Horror
Noah’s Barks pages relating to the horror genre.
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The Evil Dead
The tension of The Evil Dead still holds up well. You begin to feel like you’re trapped in the cabin with the characters. I’ve heard people complain about the actors. That makes no sense to me, as I think this has one of the best casts of any low-budget indie movies I’ve seen. Maybe people… (read more)
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Night of the Living Dead
Maybe you’ll consider me more braindead than any creature seen in this movie, because I can’t for the life of me see why anyone still finds entertainment value in Night of the Living Dead. On a measly budget of $100,000 George A. Romero cleverly disguises his lack of funding with craft and great ambition. Too… (read more)
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Evil Dead II
The Evil Dead movies are better at being funny than they are at being scary, so I’m pleased to see the burgeoning sense of parody in Evil Dead II. Still, there are many slow moments in the movie due to it still partly trying to be a genuinely tense and spooky horror movie, and I… (read more)
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Repulsion
The first of Roman Polanski‘s so-called “apartment trilogy,” Repulsion explores much of the same themes of the succeeding two films in its own way. Paranoia and phobia run the show here, with some astonishing camerawork during the dream sequences. Chico Hamilton’s chaotic jazz score raises your blood pressure through all the thrills. Both fascinating and… (read more)
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The Tenant
The last of Polanski’s claustrophobic “apartment trilogy.” The themes start to run thin this time around. The mental deterioration is stronger in Repulsion, and the paranoia is much more real and sensible in Rosemary’s Baby. Though Roman Polanski does a fantastic job as the lead, the story is ridiculous and not remotely believable. To say… (read more)
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The Wicker Man
The Wicker Man is instinctually disturbing and aided by an amazing folk soundtrack that’s alluring to the ear but conveys dark desire when contextually examined. It’s a perfect allusion for the clandestine nature of Summerisle. The Wicker Man potentially comments on how some may react to the West’s particularly sexualized culture and their anxieties from… (read more)
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Perfect Blue
While I would normally consider myself a fan of Satoshi Kon, ‘Perfect Blue’ moves way too fast for its own good, and is too easily discernible despite seeking panicked thrills through its obfuscated plot. (read more)
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Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2 – Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon
Atlus continues their winning streak on the PlayStation 2 with ‘Raidou 2,’ a highly-improved sequel to their action RPG spinoff of the Megami Tensei series. (read more)
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Silent Hill 3
‘Silent Hill 3’ makes the bold decision to return to the original game’s style. How will it continue to improve upon the formula? (read more)
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Silent Hill 2
The fan favorite of the ‘Silent Hill’ franchise, ‘Silent Hill 2’ raises the bar for contemplative video game narratives. (read more)