What Films Have You Seen Recently?

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by sawyer6

Just had a triple bill.First The Man Who shot Liberty Valance ,a really good western from the great John Ford then I watched Super which I liked and thought it was a bit odd and finally I introduced to a friend of mine Fulci's epic The Beyond

An excellent triple bill there Sawyer.

[sawyer6]

Originally Posted by Demdike

An excellent triple bill there Sawyer.

Thanks

[nekromantik]

just seen the gate (87)
was a cool "kids" horror flick.
reminded me a bit of Joe Dante's the hole even though they are quite different.

[blu]

I saw the Don't Be Afraid of the Dark remake yesterday. I enjoyed it even though it was quite predictable. I've never seen the original film. Going to have to track it down.

[nekromantik]

Just been to see Final Destination 5!
I loved it!
Its the best sequel in the series hands down!
They mix it up a little too with the story and add a new element plus its got a surprise lil twist if you can even call it that at the end.
Steven Quale is a director to look out for.
The effects were brilliant too and the golden gate bridge scene is as good as the part 2s car pile up.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

I also thought Exam was extremely well crafted, lit and written, unfolding superbly until the very end. I reviewed it some time ago and should really upload it to my website.

I just a quick look and noticed it was there after all!

Exam Blu-ray

I've just watched the remake of And Soon the Darkness which is as good, if not better, than the original due to the extra character and the increasingly tense direction. I've just read through my review and realised my 'score' was a little harsh

And Soon the Darkness Blu-ray

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

I just a quick look and noticed it was there after all!

Exam Blu-ray

I've just watched the remake of And Soon the Darkness which is as good, if not better, than the original due to the extra character and the increasingly tense direction. I've just read through my review and realised my 'score' was a little harsh

And Soon the Darkness Blu-ray

Better? really?

Think i will have to pick up the remake then. The original film is imo one of THE great seventies films.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

I really like the original, but this remake/reimagining feels more suspenseful. I don't know why, but it could be to do with the additional character, played very well by Karl Urban.

It's definitely worth a watch and I think I bought it for £5, which is a good price for a blind buy.

[bdc]

Watched these today.

Biohunter (1995)
Yoshiaki Kawajiri adapted/wrote this but it isn't as good as most of the movies he directed himself.
It's also very short (58 minutes) and feels like a first part of a cancelled series.
Ok-ish if you're in a particular forgiving mood I guess.

The Bunker (2001)
Well it's better than Outpost (2008)...
Relative low budget and a rather unimaginative story make for a "meh" film.
Also more of a psychological war thriller than a true war/horror crossover.
The makers did make the best of their budget though.

Zombie Strippers! (2008)
Low budget trashy fun that surprised me with it's political message.
Reminded me at times of A Bucket Of Blood,Eating Raoul and Frankenhooker!
Good strong gore (although they could have lost the cgi effects imho) and plenty of T&A as well...
The main reason I enjoyed this would be the black comedy though.

Btw is it wrong to enjoy watching the girls do their thing in their final zombie stage?
The makers must have enjoyed Melinda Clarke's zombie in Return of the Living Dead 3...

[Sam]

Watched a couple of good 'uns over the weekend:-

The Antichrist - everything I've read about this labelled it a straight 'Exorcist' clone but in my opinion, it's got a lot more to offer than that. This looks great, has a decent Morricone score (although far from his best) and some memorable scenes - well recommended!

Slaughter High - everything I expected it to be - campy, gory and fun, although the disused school setting also added an element of atmosphere and menace. I can't get enough of these 80's slashers so I absolutely loved it - great job by Arrow on the presentation and extras too.