Favorite Horror Movie(s) # Two

  For me to call one of these better than other would be a disservice to...the other. They are brilliant stories of love and loneliness. The setting and score are both perfectly blended together. The biggest difference for me is what may have been lost in translation in, "Let the Right One In". I was still able to catch the emotion of the film. Its rare that a "re-imagining" can live up to its original counterpart but "Let Me In" does so flawlessly. 

  We are not told anything of back story of the little girl vampire in the movie. It almost seems like she doesn't remember being a human. She just knows that she's been 12 for a "long time". In many ways this really isn't a horror movie. Its a love story and should be watched as such. Not only are these a favorite horror movie, they're also a favorite movie of all time. I probably should have given this movie a synopsis because if you haven't seen it you won't quite understand what I'm getting at. If I have ever stressed that someone watch one of my favorite horror movies this is the one to start with. Make sure you see them both. Oh and watch them with a friend. It's a movie that will remind how important they are.

The Best of the Worst...part 1

I wanna take just a second to talk about which is widely known as one the worst movies ever made. Yes, Troll 2 is very hard to watch. I have hard time even laughing at how horrible it truly is. The short version is that a family packs up and moves to a small town called , Nilbog (yes that Goblin spelled backwards). Soon after arriving people start to die. The goblins happen to love eating people. Before the victims can be eaten they have to drink a mysterious green beverage that turns them into a gooey plant substance. Apparently, the Goblins are vegetarian and prefer their meals neon green and squirming. 

The special effects could be accomplished by a 5th grade class  with paper mache and green paint. There's not much left to tell about this movie. It is very confusing and if you can watch it all in one sitting you're probably high on something. So the question is this: Why have I watched this movie 3 times? I am reminiscent of a time when this type of thing amused me. As a kid I watched this "movie" and I thought it was kinda radical. I was way wrong and should go back it time to slap myself in the back of the head. Well, if you've never seen it and would like to watch a horrible movie some rainy day... check out Troll 2. Then maybe watch the first Troll. Which happens to be a decent movie that also happens to have Sonny Bono in it.

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That's it for now. There's plenty of the Best Worst of all time to keep me busy for awhile. Thanks for stopping by. 

Random Cool Horror Poster Day.

They just don't make 'em like they used to.

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Music- Levi Johnson's Blues- Ben Folds

Ben Folds (formerly of Ben Folds Five) collaborated with author Nick Hornby (High Fidelity, About a Boy). The result is Nick Hornby's words made into melodies by Mr. Folds. I recommend the entire album but first give a listen to, Levi Johnston's Blues. Direct quotes from Levi's MySpace page and some wry humor combine to make a catchy tune, dealing with teenage pregnancy and the troubles that come with being in the spotlight during a period that requires more subtlety.

Video Games- Red Dead Redemption

I have been playing this game for about a month and have to say its probably my favorite one of the year. I have always loved stories about the old west and this is a great chance to live it. Gunslingers, crooks, lawmen, and horses are only part of this enriching tale. You can literally travel for miles across a rich and detailed terrain, helping random strangers or robbing them at gunpoint. The choice is yours. Its gotta great story and the online multi-player will keep you entertained long after the game is over. If you've got hours of your life to spare I highly suggest this game.

Movies- A Nightmare on Elm Street 2010- on DVD/Blu-Ray

I know horror movies are a recurring theme on this here blog, but it is the season for horror. It wouldn't make any of my top 10 lists but its definitely worth seeing. If you liked the original then you should give this movie a chance. If you absolutely LOVED the original then expect to be a little disappointed. The story is basically the same. Freddy Krueger will kill you in a gruesome manner if you fall asleep. A few modern tricks are incorporated to assist the kids stay up. Red bull and an a.d.d med are used heavily. What makes this movie stand out is Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy. He's got the voice and sinister laugh to give Robert Englund a run for his razor-fingered glove. He's more scare and less goof. He's a great character actor and lived up to my expectations. Like I said, check it out for fun, not a great cinematic experience.

That's it for now. Thanks for reading this.