I have seen one so far and though it wasnt the greatest movie it had just enough little elements to creep me out. Was wondering if anyone seen any them and if they were worth watching. I LOVE horror movie so it seems like a collection that is right up my alley to watch.
2007-07-22 09:07:50 · 3 answers · asked by fallen_rosepetals18 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
...here's a complete list of the films offered in the After Dark "8 Films to Die For" series, and my capsule critique of each one (the critiques might be a little vague, as I don't want to give too much away); I've also attached a really cool webpage, featuring an advertisement for this year's fright film festival...
...co-opping once again with Lionsgate, expect another round of grisly and disturbing horror films from these folks, this year, around the same timeframe as last year (late October/early November).
...last year's list included:
"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.
...turn out the lights...crank up the volume...and get ready to get scared!!! Enjoy!!!
2007-07-22 09:20:40 · answer #1 · answered by Fright Film Fan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So far I've only seen "The Hamiltons". It was just...okay. Not really scary, and the "twist" near the ending, where we find out what's living in the crawlspace, is so lame! Some movie review sites have said that "The Hamiltons" is the best of the lot and if that's true then I'm not sure I want to see the others. But I probably will anyway, since I'm still a little curious about them.
Happy movie viewing to you! :-)
2007-07-22 16:24:47 · answer #2 · answered by Bookworm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't gotten to see them yet, but I really want to! They played in the theatres down here, but I was so busy at the time. Which one did you see? I read the synopsis for a few, and I picked out the ones I thought I should watch first.....but if you can recommend anything that would be awesome....
2007-07-22 16:15:45 · answer #3 · answered by Laivina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋