31 Days of Halloween 31 Movies To Watch by brainbug

As usual, I’ll attempt to watch 31 genre movies I have never seen before between October 1st and 31st.

Here’s my list, in alphabetical order. All giallo!

01 - Atrocious Tales of Love and Death (1978) - Sergio Corbucci
02 - Black Angel (1989) - Stelvio Massi
03 - Black Veil for Lisa, A (1968) - Massimo Dallamano
04 - Blood and Black Lace (1964) - Mario Bava
05 - Blood Link (1982) - Alberto De Martino
06 - Crazy Desires of a Murderer (1977) - Filippo Walter Ratti
07 - Cross Current (1971) - Tonino Ricci
08 - Death Knocks Twice (1969) - Harald Philipp
09 - Death Steps in the Dark (1977) - Maurizio Pradeaux
10 - Devil with Seven Faces, The (1971) - Osvaldo Civirani
11 - Eye Behind the Wall, The (1977) - Giuliano Petrelli
12 - Flower with Petals of Steel, The (1973) - Gianfranco Piccioli
13 - Formula for a Murder (1985) - Alberto De Martino
14 - Iguana with the Tongue of Fire, The (1971) - Riccardo Freda
15 - Killer is on the Phone, The (1972) - Alberto De Martino
16 - Killer Reserved Nine Seats, The (1974) - Giuseppe Bennati
17 - Murder Obsession (1981) - Riccardo Freda
18 - Naked Girl Killed in Park (1972) - Alfonso Brescia
19 - Oasis of Fear, The (1971) - Umberto Lenzi
20 - Paranoia (1969) - Umberto Lenzi
21 - Phantom of Death (1988) - Ruggero Deodato
22 - Quiet Place to Kill, A (1970) - Umberto Lenzi
23 - Reflections in Black (1975) - Tano Cimarosa
24 - Scorpion with Two Tails, The (1982) - Sergio Martino
25 - So Sweet… So Perverse (1969) - Umberto Lenzi Read more …

Toronto After Dark Film Festival: The Human Centipede (2010)

Short Description

In the most talked about horror film of the year, a doctor performs a disturbing medical procedure on his patients

The Buzz

“A masterpiece of perverse originality, a truly unique experience of sleaze and horror” - CHUD

“The bastard child of Takashi Miike and David Cronenberg - a deeply disturbing and shockingly original piece of work” - Twitch Film

Winner, Best Director - Austin Fantastic Fest

Winner, Best Actor - Austin Fantastic Fest

Winner, Best Picture - Los Angeles ScreamFest

Synopsis

You heard about it online, watched the freaky trailer on YouTube (along with 2 million others) and winced about its utterly insane, ‘100% medically accurate’ premise. And now after winning both fans and awards at numerous film festivals around the world, the most talked about horror film of the year, is finally crawling its way into town as Toronto After Dark’s Closing Gala film! Prepare to be shocked by Tom Six’s THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE. The truly twisted tale features two American tourists with car trouble who seek help at the house of Dr. Heiter (the outlandish Dieter Laser), a physician who specialized in separating Siamese twins but now wants to create… a human centipede. The madder-than-mad doctor sews the girls, and a Japanese tourist, together – butt-to-mouth! – and marches them around his yard. Now, the only hope for escape is their ability to work together as a singular organism. THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE: truly the sum of its parts. Read more …

Scream Awards 2010 Nominees

The Scream Awards will be presented announced on October 19, 2010.

Here are the nominees:

Ultimate Scream
Alice in Wonderland
Avatar
District 9
Inception
Iron Man 2
Kick-Ass
“Lost”
“True Blood”
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Zombieland Read more …

Scream Awards 2010 Event Dates

“SCREAM 2010” RULES POP CULTURE UNIVERSE AS THE DESTINATION FOR ALL THINGS COMIC BOOK, SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY AND HORROR, AS EVENT WILL DEBUT WORLD PREMIERE FOOTAGE FROM “SCREAM 4,” “PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2,” AND “THE RITE”

Show Will Also Feature “Back To The Future” 25th Anniversary Tribute To
Marty McFly’s Flux Capacitated Adventures Featuring Michael J. Fox, Lea Thompson
And Elisabeth Shue

Also Set To Attend:  Sir Anthony Hopkins, David Arquette, Neve Campbell,
Hayden Panettiere, Emma Roberts Wes Craven, Aaron Eckhart, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Ball, Sam Trammell, Kristen Bauer, Rutina Wesley And Many More

Two-Hour Event Premieres Tuesday, October 19 at 9PM, ET/PT

New York, NY, September 29, 2010 – With enough star power to light up the Los Angeles night sky, Spike TV’s “SCREAM 2010″ will tape at the Greek Theatre on Saturday, October 16.  The ultimate celebration of all things sci-fi, fantasy, horror and comic book, the 5th annual “SCREAM” is the first and only global event of its kind to honor and celebrate the hottest films, TV shows, comics, actors, creators, icons and pioneers who have influenced and shaped these genres.  The two-hour event premieres on Spike TV on Tuesday, October 19 (9:00 – 11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Read more …

Toronto After Dark Film Festival: Rubber (2010)

Short Description

A story about Robert, a killer tire with feelings, musician Mr Oizo’s offbeat film was the talk of the Cannes Film Festival!

The Buzz

“Clever and uniquely interesting …This bizarre black comedy horror is completely self-aware, combining never-before-seen narration with a cute, yet terrifying narrative story about a tire that likes to kill…..It’s funny, gory and downright INSANE.” - Bloody-Disgusting

“Probably the best film you’ll ever see about a telekinetic killer tire… a whole lot of fun.” - Joblo.Com’s Arrow-in-the=Head

Official Selection - Cannes Film Festival

Synopsis

Why should you see RUBBER? No Reason. It is only the most deliriously insane and wonderful movie-going experience of the year. Robert is a tire. Yes, a tire. And he’s alive and livid. Why so angry? Well there is a reason this time. Humanity doesn’t treat tires all that well, and when Robert sees humans burning a whole pile of his brethren… Well… Robert gets a little mad. And you see… not only is Robert (the tire) sentient, he also has the power of telekinesis. He can make things explode. That’s quite unfortunate for several of the characters in this tale of a Goodyear gone bad, but a source of entertainment for an audience, both the one within the film (a Greek chorus of sorts) and the one sitting in a dark theatre watching it (you!). Directed by Quentin Dupieux. Perhaps a person better known to you as the electronic music maestro Mr. Oizo, but soon to be known everywhere as the director of RUBBER, a movie about a tire that is utterly brilliant and absolutely hilarious. Read more …

Toronto After Dark Film Festival: I Spit On Your Grave (2010)

Short Description

Anchor Bay’s much-anticipated and very gruesome remake of the controversial rape-revenge horror film of the same name

The Buzz

“An intensely brutal film carrying some of the best gore I’ve seen the past few years….” - Bloody-Disgusting

“In this day of gutless remakes and reboots Monroe stays shockingly true to Zarchi’s vision and delivers” - Sound on Sight

“The killings are creative, and unbelievably gruesome, although considering what our heroine’s gone through, you may find yourself cheering her on….It’s a solid, well made film that should please hardcore horror fans.” - Joblo.com’s Arrow-in-the-Head

Official Selection - Fantasia Film Festival, Montreal

Synopsis

Steven R. Monroe’s remake of Meir Zarchi’s infamous 1978 rape/revenge cult goes for the throat… and just about everything else. Sarah Butler gives a raw performance as Jennifer, a writer from the city who escapes to a lakefront cabin to work quietly on her latest book but instead invokes the rage of a group of local men. Raped beaten and left for dead, she disappears into the bayou, her attackers assuming she’s dead. But Jennifer survives and enacts some of the most savage revenge ever committed to film—SAW franchise included! Crass exploitation? Feminist filmmaking? Both? Ask Monroe himself, who will be on hand for a Q&A. Just be warned! I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE ain’t for the faint of heart. Read more …

Toronto After Dark Film Festival: Heartless (2010)

Short Description

A disfigured young man is haunted by demons on the streets of London in this acclaimed new horror thriller from Philip Ridley (THE REFLECTING SKIN)

The Buzz

“A brave, bold film, unrelentingly personal, thrilling, heartbreaking and downright terrifying….impeccably produced and beautifully acted by all concerned, Heartless simply cannot be recommended highly enough.” - Twitch Film

“An absolutely fabulous horror-fantasy” - Dread Central

“Has instantly jumped into my top ten horror movies of all time.” - Ain’t It Cool News

Official Selection - Frightfest, London

Synopsis

Elusive cult director Philip Ridley (THE REFLECTING SKIN, THE PASSION OF DARKLY NOON) returns to the screen after a 14-year absence with another masterpiece of sublime horror. Jamie Morgan (played by rising star Jim Sturgess) was born with a disfiguring birthmark across his face, leaving him an outcast in his rough East London neighbourhood. While wandering abandoned yards taking photographs of the dereliction, Jamie comes across a gang of thugs responsible for recent heinous crimes. With his camera, he discovers that they are something other than human. Jamie is lead into a Faustian deal that will see him become a party to the terrifying chaos around him. Part David Lynch, part Guillermo del Toro, this dark urban thriller takes its audience to the darkest and most violent corners of the human heart.
- Shelagh Rowan-Legg Read more …