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May (2002)
Bettis at her Best
Angela Bettis is truly shining star making her way up the ladder in horror and this movie, May, really drives that home. Bettis is May, a lonely, tortured woman who can't quite fit in and Bettis portrays May in a way that's heart wrenchingly convincing. Splatter fans will enjoy certain set pieces in this film but ultimately this is for the horror fans out there who enjoy a good character study. The director, Lucky McKee, is actually working on a role reversal of May entitled, Roman, in which McKee himself plays the lonely outsider this time around. I really love this film and those of you who enjoyed "Love Object", "Dead Doll" & "Pin" may also find yourself purchasing this gem.
Hellbreeder (2004)
Tedious and Disappointing
This awful film fell into the hands of my friend recently and I was unfortunate enough to be there that night as he watched it. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm a huge horror movie fan. I love both A and B horror but this was the first film in years that actually had me screaming in agony in my head. "God let it end!! Let it end now!!!" kept echoing through my skull as I shifted uncomfortably while cringing. I could think of no other movie that had made me feel so anxious for the ending. The plot was disjointed and shoddy and some of the FX was shady. I normally can overlook those while watching B-movie horror but in this case it all worked for the worse. Steer clear of Hellbreeder.
Janghwa, Hongryeon (2003)
An Asian Classic
A beautifully lensed, psychological thriller in which 2 sisters return home to their stern Father and "wicked" Step-Mother after a stay in the hospital. Upon arriving strange things begin to happen and the sisters are convinced something is amiss in the home. I purchased this movie several months before it came out on Region 1 Disc and I absolutely loved it! I later purchased the SE 2 Region 1Disc set. If you believe Asian horror has run its course, you should definitely watch ATOTS. There are some truly chilling set pieces and the end of the movie will have you awe. It can, at times, be a bit complex but it's a tense, well made film that deserves far more recognition than it has received.
Scarecrow (2002)
B-Movie Gem
What a fun b-movie! Shepis is absolutely beautiful and the Scarecrow is a distinct and original. He really brought me back to the monsters of the 80's. The budget is obviously low and not everybody is Pacino behind the lens but it doesn't matter because it never once takes itself seriously. From the trailer trash redneck to the high flying martial arts moves of the Scarecrow, this is truly a b-movie gem. Grab some refreshments, snacks and a couple friends and kick back and relax. I enjoyed this film so much I went out a purchased all 3 Scarecrow films. Sure, they're not for everybody but to each his own. Sometimes you just have to set the thinking cap down and smile.
Monster Man (2003)
Road Trip meets Jeepers Creeps
A beautiful woman, a backwoods, inbred monster man, a super sweet monster truck, a road kill zombie brother and 2 friends...one anal retentive, overly sensitive nerd and the other a foul mouthed, adolescent slob. Throw them all together with a dash of Jeepers Creepers, Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Road Trip and you've got Monster Man. A hilarious horror/comedy outing that never sets out to "say something". It's a simple, straight forward laugh fest. Unpretentious and well made, this horror/comedy is at its heart, a buddy flick. This film offered some hilarious and sickening set pieces. I highly recommend this to fright fans looking to be entertained.
The Convent (2000)
Spectacular low budget 80's throwback!
Not many low budget horror films work as well as this Mendez film. Mike Mendez successfully transports us to the 80's when horror films reveled in their clichéd characters and situations and the fans accepted and enjoyed it. This movie had it all! The jock, the cheerleader, the rich guy, the stoner, the goth, the geek and the nice girl. Toss in a couple demons and Adrienne Barbeau and you've easily got a movie that could have been made in 1987! It was wonderful! People looking for the self-aware nods and winks established in the glut of 90's teen horror films will be highly disappointed. This film never takes itself seriously and keeps it fast and fun. I highly recommend this film to horror fans.