tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265285151187414372024-03-08T01:51:56.122-05:00From the MorgueThe good, the bad, and the pathetic in the world of horror. Celebrating good horror, dissecting bad horror, and trying to improve the genre one rant at a time.Celler Dwellarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09131098966701065824noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126528515118741437.post-945591226484659972008-12-23T09:39:00.003-05:002008-12-23T09:59:43.857-05:00Movie Autopsy: Darkness (2003)Darkness was released in 2003. The movie stars Anna Paquin, as Regina, and provides a unique look into more European horror. Critics did not have good reviews for the film, but there should be some acknowledgment of what did work. There were parts of the movie that were creepy and did make an excellent effect. The movie deserved more recognition than it received.The most common problems during Celler Dwellarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09131098966701065824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126528515118741437.post-26074060105712537202008-12-20T08:50:00.002-05:002008-12-20T09:08:46.600-05:00Absurdity Surrounds PoeI found a particularly fascinating article regarding Edgar Allan Poe. It briefly discusses his life, but never in the way it should, as in most cases. There's even one silly man who has threatened to exhume and move Poe's body to a different state. Why? He passed through there during his life.Investigate the World of Edgar Allan PoeIf the truth be known, Virginia should be the one for that Celler Dwellarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09131098966701065824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126528515118741437.post-12812364088437533132008-12-17T23:18:00.002-05:002008-12-17T23:32:04.613-05:00Television Series Autopsy: Twin PeaksTwin Peaks was a highly successful television series, yet it also explored the paranormal. The series was filmed nearly two decades ago and still maintains a following today. The show is still being played on channels such as Chiller.So what made this series popular? Why was it such a cult hit? The positive attributes of this series are very similiar to those seen in successful horror movies. It Celler Dwellarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09131098966701065824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126528515118741437.post-12369422778209343462008-12-17T10:07:00.000-05:002008-12-17T10:16:44.740-05:00Horror... A Formula?Could there be a formula for horror? Many horror films and novels do take on a certain formula after you have read so many. When does the action start? Where does it lead? How quickly does the hero or heroine find themselves in too deep?Current American Horror films most often go by something like this:30-45 minutes- character/relationship establishment15 minutes- action30 minutes- fear, conflictCeller Dwellarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09131098966701065824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126528515118741437.post-16609305466216256452008-12-16T17:21:00.001-05:002008-12-16T17:22:03.429-05:00It's True...Nine out of ten corpses agree that Prego tastes better! The dead don't lie.Celler Dwellarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09131098966701065824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126528515118741437.post-7700227262130599032008-12-16T10:08:00.000-05:002008-12-16T10:27:29.015-05:00Movie Autopsy: The RingIt is only fair in a blog that has no issue with picking apart bad movies, the same scrutiny should apply for movies regarded in a positive light. Yes, I not only enjoyed The Ring, I adored it when it came out. Why? The primary attributes will be capitalized.First, and foremost, it was ORIGINAL. Even a remake of an Asian film obliterated American movies that year. In the years since its release,Celler Dwellarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09131098966701065824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126528515118741437.post-8410321599056832442008-12-15T18:09:00.000-05:002008-12-15T18:31:44.510-05:00Movie Autopsy: PathologyI found the web banner for this flick and thought I'd give it a look-over. Why not? Seemed pretty cool.I checked out the film and discovered why there really wasn't much more publicity than that given. Sadly, what could've been an astounding film came off as yet another "ho-hum."First off, the blatant issue was the main character's rapid submission to peer pressure. What's the problem? He's not Celler Dwellarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09131098966701065824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126528515118741437.post-9763689528823941272008-12-15T10:19:00.000-05:002008-12-15T18:09:26.663-05:00Popular Trends: The Vicious CircleThere is something I have came to notice in regards to contemporary horror. There is an ongoing vicious circle of failure.For example. Crappy Movie A comes out. Horror fans are disgusted, repulsed, and revolted, all in the wrong way. The movie is completely flawed. Yet, what are the "head honchos," of the genre saying?"It's brilliant!""Sure to keep movie-goers returning!""Can't wait for the next Celler Dwellarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09131098966701065824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126528515118741437.post-82132328851284745102008-12-14T18:28:00.000-05:002008-12-14T18:54:49.307-05:00Movie Autopsy: The RuinsTo start on a constructive note, this film did have some good potential. The mythology of South America is rarely used in film and there are many fascinating legends involving such groups as the Mayan, Inca, and Aztec civilizations.The premise that a group of scientists would accidentally uncover something malevolent is plausible. Everyone knows many areas of South America are relatively Celler Dwellarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09131098966701065824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126528515118741437.post-7154923982442553152008-12-14T17:22:00.000-05:002008-12-16T17:23:54.832-05:00It's True!Hundreds of bodies are found in local cemetery!Celler Dwellarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09131098966701065824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126528515118741437.post-62057523731748451392008-12-13T22:00:00.000-05:002008-12-13T22:20:08.450-05:00Argento R.I.P.?Now that the disgust is nice and juicy in my mind, I think I will start by analyzing the "Mother of Tears," by Dario Argento.What the hell happened here? Did we miss something? Has the world of horror self-imploded already?I honestly don't know where to start. Argento is supposed to be a legend. He is horror royalty. He made horror with such films as Suspiria. Then, splat. This one fell faster Celler Dwellarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09131098966701065824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126528515118741437.post-79384346916069378462008-12-13T21:55:00.000-05:002008-12-13T22:00:28.257-05:00A New Voice in HorrorThe horror industry is a puzzle today. Today, more than ever, people producing horror are being applauded and celebrated. The problem? The shlock they're producing is pathetic.Today, most directors, screenwriters, and even some authors are relying on cliches, poor plots, and horrific productions that make many horror fans wonder why they bother. We're seeing the same forgettable crap that was Celler Dwellarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09131098966701065824noreply@blogger.com0