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“28 Weeks Later (2007)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ January 22, 2013

As for me, I'd say I'm a fan. It's definitely imperfect, but what makes "28 Weeks Later" unique is that the material and how it approaches said material is completely different from its predecessor.
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“Silent Night (2012)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ January 19, 2013

It's not really a good movie, primarily because "Silent Night" can't make up its mind as to whether or not we're supposed to take it seriously, but slasher fans will find some enjoyment out of it.
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“The Big Boss (1971)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ January 13, 2013

Make no mistake, "The Big Boss" is NOT a good movie. But the badness, mixed with the weirdness, creates an eccentric atmosphere that I personally found appealing. Yet more importantly, it's weaknesses contributed to Bruce Lee's strengths, enhancing his effectiveness.
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“28 Days Later (2002)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ January 8, 2013

Is “28 Days Later” a zombie classic? Well, no...because it's not even a zombie movie. I do still believe that it's overrated, but as an adult, I can appreciate the substance within the story and the artistry put in every frame.
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“Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ January 6, 2013

"Texas Chainsaw 3D" isn't unwatchable, but it's not worth watching either. It's never a good sign when your fellow audience members are laughing at the parts that are supposed to be scary.
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“Ninja’s Creed (2009)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ December 30, 2012

I've seen plenty of bad movies in my time. In fact, I like to describe myself as a cinemasochist. Yet nothing could prepare me for “Ninja's Creed”, a film so insanely bad that the mere thought of its existence sends a shiver down my spine.
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“House of Fury (2005)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ December 26, 2012

Is it corny? Definitely. Is it stupid? Sometimes. Is it original? Not really, think “Spy Kids”, but with kung fu. It's heavy handed in its attempts at drama, but is sort of shallow. Yet there is a charm about the feature, a sweetness that is very heartwarming. It also provided some of the best on-screen fight scenes ever done by people who aren't real martial artists.
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“Don’t Answer The Phone! (1980)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ December 20, 2012

“Don't Answer the Phone!” is a bad movie. It's a really bad movie, but it's almost enjoyable in the same way that “Blood Feast” and “Troll 2” are. You just can't help laughing at it and I suppose some entertainment value is better than a bore-fest. But children, remember that the key word is 'almost'.
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“Sector 7 (2011)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ December 14, 2012

“Sector 7” answers the question of 'what if “The Host” sucked?'. It fails in all of its goals and was just kind of dull. It's a shame, because I do usually enjoy monster movies that take place in isolated locations.
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“The Invisible Man (1933)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ December 12, 2012

"The Invisible Man" really surprised me. It was daring and bold, dealing with a chilling subject matter that plays out as a black comedy. It completely goes against the grain, but retains the class and respectability that accompanies these older films.
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