What Films Have You Seen Recently?

[J Harker]

Originally Posted by Demoncrat

I hate it.

Can't all like the same things can we. Apparently there are even people out there that like The Goonies.

[Justin101]

I watched Elf yesterday, first time watch for me. Awe what a movie. Zooey, who I love anyway was just as cute as button. It might be one of my Christmas Favourites now.

[Demoncrat]

Watched that Jupiter Ascending (2015, The Wackowskis)
Wow. Well, I enjoyed it, whether twas Seanbean turning oop by eck as like, or the relentless CGI, or Tatum's ears (tee hee) or whatever.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

House of Darkness (1948)

In his first film role Laurence Harvey plays a man who moves in with his wife to an old mansion occupied by his step brothers. An air of resentment and fear soon takes over as Harvey is driven to insanity by the nightmarish presence of the recently deceased.

Laurence Harvey is brilliant in this haunting psychological thriller. His performance as fear and psychosis take over shows what a star he'll become in later years and completely over shadows everyone else. The film has a delightful score which adds to the melancholic ghostly atmosphere. It's worth looking out for the scene where Harvey plays the piano with a violin accompaniment seen in shadow on the wall, however when Harvey steps away the violin continues in the shadow even though no one else is in the room.

Compared to some British old dark house thrillers House of Darkness is certainly second tier, but it still entertains over it's 75 minute running time thanks to Harvey's deliciously menacing portrayal of madness.

Definitely recommended when it hits around the £3 mark in the next Network sale.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

I'm now caught up with Decemberdike.

I thought yesterday i was getting left behind with write ups after just two days. Anyone would think i was B_E.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

I thought yesterday i was getting left behind with write ups after just two days. Anyone would think i was B_E.

Cheeky bugger!

Glad to see Decemberdike is in full swing and I am really enjoying your reviews. It's been building up and being talked about for so long that I almost feel a part of the 'magic' myself.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Wake Up and Kill (Svegliati e uccidi) (1966)

[Cinematic Shocks]

Beyond the Darkness (1979)

***1/2 out of *****

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

Cheeky bugger!

Glad to see Decemberdike is in full swing and I am really enjoying your reviews. It's been building up and being talked about for so long that I almost feel a part of the 'magic' myself.

Ha'ha. Thank you, that's really nice to hear.

I really need your thoughts on Wake Up and Kill. I don't recall any mention of it anywhere before now, i can't say i even knew it was out to be honest.

[trebor8273]

8.7/10