Mine would have to be The Exorcist - 1973. Because of the genuinely scary scenes, gripping story line and this movie changed the way horror movies were made in Hollywood.

true. The only horror movie that the cinema will take from me this year is IT and maybe Annabelle 2 if the reviews are good.

don't think so. saw it in torrent list. have you seen it?

i quite like the movie though. not scary at all.

The movie is nice! but got some part quite scary..

Hehe. I know. My friend was hugging me at certain scene.

Er... good for you?

haha... i like hugging my bag more than humans!

You friend cukup sedih, when hear you say that....

Your friend is a sad panda now.. lol..

no problem leh. she is ok one.

Warlock (1989)

This movie stayed with me.

You have to understand that it is unique in a sense, is your usual B movie (script wise) and have to add that Julian Sands (Warlock), Richard E. Grant (Giles Redferne) and director Steve Miner sold the movie!

You would be correct if you assume that this movie is about witchcraft.

Synopsis from imdb

In Boston of 1691, a warlock is sentenced to death, but escapes magically into the future (our present), followed doggedly by the witch hunter. There he is searching for the three parts of the Devil's Bible, trailed by the witch hunter and the woman whose house he landed in. They must stop him, as the book contains the true name of God, which he can use to un-create the world. Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>

It is interesting to see the two characters out of time, in 1989?... (Opposite of Star Trek and Voyage Home)

Also how effective "Old wives tales" are against a powerful warlock

What I like best in this is the "dark comedy"

Case in point


See, dark comedy....

I don't know Julian Sand, but he weirdness is just right for the Warlock role.

TO counter-balance Julian, Richard E. Grant's Redferne "practical" witch-hunter so good to watch.

If you like a slightly off beat horror, witc the zaniest of the 1980s, give this a go

My Two Sen

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The Sleep Curse (2017)

This is a.... surprise.

Interestingly, it is trying to be both "scientifically" and "spiritually" correct and the script writer actually did a decent work!

Another really interesting thing is, this was filmed in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, and Singapore.

And the "eeriness" carries thru (have you tried walk in a dark night at the older part of Penang and Melaka recently!?)

Anthony Chau-Sang Wong as usual, did a great delivery of his role (he was both father and son)

And again the story is really strong.

I am usually NOT a fan of gore.... and have to add they did this so well, that i know the gore bits are come on soon, and I try to look away and I cannot, because my curiosity takes hold of me and I cannot help but look.

This is DEFINITELY one of the most... explicit Asian movie I have ever seen. And i thought I had seen it all.

Very surprisingly good good gore/horror!

It certainly surpasses the category 3 Shaw Horror from the early 80s.

Not necessary for everyone.

And if you are a gore fan

This is RIGHT UP YOUR ALLEY.

My Two Sen.

It (2017)

Time, how fleeting are thy....

This Stephen King novel, was publish in 1986.

I read it during 1989, because a friend recommended it.

I don't remember liking it (due to Stephen King's writing style) and was mildly amused by the 1990 miniseries because John-Boy (Richard Thomas) from The Waltons was in it.

Again, I was not overwhelmed with "OMG I luv this so much."

Just watched this earlier, and I am tickled pink!!

Why?

For those who is "used to" my reviews, I do tend to "go on and on" about nonsensical reminiscence. I apologise, if I am reverting to my normal style of writing.

The reason why I am tickled pink in, in the book, the story (when the kids were young) took place in the 50s (about the same time as Stand by Me)

In this iteration (this movie), the cleverly moved forward the timeline of the kid to the 80s?

Again, Why?

I have a feeling, they (script writers) sneakily, brought it to the 80s, because alot of people would remember reading IT during the 80s. So they can relate very substantially, because they live it.

Smart S.O.B.s..... (pardon my french)

All the 80s references, were NOT lost to me, and as I had indicated, it added to my viewing pleasure.

Production Designer Claude Paré did a fantastic job (bringing back the 80s). Same goes to Set Decoration, Rosalie Board.

And of course Costume designer, Janie Bryant.

Script, was great. (I did not appreciate the books going back and forth between the adults and children)

Cast, strong (poor Georgie.....)

And, I totally agree with the R rating. Kids, please do not watch this until you can handle it.

Great Movie and the fact it is horror, heaven....

My Two Sen

Hocus Pocus ( HK )

reading ur review make me wanna watch it

If you are a horror/Stephen King fan, you will enjoy it.

This is a very faithful adaptation of the book

This runs rings around the Dark Towers movie, that's for sure.

Even if he wasn't, It's a good movie regardless, thanks to a whole lot of characters you care about

Happy Death Day (2017)

After the debacle, called Wednesday (25th Oct), my faith in movies, were shaken (not stirred)...

Two HUGE budget movies, BOMBED (for me).

Some time opened up yesterday... And I found myself looking thru the movie ads...

There was a dilemma, watch something close by, or goto far far away One Utama for Bladerunner.... decisions... decisions...

So, at the end, the laziness in me, got the better of me, and I went to watch... this!

And I do not regret it.

This movie is produced by Blumhouse.

It cost 4.8 million to make.

And from an entertainment point of view, ran rings around Geostorm and Thor: Ragnorak....

You do the math...

Story, although borrowed heavily from many sources, the writers were able to make it their own.

They even blatantly state the movies they are paying homage to!!

The twist in the end although again not original, did throw me into a loop for a sec.

To quote Sherlock Holmes (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)


It conforms to this, for sure.

Casting (no big names) is actually quite good!

And when the main baddie is reviled, it is actually surprising to me!

I have faith, once again, in the media called movie!

My Two Sen



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The Midnight Man (2016)

This movie is.... rough.

Decent trailer, and movie... did not deliver.

The main issues ARE

1) Bad pacing
2) Bad Casting (on THAT note, why the heck is Lin Shayee and Robert Englund even in this?.... To pay rent, I suppose)
3) I actually like the house, and would not mind living in it, but the camera work is just so.... uninteresting.
4) Story... suck major... Usually, horror movie's storyline, don't make sense... This one, took THAT to the extreme...

I really don't know what else to say exvept for, you have been warned kiddies.... YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

My Two Sen.