.....expect another round of horror films from these folks, this year, around the same timeframe as last year (late October/early November); check out the attached webpage
...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.
(you'll notice that I tried not to give TOO much away, with my descriptions; although there are some good ones in the bunch, as well as some bad ones, they are ALL deserving of a glance.)
2007-07-13 04:38:17
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answered by Fright Film Fan 7
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The 8 Films to Die For was part of the After Dark Horror Fest earlier this year, where they showed 8 movies that were too gory or twisted to be released.
I watched two of them, The Hamiltons and Dark Ride. Hamiltons was okay, but was no where near as "Dark or Twisted" as the hype perpetuated. And Dark Ride, lets just say I couldn't get passed the crummy acting longer than 30 minutes into it.
2007-07-13 11:37:44
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answered by doobjank 2
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