I will be counting today's reviews tomorrow around 6-7 am (this site's time), so please get all your reviews in by then. And have a happy, safe Halloween everyone!
So, for my 154th movie and 284th Scary Movie Month 7-word review (12th review of the day for the 12th season finale) of 2021...
SPLATTER UNIVERSITY (1984, YouTube w/Italian subtitles) for the first time. [It was streaming on Amazon Prime recently but was pulled off without warning]
Troma-supervised subversive slasher. "I have chosen... poorly."
And that's a wrap for 2021. Thanks for the great movie suggestions and enjoyable 7-word reviews. :-D
Bad horror but not without exploitation amusement.
I certainly enjoyed Scary Movie Month. (40 movies watched, mainly new watches.) Thanks again to FThisMovie for providing a platform to share the the viewing experience. Now only seven months till Junesploitation.
The total number of reviews this month was 3383, which was over 170 reviews more than last year! More stats on my Twitter account, if anyone's interested.
'SCARY MOVIE MONTH'S 12th SEASON FINALE! EVERY REVIEW MUST GO!'
ReplyDeleteSam Neil in Andrzej Zulawski's POSSESSION: 4K RESTORATION (1981, NYC's Metrograph Theater). First time seeing the movie in 4K.
No wonder Doctor Grant carries dinosaur claw.
OR
"Kramer vs. Kramer" for 'hentai' starved crowd.
Richard Dreyfuss [as "Matt Boyd"] in Alexandre Aja's PIRANHA 3D (2010, Blu-ray 3D).
ReplyDeleteIf within "Jaws" continuity, best sequel ever!
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When 'floating 3D penis' earned premium pricing.
John Gulager's PIRANHA 3DD (2012, Blu-ray 3D) for the first time. Also streaming on TUBI, IMDB TV.
ReplyDeleteLacks subtlety, polish, craftsmanship, mise-en-scène of "Aquaslash."
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Is Christopher Lloyd doing Lance Henriksen impersonation?
TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D: UNRATED (2013, Blu-ray 3D) for the first time. Also streaming on Peacock.
ReplyDeleteLiked it, will watch again. Why? Cos.
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Leatherface, senior citizen slasher long before Michael.
Steven King's MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE (1986, Vestron Collection Blu-ray) with Geekvolution's live commentary track.
ReplyDeleteKing should've snorted Joel Silver's cocaine instead.
I will be counting today's reviews tomorrow around 6-7 am (this site's time), so please get all your reviews in by then. And have a happy, safe Halloween everyone!
ReplyDeleteThe Creeping Flesh 1973
ReplyDeleteCushing/Lee vs the Elephant Man's Skeleton
Halloween Kills, dir David Gordon Green, 202
ReplyDeleteThey quickly lost control of the situation
Halloween (1978)
ReplyDeleteDir. John Carpenter
Stationwagon-driving Michael Myers is my favorite.
and
Dr. Loomis is not a Pleasence man.
ONE CUT OF THE DEAD (2017)
ReplyDeleteWhat? Oh. Well, that was something different.
Scream (1996) dir. Wes Craven
ReplyDeleteOh my god, they really killed Kenny.
Psycho Goreman (2020)
ReplyDeleteEvery kid needs an Archduke of Nightmares.
The Watcher in the Woods (1980)
ReplyDeleteCan Jan plan land an errant Karen?
Jakob’s Wife (2021)
ReplyDelete“I’m a minister of the Lord, ANNE.”
The Stylist (2020)
ReplyDelete“Just take a little off the top.”
Congratulations Jan! You wrote the month's 3213th review, which put us over last year's review count.
Deletewoot! way to go Jan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteHooray! It is an honor. Thanks for all your good work keeping us up to date on the numbers, Mikko! ❤️ Movie love for movie lovers!
DeleteShaun of the Dead (2004, dir. Edgar Wright)
ReplyDeleteDon’t stop me, don’t stop me, don’t-
Hubi Halloween, dir Steven Brill, 2020
ReplyDeleteYep, we all need some Sex Hope.
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Didn't see Hubi becoming a Halloween Tradition.
Halloween 1978
ReplyDeleteStrodes dig "James Esnor, Belgium's famous painter."
Halloween 2 1978
ReplyDeleteHorror fans analyze gunshots like Zapruder film
1981 (doh!)
DeleteVAMPIRE CIRCUS (1972)
ReplyDeleteThis might be my new #ScaryMovieMonth tradition.
Don Coscarelli's PHANTASM (1979, Blu-ray).
ReplyDeleteOnly flying silver ball could upstage Barracuda.
Steve Miner's FRIDAY THE 13th: Part 3 3D (1981, Blu-ray 3D) with the F This Movie commentary track.
ReplyDeleteHypnotic barn should get supporting character credit.
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We ❤️ Shelly['s neck around our hands]!
George Mihalka's MY BLOODY VALENTINE: UNRATED (1981, Shout! Factory Blu-ray) with director commentary. Theatrical version streaming on Hulu.
ReplyDeleteHarry Warden's one persistent, mean serial heartbreaker.
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No bigger turn-on than common shower area.
THE MIDNIGHT HOUR (1985)
ReplyDeleteFamiliar faces. Classic songs. Laughs. Scares. Halloween.
Lord of Illusions (1995)
ReplyDeleteClive Barker has a very interesting mind.
Malignant (2021)
ReplyDeleteIs that real? There’s an underground Seattle?
Fright Night (1985 - Tom Holland)
ReplyDeleteCharley: "I'll study."
Actually studies.
Me: Shocked!
In The Mouth Of Madness (1995)
ReplyDeleteActually heard rumours Madness makes you insane
Joy Ride (2001)
ReplyDeleteIce to meet your Mr. Rusty Nail.
Beyond Re-Animator (2003)
ReplyDeleteHanging out in prison with Herbert West.
Murders in the Zoo (1933)
ReplyDeleteIn fairness, those crocodiles were very hungry.
Jennifer's Body (2009)
ReplyDeleteCapping October off with a personal favorite.
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The only Megan Fox movie that matters.
The Bird With the Crystal Plumage (1970)
ReplyDeleteWish I owned all the art on screen.
Eyes Without a Face (1960)
ReplyDeleteInspiration for my Halloween costume this year.
The Lost Boys (1987)
ReplyDeleteSanta Cruz boardwalk boasts fewer vampires nowadays.
Monster House (2006)
ReplyDeleteWould make fun double feature with Hausu.
Planet of the Apes (1968)
ReplyDeleteCharlton Heston's acting? Worse than Mark Wahlberg's.
Jaws (1975 Blu)
ReplyDeletesilent review. i'm holding dixie cup. {CRUSH}
Beetlejuice (1988)
ReplyDeleteTim Burton's best movie, without a doubt.
Deep Red (1975)
ReplyDeleteProfondo Rosso profoundly rocks yo. I'M SORRY
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
ReplyDeleteThis watch cemented it as perfect film.
Young Frankenstein (1974)
ReplyDeleteBoyle's blunder? Bad brain in bewildered body.
Psycho Goreman (2021, dir. Steve Kostanski)
ReplyDeleteCrazy Ball! Crazy Ball! Crazy Ball! Hunky.
The Black Cat (1934)
ReplyDeleteLugosi--skinning people before it was cool.
The Watcher in the Woods (1980, dir. John Hough)
ReplyDeleteKyle Richards: Evil travels inter-dimensionally tonight!
Jakob's Wife (2021, dir. Travis Stevens)
ReplyDeleteDon't appreciate Barbara Crampton? Don't deserve her.
Carnival of Souls (1962)
ReplyDeleteFelt like revisiting my favorite horror movie.
The Stylist (2021, dir. Jill Gevargizian)
ReplyDeleteMust be easier way to make friends.
Last Night in Soho (2021, dir. Edgar Wright)
ReplyDeleteTake me through the swinging '60s, Thomasin.
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ReplyDeleteThe Descent (2005)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite watch of Scary Movie Month.
The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)
ReplyDeleteDon't be alarmed; it's only a drill.
Halloween III: Season of the Witch
ReplyDeleteLiked it more than the first two.
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ReplyDeleteDracula: Dead and Loving It
ReplyDeleteKneel, son! Best Dracula is Leslie Nielson.
Don't Breathe 2 (2021)
ReplyDeleteScreenwriting tip: Rapists are not very sympathetic.
The Prowler (1981)
ReplyDeleteCame for Lawrence Tierney, stayed for Savini.
Teeth (2007)
ReplyDeleteThe sex scenes were a little choppy.
Hocus Pocus (1993)
ReplyDeleteBilly Butcherson needs to brush his teeth.
Psycho Goreman (2020)
ReplyDeleteSteller, splattery start to Scary Movie Night
They Live (1988) Dir. John Carpenter
ReplyDeleteThis just may be a CTE nightmare.
The Watcher in the Woods (1980)
ReplyDeleteDog named Narek has real Nilbog energy.
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)
ReplyDeleteRadio DJ or podcasters? Choose your fighter.
Jakob's Wife (2020)
ReplyDeleteI would let Barbara Crampton bite me.
The Stylist (2020)
ReplyDeleteStrangely, made me want to get haircut.
CATHY'S CURSE (1977)
ReplyDelete"Cursed" = she's possessed AND has a pottymouth.
WNUF Halloween Special (2013)
ReplyDeleteLive TV exorcism? What could go wrong?
THE FLY (1986)
ReplyDeleteBrundlefly not as creepy as showering ex.
Psycho Gorman (2020)
ReplyDeleteLast year’s answer to Turbo Kid, YES!
Watcher in the Woods (1980)
ReplyDeleteReal monsters here are interfering studio execs.
Jakob’s Wife (2020)
ReplyDeleteMelodrama I could sink my teeth into
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ReplyDeleteThe Stylist (2020)
ReplyDeleteMuch scarier than scalping? Barber small talk.
The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
ReplyDeletePlease ring bell for vengeful witch service.
Trick 'r Treat (2007)
ReplyDeletePerfect way to cap off another ScaryMovieMonth.
Alien Resurrection (1997)
ReplyDeleteBasketball. Aliens. Sequel to Space Jam?
Night of the Living Dead (1990)
ReplyDeleteForgot to review this movie last week.
THE FLY II (1989)
ReplyDeleteThe bat from Anastasia runs the company?
Deep Rising
ReplyDeleteWhy would anyone give Dr. Chilton financing?
Seconds
ReplyDeleteNow that’s a damn ending. Holy shit.
The Blob (1988)
ReplyDeleteJack Nance cameo makes this a classic.
Hereditary
ReplyDeleteHorror of loss of ***** not enough?
I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
ReplyDeleteAhh I see where the hook is.
The Fog
ReplyDeletePast sins punished by current fog, confess!
Knife+Heart
ReplyDeleteGlad to have finally checked this out.
Alien (1979) Dir. Ridley Scott
ReplyDeleteIn space, bonus situations are never resolved.
Crawl (2019) Dir. Alexandre Aja
ReplyDeleteCombining all my phobias, alligators, drowning, Florida.
HATCHET FOR THE HONEYMOON (1970)
ReplyDeleteMeat cleavers and brides: they go together.
Happy Death Day (2017) Dir. Christopher Landon
ReplyDeleteAstonishingly, scarier mascot than Greendale Human Being.
Slither (2006) Dir. James Gunn
ReplyDeleteSlugs multiply by hook or by Rooker.
Witchfinder General (1968)
ReplyDeleteMore entertaining, less delicious than Sandwichfinder General
And finally...
ReplyDeleteHalloween (1978) Dir. John Carpenter
Play Where's Waldo of cross-continuity side characters!
Dementia 13 aka The Haunted and the Hunted (1963, dir. Francis Ford Coppola)
ReplyDeleteA study in Cormanian efficiency in filmmaking.
Contamination aka Alien Contamination aka Toxic Spawn aka Larvae (1980, dir. Luigi Cozzi)
ReplyDeleteBad movie + Goblin = good movie.
Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981, dir. Steve Miner)
ReplyDeleteWere there no bras in the 80's?
Cast a Deadly Spell (1991, dir. Martin Campbell)
ReplyDeleteFred Ward was sculpted for film noir.
Maximum Overdrive (1986, dir. Stephen King) (with F This Movie!'s commentary from 2014)
ReplyDeleteThe ATM makes a pretty good point.
Shopping Tour (Shoping-tur) (2012, dir. Mikhail Brashinskiy)
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Finland! B-Y-O-BBQ.
Trick 'r Treat (2007, dir. Michael Dougherty)
ReplyDeleteDylan Baker plays a psycho disturbingly well.
The Cabin in the Woods (2011, dir. Drew Goddard)
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween everyone! I'm off to bed.
'Good-night, sweet prince. And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.' 👏🙂
DeleteHalloween 5
ReplyDeleteTina wasn't Psycic, but wished she was
Haunt (2019)
ReplyDeleteAbusive alcoholic does not save the day.
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (Joseph Zito, 1984)
ReplyDeleteTaking my dance lessons from Crispin Glover
Happy Halloween, Scooby Doo! (Maxwell Atoms, 2020)
ReplyDeleteElvira and Bill Nye join a gang
THE HOUSE THAT SCREAMED (1970)
ReplyDeleteDying seems much easier than getting out.
Spaced Invaders (Patrick Read Johnson, 1990)
ReplyDeleteChildhood favorite with some great Halloween vibes
LOVE this movie. Happy to see it being represented!
DeleteThe Invisible Man (1933)
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite Universal monster movies.
The Wolf Man (1941)
ReplyDeleteNot the best, but always a favorite.
Psycho Goreman (2020)
ReplyDelete"It's crazy ball!" is perfect line delivery.
The Watcher in the Woods (1980)
ReplyDeleteWhere's my bike helmet that says "MIKE"?
Jakob's Wife (2021)
ReplyDeleteI'd be happy to be "Barbara's Husband".
The Last Man on Earth (1964)
ReplyDeleteWait until Ben Lyons sees *this* one!
It (2017)
ReplyDeleteThis clown in the sewer seems nice!
It Chapter 2 (2019)
ReplyDeleteWish Georgie had bullied Pennywise at beginning.
Halloween 2(2009, Dir:Rob Zombie)
ReplyDeleteThings got worse for me and Danielle
CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962)
ReplyDeleteDouble feature with Last Night in Soho?
Scream 3 (2000)
ReplyDeleteInsert obligatory remark about Courtney Cox's haircut.
Carnival of Souls 1962
ReplyDeleteKey AJAX product placement, foreshadowing Herk's career?
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Utah is already pretty desolate by itself
Scream 4 (2011)
ReplyDeleteTired of seeing the Stab cold opens.
The Thing(1982) No Shapeshifting aliens were harmed during filming
ReplyDeleteHalloween (2018)
ReplyDeleteBrings new meaning to the word fleshlight.
The Loved Ones
ReplyDeleteThe Loved Ones is Finger Lickin’ Good.
Garfield’s Halloween Adventure (1985)
ReplyDeleteGhost Pirates over Great Pumpkin any day.
The Howling (1981) Dir. Joe Dante
ReplyDeleteCouldn't end month on Don't Breathe 2.
MONSTER HOUSE (2006)
ReplyDeleteI prefer the Monster Squad. (More swears.)
Halloween 3 Season of the Witch(1983, Dir Tommy Lee Wallace)
ReplyDeleteNeeded more days before Atkins ass shot
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Evil Live Tonight! Tune in at 9
Trick r Treat (2007)
ReplyDeleteOh my God, that werewolf transformation scene!!!
Young Frankenstein (1974)
ReplyDeleteGonna pull that scalpel outta my knee
Halloween II (1981)
ReplyDeleteSo, Halloween Kills, just without the mob.
Technically there was a mob throwing rocks at the Myers house for a couple of scenes, but it's tiny and ineffective.
DeleteFriday the 13th Part 3
ReplyDeletePeople keep coming to Crystal Lake, why?
Piranha (1978)
ReplyDeleteWell, never swimming in a river again!
Rick Rosenthal's HALLOWEEN II (1981, Shout! Factory 4K UHD BD) with the Forever Cinematic commentary track.
ReplyDeleteObamacare cuts decimated Haddonfield Hospital's nighttime staffing.
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Where's officer Hawkins supposed to be at?
PARANORMAN 3D (2012, Blu-ray 3D).
ReplyDeleteLoosely inspired by John Bottiglieri's so-called childhood.
Henry Selick's CORALINE (2009, Blu-ray 3D).
ReplyDeleteWait, 'Henry Selick' wasn't Tim Burton's alias?
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Laika does Neil Gaiman, 3D effects justice.
Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
ReplyDeleteMom always said TV rots your brain…
Three... Extremes 2004
ReplyDeleteDumplings
I will NOT have what she's having!
Cut
Chan-wook like revenge like Tarantino like feet
Box
New film coming to Netflix: Burned Box
Halloween Kills (2021)
ReplyDeleteMore like Halloween First Blood Part II
Trick r Treat (2007)
ReplyDeleteDon’t forget to help with the eyes.
HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CORPSES
ReplyDeleteFrustratingly, no Marx Brothers in this picture
SON OF FRANKENSTEIN (1939)
ReplyDeleteMan, that kid is hard to understand
CRIMSON PEAK (2015):
ReplyDeleteThey should've let Chastain do the honeypotting.
THE TINGLER (1959)
ReplyDeleteThat silent movie really padded this out
THE FOG (1980)
ReplyDeleteNobody drinks and drives like Tom Atkins
Halloween Kills (2021) - Wishing Michael had gotten Tommy in '78.
ReplyDeleteHOCUS POCUS (1993)
ReplyDeleteFirst time watch! I get it now.
DRACULA, PRINCE OF DARKNESS (1966)
ReplyDeleteWords? Lee don't need no stinking words!
Lake of Death (2019)
ReplyDeleteDir. Nini Bull Robsahm
Checks off cabin in the woods boxes
ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948)
ReplyDeleteAmazing gateway drug to the Universal Monsters
Tales From the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight (1995)
ReplyDeleteIt's the gift that keeps on giving.
100% fact.
DeleteAbbot and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948 dvd)
ReplyDeleteAmazing backdrop for neighborhood families halloweeen gathering
Hubie Halloween (2020)
ReplyDeleteSandler has potato in mouth. Shloubdy do!
Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) by Robert Fuest
ReplyDeleteHelp Wanted: Organist's Assistant. Must love scorpions.
Old (2021)
ReplyDeleteSecond best Thomasin McKenzie movie this week.
Silver Bullet (Daniel Attias, 1985)
ReplyDeleteEnds on Halloween, ending my great Halloween
Phantasm 1979
ReplyDeleteNeed guitar duets in all horror films!
The Frozen Ghost (1945)
ReplyDeleteHappy Scary Movie Month! Been a blast!
An American Werewolf in London 1981
ReplyDeleteSFX in search of a second draft
(yeah, I said it. and I'd say it again)
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ReplyDeleteSilent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 (1987)
ReplyDeleteNot The Flying Nun; falls without style
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
ReplyDeleteHappy Scary Movie Month everyone! Stay safe!
Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
ReplyDeletePhotosensitivity warnings exist for a reason, Cochran.
Roctober Blood(1984, Dir: Beverly Sebastian)
ReplyDeleteMusic and climax? Killer! Killer? less so.
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1976)
ReplyDeleteWhen superheroes come to feast... Happy Halloween!
ginger snaps
ReplyDeleteapparently my second viewing of jennifers body
the host
monster is more fuckable than steve buschemi
ringu
Yoichi needs to get a better mom
prisoners
hugh jackman loses my sympathy very quickly
or
gyllenhall only picks characters who dont shower
last house on the left
just keep repeating: its only a blowjob
or
driving ballad will play at my wedding
the thing
can’t believe black man lived to end
or
snow horror: this, the shining, crimson peak
last night in soho
i think i will see this twice!
The Wolf Man (1941)
ReplyDeleteHairiest bastard around is also the saddest.
The Sister of Ursula 1978
ReplyDeleteKarl Hungus might've auditioned for killer's part.
OR
Thanks everyone for making October super fun!
The City of the Dead, aka Horror Hotel (1960)
ReplyDeleteDir. John Llewellyn Moxey
Those fog machines were the hardest-working part.
Horror of Dracula (1958)
ReplyDeleteSurely, one of the best climaxes ever.
Thinner (1996)
ReplyDeletePair with Hereditary - road-head double feature.
Dead End (2003)
ReplyDeletePerhay the best movie seen this month?
Happy SMM everyone!
Trick r Treat(2007, Dir: Michael Daughtery)
ReplyDeleteHalloween closer is fun mean modern classic
The Lighthouse (2019)
ReplyDeleteBeat yer meat not yer sea bird.
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
ReplyDeleteAre zombies us? Or are we zombies??
The Funhouse (1981)
ReplyDeleteAlternate universe where Michael Myers is foiled?
Possession (1981)
ReplyDeleteWe're all sexy, and we all end.
So, for my 154th movie and 284th Scary Movie Month 7-word review (12th review of the day for the 12th season finale) of 2021...
ReplyDeleteSPLATTER UNIVERSITY (1984, YouTube w/Italian subtitles) for the first time. [It was streaming on Amazon Prime recently but was pulled off without warning]
Troma-supervised subversive slasher. "I have chosen... poorly."
And that's a wrap for 2021. Thanks for the great movie suggestions and enjoyable 7-word reviews. :-D
Hellraiser (1987)
ReplyDeleteLament (Scary Movie Month wrapping up) Configuration.
Trick or Treat 1986
ReplyDeletePlays record backwards: htnom eivom yracs eybdoog
Nightmare 5: The Dream Child (1989)
ReplyDeleteSuper Freddy and skateboard Freddy are cringe.
Freddy vs Jason (2003)
ReplyDeleteIf you want Jason Mewes, cast him
The VVitch (2015)
ReplyDeleteNot what I expected. Needs more VVitchcraft
Shaun of the Dead (2004) dir. Edgar Wright
ReplyDeleteBig question: where was Yvonne’s group going?
DRACULA A.D. 1972 (1972)
ReplyDeleteFrom Horror of Dracula to this. Wow.
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Bad horror but not without exploitation amusement.
I certainly enjoyed Scary Movie Month. (40 movies watched, mainly new watches.) Thanks again to FThisMovie for providing a platform to share the the viewing experience. Now only seven months till Junesploitation.
The total number of reviews this month was 3383, which was over 170 reviews more than last year! More stats on my Twitter account, if anyone's interested.
ReplyDeleteThank you all!
You rock, Mikko! 😍🙃
DeleteThank you sir!
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