George A. Romero's Land of the Dead (2005)...
The last Romero zombie film to get a wide release before his recent woeful attempts are recapturing the magic. I liked this movie...its the weakest of the first four, but still some good effects and acting. Too bad the climax wasn't as satisfying as it could have been and what's with all the CGI headshots? 3 out of 5.
The zombies rise...
Next up is Kevin Smith's latest Red State (2011)...
An interesting look on how far some people can take their obsessions, this time in the form of a crazy preacher and his congregation of followers. I'm not a Kevin Smith lover or hater, but its different and rougher than his previous work. Worth a look, despite a golden missed opportunity in the latter half of the film...3 out of 5.
Hatchet 2 (2010)...
The first was a nice homage back to 80s horror with all its ridiculous blood and gore. This one, not so much, it was all there but it loses itself somewhere. Too bad. 1 out of 5.
Yes, that is a chainsaw...
Salem's Lot part One (1979)...
A network TV adaption (!) of Stephen King's novel of the same name. Wow, didn't know TV could be so good - I was only 3 when this came and have never sat down to watch it until last night. Wow. Part One was a movie unto itself but sets everything up nicely to be completed with a slamming Part Two. Great characters and spooky imagery (that kid in the window!!! ACK!) Can't wait to see the end! 5 out of 5.
*Scratch scratch*
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