What was the last movie you saw?

Dream Home (2010)

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This is one of the better modern slasher movies. The kills are absolutely brutal and I think the take on the killer's motivation is really interesting.
 
Edge Of Tomorrow.

Great movie. My GF didn't seem too impressed at first.
 
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Yeah, ah, sorry about that. Tried to dumb it down but if you've seen Tom Cruise movies you should know what to expect. That having been said, it's a fun ride. Enjoy, HB.
 
Subspecies (1991)

Well, that wasn't too bad for a direct-to-video vampire flick. Filming in Romania saved some money, I'm sure, and gives some of the scenes a touch of authenticity. I liked some of the music. Best of all, the Bad Vampire is a truly repulsive, completely evil inhuman monster. The Good Vampire isn't as memorable, but I'll admit the actor is gorgeous. The plot is pretty basic vampire stuff, with obvious influences from Nosferatu and various versions of Dracula. I have mixed feelings about the movie's most unique element, the little demonic-looking minions that the Bad Vampire creates in the movie's striking opening scene. It was great to see old-fashioned stop motion animation, but these creatures don't have much to do and seem to be from another movie entirely.
 
THE HILL (1965)

Sean Connery, Ozzie Davis & Harry Andrews.
Directed by: Sidney Lumet

A stunning, but over-looked classic that was derided by film critics of the time, if only because it showed Connery acting outside of his more staid/safe Bond character.

An intense British prison drama set in the scorching deserts of Libya, and the brutal regime meted out by a ruthless military on hapless British "prisoners" (soldiers committed of various petty offences including theft, drunken behaviour, fighting, cowardice etc)

Andrews, is awesome as the "By the book" sergeant-major; while Connery, Davies and a fine supporting cast, are equally impressive as the downtrodden prisoners suffering indignity after indignity by not only the SM but his vindictive staff.

An amazing reflection on the horrors of military discipline and philosophy with some stellar performances and a shocking ending that leaves you both aghast and somehow wanting more!
 
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The Shape of Things to Come (1979) - a tedious entry in the Star Wars Clone Mania of the later seventies starring Jack Palance. Supposedly based on the book by H G Wells (it isn't) the film is populated by extras from TV shows Jason of Star Command (which is funnier) and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (which is more credible) and is VERY BORING. The film was made even more tedious on my DVD player by the fact that the disc I own was dubbed into French (a language I can just about struggle through a comic book in) and had no subtitles - despite it saying that it did on the case. Mind you, the box also sported a random still from TV series Space 1999, possibly because actor Barry Morse was in both, possibly (though I doubt it) because some stock footage from Space 1999 was used in it. I didn't see any but then I was asleep for a while and may have missed it.
 
Horns. Okay, don't laugh. I was keeping my daughter company (she's housebound with a fractured pelvis) and she wanted to watch it.

Starring Daniel Radcliffe and Juno Temple, this fantasy story was surprisingly engaging. The plot was thin and the identity of the murderer leapt out at me immediately, but it was still an enjoyable bit of nonsense. It kept presenting potential murderers, and then discarding them again, a bit like an Agatha Christie mystery, until only one suspect remained.

To me, it came across as a little heavy-handed and clumsy, leading the viewers along as if with a ring through our noses, before revealing how truly evil the baddie was.

Lots of biblical symbols of good vs evil, such as horns, snakes, angel - wings and heaven, so maybe not for confirmed atheists, but could have been worse. To me, Daniel and Juno's attempts at American accents sounded fine, but I expect it sounded terrible to a US audience.

I'd probably give this film two stars out of five. Only watch if you're bored out of your mind.
 
The Seventh Veil (1945) Ann Todd, James Mason and Herbert Lom star in this tale of a troubled concert pianist. Lom is a psychiatrist who attempts to lift the 'seventh veil' from Todd's mind in an effort to get to the root of the problem.

An interesting and reasonably enjoyable movie but, if it were a collar, it would suffer from some serious over-starching. Could do with the cinematic equivalent of some fabric softener.
 
King Kong Lives (1986)

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Sequel to the 1976 remake and starts with footage from the ending of that movie featuring Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange and the tragic death of King Kong. It immediately jumps to a group of scientists lead by Linda Hamilton operating on the giant ape. Back on the island a giant female gorilla is discovered whose blood can be used to save Kong's life. Not nearly as good as its predecessor and kind of boring in parts but there are some pretty cool visuals like the scientists performing a heart transplant on King Kong and a good bit of action. I wouldn't recommend his one unless you plan on just laughing at the absurdity of it in which case it was kind of fun.
 
Eaten Alive (1977)

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Directer Tobe Hooper's follow up to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre where the proprietor of a creepy hotel murders people and feeds them to his pet crocodile that he keeps in the swamp beside his porch. The use of lighting, camera angles and eerie score all effectively enhance the atmosphere and there is lots of brutal gore throughout. Neville Brand gives a convincing performance as the disturbed hotel owner Judd and he's also pretty menacing brandishing that scythe. There's also an appearance from horror alum Robert Englund who I don't think I've ever seen so young.
 
The Queen Of Spades (1949) Starring Edith Evans, Anton Walbrook, Ronald Howard and Yvonne Mitchell. This movie is based on a Pushkin short story of the same name and tells the tale of a countess who sells her soul for the ability to always win at cards. Many years later, a Russian officer seeks the same ability and will stop at nothing to get what he wants.

A fine movie for its time with good performances all round. Very good direction and photography shows that you don't need shed-loads of CGI to make an atmospheric piece. A rare treat from days gone by.
 
I Bury the Living (1958)

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Underrated horror noir from B-movie director Albert Band. Richard Boone gives a fantastic performance as the lead character who starts to question his own sanity after he discovers people die every time he puts a black pin in their grave site on the map in the cemetery office. I found it fascinating watching his decent into depression and madness. The use of lighting and score set the mood perfectly and the building tension throughout is superb. The reveal at the end was a bit predictable by today's standards but nonetheless effective and the ending is very satisfying. I'm already looking forward to rewatching this.
 
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