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Inbreeding in West Virginia? Noooooo!
Chris Finn is late for an appointment and stops at a gas station to use the phone (doesn't work) and checks out a map that shows a dirt road that leads around the large traffic jam blocking the only highway to his destination. Taking this backwoods shortcut, a short way up the road he literally runs into another vehicle in the middle of the road. Two couples and the requisite single female are stranded there when their car ran over a strand of barbed wire seemingly placed in the road on purpose. Finn, the single woman, and one of the couples leave the scene of the accident to try and find assistance, leaving the other couple behind at their vehicle.

Now we have the formula of city folks looking for excitement in the country both stranded and divided, in the backwoods of West Virginia. Why would anyone look for a phone where there are no power lines whatsoever? Simple, to create this kind of suspense in a slasher/thriller movie in which the blood will soon fly and the city folks soon die.

Spectacular mutants, a squealing stupid girl, stupidly brave and clueless men, and some nice knife and axe work blend together to give us this bloodily entertaining movie with just the right allotments of gore, cheese, and stupidity. Definitely entertaining splatter for those who appreciate the genre.

Mmmmmmm. Long Pork. Don't check the fridge for any snacks!

Greetings from West Virginia--Wish You Were Here!
Once again, I find myself liking the fact that straightforward horror films are being produced with a nod to fans, and lamenting the fact that all they can offer is countless references to better films of yore. On the one hand, Wrong Turn is touted as a "70s style horror film" (according to the director in the featurettes and commentary) so it's to the point, introducing the cast and then killing them. On the other hand, this isn't the 70s, movie audiences are savvier and more jaded, and you need some kind of original element and/or post reflexive sense to pull this off in the post-Scream era.

Wrong Turn resembles one large part Texas Chainsaw Massacre, one part Deliverance, and one part Predator, baked in a Friday the 13th 'Dead Teenagers in the Woods' pie crust. The cast looks smart, but their fate is sealed in an extended sequence detailing a tour through the 'Terrible Place', you know, that place in horror movies where bad things happen and would-be victims linger for a long, long time.

On his way to a job interview in Raleigh, our hero Chris rams his Mustang into an SUV that has been taken out by barbed wire purposely strung across a backwoods road in the mountains of West Virginia. Enter victims: two couples and a single girl who is trying to...gasp...sob...get over a recent breakup by going on a fun camping trip. Trying to find a phone (the cell phone device of modern times rendered useless by being in, well, the backwoods) they get rocketed back a few hundred years when they come across a cabin that, it becomes obvious in a few seconds, is inhabited by some truly scary creatures. This sets up a long, long sequence of finding all sorts of neat things in this house of horrors like teeth in a jar, stolen merchandise from past victims, and a fridge full of organs and meat. Infuriatingly, one girl insists on using the bathroom in this disgusting hovel, even after it's painfully obvious that INSANE KILLERS LIVE IN THIS HOUSE. Even for a slasher flick, you have to wonder...

The killers in question are a group of mutants who, through generations of inbreeding, have turned into a truly vile cast of deformed, homicidal, cannibalistic savages. They can't speak any known language, they have three fingers, humpbacks, and generally look like characters from The Dark Crystal on crack, yet they can drive, fire guns, and somehow not get discovered despite the regularity with which people disappear in the area. Just in case you were thinking that this is a deeply cynical, ridiculous job of stereotyping by the filmmakers, the DVD featurettes inform us that ALL THE DEFORMITIES ARE BASED ON REAL MEDICAL CASES! Whew! And there I thought they were taking artistic license.

The film borrows heavily from the aforementioned films. The Predator bits are the extended hiding and moving in the tall tree tops, bathed in shadow to mask sets. And what a surprise, the film was even made in Canada, to shave yet a few more dollars off the clearly low budget. The cast is mostly game, and in particular Jeremy Sisto stands out as better than the material (before he inevitably checks out after uttering the line "We are never going into the woods again!") The approach the filmmakers seem to be taking is that this genre and setting is "new", and there is hardly a wink from the players to the audience to lighten it all up.

At least the DVD is heavy on features, though quantity does not equal quality. The commentary is awful. There are long stretches of utter silence as it's obvious that director and two stars just have nothing to say about this movie. Unless you want to hear the gorgeous Eliza Dushku give a shoutout to her "Albanian peoples" you'll want to skip it. And the deleted scenes? Think about it, if they weren't good enough to make an 84-minute movie...

Actually, only scene is really cut, but it's just an alternate take of Dushku's big acting moment. 'Acting' here means some fake tears, and a...lot...of...pausing...between...sighs...and...gasps...when...she...talks...about...her...dead...friends...This was decent fare for a slow day. Knock off a star if you don't like slasher flicks. Recommended for die-hard genre addicts, else this is strictly rental fare.

Wrong Turn gets It Right!!
Wrong Turn is a solid horror flick, keeping you in suspense pretty much throughout the entire movie.

When 4 friends decide to blow off work and take their friend Jessie(Eliza Dushku) camping to get her mind off her recent break up with her boyfriend they find themselves in trouble when they run over some barbed wire and are stranded on the side of a backwoods road. At the same time Chris Flynn(Desmond Harrington) finds himself late to a big interview. Taking the same backroad he runs straight into the off roaded vehicle. As they look for help they come upon a house of back woods cannibals. Desperate and fearing for their lives, the horror surges as they find themselves relentlessly pursued by a force of evil beyond their imagination!

The acting is decent, for a horror film, the suspense is great, the feeling is eerie and there are some pretty nice killing scenes. While watching this movie I couldn't help but realize this movie somewhat resembled "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" which is one of my favorites and maybe that's why I enjoyed this particular film. Regardless if you are a fan of the horror genre make sure you see this movie, I don't think you'll be disappointed!

Stupid people
Why can't we have a horror movie where the victims show a modicum of intelligence. That would make it even scarier. This one is a by the numbers, knock down the preppies.

Not as bad as its being made out to be
I became interested in this movie when i saw it in a video store, but i had heard nothing about it so i figured it was a straight to video movie, and straight to video horror usually always sucks so i didnt bother, then when i read it was a steady mix of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Deliverance i wanted to see it and i bought it before viewing it first, and im not disappointed that i did...

So this guy runs into this car on a desserted road and meets up with 6 peope whose car has blown a tire from man made barbed wire. 5 of them head off trying to find help and leave 2 behind who get killed, in interesting ways yes, but not suspensful or scary...then the 5 come across and old cabin and find out that it is the breeding ground for hundreds of grisily murders and are about to leave when the killers come home:a bunch of mutated hill billy mountain men...the rest of the movie basically consists of them running around trying to esacpe and getting killed in semi-suspencful, kinda sorta scary fashions.

Its not that bad of a movie. i found it to be one of those movies that you talk along with it, like "No why did you do that!" or "Oh crap! Look behind you!" i was doing that frequently and i rarely do that with a horror moive. The acting wasnt the greatest, someone on here said that card board cut outs could have done better...that isnt entirely false..although you did spend enough time with the cast, you didnt get to know them well enough, so you really werent able to care when they were choked with barbed wire, or butchered in front of their friends, or shot down with arrows, or decapitated from the mouth down...

Its still a good movie, and would be better watched at night. The mountain men, by reviewers, have been said to look fake, but, obviously no ones seen true pictures of inbreads.

Ok this is getting long, end comments: good movie, ok cast, great score, good plot

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It's the battle everyone's been DYING to see! Teenagers find themselves caught in the middle of a battle between two legendary boogeymen: Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger. Who will win in the bloodiest and goriest showdown in history? ... Read more

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"Welcome to my Nightmare"
Freddy Vs. Jason started out on a fairly ok note. It brought back that old 80s horror movie feeling. The setup of Jason and Freddy fighting each other is very clever and an imaginitive idea. The acting is well-delivered from some of the actors, but there are lots of flaws in this movie: 1. It is not horror! It is simply not suspenseful, only includes a few genuinely scary moments, and focuses WAY too much on blood and gore instead of thrills and chills. 2. It is a self-parody, instead of a truly original piece of work. The movie is obviously supposed to spoof Freddy and Jason's routes, but couldn't they have thought of more original ways to do it? 3. Typical characters, with not a whole lot of psychological depth. When I watch a movie, any kind of movie, I like to be intrigued with the characters because of their psychological depth and their problems in life, their ups and downs. But, from what I recall, these characters are basically derived from the old 80s slasher movies. 4. The reslotion could've been a little bit more shocking and mysterious. 5. Unbelievable. A movie is only scary when it's believable, and this is just way too over-the top.
All in all, this movie is somewhat entertaining, and it is what I expected: A silly self-parody action film, instead of what it should be: A true horror classic. If you want horror, I suggest you see the original "Nightmare on Elm Street" (still ubelievable, and too gory, but much scarier) or "Friday the Thirteenth" (Which is somewhat scary), or even "Scream" (A clever self-parody that mixes comedy and genuinely scary moments) or "The Silence of the Lambs" (Terrifying and haunting). The list of smart horror movies goes on, and this movie, in my own personal opinion, is not an addition to that list. The fact that this ridiculous movie could be made and brought to screen and actually praised by so many should be saddening to me, since I am a young movie-maker. But, it's not. It's inspiring. If THIS can be praised, then the movie I'm making should be praised! If THIS could be made, there are a lot of things that could be made. Still, don't get your hopes up, filmakers out there. It's not as easy as it may seem.

CLASH OF THE TERROR TITANS!!!
It was inevitable. Two of the biggest horror icons of our time finally meet in a terrifying clash that will satisfy fans of both title characters. In this modern Frankenstein meets the Wolf Man, Freddy is trapped in hell, his once fearsome name all but forgotten completely. He ressurrects Jason to kill a few kids on Elm Street so people will start to fear that Freddy is back: thus giving Freddy the power to return. However, Jason goes wild, and isn't leaving Freddy his share of victims. So, Freddy drags Jason to the dream world for a duel to the "death". The second battle takes place at Crysal Lake, giving each monster a home-court advantage. Both are evenly matched; the real advantage depends on where they fight.
This was a fun movie to watch. The fights are great, and there are plenty of scares. Enjoy, and welcome to MY NIGHTMARE!!!!!

Cool as heck!!!
I TOTALLY love this movie. I think it just rocks. If you like scary action packed movies, you will just love this one. so
please, please, please, buy it...

"2 OR MORE THUMBS UP."

eh...
not scary, it was funny, and a little cool, but not the best I've seen I'm afraid to say.

Entertaining Spin-Off of the Nightmare/Friday films.
Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) is been dead for years in the Real and in the Dream Wolrd. Since Freddy is Literally and Forgetten in Hell, Freddy has a plan to bring back Crystal Lake Serial Killer-Jason Voorhees (Ken Kirzinger) to Life in the Real World. Freddy thinks by bringing Jason back to life to bring Fear on Elm Street Kids and making Teenagers remember Freddy again. Since Jason is an Instant Killer Machine, He isn't willing to Step Aside. Now with a Terrified Town in the Middle, Freddy has to find a way to kill Jason by going his dreams before Jason takes the Elm Street Kids over. A Scared Teenager (Monica Keena) finds a way to bring Freddy to Reality from her dreams, So Freddy and Jason enter into a Horrific and Bloody Showdown.

Directed by Ronny Yu (Bride with White Hair, Bride of Chucky, Formula 51) made an entertaining Spin-Off to the "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Friday the 13th" Series. Englund, who played Freddy Krueger for the 8th Time seems that he had a Blast Making this Film. Kirzinger replaced Kane Hodder, which Hodder Originally Played Jason Voorhees in the last Four Friday the 13th Series. Kirzinger is Good as the New Voorhees. Sean S. Cunnigham, who produced the Original "Friday the 13th" is back producing this film. The film also stars:Jason Ritter (Which Jason's Father-The Late:John Ritter also worked with director-Yu on Bride of Chucky), Kelly Rowland (R&B Singer from the Group-Destiny's Child), Lochlyn Murno (Scary Movie) & Katharine Isabelle (Ginger Snaps Trilogy).

DVD has an Sharp Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) transfer (also in Pan & Scan) and an Superb-Dolby Digital 5.1 Expanded Surround Sound. DVD has an engaining Commentary Track by the director-Yu and actors:Englund & Kirzinger. Disc Two has Deleted Scenes with/without Commentary by the Director and Executive Producer-Douglas Curtis, Many Behind the Scenes Feautrettes, Music Video, DVD-ROM Content and More. This film has an Strong Music Score by Graeme Revell (The Crow) that pays Tribute to the "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Friday the 13th" Series. The film ended up being a Profitable Hit for New Line Cinema. Extremely Entertaining for the Fans of the Freddy and Jason Films. Watch for New Line Topper:Robert Shaye in a Cameo, which he's One of the Executive Producers of the Film (Which Shaye was Involved with Every Nightmare Film). Great Gory Fun all the Way. Super 35. Grade:A-. ... Read more

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Rob Zombie does it again
"House of 1,000 Corpses" is one of the more unique horror movies filmed. It combines 70's style horror movie, modern blurry effects, and porn movies. The set creaters creatively built the house and the gas station, giving the audience the extra pleasure. Though the style may be a little elaborate for the location for real life, but it's important for story expression. This movie teaches other B-movies how to allow one's mind to flow during production and writing. Hiring only unknown actors was clever. Well known actors would have ruined the effect. The heavy rock music and the old-time jazz creates a new twist rarely heard in horror movies. This combination allows the killers to look glamorous withour glamorizing murder.

Rob Zombie fought long and hard to convince movie companies to release this movie that he wrote and directed. Many felt that it's too gory to appeal audiences. After watching this, one will realize that it was worth the fight. Those sensative to graphic nature may not find pleasure in this. Otherwise, one will not be disappointed, but one will be surprised when completed. Fans are recommended to watch "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" afterward as they will discover one of Rob Zombie's movie influences.

Mixed Feelings
When I first heard about this movie I was so excited, so excited I wrote a paper about it's soon to be release as an essay for school. Now, Im a big fan of Rob Zombie, look at my name, but he let me down on this one, I still gave it 4 stars though. It was interesting but I expected more from the man with Zombie in his name. It wasnt gorry enough for my likings plane and simple. It's not a bad movie, I suggest you getting it, I did, because it has a very interesting plot/story line, plus its from the sick and twisted mind of Rob Zombie himself. I also heard that he's comin out with some more movies of his which I am just as excited to see.

Cult Classic
When a group of teenagers get locked up in an old house with a bunch of physcotic people, they start being murdered in grisly fashion and there is no escape.
What makes this movie so frightning is the imagiery and i thought that the last scene was so F*&#&! scary that i almost wet my pants.
Overall this was a great movie, totally gory but its definatly a movie to watch in the dark on a rainy day if you want the crap to be scared out of you

average!
just an average old b horror type movie! nothing really cool except for the special effects.
No story!
but should still watch it!

one hell of a fukin movie
i just finished watching this movie and i loved it, it was very orginal and also quite sick. I have read numerous reviews posted on this site saying this is unoriginal and a great dissapointment , these comments posted by people who probably havent even heard of rob zombie yet alone have no idea what the mans all about so shut your fukin mouths before you dare say your dissapointed just because your like the pussy critics who cant handle anything violent and/or original. anyways for those interested in this movie based on your fanship of the great Rob Zombie than this movie may well be for you, all i can really say about this movie is that its really differnt from anything you've ever seen, it has a good running time, great characters and a brilliant soundtrack that is alive and rippin through the whole film. reccomended. ... Read more

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The Night He Came Home and Changed the Face Of Horror
In 1978, the world was introduced to a movie that has become a cornerstone in the horror genre. Independent filmmakers John Carpenter and Debra Hill, largely unknown at the time, shot a movie that would become one of the top money-making horror films of all time on a budget of just over $300,000.00. They hired a cast of unknowns, drawing on talent that would become some of the top names in Hollywood. They set out to make a simple film, about a group of teenagers being stalked by a serial killer, and what was born was a movie that has challenged all other films of its genre-Halloween.

Set in the small town of Haddenfield, Illinois, it is the story of Michael Myers, a boy who murders his sister on Halloween night in 1963. Incarserated within the confines of the mental institution Smiths Grove, he is treated by Dr. Loomis (played by Donald Pleasance) until he can stand trial as an adult for the criminal activities of that fateful night.

Fifteen years pass, and Myers is now grown. Loomis is assigned the duty of transporting Myers back to Haddenfield for his criminal hearing. On the eve of halloween, and badgered by a horrendous thunderstorm, Loomis travels the final distance to the gates of the institution with the aid of a nurse who has been assigned to him. Upon their arrival, they discover that the inmates have been set free to wonder about the confines of the sanitarium. Loomis, who has long since grown to believe that Michael Myers in the embodiment of pure evil, rushes to the gaurd post at the front gate. In his absence, Myers overtakes the nurse and steals the car.

Loomis cries out "He's gone..the evil has gone..."

And so begins Halloween.

The balance of the story takes place in Haddonfield, where a group of unsuspecting teens will have a fatal encounter with Michael Myers. Leading the cast is Jamie Lee Curtis, daughter of veteran actress Janet Leigh (of "Psycho" fame), who plays Laurie Strode, a high-school student who begins seeing "The Shape", a non-descript man dressed in a blue coverall, wearing a white mask. She sees him again and again, through the classroom window at school, in her backyard, behind bushes.

For the majority of horror fans who have seen this film, I need go no further. For those of you who haven't, I should go no further, for the film is definitely more than the narrative I began above. It is a story that touches on the psychological truths that our society seems to function on. Whats more, it is a film that touches at our primal fears.

Unlike so many films in this genre, Halloween is genuinely frightening, not because of its use of graphic gore, or visually stunning effects (there really aren't any in this film) but because it plays on the things that scare us most. Whats more, Carpenter uses carefully placed light and shadow to really enhance the experience of his film. His soundtrack also underscores the film as a whole, bringing it to a level and intensity that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Carpenter went on to film two additional films in the franchise, the much more commercial Halloween II and Halloween III:Season of the Witch (the third installment having nothing to do with the Myer storyline). The Halloween franchise itself has given birth to a total of seven sequels, including the largely popular Halloween H20, in which Jamie Lee Curtis reprised the role of Laurie Strode. Still, it is this original film, a small budget, independent movie that was shot in the early spring (yes, leaves were brought in and scattered about to simulate the fall season) that has become a staple that is synonymous with the holiday which the movie was named after.

If you have reservations about this film, set them aside and watch it...but watch it with the lights on, because Michael Myers might be there, in the shadows, waiting. Halloween-the Night He Came Home-is worth the time and money. It is the film that really re-defined the horror/slasher genre, and it is the one film that really rises above the rest, setting a standard that no film that followed has ever matched.

Brilliant piece of suspense
"Halloween" is by far the best horror film I have ever seen and is also my personal favorite. The story is so simple: 6 year-old Michael Myers stabs his sister to death on October 31, 1963 in Haddonfield. He is locked up but 15 years later, he escapes and returns to his hometown, where he sets his sights on Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) and her friends, Annie (Nancy Loomis) and Lynda (P.J. Soles). His psychiatrist, Dr. Sam Loomis (Donald Pleasence), is hot on Myers' trail before he kills again. This movie is so scary and suspensful, easily the best of the bunch. For Jamie Lee Curtis' first movie, she did an excellent job of acting. Veteran actor Donald Pleasence is also terrific, he is performance is convincing, you actually KNOW that Michael Myers is pure evil when he talks about him. What adds to the suspense and horror of the film is that Michael is hardly seen, he is always in the shadows, waiting to kill. The music is also fantastic. The main piano theme is one of the most famous to ever grace the screen. All in all, this is a terrific film, watch this with the lights off and guarantee you'll be scared!

What Else Can I Say About A True Classic
Halloween was the very first horror movie I saw as a kid, at age 4.Ever since then, no Halloween or anytime of the year is complete for me without Dr.Loomis, Laurie Strode, Sheriff Brackett, and of course the man himself, Michael Myers. This movie epitomizes everything that Halloween is..the bogeyman laying in the dark shadow of the room , waiting for the perfect moment to strike..It's got everything..From the typical American small town, horror movies in the city just don't work..The great horror flicks of all time:Halloween, Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Amityville Horror, Last House on the Left, The Town That Dreaded Sundown, and Scream, they all took place in small towns or in the middles of nowhere..
Plus Halloween films for me have always somehow managed to get the intangible down:Atmosphere.They nail the Halloween , late fall atmsophere perfectly..I loved the whole bunch of them..I'm a sucker for horror though. I also love all the Friday the 13ths, Texas Chainsaws, Screams, and Nightmares.

The one that started it all!
Halloween is definitely the film that inspired the first wave of horror movies. It clearly inspired Friday The 13th and A Nightmare On Elm Street.

When Michael Myers brutally murdered his sister Judith he was sent to a children's hospital for a life sentence. But after serving 15 years he escaped and travelled to the small town of Haddonfield where he stalks 3 young women Laurie, Annie and Lynda. It also happens to be Halloween night when he comes out of the shadows and definitely gives them a scare to remember!

Everything about Halloween is 1st class entertainment! John Carpenter doesn't rely on lots of gore to make this movie a classic. He relies on suspense which works like a charm! The music score is also terrifying and the now famous Halloween tune will haunt me forever after watching this film!

It's really fun to see a young Jamie Lee Curtis running around scared because in this day and age you don't think of her being able to play the virginal heroine! Clearly it was down to her that the stereotype was even created in the first place!!!

With excellent supportive performances from Donald Pleasence, Nancy Loomis and PJ Soles this film will always live on!

Halloween
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Meh... It was okay...
I love A LOT of Wes Craven's work, but this had to be his greatest failure! The plot itself seems somewhat rather interesting, but the movie just couldn't cut it! The acting was pretty good but the music score was poor, the colors were grainy looking, and the picture quality has got to be the WORST I've ever seen in DVDs!! (not to mention it really wasn't that scary.) We could at least have a better transfer of this, right?! What's even worse about this movie is that at SOME times it tries to be funny and scary at the same time, which is definetally not a good mix depending on the type of film it's made out to be. (Heck, alot of these 70s films don't really make much sense huh?) The only part I'd have to say I liked was at the very end where the parents get revenge on the killers with the booby-traps and stuff.

OVERALL: I would NOT recommend this movie if you are looking for an Oscar-winner or whatever unless you are a B-movie collector who likes this stuff. I give it 4/10 for a good idea in story but poor sound and picture quality.

How could Wes Craven do this?!!!!
This movie is nothing like people say it is. It is the worst movie I have ever seen. The only part good about it was the breasts( I say breast I was afraid I wouldn't get posted) and nothing else. I didn't even finish watching it.

completly stunk
this movie really sucked, nothing more. I gave it one star because Wes Craven is my favorite movie writer/director.

Wes Cravens first...
Last House On The Left shocked a hardened horror/exploitation fan like me. I couldn't believe that this was made in 1971. The sadistic way Krueg and company acted and how they tortured poor Mari and her friend was nothing short of vile, but the way Craven shot these scenes of torture made your stomach churn twice as bad. The revenge of the parents also made this film something to behold. Last House is classic exploitation. Viewing it is a must.

Clever clever..! -Movie..!! -For a really low budget.
One of Wes Craven's.. -Early film's.. -Has this old
sinnister tale of good old rappe and torture.. -I've
bought this DVD and not half two worry about any
more dang VHS.. -Lucky.. -I am glad that a friend
of mine.. -Bought it for me.. -Becuase..! -I've sold
DVD'S I did not like any more..

I've think.. -Wes is worth it two sell your DVD'S
and respect the man for his buck.. -Craven did a
excellent job.. -I've totally of Wes about all of
his film's.. -The Catholic may condemmed. -Me..!
but Wes will alway's be known as the king of grade
B horror film's.. -In my mind.. -Sean Cunningham..
the Veteran of the Friday the 13th.. -Flick's help
Wes two do this movie in Connecuite..?

Craven.. -Is a cheap cheap film maker..? -And taken
his blood and gut's too serious for this kind..!
Sean did a great job with production value's..!
their is a glimpse as the future Friday the 13th
Steve Minor jumps at the end as he rides with some
drunken roadie's.. -Never mind..!

This movie may disturbed a lot of people..! -But
their is a story two just being a horror film..?
this one did not cost Wes any thing.. -The film
went two their back yards.. -Did something
they've cooed acheived for them selve's..?

Two girls go into a night in town..! -As they've
are hunted by some rapest's..! -The girls get trapped..
after they where headed two a concert.. -Then their
taken two the dimmwitted wooed's two be rape..?
then the movie turn's out a longer for the too ho
have kiddnapped.. -Rape; -and killed these poor
innocent women.. -Then..! -The next day; -the
parent's of the girl.. -Mari Collingwood.. -Goe's
out jogging.. -They've find the girl..?

But the same rapest's go too the house..! -Have
dinner.. -The mother learns that they are the
real killer's.. -So they've plot some fantastic
peice of cinema history.. -Revenge..! -Their are a
lot of disturbing images in this movie.. -And
don't let any one watch this with a bad heart
condition.. -I love the special feature's with

Wes Craven.. -and; -the introduction.. -Which
he explains that he have put back some of the old
violent footage in this flick..?

Wes Craven.. -Shooed of gane an oscor.. -But he
is known as a low budgetted filmmaker..? -You
never guest your going out.. -Two make a low
budget feature.. -Play with stuff that no one
has ever tried.. -And don't win an oscor..?

This is my Grade -A.. -Horror flick.. -Some say
it is not a horror flick..

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
I saw the sneak preview of the movie tonight. All I have to say is it was fantastic. I also rented the original TCM after i saw the sneak preview. I also enjoyed the original. Tobe Hooper made a terrifying horror film that turned into a cult classic and it doesn't even have that much gore. It's in the style of Halloween where you imagine what happens to the victims instead of seeing on screen. However, I think the title scares some people away... but I love the title. Marcus Nispel, the director of TCM 2003, is even more creative in that he brought out the things you didn't particularly want to see. Not in a bad way... he did it tastefully... like the shower scene in Psycho... you are watching her get stabbed but your not flinching. If you go to the movies official website: www.texaschainsawmovie.com you will find interviews and trailers. Marcus Nispel clearly states the plot was changed and twisted (still same general plot but twisted) so that you would be surprised. The ending, beginning, and murders are different. He also states that he did not make a slasher movie... his only intention was to scare the audience. John Carpenter also said that about Halloween 1... look how that turned out... GREAT! I also recommend that you do not watch the original TCM sequals because they trash the series. Good luck and go see this movie on October 17th when it is released... I know I will.

She said they were all going to die and she wasn't lying
Well, this 2003 remake of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" creeped me out. Of course I waited until late at night to watch it, which is what you were supposed to do with a horror movie, because lately even when a horror film has a good start, such as "Jeepers Creepers," they almost always end up being laughable. Now, I will not go so far as to saw this is a great horror film, and I am not suggesting that it replace the raw power of Tobe Hooper's original in any one's mind, but it sure creeped me out more than anything I have seen in a while (except for last month when I watched "The Exorcist" again).

What does this remake have working in its favor? Well, first the film is selective in what it takes from the original. We have the same beginning with the grainy film and the same narration talking about "one of the most bizarre crimes in the annals of American history" (again narrated by a now considerably more famous John Larroquette), and we have the same basic idea that a group of teenagers in 1973 make the mistake of running into Leatherface and his kin. But in terms of the specifics the screenplay by Scott Kosar does not treat the original like gospel: the hook is still there, but we lose the bizarre dinner scene where the original really lost me.

I was also surprised to see that cinematographer Daniel Pearl is back to show what he has learned since 1974, which is apparently a note. Maybe the music video sensibilities of director Marcus Nispel have something to do with this at well, but this horror film looks the way that horror films are supposed to look. You know that things are going well when you are getting the wiggins and the sun has not yet set in the film. There are plenty of bad things to see in this film, but the camera does not wallow on them the way so many splatter flicks do.

Maybe part of the effectiveness of this remake is that for those of us who watched the original we know the basics of what is going to happen so that there is a sense of anticipation that no matter what is happening on screen something really bad is about to happen. But if I were going to point to something else beyond the cinematography it would be the fact that this time Leatherface (Andrew Bryniarski) is not the really scary one. No, the honor goes to R. Lee Ermey who brings his drill sergeant from hell to the character of Sheriff Hoyt. Even before Leatherface shows up these teenagers are in way over their heads.

Ripe for the slaughter are good girl Erin (Jessica Biel), her boy friend Kemper (Eric Balfour), young stud Andy (Mike Vogel), the friendly hitchhiker Pepper (Erica Leerhsen), and for comic relief stoner Morgan (Jonathan Tucker). They are driving through Texas to get to a concert when they almost run over a disoriented and frightened girl walking along the road. They try to help, but she is beyond help and so, as she plainly tells them, are they.

Biel, still trying to put her good girl image from "7th Heaven" behind her, manages to play a scream queen without going off the deep end like she did in "Gear" (even in a freezing meat locker). Often these films come down to the good girl character trying to survive the maniac with their weapon of choice and in that regard Biel is one of the better to come along. Yeah, she is smart and sexy, but for once when she gets to the part where she has to fight back you actually believe she might pull it off.

This is a grim and relentless film that assaults its audience as much as it does its characters. After so many horror films that fail on that score perhaps the biggest shock is any film could get this far doing what it is supposed to be doing and if you come here expecting a cathartic ending abandon hope on that score right now. Also, when you decide to watch it late at night, remember not to turn all the light out.

For a remake, it's not half bad!!
I am a huge fan of the original, and I'm not a fan of remakes in general. With that said, I'm not about to insult anybody by trying to put the original and this 2003 remake in the same category. I do think, however, that this movie is pretty good. What makes it work is that the two movies are very different. There are similarities to be sure, but you don't feel like you're watching a blow-by-blow replay of the 1973 classic. I saw the remake in a theater and expected to spend two hours laughing at a lame attempt to capture the classic's low-key horror. Instead, I found myself wrapped up in the new story because it strayed enough from the original to catch and, more importantly, keep my attention. There are a lot of extras on these two discs, including an interesting plot device that never made its way into the movie. Also, the commentary reveals some interesting facts. Overall, I think anyone who likes scary movies will like this movie. I definitely think people who haven't seen the original will enjoy it because they have no reference to compare it to. However, do yourself a favor and see the original too; you won't be disappointed.

Texas Chainsaw Masscre
This movie is a must have. It's a remake of the original,but it's better.Even though it's a remake it still scares you in better ways.This movie is AMAZING!!!

Leatherface has ME hooked!
Where was the canabalism? Why did they spend so much money on a score for the movie when it worked so well to not have one in the first on? The other half leg was obviously sticking in the piano! I give it 4 stars in comparison to ANYTHING else that has come out since 1990. I am often bored by horror movies nowadays that have maybe one scene that is interesting. I am not including horror/thrillers like Silence of the Lambs. Leatherfaces sisters should have been axed. Terrible, annoying, and could have been much cooler. Not as unpredictable as the first, and the main "hook" scene was drawn out, he should have saved the screen time to lengthen the Pepper death scene. No movie in recent time has been scarier. Although, they could top it with a Prequel. How the girls family gets it...I mean we aren't talking about 5 people where 4 barely know eachother. We'd be talking about the girls mother, father, younger brother, and the fact that she is pregnant. I think that would make for a great, insanely scary horror movie. ... Read more

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Blow mad killer Jason Voorhees to smithereens in the opening sequence of the movie? Sorry, folks, you have to do better than that. Jason's evil spirit finds its way into a series of host bodies, thus continuing the carnage at Crystal Lake, in Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday. Naturally, part 9 is not the final Friday the 13th movie (no big deal: part 4, you'll recall, was titled The Final Chapter). Jason confronts a long-lost sister at the lake, while the usual assortment of naked teens are dispatched. This one tries to vary the formula a bit but ends up with a story line every bit as nonsensical as those that came before. The final sequence tries to put Jason away for keeps and calls upon the demons of hell for support. The last shot is an outrageous joke, which is perhaps what this franchise deserves. --Robert Horton ... Read more

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One-of-a-kind: The Best Jason of them All!!!
I've been a F13 fan for as long as I can remember (both in film and especially in the Canadian TV Series). This final addition to the Jason Voorhees anthology is truly a superb cumulative finale to the many sanguinary exploits of one of Hollywood's most insuperable murderous madmen! This "Friday" was laden with an interesting twist-of-plot (Jason now a "Body Snatcher" in spirit), special FX that are orders-of-magnitude better than in past Friday installments, and decent performances by Steven Williams as the undaunted bounty hunter Creighton Duke and by John ("F13 Series'" Ryan Dallion) LeMay. I think the decision for New Line to obtain the rights for this sequel was a judicious decision since Robert Shaye's company has had the best notoriety for cranking out some of Hollywood's most staunch and bloody horror pieces in modern cinema ("Nightmare on Elm Street", "The Hidden", & "The Mangler"). Paramount just couldn't hack it (no pun intended) to keep Jason at a spine-tingling pace towards the close of the 80's (albeit F13 7 was a decent try) as it had in the first two films. Plus, adding "Friday" creator Sean E. Cunningham to the production's lineup really made a difference in the story's action when compared to past sequels. The scene of Duke's telling of Jason's hideous plot for an immortal muderous rebirth through one of his blood relatives to Steven in the jail cell will surely grab your attention, though you may wonder why they waited until now to divulge this legacy so many years later. Also, the ending has an excellent, campy "Battle for the New Line Bad Boy" with Freddy Krueger's famed razors snatching Jason's decayed, blood-soaked hockey mask from the ground and down to the depths of Hell, where it belongs! A true treat for "Friday" fans of all ages, although the plot may seem greatly sporadic in explaining Jason's psychotic motives in the longevity of the anthology.

Evil Has Finally Found A Home....And A Good Script!
I know I'll get bashed for this, but I thought this movie was a classic in it's own time. I personally think every F13 movie is horrible but this one just blew me away. Fast paced and director Adam Marcus really gives fans what they want and delievers it in the coolest way possible. This is Jason Vorhees for generation X. The special effects are top notch and for the firs time, we actually have some believable characters. John D. LeMay, who was on the first three seasons of "Friday The 13th: The Series", stands out in his role as the hero, but Kane Hodder gives him a fight as Jason's last stand. Also, check out that cameo from another very well known horror icon! Rest In Hell Mr. Vorhees!

Unworthy of your valuable time
"Jason Goes To Hell" blatantly rips off "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." It doesn't even attempt to cover it up. But what do you expect in a film that was literally written in a weekend?

Now, there are a lot of Friday the 13th fans out there, and many of them are die-hard loyalists to the "Jason mythology," which includes, believe it or not, a list of rules of what he can and cannot do. This film tosses out all those rules and says, "Let's up the make-up budget by $100,000 and forget about everything else."

So in this film you get graphic and creative murders, but little substance to keep the red gooey stuff sticking together. A wave of embarrassment washes over you ever time a character opens his or her mouth. You think to yourself, "Is this my life? Am I really watching this movie?" and then you realize yes, you are, so you'd better cope or get help now, friend, or it's going to be a long, brutal old age.

Even though they cannot target these types of films to kids -- those bastards at the MPAA have ethics and standards -- this is one of those films that is. Full of glistening red gory stuff, your children will love eating this up. They'll sleep like little angels, too.

It's a shame that with its budget and the cool new look Jason gets, this film had to suck tailpipe so hard. It's even more so a shame that this is Part 9 in a series that hasn't decided to quit yet. When people will tire of relentless gore is beyond me ... but I really hope it doesn't end.

Honestly, the slasher flicks in the eighties represented a time when Americans wanted to get scared on cheap effects and bad scripts. It worked, and movies such as Friday the 13th became massively successful. The modern horror genre has "smartened up" and become "hip," and now its died down into the deepest pits of remake hell. So the Friday the 13th series, as well as those other quickie gore-fests during that blissful Ronny Reagan time period, hold a special place in America's heart.

"Jason Goes To Hell" holds a place at the bottom of the toilet, floating amongst the throw-away goo of a dissatisfied audience.

"I'm going to kill Jason Voorhess, and I wan't you to help
Now before I rewview, I want to thank amazon. When I bought this DVD from a store, there was a JUMBO size crack in it! I whent back to the store, but they wouldn't give me my money back!!!!!!
Amazon gave me this DVD at a nice low price. Thanks! Now, to the movie. Jason is tricked and blown up by the F.B.I. He is belevied to be dead, but he's evil spirt( which turns out to be a fake looking demon) goes to a diffrent body. Many murder's are commited by Jason, and every one now think he is alive again. The Boundy Hunter Duke says he knows how to kill Jason once and for all. He teams up with Jason's sister and her daughter, because only a blood reletive can kill Jason. What I liked about the film the most is that it had the feel of Friday the 13th 3 and 4, the first "real" Jason movies. Sure people will won't agree with that, but you just need to wach the film for yourself and wach the old ones to see what I mean. I hate it when people say this is bad. Here are some complant's I have heard.

Jason jumps body's: So? It's trying to be scary, it's a horror movie. Do you think every horror film will be the same?

Jason's a demon: Well he alway's acted like a demon to me. He runs around killing people with a hockey mask on.

Jason has a sister: Hey his Dad left him, don't you think he got remarried?

Deleted secencs: I saw those sence, they were not a big deal. the Tree Trunk Demons looked fake.

They made a sequel: They made other movies with Jason in them but they never did another Friday film. Jason X does not have Friday the 13th in the title so it's not a Friday film.

Well that's it. You'll like this film if you liked the old ones. 80'S FAN'S REJOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jason Goes to Hell - The Final Friday
I'm extremely suprised that this film wasn't half bad.Ok sure the characters weren't memorable and the dialogue wasn't great, but I thought the whole possession thing was kinda interesting.Even though Jason wasn't in the whole film it was still interesting.(SPOILERS)One scene I liked was the part when the man started breaking that boy's fingers before he would tell him any info.I also like the whole backstory about Jason only being able to be killed by a Voorhees or brought back by one.My most favorite part was the ending.(SPOILERS)Freddy's claw coming up and grabbing Jason's mask.It was great!You may not like it as much if your an average viewer, but check this one out.Supposedly the last of Jason's gore-fests as he writhes in hellfire facing the long legacy of murder splattering his resume.(6/10) ... Read more

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Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, a creature was stirring...In Bedford, several unsuspecting people are about to receive Season’s Greetings - of terror! This 98 minute DVD is a stark and stylish tale that turnseveryone's favorite time of the year inside out. Olivia Hussey and Margot Kidder star among an ill-fated housefulof sorority sisters celebrating the holiday season.Festivities turn fatal when obscene phone calls break theserenity and it becomes clear that a psychopath is stalking the house. ... Read more

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The Best Scary Movie I've Seen
I have not seen this in probably 20 years, but it still remains my favorite scary movie. You'll probably want to stay away from your attic for awhile after you see it. If anyone out there can tell me where to locate the video, please let me know!!!!!!! I've been trying and trying, but cannot find a store or website that has it. robbinsjl@home.com

Silent Night, Evil Night
Silent Night, Evil Night is a movie that stands out in my mind as the SCARIEST film I have ever seen. I have not seen this movie in over 25 years but there are scenes in this film that I remember as if they were yesterday. I have two teens, 19 and 17, that I would love to be able to show this movie to, but can't find at any of the video rental stores. They have no idea of what a real scary movie is all about. I am not a fan of todays horror flicks because they are just a mix of blood and gore, and most are just downright STUPID! To this day I can not forget the "rocking chair" scene or the "glass unicorn".

Never Watch This During the Holiday Season
One day in 1975, my girl friend and I wandered into a multi-plex theater with absolutely no idea that we would soon experience the SHOCK of a horror movie lifetime! "Black Christmas" remains mysteriously obscure perhaps because it was never marketed properly. Ironically, (and consistent with its history) this movie cannot currently (9-6-2000) even be purchased on the Amazon website! Olivia Hussey delivers a magnificent performance. She is charming with dignity despite a most unpleasant atmosphere and ever changing set of unfortunate circumstances ("The more things change, the more they stay the same," definitely applies)! Margot Kidder provides the raunchy but mostly respectable humor, and much needed comic relief! The script itself is laced with a wonderful sprinkling of (black) humor throughout! This is simply the scariest horror movie ever made IF you don't require special effects to quench your thirst for suspense! High tech audio and visual effects are not needed, and this actually proves refreshing! The movie relies on its story, eery atmosphere, and some splendid acting to spook you out of your wits! It's "old fashioned" in the sense that one's imagination creates much of the spine tingling moments. A generous but restrained dose of violence proves to be a perfect "witches blend." "Psycho" of course is (plot-wise and technically) the best thriller ever made but "Black Christmas" leaves a profound and eerie after affect that still haunts me 25 years later. It is a much better story and movie than the equally frightening "Halloween" (Halloween's strenghts are its atmosphere, screams, and chase scenes but it lacks plot development, truly interesting characters, and a sophisticated sense of humor). Chilling and fun throughout except that there is nothing too "playful" about the demented, well disguised and relentless lost soul who disrupts the festivities. Smart and entertaining dialogue less the ugly conversations between Hussey and her boyfriend. Leave the kids in their bedrooms for this one, but make sure they have a designated babysitter that never loses sight. This is the night for the entire family to sleep in the same room, especially if their is an upstairs or an attick in your home! Warning: Do NOT watch this movie during the Christmas season or your Holiday memories will never be the same!!!

No horror fan can miss this one!
This was a hard movie for me to track down but it was worth it. Most people have probably never heard of this film but definetly need to check it out. This movie is set around a sorority house at christmas, and as all the girls begin heading out for christmas vacation many bizzare events begin to take effect. One girl's father comes looking for her after she didnt show up to go home with him. As they set out a search party for the missing girl a dead child is found in the park. And as everyone is mourning the death of the little girl, a stranger hides in the attic of the sorority house killing the girls one by one and making mysterious phone calls after every death. The thing that makes this movie cool is that it set the tone for many now more famous horror movies like halloween and friday the 13th. The thing i enjoy most about this movie is the great twist ending. Definatly check this one out!

This had all the necessary elements of a good horror movie
Black Christmas is a shining example of a great horror movie. New direstors and writers should take notes. I was a little upset because I had to watch it with one of my friends so I'm not sure exactly how scary it is. But i will rent it again soon. The other reviews are telling the truth about this movie ... Read more

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Steven Spielberg's first feature film, 1971's Duel, is set on a desert highway. It stars Dennis Weaver as a driver being pursued by a menacing truck, which is following him with all the vengeance of the ancient furies. In this spiritual update from 1984, C. Thomas Howell plays a guy taking a drive-away car from Chicago to San Diego. On a whim, in the rain, and against his better judgment, he picks up a hitchhiker (Rutger Hauer). The hitcher quickly admits to being a murdering psychopath, and once Howell finally gets him out of his car, he is pursued with all the vengeance of the ancient furies. We're never sure if the hitcher is a figment of his imagination, making Howell a schizophrenic killer, or if he's real and Howell is the random victim of a wandering madman, which is how his potential new girlfriend (Jennifer Jason Leigh) thinks of him. Either way, The Hitcher is great fun, kinda scary, and teetering on the brink of "must see." --Andy Spletzer ... Read more

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The Hitcher is some seriously bad company...oh, yeah!
This is my favorite Rutger Hauer movie. His persona fits this role perfectly. With a good supporting cast, a well-written screenplay and an excellent musical score, Hauer drives his audience along the twisted path of a psychotic hitch-hiker who kills just about anyone who is unfortunate enough to meet him.

C. Thomas Howell plays a young man by the name of Jim Halsey, who is delivering a car to a customer in San Diego. As he travels across a lonely West Texas highway at nite, he's having trouble keeping awake and nearly runs afoul of a big-rig. When he catches a glimpse of a rain-soaked hitch-hiker (Rutger Hauer) standing on the shoulder, he stops to pick him up, against his better judgement, figuring the man's company would keep him awake.

Halsey tries to strike up a conversation with the hitcher, but the hitcher only gives him a terse and twisted tale about being out of gas and needing cigarettes. The hitcher begins to play a psychological game of words with Halsey that quickly turns into a life-threatening situation. A quick-thinking Halsey pushes the hitcher out of the moving car and speeds away, thinking that's the last he'll see of him. The hitcher seems impressed(!!!) by Halsey's escape; apparently no one else has been so lucky. The hitcher begins to pursue Halsey with a mindless obsession that leaves dead bodies and destruction all around them.

The hitcher is a master of manipulation in this film. I really liked the ending, although, if the storyline is followed accurately, it doesn't allow for a sequel with Rutger Hauer, who absolutely is the shining star of this movie. I would love to see him play this part again- it truly is his calling. As a previous Amazon reviewer noted, he doesn't have to speak a word for you to know what he is thinking and contemplating as the role of The Hitcher. His body language and facial expressions tell you all you need to know. I think this entire movie could have been done without a single line of dialogue from the hitcher and been just as effective.

Rutger is waaaay cool, the movie is awesome and it should be part of your collection if you dont have it yet. A DVD must!

Great latter-day "road" picture, genuinely terrifying.
Seeing this on HBO this morning with the negative experience of "Vanishing Point" still fresh in my mind reminded me that yes, there are some great road movies that take place in the American Southwest which do not leave the viewers questioning the significance of the film...and prefer merely to scare the hell out of them instead.

The plot is staggeringly effective in its simplicity; a college kid (C. Thomas Howell) contracts to deliver a car from Chicago to San Diego. In the desert during a storm he picks up a hitch hiker (Rutger Hauer) who doesn't bother with the pretense of winning his mobile host's faith and trust; he immediately slips into maximum creep-out mode and the kid knows he's in serious trouble within minutes as the hitcher makes it known under no uncertain terms that he has indeed killed someone in a particularly brutal fashion...and with a seeming trace of resignation and inevitability he plans to do the same to the kid.

What follows is a fortuitous escape and a series of subsequent encounters between Howell and Hauer, with entanglements involving the police, Jennifer Jason Leigh (thankfully before she picked up that horrible New England upper class accent she seemed to use in a number of her '90's roles), and more murder victims.

The encounters succeed in building a sense of escalating tension that is never satisfactorily resolved until the film's ending, which does seem somewhat contrived (minus one star for that). However, the performances of all the actors are excruciatingly believable, especially Hauer, who is genuinely disturbing. He's not some sort of supernatural teen slasher a la Jason or Freddy Krueger or (to a lesser extent) Michael Myers, classic horror movie icons all; Hauer is simply someone...ANYONE...that could cross your path without any warning or fanfare...and could make your personal terrorization his sole purpose in life. That is what makes this movie truly scary; while watching it you will clearly understand the implication that yes, this too could happen to you.

"Riders on the storm", indeed.

Where should I begin?!
Ok, one of my favourite movies ever, this is. I know it seems strange now, it isn't an epic with outstanding performances and great set pieces and all that, it's just a plain old, fun 80s horror road movie, but I just love it all the same.

Rutger Hauer is imensely scary as a (not so freaky killer like Jason or Michael, nor a gruesome killer) but a sharp, haunting character with an icy personality. C Thomas Howell is very good as a young teenager. He starts off in the film to be a bit geeky, but once he meets Hauer he starts to get a little freaky himself. They are basically the two main characters in this.

The film -- as you probably know -- is about C Thomas Howell delivering a drive-away car (let me just say I don't like the review from Digibiong! because he says there is a mistake on the license plate of the car, but it's a drive-away car so it doesn't matter) and he has to deliver it to San Dieago, on the way he picks up a stranger on the road, he seems like a nice guy, but he turns out to be quite psychotic. Howell is able to push the stranger out of the car and carry on down the road, but the hitcher isn't done yet, he starts to play a deadly game with Howell, like getting the police onto him, framing him, killing people in front of his eyes and all stuff like that. The film doesn't drag at the start, it starts off straight away with Howell picking the stranger up and it gets darker and darker every time.

The gore in this film isn't that bad, we do HEAR a woman get pulled apart, but we don't SEE it. We never really do see a lot of deaths happen in the film, but I think that's what makes the film scary. It can be very atmospheric at times, but a lot of the scary parts happen in the day-time. When we come to the conclusion it gets a little dissapointing since it doesn't go on for long and I was expecting a great confrontation.

So, that's "the hitcher", one of my favourite movies. Road movies are my favourite genre of movies and here are a couple more good ones:

Breakdown
Convoy
Duel
Hitcher 2: I've been waiting

Absolutely MAGNIFICENT one of the greats of the 80s
Like many, I saw this totally haunting film late night on HBO by myself as a child. The opening scene is quite simply perfectly executed, and one of the most frightening and realistic scenes ever put to film. The atmosphere in this film is so wonderful, and the writing first rate. The leads are utterly convincing -- real props to Howell who has a difficult role. I am in love with the Southwest, and in a odd way this film is a great meditation on the wilderness down here too -- kind of like Thelma & Louise. What American films should be like.

More Than Just A Ride!
One of the scariest movies I have ever seen, The Hitcher is relentless in its intensity. Jim Halsey (C. Howell) picks up a hitchhiker (R. Hauer) on his way to San Diego who soon admits he killed his last ride. Hauer says, "You know that driver from that last car? I cut off his legs". It doesn't take more than that before Jim is able to trick and force the 'hitcher' out of his car. Thinking that it's over, Jim soon sees the hitcher riding in another family's car, knowing he will kill them all. Reporting him to the police is of no use and even after they capture him, he pulls a shocking twist on everyone. Jim befriends a lonely waitress (J. J. Leigh) who believes his story, but soon she ends up in the middle (literally) between them (the most revolting scene in the film). It's a suspenseful, non-stop, killer maniac fright ride. It becomes clear the hitcher is out to frame Jim for multiple murders or kill him. The ending is just as frightening as the rest, but I guarantee you won't leave this film feeling good - just shaken up. Not for the squeamish, but maybe a good date movie. ... Read more

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Last result, is not 'Final Destination'
When Alex(Devon Sawa) and his senior class board a plane heading for Paris, they dont expect for the plane to explode. But when Alex has a wild premonition and immediatley gets thrown off the plane with four other peers and teacher, the plane takes off, and to their worse fears explodes. Now Alex is starting to notice a plan after two of the survivors are killed in mysterious ways, were we ment to get off that plane? Who knew buses, water, fire, and a bottle of vodka could be so scary? Trying to find out how to stop the dying, Alex, Clear(Aly Larter), and Carter(Kerr Smith) must be careful of where they step and how they drive, because death, NEVER takes no for an answer. Final Destination was one of the most suspence filled horror films I have seen in awhile. James Wong takes his X-File knowledge to the test, using everyday things, and making them look like Jason Vorhees. Just make sure next time you cross the street, to look both ways!!!

the beginning was cool, but after the plane crash, blah!
there's not much to say about this movie. it's just a bunch of pretty teens running from death because they were also meant to die in the plane, ok whatever. so, the rest of this movie is over an hour of teens running around, looking attractive and getting killed in the most silly ways. yeah, the director tried to make the deaths brutal, but with the cgi effects, it just looks dumb and phony. the 70's-80's horror movies that had all these death scenes looked a lot more realistic, even the real cheesy ones. they looked a lot better than this i assure you. also, none of the deaths come to you with suspence, it's the same formula over and over. formula=one false scare, then the real thing. for example: boy plugs in radio, water seeps up to him, no not an electicution, instead boy slips on water and gets strangled by a cord, and repeat about 5-6 more times and there's the formula for the deaths.

"Let's go take a $#!^"
This movie is awesome! It was cleverly written, with very gruesome death scenes, which I like.
This movie's about Death's individual plan for all of us, and it warns us to live life as if you were alive (confusing, i know).
It starts off with a big class of high schoolers on theie way to Paris. One of the kids, Alex,(Sawa) gets a premonition about the plane exploding. He makes this very clear, and gets thrown off along with a few other kids. Then, as soon as the plane departs, it explodes! (Go figure) Several months later, the survivors all start dying in "freak accidents", or the police say so. Something is killing the survivors. Will someone find out what's going down, before they all do?

FINAL DESTINATION-SHADES OF "DAMIEN"
I ENJOYD FINAL DETINATION AND THOUGHT IT WAS WAY BETTER THAN OVERATED CRAP LIKE SCREAM AND I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER BUT AS I WATCHED THIS FILM I COULDNT'T HELP BEING REMINDED OF THE OMEN AND DAMIEN OMEN II THESE TWO CLASSIC FILMS WERE THE FIRST TO HAVE ACCIDENTAL CREATIVE DEATH SCENES AND DID THEM
WITHOUT THE HELP OF COMPUTER GRAPHICS. IN FINAL DESTINATION INSTEAD OF SATAN CAUSING THE HORRIFIC DEATHS WE HAVE THE GRIM REAPER. IT JUST SEEMED TO ME EVERY TIME SOMEONE WAS ABOUT TO CROAK IN THIS FILM I WAS WAITING FOR THOSE CREEPY DEVIL CHANTS
OR DAMIEN'S RAVEN TO SHOW UP JUST LIKE OMEN II.MY ADVICE FOR A RAINY DAY WATCH THE OMEN,DAMIEN-OMEN II, FINAL DESTINATION AND
FINAL DESTINATION II.

Best Movie Ever
This movie is probably one of the best movies i ever saw. It is not about a monster or a murderer. it is about death itself. This movie has a bit of everything in it. It is a Horror/drama/comedy/tragedy/romance/parody/adventure/action.
i can strongly relate to Alex even though i am a girl. this movie will scare you, make you laugh, and cry. But mostly you will laugh. i am impressed with this movie.

in the beginning Alex has a vision of a plane exploding. He gets him and 6 other people kicked of the plane. Seconds later the plane explodes. Death starts killing of the survivers one by one. Luckily Alex finds the design of the deathes and tries to prevent them but he learns you cant cheat death. or can you? ... Read more

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A True Terror Classic
When the onslaught of 80's slasher films was in high gear, most ripping off "Halloween", and "Friday The 13th", there were hardly any original frights in the bunch. " A Nightmare On Ellm Street" came along and changed that. This movie, like "Psycho", and "Halloween" before it, and "Scream" after it, changed the world of horror. Good horror films can still happen. A bunch of kids are having nightmares of a ghastly looking killer with knives for fingers. Is he for real?. Will they die if they sleep?. That is such a great, ingenious premise. The movie has several heart pounding scenes that will leave you holding on to your seat. It's that good. Robert Englund, as Freddy Krueger, helped create one of the most memorable and incredible cinema villains of all time. The movie always has that eerie feel and pull of a horrible, sweat soaked nightmare. Wes Craven is truly a master. Heather Langenkamp, as the heroine Nancy, is one of the all time great Scream Queens. This movie is frightening. If you don't like it, you must be an alien. A brilliant, legendary classic. Don't fall asleep!.

One, two...Freddy's coming for you....
Horror films usually have the reputation as being mindless slasher movies filled with half-naked (and invariably stupid) bimbos. I mean just how many times can someone trip over nothing just to be slashed to bits by some masked axe/knife-wielding maniac? Is "Nightmare On Elm Street" an exception to this rule? In a word, YES!

Wes Craven's masterful creation known as Freddy Kruger is more than just a disgruntled maniac looking for sex starved teens. He is clever and dark and witty and horrifying and well, creepy as hell. There is actually a story line to this movie. Freddy was once an actual person...a monster in his own right, that was destroyed (burned to death, no less) by the good people on Elm Street. An eye for an eye? Well, Freddy's not finished yet...he re-emerges as a nightmare for Nancy, the daughter of one of the people who burned him years ago. Only Freddy's more than just a bad dream as Nancy (wonderfully played by Heather Langenkamp)and her friends (keep an eye out for a very young Johnny Depp) soon find out. He has gained power through their dreams and has very real consequences in the waking world.

Make no mistakes, this is a horror film, but the thinking person's horror film. You want to unravel the mystery of this creepy nightmarish figure that seemingly can do or become anything. Craven keeps it real, while managing to keep it fascinating...something few horror movies can claim. Freddy himself, is never really revealed or completely seen until the very end. This adds a great deal to the overall darkness of this movie. This film is gory but somehow that is not the focal point. It also explores the characters, especially Nancy, who emerges as the unlikely role-model/heroine.

"Nightmare On Elm Street" is a good flick, period. It is smart, clever, creative, witty, creepy, dark and down-right SCARY. Kudos to Wes Craven and his most-original masterpiece. Freddy is a force to be reckoned with!

Good night, Sleep tight, Don't let Freddy Kreuger bite!
I must say that this is by far the most...Incredible thing I have ever seen!!! A lot of people didn't approve of it(when I was 6 I didn't approve of it but more on that later.) Because this movie had a low body count.(Find out wich one did on www.freddyvsjason.com) But even thought the BC was low, the Blood Count was phenomenal. Remember the scene where whatsherface was wrapped in that sheet with blood all around it? what about when that dude got pulled through the bed?(I hate to admit it but to make a long story short I didn't sleep in my bed till the next time I saw it!) But I wont spoil the movie for you 'First Timers'. But If you are a first timer, watch this movie by yourself in the middle of the night, door locked, lights off, (And maybe some rubber pants and a blanket! If you think it's that scary) Good night, Sleep tight, Don't let Freddy Kreuger bite!

Freddy Krueger was the Boogeyman...
Wes Craven provided the final truly great film of his directorial career with A Nightmare On Elm St, initiating yet another successful horror franchise that deteriorated quickly but made Freddy Krueger a viable part of North American horror film iconography.
In this film, the teen residents of Elm St. are tormented by recurring nightmares of a razor fingered, fedora wearing maniac horribly scarred beyond recognition. When the teens begin to meet untimely and gruesome deaths, it would seem that their nightmares have become reality. Child molester and murderer Freddy Krueger has returned from the grave to wreak vengeance on the offspring of the vigilantes who burnt him alive many years previous.
The film benefits from a great cast of notable actors such as John Saxon (Black Christmas, Cannibal Apocalypse), Robert Englund (Eaten Alive, Tv's V mini-series) and a pre-stardom Johnny Depp (Donnie Brasco, Pirates of the Carribean). Heather Lagenkamp is also terrific as the main protagonist Nancy, who takes it upon herself to stop Krueger's murder spree. Lagenkamp would return in Nightmare on Elm Street 3 and Wes Craven's New Nightmare.
The film offers a surreal tone that consistently blurs the line between dream and reality making for a unique and terrifying experience, the viewer never knows what to expect, quite a departure from the usual predictable slasher film.
In Krueger, Craven and Englund have fashioned a completely hideous and unforgettable villain. Far removed from the ridiculous caricature that Krueger would later evolve into in the many sequels that followed.
The film will also please gore fans as a plethora of gruesome effects are employed that far surpass those in either Halloween or Friday The 13th. The murders are very imaginatively orchestrated and original.
A Nightmare on Elm St. is a fast paced and very effective horror film that deserves to be seen. Too bad the myriad sequels failed to live up to the promise of this first outing. After this Craven would move on to more mainstream material like the mega-failure Deadly Friend and the hugely successful teen horror parody Scream.

Revolutionary Modern Classic
Director Wes Craven was inspired by a series of newspaper articles to create "A Nightmare on Elm Street." Children were suffering terrible dreams and in desperation, told their parents they were frightened of dying. Then, one by one, the kids started inexplicably dropping away.

And what better foundation to create a horror film? Craven decided that his generation's horror films weren't up to snuff, and tended toward the "slasher" genre that was becoming very popular after the release of "Halloween." He upped the ante by attacking vulnerable young people the only place they felt safe: asleep.

This is an effective and unsettling idea, and is executed with masterly precision. Craven knows how to create suspense while building strong, endearing characters the audience will actually care for. The dream sequences are put together very well, and while the special effects seem dated as compared to today's high-budget Hollywood standards, it is perhaps their gritty, slimy quality that enhances the fright factor.

Overall, the acting is fairly decent. Johnny Depp isn't quite the Johnny Depp we know and love yet, so don't get moist in the panties when you see his name. Heather Langenkamp is convincing as the innocent, virginal girl caught in a web of parental lies and secret cover-ups. But it's Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger who steals the show. Later in the "Nightmare" series, Freddy became a comedic character, and all the scariness was lost. Sure, his face became more mangled, and his style of slaughter grew sophisticated and detailed, but the true allure of the Freddy character is portrayed only in this film.

"Nightmare" revolutionized the modern horror film, and brought science fiction and horror one step closer to each other. This allowed writers and directors to take more challenging projects and demand an imagination of their audience. Like all good things, though, Freddy was sucked in by Hollywood and New Line Cinemas and turned into an absolute joke. It wasn't until the final addition to the straight-up Freddy series, "Wes Craven's A New Nightmare" that the fright and creativity was redeemed, as once again Craven took it to the next level of horror and surreality.

Not only is Craven masterful in his directing, the film is an enjoyable hoot. It's a fun and scary journey into the black heart of a ruthless serial killer -- and cultural phenomenon -- you cannot escape. ... Read more

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Inspired by atrue story and the classic 1974 film. A group of teenagers take a detour from a road trip and what happens next is beyond anyone?s darkest fears and raw nightmares. ... Read more

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
I saw the sneak preview of the movie tonight. All I have to say is it was fantastic. I also rented the original TCM after i saw the sneak preview. I also enjoyed the original. Tobe Hooper made a terrifying horror film that turned into a cult classic and it doesn't even have that much gore. It's in the style of Halloween where you imagine what happens to the victims instead of seeing on screen. However, I think the title scares some people away... but I love the title. Marcus Nispel, the director of TCM 2003, is even more creative in that he brought out the things you didn't particularly want to see. Not in a bad way... he did it tastefully... like the shower scene in Psycho... you are watching her get stabbed but your not flinching. If you go to the movies official website: www.texaschainsawmovie.com you will find interviews and trailers. Marcus Nispel clearly states the plot was changed and twisted (still same general plot but twisted) so that you would be surprised. The ending, beginning, and murders are different. He also states that he did not make a slasher movie... his only intention was to scare the audience. John Carpenter also said that about Halloween 1... look how that turned out... GREAT! I also recommend that you do not watch the original TCM sequals because they trash the series. Good luck and go see this movie on October 17th when it is released... I know I will.

She said they were all going to die and she wasn't lying
Well, this 2003 remake of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" creeped me out. Of course I waited until late at night to watch it, which is what you were supposed to do with a horror movie, because lately even when a horror film has a good start, such as "Jeepers Creepers," they almost always end up being laughable. Now, I will not go so far as to saw this is a great horror film, and I am not suggesting that it replace the raw power of