Movie Trailers: Paranormal Activity

Looks crazy. Or at least the trailer looks crazy. Seems like a lot of hype for a horror film. Much like Blair Witch Project.

Why, Why, Why?

Eden Lake (2008)

This movie is terrifying. Not because it's overly gory or have horrific creatures. In fact there weren't even any "it's behind you" or "jump out and scare you" moments. It so horrific because it hits close to home. You don't have the safety of telling yourself, "this can only happen in the movies."

A young couple goes on a weekend camping vacation only to encounter a group of hoodlum kids. I won't spoil the movie, but let me tell you there were more than a few times I asked myself when will this movie be over; not because it was getting boring, but because I was getting depressed. The fact is, the world is not a safe place. Bad things happen to good people - sometimes for no explainable reason.

This is what a great horror movie does, it invokes a range of emotions in the viewers. I was thrilled. I was angry. I was sad. I was depressed. There are so many movies you watch and forget, but this one will not be forgotten. It holds its own as a great horror masterpiece.

[movie info via imdb]

Coming Soon

I'm going to check this out when it comes out February. The first two were so over-the-top bad it was good. [story via fangoria]

The French Know Their Horror

À l'intérieur (2007)

À l'intérieur or Inside is one of the best horror films I've seen lately. If you are a fan of gore, there is plenty of it; if you like psychological horror, you will be scared shit-less. Foreign horror films are leaps and bounds ahead of whatever hollywood pumps out. I think it's the willingness of foreign filmmakers to push what is acceptable. Definitely check this film out, you will not be disappointed.

Imdb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0856288/