This may very well be the greatest remake of all time! Remaking a film that is already considered a masterpiece takes alot of guts and there will be pressure to remain faithful to the original and still adding something new to it, which isn't always the easiest of tasks.
I find it extremely interesting that NOSFERATU (1922) directed by F. W. Murnau, was one of the epitomes of German expressionism. A great epoch of German cinema. Werner Herzog, who directed…
With the exception perhaps of Stanley Kubrick, there is a noticeable difference between "western" and "eastern" science fiction-films. The films from the West seem to be more focused on technological and adventurous aspects of the future, the East seem to lean more towards philosophical questions about existence and human kind's role within the cosmos. Doing this, I am making a distinction between "science fiction" and "dystopian films", which I think, even though they often intersect, should be distinguished from each…
One of the truest adaptations of a fairy tale I’ve ever seen. The characters are one dimensional and the intrigue typical. I especially like the fact the dialogue is in rhymed verse.
The cinematography, sets, scenography and costume design are all beautiful to look at and the strongest part of the film. The special effects are charming and the actors are good.
A true fairy tale not only in story but also in form.
I’ve always considered Bava, Fulci and Argento the unholy trinity of Italian horror, but after watching Soavi’s first there films, the trio has to be expandera to a quartet to include the latter!
I think Soavi’s debut STAGEFRIGHT (1987) is one of the best slasher films ever and while his second feature, THE CHURCH (1989), had its problems, it still was a tour de force in atmosphere, scenography and art direction. This leads is to his third film, THE SECT…
