October Horror Movie Marathon

[Justin101]

Night of the Demons 2 (1994)



I was expecting the worst, but it ended up being one of my favourites from what I've seen for the first time this October. SO MUCH FUN! It's gloopy and toothy and ridiculous. It also features Marcia Brady (Christine Taylor) as a demon. Throw backs to the original movie with Angela's dance, only no Bauhaus this time, we're sexy dancing to Morbid Angel which is bloody brilliant This is going to be an annual October viewing for me from now on, will probably double bill with Night of the Demons next year.

Cold Light of Day (1989)



I didn't entirely think this double bill through, from the ridiculously campy to the dark ultra-realism. Based on the killings of Britains own necrophiliac cannibal Dennis Nilsen, although here the names are changed to protect the innocent. Imagine a kitchen sink drama in the style of Der Todesking about a lonely gay man who 'accidentally' kills the man he lives with after he finds out that he has got a job and can potentially move out getting his own place. It's an interesting film but man is it depressing. Not really what I had in mind as Halloween viewing but it's done now

Profondo Rosso in 4k tonight, looking forward to it, it's been a few years since I watched it last.

[MrBarlow]

The Tommyknockers. 1993.

In small town Haven, writer Bobbi Anderson walks her dogs near the woods and uncovers a piece of metal and decides to dig it up and uncovers a green glow attached to a piece of metal. Soon the town is infected and people start creating something new, but also their personality starts to change and disappearances happening. Bobbi's partner Poet Jim Gardner who is a recovering alcoholic who isn't effected tries to put a stop to it and uncover what is buried in the woods.

From the imagination of Stephen King brings us a new type of horror, made for T.V 2 part mini series then butchered down to a 120-130 minutes released movie, yeah way to go and cut out some good plot lines Trimark shame on you for doing that. Like most Stephen King's work there is mentions of his other work Like the town Maine which King uses as a setting for his stories and mentioning Bobbi's dog acting like Cujo, and basing the Jim Gardner on himself with his past substance abuse.

Marg Helenberger and Jimmy Smits play the lead of Bobbi and Jim who seem attracted to each other through their creative work and try to uncover a buried object that helps the townsfolk be creative as well. E.G. Marshall plays the elderly member of the community that tries to tell his grandson about the woods or as he called them "Big Injun Woods" and explains it to the out of town sheriff John Ashton who seems to have a thing for local officer Joanna Cassidy. The only actress I really can't stand in this is Traci Lords, she does try to over act everyone, and seems to think she may have still been in porn and not a mainstream horror. Decent mini series and a great book to read.

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[Nordicdusk]

30 days of unseen horror

Film 23

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Six old school mate all get invited to a class reunion back at their old school they are all pretty excited to catch up with their old friends and see what they have been up to since they last saw each other. When the day finally arrives they find it odd that they are the only people who have showed up but still eager to get to know each other all over again they hang around for some partying and maybe to reignite so old passions. They are not as alone as they first thought there is a madman stalking them and dispatching them one by one. Is this an old friend they have wronged in the past out for revenge.


Just like most good slashers this one is full on annoying horrible characters that you can't wait to see die not one of them has any likeable characteristic there is no wonder someone wanted them all dead. There are a few really good kills with some great effects even the bathroom scene with had no gore was extremely aggressive and violent it looked very real almost like the actor himself was getting a little too much into it. Each kill is specific to each victim and the sins they have committed in their lives which is very cleverly done when you join the dots it's even more satisfying. One of my favourite and most stand out scenes was the image of the six sitting down to dinner all sitting ion the same side of a long table which looked exactly like the painting of the last supper very fitting with what was about to happen to them all.

I was expecting a run of the mill slasher but this was a very clever film.

7/10

[MrBarlow]

The Monster Club. 1981.

A writer of horror meets a vampire and taken to a club where he is told three stories.

The Shadmock

A young woman Angela takes on a job with a recluse in order to steal from him, as they get close he reveals he is a hybrid creature, things don't go well for Angela when she is caught robbing a safe.

The Vampires

Young Linton is bullied at school and never sees his father who sleeps during the day, he meets a man called Pickering and reveals he is a vampire hunter and believes Linton's dad is a vampire.

The Ghouls

A film director doing scouting locations for his next film finds a isolated village and uncovers a horrible secret about the village.


John Carradine plays the ageing novelist who meets vampire Vincent Price, what a way to start a film off with two great actors face to face and head to a building filled with monsters and explanation what they are and a small background band. Roy Ward baker teams with Milton Subotsky for more anthology tales. The stories are told greatly even Donald Pleasance as a vampire hunter is decent, he may not be Van Helsing but does know how to drive a stake through the heart and Richard Johnson gives a hilarious death.

The last segment does give that creepy vibe, it's like one of those places you come across accidentally and just want to get out of there quick and never look back. Patrick Magee gives another terrific performance as a father of a girl from the village and has that menacing look on his face. Entertaining movie.

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[MrBarlow]

The Vampire. 1957.

A doctor takes tablets made from vampire bats and he slowly turns into a vampire.

This was a blind watch for me and to be honest this wasn't that bad, different take on the vampire genre, that shows a doctor accidentally taking the tablets, it's like The Wolf Man, Larry talbot didn't want to be a monster but can't really change. John Beal playing the doctor you can't help feel sympathy for him. The pace does go well from start to finish and great acting all around.

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[MrBarlow]

The Faculty. 1998.

At Herrington High some pupils start to notice odd behavior amongst the teachers and the students.

Late 90s take on The Invasion Of The Body Snatchers from Robert Rodriguez who normally goes over the top with action and blood splatter but this is quite toned down for him. Elijah Wood becomes the somewhat sci-fi goof ball who thinks aliens have arrived and needs help from goth sci-fi know it all Clea DuVall and brainac drug dealing student Josh Hartnett. Before driving fast cars Jordana Brewster stars as the chief editor of the school paper and skeptic journalist. When I saw this back in early 2000s I was hesitant and didn't think it would appeal to me but I was wrong, the acting is good, decent visual effects and not too much CGI is used.

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[MrBarlow]

The Terror. 1963.

A French Army Officer separated from his unit receives help from a young lady and is taken to a castle where he uncovers a secret from the baron.

Roger Corman made this between doing tales from Edgar Allen Poe and was helped by Francis Ford Coppola who done four days work, Jack Nicholson stars as the stranded soldier and is taken to meet the baron of the castle Boris Korloff who always gave out great performances and always looks sinister, stick this guy in front of a camera and let him work his magic. The interior of the castle has always amazed me with this on. Towards the end of the film it does get a bit campy but it's always been good to watch every now and again.

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have a good day all.

[Justin101]

Originally Posted by MrBarlow

The Faculty. 1998.

At Herrington High some pupils start to notice odd behavior amongst the teachers and the students.

Late 90s take on The Invasion Of The Body Snatchers from Robert Rodriguez who normally goes over the top with action and blood splatter but this is quite toned down for him. Elijah Wood becomes the somewhat sci-fi goof ball who thinks aliens have arrived and needs help from goth sci-fi know it all Clea DuVall and brainac drug dealing student Josh Hartnett. Before driving fast cars Jordana Brewster stars as the chief editor of the school paper and skeptic journalist. When I saw this back in early 2000s I was hesitant and didn't think it would appeal to me but I was wrong, the acting is good, decent visual effects and not too much CGI is used.

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This is one of my fav Nostalgia movies Josh Hartnett's hair in this film was SO fashionable at the time

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Justin101

This is one of my fav Nostalgia movies Josh Hartnett's hair in this film was SO fashionable at the time

I saw Hartnett in a film last night with the on screen credit 'Introducing Josh Hartnett'.

Yes, it was Halloween H20

[Justin101]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

I saw Hartnett in a film last night with the on screen credit 'Introducing Josh Hartnett'.

Yes, it was Halloween H20

That's my Saturday night movie or one of them anyway.