4th Annual N&G 31 Days* of Halloween (2022)
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Deadstream (2022)
I'll start off with a big disclaimer that Found Footage is probably my biggest guilty pleasure and it's the last style of Horror that can still truly creep me tf out when done right. This one is likely not going to do that to anyone but I still had a blast with it! It never takes itself too seriously and treads the line of Horror/Comedy pretty well, it honestly almost felt like a Found Footage love letter to Evil Dead. The lead guy is obnoxious asf as that's what they were going for but at some point in the movie my opinion switched and I ended up liking his character somehow. The practical effects also surprised me as there were some legitimately pretty awesome ones with zero CGI and it just felt like an 80's movie but with todays culture and it worked well for me. I think this one might even find a bit of an audience beyond found footage fans. just a flat out fun movie that wont win any awards but I wish we had more new movies like this!
"I haven't watched a scary movie since the first half of Ghost Dad!"
-Shawn
This was the Director's debut (A Husband & Wife team) so they really have my attention now for there segment in the upcoming V/H/S/99.
I'll start off with a big disclaimer that Found Footage is probably my biggest guilty pleasure and it's the last style of Horror that can still truly creep me tf out when done right. This one is likely not going to do that to anyone but I still had a blast with it! It never takes itself too seriously and treads the line of Horror/Comedy pretty well, it honestly almost felt like a Found Footage love letter to Evil Dead. The lead guy is obnoxious asf as that's what they were going for but at some point in the movie my opinion switched and I ended up liking his character somehow. The practical effects also surprised me as there were some legitimately pretty awesome ones with zero CGI and it just felt like an 80's movie but with todays culture and it worked well for me. I think this one might even find a bit of an audience beyond found footage fans. just a flat out fun movie that wont win any awards but I wish we had more new movies like this!
"I haven't watched a scary movie since the first half of Ghost Dad!"
-Shawn
This was the Director's debut (A Husband & Wife team) so they really have my attention now for there segment in the upcoming V/H/S/99.
hype
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Resolution 2013
I haven't watched this one in awhile but I always loved how the Director duo have made 4 movies now and they all are "in the same universe" yet they never publicized it or used it any marketing at all and fans eventually figured it out themselves. This is the one that started it all though and the two leads have great chemistry which is really what keeps you invested throughout. This is one where the less you know the better but after a good amount of watches now I still find new things and enjoy the ride.
I'd say it started as a 3 1/2ish though until I thought about it much more and watched it multiple times.
The Endless (2017)
This was also made by the same Director's and is the only one that's a bit of a sequel/prequel to Resolution. I've heard them say they suggest watching this first then watching Resolution which makes sense but it doesn't really matter that much imo. I didn't enjoy this one quite as much but it was still interesting seeing more of this world and having a few things answered.
I haven't watched this one in awhile but I always loved how the Director duo have made 4 movies now and they all are "in the same universe" yet they never publicized it or used it any marketing at all and fans eventually figured it out themselves. This is the one that started it all though and the two leads have great chemistry which is really what keeps you invested throughout. This is one where the less you know the better but after a good amount of watches now I still find new things and enjoy the ride.
I'd say it started as a 3 1/2ish though until I thought about it much more and watched it multiple times.
The Endless (2017)
This was also made by the same Director's and is the only one that's a bit of a sequel/prequel to Resolution. I've heard them say they suggest watching this first then watching Resolution which makes sense but it doesn't really matter that much imo. I didn't enjoy this one quite as much but it was still interesting seeing more of this world and having a few things answered.
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15. Evil Dead (2013)
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Picked up the unrated version to watch per suggestion of @LeeVing since the Blu Ray was pretty cheap on Amazon. I love this reboot and I gotta say, I did notice a few extra scenes but it didn't feel too different from the theatrical which is good because the flow of the movie was still good. I think a few scenes were gorier and it added a post credit scene.
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Picked up the unrated version to watch per suggestion of @LeeVing since the Blu Ray was pretty cheap on Amazon. I love this reboot and I gotta say, I did notice a few extra scenes but it didn't feel too different from the theatrical which is good because the flow of the movie was still good. I think a few scenes were gorier and it added a post credit scene.
EvanBenner
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Big Moorhead & Benson fan. The Endless was my first, Spring is my favorite, Synchronic was a bit of a dud, but I'm super stoked for Something in the Dirt!Resolution 2013
I haven't watched this one in awhile but I always loved how the Director duo have made 4 movies now and they all are "in the same universe" yet they never publicized it or used it any marketing at all and fans eventually figured it out themselves. This is the one that started it all though and the two leads have great chemistry which is really what keeps you invested throughout. This is one where the less you know the better but after a good amount of watches now I still find new things and enjoy the ride.
I'd say it started as a 3 1/2ish though until I thought about it much more and watched it multiple times.
The Endless (2017)
This was also made by the same Director's and is the only one that's a bit of a sequel/prequel to Resolution. I've heard them say they suggest watching this first then watching Resolution which makes sense but it doesn't really matter that much imo. I didn't enjoy this one quite as much but it was still interesting seeing more of this world and having a few things answered.
Hemotep
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Day 39.
Significant Other
I really enjoyed this one. It has a nice slow burn development in the first half, then gets a little goofy in the second, and has an ending that I thought worked well.
Significant Other
I really enjoyed this one. It has a nice slow burn development in the first half, then gets a little goofy in the second, and has an ending that I thought worked well.
EvanBenner
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70's is my theme for the day on the Horror Queers Spooky Season calendar, and when I think 70's horror my mind goes straight to giallo.
One quick glance at my watchlist pointed me to The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion (streaming on Shudder and Arrow Player).
A married woman, Minou, is cornered by a stranger late one night and told that her struggling businessman of a husband has murdered one of his lenders and passed it off as an accident. What follows is a winding tale of manipulation, extortion, and distorted truths as she fights to protect her marriage, prove the reality of her encounters, and put an end to the blackmail.
Forbidden Photos is surprisingly grounded and well-paced for a giallo. I was pretty invested in the whole thing, and not because it was over-the-top absurd or funny like many others. Plus, it's got a banging Ennio Morricone score.
Director Luciano Ercoli followed this film up with his two Death Walks films, the first of which I found entertaining (Death Walks on High Heals), and the second of which was a slog (Death Walks at Midnight).
One quick glance at my watchlist pointed me to The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion (streaming on Shudder and Arrow Player).
A married woman, Minou, is cornered by a stranger late one night and told that her struggling businessman of a husband has murdered one of his lenders and passed it off as an accident. What follows is a winding tale of manipulation, extortion, and distorted truths as she fights to protect her marriage, prove the reality of her encounters, and put an end to the blackmail.
Forbidden Photos is surprisingly grounded and well-paced for a giallo. I was pretty invested in the whole thing, and not because it was over-the-top absurd or funny like many others. Plus, it's got a banging Ennio Morricone score.
Director Luciano Ercoli followed this film up with his two Death Walks films, the first of which I found entertaining (Death Walks on High Heals), and the second of which was a slog (Death Walks at Midnight).
#26.
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)
I watched the theatrical version, as I hadn't watched it in quite a while, and this new 4K release had a new commentary on the theatrical version.
I really don't like this movie enough to really know all the differences between the cuts, but I do like the Producer's Cut a little better.
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)
I watched the theatrical version, as I hadn't watched it in quite a while, and this new 4K release had a new commentary on the theatrical version.
I really don't like this movie enough to really know all the differences between the cuts, but I do like the Producer's Cut a little better.
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16. Climax (2018)
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This one is a rough watch. Most of the characters are probably professional dancers not actors and it kinda shows... The last 15 minutes is nauseating to watch because it's entirely filmed upside down in flashing red lights, and the camera is twisting back and forth like it's being rolled around on a fixed ball. If that doesn't turn you off and you still want to watch, just a warning, there's a pretty triggering scene in here involving a pregnant woman being kneed in the stomach - and a crowd inducing her to self-harm because they don't believe she's pregnant
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This one is a rough watch. Most of the characters are probably professional dancers not actors and it kinda shows... The last 15 minutes is nauseating to watch because it's entirely filmed upside down in flashing red lights, and the camera is twisting back and forth like it's being rolled around on a fixed ball. If that doesn't turn you off and you still want to watch, just a warning, there's a pretty triggering scene in here involving a pregnant woman being kneed in the stomach - and a crowd inducing her to self-harm because they don't believe she's pregnant
hype
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Yeah, Spring is far and away my favorite as well! I was going to try and sneak another watch in before Halloween of that one as it's been a few years. Thanks for the reminder about Something In The Dirt as I didn't realize it was coming out so soon. Seems like Horror is hitting another Golden Age era as it's pretty insane how much good stuff is coming out in the last hand full or so years especially.
hype
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Day 39.
Significant Other
I really enjoyed this one. It has a nice slow burn development in the first half, then gets a little goofy in the second, and has an ending that I thought worked well.
Happy to hear it was good! I was pissed last night, 30-40 minutes in and getting immersed into the story when all of a sudden my power went out for 5 hours
. Looking forward to finishing it tonight!#27.
Halloween: H20 Twenty Years Later (1998)
This is on the verge of dropping half a skull, as the years have gone on I find it rather boring. A direct sequel to Halloween 2, this is the first sequel to retcon 3 previous movies.
The various mask changes...along with the CGI mask don't help things.
Halloween: H20 Twenty Years Later (1998)
This is on the verge of dropping half a skull, as the years have gone on I find it rather boring. A direct sequel to Halloween 2, this is the first sequel to retcon 3 previous movies.
The various mask changes...along with the CGI mask don't help things.
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#28.
Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
Not really a fan, as most people aren't. I think it would gain half a skull if it didn't have Busta Rhymes doing his "Kung-fu Muthafucka" stuff...or Tyra Banks making coffee.
I thought the whole multi-camera thing was kinda a good plot device, but the whole movie was just poorly directed.
Also being Dimension/Miramax movies doesn't help these last 3 any at all....seeing Harvey Weinstein's name in the opening credits instantly pisses me off.
Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
Not really a fan, as most people aren't. I think it would gain half a skull if it didn't have Busta Rhymes doing his "Kung-fu Muthafucka" stuff...or Tyra Banks making coffee.
I thought the whole multi-camera thing was kinda a good plot device, but the whole movie was just poorly directed.
Also being Dimension/Miramax movies doesn't help these last 3 any at all....seeing Harvey Weinstein's name in the opening credits instantly pisses me off.
17. Night of the Living Dead (1990)
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I've never seen this version - it's the one directed by Tom Savini in 1990. It's a really fun remake, the vibe of some of the characters are different and way more over the top than the original, and some plot points changed but I like it. Barbara's a badass in this version & Cooper's even worse in this version. The zombies are super goofy in this one but I think it's part of it's charm. Overall, I think i'd still prefer the original but this one is great too.
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I've never seen this version - it's the one directed by Tom Savini in 1990. It's a really fun remake, the vibe of some of the characters are different and way more over the top than the original, and some plot points changed but I like it. Barbara's a badass in this version & Cooper's even worse in this version. The zombies are super goofy in this one but I think it's part of it's charm. Overall, I think i'd still prefer the original but this one is great too.
EvanBenner
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Accomplished most of my remaining costume shopping yesterday (mostly props and materials for our annual photoshoot) so we got drunk and watched a couple new comic movies.
Kicked things off with Morbius, mostly just to make our roommate suffer. We pulled up a drinking game but ended up dialing back to once per scene on a couple of rules.
The movie itself is a mess, and it's not so by any fault of the actors. Poor atmosphere, weird effects, predictable "bad science" plot. I realized halfway that it's by the same director of the pointless Alien clone Life (2017) which I also found lifeless despite having a great cast.
Followed that up with Marvel proper's quietly unleashed Halloween special Werewolf by Night on Disney+. This brisk, 50-minute black & white creature feature was fun! I like the idea of more exploratory featurettes like this on streamers.
Kicked things off with Morbius, mostly just to make our roommate suffer. We pulled up a drinking game but ended up dialing back to once per scene on a couple of rules.
The movie itself is a mess, and it's not so by any fault of the actors. Poor atmosphere, weird effects, predictable "bad science" plot. I realized halfway that it's by the same director of the pointless Alien clone Life (2017) which I also found lifeless despite having a great cast.
Followed that up with Marvel proper's quietly unleashed Halloween special Werewolf by Night on Disney+. This brisk, 50-minute black & white creature feature was fun! I like the idea of more exploratory featurettes like this on streamers.
EvanBenner
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Knocked out another notable blindspot for me with Gremlins 2.
Pure insanity. Thank gosh for Joe Dante.
Pure insanity. Thank gosh for Joe Dante.
EvanBenner
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Had the flexibility to watch some subtitles today, so I picked up one of the HoopTober extra credit films.
Having seen and enjoyed Alex de la Iglesia's Day of the Beast and Perdita Durango (aka Dance with the Devil), I was immediately intrigued to find this next film on the challenge list. Based on those two earlier films, I had no doubt The Last Circus would be unusually dark and have some demented humor—and sure enough it delivered on both of those expectations.
The Last Circus (aka Balada triste de trompeta [Ballad of the sad trumpet]) takes place at the start and end of Francoist Spain. It starts with a circus troupe (including our main character Javier's father) thrown into instant military service to fight the nationalist regime while in full costume. Javier's father (the Funny Clown) takes out several soldiers with only a machete before being shot, captured, and sentenced to a labor camp where the overseeing colonel kills him.
Jump ahead, and adult Javier enters the circus as a Sad Clown. He quickly falls for the troupe's aerialist who's in an abusive relationship with his performance counterpart, the Funny Clown. The early hints of darkness are sown between colorful, comedic moments that evoke Jodorowski's off-kilter style of humor before dipping irretrievably into searing, dark comedy that keeps you guessing where things could possibly go next.
That's about all I'll say, as it's a delightfully demented watch.
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Having seen and enjoyed Alex de la Iglesia's Day of the Beast and Perdita Durango (aka Dance with the Devil), I was immediately intrigued to find this next film on the challenge list. Based on those two earlier films, I had no doubt The Last Circus would be unusually dark and have some demented humor—and sure enough it delivered on both of those expectations.
The Last Circus (aka Balada triste de trompeta [Ballad of the sad trumpet]) takes place at the start and end of Francoist Spain. It starts with a circus troupe (including our main character Javier's father) thrown into instant military service to fight the nationalist regime while in full costume. Javier's father (the Funny Clown) takes out several soldiers with only a machete before being shot, captured, and sentenced to a labor camp where the overseeing colonel kills him.
Jump ahead, and adult Javier enters the circus as a Sad Clown. He quickly falls for the troupe's aerialist who's in an abusive relationship with his performance counterpart, the Funny Clown. The early hints of darkness are sown between colorful, comedic moments that evoke Jodorowski's off-kilter style of humor before dipping irretrievably into searing, dark comedy that keeps you guessing where things could possibly go next.
That's about all I'll say, as it's a delightfully demented watch.
A ★★★★ review of The Last Circus (2010)
After digging both Day of the Beast and Perdita Durango there was no chance I would skip this Alex de la Iglesia-directed bonus challenge for HoopTober. Right from the opening sequence, I knew I was in for dark and demented ride. We witness a formative moment in our main character Javier's...
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debianlinux
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First time seeing this thread. I am pretty much constantly watching horror but it often takes me a week or more to finish a movie cause life with kids.
latest watch:
A slow burner that is just beautiful throughout. Creep factor is fairly low but the supernatural angle is believable. Ending fits but is a little bit of a stretch. Extremely well shot and executed.
latest watch:
A slow burner that is just beautiful throughout. Creep factor is fairly low but the supernatural angle is believable. Ending fits but is a little bit of a stretch. Extremely well shot and executed.
Hemotep
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This is one of my all time favorites. I like to turn off the volume and play Sigur Rós albums while I watch it. It works surprisingly well. I had hoped that it would turn into more of a cult classic midnight movie kind of film, but I don't know many who watch it as often as I do, haha.Had the flexibility to watch some subtitles today, so I picked up one of the HoopTober extra credit films.
Having seen and enjoyed Alex de la Iglesia's Day of the Beast and Perdita Durango (aka Dance with the Devil), I was immediately intrigued to find this next film on the challenge list. Based on those two earlier films, I had no doubt The Last Circus would be unusually dark and have some demented humor—and sure enough it delivered on both of those expectations.
The Last Circus (aka Balada triste de trompeta [Ballad of the sad trumpet]) takes place at the start and end of Francoist Spain. It starts with a circus troupe (including our main character Javier's father) thrown into instant military service to fight the nationalist regime while in full costume. Javier's father (the Funny Clown) takes out several soldiers with only a machete before being shot, captured, and sentenced to a labor camp where the overseeing colonel kills him.
Jump ahead, and adult Javier enters the circus as a Sad Clown. He quickly falls for the troupe's aerialist who's in an abusive relationship with his performance counterpart, the Funny Clown. The early hints of darkness are sown between colorful, comedic moments that evoke Jodorowski's off-kilter style of humor before dipping irretrievably into searing, dark comedy that keeps you guessing where things could possibly go next.
That's about all I'll say, as it's a delightfully demented watch.
A ★★★★ review of The Last Circus (2010)
After digging both Day of the Beast and Perdita Durango there was no chance I would skip this Alex de la Iglesia-directed bonus challenge for HoopTober. Right from the opening sequence, I knew I was in for dark and demented ride. We witness a formative moment in our main character Javier's...