Horror Movie Reviews from Feb 2008

Reviews

Infection

Death is just a breath away
Posted on 02/19/2008 by Pazuzu Iscariot
Infection - Death is just a breath away
Infection (Kansen) is a J-Horror movie directed by Masayuki Ochiai (Parasite Eve) and from the creators of Ring, Grudge and Dark Water (according to the packaging). The movie is set in an underfunded, understaffed hospital and revolves around a group of un-rested, overstressed doctors and nurses abo... Read More "Infection"

Guinea Pig 2: Flower Of Flesh And Blood

Japanese Horror Extreme
Posted on 02/18/2008 by Pazuzu Iscariot
Guinea Pig 2: Flower of Flesh and Blood (Za ginipiggu 2: Chiniku no hana) - Japanese Horror Extreme
Guinea Pig 2: Flower of Flesh and Blood (Za ginipiggu 2: Chiniku no hana) is one sick little Japanese horror movie, I say little because it's only about 45 minutes long and I say sick because it's about 42 minutes of blood, guts and gore executed in the most sadistic manner possible. Guinea Pig 2 is... Read More "Guinea Pig 2: Flower Of Flesh And Blood"

Shutter

Have you ever carefully looked at your pictures?
Posted on 02/17/2008 by Pazuzu Iscariot
Shutter - Have you ever carefully looked at your pictures?
Shutter is a Thai horror movie directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom. The movie begins with photographer Tun (Ananda Everingham) and a few friends having a get together with copious amounts of alcohol. Later when Tun is being driven home by his girlfriend Jane (Nattaweeranuch Thong... Read More "Shutter"

Cannibal Holocaust

Ripout! Barbeque! Devour! How long can you take it?
Posted on 02/16/2008 by Pazuzu Iscariot
Cannibal Holocaust - Ripout! Barbeque! Devour! How long can you take it?
I found Cannibal Holocaust to be a seriously disturbing horror movie although I'm not sure what it was that disturbed me. It wasn't the gore, the movie was very gory but I've seen a lot worse. There was no fear element of the movie, so it wasn't that. It was very brutal but once again I've seen much... Read More "Cannibal Holocaust"

Art Of The Devil

Thai Occult Horror from Tanit Jitnukul
Posted on 02/15/2008 by Pazuzu Iscariot
Art of the Devil (Khon len khong)  - Thai Occult Horror from Tanit Jitnukul
Art of the Devil (Khon len khong) is a 2004 supernatural horror movie from Thailand and is Tanit Jitnukul's first attempt at directing a horror movie. The horror in this movie comes from the black arts and the storyline is based around the occult and witchcraft.The story begins (in black and white f... Read More "Art Of The Devil"

Hell Of The Living Dead AKA Zombie Creeping Flesh

If you don't feed the Third World, they will come and feed on you!
Posted on 02/14/2008 by Pazuzu Iscariot
Hell of the Living Dead AKA Zombie Creeping Flesh - When the creeping dead devour the living flesh!
Hell of the Living Dead is a bizarre zombie/cannibal movie crossed with a wildlife documentary also known as "Zombie Creeping Flesh", "Zombi 4", "Zombi 5" and "Virus" among other things, directed by Bruno Mattel. The story is set in the New Guinea jungle where a secret science facility called "Hope ... Read More "Hell Of The Living Dead AKA Zombie Creeping Flesh"

The Victim

Intense Thai Horror from Monthon Arayangkoon
Posted on 02/13/2008 by Pazuzu Iscariot
The Victim - Intense Thai Horror from Monthon Arayangkoon
The Victim (Phii khon pen) is an incredibly well crafted (and also incredibly confusing) Asian horror movie from Thai director Monthon Arayangkoon. The confusion element is a major part of the brilliance of the movie, if you are a big fan of Asian horror movies I would recommend that you watch the m... Read More "The Victim"