Last Seen 70s/80s Movie

[roshiq]

Originally Posted by Angra

I just might.

Coz that's one huge Dick.

and that already turned you on?:D

[Angra]

Originally Posted by roshiq

and that already turned you on?:D

Horror movies doesn't turn me on. You're being nasty, Ros.

GET YOUR DICK OUTA THE GUTTER!!!

[vanlutz]

The Disappearance of Alice Creed: EXCELLENT

[zwoti]

jaguar lives
phantom of the paradise

[ChronoGrl]

Walled In (2009)





Fairly disappointed in this one (though, honestly, I'm not sure what I was expecting) - I think I can probably handle my critique in two nice, brief, bulleted lists.

Pros:

• Fantastic setting - Delightfully creepy house of horrors much like a living, breathing Pandora's box
• Some legitimately atmospheric scenes that made me jump
• Deborah Kara Unger plays a very believable, VERY creepy matron

Cons:

• Mischa Barton can't bloody act.
• While the setting is very very cool, it's a bit unbelievable
• An extension of the above, there's a lot in this movie, particularly in the final act, that makes it hard to suspend disbelief
• Mischa Barton can't bloody act.

While I think that this movie legitimately had quite a bit going for it, it ultimately wound up going in a direction that I found silly and unbelievable. Which is a shame because the creepy fortress that we find ourselves in is truly horrifying.

2/5


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Cronos (1993)





Ok. I'm not sure whether or not I should take a crack at reviewing this film because, to be honest, I was really REALLY bored with it and I can't tell whether or not it was the movie or if it was the mood that I was in. I know for a fact that Psycho D loved this, and I do think that others like V, MissMacabre, Fortunato, and Roshiq, to name a few, will truly enjoy it, but I was bored, bored, booooooooooooored.

Here's some good news, though:

• Utterly fantastic and convincing acting. Federico Luppi is our superb tragic hero and Ron Perlman is a delightful over-the-top villain.
• Great direction - But that's not too surprising. It IS Guillermo del Toro that we're working with here.
• Interesting take on the Vampire/walking dead mythos

If you're looking for something that's different, character-driven, and is more of a drama than a horror movie, then this is your flick. I do think that a lot of people would enjoy it. I, personally, got bored. Therefore, I don't really think it would be fair of me to give it a star rating as I don't think I was really in the mood for it.


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Netherbeast Incorporated (2007)





Ahhh. Netherbeast Incorporated is what I like to label a "Solid 3," meaning that it is a solid 3-Star movie. It's clever, well-acted, well-written, and definitely worth the hour and a half if you're looking for something to entertain you. Simple and subtle, it's just pure fun. Not anything that you NEED TO GO RUN OUT AND SEE, but if you and your beau are in for the evening and looking for a good little watch, this is your movie. It's cute, harmless, and fun. It won't blow your mind or anything, but it's a fun diversion.

3/5


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The Possession of David O'Reilly (2010)





This is one of those films that has quite a bit going for it on the one hand, but on the other hand, the director makes some really odd choices that really make you wonder, "Did he mean to do that?" Plus, the suspend-your-disbelief factor really does run thin at certain parts.

The Pros

• Good acting
• Good direction, though at times it's a little odd (See 'Cons')
• There are some legitimately suspenseful and scary scenes

The Cons

• As I mentioned, the acting is very good. I am totally on board with the idea that David O'Reilly is being haunted. However, friend or not, I have NO idea why they just didn't ship him off to the loony bin...
• This movie, much like Paranormal Activity is the story of characters being haunted by demons. And, just like Paranormal Activity, I am increasingly annoyed with the fact that THEY WON'T LEAVE THE GODDAMN HOUSE. I mean, come on. You want to make me TRULY believe that these people are being haunted?! Get them out of the house and THEN attack 'em. Sigh.
• Inability to suspend disbelief - See points 1 and 2 above. If my friend came into my home like that, I would be quick to get him into a straight jacket and out of my happy little XBox-playing life
• The direction, while good at times, seems a bit over-ambitious and gets distracting - But not in a good way
• The writing - There is a whole character who is completely wasted. Which is a HUGE PROBLEM since there are THREE CHARACTERS. Lame.

Wow - So now that I've laid out the points like that, it makes the movie seem really bad. The fact is, I honestly enjoyed it. There were some fantastic visuals and truly scary parts. Just try not to let the nit-picking get to you, I guess.

3.5/5

[neverending]

I like Cronos a lot.

[roshiq]

Originally Posted by neverending

I like Cronos a lot.

Quite forget about this one, need to give it a 2nd viewing asap.

Stone (2010)



>>: B

Lunacy (2005)



Wow! An insane portrayal of insanity that comes with little bit of Gothic & art house treatment & plenty of amazingly surreal stop motion animations! The movie's basic premise concerns how best to run a lunatic asylum…showcasing two approaches - absolute freedom versus control and punishment. And according to the Czech director Svankmajer, (who tells that at the very beginning of the film) there is a third way that manages to combine all the negative aspects of these two approaches and it is the reality we live in!
The animations cut in between scenes to help illustrate the progress of madness on screen. Crawling flesh or sometime as ‘meat puppets’, rolling eyeballs, tongues dancing in beer glasses…all in all wonderfully contributed to the grotesque, surreal & dark humor nature of the film.

Overall, a satirical and thought-provoking horror tale that I like to recommend here to PD, NE, EC, CG & V.

>>: A

[psycho d]

Originally Posted by roshiq

Lunacy (2005)



Wow! An insane portrayal of insanity that comes with little bit of Gothic & art house treatment & plenty of amazingly surreal stop motion animations! The movie's basic premise concerns how best to run a lunatic asylum…showcasing two approaches - absolute freedom versus control and punishment. And according to the Czech director Svankmajer, (who tells that at the very beginning of the film) there is a third way that manages to combine all the negative aspects of these two approaches and it is the reality we live in!
The animations cut in between scenes to help illustrate the progress of madness on screen. Crawling flesh or sometime as ‘meat puppets’, rolling eyeballs, tongues dancing in beer glasses…all in all wonderfully contributed to the grotesque, surreal & dark humor nature of the film.

Overall, a satirical and thought-provoking horror tale that I like to recommend here to PD, NE, EC, CG & V.

>>: A

Loved it! A must see for everyone here...

North Face (2008). Now this is a romance that I can recommend, a literal romancing of the stone, the love of mountaineering. Set in the era of the Nazi ascent, the political overtones are apparent but perfectly left in the backseat. This is an adventure without need of a soapbox. The story takes its time getting to the action, which is a good thing since the actual meat of this flick is as gripping an account as can be tolerated. Based on a true story, a few reviewers seem caught up with the accuracy of the events, thereby disallowing themselves from this movie's full enjoyment. Don't get caught up in their distractions and you'll savor the fullness of this harrowing German account of the pursuit of glory and nationalism. The story was invitingly believable; these were men driven by their passionate love of climbing. The stark contrast between climber and enthusiast is remarkably demonstrated with the film's acute sense in editing, bouncing us back and forth between the warm comfort of the lodge and the biting chill of the mountain. The score was appropriately supportive and foreboding. Of course a film like this must have epic cinematography, and this one does not let us down. The second half is stuffed with such breathtaking agitation that we are almost relieved when the camera goes back indoors. In the end, we are left with a discomfiting sense of relief that the affair is finally over, but we are in no way let down, just thankfully disburdened. Merci.
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[ChronoGrl]

Originally Posted by neverending

I like Cronos a lot.

Yeah, I can see how many would - I just don't think that I was in the mood for it. So I don't think I can give it a really fair review. I DO have a lot of positive things to say about it, though.

Originally Posted by roshiq

Lunacy (2005)



Wow! An insane portrayal of insanity that comes with little bit of Gothic & art house treatment & plenty of amazingly surreal stop motion animations! The movie's basic premise concerns how best to run a lunatic asylum…showcasing two approaches - absolute freedom versus control and punishment. And according to the Czech director Svankmajer, (who tells that at the very beginning of the film) there is a third way that manages to combine all the negative aspects of these two approaches and it is the reality we live in!
The animations cut in between scenes to help illustrate the progress of madness on screen. Crawling flesh or sometime as ‘meat puppets’, rolling eyeballs, tongues dancing in beer glasses…all in all wonderfully contributed to the grotesque, surreal & dark humor nature of the film.

Overall, a satirical and thought-provoking horror tale that I like to recommend here to PD, NE, EC, CG & V.

>>: A

Ugh ugh ugggggggggggggggggggggh - I'm sorry, Roshiq, but I couldn't get very far through this one - I found it too self-indulgent and annoying. Really turned me off. And I turned IT off after about 20 minutes in...

What I wrote about it on Netflix (about a year ago):

Jan Svankmajer, the same director who put together the absurd yet (at least) imaginative film Alice fathers an even more self-indulgent preachy piece of experimental European faux art tripe. Attempting to channel the Marquis de Sade and give the finger to organized religion and establishment, Lunacy instead comes off condescending and pretentious. You can skip this one.

[ChronoGrl]

The Horde (2009)





Incredibly brutal and intense zombie seige film. Absolutely hard-hitting and nail-biting - Fantastic direction frames this extreme zombie film from France...

HOWEVER

Honestly, I didn't like any of the characters. Not a one. Not. A. Single. One. And not only do I not LIKE any of them, personally I couldn't identify with any of them either (I am neither a revenge-stricken policeman nor am I a Nigerian drug lord - Sorry, Yannick Dahan and Benjamin Rocher). So, when it comes down to it, I honestly don't CARE if our little group of survivors live or not. I honestly don't. Which is a problem, especially when you are trying to really really get into the movie.

Because, let's face it - Outside of the poor choice in characters, the monsters themselves are pretty horrifying. Plus we have a literal Armageddon on our hands, billowing with glorious apocalyptic flames...

If you're looking for a kick-ass zombie action flick and little else, this is definitely your movie. There IS an utterly fantastic climactic showdown that I have to admit, DID cause my jaw to drop.

If, however, you can easily disengage from a horror film if you don't really care whether or not your main characters die, this may not be the film for you (then again, who knows - maybe the majority of the people who've seen the movie like the characters? Hmmm...)

Anyway - Good action flick. Disappointing character choices. Tough balance.

I'll give it a 3.5/5 as there is the possibility that I'd watch it again... Plus I really do think that a lot of people will dig this flick. So don't let my review scare you away. Go see it. Why not?