Last Seen 70s/80s Movie

[Cradle of Death]

Watched Tron last night. IMO it was horrible.

[psycho d]

Don't Look Now (1973). The opening scene of Don't Look Now is more than enough to lure any unsuspecting movie sucker into this gripping and atmospheric little thriller. And once it gets going, even as confusing as it is, the wealth of filmatic gold that is presented is more than enough to hold the audience glued to its seat in hopeful angst that some sense will be made out of the discomfiting events that are unraveling.

Yeah, this isn't the most transparent movie ever, but its secretive and confusing ways only work to build up the mystery that is at its core. As it moves forward, and as more and more information is dropped onto our laps, nothing seems right and everyone, suspicious. Even reality as it is presented becomes questionable, but this is the film's puissance.

The acting was pretty good. Donald Sutherland was not quite as good as other critics like to suggest. At times he was marvelous, but suddenly he would have this cheesy smile draped over his face that suggested that super glue must have been involved. Julie Christie was fairly solid. The old ladies were creepy good fun and might just get my best performance vote. Others did their part as well, and though this flick might not have enjoyed the best acting ever, the essence of the acting almost in itself elevates it into a class of its own, leaving behind a litany of jealous and scornful wannabes.

The direction was spectacular. It is very reminiscent of a stylish giallo flick but with a well thought out story line. Its atmosphere of confusion was splendid, and only a brilliant director could have conjured up such a wonderful piece of work. And kudos for that lovemaking scene. It's been a long time since passion has lit up the silver screen sans an X rating. The photography was amazing. Some of the shots were textbook perfection in what they were eliciting out of the audience. What really worked its magic, though, was that fantastic editing. Scenes are split into twos for what seemed like an effort to confuse the audience at the expense of style, but nothing could be further from the truth as the ending fully revealed what these editing choices were actually trying to impart. In short, they were magnificent on all accounts. The score was perfect as well, whether driving the excitement or emoting the rekindled love of lovers, it hit its mark every time.

Don't Look Now is a film not just to be enjoyed at its initial viewing, but one whose awkward essence lingers long after the DVD is popped back into its case, fully cognizant that it will soon be pulled out again and again.
d

[cdsmith15]

House of Wax and Walled In.

[Diabolical]

Exorcist III- Great movie! You'll like it if you like the OG or horror in general. A
Despicable Me. Funny as hell, even for grown ups A
Trailer Park Boys movies. Very funny A
Art of the Devil, someone here recommended it. It sucked. C
Chicago Massacre:Richard Speck I usually like serial killers/movies. But this guy was just a bitch. And the movie sucked ass. D

[roshiq]

Wake Wood (2011)



After losing their only child, Alice, in a vicious dog attack, two grieving parents relocate to a small town where — to their horror and fascination — they discover a pagan ritual that will grant them three more days with their deceased daughter. Hoping to allay their sorrow, at least temporarily, the couple decides to go through with the rite, but the larger question remains, what happens after the three days have passed?

This isn't a great but decent film that got the little potential in favor of a hope of promising comeback of Hammer Horror. Let Me In was more of a 2nd or US adaptation of an internationally acclaimed novel than a Hammer film and Sir Christopher Lee’s little role even couldn’t able to save The Resident from being so horrible but here Wake Wood comes with an interesting occult plot in an Irish countryside premise with a gloomy mood all over that initially looks promising' but this wasn’t so satisfying experience, specially when it comes close to the end. Overall, it was fairly enjoyable & worth a watch for sure.

>>: B

The Satanic Rites Of Dracula (1974)



>>: C+

Psych 9 (2010)



>>: F

[Ferox13]

Originally Posted by roshiq

Wake Wood (2011)
Wake Wood comes with an interesting occult plot in an Irish countryside premise with a gloomy mood all over that initially looks promising' but this wasn’t so satisfying experience, specially when it comes close to the end. Overall, it was fairly enjoyable & worth a watch for sure.

I agree 100% with this...

[Diabolical]

Are we supposed to give ratings?

[neverending]

Originally Posted by Diabolical

Are we supposed to give ratings?

You can do what you want, but it's far more interesting to me as a reader if the poster says something about their experience of the film.

I also learn who has good taste and whose taste sucks! :p

[roshiq]

Hobo with a Shotgun (2011)

From its trailer we got the idea that it'd be purely an over the top action-gore extravaganza but what makes HOBO so special & an instant Grindhouse masterpiece that it's got a beautiful heart. I loved it, turned out better than the expectation...what a blast!

>>: A-

The Warrior's Way (2010)

>>: B-

Husk (2010)

First film of new After Dark originals...result: pretty disappointing.

>>: C-

Battle: Los Angeles (2011)

>>: B

10 Rillington Place (1971)

This is a remarkable film adaptation of the case of infamous British serial killer John Christie. The film shows a dangerous manipulative killer hiding behind a bland, mild exterior of an everyday sober English gentleman which showcases a disturbing exploration of evil.
The film centers on the case of young and fully dim-witted Timothy Evans (brilliantly played by young John Hurt) who comes to lodge and whose pretty young wife becomes another victim of Christie and this case represented a rare & haunting chapter in the legal system of England. The Christie murders were famous in Britain, and, in fact, historic because of their effect on the elimination of the UK's death penalty. And as a film, based on the true events, it turned out a devastating & sad experience while watching an innocent & helpless man get hanged for the murder of his wife & child and the killer is getting away.
Richard Attenborough’s all screen performance as Christie is I think, one of the finest examples to follow in method acting. As a study of the evil mind this is an acting tour de force.

Highly Recommended.

>>: A

[newb]

Originally Posted by roshiq

Hobo with a Shotgun (2011)

From its trailer we got the idea that it'd be purely an over the top action-gore extravaganza but what makes HOBO so special & an instant Grindhouse masterpiece that it's got a beautiful heart. I loved it, turned out better than the expectation...what a blast!

so true.....I couldn't see anybody in that role other than Rutger.