Thursday, October 7

Friday the 13th Part 2

Director: Steve Miner

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082418/

Review: Pretty standard slasher that's essentially a lesser quality rehash of the first film but is still an enjoyable watch.

Rent it if: You're looking into the Friday the 13th films like I am.

And if you liked: Friday the 13th, Halloween, Scream, The Evil Dead, Blood Simple

The Town

Director: Ben Affleck

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0840361/

Review: Good first half but soon wears out its welcome and becomes very tedious to watch.

Go see it if: You can handle one or two terrible accents.

And if you liked: The Dark Knight, Gone Baby Gone, Harsh Times

Check this out: Prince of Thieves

Wednesday, October 6

Wes Craven's New Nightmare

Director: Wes Craven

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111686/

Review: A bit long and ropey but with a great premise and atmosphere.

Rent it if: You're looking into the Nightmare on Elm St. films like I am.

And if you liked: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, Adaptation, The Neverending Story

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

Director: Oliver Stone

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1027718/

Review: Decent enough and suprisingly easy to follow if a little let down by some weak moments and the last 5 minutes or so.

Go see it if: You've been to the bathroom. Long movie.

And if you liked: Wall Street, Network, Trading Places

Tuesday, October 5

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare

Director: Rachel Talalay

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101917/

Review: Silly, stupid and feels like it was made up as they went along.

Rent it if: You're looking into the Nightmare on Elm St. films like I am.

And if you liked: A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child, Final Destination, Braindead

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child

Director: Stephen Hopkins

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097981

Review: Really dumb and forgettable with very little going for it.

Rent it if: You're looking into the Nightmare on Elm St. films like I am.

And if you liked: A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth, Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn, Army of Darkness.

Monday, October 4

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

Director: Renny Harlin

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095742/

Review: Cheap, cheesy, boring and unfocused.

Rent it if: You're looking into the Nightmare on Elm St. films like I am.

And if you liked: Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, It

Buried

Director: Rodrigo Cortés

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1462758/

Review: Very very tense and keeps your attention surprisingly well considering the premise.

Go see it if: You're not claustrophobic.

And if you liked: The Blair Witch Project, Right At Your Door, Rec, The Mist

Sunday, October 3

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

Director: Chuck Russell

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093629/

Review: A bit patchy and silly at times but is still well put together and has some decent special effects and good atmospheric music.

Rent it if: If you're looking into the Nightmare on Elm St. films like I am.

And if you liked: A Nightmare on Elm St, Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, Inception

The Hole

Director: Joe Dante

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1085779/

Review: Meanders a bit and has a terrible lead performance but still has plenty of good spooky stuff to keep it going.

Go see it if: You want some fun spooks.

And if you liked: Gremlins, Halloween, Ringu.