Last Updated on August 3, 2021
This list is a bit all over the place since it covers both specific movies and events in the horror landscape that have me salivating. I’m particularly surprised to find that not one, but two remakes have scammed me into thinking they could rock.
Spit those bullets below, and let’s blaze this new year together, amigos!
1. Repo: The Genetic Opera
I may be the only person in the world who’s chomping at the bit for this flick, but the cruel reality of my existence is that I love horror and I also love musicals. Make fun if you like, but it’s true. Sadly, SWEENEY TODD is a mixed bag for me because it looks exactly like every other Burton/Depp/Carter flick and I’m getting bored with the style. But Repo has a great sound, an awesome concept (repossessing organs – how can you not love it), and the promise of being the ultimate blending of two genres I dearly love. F#cking bliss!
2. The Wolf Man Remake
Who knows if this sucker is even going to keep its release date late this year, but I can’t wait to see it for one reason and one reason only, Benicio del Toro as a werewolf. Plus the initial script had lots of bloody carnage as befits this beast. It’s been way too long since we had a great werewolf movie. This could easily be the one.
3. The Poughkeepsie Tapes
Every once in awhile the independent scene gives us a flick that simply looks brutal, cruel, terrifying and awesome if that sort of fare tweaks your buttons. Yes THE LAST HORROR MOVIE tread similar ground as to the concept, but this one still looks unique and tasty. I am ready to visit Poughkeepsie, although I’d be happy to never have to spell it again.
4. Cloverfield
I know there are grumbles that CLOVERFIELD can’t possibly deliver and that it’s on a course for a SNAKES ON A PLANE-like box office performance. Here’s the thing. Studios have to worry about box office. Actors, directors and writers have to worry about box office. All I have to worry about is whether the damn thing is a good movie. And C-field is a great concept that looks like it’ll probably be just as much fun as SoaP was, box office and over-blown expectations be damned.
5. A Break From The Saw Franchise
Mad props to all those who turned SAW into the biggest new juggernaut in horror, but it’s time to take a breather. Anytime a flick like this goes past a third movie it essentially becomes strictly about the gimmick. So as long as the traps stay wicked cool, fans’ll keep pumping into theaters to see these. Throwing SAW IV at us right after killing Jigsaw in III was risky, but they more or less pulled it off. Whether through fatigue or intelligence, the powers behind this bad ass mofo have decided not to push their luck. Let us miss SAW for awhile and have a chance to look forward to another one. Quite frankly it had started to feel like an obligation.
6. Midnight Meat Train
Love Clive Barker. Love the Books of Blood (short story collections from which the story is taken). Love Vinnie Jones. This is a wicked bugger that promises to be messy, nasty fun. What more could you want from the new year?
7. Increased Opportunities For Genre Fans To See Inside (À l’intérieur)
When I saw HAUTE TENSION and THE DESCENT I had the double pleasure of getting to see them well before most fans had access and having a chance to savor how much I knew my fellow horror hounds would love them. Finding truly outstanding horror is far too rare (at least in the fictional sense), and I feel like the whole community enjoys a special gift when a treat like INSIDE comes along. Enjoy it when it gets to ya brothers and sisters.
8. Hellboy 2: The Golden Army
I was not a big fan of HELLBOY. I found it mildly entertaining, but poorly structured and prone to meandering scenes that swung between boring and confusing. But holy shite after seeing the trailer for the sequel I’m ready to go stand in a very long line for the first showing on the first day. The scope looks huge and all the action appears to have a decidedly massive approach compared to the relatively claustrophobic feel of the first. Count me as psyched!
9. Tale Of Two Sisters Remake
Yet another PG-13 Asian horror remake. Directed by…wait who the f#ck are The Guard Brothers? Every bit of common sense and experience in my body tells me that it will obviously suck. The thing is, I can’t ignore the fact that David Strathairn and Elizabeth Banks are in it. Both of them rock, and for the most part are pretty spot on with the projects they pick. Plus the original was heavy on atmosphere and light on gore so the PG-13 won’t by definition force a break from the spirit of the source material. I know I’m just letting myself get suckered in, but dammit I’m looking forward to the flick.
10. Discovering The Next AITH News Editor
As you guys have no doubt seen, The Arrow is giving one of ya’ll the chance to answer the call and drop your horror knowledge every day. Every time a fresh News Editor comes in the site gets tweaked in the best way with the addition of different ideas, perspective and writing style. Always cool to see who gets called up, especially since my sorry ass started in that post so it’ll always be a sentimental fav of mine.
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