Fresh 8/10
| Rotten 47%
| The Box (2009) | "
The Box is a dreary and engaging brain trip into the world of Richard Kelly. This is where he's comfortable, this is where he succeeds and this is where he triumphs." Bloody Disgusting Posted Nov 5, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Rotten 18%
| The Fourth Kind (2009) | "
If your mind is in the right place, THE FOURTH KIND is a chilling, creepy, unnerving and engaging experience. But I stress the idea that most of you probably will not like this...Buyer beware." Bloody Disgusting Posted Nov 2, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Rotten 45%
| Saw VI (2009) | "
In the end, SAW VI is faithful to the franchise and the twist/finale are 100% satisfying. SAW fans WILL walk out of the theater with their fists in the air with the feeling that they've reclaimed their beloved franchise." Bloody Disgusting Posted Oct 23, 2009 |
Fresh 9/10
| Fresh 89%
| Zombieland (2009) | "
Fleischer's film is beautifully shot (his slow-mo sequences are stunning), engaging, funny, heartfelt and more importantly F-U-N. If you're looking for a movie that has it all, Zombieland is a season pass worth picking up." Bloody Disgusting Posted Sep 28, 2009 |
Rotten 5/10
| Rotten 27%
| Pandorum (2009) | "
Pandorum isn't all that bad, it just isn't good either. Fans of films like Event Horizon, Alien 3, and Resident Evil are sure to get their money worth, but I feel anyone outside of the "club" is sure to be disappointed. Watch with caution." Bloody Disgusting Posted Sep 25, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 83%
| [Rec] 2 (2009) | "
Rec 2 is the only movie in the entire festival that left me wanting more. It's a nonstop rollercoaster ride that grabs the audiences by the throat and never lets go. You breathe when the credits hit and not a single second before." Bloody Disgusting Posted Sep 16, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Fresh 100%
| Daybreakers (2010) | "
While it's far from perfect, Daybreakers is an incredibly fun movie. Loaded with talents actors, beautiful camerawork (a stunning slow-mo shot in the finale proves this) and buckets of blood, I can't recommend this enough." Bloody Disgusting Posted Sep 12, 2009 |
Fresh 9/10
| Fresh 83%
| Paranormal Activity (2009) | "
It's one of the scariest movies of all-time. YOU WILL BE AFFECTED as it's hard to ignore the imprint it leaves on your psyche. You know it's fake, and yet, you can't shake it. Nightmares are guaranteed." Bloody Disgusting Posted Sep 2, 2009 |
Fresh 6/10
| Rotten 21%
| Halloween II (2009) | "
There's just something about H2 that's peculiar, odd & even intriguing. Maybe it's the fact that Zombie made HIS movie instead of OUR movie, or maybe it's the sheer simplicity & brutality of it all, but in the end I think hardcore horror fans will enjoy.." Bloody Disgusting Posted Aug 28, 2009 |
Fresh 5/5
| Fresh 100%
| Aliens (1986) | "
If you were to only see one movie in your entire lifetime it would have to be ALIENS. James Cameron has delivered a masterpiece that will never in a million years be topped..." Bloody Disgusting Posted Aug 27, 2009 |
Rotten 5/10
| Rotten 58%
| A Perfect Getaway (2009) | "
That's what's so confusing about David Twohy's A Perfect Getaway as it appears to attempt to be clever and original, only it ends up being one of the most obvious thrillers I've seen in years... and the audience ate it up." Bloody Disgusting Posted Aug 6, 2009 |
Fresh 9/10
| Fresh 90%
| District 9 (2009) | "
District 9 is hands down the best film of the summer and has made me love movies all over again. It's engaging, explosive, and pure nonstop awesomeness - it's what big summer movies are supposed to be." Bloody Disgusting Posted Aug 4, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Rotten 25%
| The Collector (2009) | "
It's no shock that working on the past three SAW films has influenced the duo, and it shows in THE COLLECTOR, a raw, gritty and uncompromising horror film that puts the previous SAW film to shame." Bloody Disgusting Posted Jul 27, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Fresh 82%
| Thirst (2009) | "
At the hands of a less competent director, THIRST could have been an abomination, but thankfully Chan-wook delivers something above par that should probably be met with two cans of Red Bull." Bloody Disgusting Posted Jul 10, 2009 |
Rotten 1/10
| Rotten 20%
| Blood: The Last Vampire (2009) | "
Is there a word that transcends abysmal? BLOOD is the lowest form of cinematic garbage that carries not a single shred of redeemable screen time." Bloody Disgusting Posted Jul 7, 2009 |
Rotten 1/5
| Fresh 80%
| Book of Blood (2008) | "
This is the story that is supposed to get you excited to see films like DREAD, THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN, CANDYMAN and numerous of other forthcoming Clive Barker adaptations, instead it makes you want to cut yourself as a reminder to never sit through it ag" Bloody Disgusting Posted May 24, 2009 |
Fresh 6/10
| Fresh 84%
| Pontypool (2009) | "
While PONTYPOOL is a thought-provoking and suspenseful film, some of the flaws will really take the audience out of the movie." Bloody Disgusting Posted May 20, 2009 |
Fresh 5/10
| Rotten 32%
| Terminator Salvation (2009) | "
Being a rabid fan that grew up on the franchise created by James Cameron, the idea of McG getting behind the camera for this sequel was slightly nauseating, and yet, by some miracle, the fourth film in the franchise is (barely) passable." Bloody Disgusting Posted May 20, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 86%
| Trick 'r Treat (2009) | "
TRICK 'R TREAT a trip back to the 80's when the goal was to excite and entertain, not torment you... it's the type of movie you can bring anyone to, whether it's a date or your kid." Bloody Disgusting Posted Apr 28, 2009 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 41%
| The Last House on the Left (2009) | "
While at the hands of a less competent director, Last House could have been an epic failure, but Dennis Iliadis has proven to the world that he's more than capable of directing a film of this caliber - and taking it to a higher level." Bloody Disgusting Posted Mar 11, 2009 |
Fresh
| Fresh 92%
| Drag Me To Hell (2009) | "
DRAG ME TO HELL was quite simply the most PERFECT horror film I've seen in a long, long while. Raimi stirs a delicious witches brew that blends gore, scares and fun into a perfect blend." Bloody Disgusting Posted Jan 28, 2009 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 32%
| Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) | "
While the movie isn't the worst thing in the world, it's just as forgettable, if not more than, the first two UNDERWORLD films." Bloody Disgusting Posted Jan 22, 2009 |
Fresh 7/10
| Rotten 55%
| My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009) | "
There's nothing sweeter that watching a film that knows exactly what it is. At no point does MBV:3D pretend to be anything but a mindless slasher film straight out of your DVD collection. [It's] is jammed with great kills, loads of gore & plenty of laughs" Bloody Disgusting Posted Jan 12, 2009 |
Fresh 6/10
| Rotten 21%
| The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) | "
It really is the perfect "family" holiday thriller (the edgy side of Christmas) and carries a message that is so perfectly fine-tuned to our problems of today it might actually make you feel a little guilty. If a movie can entertain you and make y" Bloody Disgusting Posted Dec 10, 2008 |
Fresh 7/10
| Rotten 41%
| My Name is Bruce (2008) | "
BRUCE was made for Campbell fans and nobody else. With all the quips, references and smart-alecky charm that Campbell brings to the table, there's not a single second that's hard not to love. While technically flawed, the heart is there..." Bloody Disgusting Posted Nov 29, 2008 |
Fresh 6/10
| Rotten 49%
| Twilight (2008) | "
This entire adaptation was carried through by [the] wonderful Catherine Hardwicke, who took a shiny little turd and transformed it into a watchable, slightly enjoyable film." Bloody Disgusting Posted Nov 20, 2008 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 0%
| House (2008) | "
Completing Roadside Attractions' HOUSE was physically draining, which is something a viewer should never have to endure when in theaters. The adaptation of the novel by Frank Peretti and Ted Dekker is preachy, whiney and painfully cliché." Bloody Disgusting Posted Oct 27, 2008 |
Rotten 5/10
| Fresh 73%
| Fear(s) of the Dark (2008) | "
Even though the film deserves props and is quite an achievement, it fails on the most important level - entertainment value. I understand most artists create the work for themselves, but when you're making a movie you have to have the audience in mind." Bloody Disgusting Posted Oct 27, 2008 |
Rotten 3/10
| Rotten 15%
| Saw V (2008) | "
Saw V attempts to make the audience feel smart for sticking along for so long, only when it's all said and done you'll feel like a fool for sitting through this disappointment." Bloody Disgusting Posted Oct 23, 2008 |
Fresh 7/10
| Fresh 71%
| Splinter (2008) | "
The creature feature is loaded with blood, guts, gore, the perfect anti-hero and a hilariously fun plot, which is played straight until the very end...Wilkins delivers a simple, yet effective '80s creature feature that's not only scary, but also a great t" Bloody Disgusting Posted Sep 17, 2008 |
Fresh 9/10
| Rotten 54%
| Martyrs (2008) | "
MARTYRS is this year's INSIDE, both films are legendary in their own right... The only negative thing about Laugier's film is that once you see it, you'll never be able to see it for the first time ever again..." Bloody Disgusting Posted Sep 7, 2008 |
Fresh 7/10
| Rotten 43%
| Eden Log (2007) | "
EDEN LOG is visually stunning - it's a bleak trip into a world that both mesmerizing and terrifying." Bloody Disgusting Posted Sep 7, 2008 |
Rotten 4/10
| Rotten 43%
| Death Race (2008) | "
Even though DEATH RACE is pretty bloody, and had some cool moments, the overall experience is mind numbing and a little depressing. It's sad to think that this is Anderson's best effort since 2002, and that it's still as bad as ever." Bloody Disgusting Posted Aug 21, 2008 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 15%
| Mirrors (2008) | "
Aja attempts to take a slow-burning ghost story and turn it into one of his over-the-top gorefests and loses the essence of the story in his endeavors... before wasting any money on this at theaters, you should probably reflect on it a bit..." Bloody Disgusting Posted Aug 14, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Rotten 59%
| Sukiyaki Western Django (2008) | "
While the film felt rushed (or ignored) in certain areas, Miike excels to the top of his game in others (oh, the awesome eye candy!).... If you're looking for a Takashi Miike film, you've found it." Bloody Disgusting Posted Aug 13, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 64%
| Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer (2008) | "
MONSTER SLAYER is only the birth of Jack Brooks and I pray we'll see another dozen of these films in the future... You want laughs, action, blood, guts, slime, creatures and a kick-ass anti-hero? You'll find it all in JACK BROOKS: MONSTER SLAYER." Bloody Disgusting Posted Aug 4, 2008 |
Rotten 4/10
| Rotten 13%
| The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) | "
The latest MUMMY compares the audience to a cat and the film to a ball of yard. Writers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar treat the audience as a simple cat with a small brain - stupid enough that a ball of yard will amuse them for hours." Bloody Disgusting Posted Jul 30, 2008 |
Rotten 1/10
| Rotten 11%
| Hell Ride (2008) | "
One of the most incoherent, boring, useless films I have ever seen and I pray to God that you guys never subject yourself to it." Bloody Disgusting Posted Jul 29, 2008 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 32%
| The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008) | "
The film is a slow burn, but the fire never catches on. It's all talk, no action and is guaranteed to leave the audience with the worst case of blue balls they've had in years." Bloody Disgusting Posted Jul 24, 2008 |
Rotten 1/5
| Rotten 0%
| Lost Boys - The Tribe (2008) | "
It's ridiculous that Warner made this movie, especially because it's obvious that it was made to cash in on the film's title. This in no way shape or form is a LOST BOYS movie, other than the fact that Corey Feldman and Corey Haim cameo..." Bloody Disgusting Posted Jul 21, 2008 |
Fresh
| Fresh 94%
| The Dark Knight (2008) | "
The Dark Knight is not only the best film I have seen this year, but quite possibly the best superhero movie ever made." Bloody Disgusting Posted Jul 2, 2008 |
Fresh 3.5/5
| Fresh 87%
| Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) | "
There was no way, shape or form that HELLBOY II would meet its expectation, but even with all of the anticipation, the film managed to entertain just enough... In the end, what you'll get is another fun, yet forgettable summer blockbuster." Bloody Disgusting Posted Jun 27, 2008 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 18%
| The Happening (2008) | "
But here's the real shocker, the statement that will blow all of your minds... this is one movie that you will be hoping for a twist ending!" Bloody Disgusting Posted Jun 12, 2008 |
Rotten 2.5/5
| Rotten 44%
| The Strangers (2008) | "
The real problem is that there's absolutely nothing original here and it's obvious they tried to take what works and recycle it." Bloody Disgusting Posted May 28, 2008 |
Rotten 2/5
| Rotten 8%
| Postal (2008) | "
It is funny at times and shows that even he has a sense of humor about himself. It's just a shame what direction he chose to take the film because I feel had he taken in seriously, instead of trying to shock us, he might have actual touched on something" Bloody Disgusting Posted May 22, 2008 |
Fresh 8/10
| Fresh 77%
| Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) | "
Don't listen to the haters, INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL is a blast from the past filled with non-stop action, wonderful references to the first three films and an over-the-top plot device that's ridiculously fun." Bloody Disgusting Posted May 22, 2008 |
Fresh 7/10
| Fresh 70%
| The Midnight Meat Train (2008) | "
MEAT TRAIN is the first BOOK OF BLOOD to depart from the station in a long time and it's refreshing to see that the film carries that bleak, yet romantic touch of Clive Barker all over it... it's guaranteed to make you squirm, scream and beg for more!" Bloody Disgusting Posted May 2, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Fresh 77%
| Cloverfield (2008) | "
CLOVERFIELD is one of those films you wish you could see for the very first time again because the impact will just never be the same on second viewing. I treasured the experience of getting to see this in the theater and it will forever leave a mark on m" Bloody Disgusting Posted Apr 17, 2008 |
Fresh 3/5
| Rotten 22%
| The Eye (2008) | "
Lionsgate has delivered a solid PG-13 horror film that's both entertaining and suspenseful... and for those of you who don't like it, there will be more SAW on October 24." Bloody Disgusting Posted Apr 17, 2008 |
Fresh 4/5
| Rotten 54%
| The Signal (2007) | "
In the end THE SIGNAL will burn it's transmission into your brain and leave you with an impression that will never go away. This is that film that leaves you with that special glow (yes, kind of like after sex), the smile that doesn't fade and the convers" Bloody Disgusting Posted Apr 17, 2008 |