I just came off a three day weekend where I spent most of time catching up on movies that I’ve missed. Four, in fact, were horror films. Paranormal Activity finally opens up in the area this friday, so be sure to find me at the thursday midnight showing at Tinseltown with a bunch of my friends. Here’s a quick briefing on my weekend picks.
Trick R’ Treat
Simply put, this is better than half the shit that actually makes it into theatres, yet it only got a straight to dvd release. This horror thriller follows several stories in a small town on Halloween eve where nothing is what it seems. I’ll be surprising some of my friends with this gem on october 31st.
Trick R' Treat
the House of the Devil
The House of the Devil, up until recently, only saw a film festival run. Now you’re able to purchase it on demand, which is what I did, for the low low price of $9.99. Geo will probably be upset with me, but it was well worth being able to watch it before it hits limited theaters. I may be wrong on that though. Either way, this horror thriller is set in the 80s, and they pull it off with flying colors. Story follows Samantha, a nearly broke college student trying to make any extra cash to afford her new apartment, which leads her to a babysitting job from hell.
The House of the Devil
Martyrs
About a year late on this one, but glad I picked up this foreign horror film over the weekend. Emotional, terrifying, and with a twist. Story follows a girls’ quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tormented her as a child. Usually when I show my friends movies like this, they ask “wtf do you have me watching…” I like to think that it’s a positive thing, since they’re so accustomed to watching shit films like “prom night” (remake), “hostel 2″, or “saw xii”.
Martyrs
Zombieland
Comedy horror, but an instant classic. Great enough for me to watch twice in theatres. The intro alone was well worth the $8.75, and Emma Stone has such an incredibly tuff girl character, very sexy. Compared to Shaun of the Dead, this easily takes the crown.
Zombieland
