Seen and not seen's, recommendations and queries on top films in general.

[host body]

Thanks man, I've been a big scifi & horror (as well as animation & comic book) buff all my life but haven't really delved into anime apart from the few movies I mentioned. Been meaning to for ages, but I haven't really been abled to figure out where to start or what I'm exactly looking for. I don't like cute little girls as protagonists, I don't like the pervy humour nor do I like cute animals as sidekicks and most anime just can't seem to keep those tropes out no matter how promising their premise was.

[ConcreteMascara]

Thanks man, I've been a big scifi & horror (as well as animation & comic book) buff all my life but haven't really delved into anime apart from the few movies I mentioned. Been meaning to for ages, but I haven't really been abled to figure out where to start or what I'm exactly looking for. I don't like cute little girls as protagonists, I don't like the pervy humour nor do I like cute animals as sidekicks and most anime just can't seem to keep those tropes out no matter how promising their premise was.

You're in luck, none of the above have any of those tropes.

[cr]

Sauna or (according to Wikipedia) Filth or Evil Rising - Finnish movie by Antti-Jussi Annila

Bought the DVD back then and remember liking it a lot, but haven't watched it again since then. Found it in one of my boxes yesterday and rewatched it - really good one, highly recommended!

Small trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvG8H2zzSvE&t=2s
Other trailers can be found online easily for sure. Or even the hole movie.

[ConcreteMascara]

roundup from the last week:

Halloween [dir. Rob Zombie, 2007] - So my friend and I are watching all of the Halloween movies and we finally got to what I dreaded, the Rob Zombie films. I'll say first, this movie did not send me into fits of spastic rage like it apparently does for some reviewers. It wasn't very good but I've watch way worse too so I wasn't upset or anything. The first 40 minutes or so which attempt to give Michael Meyers back story and motivation[??] are mostly worthless for my taste. The family murder scene is okay but it's just mostly tedious. The post hospital escape killing spree is better, but only because of the quality skinny girl tits on display. Especially fun that the little girl from Halloween IV and V is in this one as a new character who gets stabbed and stomped in the nude. I also like the Michael was finally a behemoth dude. But for all the gore and tits it was ultimately a waste of time. And they even had Brad Dourif in the movie and managed to waste him too! The worst part, now I have to watch Zombie's Halloween II.

then this past weekend would have been my annual "Sleazy Slasher Saturday" party but because of COVID it was just me and my fiance. We watched:

Just Before Dawn [dir. Jeff Lieberman, 1981] - traded Keith for his older copy of this one and man was I blown away the first time I watched it. It's just a pleasure to see so much of the Oregon wilderness. It's relatively slow paced and low on kills, but the gore is solid when it shows up. I actually like the group of campers and wish things went better for them. The leading lady is a super cutie and gets hotter as it goes along. Finally the ending is just so damn good. Perfect for a double bill with Texas Chainsaw Massacre. I wish I could grab this on Bluray for a regular price but apparently the Code Red release is now only in the hands of vultures.

Scream [dir. Wes Craven, 1996] - My first time watching Scream, although I've seen Scary Movie so many times apparently watching the original was almost pointless. It's crazy how fully Scream became part of the 90s and 00s zeitgeist. I just kept laughing at smiling while watching it, thinking of all the things it influenced and was mocked by. it's kinda nuts. It's honestly a fun slasher and a weird time capsule of the 90s. And goddamn if Courtney Cox wasn't a hot as hell outside of Friends.

Maniac [dir. William Lustig, 1980] - a masterpiece of bad feelings and sweaty Italian rage. I think I've watched Maniac close to 15 times since I first saw it in college and my estimation of it only ever goes up. My fiance fucking hated it and we ended our movie night early as a result :P

Dressed to Kill [dir. Brian De Palma, 1980] - first watch. I heard this was an American take on giallo and that's certainly a fair assessment on many levels. Many of the tropes are present but the budget is bigger. this is fucking baroque, rococo even. it took me a little bit get in tune with the movie but by the end I was really feeling it. Fun to see the rich and classy side of 1980 NYC compared to Maniac's vision of urban squalor the night before. I'll definitely be checking out other '80s De Palma sooner than later.

The Mutilator [dir. Buddy Cooper, 1984] - this one was painful to sit through with its only redeeming quality being extreme gore of mediocre craftsmanship. It'll be a long while before I rewatch this but the gigantic fishing hook through the vagina was an unexpected delight.

[absurdexposition]

Scream [dir. Wes Craven, 1996] - My first time watching Scream, although I've seen Scary Movie so many times apparently watching the original was almost pointless. It's crazy how fully Scream became part of the 90s and 00s zeitgeist. I just kept laughing at smiling while watching it, thinking of all the things it influenced and was mocked by. it's kinda nuts. It's honestly a fun slasher and a weird time capsule of the 90s. And goddamn if Courtney Cox wasn't a hot as hell outside of Friends.

My first favourite movie as a kid. Watched it countless times on VHS in the late 90s and knew the whole thing line for line. I've only watched it a couple times since then, but most recently was the uncut laserdisc and I had a blast. Was able to catch more of the cinematic references too.

'80s De Palma

I'm due for a rewatch of Blow Out, but Body Double is amazing.

[CannibalRitual]

The Mutilator [dir. Buddy Cooper, 1984] - this one was painful to sit through with its only redeeming quality being extreme gore of mediocre craftsmanship. It'll be a long while before I rewatch this but the gigantic fishing hook through the vagina was an unexpected delight.

Back then I had ordered it on VHS off some list just because of the title. Nothing wrong with this one, I love it!!

[Strangecross]

The Mutilator [dir. Buddy Cooper, 1984] - this one was painful to sit through with its only redeeming quality being extreme gore of mediocre craftsmanship. It'll be a long while before I rewatch this but the gigantic fishing hook through the vagina was an unexpected delight.

Back then I had ordered it on VHS off some list just because of the title. Nothing wrong with this one, I love it!!

Yeah Frank, what you didn't like the theme song? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmvJSm7ttFg

[ConcreteMascara]

The Mutilator [dir. Buddy Cooper, 1984] - this one was painful to sit through with its only redeeming quality being extreme gore of mediocre craftsmanship. It'll be a long while before I rewatch this but the gigantic fishing hook through the vagina was an unexpected delight.

Back then I had ordered it on VHS off some list just because of the title. Nothing wrong with this one, I love it!!

Yeah Frank, what you didn't like the theme song? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmvJSm7ttFg

Obviously the theme song takes it leagues above a Carpenter or Argento film but there doofiness of the characters was so overwhelming I had a tough time connecting with them on a personal level XD  .... nah I think I just need to watch it again with someone who will mercilessly mock it with me.

[ConcreteMascara]

Lost Highway [dir. David Lynch, 1997] - this was the first proper David Lynch film I saw as a kid after his adaptation of Dune. My friends and I watched the hell out Lost Highway as teenagers which is sort of funny to think about in retrospect since it's a fairly weird movie, but then it does have a lot of classy nudity and violence, which probably helped to keep us coming back. Before last night, the last time I saw it was maybe 2011 or 2012 when I was in grad school, so I was a little afraid it wouldn't hold up to my fond memories. Happily this isn't the case. In some ways I think it might be my favorite Lynch film, aside from Inland Empire. It's definitely got to be the easiest to watch. I would say it feels a bit more tied to its time of release than other films, mainly due to the soundtrack which consists of Marilyn Manson, Rammstein, Nine Inch Nails, David Bowie and Barry Adamson. But instead of a movie that's trying to look cool in the 90s, Lost Highway exudes cool, most notably in everything Patricia Arquette does as a neo-noir femme fatale. And although I still see Bill Pullman as the President the USA only had in movies, he does a great job of being a miserable and paranoid lover having a mental breakdown. And then there's all the other shit I won't even get into for fear of spoiling something for someone here. So the shorthand is, Lost Highway still rules very hard and Patricia Arquette is so hot she can do a striptease to Marilyn Manson and it's still sexy.

immediately after I finally started Twin Peaks: The Return and now I finally get what everyone is so horny for. Strangely enough, it felt like Lost Highway was the perfect bridge between Twin Peaks, Fire Walk With Me and The Return, but I guess I'll have to watch more to find out if I'm completely off my rocker. Also thanks again to Lynch for never skipping on quality tits.

--edited a lot of typos

[aububs]

possessor is good

watch possessor

[absurdexposition]

Lost Highway [dir. David Lynch, 1997] - this was the first proper David Lynch film I saw as a kid after his adaptation of Dune. My friends and I watched the hell out Lost Highway as teenagers which is sort of funny to think about in retrospect since it's a fairly weird movie, but then it does have a lot of classy nudity and violence, which probably helped to keep us coming back. Before last night, the last time I saw it was maybe 2011 or 2012 when I was in grad school, so I was a little afraid it wouldn't hold up to my fond memories. Happily this isn't the case. In some ways I think it might be my favorite Lynch film, aside from Inland Empire. It's definitely got to be the easiest to watch. I would so it feels a bit more tied to its time of release than other films, mainly due to the soundtrack which of Marilyn Manson, Rammstein, Nine Inch Nails, David Bowie and Barry Adamson. But instead of a movie that's trying to look cool in the 90s, Lost Highway exudes cool, most notably in everything Patricia Arquette does as a neo-noir femme fatale. And although I still say Bill Pullman as the president the USA only had in movies, he does a great job of being a miserable and paranoid lover having a mental breakdown. And then there's all the other shit I won't even get into for fear of spoiling something for someone here. So the shorthand is, Lost Highway still rules very hard and Patricia Arquette is so hot she can do a striptease to Marilyn Manson and it's still sexy.

immediately after I finally started Twin Peaks: The Return and now I finally get what everyone is so horny for. Strangely enough, it felt like Lost Highway was the perfect bridge between Twin Peaks, Fire Walk With Me and The Return, but I guess I'll have to watch more to find out if I'm completely off my rocker. Also thanks again to Lynch for never skipping on quality tits.

Just rewatched Lost Highway a couple weeks back. Very good and I can definitely agree with it being a Twin Peaks "bridge".

Patricia Arquette in True Romance, too...

Currently in the midst of attempting a chronological David Cronenberg marathon. Already fucked up by watching his second short first, and totally missing out on Secret Weapons until after Rabid, when it should have been before Shivers.

Crimes of the Future, Shivers, and Rabid exist in this fucked-up Ballardian universe and I liked each of them more than I ever have this time around (first time watching Crimes..., though).

"Fast Company" is on deck for tonight... haven't seen that one yet, but after that it's a good run of pure golden-era DC.

[NaturalOrthodoxy]

Saint Maud

Saw this previewed at the local Cineworld before they announced they were closing, there goes the only reason I have to leave the house at the moment.

Saint Maud is scary. There are maybe only two "scary bits" but the entire film put me on edge. Excellent score and foley/sound design paired with a bleak Northern English seaside setting create a truly uncomfortable atmosphere. Not a groundbreaking film by any means but a really enjoyable Autumnal slow burn horror. Watch this in a cinema if you can.

[ConcreteMascara]

Patricia Arquette in True Romance, too...

In my family we consider True Romance a masterpiece and regularly watch it on Thanksgiving. It's a weird tradition, especially given the amount of sexy Arquette time, but it's our tradition. Hail Amerika?

Currently in the midst of attempting a chronological David Cronenberg marathon. Already fucked up by watching his second short first, and totally missing out on Secret Weapons until after Rabid, when it should have been before Shivers.

Crimes of the Future, Shivers, and Rabid exist in this fucked-up Ballardian universe and I liked each of them more than I ever have this time around (first time watching Crimes..., though).

"Fast Company" is on deck for tonight... haven't seen that one yet, but after that it's a good run of pure golden-era DC.

I've still got some gaps in Cronenberg viewing, missing all of the non horror films from his early years. I haven't seen Rabid in ages but remember enjoy it. But my hats off to you if you can get through the post eXistenZ territory. I fucking hated Eastern Promises and a A History of Violence so much it makes me mad to think about them. I don't even remember why I hated them so much at this point!

[absurdexposition]

Patricia Arquette in True Romance, too...

In my family we consider True Romance a masterpiece and regularly watch it on Thanksgiving. It's a weird tradition, especially given the amount of sexy Arquette time, but it's our tradition. Hail Amerika?

Hope you serve it up with a nice slice of pie.

Currently in the midst of attempting a chronological David Cronenberg marathon. Already fucked up by watching his second short first, and totally missing out on Secret Weapons until after Rabid, when it should have been before Shivers.

Crimes of the Future, Shivers, and Rabid exist in this fucked-up Ballardian universe and I liked each of them more than I ever have this time around (first time watching Crimes..., though).

"Fast Company" is on deck for tonight... haven't seen that one yet, but after that it's a good run of pure golden-era DC.

I've still got some gaps in Cronenberg viewing, missing all of the non horror films from his early years. I haven't seen Rabid in ages but remember enjoy it. But my hats off to you if you can get through the post eXistenZ territory. I fucking hated Eastern Promises and a A History of Violence so much it makes me mad to think about them. I don't even remember why I hated them so much at this point!

I remember liking Eastern Promises when I first saw it, around the time it came out, but can't say I remember much of it now. I'm not sure if I saw A History of Violence back then or not, but I wasn't feeling it that much when I watched it a couple years back. I am looking forward to seeing Maps to the Stars again though.

As far as early Cronenberg goes, Stereo (1969) reminded me of a Jess Franco film in some weird way (minus all the sexy times).

[theworldisawarfilm]

Patricia Arquette in True Romance, too...

In my family we consider True Romance a masterpiece and regularly watch it on Thanksgiving. It's a weird tradition, especially given the amount of sexy Arquette time, but it's our tradition. Hail Amerika?

 I just watched this for the first time last week and I thought it was one of the worst movies I've ever seen! The dialog in particular had me yelling at the television frequently.  Strong distaste for this particular brand of 'Americana' (See also: Wild at Heart which is barely redeemed by some Lynchian darkness. Barely.) Something foul and rockabilly in the air at the dawn of the 90's.

 I'd agree, however, about post-eXistenz Cronenberg (whose early films are foundational for me) being almost entirely trash. Found A History of Violence and Eastern Promises both to be a load of wank. The light that burns twice as bright...