Long before the first Hollywood remake and sequel directed by Takashi Shimizu, the manga remake by Miki Rinno, and the manga’s English translation by Dark Horse, “Ju-on” was simply Shimizu’s successful Japanese movie series. From the Japanese “Ju-on” series to the American “The Grudge” series, he is the common denominator for the world-renowned franchise’s pioneer offerings.
It would be a waste of time to figure out why, but it goes without saying that scary stories can be extremely entertaining. And there’s no better way to get in the mood for Halloween than by locking your door, staying up late and watching your favorite flicks that’ll totally freak you out.
In the mood for a good old-fashioned or mainstream scary movie this Halloween? Here are some spooky suggestions
Financial crises can seem like horror movies. Peter Matheson, chief economist at the British Embassy in Washington, writes that economic policy makers might take some lessons from the genre.
On Wednesday, British singer Adele announced plans for a live CD/DVD of her recent performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Redbox’s DVD rental kiosks are attracting movie lovers fed up with Netflix’s video subscription service.
A movie is a message designed to capture, hold, and focus attention on franchises on which studios earn almost all of their profits. Does that sounds like an ad to you?
Redbox’s DVD rental kiosks are attracting movie lovers fed up with Netflix’s video subscription service. But now Redbox’s owner is risking its own customer backlash by raising its prices. The new rental rate will be $1.20 per day, instead of the current $1 daily rate.
Skip It THE FILM: Please Note: The images used here are promotional stills and are not taken from the Blu-ray edition under review. Considered solely as a career-launching vehicle, one can understand the appeal of Michael Cristofer’s 1998 made-for-HBO movie, Gia , a biopic recounting the tragic life and untimely death of Gia Carangi, America’s first “supermodel,” who died of AIDS in 1986, when …
A testy screenplay that turns conventional upside down becomes an enjoyable madcap adventure with Johnny Depp’s ‘intoxicating’ performance. The daring filmmaking that takes a chance with the outlandish Hunter S. Thompson book The Rum Diary comes up a winner. Not a Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, but a very good companion piece.