Deadgirl (2008)

Deadgirl (2008)

I would liken Deadgirl to a modern, more dynamic version of 1986′s Rob Reiner classic Stand by Me. It holds the parallels of teenage bonding, acceptance and a dead body. Shiloh Fernandez and Noah Segan play the parts of troubled teenagers Rickie and J.T. as they tackle the problems of peer pressure, school and their friendship. Like Ang Lee’s...

Halloween II (2009)

Halloween II (2009)

Superb direction for a violent movie that starts out strong, only to drift south into mediocre-ville. Following directly after the first Halloween, the aftermath of Michael Myer’s bloody massacre is played out through the eyes of Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor-Compton). Laurie struggles with the memory of that dreadful night and is visited by nightmares and...

Tokyo Gore Police (2008)

Tokyo Gore Police (2008)

The blood looks thin, yet flows with a crimson that is akin to fruit punch or cranberry juice freshly poured from the bottle. The volume of it seems endless.  In the world of the Tokyo Gore Police an Engineer’s wounds can shoot a stream of blood so powerful that it could be used as a form of transportation. Just imagine a man with no legs flying around in the...

Orphan

Orphan

Yet another gem of 2009, Orphan seemed to be firing on all cylinders with the excellent visual effects, acting, score and most of all direction. Not once could I peel my eyes from the screen after the first half of introductory setup had been established. Isabelle Fuhrman is absolutely frightening as the mysterious Esther and Aryana Engieer gets the...

Blood: The Last Vampire (2009)

Blood: The Last Vampire (2009)

I am surprised that Blood: The Last Vampire was not given a mainstream release here in the United States. With our Otaku lusting of everything Japanese, female and sharp I think it would have been a hit despite the awful CGI and acting of Allison Miller. I mean, you have a decent looking Japanese female in a sailor schoolgirl outfit, swinging a katana and...

Drag Me to Hell

Drag Me to Hell

I felt as if I was watching a sequel to Scary Movie, as I was laughing at times and being grossed out when I wasn’t laughing. Drag Me to Hell starts out pretty serious and gears you up for what you think will be spine tingling horror. Most of us who have seen the trailers prior, recall the old woman placing a curse on the blonde and the many cut scenes...