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Post by K.J.V. on Feb 21, 2006 17:10:52 GMT -5
I've seen the pictures, I was just too lazy to do the HTML transfer to this forum haha.
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Post by Tyler Durden on Feb 21, 2006 17:19:52 GMT -5
lol I contemplated not doing the transfers, but I bit the bullet
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Post by Deano on Feb 21, 2006 18:11:14 GMT -5
What horror films are you all looking forwards to at the moment? I'm looking forwards to quite a few: Slither The Dark The Hills Have Eyes Friday The 13th sequel TCM prequel
What are you guys looking out for?
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Post by sim on Feb 21, 2006 18:57:02 GMT -5
Just watched Lucio Fulci's The Beyond and posted a review. I'll paste it in here too. Anyone want to comment on the movie? Some amazing gore in it! The Beyond (1981) Directed by Lucio Fulci Starring:Catriona MacColl, David Warbeck, Cinzia Monreale Woe be unto him who opens one of the seven gateways to Hell, because through that gateway, evil will invade the world. -I hated Fulci's "Zombi", which seems to be his most infamous picture. I may be in the minority, but I thought that the film was amateurish at best. There were admirable qualities to it, but for the most part, it didn't click with me. "The Beyond" was a little bit of a different story, as I felt it was not only more polished, but it's shot a lot better, and the story was also a bit more to my liking. "The Beyond" is an interesting tale about an old New Orleans hotel that is built upon one of the seven gateways of hell. When some ignorant New Orleans citizens take matters into their own hands and decide to torture a recluse artist because he seems to practice witchcraft, all hell seems to be unleashed. Literally. Ok, so the story is kind of absurd, but at least it's kept fairly simple. With all giallos, the dubbing of english seems to be pretty bad, and this is no exception. That is a major drawback of Dario Argento's films, but at least it's done with some sense of professionalism there. Here, it borders on ridiculous on times, but it's fairly good in other places. It wasn't too irritating or distracting, to be honest. As fas as the ACTORS in the movie, they do fairly well with the material thats given, with the exception of a few easilly identifible poor performances. Then again, that's expected. We don't come into these films for the acting. The stuff that we do come to the dance, the crimson red goodness, is slopped onto our plates with glee, and in abundance. The film sports some of the coolest kills and gore that I have seen in recent memory, and there is no weak cutting away being done in this one. Fulci takes great joy in showing us the macabe fates to which his characters come to. We see an eyeball complete removed from it's socket via a finger through the head, a spike jammed through a ladys head and portruding out of her eye socket, an absolutly hypnotizing scene in which a set of tarantulas bite and tear a mans flesh apart, and various other bloody red goodies. I totally dug on the way Fulci shot these, and found these to be the high point of the film. The film is also noteworthy for its absolutly incredible use of sound. Whoever was responsible for the sound design on this picture should have gotten some kind of recognition, because it really is remarkable. The sounds of wind blowing, cackling thunder, the ripping and tearing of flesh, the weird skin crawling sounds which resonate when the tarantulas emerge from the darkness...it really was breathtaking. It all helped in the perfect dark, brooding atmosphere that Fulci managed to create. This is atmospheric horror at its finest, as there was more then one occasion that literally made me feel "icky". However, Fulci's macabe work of art stutters in too many places for it to really be recommended. The direction itself is entertaining, with crazy camera angles being thrown at us, but the film itself suffers from very weird pacing. Fulci doesn't seem to grasp the concept of suspense, nor does he utilize it properly in the places where he attempts to use it. Unfortunately, we end up with a stylish piece of atmospheric horror that is nothing but flash. It's occupied with stupid characters (the doctor won't shoot them in the fn head!), misfires in logic (his revolver fires 40 bulllets without reloading!), and a lack of focus in several places (what ultimately happens in the movie!??!). Fulci isn't entirely worthless like I once thought, but he's still no Dario Argento. And you will face the sea of darkness, and all therein that may be explored.Rating:6/10
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Post by Suckasays on Feb 21, 2006 18:58:04 GMT -5
What horror films are you all looking forwards to at the moment? I'm looking forwards to quite a few: Slither The Dark The Hills Have Eyes Friday The 13th sequel TCM prequel What are you guys looking out for? Pretty much your list. Add Saw II and Return to Sleepaway Camp. I can't for the life of me figure out what's taking Return to Sleepaway Camp so long. The damn movie has been done since 2003. I used to be in close contact with Co-producer Jeff Hayes when I did my work for horror.com but I haven't been able to speak to him for a while since are never online at the same time these days. If I ever happen to get in touch with him again I will find out for sure what is up with it. Last time I spoke with him he mentioned something about finding a definite distrubuter and some reshooting and re-editing. But I think Anchor Bay would probably do the distrubuting. I don't know.
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Post by K.J.V. on Feb 21, 2006 19:06:07 GMT -5
I know I've been waiting to check it out. I really hope a new "big three" movie comes out soon. That being F13, Hallloween, or NOES. I need my classic horror back By the way, I didn't mention Evil Dead 4 because Raimi has no interest in it
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Post by Sam Hain on Feb 21, 2006 21:47:38 GMT -5
Holy crap, I leave for 2 weeks and this thing gets to 99 pages!
I really hope they let the Halloween series die. I wouldn't mind another Nightmare, though.
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Post by CC84 Johnny Ginger on Feb 21, 2006 21:59:28 GMT -5
What horror films are you all looking forwards to at the moment? I'm looking forwards to quite a few: Slither The Dark The Hills Have Eyes Friday The 13th sequel TCM prequel What are you guys looking out for? Im really looking forward to The Hills Have Eyes, new Friday The 13th, TCM prequel, The Omen remake, Return to Sleepaway Camp, Saw III. But there are other horror movies that look awesome. 2001 Maniacs could be a cool movie, Robet Englund kicks @$$.
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Post by CC84 Johnny Ginger on Feb 21, 2006 22:04:03 GMT -5
I think they should make ONE final Halloween..one final film to end the series permently (sp?).
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Post by Tyler Durden on Feb 21, 2006 22:57:27 GMT -5
I have high hopes for Hills Have Eyes, Saw 3, and the TCM prequel. Looking forward to Omen 666 too, but i'm not expecting too much from it.
I rewatched Saw 2 a few days ago and it reminded me of something I thought when I saw it the first time that needs mentioning. I liked the venus fly trap gag in the beginning of the movie, but I think it was really a let down. They built it up so much for a good couple minutes then the thing just closes and a little blood seaps out. His whole head shouldved exploded! Bits and pieces and blood out the eye and mouth holes. Thats exactly what I was expecting, felt like such a lackluster finish. Anyone agree?
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Post by Suckasays on Feb 21, 2006 23:55:14 GMT -5
I have high hopes for Hills Have Eyes, Saw 3, and the TCM prequel. Looking forward to Omen 666 too, but i'm not expecting too much from it. I rewatched Saw 2 a few days ago and it reminded me of something I thought when I saw it the first time that needs mentioning. I liked the venus fly trap gag in the beginning of the movie, but I think it was really a let down. They built it up so much for a good couple minutes then the thing just closes and a little blood seaps out. His whole head shouldved exploded! Bits and pieces and blood out the eye and mouth holes. Thats exactly what I was expecting, felt like such a lackluster finish. Anyone agree? I expected more. But I'm glad they didn't make it too over the top. Either way, the build up was quite intense.
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Post by Suckasays on Feb 22, 2006 1:10:47 GMT -5
Just got this interesting bit from bloodydisgusting.com.....
Although we're unsure if contracts have been signed as of yet, Darkness Falls and Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning director Jonathan Liebesman should be reteaming with Platinum Dunes to helm their upcoming Friday the 13th film, which we've been informed will not be called Friday the 13th Part 11. Mark Wheaton will be writing the script, which will feature Jason Voorhees' origins in some new original way. As of last week nothing was official with the plot, but things are on fast track since they're going to try at get this baby out by October, Friday the 13th, 2006. Dread Central also has the news.
I'm interested to see exactly what they have in mind with this film. It could be interesting. Could they make Jason creepy again with this one? I have a feeling that they are definitely about to give it a try. Apparantly we may see soon enough.
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Post by Tyler Durden on Feb 22, 2006 1:23:51 GMT -5
I'd prefer to see a part 11 rather than a prequel, but as long as I see Jason on the big screen, i'll be happy
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Post by Tyler Durden on Feb 22, 2006 2:03:20 GMT -5
Just watched Demons- Plot: Several people are invited to join the opening of a new movie theatre. As the horror film shown to the guests gets more and more violent, the people start to transform one by one into bloodthirsty demons. The remaining guests begin the desperate battle for their lives. Directed by Lamberto Bava, son of Mario, and co-written and produced by Dario Argento. Gotta love the italian horror films. Demon's is gooey and bloody and an all around good time, despite some flaws. For one, the dubbing was awful and really took me out of the movie. But the flaws can be looked past, it's just a cheesy 80's horror movie made to provide nothing but entertainment. And that's what it does. Very fun movie to kick back and watch and not take seriously. Mindless entertainment, if you will. Good music too We're getting very close to 100 pages. Pretty cool, we may have to have some sort of festivity
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Post by K.J.V. on Feb 22, 2006 2:46:42 GMT -5
Perhaps the new Friday the 13th will include possible flashbacks? Like, maybe it will deal with present day Jason, but have someone telling his origins and how he came to be.
Myself, personally, I usually HATE when they deal with origins. There is no need to explain EVERYTHING you know? I like having the mystery of the character. Not knowing who or what he is makes him scary to me.
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Post by Deano on Feb 22, 2006 5:35:56 GMT -5
I agree with King Jason Vorhees. Knowing too much about a character can take away the mystery, therefore making the character less scary. Thats why I like Michael Myers so much. We dont know why he is evil, we dont know his motivation - in my mind, that makes him all the more scary. PS: Nearly 100 pages!!!
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Post by Suckasays on Feb 22, 2006 8:37:40 GMT -5
Just watched Demons- Plot: Several people are invited to join the opening of a new movie theatre. As the horror film shown to the guests gets more and more violent, the people start to transform one by one into bloodthirsty demons. The remaining guests begin the desperate battle for their lives. Directed by Lamberto Bava, son of Mario, and co-written and produced by Dario Argento. Gotta love the italian horror films. Demon's is gooey and bloody and an all around good time, despite some flaws. For one, the dubbing was awful and really took me out of the movie. But the flaws can be looked past, it's just a cheesy 80's horror movie made to provide nothing but entertainment. And that's what it does. Very fun movie to kick back and watch and not take seriously. Mindless entertainment, if you will. Good music too We're getting very close to 100 pages. Pretty cool, we may have to have some sort of festivity I've wanted to see that for a while. I have a friend who loves it. He loves the second one too but said that in a sense it's the same movie as the first. I'll check them both out soon I agree with King Jason Vorhees. Knowing too much about a character can take away the mystery, therefore making the character less scary. Thats why I like Michael Myers so much. We dont know why he is evil, we dont know his motivation - in my mind, that makes him all the more scary. PS: Nearly 100 pages!!! I don't think Jason has even been remotely spooky since Friday the 13th part 3. I love the character. But I just don't see anything scary about him at this point. I hope they do something to make him at least creepy.
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Post by K.J.V. on Feb 22, 2006 9:47:23 GMT -5
I don't think Jason has even been remotely spooky since Friday the 13th part 3. I love the character. But I just don't see anything scary about him at this point. I hope they do something to make him at least creepy. Well the girls I know are terrified of him in part 7 lol. I just don't like going in depth to explain EVERYTHING. There has to be some mystery ya know?
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Post by Suckasays on Feb 22, 2006 9:57:33 GMT -5
I don't think Jason has even been remotely spooky since Friday the 13th part 3. I love the character. But I just don't see anything scary about him at this point. I hope they do something to make him at least creepy. Well the girls I know are terrified of him in part 7 lol. I just don't like going in depth to explain EVERYTHING. There has to be some mystery ya know? Well, the back bones sticking out and stuff were quite fascinating. I will admit....that is pretty creepy. I agree. I don't think there is anything that really needs to be explained. If they try to come up with some sort of backstory while not making it a prequel it will definitely become jumbled, uninteresting and far more over the top than the series already is. They tried something similar with Jason Goes to Hell. And while I am one of the people who actually really liked the movie, I will admit that it just doesn't seem like it fits anywhere for me. It's just.....there. The added backstory and the "body jumping" technique just wasn't what Jason was meant to be. I want a Friday the 13th film without a brain if you get what I mean. Just a Jason flick that could be incorporated anywhere in the series.
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Post by K.J.V. on Feb 22, 2006 10:32:47 GMT -5
You can't create some "origin" and make him super scary again. The "core" of the fans don't want to see that crapanyway.
The core of the fans want to see a random rampage by Jason. That includes..
1. The woods. 2. Various metal and/or sharp objects being used. 3. Campy humor 4. Nudity, drug use, and drinking. 5. A HOCKEY MASKED JASON
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