~Stephen King Bag Of Bones PT 1 review~

Sooo I finally checked out the first part of the A&E movie special, "Bag Of Bones"..&& to be honest I ACTUALLY liked it despite what most reviews have said about it.


Of course there were parts that I found funny at times, but the overall tone of the movie was great and the mysterious vibe was definitely kept.

Now lets keep in mind I never read the book so I really can't compare what I saw to what was in the text, though I find that in most cases the books are always better anyways.

Now I gave a summary of the movie in my previous post so I won't do much to summarize it here again...all I will simply say about the plot of the FIRST half is that in this half they introduce Mike Noonan, the renowned Novelist, and his wife(soon to be dead-wife) Jo. They have a seemingly awesome relationship filled with awkward sexy moments between an elderly man(Mike) and what could be his daughter(Jo)? As you can see, I really found the scenes between the couple kissing and climbing on top of each other just plain awkward. Pierce Brosnan who plays Mike seemed so shaky, like he needed to take some more Viagra before he partook in any kind of sexually arousing activities. Not to mention him trying to kiss his lovely and hot wife seemed completely forced beyond belief.

Fast Forward to his wife's untimely death just as she was returning back to her ignorant lover with a secret hidden away in her purse. BOOM! A bus hits her and her secret just like that is spilled out for everyone to see..literally. && What do you know? its a pregnancy test! Gosh. Now the question on all our minds, even Mike's, is whether it was his baby that just got run over or some hot young dude's baby from the lake house she so frequently visited while her husband ignored her so effortlessly.

Well, that question isn't answered in the 1st half.

Lets fast forward again, && now we find Mike at the lake house that he inherited from his wife after her passing. Many things could have prompted poor terribly acted-depressed Mike to come here(seriously his crying scenes were laughable, like a bad audition tape for acting school). It could have been his frequent nightmares that were acted out like a poor interpretive dance about drowning children and the lake house itself. But then again, maybe it wasn't the dreams that did it, maybe it was Jo's presence in his own house who was supposedly frequently talking to him through phone rings, "once for yes, twice for no". Hmm..maybe people are just calling you MIKE?! The only thing that actually convinced me he wasn't crazy(and NOO it wasn't the backgrounds of Jo all over his phone and computer that did it) was the fact that Jo pulled a "sixth sense/m.night shamala-dingdong" move on us by reaching out from underneath the bed to warn/scare Mike of something. Which by the way, I thought that scene was soo poorly done. It wasn't creepy, it was expected, and she was just THERE. No blood, no corpsy looking body. Just her being like, "Hey go the lake house f*ck tard && stop crying over spilled milk". Anyways, it actually wasn't any of those things at all that made him go to the lake house, but instead it was his sweet and lovable agent Marty who convinced him to write another novel in 4 months who made Mike think it was a good reason to go.

Anyways, we're at the beautiful lake house, that I now envy so much, and crazy shit starts happening almost immediately. Which I think is a good thing because the movie definitely picked up towards the second half of the first half =] If things moved any slower I'd probably be bored out of my mind, which is sometimes the case with Stephen King movies.

In the house, in my opinion, it feels like 2 spirits are fighting to control Mike's decisions and his life there at the house. One is obviously Jo, who is the good-natured spirit always asking him to help others, and the other being an angry spirit that we have yet to learn about(my guesses is that it's Sara). The ghosts that we are introduced to in this part are Jo and Sara Tidwell (a jazz singer from back in the day). Both of them seem to have secrets hidden in that house, and the creepy elderly people around town seem to know a little sumtin sumtin too about these secrets as well. There ways of communicating to Mike are actually quite interesting, though some methods are down right stupid. One way that Jo actually tries to communicate with Mike is through the same bell around the Moose's neck that they so often rang together each time they made love when she was alive. This was clever because it really played into Mike's preferred method of communicating with the dead with the once or twice method. The other way that these spirits communicated is through the preschool refrigerator magnet letters on the fridge. This made no sense to me because first of all why would 2 grown adults with no children have just 6 letters on the fridge. They obviously only have about a 4 word vocabulary. The other methods include Mike's visions and an old record player that played creepy lullaby's about the Sandman coming, sung by none other than Sara Tidwell.

Jo vs Sara

The beautiful Sara

We are also introduced to Mattie and her daughter Ky during this half, who are both wonderfully portrayed by the actresses. Ky is just soo damn cute =] Mattie is actually fighting for custody of her daughter against her daughter's maniacal grandfather, who ever since the death of the father(who tried to kill his daughter), has been trying to take her away. Honestly, I would not want the father of the guy who tried killing my baby to take my daughter away; bad genes run in the family hunny. Locals actually called the deceased father, "Dark Score Crazy" for attempting to kill his daughter. It's funny because these were actually the key words that gave me the idea that Sara Tidwell might have been killed by some of the older generations in the town back in the day, and that is the secret they're all hiding. Maybe the grandfather did it? Maybe he was Dark Score crazy too?
Of course in this custody battle there is no justice being served because everyone is on the grandfather's side even Mattie's lawyer. That's what happens when your rich and have a history of killing people. 

Also, while at the Lake house Mike's visions become more intense and sexual. There is even 1 minute of the movie where he cycles through all the ghosts all while succumbing to all their seductions. Seriously folks, he makes out with all 3 ghosts, including his wife, with no conviction. At least he did gain some valuable information from his hands on approach to interrogating the dead. Maddie, who appeared as a ghost with a hole in the back of her head(no she's not really dead, confusing right?) before she disappeared said to Mike, "All will be revealed". My guesses are that Maddie knows more than she is letting off, and that everyone in Dark Score is pretty much keeping a secret.

"All Will Be Revealed"

Part 2...to be continued. 

Well guys, I gave a summary even though I didn't plan too. That's what usually happens when I start talking...I usually can't stop myself.

As far as the quality of the movie goes, it was definitely enjoyable and watchable. Its better than other Stephen King adaptations I have seen in the past such as the unmentionable, "Langoliers" and "Kingdom Hospital". There were creepy jump out of couch scenes and then there were the scenes that lacked in intensity. From this first half I have come up with the conclusion that, Pierce Brosnan sucks at being sexy anymore =[ and he is definitely not a good crier(way 2 much expression). Also, I couldn't help but notice all the similarities the film had to the Shining, another Stephen King film.
Here are a few:

• The bathtub scene: In the Shining we had the creepy old woman come out the bathtub and in this movie we had a little child reach out the tub to scare the shit out of us. 
• The main character is a writer, who of course suffers from writer's block and because of it goes a lil mad at times. 
• The subtle ghost precenses. In the Shining a lot of the ghosts weren't there to show up for 2 seconds to scare you and then leave again until the next "oh-shit" moment. This was similar to, "Bag of Bones", because in this flick the ghosts communicated with Mike, as they did in the Shining, and there presence at most times came quietly. 
• The child and mother in both movies are the ones who are keeping the men sane to a certain extent or at least trying to. In the Shining, they struggled to keep there daddy with them and on the same page. In this movie, they are a means of bringing Mike back to the reality he lost with the death of his wife. 
• The ghosts from the 20's-60's. In both movies there were spirits that were communicating with the main character that came from times way before there years. In the Shining it was the bar tender. In Bag Of Bones it was Sara. 

Overall Review: 3.5 out of 5

Keep an eye out for part 2. 

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Look forward to some new updates from muahhh....I gotta make up for lost time =]

Whats in the future 4 your favorite horror movies?

Here what you can expect as far as the future for some of your favorite or popular horror movies.

1st: The Blair Witch Project series

*No Official Plot yet but is in the talks*
Directed by: Daniel Myrick & Eduardo Sánchez
It will be mixed first person view instead of the characters talking directly to the camera
Lionsgate still needs to approve the next movie in order for them to continue.
It is said to a continuation off of the first movie, completely ignoring the second movie(cause it sucked)
Original actors Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams may have brief cameo appearances in one form or another,
The original script was said to be a prequel set in 1786 where the Blair Witch legend originated from. The premise was written as follows: "This film chronicles the events that led to the township of Blair driving an accused witch named Elizabeth Kedward into the woods, and the subsequent hauntings that plaqued the town for decades after her supposed death."
Chance that this movie will ever happen: 4 out of 10.
A script was sent to Lionsgate in 2004 but it went to production and it has been in the talking stage for over a decade.

Jeepers Creepers 3 

It is in development. It is going to directed/written by Victor Salva. And is starring Jonathan Breck,
Ray Wise, and Gina Phillips.   
Set 23 years after the previous film, we follow Trish Jenner (Gina Phillips), who is now a mother. Realizing that the return of the Creeper is just around the corner, she begins to have terrible recurring nightmares of her own teenage son confronting the creature and suffering the same fate as her deceased brother. Now a rich and powerful woman, she's determined to finally put an end to the Creeper once and for all.
Victor Salva: "Though I have been beating this drum for so long that people have started not to believe me, I am told they are very close to closing a financing deal for the third film in the trilogy. So I want to say yes, but let’s not jinx it by saying any more. My script for the film, which was written some time ago, sets up a TV series that features Poho County and The Creeper. The script has been ready to shoot for a while now." 
It is still unsure if the movie will go straight to dvd or not. Victor Salva is hoping that it goes theatrical. 
"Cathedral" is an important setting in this movie.
Writer/director Victor Salva promises new surprises in the story and claims that this will be the biggest of the three films.
We will see the return of the infamous truck the Creeper drove in the first movie.
Gina Phillips returns as the character "Trish" from the first film.
Actor Ray Wise reprises his role as "Jack Taggart Sr." from the previous film.
Jonathan Breck returns as the "Creeper."
The film will serve as a prequel and sequel, starting off in the "Old West" and then switching to twenty years after the events of the previous film.
This film has been in talks since before the sequel was released back in '03.
Chance that this movie will ever happen: 8 out of 10...because it's taking to damn long to see any real progress! 

Quarantine 2: Terminal

The story picks up later that night from the previous film at LAX, as passengers board a flight to Nashville. When a passenger becomes violently ill with a mysterious rabies-like virus, the plane makes an emergency landing at a large metropolitan airport. Jenny (Mercedes Masohn), a heroic yet inexperienced flight attendant, takes charge of the safety of her passengers. Relieved when a swarm of heavily equipped emergency vehicles, police units and the CDC arrive, Jenny and the passengers soon discover that they have been quarantined and are now trapped. Desperate to escape, Jenny enlists the help of one of the surviving passengers, a kindergarten teacher, to devise a plan to survive.
Release Date: 2011(dvd)
It is in post-production right now.
It is rated R for "bloody horror violence, terror, language and brief sexual content.
It will be starring Mercedes Masohn, Josh Cooke, and Bre Blair.
It is directed/written by John Pogue.
It is going to expand on the mythology in the first film.
Chance that this movie will ever happen: 10 out of 10..its coming out this year! 


Candyman 4

Set in New England in an all-girls college where a professor is the descendant of Candyman, yet she doesn't know who or what he is.
The project was in active development back in 2004, but likely never came to fruition due to licensing issues. Here's a quote from Tony Todd back in 2004: "That problem that is going on much like many backstage workings, is determining who owns the "CANDYMAN" franchise. Which is strange to me because it's Clive's Character? But in dividing the first "CANDYMAN's" profits, the ownership went from Propaganda, to Sony, to Columbia, then to Artisan. Then Artisan became Lions Gate. As soon as it's all straightened out and it's determined who has to be paid before the film even gets written, then the movie will move forward."
With the success of Freddy Vs. Jason, the studio reportedly spoke to Clive Barker about possibly making this a versus film, specifically with another one of Clive's franchises -- Hellraiser.
We would have seen a snow/blizzard element added to the film.
Once rumored to be budgeted at $25-million (had it actually been made).
Clive Barker was to serve as a consultant and executive producer.
You can view the original Candyman 4 UHM page here.
It's said that this was to be a stand-alone film and have no relation to the previous sequels.
Chance that this movie will ever happen: 1 1/2 out of 10.....the movie has stopped moving forward...but who knows what the future can hold...maybe it won't be made today...but hollywood is unpredictable.

Piranha 3DD:

It is in pre-production
It will be starring Ving Rhames, Aubrey O'Day, Mark Salling, Tara Reid, Tamsin Egerton
It will be directed by John Gulager

Filming was originally said to begin in the New Orleans area between January 17th to February 18th 2011.
Actress Tara Reid replaces Elisabeth Shue as "Julie Forester."
Ving Rhames is said to be returning as "Deputy Fallon," who somehow survived the attack from the previous film.
Rapper Lil' Wayne is rumored to be playing a character named "Rolzo."
This film once again reunites Feast director John Gulager and writers Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan (Saws 4 through 7, The Collector).
Alexandre Aja and the writers have reportedly been throwing around ideas for a sequel, one idea involves "the full moon party in Thailand — a huge event with like 200,00 young people from all around the world taking mushrooms and partying on the beach."
Previous director Alexandre Aja will not be returning
Chance that this movie will ever happen: 6 out of 10..They already have a cast! But it's in pre-production so well see.

Final Destination 5

In production and directed by Steven Quale
Starring Miles Fisher, Arlen Escarpeta, Nicholas D'Agosto, Ellen Wroe, Meghan Ory, Tony Todd, David and Koechner
Actress Ellen Wroe plays "the daughter of a company executive, a woman with gymnast training who is a little snobby and for whom everything is a contest."
Actor P.J. Byrne plays "an obnoxious kleptomaniac."
Actor Nicholas D'Agosto is playing "a guy who doesn't make fast decision in his own life."
Actor Tony Todd will reportedly return as the mysterious "Mr. Bludworth" character that seemed to know much more than he should about death's plan from the first two films.
Rumored to have the title 5nal Destination.
It's said that opening scene will take place on a suspension bridge.
Apparently there will be a scene involving a character undergoing laser-eye surgery.
Director Steven Quale has mostly worked as Second Unit Director and most recently with Avatar, which he also served as Visual Effects Supervisor.
Writer Eric Heisserer also scripted the A Nightmare on Elm Street remake and The Thing prequel.
It's said that the producers plan to make the "necessary improvements to deliver what audiences expect from this franchise, going back to the original."
Much like The Final Destination, this sequel will be in 3D. 
The Final Destination was originally intended to be the last installment in the franchise since development of the project was rough and the film itself received a lot of slack from critics, but the studio changed its mind when the pic made $66 million domestically and became a success overseas.
Chance that this movie will ever happen: 10 out of 10..It is said to have a release date of August 2011!

LeatherFace 3D

(This is not the official title)
It is in development
Producer Mark Burg has been quoted saying the following about the storyline: "It's 35 years later, there's a relative going back. Why is he going back? I don't want to set it in a dusty town. How do we make it more urban but keep that feel. There will be some relatives, some new people. There's still the subtext of 'are they eating these people?' The whole idea of cannibalism, we're bringing it back."
Co-writer Adam Marcus also wrote/directed Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday.
Stephen Susco (The Grudge) wrote an early draft of the script, which has reportedly been scrapped.
It's rumored that a cult may somehow be involved in the storyline.
It's said this will be in 3D.
Platinum Dunes sold the rights to the franchise to Twisted Pictures (Saw films) after the studio felt that it was now dead and there was no more money to be made.
Said to be more of a "reboot" than a sequel.
Chance that this will ever happen: 5 out of 5..the fans don't want it but it's in development..

Silent Hill:Revelation 3D

The sequel follows Heather Mason and her father, who have been on the run - always one step ahead of dangerous forces that she doesn't fully understand. Now, on the eve of her 18th birthday, plagued by horrific nightmares and the disappearance of her father, Heather discovers she's not who she thinks she is. The revelation leads her deeper into a demonic world that threatens to trap her in Silent Hill forever.
It is in production and is being directed by Michael J. Bassett.
Starring Adelaide Clemens, Kit Harington, Radha Mitchell, Sean Bean, Deborah Kara Unger
Filming began on March 7th 2011 in Toronto.
Actress Radha Mitchell returns as "Rose."

Actor Sean Bean returns as "Christopher."
Actress Deborah Kara Unger returns as "Dahlia Gillespie."
One of the producers was quoted saying: "We are all excited to have the Silent Hill team reunited in Toronto. With Michael at the helm, we will be building on the first film and taking Silent Hill into new territory with an exciting storyline and visuals that should grab both new audiences and fans of the Silent Hill franchise."
Michael J. Bassett had this to say about what fans can expect from the upcoming film: "I love the games and was a huge admirer of the first film. Especially how Christophe Gans and his team managed to capture the look and feel of the world. I say, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it,  so I’m bringing back as many of that core creative team as I can – but I’m probably going to bring just a little more darkness and fear into the mix as well.   I love the complex mythology and psychological twists that Konami created so will do my best honour that aspect too.    
I’m determined to deliver a film that builds on the qualities of the first film and draws on the best aspects of the games whilst giving the audience more nuanced characters, a compelling story and introducing some terrifying new monsters (as well as bringing back a few favourites) and, most important of all… just scaring the shit out of everyone."
Chance that this movie will ever happen: 9 out of 10. This movie NEEDS a sequel after the 1st movie ending and is said to be coming out this year!

Underworld: New Dawn   

After being held in a coma-like state for fifteen years, vampire Selene (Kate Beckinsale) learns that she has a fourteen-year-old vampire/Lycan hybrid daughter, Nissa, and when she finds her, they must stop BioCom from creating super Lycans that will kill them all.
Release Date: January 20, 2012
It is starring Kate Beckinsale, Michael Ealy, Stephen Rea, Sandrine Holt
It is going to be directed by Mans Marlind & Bjorn Stein
Filming in Vancouver. (3/11/11)
Actor Michael Ealy (Sleeper Cell, Takers) plays "a police detective who hunts [Selene] and ultimately teams up with her."
Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein are a Swedish directing duo that made their English-language debut with Shelter, starring Julianne Moore and Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
It's said that Selene now has a daughter in the film.
Recent reports indicate that it will no longer be in 3D, however no official word has been released.
Original writer/director Len Wiseman was originally thought to be returning, but is only serving as producer.
John Hlavin was quoted saying the following about the project: "I can tell you it's not a prequel. It will satisfy old fans and excite new audiences, meaning that we don't want to redo the first three movies, so steps are being taken to honor what fans have loved but at the same time introduce fresh elements."
Writer John Hlavin also served as writer for the FX series The Shield.
Actress Kate Beckinsale reprises her role as "Selene."
Previous director Patrick Tatopoulos will not be returning.
It's rumored that this will be the start of a new trilogy of sequels.
Chance that this movie will ever happen: 10 out of 10!!!!! Its coming out next January so save your $$$


Other Potential Horror Sequels/Remakes:
28 Months Later: Still in talks
Cloverfield 2: the movie is on hold until the team from the first movie have the time to come back together and create it.
Gremlins 3: In Talks Joe Dante has expressed interest
Halloween 3D-In Development
Fright Night
Evil Dead 4