Monday, October 8, 2018
Friday, October 5, 2018
Fearsom Friday
Fearsome Fridays are my mystery grab bag. You never know what you're gonna get. Today what you're getting is some 'paranormal' videos. Take with a grain, or a heaping spoonful, of salt.
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Terrifying Thursday
Terrifying Thursdays will be the spot for all the greatest Horror flicks I've not yet talked about.
Today: Hereditary
Talking about Hereditary is...complicated. I went into this movie totally blind. I'm not even 100% sure I saw the trailer prior to going in. I knew the stars were the kid the Rock transforms from in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and Tara from United States of Tara. That was about it.
This movie was uncomfortably scary in the way that family dysfunction is scary. If you've seen The Babadook, you'll get a similar vibe. And then the uncomfortable points turn into terror.
The less you know about these movies prior to going in, the better. Stay away from spoilerific trailers. If you love horror and drama, trust me: Hereditary is for you.
Just don't blame me if you end up at home with all the lights on, watching dog videos to stop your mind and heart from racing afterwards.
Today: Hereditary
Talking about Hereditary is...complicated. I went into this movie totally blind. I'm not even 100% sure I saw the trailer prior to going in. I knew the stars were the kid the Rock transforms from in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and Tara from United States of Tara. That was about it.
This movie was uncomfortably scary in the way that family dysfunction is scary. If you've seen The Babadook, you'll get a similar vibe. And then the uncomfortable points turn into terror.
The less you know about these movies prior to going in, the better. Stay away from spoilerific trailers. If you love horror and drama, trust me: Hereditary is for you.
Just don't blame me if you end up at home with all the lights on, watching dog videos to stop your mind and heart from racing afterwards.
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Terrible Tuesday
Terrible Tuesdays will be a look at the not-so masterful side of the genera. There will be spoilers, as these films are so bad they toe the line of so-bad-it's-good and so-bad-I-refuse-to-rewatch-it.
Today we start with one of the worst I've seen during the last year: Curse of the Puppet Master.
For the uninitiated, Puppet Master follows a group of living Puppets and the ever-changing titular master. Sometimes the puppets are evil, sometimes good, all depends on who their current master is. Their are forged from souls, and have power from vomiting leeches to bladed hands. The series is notorious for both practical puppet effects and very little continuity. Curse of the Puppet Master is the 6th film in the franchise. The 13th film, The Littlest Reich, came out earlier this year.
Curse of the Puppet Master throws away the tentative continuity of parts 4 and 5 (which were originally one movie) for a whole new story. The puppets were auctioned off to a random puppet enthusiast/scientist who decided to recreate their living condition via experiments on hapless assistance. Tank, his newest assistant/victim does not escape this fate, as the poster spoils.
So, what about this film makes it worse than the 5 predecessors?
First, it uses the same script as as Sssssss, a 1970's eco-horror movie about a mad scientist turning people into snakes.
The Puppet Master scientist's reason for turning people into puppets is that the living puppets don't have any difference between who they are inside and who they are on the outside; they can kill and maim and act like they want without repercussion. That somehow makes them better than people. Somehow.
Tank spends the movie carving a perfect puppet, only to be turned into a SOLID METAL puppet at the end:
The other puppets, who have done practically nothing due to being old stock footage, kill the new Puppet Master moments after he turns Tank into the above monstrosity. They could have stopped the Puppet Master at any time, but didn't because...reasons!
Also, the Puppet Master's daughter almost gets raped a couple times. For dramatic reason.
If this movie wasn't part of a TWELVE PACK of Full Moon features, I would be way more pissed about wasting my money. At least I have eight more Puppet Masters, and three Killjoy movies!
Who's Killjoy? You'll need to wait until next week for that....
Today we start with one of the worst I've seen during the last year: Curse of the Puppet Master.
Spoilers! Literally, the poster spoils the ending.
For the uninitiated, Puppet Master follows a group of living Puppets and the ever-changing titular master. Sometimes the puppets are evil, sometimes good, all depends on who their current master is. Their are forged from souls, and have power from vomiting leeches to bladed hands. The series is notorious for both practical puppet effects and very little continuity. Curse of the Puppet Master is the 6th film in the franchise. The 13th film, The Littlest Reich, came out earlier this year.
There are actually a lot of Nazis in these films. Surprise!
Curse of the Puppet Master throws away the tentative continuity of parts 4 and 5 (which were originally one movie) for a whole new story. The puppets were auctioned off to a random puppet enthusiast/scientist who decided to recreate their living condition via experiments on hapless assistance. Tank, his newest assistant/victim does not escape this fate, as the poster spoils.
So, what about this film makes it worse than the 5 predecessors?
First, it uses the same script as as Sssssss, a 1970's eco-horror movie about a mad scientist turning people into snakes.
It also has a better poster.
The Puppet Master scientist's reason for turning people into puppets is that the living puppets don't have any difference between who they are inside and who they are on the outside; they can kill and maim and act like they want without repercussion. That somehow makes them better than people. Somehow.
Tank spends the movie carving a perfect puppet, only to be turned into a SOLID METAL puppet at the end:
Also, he looks stupid.
The other puppets, who have done practically nothing due to being old stock footage, kill the new Puppet Master moments after he turns Tank into the above monstrosity. They could have stopped the Puppet Master at any time, but didn't because...reasons!
Also, the Puppet Master's daughter almost gets raped a couple times. For dramatic reason.
If this movie wasn't part of a TWELVE PACK of Full Moon features, I would be way more pissed about wasting my money. At least I have eight more Puppet Masters, and three Killjoy movies!
Who's Killjoy? You'll need to wait until next week for that....
Monday, October 1, 2018
Blogtober 2018: Moving Picture Monday
To kick off Blogtober 2018, here are some new horrifying animations to shake your spine and spook your mind! More of these next Monday...
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Friday, April 13, 2018
The IT Spot: more casting news
So, the day after the shooting schedule announcement, we have more news: Bill Hader and James McAvoy are in talks to play adult Ritchie and Bill, respectively. Some sources are already saying it's a done deal, even.
Well, I like both of these actors a whole lot. They'd definitely have the chops to pull off the characters, and then some. And almost anything would be an improvement over...
I still think Seth Green and Robert Sean Leonard would have rocked harder, but that's just me. Now the question is who can play adult Ben better than the late, great, John Ritter?
I don't really have any other ideas. But I'm excited/scared to find out.
Well, I like both of these actors a whole lot. They'd definitely have the chops to pull off the characters, and then some. And almost anything would be an improvement over...
Moley, moley moley, mole...
I still think Seth Green and Robert Sean Leonard would have rocked harder, but that's just me. Now the question is who can play adult Ben better than the late, great, John Ritter?
I don't really have any other ideas. But I'm excited/scared to find out.
Thursday, April 12, 2018
The IT Spot: Chapter 2 news!
We have a confirmed start date for production on IT: Chapter Two. We got the news from IndieWire:
The sequel to “It,” the highest-grossing Stephen King adaptation to date, will begin filming in July. “The script is still being finalized and the locations are currently being scouted in anticipation of shooting then,” confirmed producer Roy Lee. Director Andrés Muschietti will return to extend the first installment into a franchise. One of the original screenplay’s three writers, Gary Dauberman, is at work on the script."
Soooo.....not really a date. And no casting yet, though Jessica Chastain may be adult Bev.
Guess I'll see you guys in a few months.
The sequel to “It,” the highest-grossing Stephen King adaptation to date, will begin filming in July. “The script is still being finalized and the locations are currently being scouted in anticipation of shooting then,” confirmed producer Roy Lee. Director Andrés Muschietti will return to extend the first installment into a franchise. One of the original screenplay’s three writers, Gary Dauberman, is at work on the script."
Soooo.....not really a date. And no casting yet, though Jessica Chastain may be adult Bev.
Guess I'll see you guys in a few months.
Thursday, December 7, 2017
On the 2nd Blog of Christmas...
...I started watching Christmas movies!
Now, I love Christmas movies. Not the old-tyme classics like It's a Wonderful Life (ugh) or White Christmas (noise of indifference since I haven't seen it), but contemporary things, like Die Hard, Gremlins, and The Santa Clause.
There's also a rich tradition of...not so great Christmas classics. Things like Magic Christmas Tree:
The 12 Days of Christmas (starring Phil Hartman. Seriously):
And...this:
Much like bad horror movies, bad Christmas movies have a certain charm. They're silly and goofy and full of cheese. I've saved up a few choice morsels to share with loved ones as the holidays go on, but it's not hard to find your own examples. I only draw the line at 'life affirming'/Lifetime style releases. I don't need to see an angel going to earth and falling in love, or a battered woman falling in love, or a loveless couple falling in love again all in time for Christmas.
Christmas, aside from being about Christ, is definitely a time to spread joy and be with loved ones. And my favorite way to do both is by laughing at something cheesy. And eating cheese, probably. Mmm.
So, as we go into that cold Christmas night, warm yourself with cheese and laughter. Unless you're my lactose intolerant brother in law. Then skip right to the mulled cider.
Happy Holidays!
Now, I love Christmas movies. Not the old-tyme classics like It's a Wonderful Life (ugh) or White Christmas (noise of indifference since I haven't seen it), but contemporary things, like Die Hard, Gremlins, and The Santa Clause.
Though the last is somehow the most questionable choice.
There's also a rich tradition of...not so great Christmas classics. Things like Magic Christmas Tree:
The 12 Days of Christmas (starring Phil Hartman. Seriously):
And...this:
Much like bad horror movies, bad Christmas movies have a certain charm. They're silly and goofy and full of cheese. I've saved up a few choice morsels to share with loved ones as the holidays go on, but it's not hard to find your own examples. I only draw the line at 'life affirming'/Lifetime style releases. I don't need to see an angel going to earth and falling in love, or a battered woman falling in love, or a loveless couple falling in love again all in time for Christmas.
Christmas, aside from being about Christ, is definitely a time to spread joy and be with loved ones. And my favorite way to do both is by laughing at something cheesy. And eating cheese, probably. Mmm.
So, as we go into that cold Christmas night, warm yourself with cheese and laughter. Unless you're my lactose intolerant brother in law. Then skip right to the mulled cider.
Happy Holidays!
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