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The Dead (2010)
Best Zombie Movie EVER!
I've waited for almost 5 years to see this film and I finally watched it today (my day off) and it was well worth the wait. Excellent script, superb acting and little to no CGI. Reminded me of the original George Romero zombie moves of yesteryear and I've seen every kind of zombie movie there is to see (been watching horror films for over 40 years). The story is reminiscent of Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe" where a man is washed up on shore and must survive unknown land and people. Of course in this version, the protagonist must reach a save haven amidst hordes of walking dead. If you're looking for fast running zombies or those with super human strength, this isn't the movie for you. The Dead is a slow film that builds its momentum until it reaches its final nerve wracking crescendo. Enjoy!
Prom Night (1980)
Flashback to the Disco Age
I saw Prom Night when it was released back in 1980. So in honor of my 16 year old son's prom this past week, I decided to re-visit this clunky classic and see if I can re-capture my youth. And you know what? I think I enjoyed Prom Night better the second time around. There was actually a pretty good red-herring or two thrown in the mix to "confuse" the viewer into thinking who the killer really was. As a matter of fact since it's been so long, I forgot who the really turned out to be (I was after only 16 myself when I saw this movie 30 years ago!) and was actually surprised at the reveal.
Although there were and still are certain things that ruin the movie for me (like the fact that most of the actors look to be well in their 30s and that disco had already made a quick exit), it's kinda fun to see how campy the film really is. I recommend watching it at least once and enjoy it for what it really is: a time capsule to those lost years of the early slasher movies.