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Sarah (7798 KP) rated Cube (1997) in Movies
Oct 14, 2019
A cult classic
I first watched Cube when I was at college, it was a bit of a cult classic at the time and I absolutely loved it. Sadly watching it back now is maybe a tad disappointing.
Plot wise this is a brilliant idea, and a great early example of the type of torture style horror that we're used to from the likes of Saw and Hostel. Some of the CGI is a bit dodgy (not a surprise considering it was made in 1997) but the deaths and traps are still really inventive and well thought out. The story may get a little too deep into Maths later on but it's still a very good idea. The problem with this film is mainly the acting. Aside from David Hewlett (who I can't fault after his turn as McKay in Stargate), there is a lot of very hammy over acting going on in this, notably from the character of Quentin but the others are at fault too. And when paired with a very patchy script- I mean who the hell says "holy cats" - it brings this film down a couple of notches that the plot really doesn't deserve. I loved the ending though, and I do think this is a film worthy of a cult classic.
Plot wise this is a brilliant idea, and a great early example of the type of torture style horror that we're used to from the likes of Saw and Hostel. Some of the CGI is a bit dodgy (not a surprise considering it was made in 1997) but the deaths and traps are still really inventive and well thought out. The story may get a little too deep into Maths later on but it's still a very good idea. The problem with this film is mainly the acting. Aside from David Hewlett (who I can't fault after his turn as McKay in Stargate), there is a lot of very hammy over acting going on in this, notably from the character of Quentin but the others are at fault too. And when paired with a very patchy script- I mean who the hell says "holy cats" - it brings this film down a couple of notches that the plot really doesn't deserve. I loved the ending though, and I do think this is a film worthy of a cult classic.
Dean (6921 KP) rated Hellraiser (1987) in Movies
Dec 6, 2017
Looking dated now
A cult classic and for the time I can see why. However if watching it for the first time now, it looks very dated and the effects quite poor. Still it has its gory moments, a rather simple story and it could do with the cenobites being in the film a bit more. It did launch a whole load of sequels, 7 altogether?!
Stephen (210 KP) rated Weird Science (1985) in Movies
Mar 3, 2019
So, What Would You Little Maniacs Like To Do First?
Of all the amazing 80’s movies I watched, this is the one that I watched the most... I was watching it daily at one point, and could even quote the movie word for word.
Shame they don’t make movies like this anymore, this is a cult classic and was thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish (tinge of nostalgia incoming...)
Shame they don’t make movies like this anymore, this is a cult classic and was thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish (tinge of nostalgia incoming...)
The Love Queen of Malabar: Memoir of a Friendship with Kamala Das
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Kamala Das (1934-2009) is one of India's most beloved and controversial literary figures. She was...
The Disaster Artist (2017)
7.9
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Aspiring filmmaker Tommy Wiseau and best friend Greg Sestero move to Los Angeles to achieve...
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Dean (6921 KP) rated Never Cry Werewolf (2008) in Movies
Apr 30, 2019
An ok horror comedy, with a made for TV feel to it. It's pretty much a copy of the cult classic Fright Night, but this time with a Werewolf in place of a Vampire. This time round it's a girl (Nina Dobrev from Vampire diaries) who has to fight the new neighbour. Not a bad werewolf costume but this is far from scary and not that funny. It's not a patch on Fright Night.
Kevin Phillipson (9943 KP) rated Withnail and I (1987) in Movies
Apr 24, 2022
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Paul McGan
Watched today friend at my work suggested I watched this movie cause I told I’d never this movie which shocked him anyway what do I think of the movie now I’ve seen it it’s rather good cult classic 80s movie that makes stars
Of both leads there are scenes of drug use and swearing which doesn’t take away the appeal of the movie would I watch again yes
Of both leads there are scenes of drug use and swearing which doesn’t take away the appeal of the movie would I watch again yes
American Psycho: Picador Classic
Irvine Welsh and Bret Easton Ellis
9.0
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With an introduction by Irvine Welsh A cult classic, adapted into an award-winning film starring...
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Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Ghostbusters (1984) in Movies
Aug 1, 2017
Lots of slime (1 more)
Slimer - there's always one pointless character to ruin the fun
Classic 80s childhood movie
I can still watch this over and over again without flinching. It definitely hails as one of the tops cult movies for the 1980's, it still has charm, comedy, and a decent enough plot to be played on TVs across the globe on a weekly basis. Inspired to watch it now.
Dean (6921 KP) rated Alien (1979) in Movies
Aug 5, 2017 (Updated Feb 17, 2018)
H.R. Giger's designs (3 more)
Great Sfx that stand out even today
The building tension
Some genuine make you jump moments
A cult classic
A great film on so many levels. I love the Alien designs and look of the found spaceship by H.R. Giger. The film is genuinely scary with some iconic scenes. It slowly becomes a game of Alien and mouse aboard a spaceship, providing a claustrophobic setting. If you haven't seen this where have you been?