June 2009

  • 5 Scariest Women in Film

    By sarajean on 6/28/09 11:46pm
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    Scream queens have their fan followings, and it’s really no surprise: they’re typically gorgeous, daft but likeable, and either die within the movie or survive for a sequel. I’m sure all of that vocalized terror does a number on your lungs and keeps both Ricola and Halls in business, and that’s all very impressive; but what really lights my fire—and I’m sure I’m not alone in this—are the female villains.

    There’s just something about an evil incarnate mother figure, a seemingly innocent, a beautiful but deadly vixen, that makes your eyes shine with glee. Maybe it’s because, as women, we’re sick of hearing about (or being victims of) violence against women. Maybe it’s because we’ve seen Freddy, Jason, and a slew of other testosterone-filled evildoers have their share of the limelight and we like a little xx chromosome thrown in.

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  • Murders in the Rue Morgue

    By akgoemans on 6/22/09 7:26am
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    Murders in the Rue MorgueMurders in the Rue Morgue

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Me, stalking you? Never! I just wanted to use the bathroom!

    Murders in the Rue Morgue was an interesting movie. I mean with a mad scientists, an evil henchman and a scary ape in tow, how could you go wrong, right? Sure, it had a few questionable themes in the plot-line but that is just reflection of the times. Or so I tell myself every time I think about some of the themes. Well, here is my review.



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  • House of the Dead

    By akgoemans on 6/17/09 3:58am
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    House of the DeadHouse of the Dead

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  • The Vampire Bat

    By akgoemans on 6/11/09 4:39am
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    The Vampire BatThe Vampire Bat

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    "Mayor, who would you believe? Me, the pub buddy or that science guy?"

     

    When I picked this movie, I was expecting a creepy horror fest full of flying vampires and women in weird nightgowns. It didn't quite turn out that way but I must say I was not disappointed. As other fans of this movie will suggest, treating this like a murder mystery or thriller is the best approach to appreciating its creativity. Well, here's my review of The Vampire Bat.

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  • Ju-on: The Grudge 2

    By akgoemans on 6/10/09 7:18am
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    Ju-onJu-on

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Guess what I came across in the bargain bin recently? The original Ju-on: The Grudge II, you know the one that does not have a re-adapted storyline with brand new cast members to suit a different audience? Alright, so I am not a fan of remakes and prefer the originals. After all, they retain the essence of what it a cult classic. Well, this is the second part of that fantastic horror series by Takashi Shimizu and it is well worth watching.

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  • Nightmare Castle

    By akgoemans on 6/3/09 9:55am
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    Nightmare CastleNightmare Castle

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  • My Bloody Valentine 3D

    By roskopp on 6/3/09 5:47am
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    My Bloody ValentineMy Bloody ValentineIt is perhaps an indication of just how short they are of new ideas that they would choose to remake My Bloody Valentine. The original film was released in 1981 and it was a dull slasher clone about an enraged miner with a gas mask and pick axe on a murderous rampage. Not only have they dredged up a forgettable eighties slasher but they have also decided to revive the 3D effect.

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