Halloween Leftovers 2: A Marathon

October has come and gone again. Last November 1st I looked at the pile of leftover movies I had and came up with an idea. A marathon of Halloween leftovers. Films I wanted to watch in October but wasn't able to get to. To make it easier on myself when it came to picking the films I came up with some guidelines. The films would be ones I'd never seen and had to be from within the last five to six years. Like last year I had a couple days off during the week. This is a record of that marathon. Transcribed from my rambling notes. Detailing a descent into madness.

The Final Girls (2015)

A fun and surprisingly heartfelt homage to '80's slasher films. I liked how they used the idea of being trapped in a film to almost Groundhog Day effect. There were a couple very emotional scenes that really surprised me. This one had a fantastic cast. The final battle was really well done. A good start to the marathon.

WolfCop (2014)

WolfCop was a howler. Yeah I said it. A fun, gory little film that would make a really cool TV show. Loved the dude that played WolfCop. He was a cross of Wolverine and Uncle Red from Silver Bullet.

 Willow Creek (2013)

Boring. It's Blair Witch with just the talk and no chills. This found footage film should have stayed lost.

Mischief Night (2014)

Entertaining little slasher film. Imagine if Laurie Strode was a little off in the head. And then have her fall in love with Micheal Myers. That's basically the plot. Malcolm McDowell absolutely steals the film in his two scenes.

Honeyspider (2014)

This was a cool little slasher. It felt like a cross between The House of The Devil and a Rob Zombie film. This not a bad thing. Great Halloween atmosphere in this one.

See No Evil 2 (2014)

Solid slasher from the Soska sisters. Kane makes for a good movie maniac. The dude is huge. Danielle Harris and Katharine Isabelle in a movie together. Why has this not happened before now?

The Demolisher (2015) 

Cool mix of art house film and old school vigilante flicks. There's been a trend lately of having retro synth scores in horror films. The score here follows in that trend. It's particularly good. Reminding me of an early '80's John Carpenter score.  

Bunni (2013)

Very low budget slasher. The acting is pretty cheesy, but the killer has a cool, unique look.

The Moth Diaries (2011) 

From the director of American Psycho Mary Harron. Like that film this one plays with viewer perceptions. We're never quite sure if there's something supernatural or if it's just in the main character's mind. I've always had a thing for films set at all girls schools. It's an interesting setting. Plus I'm a pervert. Model Lily Cole was great as the strange new girl at school.

From the Dark (2014)

Interesting little Irish vampire film. A young couple trapped at night in a farmhouse with a newly awakened vampire on the prowl. Has a few nice creepy moments.

The Neon Dead (2015)

This was a cool, very colorful, very low budget horror film. The story is fun. The three leads are clearly having a good time. The whole thing is very imaginative. And the monster designs are really sweet. Highly recommended.

This was a fun marathon. This year's selection had less stinkers then last year's movies. Hopefully next year I can do a third one.
 

Halloween Leftovers: A Marathon

For me October is one long horror movie marathon ending in a big blow out on the 31st. My viewing usually consists old favorites and some new films. No matter how much I try I'm never able to get to everything I want to. This November 1st I looked at the pile of left over movies and had an idea. A marathon of Halloween leftovers. To make it easier on myself when it came to picking the films I came up with some guidelines. The films would be ones I'd never seen and had to be from within the last five to six years. With two days off during the week I planned to start the marathon after work. And then continue over the next two days. So, how'd it turn out? Read on for the lowdown.

247°F (2011)

Based on a true story? Really more of a thriller then a horror film. But any film with a sweaty underwear clad Scout Taylor-Compton is okay in my book. For the ladies there's two equally sweaty underwear clad beefcakes about. Turns out the true part of the story featured 100% less dead people.

Alyce Kills (2011) 

Off the rails on a crazy train. That's this film in a nutshell. Even the damn bartender is insane. All the characters are great though. Some are vile but still interesting. Never tell your friend they have a wet vagina when your drunk on a roof. It's Kurtains for ya!

V/H/S: Viral (2014)

I really loved the first two V/H/S films. This one was M/E/H to the extreme. Other then the story concerning a magician and his cursed robe everything falls flat on it's analog face. Way too much CGI gore effects in this one.

The Poltergeist of Borley Forest (2013) 

Needs less Borley Forest and more Broly The Legendary Super Saiyan. That's all I could think of watching this. I wish Broly would show up and destroy the damn forest.

Lost After Dark (2014)

Another retro slasher deal. They got the fashions right. The '80's style music is a nice touch as well. Robert Patrick was the standout here. He should have been the hero. Nice touch with the supposed Final Girl. The metal chick was cool. Wish there was more of her. Too bad the kills are boring. The killer is no great shakes himself. He looks like a grumpy Alan Moore.

Caesar and Otto's Paranormal Halloween (2015)

Had no idea there was a whole series of films about Caesar and half brother Otto. I was surprised just how funny this was. The lovely Tiffany Shepis plays a neighbor of the brothers. Damn. If only she was my neighbor. The Halloween homage with a fake Dr. Phill was a highlight.

The Coven (2015)

This was a horror film? Seriously? Was this made for The Family Channel? Damn the accents are so think I couldn't tell what any of the girls were saying.

Run, Hide, Die (2012) 

No running. Very little hiding. Couldn't wait for the dying. A whole lot of sleeping.

Inner Demons (2014)

Oh no. Found Footage film. Wait it's not that bad. Goth chick! That's at least a couple extra points in my book. Wow, actually cared about the main characters. Damn bleak ending.

We Are Still Here (2015)

The marathon ended on a high note. House of The Devil mixed with House by the Cemetery. With a little The Fog thrown in. Loved the retro setting of this one. To prove how '70's this one there's even a J&B sighting. Burnt pissed off ghosts are not to be messed with. Lisa Marie still has it going on. You where a fool to dump her Tim Burton.

This was the most fun I've had with a movie marathon in some time. Alyce Kills, Inner Demons and We Are Still Here where all winners. Run, Hide, Die and The Coven where some Hostel like torture. Actually can't wait try this again sometime.