There are two types of horror fans in December: those who just want to snuggle up under a blanket and watch frightful holiday favorites, and those who are cramming like their life depends on it before compiling their best-of-the-year list (guilty as charged). Whichever category you fall into, there's plenty of new international ...
Even on windows, if you play the movie (so M2TS with external audio and subs), you would simply get subtitles with the PowerShell code as subtitle text at one point.
It started out as tax fraud, but he genuinely started to enjoy directing and making movies (unless there is some sort of tax fraud scheme that we don't know about).
I have mixed feelings about 28 Years Later, but I do appreciate that they seemed to have tried to do something different, even if it didn't fully work out.
I've actually never seen any of the Hunger Games movies. I have seen many of the other YA dystopia movies from the early to mid 2010 (scary how that period is becoming "old school").
The divergent series was sort of entertaining, but also very trashy. It had a teenage fanfic type vibe. I like the Maze Runner series, the first had a lot of potential; when I first saw it, I was hoping for a modern take on Lord of the Flies mixed in with Arthur Clarke's Rama series. Didn't really work out like that. :)
For Alien: Covenant and Prometheus I strongly recommend the Ninth Circle and Chaos edition fan edits respectively, it makes both movies far more coherent and enjoyable.
Prometheus, with the Chaos Edition fanedit, in particular becomes a completely different experience with characters behaving much more rationaly and viewers getting more insight into their personality and motivations.
It is strange that Scott did seem to have filmed more coherent versions of both films (most of the content is from deleted/alt scenes), but then decided to go with whatever we got for the theatrical versions.
I actually enjoyed the theatrical versions as well, but I love sci-fi/horror and I will watch almost any movie that combines these genres. That being said, many parts of the theatrical version of Prometheus were comically stupid, almost like an unintentional parody.
While I agree with you that The Matrix really hit the Zeitgeist, I wouldn't call it a bad or even mediocre movie. It's a solid sci-fi cyberpunk action movie.
I personally wish they explored the early part a bit more where Neo is wondering about reality. The action is great, but a contrast with broader discussions behind the meaning of The Matrix would only make the action even more intense. The part about "Neo (The One)" and Trinity's and Morpheus' relationship to the prophecy was really weak though. I thought it sucked even as a late pre-teen.
I see what you mean and I generally agree, I just don't think it was full on bad.
Don't get me wrong, I rewatched it with a 10+ year gap since the last viewing and I thought it would be better. It didn't have that same intensity that was there in the last viewing in the late 2000s.
I am not from the US (although I've lived there for several years), thankfully the blue/red pill thing is not that relevant where I live.
Not a fan of those type of polemics at all.
I generally enjoy b-movies (especially 90s sci-fi), so The Matrix seems fine, even though it could have been way better. It's very superficial and they never really explored the truly mind bending stuff.
I am normally sceptical of remake/reboots, but I would love a psychedelic remake of The Matrix, with a bigger focus on the early part of the movie where Neo feels disconnected from reality. The 90s retro vibe would be the cherry on top.
Animatrix was great, some parts were not particularly memorable, others were top notch. The Second Renaissance could have been a feature in of itself, same for A Detective Story.
I would even go as far as saying The Animatrix as a whole is a better take on the Matrix concept than the OG movie itself.
Does the future seem bleak? Are we going to be stuck with shitty WebDLs for most new content?
For mainstream content and somewhat well known content, both regular BD and 4K BD rip are widely posted shortly after release.
You do have some truly niche content and non-english content where it's difficult to find BDRips / BD Remuxes, but you can usually access older DVDRips. If you're into this kind of content (as I am), you might as well just buy the BD (or stick to the DVDRip which is fine as far as I am concerned).
The indie horror game Iron Lung is getting a feature film adaptation from popular YouTube star Markiplier, and Variety has revealed the project’s first official poster this morning. ...
There is a lot of lore to work with and expand upon.
I really enjoyed Iron Lung, but I always really curious about the broader world (would have preferred an RPG game set in the Iron Lung universe, but an indie movie would work too).
This is so good! I have Calibre's second album and a few single/EP tracks. I didn't realize Calibre has a total of 21 albums.
The whole album is incredible good! It's like a perfect mix of 90s LTJ Bukem/Good Looking Records and that late 2000s liquid funk sounds, but with a 2025 production sensibility and dub motifs.
Just an FYI, when I was on twitter years ago, I followed one of the writers of Men in Black, Ed Solomon. (He was half of the duo that created Bill & Ted.) ...
The first one was entertaining and the Men in Black track was extremely catchy (the female R&B chorus is extravagant). Don't remember the other ones (I think I only saw the 2nd one).
That being said, this is clearly yet another sequel cash in.
I didn't watch the trailer, but I am pretty exited for the new 28 Years Later movie, the first part wasn't a masterpiece, but I thought it evolved the formula.
The 2nd episode of "Man in the High Castle" when you realize they just copied the setting and are going to ignore the key elements (and strengths) of the book.
I gave up on the adaption about 5 min into the second episode.
That's a fair arguement, I can understand your perspective.
I think my negative view of the series is more due to my expectations (I think I started watching it right after finishing Electric Dreams, which I thought was very well done).
Andrea, a university student in present-day Madrid, lives a seemingly normal life, until one day when her boyfriend is killed in a shocking act of violence. She soon begins to notice a mysterious entity that follows her no matter where she turns. Twenty years prior, Marie, a woman in Buenos Aires, suffered the same fate. Camila, ...
We've been on a roll the last few years and had quite a few great new movies come out again this year. I'm not sure if anything is coming out in December that would topple it but I'd say my favourite has been.. Sinners. Just something about that Irish dance scene that really impressed me. ...
I would probably say Weapons, Sinners was really good too.
Is still have to see The Long Walk, Companion and Good Boy. Btw The Long Walk's concept is taken from an older sci-fi b-movie from the early 2000s. I will have to post about it.
I don't know if it's the best, but I liked that 28 Years Later wasn't a typical sequel, the ending almost reminded me of Six String Samurai and there were other points in the film that seemed to suggest a subtle black comedy approach.
Session 9 is one of those horror films that stay with you long after you have finished watching it. The film uses paranoia and dread to sink its teeth into you. Honestly, there are very few films that pull off the slow burn sensation in the same way as Session 9. However, the film still flies mainly under the radar. If you are ...
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There are two types of horror fans in December: those who just want to snuggle up under a blanket and watch frightful holiday favorites, and those who are cramming like their life depends on it before compiling their best-of-the-year list (guilty as charged). Whichever category you fall into, there's plenty of new international ...
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‘28 Years Later III’ Moving Forward At Sony With Cillian Murphy In Talks; Alex Garland Penning ( deadline.com )
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Ripping Blu Rays is way deeper than I expected
I didn't think I'd spend hours reading about this today, but some things surprised me: ...
‘Iron Lung’ – Horror Movie Hitting Theaters in January ( bloody-disgusting.com )
The indie horror game Iron Lung is getting a feature film adaptation from popular YouTube star Markiplier, and Variety has revealed the project’s first official poster this morning. ...
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A new Men in Black film is in development with Bad Boys For Life scribe Chris Bremner penning the screenplay ( www.joblo.com )
Just an FYI, when I was on twitter years ago, I followed one of the writers of Men in Black, Ed Solomon. (He was half of the duo that created Bill & Ted.) ...
Barbarian
Yesterday I checked out Weapons and was really impressed by how good it was. So today I checked out Barbarian. ...
Leonardo DiCaprio On ‘One Battle After Another’, His “No Regrets” Career And The Fight To Save Cinema ( deadline.com )
After 4 years, there's a new Paranormal Activity movie in the works, it's a "rebirth" for the series, and The Conjuring and Insidious creator James Wan is producing: "Do not see it alone" ( www.gamesradar.com )
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What TV series essentially became unwatchable to you after one decision by the writers?
The Wailing (2024) | Trailer | Pedro Martín-Calero ( horrornerdonline.com )
Andrea, a university student in present-day Madrid, lives a seemingly normal life, until one day when her boyfriend is killed in a shocking act of violence. She soon begins to notice a mysterious entity that follows her no matter where she turns. Twenty years prior, Marie, a woman in Buenos Aires, suffered the same fate. Camila, ...
How do some torrent sites manage to stay online for so long? And what services would even dare host such content?
Recently I learned a reason the most popular BitTorrent Index is still online is because of cloudflare and easydns.com ...
What's your favorite 2025 horror movie?
We've been on a roll the last few years and had quite a few great new movies come out again this year. I'm not sure if anything is coming out in December that would topple it but I'd say my favourite has been.. Sinners. Just something about that Irish dance scene that really impressed me. ...
Why Session 9 Is Still the Most Underrated Psychological Horror Film Ever Made - iHorror ( ihorror.com )
Session 9 is one of those horror films that stay with you long after you have finished watching it. The film uses paranoia and dread to sink its teeth into you. Honestly, there are very few films that pull off the slow burn sensation in the same way as Session 9. However, the film still flies mainly under the radar. If you are ...
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