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Post by CC84 Johnny Ginger on Apr 14, 2006 8:43:30 GMT -5
Wolf Creek ruled! Here's my review from the last movie you watched thread. Wolf Creek (2005) Directed by Greg McLean "That's not a knife. THIS is a knife."Wow, I did not expect that. Despite some really harsh reviews, I thoroughly enjoyed this clever edge-of-your-seat Aussie horror. It starts off slow, infact I wasn't interested until about 45 minutes in when the car breaks down. Great build up of suspense and when the travellers finally meet the charming killer, Mick, you can't take your eyes off the screen. John Jarratt is one of the coolest horror movie killers in recent years, his "playing nice" to win over the travellers by fixing their car was well done, until they go to sleep and wake up tied up in separate buildings in Mick's "lair." This movie is literally frightening, it doesn't rely on any jump scares because it's good enough not to need to. The director (who also wrote and produced) really didn't hold anything back, he's not afraid to kill off likeable characters fast to keep your attention. Awesome make-up effects in this movie from body parts and rotting corpses hung up on walls, and very creepy ideas like video tapes of other travellers leading up to meeting Mick and a garage full of multiple cars of the dead people he's captured and killed. The kills in the movie were really great, there's a lot of f*cked up stuff like point blank sniper shots and crucifixions. I won't give anything (more) away but the final 10-15 minutes are brilliant and this is now one of my favorite horror movies. Very unexpected, and I wish I saw it in the theater when I had the chance. I chose not too because I heard such bad things. Gotta stop listening to critics. See this movie, seriously terrifying. And John Jarratt gives us one of the creepiest movie characters of the last 10 years. I have to buy this now. 9/10 Ben Mitchell: What do you do now? Mick Taylor: I could tell you. But then I'd have to kill you. very cool review Maladroit. Glad you liked it. Wolf Creek got alot of bad reviews but its overall a kick @$$ horror film. John Jarratt's character is a creepy and psychotic killer. The sniper shot shocked the living **** out of me when I saw the film in the theatre. The director Greg McLean is directing/writing a film called Rogue. Its also starring John Jarratt. Its about an idyllic wildlife cruise disintegrates into terror when a party of tourists are stalked by a massive man-eating crocodile. Pete McKell, a cynical American travel writer, joins a disparate group of holiday-makers on a river cruise through the waters of Kakadu National Park. Initially Pete clashes with their tour captain, Kate, a feisty young woman who assumes he is just another `city-slicker' in search of a quick thrill. After an uneventful day cruising the river, Kate is reluctantly persuaded to steer their boat into unexplored territory. They discover a secluded lake but terror strikes when their craft receives a powerful blow from beneath the murky depths and begins to sink. With little choice, she beaches the vessel on the closest dry land -a tiny mud island. With a rising tide and only half an hour of daylight left, fear grips the group as they realize they are trapped in the lair of a `rogue' crocodile, governed only by its need to hunt and kill. Begrudgingly, Pete and Kate join forces to keep hysteria at bay and in the process start to see beyond their initial impressions. Their first attempt to escape fails, but then Pete has an idea - they must trap the crocodile to enable the group to flee to the other side of the island whilst Kate swims for help. Pete volunteers to stand guard, but without warning, the beast breaks free and targets Kate who fails to resurface. As darkness descends and the muddy waters rise, a terrifying struggle ensues with only one probable outcome death. (credit-IMDB)
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Post by CC84 Johnny Ginger on Apr 14, 2006 9:19:21 GMT -5
Heres an article I found on bloody-disgusting regarding the production on 'Grindhouse'- 'Project Terror' Officially Shut Down... for Good?One of regular (and most reliable) scoopers dropped us a line this afternoon with some depressing news. According to our source Robert Rodriquez's "Project Terror" was officially shut down for good as of yesterday- the crew was let go and everything. It may gear up again next year, but who knows. Until then, there's no word on the fate of Tarantino's "Death Proof", which is scheduled to shoot in LA this summer. WeinsteinCo.'s Grind House double feature was scheduled to hit theaters December 1st, but it looks like we may be waiting until next year- but who knows maybe they'll pull a "Kill Bill" and 'Project Terror' will end up being a Volume 2 so to speak. Watch for an official statement in the coming weeks for official word. Rodriguez's part, "Project Terror," will be a zombie pic, while Tarantino's section, "Death Proof," will a slasher seg. That sucks that the grindhouse production. Heres even more bad news about Friday The 13th- Clarkson Rumor FALSE, Casting Hasn't Even Begun YetLast night it was reported that Patricia Clarkson (The Woods) was in talks with New Line Cinema to take on the role of Pamela Voorhees in the re-invisionment of Friday The 13th -- we've got word that this is completely not true. We checked in with Platinum Dunes about the rumor and got this response, "If that were the case I would consider myself a very lucky producer. Nonetheless, there is NO truth to that rumor at all. In fact we haven't even starting speaking about casting yet." The remake, which is written by Mark Wheaton and will be directed by Jonathan Liebesman, will incorporate components of the films, though it is known that Jason will wear the mask and will kill. The setting will be that of the first movie, Crystal Lake... I doubt the new Friday The 13th will be released this year.
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Post by Tyler Durden on Apr 14, 2006 12:11:10 GMT -5
well thats some horrible news. I've been really looking forward to Grind House for quite a while now
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Post by Calcifer Boheme on Apr 14, 2006 12:30:38 GMT -5
Last night a friend of mine was trying to describe this movie, and I couldn't think of what it was, and I thought you guys might could help...
From her description:
It takes place in an abandoned mental hospital. A group of people get trapped in there. There is a girl who is a photojournalist, and she wanders downstairs. Byt the time the others get to her, all you see is her hand with the skin ripped off and blood eveywhear as she's being sucked through this hole. And there was a sene where this guys head was scoopeed out, or something to that effect. All that was left was the back of his head and his jaw.
None of that sounds familiar to me, hopefull someone will know. Thank you.
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Post by CC84 Johnny Ginger on Apr 14, 2006 14:51:54 GMT -5
Last night a friend of mine was trying to describe this movie, and I couldn't think of what it was, and I thought you guys might could help... From her description: It takes place in an abandoned mental hospital. A group of people get trapped in there. There is a girl who is a photojournalist, and she wanders downstairs. Byt the time the others get to her, all you see is her hand with the skin ripped off and blood eveywhear as she's being sucked through this hole. And there was a sene where this guys head was scoopeed out, or something to that effect. All that was left was the back of his head and his jaw. None of that sounds familiar to me, hopefull someone will know. Thank you. That description sounds very familiar to the remake of "House of Haunted Hill"
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Post by CC84 Johnny Ginger on Apr 14, 2006 19:32:08 GMT -5
The thread has been going really slow today.. How would you rate all the Nightmare on Elm Street films, all the Friday The 13th films, and all of the Halloween films in order from least favorite to most favorite? (order is least favorite of the series to the best film of the series) Nightmare on Elm Street-Freddys Dead: The Final Nightmare Nightmare on Elm Street: Dream Child Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge New Nightmare Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master Nightmare on Elm Street Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Friday The 13th:Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday Jason X Friday The 13th: The New Blood Friday The 13th: A New Beginning Friday The 13th The Final Chapter Friday The 13th: Jason Takes Manhattan Friday The 13th Part III Friday The 13th Part II Friday The 13th: Jason Lives Friday The 13th Halloween-Halloween III: Season of the Witch Halloween Ressurection Halloween 6 Halloween 5 Halloween 4 Halloween H20 Halloween 2 Halloween Keep in mind, I like every film of every series but I just listed in order from what I liked the least to the film of the series I liked the most.
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Post by Edgeman05 on Apr 14, 2006 19:45:22 GMT -5
Well Grindhouse getting delayed/shut down really pissed me off and remake of Friday the 13th being held back for awhile sucks even more! On the plus side i wacthed Wolf Creek for the 3rd time since Tues.
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Post by Calcifer Boheme on Apr 15, 2006 2:14:29 GMT -5
Last night a friend of mine was trying to describe this movie, and I couldn't think of what it was, and I thought you guys might could help... From her description: It takes place in an abandoned mental hospital. A group of people get trapped in there. There is a girl who is a photojournalist, and she wanders downstairs. Byt the time the others get to her, all you see is her hand with the skin ripped off and blood eveywhear as she's being sucked through this hole. And there was a sene where this guys head was scoopeed out, or something to that effect. All that was left was the back of his head and his jaw. None of that sounds familiar to me, hopefull someone will know. Thank you. That description sounds very familiar to the remake of "House of Haunted Hill" Maybe, I hadn't seen that... I'll ask her and see if that sounds right to her when I see her tomorrow. Thank you.
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Post by Edgeman05 on Apr 15, 2006 3:08:27 GMT -5
Just wondering? am I the only one who acaully enjoyed "Hostel" I thought it was quite a good movie...anyone else agree?
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Post by jerrysafunnyguy on Apr 15, 2006 3:39:42 GMT -5
Just wondering? am I the only one who acaully enjoyed "Hostel" I thought it was quite a good movie...anyone else agree? Personally, I loved it.
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Post by sim on Apr 15, 2006 3:42:15 GMT -5
I tried watching "Within The Woods" earlier but had to shut it off because the video quality was so bad. It's neat seeing the same angles/ideas that would be utilized later in The Evil Dead.
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Post by Kemp2k on Apr 15, 2006 3:55:42 GMT -5
Just wondering? am I the only one who acaully enjoyed "Hostel" I thought it was quite a good movie...anyone else agree? I want to see it, even I'm a big ol' fan of Cabin Fever. I know that Cabin Fever sucked for some of you guys, but personally I loved it. I'll wait for Hostel next week, and most likely get it on Tuesday anyway.
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Post by rivdog2 on Apr 15, 2006 3:57:33 GMT -5
i liked hostel for the most part
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Post by CC84 Johnny Ginger on Apr 15, 2006 9:25:12 GMT -5
Just wondering? am I the only one who acaully enjoyed "Hostel" I thought it was quite a good movie...anyone else agree? I think Hostel is a great movie
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Post by Tyler Durden on Apr 15, 2006 13:44:38 GMT -5
Finally get to see Hostel again this Tuesday ;D
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Post by Tyler Durden on Apr 15, 2006 16:44:50 GMT -5
Just got Wolf Creek from netflix..guess there wasnt too long of a wait afterall..
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Post by CC84 Johnny Ginger on Apr 15, 2006 20:35:27 GMT -5
The thread is dead today I cant for Hostel this tuesday. ;D
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Post by James Hardy on Apr 15, 2006 21:28:41 GMT -5
The thread has been going really slow today.. How would you rate all the Nightmare on Elm Street films, all the Friday The 13th films, and all of the Halloween films in order from least favorite to most favorite? (order is least favorite of the series to the best film of the series) I did mine in order of favorite to least Nightmare on Elm Street-1. Nightmare On Elm Street 2. Nightmare On Elm Street 3 3. Wes Craven's New Nightmare 4. Nightmare On Elm Street 2 5. Freddy's Dead 6. Nightmare On Elm Street Part 4 7. Nightmare On Elm Street Part 5 Friday The 13th:1. Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter 2. Friday The 13th: Jason Lives 3. Jason X 4. Friday The 13th: The New Blood 5. Friday The 13th: Jason Takes Manhattan 6. Friday The 13th Part 3 7. Friday The 13th Part 2 8. Friday The 13th 9. Friday The 13th: A New Beginning 10. Jason Goes To Hell Halloween-1. Halloween II 2. Halloween 3. Halloween H20 4. Halloween 4 5. Halloween 6 6. Halloween Resurrection 7. Halloween 5 8. Halloween 3
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Post by James Hardy on Apr 15, 2006 21:29:31 GMT -5
Just wondering? am I the only one who acaully enjoyed "Hostel" I thought it was quite a good movie...anyone else agree? Personally, I loved it. I did too.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2006 21:46:21 GMT -5
Was really disappointed with Hostel, entertaining but a let down in the shock/gore department. Nearly all of the first hour could've been cut, unecessary partying and nakedness. But whatever, I'll buy it tuesday.
Watch Wolf Creek, Durden! John Jarratt (the killer in Wolf Creek) is in Grind House. :-)
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