Film Filter: Off - World War Z

Film Filter: Off - World War Z


Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertes

Film Filter: On- When retired United Nations employee Gerry Lane gets a call to assist in a global epidemic, he refuses.  When forced to reconcile the safety of his family with the offer on the table, however, he must reconsider.  Teamed up with military professionals, and a doctor who seems to have all the answers, Gerry must try to stop the epidemic from getting even more out of control than it already is.
Things to note: Good use of special effects, unique view of zombies and their movement, good scaffolding of plot points, almost unbearably similar to I Am Legend.

You'll like this movie if you enjoy:

Zombie apocalypse thrillers, like 28 Days Later, or epidemic thrillers like 

I Am Legend, The Crazies or Contagion

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Up & Coming Horror Films

Hello, avid horror fans!

In my attempts to bridge the awkward falling out we've had these past two months, I brought you a gift.  The following are some trailers I have (sort of) seen in theaters which look (from what I could tell by looking through my hand) intriguing.  I meant to post this last night, but the thumbnail for the Insidious 2 trailer scared the piss out of me, and I had to then attempt to shut my laptop down with the screen half shut, imagining this horrifying ghost lady is going to reach through Marcus Aurelius (my MacBook) and grab me.  In my defense, it was 1:00 am and I was alone.  So there.

Insidious 2 - If you've seen the first one, we all saw this sequel coming (I cannot continue to write on this blog if I have to look at that awful thumbnail, seriously.  There were NONE that didn't creep the pants off me.  You're welcome, self.  You're welcome.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBbi4NeebAk

The Conjuring - My beloved fiancee decided to hide in a corner and clap twice as I came through the entryway.  Not funny.  (The scene referenced may be in another trailer, if you feel ballsy enough to venture through them)

So, this summer looks promising for thrill seeking movie goers.  I will update you, and in return, comment and let me know what YOU thought too.  I'm not always right...

Seriously, that thumbnail freaks me out.

-Corri

Film Filter: Off - Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters R (2013)


Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, and Famke Janssn 

Film Filter: On- After the well known tale of Hansel & Gretel's traumatic childhood takes place, the dynamic duo realize they have a knack for one thing: killing witches.  Now adults, they are hired by communities to eliminate witch problems, and one village seems to be worse off than most.  Hansel and Gretel discover a Blood Moon ceremony about to commence within days, and soon realize that in order to save the kidnapped children of the village they will have to learn more about it, and the Grand Witch in charge, Muriel.  Unbeknownst to them, Muriel will also be teaching them much that they don't know about their past.  Hansel and Gretel must learn from the past they don't understand, and apply the skills they have learned in the present before the ritual is complete, and hope is lost.
Things to note: Will Ferrell as producer, good storytelling, interesting twist on well known story, some corny one liners, unnecessary swearing through a lot of minor dialogue, very good pacing, decent acting

You'll like this movie if you enjoy:

Fairy tale-esque movies with a twist, like Red Riding Hood or Darkness Falls.

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Film Filter: Off - Evil Dead

Evil Dead R (2013)

 Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Jessica Lucas

Film Filter: On- When a group of adolescents convene in the woods to help their friend, Mia, with a drug problem, keeping Mia contained ends up becoming the least of their worries.  As they peruse the cabin, full of family memories between Mia and her brother David, they come across some strange decor in the basement.  As Eric becomes intrigued by a mysterious book, he stumbles across an incantation that seems to have unleashed an evil spirit.  As the spirit starts to take over Mia, and others, Eric and David must look ahead in the book to try to see what the next horrific step in the demonic process is, but the problem is only exacerbated when they realize what must be done in order to stop it.
Things to note: Very gory, good filling in of original film gaps, good use of timing for horrific scenes, a slew of pop out scares along with the gore, pseudo believable rationale for not vacating the eerie premises, stick around after the credits for a surprise ;)

You'll like this movie if you enjoy:

Zombie/possession stories like The Evil Dead, Cabin in the Woods, or The Exorcist

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Evil Dead on Friday 4/5

Evil Dead is coming out this Friday and I'm pretty pumped/horrified/nauseated/thrilled/anxious/scared to see it.  What do you think?

Film Filter: Off - The Raven

The Raven (R) 2012


John Cusack, Alice Eve, Luke Evans

Film Filter: On- A troubled, drunk Poe deals with the daily woes of forbidden romance and lackluster competition, until he is summoned by the Boston police regarding a murder.  It turns out that a crazy fanatic is taking Edgar Allen Poe's work and turning it into a grisly reality.  Detective Fields and Poe team up to try and locate the killer, but time is of the essence when it becomes personal.
Things to note: Dark cinematography, unique blend of fact and fiction, unrealistic scenarios regarding the killer, Cusack does Poe decently, gory death scenes

You'll like this film if you enjoy:

Premonition killings with gory details, like Final Destination, 

or period horror stories like The Woman in Black or From Hell

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Hiatus

Hello fellow horror fanatics,

I was a little shocked upon my return to see that the last post I wrote was in 2012!  Granted, it was as close as one could be to 2013, but that's beside the point.

Since this is not a normal post I would publish, I'll make this brief.  Due to the innate stress and lack of free time while running a show at the school I teach, I have to apologize for being unavailable.  A lot of why I started this blog was not only for a hobby, but to be therapeutic since I really do enjoy analyzing and writing.  Between the school show, applying for my Master's degree, planning a wedding and, well just life in general, I haven't found the time nor the inspiration to blog, and for that I am sorry.

I will reconcile to try my best to balance the craziness of life with my blogging hobby, and I will certainly keep you all in the loop in the process.

Frightfully yours,
Corri