Excision

2012, starring Annalynne McCord, Jeremy Sumpter, Traci Lords, based on a short film of the same name.

Pauline, an unattractive social misfit has psychosexual fantasies of becoming a successful surgeon, while battling her mother's controlling behavior.

Though uncomfortably disturbing to watch at some moments, Excision is a great film. Annalynne performs her hunchbacked, stubborn, intelligent character extremely well, and Traci masters the control-freak mother act. I absolutely love the strange dreams Pauline has. The stage and the makeup are pleasing to the eye. This has to be one of my favorite horror films of the past fifteen years. Mainstream audiences will think it's either the weirdest or the "dumbest" movie, but if you have a taste for movies with odd material not seen often then this movie is for you. 8/10.

Scream 4

2011, starring Neve Campbell, Emma Roberts, Marley Shelton, David Arquette, Courtney Cox, Hayden Panetierre.

Returning to Woods

Whoa, what a save. I was skeptical on this one when it first came out. A third sequel usually proves the series is worn out. Not here. New sequel, new looks, eleven years later. The opening scene with a small twist was a new way to refresh the series. If you haven't seen this, don't read ahead. One time out of few I post spoilers to express an opinion. The killer was maybe a little predictable. Wouldn't you be jealous if a relative of yours was unwillingly more famous than you? Not me. I'd stay in hiding. The actress who played the villain wasn't the best. Throwing themselves to make themselves look victimized was a better performance, but too short to make up for the rest of the film. Was Marley Shelton's character supposed to be this annoying? Seeing a lot more new faces compared to the first two sequels was a breath of fresh air. Better than Scream 3, but not as great as Scream and Scream 2. 6.5/10.

Scream 3

2000, starring Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox Arquette, and David Arquette.

Survivors of the first and second events are drawn to the set of Stab 3, where a new killer lurks, killing off the actors to star in the upcoming film.

Oh, heavens. What happened here? Bad casting (excluding the three main), lame script, laughable acting, characters that I wanted to be killed sooner.. actually, the moment I heard them utter a line. Was that all intentional? Either way, it failed in my eyes. Jump scares can be seen from a mile away. The big revelation was a surprise. One (and only one) point to look forward to is discovering who started everything to lead up to this. Nothing else. Watch at your own risk. 4/10.

Scream 2

1997, starring Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, and Sarah Michelle Gellar.

Deja vu haunts Sidney Prescott, now a college student, and survivors of the first events, as new bodies pile up. Now the rules have changed, and Sidney must find the killer before the killer finds her.

Not as fresh and funny as the first, but still an impressive sequel, Scream 2 manages to scare you and keep you guessing. For me, the killer's identity was a surprise. The jump scares may be predictable, but still made me jump a little. This was a fun one. 7/10.

Scream

1996, starring Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, and Drew Barrymore.

A psychopath with an obsession for slasher flicks targets a past victims's daughter and her peers.

What is there to not love about this movie? Taking the rules of horror movies and putting them to the test! Wes Craven did a superb job with this one. Stereotype characters: the virgin most likely to survive, the provocatively dressed friend, the dumb cop, the annoying reporter desperate for answers, and the seemingly innocent boyfriend who might be crazy after all. Drew Barrymore's performance cannot ever be outdone, it was hers from the moment she was born. Talks of an upcoming MTV (groan) Scream TV series remaking that famous opening scene? I'm curious, but doubtful. 9/10.

Carrie (original)

1976, starring Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, and John Travolta, based on the novel by Stephen King.

A misfit uses her newly-discovered telekinesis on her ruthless peers.

Sissy Spacek was born for the part of Carrie White. I cannot imagine any other actress portraying Carrie White other than Sissy. Angela and Chloe in the remakes weren't bad, but those reviews are soon to come. Not following the book entirely, Carrie is a perfect film. The actors knew what they were doing, who their characters were, and how to act like their characters. The music was loud, creepy, and gave me a weird feeling. The best scene is the prom scene, of course. Compared to the remakes, it was tame, but it was the first of its kind. Having telekinesis isn't horror, in my opinion, more science fiction as a movie genre. Piper Laurie was a bit overdramatic at times, especially her death scene. Other than that, Carrie is a loved horror classic. 9/10.

Opera

1987. Starring Cristina Marsillach and Ian Charleson.

A hooded figure forces a young diva to watch as he murders performers in a production of Verdi's opera "Macbeth."

You don't see movies like this so elegnantly performed/filmed be so horribly violent very often. My favorite scenes are when he makes her watch. I was waiting for her to close her eyes and impale her eyeballs. #2 on my list of Dario Argento films. 7.5/10.

Suspiria

1977. Starring Jessica Harper.

A young woman joins a ballet academy, then slowly learns there is something supernatural that is causing a series of grisly murders.

Preferably #1 on my list of Dario Argentio films. The gore isn't afraid to show itself too much, and the music gives this film its supernatural feel. 8/10.

You're Next

You're Next, 2011, starring Sharni Vinson.

A family dinner goes awry when masked assailants attack from outside the house and make their way inside.

The fake-looking blood. Absolute no for me. The rest is good. Well-paced, kick-ass. The blender death was amazing. 6.5/10.

House of the Devil

The House of the Devil, 2009, starring Jocelin Donahue and Dee Wallace Stone.

A couple has sinister plans for a young woman staying the night at their house.

Slow-paced but not too boring. 5.5/10.

Vampyr, 1932.

A traveler visits a creepy old, discovering evidence of vampires lurking within the inn. 

Tis was a very gothic, eerie film. It was performed like a silent film, no sound, just facial expressions. Dark and gloomy atmosphere, strange characters, not something to watch alone at night. Several scenes sent a shiver down my spine. The scythe is a disturbing image when shown in shadow. I was impressed overall. If only there were more movies filmed similar to this, the horror genre would probably have an even larger fan base. 9/10. 

Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed, 2004, starring Katharine Isabelle and Emily Perkins.

Sister dead, Brigitte is sent to a small rehab clinic, only to be haunted by an apparition of Ginger, who warns her of an evil, bloodthirsty presence waiting for her outside of the building's walls. 

Still brilliantly performed, Ginger Snaps 2 doesn't have the bite of the first. This entry in the trilogy consists of more gore, less humor. Instead, this story has a darker tone to it. The title isn't punny anymore since Ginger has already snapped and is dead, but that doesn't ruin the movie. This time it's Brigitte's turn to transform into the creature her sister once was. I'm not sure I liked the use of Brigitte as a victim of what Ginger went through. She already hates her life, why make it worse? Enough complaining. The film itself is a great one. The ending is my favorite scene. Again, kudos to using practical effects, unlike most horror sequels nowadays. 7/10. 

Ginger Snaps, 2000, starring Katharine Isabelle and Emily Perkins.

Sisters with a love for horror and death have their lives suddenly ripped apart after one of them, Ginger, is attacked by a werewolf. 

What I love about this film is its attempt at comedy while trying to stay horror. The sisters are anti-social and use sarcasm like it's nothing. Also, the film title "Ginger Snaps" is quite punny. She's bitten by a werewolf...then to top it all off she's finally going through puberty during one of her last years of high school. Transforming from an anti-social "weirdo" to a sexy but flesh-hungry teenager makes Ginger the star. Katharine Isabelle is a very talented actress who belongs in both the horror and the comedy department. Emily Perkins does an excellent job making the perfect face that says "I hate your existence" to everyone who looks at her. Kudos to the use of practical effects, one point there. There isn't a thing I see flawed in this film, but there's no such thing as a perfect movie. 9/10. 

Clownhouse, 1989, starring Sam Rockwell, Brian McHugh, and Nathan Forrest Winters.

Right before Halloween, three mental patients escape an asylum, kill three clowns, and assume their identities. On that same night, three brothers visit a big house after leaving a circus. The lunatics follow the three boys to the house, terrorizing them throughout the rest of the night. 

I know what you're probably thinking. "Eek, clowns!" Not so dramatic? Okay. The look of the clowns are a bit creepy. Makeup is perfect while a little too much. It's the 80's, actors in small-budget movies could get away with bad acting. Acting in this movie isn't horrible, but the script isn't exactly the best, either. A few lines could have gone without. Chase scenes in this movie are good. A little hide and seek is suspenseful. Don't expect a terrifying movie. If you're scared of Stephen King's It!, this is half as scary. 5/10. 

Rosemary's Baby, 1968, starring Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, and Ruth Gordon, based on the novel by Ira Levin. 

Married couple Rosemary and Guy Woodhouse move into a Gothic-style New York apartment, with friendly tenants as neighbors. Trying to get pregnant but failing every time, Rosemary dreams of being raped by Satan himself, eventually becoming pregnant. Over a nine-month period, Rosemary suffers strange cravings and often disturbing occurrences. Seeking help from doctors and feeling tense, Rosemary doesn't know what else to do. When the time comes, Rosemary has no choice, and the truth is finally revealed!

There isn't much to not like about Rosemary's Baby. Mia Farrow pulls an excellent unknowing wife who is afraid to find out what's really going on, the rest of the cast play their smaller characters well, the dream sequence was awkward to watch but filmed in a unique way, and the ending leaves you flabbergasted!What will become of the couple's future? Definitely a classic in my book, as it should be in yours! The time length is over two hours but there is enough going on you won't fall asleep before finding out what's really going on! 8/10. 

Alien, 1979, starring Sigourney Weaver, John Hurt, Tom Skerritt, and Veronica Cartwright. 

Starting with a slow-paced beginning, Alien shows us a crew in space waking up to explore a seemingly isolated planet. What they unknowingly bring back with them onto their ship is beyond what any of them ever imagined.

Though it is slow-paced, Alien brings to us a sense of tension, our patience thin, eagerly waiting for something to happen. About halfway through is when the terror begins. The first attack is so unexpected you can't help but jump. The genuine screams and yells from the characters were perfect! As the movie continues, the suspense is still there, and the crew is attacked one-by-one until one member is left to fight off the ugly, menacing creature! 8/10. 

Jaws, 1975, starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Lorraine Gray, based on the novel by Robert Benchley. 

Considered one of the greatest horror movies of all time, Jaws is a masterpiece. Great score, great cast, great effects, great everything, not a single flaw to be found. Definitely made me afraid to go out past the deep end of the swimming pool as a young kid. 9/10. 

Introduction

Do you like to be frightened? How about so scared you can't move and pee your pants? Horror movies are what you need. Since the age of ten, horror movies have been my life. Know one? Name it, I will more than likely have heard of it. Want to recommend one you'd think I'd like or would like me to review? Leave a comment on one of my posts (Title, Year). Have a different opinion about a review? Don't be afraid, I won't kill you for being a human, leave a comment.