Category: Eyes Pried Open
‘The Innkeepers’ is a rare gem
The Innkeepers Directed and Written by Ti West USA, 2011 Fantasia imdb Chuck Jones directed a trilogy of horror cartoons (Scaredy Cat, 1948, Claws for Alarm, 1954 and Jumpin’ Jupiter, 1955) featuring Porky Pig blissfully unaware that his life is … [Read the Rest]
‘Theatre Bizarre’ resurrects the horror omnibus
The Theatre Bizarre Directed by Richard Stanley, Buddy Giovinazzo, Douglas Buck, Karim Hussain, David Gregory, Tom Savini and Jeremy Kasten USA/France, 2011 A horror anthology in seven parts, The Theatre Bizarre is a throwback to the tradition of the port-manteaux … [Read the Rest]
‘Beneath The Darkness’ a painfully earnest thriller that falls into every bad-movie trap
Beneath the Darkness Directed by Martin Guigui Screenplay by Bruce Wilkinson 2011, USA In the post-Scream era, it should be impossible to make a thriller or horror film that does not comment on the conventions of the genre. The only … [Read the Rest]
‘Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame’ a Sherlock-Holmes-like martial arts extravaganza
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame Directed by Hark Tsui China, 2011 More Sherlock Holmes than Guy Ritchie’s current slow-motion brawler, Detective Dee (Andy Lau) is a 7th century Chinese sleuth with a faithful bird for a … [Read the Rest]
St. Louis International Film Festival 2011: Gripping thriller ‘Headhunters’ is the surprise of the fest
Headhunters (Hodejegerne) Directed by Morten Tyldum Written by Lars Gudmestad, Jo Nesbø, and Ulf Ryberg Norway, 2011 Adapted from a novel by the acclaimed Norwegian writer Jo Nesbø, Headhunters is an original thriller filled with surprises. Initially disguised as a … [Read the Rest]
SOS Staff’s Gateway Films: Ricky D, ‘A Nightmare On Elm Street’
Throughout November, SOS staffers will be discussing the movies that made them into film fanatics. (click here for the full list) A Nightmare on Elm Street has a special place in my heart. It was not only the first … [Read the Rest]
After Dark 2011: ‘Midnight Son’ is a contemporary spin on vampires
Midnight Son Directed by Scott Leberecht 2011, USA, 88 minutes You know where this is going. Jacob (Zak Kilberg), a shy and lonely young man, works a nighttime security job because of a severe reaction to sunlight, thus amplifying … [Read the Rest]
After Dark 2011: ‘The Theatre Bizarre’ is for fans only
The Theatre Bizarre Directed by Various 2011, Canada/USA/France, 108 minutes Omnibus films tend to appeal mainly to hard-core fans and other filmmakers. That isn’t a bad thing. In the case of The Theatre Bizarre, some of horror’s nuttiest and … [Read the Rest]
October Horror Wrap Up
During the month of October, I kept myself extremely busy watching as many horror films as possible (a total of 76) – and writing up some “best of” lists for the genre. Some of the SOS contributors also helped out … [Read the Rest]
Fight for Horror Supremacy Week 5 – The Results Are In
For the horror buff, Fall is the best time of the year. The air is crisp, the leaves are falling and a feeling of death hangs on the air. Here at Sound on Sight we have some of the … [Read the Rest]
Greatest Horror Comedies
The latest list in sound of sights month long look at the greatest horror films ever is taking a different look on the horror genre. There is a very narrow line that divides finding something funny and scary, which … [Read the Rest]
Eleven Emotionally Horrific Art Films
On Halloween, the tradition is to indulge in films replete with monsters, zombies, and creatures that go bump in the night. But those types of films don’t always provide the psychological terror cineastes may be craving. International and alternative cinema … [Read the Rest]
Toronto After Dark 2011: ‘The Theatre Bizarre’ an honourable attempt to satisfy a quick horror fix
The Theatre Bizarre Directors: Douglas Buck (segment The Accident) Buddy Giovinazzo (segment I Love You) David Gregory (segment Sweets) Karim Hussain (segment Vision Stains) Jeremy Kasten (framing segments) Tom Savini (segment Wet Dreams) Richard Stanley (segment The Mother Of Toads) … [Read the Rest]
Greatest Horror Movies Ever Made Part 7: The 62 Greatest (# 31-1)
31 – Rosemary’s Baby Directed by Roman Polanski USA, 1968 Roman Polanski’s brilliant horror-thriller was nominated for two Oscars, winning Best Supporting Actress for Ruth Gordon. The director’s first American film, adapted from Ira Levin’s horror bestseller, is a spellbinding … [Read the Rest]
Greatest Horror Movies Ever Made Part 7: The 62 Greatest (# 62-32)
Choosing my favourite horror films of all time is like choosing between my children – not that I have children, but if I did, I am sure I would categorize them quite like my DVD collection. As with all lists, … [Read the Rest]
