Tag Archives: horror

Friday the 3th 5:A New Beginning 1/5

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mark

wow this is rank. Every single character exists only to die in a usually cursory and unconvincing way, as they meander through dialogue that exists only to bridge the bodycount. Even the motivation of this new “Jason” is utterly ridiculous. … Continue reading →

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X The Unknown 3.5/5

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mark

Rather fine 50s scifi that is very Quatermassy (it was intended to be a sequel to the original Quatermass movie, but Hammer couldn’t get the rights), and rather good. It has a creature reminiscent of The Blob, and the effects … Continue reading →

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Night of the Creeps 3.5/5

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mark

This was a lot of fun, and definitely at the top end of 80s B-movie horror. Witty, self-knowing script (in a good way), some good effects (and bad effects), and some really decent setups/payoffs. It thrilled me.

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Friday the 13th 4: The Final Chapter 2.5/5

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Mark

pretty weak entry, with very little tension or decent dialogue, but bolstered by Marty McFly’s dad, and a pretty good final act where a kid takes the war to Jason – AND THAT KID IS COREY FELDMAN WITH A SHAVED … Continue reading →

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The Haunted Palace 3.5/5

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Mark

Rather fine, and I think a little forgotten, Roger Corman movie with Vincent Price. The film looks really crisp and lush, and Corman knew how to stretch the dollars to keep the film looking classy, but kept it cheap by … Continue reading →

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Paperhouse 3.5/5

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Mark

This is a weird and subtle British horror movie that is really about a child’s dreams. The acting is generally quite poor from the children (who are essentially the leads), but it static quality actually works fine in this movie, … Continue reading →

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King Kong Vs Godzilla 3/5

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Mark

Ignoring the shockingly bad DVD transfer, this is one of the most fun godzillas for me, with both beasties smashing up trains and cities, and watching Kong’s arms change length throughout. I’m sure there was a bit where Kong swings … Continue reading →

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The Wicker Man (1973) Mysterious and unique horror movie 10/10

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Mark

The Wicker Man (1973) In the Cinemas in 1973 but made a few years earlier, The Wicker Man is an exceptional and very classy horror movie, dealing with a seemingly gentle though unusual society, seen through the eyes of a … Continue reading →

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Movie: Bubba Ho-Tep – Subversive little pulp horror/action movie that is surprisingly deep 6/10

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Mark

Bubba Ho-Tep Elvis is alive! Or at least he is in this film. The premise of the film is this: Elvis swapped places with an Elvis impersonator when he got bored with the fame and restrictive lifestyle, and while the … Continue reading →

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Movie: 28 Days Later – Fast zombies, excellent first half, not great second half 6.5/10

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Mark

28 Days Later The whole premise of this film can be summed up in two words: Running Zombies. That’s not to denigrate this cool B-movie with A-movie ambitions, but that’s what it is. And it’s a great premise, even if … Continue reading →

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Movie: Red State: Interesting but flawed horror-thriller, with excellent first half 6.5/10

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Mark

Red State The latest film from Kevin Smith, and a big change of gear from his usual, jokey offerings, this is a film that changes gear about every 20 minutes or so – starting as a teen comedy, then switching … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein – Top horror comedy, with monsters and comedians really delivering 7.5/10

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Mark

Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein This film marked the final film for several of the universal monster franchises, such as the Frankenstein, Wolf Man and Dracula series, and is touted by some critics (but by no means all) as some … Continue reading →

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Alice, Sweet Alice – Interesting American Giallo with plenty of atmosphere and weirdness 7/10

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Mark

Alice, Sweet Alice  aka Communion An interesting little thriller that plays like an Italian Giallo, but is set and made in America.  Got famous for the brief presence of Brooke Shields at a young age (and she never acted better … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Fright Night 2 – rather poor 80s horror/comedy that isn’t very scary or funny 3/10

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Mark

Fright Night 2 Okay Fright Night was recently made with David Tennant channelling Russell Brand as a vampire hunter, but this is a review of the sequel to the rather charming original. This sequel suffers from a number of problems.  … Continue reading →

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Jason X + Remakes we would like to see Episode 004

Posted on July 4, 2011 by GoodBadAndOdd

In episode 004, Mark and Sam talk about the cheap and cheerful space-horror-fest Jason X, pick the movies they’d most like to see remade, and discuss surviving the zombie apocalypse

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