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![The Uninvited [Blu-ray] [2009]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9262/9262139_sa.jpg)
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5
Invitingly good.
on September 22, 2009
Posted by: Goldstandard
from Texas
I was so relieved that this American version of The Uninvited was not patterned after the Asian film of the same name, but rather after the Asian film A Tale of Two Sisters. The Asian version of The Univited was long, not frightening, and entirely too boring. The Asian film A Tale of Two Sisters was very engrossing, only there were some variances in culture, which I am not well versed in. This version of The Uninvited begins with Anna being released from a mental institution in much better condition that the girl in the Asian film. She is trying to remember the events that took place the night of the fire in which her mother died. Her father has written a book and dedicated it to Anna and her sister Alex. He also surprises her by saying that he has taken up with her mother's former nurse Rachel and later tells her of his plans to marry her. Right from the start, Anna is suspicious of Rachel, feeling that she is somehow involved in her mother's death. If you have seen the Asian film A Tale of Two Sisters, then you will know what plot twist is to come. Alex tries talking to her father about Rachel, but he doesn't seem to hear her. They even managed to include the strange under-the-sink scene, which I consider to be THE MOST STARTLING SCENE OF ANY MOVIE I have seen up until now. I knew it was coming, but I still jumped. Little bits of information come together by the end to make for a perfect Hitchcockian ending.
What's great about it: Has a Good Twisted Ending,
What's not so great: Not better then A Tale of Two Sisters
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Halloween [Blu-ray] [1978]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8512/8512763_sa.jpg)
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5
Classic
on September 22, 2009
Posted by: Goldstandard
from Texas
This is one of the most brilliant, simple, and scary horror films ever made. All the stars were in alignment when John Carpenter, and Debra Hill set out to make this now classic horror film. There have been many clones of this film, but this one is the one that started it all. Amazing lighting & cinematography by Dean Cundey, wonderful performances from Jamie Lee Curtis, Nancy Loomis, P.J. Soles, and Nick Castle. Minimal onscreen graphic violence, no blood, no gore. All story, scares, stalking, and horror. The now classic musical score by director John Carpenter really makes this film come alive! Don't watch this alone or in the dark!! And watch Halloween II immediatly after this film, cause it's a continuation of the same night!!! My favorite film of all time.
What's great about it: Classic. Simply put. Classic.
What's not so great: Flawless
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Halloween [Blu-ray] [2007]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9056/9056665_sa.jpg)
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5
An interesting take on a classic
on September 22, 2009
Posted by: Goldstandard
from Texas
I don't know why everyone is bashing this film, but I am a die-hard fan of the Halloween movies and the horror genre, and I thought this movie was a nice remake to the best and original Carpenter film. It's certainly more entertaining than the sequels that previously came out, and this film sets a more serious and modern harsh reality of what it could be like if this happened today. Carpenter's original film took place in 1978, so I found it to be a nice homage for Zombie to begin the origins of young Michael Myers in 1978. For the first time, we actually get to see what kind of family and childhood that Michael grew up in, which explains so much to his psychotic condition. As a child, Michael's facsination with torturing and killing innocent animals presents an accurate profile for such a future serial killer. This film actually has some explanations behind it, which is vacant in all other Halloween films. Zombie's direction is rough and gritty, but certainly adds to the atmosphere and chilling story -- my heart was pounding when young Michael was slaying his sister and her boyfriend. As for Zombie using the same cast as his other films, it's really no different than what Carpenter did either (How many Carpenter films was Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Atkins, Charles Cyphers, Donald Pleasence, Nancy Loomis, and Adrienne Barbeau were in? I can count at least 3). I've seen the original film about a thousand times, and Zombie's remake can never replace Carpenter's classic, but this film is worth the effort and respect. I'm looking forward to the Unrated DVD version, which will have a lot of scenes restored that was cut from the theatrical release.
What's great about it: Very Surprising
What's not so great: don't expect this to be better. then the classic
I would recommend this to a friend!
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