Krull

N: Something strange is tugging at my soul. Ha I know what it is. Memoires. Memories that sweep me into my childhood. Yet its hard to describe these past emotions that I face as I began to watch this movie. But of course if you did not grow up in the 80s or early 90s you would have a hard time understanding how these sorts of movies such as Krull makes you feel. Its like going on a far off journey. A journy back in time.

Its a race against the clock as the Slayers-an evil force hell bent on taking over the galaxy capture the princess and now Krull must rescue the fair and beautiful princess from her evil captures. Thus, be prepared. Be prepared to be fascinated and at the same time let down. This syfy-horror like thriller has all the fantasy that you will need as you go on your journey. Though a little bit like Star Wars-the premiss is A typical of a fantasy movie such as this.

Though as I have said these sorts of movies take me back. Way back when the prop and set designs had all been done by hand and most of the effects had been done with a blue screen. Though while Krull strikes fear into his enemy and fights to save everything he loves we are joined by a band of misfits (a young-middle age Liam Neeson and a very dear Robbie Coltrane best known as Rubeus Hagrid in Harry Potter) and a very likeable cyclopes. Now the army is complete. Just be careful when watching the movie that you don't get trapped in the quicksand.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

D: Four score and seven years ago people, a epic president became a vampire slayer. Yes ladies and dudes, a movie that makes you wish all our presidents were this cool.
In the book turned movie, Abraham Lincoln's life before he became president was one of secrets. Yes, old honest Abe was a vampire slayer. Not only did he help free the slaves he used his axe wielding skills to slice up blood suckers.
This movie was excellent. The action just epic and a awesome way of slaying vampires. The vampires were ugly, teeth filled creatures...only when they were getting ready to feed. Till then, they were as normal looking as any human.
Yes, I would recommend this vampire flick. It's actually fun to piece together what you learned in history about old Abe and the fun vampire side. Why can't all presidents be this cool? And also, where can I go and learn those cool axe moves?

N: Grab your top hats and hang on. Thus, a new must see feature hits the big screen. A affair that entails the secrete life of Abraham Lincoln, but through a new perspective that we have never seen before. Though Mr. Lincoln was known as our president, little did we know that that he had been trained as a vampire hunter. You see for centuries vampires have been lurking in the shadows or should I say have been working along side us without the slightest indication of their presence. Though now the head of the vampire clan Adam (how fitting I should say) wants nothing more than to become part of society. Part of the American dream to say the least, and will stop at nothing to accomplish his devious plans.
Mr. Lincoln takes matters into his own hands wheeling his weapon of choice. His ax becomes his personal persuasion against the blood sucking vampires and an epic battle with matrix like fight senses ensues.

Dracula

D: Ok, I have to do this tribute cause it's just too awesome of a movie. It features the grand daddy of all vampires and the coolest of them all. I'm talking about the epic Dracula!
Made in the 90s, this blood sucking movie stars the forever legendary Gary Oldman as Dracula.  The Transylvanian prince who sells his soul to avenge the death of his beloved. But Oldman isn't the only legend in this. Anthony Hopkins also lends his epic talent to this movie as the vampire butt kicking, Abraham Van Helsing. Oh, it also stars Keanu Reeves and Wynnona Ryder.
With the role of Dracula and Van Helsing perfectly cast, and a beautiful script written, we have a recipe for one of the best vampire movies ever! Through out the movie you feel sorrow for the self cursed Dracula, you also think, 'this guys got to be stopped'. You don't know if you should root for the vampire or the vampire hunters. However, the love story in this is just beautiful. I only like a handful of love stories, but this one is just....lovely. And it's not just cause its a vampire movie either.
Everything about this movie is awesome. I never get tired of it. If you want a vampire love story, put the Twilighty movie away and pop this one in. Cause it is not only a classic story, its a legend in itself. This is sitting on my shelf and it's never going to leave it. Cause as the saying goes, Love Never Dies.

Grave Encounters

N: If you watch this horror-mockumentary as I know you will, then just watch out because you just might encounter or should I say become victimized by strange paranormal ghost or rather demons that have been lurking throughout a psychiatric facility. Thus, a group of eager ghost hunters set off on another journey, dragging their cameras and equipment-they tuck themselves in for an eight hour lock down at this facility in an effort to capture ghosts sightings. Well everything seems normal, but little by little the team is obsessively attacked by the long-dead residents of the facility. Eight hours turn into several days as they become lost in the darkness, followed by these so called demons each member encounters a most grave outcome.

D: Alright then kids, strap yourselves in for another episode of Ghost Adven....oh that's right. This isn't a documentary for TV. This is another mockumentary of people dealing with ghostly business.
It's about a crew that are ghost hunters..like ghost adventures. And they go into old buildings believed to be haunted..like ghost adventures. OK, the similarities are there, but in this mockumentary the Grave Encounters crew go to a psychiatric hospital that is assumed to be haunted. You first get to see how they interact with each other, how they get their interviews, and how much they believe in the ghost that they chase. Spoiler Alert...they don't. That is until they are locked in and they encounter horrors beyond their expectation.
Now the ghost and effects are pretty impressive. Without music to spoil the upcoming shock it's even more impressive. You keep looking for that ghost in the background and the occasional moving door. Now the down side is the ending. After all the ghost encounters and running and screaming, you are sitting their when the ending comes and say 'that's it? Isn't there more'?  Sadly there isn't.
This mockumentary is impressive in the beginning, middle, and near end. And it makes for a nice late night flick with friends. I wouldn't buy it, but its good to see it once. Ghost Adventure fans will see the similarities to it and compare. BUT, if that show had the same encounters as this movie it would be a top rated show, but without the tragic ending. Plus whats up with the haunted insane asylum themes? Ever heard of a mansion people?

Bride of Chucky

N: Never get in the way of Chucky or you wont be so lucky. That's right. You heard what I said and never mind my rhyme. This little creep show is out for revenge. So if I was the smart one and I know that I am I would just walk the other way and not look back in fear of becoming another victim...
Now after about 10 years Chucky arises from his slumber with the help of his longtime-estranged girlfriend Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly.) Though Chucky seems to be happy to be back in the real world his jealous nature overcomes him and he decides to take matters into his own little hands.
Thus, he turns Tiffany into his counterpart, which by the way the scenes of Tiffany as a doll are quite kinky, but you did not hear that from me. Got it? Therefore the two decide to take a little trip down memory lane in an effort to reclaim some property that just might move their souls into human bodies.
Though in a way I liked the movie it just seems like another sequel that has gone rather bland. As we know the previous squeals filmed in the 80s I would say are cult classics, but now after all these years they decide to make a new version in 1998. Then of course we have the Seed of Chucky, which is another matter I wish not to discuss.

D: Chucky!! Who doesn't love that knife wielding doll? Other than people afraid of dolls. Well in this 1998 movie his returns and this time the lovely Jennifer Tilly is with him as his girl Tiffany.
With her help, the killer doll returns and they out to get a new body. But after a disagreement with his devoted girlfriend Tiffany, he ends up taking her out and transferring her soul into a doll. Now in order to get human bodies....wait you read that? Well then lets go to my little final thought.
I remember seeing this as a teen and thought it was so cool. I still do. It maybe goofy and makes a mockery of the old Chucky movies. But its fun. You have some laughs, shed some tears, must mostly laughs. It's one of those movies you watch when you are flipping through the channels and can't find anything. And it's not scary...its fun! Of course some scenes your sitting there and wondering, 'who would do that with dolls'? But you can't deny Chucky's signature laugh. I love it. I want it for my ringtone.

Nothing But Trouble

N: Another classic horror/comedy with all the quirky quips and laughs-come to you direct from a sleepy town with dangerous and crazy police forces and a mean old tempered judge (Dan Aykroyd) that rules the bad lands of Shire Valkenvania. A "nice Town" as Chase put it. Though not my cup of tea I must admit. But oh well. Indeed,  welcome to the town of hell. A town with rules and no rules...because one man for generations has judged those that have passed through the town of Valkenvania. One man that makes his own verdicts. Just don't look out back as many of those that have been caught red handed have been put to death and the skeleton remains tell of offal and agonizing stories.

Again I would like to extend my deepest salutations. May I welcome you to Shier Valkenvanih where your worst nightmares have just  begun. Nay, the fun has just begin I should say!  But you wont be alone so don't worry. You've got an all star cast to keep you safe. Well maybe. Chevy Chase, and lets not forget our very sexy Demi Moore. Otherwise, while these guys keep you busy, lets not forget the to mention the very cool and stylish 1990s cell phones and laptops to keep you connected to a nonexistent network.  Likewise The contraptions and gizmo's at the judges house, are aw an inspiring. I want a slide in my house. That just might be fun.

Though in retrospect this film is more distributing than actually horror related, but its enough to turn your stomach. like something out of  a bad dream that when you awake you find that you are actually still in your nightmare.

The Gate

N: Summoning evil creatures from the depths of hell is all the rage in 1987. So step right up boys and girls and cast your spells. Awaken the little minions that have been yearning to be released, and have been slumbering deep underground for centuries. Indeed, watch out as these little rebel rousers; one by one crawl out of the depths of darkness to wreak havoc upon the world.
The plot will literally drag you down the avenues of a hellish nightmare as the forces of evil give rise to a giant over sized demon. Thus, at every twist and turn the kids-the ones that have summoned the rise evil, are attacked by the menacing demons with relentlessness.  Likewise watch out for giant hands out stretching beneath the bed. Dead corpses tearing out of the walls. Its a fantastic movie, at least for the 80s that is.
The blue screen special effects though fantastic for that era still needed a lot of work. Though the claymation demons and the characterization is so real like that you really cant find that feeling into days demonic movies.
In the grand scheme of things the kids are trying to save the world from ending. So tune in to find out what happens. Just be careful about casting any spells anytime soon. You never know what is lurking just under your feet or in the shadows waiting to be called out...