What Films Have You Seen Recently?

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Nordicdusk

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Five friends go to a cabin typical characters jock,slut,stoner, geek virgin and new kid. It all starts out well and good like a typical slasher in the woods with a twist people behind the scenes are pulling the strings and at the time even that felt interesting but suddenly the film descends into utter chaotic bollox with zombies,ghosts,robotic scorpions and a giant cobra to name but a few. I was not expecting much if anything from this and i was not let down.

2/10

Only gets a 2 for NiN playing over the credits

I didn't rate this one much either, Nordy. Glad to see that I'm not alone!

[Susan Foreman]

Originally Posted by Nordicdusk

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Five friends go to a cabin typical characters jock,slut,stoner, geek virgin and new kid. It all starts out well and good like a typical slasher in the woods with a twist people behind the scenes are pulling the strings and at the time even that felt interesting but suddenly the film descends into utter chaotic bollox with zombies,ghosts,robotic scorpions and a giant cobra to name but a few. I was not expecting much if anything from this and i was not let down.

2/10

I thought it was like a complete 'Buffy' or 'Angel' season, condensed into 2 hours!

[Nordicdusk]

Originally Posted by Susan Foreman

I thought it was like a complete 'Buffy' or 'Angel' season, condensed into 2 hours!

I have never watched those so i cant compare.

[Nordicdusk]

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Blind Vietnam Ambrose moves into a retirement community with his guide dog. His first night in his new home he is attacked and his dog shadow is killer while trying to protect Ambrose. Ambrose is a very strong character who despite his affliction is well capable of looking after himself. The other residence in the retirement community find it hard to take to Ambrose and his ways so he is left alienated.

Throughout the film we join Ambrose on his journey and preparation for his next encounter with his attacker and the thing responsible for the death of his dog and his neighbour. Its a pretty slow build and the way its shot and the score really makes the viewer feel the loneliness of a man that has all but given up on life.

I really enjoyed this different type of Werewolf film. Some of the Werewolf effects left a lot to be desired but the transformation looked decent and at least the suits were practical which is always better than CGI even if they do look more like angry chihuahuas rather than standard Werewolves. Nick Damici is fantastic in the leading role of Ambrose he plays the role so convincingly.

I would recommend this if you are looking for something a little different it just requires some patience.

7/10

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

I didn't rate this one much either, Nordy. Glad to see that I'm not alone!

Most certainly not.

Over hyped rubbish that thought it was far cleverer than it actually was.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Back to the Future (1985)
Back to the Future Part II (1989)
Back to the Future Part III (1990)

Enduring and endearing sci-fi / fantasy series following the travels back and forward in time of high school student Marty McFly and scientist Emmett Brown using a DeLorean time machine between four fixed points in time - 1985, 2015, 1885 and 1955, although not necessarily in that order.

Watched back to back on consecutive evenings, the flaws of the sequels become easily apparent especially the first hour of Part II which in all honesty is a loud and unfunny mess and it's only when Marty goes back to 1955 does it get interesting. Part III, whilst a more enjoyable experience overall is a little slight in all it's plot points and whilst a fun way to finish the trilogy doesn't have the same wow factor as the 1985 original.

Of course, Back to the Future, the original film, is a modern classic, and still enormous, dare i say, timeless fun, that despite a few 80's fashion disasters is one of the family films of the final quarter of the 20th century.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Euro-Gothic duo...

24 Hours of Terror (24 Ore di Terrore) (1964)



Strange Spanish gothic/giallo/mystery/crime hybrid that seems to chuck everything at the screen to see what will stick. The story concerns a gangster who is being transported to a castle which just happens to be coincide with a mysterious black clothed stranger killing off members of the crime gang.

The acting is overall very wooden, the director Gastone Grandi seems to have an odd fixation with owls and the film does drag out its premise in places. However, there is some great gothic scenery on offer and the mish-mash of styles whilst not totally successful at least makes for a bit of a curio.



54/100


The Third Eye (Il terzo occhio) (1966)



Whilst Franco Nero does carry this film a great deal as he plays a young Count who lives in an old castle together with his domineering over-bearing mother and their maid - the former of whom is intent on put a halt on his intended marriage - it's still a fairly decent film overall.

Interesting to note that the film is a supposed precursor to Joe D'Amato's Buio Omega.



63/100

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Turn the Key Softly (1953)

Three women of differing backgrounds are released from Holloway prison on the same day. The film follows them over the next 24 hours.

An enjoyable British film noir / crime melodrama in which the three women go back to their lives but meet up again the following evening for a meal at a swanky London restaurant. The film stars Yvonne Mitchell as the wealthy Monica, serving 12 months to keep her scoundrel boy friend out of jail, Joan Collins as the jewel loving girl of easy virtue and Kathleen Harrison as Quillam, an East End thief old enough to know better.

Of the three, Harrison has the most emotional journey together with her lovable dog Johnny. I actually did get a little misty eyed at one point. Collins plays the most superficial of the three and her story is a little flat yet also oddly surprising when you think it the least likely, and Mitchell and her smooth talking, yet treacherous boyfriend the most thrilling.

Following the melodrama during the opening half, the film ends in tragedy, triumph and an exciting roof top heist.

Director Jack lee brings to life the austerity of post war London with startling crisp black and white photography which added to the convincing acting of the three leads makes Turn the Key Softly a film i certainly recommend.

The dvd from Strawberry Media has a good remaster with clear sound and all in all looks rather pretty

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

Euro-Gothic
The Third Eye (Il terzo occhio) (1966)


Interesting to note that the film is a supposed precursor to Joe D'Amato's Buio Omega.



63/100

Looks quite bloody from the still.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Looks quite bloody from the still.

There is a certainly some of the red stuff (albeit 'grey') in this one.