Blair Witch Review

With Halloween almost with us, what better time to re-share my review of the latest entry into the 'Blair Witch' series, directed by Adam Wingard.

Essentially a sequel, the movie follows up on the events of the original movie and thrusts into a new story that combines elements which made the original so successful, along with a refreshing take on the found-footage genre.

It's unnerving, unsettling and one hell of a scary ride, but you can see my full verdict below!




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My Top 5 Halloween Movies

Put out those pumpkins, prepare for mass knocks at your door and stick on those horror movie,s Halloween is back for yet another year! As is standard for this time of year, recommendations and top 5/10 lists regarding the horror genre appear on many a website, and I'm no different. 

Here are my top 5 horror movies of all time.

5. The Omen - Kids have always been a huge part in the horror genre and this little bugger ranks among some of the best. Damien is a character forever present in the annals of horror history in what is a scary-as-hell movie. Couple the devil's son with the superb performances from Gregory Peck and Lee Remick, and The Omen excels to greatness.

4. Trick 'r Treat - Michael Doguherty's Trick 'r Treat is an ode to Halloween stories. Featuring an all-star cast, the film's interwoven stories are a concoction of conventional scary tales with a neat twist. From Anna Paquin's coming-of-age sub-plot to Brian Cox's miserable house dweller being terrorised by the pumpkin-headed Sam, the film delivers on every level.

3. The Evil Dead - Hilarious, outrageous and filled with over-the-top violence, The Evil Dead continues to live its own legacy amongst horror's elite. Any film that can still make you jump at the same point every time or continue to wince as utensils thrash through body parts after all these years deserves great credit.

2. The Thing - John Carpenter's The Thing is a work of horror magic. Claustrophobic, tension-filled and stunning visually, even to this day, it continued the director's reign as a master of horror. Featuring one of the best uses of creature make-up of any film and an engaging and heart-pounding premise the film eases into second place for me.

1. Halloween - Sharing its name with the official horror season, Halloween will forever remain my favourite movie of the genre. Setting the benchmark for slasher films, it is simply the blueprint for others to follow and true testament to John Carpenter and Debra Hill's genius. Creating a horror icon, an unforgettably simple yet oh so effective score, and pure terror, Halloween remains the top choice for any Halloween film marathon. 

Don't agree with my choices? Post your top 5 in the comments box below, I would love to hear your choices!

The Muppets - A Halloween Message

Those Muppets are it again, in anticipation for their film release next year yet another video message has been released from those loveable characters, just in time for Halloween.
Check it out below!

THE MUPPETS

WALT DISNEY PICTURES

Certificate: PG  UK Release Date: February 10, 2012

Director: James Bobin

Cast: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal, Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones and Walter

On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, his brother Gary (Jason Segel) and Gary’s girlfriend Mary (Amy Adams) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets' former stomping grounds. To stage a telethon and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways: Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate. With signature celebrity cameos, Disney’s “The Muppets” hits UK cinemas on  February 10, 2012.