Can you tell I have no life? I watched eight (yes, you heard that right) movies this weekend.
1. “The Black Scorpion” 1957
Another big bug classic from the 50’s that’s not quite as good as “Them!” Did they make any bad big bug movies? I don’t think so.
2. “The Town that Dreaded Sundown” 1976
Interesting docu-drama about killings in Texarkana in 1946. Some fun moments with a pretty creepy killer. I now know some new uses for a trombone. Eeep!
3. “The Sentinel” 1977
Pretty fun film. It always sucks when you rent an apartment in a building that’s the gateway to hell. There some nice creepy stuff in this one.
4. “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” 1978
Another remake that actually works pretty well. They could release this film in the current climate in this country and the themes would still work very well.
5. “Mad Max” 1979
I hadn’t seen this movie for a while. A good road revenge tale with a young (and super hot) Mel Gibson. I really need to check out the new dvd release that doesn’t contain the really bad American over-dubbing that is present on all previous video releases.
6. “Unbreakable” 2000
Very interesting take on the origins of a super hero. I dug it.
7. “Signs” 2003
I wanted to revisit this one since I had only seen it at the movies two years ago. Hold up pretty well (in my opinion). Some great creepy thrills even if the moral message at the end is a little heavy-handed.
8. “The Village” 2004
Sure to be one of those films that generates intense debate. I really dug it. Great acting, production design and pacing.