Ghost of Goldfield

D: Ok, we all know the story of the Goldfield Hotel right? I mean, folks who have seen the documentary of Ghost Adventures when they investigated it should have a clue at least.
This movie takes artistic license and creates a story based on the infamous hotels dark story of Elizabeth. The working gal who was kept prisoner by the owner of the hotel. A film crew goes out to the hotel to investigate the ghost of Elizabeth who resides there. They discover terrifying secrets as well as the fact, that most of them are useless.
Seriously, the characters that are a part of this fictional film crew are the last people that you want on your team. One of them is a kleptomaniac and screams at her own shadow. She isn't even part of the crew. She is just the audio guys girlfriend. The only things that she is good for, is to distract the ghost, while you get away. The other is a drunk frat boy who's main contribute to the team is the booze. Plus you got horrible acting done by the main gal. Since this is based on a true story, I would think that they would do some form of justice for poor Elizabeth. But no. If anything all they did was create a typical C class movie with 'College' students and put them in a situation they have no business in, and leave no closure as to the reason for the haunting to continue. Take my advice, stick with the documentary that Ghost Adventures made. Its more entertaining and scary. Plus, there are no bad death scenes caused by ghosts in it.

N: Well I have enjoyed the historical aspects of the Goldfield Hotel, but half way through this flick I was ready to find a room and just plain take a nap. So exhausting watching these teenage brats barge around these hotel in an effort to catch a haunting. First the main chick has not affiliation with the Discovery Channel, or she would be more professional. Some of the scenes that showed us the past and what took place far more interesting then watching what the kids had been doing. Another low-grade flick that did not meet the mark.

HP Lovecraft's The Tomb

N: Hug. Its what I expected. Another tragic tribute to a great writer. This flick was flawed in every way imaginable. Character development was horrible and though some of the props seemed cool the total lack of realism was horrifying. In fact the fake spider that was shown on the desk I own. Then what was the shots of the masked man on a horse all about?

Awake

N: Why did I watch this movie I ask myself. Oh yes indeed. Jessica Alba was one of the leading stars and I just had to catch a glimpse, but overall was disappointed in this flick. The concept was good and the characterization was ok, but it just never got my pulse going. Well maybe just a little as I have had less than a dozen operations over my life time and being in the operating room causes such suffering that watching this brought back some old haunting memories.

Battledogs

N: What the jeepers? An altered state of mind takes over, then your body is consumed with some virus that turns you into a carnivores werewolf. But nevertheless, the city becomes a breeding ground and a few fight to save the city from being swept away. However, this flick makes me shutter with convulsions because it is so badly made that I want to gouge my eyes balls out.  

D: Ok, we have all seen tons and tons of apocalyptic movies that have zombies and such. But how about one that has werewolves? That sounds pretty refreshing right? Deadly puppies out to kill us all. Unfortunately, that concept might not be that great depending on who is the one to create it.
In this flea bitten cinematic, New York city is soon introduce to a Lycan virus that spreads when ever someone survives an attack from one of these bad doggies they turn instantly. Soon these individuals are quarantined and a cure is being hunted down by two teams; one wanting to save their fair city and the world, the other wanting to use the infected people as a form of weapon and keeping the antivirus as insurance. Soon the struggle to contain the dog virus begins. And so does my critique for this movie.
I think the idea behind this could of been well played, if it wasn't butchered. The movie did have some potential, but it was destroyed by crappy computer generated werewolves, characters that were not that memorable (except the bad guy), and countless other concepts that could of been worked out better. But mostly, it was the cruddy werewolves that helped to destroy this. Granted there was much action and werewolf gore, but that hardly makes up for everything else. And those werewolves, how much more fake can you get? Is there any good werewolf movies out there, other than American Werewolf? Bad doggie! Bad! Your not suppose to suck.

The Possession of David O'Reilly

N: A possession of the mot extreme or not. Dark creatures take form praying on a man named David. But his friends are not sure that these creatures really exist and must play along with David emotional terror. I felt that this flick was a little distracting. Did not explain why these creatures which where stalking David and why a woman showed up in the house that appeared latter on to be a ghost.

D: Huh? That's all I got for my opening statement at this time.
So this couples friend David, arrives at their house at three in the morning. He says that he had found out his girlfriend has been cheating on him. So they let him stay. After he arrives. His behavior is seen to be a bit paranoid. He claims that he is being chased by what appears to be demons. Soon his friends are dragged into his nightmare and all sorts of running and screaming breaks loose.
I feel so dizzy right now. This film lacked a form of camera style. It switched from what I guess you would call, regular camera work, to point of view of randomly selected character. You got confused just watching the shaky camera work. And if that wasn't enough, the characters made every wrong decision imaginable. Also you have so many questions during, and after the movie. Like, why are these monsters after the man? And why are they after both David, and suddenly go after his friends? What did he do to provoke them to wanting to tear him a new one? Also, why would you let someone who is acting crazy, welding a butcher knife screaming, 'their going to get me!', into your house and allow him to stay? Wouldn't you try to get him help or ask him to leave? Word of advice, if your friend is acting crazed and claims that a horde of demons are after them...tell them to leave and take their freak show with them. Its called a priest people!

Tucker & Dale VS. Evil

N: What a mind blowing hilarious, but gruesome horror flick. When you team up a couple of bashful hillbillies and a group of stupid college kids you get a double dose of raw carnage. But the question remains who of these two groups becomes the most evil?

D: I can't remember the last time a comedy horror movie, made me laugh this freaking hard! This movie goes to show, you can't judge a book by its cover...even if it looks menacing and unintelligent.
We are first introduced to a group of city kids that go to the great outdoors in the mountains. There they run into Tucker and Dale. Two hillbilly rednecks who have just purchased their dream vacation home.  Dale and Tucker get mistaken for psychotic murderers by the small group and series of hilarious cliché moments happen.
This was awesome! I have got to give a shout out to my friend  for this recommendation. It was a genius way to show how appearances are not always what they seem. And sometimes, them rednecks are just big lovable bears. NOT chainsaw welding loons. Ok, sometimes they are.

Pumpkin Head II: Bloodwings

N: Arising yet again to terrorize a small town after a curse is born; cast from a spell by a group of teenagers awaken Pumpkin Head. To reenact revenge this evil creature born from hell shall stalk its pray in the dark of night to tear apart the limbs of its victims.

D: You can't have a awesome movie, without a mediocre sequel. My lovely Lycans and Banshees, Pumpkin Head returns!
In this sequel, we witness the murder of a young deformed boy named Tommy. About three decades later, a group of teens (go figure) find the shack of the old woman who took care of him. They then find the spell that calls Pumpkin Head. Needless to say, all manner of bloody vengeance breaks loose.
When compared to the first movie, the second installment, is more of a cheap filling. I mean, the acting was overly dramatic and not that convincing. The best scenes were the flashbacks and Pumpkin Head killing his targets. Its more of a, 'lets just watch something, I'm bored', type of movie. Yet one thing remains true...Pumpkin Head still rocks!

Death Becomes Her

N: What a great movie! Always has been a favorite of mine. Has a all star line up and the characters bring this funny, but morbid movie alive. Who knew that eternity would be so hectic. I would assume immortality never had its flaws, but it seems that decay comes with the what I say as a curse.

D: A blast from the 90s! This movie shows that when you want to stay young and pretty forever, it comes with a price.
Two rival 'friends', an up and coming writer, and a actress, take their squabbling to a whole new level. When Madeline (Meryl Streep) and Helen (Goldie Hawn) both acquire a potion that keeps them young. However, they fail to heed the warning of the woman who gives them the potion, about 'taking care of their bodies'. Soon, they discover that staying young, isn't as easy as it seems.
A funny story! Granted that its not really scary. Its more of a dark comedy. Bruce Willis plays a fantastic role of the man who is stuck in the middle of the rivalry. And Streep and Hawn are just crazy! I mean, I know that when chicks have a rival, they can be mean. But dang! Beware these insane banshees.