Hardware.
Posy apocalyptic knock off of a 2000ad Tharg's future shocks story, Hardware is a stylish and entertaining film from Richard Stanley, a man who has made nowhere near enough films. The film makes good use of public images ORDER OF DEATH as well as a score from simon boswell and in spite of the effects work now looking a little ropey it holds up admirably.
Exorcist (theatrical cut)
Personally I prefer this to the extended cut(s) that are out there, works perfectly as a genuinely scary and well crafted horror with some brilliant effects work and some magnificent sound design. It's been legally available for some time now with no signs of traumatised young girls in need of therapy so that's you proved wrong James Ferman!
Exorcist 2.
When the first film was a success but you don't understand why, Exorcist 2 is a great example of what you get. This one plays more like THE VISITOR but with less charm (or Jesus Franco Nero). Its looks wonderful in places, ennio morricone's score is excellent, but as a film it simply DOES NOT WORK!
Hopefully at some point this week I can get the much better part 3 watched.
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