Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (Advance Screening)

Reviewed on May 25th, 2010
By Jigsaw (contributor) & filed in the Latest Cinema Releases vault

“These kids are coming out here and killing themselves”

At my place of work I get to screen all manner of film and TV projects but on the most part I have an idea about what it is I’m about to show. When Tucker and Dale vs. Evil arrived on Digi- Beta (it’s like a giant VHS but far superior quality) for a screening I had no idea it was a big budget (well at least for a horror flick) horror movie and not another poorly made student project. Just look at that title, it’s Snakes On A Plane bad. Tucker and Dale was a genuine treat and is destined for cult status. (more…)

(4 votes, average: 9.25 out of 10)

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Saw 3D (Saw VII)

Reviewed on October 31st, 2010
By Jigsaw (contributor) & filed in the Movie Reviews vault

“You’re crazy, crazy, crazy, crazy”

I’ve dedicated a lot of time to the Saw franchise. I have watched all six entries released thus far multiple times. I have sat through two seasons of Scream Queens (the second season was a true test of endurance) as well as two shoddy video games. After a complete trouncing at the box office by last year’s Paranormal Activity it was announced Saw VII would be the last (in 3D no less). To say I was a tad excited would be understating it and what I hadn’t noticed once the credits had begun was that this last entry was to affect my Fandom to Saw more than any other movie. (more…)

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The Awakening: The Vampire Diaries Book 1

Reviewed on July 28th, 2010
By James (administrator) & filed in the Book Reviews vault

It’s nice when pleasant surprises come along. First up was the opening season of The Vampire Diaries which I confess I wasn’t expecting to like. It seemed a bit “american tv” (in otherwords safe and brightly lit) and after the likes of Twilight I presumed it was cashing in on the genre in the hope of providing more teenage girls with their vampire fix. After all who wouldn’t want a vampire as a boyfriend?… (more…)

(3 votes, average: 9.33 out of 10)

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Friday The 13th (2009)

Reviewed on July 22nd, 2010
By James (administrator) & filed in the Movie Reviews vault

I have a confession. Some of you wont be happy to hear this and it may make you shun me in the street… I have never seen the original Friday The 13th.

And you know what? I don’t care. I have been unfortunate enough to catch a few of the first 11 (yes, you read that right) and they were the worst kind of excrement imaginable. In fact films like that are what gave the genre such a bad name for two decades. If you need proof go and rent part 10. Or take my advice and don’t. (more…)

(3 votes, average: 6.00 out of 10)

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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Reviewed on July 18th, 2010
By James (administrator) & filed in the Movie Reviews vault

Despite my stereotypical male programming I have to confess I was pleasantly surprised by and dare I say it enjoyed both Twilight and New Moon. Which put me in an odd situation; derided by men but defended by women. Perhaps my ego should feel threatened by this but it doesn’t. In fact it seems to be embracing this hidden pleasure and as soon as the trailers for Eclipse started showing I found myself getting excited – not in any iffy way I assure you. Neither Team Edward or Team Jacob will be recruiting me. (more…)

(3 votes, average: 3.00 out of 10)

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Tormented

Reviewed on June 2nd, 2010
By Jigsaw (contributor) & filed in the Movie Reviews vault

“OY OY!”

A British horror film for the Skins generation. Erm, not exactly a description that would actually encourage me to sit through this film to be honest. Horror has always been a niche genre but it seems, before even watching this film they were trying to alienate as many different groups as possible. Very few British films are actually worth sitting through as of late and the Skins TV series is not something that really interests me but this film had great reviews. At least that’s what the poster had led me to believe. By the end of this flick I really had been tormented. (more…)

(1 votes, average: 3.00 out of 10)

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[Rec] 2

Reviewed on June 1st, 2010
By Jigsaw (contributor) & filed in the Movie Reviews vault

“record every single thing”

Back in 2007 I saw a nifty little Spanish flick that had me biting my nails in the cinema. I’ve seen horror films from all around the globe but none that I can remember have ever come from Spain. REC went beyond my expectations and is one of the reasons why I have never seen the American remake Quarantine. I’m not condemning the remake as bad (I’ve heard good things) but as a shot for shot copy I have no desire to sit through the same events with characters that I won’t love as much as the original. When I heard that a Spanish language sequel was in the works, unlike the remake I jumped at the chance to see it. (more…)

(1 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)

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Giallo

Reviewed on May 30th, 2010
By Jigsaw (contributor) & filed in the Movie Reviews vault

“No more kiss kiss for you”

This past Monday left me reeling with a devastating loss, it was the season finale of Lost. I was satisfied with the ending it was given (I know many were disappointed at the lack of answers) but was left with a desire to find something to fill the gap, something to pass the time while I mourn never being able to return to the island. This is what lead me to Dario Argento’s latest flick. He was known for crafting films that contained mysteries so I sat down to watch a season of his movies. Unfortunately Giallo is a poor substitute for Lost. (more…)

(2 votes, average: 3.50 out of 10)

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A Nightmare On Elm Street (2010)

Reviewed on May 16th, 2010
By Jigsaw (contributor) & filed in the Movie Reviews vault

“Why are you screaming? I haven’t even cut you yet”

What better way to celebrate Jigsaw’s return to Ripped From The Crypt than with a review of another famous comeback, Freddy Krueger. This weekend I finally got around to seeing this flick more out of obligation (I’ve seen every Nightmare tale as well as the numerous spin off’s) than any real desire to see yet another horror remake. As I reached the credits I realised the movie’s tagline, ‘Don’t fall asleep’ was a guideline to viewers who had to sit through this nonsense. Yawn! (more…)

(3 votes, average: 6.33 out of 10)

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Vacancy

Reviewed on April 10th, 2010
By James (administrator) & filed in the Movie Reviews vault

Following a strained weekend at the in-laws, David (Luke Wilson) and Amy Fox (Kate Beckinsale) find themselves stranded in the middle of nowhere after dark. Their relationship is on the rocks and their parting is imminent following the tragic death of their young son. The strain on their marriage and misplaced feelings of guilt have left them tearing at each other, one acerbic comment at a time. (more…)

(1 votes, average: 7.00 out of 10)

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