Last october there was a advertisment for Horror films to be shown in select theaters back to back....?

Question

Does anyone know what I'm talking about? I forget what the promotional title for this (What I think was) a triple feature, all independent films I think. The clips of these films in the ad looked pretty good! My question(s) is (are) does anyone have the faintest idea what I'm refering to, and if so, can I rent these movies or watch them somplace? what were the titles of these movies...

I'll do a bit more reseach when I get time and maybe did up a few more details if it will help. I only ask now becaseu I don't have all the time in the world to research this right now. And you all seem to know what you're talking about so I can probably expect an answer quickly

Thanks

That's it, "8 films to die for" Thanks for the answers. What were the names of these films, anyone know so I can go rent them if I wanted to?

Oh and what of the 8 were the best ones?

Answer 1

Actually, it was much more than a "triple" feature. The horror films are called "8 Films to Die For" and was released as a weekend film festival last year in select theaters. You can now rent these films at Blockbuster and other rental stores.

If you missed the film festival last year, they're doing it again later this year as well. Check out the site:

http://www.horrorfestonline.com

Answer 2

...it was the first edition of After Dark's HorrorFest, or "8 Films to Die For"

...co-opping once again with Lionsgate, expect another round of horror films from these folks, this year, around the same timeframe as last year (late October/early November).

...here's a real neat webpage, to check out...

...the films in last year's series include:

"Reincarnation"

...probably my second favorite, as it assumes the same uncomfortably tension-filled atmosphere, as most previous Japanese horror films (something that the American remake have, for the most part, failed to emulate)

"Unrest"

...overly dramatic, and the acting leaves much to be desired; a most forgettable entry, on one of the lesser-grade entries in this series of films.

"Dark Ride"

...a most delicious homage to the '80's style slasher flicks; all of the standard cliches are here, but played up with a tongue firmly in cheek. One of the upper-half favorites.

"The Gravedancers"

...a macabre sense of humor, coupled with some outstanding special & make-up effects, are the order, in this prank-gone-wrong entry; I would have to moniker this as my favorite, particularly since I am a fan of this director, Mike Mendez, who directed a nasty & macabre, giddy little entry, entitled "The Convent"

"The Abandoned"

...the only widely-released theatrical film of the bunch (other than HorrorFest, I mean), and the late hold-out on video, this chilling film bears some extraordinarily disturbing visuals of the whole series...some real sticklers, and worthy of rated this one in the upper four of the bunch.

"Penny Dreadful"

...a quite simple premise, but bearing a most high level of tension; a whole lot was accomplished here, with very little. Probavbly the best of the lower four films of the series.

"Wicked Little Things"

...evil children take center stage once again, in this unusual, but ultimately contrived take on the Living Dead genre; we're talking the worst of the upper four films here.

"The Hamiltons"

...my least favorite of the bunch, because it grinds up and spits out virtually the same dreck, once shocking and now ordinary, that films like "Hostel" and "Saw" are known for. It the bottom of the barrel, for this bunch.

Answer 3

Yes HorrorFest - I went to about three of the films with my friends

They have been renting them out on Pay-per-view over the past few weeks as well.

Answer 4

Grindhouse?