tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717349721694216715.post1009746238881634576..comments2023-10-25T04:57:29.372-04:00Comments on Full Moon Reviews - Horror, Sci-Fi, Action, B-Movies: The House of the Devil (2009)Fred [The Wolf]http://www.blogger.com/profile/03208803636786210066noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717349721694216715.post-53103557814321247652011-02-16T00:03:25.180-05:002011-02-16T00:03:25.180-05:00I agree about the performances. They were really a...I agree about the performances. They were really authentic and right for the time frame the movie took place in. And she definitely looked like a late 70s/early 80s chick.Fred [The Wolf]https://www.blogger.com/profile/03208803636786210066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717349721694216715.post-68265725410445336172011-02-15T23:59:40.248-05:002011-02-15T23:59:40.248-05:00The performances make the film rise above as well....The performances make the film rise above as well. I have not seen Jocelin Donahue before, but she looks like she stepped out of the 80s.Watch Movies Onlinehttp://www.moviesplanet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717349721694216715.post-9937280188034595612010-07-31T14:50:40.523-04:002010-07-31T14:50:40.523-04:00I see where you're coming from, Carl. Maybe it...I see where you're coming from, Carl. Maybe it would have looked cheap with the grain. But I'm not asking for it to be overdone. Maybe subtle tracks on the film would have been nice. It didn't look totally authentic to me because of the lack of grain, even though it doesn't hurt the tone or feel of the film at all. And yeah, I didn't really know how to comment on the ending. It didn't bother me all that much but yeah, I wish it didn't go that route.Fred [The Wolf]https://www.blogger.com/profile/03208803636786210066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717349721694216715.post-65505536984748446632010-07-31T11:31:38.645-04:002010-07-31T11:31:38.645-04:00Part of me agrees about the grain as well, but the...Part of me agrees about the grain as well, but then I almost feel like it would have cheapened the film into a forced nostalgia the way Grindhouse did, loved everything West did here minus what I considered to be an extremely over the top ending for all of the subtleties that the film made leading up to itI Like Horror Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851268002582984544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717349721694216715.post-38061957339096913672010-07-26T21:23:28.009-04:002010-07-26T21:23:28.009-04:00@Daniel - Definitely check it out.
@Abe - 80s rul...@Daniel - Definitely check it out.<br /><br />@Abe - 80s rule. We both know that.<br /><br />@Pete - Yes, an actual horror film that builds on its story, characters, and atmosphere in the modern age. Who knew that still existed? I wish more filmmakers would do the same. I think that's what horror needs at this point.<br /><br />@Pax - Thanks. I feel like making my friends watch this one as well. And it was a retro film that didn't push it too far. I really enjoyed how subtle it was until the end.Fred [The Wolf]https://www.blogger.com/profile/03208803636786210066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717349721694216715.post-39057695029077383122010-07-24T09:17:28.462-04:002010-07-24T09:17:28.462-04:00Excellent review my friend.
This film was a pleas...Excellent review my friend.<br /><br />This film was a pleasant surprise for me when I saw it last year, I have literally made people watch this film (Here, sit down and don't move until this is over!)<br /><br />I loved the subtle way the 1980's was portrayed, nothing overdone or over the top - and just a few songs used (as opposed to a freaking soundtrack of the greatest hits of the 80's).Pax Romanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00951019083510283683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717349721694216715.post-58283993327955167282010-07-23T22:44:18.976-04:002010-07-23T22:44:18.976-04:00A horror movie that builds up to something and all...A horror movie that builds up to something and allows the characters to develop? A horror movie that doesn't dump blood and guts everywhere just for the sake of doing it but puts the story first before the FX? A horror movie that pulls you in slowly mounting in tension until the pot finally boils over at the end? A horror movie that's not a re-make, re-boot, re-imagining, prequel or sequel? Made in 2009??? Wait...I think the devil is ice skating because hell just froze over! How totally refreshing to hear. Seems to be the kick in the rear that the horror genre needs these days, how I wish there more film makers would do this. <br />I've heard about this flick and seen the trailer, but haven't had a chance to check it out, but after reading your review, I can't wait to see it!<br />Great review, Wolfie!<br />Dreaded Dreams<br />Petunia ScareumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717349721694216715.post-70583520538681408552010-07-23T15:35:41.307-04:002010-07-23T15:35:41.307-04:00i really loved this movie because of the retro sty...i really loved this movie because of the retro style of it, the whole back the 80's reality...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717349721694216715.post-15701243191874095872010-07-23T15:32:15.999-04:002010-07-23T15:32:15.999-04:00Hadn't heard of this movie before but sounds l...Hadn't heard of this movie before but sounds like something that'd be right up my alley! Great write up!Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11999677394326327996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717349721694216715.post-39412543481714741752010-07-23T14:42:29.879-04:002010-07-23T14:42:29.879-04:00I'm sorry, Triple D. I'll try and make my ...I'm sorry, Triple D. I'll try and make my reviews less thorough so you guys can make more detailed comments. ;)<br /><br />And yeah, it's not a film you'd probably watch more than a few times. It'll be interesting to see how well it holds up in ten years.Fred [The Wolf]https://www.blogger.com/profile/03208803636786210066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717349721694216715.post-71128065135263896862010-07-23T14:20:59.693-04:002010-07-23T14:20:59.693-04:00I feel compelled to comment but um, you covered al...I feel compelled to comment but um, you covered all the bases... Could you please be less thorough in your reviews? So inconsiderate. ;)<br /><br />I loved the look of the film more than anything but like you and Will, could've done with a little texture in the print. Otherwise, it looked fantastic and authentic; The slow burn definitely helped with the latter.<br /><br />However, as much as I enjoyed everything put into it I didn't come away with much once it was over.Daniel Danny Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08006713113664228603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717349721694216715.post-52352884928499267762010-07-23T14:19:32.938-04:002010-07-23T14:19:32.938-04:00Yeah, I agree about the young guy. He did look lik...Yeah, I agree about the young guy. He did look like a modern hipster. But he wasn't in the film all that much, so I didn't really have an issue with that. But he did stick out. And this film is better if you don't know much about it. Classic clamshell VHS cases rule!Fred [The Wolf]https://www.blogger.com/profile/03208803636786210066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717349721694216715.post-49328633535807897052010-07-23T13:49:23.001-04:002010-07-23T13:49:23.001-04:00I agree. You're right, a little grain in the f...I agree. You're right, a little grain in the film would've been a nice touch. I felt the young guy with the beard didn't have enough of a vintage vibe--he kinda looked like a modern bearded hipster--but otherwise this was really cool. I'm glad I didn't read the Netflix sleeve because I had *no* idea what was going to happen; all I knew about the movie was its throwback style. And you can even buy it in a classic clamshell VHS case!Will Erricksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285306262078600804noreply@blogger.com