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The Evil Dead 2013 review

Posted in Bad Horror, Remakes, Zombie Films with tags , , , , , , , on April 15, 2013 by Alex Roy

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The Evil Dead (2013)

Tagline: The most terrifying film you will ever experience.

Directed by:
Fede Alvarez

Produced by:
Sam Raimi
Bruce Campbell
Robert G. Tapert

Run time:
92 minutes

Released:
April 5, 2013

Review:

The Evil Dead was a stunning picture that redefined horror. Sam Raimi’s film was terrifying and had wonderful effects and the filmmakers worked with a shoestring budget and were able to pull something truly unique with The Evil Dead. The classic had a sense of atmosphere and brooding tension, which added so much to the terrifying experience. This remake on the hand just suffers from start to finish. The only thing that makes film stand out is the gore effects, and they are quite good and very well done. However where the film lacks significantly is that it relies too closely on the original film to create its scares. Unfortunately this is where the movie fails. Aside from a few changed scenes, this is practically the same film. What made the original so good was the craft, the effort put into it that made it a terrific film to watch. However this one has a bigger budget a bad cast and a poorly written script with few cringe worthy bits of dialogue. I was very much disappointed with the result of this remake, and I thought it was a movie that was killed by way too much praise. I think that they stop remaking every single horror classic because no matter how much you tweak every single imperfection, the remake will never outdo the original. Evil Dead was yet another pitiful, overrated film that just didn’t deliver. Sure it had the gore, and if that’s what you’re looking for, then you may enjoy it, but you want real tension with your gore, you’ll sadly be disappointed. I wanted to be terrified and have a good time, but I simply didn’t. There are some remakes that work and some that don’t. Evil Dead is such a film. There is plenty of splatter effects here, with none of the chills and tension of the original. This is an overrated piece of shit that never should have been made.

Final Rating:
3/10

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Cemetery Man review

Posted in Horror Comedy, Italian Horror, Zombie Films with tags , , , , , , on April 7, 2013 by Alex Roy

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Cemetery Man (1994)

Tagline: Zombies, guns and sex, oh my!

Directed by:
Michele Soavi

Produced by:
Heinz Bibo
Tilde Corsi
Giovanni Romoli
Michele Soavi

Run time:
105 minutes

Released:
March 25, 1994

Review:

Cemetery Man is a fine comedy horror film that is effectively directed by horror master Michele Soavi, who has made his mark in Italian horror by directing La Chiesa (The Church). Soavi crafts yet another memorable horror film that is a very entertaining and is sure to delight zombie film fans. The film has everything that you’d expect from Italian horror films is here, and the film, though not perfect is a must see for genre fans. The film has enough gore and effective genre elements to keep you interested and delivers something amusing on-screen. Cemetery Man is good for what it is, but it is not the best effort from director Soavi, who has made far better pictures in the 80’s. As a whole, take this film as a mindless picture that manages to overcome its imperfections by giving zombie fans plenty of undead carnage on-screen. The plot may be at times lacking, but with a film like this, the zombies are all that matters and Michel Soavi direction gives viewers plenty to enjoy despite its flaws. Cemetery Man is not the greatest of Italian zombie pictures, but it definitely isn’t the worst. This film was deemed to be a Comedy horror film; the comedic tone of the film is flat and virtually nonexistent and the film’s material has a much darker tone in retrospect.  I enjoyed the film, but like I said, Soavi made far better films, but overall this is an underrated film that deserves to be revisited by genre fans. The film is bizarre enough to make it a worthwhile viewing experience. Cemetery Man is a unique zombie offering, one that is sure to delight fans who are looking for good gore and zombie mayhem.

Final Rating:
6/10

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Warm Bodies review

Posted in Horror Comedy, Zombie Films with tags , , , on February 15, 2013 by Alex Roy

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Warm Bodies  (2013)

Tagline: He’s still dead but he’s getting warmer

Directed by:
Jonathan Levine

Produced by:
David Hoberman
Todd Lieberman
Bruna Papandrea

Run Time:
97 minutes

Released:
February 1, 2013

Review:

With the sheer bad movies that have plagued the horror genre so far in 2013, it’s really a glimpse of fresh air to see this zombie comedy. Along with Mama, Warm Bodies the second genre film that should appeal to horror fans. For zombie freaks, seeing this film should be a no brainer. The film has been described as Twilight with zombies. I know that seems farfetched, but it couldn’t further from the truth. The film is a romantic comedy with zombies and with that said it’s a fresh twist on traditional zombie movies. For it being a “Twilight with Zombies” film, well, that’s crap because Twilight sucks and scraps the bottom of the barrel of bad ideas. However Warm Bodies although showcases a zombie in love with a human girl, is a far better movie in terms of plot, acting, entertainment value and oh yeah effectively reinventing a classic genre. There are some really good performances, especially from its two lead actors. Director Jonathan Levine crafts a solid comedy horror yarn that definitely is a must see for zombie hounds everywhere. This is one of the most surprising films of the year so far, and if you’re skeptical about seeing this, don’t be. The film is quite entertaining for what it is, and is funny, grotesque and charming all at once. There is much to me with this film, but it nonetheless has its flaws. I felt that the material in some places was weaker than other parts. Luckily the film was always funny and managed to overcome its flaws due to a good script and a wonderful cast aided by effective directing. I really enjoyed this film, and I thought it offered something quite different and original to the Zombie genre. Warm Bodies has its imperfections, but succeeds great due to its concept and humor. This is a film that is sure to delight the most demanding zombie fan.

Final Rating:
8/10

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The Abandoned review

Posted in Supernatural Horror, Haunted House Films with tags , , , , , , , , on January 23, 2013 by Alex Roy

The Abandoned (2006)

The Abandoned(2006)

Tagline: Death never runs out of time.

Directed by:
Nacho Cerdà

Produced by:
Carlos Fernández
Julio Fernández

Run time:
94 minutes

Released:
September 11, 2006

Review:

The Abandoned is one of those horror films that had the potential of being so much more than what it turned out to be. As a whole, it is a decent film but it could have been much better. The ideas for a great horror film are there, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. The Abandoned combines many horror genres into one film and you can clearly see that there was good ideas at work, but the filmmakers clearly couldn’t tie up everything neatly and the film kind of falls apart near the end. However, there are some effective scares at work on-screen, and the cast do a fine job with the so-so material. With a few script rewrites and more thought out idea, the film would have clearly been a memorable addition to the genre. As it stands, this is only worth watching once, and you feel disappointed because this film had some good ingredients to make for a truly chilling movie. Where the film lacks is a compelling, and engaging story. I liked the film despite its flaws, but like I said, it’s not something that I’d personally re-watch again and again. Another problem with the film is that it also relies on previously explored ideas from other films that we’ve seen before and were done better as well. The scares here are good, but there’s just not enough originality with this one to really make it a compelling and enjoyable picture for fans to watch. Go in with an open mind, I thought it was a decent affair, with nothing remarkable about its plot, luckily the film had plenty of atmosphere that was dark, brooding and menacing, which made The Abandoned worth seeing. However, I was left wanting more out of the movie.

Final Rating:
5/10

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Trailer Park of Terror review

Posted in Exploitation Films, Horror Comedy, Zombie Films with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on January 13, 2013 by Alex Roy

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Trailer Park of Terror (2008)

Tagline: Fear Has A New Home!

Directed by:
Steven Goldmann

Produced by:
Jonathan Bogner

Run time:
91 min.

Released:
October 21, 2008

Review:

As far as Straight to DVD horror films are concerned, Trailer Park of Terror is one of the better low-budget shockers. The film is half Exploitation film, half horror comedy and half zombie film. I was pleasantly surprised by this film and despite all the negative reviews that this movie has received; this is a very entertaining film that will certainly appeal to the most die-hard horror fan.  The film does have its fair share of flaws, but it is still worth seeing for its sheer ridiculous premise. I enjoy these low-budget horror films more than the big Hollywood horror flicks because they tend to me much satisfying in terms of originality. Big Studios are more interested in remaking films and the sheer lack of creating something new and interested is more of a low-budget thing. Trailer Park of Terror is one of those films. This is a well made film that is demented from start to finish and a must see for genre fans tired with the current state of horror. Director Steven Goldman delivers something unique here with a cool idea, a decent cast and effective comedic moments that delivers plenty of shocks, chills and laughter. Films like this are rare in the genre and it would be great studios would want to create something refreshing once in a while instead of remaking every single horror film that has been released in the 1980’s. For a low-budget feature, Trailer Park of Terror gets a lot more accomplished than most big budget horror yarns. This is the type of film that proves that you’re able to pull off something very entertaining with the smallest ideas. If you come across this film and you enjoy horror, and then definitely give this one a shot, you’ll be glad you did.

Final Rating:
6/10

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Resident Evil: Afterlife review

Posted in Sci Fi Horror, Zombie Films with tags , , , , , , on December 22, 2012 by Alex Roy

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Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)

Tagline:Experience anew dimension of evil.

Directed by:
Paul W. S. Anderson

Produced by:
Paul W. S. Anderson
Jeremy Bolt
Don Carmody
Bernd Eichinger
Samuel Hadida
Robert Kulzer

Run time:
91 minutes

Released:
September 10, 2010

Review:

Fourth part in the Resident Evil franchise really doesn’t do anything new or refreshing to the series to expand the franchise into new territory. Afterlife is a more of the same like previous entries, but it has a weaker and silly plot much like Resident Evil: Apocalypse. Despite this, I didn’t hate it as much, but I still felt like something lacked considering that Extinction was such a good third movie. I enjoyed the action scenes, but I also thought that it relied more on effects this time around, even more so than other films in the series, and that says something. There’s a decent cast here, and though there are no memorable performances, each actor brings something decent on-screen to make them stand out. As usual, the one who steals the show is Milla Jovovich and she’s good as always in the role of Alice. Plot wise, this one is predictable and we know how it’s going to turn out.  For a fourth film, this isn’t such a bad movie, but it’s not great either. I think that the filmmakers could have made a far better film, but it’s clear that Resident Evil worked better as a trilogy and no fourth film was needed. This is just another attempt at the studios trying to make money off a movie where so many ideas are underdeveloped and leave a lot to be desired. As it stands, Resident Evil: Afterlife is decent at best, but it’s not a good movie either. When the credits roll, you realize that the film’s saving grace was the action scenes, and even then, they were a bit ridiculous, even by this series standards.  Don’t expect anything good, but expect something mildly entertaining and you may not be disappointed. However no matter how you cut it, Resident Evil is a series that overstated its welcome and the lack of effective ideas shows just that.

Final Rating:
5/10

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Resident Evil Retribution review

Posted in Sci Fi Horror, Zombie Films with tags , , , , , , , on December 22, 2012 by Alex Roy

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Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)

Tagline: The ultimate battle begins

Directed by:
Paul W. S. Anderson

Produced by:
Paul W. S. Anderson
Jeremy Bolt
Don Carmody
Samuel Hadida
Robert Kulzer

Run time:
95 minutes

Released:
September 3, 2012

Review:

Resident Evil: Retribution is a decent final entry (I hope) to this zombie franchise. This is an extravagant action horror film that is designed for fans of the film, and it will surely appeal to them. I’ve been a big fan of the films, and I did think that at least two of them could have been much better, but overall this was a fun and entertaining franchise that relied more on zombie action carnage than story. In turn it was a mindless popcorn action franchise that was fun and worth seeing if you enjoy zombie films, horror films or even action films. The film has plenty of flaws, and it’s to be expected considering that this is the fifth film in the franchise. I liked this one, and it was a decent entry and hopefully final due to the fact that the Resident Evil movies rely more on recycled ideas now more than ever. The action scenes as usual are the standout aspects of this film. This is the perfect film to watch if you have nothing else better to watch and it’s a mindless horror action yarn that should deliver enough entertainment value for viewers looking for an hour and a half to kill. If this is the final entry in the series, then they’ve ended it on a high note, a fun little popcorn film that relies more on its action and thrills to overcome its paper-thin, nonexistent story. Afterlife I thought was a decent film, and it was nothing really great, however this one was a fun and thrilling entry that should appeal to diehard fans of the series. If this is indeed the end, the filmmakers have pulled off a movie that has flaws, but it overcomes them by memorable action and thrills, which is what has made the Resident Evil series such a fun, and entertaining ride for horror fans.

Final Rating:
6/10

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The Horde(La Horde) review

Posted in French Horror, Zombie Films with tags , , , , on November 26, 2012 by Alex Roy

The Horde (La Horde) (2009)

Directed by:
Benjamin Rocher
Yannick Dahan

Produced by:
Raphaël Rocher

Run time:
96 minutes

Released:
August 28, 2009

Review:

Fun, entertaining and gory French zombie film that will surely appeal to fans of the genre. This is purely a gore film, and if you’re looking for great performances, you’ll be sadly disappointed. The French are great filmmakers and have made some stunning works of horror, La Horde being one of several films to come out of that country to offer something that horror fans can truly enjoy. It lacks in effective performances, but there’s plenty of zombie carnage, which more than makes up for its flaws. The film manages to be very entertaining despite it simplistic concept, and more often, than not, you’re able to pull off at lot more with basic elements. There’s a good picture here, and it has enough going for it to make for a worthwhile viewing experience. The cast do a good here, and despite some lacking lead performances, there’s enough here to appeal to demanding zombie fans. Directors Yannick Dahan and Benjamin Rocher do a good enough job and keeping the plot moving and interesting. Enjoyable overall, La Horde is a different entry from the usual horror films that have come out of France, and there’s enough good gore effects to thrill the viewer from start to finish. Even if it’s lacking in effective plot development, the film is worth seeing for its mindless zombie kills, which is what this film is all about. France has definitely made a genre picture that should appeal to viewers and fans everywhere. The gore is great, and that’s all that matter in the long run. Don’t look for a great story, because you won’t find it. This is purely a mindless horror romp, and it does it very well.

Final Rating:
6/10

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Cannibal Ferox (Let Them Die Slowly) review

Posted in Exploitation Films, Italian Horror with tags , , , , , , , , on October 30, 2012 by Alex Roy

Cannibal Ferox (Let Them Die Slowly) (1981)

Tagline: Banned in 31 countries!

Directed by:
Umberto Lenzi

Produced by:
Antonio Crescenzi
Mino Loy
Luciano Martino

Run time:
93 minutes

Released:
April 24, 1981

Review:

Cannibal Ferox is yet another, sleazy and extremely gory cannibal film. The film is excessively gory, violent and should appeal to gore fans and grind house film fans. This film is meant to shock and disgust and it does that in spades. As far as cannibal films are concerned, this film doesn’t this film doesn’t offer anything new or exciting. The film just plays out for gross out shocks and that’s about it. I’ve gotten used to this type of cinema, and I really wanted to enjoy this. However Cannibal Ferox just doesn’t deliver the thrills that so many other exploitation classics had done so well. Umberto Lenzi basically does what Ruggero Deodato did with Cannibal Holocaust, which was a far superior film. Although entertaining, I just felt that Cannibal Ferox didn’t do anything memorable, and it was basically the same old formula at work. This film will surely appeal to fans of the genre, but is definitely not a film for the faint of heart and a lot of it is hard to take. After this film, there haven’t been many cannibal films that have tried doing to something refreshing. Everything has been done before, and though high in violence content, this film doesn’t horrify the Cannibal Holocaust did. A good film, but it doesn’t have a hint of originality, and it’s clear that the cannibal genre quickly lost its shock value, as this film like the ones that came bore it relied on the same old things that have made this genre of film notorious. For what it is, it should appeal to exploitation film fans, and despite the fact that it uses the same gross out tricks, there’s a good cult classic here.

Final Rating:
6/10

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Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead review

Posted in Exploitation Films, Horror Comedy, Musicals, So bad, it's good, Zombie Films with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 27, 2012 by Alex Roy


Poultrygeist (2006(

Tagline: Humans… the other white meat… Unless you’re black, then it’s dark meat… Or if you are Asian, then it’s yellow meat… Or if you are Native American, it’s red meat…

Directed by:
Lloyd Kaufman

Produced by:
Benjamin Cord
Andrew Deemer
Jason Foulke
Gabriel Friedman
Michael Herz
Lloyd Kaufman

Run Time:
103 Minutes

Released:
December 26, 2006

Review:

Excessively ridiculous and over the top, Poultrygeist is yet another crazy film by the folks at Troma. This is yet another tasteless film, but it does it so well that it’s just a fun ride from start to finish. The jokes are extreme, and quite funny. Acting wise, this film is cringe worthy, but that’s what makes these films so unique. Troma films are purposely awful, and they do it masterfully. If you love these types of horror comedies, then you’re sure to enjoy this trash opus that Lloyd Kaufman has directed. The film has all the usual traits that make up for an effective film in the studios library. The film has insane amounts of gore, and offensive humor and it is so extreme that you cannot help but laugh at how this film plays out. Poultrygeist is one of the most disturbing films that I have seen, and I’ve seen quite a few films that are disturbing. However with this one, the boundaries of good taste are pushed to the limits and it offers a unique viewing experience that you won’t soon forget. This film should appeal to gorehounds and to any Troma fan, however if you’re not used to their films, definitely stay away from this one, as this one is definitely not a flick for viewers who have weak stomachs. As a whole this is a very good horror comedy that succeeds at being totally off the wall with its content. This is sure to appeal to cult film fans, and quite original despite the extreme lack of good taste.

Final rating:
6/10

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