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Čertí brko

Gilmour93Čertí brko(2018) 

inglês Devils wielding magic and organizing video conferences with headquarters as part of progress can only manage the downfall of a sinful bunch with good PR if they have a bit of luck and wear the costume of the goblin crew from the tower in Cirith Ungol? Marek Najbrt couldn't win this battle with the script, so he at least tried for an honorable loss. In many respects, he’s helped by a reliable acting team, but it notably lacks humor (even though there’s room for it), creativity, and the fairytale poetry has been completely resigned in light of the farcical nature. The singing? An experience comparable to a bath in a hellish cauldron full of hot oil. And that satirical undertone? I don’t know; it will more likely bore adults, and children might think that defeating power-hungry idiots only requires more idiots. Unfortunately, that’s not how it works in reality.

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Gilmour93The Hound of the Baskervilles(1988) 

inglês In the hours of darkness, there is too much evil on the marshes, and it is the strongest. Holmes's tactical "absence," the perpetrator, and the motive (behind everything, look for a woman, but first determine if it’s about money) are so notoriously known that it was only a matter of what Brian Mills's adaptation would bring to the realm of horror and the mysterious. It turned out to be about halfway there, with the daytime environment of the Devon moors surprisingly working better than the studio-like nighttime scenes. Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke deliver an unremarkable standard, and a glowing Scooby-Doo can hardly scare anyone. At least the villain at the end managed his swamp wellness with impressive nobility.

Era Uma Vez... em Hollywood

Gilmour93Era Uma Vez... em Hollywood(2019) 

inglês It suggested a reflection that there is much more authenticity in stunt work than in acting, but ultimately, it resulted in a rather disjointed compilation of various functioning scenes that transports the viewer to a parallel universe where Rob Zombie runs out of inspiration and Chinatown ends with a happy ending. Nostalgic Quentin, overdosed on creative freedom, once again shows that he knows and understands, and the viewer who knows and understands could take pride in that. It’s just a pity that with Tarantino's dramaturge, it's been like the fountain of youth in recent years: everyone longs for it, but it doesn’t exist.

Hang 'Em High

Gilmour93Hang 'Em High(1968) 

inglês A truly Wild West of lynch mobs, judges who don’t shy away from hanging, and criminals who resist with the prospect of hemp around their necks. From the very first scene, Ted Post kicks into high gear; the hanging moments are quite unsettling, and the female factor is kept to a tolerable minimum. This is the first production of Eastwood's The Malpaso Company and also a significant contribution to the ranks of revisionist westerns, where the owner himself, in the leading role, treats his neck and soul wounds with lead, rope, and likely even his penis. No wonder, considering he’s a sexual cowboy. For that detail of his squinted eyes, which foretell a swift burial for the villains at a maximum price of $15, he surely sent some royalties to the duo of Leone and Delli Colli.

À Espreita do Mal

Gilmour93À Espreita do Mal(2019) 

inglês A subtle thriller with a great idea. From the moment of slipping under the garage doors, you think you don’t need to see anything else because you know everything. However, Adam Randall has a few interesting surprises up his sleeve (like a PEZ dispenser on par with Kobayashi porcelain). And Helen Hunt? It’s clear that her face wasn’t cared for by a plastic surgeon but rather by an inexperienced apprentice stretching calf skin over tympani. The closer the shot was on her, the more I felt like I was seeing Oldman's pig farmer from Hannibal. Yikes! If her casting was meant to mislead the audience into a false horror trail, it was a masterstroke.

Knives Out - Todos São Suspeitos

Gilmour93Knives Out - Todos São Suspeitos(2019) 

inglês I found the reading of the will dry, the cast is absolutely mediocre, and Christopher Plummer delivered a rather embarrassing performance on a large scale. On the other hand, Craig's role as the American Poirot suited him perfectly, the runtime is quite appropriate for the intricacy of the plot and the interest of the characters, and the satire on contemporary America found its well-deserved place, with the unraveling of the case lifting me right off my seat. I will definitely watch it again sometime and will specifically focus on the incredibly entertaining monologue by Detective Blanc when he compares the case to a donut. And now, please bring me a bag as quickly as possible!

Psychic Killer

darkrobykPsychic Killer(1975) 

inglês A psychological horror film in which murder is committed remotely. Wrongly convicted Arnold Masters gets out of a prison for the insane, but the injustice is too great. While he was in prison, his gravely ill mother died and he knows exactly who will be held responsible. A mysterious item has come into his hands that will help him exact his revenge. The handling of nudity is interesting, with women being undressed, but if it weren't for the attack in the shower, nothing would be seen at all. The murder on the construction site is the best, it’s just black humour, the bloodiest in the butcher shop. The scariest part is the ending, and to be honest, Sergeant Morgan was extremely unlikeable, my fingers were definitely not crossed for him. Thrilling from start to finish and for me a satisfying watch, though probably more for fans of older horror films today. I'd like to write that maybe this film was a slight inspiration for The Medusa Touch, but that one was based on a 1973 novel, so I guess it's the other way around...

Los ritos sexuales del diablo

darkrobykLos ritos sexuales del diablo(1982) 

inglês First of all, I don't recommend reading the synopsis here. Carol and her boyfriend Robert fly to England to settle the estate after her brother dies unexpectedly. Although Robert wants to stay in a hotel in London, Carol convinces him to go to her brother's country home, where she spent her childhood with him and where her sister-in-law Fiona is currently staying. Carol soon senses that something strange is going on in the house, and moreover, strange people are arriving, supposedly friends of her brother and Fiona. It soon becomes apparent that the whole community is anticipating the arrival of a dark holiday, the Sabbath. Meanwhile, Carol searches for the secrets surrounding her brother's death. Yes, there's sex (but not nonstop), witch hookers, some of whom are really ugly, there's sex with a goat (but don't expect Danish zoophile porn) and swordplay. The cup ritual is based on paintings from the late 19th century. Some of the images are beautiful – the scene where Fiona is cutting roses is literally impressionistic, like in Carol's dream scenes. I was a little disappointed – possible spoiler – that Satan didn't appear himself and was replaced by the Reverend. The ending leaves you to choose what actually happened and what didn't.

A Fúria da Raiva

darkrobykA Fúria da Raiva(1989) 

inglês Teacher B. Storm deliberately caused the death of two young people in her childhood and let's face it, it's a sumptuous scene. Unfortunately, Storm as an adult doesn't have the glamour anymore, so she lets things slide. Fortunately, the biggest asshole, Dickens, gets punched in due course and thankfully there's enough dark power slumbering within her. In truth, though, the biggest bastard is Jon-Jon. There's no shortage of positive characters to kill off. The best is the last quarter, which is in the vein of rape and revenge movies. The only shame is that there was no gore with scalpel. Despite the relatively short running time, the unevenness of the plot makes the film feel too long, which is a shame. OK for one viewing.

Furiosa: Uma Saga Mad Max

darkrobykFuriosa: Uma Saga Mad Max(2024) 

inglês What does a fox do when it gets its paw caught in irons? It bites it off. So much for the character of Furiosa. Otherwise, I was grossly underwhelmed by the first half and had to suffer through it. I understand that it was supposed to be about the development of the main character and her preparation for revenge, but I was just tuned in differently from the previous episodes. In the end, I'll give it a weak 4* because the battles were fine, they had tension and drive, though I didn't get anything shocking like in the previous installment. I was also bothered that the computer effects, especially the backgrounds, they weren't worth much and you could tell that it wasn't real. I don't even want to write more, because the best scenes have been described by others. Anyway, unlike the previous films, I won't come back to this one.

A Casa do Dragão - Regent

darkrobykA Casa do Dragão - Regent(2024) 

inglês Preparing for war isn't just, Hey, let's do it! There are agreements, intrigues, offers, threats. I'm sure some would like every episode to feel like the fourth, but anyone who's read “A Song of Ice and Fire” knows that Martin doesn't write nonstop action. And one of my favorites, “A Feast for Crows”, is intrigue from beginning to end. So I applaud the creators for playing a slow and steady game of Game of Thrones.

Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon

darkrobykMona Lisa and the Blood Moon(2021) 

inglês Mona Lisa escapes from an insane asylum and falls into the clutches of the scheming Bonnie, a stripper who neglects her eleven-year-old son Charles. When Bonnie discovers the gift that Mona possesses, she decides to keep her for as long as possible. Meanwhile, she befriends her son, who for the first time gains a friend who understands him. A magical story of dreams, desires, love, but also greed, anger and hubris. Officer Harold is one of the worst characters, he looks like he's protecting the law, but all it takes is Mona's simple question about whether he likes people and he's completely unhinged. Great soundtrack, more than two thirds of which I wouldn't normally listen to, but combined with the amazing cinematography it works Perfectly – Blood Moon by Federale would be a number one hit for me even without the film. Ana Lily Amirpour didn't disappoint me for the third time either. This is an art film and I would be reluctant to recommend it for the majority of viewers. Awesome!

Blood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys

darkrobykBlood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys(2014) 

inglês A variation on Slither, with parasitic lampreys instead of slugs. They have nothing to eat, so they'll take the blood of humans as their reward. Of course, this is a typical product of The Asylum studio, something you should know before watching it to avoid possible disappointment. A town in peril, a stubborn mayor (Christopher Lloyd) and a brave man and his family. But those kids, the one with glasses loves lampreys, they should have eaten him and the dumbass daughter dresses fancy and then takes a scrubber to her lamprey-infested boyfriend - Ouch! One star for the gouged out eye, another for the mayor (a reminder not only of the book “Slither”, but especially Stephen King's “Dreamcatcher”). The effects are cheesy, of course, but the character disposal is good. Why Will got himself eaten, however, I guess escapes me...

Não Volte para Casa - Panida

NecrotongueNão Volte para Casa - Panida(2024) 

inglês Honestly, I’m not even sure what I’m watching anymore—but I know I like it, whatever it is. I’m a bit lost with the whole time-space thing (like how did a dead girl grow up and have a daughter?), but hopefully, the Thai creators will unravel it with some wild plot twist. / Lesson learned: Not every closet leads to Narnia.

The Ripper

darkrobykThe Ripper(1985) 

inglês Richard Harwell teaches a seminar at the University on the greatest murderers in history and their portrayal in films and the first is the famous Jack the Ripper. When he spots his ring in an antique shop, he tries to get it. Through it, he has terrifying dreams, nightmares, and the next day discovers that the dream murders really happened. But Richard doesn't go out anywhere, and so the killer becomes a mystery. The manner of his murders gives him the name of the infamous Ripper. And honestly, the murders are the best part of the whole movie. Although Tom Savini is not credited in connection with them, I have no doubt that he had a major part. The best part is the opening set in the 19th century, then the film catches a fluctuating pace. Shortening it would have definitely benefited all those overused scenes. The visuals are nice, making use of Dario Argento’s favourite colours: red, blue and yellow. Richard and his girlfriend watch Lewis' Blood Cult from the same year on TV. Probably mainly appreciated today by die-hard fans and collectors.

Blood Cult

darkrobykBlood Cult(1985) 

inglês A slasher film cut with witch horror, where the latter is unfortunately just a harmless ritual in the woods. A killer ambushes female students, butchers them with a meat cleaver and takes a part of each. The goal is to assemble a new creature, something like Frankenstein did, to be sacrificed to the Devil, guaranteeing the cult members immortality and other associated pleasures. What's different from the usual slasher films of the time is the victims' efforts to survive. They fight the killer bravely and scream like sirens. It takes an unusually long time for the killer to take them down. Significantly weaker than The Ripper, especially the unraveling of the mysterious cult is somewhat drawn out. Besides the human victims, a dog loses its head… PS: Charles Ellis looks like Donald Trump here, it was somewhat confusing to me.

Cinderella's Revenge

darkrobykCinderella's Revenge(2024) 

inglês For those in the know, probably the majority, two thirds of the film is a repeat of what happened with Cinderella. Decent visuals, stupid Cinderella. Cinderella's an idiot, her stepmother and her sisters are harpies. Help from the fairy is problematic because Cinderella somehow can't bring herself to take revenge. And when she puts on a mask, it's definitely not like in The Mask, Cinderella once again acts like a moron. That she doesn't die herself in the end is slowly a miracle. I was expecting an enraged Superman, or Superwoman, at least as in Mad Heidi. Too bad the film doesn’t go for gore (unless a longer version is flying around somewhere). The only thing the mask was good for, though, was turning the shy girl into an all-knowing whore, because the way she swung at the prince it’s not something a virgin would do. If only she hadn't gone further than a couple of slaps, but that would have been S&M. Fortunately, there was the occasional joke, but there could have been more. I’m giving it two stars mostly for the fact that Cinderella remained a moron throughout, otherwise I definitely wouldn't have minded this innovation.

A Maldição

darkrobykA Maldição(1978) 

inglês This significantly weaker continuation of the unattainable cult classic could have been shorter. It has some nice scenes, but the murders are too restrained this time. The best are the elevator, the truck and the opening scene in the underground. Jerry Goldsmith's music is again excellent, though in the scenes where the raven flies in, it reminded me strikingly of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana. The lead as the son of Satan was well chosen, he has the same unpleasant eyes as his predecessor. But when he read about the Apocalypse, he obviously didn't finish it, or he wouldn't have been looking forward to what was in store for him. I missed the dogs a bit, but the ravens were good too. Unlike the first film, the ravages of time have visibly gnawed away at this one. I'll keep the original rating, but I'd lower it by one star today. Still a good movie.

O Monstro

darkrobykO Monstro(1980) 

inglês This ecological monster horror has most of the clichés that one can expect from such films. The monster is shown gradually, as we already know from Jaws or Alien, an American company that built a factory in Colombia, the monster was born in a lake from its sewage (probably, because frankly it's not), and they try to solve everything as quietly as possible – the last shot reminded me not only the more recent Critters. The monster is like something out of the 50s, but that didn't bother me, it’s still better than cheesy pixels. The church is very dark – if a demon can't be cast out of a woman accused of witchcraft, then the priest calmly watches as the mob tries to burn her. I'll add an extra star for the last quarter, which was intense. Also, the chewing of the female victim was quite spectacular. On the other hand, it's a pity about the night scenes, you can’t see much.

Night Screams

darkrobykNight Screams(1987) 

inglês While his parents are out to dinner at a restaurant, David throws a secret party at the house, but in the meantime, two killers have taken up residence in the basement. The occupants are gradually eliminated, but it is unclear who exactly is doing the killing. Is it the two fugitives, or David, who is prone to aggression without his meds? The viewer has no chance of discovering the killer. The best part is the first quarter, when blood is spurting and the action at the gas station is fast-paced. And to make matters worse, we're not only watching a movie story, but another brutal movie on TV and the guests at the the party are watching porn. There's plenty of nudity, even more chatter and relationship issues. The ending is carnage, with a surprising cliché for those in the know.

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