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| Registered: May 9, 2008 |  Posts: 467 |
| | Posted: | | | | I decided join in on this month long view feast and started last night with this: Zombie Hunter Rika: Unrated Limited Edition Region 1 Released: 9/15/2009 Anamorphic 1.78:1 When typical Japanese high school student Rika skips school to visit her grandfather, she fails to take into account the fact that his remote village is infested with the living dead. What happens next isn't pretty, but fortunately, Grandpa Ryuhei just happens to be the greatest surgeon ever! Picking up what's left of Rika, he dusts her off and rebuilds her, better than she was, into the ultimate zombie fighter! Now, together with her friends Takashi and Yuji, Rika must take on the monstrous master of carnivorous cadavers: the grand-high lowest of the low, Zombie Boss Glorian! All hell breaks loose as one SERIOUSLY ticked off Japanese schoolgirl takes on the undead in the insane follow up to ATTACK GIRLS' SWIM TEAM VERSUS THE UNDEAD - ZOMBIE What I say:I decided to start off with something a little different from my normal horror movies and I can say for sure I succeeded. A bazaar blend of traditional Zombie movies and a Japanese perspective that is quite amusing and entertaining. A little bit of something for everyone: Some really good action sequences - Sword Fighting with Zombie Boss anyone?A zombie that is not mindless and helps the heroesA small sub plot about grandpa's trophy wife killing him offThree maids that comparing their breasts sizes by ripping open their shirts. Did I mention the one with cat ears?A secret US Army Unit of Zombie HuntersOverall I came away a lot more entertained and impressed then I went in expecting. |
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| Registered: March 13, 2007 | Reputation:  | | Posts: 17,330 |
| | Posted: | | | | Welcome! I am thrilled to see some join in... gives me ideas what to watch/buy!  | | | | Pete |
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| Registered: May 9, 2008 | | Posts: 467 |
| | Posted: | | | | Pathology Region 1 Released: 9/23/2008 Anamorphic 2.35 The creators of Crank crank up the shock value in this twisted tale of terror that combines pulse-pounding thrills with heart-stopping suspense! Ted Grey (Milo Ventimiglia) is a brilliant medical student with a promising future in forensics. But when he joins the nation's most prestigious pathology program, he unknowingly becomes a pawn in a terrifying game of death and destruction as his fellow students use their razor-sharp skills to commit unthinkable murders. When the pathological secrets of his colleagues begin to unfold, Ted quickly realizes that what he doesn't know...could kill him. What I Say:Not a bad movie but sort of left me with the feeling that it was "close but no cigar". While it had an interesting idea it seemed to just fall short and was a bit too predictable. It seemed to not really reach the “Horror” level but was stuck somewhere between it and a drama/crime/thriller. I think spending a little more time getting inside their heads as to why they were doing what they were would have made enough of a difference to push this up to the next level. Movies so far: 1. Zombie Hunter Rika: Unrated Limited Edition 2. Pathology  |
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| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 17,330 |
| | Posted: | | | |  Title: Underworld: Rise of the Lycans Movie Count: 6 TV Ep. Count: 1 Other Count: 1 Time Started: 9:45am Plot:The prequel story traces the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires known as Death Dealers and their onetime slaves, the Lycans. In the Dark Ages, a young Lycan named Lucian (Michael Sheen) emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor (Bill Nighy), the cruel vampire king who has enslaved them. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, Sonja (Rhona Mitra), in his battle against the Death Dealer army and his struggle for Lycan freedom. My Thoughts:This is one I was really looking forward to seeing for the first time. And I did enjoy it quite a bit. Though I think I let the hype get to me a little as I was expecting a little more from it. After 2 sequels I think it was the perfect time for a prequel... showing us how the war between the Vampires and the Lycans started. I would say if you liked the other movies in the Underworld series... you can't go wrong here. My Rating: 4/5 | | | | Pete |
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| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 17,330 |
| | Posted: | | | |  Title: Creepy Clips: Girls Night Out Movie Count: 7 TV Ep. Count: 1 Other Count: 1 Time Started: 11:40 Plot:Creepy Clips : Girls Night Out is the first anthology of the erotic horror trilogy. It contains two tales of erotic terror. My Thoughts:Another one from the Mortuary of Madness 50 movie boxset. Naturally I am going into this one expecting much of nothing. This one didn't impress me much at all. It is another Anthology horror... though it seems hardly worth it to have one with only 2 stories... and no wraparound story. And the stories worried more about having half naked women dancing around then to create a decent story. Though the audio and video quality was better then I expected. There just wasn't enough to the stories themselves. My Rating: 1.5/5 | | | | Pete |
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| Registered: May 9, 2008 | | Posts: 467 |
| | Posted: | | | | Joy Ride Region 1 Released: 3/12/2002 Anamorphic 2.35 Stalked by a vengeful trucker, three friends race for their lives - it's a thrilling nail-biter with 4 mind-blowing alternate endings! What I sayOverall I give this a tumbs up. Not a lot to say abou it other then a lot of laughts at the prank in the start and then things went from bad to worse for the characters. I could actually see how a prank like that could put someone who is near the edge right on over. Movies so far: 1. Zombie Hunter Rika: Unrated Limited Edition 2. Pathology 3. Joyride |
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| | Posted: | | | |  Title: Masters of Horror: Family Movie Count: 7 TV Ep. Count: 2 Other Count: 1 Time Started: 4:30pm Plot:It's a beautiful day in suburbia where mild-mannered bachelor Harold Thompson (George Wendt of CHEERS) is happily at work in his basement building the perfect family. But when a young couple moves in nextdoor, Harold sets his sights on the sexy young wife (Meredith Monroe of DAWSON'S CREEK). In a sunshine world of picket fences and manicured lawns, is it ever possible to know what gruesome plans are percolating in the minds of your neighbors? Matt Keeslar (SCREAM 3, ROSE RED) co-stars in this grisly black comedy with a killer twist from Director John Landis (AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, ANIMAL HOUSE) and Writer Brent Hanley (FRAILTY). My Thoughts:This is an episode of the Anthology Showtime Series Masters of Horror. This is one of the episodes I really enjoyed. It has a nice amount of gore in it... but also at the same time it has a lighthearted sense about it that borders on comedy. I think everyone in this one did a good job... I liked all the characters. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't already. My Rating: 4/5 | | | | Pete |
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| | Posted: | | | |  Title: Masters of Horror: The V Word Movie Count: 7 TV Ep. Count: 3 Other Count: 1 Time Started: 5:30pm Plot:For two geeky best friends who’ve only experienced carnage via their video games, it’s the ultimate late night dare: Ever seen a real dead guy? But when the pair breaks into a creepy local mortuary, they unleash a ferocious ghoul (Michael Ironside of SCANNERS and STARSHIP TROOPERS ) who’s hungry to share a few depraved urges of his own. Even if these pals-for-life can resist a violent suburban blood-spree, is there any peer pressure more horrific than that of the undead? Jodelle Ferland of SILENT HILL co-stars in this grisly twist on teenage vampirism written by series creator Mick Garris. My Thoughts:This one has to be my favorite episode of Masters of Horror. But that is to be expected since I am a huge fan of Vampire movies. I liked the 2 main characters in this one. I could relate to them as they did remind me a bit of myself and a friend of mine years ago. The vampire myth gets played with a lot in different shows.. and this one is no different. This is one of several I have seen that the vampires do not have fangs. I hate to see no fangs on the vampires... but even that didn't take away from this episode too much. Being a Masters of Horror episode... there is a nice amount of gore in there as well. The V Word is definitely an episode I would highly recommend! My Rating: 4.5/5 | | | | Pete |
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| | Posted: | | | |  Title: Fangoria: Blood Drive: Mr. Eryams Movie Count: 7 TV Ep. Count: 3 Other Count: 2 Time Started: 7pm DVD Plot:Fangoria Magazine, the world's most popular horror publication for over 25 years, in association with Koch Vision, presents an original compilation of the winning entries from the 'Fangoria Blood Drive' short film competition. From psychotic slashers, to flesh eating zombies, to live finger pets, this DVD has something for every fanatic horror fan! Musician and "House of 1000 Corpses" director 'Rob Zombie' hosts. With over 1 hour of exclusive behind-the-scenes access into the world of legendary director 'Clive Barker' and special effects wizard 'Stan Winston'...more than enough to inspire any amateur filmmaker! Mr. Eryams Plot:A mysterious house, a haunted girl, and a strange man sent by the church to investigate the strange happenings…or is he? My Thoughts:This short is definitely a good one... it has some decent atmosphere. Though I liked the first short (The Hitch) I watched on the DVD better. I think everyone involved did a good job. I especially liked the actress, a girl by the name of Laura Hofrichter. She did a great job... and was cute as well. My Rating: 3/5 | | | | Pete |
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| Registered: June 15, 2008 | | Posts: 220 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting Addicted2DVD: Quote:
Title: Masters of Horror: Family
Movie Count: 7
TV Ep. Count: 2
Other Count: 1
Time Started: 4:30pm
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It's a beautiful day in suburbia where mild-mannered bachelor Harold Thompson (George Wendt of CHEERS) is happily at work in his basement building the perfect family. But when a young couple moves in nextdoor, Harold sets his sights on the sexy young wife (Meredith Monroe of DAWSON'S CREEK). In a sunshine world of picket fences and manicured lawns, is it ever possible to know what gruesome plans are percolating in the minds of your neighbors? Matt Keeslar (SCREAM 3, ROSE RED) co-stars in this grisly black comedy with a killer twist from Director John Landis (AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, ANIMAL HOUSE) and Writer Brent Hanley (FRAILTY).
My Thoughts:
This is an episode of the Anthology Showtime Series Masters of Horror. This is one of the episodes I really enjoyed. It has a nice amount of gore in it... but also at the same time it has a lighthearted sense about it that borders on comedy. I think everyone in this one did a good job... I liked all the characters. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't already.
My Rating: 4/5 i agree...its one of my favorite moh episodes |
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| | Posted: | | | |  Title: Frankenstein Movie Count: 1 The classic 1931 production starring Boris Karloff, about an obsessed scientist and the creature he creates and rejects. A good film, striking visually and atmospherically (I can see why it has its classic status). Frightening in its implications of humanity's slavish devotion to science above reason, man's ability to create a monster from innocence, and the horror of mob justice. I find the Monster more a character of empathy rather than horror, and that the villain of the piece is actually the scientist and society. Verdict: 3/5 (good movie, solidly entertaining, worth watching) | | | If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.
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| Registered: May 8, 2007 | | Reputation: |  Posts: 1,945 |
| | Posted: | | | | Just want to say I enjoy reading all the reviews, this thread pwnz!
cheers
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| | Posted: | | | |  Title: The Craft: Special Edition Movie Count: 8 TV Ep. Count: 3 Other Count: 2 Time Started: 7am Plot:Sarah has always been different. So as the newcomer at St. Benedict's Academy, she immediately falls in with the high school outsiders. But these girls won't settle for being a group of powerless misfits. They have discovered THE CRAFT, and they are going to use it. Critics are spellbound, calling THE CRAFT "slick, shrewd, touching, funny and most appropriately, downright mean." - Arthur Salm, San Diego Union-Tribune My Thoughts:I know of a lot of people that never cared for this movie... but I always liked it. I have watched it several times since getting it on DVD. I think all 4 of the girls did a great job in this movie. The way this one ended I had always hoped to see a sequel. Definitely an underrated movie... if you haven't checked it out yet... I definitely recommend it. My Rating: 4/5 | | | | Pete |
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| | Posted: | | | |  Title: Campfire Tales Movie Count: 9 TV Ep. Count: 3 Other Count: 2 Time Started: 9:30am Plot:Horror takes a detour deep into the woods in this terrifying cross between Scream and Tales From The Crypt, starring Christine Taylor (Dodgeball) and Ron Livingston (Office Space). Returning home from a concert and driving recklessly, four teenagers crash their car on a deserted road. To ward off the cold, they build a fire and wait for help. But the hair-raising stories they tell around the fire put a deeper chill into the night. Each tale is more lurid, more horrifying, more shocking than anything they've heard before. Yet for these unlucky teens in the woods, the biggest shock is still to come... My Thoughts:I blind bought this one for last year's Halloween Marathon. I enjoyed it so much that I watched it a couple times since... and decided that I am ready to watch it again now. I am to the point of saying this is my favorite Anthology Horror that I have seen to date. Not only was all 3 stories suspenseful with great atmosphere... the wrap around story (where anthologies usually loose me) was a really good story in it's own right. The only thing that I could consider a downfall in this movie would have to be the fact that the first 2 stories are tellings of very well known urban legends... so you fairly quickly know what to expect. But that is ok... because these stories are so well done that you still enjoy every moment of it... even if you do know where it is going. This is one I will highly recommend... especially if you like anthology horror... give it a try! My Rating: 4.5/5 | | | | Pete |
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