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Friday, March 28, 2008
"The Contents" (2005)

Wednesday, March 26, 2008
"Unearthed" (1994)

Monday, March 24, 2008
The 24th Lantern

Labels:
Historical,
King of England,
Medevil,
mystery,
Thriller
The Eye (2003)

Forget the American version, see the original Chinese version. THE EYE, directed by twin brothers Danny and Oxide Pang, is a Chinese/Thai horror film that focuses on Mun (Sin-je Lee), a cornea-transplant recipient who has been blind most of her life. As Mun adjusts to her newfound sight, she begins to see haunting visions of dead people. As these terrifying visions become more frequent, Mun turns to a young psychiatrist, Dr. Wah (Lawrence Chou), for help. Eventually the two track the identity of the deceased eye donor to Thailand, and there the mystery is finally brought to light. With THE EYE, the Pang brothers enter the increasingly populated subgenre of contemporary Asian horror. Although the "I-see-dead-people" plotline has been investigated numerous times, THE EYE manages to put a different lens on the idea through subtleties in the story and the charismatic performance of the radiant Sin-je Lee. Featuring scenes that will make all viewers wary of elevators, hospital recovery wards, and calligraphy, this film offers truly startling moments that will linger in the mind's eye for a long time. (99 min.)
Labels:
Asian Horror,
Chinese Horror,
Dead People
Sunday, March 23, 2008
"Nebraska Odyssey" (1977)

"Spider & The Diamond Of Death" (2006)

Saturday, March 22, 2008
"The Dream Reaper" (Director's Cut) (2009)

Sakiki Rei's director's cut version of his 1989 Japanese horror film about Ryuu, an accountant, who meets Yioki, who seems to be the perfect girl. After several dates, Ryuu begins to realize there is something terribly wrong with Yioki, and soon understands the real meaning of undying love. While not as graphic as "Audition" this new version, with 23 additional minutes, will have you squirming in your seats. The Teddy bear scene is not for the faint-hearted. (117 mins.)
*(note- originally scheduled for a 2006 release, the director's cut version has been pushed back to 2009 amidst legal disputes between Rei and his production company the Manami Film Group).
Labels:
Apparition,
Audition,
Ghost,
Japanese Horror
"Corruption" (2001)

French director Claude LeCroix's American political thriller. Amidst the background of the 1968 Democratic National Convention, LeCroix weaves a tale involving the murder of a senatorial aide, the CIA, various members of the Mafia, and local inhabitants of O'Malley's Southside Bar. When Jimmy Callahan (Frank Wesler) stumbles upon the notebook of the murdered victim, he is suddenly thrust into a serious of cryptic events that seem to indicate a future assasination plot. Even more upsetting is the realization that he is being set up as the assasin! Fine performances by all, especially newcomer Natasha Wu's chilling portrayal of a psychotic hit woman known only as "the Nun". Filmed in Black & White. (143 mins.)
Sunday, March 9, 2008
"Book Of Tomorrows" (1996)

A fantasy film from the mind of director James Kane. Residents of Lincoln, Nebraska wake up one morning to find themselves thirty years in the future and experiencing what their life would have wound up being like had they not made certain wrong choices when they were younger. Based on the novel "One Day Too Late". Starring Kenneth Dennotto and Fay Nero. 112 mins.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Roma Roma (2003)

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