Adam S (AdamOmega)

Reaches a startling level of conviction, not due to any particular effective actors -- or the fact that none of the characters act like the stupid horror movie victims that one would normally expect -- but due to the overall atmospheric tension and brilliant special effects work by Rob Bottin. Great jump scare moments and hideous transformations/death scenes definitely make The Thing an unforgettable movie experience.

Now I don't have to watch Quarantine. [REC] is an engaging zombie film, what with the cinema-veritié style adding to the chaos and confusion of it all. This one also has some great set work and special effects to help pull you in. Watch it with english subtitles and spanish dialogue. If it was to ever be re-cut in the near future, I would also opt for better end-credits music.

This movie is not only the best film to fuse science fiction and horror films together, it is probably also one of the best tedious movies ever made. This film has a terrific cast, terrific story... everything about this movie is terrific, and although it doesn't put Star Wars to shame, it is obviously scarier and far more realisitc than the latter. The mixture of horror and disgust brings you into one of the most tense onscreen experiences ever made.

28 Days Later is a film where, as an observer, you will see things that -- if they happened to you in real life -- you would soil your pants. Instantly. This effect is partially due to the terrific camerawork, which not only looks unique, but also gives the film an air of realism due to its imperfections. This is also supported by the frantic cinematography which, although confusing, makes the whole experience look really fast-paced. Of course, all this visual stuff is supported by the downright terrific acting on behalf of practically everyone in the cast. Another great thing about this movie is that it leaves a lot to the imagination, as the audience never sees what really happened during the evacuation before the events of the film. Perhaps the strangest thing about 28 Days Later is that it is one of the few horror films which actually looks beautiful. Although seeing London deserted -- for the most part -- is creepy, a lot of the cinematography is scenic and poetic in its own way. Overall, fans of typical slasher-horror should probably stay away, but if you're willing to appreciate a genuinely good horror movie, then watch this film.