It's turned out to be a pretty decent year for horror films, here are the posters to some of my faves released this year:
Though we had to wait a couple of years for Trick 'r Treat, it was worth it. A grab bag of treats, this is The Halloween Movie a lot of us have been craving.
Another one that was worth the wait. Though we had to sit around until the American remake, Quarantine, played out - seeing REC was a mind blower. One of the two films I saw this year that really got under my skin.
Subtlety, thy name is The House of the Devil. This brilliant thriller, an homage to late 70's / early 80's Satanic cinema was a veritable love letter to horror film fans.
A flawless exploration of motherhood, madness and zombie babies ... it does not get better than Grace.
Fun comes back to horror! Drag Me to Hell was a gory, silly, madcap romp that, despite it's manic energy, seemed to be the perfect story for a country finding itself sinking deeper into financial ruin. Or maybe, I was just reading too much into it.
Sickening and misogynistic to the nth degree, Deadgirl was also deeply disturbing, and very well made. I wanted to take a shower after I watched it.
Last, but not least, Paranormal Activity the other film that got under my skin ... and made me go around turning all the lights on when I was through.
6 comments:
I have to agree with you on Paranormal Activity as I went into it not really knowing anything about the movie. As the scenes played out before me; not only was I on the edge of my seat but I also found myself looking around the dark theater wondering what was there in the shadows that I couldn't see. It truly creeped my out and I had to keep reminding mself it was in fact "just a movie" and not a documentary as it would seem to be.
The other movie I saw on your list was "Trick or Treat". I didn't expect much but let me tell you I was pleasantly surprised! Definitely one of my new Halloween favorites!
And thanks for the tips on a few others I will have to check out!
Excellent post. This year has been a great one for horror movie poster art (in my humble opinion, a lost art form). Along with House of The Devil, my other favorite is the one promoting the low budget indie gorefest of Summer School. Check it!
http://www.randomcreatureface.com/images/SSgrindhousewallpaper.jpg
POT, WOW! Now that's a poster...
Cheekies, Nice to hear from you again!
My vote has to go to PARANORMAL ACTIVITY since I still havent seen TRICK R TREAT.
Carl,
So what are you waiting for?!?
House of the Devil... that sounds intriguing.
The only thing me and my boy like better than gialli is 70s Satanism.
Must investigate.
JMS
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