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Ten Second Horror Movie Reviews

In the face of dwindling attention spans, here are the fastest possible reviews of horror films (by genre) intended as a 'spot-guide' to your own horror viewing.

INSTRUCTIONS - Mouse over Mr. Spooky for the review, and mouse over the dark bar of tiny skulls for the rating.




AntiChrist/Possession Movies Demonic Movies Ghost Movies Miscellaneous Monster Movies
Mutant Movies Slasher Movies Space Monster Movies Torture Movies
Vampire Movies Werewolf Movies Witch Movies Zombie Movies








Space Monster Movies

RENT - Big budget undersea melodrama, some villians and some undersea wierdness in a trench
4 Spookies		 The Abyss
1989		 BUY - Established big budget shock, beautifully imagined, heavy shadows and symbolism, relentless tension, great ensemble cast
5 Spookies		 Alien
1979		 BUY - A continuation of the first movie, but on a much larger scale and with some VERY creative scenes. Actually manages to crank of the suspense of the original to a new level
5 Spookies		 Aliens
1986		 RENT - A cool idea for a movie, but a bit slow and boring with little payoff in the end
3 Spookies		 Alien 3
1992
Taint reviewed it yet.
Review Pending...		 Alien: Resurrection
1997		 BUY - Shockingly good after the disaster that was 'Freddy Vs. Jason' with a fresh new plot and a believable conflict between the two races
4 Spookies		 Alien Vs. Predator
2004		 Taint reviewed it yet.
Review Pending...		 Alien Vs. Predator 2
2007		 Taint reviewed it yet.
Review Pending...		 Bad Taste
1987
RENT - Well done but dated, great effects and some memorable scenes - don't poke that meteor
2 Spookies		 The Blob
1958		 RENT - Slick remake with lots of action and a lightening fast blob, predictable moments and an interesting finish
2 Spookies		 The Blob
1988		 Taint reviewed it yet.
Review Pending...		 Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1956		 RENT - Shockingly cheesy attempt at a horror-comedy that's so bad, it's good
3 Spookies		 Killer Clowns From Outer Space
1988
Taint reviewed it yet.
Review Pending...		 Night of the Comet
1984		 Taint reviewed it yet.
Review Pending...		 Night of the Creeps
1986		 SKIP - Widely considered the worst movie ever made, you'd need to see it to believe it
1 Spooky		 Plan 9 from Outer Space
1959		 BUY - Beautifully filmed, two films in one, good action and good monster tension. Riddick is a worthy character
3 Spookies		 Pitch Black
2000
BUY - Infinitely watchable, Arnold at his best, movie transforms into action fest, Predator launched a franchise
4 Spookies		 Predator
1987		 RENT - Adequate urban sequel, Danny Glover delivers, some good scenes with a surprisingly fun ending
3 Spookies		 Predator 2
1990		 BUY - Classic musical along the lines of 'Nothing But Trouble' including Tim Curry as a transvestite from outer space
4 Spookies		 Rocky Horror Picture Show
1975		 RENT - Very well done portrayal of impending doom for a group of farmer-folk. One of the most suspenseful movies in years
4 Spookies		 Signs
2002
RENT - Nice little 70's-style space alien movie with a few unexpected twists and turns, leading up to a very cool conclusion
3 Spookies		 Slither
2006		 BUY - Modern classic, merges tension, isolation, and shock with groundbreaking effects by Rob Bottin. The ending remains an enigma
5 Spookies		 The Thing
1982		 Taint reviewed it yet.
Review Pending...		 The Thing from Another World
1951		 Taint reviewed it yet.
Review Pending...		 Village of the Damned
1960
Taint reviewed it yet.
Review Pending...		 Village of the Damned
1995


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