Resident Evil: Retribution Trailer

Not sure how I feel about this trailer. It's not very good nor does it make me want to go see this movie.

Movie Review: Straw Dogs

If there's any thing I hate more than a crappy horror movie, it's a crappy movie that pretends to be a horror movie. I am not sure what other's thought about this movie based on the trailer, but I thought this was going to be similar to The Strangers.

Synopsis: David Sumner and his wife Amy movie to her Southern hometown. Tensions build between David and the locals that threatens both his and his wife's lives.

Review: Like I said above I thought this movie was going to be more of a horror film, but really it's a thriller without much to be thrilled about. The acting while okay is not that great when Amy, played by Kate Bosworth is scared for her life because their cat was murdered. She acts like she knows something about the anger of her ex Charlie, but she doesn't explain it. It seems like over kill and a silly woman overreacting.

Nothing makes much sense in this movie. I am not sure how the original was and I cannot seem to find a copy of it for comparison. I think it fell very short of being good. While the movies had it's moments I think it was missing something.

Other things that I noticed was Charlie's eyes/stare when Amy does a strip tease for them after feeling violated by them gawking at her. It wasn't a gawk of lust it was... like he was going mad or something. I like he does better as a viking vampire in True Blood.

The only elements of a horror movie was animals were killed, rape and it took place in the south. I was very disappointed to see that this movie had potential to be a horror movie, but did nothing for me.

I would rate this movie with 2 zombies. Don't rent it.

News on a Psycho Prequel

I found this on shock till you drop and thought it was interesting since this is one of my all time favorite movies. I will post their story below, but basically A&E is going to do the prequel of Psycho and all about Norman Bates... sounds interesting, but will it be good?

A&E and Universal are developing a television series called Bates Motel which is, you guessed it, all about Norman Bates.

Funny, that it should take the title of the television pilot (a failed one at that) created in '87 that was supposed to pave the way for an anthology series.  Alas, it never got off the ground.  A&E's Bates Motel, on the other hand, will serve as a prequel story that delves into Norman's past.

Wait a second...they've already done that, too...

Here's the official announcement from A&E: Bates Motel serves as a prequel to the most famous fright film of all-time, Psycho. A&E is currently in script development. Bates Motel will give viewers an intimate understanding of how Norman Bates' psyche developed from his childhood through his teen years. Fans will have access to the dark, twisted backstory and learn first hand how his mother, Norma, and her lover damaged Norman, helping forge the most well-known serial killing motel owner in history. Of course, if you recall, Mick Garris' Psycho IV explored Norman's past as well.  And that aforementioned television pilot from '87 - it starred Bud Cort, Lori Petty and Kurt Paul as Norman Bates.

Source: Shock Till You Drop

Happy 2012

Well it looks like we all survived the new year and no zombie uprises yet to speak of, but the year is still new. Yes, this year is suppose to mark the end of the world... AS WE KNOW IT... sorry for the horrible 90s song, but it seemed fitting to sing. Anyway, hopefully I can bring this blog out of the grave since I have not been posting... anything. Again, burn out, lack of motivation and school starts early this semester, but I am hoping to post a few things coming up. One will be the whole horror/found tape/documentary franchise that is making a coming back. Also, taking a page out of Brian's book I think I will come up with top 5 or what he's been calling raining day postings, where there's nothing new to talk about so listing like my favorite Hitchcock movies, or... which actors should never been in a horror movie. Just something to keep the posts new and me not completely flaking out on all of you. You came all this way so why not entertain you with something horrific....

So here's to a new year that we all hope doesn't get taken over by zombies, aliens, cannibals dressed like George Washington (yes, they exists in some crappy movie), demonic toys, electronics that enslave us, or everyone turns into Tom Sixx. Happy New Years for the Horror House!!!