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Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)
(Underrated) One of the Best in the Series
I suppose I'm the "odd-man-out," but I believe "A New Beginning" is one of the best films in the series. I love almost everything about it---the unique approach, the killer's mask, the actors who played the killer---even the way the 35mm print looks!
I believe Johnny Hock and Tom Morga (who both played the killer behind the mask) were perfectly cast! As a matter of fact, Johnny Hock--who played Jason Voorhees in the opening dream sequence, and Morga who played "pseudo" Jason in the rest of the picture, minus a couple of scenes done by Hock--had the perfect charisma and stature. I would have been completely happy if Hock and Morga would have played Jason in ALL of the films---not to take away from a couple of the rest of the fellows, of course; Ted White and C.J. Graham nailed it as well in parts 4 and 6, respectively.
I even loved both unique masks (the dream sequence "real" Jason's AND Morga's "pseudo" Jason's).
All-in-all, "A New Beginning" deserves its turn in the spotlight; it shouldn't be shunned just because it had a different approach--I thought it to be a very interesting take that, honestly, I'd like to see again---who IS it behind the mask?
Elvis Found Alive (2012)
A Very Well Put Together Mockumentary
This is a very well put together mockumentary. You can tell a lot of thought was put into the writing. Very clever; It really does make you think. What they say really does fit together.
Some of it's pretty damn comical, too.
Redneck Zombies (1989)
VHS GOLD!
Right up your alley if you're into horror comedy, especially low-budget "B" films.
I think it's really cool that this jewel was shot on VHS; it only adds to the atmosphere.
Evil Dead (2013)
The Best Remake So Far!
First of all, I know why the bitching is abundant. It's simply because we are dealing with a remake of one of the biggest cult movies in cinematic history.
I must confess, I didn't want a remake of this movie to happen either. Until I actually watched the remake. Now, no one will ever -- or could ever -- outmatch Sam Raimi with his low budget masterpiece. There is a magic entwined within that picture that will always make the original Evil Dead what it is. As far as this remake, I must, in my opinion, say that it is the best retelling of any horror motion picture that has been stamped with legendary status.
Director Fede Alvarez had big shoes to fill and I'm sure he did -- and still does -- fill that pressure. In a way, he was screwed right off the bat. I mean, who in their right mind would actually tackle a remake of a movie of such caliber as The Evil Dead?
Fede Alvarez, that's who. And he did a damn fine job. Especially being a new comer with feature films altogether. Can you imagine your very first feature length production being none other than the remake of The Evil Dead? Talk about sweaty palms and a thudding heart!
But, Fede held his own and stood his ground. He did it. And he cropped out one hell of a horror picture. He pays homage to the first two original films in tiny, bite sized portions that are easy to swallow.
The horror is delivered with a straight, in your face, balls to the wall, full throttle impact.
No, there is nothing wrong with this movie. If it's horror you want, then it's truly horror you'll get. All you have to do is watch it.
Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies (2012)
View It As Its Own Movie
While this is definitely a mock-buster, Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies should be viewed as its own picture rather than trying to compare it with Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. I thought it was very well put together, especially with a mere $150,000 budget. It shocked me that it had such an actual low budget. I would have figured somewhere around a million, give or take. I was well pleased with the acting and production quality of this neat little motion picture. The adding of other historical figures as characters was, I thought, a cool touch. Like Pat Garrett and a young Teddy Roosevelt assist Abe and Company to stop the undead.