What Films Have You Seen Recently?

[trebor8273]

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Only managed about 30 minutes not because the film was bad, the opening was interesting which involves a meteorite crashing to the earth and a young boy swing his father killing his mother, jump forward a number of years the young boy has growing up and another meteorite strikes the earth and it's not long before people start to act strangely. And that's as far as I got because of the dreadful dubbing which reminds me of a 70s Kung fu film and added to that the laughable dialogue I switchec off. Will try it with the original French language and subtitles sometime.

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Done in the style of a lost footage/ documentary. The story evolves around horror director Adam green playing himself contacted by a man ( Ray Wise from twin peaks) who says that monsters are real and have there own culture and live underground in what he calls the marrow, so Green sets out with his friend to see if there is any truth. Even though not a lot happens and when we do see the creatures the effects are pretty poor and it was best left to tithe imagination and the fantastic drawings we see in the film but it was atmospheric and very watchable thanks to Ray Wise's performance. 6.5/10

Was going to watch night of the wolf but felt like a change of pace so have decided to watch this which I've not seen before

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[bdc]

3D-glasses charged,ready to go!

[Rik]

It Follows-shite, commiserations to the Babadook for losing its crown as the worst horror film I've seen this year!

I'm stopping watching all these hyped up modern horrors and sticking with the old skool films that aren't catered for my kids!

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Rik

It Follows-shite, commiserations to the Babadook for losing its crown as the worst horror film I've seen this year!

I'm stopping watching all these hyped up modern horrors and sticking with the old skool films that aren't catered for my kids!

I've seen neither although i do own It Follows, so it's difficult for me to pass judgement although i get the feeling i'll probably agree with you. I've already been put off seeing The Babadook.

[J Harker]

The Babadook is brilliant.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by J Harker

The Babadook is brilliant.

You have big red Mickey Mouse ears. How can i trust you?

[Buboven]

Originally Posted by J Harker

The Babadook is brilliant.

I echo that.

[keirarts]

I liked both the Babadook and it Follows. Thought Babadook was a little overrated but still entertaining.

Tonight I watched

Crimes of the black cat.

A blind man overhears a strange conversation right before his girlfriend is murdered. The only clue left behind is a yellow scarf. Being a Giallo, the blind man believes he's overheard a clue that will lead him to the killer. Meanwhile the murders continue.
This is a great Giallo poorly served with a poor quality transfer on the Italian DVD. In fairness it may be that's all they could get, given the terrible state of some of the negatives found recently. It's still worth watching as its pretty decent in its own right with some nasty murders and a decent plot.

Spirits of Death

Romano Scavolini, director of everyone's favourite video nasty Nightmares in a damaged brain, delivers a gothic horror that's part red blooded giallo and part outright slasher.
As a child Mariale witnessed the death of her mother and her mothers lover at the hands of her father, who promptly turns the gun on himself after gunning the pair down after catching them in the act. Growing up alone in a gloomy mansion she decides to liven things up by inviting some friends for the weekend. They all get loaded, dress up and have a party after exploring the house and as soon as the party peaks people begin to die in nasty ways.
Frankly, I think this is much better than Nightmares in a damaged brain. Its a gorgeous looking picture dripping with gothic atmosphere and a decent level of 70's Italian sleaze. The killings are quite nasty but not as outright graphic as Nightmare. Some people might complain that the murders are saved for the third and final act however I feel its reasonable as it helps create a genuine atmosphere to the film and once the killings start they come thick and fast. It goes without saying Camera Obscura's Blu-ray looks marvellous.

Come Cani Arrabbiati.

A fast paced, brutal and occasionally mean spirited Politicize that features three rich kids fed up with their fathers corruption and lifestyle who decide to go on a crime spree across the city involving Armed robbery, kidnapping, rape and murder. These kids mean business and its up to the beleaguered commissioner to stop them!
This is one thoroughly nasty slice of crime cinema with plenty of violence from beginning to end. There's lots of J&B on display and plenty of nudity as well. Its a damned entertaining picture but its easy to see why it got into so much trouble as its pretty strong stuff even given the period in which it was made (Though perhaps not as OTT as Contraband!) . While its not as good perhaps as Milano Calibro 9, it still comes highly recommended. Once again, Camera Obscura's blu-ray looks great.

[fuzzymctiger]

Originally Posted by J Harker

The Babadook is brilliant.

The Babadook is a disturbing and frightening psychological horror for the most unconvential reasons. It's not a monster movie, it's about dealing with mental illness and the pressures of parenting and loss, which is told through the use of the titular character.

[Frankenhooker]

Originally Posted by Buboven

I echo that.

I echo your echoing of that.

Wasn't overly impressed with It Follows though.