The Horror Movie Thread

[Trulyhuge]

How about Wolf Creek? ANyone like? I personally thought it sucked and thought they made a mistake saying it was up there w/ The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

[jimjupiter]

Originally Posted by Trulyhuge

How about Wolf Creek? ANyone like? I personally thought it sucked and thought they made a mistake saying it was up there w/ The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Yeah, I'm not sure what people felt was so great about it either. For me it just took way too long for anything to happen and they were not realy building anything up or developing any characters it was just like an hour of 3 people driving across country. Once the killing did start it wasn't anything special, just some mechanic that had such a thick accent you could hardly understand him.

[RedSkull]

I agree, it was alright, but nothing amazing.

[CNizz]

Saw Hostel II this weekend, I was utterly unimpressed, a step down from the original, I liked the look they gave into the inner workings of the hunting group, but i felt the ending was much too foreseeable and the characters were less relatable than in the original.

As for Wolf Creek, the reasons Jim listed are the exact reasons why I like the film, it comes off as someone just sticking a camera man along for a road trip with three unsuspecting teens that are about to get murdered. If they had taken the time to develop the characters, it would have felt more forced and more like a typical "movie," and I feel that the director made an interesting move in leaving the characters undeveloped and filming them in their "natural" lives to give it a darker tone and a much more realistic feel. To draw a parallel, if someone followed you around for only 2 days in your normal life, they likely wouldnt get close to a full understanding of who you are or what you are like. The slow build also played into this for me, in a slash flick, you would have an even body count throughout the entire movie to keep the audience in suspence, but this movie played out almost exactly as the actual murders took place in Australia, and IMO is much more realistic in tone. I fully respect everyone elses opinions as me and Doug are the only people I know that really liked it, but maybe this will give you a new perspective on the film.

ps - here is the link to the crime library entry on the real killer from Wolf Creek, very interesting read

http://www.crimelibrary.com/serial_k...scovery_1.html

[RedSkull]

For Hostel III they should hire some of those annoying myspace 'celebrities' and torture the fuck out of them. I'd buy that for a dollar.

[CNizz]

im all for it, or Eli should offer a role on eBay where you can buy your way into your own death scene

[CNizz]

Horror in your House
June 12, 2007
By: Tex Massacre

Ashura: Animeigo

Demons hunger to walk the streets of Edo, and all that stands in their way are the fearsome warriors known as Demon Wardens. But when Izumo, their greatest swords- man, accidentally slays an innocent child, he vows never to spill blood again. Later, signs and portents herald the rebirth of Ashura, Queen of the Demons. When she manifests, all Edo shall burn, and the demons shall have dominion over the Earth. And Izumo’s old rival from his Demon Warden days, Jaku, is for some reason, helping them!

Black Christmas (HD-DVD): Weinstein Co./Genius Products

An escaped maniac returns to his childhood home on Christmas Eve, which is now a sorority house, and begins to murder the sorority sisters one by one.

I swear it seems like this film gets a new release every other week? I know that’s not actually true…but it feels true.

Blood & Chocolate: Sony Pictures

Teen werewolf Vivian has spent her entire life trying to hide her secret. But when she falls for a human and ignores the werewolf who desires her, she finds she must choose between love and family.

All the good graces that we allotted the werewolf film after UNDERWORLD and GINGER SNAPS have been totally destroyed thanks to VAN HELSING, UNDERWORLD: EVOLUTION and this latest dismal production.

The Clown Murders: Image

Four friends don clown costumes and kidnap one of their old girlfriends in what's supposed to be an innocent Halloween prank. Tensions flare quickly, but old jealousy and resentment turn to suspicion and terror when the group realizes that a clown among them has a real ax to grind - and wants them dead! Is a murdering red-nosed stranger stalking the hapless kidnappers, or is one of their own is determined to make sure this is one prank that will make them die laughing? Part psychological thriller, part edge-of-your-seat horror.

After last weeks release of the Oliver Stone film SEIZURE, this week we get an obscure 1976 horror film starring John Candy! Poor John. If you thought the humiliation of WAGONS EAST was all Hollywood had left for the guy, you have to check this schlock-fest out.

Creature Features Collection: Elite Entertainment

From werewolves to bats; aliens to maniacal robots; mummies to zombies. For almost 100 years, the film industry has graced the screen with an eclectic array of movie monsters and some of those most notable screen legends are highlighted in Elite Entertainment’s “Creature Features.” Each episode – The Beast, The Machines and The Dead – Features an abundance of classic film clips form some of Hollywood’s greatest horror and science fiction films.

Death Knows Your Name: CreepFX/Maverick

A human skill unearthed in the abandoned hospital wing of an insane asylum, unleashes an evil course and leads a psychiatrist to discover his own corpse from a past life.

Ghost Rider: Sony Pictures

In this hell-on-wheels thriller, Nicolas Cage stars as Johnny Blaze, a badass stunt cyclist who makes a Faustian bargain with the sinister Mephisto to save a loved one. Years later, he offers Johnny the chance to reclaim his soul by vanquishing Blackheart—Mephisto's archenemy and son, who's scheming to depose his pop.

I know this film make mad bank at the box office…but I say…NO COMMENT!

Hellboy: Bloody & Iron: Starz/Anchor Bay

In 1939, young Professor Bruttenholm destroyed Erzsebet Ondrushko, a female vampire who bathed in the blood of innocents to stay young. Now someone in upstate New York is trying to bring her back, and the elderly Professor Broom has decided to investigate it himself. He takes the top BPRD agents, Hellboy, Liz Sherman and Abe Sapien, who are more worried about his welfare than the return of any vampire. Their tune changes when they face a horde of ghosts, a phantom wolf pack, witches, harpies, a giant werewolf and Erzsebet herself. Hellboy ends up battling the Queen of Witches, the goddess Hecate, who wants him to embrace his true destiny, a destiny that includes the destruction of mankind.

Id: Tokyo Shock/Media Blasters

A man known as the bloodthirsty killer roams the forest. The sound of water flowing deep beneath the earth fills his mind. He hears an unknown voice, passing through the depths of his unconscious – his id – emanating from the murmuring of the underground stream. Drawn together in the realm of the id, brings about the appearance of the “Human-hog” monster, which resonates a foul stench.

Masters of Horror: The Screwfly Solution: Anchor Bay

A pair of scientists race to discover why the collective libido of men across the globe has suddenly turned into homicidal bloodlust. The battle of the sexes takes on a whole new meaning as the researchers try to unravel the mystery—and female corpses continue to pile up.

Joe Dante delivers one of the better releases from Season 2 of MOH—Defiantly one worth checking out.

Primevil: Hollywood Pictures

A news team is sent to South Africa to capture and bring home a legendary 25-foot crocodile. Their difficult task turns potentially deadly when a warlord targets them for death.

This film makes me nostalgic for crap like EATEN ALIVE, ALLIGATOR and hell…even LAKE PLACID. In fact, what didn’t the just shoot a sequel to LAKE PLACID and slaughter even more of the Golden Girls!!!!

Shock Cinema Collection: Tempe Entertainment

This 2-disc set, rarely seen since its initial home video release in the early ‘90s! Disc 1 includes exclusive interviews with: Charles Band, Fred Olen Ray, Jeff Burr, Scott Spiegel, David DeCoteau, C. Courtney Joyner, Ernest D. Farino, Daniel M. Peterson, Chris Roth, J.R. Bookwalter, Mark McGee, Forrest J. Ackerman, Robert Quarry, Steve Neill, Deanna Lund, Ted Newsom, Melissa Moore, Joel Bender, Michael Burnett, Gary Graver, Frederick Bailey and John Goodwin! Disc 2 (first time on DVD) features rare clips and behind-the-scenes footage from MURDER WEAPON and ROBOT NINJA as well as blooper reels from NIGHTMARE SISTERS and DR. ALIEN and much more!

J.R. Bookwalter and his Tempe Entertainment bring us more campy goodness with this collection of the best of the worst of b-moviedom. If you recognize the names of more that a handful of the directors listed above, this might be the must see DVD of the month for you.

Silk: Tartan

When a Canadian research photographer is killed, leaving behind a photo of a boy in an otherwise empty room, paranormal investigative scientist, Hashimoto, and his team investigate the scene. As the team gets closer to solving the riddle of the boy’s past, they learn the horrifying truth.

They Came From the Grave! (CARNAGE FOR THE DESTROYER, DEAD & ROTTING, FILTHY McNASTY, MULVA: ZOMBIE ASS KICKER, MY DEAD GIRLFRIEND) Tempe Entertainment

Resurrect a bargain with THEY CAME FROM THE GRAVE! This low-priced set includes 5 gory features on 4 discs, complete with enough bonus features to fill several coffins. Includes: MY DEAD GIRLFRIEND (2006), CARNAGE FOR THE DESTROYER (2006), DEAD & ROTTING Special Edition (2002), FILTHY McNASTY (2002) and MULVA: ZOMBIE ASS KICKER! (2000).

Count ‘em up fanboys, this set has 3 Chris Seaver films in it for only $19.99…that’s like 15 bucks more than Chris spent on the budget! Seriously, I love “The Seavage’s” films, they’ve got no qualms about their stupidity, and that takes nerve—or at least a sense to ignore the good tastes of 99.9% of the public.

Zombie Bloodbath Trilogy: Camp Motion Pictures (TEX’S PICK OF THE WEEK)

Zombie Bloodbath Trilogy presents three zombie-themed, shot-on-video, DIY feature films from cult director, Todd Sheets. Inspired by Fulci and Romero, each feature delivers non-stop gore FX and zombie action sequences. Features include: Zombie Bloodbath, Zombie Bloodbath 2: Rage of The Undead and Zombie Bloodbath 3: Zombie Armageddon.

Now, if you really want ultra-low budget look no further. Todd Sheets is the reigning king of DIY cinema and these three films show that, if nothing else, Todd’s pop must be a butcher…. I mean how else does this guy get THAT much bloody meat on the screen. Plots are secondary to the carnage but these three films, shot over an 8-year time span, actually show marked improvement on the part of one of the few truly maverick moviemakers out there. Chris Seaver and this guy should start up a production company real quick!

[Buff0910]

Hey Carl have you ever heard of Slaughter House, a Dutch film that came out last year? Here is the synopsis:

A group of friends venture into a mine where convicted killers were once forced to off themselves in this award-winning Dutch horror film. Unaware that the mine company once sent convicts to their death by making them ignite gas leaks, the friends unwittingly disturb the spirit of killer Andries Martiens. Dead for more than 100 years, Andries siezes his chance to kill again. Kurt Rogiers, Victoria Koblenko and Jop Joris star.

Sounds pretty good, Ill prob get it this week.

[jer]

Originally Posted by Buff0910

Hey Carl have you ever heard of Slaughter House, a Dutch film that came out last year? Here is the synopsis:

A group of friends venture into a mine where convicted killers were once forced to off themselves in this award-winning Dutch horror film. Unaware that the mine company once sent convicts to their death by making them ignite gas leaks, the friends unwittingly disturb the spirit of killer Andries Martiens. Dead for more than 100 years, Andries siezes his chance to kill again. Kurt Rogiers, Victoria Koblenko and Jop Joris star.

Sounds pretty good, Ill prob get it this week.

Sounds promising. Is it in sub-titles? Let us know what you think.

[Buff0910]

I will. It was reccommended to me on Netflix by using my prior rentals like High Tension and about 6 others.

[CNizz]

havent caught wind of it yet, sounds good to me though, im right with Jer waiting for a review!

[RedSkull]

how about another 80's classic - The Stepfather. Part 2 was pretty good also, but 3 sucked.

[Buff0910]

Carl, Netflix asked me last night if I want to save Behind the Mask. Is it coming to theatres or straight to DVD? Either way, I have it on hold for when it does come to DVD. Anyone seen The Messengers?

[CNizz]

dude get in on that action as soon as it hits dvd the 26th, it is supposed to have a limited theatrical release but who knows how many theaters that will be, im waiting for the dvd because it hits DVD and theaters the same week i think, no sense in spending $16 for me and the wife when we can watch it at home. Still want to see the messangers, im interested if anyone saw it too

[Buff0910]

I dont know how many of you guys ever watched this movie, but I watched about a year ago and just thought about it:

The name of the movie is :Nightwatch:

This first installment of the trilogy based on the best-selling science fiction novels by Russian writer Sergei Lukyanenko plays upon the tension between light and dark, pitting the superhuman Night Watch patrollers (known as the "Others") against the shadowed forces of the night. But the biggest fear of all stems from the lines of an ancient prophecy, which warns of a renegade Other whose betrayal could bring chaos to the land.

This is like Lord of the Rings meets a Russian-Underworld type of movie.

[RedSkull]

I never saw Nightwatch. I'd like to.

I saw 'Gone' tonight. The trailer made it look a bit like The Hitcher set in outback Australia. Unfortunately it was absolute shit. Boring. It has a few good reviews on imdb. They are wrong. lol

[Fahs]

Anybody see the 'Afterdark Horrorfest'? It's 8 different previously unreleased horror movies that came out last November. I see you can rent the individual dvd's now, I'm curious if any of them are any good?

[chrisu]

Night Watch was a weird movie. The story was hard to follow and didn't make any sense. It would probably have made sense if I had read the novel. I usually like movies like this but I wasn't impressed at all.

[RedSkull]

Is it sub-titled?

[chrisu]

^^ yes

[Buff0910]

I also kind of agree with you. It was hard to follow, but the version I watched wasnt in subtitles, it had been dubbed in English and pretty well done. It would definitely be better if you read the novel first, but I thought it was good based on the originality of it.

[chrisu]

Originally Posted by Buff0910

I also kind of agree with you. It was hard to follow, but the version I watched wasnt in subtitles, it had been dubbed in English and pretty well done. It would definitely be better if you read the novel first, but I thought it was good based on the originality of it.

I watched a version downloaded from the net, perhaps something was lost in translation. Maybe I should rent it

[CNizz]

I grabbed it on DVD too and although it was confusing the movie was impressive, especially considering it came out of Russia. If you rewatch it after having seen the ending it makes a little more sense. Looking forward to the next installment.

As for Afterdark Fahs I heard a few of them were ok, i havent seen any of them and Im only mildly interested to, but gravedancers and unrest were supposed to be the big winners. i heard dark ride wasnt any good.

you guys may be interested to know that there is hope yet for the Castlevania movie, Paul Anderson of Resident Evil and AVP infamy will not be destroying Castlevania any more, the director of Stomp the Yard will be taking over (i havent seen anything hes done yet)

[Trulyhuge]

Another well-made flick was Pet Semetary! Freaked me out when I was young.