See if your scariest film is on our list! It's a very interesting selection of films with many classics represented and a few unexpected ones. There's more that I would love to see on the list but many of my own personal favourites are here. My entry is on The original Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a film that freaked me out beyond belief when I first saw it on TV! Particularly the final few scenes. Terrifying stuff!
Here are some choice quotes but what films are they referring to?
'If you want your horror with a happy ending, then forget it.'
'I leave unsettled and fearful of the familiar'
'It is the terrifying ending that will leave you scared to go near a TV'
'There is one film that continues to strike fear in my heart'
'The horrors that are happening largely off screen makes this one to keep you up at night'
'Imagine having to stay awake to survive. Imagine seeing your friends
killed one by one and knowing you’re next. Imagine having nightmares so
horrendous your hair turns grey'
'The frantic camerawork flies back and forth with so much energy that his manic incarnations literally jump off the screen'
'What scares me now is how it represents the true randomness of evil'
'The writing, directing, acting, and especially Philip Glass’ haunting
score all work together to bring this horrifying tale to terrifying life'
'Terrifying audiences with his mutilation of the human body'
'I have only seen the original cinematic ending and it chilled me so much
I have not even considered watching the sequels that followed.'
So what is the film that gives you the worst nightmares? What made you cower from the screen, cover your eyes, run away, cry, scream or switch off the TV? And what do you think of the Filmoria teams selection?
Check out the brand new red-band trailer for the Evil Dead remake. Anyone who has seen the original film will know why it is hailed as a video nasty classic but personally I find it a little too cheap and nasty. The sequel on the other hand is a comedy horror masterpiece. So it is with a little regret and shame that I have to admit that this is a remake that I actually don't mind at all.
While these glossy horror remakes from the likes of Platinum Dunes usually make me nauseous with their smoking hot cast of teens that look as if they are airbrushed in every shot, this trailer is so bloody nasty that the slightly sexy looking cast can be forgiven.
Be warned this is extremely violent, brutal stuff and for fans of extreme horror, looks like a bloody fun night at the cinema. Who said Cabin in the Woods was the final word in horror movies?
What do you reckon? A remake worth getting excited for or what?
Feel pity for the low budget horror comedy. Not only does it have to
be scary, but it also has to make you laugh and let’s face it, it’s not
easy to do either. Evil Dead 2 nailed it where many others have failed. Shaun of the Dead hits the funny bone and has a nice bit of gore but doesn’t try to scare you. An American Werewolf in London
balances mirth with mayhem like a professional but in general, horror
comedies tread a too thin line between making us feel fear and making us
chuckle; one is just bound to cancel the other out.
Following successful efforts of the last few years such as Tucker & Dale vs Evil, Rubber and TheCabin in the Woods, comes a Spanish entry into the comedy horror hybrid genre. Re-titled from the original Lobos de Arga into Game of Werewolves (why?) and then finally to Attack of the Werewolves (does what is says on the tin), this film is almost as confused as the people tasked with giving it an English title.
Another week, another list. This time its sequels. Love them or hate them, there's been some classics. As with all lists, this is very subjective. I'm not suggesting that these are the BEST sequels ever made but they are my FAVOURITE sequels ever made. These are probably all pretty popular choices (well the top 10 anyway... maybe not the near misses) but I think the films that are missing are what may be the biggest surprise. In chronological order:
Aliens (James Cameron, 1986): Cameron ramps up the action, tones down the horror and gives us one of the best fights in movie history. The marines are badass but Ripley outlives the lot of them and gets to deliver the greatest demand ever written.
Evil Dead 2 (Sam Raimi, 1987): Raimi remakes the original overdosing on slapstick, gore, insane camerawork and making the best horror comedy of all time. Bruce Campbell's performance is easily the most physical and funny ever seen in a horror film.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Steven Spielberg, 1989): The best of the bunch; charming, exciting and with Connery at his best. Great stunts and a stroke of writing genius teaming 'Junior' with his old man.
Back to the Future 2 and 3 (Robert Zemeckis, 1989 and 1990): Part 2 is head twisting fun with an imaginative future, a dark turn in an alternate 1985 and a finale that returns to the superior original. Part 3, though the worst of the trilogy, still deserves a mention for an amazing train pushing Delorean climax that is edge-of-the-seat stuff.
Die Hard 2 and 3 (Renny Harlin, 1990 and John McTiernan, 1995): How can the same shit happen to the same guy twice? Not sure but I'm glad it did as the airport set 'Die Harder' has some truly brilliant scenes. Ejecting out of grenade-filled exploding plane. Fighting on wing of taking off plane. Bruce killing the frikkin T-1000. It's all here. 'With a Vengance' is cleverer and pairs Willis with none other than Samuel L. Mother F**king Jackson for excellent buddy movie banter.
Terminator 2 (James Cameron, 1991): In my humble opinion, the BEST SEQUEL OF ALL TIME. Improves on the already great, original classic. The special effects are eye-popping and the story is filled with set piece after set piece of mind-blowing action. The performances are all round perfect. And Cameron delivers another of the greatest action heroines ever in the buffed up, semi-psycho Sarah Connor. The T-1000 in truck vs 10 yr old John Connor on little motorbike is the best action scene ever!
Lord of the Rings 2 and 3 (Peter Jackson, 2002 and 2003): The 'Fellowship' was stunning but this is where the story really steps up a gear. Gollum shows up, Gandalf returns, the armies of Mordor advance and the fellowship is spilt. The final part of the trilogy brings it all together for epic battle after epic battle and a hugely emotional journey for Sam, Frodo and Gollum.
The Matrix Reloaded (The Wachowski Brothers, 2003): Overdoses on special effects in parts but the action is still incredible from the 'burly brawl' (Neo vs endless Agent Smiths) to the freeway mayhem and with the incomprehensible ramblings of the Architect, leaves the audience clueless about where the trilogy closer is heading. Unfortunately 'Revolutions' lost the plot.
The Dark Knight (Christopher Nolan, 2008): Batman Begins brilliantly explained Bruce Wayne's turn to the 'dark' side. Backstory taken care of, The Dark Knight explodes with chaos thanks to Ledger's wild card Joker and the increasing strain on all Gothams do-gooders (Wayne, Dent, Gordon) that guarantees this is a comic book movie that is unlikely to have a happy ending.
Toy Story 3 (Lee Unkrich, 2010): Toy Story is genius. Many say the second improved on it. But for me the second one was too soppy and sing-songy. But the trilogy closer goes dark with real menace, a horrible bastard of a villain, and an emotional and tense climax that is apocalyptic, terrifying and at the same time absolutely beautiful.
And here's the 5 that just missed out:
Ghostbusters 2 (Ivan Reitman, 1989): Funny but also bloody terrifying! Child's Play 2 (John Lafia, 1990): Chucky's back and malicious as ever! American Pie 2 (J. B. Rogers, 2001): Very funny but also very sweet! Jurassic Park 3 (Joe Johnston, 2001): Flying dinosaurs! Austin Powers in Goldmember (Jay Roach, 2002): Cruise, Paltrow, Spacey, Spielberg.
What no Empire Strikes Back? No Godfather? No... sorry. Am I mad? Blasphemous? Joking? Does this list make you want to hurt me? Get in touch and vent your spleen!
