Topic: My Horror Marathon

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Title: The Haunting in Connecticut
Year: 2009
Director: Peter Cornwell
Rating: Rated 15 : Strong Supernatural Horror and Disturbing Images
Length: 103 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English












Stars:
Virginia Madsen
Kyle Gallner
Elias Koteas
Amanda Crew
Martin Donovan (1957)
Sophi Knight












Plot:
Based on a chilling true story, THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT charts one family's terrifying, real-life encounter with the dark forces of the supernatural. When the Campbell family moves to upstate Connecticut, they soon learn that their charming Victorian home has a disturbing history: not only was the house a transformed funeral parlour where inconceivable acts occurred, but the owner's clairvoyant son Jonah served as a demonic messenger, providing a gateway for spiritual entities to cross over. Now, unspeakable terror awaits when Jonah, the boy who communicated with the dead, returns to unleash a new kind of horror on the innocent and unsuspecting family.












Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes












My Review:
I remember i watched this back when it first came out and i really enjoyed it then. And havent watched since actually. So i decided to revisit this and the sequal. And i have to admit that the movie was actually better then i remembered it to be. The movie is also based on a true story. A haunted house, nothing new there. But there was some great moments here and there, and the cast with Kyle Gallner in the lead did also a great job. And since its based on a true story (on the blurayset) there is a interview with the real family (the story/movie) is about. And in that interview some really interesting happens. Wich makes it that much better. Really enjoyed it, and its recommanded! Now on to the next one.












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Movie Count:
15

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Title: The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia
Year: 2013
Director: Tom Elkins
Rating: Rated R : Some Disturbing Horror Content
Length: 101 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English, Spanish












Stars:
Abigail Spencer
Morgana Shaw
Emily Alyn Lind
Chad Michael Murray
Grant James
Katee Sackhoff












Plot:
Building on the terror of The Haunting in Connecticut, this horrifying tale traces a young family's nightmarish descent into a centuries-old Southern hell. When Andy Wyrick (Chad Michael Murray, House of Wax) moves his wife Lisa (Abigail Spencer, TV's "Mad Men") and daughter Heidi to a historic home in Georgia, they quickly discover they are not the house's only inhabitants. Joined by Lisa's free-spirited sister, Joyce (Katee Sackhoff, TV's "Battlestar Galactica"), the family soon comes face-to-face with a bone-chilling mystery born of a deranged desire... a haunting secret rising from underground and threatening to bring down anyone in its path.












Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Outtakes/Bloopers
Digital Copy












My Review:
Well, that was actually alot better then i remember it to be. This "sequel" also based on a true story they said. And me ofc, who really likes the movies based on a true story. This might be based on a true story, but i think they strechted the story a bit, but hey they made it work real nice IMHO. A fairly decent horror follow up with some great scare moments here and there. And this blurayset also delivers some great extras with the 'real and original' family the movie is based on. This is also highly recommanded.












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Movie Count:
16

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Title: White Dog: The Masters of Cinema Series
Year: 1982
Director: Samuel Fuller
Rating: Rated 15 : Strong Language, Violence and Racist Theme
Length: 90 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: PCM: Mono
Subtitles: English












Stars:
Kristy McNichol
Paul Winfield
Burl Ives
Jameson Parker
Lynne Moody
Marshall Thompson












Plot:
One of the most controversial American films of the 1980s, Samuel Fuller's White Dog was originally withheld from release in the USA and has been rarely seen since. This head-on examination of racism remains a riveting and startlingly powerful film experience, with superb performances and a brilliant score by the great Ennio Morricone.

When a young actress (Kristy McNichol) adopts a stray white Alsatian she hit with her car, she soon discovers that the dog has been conditioned to attack any black person on sight. Its only chance lies with Keys (Paul Winfield), an animal trainer focused on breaking the dog's behaviour and finding a way to eradicate its vicious instincts.

An acclaimed and daring late-career highlight for its director, White Dog amply demonstrates Fuller's clear-eyed intelligence, impassioned humanity and filmmaking dynamism. Unavailable in the UK for decades, The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present its premiere in a new Dual Format Blu-ray™ and DVD edition.












Extras:
Scene Access
48-page booklet with an essay by Jonathan Rosenbaum; the words of Samuel Fuller; the director's "interview" with the dog; and rare archival imagery.












My Review:
Woah, i'm not 100% sure if i've seen this before, but i remember some of the scenes. This movie was recommanded to me by a good friend. And the movie didnt disappoint at all. The movie is actually a sad one, with a sad outcome. About a dog who got some real bad owners and because of that the dog wasnt always the nicest. Some great moments here and there, and some very realistic scenes in some places. All in all, a rather good horror flick with some good extras. If you are afraid of dogs, or thinking about getting one.. Dont watch this one!












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Movie Count:
17

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Title: The Bloodstained Shadow: The Italian Collection
Year: 1978
Director: Antonio Bido
Rating: 18
Length: 109 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: PCM: Mono, Italian: PCM: Mono
Subtitles: English












Stars:
Lino Capolicchio
Stefania Casini
Craig Hill
Massimo Serato
Juliette Mayniel
Laura Nucci












Plot:
The canals of Venice might have been the basis for a red-coated killer in the classic DON’T LOOK NOW but that feels like a mere warm-up for the knife-play of BLOODSTAINED SHADOW, a certified giallo masterpiece!

Directed by Antonio Bido (WATCH ME WHEN I KILL), and starring the sensational Stefania Casini (SUSPIRIA), the story focuses on a slew of slayings that all point towards someone harbouring some particularly horrifying past secrets.

With all of the stylish black-gloved mayhem that the Italians specialise in, BLOODSTAINED SHADOW is a crimson-caked crime-thriller in the tradition of Dario Argento – and its classy charms more than warrant this amazing Blu-ray update!












Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Collectable Poster Artcard, Reversible sleeve with Alternate Solamente Nero Art, Collectors Booklet notes by Calum Waddell












My Review:
So, finally after long week with alot of work its finally friday and weekend! So i decided to finally check this one out. And i guess i had my hopes up maby a bit too much, because this movie was a weird one for me. They said it was a horror movie. And yet again i have to dissagree. More on the thriller side for me tho. And the movie had bit of a weird story too with some real interesting moments here and there. Wich makes this a ok movie to watch. Check out the thrailer before buying it.












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Movie Count:
18

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Title: The Rite
Year: 2011
Director: Mikael Håfström
Rating: Rated PG-13 : Disturbing Thematic Material, Violence, Frightening Images, and Language Including Sexual References
Length: 114 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish












Stars:
Anthony Hopkins
Colin O'Donoghue
Alice Braga
Ciarán Hinds
Toby Jones
Rutger Hauer












Plot:
Inspired by true events, this supernatural thriller follows a seminary student (Colin O'Donoghue) sent to study exorcism at the Vatican in spite of his own doubts about the controversial practice and even his own faith. Only when sent to apprentice with legendary Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), who has performed thousand of exorcisms, does his armor of skepticism begin to fall. Drawn into a troubling case that transcends even Father Lucas's skill, the young seminarian glimpses a phenomenon science can't explain or control - and an evil so violent and terrifying that it forces him to question everything he believes.












Extras:
Scene Access
Bonus Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
BD-Live
Digital Copy












My Review:
Well, i remember i watched this back when it first came, and i was really exicted to see Sir Anthony Hopkins in a horror movie again! And the movie didnt dissapoint at all. The story might be the oldest in the book, the exorsisme. But they make something extra out of this one. Not just the horror and the exorsisme, they gave the characters some great stories to tell, and ofc Sir Anthony Hopkins did not dissapoint at all, even tho he's getting older. A very underrated movie IHMO. And this bluray give some interesting extras. Highly recommanded. And its based on a true story, wich i really like aswell.












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Movie Count:
19

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Title: House at the End of the Street: Unrated
Year: 2012
Director: Mark Tonderai
Rating: Unrated
Length: 102 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1
Subtitles: English, Spanish












Stars:
Jennifer Lawrence (1990)
Max Thieriot
Elisabeth Shue
Gil Bellows
Eva Link
Nolan Gerard Funk












Plot:
Academy Award® Nominees Jennifer Lawrence* (The Hunger Games) and Elizabeth Shue** star in this edge-of-your-seat thriller about a newly divorced mom (Shue) and her daughter (Lawrence), who move to the suburbs for a fresh start. But their hopes turn to horror when they meet Ryan (Max Thieriot), the sole survivor of a grisly family murder that took place next door...and his secretive past could become their worst nightmare!

*Actress, Winter's Bone, 2010 **Actress, Leaving Las Vegas, 1995












Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Featurettes
Digital Copy
Theatrical and Unrated Versions












My Review:
So, it was time for a revisit to this movie. Saw it when it first came out, and i enjoyed it then. And i enjoyed it now aswell. And ofc  (me being a fan of Jennifer Lawrence) its fun to see her in something other then the movies she's known for. The story isnt original, but they made it work. Some good moments here and there, and they have the tension trough-out. All in all a decent horror flick. Check it out.












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Movie Count:
20

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Title: Sinister 2
Year: 2015
Director: Ciarán Foy
Rating: Rated R : Strong Violence, Bloody and Disturbing Images, and Language
Length: 97 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, Spanish












Stars:
James Ransone
Shannyn Sossamon
Robert Sloan
Dartanian Sloan
Lea Coco
Tate Ellington












Plot:
The sequel to the 2012 sleeper hit horror movie. In the aftermath of the shocking events in Sinister, a protective mother (Shannyn Sossamon of Wayward Pines) and her nin-year-old twin sons (real-life brothers Robert and Dartanian Sloan) find themselves marked for death in a rural house as the evil sprit of Bughuul continues to spread with frightening intensity.












Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Bonus Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Digital Copy












My Review:
Woah, i finally got around to watch the sequal now. I've tried many times (but stuff always happend) Really enjoyed the first movie. Great movie with a chilling story, and i like where they begin in the second movie. Its kinda continues where we left of from the first one. And we get a more chilling story and some more answers trough-out. Really great movie tho. Really like Sinister 1/2. And the blurays got some interesting extras. Highly recommanded!












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Movie Count:
21

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Title: The Conjuring 2
Year: 2016
Director: James Wan
Rating: Rated R : Terror and Horror Violence
Length: 134 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: English: Dolby TrueHD: 7.1, Audio Descriptive: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Portuguese: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish












Stars:
Patrick Wilson (1973)
Vera Farmiga
Madison Wolfe
Frances O'Connor (1967)
Lauren Esposito
Benjamin Haigh












Plot:
Reprising their roles from The Conjuring, Oscar® nominee Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits. Known as England's Amityville, the Enfield Haunting was the most documented case in paranormal history. Discover the truth behind the event that shocked the world.












Extras:
Scene Access
Bonus Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes












My Review:
Woah, finally!! I've wanted this since i knew there would be a number 2. Really loved The Conjuring and Anabelle. Great movies. And this delivered aswell. Based on a true story, in England this time. A poor family that is haunted by something. And ofc with them over to visit from USA, alot of great things happens in that house (Scary great things that is) And ofc, Patrick Wilson singing the Elvis song. A great touch in a creepy way. Just loved this movie. Great horror, and this blurayset offers some cool extras. A interview with the real family aswell. Its a must see!












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Movie Count:
22

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Title: Darkwoods
Year: 2003
Director: Pål Øie
Rating: 15 år
Length: 84 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish












Stars:
Kristoffer Joner
Marko Iversen Kanic
Eva Röse
Sampda Sharma
Bjørn Floberg
Andreas Bjorøy












Plot:
The crew of the TV show "Real TV" with controlling boss Gunnar on the front line will soon begin production of a reality show for which participants are selected to survive in the wilderness. Gunnar has gathered a production team of four people: The friends Lasse and Per , the Swedish girl Elin and the new girl Sara. To test his new employees, Gunnar takes them to a log cabin where he used to spend summers as a kid. The cabin is located far away from civilisation, hidden in the dark, mysterious woods. The team has to make it through a weekend, finding food that nature has to offer, and neither cellular phones nor cigarettes are allowed. When Lasse and Per find a dead body in a lake near the cottage, the group is being tested. Gunnar is suggesting that they should continue the weekend without mentioning anything to Sara and Elin about what they found. But soon the team experiences some escalating incidents which lead to paranoia, accusations and mistrust.












Extras:
Bonus Trailers











My Review:
So, back on my horror marathon. Decided to check this norwegian horror movie out again. I bought this when it came out in 03 as a DVD. And now i upgraded it to bluray. And the transfer wasnt the best i've seen tho. But as for the movie, it wasnt as good as i rememeberd it to be. The story is ok at best, and the scare moments are only a few. But for me, there are a few big plus tho. Some great big Norwegian names, who i didnt expect to see.And we even got the Swedish actress Eva Rose who plays Maria Wern in the movie aswell. Nice surprise (for me) who enjoys Swedish crime!  All in all, a ok horror.












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Movie Count:
23