What we have is really more satire than pure horror. I could be wrong, and I'm sure someone will tell me if that's the case, but those characters and their movies were created with the understanding that yeah, they're kind of dumb, but so much fun. These movies are taking everyday, common items (with the exception being the alien furballs from "Critters") and make them want to kill you for no good reason. Critters that terrorize hicks and chew out Billy Zane's guts? Gary Busey as a homicidal gingerbread cookie guy? That's just plain entertaining.
Jigsaw from the "Saw" movies is also listed. I'm sort of on the fence with this one. If we're solely looking at the original "Saw" movie, he was freaking scary and deserves to be nowhere on this list! However, as this dead horse of a series has been kicked repeatedly, he's lost a little of his terrifying flair. So I'll give a little on this one, but only a little.
As for the rest of the villains on this list, well, I can go either way with them. I'll let you check them out and you can make up your own mind.
--Kelly
The title of the article is 'Horror Movies', so naturally you'd think it would focus on that genre. Yeah, not so much. Three of the movies/characters listed were the Aliens from "Mars Attacks!", George Hamilton's Dracula in "Love At First Bite", and Gina Davis' vampire Odette in "Transylvania 6-5000". I mean, c'mon, of course those will seem lame if compared to Freddy Krueger! Those movies could be called comedy or sci-fi but they most certainly cannot be called horror movies.
Next, we've got the villains that are silly/tongue-in-cheek, but lame? Nah, I wouldn't call them lame. "Gingerdead Man", "Critters", "Killer Clowns From Outerspace", "Jack Frost" and "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" are not lame. The little Irish terror from "Leprechaun" and Chucky from "Child's Play" are not lame. They're damn awesome. What we have is really more satire than pure horror. I could be wrong, and I'm sure someone will tell me if that's the case, but those characters and their movies were created with the understanding that yeah, they're kind of dumb, but so much fun. These movies are taking everyday, common items (with the exception being the alien furballs from "Critters") and make them want to kill you for no good reason. Critters that terrorize hicks and chew out Billy Zane's guts? Gary Busey as a homicidal gingerbread cookie guy? That's just plain entertaining. Jigsaw from the "Saw" movies is also listed. I'm sort of on the fence with this one. If we're solely looking at the original "Saw" movie, he was freaking scary and deserves to be nowhere on this list! However, as this dead horse of a series has been kicked repeatedly, he's lost a little of his terrifying flair. So I'll give a little on this one, but only a little.
As for the rest of the villains on this list, well, I can go either way with them. I'll let you check them out and you can make up your own mind.
--Kelly
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Hagstone Demon: A Re-Review
Sometimes, you can't see the beauty in something until you've stepped back from it, or, as in our case, laughed about it incessantly as you've told and retold the story of this movie to all your friends. The Hagstone Demon is a movie that upon first glance is, well, not very good. However, like a slow forming mold, it has grown on us and become part of us.
KELLY:
Initially, we gave Hagstone a poor review, basically saying it was a waste of time and a waste of money. But the more I talk about it with people and the more I think on it, I'm starting to get a warm fuzzy from it. Its odd. I'm not sure I'd ever watch it again, but I like it more and more the further I get from it and the more I talk about its horrific badness. Definitely odd.
PATRICE:
I know what you mean. I enjoyed writing and posting the review to the point that I was cracking myself up throughout. And every time I read our comments, I laugh again. Hagstone was not cinematically great, and yet, we got so much pleasure from it anyway. And there's also the strangely compelling Mark Borchardt, the star, if you will. There's just something about him that works in this movie, because he seems so believable as this character, even if the overall storyline is ridiculous.
KELLY:
The more I think on it, the more I think that the joke was on me. It's by no means a fabulous movie, and like you said, it has its flaws, but now I'm a fan of it. I had read a review on Quiet Earth about HD and they gave it a 3.5/4, which after initial viewing, i couldn't quite understand. But now I think this movie is like a fine wine, it can only be appreciated when aged properly.
All that being said, I still hold to my original review in terms of it being kind of confusing and disjointed, but now its endearing. What's the phrase? Distance makes the heart grow fonder, or absence or something like that? Whatever it is, that concept applies to this movie.
PATRICE:
I think it's the overall pleasure principle. Not a "good" movie, but a hell of a lot of fun. I can't say that I've laughed that hard in a movie in a long time - and better yet, in a theater with a bunch of other people! That was better than just watching it at home and thinking "what the hell is going on here?" In the theater, it was obvious we were all reacting the same way. There's a lot to be said for the vox populi.
KELLY
Agreed. If you make the mistake of watching it by yourself, then you'll end up disliking it. If you watch it with others, you can have fun laughing at it and then also have fun after the fact b/c it will basically end up being one long inside joke. Plus, add some alchohol, you'll have a dandy of a time with this movie.
PATRICE:
Definitely moref un with other people! I had originally said that I thought this movie had cult potential down the road - and this is the reason that I thought so - movies like this that are a little wacky, unintentially funny, open for speculation due to plot weirdness - these are the kinds of movies that eventually become popular for all the wrong reasons.
KELLY:
It could very well end up being that way. I couldn't see the forest for the trees. Or, perhaps, couldn't see the forest for the crazy looking drooly demon cat.
PATRICE:
I'm still laughing at the thought of the demon "snot" and the demon girl down the hole in the floor.
KELLY:
Ah, yes, the demon snot. And the girl wasn't a 'girl', she was a demon prostitute. Let's keep it acurate...
So, final verdict: I've reconsidered my previous position and have decided I was wrong to judge so harshly. This movie is good fun. Still, don't watch it alone, its just not the same without your cohorts.
PATRICE:
I concur. It's one to see more than once. Mostly because the first time you'll miss a lot while laughing.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Scary Movie Music Soundtracks
Quick: Name the scariest movie music of all time!
My bet is that most of you thought of Jaws. Not surprising. Music can make or break a movie. A few years back, I saw a show on PBS honoring the music of John Williams. Richard Dreyfus was a guest host. For his part of the show, Dreyfus explained how a few simple notes changes the way a person views a movie. First, a scene from Jaws was shown, minus the music. Meh. Then, the same scene was replayed, this time with Williams' killer soundtrack. Movie magic, folks, with chill-bumps galore. Heck, I'm still creeped out just jumping in the pool, hearing that music playing in the back of my mind...(are you hearing it too?)
Hop on over to Cinematical for their full list of Seven Great Horror Themes.
#6. John Williams "Main Title and First Victim" (Bruce the shark, Jaws) – John Williams is famously influenced by Wagner's leitmotif compositional structures where each character gets an individual theme, so it should have come as no surprise that he would create a theme even for the shark itself in Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Peter Benchley's novel. Stolen by countless filmmakers in subsequent films, albeit primarily for humorous purposes, the music has lost some of its impact detached from the film it came from. But in the context of that underwater opening and the sad fate of some poor skinny dipper, it's still as terrifying as the first day it made people never want to go into the water again.
My bet is that most of you thought of Jaws. Not surprising. Music can make or break a movie. A few years back, I saw a show on PBS honoring the music of John Williams. Richard Dreyfus was a guest host. For his part of the show, Dreyfus explained how a few simple notes changes the way a person views a movie. First, a scene from Jaws was shown, minus the music. Meh. Then, the same scene was replayed, this time with Williams' killer soundtrack. Movie magic, folks, with chill-bumps galore. Heck, I'm still creeped out just jumping in the pool, hearing that music playing in the back of my mind...(are you hearing it too?)
Hop on over to Cinematical for their full list of Seven Great Horror Themes.
#6. John Williams "Main Title and First Victim" (Bruce the shark, Jaws) – John Williams is famously influenced by Wagner's leitmotif compositional structures where each character gets an individual theme, so it should have come as no surprise that he would create a theme even for the shark itself in Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Peter Benchley's novel. Stolen by countless filmmakers in subsequent films, albeit primarily for humorous purposes, the music has lost some of its impact detached from the film it came from. But in the context of that underwater opening and the sad fate of some poor skinny dipper, it's still as terrifying as the first day it made people never want to go into the water again.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Free Zombie Films at Crackle.com
During the month of October, Crackle.com has free streaming zombie movies for Zombiefest. I like movies. I like zombies. I like free. Hello! This is a match made in heaven!
Some of the titles available include Night of the Creeps, Rising Up and Die You Zombie Bastards!, just to name a few. Crackle also has the movie Troll listed, which is confusing, but hell, it's still free. Along with the movies, you can also catch the John Hedder (Napoleon Dynamite) web series Woke Up Dead. Each episode is a few minutes long and great way to break up the monotony of the work day.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Keanu Reeves vs A Squirrel
Cracked.com has got to be one of the best sites known to man. Each time I click on one of their posts, I'm guaranteed to laugh myself until I pee, and sometimes worse. While this post is not really about horror movies (though it does discuss Bram Stoker's Dracula), it does discuss one of the most terrifying things I've ever witnessed: Keanu Reeves attempting a British accent. Below is an excerpt from The 4 Worst Fake Foreign Accents in Movie History for your reading enjoyment. I dare you not to laugh out loud.
KEANU REEVES SUCKS
"Let's say that you had just been given the green light on a new biopic: Keanu Reeves: An Inexplicable Career and your two choices for the lead are Keanu Reeves and a squirrel that had stumbled into your office eating a banana. You would at least have to think about picking the banana squirrel, and tweaking a few scenes in the movie so that it was now called Banana Squirrel: Electric Buggaboo.
Which is to say that Keanu Reeves has enough trouble speaking and acting in his native tongue. Why on Earth would he try to tackle a completely different accent? To be honest, we don't have a clue, but he did exactly that in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Watch here as he just absolutely butchers every line he attempts, with a special verve saved for the entire monologue on the train.
What was that Keanu? Byyyyudapest? Where on a map is Byyyyudapest? Immediately following this movie he starred in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, finally earning one of the emotions he channeled in Dracula."
KEANU REEVES SUCKS
"Let's say that you had just been given the green light on a new biopic: Keanu Reeves: An Inexplicable Career and your two choices for the lead are Keanu Reeves and a squirrel that had stumbled into your office eating a banana. You would at least have to think about picking the banana squirrel, and tweaking a few scenes in the movie so that it was now called Banana Squirrel: Electric Buggaboo.
Which is to say that Keanu Reeves has enough trouble speaking and acting in his native tongue. Why on Earth would he try to tackle a completely different accent? To be honest, we don't have a clue, but he did exactly that in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Watch here as he just absolutely butchers every line he attempts, with a special verve saved for the entire monologue on the train.
What was that Keanu? Byyyyudapest? Where on a map is Byyyyudapest? Immediately following this movie he starred in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, finally earning one of the emotions he channeled in Dracula."
Evil Dead: The Musical
Who doesn't love a night at the theater? Especially when you can get doused in buckets of blood!
Evil Dead: The Musical is a mash-up of Sam Raimi's cult classic films Evil Dead and Army of Darkness. First staged in 2004 in Toronto, the play has also enjoyed a run on Broadway and is currently playing in Michigan, Kentucky, Texas and Virginia. Check out Wikipedia's page for all the gory details and links to a theater near you. Along with the super cool Broadway posters below, check out the Canandian production's YouTube teaser below. You'll be tapping your feet and singing along in no time!
Evil Dead: The Musical is a mash-up of Sam Raimi's cult classic films Evil Dead and Army of Darkness. First staged in 2004 in Toronto, the play has also enjoyed a run on Broadway and is currently playing in Michigan, Kentucky, Texas and Virginia. Check out Wikipedia's page for all the gory details and links to a theater near you. Along with the super cool Broadway posters below, check out the Canandian production's YouTube teaser below. You'll be tapping your feet and singing along in no time!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Kill Your Friends Saw-Style on Facebook! - Horror Squad

Kill Your Friends Saw-Style on Facebook! - Horror Squad
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Even if you're like me and are so very tired of the Saw series, you'll still find this a fun way to 'kill' time. Upload your pic, see yourself strapped into the jawtrap from the first (and best) Saw movie and then try to get out of it before time expires!
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