Hellbound is my favourite of the franchise and is marginally better than the original. The direction and performances are a step up and whilst it’s just as grisly and nasty as the first film, it gains points by actually taking us to hell this time round.
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Hellraiser 1987
Hellraiser is a little rough around the edges, with mixed performances, poor looping, and some pacing issues. But it didn’t inspire a thousand sequels for nothing. It has a story that pulls you in and is buoyed by wonderfully macabre creature designs. It’s not a perfect scary movie, but it’s certainly memorable and remains a fun watch for those who enjoy their horror a little twisted and original.
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No Country for Old Men 2007
The Coen Brothers have a lot of candidates for their best picture, but No Country for Old Men is my favourite. They've faithfully adapted Cormac McCarthy’s (brilliant) source material and added their own creative flourishes, notably the all but non-existent score which surprisingly adds tension. Casting is exceptional. Javier Bardem deservedly won an Oscar and Josh Brolin’s career as a lead was reignited but I love Tommy Lee Jones as the world weary sheriff. He’s perfect and it may just be my favourite performance of his. Kelly MacDonald, Woody Harrelson and a briefly seen Stephen Root also deserve mention, as does Roger Deakins’ cinematography.
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The Thing 1982
Halloween will always be my favourite Carpenter movie but I think The Thing is his best work as a director. The paranoia, and the suspense that stems from it, is handled perfectly and when you mix in a great cast of character actors, a terrific Ennio Morricone score, and the disgusting Rob Bottin practical effects, you have one hell of a fun film.
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