[Josh Randall; Brianna Brown; Nick Searcy; Beth Broderick]
A couple goes camping in the woods to get away from it all. But what they encounter in these woods is far worse than stress they have in their city life. Soon enough, they are struggling for their very survival.
This movie surprised me, in a very good way. I was expecting the run-of-the-mill backwoods hillbilly killer flick. And yeah, I think that is a sub-genre all its own. But this was better. Not gold, but scarier than some of these types of movies.
The acting is great from all the actors, and the directing was good. Some indoor scenes could have been a bit brighter, but as I have said before, this might be more my own issue than the movie.
All in all, this was definitely one of the better backwoods horror B-level flicks I have seen.
[Ross Partridge; Steve Zissis; Greta Gerwig; Elise Muller; Jett Garner]
A group of four friends decides to go out to a cabin to brainstorm an idea for an independent film. The horror idea they come up with - people like them, suddenly stalked by a man wearing a paper bag on his head - suddenly turns all too real.
This sounds interestingly funny. It was boring. I just couldn't get into it. The characters are supposed to be 'real', I guess. But maybe it was just too real and they were just too dull.
Didn't enjoy it. Only recommended if you are into the real indie, look-at-how-cool-we-are kind of films.
[Eric Jungmann; Justin Urich; Aimee Brooks; Michael Bailey Smith; Joe Goodrich]
A couple of friends on a road trip soon run afoul of a strange man in a monster truck. After picking up a hitch-hiking young woman, the terror on the road is quickly escalated into horror they never could have imagined.
This movie is a lesser-known, lower-budget horror flick. But I like it. The characters are fun, the horror is gruesome at moments, and the whole thing is made more watchable by the mere fact that it's not taking itself super-seriously. It is just horror fun.
Recommended for horror fans. Others might not be so enamored.
[Jonas Armstrong; Sophie Ward; Clive Russell; Paul Blair]
Okay, here is the plot description: Paranormal researcher Mary Florescu's investigations lead her to Simon McNeal, a college student who appears to be channelling messages from the dead. As their erotic relationship develops the line between the worlds of the living and the dead become blurred and finally collapse in a stunning and astonishing climax.
Yeah - I was lost. This was weird. Not only were a lot of the scenes dark and hard to follow, they were confusing as all hell. I really do NOT know what I watched here.
I liked the acting from Armstrong (the lead on the BBC's "Robin Hood"), but that is about all that appealed to me.
Recommended for Clive Barker fans, I guess. Not sure for others.
I didn't watch the short, because it's early, because it's dark and because I'm alone - so I will check it out when it's daylight and I'm not alone! :)
Holy Fijole you went through the movies lately. I liked Monster Man because of the half guy in the floor that kept screaming that he was going to have sex with his sister. What, she was hot and I knew she was adopted.
Deathrace was just like you said. Leave your brain in the car (heh) and just go with it. Even my elderly aunt liked it so I guess it had cross audience appeal.
Too bad you didn't like Baghead. I loved it. I met the directors once, they are pretty laid back and modest. Not as pretentious as they might seem from the film. They just have their own philosophy/style that grew out of having zero money and resources.
I'll be checking out Timber Fall. I haven't heard of it, so thanks.
Love Prince of Darkness, but I can see why you may not get into it.
Hadnt heard of Timber Falls, but piqued my interest! I have been meaning to pick up Monster Man as well, though Ive heard mixed reviews. As for Laid to Rest, I found the gore to be top notch but ugh.. I couldnt be bothered with the characters or ridiculous catch and mouse..
I didn't watch the short, because it's early, because it's dark and because I'm alone - so I will check it out when it's daylight and I'm not alone! :)
ReplyDeleteHoly Fijole you went through the movies lately. I liked Monster Man because of the half guy in the floor that kept screaming that he was going to have sex with his sister. What, she was hot and I knew she was adopted.
ReplyDeleteDeathrace was just like you said. Leave your brain in the car (heh) and just go with it. Even my elderly aunt liked it so I guess it had cross audience appeal.
When I see that Jason Statham is in a movie, I know not to expect it to be of Oscar caliber. ;o)
ReplyDeleteok, the big heads were creepy enough...note to self don't drink coffee at another persons house...or offer to fix their tv...shivers.
ReplyDeleteToo bad you didn't like Baghead. I loved it. I met the directors once, they are pretty laid back and modest. Not as pretentious as they might seem from the film. They just have their own philosophy/style that grew out of having zero money and resources.
ReplyDeleteI'll be checking out Timber Fall. I haven't heard of it, so thanks.
Love Prince of Darkness, but I can see why you may not get into it.
Hadnt heard of Timber Falls, but piqued my interest! I have been meaning to pick up Monster Man as well, though Ive heard mixed reviews. As for Laid to Rest, I found the gore to be top notch but ugh.. I couldnt be bothered with the characters or ridiculous catch and mouse..
ReplyDeleteRavyn: The movies aren't your favorites, but that short will creep you out!
ReplyDeleteCal: We do have similar tastes. That dude in he floor was one weird scene!
Dr. Monkey: Hah, yeah. But he is good at what he does.
Brian: Weird & creepy, eh?
Becky: I am glad to hear they are good peeps. Just didn't dig the flick.
I think with Prince of Darkness, I was just hoping for more. I guess.
Carl (and Becky): Timber Falls is on SyFy tomorrow and Saturday, as well.
As for Laid to Rest, the plot would have been better condensed. Maybe as an hour of "Masters of Horror" instead of a full-length film.