Horror Movie Reviews: The Original "Hellraiser", 1987 (Classic Horror Movies Films)

Hellraiser (Image via RottenTomatoes.com)Best OOEY GOO-Ey YUCKy horror movie ever! The original "Hellraiser". 

Yeah, the Alien Series... they were ooey gooey and SCARY. This one may not be as scary (now) but, geez, is it CREEPY...still!

And that makes it so much fun. Imagine being on the Special Effects Make-up crew! WOW. Good job, guys. It still holds up after all these years.

The guy that wore the "goo" suit... I wonder just how much he got paid.Was it fun or just disgustingly GROSS?!

Best (Stupid) Lines:
"They'll never find us... not in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD!"

"It's Uncle Frank... Come to Daddy!"

By the way, this is Clive Barker's directorial debut. 

P.S. Was SHE really considered a Hottie back in '87? WTF.

AND like the demons can't see that he is DOWNSTAIRS?! "Demons to some. Angels to others." Yeah, right.

I love how HORROR movies get less HORRIFIC as time goes on... and Sci-Fi's get LESS SCIENTIFIC.  It's one of TIME'S little gifts to us... change.

And, oh, the lovely stench of dead husks rotting in the attic. Mmm.

*I've done an autopsy. I KNOW what that SMELLS like! J. C. I hope you never have to experience it.

And, oh, the ending... DISGUSTE-MUNDO!!! Just glorious.

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TOP 10 Documentary Film Reviews: Wild China (a mini series) THE BEAUTY OF CHINA

Image via WikipediaImage via WikipediaSo... Netflix kept recommending this film (saying that I would LOVE it) and I kept ignoring it... until today.

Now WOW, OMG, (all the expletives you can think of!)... it is by far one of the most amazing cinematically beautiful films I have ever seen.

And, oh yeah. It's educational.

For the first time in my life, I WANT - NEED (!) to visit China... the beauty, the grandeur, the landscape... the people.

 

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The CLASSIC CREATURE FEATURE "Bugged"

Image by ~Brenda-Starr~ via FlickrIt's hard for me to believe that this movie was created as late as 1997. I thought perhaps a 70's B-Film and here's why.

One of the things I found most amusing about this film is the reverse-racism. Not your typical Hollywood tinsel as (almost) everyone is black... except for a "token" white person here and, rarely, there.

Makes you aware just how racist Hollywood really is.

But this is my favorite kind of film.
The first time you see the created
monster, you will laugh your arse off.

Only disappointment, really, is that there is a scene that is a transparent (but humorous) knock-off of the original "FLY" movie. At least it doesn't take itself too seriously.

Favorite Line: "Over to the left, dear."

 

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BEST Sci Fi Horror / Space Alien Movies Films Top 50 Top 100

Image via WikipediaFinally, a list I can agree with (except for Starship Troopers - ugh). It's IMDb's Top 50 Sci Fi Films of all time:

Check it out here: http://www.imdb.com/list/DTXA8SZFSFk/

And for the Top 100 (MOST of which I've seen):
http://totalscifionline.com/features/3809-the-100-greatest-sci-fi-movies

 

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Copy Cat Movies: Lethal Dose & The Warriors of Terra Sci-Fi Horror Movie Reviews

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Don't let the title fool you. I thought that The Warriors of Terra (2005) was an awesome Sci-Fi Horror flick. It really was scary.

Then I discovered the Brit version (Lethal Dose). Of course, in my American arrogance, I assumed that it was a British knock-off. But, alas, it was the American version that was the knock-off as the Brit version was made in 2003. Hmm.

Anyway, they're remarkably similar and yet so very different at the same time. I have to admit, I liked the American one better. The special effects, the more realistic theme, et.al.  I think it was just better.


What do you think?

Can you think of any other fun Copy Cat duos to watch?

Warriors of Terra Clip (I liked a couple of other Trailers better on Youtube but they had been "disabled". Search for yourself on YouTube to see them.)

And a Behind the Scenes look at "Lethal Dose" with the (Keanu Reeves look-a-like) Tom Hardy:

 

 7/21/2011

Hey, I found another 'Sneak into the lab to check out animal experiments' movie: "Man's Best Friend" starring Ally Sheedy. I'm beginning to think this a genre unto its own. And.. this one's more fun than gore.

 

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Extreme Martial Arts TRICKING!! Have you seen this????

Extreme Martial Arts TRICKING!!

Movie Reviews: The Warlock (Sci Fi, Super Natural, Horror)

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Movie Review: The Warlock, 1989

I Loooove this movie! How did I ever miss it? You should know by now that I love Silly Sci Fi and Silly Horror flicks.

This one is a classic 80's horror film. So nicely done that after more than 20 years it still holds its own.

If you don't mind Satanic/Black Magic Horror you'll enjoy it immensely as I did.

Lori Singer is great. She reminds me of the early Daryl Hannah in Blade Runner... a delightful Vatta (Ayerveda for Hollywood's favorite type: tall and thin).

Best Line: "Let your attention lie before you not beside you."


P.S. I abhor the FACT that many innocents died in the name of Witchcraft but, for modern day stress relief, this movie is kinda fun.

 

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Movie Reviews: Nature's Grave (Horror, Suspense)

Cover of Nature's Grave

The first thing I have to say about this flick is... OOHHH!!

But... I still Looooovvvvee Jim Caviezel. He's as sexy as ever, even as the...

A family goes camping on a remote Australian coastline. Doesn't sound fun to begin with and... it certainly wasn't fun to end with. I was expecting to see a few crocs but was actually surprised by the animal choices.

It's weird how I hung in there as long as I did (till the bitter end), as if I was straining to see a traffic accident or train wreck on the drive by. I knew exactly what was coming and yet I strained.

SHE just wasn't concerned enough about his glassy-eyed ravings. HE ended up being the good guy. That's really not giving it away. I promise.

Hmm. A really odd movie. I have to say that I liked it, though. Not exactly sure why. Maybe it was his loyalty to the dog... or a few laughable "nature strikes back" scenes. I don't know.

If you like being on the edge of your seat, annoyed by the knowing of what's coming next but still being thrilled by it. Well then... you'll like this movie.

And J.C., mmm. Even after all this, he's still on my Top 10 list. I wouldn't hesitate a bit. He's a DILF... a Dad I'd I'd love to...

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Movie Review: The Burrowers

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A nicely done Creature Feature. A Cross between Tremors (with Kevin Bacon)... and Dances with wolves (with Kevin Costner).

Recommended... if you like that sort of thing. Grade A for cinematography. Very little gore really. Suspenseful. Romantic even. Unusual combination of historic and horror. The acting was superb.

Hang in there for the closing credits and tune by Grant Campbell... the creepiest part of all.

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