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Post by lostinlimbo on Mar 18, 2020 4:08:36 GMT
Overbearing sequel. Way more ridiculous, yet not as enjoyable.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2020 14:57:51 GMT
"Scars of Dracula" (1970).
The last period Dracula film from Hammer, this is obviously cheaply done at times, and the script isn't always very good, but it still has some of that great Hammer atmosphere, and a typically solid Hammer cast, including Sir Christopher Lee, who's in fine form, Michael Gwynn, and Hammer mainstay Michael Ripper.
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Post by Captain Spencer on Mar 22, 2020 4:57:29 GMT
A Single Shot (2013)
A trailer trash hick, currently going through a messy divorce, accidently kills a woman and finds a large sum of cash while hunting for deer. But there are some badass dudes who want the loot back.
This crime thriller is a yawn-inducing, badly written bore. Filled with long conversations with lots of banal dialogue. Also wastes great actors like William H. Macy (sporting a very ugly hair piece) and Ted Levine. Unsatisfying conclusion, to boot.
Such a shame, because the story seemed to have a lot of potential, but the bad script and slow pacing destroy what could have been a much better thriller.
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Mar 23, 2020 21:09:22 GMT
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Post by forca84 on Mar 23, 2020 22:51:51 GMT
Streamed...
"Keep Watching" "Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy" "Wired" (2008 BBC series) "Bad Match" "Ghost of New Orleans" "Shopping tour" "Blooded"
Plus...
"Diary of a Call Girl"
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Post by forca84 on Mar 23, 2020 22:52:59 GMT
Streamed...
"Keep Watching" "Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy" "Wired" (2008 BBC series) "Bad Match" "Ghost of New Orleans" "Shopping tour" "Blooded"
Plus...
"Diary of a Call Girl"
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2020 1:57:30 GMT
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Post by theravenking on Mar 24, 2020 13:00:52 GMT
A Single Shot (2013) A trailer trash hick, currently going through a messy divorce, accidently kills a woman and finds a large sum of cash while hunting for deer. But there are some badass dudes who want the loot back. This crime thriller is a yawn-inducing, badly written bore. Filled with long conversations with lots of banal dialogue. Also wastes great actors like William H. Macy (sporting a very ugly hair piece) and Ted Levine. Unsatisfying conclusion, to boot. Such a shame, because the story seemed to have a lot of potential, but the bad script and slow pacing destroy what could have been a much better thriller. What a waste of a great cast! Jeffery Wright was particularly disappointing, mumbling his way through his performance.
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Post by theravenking on Mar 24, 2020 14:37:15 GMT
The Perfect Host (2010) – Excellent indie movie. A low-budget black comedy. David Hyde Pierce plays a schizophrenic who is just preparing to throw a dinner party for his imaginary friends when bank robber Clayne Crawford seeks refuge at his home. This makes the most of its modest budget. The plot has some nice surprises and Hyde Pierce is a revelation as the likeable psychopath. I’m surprised they’ve never done a sequel. But then, according to imdb, it even failed to recoup its 500.000 budget. A shame because it’s really good.
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Post by lostinlimbo on Mar 28, 2020 1:46:32 GMT
Double shot last night of two very different extremes. Both re-watches. A great ensemble cast really carry this goofball comedy-horror. Charming, although I do find it to lose steam by the end. The story might be muddled and anticlimactic, but the set-designs and practical fx looks good in this Roger Corman production. Oh, and of course a WTF moment here and there.
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Post by lostinlimbo on Mar 29, 2020 0:11:48 GMT
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Mar 29, 2020 21:05:48 GMT
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Post by Nalkarj on Mar 29, 2020 22:18:13 GMT
Just finished Identity (2003). It’s a dumb movie: poorly acted, poorly directed, horribly written. Yet I enjoyed it in part, because the central premise of strangers stuck at a secluded motel getting killed off one-by-one, Ten Little Indians-style, is so good. I was having fun until the remarkably unsurprising, incomprehensible, and unnecessary twist, which infuriated me about as much as The Village’s twist inflamed Roger Ebert. (I also guessed the, um, killer’s identity pretty easily, too.) Also: Why on earth give the Ray Liotta character a flashback when we know he’s not real? You know how much this stupid twist destroys the audience’s suspension of disbelief? Gah.
It’s too bad, because this is a great premise. Is it possible for someone to plagiarize it, or come up a super-similar plot that just avoids plagiarizing it, and then take the story in a different direction?
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Post by Prime etc. on Mar 30, 2020 0:31:30 GMT
"Scars of Dracula" (1970).
The last period Dracula film from Hammer, this is obviously cheaply done at times, and the script isn't always very good, but it still has some of that great Hammer atmosphere, and a typically solid Hammer cast, including Sir Christopher Lee, who's in fine form, Michael Gwynn, and Hammer mainstay Michael Ripper. I don't mean to be "that guy" but Legend of the Seven Golden Vampire is also a period Dracula film.
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Post by Nalkarj on Mar 30, 2020 1:38:03 GMT
OK, no idea why I’m in a mood for Ten Little Indians knockoffs today, but I just finished April Fool’s Day (1986). Now this is how you do a Ten Little Indians knockoff. Plot: A bunch of college goofballs go to a Pacific Northwest Maine island for April Fool’s weekend, where they get murdered off one by one… Fun little slasher flick, starts off kinda stupid but builds to good humor and genuine suspense. This is surprisingly well-directed, with solid shot choices and far better acting than you’d expect from the premise—and a zillion times better than Friday the Thirteenth. Also surprisingly, but welcomely, the gore isn’t gratuitous. As for the twist:
It’s inoffensive, unlike Identity’s. It’s done more satisfyingly than you’d expect, for one thing, and at least it leaves the viewer with a grin on his face.
That said, I would have appreciated including a twist-on-the-twist, which according to Wikipedia was in the original script: Really too bad that wasn’t included. Still, this was a lot of fun. Definitely recommended for viewing around April 1.
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Post by mszanadu on Mar 30, 2020 2:12:04 GMT
OK, no idea why I’m in a mood for Ten Little Indians knockoffs today, but I just finished April Fool’s Day (1986). Now this is how you do a Ten Little Indians knockoff. Plot: A bunch of college goofballs go to a Pacific Northwest Maine island for April Fool’s weekend, where they get murdered off one by one… Fun little slasher flick, starts off kinda stupid but builds to good humor and genuine suspense. This is surprisingly well-directed, with solid shot choices and far better acting than you’d expect from the premise—and a zillion times better than Friday the Thirteenth. Also surprisingly, but welcomely, the gore isn’t gratuitous. As for the twist: It’s unoffensive, unlike Identity’s. It’s done more satisfyingly than you’d expect, for one thing, and at least it leaves the viewer with a grin on his face. That said, I would have appreciated including a twist-on-the-twist, which according to Wikipedia was in the original script: “A third act of the film present in Walton's original cut had the group leaving the island, and Skip enacting an actual murder of Muffy, wanting to take their familial inheritance for himself. Paramount executives disliked this dark turn in the plot, and mandated that this final act be excised so that the film could end on a high note, with the characters celebrating after the revelation of Muffy's elaborate prank.” Really too bad that wasn’t included. Still, this was a lot of fun. Definitely recommended for viewing around April 1.
I agree and actually do watch this one every April 1st ( April Fool's Day )
also have this movie on VHS too .
Thanks so much Salzmank for this fun and amusing movie reminder here also .
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Post by Freddy Kroogz on Mar 30, 2020 21:18:29 GMT
*Some of these may contain spoilers*
In the Mouth of Madness (1994) - 4.5/5
Could have sworn I’ve seen this before but literally nothing rang a bell. Either way though this was fantastic. Right up my alley with the bizarre dreamlike nature of which it plays out. Can see this sky rocketing up my favorites list after a rewatch or two.
The Fog (1980) - 4.5/5
Atmosphere, atmosphere, atmosphere! In my opinion the best lighting in a carpenter flick not titled Halloween too. Great cast. Just a gorgeous film from top to bottom and one of Carpenter’s absolute best.
Escape from New York (1981) - 4/5
Kurt Russell is a certified badass here. Watching him navigate through a ravaged New York City is a blast. One scene in particular, when the dwellers were coming up from the sewers made me feel as if I was in a straight up zombie flick for a minute! Very fun genre bending offering from carpenter here and can totally see why it’s up there on so many best of lists.
Hungry Wives (1972) - 3/5
Very early Romero where for me I felt there was a ton of build up that doesn’t pay off well. It takes forever for our lead to become a witch and even when she does, not much happens. Just wasn’t what I was expecting I guess. Nevertheless this was a treat to watch Romero experiment with his craft at a very early stage in his career. He does a great job with dream sequences here as well.
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Post by FridayOnElmStreet on Mar 30, 2020 22:28:14 GMT
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Post by Jayman on Apr 1, 2020 7:23:13 GMT
"Sleepaway Camp" "Lake Placid vs. Anacaonda" "Extinction" (2015) i just watched sleep away camp for the first time a few months back. Oh my god that ending! 😱😃
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Post by mszanadu on Apr 1, 2020 20:36:51 GMT
"Sleepaway Camp" "Lake Placid vs. Anacaonda" "Extinction" (2015) i just watched sleep away camp for the first time a few months back. Oh my god that ending! 😱😃
It's most definitely a twist ending we would never have expected ( right Jay ? ) .
I remember renting that one many years ago on VHS
at the local rental store back in the 1980's - when it was brand new
a really good movie but literally haven't seen it since then .
If only one of the cable TV Channels or
even On-Demand would show this one again soon that would be awesome .
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