Oct. 24th, 2016 12:28 pm
Horror Movie Kick
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shotavampireI've watched a lot of horror movies this October in the spirit of Halloween. Most of these films are foreign, but I loved them just the same. Note: I have never seen any of these films before, so the ratings are completely unbiased of that.
#1. The Forest (2016)
An American-made film, The Forest didn't deliver on what I expected or wanted from a film supposed to be all about Aokigahara, Japan's famous suicide spot. The acting isn't believable and the scare factor is so minimal that I found it boring. The only aspect I enjoyed was the connection between the twin sisters, Sara and Jess; I truly believe in a telepathic bond between twins. Overall Rating: 4/10
#2. Noroi: The Curse (2005)
A Japanese-made film, Noroi delivered on almost everything I would expect from a film of its genre. Although some reviewers online claim that its documentary-style storytelling was 'off-putting' and 'bland,' I disagree, All the different platforms of Television media come together to form something truly terrifying, a fear spawned by the unknown elements off-screen. All in all, it was a great movie. Overall Rating: 8/10
#3. Mobile Boyfriend (2009)
A Japanese-made film, Mobile Boyfriend seemed more like a shoujo experience than a horror movie. It wasn't terrible because of the romance between the main character and her dead crush, but the horror elements just weren't there for me. Overall Rating: 5/10
#4. The Doll Master (2004)
A Korean-made film, The Doll Master wasn't as thrilling as I hoped it would be. I liked the story and characters, but everything seemed rushed and the conflict was so one-dimensional that I couldn't make a connection with it. I did enjoy the special relationship between Hae-mi and Mi-na, though. Overall Rating: 6/10
#5. Ghost: Be With Me (2010)
A Korean-made film, Ghost was a jumbled mess. The only 'story' I enjoyed out of the anthology was the final installment: a humorous and touching story about a boy who can see ghosts. I won't spoil anything, but the first two stories were senseless and scattered as far as plot goes. Overall Rating: 5/10
#6. Dark Water (2002)
A Japanese-made film, Dark Water is a beautiful take on a single mother struggling to care for her only child in the face of impossible odds. I won't spoil anything, but Yoshimi's love for her daughter is what makes the movie. The horror is still there, and very real because of the threat against Ikuko, but I loved the mother-daughter relationship here. (Do NOT watch the movie's American counterpart, please. Don't disappoint yourself.) Overall Rating: 8/10
#7. The Ring (1998)
A Japanese-made film, The Ring is famous and I regretted never seeing it. When I got around to it, I didn't regret the experience. It was a solid horror film with an unexpected ending and a decent mystery behind it. I actually watched both versions this month, and I liked the original Japanese film better. Overall Rating: 7/10
Maybe I'll watch more before the month is out? Who knows! :)
#1. The Forest (2016)
An American-made film, The Forest didn't deliver on what I expected or wanted from a film supposed to be all about Aokigahara, Japan's famous suicide spot. The acting isn't believable and the scare factor is so minimal that I found it boring. The only aspect I enjoyed was the connection between the twin sisters, Sara and Jess; I truly believe in a telepathic bond between twins. Overall Rating: 4/10
#2. Noroi: The Curse (2005)
A Japanese-made film, Noroi delivered on almost everything I would expect from a film of its genre. Although some reviewers online claim that its documentary-style storytelling was 'off-putting' and 'bland,' I disagree, All the different platforms of Television media come together to form something truly terrifying, a fear spawned by the unknown elements off-screen. All in all, it was a great movie. Overall Rating: 8/10
#3. Mobile Boyfriend (2009)
A Japanese-made film, Mobile Boyfriend seemed more like a shoujo experience than a horror movie. It wasn't terrible because of the romance between the main character and her dead crush, but the horror elements just weren't there for me. Overall Rating: 5/10
#4. The Doll Master (2004)
A Korean-made film, The Doll Master wasn't as thrilling as I hoped it would be. I liked the story and characters, but everything seemed rushed and the conflict was so one-dimensional that I couldn't make a connection with it. I did enjoy the special relationship between Hae-mi and Mi-na, though. Overall Rating: 6/10
#5. Ghost: Be With Me (2010)
A Korean-made film, Ghost was a jumbled mess. The only 'story' I enjoyed out of the anthology was the final installment: a humorous and touching story about a boy who can see ghosts. I won't spoil anything, but the first two stories were senseless and scattered as far as plot goes. Overall Rating: 5/10
#6. Dark Water (2002)
A Japanese-made film, Dark Water is a beautiful take on a single mother struggling to care for her only child in the face of impossible odds. I won't spoil anything, but Yoshimi's love for her daughter is what makes the movie. The horror is still there, and very real because of the threat against Ikuko, but I loved the mother-daughter relationship here. (Do NOT watch the movie's American counterpart, please. Don't disappoint yourself.) Overall Rating: 8/10
#7. The Ring (1998)
A Japanese-made film, The Ring is famous and I regretted never seeing it. When I got around to it, I didn't regret the experience. It was a solid horror film with an unexpected ending and a decent mystery behind it. I actually watched both versions this month, and I liked the original Japanese film better. Overall Rating: 7/10
Maybe I'll watch more before the month is out? Who knows! :)
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