This is the last of my little horror movie series! I did watch another one just recently though, which was House On Haunted Hill (1999). Very cheesy/cliche and I found myself kind of bored with it at times, though it definitely had its fun moments. I also watched a non-horror movie called Bros that apparently hasn't even left the theaters yet, but I managed to snag it on a lovely piracy site 🖤 It's a gay comedy that kind of pokes fun at the differences between straight and gay relationship standards, as well as LGBT culture in general, and though it was really hilarious at times, it did border on a little too ridiculous at points, and I wish it would have allowed itself to have a few more genuine moments-- though I guess it was trying to make a point about the idiotic nature of m/m relationships, which is fair.
Anyway, on to the last round of horror reviews~
16. Disturbing Behavior (1998) ***
Another B-list, and not actually that far off from The Faculty, concept-wise. Although, I liked this one more, weirdly. It definitely has its teen movie cliches, but as horror goes the idea was fairly individual (though I haven't seen every horror movie in existence, so what do I know lol). I was also kind of surprised that I ended up liking the characters a decent bit-- I remember really rooting for the main guy, like... king 💖 lastly, it was very vibe-y, like visually. All the main characters are these grimy motherfuckers, some of the sets were pretty grimy, the soundtrack was pretty good... I recommend, honestly.
17. The Exorcist (1973) ****
I was really surprised by how well-done this film is. Obviously the special effects for the time were incredible and even hold up great today, but what really impressed me was how richly we get to know the mother and daughter's life and relationship with each other before everything goes to shit. Masterful juxtaposition-- it was like a shock to the system, it made the obvious uncharacteristic behavior of the girl all the more disturbing. I feel like many "possessed child" movies tend to skip this pre-catalyst character building, which is a damn shame as it does wonders for this film. Also the pretty little insecure priest guy..... Bexless, I see you taking notes! God.
18. Poltergeist (1982) ***
I don't have much to say about this one. I liked it-- it was surprisingly wholesome for a horror movie-- but it's not a favorite. To be honest, I don't actually remember much about it. One thing I CAN say is I didn't realize "it's heeeere" is from this, but when it hit... honestly a bit anti climactic. Kind of interesting about the rumored curse on the franchise, though.
19. Studio 666 (2022) ***
THIS IS HILARIOUS... Goddd. Horror comedy can be so fucking great sometimes, and it staring the Foo Fighters taking place in a haunted mansion studio rung SO MCR-paramour-mansion-- it felt so familiar, I couldn't stop throwing around the fusion in my head 🤣 Even without that connection, the movie's a ton of fun; though it's gotta be a whole other experience as a deep-cut Foo Fighter fans, I'm sure there were a ton of little details that went over my head.
20. Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) ****
This is THE most Gen Z horror film. Staring spoiled rich 20-somethings, this includes so much of today's terminally-online self-diagnosed/medicated drama/cancel culture it's almost painful how REAL it is, like. Fuck, it really is ridiculous. There is a very WRY twist that I won't give away, but it's... WELL, it's a real kicker. Fantastically done.
That's it! We've reached the end of my horror review for this season-- though absolutely catch me throwing in various recs on future posts, cause I do be watching movies. Next time I'll probably be back with MCR/bandom related stuff again, finally, oof. Hope yall enjoyed this little series, though, I had fun with it!
Anyway, on to the last round of horror reviews~
16. Disturbing Behavior (1998) ***
Another B-list, and not actually that far off from The Faculty, concept-wise. Although, I liked this one more, weirdly. It definitely has its teen movie cliches, but as horror goes the idea was fairly individual (though I haven't seen every horror movie in existence, so what do I know lol). I was also kind of surprised that I ended up liking the characters a decent bit-- I remember really rooting for the main guy, like... king 💖 lastly, it was very vibe-y, like visually. All the main characters are these grimy motherfuckers, some of the sets were pretty grimy, the soundtrack was pretty good... I recommend, honestly.
17. The Exorcist (1973) ****
I was really surprised by how well-done this film is. Obviously the special effects for the time were incredible and even hold up great today, but what really impressed me was how richly we get to know the mother and daughter's life and relationship with each other before everything goes to shit. Masterful juxtaposition-- it was like a shock to the system, it made the obvious uncharacteristic behavior of the girl all the more disturbing. I feel like many "possessed child" movies tend to skip this pre-catalyst character building, which is a damn shame as it does wonders for this film. Also the pretty little insecure priest guy..... Bexless, I see you taking notes! God.
18. Poltergeist (1982) ***
I don't have much to say about this one. I liked it-- it was surprisingly wholesome for a horror movie-- but it's not a favorite. To be honest, I don't actually remember much about it. One thing I CAN say is I didn't realize "it's heeeere" is from this, but when it hit... honestly a bit anti climactic. Kind of interesting about the rumored curse on the franchise, though.
19. Studio 666 (2022) ***
THIS IS HILARIOUS... Goddd. Horror comedy can be so fucking great sometimes, and it staring the Foo Fighters taking place in a haunted mansion studio rung SO MCR-paramour-mansion-- it felt so familiar, I couldn't stop throwing around the fusion in my head 🤣 Even without that connection, the movie's a ton of fun; though it's gotta be a whole other experience as a deep-cut Foo Fighter fans, I'm sure there were a ton of little details that went over my head.
20. Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) ****
This is THE most Gen Z horror film. Staring spoiled rich 20-somethings, this includes so much of today's terminally-online self-diagnosed/medicated drama/cancel culture it's almost painful how REAL it is, like. Fuck, it really is ridiculous. There is a very WRY twist that I won't give away, but it's... WELL, it's a real kicker. Fantastically done.
That's it! We've reached the end of my horror review for this season-- though absolutely catch me throwing in various recs on future posts, cause I do be watching movies. Next time I'll probably be back with MCR/bandom related stuff again, finally, oof. Hope yall enjoyed this little series, though, I had fun with it!