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SDcomics said:
Don't read that until after you see the film, Ru.
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You know I was just snarking on the marketing of these films as this being "the case that ended it all" and how they like to play up that these are based on their "case files" - wasn't some attack on liking the films or popcorn films.
 
fac said:
You know I was just snarking on the marketing of these films as this being "the case that ended it all" and how they like to play up that these are based on their "case files" - wasn't some attack on liking the films or popcorn films.
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Oh, I know, buddy. That post wasn't at all in response to anything you wrote. We're good.

It's actually my girl friend that gets on my case a little about scary movies.

But she's cute and makes great tuna casserole, so I live with it. ;)
 
Jesus. If I met someone with the last name 'Sean', I just couldn't be their writing partner. Too weird. Not as bad as dating someone with my mother's name, but still.

Oh, and also awesome! Big fat yeah! HBO? Fuck yeah.
 
I caught The Materialists and Caught Stealing recently, might not be everyone’s taste but I thought there were some pretty good performances on display.

First time I’ve seen Austin Butler in anything and I thought he was good, will be interested to see his other work.


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SDcomics said:
Based on how well it did this weekend, it may be possible that Last Rites won't be the last movie in this series ...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1964703204404510853
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My understanding is that they plan to do more spinoffs, in addition to the HBO Max series. I've heard that Wilson and Farmiga don't want to keep doing these movies though, which is why this is supposedly the "last" one, but if the series does well I'm sure they can use whoever they cast as the younger versions of Ed and Lorraine to keep it going. I just know as a longtime horror fan, I never believe it when a flick is marketed as the "last" one.

Ru1977 said:
I still think the Warrens would have made an outstanding HBO series. Even just six episodes a season for five seasons or something
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Someone beat me to it, but yeah...show in the works.

Ru1977 said:
Oh, and also awesome! Big fat yeah! HBO? Fuck yeah.
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I've long thought they should do a series...seems like a no-brainer as their case files are numerous. Regardless of whether or not they are "true", there is so much material to be mined for adaptation.

The Conjuring (and related) films are some of the biggest money makers for WB, so there is no way we don't continue to see movies set in this universe for years to come.
 
My "last movies watched" list:

Final Destination: Bloodlines- Basically, each one of these flicks is a remake of the first. They frequently contradict their own lore, and are often incredibly predictable, but...eh...I don't care. They are entertaining, low-thought movies showcasing creative ways to die. It was nice to see Tony Todd one last time.

Perfect Days- A charming little film by Wim Wenders. There really isn't much of a story, but it is a fascinating slice of life that I quite enjoyed.

Death of a Unicorn- Loved this one! A great horror comedy with some really creative ideas. Just a fun flick

The Monkey- If Death of a Unicorn is a perfect example of how to make a horror comedy, The Monkey is its counterpoint on how NOT to make one. Just a bad film in every way. Bad acting, bad script, terrible attempts at comedy, even more lackluster attempts at scares.

The Wolf-Man (2025)- A boring, uninteresting take on lychanthropy that goes nowhere. It really isn't a remake of the classic Universal film at all...just a cheap cash-in on the name. The monster designs are bad, and the story is about as by-the-numbers as you can get. You could tell the filmmakers thought they were being "edgy" with this one....they didn't succeed.

Pyewacket- A creepy, disturbing slow burn. I loved it.
 
TheGillMan said:
A boring, uninteresting take on lychanthropy that goes nowhere. It really isn't a remake of the classic Universal film at all...just a cheap cash-in on the name. The monster designs are bad, and the story is about as by-the-numbers as you can get. You could tell the filmmakers thought they were being "edgy" with this one....they didn't succeed.
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Unfortunately, in my opinion... this could be said about most werewolf/wolfman movies I've seen. I'm always looking for a great one, and am usually disappointed. My favorite one was Blood & Chocolate, which my wife (an even bigger werewolf fan than I am) wanted to see because she read the 'transformations were amazing'. Spoiler, but they aren't American Werewolf-type of transformations at all. They just kinda glow, jump in the air, glow harder, then land as dogs. I think I've seen my wife more pissed than that moment only three times, and it's the only movie I think I've ever walked out on.
 
True...most werewolf flicks kinda suck, which is why the good ones really stand out. Hard for me to pick a favorite, but American Werewolf is up there, as is Dog Soldiers.
 
Ginger Snaps is a really good werewolf movie. Wolf-Man 2025 is aggressively shite.

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Recent watches:

Spinal Tap II - eh, kinda unnecessary but a few chuckles.

Honey, Don't - Has a few nice touches here and there that almost make you feel like you're watching something in the vein of Fargo but ultimately quite cartoonish and trashy.
 
I like Bad Moon, Curse of the Werewolf, the Howling, Silver Bullet (even if the "wolf" is one of the worst designs I've seen) and some of the classic Universal films. It's a shame werewolves and wolf-people usually get the short end of the bone when it comes to Horror.
 
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