Analog_Devotee
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It may be nothing close to a masterpiece but it's sure a fun watch. Love the filming locations and the atmosphere of Autumn, and both James Brolin and Margot Kidder put on fantastic performances.
Most of the side characters were well-acted, too, but especially Rod Steiger as Father Delaney. Steiger's acting ability felt somewhat reminiscent of George C. Scott's role in Exorcist III in its intensity, but not quite on par.
And imagine my surprise when Murray Hamilton, who played Mayor Larry Vaughn in Jaws, showed up, also playing a priest, and once again performing the role of the downplaying jerk.
Anyone else wish they had a house like this? Minus the nastiness, of course...
Most of the side characters were well-acted, too, but especially Rod Steiger as Father Delaney. Steiger's acting ability felt somewhat reminiscent of George C. Scott's role in Exorcist III in its intensity, but not quite on par.
And imagine my surprise when Murray Hamilton, who played Mayor Larry Vaughn in Jaws, showed up, also playing a priest, and once again performing the role of the downplaying jerk.
Anyone else wish they had a house like this? Minus the nastiness, of course...
It has been a long time since a film has conflicted me like this.
On one hand, while the overall concept is quite intriguing, the plot beats feel dull, even trivial, and the plot twists both predictable and boring.
On the other hand, the cinematography, the filming location and set and costume designs make for an incredibly beautiful viewing experience, and the dialogue writing is impeccable. And the cast is surprisingly stacked as all get out.
So The Village is far from being great... but one thing it isn't far from is entertaining.
I'm not that picky; for my time, entertaining is just fine.
On one hand, while the overall concept is quite intriguing, the plot beats feel dull, even trivial, and the plot twists both predictable and boring.
On the other hand, the cinematography, the filming location and set and costume designs make for an incredibly beautiful viewing experience, and the dialogue writing is impeccable. And the cast is surprisingly stacked as all get out.
So The Village is far from being great... but one thing it isn't far from is entertaining.
I'm not that picky; for my time, entertaining is just fine.
The year 1981 is commonly revered among horror fans. Give it a quick Google and you'll see why, assuming you're in the dark on this. I definitely don't hear it mentioned as much as I used to. Perhaps taste is changing among the community. I wouldn't know; I still keep a list of flicks from '81 in a desk drawer and pull it out from time to time to remind myself to reach back and what to grab when I do.
Dead & Buried feels like a culmination of Stephen King and John Carpenter with a dash of Invasion of the Body Snatchers all wrapped up in a no holds barred slasher with taste and zero parody. To say it nails the landing would be an understatement. It builds and builds and builds prior to detonation in true suspense form, keeping you muttering questions until the very end. In a way, it feels like a longer, more gruesome Twilight Zone episode.
Looking for a double-feature idea this Halloween season? Pair this flick with John Carpenter's The Fog. They compliment each other quite well.
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Dead & Buried feels like a culmination of Stephen King and John Carpenter with a dash of Invasion of the Body Snatchers all wrapped up in a no holds barred slasher with taste and zero parody. To say it nails the landing would be an understatement. It builds and builds and builds prior to detonation in true suspense form, keeping you muttering questions until the very end. In a way, it feels like a longer, more gruesome Twilight Zone episode.
Looking for a double-feature idea this Halloween season? Pair this flick with John Carpenter's The Fog. They compliment each other quite well.
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