First off, I just wanna say that I've seen my fair share of horror films - good, bad, and downright ridiculous. The original TCM ('74) is probably my second favorite film of all time. Part two and three easily make my top 25. Well, move over sequels. Make room for your prequel.
This simply blew my mind. There was absolutely nothing to smile about and that's exactly how it should be. I couldn't believe that the finished theatrical cut got away with so much brutality. I'm very happy for this fact simply because this could be the foot in the door that allows it to open all the way, allowing us to see more 'horror' films - not some film to draw teens in because they're in some dry spirited family show on WB.
First and foremost, character development is the main vein to any film. Secondly, emotional ties with the character is a must, or else one is simply watching people on a screen. Most movie fans know that the slasher film or the horror film in general is laden with their share of cheese. A few giggles here. A snicker there. A shout at the heroine to run out the door instead of up the stairs. I heard nary a giggle. This my friends is the real deal. This is what horror is all about.
This is simply a great horror film. Jaded fans can either admit the fact that this is balls-to-the-wall horror , or lie to themselves.
The main story was written by David Schow. Schow has penned a number of great flicks - The Crow and TCM 3 being two of them. I knew that from the mind of this demented horror genius, that his ties with the story HAD to show, if indeed he was to get ANY kind of credit for the film.
I love all the TCM films (even TCM:NG), but this is now officially my favorite TCM installment besides the original.
To sum it up, this is a must for all horror fans.
This simply blew my mind. There was absolutely nothing to smile about and that's exactly how it should be. I couldn't believe that the finished theatrical cut got away with so much brutality. I'm very happy for this fact simply because this could be the foot in the door that allows it to open all the way, allowing us to see more 'horror' films - not some film to draw teens in because they're in some dry spirited family show on WB.
First and foremost, character development is the main vein to any film. Secondly, emotional ties with the character is a must, or else one is simply watching people on a screen. Most movie fans know that the slasher film or the horror film in general is laden with their share of cheese. A few giggles here. A snicker there. A shout at the heroine to run out the door instead of up the stairs. I heard nary a giggle. This my friends is the real deal. This is what horror is all about.
This is simply a great horror film. Jaded fans can either admit the fact that this is balls-to-the-wall horror , or lie to themselves.
The main story was written by David Schow. Schow has penned a number of great flicks - The Crow and TCM 3 being two of them. I knew that from the mind of this demented horror genius, that his ties with the story HAD to show, if indeed he was to get ANY kind of credit for the film.
I love all the TCM films (even TCM:NG), but this is now officially my favorite TCM installment besides the original.
To sum it up, this is a must for all horror fans.