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Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Movie Night 7


1. Dog Soldiers 2002 -
My favorite werewolf movie. It's about a squad of British soldiers running a routine training mission in the hills of Scotland, until they discover they've been used as bait for a much larger, more dangerous mission. This movie has great dialog, memorable characters, genuinely funny humor, great costume designs (werewolves are refreshingly CG-free), and excellent action.
This was a re-buy for me. I wish I'd kept the original, because the new one has terrible cover art.
(Original cover art is above).



2. Slither 2006 -
I hadn't seen this since it was in the theaters. I remembered liking it, but I had forgotten how good it really was. A parasite from outer space infects a man in a small town. He gradually transforms into a hideous beast, while infecting practically everyone else in town. This movie is great because of how the alien threat evolves. It is also very, very funny. This movie does not take itself seriously, even using the monster for some great jokes. There are some really good gross-out moments, too.

3 comments:

rachel. said...

i saw that movie with you, remember?

I remember almost throwing up. Remember that? Huh? Do you?

...and, if i (shamefully) remember correctly, i actually suggested it. urgh.

Sharkbear said...

I'm glad it's such a fond memory for you.

rachel. said...

i hold it near and dear to my heart.