Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The Best Terrible movie ever!) 『This was made to be a very bad movie; there's a reason that it's a cult classic. You have to appreciate bad B movies to get this; if you do, you'll love it.』
(Attack of the Killer Tomatoes - 25th Anniversary Edition (Purchased on 08/17/2009)) 『It was hilarious. Even better than I expected. When the tomatoes started throwing themselves at the the "humans" I wanted to throw a few myself. It got a little slow at times and super fakey all over the place... but this is what I was looking for. Not as moving as the Blob.... but I'll be watching it again....once I can get it back from my friends who had never heard of this movie... So.. roll on little guys.. we'll see you soon I'm sure!!』
(When Ketchup Bites Back!) 『Attack of the Killer Tomatoes has to one of the oddest films to ever grace cable TV. I remember watching this cheese-flick on Monster Vision with Joe Bob Briggs and kind of freaking out that my favorite snack was attacking people. The whole plot is ridiculous and extremely corny in a funny way. Basically it's like GRINDHOUSE, except this one spoofs those horrible Sci-fi 50's films like "Earth vs. The Spider".
The whole point of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes is to be funny, which the 50's Scifi plots are trying to be so serious it was ridiculous decades later, but were laughed at years later. This cheesy film was popular enough that it spawned an animated series based on the film(s), which I watched almost religious as the Ghostbusters cartoon.
A great popcorn movie and still great for laughs at the ulimate cheese factor. Also check out the Animated series which expands upon the plot point of a mad scientist mutating tomatos into people to take over the world. Great for laughs and beware of the catchy theme song as well, you'll be singing about Killer Tomatoes for quite sometime.
Attack of the killer tomatoes... ATTACK of the Killer Tomatoes... I forget the rest, lol.』
(Vine-Ripened And Ready To Roll (Oh Yes, There Will Be Ketchup)!...) 『They roll! They swim! They even fly! Most disturbingly, these crimson marauders kill without mercy or remorse! There is no safety or escape, once they've marked you for termination! Yes, the KILLER TOMATOES are here! It's been 30 years since I first watched this accursed film, and it has lost none of it's power to transfix and / or assault the senses! I fear there's no going back now, as the flashbacks, nightmares, and heeby-jeebies have only increased over the years! Fool that I am, I figured I could face down and overcome my terror, so I bought the ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES: SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION! This was a gargantuan miscalculation on my part! This wretched collection is jam-packed w/ featurettes, 8mm footage, trailers, lobbycards, a putrid poster, the hideous soundtrack disc, and other not-so-gentle reminders of this malignant movie! Buy it ONLY if you can handle life-long trauma in its most intense form! As for me, I shall continue to strive for a somewhat normal existence. Pray for me...』
(Good Cornball) 『This classic movie was never meant to be taken seriously, but it is seriously funny and a great spoof on horror movies.』 『Movies with "wacky" titles are almost never any good, andAttack of the Killer Tomatoes!was intentionally made to be an instant golden turkey. Despite that, and the grade-Z production values, this is a regularly funny film. You need to be a fan of the kind of low-budget horror movie it's spoofing, and you need to be very forgiving of the technical ineptness and frequent clunkers, but it works. The story? Well, tomatoes attack, basically. Jack Riley and the San Diego Chicken are in it, and that genuinely alarming helicopter crash you see in an early scene was a real accident. Seen now, the whole ratty affair brings back agreeable memories of the circa-1978 college-movie/midnight-cinema era, when seeing this film was virtually unavoidable. The sequel,Return of the Killer Tomatoes!(with a young George Clooney), is actually an even funnier film. Director John De Bello would continue to squeeze theTomatoesfranchise for years to come.--Robert Horton』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Exceedingly Underdone) 『Adrian Paul is just as Hunky as ever. If you are an Adrian Paul fan, and will forgive a bit of overacting, you may like this version of "Masque of the Red Death". All others should stay away. The acting is either way over the top, or some of the most wooden acting you can imagine. I believe a High School Drama Department could act circles around most of the folks in this production. If you are looking for a movie so that you don't have to read the story by Poe....go read the story, its great.....besides, this version is only tenuously related to Poe's original work. 』
(Great!) 『Although this movie doesn't follow the Poe story to the letter, it is a must-see for fans of Gothic horror and, of course, the ever-so-sexy Adrian Paul.』
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Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Horrifying Movie) 『We've known people like her. Sweet one minute, over the edge the next. Kathy Bates' performance is realistic and convincing. This movie will not keep you on the edge of your seat; it will drive you out of it! You want to run while you legs are still in working order! Close your eyes when she grabs that sledge hammer! M.L. Paxton』
("Sshh darling, trust me...it's for the best!") 『I don't own the "Misery" DVD, but I have seen it three times, and each time, the movie is just as shocking and intense as before. Rob Reiner is the director, and adapts the Stephen King novel to the screen. Considering most of the film takes place in a bedroom, you're going to need a pretty good script to keep such a concept alive and interesting. Fortunately, "Misery" is full of interesting plot developments, and as the story moves along, nothing feels boring or tedious. In fact, two of the times I saw this movie were back-to-back on TV (thanks for that, AMC!), and I can honestly say I watched it both times, in a row, without ever getting bored.
In addition to Rob Reiner's great directing, we have the talented acting of James Kahn and Kathy Bates, both of whom portray their characters quite realistically and believably. The realism of their acting is partially what makes this movie so frightening, because James Kahn and Kathy Bates make it seem like this sort of things could actually happen, which is a powerful tool in horror movies. In addition, there's no way you can give this movie less than 5 stars after seeing the heart-pounding, realistic terror in the climax!
Well, my time here is done. In closing, this is a highly-recommended horror movie for those that want to see an excellent, entertaining and nerve-wracking work of horror genius, especially if you're interested in seeing the realistic side of horror movies. Thanks for the time, and peace.』
(Great Horror Movie) 『This is one of the three Stephen King books that actually turned into a good movie. Usually, the movies made from his books cannot hold a candle to his writing. But Misery does. Kathy Bates is fabulous as a crazy fan who thinks she knows the author intimately and holds him hostage and tortures him. James Caan does a wonderful acting job as well. Anyone with even a tiny dose of fame knows that sometimes people can interpret some really strange things from what you say or write. I hope I never meet someone like this. If you like horror movies don't miss this one! Power Path to Love』
(Misery-Good Steven King Story) 『Misery was a good 4 to 5 star Steven King story which I enjoyed very much. It concerned stalkers and fameous writers and must, therefore, be a subject close to Mr. Kings heart. Since my son and I are both fans of Steven King, my family went to Bangor Main a few summers ago to visit the town, take in some of the local tourist attractions and on site filming locations of many of his films.
We also briefly stopped in front of Mr. Kings home to take a photo. I hope this didn't qualify us as stalkers, but we also visited fameous Bettes Book Store in hopes of the possibility of seeing Mr. King (which we did not). We picked up some books and were treated to some interesting stories concerning Mr. King from the shops staff. Bettes book store also provided us a map of Bangor annotated to show exactly where many of King's movies have been filmed.
Except for getting a flat and getting lost while looking for some of these filming locations it was a great trip and I would recommend it to all fans of Steven King.』
(Kathy Bates at her best.!) 『This have got to be one of the best movies of the century, I don't care what anybody says,. it has everything a great thrillers needs,.. suspense, horror, great acting, a psycho woman who is obsessed whith the character heroine of a book and wants the writer to give her the perfect ending,..she wants a Happy ending,.. and will kill if she has to, to get it.』 『Based on the chilling bestseller by Stephen King,Miserywas brought to the screen by director Rob Reiner as one of the most effective thrillers of the 1990s. From a brilliant adaptation by screenwriter William Goldman, Reiner turned King's cautionary tale of fame and idolatry into a mainstream masterpiece of escalating suspense, translating King's own experience with obsessive fans into a frightening tale of entrapment and psychotic behavior. Kathy Bates deservedly won an Academy Award for her performance as Annie Wilkes, an unbalanced devotee of romance novels written by Paul Sheldon (James Caan), whose books provide Annie with a much-needed escape from her pathetic life and her secret, violent past. After Annie rescues the injured Sheldon from a car accident, she seizes the opportunity to nurse her favorite writer back to health, but her tender loving care soon turns to terrorism as she demands that Sheldon write his latest novel according to her wish-fulfillment fantasies. From this point forward,Miserypercolates to a boil as equal parts mystery, thriller, and cleverly dark comedy, with the helpless author pitched in deadly warfare against his number one fan. While Bates carefully modulates her role from doting kindness to sympathetic loneliness and finally to horrifying ferocity, Caan is equally superb as the celebrated author who must literally write for his life. It's essentially a two-actor film, but Richard Farnsworth and Lauren Bacall are excellent in supporting roles as they investigate the writer's mysterious disappearance. Frightening, funny, and totally irresistible,Miserywas such a hit that some of Bates's dialogue entered the popular lexicon (particularly her nagging reference to Caan as "Mister Man"), and its nail-biting thrills remain timelessly intense.--Jeff Shannon』 『An injured novelist is held captive and violently tortured by a woman who claims to be his number one fan. Special features: collectible booklet theatrical trailer teaser widescreen and fullscreen versions subtitles in french and spanish. Studio: Tcfhe/mgm Release Date: 07/03/2007 Starring: James Caan Kathy Bates Run time: 108 minutes Rating: R Director: Rob Reiner』
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Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Teen Wolf&Teen Wolf Too-Just OK) 『Both Teen Wolf and Teen Wolf Too were just OK scoring about 3 stars with this reviewer. Teen Wolf had the feel of an 80's film and my family missed this film when it first came out. We picked up this double feature some years after its release and enjoyed M. J. Fox, but did not get that much of a bang out of it. The strangest thing about both films is that the subject of the werewolf is treated so casually, just like a case of a five-o-clock shadow that increases your popularity at school. These two movies should obviously not be taken too seriously and were basically kid films made for the consumption of popcorn and a few hours to kill. I was a little surprised that Mr. Fox accepted the role as he seemed to have a few things going for him back then.』
(Wine+Cookies+Teenwolf= Ok Time) 『Although a great movie I feel like some of the original music might have been left out. I could be wrong. I mean, like, the last time I have viewed this movie was in, Oh, I dunno, 1985.... There were moments in the movie where there was too much silence, that made it seem like there could have been a music track playing. But anyway. Despite that. The transfer was quite clear, but I wonder if this was the full screen version stretched out to fill a widescreen format. Hrm.』
(Howling Good Fun) 『
I must admit that this is a good movie, despite the horrible make-up that Micheal J. Fox wears when he transforms into the "wolf". Why is it that every movie (and TV Show) that has a werewolf in it, the "werewolf" looks more like Bigfoot than an actual wolf? Hellsing is the only movie that I could think of that doesn't turn the werewolf into a Bigfoot rip-off. But Teen Wolf is a good movie about this basketball star that becomes a werewolf, and his father is too. I never saw the sequel to Teen Wolf, and from what I hear that's a very good thing. This is a movie from my childhood and it's very good, despite that Bigfoot make-up.』
(Beware of fine print) 『When buying a product labeled "new" take care to read every single thing in the ad. If item has been opened to check for condition, that means the exterior could come all beat up and unfit to give as a gift. You will be stuck with it.』
(Classic) 『Teen Wolf is a classic. I only wanted part 1 but the double dvd disc is the cheapest I could find but it was worth it.』 『Teen Wolfis a flip-flop of the horrorificI Was a Teenage Werewolfstory: this time, lycanthropy makes the afflicted high-schooler a big man on campus. An otherwise routine teen comedy, this one works because of the customary bounce of Michael J. Fox, in one of his first leading roles (it was shot beforeBack to the Futurebut released in that blockbuster's wake, and cashed in nicely). Although his werewolf makeup makes him look more like Bigfoot than Lon Chaney, Jr., Fox manages to convey his peppy personality even under all that hair.Teen Wolf Too, however, is not even bearable. Here Fox is replaced by Jason Bateman, who finds that his wolfish inclination helps him become the big dog on the college boxing team. The sole bright spot is veteran actor Paul Sand as the boxing coach. The rest is howlingly unfunny.- -Robert Horton』 『Movie DVD』
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Paramount
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Shaky Camera Work Makes a Bad Movie Worse) 『Rob (Michael Stahl-David) is going to Japan, and his family and friends are having a going away party for him. Hud (T. J. Miller) has been tasked with filming the whole thing so they can remember it.
But before too long, the ground shakes. At first, they think it is an earthquake. In New York? Before long, they realize that something horrid is happening in Manhattan. Can they get off the island alive?
The film is supposed to be a documentary as filmed entirely by Hud. As a result, we get one camera. And it is a very shaky camera at that. This was part of my problem with the film. I actually got motion sick in the theater and had to leave about three quarters of the way into it. It's probably much better on home video than on the big screen, but I don't care to try again.
See, I didn't like any of the characters. All of them were self absorbed and irritating. Heck, I wanted the monster to win so the movie would be over. Not that this is the actors' fault. They were great as these spoiled kids. Sorry, I meant adults.
I do have to give the special effects credit. They were good.
And the story was completely predictable. I guessed how it ended correctly based on what I saw.
This movie is a complete waste of time. Skip it and watch something truly entertaining.』
(The camera guy) 『my reviews is always short cuz i dont want it to be boring while reading it and cuz of my poor English.
first of all this movie would be a lot better if it is just viewed or let me say if we watch it just like
the other movies .. the standard camera p; .. not the camera guy :) .. so u can not see it clear
u miss something some times cuz of this Camera .
sounds are great in this movie ,, thanks for reading.』
(Great movie) 『Not your normal monster flick. The handheld/home movie camera concept worked preffectly in this and the effects are great. Almost beleivable. I have wathced it more than once and will surely watch it again.
Highly recommended.』
(A pleasant (and creepy) surprise) 『After all the hype (pro AND con), I was pleasantly surprised to find that this is one of the most intelligently written sc-fi/horror flix I've ever seen.
There's a bit of subtle social satire buried between the lines, and a pretty fair amount of incidental humor as well... particularly in the early "party" sequence, which starts with every indication of just being another boring "yuppie tweens in trouble" yawner. Don't be fooled, though... that's just the set-up, and it really helps to pay attention to all the details (if only to try to keep all the names straight, later.) It doesn't take long before all hell suddenly breaks loose, and you are convincingly sucked into the chaos and panic of the emergency that ensues.
Not to be too much of a spoiler, but I particularly enjoyed the touch of having the film being represented as a "found" going-away party tape, which happened to accidentally erase most of an earlier, date movie made by one of the main characters... this really helps to flesh out the personalities and adds to what is a surprisingly deft character development for this type of film. (Hint--pay attention when the unerased parts of the earlier video peep through.)
I also appreciated the fact that when things really hit the fan, the viewer never knows much more about what's going on than the movie's characters. This really adds to the suspense, and draws you emotionally into their viewpoint, and the immediacy and confusion of their plight. Also helpful is the lack of a dramatic or trendy hit-laden film score. Though they may have lost in after-marketing, they gained in atmosphere, and realism.
One warning though-- if you didn't like the jerky hand-held camera and the you've-got-to do-some-thinking-to-know-what's-happening aspect of, say, the Blair Witch Project, then you won't like this flick either. Some people get downright queasy when the camera isn't balanced by those expensive studio gyros, y'know? And maybe also when they actually have to think things through, rather than just sitting&screaming at splattering blood and severed body parts.
To wrap up, I thoroughly enjoy this DVD-- It's a keeper. The story line is surprisingly well planned and executed, especially considering the relatively small budget. And the writers don't insult the viewer by "explaining" everything at a jr-high school level, as so many films do these days. The acting is actually quite good, for the most part (again, a pleasant surprise). The, um, "critters" are well conceived, well represented, and pretty damned convincing.
The only real complaint I've got with this film is minor, and probably directly due to the budget limitations-- there's a rather obvious inaccuracy regarding the size of the statue of liberty's head-- you'll know what I mean when you see it. 』
(A Clever Monster Movie) 『Cloverfield takes on a familiar movie subject, a monster appears out of nowhere and attacks New York City, destroying landmarks, crushing cars and eating people. The military is called in to deal with the beast. What makes Cloverfield unique is the way it is filmed and the fact that it doesn't attempt to explain what the monster is or where it came from.
The entire movie is the recording of a personal video camera that was being used at a party to record the going away messages for the guest of honor. Because the guy manning the camera is a doofus we also get to eavesdrop on conversations that weren't meant for the tape, but help set up character development. When the attack begins everyone runs outside naturally to see what's going on and the doofus never puts down the camera believing that the event should be recorded for history.
The rest of the movie we tag along with a group of friends as they try to rescue an injured friend from her destroyed apartment building and then find a way out of the city while the military attempts to destroy the monster.
I enjoyed Cloverfield. I thought the story was told in a clever way and the characters were believable. The special effects were good as well. Overall an interesting take on the monster movie genre.』 『Bluray Disc』 『One of the first things a viewer notices aboutCloverfieldis that it doesn't play by ordinary storytelling rules, making this intriguing horror film as much a novelty as an event. Told from the vertiginous point-of-view of a camcorder-wielding group of friends,Cloverfieldbegins like a primetime television soap opera about young Manhattanites coping with changes in their personal lives. Rob (Michael Stahl-David) is leaving New York to take an executive job at a company in Japan. At his goodbye party in a crowded loft, Rob's brother Jason (Mike Vogel) hands a camcorder to best friend Hud (T.J. Miller), who proceeds to tape the proceedings over old footage of Rob's ex-girlfriend, Beth (Odette Yustman)--images shot during happy times in that now-defunct relationship. Naturally, Beth shows up at the party with a new beau, bumming Rob out completely. Just before one's eyes glaze over from all this heartbreaking stuff (captured by Hud, who's something of a doofus, in laughably shaky camerawork), the unexpected happens: New York is suddenly under attack from a Godzilla-like monster stomping through midtown and destroying everything and everybody in sight. Rob and company hit the streets, but rather than run with other evacuees, they head toward the center of the storm so that Rob can rescue an injured Beth. There are casualties along the way, but the journey into fear is fascinating and immediate if emotionally remote--a consequence of seeing these proceedings through the singular, subjective perspective of a camcorder and of a story that intentionally leaves major questions unanswered: Who or what is this monster? Where did it come from? The lack of a backstory, and spare views of the marauding creature, are clever ways by producer J.J. Abrams and director Matt Reeves to keep an audience focused exclusively on what's on the screen. But it also makesCloverfieldcuriously uninvolving. Ultimately,Cloverfield, with its spectacular effects brilliantly woven into a home-video look, is a celebration of infinite possibilities in this age of accessible, digital media.--Tom Keogh』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (My favorite book in my favorite series) 『We see Cassie develop from an "everywoman" to a strong and powerful leader. This book turned me into a reader of fantasy books. In this series, magic and sisterhood go hand in hand and it is an irresistible combination.』
(:)) 『Faye proceeds to tell Diana about Adam and Cassie, twisting the actual truth to suit her needs, making it looks as if the two have carried on an affair behind the coven's and Diana's back. After hearing her "version" of events, Adam tells her to shut up and tells the truth to the coven and Diana; explaining that as far as he knew Cassie was nothing more then an outsider girl that protected him from three witch hunters this summer, even though it got her hurt in the process. Adam thanked her and never expected to see her again after that. Diana says that she's heard enough and the group heads to their homes, Cassie stopping by a neighbor's to check on her mom before heading to Diana's for the night.
At her grandmother's funeral to group meets and recognizes the new form of Black John; it's the new high school principal John Brunswick. Mr. Brunswick makes short work of insuring that the circle can't have free rein of the school anymore and seduces Faye to his side as his assistant. Cassie soon discovers her connection to him, she's John's daughter and he wants her to help him lead the coven in the direction he wants and she also finds out the coven is of his own making, setting himself up as the leader of it.
The coven fights as best it can without Faye and elects Cassie to lead them in her place, since it has become clear where Faye's loyalties lie. As a hurricane that could wipe out the town approaches, John calls to Cassie and the final showdown between good and evil begins. 』
(Great Conclusion) 『I first read this book and the two before it as a teenager about a decade ago and still enjoy re-reading them. Through the story the characters change and grow lending an air of conviction and meaning to their actions and their fight. The true "villian" is not Faye, but the same dark force fought by the young coven's parents, with devestating results, the generation before. Cassie, Diana, and Faye come together to fight in the end.』
(A fitting conclusion) 『The first time around, I read this trilogy out of order. I picked this book up in a used bookstore when I was about ten, and I loved it so much that I went out and bought the two other books in the trilogy, and every other one that L.J. Smith had written at that point. Eight years later and it's still probably my favorite book by her.
The development of Cassie throughout all three books is fantastic, and so gradual that you almost don't see it until the second or third book, when you suddenly go, "Cassie, my girl! When did you grow a spine?" In the first book she's a mouse, and by the third one she's a heroine in every sense of the word, without being so larger-than-life and perfect that you can't identify her. The development of the other characters is equally fabulous.
As I mentioned in my review for the second book, I absolutely adore the fact that this author can have half a dozen seemingly disparate plots running, then tie them together in a way which is both elegant and believable. In this book, all of the loose ends are tied up: the Master Tools are found, Black John makes his appearance, the murders are solved, and the coven is faced the choice of standing together or falling apart. The final confrontation with the villain is more mystical than violent, and a fitting conclusion to this marvelous series.
The entire trilogy is excellent, but this is without a doubt the best book of the three.』
(Good Twist) 『I liked the twist in this book. I really wasn't expecting some of the things that happened, though they may have been right under my nose. I won't say more because I don't want to spoil the book for anyone, but you're going to be surprised.
This book, more than the first two, is very complex. Smith really does an excellent job of playing on many of the central themes of most pagan philosophy. The story is woven around the ideas of balance and sort of yin-yang philosophy. Plus, she obviously did her research on stones and herbs (as with the previous novels). The only complaint I really have is that there isn't a fourth book.
』 『
In So Deadly A Battle...
United at last with Diana, the mistress of her coven, Cassie must first sacrifice her love for Adam to save the Secret Circle and the town of New Salem from the evil powers of the witch Faye.
Threatened by the possibility of her destruction in a final battle between good and evil, Cassie must hope that her supernatural gifts are strong enough to obliterate the powers of evil.
If victorious, Cassie will win more than she ever dreamed. But if she and Diana fail, the Power will go to those who seek only to destroy.
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Leisure Books
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (A wonderful read.) 『J. F. Gonzalez rocks!!! As does this book. I devoured this novel in a couple of sitting, and was gripped with dread through the entire thing. I really cared what happened to the characters, especially the children, and I've learned from reading some of Gonzalez's other works that he will take your favorite characters, bite their head off, and spit them out if that is what the plot calls for. I won't ruin the book by telling you who bites it and who doesn't, but let me assure you that you will not be disappointed. Read "The Beloved", love it, and then go out and buy something else by this master of horror, because as far as his writing is concerned, it is all good.』
(Not bad but painful at times) 『Well, what can you say? A Book about a creature that drains the life of men and women through sex, pain and confusion. Count me in. For the most part, the book was enjoyable. The sex and blood were done with taste but maybe a little too tasteful. After all, this was suppose to scare me right? At the very least, excite me? I like the way he writes but I found him repeating things over and over and over again. I would read a page and then two pages later either the same character or a different one would say the same thing. Shouldn't different people have different ways of expressing themselves? That happened throughout the book and made for some painful reading. It was suspenseful and I was glad to see that he had the guts to tear down the family. If it was another author (last name begins with Ko) everyone would have survived and all would have been good with the world. If it was another author (last name begins with Ki) the deaths would have take place on page 655, about 300 pages longer than necessary. So he gets points for not wasting time or being Mr. nice guy. I give this 3 stars because with the problems, it was still enjoyable and I will read another novel of his in the future.』
(The Hidden meets The Thing meets Body Snatchers) 『3 AND 1/2 STARS
I really enjoyed reading this book, written by the hardcore author that wrote "Survivor", also from Leisure Books. While having a slow pace for the first 150 pages, the writing is compulsively readable and consistent, and once the stuff hits the fan - as they say - it rose to another level of enjoyment.
I have a theory that if I hadn't read the prologue and only started with the first chapter, It would have doubled the suspense for me and I would have been more scared. I say this because after the prologue, you immediately discover that the 'villain' is not human and something supernatural. I would have loved to have pieced that information together myself as the book unfolded, but I realize publishers need an instant hook to grab the reader... but it would have been interesting to see where my mind would have gone if the prologue was deleted.
While not nearly as graphic or violent as Gonzalez' previous work, "Survivor", this book will be entertaining to fans of both horror and science fiction and is definitely worth picking up, especially if you enjoyed the films "The Hidden", John Carpenter's "The Thing", or any from the "Body Snatcher" franchise.』
(NIGHTMARE OF THE WRITING KIND) 『This book reminded me why there are certain authors I refuse to read because of their lack of respect for the craft and art of writing. Gonzalez has been added to my list.
Can you say "redundant?" The author flips back and forth on different pages covering the same ground as before, leaving one wondering if the author is in the moment or in the past. Distracting, to say the least.
Can you say "cardboard characters?" I must admit Diana was well-developed, but the rest of the characters, even the main ones, were hardly more than a name. There didn't seem to be much, if any, characterization to give one a sense of who they really were and have the reader empathize with them.
Can you say "too many people" crowding the plot? Characters appear and disappear at the turn of a page, leaving you scratching your head as to why they showed up to begin with. Two of the characters even had the same name. Relatives appear out of the woodwork: cousins, in-laws, nephews, nieces, grandparents, children - in short, all the furthest reaches of blood and marital relations.
The action is slow, especially when wading through toward the end. Just like a horror movie on TV, some of the most important characters do really stupid things, jeopardizing not only their lives but the lives of others. Other elements of the plot are unlikely - like the mysterious stranger who shows up to explain everything.
The only reason I gave this book 1 star is that the paper it was written on must be worth at least that much.』
(Top Notch Psychological Horror) 『In 2006 J.F. Gonzalez shocked and disgusted us with the over-the-top, nausea-inducing Survivor; arguably the most graphic novel most of us will lay eyes on. In his 2007 follow-up, Gonzalez delivers delivers a tale that pulls a few of the punches in the raunch department, but still doesn't fail to deliver a lasting psychological impression.
Meet Ronnie Baker, divorcee, single parent, and former junkie, who has recently floated from woman to woman, looking to regain his lost love life. All of that is about to change.
Now, meet Diana Marshfield. To Ronnie, she's everything he's looked for, and so much more. Almost instantly, he has built a new home, and is relocating Diana and her children to live with him and form a family. His attraction to her goes beyond lust, bordering on addiction.
Ronnie's family takes an instant disliking to Diana, realizing that there is more to her than meets the eye. Ronnie is doing all he can to support her, emotionally and financially, and it's taking it's toll. Soon Ronnie begins to deteriorate, leading everyone to believe he's once again fighting chemical addictions. Meanwhile, Diana is more beautiful and charming than ever.
Before long, those who disapprove begin to die, and Diana's horrifying true nature is revealed.
Perhaps slow to build, and a bit wordy near the beginning, this book certainly redeems itself by the midpoint. Gonzalez has a way of using words to get inside your head, allowing you to feel the trauma of his victims. The characters may be a bit difficult to keep track of at the onset, but many of them will not stick around for the climax, and once it has come, you'll find that the slow build was satisfyingly worthwhile.』 『Taken from the text on the back cover - You've seen her before. Perhaps your best friend is dating her, getting himself into debt by taking her out to fancy restaurants and buying her expensive gifts. Yet you see her for what she is... Or maybe he's the guy who has perfectly good excuses for not finding a job, so he lets his live-in girlfriend support them. She works hard to keep a roof over their head and food on the table...and in the meantime, she's running herself ragged emotionally and financially. Of course you know people like this. Everybody knows at least one. They're not who you think they are. They are charismatic, sexually attractive, and they'll completely drain you emotionally, financially, and physically. And then they'll move on to the next person. Don't let that next person be you. They're not human. They're something else...something too terrifying to imagine...』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (A Good 'Ol Fashion Apocalyptic Story!) 『I literally just got finished reading Primitive and I just had to share what a GREAT novel this was. Gonzalez has successfully pulled off one of the most exciting apocalyptic stories since Keene's zombie invasion in The Rising. And what's great about this particular novel is that it's a very interesting and orginal take on the end of the world. What's scary is how realistic Gonzalez creates the beginning to the end of the world; on how people would react, their emotions, society as a whole. I easily think this is J.F.'s best book since Survivor. Please check it out whether you buy the tradeback or the digital release. It's a great story and it needs to be read.
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(Great Apocalyptic Novel!!!!!!) 『I highly recommend Primitive if you like apocalyptic novels. I love the idea that Gonzalez came up with the world reverting back to their primitive nature that still exists deep within us. Something releases it one day upon the world. There are survivors that are struggling to stay alive but are constantly hunted down. Something evil and ancient awakens once again that rules over the Primitives and it is very old.』 『It began as just another day for David Spires and his wife Tracy: coffee, breakfast, and getting the kids ready for school. Then the bottom dropped out of civilization. The world ends not with a bang or a whimper, but with a dizzying downward spiral. Instead of the rat race of commuters scurrying to beat the clock, humans are now packs of animals reduced to snarling primitives. David, Tracy and their daughter Emily, along with fellow survivors, leave Los Angeles for the safety of the country where fewer people means fewer primitives. But as they venture farther away from the city, they realize an unnatural force is at work. Civilization didn't just fall apart...it was overtaken by an ancient evil that was present before the first cave paintings. Human history has no formal record of it, but the dark presence that's fueled nightmares since time began has crept out of the shadows...and its influence is growing.』
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