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Post by FridayOnElmStreet on Jun 3, 2020 4:50:58 GMT
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Post by Prime etc. on Jun 3, 2020 7:39:43 GMT
THE SLIME PEOPLE 1963 -- I am surprised to have not heard of it or seen it before as the slime people costumes are pretty darn good. I also can see parallels to NOTLD with the tv broadcasts.
Also made me think of THE MIST (but with a happier ending).
It has some (we assume) unintentionally funny moments like when the father walks in on his daughter kissing the pilot and has a smirk.
Les Tremayne plays an eccentric guy with a pet goat "the love of his life."
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Post by teleadm on Jun 4, 2020 7:32:03 GMT
Last week I watched two movies that might fit here (or not).  The Boogie Man Will Get You 1942, a horror comedy, and there isn't any boogie man, and not even a boogie-woogie man, I guess it was just a title they came up with, or maybe a popular melody at the time. In style it reminds of Arsenic and Old Lace and Hellzapoppin' in that there is always something happening in a frenetic pace, but this movie isn't very funny. Though legends Boris Karloff and Peter Lorre tries to pump some life into it, Karloff as a parody of his earlier crazy misunderstood professor roles. Can't recommend it. Only for completists of the stars.  Cyborg 2087 1966, low-budget Science-Fiction, where a cyborg from the future is sent back in time to save our future. There is more than a few resemblances to the first Terminator movies. In this movie the good cyborg comes first though and the bad cyborgs comes later, they are two, and looks like two clumsy over-aged stuntmen. You can't kill the bad cyborgs with any beams, but it's possible to knock them down if one hits them in the head with a heavy tool. Quite enjoyable if one takes it for what it is, and not too seriously, a low-budget movie. Just look at the space capsule. |
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Post by lostinlimbo on Jun 5, 2020 5:48:12 GMT
 10 Rillington Place (1971) A grim and clinical story, which unsettles. The true-to-life context largely and how everything plays out, yet Richard Attenborough’s performance perfectly balanced the manipulative and shrewd headspace of serial killer John Reginald Christie. An outstanding performance. John Hurt and Judy Geeson hold their own too.  |
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Post by lostinlimbo on Jun 5, 2020 5:53:09 GMT
Last week I watched two movies that might fit here (or not). The Boogie Man Will Get You 1942, a horror comedy, and there isn't any boogie man, and not even a boogie-woogie man, I guess it was just a title they came up with, or maybe a popular melody at the time. In style it reminds of Arsenic and Old Lace and Hellzapoppin' in that there is always something happening in a frenetic pace, but this movie isn't very funny. Though legends Boris Karloff and Peter Lorre tries to pump some life into it, Karloff as a parody of his earlier crazy misunderstood professor roles. Can't recommend it. Only for completists of the stars. Cyborg 2087 1966, low-budget Science-Fiction, where a cyborg from the future is sent back in time to save our future. There is more than a few resemblances to the first Terminator movies. In this movie the good cyborg comes first though and the bad cyborgs comes later, they are two, and looks like two clumsy over-aged stuntmen. You can't kill the bad cyborgs with any beams, but it's possible to knock them down if one hits them in the head with a heavy tool. Quite enjoyable if one takes it for what it is, and not too seriously, a low-budget movie. Just look at the space capsule.The capsule reminds me of hot water flask. |
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Jun 5, 2020 9:51:28 GMT
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Post by stefancrosscoe on Jun 5, 2020 11:49:46 GMT
I thought Unlawful Entry was quite good as well. But as you pointed out, it didn't really offer anything new. And yes these kind of thrillers were a dime a dozen back in the early 90s; I always refer to them as the "I'm gonna put you through hell" type of psychological thrillers. So even though Unlawful Entry is rather standard, it still packs a powerful punch thanks to unrelenting intensity and a strong cast that propels it forward. Ray Liotta is indeed supremely scary as the cop who you definitely would not want to get on his bad side. Oh, and Madeleine Stowe was smokin' hot! Yeah, that sounds about right  and I have always enjoyed many of those late-night cable movies, of course not always a big "success" but usally always something enjoyable, either a stunning woman, some sleaze or just a complete psycho, doing his/her stuff, and I guess that kind of a sub-gerne within the whole thriller-crime category, hit somekind of a "jackpot" during the early up till around mid 90s, specially by combining erotic-thriller clichees, and, I rarely have found myself to enjoy many that came after the late 90s. They just do not bring along the same "magic", if one could call it that, they are just too often dull and very forgettable. Madeleine sure was quite something back in the day, hell I even managed to "survive" a few too many stinkers, because of her incredible beauty and charm, and not many women can do that to me. Even in the Sly Stallone romantic crime-comedy Avenging Angelo (2002) she somehow just made it all into a far more pleasant watch, than it should ever be. Also, I think she did another rather "forgotten" crime-thriller, probably more of a crime-noir kind of film, I think went under several different titles, but the most well known, I guess is China Moon (1994), which I do believe was made around 1991-92, but did not get a release until 94. Ed Harris movie, but, again it sure is worthy a watch if one is a fan of Stowe.  Speaking of early to mid 90s crime-thriller noir movies, I think right about now, june-july-early august, pretty much is great entertainment to cool off with, during the late summer nights, and I am planning on going through a few of my favorites over the next weeks, or months. Might think about bringing along a thread or topic (if one is not already created) about all these late night cable crime-thrillers, as I am always on the lookout for a new interesting or possible favorites of that type of films. |
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Post by gspdude on Jun 5, 2020 12:09:43 GMT
Last week I watched two movies that might fit here (or not). The Boogie Man Will Get You 1942, a horror comedy, and there isn't any boogie man, and not even a boogie-woogie man, I guess it was just a title they came up with, or maybe a popular melody at the time. In style it reminds of Arsenic and Old Lace and Hellzapoppin' in that there is always something happening in a frenetic pace, but this movie isn't very funny. Though legends Boris Karloff and Peter Lorre tries to pump some life into it, Karloff as a parody of his earlier crazy misunderstood professor roles. Can't recommend it. Only for completists of the stars. Cyborg 2087 1966, low-budget Science-Fiction, where a cyborg from the future is sent back in time to save our future. There is more than a few resemblances to the first Terminator movies. In this movie the good cyborg comes first though and the bad cyborgs comes later, they are two, and looks like two clumsy over-aged stuntmen. You can't kill the bad cyborgs with any beams, but it's possible to knock them down if one hits them in the head with a heavy tool. Quite enjoyable if one takes it for what it is, and not too seriously, a low-budget movie. Just look at the space capsule. Cyborg2087(1966). Checking this out on IMDB, I liked the cast, particularly Michael Rennie(Day the Earth Stood Still) and Karen Steele(Star Trek - Mudd's Women) so I gave it a shot on YT. Yes, you can't miss the resemblances to The Terminator, except, unlike Reese, this time traveler managed to bring his "ray gun" along. I can't rate it too high because of it's cheesiness, but I did enjoy it, part because I like the genre and part because of it's cheesiness. 5/10
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Post by Dramatic Look Gopher on Jun 5, 2020 19:16:15 GMT
I thought Unlawful Entry was quite good as well. But as you pointed out, it didn't really offer anything new. And yes these kind of thrillers were a dime a dozen back in the early 90s; I always refer to them as the "I'm gonna put you through hell" type of psychological thrillers. So even though Unlawful Entry is rather standard, it still packs a powerful punch thanks to unrelenting intensity and a strong cast that propels it forward. Ray Liotta is indeed supremely scary as the cop who you definitely would not want to get on his bad side. Oh, and Madeleine Stowe was smokin' hot! Yeah, that sounds about right and I have always enjoyed many of those late-night cable movies, of course not always a big "success" but usally always something enjoyable, either a stunning woman, some sleaze or just a complete psycho, doing his/her stuff, and I guess that kind of a sub-gerne within the whole thriller-crime category, hit somekind of a "jackpot" during the early up till around mid 90s, specially by combining erotic-thriller clichees, and, I rarely have found myself to enjoy many that came after the late 90s. They just do not bring along the same "magic", if one could call it that, they are just too often dull and very forgettable. Madeleine sure was quite something back in the day, hell I even managed to "survive" a few too many stinkers, because of her incredible beauty and charm, and not many women can do that to me. Even in the Sly Stallone romantic crime-comedy Avenging Angelo (2002) she somehow just made it all into a far more pleasant watch, than it should ever be. Also, I think she did another rather "forgotten" crime-thriller, probably more of a crime-noir kind of film, I think went under several different titles, but the most well known, I guess is China Moon (1994), which I do believe was made around 1991-92, but did not get a release until 94. Ed Harris movie, but, again it sure is worthy a watch if one is a fan of Stowe. Speaking of early to mid 90s crime-thriller noir movies, I think right about now, june-july-early august, pretty much is great entertainment to cool off with, during the late summer nights, and I am planning on going through a few of my favorites over the next weeks, or months. Might think about bringing along a thread or topic (if one is not already created) about all these late night cable crime-thrillers, as I am always on the lookout for a new interesting or possible favorites of that type of films. I remember China Moon, yeah it was pretty good. Another crime thriller with the lovely Madeleine that was released in 1993 is Blink, in which she played a blind violinist getting involved in a murder mystery. |
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🎄😷🎄 on Jun 6, 2020 13:27:50 GMT
Sea Fever (2019) 
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Post by theravenking on Jun 6, 2020 13:44:23 GMT
 I always had a soft spot for this little slasher movie. Although this time I didn't enjoy it as much as I used to. It was heavily cut on release and denied a theatrical run by the distributor. Unfortunately it is unlikely the original version as intended by director Geoffrey Wright will ever surface. The movie had a very troubled shoot which would make for an interesting documentary in itself. I finally got around to watching the blu-ray special edition which unfortunately only has the theatrical version of the movie but in much better quality than the previous dvd release. It also has a really fascinating commentary track by the director including some very interesting trivia about the movie. I didn't know that they went over budget and were so far behind in the shooting schedule that a quite a few scenes from the original script couldn't be shot and sometimes they had only time to do one take for a scene. Regarding all this it's actually a miracle the movie works at all. I still find this to be a better slasher movie than Urban Legends or I Know What You Did Last Summer. |
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Post by Dramatic Look Gopher on Jun 7, 2020 3:39:23 GMT
The Devil Within Her (aka I Don't Want To Be Born) (1975)
I Don't Want To See This Movie, is more like it. A bland British-made Rosemary's Baby/Exorcist kind of horror flick, it's more silly than scary and lacks intensity, chills, and eeriness. Much of the story doesn't make much sense, either.
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Post by poelzig on Jun 7, 2020 6:06:10 GMT
The Devil Within Her (aka I Don't Want To Be Born) (1975) I Don't Want To See This Movie, is more like it. A bland British-made Rosemary's Baby/Exorcist kind of horror flick, it's more silly than scary and lacks intensity, chills, and eeriness. Much of the story make much sense, either. It's even bad compared to the amazingly dull documentary Satanis: The Devil's Mass about Anton LaVey and the church of Satan which was shown before The Devil Within Her on TCM Friday Night. I'm hard pressed to decide which was more disappointing. Not sure how anyone could watch the ineffectual morons who were the leaders of the Satanic Church and be scared or threatened or impressed with Satan in any way. I mean the evil demon can grant instant fame and power but all he can get to lead his church are a bunch of fat disgusting middle aged white goofballs? I was repulsed after a while watching a fat gross naked redhead prattle on and on with her tits sagging to her bulging gut. Does that count as being horrified? Prince of Darkness? More like Prince of Dorkness? The Devil Within Her featured Caroline Munro and Joan Collins as strippers. Both of them were smoking hot back in the day. Munro in particular was a babe. I assumed there would be some titillating scenes with one or both since the synopsis warned of nudity . I was cheated. There was a scene where a perverse dwarf groped Collins but that was more laughable and gross than anything. I did laugh several times so I guess the movie wasn't a total waste of time. Almost total though. In my defense for watching how could I resist Collins and Munro as strippers and this delightful synopsis? A young woman gives birth to a baby who is possessed by the wicked spirit of a freak dwarf who she previously rejected leading to a series of strange events. That sounds incredible doesn't it? Sadly it was not.  |
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Post by Prime etc. on Jun 7, 2020 7:52:12 GMT
CRESCENDO/TASTE THE BLOOD OF DRACULA (as they had their debut 50 years ago as a double feature (in the UK I think).
I said James Olson is the poor man's Jon Voight (receding hairline be damned!) well I think Stephanie Powers is the poor man's Jane Fonda. I like her, but she didn't see to get much feature film stuff which is too bad because she definitely can carry a picture. There's a Warner Bros archive interview with her-I need to check it out sometime--maybe she talks about her Hammer work.
It's not a bad idea, but probably suffers from a lack of sophisticated direction. The most stand out character though is the impossibly sleazy maid.
As for the latter, well it is one of my favorite hammer films. One really has to marvel at how good the performances are for films like this. One is fully invested in the characters. The weakest element is ultimately Lee, shoehorned into it without much thought. Would it have worked better if Courtley was the vampire? Probably, especially as the final scene takes place in his family crypt. Makes more sense than Dracula throwing sticks at a couple of teenagers.
"Would you sell your souls to the Devil?"
"If one thought one's experience might be extended."
"It would be extended-to infinity!"
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Post by Dramatic Look Gopher on Jun 7, 2020 13:49:54 GMT
The Devil Within Her (aka I Don't Want To Be Born) (1975) I Don't Want To See This Movie, is more like it. A bland British-made Rosemary's Baby/Exorcist kind of horror flick, it's more silly than scary and lacks intensity, chills, and eeriness. Much of the story make much sense, either. It's even bad compared to the amazingly dull documentary Satanis: The Devil's Mass about Anton LaVey and the church of Satan which was shown before The Devil Within Her on TCM Friday Night. I'm hard pressed to decide which was more disappointing. Not sure how anyone could watch the ineffectual morons who were the leaders of the Satanic Church and be scared or threatened or impressed with Satan in any way. I mean the evil demon can grant instant fame and power but all he can get to lead his church are a bunch of fat disgusting middle aged white goofballs? I was repulsed after a while watching a fat gross naked redhead prattle on and on with her tits sagging to her bulging gut. Does that count as being horrified? Prince of Darkness? More like Prince of Dorkness? The Devil Within Her featured Caroline Munro and Joan Collins as strippers. Both of them were smoking hot back in the day. Munro in particular was a babe. I assumed there would be some titillating scenes with one or both since the synopsis warned of nudity . I was cheated. There was a scene where a perverse dwarf groped Collins but that was more laughable and gross than anything. I did laugh several times so I guess the movie wasn't a total waste of time. Almost total though. In my defense for watching how could I resist Collins and Munro as strippers and this delightful synopsis? A young woman gives birth to a baby who is possessed by the wicked spirit of a freak dwarf who she previously rejected leading to a series of strange events. That sounds incredible doesn't it? Sadly it was not. Yeah I noticed that Church of Satan documentary scheduled on TCM and thought about watching it. But based on what you said I'm glad I didn't. I also laughed in parts of The Devil Within Her. That's the other thing about it; unintentionally funny. By the way, in my original post I meant to say the story doesn't make sense. I really need to proofread my comments more carefully before I post! |
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Post by FridayOnElmStreet on Jun 8, 2020 4:49:57 GMT
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Post by FridayOnElmStreet on Jun 8, 2020 4:51:42 GMT
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Post by FridayOnElmStreet on Jun 8, 2020 4:52:40 GMT
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Post by Freddy Kroogz on Jun 9, 2020 4:38:36 GMT
Halloween (2007)
After enjoying House of 1,000 Corpses and damn near falling in love with The Devil's Rejects back in the 00's I was fired up for a Rob Zombie Halloween. I knew it would be a complete 180 from the original and it was refreshing that we were getting a remake with a unique vision. It comes out, I watch it, I like it. The flaws stood out like a sore thumb but I still had fun with it. I buy the DVD upon release, I watch the hell out of it, I really like it. I move on with my life watching it here and there over the years. My opinion stays pretty firm that it's underrated and misunderstood. Fast forward to tonight I decide to give it another go. Nah, I was wrong. This shit is awkward. It's paced well and overall a pretty good looking film, but nothing else seems to really work. Just about every character interaction makes me uncomfortable. It's not the subject matter that makes me uncomfortable, it’s all just so awkward.
Also young Michael sidestepping into the hallway wearing The Shape mask is a masterpiece of unintentional comedy.
2/5
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Post by FridayOnElmStreet on Jun 9, 2020 10:52:38 GMT
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and I have always enjoyed many of those late-night cable movies, of course not always a big "success" but usally always something enjoyable, either a stunning woman, some sleaze or just a complete psycho, doing his/her stuff, and I guess that kind of a sub-gerne within the whole thriller-crime category, hit somekind of a "jackpot" during the early up till around mid 90s, specially by combining erotic-thriller clichees, and, I rarely have found myself to enjoy many that came after the late 90s. They just do not bring along the same "magic", if one could call it that, they are just too often dull and very forgettable.
