Recent Viewings, Part 2

[Alex]

The Bone Snatcher.

A scientist is sent to Namibia for a reason I missed. He finds himself travelling into the middle of the desert with a ragtag group of diamond mine workers when they come across the remains of another crew working for the same company. Initially believing one of the crew had murdered the others, they set off in pursuit but find themselves caught up facing something much more dangerous.

A UK/Canada/South African co-production, I thought it was fine as a b-movie. Something the monster does looks appropriately creepy (I can't talk about it though without spoilers), but it is let down by its CGI effects.

[Trevor]

The Bone Snatcher.

A scientist is sent to Namibia for a reason I missed. He finds himself travelling into the middle of the desert with a ragtag group of diamond mine workers when they come across the remains of another crew working for the same company. Initially believing one of the crew had murdered the others, they set off in pursuit but find themselves caught up facing something much more dangerous.

A UK/Canada/South African co-production, I thought it was fine as a b-movie. Something the monster does looks appropriately creepy (I can't talk about it though without spoilers), but it is let down by its CGI effects.

It is very good: I know one of the producers, Chris Roland. 

[Alex]

The Bone Snatcher.

A scientist is sent to Namibia for a reason I missed. He finds himself travelling into the middle of the desert with a ragtag group of diamond mine workers when they come across the remains of another crew working for the same company. Initially believing one of the crew had murdered the others, they set off in pursuit but find themselves caught up facing something much more dangerous.

A UK/Canada/South African co-production, I thought it was fine as a b-movie. Something the monster does looks appropriately creepy (I can't talk about it though without spoilers), but it is let down by its CGI effects.

It is very good: I know one of the producers, Chris Roland. 

If it makes him feel good, feel free to tell him I enjoyed it.

[FatFreddysCat]

"Ghostbusters: Afterlife" (2021)
after the disastrous 2016 all-female remake

Calling that pile of poo disastrous is being kind to it. 

Oddly enough, watching "Afterlife" actually made me want to revisit the all-girl "Busters," cuz even though I know I saw it when it first came out on video back in 2016, I remember nothing about it all these years later.  It left no impression whatsoever.

[Alex]

"Ghostbusters: Afterlife" (2021)
after the disastrous 2016 all-female remake

Calling that pile of poo disastrous is being kind to it. 

Oddly enough, watching "Afterlife" actually made me want to revisit the all-girl "Busters," cuz even though I know I saw it when it first came out on video back in 2016, I remember nothing about it all these years later.  It left no impression whatsoever.

Uhm, lets see... Chris Hemsworth was in it, dick jokes and a big shoot out. That is all I can remember about it really, but hopefully, I've just saved you a painful rewatch experience.

[Alex]

The Cemetery Man.

The groundskeeper of the Buffalora Cemetery has to bury his 'customers' twice as within 7 days of being buried they come back to live looking for flesh to eat. His only help in this task is an idiotic oaf. The locals (especially the police), seem to be idiotic, unlikeable or both. It is a slow film, with lots of imagery and symbolism. Also nudity (it was rated as having one of the top ten set of breasts of the decade or something, although personally, I thought the nipples were a bit large for my tastes) from the same actress playing multiple roles (Anna Falchi) and the protagonist falling in love with her in each of them. Your mileage on this one is going to vary very much depending on individual taste, but I couldn't help but think that the Rev has most likely seen this one. I am not quite sure it counts as a full-blown Giallo or not, but it is certainly structured like one.

[indianasmith]

The Cemetery Man.

The groundskeeper of the Buffalora Cemetery has to bury his 'customers' twice as within 7 days of being buried they come back to live looking for flesh to eat. His only help in this task is an idiotic oaf. The locals (especially the police), seem to be idiotic, unlikeable or both. It is a slow film, with lots of imagery and symbolism. Also nudity (it was rated as having one of the top ten set of breasts of the decade or something, although personally, I thought the nipples were a bit large for my tastes) from the same actress playing multiple roles (Anna Falchi) and the protagonist falling in love with her in each of them. Your mileage on this one is going to vary very much depending on individual taste, but I couldn't help but think that the Rev has most likely seen this one. I am not quite sure it counts as a full-blown Giallo or not, but it is certainly structured like one.

One of the strangest films I've ever watched.  And Anna Falchi was HAWT!

[Alex]

Burnt Offerings.

Old people sacrifice the lives of a young family in order to get their house renovated cheaply. Plenty of Oscar power in this one between Karen Black, Bette Davis, Burgess Meredith and Eileen Heckart all of whom either won one or were nominated. I thought Oliver Reed had won one as well, but it seems not. Anyway, a well-made film of the type you don't often see coming out.

[Rev. Powell]

The Cemetery Man.

The groundskeeper of the Buffalora Cemetery has to bury his 'customers' twice as within 7 days of being buried they come back to live looking for flesh to eat. His only help in this task is an idiotic oaf. The locals (especially the police), seem to be idiotic, unlikeable or both. It is a slow film, with lots of imagery and symbolism. Also nudity (it was rated as having one of the top ten set of breasts of the decade or something, although personally, I thought the nipples were a bit large for my tastes) from the same actress playing multiple roles (Anna Falchi) and the protagonist falling in love with her in each of them. Your mileage on this one is going to vary very much depending on individual taste, but I couldn't help but think that the Rev has most likely seen this one. I am not quite sure it counts as a full-blown Giallo or not, but it is certainly structured like one.

Indeed, I wrote a piece on it: https://366weirdmovies.com/114-cemetery-man-dellamorte-dellamore-1994/

[Rev. Powell]

JACUZZI ROOMS (2006): Four rednecks get drunk in a motel room. The movie is literally four rednecks getting drunk in a motel room. The "b-side" to the shock comedy "Period Piece," which proves that being boring is even worse than being disgusting. 1/5.

[RCMerchant]

Burnt Offerings.

Old people sacrifice the lives of a young family in order to get their house renovated cheaply. Plenty of Oscar power in this one between Karen Black, Bette Davis, Burgess Meredith and Eileen Heckart all of whom either won one or were nominated. I thought Oliver Reed had won one as well, but it seems not. Anyway, a well-made film of the type you don't often see coming out.

I LOVE that movie! I have the paperback version!

[Allhallowsday]

Burnt Offerings.

Old people sacrifice the lives of a young family in order to get their house renovated cheaply. Plenty of Oscar power in this one between Karen Black, Bette Davis, Burgess Meredith and Eileen Heckart all of whom either won one or were nominated. I thought Oliver Reed had won one as well, but it seems not. Anyway, a well-made film of the type you don't often see coming out.

I think I started a thread about this movie a few weeks ago... I don't think it's well made, the script being the biggest problem.  And that one is from my man DAN CURTIS.  Here 'tis:

http://www.badmovies.org/forum/index.php/topic,156782.0.html

[Alex]

Burnt Offerings.

Old people sacrifice the lives of a young family in order to get their house renovated cheaply. Plenty of Oscar power in this one between Karen Black, Bette Davis, Burgess Meredith and Eileen Heckart all of whom either won one or were nominated. I thought Oliver Reed had won one as well, but it seems not. Anyway, a well-made film of the type you don't often see coming out.

I LOVE that movie! I have the paperback version!

I understand the book finishes slightly differently from the film. I'd be interested to know what was changed.

[Alex]

Burnt Offerings.

Old people sacrifice the lives of a young family in order to get their house renovated cheaply. Plenty of Oscar power in this one between Karen Black, Bette Davis, Burgess Meredith and Eileen Heckart all of whom either won one or were nominated. I thought Oliver Reed had won one as well, but it seems not. Anyway, a well-made film of the type you don't often see coming out.

I think I started a thread about this movie a few weeks ago... I don't think it's well made, the script being the biggest problem.  And that one is from my man DAN CURTIS.  Here 'tis:

http://www.badmovies.org/forum/index.php/topic,156782.0.html

Shame, but then again it would be a dull world if we all liked the same stuff.

[RCMerchant]

Burnt Offerings.

Old people sacrifice the lives of a young family in order to get their house renovated cheaply. Plenty of Oscar power in this one between Karen Black, Bette Davis, Burgess Meredith and Eileen Heckart all of whom either won one or were nominated. I thought Oliver Reed had won one as well, but it seems not. Anyway, a well-made film of the type you don't often see coming out.

I LOVE that movie! I have the paperback version!

I understand the book finishes slightly differently from the film. I'd be interested to know what was changed.

I'll have to take a look! I will tell you!