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Post by moviemouth on Oct 12, 2021 9:54:38 GMT
Demon Seed (1977), Pleasantly surprised, I kinda expected this to be a seedy exploitation flick and Julie Christie does spend most of the movie wearing a robe, and there is a quick boob flash getting out of the shower, but I've seen more skin in PG movies. Based on the Dean Koontz novel, a mad scientist invents Alexa (called Alfred) and then invents Skynet (Proteus) which takes over Alexa and gets the hots for Mrs. Mad Scientist, Julie Christie, and wants to make bebbies. Julie Christie has the acting chops to sell it, and we feel her fear and loathing for the machine. I took issue with 2 points: the machine is inconsistent in its ideology, one minute refusing to mine ore because it will kill wildlife, it says man is insane for destroying life to make metal; and later is willing to "kill 10,000 children," to see its child born. Second, Proteus holds Julie Christy prisoner for a month and only one guy gets suspicious, that guy is killed and no one goes looking for him. I was surprised by Demon Seed too. It was better than I expected.
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Post by Anonymous Andy on Oct 12, 2021 10:34:28 GMT
Should I count Beetlejuice? How about Repossessed (Exorcist parody with Leslie Nielsen and Linda Blair)? On the fence about both... 🤔 Repossessed has the horror tag on IMDb. Now my own question. Can I count Cube? In the old days when I rented this on vhs, it was at the horror section. I’m like, if Escape Room is horror, Cube definitely is. But still, I want your opinions. I would definitely count Cube.
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Post by TheSowIsMine on Oct 12, 2021 10:58:44 GMT
Thanks for all the answers, I’m going to watch Cube.
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Post by Marv on Oct 13, 2021 0:46:10 GMT
Just finished Suspira for the first time...Ill admit some of the pacing felt slow for me...the best thing about it for me was the music...followed closely by the visuals and lighting. This was very enjoyable aesthetically. The story was ok but as i said, some points felt very drawn out and it could probably lose a bit on the front half. Still tho...decent watch.
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Post by Sarge on Oct 13, 2021 4:33:57 GMT
I plucked a DVD off the shelf, Demonic (2006), AKA Forest of the Damned. The plot is something about naked hotties, (succubi I assume), hanging out in the woods and eating people. Tom Savini is a crazy man in the same woods who captures people and feeds them to the naked hotties (?, it's not really explained) which seems unnecessary. The sound is mixed poorly, the dialog being fairly quiet while the effects are super loud. The acting is wooden, dialog is asinine and delivered with all the conviction of asking for directions. The unnecessary bad guy has tunnel vision and can't see people right next to him. Nothing about the story makes sense and things happen semi-randomly. There is no artistry at work. It does have good pacing and I was never really bored. The naked hotties get plenty of screen time, and they are attractive, so there is that.
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Post by darkreviewer2013 on Oct 13, 2021 4:50:20 GMT
Watched The Final Terror (1983) tonight, yet another offering among the countless slew of slasher flicks that were churned out during the subgenre's 1980s heyday. It was directed by Andrew Davis, who would go on to direct Under Siege and The Fugitive in later years.
The film takes place deep within the woods and finds the obligatory teenage prey lost and isolated in a remote wilderness while being stalked by a mysterious killer. Let's be honest here - the general plots for these kinds of films pretty much write themselves, but what is noteworthy about this film is that it assiduously avoids sticking to a straightforward slasher movie narrative, instead blending the genre's conventions with those the survival thriller - and very effectively too. This is a movie where the victims aren't mere hapless victims. They scheme, aid one another and devise methods of fighting back.
The forest setting itself works to the film's advantage, presenting us with a continuous stream of imagery of transcendent natural beauty while simultaneously intensifying our perception of the teenagers' remoteness and isolation and the constant peril that stalks them behind every nook and cranny.
While certainly no masterpiece, this is an overlooked minor addition to the canon of early 80s kill-fests that's well worth checking out for fans of old-school slashers.
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Post by TheSowIsMine on Oct 13, 2021 20:20:56 GMT
I watched Gaia today. Visually it was very good, but the story could have been better. Most of the film is in Afrikaans. Its weird listening to Afrikaans as a dutchie, I could understand most of it, but not all. But it did make me forget to read the subtitles most of the time, so sometimes I had to rewind to read the parts I did not understand.
I also watched I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. I forgot how bad this was. Her friends are terrible and the whole movie is a bland, generic slasher.
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Post by Marv on Oct 13, 2021 21:31:17 GMT
I watched Gaia today. Visually it was very good, but the story could have been better. Most of the film is in Afrikaans. Its weird listening to Afrikaans as a dutchie, I could understand most of it, but not all. But it did make me forget to read the subtitles most of the time, so sometimes I had to rewind to read the parts I did not understand. I also watched I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. I forgot how bad this was. Her friends are terrible and the whole movie is a bland, generic slasher. I remember the first time i watched I Still Know...and they introduced the character of Will Benson...I said out loud...Will Benson, Ben Willis...that guys gonna be the killer. I was close. I don't hate the sequel but it doesn't do much for me.
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Post by Marv on Oct 14, 2021 0:16:11 GMT
Watched Critters 3 and Critters 4.
Critters 3 is ok...it was always my least favorite of the first 3 films, and that's as far as i got in the franchise as a kid. Seemed like a good stopping point.
Until today...because i just watched Critters 4. Aside from the straight to video in the 90s feel to it...i actually enjoyed it. Its set in space which fits much better with carnivorous aliens than it does Jason or the Leprechaun. The crew had some hidden gems like Brad Dourif (aka Chucky) and Angela Bassett. Charlie returns naturally. He's the Burt Gumner of the Critters universe and it's probably for the best. They brought Ug back in a bigger role but they villainized him so i kind of hated that. Maybe if they played more on his downfall in the 3rd film i wouldve enjoyed it more but here it all just felt forced. I prefer my chameleon like bounty hunters to be on the side of good.
Overall not bad. Didn't see Critters Attack (which is the 5th film) in the same place so might not be able to watch that one. But i got a nice dose of Critters this october challenge so im happy about it.
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Post by Sarge on Oct 14, 2021 2:14:51 GMT
Coherence (2013), cool sci-fi horror idea that is not well executed. A comet swings by Earth and 8 guests at a dinner party start experiencing weird happenings creating paranoia and distrust. It requires your attention to get the most out of it. The comet splits reality into many identical universes which all become aware of each other, creating hysteria and paranoia. As the night wears on, small divergences make each universe increasingly unique and hostile. on Amazon Prime
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Post by Captain Spencer on Oct 14, 2021 3:49:50 GMT
The Remaining (2014) Several people who were just attending a wedding try to survive an apocalyptic situation that may have biblical implications. When this movie started I thought I was watching a possible romantic comedy set at a wedding, and I even paused it to back out and read the synopsis just to make sure it was a horror movie. But not long after I resumed, the terror hit big time. And man, it was damn freaky! The scenario played out like a cross between Cloverfield and The Mist, and I was really on the edge of my seat most of the time. There may have been some over-preaching with the commentary on religious beliefs, but it is still quite gripping.
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Post by Anonymous Andy on Oct 14, 2021 12:23:47 GMT
Overall not bad. Didn't see Critters Attack (which is the 5th film) in the same place so might not be able to watch that one. But i got a nice dose of Critters this october challenge so im happy about it. Don't worry, you're not missing much. Critters 3 and 4 ain't got shit on how bad and dull and dumb Critters 5 is.
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Post by TheSowIsMine on Oct 14, 2021 20:38:46 GMT
I saw Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2 and I must say, I enjoyed it. I liked that it had nothing to do with he original.
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Post by Captain Spencer on Oct 15, 2021 1:23:10 GMT
Carrie (1976) Ah, now that I've reached my quota for first-time views, I can dig into some classic repeat viewings. Tonight's choice was Carrie. It's perfect in every way; the compelling performances, Pino Donaggio's haunting music score, Brian De Palma's camera mastery...I mean, you just can't beat it. And the prom scene, oh man! The way it goes from being heavenly sweet to pure hell on earth. One of the all-time greats and one of my favorite horror movies of all time. A solid 10/10.
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Post by stefancrosscoe on Oct 15, 2021 5:02:50 GMT
Carrie (1976)Ah, now that I've reached my quota for first-time views, I can dig into some classic repeat viewings. Tonight's choice was Carrie. It's perfect in every way; the compelling performances, Pino Donaggio's haunting music score, Brian De Palma's camera mastery...I mean, you just can't beat it. And the prom scene, oh man! The way it goes from being heavenly sweet to pure hell on earth. One of the all-time greats and one of my favorite horror movies of all time. A solid 10/10. I believe I ended last years October Challenge month, with re-watching Carrie for the first time in over 20 years (or more), and still it managed to give me the creeps, and as you said it, not many horror films seem to be able of handle or find the balance (without overdoing it) of going from sweet or innocent, then turning into a horrific nightmare, like what De Palma did during that last final scene. Not sure if I will be able of going out on such a high this year, and I have still not watched the much later made "sequel", which I think came out in 2002 and was called The Rage. But I have a feeling, that is not someting to bother waste time on, during the last weekend, where my goal is to single in a handful (or more) of favorites or a few that I have not seen for ages, or just include a couple of those that looks promising.
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Post by stefancrosscoe on Oct 15, 2021 5:05:26 GMT
I saw Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2 and I must say, I enjoyed it. I liked that it had nothing to do with he original. I picked up a nordic DVD set, containing all the films, and somehow I had plans of re-watching all of them. But since that is not gonna happen, I might settle down for one of the sequels, which from my last visit (years ago), turned into quite pleasant views, far more fun than the first film, or so I rembered it.
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Post by Sarge on Oct 15, 2021 19:12:08 GMT
The Hunt (2020), inspired by The Most Dangerous Game but with a unique modern twist. The plot is dumb but fun, there is plenty of action, well choreographed fight scenes, and gory deaths. The premise is silly and obviously not to be taken seriously, so it's hard to criticize anything.
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Post by Marv on Oct 15, 2021 20:46:55 GMT
I’m gonna dip into old classic monster flicks like The Mummy and Dracula…I think.
Also next weekend is my annual horror movie marathon with the family so I’ll probably go thru a ton of favorites then like Halloween and Scream.
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Post by Marv on Oct 15, 2021 23:46:42 GMT
Got thru a few classic monster flicks this evening...these are free thru peacock btw...with commercials. Without commercials if you're plus member i assume...but that costs money.
The Mummy...the original Boris Karlof film. Karlof is creepy at times. I was surprised to see how much of the plot the 99 remake actually maintained. Therefore it made it easy to follow and understand. Evil egyptian priest gets brought back to life, sees a woman he believes is his lover reincarnate, uses his power to try and enthrall her. Decent flick...and not overly long.
The Creature from the Black Lagoon...did a lot more for me as a monster movie. The Creature design holds up...i liked the underwater shots a lot...Julie Adams as Kay was incredibly cute and I was easily convinced that an underwater humanoid creature would be attracted to her as she goes for a casual swim down the frickin Amazon river. The pacing is pretty solid too. It didn't linger too long without a Creature attack or some other interesting sequence. Good monster flick here.
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Post by Sarge on Oct 16, 2021 2:14:44 GMT
Mar Negro (2013), aka Dark Sea. A Brazilian zombie movie. The plot doesn't matter because the movie is more spectacle than story, but a fisherman gets bitten by a sea creature and turns into a zombie. Most of the action is in the second half and it becomes frantic. This movie is gory and bloody, like Peter Jackson's Dead Alive levels of blood. There is so much blood, at times I wasn't sure who is or isn't a zombie. The practical effects are good for the budget and are often poorly lit, so you get an impression of some horrible thing but can't dwell on it. The ending is WTF and the final zombie triggered something in me that found it repulsive. This is a horror movie for horror fans.
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