I'll admit that I'm a bit behind on my updates. Yesterday just flew by and a change of plans had me ending up at a super fun Halloween party, so I didn't really have time for last day's list. So here it goes, my 10 favorite death scenes.
#10 - Dr. Gordon's foot cutting scene in Saw
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#9 - Fun with Gage scene in Pet Semetary
#8 - Tina's death scene in Nightmare on Elm Street
#7 - Cop's killed in the ending scene of House of 1000 Corpses
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#6 - Murder/Suicide scene in The Fourth Kind
If you haven't seen the movie, and know the story behind the guy's actions, you're probably not gonna find it as creepy as it actually is.
#5 - Stabbing scene in Scream
Still one of the grossest things I've seen.
#4 - End scene in Paranormal Activity.
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#3 - The jumping scene in The Happening
(I couldn't find a better clip than this, sorry)
#2 - Stuntman Mike's car crash scene in Death Proof
#1 - The helicopter scene in 28 Weeks Later
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
HALLOWEEN TOP 10: SERIAL KILLERS
I'm a bit too tired to update this late at night. Was supposed to do it when I got home from the office, but work was really hectic today and straight after we took off to Portland for the meeting with the computer science team from Portland State University, which also included a stop at Powell's Bookstore and a beer after that.
Anyhow... tonight's list will be none other than my top rating of the horror movie history's serial killers.
#10 - Mrs. Pamela Voorhees
Female neurotics. They just never give it a rest.
"You see, Jason was my son. And today is his birthday."
#9 -Dr. Hannicbal Lecter
I guess if you're hungry you don't give it a rest, either.
“A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti.”
#8 - Elizabeth Bathory
I just love some good history.
“The desciptions of torture that emerged during the trials were often based on herasay. The atocities described most consistently included: severe beatings over extended periods of time, often leading to death. Burning or mutilation of hands, sometimes also of faces and genitalia. Biting the flesh off the faces, ams and other bodily pats. Freezing to death. Sugery on victims, often fatal. Starving of victims. Sexual abuse.”
#7 - Freddy Krueger
Who doesn't like a stalker in a striped cardigan, black hat and knives for fingers?
"Why are you screaming? I haven't even cut you yet."
#6 - Michael Myers
What would Halloween be without him?
“I met him, fifteen years ago. I was told there was nothing left. No reason, no conscience, no understanding; even the most rudimentary sense of life or death, good or evil, right or wrong. I met this six-year-old child, with this blank, pale, emotionless face and, the blackest eyes... the devil's eyes. I spent eight years trying to reach him, and then another seven tying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply... evil.”
#5 - Count Dracula
I have a thing for vampires. I also have a thing for gothic horror. And a little thing for Gary Oldman. Factors that make a good combination.
“I am the monster that breathing men would kill. I am Dracula.”
#4 - Sweeney Todd
The amazing Johnny Depp, accompanied by the fabulous Helena Bonham Carter (I <3 Bellatix LeStrange...) do a much more handsome interpretation of the tale than that almost-bald Ray Winstone.
#3 - Jack the Ripper
The charm is in the classic murder tale- that no matter how many actors take on the part or historians publishing analysis in literature, it's still unsolved.
#2 - Patrick Bateman.
Imagine showering with him.
”You're a fucking ugly bitch. I want to stab you to death, and then play around with you blood.”
#1 - Baby Firefly
I'm sorry for being repetitive but there's just no escaping this one. She's my favorite. Period.
"Give me a B, give me an A, give me a B give me a Y. What's that spell? What's that spell? WHAT'S THAT SPELL?”
Anyhow... tonight's list will be none other than my top rating of the horror movie history's serial killers.
Female neurotics. They just never give it a rest.
"You see, Jason was my son. And today is his birthday."
I guess if you're hungry you don't give it a rest, either.
“A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti.”
I just love some good history.
“The desciptions of torture that emerged during the trials were often based on herasay. The atocities described most consistently included: severe beatings over extended periods of time, often leading to death. Burning or mutilation of hands, sometimes also of faces and genitalia. Biting the flesh off the faces, ams and other bodily pats. Freezing to death. Sugery on victims, often fatal. Starving of victims. Sexual abuse.”
Who doesn't like a stalker in a striped cardigan, black hat and knives for fingers?
"Why are you screaming? I haven't even cut you yet."
What would Halloween be without him?
“I met him, fifteen years ago. I was told there was nothing left. No reason, no conscience, no understanding; even the most rudimentary sense of life or death, good or evil, right or wrong. I met this six-year-old child, with this blank, pale, emotionless face and, the blackest eyes... the devil's eyes. I spent eight years trying to reach him, and then another seven tying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply... evil.”
I have a thing for vampires. I also have a thing for gothic horror. And a little thing for Gary Oldman. Factors that make a good combination.
“I am the monster that breathing men would kill. I am Dracula.”
#4 - Sweeney ToddThe amazing Johnny Depp, accompanied by the fabulous Helena Bonham Carter (I <3 Bellatix LeStrange...) do a much more handsome interpretation of the tale than that almost-bald Ray Winstone.
"I can guarantee the closest shave you'll ever know"
The charm is in the classic murder tale- that no matter how many actors take on the part or historians publishing analysis in literature, it's still unsolved.
“It's catching isn't it, violence?”
Imagine showering with him.
”You're a fucking ugly bitch. I want to stab you to death, and then play around with you blood.”
#1 - Baby FireflyI'm sorry for being repetitive but there's just no escaping this one. She's my favorite. Period.
"Give me a B, give me an A, give me a B give me a Y. What's that spell? What's that spell? WHAT'S THAT SPELL?”
Friday, October 29, 2010
HALLOWEEN TOP 10: REMAKES
Your list for this evening is my choice of top 10 horror movie remakes, in complete random order. (I won't even put The Hills Have Eyes on this list, because I have too big of an issue with inbreeded torture movies.) The ones that I haven't seen both versions of I can obviously not post. For a list of more current and upcoming remakes click here. Remakes that aren't released yet and that I would like to see:
IT - Although, I'm not sure I could watch it. I have a thing with clowns. They totally freak me out.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Imagine Johnny Depp playing Eddie. Which he probably won't. Or..?
Little Shop of Horrors - I can't even remember the original, it was too many years since I saw it. Guess no matter the outcome it'll still be a surprise then.
Evil Dead - Yes, come on, film it already!
Let The Right One In (Låt Den Rätte Komma In) - This one is the most interesting, to see how the Americans will interpret one of the Swedish movies I actually do like. (Being a Swede doesn't automatically make you a fan of Swedish movies, rather the other way around.)
The Birds - Would potentially ruin a cult phenomenon (as well as with all Hitchcock's movies), but worth a watch. Rumor says that Naomi Watts will star. She'd be welcome to if she'd bring some of those Mulholland Drive vibes with her again.
Children of the Corn - This one could be fun. And maybe I won't be as terrified of it as I was of the original when I was.. I don't know, 10?
Scanners - Which wasn't worth watching at all, but I sat through it for an article I was writing about the psi phenomenon. Maybe Darren Lynn Bousman (Director of SAW) can make the new version a bit more gory and entertaining?
Scream - I don't know what they plan to do with this? More testosterone filled and hormone confused killers? A higher frequency of high school drama? Despite my sarcasm, this is in fact one of the movies that I like because of it's sentimental value. It was released the year I turned 10, and we went out of our ways to get a hold of it, since we weren't allowed into the movie theaters. And we did. However, the whole horror evening with much anticipated props and participants, went completely out of hand. Which is a whole other story.
Hellraiser - Another remake of the 80's. Guess it's one of those you just have to watch, for better or worse.
#10 - The Grudge
Ju-On 2002
The Grudge 2004
#9 - The Hitcher
1986
2007
#8 - The House on Haunted Hill
1966. And of course it stars Vincent Price.
1999
#7 - The Ring
Ringu 1998
The Ring 2002
#6 - Dawn of the Dead
1978 "When there's no more room in Hell, the dead will walk the earth"
2004
#5 - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
1974
2003
#4 - Halloween
1978
2007
#3 - A Nightmare on Elm Street
1984
2010
#2 - Day of the Dead
1985
2008
#1 - Friday the 13th
1980
2009
IT - Although, I'm not sure I could watch it. I have a thing with clowns. They totally freak me out.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Imagine Johnny Depp playing Eddie. Which he probably won't. Or..?
Little Shop of Horrors - I can't even remember the original, it was too many years since I saw it. Guess no matter the outcome it'll still be a surprise then.
Evil Dead - Yes, come on, film it already!
Let The Right One In (Låt Den Rätte Komma In) - This one is the most interesting, to see how the Americans will interpret one of the Swedish movies I actually do like. (Being a Swede doesn't automatically make you a fan of Swedish movies, rather the other way around.)
The Birds - Would potentially ruin a cult phenomenon (as well as with all Hitchcock's movies), but worth a watch. Rumor says that Naomi Watts will star. She'd be welcome to if she'd bring some of those Mulholland Drive vibes with her again.
Children of the Corn - This one could be fun. And maybe I won't be as terrified of it as I was of the original when I was.. I don't know, 10?
Scanners - Which wasn't worth watching at all, but I sat through it for an article I was writing about the psi phenomenon. Maybe Darren Lynn Bousman (Director of SAW) can make the new version a bit more gory and entertaining?
Scream - I don't know what they plan to do with this? More testosterone filled and hormone confused killers? A higher frequency of high school drama? Despite my sarcasm, this is in fact one of the movies that I like because of it's sentimental value. It was released the year I turned 10, and we went out of our ways to get a hold of it, since we weren't allowed into the movie theaters. And we did. However, the whole horror evening with much anticipated props and participants, went completely out of hand. Which is a whole other story.
Hellraiser - Another remake of the 80's. Guess it's one of those you just have to watch, for better or worse.
#10 - The Grudge
Ju-On 2002
The Grudge 2004
#9 - The Hitcher
1986
2007
#8 - The House on Haunted Hill
1966. And of course it stars Vincent Price.
1999
#7 - The Ring
Ringu 1998
The Ring 2002
#6 - Dawn of the Dead
1978 "When there's no more room in Hell, the dead will walk the earth"
2004
#5 - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
1974
2003
#4 - Halloween
1978
2007
#3 - A Nightmare on Elm Street
1984
2010
#2 - Day of the Dead
1985
2008
#1 - Friday the 13th
1980
2009
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
ROCKY HORROR GLEE SHOW
I really try not to get too attached to Glee, since I haven't really made up my mind about the show. It could be a genius pop culture production, giving life to old, forgotten classics and a new face to the current mainstream. Despite the cheesy factor, I am however an advocate for music and especially interpretations that are both interesting and surprising. ("Unlike you I'm a believer in the arts" Sue Sylvester.)
Last nights show (Season 2, Episode 5) The Rocky Horror Glee Show was the best tribute to the weird and wonderful musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show from 1975 I've ever seen. With clean costumes, doppelgangers, a female dressed as a male transvestite (Big confusion? I know.) and a real Transylvanian twist, the rocking of Rocky couldn't get any more entertaining.
Last nights show (Season 2, Episode 5) The Rocky Horror Glee Show was the best tribute to the weird and wonderful musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show from 1975 I've ever seen. With clean costumes, doppelgangers, a female dressed as a male transvestite (Big confusion? I know.) and a real Transylvanian twist, the rocking of Rocky couldn't get any more entertaining.
HALLOWEEN TOP 10: SOUNDTRACK MUSIC
#10 - The Allman Brothers "Ramblin' Man" from The Exorcist
Totally boring video but what else did they produce in the 70's? This Southern hexameter goes hand in hand with the most disturbing spider walk in history.
#9 - Kitty Wells "It Wasn't God Who Made Honkey Tonk Angels" from The Devil's Rejects
I love the bizarre feeling of old southern country accompanied by gory slaughter scenes. I guess they didn't wanna put that on YouTube (in my opinion, it's been total crap since Google took over) so here's the soft core version.
#8 - Marilyn Manson "Sweet Dreams" from House on Haunted Hill (1999)
A remake that'll never be as good as the original by Eurythmics, but still sets the mood in this newer version of the classic Vincent Price movie.
#7 - Rob Zombie "House of 1000 Corpses" from House of 1000 Corpses
I guess the title says it all.
#6 - "Freddy's Coming For You" from Terror on Elm Street
Who hasn't had dreams about this?
#5 - Muse "Apocalypse Please" from 30 Days of Night
The song actually didn't make it all the way to the soundtrack but had a pleasing spot in the trailer (here in a fan made video). "That cold ain't the weather - that's death."
#4 - The Cordettes "Mr. Sandman" from Halloween
What reminds you more of Halloween than the repeated humming of "bum bum bums"?
#3 - Jace Everett "Bad Things" from True Blood
Ever seen more good looking opening credits?
#2 - Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt Kickers "Monster Mash"
This song was actually never present on any horror movie soundtrack. However, I felt that it earned it's place here due to the fact that it's been a Halloween favorite since it's release for Halloween 1962, and my favorite song when I was in grade school.
#1 - Slim Whitman "I Remember You" from House of 1000 Corpses
Nothing gets me in the mood as this. If you're interested in the more morbid version, click here. The idea of combining manslaughter and necrophilia with some slick hit from 1966 is more bizarre than the insane screenwriting itself.
Totally boring video but what else did they produce in the 70's? This Southern hexameter goes hand in hand with the most disturbing spider walk in history.
#9 - Kitty Wells "It Wasn't God Who Made Honkey Tonk Angels" from The Devil's Rejects
I love the bizarre feeling of old southern country accompanied by gory slaughter scenes. I guess they didn't wanna put that on YouTube (in my opinion, it's been total crap since Google took over) so here's the soft core version.
#8 - Marilyn Manson "Sweet Dreams" from House on Haunted Hill (1999)
A remake that'll never be as good as the original by Eurythmics, but still sets the mood in this newer version of the classic Vincent Price movie.
#7 - Rob Zombie "House of 1000 Corpses" from House of 1000 Corpses
I guess the title says it all.
#6 - "Freddy's Coming For You" from Terror on Elm Street
Who hasn't had dreams about this?
#5 - Muse "Apocalypse Please" from 30 Days of Night
The song actually didn't make it all the way to the soundtrack but had a pleasing spot in the trailer (here in a fan made video). "That cold ain't the weather - that's death."
#4 - The Cordettes "Mr. Sandman" from Halloween
What reminds you more of Halloween than the repeated humming of "bum bum bums"?
#3 - Jace Everett "Bad Things" from True Blood
Ever seen more good looking opening credits?
#2 - Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt Kickers "Monster Mash"
This song was actually never present on any horror movie soundtrack. However, I felt that it earned it's place here due to the fact that it's been a Halloween favorite since it's release for Halloween 1962, and my favorite song when I was in grade school.
#1 - Slim Whitman "I Remember You" from House of 1000 Corpses
Nothing gets me in the mood as this. If you're interested in the more morbid version, click here. The idea of combining manslaughter and necrophilia with some slick hit from 1966 is more bizarre than the insane screenwriting itself.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
HALLOWEEN TOP 10: HOTTEST WOMEN OF HORROR
#10 - Famke Janssen as Evelyn Stockard-Price in House on Haunted Hill (1999)
#9 - Christina Ricci as Katrina Van Hassel in Sleepy Hollow
#8 - Salma Hayek as Santanico Pandemonium in From Dusk Till Dawn
#7 - Odette Yustman as Casey Beldon in The Unborn
#6 - Eliza Dushku as Jessie Burlingame in Wrong Turn
#5 - Jessica Biel as Erin in Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
#4 - Vanessa Ferlito as Arlene in Death Proof
#3 - Evan Rachel Wood as Sophie-Ann Leclerq in True Blood
#2 - Rose McGowan as Cherry Darling in Planet Terror
#1 - Sheri Moon Zombie as Baby Firefly in House of 1000 Corpses
House of 1000 corpses (as well as The Devil's Rejects) is my favorite amongst the gory gores representing and glorifying all the elements that a horror movie should mash up; blood, insanity, nudity and some good music.
Since Baby Firefly's being my personal favorite amongst mentioned characters I'd also like to dedicate to this entry one of my favorite t-shirts.
#9 - Christina Ricci as Katrina Van Hassel in Sleepy Hollow
#8 - Salma Hayek as Santanico Pandemonium in From Dusk Till Dawn
#7 - Odette Yustman as Casey Beldon in The Unborn
#6 - Eliza Dushku as Jessie Burlingame in Wrong Turn
#5 - Jessica Biel as Erin in Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
#4 - Vanessa Ferlito as Arlene in Death Proof
#3 - Evan Rachel Wood as Sophie-Ann Leclerq in True Blood
#2 - Rose McGowan as Cherry Darling in Planet Terror
#1 - Sheri Moon Zombie as Baby Firefly in House of 1000 Corpses
House of 1000 corpses (as well as The Devil's Rejects) is my favorite amongst the gory gores representing and glorifying all the elements that a horror movie should mash up; blood, insanity, nudity and some good music.Since Baby Firefly's being my personal favorite amongst mentioned characters I'd also like to dedicate to this entry one of my favorite t-shirts.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
WHEN THERE'S NO MORE ROOM IN HELL..
.. the dead shall walk the earth.
What better than to kick off this Halloween countdown with saying that after debating with myself whether to wait until the AMC show on Sunday or to just cheat and watch it online, my desperate need got the better hold of me. And therefor, I just completed my first episode of The Walking Dead - Days Gone Bye.
After having digested this insane, cataclysmic experience I will return with my, what in comparison can only be described as, destitute and awkward review performance.
Safe to say, it's with much anticipation I'm pepping for this upcoming haunting season.
What better than to kick off this Halloween countdown with saying that after debating with myself whether to wait until the AMC show on Sunday or to just cheat and watch it online, my desperate need got the better hold of me. And therefor, I just completed my first episode of The Walking Dead - Days Gone Bye.
Safe to say, it's with much anticipation I'm pepping for this upcoming haunting season.
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