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SATURDAY- August 23rd, 2014 "Wait, So Did He or Nah?" The Conspiracy: I Don't Know What To Believe Anymore!!!: (Title LINK is English) 2012/USA/UR/Horror
"A documentary about conspiracy theories takes a horrific turn after the
filmmakers uncover an ancient and dangerous secret society...." ~ The Conspiracy (2012)
HQ Thoughts:
"We all love a conspiracy film every now and then and this doesn't fall short at all. I believe this documentary-like horror/thriller is executed very well in it's efforts of making you wonder if it's all a big sham or REAL!
Based on decades old rumors of secret societies and such; Jim and Aaron begins on their search for details about a secret society called the Bohemian Grove. It starts out with the typical information but moves into a very suspenseful and tense ending that had me doing a little research.
While the goal was to sneak into one of the induction ceremonies of this secret brotherhood, turns out- one of the more frequently mentioned secret societies (The Tarsus Club) is the real fucking deal, in real life everyone! I was shocked, creeped and left wondering if they did the ending any justice by acting out the last movements of what is said to be a true story.
This is a great film. Exciting and informative. Take notes and do some research after watching it, you'd be surprised what you find."
SATURDAY- August 9th, 2014 "I'm Hungry Now..." Omnivores (Omnivoros): Are You Going To Eat That???!!!: (Title LINK is English Subtitles) 2013/Spain/UR/Horror
"MARCOS VELA is a prestigious gastronomic journalist who accepts the
request of an independent publisher to write an article on the recent
emergence of the Clandestine Restaurants..." ~ Omnivores (2013)
HQ Thoughts:
"Eat first before you watch this culinary gore fest of a film. Touching everyone's nerve with the idea of an underground eating ring that enjoys to dine on, well, YOU.
Marcos is an established foodie writer who takes on a special writing project based on clandestine restaurants as mentioned above. What he didn't realize is the unconventional process in which they take to gather their goods. He then meets a beautiful woman who guides him through intense relations and after experiencing a show based on wild eating habits and techniques he is now ready for the next step which leads him to dinner of a weird kind. Everything from that point on is not for the queasy at all.
Without giving too much, understand that this is a very tight knit organization that is almost impossible to escape so, after he indulges in what is the ultimate taboo, he comes up with a plan to fix the problem. Definitely a test of gore tolerance in this one. Very well executed nice ending."
SATURDAY- August 9th, 2014 "Things Just Got Real!" The Den: LOG OFF NOW!!!: (Title LINK is English) 2013/USA/UR/Horror
"A young woman studying the habits of webcam chat users from the apparent
safety of her apartment witnesses a brutal murder online and is quickly
immersed in a nightmare in which she and her loved ones are targeted
for the same grisly fate as the first victim." ~ The Den (2013)
HQ Thoughts:
"Film is full with twists and turns with an ending that was unexpected and well thought out. I noticed a few reviews where some people weren't satisfied with the way this first person, live feed horror was executed but for a directorial debut- this was great!
ElizabethB is doing a study for her college that will require her to spend her waking moments on a website called The Den, where randoms are connected for chat and you never really know what you're going to get.
While working with her professors and friends on her thesis, she begins to run into some strange characters that immediately begin to raise eyebrows but as long as you're behind the screen- you're safe right? RIGHT?
Well, let's just say the people around her are slowly but surely getting hacked (no pun intended) and she starts experiencing a serious stalker issue after viewing what she believes to be a young girl getting murdered on live feed. She tries to get cops involved but the internet proves to be one big wide free ride of deviance and full of crazies. This gave me Megan Is Missing (peep the review) for the most part but the outcome made this film one hell of an entertaining and questionable movie. At the end, I couldn't help but repeat that I liked that! It was entertaining and I know you guys would enjoy on a late night."
SUNDAY- June 29th, 2014 "By Any Means Necessary!" Dream Home: Didn't Expect This - JUST WOW???!!!: (Title LINK is English) 2010/Tokyo/UR/Horror
"Cheng Li-sheung is a young, upwardly mobile professional finally ready
to invest in her first home. But when the deal falls through, she is
forced to keep her dream alive - even if it means keeping her would-be
neighbors dead." ~ Dream Home (2010)
HQ Thoughts:
"This film does not automatically give you gruesome until you understand the plight of the protagonist in this film. Cheng is looking for a new home where big is better.
She makes her rounds looking for a good deal and when she finds the seller- she does whatever she can to maintain that connection, even when it means to knock out the competition and BOY does she. Unfortunately, she loses out and eventually loses her mind. This is CRAZY!
My focus on this film is the sheer brutality and utter realness of the deaths that are beyond my wildest imagination. Nobody is safe around this fairly normal (looking) serial killer of a woman who doesn't have the slightest inkling of remorse for what she eventually does to get what she wants.
I CANNOT STRESS THE BRUTALITY ENOUGH!- If you are into murder, long visuals with nothing left to imagination then this is DEFINITELY the film for you. Gore galore. I don't know what else to say besides that this definitely will remain on my WTF list for a very long time. Great gore fest and a lesson well learned."
SNUFF: Killing on Camera (A Documentary) is THE Sickest Ever: (Title LINK is in ENGLISH) 2008/NR/Documentary/Human Deviance
"Feature film examining the existence of films in which people are murdered on camera and the culture surrounding them. Through interviews with former FBI Profilers, Cultural Academics, and Film Historians the documentary delves into the disturbing history and myth of Snuff Films." ~ Snuff: A Documentary About Killing on Camera- (2008)
HQ Thoughts: "The scope of this film was beyond what I expected going into it. It is a commentary filled documentary with extremely compelling facts (and visuals) to back up it's initial question: "Does Snuff Films exist?" Who knew a documentary could be so damn frightening, considering that this stuff isn't a "movie" per se.
After a little over an hour of details, recounts, and video clips of viral death including, but not limited to; visual of war, snuff porn, animal cruelty, along with several other atrocities, this film goes as far as making the watcher wonder what compels the human species to indulge in such a horrific yet seemingly fascinating culture. Could it be considered a 'subconscious addiction to depravity?'
What makes a person commit and more disgustingly ENJOY the acts just committed. I was left with a tons of thoughts and knew this had to be featured on my blog! If you want something REAL... Take a peek!"
SATURDAY- May 3rd, 2014 "You Are Not Crazy..." The Pact: BEST KEPT FAMILY SECRETS!!!: (Title LINK is English) 2012/UK/R/Horror
"As a woman struggles to come to grips with her past in the wake of her
mother's death, an unsettling presence emerges in her childhood home.." ~ The Pact (2012)
HQ Thoughts:
"I screamed more than I am comfortable admitting. This movie was full of twists and turns and I absolutley didn't expect the ending. SO MUCH FUN!
Nicole arrives first to the childhood home of her and her sister Annie, who (btw) is adamant about not going to their mothers' funeral because of the horrible things she had done to them in the past.
After not hearing from Nicole for a few days, Annie decides to show up anyway only to find the house abandoned. Things begin to get creepy almost right away.
What seems like a revisited bad childhood film quickly turns into a ghost story/mystery/scream fest with some serious bumps in the night.
After coming across some secrets that their mother hid for years, things begin to come together as we realize we aren't just dealing with memories anymore.
This movie is serious! I watched with every light on only to find that I still had my arms over my head in fear. It's dark, quiet, weird and most importantly; SCARY AS HELL! I highly recommend!!!"
TUESDAY- January 7th, 2013 "A New Beginning... I Guess" Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D: FAMILY FIRST DAMMIT?!: (Title LINK is English) 2013/USA/R/Horror
"A young woman travels to Texas to collect an inheritance; little does
she know that an encounter with a chainsaw-wielding killer is part of
the reward." ~ Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D (2013)
HQ Thoughts:
"Let me mention that I had no expectations of liking this (what feels like) 58th edition of TCM but the writers' were definitely onto something with this concept.
I will be honest and say that I stopped watching these installments after the remake of the original and not really sure if this is a continuation of another but it makes sense either way.
Heather inherited the Sawyer home and decided to take her friends with her to check it out on their way to New Orleans. Trey Songz plays the boyfriend and doesn't die in the typical black person first style which was refreshing but his acting made me wish... ok ok let me stop.
Anyway, things go as usual- everyone gets knocked off in the most archaic ways and the ending is what shocked me the most. I must say that I was actually satisfied with the outcome, which was not what I expected at all.
Having a slow weekend evening? This could get a few jumps and laughs out for you. Good watch."
FRIDAY- December 13th, 2012 "Let me catch you- a few times!"
I Saw The Devil:Catching Feelings For A Killer: (Title LINK is in S. Korean/English Sub-Title) 2010/NR/Revenge Horror/Gore/Serial Killer
"When his pregnant fiancee becomes the latest victim of a serial killer, a
secret agent blurs the line between good and evil in his pursuit of
revenge." ~ I Saw The Devil (2010)
HQ Thoughts: "This movie is as awesome as it is long & engaging. The set-up: Man's pregnant fiancee falls prey to a cannibalistic serial killer... Man has internal breakdown... Man is now dead bent on finding the individual responsible and he does... THAT is where the fun begins in this no holds bar revenge classic because MAN is also a special agent!
Just imagine you were able to get away with all of your filth for years on end until someone finds you out and relentlessly taunts you until you start to feel paranoia like nothing you've ever experienced. I'm sure that is what his wife felt like and boy are the tables turned!
This movie doesn't disappoint; uncensored, gory, heart-pounding and nonetheless creatively brilliant"
SUNDAY- December 1st, 2013 'Extreme Gore Revisited!'
Ichi The Killer:Takashi Miike directs, Can You Keep Up???: (Title LINK is in Japanese Sub-Title) 2001/NR/Psychological Horror/Gore/Sadomasochism
"As sadomasochistic yakuza enforcer Kakihara searches for his missing
boss he comes across Ichi, a repressed and psychotic killer who may be
able to inflict levels of pain that Kakihara has only dreamed of." ~ Ichi The Killer (2001)
HQ Thoughts: "I have yet to unsee this movie. A MUST watch for any gore fan... This one hell of a directorial... Countless scenes that will make your question your place as a human....... I can keep going. lol
Ichi The Killer' Based on a manga that broke barriers in the genre, "Ichi The Killer: Episode Zero"- this featured film bought the same ideas of madness, psychological deviance and sadism from the cartoon to live person film without missing a beat!!! This gore fest is a must have for any horror fan collection and I'm sure you'd watch it frequently.
Now, the matter at hand. Kakihara; a pain-craving Yakuza underboss that is looking for his run-away Boss. Ichi on the other hand is a sexually repressed (as mentioned above), quirky young man who is out to execute a couple orders of his own under the watch of a few cohorts.
Between the gore scenes, death, rape and countless other atrocities that seem to be a theme within Miike's films, (oh yea, and excessive lactation... ...) "Ichi The Killer" is one hell of a film. Enjoyable if you can stomach through it. I absolutely adore.
SUNDAY- November 17th, 2013 "In by sundown. Don't mind if I do..."
Maniac: More Mommy Issues w/ a Great POV!: (Title LINK is English) 2012/France/R/Horror
"As he helps a young artist with her upcoming exhibition, the owner of a
mannequin shop's deadly, suppressed desires come to the surface." ~ Maniac (2012
HQ Thoughts:
"I love remakes that goes further than the previous film attempted. 1980's Maniac original was a gore fest, as it should have been- it was the time when gore was on the come up. The story line was irrelevant to the idea of someones' head getting blown off.
In this rendition, Frank meets Anna and the concept remains the same (he is enamored, starts to flashback about skanky mom and goes off the deep end eventually) but here you get an in depth look from his perspective. No really, it's like looking through his eyes for the majority of the film.
Premise doesn't change, he scalps women as an homage paid to a slutty mother and the inability to love, but this is so much more endearing that you somewhat feel really bad for Frank.
The film wasn't as horrible as some made it out to seem, this film is banned for release in New Zealand. I think it's a great watch, great perspective as mentioned before and needless to say, Mr. Wood did an awesome job here."
SUNDAY- November 10th, 2013 "Anything For Tha Mulah!" American Mary- "Paying Homage To Body Mods": (Title LINK is in English) 2012/Canada/R/Horror
"The story follows medical student, Mary Mason, as she becomes
increasingly broke and disenchanted with the surgical world she once
admired. The allure of easy money sends Mary into the world of
underground surgeries which ends up leaving more marks on her than her
so called 'freakish' clientele."~ American Mary (2012)
HQ Thoughts:
"Finally, some original works that focuses on a topic that is otherwise quietly discussed. Body modifications and the extremism of self-mutilation for pleasure & beauty purposes. What a treat!
Mary Mason is a med student who is in debt and desperate times who turns to some unconventional measures in order to make some extra money. She meets a woman named Beatrice who in turn, introduces her to another woman interested in creating a masterpiece of herself... And it all goes down from there.
Body modification ends up
paying extremely well and after enduring a brutal attack, she decides on some payback. Ultimately Mary is pushed into a world that eventually
costs her more than medical school could have ever.
Some very interesting characters here, loosely written but entertaining for what it's worth. I enjoyed the idea of body modification being used as a premise of this film however, it could have been a lot more informative. Not a bad watch!"
SUNDAY- September 1st, 2013 "Holy Cow..." Master of Horror-Cigarette Burns: Trust, It's Still Around...: (Title LINK is in English) 2005/USA/R/Horror
"With a torrid past that haunts him, a movie-theater director is hired to
hunt for the only known print of a film so notorious that its single
screening caused the viewers to become homicidically insane."~ Masters of Horror- Cigarette Burns (2005)
HQ Thoughts: "Classic Carpenter. This film is based on one of his many short stories and luckily was turned into a visually aesthetic horror masterpiece. I absolutely love this. Kirby is a researcher/theater owner who does small programmer jobs for money to help pay back his debts. He gets a lead to a film collector who is looking for a one of a kind film titled "Le Fin Absolue du Monde" which roughly translates to "The Absolute End of the World" where I can't even begin to tell you what is on it and what happens when you watch it but I assure you, Mr. Carpenter didn't fall short with the creepiness.
Considering this is a 55 minute story, the twists and turns takes you down a spiral that makes you feel like you are watching a full length film. Not only that, it's superbly done and the ending is to die for! Did I mention that I absolutely LOVE THIS?!"
SATURDAY- August 31st, 2013 "Destiny's Child meets Carrie..." White- The Melody of the Curse: And Then There Was 1!?: (Title LINK is in English subtitles) 2011/S. Korea/R/Horror
"Girl group "Pink Dolls" is always pushed into the background by other
popular idols. When the girls release their new song "White"- a remake from unknown origins they become instant sensations. As the group becomes more and more popular, jealousy and competitiveness
increases as all the girls tries to become the lead singer." ~ White- The Melody of the Curse (2011)
HQ Thoughts:
"A timeless story of fame, jealousy and girl group problems. Pink Dolls is the epitome of what 'has-beens' are in this film that points out every flaw that people we supposedly idolize have.
Pink Dolls is a group comprised of 4 women from different areas of entertainment. Eun-ju is the oldest and least liked out the bunch until she finds a VHS of a song that she never heard before. When she brings it to her overzealous manager, they revamp it a bit and release it with hopes of jumping back on the radar- and boy did they ever.
Things start to go wrong with each girl as they try to establish who will take center/lead/main. The song is extremely complex and high pitched and I think each girl gave it a good shot until they all began to get hurt in wild ways.
Overall, I think the concept is original, far fetched but entertaining with very pretty women and great acting. It's worth a watch, if that is all you are willing to give it. Oh and take a listen to the full song. It's pretty cool!"
FRIDAY- August 16th, 2013 "Just Family Issues..." Ju-On (White Ghost): Grudge Carried Full Circle?!: (Title LINK is English subtitles) 2009/Japan/R/Horror
"Akane begins seeing visions of a female ghost wearing the same yellow hat and red satchel she wore as a school child." ~ Ju-On: White Ghost (2009)
HQ Thoughts:
"As tribute to the Ju-On brand created by Takashi Shimizu, this 1-hr short is the scarier of 2 stories meant to intertwine and come full circle.
As we all know, all Ju-On's are based on grudges that manages to creep back and get it's revenge. This is the story of the Woman in White, it's based on a young woman named Akane who is baffled by the consistent sightings of a little girl who has on the same gear as she did when she was younger.
Starting out in an unnerving fashion (for me at least), the story is super complex for a short; incorporating several different people in the town by showing their (albeit, very minor) connection with the overall concept and the family involved.
Akane starts to assess the impact that these visions have on her and realizes that the little girl is a very, very familiar figure from her past, as each member of the family manages to have a connection with everyone in some fashion. I enjoyed this immensely, honest scares, very dark and creepy. I like the idea, always did. Loved this."
SUNDAY- August 11th, 2013 "Keep It Going For As Long..."
House at the End of the Street: HELP HIM, HELP HER!: (Title LINK is English) 2012/US/R/Horror
"A mother and daughter move to a new town and find themselves living next
door to a house where a young girl murdered her parents. When the
daughter befriends the surviving son, she learns the story is far from
over." ~ House at the End of the Street (2012)
HQ Thoughts:
"I watched this because I needed to see first hand the "J. Lawrence" craze that is happening all across Hollywood.... I refuse to watch Hunger Games, so this was the next best thing. Not a bad movie, caught me off guard at the end, therefore I call this a success.
Elissa and her mom move to a quiet wooded area (no shit) and find out that the house at the end of the street was the site of a double murder at the hands of the daughter who is no longer around.
Elissa finds out that the only surviving member of the family lives in the house and is a recluse (right). She manages to break him in and they start out as friends until her mom starts to have conniption fits about their relationship. Rightfully so.
Things turn all bad when you start to wonder where the relationship and this guy's temper is going. Watched it once, wasn't disappointed."
SATURDAY- August 10th, 2013 "BUT I Love You..." HIGH Tension: Unconditionally A Gory Love Story!: (Title LINK is English Dubbed) 2005/French/R/Horror
"Two college friends, Marie and Alexa, encounter loads of trouble (and
blood) while on vacation at Alexa's parents' country home when a
mysterious killer invades their quiet getaway." ~ HIGH Tension (2005)
HQ Thoughts: "I'm excited to mention that Haute Tension is EASILY 1 of my favorite films because again, it is 1 of those gems that managed to shock the mess out of me and I was authentically scared for a while after watching this for the 1st time (and every time after). It's definitely a love story with horrific standards and outcomes and who doesn't enjoy a love story???
The film kicks into high gear like 15-20 minutes in and keeps you on your toes the entire time while you are there with Marie and Alexa as they attempt to escape a random ass madman who managed to take out Alexia's entire family in minutes. No wonder the title, which is also referred to as 'Switchblade Romance'.
Marie stops at nothing to protect her college friend until the ultimate twists takes place, sending you on a downward spiral of HOLY SHIT-ness and a clear cut and screwed ending.
NOT A LET DOWN AT ALL. This film is brilliant. A work of originality. Wish there was a Part Deux in the works, I could totally see this becoming a franchise of a small sort. I love it beyond belief!"
Gothika: The Ultimate Cover-Up!: (Title LINK is English) 2003/US/R/Horror
"Ghost story in which a repressed female psychiatrist wakes up as a
patient in the very asylum where she worked with no memory of why she is
there and what she has done." ~ Gothika (2003)
HQ Thoughts:
"Halle has played everything from a drug addict to CatWoman but in this film, she is a criminal psych who mysteriously wakes up in a cell in her own ward after blacking out one day at home. When she wakes up, she realizes that she is the Numero Uno suspect in the brutal hacking death of her husband, another prominent figure in this small town.
The story is super dark with the likes of Robert Downey Jr. reversing his role and taking her on as his client to further try to find out why she took the hatchet to her husband. Halle gives a believable psychotic trip as she tries to maintain her real sanity while being tormented by a twisted ghost who seems to be trying to tell her something.
Clean, sharp movie with decent twists that are well written. Goes to show you how it's all in who you know. Good watch!"
Megan is MISSING: *Deactivates ALL Chat*!: (Title LINK is English) 2011/US/R/Horror
"Fictional drama based on actual events, about 2 teen-age girls who encounter an internet predator.
Megan and Amy are best friends. They share secrets. They chat with guys
online. And in a few days, they will never be seen again." ~ Megan Is MISSING (2011)
HQ Thoughts:
"TRUST ME the acting is surely meant to be this bad but the message is excellent and horrifying! 2 very young girls, with too much access and freedom, do things that I would kill my child for and end up in BIG TIME trouble.
Hard partying Megan and her innocent (virgin) friend Amy are out and about with friends, parties, movies and constant chatting. This is one of the gazillion 'found footage' films that actually give a pretty decent feel, especially towards the end. The wrap-up of this movie makes up for every second spent watching Megan's obnoxious actions and stories.
What happens to these poor girls is anyone's worse nightmare and the events leading up to it is pretty much self explanatory. No happy endings- just a bunch of guessing and terrible feelings inside.
Anywho, give it a watch. I would even say it could work as a pretty good PSA for that kid who doesn't want to get offline for a moment with family. You're welcome."
*TUESDAY SHORT* Fear Itself: Spooked!- The Past Catches Up!: (Title LINK is English) 2008/Canada/R/Horror
"Harry Seigal is a private investigator who, several years earlier, was
dismissed from the police force after accidentally killing a suspect
during interrogation." ~ Fear Itself- Spooked (2008)
HQ Thoughts:
"Regardless of what the masses say, this has to easily be one of my favorite shorts from the "Fear Itself" series. I was ecstatic when it came out because I am a HUGE fan of short horror stories of any kind and this was short lived but fun while it lasted.
"Spooked" tells the story of a former police officer named Harry, who had a history of aggression and violence that lead to the eventual killing of a suspect while in his custody. He loses everything including his job and fast forward 15yrs, he is now a private investigator who was put to task by a woman who is trying to see if her husband is cheating while she is gone. A far cry from normal police work. The house that he has to stake out in is old and dilapidated and he sets up in the upstairs room, in the dark. The madness starts soon after. We find out what makes him tick, what makes him squirm and go crazy as he revisits the core of everything that is causing his ultimate issue. Pretty screwed up. I don't think this episode disappoints at all and there was some pretty good acting as well. Eric Roberts owned this role.
House Hunting: May The Best Family WIN?!: (Title LINK is English) 2013/US/R/Horror
"Upon entering a desert farmhouse, two families discover that every
attempt to leave takes them right back in. Stuck in purgatory, they are
haunted by the home's former owner, who declares only one clan will be
able to call the house their home. " ~ House Hunting (2013)
HQ Thoughts:
"This film started out simple enough with 2 families out looking for a new home. They are both, one way or another, made aware of a 70 acre farmhouse right on the outskirts of town by the owner, who is also looking to a move of some sort. One family (with their son whose leg is broken) go to the location, beautiful home- amazing space and no one is there to help except some voice boxes apparently telling the story of each room in the house. No real estate agent, nothing.
The 2nd family arrives (with the daughter) shortly after and debate, leaving the other family with the choice to buy. They decide to leave. After making the initial attempt, they end up crashing into a battered and bruised girl whose tongue was cut out. Bad signs ASAP!
Just like any normal family, person, animal- they grab the girl and make a run for it, only thing is that every time they drive away, before they even get to the highway, they end up back in front of the house. The weird voice box is yapping away and I'm totally freaked by now. Different concept, refreshing.
Movie seems to over extend itself in the acting department, feels like everyone strained their part but I'm not here to deter you from what can potentially be a good horror night. This had me walking away satisfied. The movie is a mind catcher. I liked it!"
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