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Primeval - I like this movie for some reason, and I'm not one for creature features. Could be that I like Orlando Jones and there was a lot more going on than just the creature. I *HATE* how they marketed it though, made it seem like some badass serial killer movie. Worth a rent if you haven't seen it.

Child's Play 1 2 & 3 - First one, a little slow but original. The kid was very good and I used to watch Empty Nest so I got a soft spot for Dinah Manoff. The second is a very very quality sequel, especially considering it's an 80's horror sequel, but the third movie really shines. They unfortunately lose the kid but teenage Andy plays very well and the supporting cast is extraordinarily strong. Chucky is more sarcastic, has more character, and the setup with the paintball exercise is one of my absolute favorites among all horror movies. The creepy uncle from Hellraiser as the barber is nice too.

In the Mouth of Madness - First time watching it (I know I know) and I was looking forward to putting up a solid review. Sam Neill? Great actor, always believable. John Carpenter? How can you go wrong (rhetorical question). But now that I've seen it I'm left thinking it was not much more than an exercise in imagery. Maybe it's just because of all the films that have done "film within a film" or "reality within itself" type plots since then, but it really didn't amaze me as much as I was expecting it to.

1408 - Well the first thing I have to say is Samuel L. Jackson does not swear enough. Nice to see John Cusack take his acting style if not to a new level then at least to a new genre. Also nice not to see a cameo by Joan. Nice visuals, average story. At the end I was struck with the overwhelming feeling of having finished something, but not in a positive way. Just like I'd done something that had to be done, and that's that. I don't intend to watch the movie again, but I wouldn't say it was bad.

Tanya's Island - Not horror at all, but it so bizarre I had to mention it. Woman who gets naked a lot goes to island with man, oddly friendly gorilla gets crush on woman, man gets jealous, man becomes primal, weird almost gladitorial scenes take place between gorilla and primal man. Social commentary I guess, but very very weird stuff. Reasonable effort overall as far as production goes.

Hatchet - Twice. Once cuz I was convincing people that it's amazing and should be seen by everyone, and I was so good I convinced myself to watch it, then again when the new banner was made cuz hey, everyone needs a little belt sander to the face in their day.

I Know Who Killed Me - I'm a fan of Lindsay Lohan, sue me. And Lindsay Lohan as a one-legged stripper intrigued me. Personally I enjoyed it. Yes the colors were ridiculously overdone and yeah the graphic gore was unnecessary but it was a fun little thriller which left itself open to interpretation, which I like. Also I'm a sucker for low expectations and lots of twists (see: Beneath).

Last House on the Left - Yes I haven't seen it til now, and frankly I was disappointed. The music literally made me laugh. Good concept, a few good scenes (then again I am partial to chainsaws). But overall I just was not impressed. The "feel good" scenes were extremely dated and the juxtaposition just didn't work. The gang wasn't menacing. Maybe i just should've seen it 30 years ago.

Zombie Honeymoon - Treated much too seriously. Worked well as a drama, well done for what appeared to be a low budget, but didn't work as a horror film at all.