Day 3 was a good one, only with one letdown. Not every film is going to hit the spot when you're watching them for the first time, but overall 2/3 of the first time watches were lots of fun and revisiting a trustworthy gem made the day a YAY.
The Ambulance (1990)
Another Larry Cohen movie high on fun factor. Just like another penned Cohen movie, Maniac Cop, the villain in this one is a figure society is supposed to trust (an ambulance, whereas Maniac Cop was a police officer). Cohen is a genius when it comes to writing stories, and the concept here is truly horrific. However, the execution isn't utilised to its full potential. What could have been a truly terrifying movie turns out to be more of a fast paced, fun, action packed romp with great performances from Eric Roberts and James Earl Jones. The movie gets going quickly and never stops for a breath for the entire duration. This is mindless popcorn entertainment and like many Cohen movies, extremely overlooked. 7/10/
Asylum Blackout (2011)
Torture porn is pretty hit or miss for me, but like all horror sub genres, it has its good and bad. Asylum Blackout is an example of when it's good. The movie is about chefs who work in a mental asylum for the criminally insane who get trapped with the inmates during a storm. It takes awhile to get into the nasty stuff, which allows us to get to know and care for our characters (well I kinda wanted to see them getting cut to little pieces but a normal human being would feel bad for them). This had an incredible atmosphere (isolated asylum, lightning storm) and some really nasty scenes. The gore hound will be one satisfied pooch with this one. The ending to this is sure to polarise the audience. I know some people who hated it. Personally, I enjoyed it for being so unexpected. 7/10
Werewolf: The Beast Among Us (2012)
I had high hopes for this. I really wanted this to be good.
After hearing that there was going to be a sequel/reboot to The Wolfman, I was excited. I loved The Wolfman remake. It had a great old school vibe but with modern viciousness. Sure, I wasn't expecting this to be as good but I thought it'd still be a god movie. Now, don't get me wrong, this had its moments. The gore was good and the creatures were quite cool, but other than that it was like a man on a mission Syfy movie. I beg of you not to spend your money on this until it's in a bargain bin. Is it worth a watch? Yes, but only when there's nothing else on and you don't want to think. Is it good? No. This does have its moments, but overall it's just bland. Half an hour in I felt like I'd been watching it for an hour. 5/10.
Fright Night (1985)
I revisited this one because my girlfriend rudely interrupted my October Challenge by wanting to spend time with me. She didn't want to watch any of the movies I wanted to watch, but after telling me she seen the remake (a good one if you ask me) and thought it was excellent, I just had to make her watch the original. She enjoyed it.
Anyway, what can you say about Fright Night? It's a blast. I don't regard it as a classic like a lot of horror fans do, and I also prefer the sequel, but I still think it's a hugely enjoyable, funny movie with amazing special effects, great performances and a kick ass soundtrack. Definitely a movie for this time of year. 7.5/10
Saw Ambulance in the 90s. Don't remember much, except for the fact that I highly enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteHeard some really good things about Asylum Blackout, heard some really bad things about Werewolf.
Dude... only a 7,5 for Fright Night?? Ok, I'm madly in love with this movie and totally adore it. Next to Lost Boys and Let The Right One In, my fave vampire movie if all time. Check out the sequel, it's also pretty fun.