Everyone's got a list. Here's mine. In no order with no particular set number. Horror movies, of course.
1. New Moon - Sure, I know I lose some street cred for my Twi-Hardness. But I like what I like. I know many do not consider this horror. Really? Vampires? Werewolves? Um, ok. I liked it. It's supernatural. Nuff said.
2. Drag Me To Hell - Many dissed this film for its lack of gore and general scariness. I enjoyed it because it made me think. Ambiguous enough to keep me guessing, but concrete enough to keep me on track. Saw it a few times in the theater, and that says something.
3. Trick R Treat - Filmed with a pre-True Blood, Anna Paquin annoyed me very little in this awesome flick. For one, she didn't have a southern accent. And for two, well, I won't give it away, but she KICKS ASS! This movie is a little gem. Loved it. Unfortunately, it did not have theater release, but I watched it many times on DVD.
4. Deadgirl - This makes the list because I thought about it. A lot. I don't know that I want to sit through it again, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
5. Thirst - Proof that Koreans know their horror.
6. REC - There is very little wrong with this film. It is solid all the way around. One of the best horror films ever, not just from this year.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Must See Movies - January 2010
A few movies I can't wait to see in January. Typically, crummy movies are released in Jan/Feb. But every now and then a winner squeezes in. Let's hope for that.
1. DAYBREAKERS - I love all things vampire. So I've been looking forward to this for a while. Ethan Hawke and Willem Dafoe, who is just creepy all by himself.
2. LEGION - I am also fascinated with all things apocalyptic, so this is cool. Paul Bettany is bad ass. And that creepy old lady climbing the ceiling? I'm in!
3. DREAD - Featuring none other than Jasper...I mean Jackson Rathbone from Twilight saga fame, this is one Horrorfest movie I can't wait to see. Based on a Clive Barker short story and focused on people's fears. Sounds like a good time!
4. LET ME IN - A remake of one of my all-time favorite vampire movies, Let the Right One In. The original is based on a book by Swedish author John Ajvide Lindqvist. I LOVED the original/book and it's one of the best vamp movies ever. I'm anxiously awaiting this remake.
5. LEAP YEAR - I hate hate hate romantic comedies. But I love the Irish and I love Amy Adams. The only rom-com on the list.
6. ZMD: ZOMBIES OF MASS DESTRUCTION - I think the title alone is worth a viewing, but it's getting good buzz. Zombies seem to be the butt of a lot of horror/comedy movies. Maybe it's because they move so slow. Another Horrorfest entry.
7. THE LOVELY BONES - I do believe the release of this was pushed back, which isn't a good sign. I loved this book. Peter Jackson is in charge. It can't all suck, right?
A few tips: Torture porn and Asian horror are "out". Vampires and vengeance films are "in". If a movie has been shelfed for more than a year, chances are it will please no one.
1. DAYBREAKERS - I love all things vampire. So I've been looking forward to this for a while. Ethan Hawke and Willem Dafoe, who is just creepy all by himself.
2. LEGION - I am also fascinated with all things apocalyptic, so this is cool. Paul Bettany is bad ass. And that creepy old lady climbing the ceiling? I'm in!
3. DREAD - Featuring none other than Jasper...I mean Jackson Rathbone from Twilight saga fame, this is one Horrorfest movie I can't wait to see. Based on a Clive Barker short story and focused on people's fears. Sounds like a good time!
4. LET ME IN - A remake of one of my all-time favorite vampire movies, Let the Right One In. The original is based on a book by Swedish author John Ajvide Lindqvist. I LOVED the original/book and it's one of the best vamp movies ever. I'm anxiously awaiting this remake.
5. LEAP YEAR - I hate hate hate romantic comedies. But I love the Irish and I love Amy Adams. The only rom-com on the list.
6. ZMD: ZOMBIES OF MASS DESTRUCTION - I think the title alone is worth a viewing, but it's getting good buzz. Zombies seem to be the butt of a lot of horror/comedy movies. Maybe it's because they move so slow. Another Horrorfest entry.
7. THE LOVELY BONES - I do believe the release of this was pushed back, which isn't a good sign. I loved this book. Peter Jackson is in charge. It can't all suck, right?
A few tips: Torture porn and Asian horror are "out". Vampires and vengeance films are "in". If a movie has been shelfed for more than a year, chances are it will please no one.
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