The scary, seething, suspenseful, gory, horror filled Fright Night left me turning my head on my way to the car following the showing. It’s a frightening flick that takes its toll on those that can have a love for the thrills that evil can provide. You don’t have to be Goth to enjoy, just a sense of humor and a need to feed your bloody thirst for a good horror movie.
If you combine all of the three previous Scream movies you will not see as much blood as you will in Scre4m, it’s a sanguinary feast. The strongly violent film makes Scream 3 and 4 look like a beauty contest. If you are into films that make your cringe, flinch and urge your dinner come up, then this fourth edition of the famous Scream will do the trick.
There are many bumps in the night in the film Insidious, but not enough acting delivery to make the horror work. I do admit I jumped and flinched on a few occasions as director James Wan does set you up for some exciting chills, but it’s not enough to give the film even an average grade.
Although Psychosis is somewhat predictable it still deserves a watch on DVD. The directing and cinematography make the plot work with suspense-laden scenes, extreme horror thrills and a surprising twist that comes early on in the film. I am going to recommend the film for another big reason; the bonus feature ‘The Making of Psychosis’ is a great tool for would be actors, cinematographers and directors.
Twilight fans here’s a little change a of pace called Red Riding Hood with romance and werewolves that should fulfill your cravings until you can get more of Stephanie Meyer. However, don’t be too quick to jump into this one if you are a reasonable adult that’s looking for some horror that chills. The fright is fleeting and the terror no more scary than a large devilish dog. Mostly shot on two sets, the film could have easily been a theatrical play.
Out of the depths of hell and brimstone comes Drive Angry 3D a wicked ‘grindhouse’ film that takes evil to a higher level. It’s a lot of campiness in a large bundle of violence and mayhem. Director Patrick Lussier gets his cast to whittle down their talent and fit their trailer trash persona. If you are a fan of films like Machete and Planet Terror, then this cut is right up your alley.
Much like the television of yesteryear, Nite Tales: The Series features smart writers with a lot of unique imagination. Top this with having a whole season of their works on one disk for non-stop horror and suspense. Although every episode is not top-drawer hard core, I found many that could have been expanded into a full feature film.
Let the Halloween season begin, the top runner Let Me In has arrived and it is ‘kick-ass’ horror that gets so tense that it gave me the willies. What makes this film a stand out comes from an eerie storyline, outstanding camerawork, menacing settings and creepy music that keeps the film a fright show. Acting and direction here are masterful, but with horror I’m sure you just want to know; does it scare.
Kane Hodder to appear in Tampa at the AMC Veterans movie theatre tonight.
One of the most explosive films in 3D opens with a bang. Resident Evil: Afterlife lives up to its reputation of burning up the screen in this fourth installment based on a video game. Packed with heat, chills and hostile battles in what I feel is one of the best live action 3D presentations this year. It’s a thrill ride with zombies in massive numbers that kept my neck hair standing on end.