Tag Archives: Horror

Frankenweenie (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : He’s alive!

Posted on October 12, 2012 by kaist455

Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie” is a dark, moody, and innocent animation inspired by old classic horror films such as “Frankenstein”(1931). True to its source of inspiration, it is a black-and-white stop motion animation decorated with quirky imagination and morbid but sweet … Continue reading →

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The Neighbors (2012) ☆☆1/2(2.5) : They have a killer in their building

Posted on August 26, 2012 by kaist455

There are interesting pieces here and there in South Korean thriller movie “The Neighbours”, but the result is an uneven combination which does not fully utilize the potential in its components. This is a well-made thriller with good atmosphere and … Continue reading →

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Stake Land (2010) ☆☆☆(3/4) : In the world of vampire zombies

Posted on August 11, 2012 by kaist455

“Stake Land” is too good to be dismissed as “another zombie movie” because of its impressive gray atmosphere and a nice bleak drama unfolded in its apocalyptic world. This small horror film pays attention to its world besides its stock … Continue reading →

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Two Moons (2012) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : A haunted house with two moons in the sky

Posted on July 14, 2012 by kaist455

Two impressive things in new South Korean horror film “Two Moons” are the title itself and the image represented by the title. It is a very dark and creepy night in the forest in some remote area, and we have … Continue reading →

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My FFC review for “Motel Hell”

Posted on July 13, 2012 by kaist455

My Far-flung correspondent review for “Motel Hell”(1980) has just been posted at Roger Ebert’s site. If you want to read it, click here. The review was expanded from my original review written in October 2010.

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The Cabin in the Woods (2011) ☆☆☆(3/4): It’s not your typical cabin in horror movie

Posted on June 30, 2012 by kaist455

For enjoying “The Cabin in the Woods” as much as possible, I advise you to keep yourself away from any information about it before watching it. Although one main surprise in its premise is easily guessed from the beginning, there … Continue reading →

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The Thing (2011) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : Same situation, same freak show

Posted on June 15, 2012 by kaist455

I am curious about the alien creature in “The Thing”(2011). I do not know whether it has intelligence or not, but its ability to imitate any organism it absorbs is marvelous enough to induce a serious discussion about its exceptional … Continue reading →

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Rosemary’s Baby (1968) ☆☆☆☆(4/4) : Pray for her baby…

Posted on June 10, 2012 by kaist455

You may find disturbing to see the audiences laughing while watching “The Exorcist”(1973), but you will probably not see any problem in having some laugh with “Rosemary’s Baby”(1968). It goes without saying that they are two of the most chilling … Continue reading →

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Prometheus (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Somebody can hear you scream this time

Posted on June 6, 2012 by kaist455

 There are several moments in Ridley Scott’s new film “Prometheus” which arrested my gaze completely at last night. While watching them, I was reminded of the sense of awe and mystery I have experienced in other great SF films like … Continue reading →

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Dark Shadows (2012) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : When a Gothic Vampire meets the 1970s

Posted on May 12, 2012 by kaist455

There is one thing I learned about Tim Burton during my early moviegoing years; the last thing you can expect from him is a bad-looking movie. Whether you like his new film or not, you always get two or three … Continue reading →

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