Monday, October 14, 2013
Day 14:The lonely is what I like to see
This episode of the twilight zone is cool It's about a convict who's been sentenced to solitude on a desolate asteroid where he's slowly going crazy each day he only gets visitors every few months by men bringing him supplies so he doesn't die. One man feels sorry for the man and when says he killed in self defense he gives him a gift he brought,he says to not open it until there gone.The banter in this episode is amazing.He opens the box and it's a robot girl he doesn't get excited though he gets angry because she isn't real and calls her a lie he hurts her and insults her since she's just a reminder that he's so lonely she starts crying and he apologizes.I really like this episode it's so intruiging what will happen next.It cuts to 11 months later where he is now in love with her.There star gazing and see a ship coming towards them even though one isn't due.He gets a pardon and has too leave within 20 minutes you already now they can't bring the robot (or robit as the man said it) because they said he could bring 15 pounds of stuff he goes to get The robot and he tries to show them THEY KILL THE ROBOT HE FELL IN LOVE WITH he doesn't get sad though he just sees her as an object of his lonelyness this episode is so sad and great I highly suggest watching it.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Day 13:Twilight zone week is sweet
SKADOOOSH After yesterdays fumble I figured you readers were probably gettin sick of this blog and I dont blame you so for this entire week Im gonna reveiw episodes of the twilight zone since that show is actually pretty scary sometimes.So lets talk about Season 1 episode 6 of The Twilight Zone
The escape clause:
Im gonna talk about the iconic intro to this show first,its rare for a writer to act in his stories especially since he does it every episode. He basically explains every episode what the twilight zone is its a dimension between dimensions where the paranormal happens to put it simply anything and I mean anything can happen in the twilight zone.At the end of each episode he explains morals and such the episode teaches this show has been parodied countless times by cartoons and even had a series reboot in the 90s which is really good.The episode the escape clause is about a hypochondriac who fears nothing more than death and thinks hes always sick hes spoiled as heck cause he stays in bed as his wife takes care of him and doctor tells him hes not sick I never understood how often women put up with jerks.After hes done nagging his wife the devil(oddly using a sir name Ken Waller) visits him and talks to him about death I always loved the idea as the devil as a buisness man or a salesman where he outwits some poor fool into giving him his soul in fact alot of the episodes are like this.The devil strikes up a deal with the man and offers him a contract for invincibilitie and inabilitie to die he accepts and starts offing himself immediatly he literally throws himself in front of a moving train and sues them for y'know running him over hes talking to his wife about how life is no longer exciting because he cant die.He then fixes himself an amonia and death cocktail and reveals to his wife hes immortal.Me personally Id just fight people alot.He goes up to the roof to jump off his wife goes up to offer him potatoe pancakes (not even joking) and he kills her hoping to get the death penalty but his lawyer is AMAZING and manages to defend a man who openly killed his wife.He loses of course and gets DEAT- nevermind LIFE IN PRISON ha and he calls the devil to take him back to hell.I personally would've just went and either killed everybody or wait for the prison to be torn down or stay in prison instead of eternal damnation.So it ends on Rod sterling telling us what happens when you deal with the devil and thats it for today but come back tommorow for twilight zone week of October Horror marathon
The escape clause:
Im gonna talk about the iconic intro to this show first,its rare for a writer to act in his stories especially since he does it every episode. He basically explains every episode what the twilight zone is its a dimension between dimensions where the paranormal happens to put it simply anything and I mean anything can happen in the twilight zone.At the end of each episode he explains morals and such the episode teaches this show has been parodied countless times by cartoons and even had a series reboot in the 90s which is really good.The episode the escape clause is about a hypochondriac who fears nothing more than death and thinks hes always sick hes spoiled as heck cause he stays in bed as his wife takes care of him and doctor tells him hes not sick I never understood how often women put up with jerks.After hes done nagging his wife the devil(oddly using a sir name Ken Waller) visits him and talks to him about death I always loved the idea as the devil as a buisness man or a salesman where he outwits some poor fool into giving him his soul in fact alot of the episodes are like this.The devil strikes up a deal with the man and offers him a contract for invincibilitie and inabilitie to die he accepts and starts offing himself immediatly he literally throws himself in front of a moving train and sues them for y'know running him over hes talking to his wife about how life is no longer exciting because he cant die.He then fixes himself an amonia and death cocktail and reveals to his wife hes immortal.Me personally Id just fight people alot.He goes up to the roof to jump off his wife goes up to offer him potatoe pancakes (not even joking) and he kills her hoping to get the death penalty but his lawyer is AMAZING and manages to defend a man who openly killed his wife.He loses of course and gets DEAT- nevermind LIFE IN PRISON ha and he calls the devil to take him back to hell.I personally would've just went and either killed everybody or wait for the prison to be torn down or stay in prison instead of eternal damnation.So it ends on Rod sterling telling us what happens when you deal with the devil and thats it for today but come back tommorow for twilight zone week of October Horror marathon
Saturday, October 12, 2013
day 12:Dawn of the dead is well said
Ok so this movie is great and everybody knows about it already so I dont think I need to go into too much detail.Also FIRST MOVIE THATS NOT ON NETFLIX,anyways its about people in a zombie outbreak who fly of in a helicopter to a mall also george romero did this movie he does the of the dead movies most known Night of the living dead.There on there way to canada when they stop at a mall to rest and get supplies,when the mall seems better than expected they decide to stay its pretty much them in the mall most of the film till one guy gets bitten this movies been talked about too much so I cant say anything that hasnt been said about this great film so sorry its so short today. But definitley watch it its really great
Friday, October 11, 2013
Day 11:Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is in black and white?
This is Dr jekyll and mr Hyde from 1920 it has no sound other than its music and no color yet it is still a great film Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is about a scientist who want to discover a way to separate his good from bad in a way similar to the hulk even though the hulks based on this and Frankenstein. Dr Jekyll is a very generous man who runs a home for the poor he has a colleague who disagrees with his studies also 1920S VERSION OF A STRIP CLUB I love an early scene which is basically a strip club in the 20s I've never been in one but girls dancing for men's pleasure and giving what appears to be a lap dance what might be seen as sexist to some is just funny anyways this movie switches from dark to light using camera filters which is a really smart and creative way to establish light,dark,day,and night and I admire this film for that. It also has stills incase you might get confused during important parts but in nice poetic ways,the movie doesn't force these and explains the plot well also.I haven't finished the book yet so I can't contrast like I did with bride of Frankenstein but the story is somewhat basic so I'm gonna assume its a good adaptation.Also for a film you have to read it keeps the watcher interested it could've easily done the opposite especially since I've seen more films with effects that our great and sound and color.This film reminds me of Frankenstein because of the people's calling it sacrilegious I get it's how people probably would react back then but IT'S VALID RESEARCH I mean seriously think of all the good there expiriments could do I get Frankenstein since he dug up graves but why Hyde it makes me glad how times have changed I mean imagine a film like ghostbusters back then "were gonna hunt ghosts" "WITCHCRAFT!"
This is why I hate the scenes where they say it's wrong of him to do this.The acting in this is phenomenal because Jekyll and Hyde are played by the same guy but he makes them seem totally different.I also like how the movie intruiges you by saying things like"will the drug be able to bring him back" the music fits perfectly to this movie
and actually makes me kinda glad it doesn't have talking more movies should focus on music like this one. He also thinks ahead and says Hyde has full access to his home to his servant so that was smart I don't like how obviously suspicious he makes it and how one sentence later he asks for a mirror in his lab but it's a minor issue especially since he does his deeds very secretly.(the hunch mr Hyde has is a nice feature) This movie also makes me think about evil I mean a man who runs a free clinic for the poor becomes a murdering rapist these contrast really add to the movie since in some way this is what his mind made and is a form of freedom being Hyde.I can't help but think the strip club scenes are hilarious I get it's a different timed movie but I still find them funny especially the woman's reactions to Hyde (don't worry there's no graphic scenes)and how she coincidentally has a ring that used to hold poison.Also there's a scene with a juggler out of nowhere....not even jokin just shows up and leaves.There are good side plots that link to the main story and he also has more ways to stay in control as Jekyll like if he goes missing as himself for too long Hyde gets all his things. He neglects thing as he works and this also reminds me of Frankenstein and even more since the creator loses control and costs lives because of it.On some scenes I wish it had sound but that would ruin the movies atmosphere. The supporting actresses are great especially the love interest. The dr trying to hold back the beast inside him just makes the beast madder which causes great drama. I really think some people could relate to this no I don't mean people turning into murderous monsters that's just silly I mean neglecting people you love over obsession I mean I can't but I'm sure someone could.The horror of this film comes from human nature and lust for power.For 1920 it's effects are great it does well for it's lack of sound,it's abilities to induce fear,it's abilities to make one man have two vastly different identities,The death scenes are great the first kill is a poor dirty little kid not really but he tried to.the peoples reactions are oddly funny to me they open there mouths really wide in shock and pop there eyes out he then pays the man off with a check he signed Henry jekyl and they notice it and some drama ensues The Dr finally comes back feeling much remorse for all hyde has done. He is asked what he had to do with Hyde and transforms and kills a guy with (starts a beat up) AEROBICS A A AEROBICS and beating him to death and a chase ensues afterwards the police are called which raises a question WHY DO THEY ALL HAVE ON TOPHATS I mean everybody in this film wears a top hat WHY I guess it's just the fashion of the time.Hyde in a panic runs off and also burns some papers.And the police question the drs servant as he changes back from Hyde with just a roll of his eyes when he comes back I mean what was he thinking "ughh I think I left my murder cane behind" when he's back he cleans himself up and talks to the cops. He sees his wife to be crying since he was gone killing her dad.She asks him to help her stop Hyde and he agrees.He has a really awesome looking transformation in his sleep after and the wife to be talks about her worries and asks about Hyde. Then it reaveals he's out of his transformation drug so he's out of control and sends everyone in the house for chemicals.when his freind knocks on the door he freaks out and prays I also like how they show the maids banter about it cause it gives insight and doesn't SUCK like it does in some movies.In the last 5 minutes he battles with himself in his lab yelling for his wife to go but she doesn't and goes in the lab where in an awesomely creepy scene she sees Hyde battling with himself I had to watch the two scenes after that twice cause they were so interesting SPOILERS She is so shocked she has a heart attack and right after the dr dies fighting himself as a sacrifice for his love she gets up and just sits next to him this is one of my favorite movies of all time everyone should watch this it deserves a sequel that's all for today but come back tommorow.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Day 10:Frankenstein and the monster from hell is swell
Alright so another really good well pretty good film Frankenstein meets the monster from hell isnt what you would expect this isnt about a creature called frankenstein its about Dr Frankenstein and his nefarious deeds ok but let me give a little back story in the 50s-70s a company called hammer made Dracula and Frankenstein films with recycled actors in each like universal used too so some of the Frankenstein films even if they werent related they had the same cast so lets get into this film. Its about a man who studies Frankensteins work is arrested for witchcraft where he meets Dr. Victor who looks exactly like Frankenstein oh but he so obviously isnt VICTOR Frankenstein hes Dr Victor but he soon reveals himself and IT IS FRANKENSTEIN to give credit this movie knew it was obvious though so it didnt be stupid about it. Anyways they work on something they did in all the previous films swapping brains with a proffesor and an EXTREMELY HAIRY man who is also incredibly strong.The characters in the movie are strong enough to keep this movie pretty good.I also like how the dr is blackmailing the proffesor so he can do whatever he wants.This movie repeats the last film but in a unique way because of the characters reactions and motives dr frankenstein is an amazing villain he uses wrongfully incarcerated peoples parts in his creations and he even gets a man to kill himself his mute assistant plays a part near the end and is great the assistant has a great moral conflict and his creature goes on a rampage too also the reason why she is mute is also great and makes perfect sense I say watch it 8 out of 10. P.S sorry everything comes from netflix but I dont have access to my dvds at my old home.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Day 9:Bride of Frankenstein is Sublime
Ahhh this movie is wonderful WE BELONG DEAD best line ever ok so the movie begins with Mary Shelley going over with her freinds what happened last film.Also universal sure does reuse actors alot the woman from invisible man that overacted is in this.The film takes alot from the book like the part where the blind man teaches him to talk thats directly from the book.The villain isnt the murderous creature its the man who wants to create a wife for the creature to calm it.Its odd how they made it work like that but it does. When Dr.Patronus finds out how to make intelligent life but cant make it large enough he asks Frankenstein for help so he agrees to do it. This movie is great in almost everyway I cant even think of anything wrong with this the beginning is very unique in how it catches you up on what happened in the last film.And after that your immediatly entertained because it starts up on a burning buildind with the creature and frankenstein inside.I also really like how Dr. Paleontologist is such an un villainous guy but Dr. Platypus really turns into a beleivable villain and you sympathise with the monster no matter what happens cause he hardly ever catches a break and when he does he totally gets screwed especially at the end when he gets his wife but shes horrified of him and kills them all except for his creator who realised what they were doing was wrong Boris Karloff really makes this movie definitley watch it.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Day 8:Killer Klowns from outerspace wins the Kooky space race
Ahhh we got another good one and its PG-13 so go us this movie is about a guy his girlfreind and his girlfreinds cop ex boyfreind fighting killer alien Klowns and yes if the movie spells it like that so will I theres also another cop who thinks its a big prank on him . My one complaint about this movie is also a good thing that probably shouldnt bug me the people that die you dont want to die. I love how this movie never tries to take itself seriously unlike other goofy horror concepts(looks at Hellraiser 8) The music is also really good it has a really good theme song and its style is used in some scenes.Theres one scene where a Klown is riding a bike chasing a guy in a car where the music is just really catchy not many movies have music as good as this one. There spaceship is really nice its a giant circus tent and it has a neat little door system.The Klowns main goal is hilarious they put people in cotton candy cocoons to drink there blood there means of finding people balloon animal bloodhounds there means of killing people are also one of the best parts my favorite is the acid pies.There are also two brothers that are also hilarious and dont ever catch a break until the end they also kinda save the day with there ice cream truck near the end.I also think the fact they kept everybody good alive is a note alot more horror movies should take note of. Also how else would you kill a Klown....by shooting there nose and where do they hide...the Karnival...how do they kidnap the girl...a balloon. This movie is a definite watch so see ya next time.
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