Nekromantik 2Nekromantik 2 (1991)Directed by Jorg ButtgereitThe inevitable sequel is always determined if its better than the original. In the case of Nekromantik, it kinda is.Buttgereit (still in classic art house mode) wiggles in David Lynchian imagery, classical music and corpse fucking.And he does it so damn well.The movie begins with the ending of the 1st movie in all its climactic, volcano glory.The story (or lack therof) introduces Monika,...
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
It's Jorg Buttgereit Week! Der Todesking (Review)
Posted on 1:43 PM by the jaded viewer
Der TodeskingDer Todesking (1990)Directed by Jorg ButtgereitJorg Buttgereit week continues. In this installment, we bring you the review of Der Todesing (aka The Death King).IMDB Plot Vault:Seven episodes, each taking place on a different day of the week, on the theme of suicide and violent death.Yup. Suicide and death. That's it in a nutshell.This is one of the better Jorg movies as it done so cleanly and though filled with violent imagery and sick...
Categories: death sentence, der todesking, jorg buttgereit, suicide, the death king
Monday, October 29, 2007
It's Jorg Buttgereit Week! Nekromantik (Review)
Posted on 10:06 PM by the jaded viewer
NekromantikNekromantik (1987)Directed by Jorg Buttgereit**Warning: Some of this film may be seen as grossly offensive and should not be shown to minors!!!**-from the trailer of "Nekromantik""DEATH IS JUST THE BEGINNING"I remember vividly when my friend and I decided to irrevocably change the way we watch horror movies. As we were super splatter-philes already, we decided to take the plunge into the world of sick and twisted underground horror. We...
Categories: 80's horror, german horror, jorg buttgereit, necrophilia, nekromantik, nekromantik 2, splatter gore
Monday, October 15, 2007
Review of the Day: Captivity
Posted on 10:52 PM by the jaded viewer
You really have to think twice when you decide to watch a horror movie where the lead actress is soooo hot you'll see her in anything. Of course you'd like to see her naked, covered in blood or screaming in pain. Or doing something sexually deviant or psychotic or violent.But if you do watch a movie because of this reason, you have a severe case of "Dark Angel Syndrome".(Dark Angel Syndrome: Watching any particular form of entertainment (movie, tv...
Categories: august underground, captivity, elisha cuthbert, murder set pieces, saw 4, saw iv
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
The Consolation Prizes of American Horror
Posted on 11:07 PM by the jaded viewer
So as we wrap up 2007, Hollywood is churning out some horror that may or may not be worth 2 shits. Below is a list of some either gems or turds with extra corn.1.) 30 Days of NightThe Blah Blah Blah:Vampires in Alaska. Did I just write that? 2.) Saw IVThe Blah Blah Blah: Is Jigsaw the new Chucky? Seems like it after the 4th effin sequel.3.) The SignalThe Blah Blah Blah:Cell phones make people go insane. That happens everyday in NYC.4.) P2The Blah...
Categories: 30 days of night, black sheep, p2, return to house on haunted hill, saw 4, saw iv, the mist, the signal, wrong turn 2
Review of the Day: Hatchet
Posted on 10:54 PM by the jaded viewer
HatchetHatchet (2006)Directed by Adam GreenOld School American Horror. Motherfucker.What makes a good, fun slasher movie? Below is a list of what we here at jadedviewer deem as full of chunky gooiness when it comes to the ingredients of a solid slasher-palooza.Does Hatchet achieve everything on this list?1.) A mysterious, insanely strong, ridiculed as a child, deformed, inbred redneck slasher.Check.2.) Gratuitous, over the top, super fleshy nudity...
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