Monday, December 30, 2013

"Rare Exports: A Christmas tale"

"Rare Exports: A Christmas tale"  ~  2010

Netflix description  =  In the frozen beauty of Finland, local reindeer herders race against the clock to capture an ancient evil: Santa Claus.  A single dad and his son are caught up in the chaos as scientists dig for artifacts.  What they find endangers the entire village.
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Admittedly this was already on my list of favorite holiday horror movies.  I enjoyed this since the first time I saw it.  As a friend said "If you like movies from Finland, lots of naked Santas and Christmas cookies ~ you won't be disappointed."  and lets face it, who doesn't! haha  Anyhow, a good storyline, lots of action and again, just a fun movie!  Definitely worth the watch.

My score  4/5


"Zombie Hunter"

"Zombie Hunter"  ~  2013

Netflix description  =  When a street drug turns junkies into an army of zombies, Hunter finds himself with nothing but a beat up car and a trunk full of guns and booze.  Eventually he stumbles across a small band of survivors.
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This was an interesting twist on a zombie movie.  A street drug so highly addictive that it turns everyone into zombies... I guess a new twist on an old favorite.  The kill scenes were pretty epic and lots of action.  Certainly worth the watch!!

My score     3/5

"Stranded"

"Stranded"  ~  2013

Netflix description  =  After being bombarded by a meteor shower, the crew of a lunar space station discovers the meteors harbor alien spores, which replicate and mutate into shape shifting predatory life forms hell bent on destroying the astronauts one by one.
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This was definitely more science fiction than horror, I guess the alien was the horror factor.  However the storyline, while fairly predictable, had lots of action, some good kill scenes and was still a fun watch.  For a space movie, it was a good average movie, and of course anything with Christian Slater gets an extra point!

My score   4/5

Saturday, December 28, 2013

"Death of a Ghost Hunter"

"Death of a Ghost Hunter"  ~  2007

Netflix description  =  Twenty years after minister Joseph Masterson and his family were slaughtered inside their home, noted ghost hunter Carter Simms is offered $5,000 to investigate the residual paranormal activity in the house, with shocking results.
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I thought that this was a really good ghost story.  The main storyline is told well, and the backstory takes you full circle, filling in the blanks.  There is not much to any of the kill scenes but enough to make the deadly point.  Truly a creepy movie, and a must watch!

My score  4/5

Friday, December 27, 2013

"Wilderness"

"Wilderness"  ~  2006

Netflix description  =  The tough teen inmates of a juvenile institution are dropped in a dense forest, where they're expected to learn how to work as a team.  But their backwoods rehabilitation hits a snag when a crazed archer starts picking off the delinquents one-by-one.
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I really enjoyed this movie.  The story itself was a bit predictable, but very well played out.  There is a lot of action, a little romance and some good kill scenes.  Worth the watch!!


My score   3.5/5

"Devils Pass (The Dyatlov Pass Incident)"

"Devils Pass (The Dyatlov Pass Incident)"  ~  2013

Netflix description  =  Five students retrace the steps of a group of hikers who famously perished in Russias Ural Mountains more than five decades prior.  It isn't long however, before trouble besets the new group of adventurers in this found footage thriller.
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This was truly a half and half movie.  Half of it I found really good, fun and exciting to watch.  The other parts drag on, or are just disappointing.  As I result all I can say is that it is a truly average movie, not terrible, not great, just average.

My score   3/5

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

"Yellow Brick Road"

"Yellow Brick Road"  ~  2010

Netflix description  =  A small team of explorers head into the New Hampshire wilderness to investigate the unexplained disappearance of the residents of Friar, who left their homes seventy years earlier - - without their money, clothes or a word about where they went.
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This was surprisingly a really good movie.  The charactor development and back story truly take you along on the adventure.  The creative kill scenes, gore and descent into madness make this a definite go watch!!

My score 3.5/5

"Don't go in the woods"

"Don't go in the Woods"  ~  2010

Netflix description  =  A group of indie rockers seek solitude deep in the woods to write songs for a new album.  But they soon realize they're not alone when a sledgehammer brandishing intruder arrives in this chilling musical slasher flick.
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This had the possibility of being a really good movie... If they had musically just had "the band" doing the singing that in itself would have been an improvement.  Other than trying to hard to be a musical it was a good, fairly exciting storyline with a great ending.  Worth the watch!!

My score  3/5

Monday, December 23, 2013

"Gallowwalkers"

"Gallowwalkers"  ~  2013

Netflix description  =  After his nun mother makes an unholy deal to guarentee his survival, Aman grows up to become a mysterious and invinceable gunman.  But the deal includes a curse, everyone Aman kills will come back to life in this zombie western.
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I really tried to like this movie but I just couldn't.  I don't enjoy Westerns and even with the cursed item and zombies, it was still more Western than Horror.  If you like Westerns you would probably like this better than I.  Your choice....

My score   2/5

"St Nick"

"St Nick"  ~  2010

Netflix Description  =  In this yuletide gore fest, jolly St Nick gets a dark makeover as a sinister medievil cleric who returns to Amsterdams snowy streets to avenge his death by killing innocent children.  Can a high school student and a disgraced cop stop the rampage??
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This is definitely not your typical Christmas movie, but I really enjoyed it.  The dark, vengeful St Nick was a fun storyline and some creative kill scenes.  Above all it was just a fun entertaining watch, and will now be on my "Holiday favorites" list.


My score  3/5

Double Feature ~ "Sleepaway Camp 2: Unhappy Campers" and "Sleepaway Camp 3: Teenage Wasteland"

"Sleepaway Camp 2:  Unhappy Campers"  ~  1988

Netflix description  =  Five years after a series of horrifying murders left Camp Arawak looking like armageddon, the killer returns to the scene of the crime to work as a camp counselor.  But since Angela Baker looks like a normal everyday 20 something, only she knows what shes truly capable of.
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So I wanted a campy 80s slasher flick, and was so NOT disappointed.  This had all the cheesy elements, right down to the big hair.  :)   It is your basic simple plot line, but a fun watch!!

My score  3/5


"Sleepaway Camp 3:  Teenage Wasteland"  ~  1989

Netflix Description  =  Axe wielding Angela returns for more gore in this third installment which finds the crazed killer chopping up participants at a retreat that brings together rich and poor kids.  Posing as a camper, Angela joins the culturally diverse group - - but as expected, the camps feel good philosophy escapes her.  She soon goes about offing her fellow campers, an exercise she finds much more enjoyable than bonding with them.
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I enjoyed this installment even better than the 2nd.  Now however I must find and watch the first lol.  This movie was super entertaining fright from the start.  The kill scenes were creative and the storyline fun. Definitely worth the watch!

My score   3.5/5

Sunday, December 15, 2013

"Absentia"

"Absentia"  ~  2011

Netflix description  =  Seven years after her husband, Daniel, went missing, Tricia is about to have him declared dead.  But as she copes with her grief and the reappearance of her annoying sister, Tricia begins to suspect a sinister force is behind Daniels disappearance.
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This was an interesting movie, but I must admit to really enjoying it, and it made me think about it even when the movie was over.  The main storyline is well played, as well as several side stories...  I must also admit to two jumps and a gasp.  That rarely happens and worth .5 extra!  Definitely worth the watch!


My score   3.5/5

Thursday, December 12, 2013

"Red Water"

"Red Water"  ~  2003

Netflix description  =  While looking for a new energy source on the shores of  a Louisiana river, a divorced couple put their differences aside.  But their efforts are disrupted by a pair of thieves trying to retrieve pilfered treasure that lies at the bottom of the stream.
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Ok, so the above description leaves out the obvious true plot line, which is SHARK!!  The story itself is pretty average and slow moving at times, but still good enough to hold my attention to the end.  Worth the watch.

My score   3/5

"Resident Evil: Apocalypse"

"Resident Evil: Apocalypse"  ~  2004

Netflix description  =  A virus is attacking residents of Raccoon city, turning them into the undead.  With the help of her colleague, Alice sets out to uncover the truth, even as she fends off an experimental weapon.
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As I have previously stated, I am a fan of the "Resident Evil" movies in general, and this is no exception!  This is almost more of an action flick than horror, but with hordes of zombies and mutants, what else can you do? haha  Anyhow again, a fun, action packed ride of a movie, certainly worth the watch!

My score  3/5

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

"Black Forest"

"Black Forest"  ~  2012

Netflix description  =  When tourists visit a European village, and agree to observe a pagan ritual in the forest, they become trapped in an alternate fairy tale dimension.  They must escape to survive - - but first they need to find the baby who was abducted from the group.
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I knew that this was a Syfy tv movie going in, and was pleasantly surprised.  This was a fun watch!  Like most Syfy movies, not what I would call horror, persay, but it was a fun entertaining story.  I liked the new twist on some old favorite ideas.  Worth watching!

My score   3/5

"The Haunting"

"The Haunting"  ~  1999

Netflix description  =  A professor invites three insomniacs to take part in a sleep disorder study at an eerie, isolated mansion.  The unfortunate guests soon discover that their host is far more interested in the sinister mansion itself and the true nature of its horror.
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I remember seeing this many years ago and this psychological horror is still a fun, creepy watch.  Not a lot of gore, but this story is all about horrors untold and unseen.  I liked the portrayal of each character, changing the original story to be more modernized and still always watching the shadows.  Definitely worth the watch!!

My score   3/5

"A Haunting in Conneticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia"

"A Haunting in Conneticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia"  ~ 2013

Netflix description  =  Rebooting the horrific mood of its predecessor, this sequel looses a tide of evil spirits on a happy family moving into their Georgia dream house.  After a blood-drenched stranger comes to the door, daughter Heidi begins having frightening visions.
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This quickly became one of my favorite movies the first time I watched it.  I love ghost stories, especially the "based on true events" tales.  Even in rewatching, I still really enjoyed this fun, creepy story.  It has plenty of twists and turns and is just a fun ride all the way to the end!  Definitely worth the watch!

My score   4/5

Monday, December 9, 2013

"7 Below"

"7 Below"  ~  2012

Netflix description  =  After a bus accident leaves them stranded, a group of strangers must ride out a storm in a foreboding house with a frightening history.  A century earlier, a ten year old boy brutally murdered his family there.
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This was a really fun watch.  The storyline is well told, as well as a great backstory.  In general a couple jumps and overall creepiness factor hold your attention to the last twist at the very end!  I would definitely recommend!

My score 3.5/5

"Uninhabited"

"Uninhabited" ~ 2010

Netflix description  =  Inspired by a real life incident, this engrossing thriller chronicles the story of a young Australian couple whose idyllic vacation on an isolated island is shattered by an evil presence seeking vengeance.
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Anything "based on actual events" is (IMO) some of the creepiest tales out there.  Just knowing that something, at least similar, has occurred makes my skin creep a little.  This was a good movie.  It starts slow, but builds to be an interesting story.  A few good jumps and goosebumps.  :)  Worth the watch


My score  3/5

Thursday, December 5, 2013

"13/13/13"

"13/13/13"  ~  2013

Netflix description  =  For millennia calendars have added an extra day every four years.  In doing so they violated the ancient Mayan calendar.  Now we are in the 13th month of the 13th year of the new millennium and the few who survive will battle a world of demons.
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After three attempts, I only made it through 18 painfull minuetes.  DON'T DO IT!!  lol  Truly horrible movie!!

My score  1/5  

"Doghouse"

"Doghouse"  ~  2009

Netflix description  =  Six guys hell bent on having a raucous weekend away from wives and lovers arrive in the remote town of Moodley - - but something is amiss in the quaint hamlet.  Where are the men? and why do all the women look as if they want to feast on male flesh?
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Admittedly, this is not the first time that I have watched this, but still a highly enjoyable film.  Its a war of the sexes but the girls definitely have the upper hand.  A nice touch of humor in appropriate timing.  Over all a fun "almost zombie" movie.  Definitely worth the watch!!

My score  3/5 

"Forget Me Not"

"Forget Me Not" ~ 2009

Netflix description  =  A party filled graduation weekend turns into a nightmare for popular class president Sandy Channing when her friends begin to vanish one by one.  Soon Sandy discovers they have awakened the vengeful spirit of a girl they mistreated years ago.  Now she must work to resolve the dark mysteries of her past before she and all her friends become unwilling victims in this bloody horror flick.
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This has been one of my favorite movies for a while now, so I didn't mind watching it again when it came up in rotation.  :)   This movie puts a whole new twist to the teen scream, vengeance movies.  The main storyline is very well played out, as well as giving enough of a back story so that it all makes sense.  Not a lot of gore, but overall still a great watch!!


My score   4/5

"Rubber"

"Rubber" ~ 2010

Netflix description  =   In this inventive twist on low rent revenge flicks, a car tire named Robert rolls through the Southwest desert, using its strange psychic powers to blow everything up.  But when Robert spies a gorgeous woman, he decides to take a chance on love.
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This movie was so horrible that it was fantastic!!  Everything about this campy low budget film is just plain ridiculous!  The side story is just as silly, making this an even more fun watch!  I must admit this was not my first viewing, and still equally enjoyable.  My only question is who named the tire Robert?? and why??  Anyhow, not Oscar worthy by any stretch, but a front runner for a fun silly watch!

My score   4/5

"Stalled"

"Stalled" ~ 2013

Netflix description =  A sad sack janitor, appropriately named W.C., is cleaning the ladies room when the zombie apocalypse breaks out at the office Christmas party.  Taking refuge in a stall, the unarmed, defenceless, W.C. makes a final stand against the undead.
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Another fun new twist to zombie hunting or fighting persay.  This dark comedy will be on the cult classic list if not on there already!  There is a perfect balance of humor and gore to the story fun and highly entertained.  A definite watch!!


My score     4/5


Tuesday, December 3, 2013

"Jack Frost"

"Jack Frost" ~ 1997

Netflix description =  When his prison transport collides with a truck full of "genetic material" condemned serial killer Jack Frost is inexplicably transformed into a terrifying murderous snowman with a red plaid scarf a carrot nose and a heart made out of coal.
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Admittedly I have seen this movie several times, and is one of my favorite seasonal favorites!  This movie is campy, funny and truly cheesetastic!!  If you have not seen this movie... go now!  Yes you... go now!

My score   4/5

"The Signal"

"The Signal" ~ 2006

Netflix description = A strange radio and television signal being broadcast in the city of Terminus breeds jealousy and hate, turning sane people into murderous lunatics.  An unfaithful wife seeks the safety of her lover, while her affected husband hunts for her.
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This was a fun twist on the onslaught of zombie movies.  The victims aren't exactly zombies but close enough IMO  :)  There is lots of action, a decent amount of gore and a good overall storyline.  Certainly worth the watch!!

My score  3/5