To catch up on my Horror Film picks from yesterday, I decided to do the “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”. I love both versions, the original and the remake. The remake got mixed reviews, but I really loved it. The remake was just as good as the original, in my opinion. These lists aren’t complete if you don’t include Leatherface. One of the greatest horror film characters, of all time.
Kev
A top horror film list is not complete when you don’t put the “The Shining”, in there. I’ve always loved the original “Shining”, movie. Such a classic. It is Nicholson’s best role other than “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”. A great movie to watch on Halloween with the whole family. A lot of people are going to get bored at the start of the movie with that 3 minute long opening credits sequence with the boring music, but they put that in there for a reason. The opening credits sequence is just an introduction, leading you up to the Overlook Hotel as the family travels there on the road. This is the movie that Stephen King even hated himself, but the movie still gets a lot of praise and respect by a lot of fans to this day. It is one of most watched movies around Halloween season. This has always been a great flick.
Kev
I’ve been wanting to see this flick on Netflix for a long while and finally got around to it last night. It’s a Korean made crime thriller titled, “I Saw The Devil”. It’s a foreign film, so it would be in subtitles throughout the entire film. It tells a story about a secret agent, whose pregnant fiance was taken a victim by a vicious serial killer. The secret agent tries to hunt down the killer himself to seek out revenge. I must warn you before you decide to watch this film, it’s not for the faint of heart. The violence in this film can be graphic, brutal and disturbing. It’s not a typical slasher flick. You’re not going to see masked madman running after women everywhere she goes. This is a different kind of murder film. This film has a more realistic approach to serial murders. I was also pretty surprised on the Korean style of film making. They certainly do make films differently than the USA. Different style and originality. I have a very strong interest in the Asian culture. I find Asian people pretty interesting, and the film was well acted by them too. While some of the scenes will want to gross you out and look away from the screen, it can be a bit of an action movie too. The killer in this movie is a pretty scary as hell guy and the actor who played the killer did a phenomenal job. I have a feeling that there will be a US remake on the way since this film is getting so much praise in the US. Wouldn’t surprise me if a US version is coming. If they decide to do a US version, they better do it right! It’s on Netflix, check it out.
Kev
I just watched this movie on Netflix last night, so I thought I would do, “Session 9” next which is a psychological horror film. This was a small independent release film. It wasn’t shown in that many theaters but still a very good movie that could have been huge! It’s a film about a small group of men who are asbestos workers. They do work at an abandoned mental hospital in Danvers, Massachusetts. The story focuses on a man named, Gordon, a married man and has a new baby, he is the boss of the asbestos workers, and tries his best to keep them working. As the crew works the large building, they begin to discover it’s dark and evil past, by listening through tapes of a former patient who used to live there, and the past comes back to haunt them.
This is a pretty thrilling movie that will keep you guessing at the end. Creepy as hell too! The acting was pretty good as well. There are twist and turns, and there is a shocker at the end. A lot of people compare this movie, to “The Shining”, but I don’t see how. Totally different story from what I’m seeing. This film is smart and intelligent. It wants to confuse you. Definitely check this one out, if you’re looking for a good Netflix movie this weekend!
Kev
This is a great time to make a new Conan the Barbarian movie, with Arnold back as the character. Why? Because around the time, “Conan the Barbarian”, and “Conan, the Destroyer” were made in the 80’s, they didn’t really have the greatest technology back then. Imagine what Hollywood could do with a Conan movie with Arnold, with today’s technology, they have now? Yes, I’m sure “The Legend of Conan”, the third movie, will be a big action movie. I’m also sure it will be a huge special effects movie with quite a bit of CGI.
Some people may think that Arnold as Conan again because of his age wouldn’t work, but I’m sure the writers would find a way to make it work. Hence, the title, “The Legend of Conan”. Sounds like they’re going for the direction of an aging hero looking back at his past. Maybe they’ll make him King or something? Would make more sense. Even Arnold would be too old to be half naked swinging a sword around, I’m sure Arnold himself would agree with that. I’m sure the film crew will find Conan, some appropriate clothing that will cover up his upper body. Clothing that will fit the, Hyborian Age (the fictional period that Conan is set in).
A third Conan movie was supposed to happen a long time ago but it couldn’t because of Arnold being Governor back in the day. That’s why they had to do the Conan reboot with Jason Momoa. It might be hard to make a successful Conan movie with Arnold in today’s Hollywood of movies, though, so I wish them luck. The script needs to be really good and perfect, if they want people to take it seriously. I’m sure they will get Arnold into sword fighting action in the upcoming Conan flick, of course. Arnold knows the Conan character better than anybody, so I’m sure, he can still play the role well with no problem.
It’s going to be interesting to see how they are going to make this film. Now lets see if Arnold will be game to playing the Terminator, for one last time! I’m sure he will.
Kev
I hate Richard Gere, as an actor, but he was actually really good in this one! This was the only film I liked with him in it. Richard Gere, plays a reporter named John Klein, who investigates the mysteries behind the legend called, the Mothman, after being involved in a car wreck that killed his wife. Based on real life events in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. If you want a gripping horror/thriller, that will keep you hooked throughout the entire film, see this one. This film has an Alfrred Hitchcock kind of feeling. It’s a true horror film that has no gore or murders. It really is a scary as hell flick, that will leave you pretty hooked. This is a great film. “The Mothman Prophecies” is another Netflix streamable movie, so if you haven’t seen it yet, definitely see this one. I plan on re-watching this soon for Halloween. I already have it on DVD so I don’t need to watch it on Netflix.
Kev
Now that Arnold is done with the governor thing for good, he has been keeping himself busy with movie roles again. Look like Arnold is game for playing, Conan, for one more time. Universal Studios, is moving forward with, “The Legend of Conan”, and Arnold has been confirmed to reprise his role as Conan, in which that is one of his characters that he is most famous for, other than, the Terminator. Read the full story here, at Deadline, who first reported the story.
I’m down for Arnold playing, Conan, again. As a matter of fact, the original movies were supposed to continue has a big franchise, but they stopped for a while since the second movie, “Conan, The Destroyer”, didn’t do well.
I know people are going to laugh at Arnold, accusing him of being too old for the role, blah blah blah, but Sylvester Stallone played Rocky and Rambo for one last time. Sly is still doing action movies with, The Expendables. If he can do it, so can Arnie. Arnie seems to be doing action movies well still, with the Expendables and “The Last Stand”. I’m sure Arnold has plenty of other action movies on the way, so why not?
Arnold may not be in the best of shape to be half naked, swinging a sword around, but I’m sure Arnie can get himself in top shape again before the movie. He may not be able to get back in top shape again like he was back in the 80’s, but I’m sure he’ll find a way to look buff enough in time for the Conan role. Arnold’s the fitness expert, he has plenty of time to get all jacked up in time before filming begins. They still have a long while to go to start filming. I’m all for another Conan movie with Arnold, ’cause the reboot film with Jason Momoa, kinda sucked. The original Conan deserves to be a trilogy.
Kev
This was pretty much the same trailer they showed at, NYCC. Now it’s in glorious, HD!
While I still prefer, “Evil Dead 4”, with Bruce Campbell as Ash, the remake will do, I guess! The remake looks surprisingly great. Only thing missing though, that it needs the trees that attacks people, like the first one. Maybe the possessed trees are in the remake, they just haven’t shown them in the trailer, as a way to keep surprises. The Evil Dead remake looks pretty good, I’ll probably go see it.
Kev
Time to put another classic in here! “An American Werewolf In London”, probably the best werewolf movie ever made, in my opinion. The film was written and directed by, John Landis. It’s a mix of horror, comedy, and a love story. The film is about two American men who tour in Britain, they were attacked by a werewolf, and the local people refuses to believe that such a thing exists. Of course, one of the men, David, gets turned into a werewolf himself. This movie can be funny and scary both at the same time. Some of the movie can get disturbing though, if you’re watching it for the first time. It’s another classic, I’ll never get bored of watching. Especially that classic scene where you get to witness David turning into a werewolf in his living room. I believe this film is Netflix streamable as well. So if you’re one of those who had never seen it before, you should check it out.
Kev
“Insidious” is another great directed film by, James Wan. It’s about a family who is in search for help of their young son who is put in a coma because of an accident in the attic. While the son will not wake up, the family has discovered that he was sent to another world called, the Further. A world of ghosts and the supernatural. Even though this film is rated PG-13, I find it a great film, anyway. The script was actually great and it was just a thrilling movie. It was also pretty creepy. It’s definitely a good film to show your family of all ages. There’s basically no gore and no graphic violence, which makes it a truly scary movie. It’ll keep you at the edge of your seat throughout the whole thing. The film is Netflix streamable, check it out.
Kev
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