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Horror Films Through the Ages

Duvy — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:28:37 +0000

Horror Films Through the Ages By Peter Cennamo Horror movies have characters like blood-sucking vampires, psychos, scary ghosts, deadly werewolves and man-eating zombies, women with long hair and scarred faces who give you the chills! The best time to watch these movies is late night, all alone (or with a friend, if you get very scared of the horror films) with all the lights off. Given below, are some of the best horror movies of all time according to my preferences. Here is a list of some of the best horror movies ever made which are a must see for everybody. However, horror films are not all movies for the entire family, so check the rating of the movie before you watch it, especially if you intend to do so with your kids. Psycho (1960) – This is a classic horror film, and among the top 10 horror movies. This film is made by the famous Alfred Hitchcock and was nominated for 4 Oscars. The movie is based on Robert Bloch’s novel, is about Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), who checks into a motel after stealing a big sum of money from her employer. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) – This amazing masterpiece is based on a book by Thomas Harris and is about Dr. Hannibal Lecter played by Anthony Hopkins and a young FBI cadet played by Jodie Foster who are trying to find a serial killer. The Ring (2002) – Ring is a very scary horror film without any of the typical elements of a horror film. This film is about a mysterious videotape, which causes the death of anybody who watches it within seven days. Child’s Play (1998) – This is the first movie of the Chucky series, with a scary but an unique concept of a serial killer trapped inside a puppet. The movie has many scary and shocking scenes, which will make you jump in your seat. If you like Child’s Play, then you can also watch other movies of the series. The Sixth Sense (1999) – This is so far the best film created by M. Night Shyamalan, which stars Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment. This movie is about a boy (Haley) who can see dead people, and is getting treatment from a child psychologist (Bruce Willis). Les Diaboliques (1995) – This black and white film directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, is about the wife of a cruel headmaster and his mistress, who conspire to kill him. But, after they murder him, the body disappears and strange and scary events begin to unfold. Grindhouse (2007) – These are two feature films directed by Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. This double bill of thrillers, Death Proof and Planet Terror created by the two directors recall an all time favorite genre – exploitation films. Watch the film to know more. Haxan (1992) – This bizarre but unique film, is a documentary portraying the history of witchcraft from illustrated incidents to real life events. A must watch for fans of this movie genre. Alien (1979) – This sci-fi, horror film is known to everybody, and there have been many films on this character. When a crew of mining ship investigating a suspected SOS land on a distant planet, they discover some strange creatures. Rosemary’s Baby (1968) – This classic Oscar winner horror film is about a young couple who move into a new apartment. They realize that they are surrounded by peculiar neighbors. The couple become concerned about the safety of their unborn child, as the wife becomes mysteriously pregnant. Carrie (1976) – This scary movie is based on a equally scary novel by Stephen King, is about a quiet and weird girl called Carrie who has telekinetic powers. The Shinning (1980) – Based on a novel by Stephen King and directed by Stanley Kubrick, this movie is a masterpiece among horror films. A man, his wife and son are staying in an isolated hotel, where their son starts see to see disturbing scenes from the past due to his telepathic ability. Faust – Eine Deutsche Volkssage (1926) – This is a classic film in the horror, drama and fantasy genre. The movie is about God and Satan who war over Earth and to settle things down, wager on the soul of Faust, an alchemist. Constantine (2005) – This movie is based on the comic book series called ‘Hellblazer’, is among those horror films which have great visual effects. Starring Keanu Reeves as John Constantine, this movie is about Constantine who has been to hell and back. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) – This film is among the best scary movies of all time, and is about the famous horror character Freddy, who killed many children with his razor blades fingers. Freddy is later on burned alive by some people in a boiler room. After many years, he starts tormenting the children of the people who killed him. The Blair Witch Project (1999) – This is a very unique film among horror films without any typical elements of the horror film genre. 3 student film-makers mysteriously disappear into the woods. This film is about the footage which was found a year later after their death. Werckmeister Harmoniak (2000) – This world-wide acclaimed film took over 4 years to be created, and suffered many funding hassles and changes in crew, but the output came out to be brilliant. The movie takes place in a small town on the Hungarian Plain, where the temperature is below zero degree and is accompanied by frost, strangers appearing, and other chaotic incidents happening. To learn more about scary films go through, list of scary movies. I am sure you must have seen many of the movies from the best horror movies list above but I am also pretty sure that you must not have seen the above listed foreign language horror films. So, rent the unwatched films, but a little advice – do not watch them all together, as the elements in horror films have a long lasting impression. Have a happy-scary experience watching these films! http://www.petercennamo2.com

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Movies: STONERS NOW SCARED OF TWO BONGS FROM CHARLES BAND AND FULL MOON

Duvy — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:30:37 +0000

STONERS NOW SCARED OF TWO BONGS FROM CHARLES BAND AND FULL MOON (Hollywood, CA, June 9, 2009) The world premier of King Bong: Evil Bong 2 took place earlier this year on April 20th at the Ultra Suede Nightclub in West Hollywood, CA. Along with veteran horror film makers, rising YouTube ceWebrities The Killer Dolls were introduced to the audience and interviewed guests for one of their future webisodes. In addition to cast and crew, E! News Now anchor Amy Paffrath, who plays King Bong character Velicity, was present. Full Moon Features has announced the official release date for KING BONG: EVIL BONG 2. On July 7th, 2009 King Bong will be available at all major video retailer outlets and Blockbuster. Warner Digital will be distributing the film for North America on Pay Per View, including Comcast and At&t U-Verse. Both King Bong and the original Evil Bong, featuring Tommy Chong, will be available at fullmoondirect and iTunes. As promised on the box cover, the film is in 3D… if you’re stoned! “Anybody who enjoyed the first one – who enjoyed the humor and the silliness and the stoners who get into their misadventures – will really love this one.” – Charles Band That’s right! Larnell (John Jordan), Luanne (Robin Sydney) and those crazy dudes from EVIL BONG are back for a bigger hit! Suffering from bizarre side-effects caused by smoking weed from the Evil Bong, they travel to South America in search of a cure. Deep in the jungle, they encounter the deadly KING BONG and are soon locked in a trippy – and hilarious – battle with their old nemesis Eebee and the dangerously sexy Poontang Tribe! If you enjoyed “Evil Bong”, then you must have been really high! And you’ll especially love “King Bong”, loaded with gore, weed, and beautiful women making it the ultimate stoner-horror comedy! Watch the trailer at: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2924568/stoner_horror_comedy_king_bong_e vil_bong_2_tommy_chong/ And hear a message from the Evil Bong herself! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBlz5KmDAHk ABOUT CHARLES BAND AND FULL MOON FEATURES For almost 30 years Full Moon founder and president Charles Band has produced close to 300 movies. Best known for the PUPPETMASTER series, Full Moon specializes in horror, sci-fi and fantasy films. The company has been the launching pad for many famous actors and actresses including Helen Hunt, Demi Moore, Viggo Mortensen, Jackie Earl Haley, Kelly Preston, Mariska Hargitay, and Sherilyn Fenn. As a man that understands the importance of catering to fans, in past years Band has taken the Full Moon experience coast to coast in the highly successful Full Moon Horror Road Show. In addition to the roadshow ,the company periodically releases collectibles for their demanding public. *The Release Date for the King Bong: Evil Bong 2 is July 7, 2009*

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Underworld 3 Review

jacksoncompton — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:56:07 +0000

Underworld 3 Review By Jackson Compton, DFSM Staff Writer Werewolves and Vampires return for the third installment of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, which hit theatres January 23, 2009. If you’ve seen the first two films already, you know of the impending tragedy to come. Think of the prequel as the classic retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, where the Capulets are bloodsucking Vampires and the Montagues are enslaved Werewolves. So with that said, don’t expect a happy ending. The original cast is featured with the exception of Jazmin Damak who has been replaced by Rhona Mitra as Sonya, the headstrong daughter of Victor the Overlord Vampire. Mitra’s remarkable features allow for the haunting similarity to that of the scrumptious Kate Beckinsale from the first two films. This makes complete sense because in the first film, Selene (Beckinsale) reminds Victor (Nighy) of his dead daughter. And though I could spend an eternity gazing lustfully at Miss Beckinsale, the film stands on its own without her appearance, largely to the performances of Bill Nighy and Michael Sheen. I’ve always believed that Nighy was underused in the first two films, so it’s nice to see his talents showcased in a more centralized role. And though I’ve always been a vampire fan, the depiction of Lycan slavery under the heavy-handedness of the ruling Vampire class swayed my sympathies to their cause. I found myself rooting for the underdogs (or underwolf in this case). The films continuity of convincing sets and trademark monochromatic-blue rendering is everything the true Underworld fan will enjoy. There’s as much blood, gore and violence that could be crammed into a film and still get a PG-13 rating. In fact, I’m impressed that some of the scenes made it through the censors with all the decapitations and disembowelments. At the heart of the violence is a tragic love story, and though it’s not exactly on par with any Shakespearean masterpiece, it’s still an enjoyable flick as long as your expectations are kept in check. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jackson Compton is a novelist, screenwriter, and reviewer. For more information about his novel, “Night’s End,” please see the author’s official site http://www.jacksoncompton.net or visit http://www.myspace.com/jacksoncompton STILLS:

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Sci Fi Horror – 4 Dark Sci Fi Movies on Blu Ray

Duvy — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:48:59 +0000

Sci Fi Horror – 4 Dark Sci Fi Movies on Blu Ray By Wolf Nibori As you’re all most likely aware, Blu Ray is here to stay thanks largely to Wal-Mart deciding to carry it and not HD-DVD. As we begin to make the switch from DVD to Blu Ray, many of us want to be able to get our same favorite movies in the new format that we enjoyed on DVD. Today I’d like to offer up five titles from the Sci Fi Horror genre, some darker than others, but all available right now to fans! Dark City – This movie’s a real showcase of style. It’s got the darkly moody feel of a comic book in which the hero’s not quite so heroic from time to time. A ton of sets were used to create this movie and it boasts mind-boggling set design that draws from the German expressionism art movement. The director, Alex Proyas, happens to be the guy who brought us both I, Robot and The Crow. If you’ve seen those films then you know what a visionary he is. The cast includes Jennifer Connelly, Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland and William Hurt. A film of this kind with such a rich world benefits from the Blu Ray format because it allows the filmmakers to bring us much more footage than they originally were able to. Dark City looks like a must own for those who like their Sci Fi dark and twisted! Cloverfield – If you went to the movies at all during the last half of 2007 then you no doubt saw the trailers for Cloverfield. It’s been described as Blair Witch Project meets Godzilla and I’d say that’s not too far off the mark. Basically the entire movie’s shot from the perspective of a camcorder and focuses on a group of young adults from Manhattan. If you love monsters then you’ll love this film because more than any other sci fi horror movie of recent years, it makes it all feel real and believable. The cast includes Michael David-Stahl, Mike Vogel, TJ Miller and Odette Yustman. While the movie’s not terribly long (a little over 80 minutes), it’s certainly a fun one to pop in while hanging out with friends because who doesn’t love a good giant monster flick? Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem – Unless you’ve been living on the moon for the past decade, chances are good that you’ve heard of the Aliens vs Predator rivalry which pulls together two of those most viscious extra terrestrials ever to grace the silver screen. While quite a few fans weren’t hot on the 2004 movie of this rivalry due to its lack of firearms and gruesome goodness, the series came back with Requiem and it provides everything even the hardcore fans really wanted to see. This installment happens before the original Alien movies and sees the Predator’s ship smash into a little town in Colorado. The work of dark sci fi master H.R. Giger shines alongside the visual effects work of The Strause Brothers, a team known for making music videos. You’ll not only get to see those aliens and the Predator warrior, you’ll also meet a hybrid of both species that fans know as the Predalien. It’s a sure bet for solid entertainment of horror meets sci fi! Blade Runner 25th Anniversary Edition – And now for the mother of all dark sci fi flicks, the highly celebrated and deeply innovative film known as Blade Runner! If you can believe it, it’s been a quarter century since Ridley Scott brought us this cinematic masterpiece. He went back into post production specifically to get this film ready for its anniversary release. You’ll see stars like Daryl Hannah, Edward James Olmos, Joanna Cassidy, Sean Young, Rutger Hauer and of course, the one and only Harrison Ford, along with several other stars from both in front of and behind the camera in bonus features galore. All footage has been restored, new scenes have been added or lengthened, special effects have been improved and the sounds in the sparkly new 5.1 Dolby Digital audio. In total there are a whopping 5 disks of material that’ll please even the most hardcore fans so if you’re into Blade Runner this one’s a definite must have. So that’s my look at four dark sci fi films now available on Blu Ray. I hope you’ve enjoyed this look at the movies and that you’ve found something to add to your own collection. Thanks for reading! Wolfgang Nibori is a Phoenix-based artist and entrepreneur, as well as a writer for Happy Horror and a brand new online store, a store that’s a dream come true for fans of horror. Check out the Scary Good Times store’s wide selection of horror movies.

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Top Ten Horror Movies

Duvy — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:47:47 +0000

Top Ten Horror Movies By Victor Epand Horror movies are basically scary, chilling and daunting. They are generally based on imagination of incredible happenings and mysterious events, also sometimes based on scientific experimentation and psychological statistics of eerie ideas. Most of them are made with false vision of existence of mysterious characters possessing supernatural powers or ghostly attitude. Horror film makers try to use most of their imagination in creating the situation in horrified manner in order to make the film more frightful and interesting at the same time, since the audience find illogical events more interesting and yielding with conscious mind and zeal to destroy the demon. Hollywood is popular for production of horror movies. Horror movies are always watched and admired for their unusual presentation and special arousing effects. Let me list a few of top horror movies and brief gist about them: Psycho Made in 1960, was the masterpiece by Alfred Hitchcock, based on the psychological misconducts, which enhanced rousing terror that become more interesting than the revolutionary supernatural events. The Bride of Frankenstein Made in 1935 used the most tragic figure the monster in the history of horror movies. Its maker was forced to create a mate for the monster from old body parts and the brain of a madman. The terror prevails the show. The Night of the Living Dead Made in1968 by George Romero. The movie is about an android girl who dispatches her dad, is one of the most horrifying sequences with plenty of chills and thrills in the horror film history. The Exorcist Made by William Friedkin in the year of 1973, a horror classic where a little girl (Linda Blair) experiences a demonic presence in herself, two priests are called to throw away the demon from her body. The movie is presented with terrific special effects. Friday the 13th Considered to be an inauspicious date, misshapenness is expected on this particular combination of day and date. The movie is about an old camp that was shut down for some time due to murder of two counselors by an unidentified killer. The camp reopens in 1980; the inmates of the camp are victimized by an adherent wearing a hockey mask and killed one by one. The Mummy Made in1999, uncovers the mummy of a prince Im-ho-tep who was buried alive in Egypt 3000 years ago. The mummy become alive and escapes where starts the havoc in the realm. Dracula Count Dracula possessed the characteristics of a vampire, soon after his attack, his victim turned insane. The movie is a horror classic with many haunting images and more like a silent film. The Evil Dead The horror is created by the use of an audiotape; if the tape is played, the listener faces spiteful consequences. Whoever listened to the recording in the tape turned into a deadlight. The Sixth Sense Made in 1999, a supernatural ghost story, where a child psychologist treats a nine-year-old boy who perceives dead people and communicates with them. Cat People Made in1942 by Jacques Tourneuer. An innovative and thoughtful thriller without violence but psychological tension is throughout the movie. It is the story of a woman played by Simone Simon who fears lest she falls prey to a baffling curse and turn into a deadly panther when she is emotionally aroused. Victor Epand is an expert consultant for used DVDs, used movies, and used car stereos. You can find the best marketplace for used DVDs, used movies, and used car stereos at these sites for used DVDs, used movies, and horror movies, Hollywood horror movies, popular horror movies, best horror movies.

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