price：$9.17
New Line Home Video
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (does not age well) 『7.9 THE FILM ITSELF 6.9 VISUALS 7.5 SOUND 7.0 PACKAGING 8.4 EXTRAS
Remembering that Final destination came out in 2000, it's easy to see how old the film looks - especially on blu-ray. But even more so, the dialogue, the some what hammy / cheesy acting and just how young the cast is makes you understand you are not watching an Oscar award winning film.
Final Destination is an above average thriller / horror flick that deals with a young man who has visions of death. When he escapes the "death" that was imminent, the count down is on until death "catches up" to those who escaped. It's an interesting premise and it's handled decently. But after 9 years, it's certainly not the most engaging of stories, it sometimes doesn't really hold your attention and the characters feel cookie-cutter at best. But if you're looking for something different and slightly entertaining, you can do a lot worse than Final Destination.
VISUALS 6.9 There's no reason this should be bought on blu-ray. It looks okay at best, but for visual nuts they will certainly call this "horrible". From the bad haircuts that are really shown well here to the blotchy skin / makeup, some movies just should be left on DVD. Of course, being 9 years old doesn't help, but I've seen movies had 20 years ago that look stunning compared to this. It seems like no remastering has been done here at all.
SOUND 7.5 It's good, but nothing special. And after listening to the entire "isolated score" feature, I'm even more less impressed with this than I originally was. The rest of the sound - dialogue and explosions - are better, but still, nothing that makes you crank up the surround sound or anything.
PACKAGING 7.0 No main menu, the movie just starts with a menu bar that pops up on the bottom. The cover kind of resembles a cheesy teen-horror / action flick, and that's exactly what the film is.
EXTRAS 8.4 Two commentary tracks, one of which is really good (the one with the crew) while the other is average at best (the one with some of the cast members). There is a feature that is commentary by the composer as the entire score is presented over the dialogue. I never listened to one of these before, and this was not a good first selection for a film to do so on. The score just isn't that interesting here and the dialogue is "blah" at best.
"The Perfect Souffle: Testing Final Destination" is an inyteretsing feature I have never seen again. The creators talk about what a testing piece does for the film and what changes after it. Kind of interesting, but glad more films don't have this as it won't be watched by many fans.
"Premonitions" is an obnoxiously cheesy piece about a woman who believes she has the power to see when people are dead or in danger, and that she can see the future. Maybe if she didn't try to force her kids to believe it (that's how it seems anyway) it wouldn't be so bad, but this just seems like a family that will be in the news one day for joining a cult or something.
Then there are 3 deleted scenes that show a radically different ending. These are good because it shows just how far off the ending was, but they're bad because this ending is a horrible decision. So I'm glad they changed it and this is a very interesting original ending.
FINAL VERDICT Final Destination is a decent film that offers something new to a tired genre, but it certainly hasn't aged well in the 9 years since it was released. The special features are impressive, but aside from the crew commentary and the shocking alternate ending there isn't much substance here.
8.1/10 "IMPRESSIVE"』
(great horror that deserves the many positive ratings and reviews) 『The first Final Destination is actually a really good horror film. It's significantly better than the third Final Destination movie (that's the one with the carnival and roller-coaster ride segment, right? I like this one a LOT more).
The only flaw with this film is that the first 20 minutes start off rather predictable, but give the story some time to develop and I believe you'll find yourself really getting into it.
Maybe it's just me, but I found it kind of disrespectful that they'd keep playing John Denver's classic "Rocky Mountain High" throughout the film. The song plays whenever something bad is about to happen.
It's disrespectful because, as you probably know, John Denver lost his life in an airplane accident a few years before this movie was created and released. The writers should have honestly picked a different song.
Now about the storyline. Are you the kind of person that believes you can cheat death? If so, do you believe if you happen to cheat death that death will rear its head shortly after in ANOTHER attempt to take your life? These are the kind of serious and curious questions that many of us probably ask ourselves, and these same questions are the reason this kind of horror is a few steps above the generic slasher kind (and honestly, slasher flicks are the kind of horror stories have been done to the point of exhaustion by this point).
I often wonder about these questions personally, though obviously it's important not to let these questions interfere with enjoying your life. But it makes you wonder exactly what your destiny is and when it will happen, doesn't it?
Anyway, great horror suspense.』
(Extremely Underrated Sci-Fi Movie) 『Final Destination has an interesting concept. Death hunts people who overcame his plan for them. A script originally written for X-Files, it is intelligent, cerebral, and witty. It is not your average "kill-teens" flick. Each teen has their own personality and you can actually tell the difference between all of them. You sympathize with the teens and hope they don't die; instead of rooting for the killer (in this case Death itself). The teens have actual intelligence and are not idiots. The cliffhanger ending is truly excellent. Among the Final Destination series, this is the best. Final Destination 2 (second best) suffered (in my opinion) from a relatively happy, hopeful ending compared to this cliffhanger ending; the new life concept seemed too hopeful. The Final Destination (third best) was relatively good but suffered from "show everybody die and not leave mystery" syndrome. Final Destination 3 suffered from stupid characters who no one cares about syndrome.』
(Useless, dumb POS movie) 『As they are, horror movies are for the most part useless and have no cultural value at all unless you're some kind of sadist. Final Destinations 1, 2 and 3 aren't so much horror as they are safety films that show what happen if you don't put safety first. People are decapitated, suffocated, immolated, defenestrated, and the only lesson we learn from this movie is... they shouldn't make a sequel... but they did anyway, 2 of them! Then they're making this new dumb Final Destination movie, with the word "The" in front of it as though they are trying to have more respect for the English language somehow by making the title a complete sentence on its own.
Don't watch Final Destination. You'll only destroy your mind and your dignity.』
(No Cheating The Reaper) 『The "Final Destination" series started off with this low-key and middle-budget suspense film. Cast with a bunch of young actors in a twist on the old slasher formula, except this time, the mad killer is old Grimm himself. It makes this movie a minor classic, in that there's never anyone chasing these kids through the woods (so to speak). You don't need to set up a story about the killer that got killed by the angry mob or tormented by nasty classmates. Death doesn't need that kind of contraption, Death just is.
Of the actors, only Sean William Scott (aka "Stifler") and Heroes' Ari Larter have moved up from this series starter. Then one of the kids - Devon Sawa - has a premonition that gets him and six classmates plus one teacher booted from the flight. Said plane then explodes upon take-off. This team of cast-offs realize they've cheated death...or did they? Seems Death's Design isn't to crazy about being disrupted, and comes back for the stragglers. This is where "Final Destination" slips back into formula, and became more inventive in the way the teens get killed off. This does sort of make FD a precursor to the Saw series, in that the kills had to be elaborately set up and executed (har har).
Even with the beach-blanket-bingo of the FD plotline, the suspense is real. Who goes next and who beats the reaper? The concept was so successful that the Big D came back for two more sets of teens (Final Destination 2 and Final Destination 3) with a 4th in the works with little variance in the formula.』 『Horror tale with a twist, Final Destination tells the story of teenager with strange premonitions about death and the mysterious accidental deaths that follow his life. Directed by X-Files veteran James Wong.
DVD Features: Audio Commentary DVD ROM exclusive web site Documentaries Music Only Track
』 『While hardly a spiritual upgrade of the slasher film, this high-concept teen body-count thriller drops hints ofThe Sixth Senseinto the smart-aleck sensibility ofScream. Helmed byX-Filesveteran James Wong, who cowrote the screenplay with longtime creative partner Glen Morgan,Final Destinationis an often entertaining thriller marked by an unsettling sense of unease and scenes of eerie imagery. It suffers, however, from a schizophrenic tone and a frankly ludicrous premise. A high school Cassandra, Alex Browning (Devon Sawa ofIdle Hands), wakes from a preflight nightmare and panics when he's convinced the plane is doomed. His ruckus bumps seven passengers from the Paris-bound plane, which immediately explodes into a fireball on takeoff, but fate hasn't finished with these lucky few and, one by one, death claims them. Wong brings such a funereal tone to these early scenes of survivor's guilt and inevitable doom that the already far-fetched film threatens to veer into unplanned absurdity. Thankfully, the tale loosens up with a playful morgue humor: one of the victims winds up the splattered punch line to a grim joke and elaborate Rube Goldbergesque chains of cause and effect become inspired spectacles of destruction.Final Destinationis a pretty silly thriller when it takes itself seriously, and the filmmakers play fast and loose with their own rules of fate, but once they stick their tongues firmly in cheek, the film takes off with a screwy interpretation of the domino effect of doom.--Sean Axmaker』
price：$9.99
20th Century Fox
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Very Pleased) 『I bought this for my mom. She is a big fan and this was the perfect gift. We have encountered no problems with the discs so far. The package is what it says, slim, so it is not bulky. There are two disks to each case, 6 disks all together. The episodes are explained on the back of each case so you can easily find a particular episode.』
(Great gift for an "Angel" fan) 『I ordered this as a gift for someone who didn't see "Angel" when it was originally on, but started catching syndicated episodes earlier this year. She appreciates being able to see the beginning of the show, in order, as it's making the characters more in-depth to her now.』
(BEST SERIES TO BE ON TV (my opinion) BLADE FANS WILL LOVE ANGEL) 『Usually I've noticed that the girls tend to like Buffy and the guys Angel (because Buffy's more emotional and about feelings and Angel's more shoot first, ask questions later, action, etc.), but I actually like Angel more then the Buffy series. Angel is also a lot darker of a series and more of an "adult" type show where as Buffy is more of a high school teen type of show (I'm not knocking Buffy. It's my second favorite series, but I'm just trying to give a good review on the type of audience that'll like the show). If you're watching it for the Buffy/Angel story you'll be disappointed. They play into it in season 1 for a little while and then it's pretty much over and he moves on (though because she's his first love he still loves her, she just takes a back seat and he becomes more focused on his own mission). Angel is really a different show from Buffy completely so a lot of the people that like Buffy might not like Angel and vice versa, but I suggest stopping it at season 3 or 4 (in season 4 they ruin one of the main characters and in season 5 they ruin everyone else's character and basically make the show into a totally different show), but season 1 is slow to start, but good once it starts, season 2 and 3 are AMAZING (the best television show writing I've ever seen), season 4 it like the final book or movie of a saga (where everything comes together), but it's the darkest season of the seasons and a lot of people felt it was drawn out (I personally liked it, but some things I thought were just plain disgusting and they NEVER should have done, but I felt other parts made up for the horrible, disgusting parts) and brought the show to an end, and the 5th season was when they just didn't realize the series show have ended (I mean seriously, don't both. If you don't like season 4's ending season 5 is way worst. It's like the chicken with it's head cut off that keeps going anyway. Season 5 doesn't answer any of the questions Joss leaves in season 7 of Buffy or season 4 of Angel. It's seriously just a waste of time.
I know it may seem like the series isn't worth it because they start loosing it towards the end, but trust me seasons 1-3 are AMAZING. If you're a fan of Blade you'd like this series.』
(Joss Whedon strikes again) 『When I heard that Joss Whedon was considering making a spin-off show of his cult classic Buffy the Vampire Slayer, starring Buffy's brooding, one-time vampire lover, Angel, I admit that I was skeptical at first. What would be the point of another vampire-slaying, demon-fighting show without Buffy in it? And I admit that the beginning of Angel - Season One does seem to suffer from her absence. However, I felt that once you muscle through the first couple episodes and get used to the idea of slayage sans Buffy, Angel - Season One quickly established itself as a show worthy of cult status in its own right. Here's the setup:
Following his departure from Sunnydale at the end of Season 3 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel sets up shop as a private detective specializing in paranormal cases in Los Angeles. He is joined by newcomer half-demon Doyle, and old Buffy character Cordelia Chase. Together they fight the forces of darkness terrorizing the city of lonely hearts. Buffy's old watcher, Wesley Windham-Price, joins the cast about halfway through the season. With cameos from other Buffy characters including Spike and Buffy herself, and a handful of minor recurring cast members, Angel - Season One sets itself up for possible further expansion in Season 2. In a similar style to Buffy's own first season, it starts off with a highly anthological format, in which each episode is almost entirely self-contained. As the season progresses however, a greater story arc begins to develop with recurring characters and the introduction of the law firm Wolfrom and Hart as this season's "Big Bad." The show really took off for me once the greater picture started to become apparent. It was then that I started to find myself caring for the characters as more than just an extension of the Buffy world.
In short, though I went in with low expectations, I ended up really enjoying Angel - Season One. Spike's cameo, in particular, was one of the funniest moments in both Angel and its parent show. Cordelia's romance, first with Doyle, and then with Wesley, makes for compelling viewing (though it paled in comparison to Buffy's early love with Angel). The fight choreography was fairly well-done (though also inferior to Buffy). The real strength though, in my opinion, was Whedon's decision to cast law firm Wolfrom and Hart as the season's "Big Bad," a move that clearly distinguished the show from the literal monsters that rule in Buffy, and which goes to show that humans can be even more evil than the things that go bump in the night. This is in keeping with the detective noir feel that Angel brings to the show as a private investigator, not to mention the fact that it makes for some pretty funny metaphor. All around I'd say Whedon has hit another home-run with Angel - Season One.』
(Great show) 『At the end of season 3 of 'Buffy', Joss Whedeon has decided to create a spin of for Angel, Buffy's 'boy interest' for the first three seasons of the show. Cordelia joins Angel (until, that is, she becomes an actress) in opening up 'Angel Investigations'.
In some ways, spinning Angel off of Buffy had allowed the original show to reinvent itself, while allowing Angel to turn in a different direction and allowing the entire team (both in front&behind the camera) to move in a more original direction.
The only problem is the fact that there is just too much interaction between the 'Buffy - Verse'&the 'Angel Verse'. SOmehow events on Buffy are referenced in Angel episodes&visa versa. While the main fanbase of both shows may be identical, it does make it a little harder to follow each one seperately without having to reference the other.』 『HIS TIME HAS COME . . . Now you can own the entire first season of ANGEL. All 22 classic episodes are available for the first time in this exclusive 6-disc collectorÂ's edition. From Â"City of,Â" Â"In the DarkÂ" and Â"I Will Remember YouÂ" to Â"Hero,Â" Â"SanctuaryÂ" and Â"To Shanshu in L.A.,Â" these Season One episodes are a must for every Angel and Buffy fan.』 『He's hunky, he's brooding, he's a do-gooder, and he was Buffy's first boyfriend. Angel, the tortured vampire destined to walk the earth with a soul, got his own series after three seasons onBuffy the Vampire Slayerand did what any new star might do: he moved to L.A. (the City of Angels--get it?) and set up shop.Angel(co-created byBuffymastermind Joss Whedon) finds the titular vampire (David Boreanaz) as a kind of supernatural private investigator, fighting evil one case at a time and, like his ex-girlfriend, keeping the world from getting destroyed by vengeful demons and such.
A darker, more film noir version ofBuffy,Angellacked the peppy humor that permeated Sunnydale but more than made up for it in its soul-wrenching gravitas, and it elevated Boreanaz to leading-man status, a role he filled out ably and then some. Initially, the stoic vampire was paired with Irish demon Doyle (the late Glenn Quinn) and fellow Sunnydale transplant Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter), butAngelfinally found its footing when Doyle was dispatched (giving his powers of precognition to Cordelia) and replaced byBuffyalum Wesley (Alexis Denisof), a fallen watcher who, like his friends, was hoping for a new start in L.A. However, pesky law firm Wolfram and Hart (a front for the demon mafia, as it were) reared its ugly head and discovered Angel's presence, thus setting the stage for a battle of good and evil--and if you're a regular Joss Whedon fan, you know that it's a never-ending war.
This first season features guest appearances by variousBuffycharacters, including werewolf boy Oz (Seth Green), rogue slayer Faith (Eliza Dushku), deliciously evil vamp Darla (Julie Benz), and Buffy herself (Sarah Michelle Gellar), all of whom helped get the show off and running in style.--Mark Englehart』
price：$5.99
Lions Gate
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Not Bad!!!) 『This movie was a little bit better than I expected. It kind of reminded me of 'Cabin Fever' except it was parasites, instead of tainted water. Dr. Kruipen is leading an expedition in the arctic and comes across an ancient parasite that get inside people, leave eggs, and multiply. Dr. Kruipen's daughter, Evelyn tries to stop them before it is too late. I'd recommend THE THAW!!!』
(Better than most) 『Based on past GHOSTHOUSE releases...I didn't expect much. But the premise was such, I was willing to take a chance. A pretty solid Ecological thriller with shades of THE THING. Kilmer doesn't get as much screen time as You'd be led to believe. Good effects.Worth watching.』
(Kyle Schmid is versatile) 『Although this movie is slow in certain parts, it still has a good amount of suspense. Val Kilmer plays his role very well. Kyle Scmid is the most noticeable character who shows a variety of emotions from compassion to apathy. The supporting cast is also impressive. One star has been removed due to some slow scenes.
This is a four star movie.』
(Digging in the sandbox of time) 『Digging up things in the artic sometimes yields unexpected results. The mammoths we find, for example, show us exactly what the past might have looked like, just as the bodies of people have done for us in the past. Still, there have to be things that would be better off lef to the snowdrifts, and what if one of hose were dug up and found? Could we close Pandora's box before it closed the worldwide chapter on this thing we call humanity? This seems to be the paradox that we might one day be faced with as we take pick and shovel to the snow, not really thinking about something nightmarish that could have been left behind.
As far as movies go, this is nothing new. It involves an outbreak in an isolated community, people trying to cope with the impact on themselves and on the world around hem, and just what they are willing to give up in order to stay alive. The problem the movie has is the fact that some of it is unbelievable and that it has been done over and over: the part that is hard to comprehend is the rate at which the "thing" spreads from person to person, and the overdone part is something that is bothersome because it shows just how much movies rely on plot recycling. Add to this some bad acting, some deaths that are horrible but that should have numbered in the "everyone" category (really, if you look at the station the people were in, you can see how easily it would be for something like this to get out and get everyone), and how the entire area that the dig as in would be considered a death zone. This sort of gets left on the backburner and leaves major holes in the story, but the movie is a B-movie in disguise and is hard to blame for these mistakes.
If you want to see some snow and some out breaking little legs that follow, then this could be something you might like. I personally enjoyed it but was surprised by the B-movie nature of it considering how it was billed, and this led to a little disappointment on my part. I know that expectation plays a role in this as well, but I'm not sure if hat is my fault or if it is the fault of the way the movie was presented to its audience. So, if expect nothing in the beginning and watch the movie, you might find it entertaining. I did on the second go in the middle of the night, but that was after I shrugged off the first screening and knew what I was getting into. I can't say I recommend it with good conscience to anyone but those who enjoy B-movie terrors, so know what you are getting into before watching the film. 』
(Should have been more and bigger but with get almost nothing..) 『When you hear the words Global Warming so many times at the beginning...i thing that a special group paid for this film. The film is pretty good for what it is,,, but seems to be missing important elements...like more effects...more gore...bigger creatures...etc...etc. Some of the special effects shots where the creatures are shown...you have to look twice...as they are soo small... They also put the weight of the ending on the back of a young rooky film star that i dont even know...that too took away a bit of the film.
So its a good film for what it is...but something is missing and the film ends up paying for it..... I like Val Kilmer...but in here...its only for a paycheck...and he looks overfeed.
』 『Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 10/06/2009 Run time: 94 minutes Rating: R』
price：$5.49
DVD)
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Fun movie) 『when i first watched this movie I had nightmares of my stuffed animals coming to life lol (I was young) but its a fun movie, its more suspense than horror. I dont like many "horror" movies but Child's play is entertaining, chucky's laugh, the way he runs, is hilarious For an old movie this is pretty dran good :)』
(But were friends till the end. This is the end, friend.) 『I loved it but not as much as the 2'nd.But when Chucky kills people in this one he has a motive.REVENGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!In the other one he just killed people.』
(Scurry Dollies) 『We've been here and we've done this, Child's Play is a minor horror classic so there's really nothing more I can add to this but to say that, in my opinion, time has treated Child's Play far too well and fans been completely dishonest with themselves about its importance. While I certainly enjoy the film for what it is, "just okay," it's far from a masterpiece of terror. Chucky looks fantastic, he's a genre icon and I can respect that but if a film like this were to be released today its faults could hardly be ignored, cool bad guy or not. That's not to say it should be judged by today's standards, just that a film with this kind of barely visible plot and so-so dialogue would receive far less respect.
Child's Play is, at the heart of it all, entertaining and that's the bottom line. I'm not entirely convinced Chucky deserves the canonization he's received but you cannot deny the appeal of a foul-mouthed, knife-wielding doll!
Chances are most of you already own this so I'm sure the question that's on everybody's mind is, "Why should I purchase this edition?" and the answer is simple...this edition has a buttload of special features. If you're a special feature junkie, this is a nice little release overflowing with cool featurettes and new audio commentaries.』
("Child Play Equals Great Fun For All") 『This long-awaited special edition DVD of "Child's Play" is worth the wait. Not only is the film finally available in widescreen (after being sold as a full-screen movie at a cheap price), but there a ton a bonus features that makes this edition a must-have, not only for Chucky fans, but for horror buffs everywhere. There is a very informative commentary with Alex Vincent( who played the little boy in the movie), Catherine Hicks, and Kevin Yager. The featurette "Evil Comes In Small Packages" discusess how one of the screen's most evil characters came to be created and how the movie was made. The film still amazingly holds up even after 20 years which is a testament to how good the film is. Watch how a simple doll kills and destroys those around it and see what lengths this evil will go to. The other Chucky films are also available in a beautiful boxset. The reason the original "Child's Play" is not available with those films is they were made by a different studio.』 『The "chills come thick and fast" (Los Angeles Times) as voodoo and terror meet within an innocent-looking doll inhabited by the soul of a serial killer who isn't ready to die. From the Director of Fright Night comes a "clever, playful" (The New York Times) and stylish thriller with "excellent special effects" (Leonard Maltin) and heart-pounding suspense guaranteed to scare! After 6-year-old Andy Barclay's (Alex Vincent) babysitter is violently pushed out of a window to her death, nobody believes him when he says that "Chucky," his new birthday doll, did it! Untilthings start going terribly wrong dead wrong. And when an ensuing rampage of gruesome murders lead a detective (Chris Sarandon) back to the same toy, he discovers that the real terror has just begun'the deranged doll has plans to transfer his evil spirit into a living human beingyoung Andy!』 『Horror maestro Tom Holland (Fright Night) brought wit and devilish energy to this 1988 scarefest about a murderer (Brad Dourif) who wills his soul into an innocuous doll named Chucky, and reveals himself only to the toy's owner, a frightened little boy. Catherine Hicks plays the child's mother, and Chris Sarandon a detective; neither of them knows what to make of the kid's story. Monster-doll stories are always wonderfully surreal, andChild's Playis no exception. Holland oversees some finely tuned special effects that allow Chucky to express himself and do some damage--it is truly unnerving but somehow good, subversive fun.--Tom Keogh』
price：$3.49
Paramount
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (america's critic) 『what can i say stephen king is the bomd i do not want to meet him this scares me to the bone till this day!!!!』
(Dead-On scary!) 『The reason this "story" is scary is because you almost believe it can happen. A father loses a child and buries him in a place where there is a chance that this child will yet again come to be. Child returns....the rest you have to watch to get the full effect of the story/movie.
I do not recommend for people who scare easily and definitely not a movie for young kids. Traumatic - I still can't watch it again.』
("Where The Dead Speak") 『Gruesome,over the top and featuring a very disturbing premise PET SEMATARY is one of Stephen King's most famous book to movie adaptations. In fact the movie depicts so many nightmarish scenes that I soon became numb to the horror and carnage being presented. There are a few sequences that seem to be present merely for shock value and some plot elements are so full of holes they seem nonsensical. The acting is quite mediocre with the exception of the remarkable work by character actor, Fred Gwynne, who is most famous for playing Herman in the 60's sit-com THE MUNSTERS. Gwynne gives a terrific portrayal of Jud, the well intentioned, Maine resident who knows and tells more than he should unwittingly releasing some truly horrible events. And the character Zelda has given more than her share of bad dreams to viewers of the film. Despite the presence of the cute child actors this film is definitely not for the kiddies.』
(Don't go beyond the barrier, no matter how much you feel you must....) 『Good advice, should've listened to the creepy ghost, Doc. I love this movie and I love the book. I understand that somethings must be changed for the time limit, flow, etc. The scariest parts of the movie for me: Church, the barrier, the path, the actual burial groun, Zelda, Gage(after), the accident, and the moment you realize Louis has lost all sanity. This movie still gives me chills whenever I watch it.』
(Gwen's Review) 『I love this product, pretty of thrills and turns. I rate the product good.』 『For most families, moving is a new beginning. But for the Creeds, it could be the beginning of the end. Because they’re just moved in next door to a place that children built with broken dreams, the Pet Sematary. It’s a tiny patch of land that hides a mysterious Indian burial ground with the powers of resurrection. Master of the Macabre, Stephen King, will take you and the Creeds to hell and back. (But theCreeds don’t have return tickets.) Your tour guide is kindly old Judd Crandall (Fred Gwynne), the neighborhood nice guy who knows the secrets of life, but has seen enough to firmly believe that "sometimes dead is better."』
price：$4.99
DVD)
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Tony Manero realizes spilling gravy on his shirt isn't his worst fear) 『Here we are with Octoberfest horror film review number 11. As we've been consistently trying to switch it up between great horror, average horror, awful b, slashers, creatures, and classics we landed on Carrie which is well loved in the horror community. Surprisingly the old boy Sid and his many years of watching flicks has never seen Carrie. Really no reason behind it, guess it's just one of those that never made it on the priority list despite it's popularity. When it appeared on a movie channel the other night we figured we are due for a classic and might as well give Carrie a run.
Carrie had a star studded cast lead by Mr. Saturday Night Fever himself John Travolta, Sissy Spacek, and P.J Soles (the "see anything you like?" chick from Halloween)who was just as annoying/hot in this one too. Since it's so popular here goes the standard brief Sid description; Carry White is the shy quiet girl in high school that nobody talks to. After getting her um..time of the month issue in the shower at school she's teased non-stop by the usual high school goons and hot chicks. The kids wind up getting in trouble and decide to take things out on Carrie when she goes to the Prom with jock Tommy Ross. Only problem is Carrie is a real mixer, a king mixer! She winds up getting some hardcore revenge with her telepathic powers.
For Sid Carrie was a really solid flick, but not one that would offer anything more then the one time watch. Yes it was good, and yes it's a classic, but it just wasn't something we could do again and again like Halloween. It was nice to finally get it under our belt though since it comes with the utmost regard. Plus it's always nice to mix the horror genre up with all different decades and the 70's is one of the best. It does have that great gritty 70's feel that's a Sid favorite. Certainly one we would recommend to check out if you haven't already and probably one we would've liked back in the glory days. We sure Santa probably loves it.
』
(Carrie) 『Carrie (Speical Edition)
The movie is considered a classic. I enjoyed it but I wouldn't call it one of my all-time favorite horror movies. I did notice a few problems with the speical edition dvd, I dont know if other people have the same problem with this dvd
When the woman tells the gym teacher to shove it up her...and that's it. This is the first time viewing the film and do not know if it's like that in the original version or this is a screw up. I think it is because the gym teacher got really mad hahahaha.
When the three guys are picking out tuxedo's, it quickly goes into Alvin and The Chipmunk mode for a brief few seconds. That has to be a dvd error and not apart of the original film.
That's the two problems I had with the movie but other then that, it was enjoyable.』
(horror classic) 『i was very happy with my purchase. i received this item very fast and no problems. i am very satisfied.』
("Sissy Spacek Is Unforgettable!") 『Sissy Spacek won a well deserved Oscar nomination as Best Actress for her portrayal as a shy teenager with powers of telekinesis who is harrassed by her classmates in "Carrie". This nomination is unheard of as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences rarely acknowledges performances in horror films. "Carrie" is based on the splendid Stephen King novel and also stars John Travolta in one of his first films. Piper Laurie gives a blood chilling performance as Carrie's mother, a Bible -thumping woman who demands her daughter live a celibate and isolated life. The DVD is beautiful and comes with a collectible booklet featuring info on the film. Also included is a featurette featuring interviews with Spacek and others, an animated photo gallery, theatrical trailer, and an interview with director Brian DePalma. French and english subtitles are included with a running time of 1 hour and 38 minutes. "Carrie" spawned a sequel in 1999 called "Carrie 2" and a remake of the film was adapted for television on NBC in 2002.』
(Essential Viewing) 『In league with 'The Shining', 'Cujo', and so on. A 70s masterpiece in the horror genre. It is relentless in scary psychological undertones that play on the emotions, sympathy as much as terror and wonder. Sissy Spacek is dynomite. The filming is dynomite as well with touches of the 70s that you make you wonder how you survived this era. Truly creepy but a very interesting drama as well. Beauty and terror ride high in this feat by Brian DePalma - and the mind of Stephen King.』 『Based on the best-selling Stephen King novel, Carrie "catches the mind, shakes it and refuses to let it go" (Time)! Starring Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie (in OscarÂ(r)-nominated* performances), John Travolta and Amy Irving, this ultimate revenge fantasy is "absolutely spellbinding" (Roger Ebert), "outrageously witty" (Los Angeles Times) and one of the all-time great horror classics! At the center of the terror is Carrie (Spacek), a tortured high-school misfit with no confidence, no friends...and no idea about the extent of her secret powers of telekinesis. But when her psychotic mother and sadistic classmates finally go too far, the once-shy teen becomes an unrestrained, vengeance-seeking powerhouse who, with the help of her 'special gift,' causes allhell to break loose in a famed cinematic frenzy of blood, fire and brimstone! *1976: Spacek, Actress; Laurie, Supporting Actress』 『This terrifying adaptation of Stephen King's bestselling horror novel was directed by shock maestro Brian De Palma for maximum, no-holds-barred effect. Sissy Spacek stars as Carrie White, the beleaguered daughter of a religious kook (Piper Laurie) and a social outcast tormented by her cruel, insensitive classmates. When her rage turns into telekinetic powers, however, school's out in every sense of the word. De Palma's horrific climax in a school gym lingers forever in the memory, though the film is also built upon Spacek's remarkable performance and Piper Laurie's outlandishly creepy one. John Travolta has a small part as a thug, De Palma's future wife, Nancy Allen, is his girlfriend, and Amy Irving makes her screen debut as one of the girls giving Carrie a hard time.--Tom Keogh』
price：$0.96
The Weinstein Company
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Terrible, despicable, godawful, blasphemy of a zombie movie) 『This is a terrible, despicable, godawful, blasphemy of a zombie movie. This movie makes me question George Romero's sanity. This movie consists of 90% kids with cameras filming each other holding cameras, and 10% zombies. I gave this movie away after watching it once because seeing the cover ticked me off. If you already bought this movie, I recommend you use it as a coaster, a Frisbee, or just put it under a wobbly table, because that's all it's good for.』
(the best zombie movie) 『george your the best keep them coming. this makes u think that it actually will happen』
(When you film a diary...) 『A homemade movie is a beautiful thing. What starts out as a simple project can quickly turn into something bigger, especially when a virus hits the United States and starts bringing people back from the dead.
Welcome to George Romero's DIARY OF THE DEAD.
Set in Pennsylvania and following a group of University of Pittsburgh students, DIARY OF THE DEAD chronicles a group of survivor's journey from beginning to end. Starting in the woods during a senior project film project, the group is quickly distracted after Elliot--the braniac--tells everyone that they `need to hear this.'
`This' happens to be the reports that the dead are coming back to life.
After the mummy (the `monster' of the movie) and his girlfriend leave the scene, the rest of the group quickly decide to leave. Mary--who's woman in command of a good-sized camp trailer--begins to take them back home, but not before something strange becomes apparent. When a burned-beyond-recognition cop stumbles from the scene of an accident and into traffic, Mary quickly stops the camper, then pushes past him and onto the main road.
She runs over three people--three `dead' people.
Traumatized beyond belief, they pull over on the side of the road, only to have Mary attempt an act of suicide.
In a desperate rush to save their friend, the group flees to the hospital.
It soon becomes apparent that this isn't all a hoax when they find the hospital abandoned of people.
As a fan of Romero's original DEAD trilogy (consisting of Night of the Living Dead, Dawn and Day of the Dead,) as well as the fourth installment LAND, I was more than willing to watch this unique and fifth installment, although I will admit to being a bit wary about it being shot in a handheld/over-the-shoulder-camera angle. I was quickly able to get past this insecurity though, as the film is shot with stability and without a lot of rough running and tilting. The main thing I liked about the movie was the fact that it was shot like it was--from the perspective of a few college men and women with a camera.
Now, although I enjoyed this movie, I did have a few quirks with it.
-- In the beginning, Deborah (the main narrator of the `film') mentions that she's `edited the footage' and `added music' in an attempt to scare the viewer. Why, I ask, would someone attempt (or want) to do this when they're running from the end of the world? It begs to question the motive of the film, and the footage we as the viewers see. Did we see the end of the world from the perspective of a few college students, or were we hoaxed with some elaborate special affects--CGI and trick camera angles meant to confuse the viewer. We also have to take into consideration that, if they WERE really in the end of the world, and the internet WAS failing, how did they upload it to the internet, if they even did? Did the group survive and eventually upload the video after the United States became stable, or did another survivor find their footage, then view it as we the audience did? I can only assume that this `fault' (if you would even call it that) was Romero's way of making us question the film. Like Night and its racial undertones, Dawn and its commercial abstraction, and Day and its confusion with the military, I can only assume that Diary was meant to symbolize the media and how we can't always believe what we see on TV.
-- There were points during the movie--particularly when the Texan woman took off in the camper--that seemed unrealistic. During the point in which the group is attacked, then rescued by a group of survivors holing up in a warehouse, Deborah demands for the leader to give them food while a gun is being shoved in her face. The fact that any person in their right mind would do this is beyond me. Given the way the group originally attacked Elliot and knocked him down to the ground, it surprised me that the warehouse survivors would so easily give into helpless stranger's demands. As also mentioned above, the blonde-haired Texan woman took off in the camper for no apparent or logical reason near the end of the movie. I can understand why someone would suddenly take off on a whim like she did (from fear, confusion or panic,) but up until that point, she seemed extremely stable, especially after having to kill her boyfriend. Deborah experienced the same kind of character development problems. Her whole family was murdered in front of her eyes, yet she only seems slightly disturbed and says, `Thank you?' I screamed and bawled my eyes out when I thought my cat was hit by a car a few months back--I can't imagine just sitting there like I'd just been punched in the gut after my whole family was killed.
-- Character development was also faintly sparse throughout the movie. While some characters developed extremely well (Deborah, despite her blunt emotions, and the professor, despite his quiet demeanor,) the majority of them remained the same and two-dimensional. Jake seemed to care about nothing more than filming, even going so far as to leave the group in order to keep filming, the Texan woman isn't traumatized by her boyfriend's death and takes off without warning, and the professor's only real point is to say the occasional insightful thing, and be a complete badass with a bow.
Despite my three major points with the movie, I can say that I enjoyed DIARY OF THE DEAD more than any other movie I've tried to watch recently. The tension keeps you going, the action is done in traditional Romero style, and the metaphorical undertones spruced throughout the story make you question the intent of the film.
Although I can't say that Diary has taken its spot as my favorite (or second or third favorite) zombie movie, I have to place it in my top ten. It kept me entertained--I don't see why it can't why it wouldn't keep another Romero fan on the edge of their seats.』
(Quinessential Romero? YES!) 『I have been spending a few hours reading these reviews (mainly out of boredom, because I already own the Blu-Ray of this movie), and I'm very amused and perplexed by the mix of what Romero fans think. Personally, I love this movie, and I would like to address some of the objections other Romero fans have given, and why I choose to forgive these (admitted) shortcomings.
1) THE ACTING IS TERRIBLE! Yes, yes it is. But so was all the acting in NOTLD (with the sole exception of Ben), Dawn was cheesey (and meant to be), Day was a bit overdramatic. In other words, at least in mine eyes, there's nothing new here. This *IS* classic Romero!
2) THE MESSAGE IS TOO IN-YOUR-FACE! Granted, Romero's style in this one (narration instead of showing) does seem more heavy-handed than in previous films, but that doesn't change the fact that the commentary (although *slightly* more subtle) has always been there, too. Furthermore, when Romero was making movies in the 60's and 70's, audiences were content with things going unexplained, and didn't need things spilled out for them. Audiences *today*, however, were raised on MTV. Look at movies (just in general) from the 60's versus today: There were a PLETHORA of films that ended with semi-cliffhangers, inviting the view to create his or her own ending. If a film does that today, then audiences would *DEMAND* a sequel, as if they are REFUSING to think for themselves. Romero isn't doing the in-your-face for those of us who have been watching and loving movies for 30+ years, they're doing it for the teens and young adults who are used to having their hands held and having everything TOLD to them.
3) THE PLOT IS TOO THIN! Well . . . got me on that one.
4) NOT ENOUGH GORE! Got me on this one, too. But Romero has a very good reason for it: The camera is being HELD. If someone is getting ripped apart by zombies, he is NOT going to stand by and film it, knowing he's standing next to a swarm of zombies.
5) THAT DARN CAMERA GUY JUST KEEPS FILMING!!! This one I find the most amusing objection, and here's why: You are SUPPOSED to hate this guy! You are SUPPOSED to be angry that he's still filming while his friend is being chased, and isn't lifting a finger to help. Why? Consider his real-world counterpart: You can find footage of the African witch burnings online. Just search for it (but be warned, it's VERY graphic and disturbing -- don't blame me if you lose your lunch -- you HAVE been warned), and then think: Someone stood by and did NOTHING while several people were SLOWLY cooked to death, his shiny camera lens glistening in the flicker of the flames. But for some reason, I have YET to hear anyone express criticism for this individual -- a REAL individual who filmed REAL suffering. Romero is DEMANDING that you DO, and is making that statement with this film.
Is this Romero's masterpiece? No. I'd say that was Dawn or Day (toss-up in my book). But it's a movie that has some genuine heart, despite its plot inconsistancies and other flaws. I have been watching Romero movies for nearly twenty-five years, so I wasn't aware of how deep they could be until I matured into an adult, but in my mind the whole "I can't shoot him! He's my DAD!" aspect of zombies never really hit home until I watched this one, despite the tenement scene from Dawn.
Diary of the Dead is a VERY quinessential Romero film, and I proudly own the Blu-Ray of this movie, along with my Blu-Rays of his other Dead movies. Try watching it again: This is one that WILL grow on you, even if that means nothing more than changing it from a 1-star film to a 2. My official rating: 3&1/2 stars.』
(Watchable, but not particularly innovative) 『Diary of the Dead falls in a category of disappointing, not because it is a bad movie, but because it's a zombie movie from the father of zombie movies, George Romero. Had this movie been directed by an up and comer instead of someone who hadn't created, and in some ways defined, the zombie movie, it probably would have been better received.
To the movie itself, the best way to describe it is a modern day version of a cross between blair witch and night of the living dead. The entire thing is filmed by film students, one in particular, and the rest is the usual zombie moments. The first encounters with zombies (let me look at that guy with confusion...until he gets close enough to bite and that person becomes the first casualty), the gory deaths, and of course the sad moment of killing a friend/loved one right after they turn into a zombie. Though the story is pretty generic, there are some very unique deaths, and the "zombie fish tank" was something I haven't seen before.
Overall I think its worthy of a seeing, though its not a journey I particularly want to take again. Maybe his next zombie movie will get him back to more original territory.』 『From legendary frightmaster George A. Romero comes one of the most daring, hypnotic and absolutely vital horror films of the past decade (fangoria.com). Romero continues his influential Dead series, this time focusing on a terrified group of college film students who record the pandemic rise of flesh-eating zombies while struggling for their own survival. Intensely gruesome and relentlessly grisly fueled by the directors signature realistic special effects Diary of the Dead is must-see horror that is Romero at his finest (bloody-disgusting.com).』 『George Romero has always come up with new ways of treating his zombies, andDiary of the Deadis no exception: Romero keeps his dead fresh, with an original approach to the undying subject. This one purports to be the video record of a group of young people who are shooting a low-budget horror movie when the terror strikes: corpses begin re-animating, intent on chewing the living. Our heroes trek across Pennsylvania, encountering the staggering zombies as they go. Other pieces of video are incorporated, which gives Romero a chance at some great set-pieces, including the brilliant opening sequence, a live local-TV feed that goes horribly, horribly wrong, and a home-video tape from a family birthday party, where the party clown turns out to be a dead ringer. All of Romero'sDeadfilms are political, and this one's no exception, with a stark view of the way things are today; it doesn't offer the Hawksian heroics of the survivors inDawn of the DeadorLand of the Deadfor comfort, just a group of bickering, shocked youths. There's too much talk about the detachment of watching things through a lens, but in general this is a bracing, intelligent movie. Plus, there's some excellent splatter.--Robert Horton』
price：$22.49
Funimation Prod
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The Second Half of a Brilliant Story) 『"Fullmetal Alchemist" follows the adventures of two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, in a parallel world called Amestris, which closely resembles our own. There is one fundamental difference: in Amestris, the science of alchemy has superceded all of our sciences in importance. It's obvious why: alchemy combines all of them. If you understand the composition of matter, you can almost instantly take something--lead, say, or dirt--and create gold or flowers out of it. Matter is matter; matter of any kind can become matter of anything. There is one rule to this science, however: the law of equivalent exchange. To gain, something of equal value must be lost. The one exception to this rule is life: there is no matter of any kind that can be traded for life.
After the sudden death of their mother, Edward and Alphonse ignore this crucial rule, and try to bring her back. The attempt ends in disaster: Alphonse loses his human body, and Edward is maimed. The creature they made is nothing like their mother: it is a monster.
In order to restore Al's body, Edward has no alternative but to find the Philosopher's Stone, the only object on earth that can skirt the rule of equivalent exchange. However, the military is the only organization with real information on the Stone. So, in order to obtains what he needs, Edward must join the military--losing most of his freedom in the process. It's equivalent exchange all over again.
In the second season, the consequences grow more dire, the storylines deeper, more emotional, more moving, and more tragic. Pursued by evil, inhuman creatures known as the Homunculi who are also after the Stone, Edward ends up separated from Alphonse, and the two brothers embark on individual, parallel courses in order to do what they must, courses that could end the life of one or both before their goal is reached--or before they ever see each other again.
"Fullmetal Alchemist" has a brilliant story populated with brilliant characters. Both the plot and the people are among the best I have ever encountered in a fictional work of any kind. I'm not even an anime fan; I stumbled on this because I thought the story sounded cool. It's beyond cool; I don't often use this word, but I will repeat: it is brilliant. I can't recommend it enough.』
(FMA is one of the most amazing anime ever) 『This is a great anime. A great and touching end to the series and should be seen by everyone.』
(If you love the show) 『If you love the show you will love this box set. It comes with guide books and plenty of extras. My daughter loves the series and has been very pleased with her videos.
Now we just need the Brotherhood series to complete our collection.』
(Stellar Plot, Great Anime) 『This is the second season of one of the best animes ever. But, if you're new to the anime and haven't seen the second season, get ready for some additional shocks. The anime takes another, darker turn, where Edward and Alfonse are again, directly confronted with issues of life, death, social responsibility and an existential questioning of every belief regarding alchemy that they've held dear. This is the final 26 episodes.』
(Great Series!) 『I'm a big fan of this series and it's great to have the whole second season all in one box set.』 『When the Elric brothers recklessly attempted to raise their mother from the dead, the horrors they unleashed marked the beginning of a long journey into the darkest corners of the cruelty of mankind. Now, destinies are converging for those who remain to fight for the light of salvation.
The hunt for the truth behind truths is growing more desperate, and ruined Ishbal waits at the end of a road choked with wreckage both human and soulless. Amid rumors of new war and resurrected horrors of the past, hidden masters rush their pawns down this path of betrayal and doubt. As these seekers of the Philosopher’s Stone grasp for answers, the most sacred tenet of Alchemy is questioned – The Law of Equivalent Exchange. But the harshest judgment is reserved for the belief on which the Elrics have built their lives – the faith in an unbreakable bond between brothers. Weary and broken, Edward and Alphonse must face the ultimate sacrifice. Will it be enough to make them whole?
The Season 2 Box Set contains the Complete Second Season - Episodes 26-51.
price：$16.00
Paramount
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Had to have these...) 『I watched these as a teenager and had to have them - great low budget horror series with a unique idea.』
(the final season) 『i got it when it came out and i have been watching the whole series. i just started watching season 3 last night and i can,t believe how awful the opening title looks and the credits look awful. after watching seasons 1 and 2 where everything looked great, i was shocked at how bad the credits looks,seeing how good they looked for seasons 1 and 2. i hope they remaster season 3 sometime after how good the other seasons looked. as far as extras go, i have come to expect no extras for these older shows. I,m happy to have the previews for each episode but i would rather see more then that. how about new interviews with the cast or mybe some out takes. I,m just happy to finally have season 3 on dvd and to finally own the whole series on dvd. This has been one of my fave shows since i was a kid. i remember watching it right from the shows start in 1987. After watching all the episodes, i wish someone would do a tv movie to finally give us fans a ending to friday the 13th the series.』
(The FRIDAY set I've been waiting for since season 1's failure.) 『I'm happy to announce that today, I received my copy of FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE SERIES - THE FINAL SEASON on DVD. (The box states there are 19 episodes, but not to fear: "The Prophecies," often seen as a 2-parter, originally aired as a 2-hour episode, and is included uncut in the set.) I looked at the back cover for evidence of bonus features, and it said, and I quote: "Special Features: Promos on Selected Episodes"!
I've been pretty vocal about my dislike for the previous two season sets, with their near-total lack of extras and, most noticeably, the glaring omissions of the pre-titles sequence from every episode, and for the hardcore fans, the lack of the 30-second promos for the next week's episode. Leave it to me, a fan of the show from 1988 (not quite the beginning) to notice and be bugged by these things. So the "Special Features" note on this set was something I was too curious about.
So far, I've only gone through disc 1, but it appears MY prayers, at least, were answered--to a degree. Not only does "The Prophecies" have the opening pre-title sequence ("Lewis Vendredi made a deal with the devil...") intact, but also, all episodes on the disc have the original 30-second episode promos, very nearly as they appeared during the original airings, complete with the red band across the screen denoting an "All-New Episode."
Why are they "very nearly" as they appeared? Well, do you remember at the very end of the promos, when they showed the tombstone with the F13 logo, the announcer said something like, "Next week, drive like the devil!"? (Bonus points to the fan who can identify that particular episode!) Well, they edited out that part of the audio from the promo. CBS/Paramount has them, master and all! (If they didn't have the masters of the promos, then they would have been unable to separate any audio, as music and dialogue would be on the same "tracks.")
I'm afraid we don't have all the promos--six are missing from this season ("Mightier Than The Sword," "Epitaph For a Lonely Soul," "My Wife as a Dog," and "Jack-in-the-Box," as well as those for the component halves of "The Prophecies"), and definitely we won't see the promos from seasons 1 and 2 on these discs. I have to at least give CBS/Paramount kudos for restoring the promos in this set, and giving us the 30-second opener for the first time in the sets!
What about the episodes themselves? Well, Johnny (introduced in 2 episodes from season 2) is no Ryan (who departs after the first episode in this set), but aside from him, we do have an exciting season where the writers experimented with different types of curses. If the show hadn't been shut down by parents' groups, we would have likely seen even more of a departure from the previous seasons like in this collection of episodes.
Rating: 4 stars. Not perfect, but this is the set I wish we'd received for seasons 1 and 2, and I'm very happy.』
(No hockey mask, just spooky fun!) 『Although this series has a dark theme (and is darkly shot as well) if you enjoy dark drama then this series has a lot to offer. I have read many criticisms of this series and have to admit they are all TRUE! Of course that is like listing the faults in your favorite aunt Marge's complexion (wrinkles, warts etc) and not mentioning her sugar cookies that were your favorites or the way she held you close and comforted you during the scary lightning storm. I have very fond memories of this series and seeing it again just brought them all back. I enjoyed the characters. They were easy to understand and empathize with. The concept was simple in principle but convoluted in execution. I enjoyed when staying up late enough to watch a scary show like this (days of broadcast tv) was a guilty pleasure, an indulgence. I am delighted to see the series come to DVD finally after all these years. I would have bought bootleg but I wanted to see the actors and writers get some cut for the work that brought me many hours of enjoyment.
Don't expect the world from this series... and you will not be disappointed. Accept it for what it is, and measure it against the standards of it's day. What a perfect thing to watch on an october evening!』
(if you actually enjoyed fri13th, then you'll love...) 『Even as a kid I remember laughing at the UNintentionally funny series. I recall the lame attempts to generate any kind tension or spookiness.... The actors to their credit, gave it their all. Sadly, every episode follows the same formula. No mystery, no changes to characters. No consequences or carryover at all. Of course episodic TV was norm back then.
The 'haunted' articles had nothing to do with the Friday 13th movies. So forget about any real horror elements. This series might've worked better as a written anthology... Nah!
If you actually enjoyed fri 13th, then you'll love Warehouse 13. Engaging stories. Weird artifacts. Real Actors. Conspiracy. Get this, the characters actually evolve! Thats right folks, real character developement.』 『Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 09/22/2009 Run time: 914 minutes』
price：$1.49
Image Entertainment
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Boo!) 『There are really no words to explain how marvelous this film really is.
But, you need words to create a review, so I must try.
There are a few reasons to completely admire and respect this film. The first, and most obvious, is that the film is impeccably made, especially when you consider the date on the back of the DVD. Beings that this film was made in 1922, it is rather remarkable that it holds up today, but hold up it does. A solid mixture of intense use of shadows (who doesn't remember with sheer terror the image of a shadowy figure ascending the staircase) as well as stop motion editing (that spectacular coffin loading scene is just chilling) come together to create a breathtaking cinematic experience that exceeds in almost every area.
Next to the actual camerawork you have some marvelous directorial choices that elevate the films mood and tone, and then there is the performances from the entire cast that just take this film to another level all together.
Max Schreck is the king of all the vampires, for his Graf Orlok is a devastatingly infectious blend of human suffering and pure evil. While the film itself doesn't aggressively explore the more human side to this monster, Schreck's deliberate manipulation of character helps create someone three-dimensional. Gustav von Wangerheim is essential to the films growth, especially in the beginning. His theatrical delivery makes for a quirky and engrossing character. Greta Schroder takes reins in the films end and completely devours her screen time, giving us a woman who knows her destiny and is willing to embrace it. I also found Alexander Granach's humorous take on Orlok's devoted follower Knock to be delightful.
These are all obvious reasons to love the film, but the biggest reason is that the film itself is just really, really good.
The tale of Nosferatu is one of chills, thrills and perverse romance, and it is delivered spectacularly here. `Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens' is the essential vampire film, for it captures all aspects of this twisted tale; the mood, emotional connection and delicious terror. The final frames may have the edge as far as imminent horror, but the entire film carries a beautiful spookiness that cannot be matched by films today. With crisp sepia tones and startling use of fisheye lenses and sharp angles, `Nosferatu' is an outstanding film that lives up to all expectations and puts most horror films of today to shame.』
(FOUNDATION OF HORROR CINEMA (ORIGINAL AND REMAKE)) 『"NOSFERATU" (1922) (1979)
Filmmaker F.W. Marnau's "Nosferatu, Eine Symphonie Des Grauens" (1922) is the first in a long line of vampire films. Marnau freely adapted Bram Stoker's Dracula but Stoker's widow recognized similarities and sued Marnau and all prints of Marnau's film were ordered destroyed!
But a few copies of landmark and exquisite German expressionistic masterpiece escaped and were the inspiration for German writer-director Werner Herzog's remake "Nosferatu: The Vampyre" (1979).
Klaus Kinski's pale makeup, pointed ears, long fingernails and mannered gestures will unnerve in this atmospheric, deliberately paced, fever-dream of a movie. Isabelle Adjani co-stars as the distraught wife of Bruno Ganz's Jonathan Harker, who comes under the blood spell of Kinski's magnificent creature. The music, mood and images will reverberate long after the movie ends. The DVD includes the German language version with English subtitles as well as a full-length, but slightly different English version and a most unusual bonus commentary by Herzog himself. (Marnau's "Nosferatu": Not rated, full frame, 93 minutes: Herzog's "Nosferatu": PG, widescreen, 107 minutes)』
(Language of Shadows -- Historical Iconic Film!) 『Language of the Shadows
I picked up the two disc DVD recordings from Kino, Nosferatu, one of the first if not the first filmed version inspired by Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula.
Pre-dating Lugosi's thriller, this silent film for me made me fascinated about the techniques of Director F.W. Manau that we take so for granted today. The interpositions, the flashback, the scene to scene back&forth are all here.
This film is praised as an excellent restoration of the 1922 film. The disc has a great "making of", not only of the restoration process but also of the life and times of Director Minau. The film is in the German language but has English intertitles between scenes. On the second disc there is the same film with the original German intertitles, but don't worry if you don't speak or read German since this has English subtitles.
I had no idea that silent film directors use tinting to represent emotion. My experience with silents has been with Charlie Chaplain and the Keystone Cops. This film puts them to shame.
Did the story scare me? No, not really. However the mix of shadow and reality did blur for a time.
The story itself follows the similar general theme to Bram Stoker's Dracula but all the names have been changed to protect the innocent (from law suits). Unfortunately the ploy did not work. Bram Stoker's widow sued and won and the film was ordered destroyed. Fortunately some survived so that we have this great piece of film history.
It's a love story in a lot of ways. Kutter and his wife Ellen, sweet&innocent, happy as I've ever seen actors be on film. The expression of joy was really something to see. Max Shreck as Count Orlok -- the rat-like features, long nails and pointed ears, looked more like a rat than anything. (This in great contrast to the later incarnations of Dracula as an aristocrat whom the women adore and whose bite can change others into vampires.)
Rather than the bite of a stake, we have the blood&sacrifice of an innocent maid as the cock crows and Orlok vanishes in a puff of smoke.
The director was fascinated with occult symbology with plays a big part in the film's storyline.
For the horror aficionado, this is a must-see film. The beginnings of what we take for granted today were pioneered by Manau. Watch these DVDs and get a taste of what it must have been like to create in a new, untried medium of entertainment and expression.
A must-buy!
[In my research I also discovered a film called Shadow of the Vampire (2000) starring Willem DaFoe (Spiderman), where this is a back-story of the Nosferatu tale, except Max Schreck turns out to be a centuries old vampire who was hired by Manau! Sounds crazy, hope it's a tribute!]
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(An amazing film, and still the best film version of Dracula to date.) 『Nosfeartu is a retelling of the classic tale of Dracula. Bram Stoker wouldn't allow the film makers the rights so they renamed the characters and called the film Nosferatu. As despicable an act as this was in my eyes, I'm still glad they did it because the film is amazing and still remains the only genuinely great film version of Dracula. It's also one of the few vampire movies in general that I consider to be worth owning. The lighting, makeup, and acting is German expressionism at it's finest, and the directing is brilliant. Do yourself and watch this film if you haven't already, it's one of the best horror films of all time. Oh, and make sure to get the KINO version of the DVD, it's definitely the best.』
(The Ugliest, Creepiest Vampire Of All Time) 『I'd been reading about and hearing about this movie for as long as I can remember. And after watching "Shadow of the Vampire" with Willam Dafoe again playing the "elusive" Max Schrek,(and I still think he should have won the Oscar that year for Best Supporting Actor, thank you very much), I decided to finally buy Nosferatu.
I held off for years because of reviews I read about poor video quality, bad transfers, etc. All I can say about this issue from Criterion is that IT ROCKS!!!! I'm not a big fan of black and white movies, much less silent films (Metropolis excluded). But I was very impressed with this one. The picture is crisp and clear, you see all of the great lighting nuances. It looks fantastic. And as for the villian, he is easily the ugliest, creepiest vampire ever. I don't know where they dug Max Schrek up from, but he was either one of the greatest character/method actors of all time, or "something else" entirely. Not that it matters.
Now I understand why they tried to [...] his look in the original film version of Stephen King's "Salem's Lot" instead of sticking with the way King described his vampire in the book as starting out as an old gentleman gradually getting younger with the more victims he has his way with. I first saw that when I was very small, and the first time they showed "the monster" I bailed off the side of the couch and that's where I stayed to watch the rest of the show on tv.
This version of Nosferatu is wonderful and well worth the money. I'm glad they introduced the original score back into it as well. It adds a lot of ambiance. I'm extremely pleased with my purchase of this wonderful classic film and I'm ecstatic that it managed to survive, despite the fact that all copies of it were supposed to be destroyed just because Bram Stoker's widow had her [...] in a wad over copyright issues.』 『The greatest horror film of all! A long time ago in middle Europe, a decrepit, forbidding castle stood. Casting an ominous shadow over the townspeople who dare not look upon it, the unholy dwelling is home to one Count Orlok (Max Schreck), an undead night creature with a taste for human blood. Showcasing the extremely eerie Schreck, "Nosferatu" is the first screen adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic novel "Dracula," stylistically directed by the legendary F.W. Murnau. Now available in this gorgeous newly remastered and rescored by The Silent Orchestra in 5.1 audio.』 『As noted critic Pauline Kael observed, "... this first important film of the vampire genre has more spectral atmosphere, more ingenuity, and more imaginative ghoulish ghastliness than any of its successors." Some really good vampire movies have been made since Kael wrote those words, but German director F.W. Murnau's 1922 version remains a definitive adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Created when German silent films were at the forefront of visual technique and experimentation, Murnau's classic is remarkable for its creation of mood and setting, and for the unforgettably creepy performance of Max Schreck as Count Orlok, a.k.a. the blood-sucking predator Nosferatu. With his rodent-like features and long, bony-fingered hands, Schreck's vampire is an icon of screen horror, bringing pestilence and death to the town of Bremen in 1838. (These changes of story detail were made necessary when Murnau could not secure a copyright agreement with Stoker's estate.) Using negative film, double-exposures, and a variety of other in-camera special effects, Murnau created a vampire classic that still holds a powerful influence on the horror genre. (Werner Herzog's 1978 filmNosferatu the Vampyreis both a remake and a tribute, and Francis Coppola adopted many of Murnau's visual techniques forBram Stoker's Dracula.) Seen today, Murnau's film is more of a fascinating curiosity, but its frightening images remain effectively eerie.--Jeff Shannon』
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