Attack the Block (Horror Movie Review #003)

Horror Movie Review #003

Attack the Block 2011

I know what anyone sane would say in this situation "Horror? THIS? SERIOUSLY?" But come ON, this is from the makers of Shaun of the Dead, I couldn't let it pass me without a chop at it. So you may think that street thugs versus aliens sounds like a bad film plot from the Syfy channel, but to my own surprise this movie had more grit than it may lead to believe. Sure, its a horror scifi comedy, but its a true gem of its kind. If you like to laugh while watching people get beasted upon or enjoy movies like EVIL DEAD and DEAD ALIVE then you'll definitely appreciate this raw, hilarious, sarcastic trip of a movie with all the juvenile nostalgia one of its kind deserves. 

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 (Horror Movie Review #002)

Horror Movie Review #002

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 2011
(Prequel)



So as many of you know this weekend Paranormal Activity 3 premiered and totally SMASHED the box office, breaking history for any opening weekend in the horror movie genre. Its impressive how many people went out to watch it (the lines were horrid! I had to drive out to the middle of nowhere Long Beach to watch it in peace hahaha), but whats even more astounding is how mixed the reviews are so far. Don't be discouraged, it got a 10 out of 10 on my horror meter. Here's why...

When I first saw the preview for this one, to be quite frank, my reaction was this exactly "YOU GOTTA BE FREAKING KIDDING ME, ANOTHER ONE?!" But that quickly changed when I saw the extended trailer during the Scream Awards. Sure, most of the previews are not included in the movie, but trust me when I say if you like supernatural stories and being scared out of your seat at the movies this movie will NOT disappoint. In fact I was somewhat surprised when I saw the audience watching the film was roughly around a 18years - late 30s age range, which should be mature enough not to scream or cry, but I heard much screaming and crying. It was fun! This is the type of movie that gets under your skin, it enters the comfort of someone's home and puts you in their shoes, which is really what horror is about. 

THE THING 2011 (Horror Movie Review #001)

So I will begin to post my reviews of horror movies, seeing as I hardly write anymore here's a chance to beat the hell out of my writer's block !

Horror Movie Review #001

THE THING 2011
(Remake)

So as you all know (or will eventually find out), I am something of a movie nerd. I do have a special preference for horror, which inclines me to be extremely strict with remakes. I thought it was bad idea to remake a movie like this...until I saw it.

Needless to say it took me by surprise. The cast was spot on and the special effects were superb, but used very creatively! Its not your typical horror movie, it has a psychological factor that is fun to play with, and does in fact make your skin crawl. Anyway, despite I watched this movie at a mezzanine showing and the movie theater was only 5% full, I could hear everyone gasping and screaming during the gruesome parts, and trust me, I don't use the word gruesome very often as a compliment. (Its right up there with words like beautiful and perfect) So if you want to see a good one this halloween season, catch The Thing, it'll be worth the watch !