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Monday, October 31, 2011

You can scream in any language. Fear is Fear


In French-subtitled

The Horde (2009)
Directed : Yannick Dahan & Benjamin Rocher
Written : Arnaud Bordas, Yannick Dahan,
 Stephane Moissakis, Benjamin Rocher


The Horde

A battle at end of the world between gangsters, cops and zombies. An Elite police squad seeking revenge, picks the wrong night to attack a violent gang. It is so refreshing to see a new movie idea out of France instead of the same old Hollywood remakes. This is a Zombie movie. The store line in the above sentence is the entire story.
  
L-R Eriq Ebouaney, Doudou Masta and Jean-Pierre Martins
I enjoyed the older gentleman who trades in an axe for a 40 caliber machine gun. The order of death is not Hollywood survival of the star or the most beautiful. I have just learned to appreciate zombies. I find this film irresistible, action from start to finish. I don’t ask questions about what is happening outside. Why? I am locked up with zombies inside. Enjoy, watch with subtitle, more emotion. The direction is above average and leads the story to it’s end very nicely. Enjoy, while snacking on a very rare burger for best effect.


In Spanish-Subtitled

DrĂ¡cula (1931)

Director: George H. Melford
Carlos VillarĂ­as as Conde Dracula

“In the early days of sound films, it was common for Hollywood studios to produce Spanish-language versions of their films using the same sets, costumes and so on. While many of these versions no longer exist, the Spanish-language version of Dracula is an exception. This was included as a bonus feature on the Classic Monster Collection DVD in 1999, the Legacy Collection DVD in 2004 and the 75th Anniversary Edition DVD set in 2006. 
Bela Lugosi 1931
 In recent years this version has become more highly praised by some than the English-language version. The Spanish crew had the advantage of watching the dailies from the English crew's version when they came in for the evening and they would figure out better camera angles and more effective use of lighting in an attempt to "top" it. As a result, this version's supporters consider it to be much more artistically effective.” Wikipedia
   
Carlos VillarĂ­as as DrĂ¡cula 1931
This is a distinguished, archetypal monster motion picture, a Halloween staple. A great version to help the little ones learn to use subtitles and scare the BeJesus out of them while reading. I find this version better that Bela Lugosi’s. Carlos VillarĂ­as is DrĂ¡cula for me, more passion better acting choices. So make the popcorn and settle in for an impressive timeless story, one that helped start the horror genre.
 
    


 
The Walking Dead (2010-2011) AMC TV
Creator: Frank Darabont
Ensemble Cast: Andrew Lincoln,Jon Bernthal, Sarah Wayne Callies,Laurie Holden,Jeffery DeMunn,Norman Reedus,Steven Yeun, IronE Singleton, Melissa Suzanne McBride

Police officer Rick Grimes leads a group of survivors in a world overrun by Walkers. Walkers, never zombies, I like that. The story based on a graphic novel. Never explained how they became like that, we know what they are, and how to kill them. Since it is an ongoing story I am sure there are answers in the future.
The Walking-Dead full cast
Fine performances by all, it’s a story about people in an usual circumstance. Walker are everywhere with a hunger for your blood.Great television. Great Horror. Sure to give a scare to everyone. Not for small Children. Very graphic. Must see TV for horror fans.

The Walking Dead Clip (Step-Mother: Webisode 5)