tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.comments2024-03-19T06:16:39.021-04:00The Deadly Doll's House of Horror NonsenseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5451125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-50488793084913200352024-03-19T06:16:39.021-04:002024-03-19T06:16:39.021-04:00I have NOT seen Daisies, but I'll check it out...I have NOT seen Daisies, but I'll check it out! This is definitely a big blind spot in my general film viewing (I imagine it is for MOST people) but I absolutely want to see more (even if I know I'm not getting all of its meaning)deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-23336785649350497622024-03-18T22:10:10.549-04:002024-03-18T22:10:10.549-04:00lol sorry, that was melol sorry, that was meEvehttps://evetushnet.substack.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-58732184187464364012024-03-18T22:09:11.908-04:002024-03-18T22:09:11.908-04:00Oh wow, I did NOT expect to see the name "Ver...Oh wow, I did NOT expect to see the name "Vera Chytilova" here! This sounds fascinating, although tbh it also sounds like you had the reaction I have to a fair amount of Soviet-bloc horror--intrigued, confused, definitely missing some of what's going on here, but willing to go on the ride. (I think the only film from that era/region I really love is "Valerie and Her Week of Wonders.") <br /><br />It isn't horror, but I do think you would really enjoy "Daisies," if you haven't seen it already.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-85845523677408193002024-03-13T21:13:38.882-04:002024-03-13T21:13:38.882-04:00Whoo hoo!Whoo hoo!deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-63196659912493556072024-03-13T10:26:25.575-04:002024-03-13T10:26:25.575-04:00Ok, now I want to see this one AND The Ruins! Both...Ok, now I want to see this one AND The Ruins! Both added to my list.howiehttps://crimsonhighway.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-58536874347030781672024-02-29T01:24:56.767-05:002024-02-29T01:24:56.767-05:00Yay! So glad you enjoyed it!Yay! So glad you enjoyed it!deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-2078414746896590972024-02-28T11:35:39.666-05:002024-02-28T11:35:39.666-05:00I watched it with my partner last night, I liked i...I watched it with my partner last night, I liked it! Lots of fun, and good self-awareness in the comedy. And not super preachy -- that's a hard balance to achieve I think, having a message but not beating the audience over the head with it, and I thought Slotherhouse found that balance pretty well. My only complaints were that the Zenny character was grating and poorly played, and the last 20 minutes dragged on with all the "sloth just won't die" stuff. I loved the soundtrack though, lots of shockingly well-written pop/rock/punk songs about Alpha, I was genuinely impressed by that detail.flanhttps://crimsonhighway.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-37885323709198257632024-02-27T21:12:16.535-05:002024-02-27T21:12:16.535-05:00Yes! Slaxx! I didn't even think of it but it D...Yes! Slaxx! I didn't even think of it but it DID have that energy! I hope you enjoy this one!deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-56529224485754418472024-02-27T11:16:43.064-05:002024-02-27T11:16:43.064-05:00Love the review, and love the sound of this flick....Love the review, and love the sound of this flick. Reminds me a lot of the killer pants one you reviewed a few years ago that was a commentary on fast fashion, but still managed to be fun. Like that one, Slotherhouse doesn't sound like a film I would watch on my own but it will probably make for a fun group watch, so thanks for bringing it to my attention!danhttps://crimsonhighway.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-5839969136468136672024-02-20T06:12:08.657-05:002024-02-20T06:12:08.657-05:00The practical effects are VERY charming. Again, th...The practical effects are VERY charming. Again, this is a mess, but at least it's a weird mess!deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-33236313160285693532024-02-19T10:06:07.241-05:002024-02-19T10:06:07.241-05:00When I started reading this post, your description...When I started reading this post, your description of the incredibly muddled plot of The Power had me convinced it must be giallo. But I was wrong! And that made me curious so I watched the trailer, and maybe it's just the practical effects hound in me talking now but I actually kinda want to see it...frankhttps://crimsonhighway.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-78361873909943473312024-02-10T09:28:29.926-05:002024-02-10T09:28:29.926-05:00Ooooh I don't know that one! I'M ON IT!Ooooh I don't know that one! I'M ON IT! deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-43872009259744456212024-02-09T21:46:03.192-05:002024-02-09T21:46:03.192-05:00Check out The Other (1972) for a great Shortening-...Check out The Other (1972) for a great Shortening-flavored horror. It's based on a novel by Tom Tryon (of The Dark Secret of Harvest Home fame). kermodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13586108571191476572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-31118383810449161042024-01-30T21:04:29.295-05:002024-01-30T21:04:29.295-05:00Thanks so much! It means a lot! And yes, I've ...Thanks so much! It means a lot! And yes, I've softened over the years in being kinder to smaller movies, but I can name at least five invasive surgeries I'd rather have before watching Safer At Home again!deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-60650684114458834532024-01-30T16:14:19.402-05:002024-01-30T16:14:19.402-05:00I love your 'best of the year' posts. It&#...I love your 'best of the year' posts. It's always interesting to see which ones stood out above the others for you. Sea Fever and The Innocents charted well for me too!<br /><br />And congrats on 15 years of horror blogging! How many people can say they've done that? Most recently, I especially loved your review of Safer At Home. You're usually pretty forgiving but that one really brought the disdain out in you. I lol'd.<br /><br />Cheers!christinehttps://crimsonhighway.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-83255426715768096072024-01-16T21:05:30.908-05:002024-01-16T21:05:30.908-05:00Oh my goodness, I AM talking about Panic In the St...Oh my goodness, I AM talking about Panic In the Streets! How exciting: this means I have ANOTHER apocalypse-ish movie I hadn't heard of to watch! THAT'S WORTH A LOT OF PARENTHESES!deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-51960896176151096072024-01-15T20:58:15.320-05:002024-01-15T20:58:15.320-05:00Hmm... did you perhaps watch Panic in the Streets ...Hmm... did you perhaps watch Panic in the Streets (which has Jack Palance, the one about a killer with pneumonic plague running amok in New Orleans) instead of Panic in Year Zero ((my bad, there's no "the" in the title) which does not have Jack Palance and focuses on a family trying to survive the aftermath of nuclear war outside of L.A.)? I looked it up and both movies seem to be available on the Criterion Channel (I don't have a subscription) but both have Panic in the title:) Also, speaking of sexy young Jack Palance (hubba hubba) I recommend the movies Sudden Fear (with Joan Crawford), Man in the Attic and I Died a Thousand Times (with Shelley Winters) which is a remake of High Sierra, I like both versions BTW. Whew, I think I went a little crazy with sheer number of parentheses in this comment!Dorian Graynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-11797521001863754762024-01-15T17:57:21.785-05:002024-01-15T17:57:21.785-05:00Yes! Watched Panic In the Year Zero fairly recentl...Yes! Watched Panic In the Year Zero fairly recently. All I REALLY remember from it is sexy young Jack Palance and the trivia that he apparently had to do his own stunts because he was more capable than his stunt man. I don't know either of the other two, so I"ll be sure to check them out! I have a Criterion Channel subscription now and they have a great post-apocalyptic collection that includes one more title I'd never heard of (The Day the Earth Caught Fire)deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-719381603853846832024-01-15T00:29:22.937-05:002024-01-15T00:29:22.937-05:00I've seen both this movie and the original and...I've seen both this movie and the original and they're both pretty forgettable apart from the cheesy practical effects and makeup. I'm also a fan of nuclear apocalypse/post apocalyptic movies so I am wondering if you have seen Panic in the Year Zero? I think it's fairly well done with an interesting cast (Ray Milland, Frankie Avalon, Jean Hagen and Joan Freeman)--I enjoyed it! Check it out if you haven't already. Also on the cheesier end, Land of Doom and The Sisterhood (both on Tubi!) are good for a one time watch if you're looking for 80's era post apocalyptic movies!Dorian Graynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-10421766061361855082024-01-01T21:12:24.889-05:002024-01-01T21:12:24.889-05:00I don't even remember what that referenced (ha...I don't even remember what that referenced (haven't watched the movie since I wrote this 10 years ago). I've changed the title of this post because while that was language was commonly used back then, there's no reason to keep it today. deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-61646106987299745212023-12-31T14:36:32.787-05:002023-12-31T14:36:32.787-05:00CrossdressingCrossdressingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-34867063475289916422023-12-05T07:00:17.015-05:002023-12-05T07:00:17.015-05:00Oh yeah, Superman III isn't very good, but jus...Oh yeah, Superman III isn't very good, but just go to youtube and look for "superman iii robot lady" and it will come up IMMEDIATELY because it is HORRIFYING. <br /><br />CPAPs are weird, but once you get used to them, they make a world of difference. I was kind of devastated when I was prescribed one, but I can't imagine living without one now. Worth the bizarre sleep study!<br /><br />And yes, Come True is the EPITOME of an ambiguous A24 modern horror movie. Oddly enough, that didn't bother me too much because its tone and vibe were so immediately clear. I haven't seen Beyond the Black Rainbow in years so I wonder if my thoughts on it would be different today, but I remember my immediate reaction was, "this is cool but not for me." I think with Come True, I go into it being so aware that I KNOW it won't be for me, which lowers my defenses and opens me up to it, if that makes sense. deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-67151322608048782062023-12-04T13:11:16.736-05:002023-12-04T13:11:16.736-05:00So much to say!
1, My dad was prescribed a CPAP m...So much to say!<br /><br />1, My dad was prescribed a CPAP machine 15 years ago or so and it was the first time I've heard of them. Now they're ubiquitous. It's a good time to be in the CPAP business, that's for sure.<br /><br />2, thanks for sharing your personal experience with the sleep study. I've always been curious what it's like, for a normal person, in reality.<br /><br />3, I don't know what that scene in Superman 3 you're referencing is but I love the pic of the screaming woman with metal on her face in a tangle of jagged metal debris. I'm going to have to find that scene later today (I won't bother trying to watch the entire film because I'm confident it's not my thing).<br /><br />4, now to the film you're reviewing! I was so excited to see this film based on its poster and trailer, then it came out and...I felt the same as you. Just like we talked about recently, Come True is part of this wave of new films that happily doesn't worry about details or fully making sense. I think frustrating is a good way to describe said films. <br /><br />5, which brings me to something you touched on a few reviews back: being fooled by great movie posters. I feel like people have gotten so good at visual art that it's a cinch to come up with an amazing poster that makes you go "whoah, that film must be awesome" for even the biggest turd. I've been taken by more modern movie posters than I care to admit. If only making a great film was so easy!<br /><br />6, Come True reminds me of Beyond the Black Rainbow (and everything else by Cosmatos) with its reliance on vibe as opposed to substance, and how yes, the vibe element is strong, but that's ultimately not enough to carry the film. It's too bad because I feel like it wouldn't have taken many tweaks to make Come True (and Beyond the Black Rainbow, for that matter) really good.dannyhttps://crimsonhighway.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-46175630365896331772023-11-17T13:25:24.148-05:002023-11-17T13:25:24.148-05:00Your post radiates brilliance—insightful, well-art...Your post radiates brilliance—insightful, well-articulated, and truly captivating. Thanks for sharing your valuable perspective!Elenahttps://medium.com/@icasino/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003758772971289930.post-13958437952223522772023-11-14T21:13:27.229-05:002023-11-14T21:13:27.229-05:00I WISH I KNEWI WISH I KNEWdeadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.com