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I went into Timber Falls expecting a gore fest and that is exactly what I got. It took me a long time to get my hands on this DVD and I have to say that it was worth the wait. With blood, great acting, hillbillies with sickles, and fantastic effects Timber Falls was my pick for the best slasher film of 07. Like I was saying the gore in this was great you get everything from whips, to being stapped in the head with a cross. And the plot though at distance does not sound original trust me after you watch this you will see the originality shine through. I would recomend this movie to anyone looking for a bloody twisted movie. Check this one out.

I was pleasantly surprised with 13 Game of Death, for some reason I went in expecting a Thai version of Saw but this movie was like nothing I have ever seen. Starting with the plot, the main character Chit is down on his luck and very desperate. Right after loosing his job he gets this phone call from this game show saying he can win a ton of money if he completes these 13 challenges. They start out harmless and quickly turn into a game of life and death answering the question, How far are you willing to go? The plot sounds done but the way that filmmakers executed it was near perfection. Trust me this movie is anything but what you think it's going to be. It is creative and intriguing, and even has some comedic moments and at the same time manages to keep its viewers glued to the screen from start to finish. The acting I have to give credit to all of the actors in this film I don't think there was a bad performance. Gore, you don't get much really some blood spatter, a really cool decapitation, and some nice shots of a rotting body. Throughout the whole film you get twists and turns that you weren't expecting and the end is no exception. The thing that I loved most about this movie was the dedication to the story. Nowadays you see so many films that think gore can make up for a bad plot, and don't get me wrong I love a good gore film but there is nothing like a movie that gives you a great story and execution. And props on the poster, although it is simple and vague it still works. Bottom Line 13 Game of Death was an all original horror film that devotes itself completely to the story line and the characters. If you are looking for a 110% original movie that will leave you wanting more then do yourself a favor and check this one out.

Right off the bat, if you're looking for a hardcore serious horror film don't get this. But if you want a cheesy, gory, just plain fun movie then I would highly recommend that you check this one out. Like I said the movie is cheesy you get a mediocre plot and really bad southern accents from the entire cast. Starting with the plot it's basically about a bunch of kids that get stuck in a town inhabited by southern ghosts who hate Yankees and want revenge. The acting was typical you get a lot of amateurs who don't know what they are doing, all except for one memorable performance from Robert Englund. The dialogue was very cheesy but it just made the movie all the more enjoyable. The gore was fantastic you get a head smashed open, severed limbs, guts, a decapitation, and one pretty awesome impalement definitely some good stuff. I also rather enjoyed the ending it contains really good gore and gives you something that you weren't expecting. Bottom line 2001 Maniacs is a fun, raunchy, gory, movie that definitely leaves you fulfilled. I say lighten up and check this one out.

As far as werewolf movies go, I don't think that you get much better than this. So the movie in based around a group of British soldiers in Scotland that get a lot more than they bargained for when they are sent on a training mission. Being hunted by a group of blood hungry werewolves that don't particularly care for the unexpected guests. Now I know it may sound a bit done but believe me, Neil Marshall found a way to turn the werewolf sub genre on its head. Starting with acting, you get solid performances from the lead cast, and one surprisingly wonderful performance from Emma Cleasby. Gore, GET THE UNRATED ADITION, trust me anything else and you won?t get the full ride, I repeat UNRATED. You get it all in this, Wolves eating humans, wolf stabbings, guts being cut out, an impalement, heads being blown up, and a lot more. Soundtrack, total score, you get great music that goes perfectly with the scenes taking place. I praise Neil Marshall for finally giving horror fans an up to date all original gut wrenching werewolf movie, I mean it was about time. His directing was phenomenal and he made it obvious in this one just how comfortable he is behind the camera. I also love the humor in it, now don't get me wrong this is not a horror comedy but there are some funny scenes that are worked in perfectly, that just add to the movie. Bottom line, Dog soldiers is one of the best werewolf movies to come along in a long time you get great acting, a whole hell of a lot of gore, and Neil Marshall as the director, ask yourself is there anything better? I think not. If you haven't already, get up and go get this one, Check it out.

If you are looking for an all original movie that delivers in every aspect then here it is, The Orphanage combines originality, thought, and fantastic directing, and gives you one horror movie that you will not forget. So the plot is based around this couple and their son who move into this orphanage that the wife (Laura) used to live at. While there her over imaginative son creates this game and a few imaginary friends, the game is that this imaginary friend will take something that you love and you have to follow the clues to get it back, and if you do find what was taken then you get one wish, Well it isn't long until Laura's son disappears and it's up to her to solve the mystery of the orphanage and play the game before it's to late. Filled with plot twists and moments that will leave you jaw dropped the Orphanage has to be one of the best ghost stories to come out in the past ten years. What I can't get over is how beautiful it was, it was beautifully written, it was shot exquisitely, and at the same time it remained a truly scary movie. Like I said this movie was original there is not one thing that happens that you "see" coming. Gore, not much, you get a few wicked looking corpses, and a woman with her jaw being torn off. So, not much gore but this one didn't need it. The plot and the execution made up 110% for the lack of gore. Acting, phenomenal performances from the entire cast even from the younger members, and Bel'en Rueda gave a perfect performance. The only flaw that I found in this was that it took a little time to build up the plot, but once it got there you won't have to ask yourself if the wait was worth it. Soundtrack, this is probably one of my favorite movie soundtracks, the piano music and the times that they used it were perfect. Bottom Line, I don't think the Orphanage could have been made better. The timing of the film, the plot, and the way that it was directed all fit perfectly. I recommend this to anyone and everyone that hasn't seen this yet, pure perfection and a truly original and scary ghost story.

I do not see the point in someone making this movie let alone watching it. It's no wonder why it only got a limited theatrical release.Personally I cant belive it even got that. Funny games wants to be this brutal horror movie but it fails to do so, I wouldnt even call this a horror movie personally. The director for some idiotic reson found it necessary to shoot a flight of stairs for five minutes at a time. Now I've seen my fair share of slow movie but this one is just ridiculous. Its pretty much just two hours filled with nothing. And when somthing finally does happen they go off screen or it really didnt happen. Then to make it all even worse in the ending is exactly what you expected it to be. The only good thing in this movie was Naomi Watts acting. Wich took this movie that was supost to be a horror film to at best a second rate drama. You got to see no one die only Naomi watching them die.I would say stay away from this movie. Naomi Watts is not worth wasting that much money. This movie if you can call it that was a wannabe horror film that had no point in even being created.

Personaly I hated this movie. It was writen and directed by three diffrent people cut into three parts. Its Almost a horror comedy with really bad humor. I dont know how you can even call this a movie. The plot is stupid and you get introduced to charecters half way through the movie out of no where. If you askme it's a really bad cheap knock off of Stephan Kings Cell. I wouldnt waste my money on it . By all means stay away or at least dont go in with high hopes.

This is a really wierd plot but still a great one .

one of the best werewolf movies that you will ever see

The best of them all!!!!

a good movie gets right to the point.