October Horror Movie Marathon

[Inspector Abberline]

Long Weekend (1978)

Squabbling couple Peter and Marcia decide to take a weekend vacation in the outback camping near the Australian coastline,hoping to save there marriage..While constantly arguing with each other they show a total disregard for there surroundings and the wildlife which inhabit the countryside. Not just content with littering there campsite with rubbish,they arbitrarily cut down trees,shot up the countryside and basically treat the place like they own it..Now if this was a Roger Corman movie or any 1970's American exploitation film,natures revenge would come in the shape of a giant bear or nuclear powered ants the size of a house. But in this fantastic OZploitation film,mother nature gets its revenge by driving this pair of selfish bastards mad with its ever increasing army of tiny critters making life very uncomfortable for this duo..Its a truly unsettling film as the tension mounts between the couple and the environmental comeuppance they deserve...

[Demoncrat]

Love that film.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demoncrat

Love that film.

I prefer the Corman remake...

[Susan Foreman]

Originally Posted by Rik

I’ve seen the Exorcist at the cinema a few times (once when it was first rereleased, then a few times when I was an electrician working on the Virgin Cinema in Bolton on my extended lunch breaks), never seen NOES at the cinema though.
The wedding is only about 5 minutes away from the cinema, so if I slip our drummer a few quid I could get him to do a Moby Dick style extended drum solo while I piss off to go watch them

Practice, practice, practice until you know the entire set perfect, then buy yourself a bloody long guitar lead and...

[Rik]

Originally Posted by Susan Foreman

Practice, practice, practice until you know the entire set perfect, then buy yourself a bloody long guitar lead and...

I’ve got a wireless pack

[Susan Foreman]

Even better!

[Rik]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

October 10th



Halloween (2007)



Rob Zombie's remake / re-imagining of John Carpenter's horror classic is largely very successful. The first forty minutes are where Zombie excels, giving us a lot of previously unexplored background information on Michael Myers' childhood and attempting to deal with the hows and whys. Arguably this isn't a direction the film needed to go in as many agree the almost motiveless killer doesn't require back story but by going down this avenue Zombie tries something new rather than just a typical retread of familiar ground. It's an idea Zombie has fun with - the whole dysfunctional family is bread and butter to him following films such as The Devil's Rejects.



The second third is indeed familiar ground as it's basically a revamp of the Carpenter film. Introducing us to Laurie Strode, with the likable Scout Taylor-Compton replacing Jamie Lee Curtis and Danielle Harris, familiar to those with a liking for the original sequels as best friend Annie. Although it utilizes Carpenter's classic stalking themes and indeed Carpenter's classic 'Stalking' signature theme it doesn't really grip like the original film did. But then again no slasher has done in this respect, yet it's still more than competent.



It's only in the final third as Myers attempts to murder Laurie that the film unravels a touch, or if not unravels, then travels down all too familiar roads which are ten a penny in any old slasher film.



The film boasts an impressive cast with several horror icons taking roles - Ken Foree, Dee Wallace (looking as lovely as ever), Udo Keir, Sybil Danning, Richard Lynch, Brad Dourif, and Clint Howard as well as jobs for the boys - Sid Haig - and the missus - Sheri Moon. The casting of Malcolm McDowell is spot on as Dr. Loomis. No one will ever replace Donald Pleasence but McDowell does very well with an almost impossible job.



All in all, Rob Zombie's Halloween is a good film with enough differences to warrant watching. It's also one of the better remakes of classic horror films this century has thrust upon us.



Just don't mention the sequel...

Currently watching Rob Zombie’s 4 1/2 hour making of documentary that’s on the US bd of Halloween

[Justin101]

I had another non-film night last night, I'll make up for it with a few double bills at the weekend. Watched more of The Munsters instead as it was late!

I have Francesca coming from the DVD rental place so I might have that for this evening's viewing, those on here who saw it already have said it's good! I'm looking forward to it.

[SilverSurfer]

Originally Posted by Rik

Currently watching Rob Zombie’s 4 1/2 hour making of documentary that’s on the US bd of Halloween

Yikes!! That is a bit long for a Making of doc.

[Rik]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Yikes!! That is a bit long for a Making of doc.

Honestly didn’t feel like it, it’s more of a production diary really, loads of behind the scenes stuff.
Definitely worth a watch for fans of the film (all 3 of us )