Essential The Official Coli Horror Film Thread: Discussion, Recommendations And Murder.

[hex]

Word. I don't want or need to feel empathy for a psychopath.

Unless that's the point of the movie....but that's definitely not the point of "Halloween".

Fred.

 

[MartyMcFly]

Unless that's the point of the movie....but that's definitely not the point of "Halloween".

Fred.

Not even close to the point of halloween

 

[Dominic Brehetto]

Not even close to the point of halloween

Or leatherface.

 

[MartyMcFly]

Or leatherface.

and here we go with another texas chain saw prequel

 

[hex]

Not even close to the point of halloween

Or leatherface.

Does anyone know why Zombie went that route? Those two movies were basically the antithesis of "we need to understand why they're doing this".

Freddy Krueger they kinda explained. But it was more to give him a back story, not make him sympathetic. Same with Pinhead.

Off the top of my head the only horror icon of the 90's that had a really sympathetic back story, and it actually added to the movie, was Candyman.

Fred.

 

[MartyMcFly]

Does anyone know why Zombie went that route? Those two movies were basically the antithesis of "we need to understand why they're doing this".

Freddy Krueger they kinda explained. But it was more to give him a back story, not make him sympathetic. Same with Pinhead.

Off the top of my head the only horror icon of the 90's that had a really sympathetic back story, and it actually added to the movie, was Candyman.

Fred.

I think it's just what he was interested in doing and the only way he could justify a remake. Which I get. But the problem is you can reboot the series without doing what he did which seems to be what Jason Blum and carpenter are doing

 

[hex]

Another review for "The Void". Called it "a Lovecraftian love-child of 'Hellraiser II' and 'The Thing'"

'The Void' - A Fantastic Fest 2016 Review -

The Void is a superbly surreal nightmare of a horror film the writer/director team Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski. Haunting from the first moments–a couple fleeing from a sinister house with gun-toting pursuers–the film never relents and never goes where you could ever expect. The approach is very much, throw it all against the wall and see if it sticks. And, almost miraculously, IT ALL STICKS.

The plot involves a police officer discovering a blood-soaked man on the side of a road and bringing him to a hospital that is days away closing. The hospital is barely staffed with only a few patients remaining. Soon everyone in the hospital finds themselves trapped. Outside, knife-wielding cloaked figures gather; inside, something far more monstrous awaits the police officer and company. The less you know about the finer plot details, the more fun you’ll have. To attempt to describe any specifics would A) spoil the fun and B) make me sound like a raving loon trying to describe a horrific dream.

So let’s focus on what can be shared. Lovers of practical creature effects are in for a treat. Maestros Stan Winston and dikk Smith would have been proud by what this team came up with. Everything is tangible… and oh so gross. Adding to terror is the terrific music and sound design, which are just as intense and relentless as the evil forces within the film. With great performances across the board (with a special acknowledgement to Mik Byskov for acting the hell out of a dialogue-free role) and stunning cinematography, this film works on every level.

A Lovecraftian love-child of Hellraiser II and The Thing, The Void succeeds as an unique creation by a duo with keen vision and mastery of practical effects. Equal parts mad scientists and artisans, Gillespie and Kostanski have put their stamp on the horror genre with this unforgettable film. I cannot wait to watch it again and scare the shyt out of my friends with it.

Fred.

 

[Jello Biafra]

It's scarier for Myers to believe he came from a well off family where you'd think he'd have no problems. That way there's really no answer for the evil. Making him from a white trash family or just a family where he was abused and picked on gives some insight into the evil and humanizes him. Which is what carpenter's main issue with zombies take is. Mine too. Mike Myers isn't someone where why he does what he does can or should be explained. He's a shape. That's it. He's pure evil

That was one of my main issues with Zombie's treatment of Michael Myers.
Spending half the movie trying to make excuses for his insanity due to being from a shytty white trash family full of whores, strippers and drunks was stupid.
Carpenter was correct that it is much more frightening to not have any specific reason for Michael's evil. He was a white kid from a happy suburban middle class family and that "normal" upbringing makes what Michael ended up being so much worse.
And it was accomplished without heavy handed writing/direction or hacky use of "Love Hurts" in the background.

 

[Jello Biafra]

Or leatherface.

That last Texas Chainsaw was such a clusterfukk. They had Leatherface go from brutally killing a group of innocent people to becoming the hero of the movie just cause he rescued that white chick with the big titties from the crooked townfolk.

 

[MartyMcFly]

That last Texas Chainsaw was such a clusterfukk. They had Leatherface go from brutally killing a group of innocent people to becoming the hero of the movie just cause he rescued that white chick with the big titties from the crooked townfolk.

Because somehow they were related. that movie was flawed on conception

That was one of my main issues with Zombie's treatment of Michael Myers.
Spending half the movie trying to make excuses for his insanity due to being from a shytty white trash family full of whores, strippers and drunks was stupid.
Carpenter was correct that it is much more frightening to not have any specific reason for Michael's evil. He was a white kid from a happy suburban middle class family and that "normal" upbringing makes what Michael ended up being so much worse.
And it was accomplished without heavy handed writing/direction or hacky use of "Love Hurts" in the background.

Well Carpenter is a much better director than Zombie, so there's that too

 

[ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTUA]

That last Texas Chainsaw was such a clusterfukk. They had Leatherface go from brutally killing a group of innocent people to becoming the hero of the movie just cause he rescued that white chick with the big titties from the crooked townfolk.

Glad I didn't watch it.

 

[Apollo Creed]

That last Texas Chainsaw was such a clusterfukk. They had Leatherface go from brutally killing a group of innocent people to becoming the hero of the movie just cause he rescued that white chick with the big titties from the crooked townfolk.

rip trey songz

 

[hex]

Yet another positive review for "The Void". Said it's like a cross between Lucio Fulci and "Assault On Precinct 13".

Fantastic Fest 2016 Review: THE VOID Is Fulci-Flavored Hell

The Void draws inspiration from a number of horror influences, including Hellraiser, The Beyond, H.P. Lovecraft, and Lucio Fulci. The film premiered at Fantastic Fest 2016 in Austin to a packed house, with producer Casey Walker and directors Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski in attendance.

Following its Frontieres market pitch a few years ago and a successful Indigogo campaign, The Void shot in Canada last year with Aaron Poole, Kathleen Munroe, Kenneth Welsh, Ellen Wong, and Art Hindle.

Those expecting the absurd comedic touches of Aston-6 (the filmmaking collaborative of which Gillespie and Kostanski are part) are in for a surprise, because The Void is grim. However, those who have been paying attention know not to expect any funny business here, unless your idea of laughs is a Rob Bottin-masterminded hand basket to hell as designed by Lucio Fulci by way of Assault on Precinct 13.

The practical special effects really steal the show from the characters as the story evolves from a bad night into all hell literally breaking loose. The set pieces and gags are simply fantastic and it's fun to see what what happens next as the next funhouse door yawns open. There are some spectacular creatures that pop up to roam the halls and will probably haunt your nightmares. Fans of practical effects will relish this film.

Aaron Poole plays Officer Daniel Carter, a cop who stumbles upon a man crawling in the forest in need of help. A trip to a nearly closed rural hospital kicks off the beginning of the end for several characters unlucky enough to be in the hospital at the time. Carter's estranged wife Allison is the head nurse (Munroe) --- who along with Dr. Powell (Welsh) --- are the two in charge at the desolate hospital when Carter brings the drifter in. A father and son tracking the drifter burst onto the scene to demand that the man be given over to them. Also, there's a dangerous cult in white robes following the pair and everyone barricades themselves in. The trick is to survive the night and the monsters. To any horror fan who knows the work of Fulci, many scenes will feel familiar, particularly the homages to The Beyond.

To find out who will survive and what will be left of them, check out The Void at an upcoming festival!

Fred.

 

[sknk80]

Yet another positive review for "The Void". Said it's like a cross between Lucio Fulci and "Assault On Precinct 13".

Fantastic Fest 2016 Review: THE VOID Is Fulci-Flavored Hell



Fred.

Any wider release dates yet? Really hyped for this.

 

[hex]

Any wider release dates yet? Really hyped for this.

So far no, technically it's not officially "out" yet. It was shown at Fantastic Fest and in October it's being shown at the British Film Institute. No word on a wider release or if it's even being shown in theaters. Might go straight to video/digital.

Fred.