What was the last movie you watched? Part 2

[Hunter Rider]

7.8/10

 

[Broseph44]

Casper (1995)

 

[ObiWanCon]

See How They Run (2022)

 

[Frodo]

The Blackening (2022)

 

[Dave McFly]

Annie (1982) have not seen it in decades my little niece was in a children's production of the musical so I picked it up, forgot the legend that is Tim Curry was in this.

 

[NDX]

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

 

[KaijuDude1992]

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

Ghosthouse (aka La casa 3 ~ 1988)

A mysterious radio signal draws an amateur radio ham and his girlfriend to an old abandoned house in the middle of nowhere. There they find four teenagers (all clearly in their mid to late twenties!) exploring the old place. Before long the 'teens' are getting bumped off in a bizarre plot involving time-travelling radio messages, a double-murder twenty years ago, a demented caretaker, a phantom doberman dog, historical grave-robbing, and the ghost of a little girl - and her evil clown doll.

It's an Italian production - written and directed by Umberto Lenzi - but was filmed on location in Boston and Massachusetts with an almost entirely American cast. The acting is appalling (other than by some of the older adults), the script leaves quite a few things unexplained, and the climax rips off large chunks of Poltergeist. Talking of other films, this movie's original title was Ghosthouse, but they decided to release it in Italy as La casa3; Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead and Evil Dead II had been successfully released in Italy as La casa 1 and La casa 2, and they wanted to cash in on those films' popularity (needless to say there is no connection whatsoever).

There are some nice shots, the house is a great location (also used in Lucio Fulci's The House by the Cemetery), and it has that 80s nostalgia (interestingly for an 80s horror, no nudity). Brainless fun 6/10

 

[Luigi]

Polite Society

Very fun martial arts infused coming-of-age comedy. The Edgar Wright influence is clear as day.

9/10

 

[Frodo]

Just One Of The Guys ( 1985)

This is another one of those films they would never make today .
The first 3rd is a bit of a slog , but it eventually picks up , the dialog gets snappier , and it all seems to jell.

 

[Sculder]

Landfall (1949)
Painted Boats (1945)

 

[Hunter Rider]

6/10

8/10

 

[Wildcard]

 

[Frodo]

Stakeout (1987)

 

[Wildcard]

One of the few movies that manages to be so wacky, ridiculous and overall absurd that it perfectly plays into its charm and makes it truly stand out. I love the Driller Killer & knowing it was Mike Ilitch's son just makes it 10x funnier. This movie is a true gem.

And I don't care what anyone says, "Tokyo Convertible" is a legitimate banger.

 

[KaijuDude1992]

 

[squeekness]

Jack Reacher : Never go back

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

The Legend of Hell House (RIP Gayle Hunnicutt)

 

[Boom]

Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.

This movie was delightful and shockingly funny. Really want a sequel though it sounds unlikely.

 

[Ash J. Williams]

 

[NDX]

They Live

On the big screen.

 

[Dave McFly]

The Little Mermaid 2023 I really liked it, sure you can NEVER beat the 80s classic but I liked this take on it the music old and new was amazing

 

[blueharvest]

 

[Hunter Rider]

Engaging, pacey thriller, Poitier and Berenger play off each other well as a classic odd couple who have to work together, the setting is great as well.

8/10

 

[Batgirl0202]

The movie was just okay but it's nice to see the old gang back together again.

6/10