One of the Most Intense and Disturbing Horror Films Ever

When I saw "Martyrs (2008)" at Blockbuster, I assumed that it was another "Saw"/"Hostel" type torture movie, but since it was foreign I figured I would check it out anyway. Boy was I wrong! It is really almost impossible to describe this movie. At first it appears to be an extremely violent revenge flick, mixed with a scary creature haunting. What is surprising is how quickly these aspects appear, it really has you wondering what could possibly happen in the rest of the movie. By around the middle of the film, it takes a completely unexpected turn. The last part of the movie is extremely difficult to watch, not only because of the disturbing visuals, but also because of the pacing. While it is uncomfortable, I think it manages to convey the intended tone.

"A young woman's quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tormented her as a child leads her and a friend, who is also a victim of child abuse, on a terrifying journey into a living hell of depravity."



I've seen lots of disturbing, gory movies over the years, but I really don't know if I could watch it again, although I feel I need to just to try to comprehend it better.

Underrated 80s Flick: Vice Squad

"Vice Squad (1982)" is probably my favorite 80s crime movie. I remember being scared as hell of the killer, Ramrod. In fact this movie is so scary and violent that it's also considered to be a horror movie (it was even featured in "Terror in the Aisles (1984)").


"A Los Angeles businesswoman, known only by her street name of Princess, turns to prostitution to support herself and her young daughter when she's forced by Detective Tom Walsh and his vice squad to help them arrest a brutal pimp named Ramrod for the murder of a prostitute named Ginger. But when Ramrod learns that he was set up, he escapes from police custody and begins a long night of tracking down Princess while Walsh and his vice squad are always one step behind him."

Patiently Waiting: Chan-wook Park's "Thirst"

When I heard that the writer/dirctor of "Oldboy" and "Sympathy for Lady Vengeance" was making a vampire movie called "Thirst (2009)", I could barely contain my excitement. Now I'm just counting the days until the DVD is released...




See Also: Lady Vengeance

Bill Paxton to Direct Another Horror Film!

If you have not already seen Bill Paxton's directorial debut, "Frailty (2001)", stop what you're doing, head to the nearest Blockbuster, and rent this movie immediately. It is such a great movie, yet it never quite got the recognition it deserves.



According to this report on Cinematical, Paxton is set to direct the film adaptation of The Bottoms by Joe Landsdale.

Zombieland

The trailer for the new horror/comedy "Zombieland (2009)" starring Woody Harrelson looks promising.

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1282052/

Somehow I caught what was apparently the one and only time this was aired on Encore, and I am so glad I did. It was fascinating, even though I realized I barely remember several of the movies.

I couldn't find a trailer, so here are a couple of scenes from the documentary:

A Horror Movie Inspired by Real Events

Remember the woman that hit a homeless man and left him stuck in her windshield? Well Mena Suvari starred in a horror movie called "Stuck (2007)" based on that story.



It was written and directed by Stuart Gordon, who also brought us such classics as "Castle Freak (1995)" and "Re-Animator (1985)".