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Originally Posted by phantomstranger
"The Apparition" (2012)
-Ashley Greene
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A young ccouple is haunted by a supernatural presence unleashed during a college experiment
Phantoms Review: This film commits the cardinal sin of horror films. ...it isn't scary. Not in the least, the film tries to be an old fashioned ghost story loaded with atmosphere, but there is absolutely no pay off. It's a really dull film. The only thing going for it is leading lady Ashley Greene, who is very hot, outside of that don't waste your time.
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This is pretty much what I thought too. Ashley Greene is the only reason to check it out. And then stop watching a few minutes after she has that shower scene and walks around in her undies.
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Originally Posted by shadyJ
I didn't hate the 90' NOTLD, but of course it was far inferior to the original, for the reasons you stated, although I think 'love and humanity of the very real characters' is a bit of a stretch to describe the original. One mistake the remake made is toughening up Barbara. Some people complain about how brittle Barbara is in the original, but I think that serves the story and atmosphere perfectly. She is a nervous wreck, and her hysteria gives the movie almost a sense of panic, an edge because it makes the situation all the more fragile. Plus her screaming is great. One of the great scenes of horror is Barbara screaming as the zombies take her away.
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I like the stronger Barbara but I like the original too. Both are good. Fans should check the other Horror forum for another version of the 90s NotLD.
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Lights Out (short film) -
I think there is a short film area around here. But it wasn't getting much activity. And Lights Out is so short that people should check it out.
In many ways, this is again one of those stupid behavior movies. Remember this -
Eddie Murphy foul language warning!!!
I too would be gone. But. And a big but. Lights Out is good. It got me. It's scary. I saved it. It reminds me of a time I'm sure I was near a ghost. It gives me shivers now just thinking about it. But unlike this lady I stayed under the sheets. I probably should have left. I can't remember clearly why I didn't. It was late. Maybe I wasn't sure because I've been in the presence of ghosts a few times and it's spaced by a lot of time in between. But the feeling is always the same. It's one of those familiar feelings that don't happen a lot yet when you realize it you know. I felt the presence of the ghost above me until I passed out. I should be brave and old enough now to confront one. But you never know.
Nightmare on Elm Street (Part 1, 2 & 5) - Slight Viewing Revelation -
These are on cable now. And watching a bit of each, mostly Part 1. I realized something. That I've never seen these movies uncut before. Except for Freddy vs. Jason. But after watching the original Nightmare on Elm Street, I realize that Freddy vs. Jason doesn't really count. Yes, I saw them when I was young. But all this time I stayed away from watching these. I think that first movie really scared me to death. In the first movie, I didn't know that there was a slight nude scene when Freddy pulls Nancy under the water in the tub. And it's like being under a frozen lake which is scary. Also, the amount of blood in the death scenes. The music also picks up and reflects the amount of terror and panic the characters are in when Freddy shows up. I want to watch the whole series the right way that I do with horror now but part of me is worried. Do I put myself through that? Childhood fears can mess with you. Kind of like that line that major asshole teacher says in Friday the 13th Part 8.
Storage 24 -
This is one of those movies that probably sounded good on paper or in some kind of committee. Alien in a storage facility! But what it is, is boring. And a example of why a bad CGI alien will never come close to a Practical alien. The mouth on the Alien in Storage 24 is creepy. But other than that it's the usual. Funny how the creatures in movies like Alien, Aliens, and Predator still hold up.