Sunday, July 5, 2009

[Rec] (2007)

SYNOPSIS: An ambitious TV reporter follows a firefighting crew on a rescue mission, when things take an unexpectedly dark turn.
HIGHS: Holy giant microphone Batman! Needle to the face - that's what happens when you fall 3 stories. The first movie in a long time that had some genuine scary bits. Me likey.
LOWS: Starts off fairly slow.
MEMORABLE LINES: Reporter: Have you lived here long? Mexican poor man's Vincent Price: Yes. With my lover.

Sammy: 8/10
Johnny: 7/10

Memory (2006)

SYNOPSIS: Imagine accidentally ingesting a strange powder while lecturing in Brazil - and being forced to re-live the twisted memories of a killer. With a surprise twist ending that will rock the very core of your existence!
HIGHS: A very beer-thirsty Dennis Hooper "It's Miller time, baby!" Red shoes - they rocked the core of our existence.
LOWS: Billy Zane's toupee is no match for Leo. Not even Billy Zane could save this movie.
MEMORABLE LINES: Not one. Ouch.

Sammy: 1/10
Johnny: 1/10
Sian: 1/10

My Bloody Valentine (2009)

SYNOPSIS: Has harry Warden returned from the dead? After 22 years of peace, a killer wearing a miner's mask terrorizes the town of Harmony with a pickax. Includes 4 pairs of 3-d glasses!
HIGHS: The Thunderbird Motel. A naked hooker & a midget! 3-d glasses definitely added some fun to this movie.
LOWS: Sheriff Axl? Naked hooker chase - because who stops for clothes when you're going to chase a dude with an empty gun?
MEMORABLE LINES: (Sian to Jon) Jon - I think you might be 3-d blind!

Sammy: 6.5/10
Johnny: 3/10
Sian: 7/10
Nick: no comment

The Howling (1981)

SYNOPSIS: TV newscaster Karen White takes time off after a near fatal encounter with a serial killer. At her secluded retreat, she ventures into the woods and must fight not only for her life, but for her soul.
HIGHS: Some sweet 'staches. Werewolf drool -> Arghhhh - complete wikth head shake.
LOWS: How did fur vests ever go out of style? Ultra slo-mo werewolf transformation.
MEMORABLE LINES: Not even one!

Sammy: .5/10
Jonhny: 1/10
Sian: .5/10