Halloween 2014 Day 5: Night of the Living Dead (1968)

I don't know how I managed to avoid watching this classic for so long, but its an absolutely incredible film. Completely blown away.

Halloween 2014 Day 4: Alien Abduction (2014)

This movie gave me motion sickness.

Halloween 2014 Day 3: Dead End (2003)

Not as funny as I remember it being, though I've certainly lost a good deal of sense of humor since i last saw it

Halloween 2014 Day 2: Candyman (1992)

Not nearly as racist as I anticipated.

Halloween 2014 Day 1: House of the Devil (2009)

Revisiting some movies this Halloween and posting some brief thoughts.
House of the Devil is not nearly as good as I remember it being. It takes AGES to get to the point.

Halloween Day 5: The Ring (2002)

After her niece mysteriously dies, a reporter sets out to find the cause. On her way, she discovers a tape that, when watched, gives you seven days to live.
It makes a lot of sense that this film was directed by Gore Verbinski. As Japanese horror remake, it serves its purpose well. Its a pretty good film, markedly free of jump scares like other, more recent, remakes. The atmosphere is heavy and the dialog is worthwhile, even if it outstays its welcome. A pretty good movie.

Halloween Day 4: The Evil Dead (1981)

A few friends drive into the woods, to a cabin for a weekend. When one of them finds some old relics in the basement, including a book bound in flesh and a tape recording, they unleash something old and something dead.
The Evil Dead is an amazing film. Beginning to end, some of the finest horror you'll ever experience. Sam Raimi, at least during this era, can do no wrong. Evil Dead is a certifiable classic, as are its comedy successors. Every bit as exciting and scary as it should be. A great romp.