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The Cottage (2008)

slasherella — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:57:55 +0000

I heard The Cottage described as a ‘British horror comedy’ and knew I had to see it. The fact that the brilliant Andy Serkis (Clueless, 13 Going on 30, Lord of the Rings) was involved only made me want to see it more. I had such high hopes and was sure the movie could only be a let down. I have never been more wrong.

The Cottage works on every level. From the moment it began, I knew it was going to be awesome. The music was campy and fun – perfect way to set the tone for the movie. The cast was especially good and the dialogue was witty and sharp. The gore is excellent and very well done; as is the entire movie. Definitely a must see for fans of a good mix of horror and comedy.

Quick Review: Fun, gory and occasionally scary, The Cottage is a movie I recommend highly for all fans of horror comedy.

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The Cottage

Shaun of the Dead (2004)

slasherella — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:30:07 +0000

Shaun of the Dead is what zombie movies are meant to be and, in my humble opinion, one of the best slasher movies ever made. It may not typically be classified as a slasher movie, but as far as I’m concerned, the blood, guts and carnage throughout the entire film entitle it to a spot on this site.

Shaun of the Dead had two of the things I love most in a movie – gore and dry British humor. The fact that these two factors are combined so perfectly in this movie make it one of my all time favorite movies. Simon Pegg (Shaun) is my hero. He makes battling zombies while being hysterical look easy – and even a little fun.

Quick Review: The over-the-top blood and brains with sharp writing and sarcastic wit make this movie near perfect. From the shockingly graphic dismembering of David through a pub window zombie feeding frenzy to Shaun and company acting like zombies to avoid attack, there is something in the movie for everyone.

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Shaun of the Dead

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Shaun of the Dead [Blu-ray]

Planet Terror (2007)

slasherella — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:22:15 +0000

Here we have possible one of the best slasher movies ever made centering around zombies, Robert Rodriguez’s Planet Terror. I’m not sure this movie could be better. If you’ve seen it, you understand. If you haven’t, what the hell are you waiting for?

All the elements of a perfect zombie movies are in place in Planet Terror. Hot girls in skimpy outfits, comedy, action and buckets of blood and brains. Throw in a few gratuitous shots of herpes riddled genitals and you have a masterpiece.

Quick Summary: Rose McGowan plays a stripper who has a machine gun for a leg. Is that’s not enough reason to see the movie on it’s own, how about we throw in Bruce Willis, Freddy Rodriguez, Josh Brolin, Marley Shelton (in what may be my favorite performance in the film), Naveen Andrews, Jeff Fahey and a cameo from Mr. Quentin Tarantino himself and the cast is golden. Perfect. Flawless and enough gore to satisfy even the most demanding blood-luster.

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Grindhouse Presents, Planet Terror – Extended and Unrated (Two-Disc Special Edition)

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Planet Terror (2-Disc Special Edition) [Blu-ray]

Love Planet Terror? Pick up the limited edition two disc version with steel book case and bonus DVD. Rare item and limited availability!

Grindhouse Presents: Planet Terror – 2 DVD set W/Bonus DVD and Limited Edition Steel Book Case