No not the crappy Ryan Reynolds remake, I mean this one...
Yes, the original 1979 horror classic (staring James Brolin & "Superman's" Margot Kidder), perfected the art of the "Killer House" movie.
It may be a little cheap for some, but in my opinion, that's what makes it good.
Many movies have tried to copy the success of The Amityville Horror (including six sequels and the 2011 movie "Dream House"), but none have been as good.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Scream 1-4
The original Scream...originally designed to be a spoof. A parody of all things cliche horror. But little did we know in 1996 that Wes Craven (director of Nightmare on Elm Street and Last House on the Left) had inadvertently created a masterpiece. What was once a generic, everyday Halloween mask has now turned into an icon (almost) equal to the hockey mask or striped sweater we all know and love. With an awesome soundtrack and great cast (who doesn't love Rose McGowan?), Scream has joined the list of classics...at least in my book.
They're in a movie, they know they're in a movie, there's a movie being made about them, things are different but they're still exactly the same.....
Like any fantastic stand-alone movie, somebody got the bright idea to make a sequel...and then another...and another. Now this is to be expected. It happened to Halloween, Friday the 13th, Hellraiser, Chucky...the list goes on. What makes this sequel special, however, is how damn self-aware it is. It's like a Terminator. Or a porn star that stares at the camera the entire time. But somehow, it hooked me right in, a feat most sequels are incapable of.
Most people think that Scream 3 is the weakest link in the chain. I tend to agree. It doesn't feel like much effort was put into it...like it was just thrown together. Its only saving graces were Parker Posey and Jay & Silent Bob. The whole "anything can happen, rules don't apply" premise also tries just a little too hard to keep you thinking Sydney is going to die, when it's very obvious to the astute moviegoer that she won't. But it did manage to tie everything together in a nice, paradox-free nutshell.
In Scream 4, we're expected to believe that a.) this isn't just a random flick tacked onto the end of a trilogy, b.) Sydney Prescott has a cousin that nobody knew about or mentioned over the course of 15 years, and c.) Hayden Panettiere is a legitimate "bad girl." Something's wrong here...
A C+ at best, this movie seems like nothing more than a way to get Neve Campbell one more last-ditch effort at stardom. Even Scream 3 made more sense than this.
Come back tomorrow for more horror greatness!
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th, directed by Sean S. Cunningham and staring Kevin Bacon & Betsy Palmer.
Made in 1980, this movie gave thousands of teens (and kids) enough nightmares to last a lifetime. If you've seen Friday the 13th (and if you haven't then why the hell aren't you watching it right now) then you know the horrific joy of of seeing the brutal slaying of stupid, hormone drivin' teens in the middle of the woods.
My favorite death is that of Jack Burrel (Kevin Bacon), he just got finished (ya know "finishing"), he is in a state of pure relaxation... happy... calm... then Boom an arrow slices up through his throat.
This kill and the movie as a whole can be summed up in a few words... Simple, yet bloody entertaining.
Now stop reading this and go watch the damn movie... If you dare!!!!
Friday, September 30, 2011
My Pre-October Announcement!
ATTENTION ALL:
As you all know (and are hopefully excited about!), October is upon us. Or as I like to call it, the only month worthy of existence. To celebrate this wondrous occasion, I plan to write a blog each day of October, celebrating different horror movies, horror comedies, and other movies I find flat-out frightening.
Stay tuned to Blog Time with Benny Mac for this epic celebration of all things creepy!
As you all know (and are hopefully excited about!), October is upon us. Or as I like to call it, the only month worthy of existence. To celebrate this wondrous occasion, I plan to write a blog each day of October, celebrating different horror movies, horror comedies, and other movies I find flat-out frightening.
Stay tuned to Blog Time with Benny Mac for this epic celebration of all things creepy!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Why Wrestling Matters.
Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, The Rock, John Cena... These four names alone have inspired more hope, dread, joy, and sadness in the lives of Americans than any politician, movie star, or military man.
Pro wrestling is more than just big, sweaty, men rolling around a mat whilst wearing flamboyant clothing. It's art, It's sport, It's interactive. It's a 40 plus year story of power and struggle, of the weak and the mighty.
Spanning multiple generations, pro wrestling, has given it's often die-hard fans an opportunity to live out their fantasies through the men (and women)that compete in that squared circle. Through every match, every promo, every loss and every victory, the fans feel it all.
Haters may say "Wrestling is fixed, they already know the ending." yeah, so... the same can be said for Twilight and that doesn't stop thousands of people from flocking to the theater. "Yeah, but it's fake." Really... how about you let Kurt Angle German suplex you a few times then say that (if your still able).
Pro wrestling is a vast universe made up of millions of fans who are willing to stop worrying about life for 2 hours a week and just be happy and entertained. And that's the bottom line... cause Benny Mac said so!
Pro wrestling is more than just big, sweaty, men rolling around a mat whilst wearing flamboyant clothing. It's art, It's sport, It's interactive. It's a 40 plus year story of power and struggle, of the weak and the mighty.
Spanning multiple generations, pro wrestling, has given it's often die-hard fans an opportunity to live out their fantasies through the men (and women)that compete in that squared circle. Through every match, every promo, every loss and every victory, the fans feel it all.
Haters may say "Wrestling is fixed, they already know the ending." yeah, so... the same can be said for Twilight and that doesn't stop thousands of people from flocking to the theater. "Yeah, but it's fake." Really... how about you let Kurt Angle German suplex you a few times then say that (if your still able).
Pro wrestling is a vast universe made up of millions of fans who are willing to stop worrying about life for 2 hours a week and just be happy and entertained. And that's the bottom line... cause Benny Mac said so!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Really...
Okay, so I really didn't want to start off my 1st blog with anger & complaining, but due to the modern world we live in that's a little hard to do (and to quote the great movie "Network") "I'm mad as hell and I'm not gonna take it any more!
It has been 10 years since those 2 towers fell on 9/11, 10 years since the world was in a state of quasi-happy
normality. During the past decade, the world has come from being reality centered to being overcome with as much fake as it can get it's grubby hands on. Long gone are the days of the long haired grunge rockers Nirvana, our radios are now filled with the likes of Katy Perry, Lady Gaga & more auto-tuning than is needed in any one's lifetime.
On the big screen we have come from seeing the gritty under dog heroes like John McClane ( Die Hard) to larger than life heroes like Capt. Jack Sparrow and Iron Man.
The world has become a "I want it now" society no longer satisfied with the small things in life. Now it's not my place to decide how people think, although that won't stop me from trying, but it is my belief that the word in general just needs to take a big hand full of chill pills and SLOW DOWN.
We are only given a few years on this big blue planet so why waste it rushing around all the time. so do this for me. On the count of three slowly inhale through your nose and blow out of the mouth. Are you ready?
1...2...3...
Now doesn't that feel better (stupid question, of course you do). Now get turn off the 24 hr. news, get off the couch and enjoy the day, before your time is up.
It has been 10 years since those 2 towers fell on 9/11, 10 years since the world was in a state of quasi-happy
normality. During the past decade, the world has come from being reality centered to being overcome with as much fake as it can get it's grubby hands on. Long gone are the days of the long haired grunge rockers Nirvana, our radios are now filled with the likes of Katy Perry, Lady Gaga & more auto-tuning than is needed in any one's lifetime.
On the big screen we have come from seeing the gritty under dog heroes like John McClane ( Die Hard) to larger than life heroes like Capt. Jack Sparrow and Iron Man.
The world has become a "I want it now" society no longer satisfied with the small things in life. Now it's not my place to decide how people think, although that won't stop me from trying, but it is my belief that the word in general just needs to take a big hand full of chill pills and SLOW DOWN.
We are only given a few years on this big blue planet so why waste it rushing around all the time. so do this for me. On the count of three slowly inhale through your nose and blow out of the mouth. Are you ready?
1...2...3...
Now doesn't that feel better (stupid question, of course you do). Now get turn off the 24 hr. news, get off the couch and enjoy the day, before your time is up.
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