"The Mummy"
This movie is probably better than I think, but when it's compared to its contemporaries, it lacks the menace of the other classic Universal Monsters. But like its contemporaries, the sets are incredible and its production value for the time is fabulous. Not to mention Boris Karloff is, of course, fantastic.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0023245/
"The Wolf Man"
This movie was definitely fun and enjoyable, it just wasn't great. Lon Chaney Jr. was a little cheesier than I would have liked, but the idea of a werewolf and gypsies and the foggy forest were way good. Definitely a good Halloween time movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034398/
"The Night of the Hunter"
This movie is probably the movie I am most indifferent on. It was creepy at times, and just plain weird at others. There was stuff that I liked about it, stuff that I didn't like. But even using those terms seems too strong of feelings. The Preacher was good, the wife/mother was bad. If "meh" was ever to describe my thoughts on a movie, this one would be it. I would be interested to learn of why others think so highly of it.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048424/
"The Changeling"
This is one of those movies that had great moments (the séance, the well under the house, and the whole use of the wheelchair) which make it a very enjoyable watch. It unfortunately is missing that certain, undefinable something that takes it beyond a string of great moments connected by mediocrity.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080516/
"Friday the 13th"
You know those movies you watched when you were younger and you thought were so good and so scary, but you watch it when you're older and you wonder what you were thinking ("The Rock" anyone?)? This is one of those movies. But maybe if Mrs. Voorhees hopped up after being knocked out one more time I might find it better and scarier.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080761/
"The Fog"
This is a movie I'm torn by. I liked a whole lot about it. The Fog, the creatures, the journey throughout, the ending. But it just didn't leave an amazing taste in my mouth afterwards, just an okay taste. It probably just needed Tom Welling in it to change that.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080749/
"The Gate"
If you like good, silly, cheesy, fun times with dated and over the top effects when watching a movie, then you'll love Stephen Dorff in "The Gate." I think the reason this movie isn't higher for me is that there are other movies in this same vein that I like better.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093075/
"Mary Shelley's Frankenstein"
This movie is the definition of over-done. Over-acted, over-dramatic, and over-the-top (and not in the Sylvester Stallone winning arm-wrestling matches type of way). Whilst it is this way, there are menacing elements that are enjoyable, Robert De Niro is great as the Creature, and Kenneth Branagh is good when he's not busy over-acting.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109836/
"When a Stranger Calls"
This is nothing new, nothing groundbreaking, and nothing original. In fact, it's quite cliche. This does not take away from the good time that it is. It has a good opening scene, some good moments, some good scares, and a good bad guy. So, I guess I would say this movie is good.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0455857/
"Paranormal Activity"
I'm not a huge fan of the reality show style that this movie is filmed in, but I cannot deny the effectiveness of many parts of it. I jumped when I was supposed to jump, felt tense when I was suposed to feel tense, and hesitated when I walked to my room after watching it. But I in no way felt connected, sympathetic, empathetic, or invested in the characters or story.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179904/
"Let the Right One In"
I honestly don't know what to say concerning what I think about this film. I want to like it and I'm pretty sure I do like it. There are things I don't like about it. But I like the relationship between the vampire girl and human boy, I like the cinematography, and the ending leaves me smiling. But for some reason there's something that leaves me unable to really like this movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1139797/
"Paranormal Activity 3"
This has similar elements from the first that I liked. The bathroom scene with the step-father's friend babysitting was incredible! This also repeats a lot from the first "Paranormal Activity" that are just redundant, therefore losing effectiveness. And whilst the ending was building in tension and was very effective on me, the payoff was silly, meant to outdo the first, and left an unsatisfying feeling despite my positive feelings throughout the rest of the movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1778304/
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