Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn [Blu-ray]

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Return to the domain of pleasure and pain as Kirsty Cotton (Ashley Laurence) is committed to a psychiatric hospital run by the strange Dr. Channard. But when the doctor uncovers the secret of the Lament Configuration, he resurrects the skinless corpse of Kirsty's evil stepmother (Clare Higgins) and calls forth the legions of the damned led by Pinhead (Doug Bradley). Now the doorway to Hell has been re-opened, the brutal Cenobites again walk the Earth and the sweet suffering of evil has only just begun. Experience HELLBOUND: HELLRAISER II like you've never seen it before! This is the Unrated Version of the disturbingly graphic horror classic, now fully remastered in state-of-the-art THX sound and bleeding with extras personally compiled by HELLRAISER creator Clive Barker. Inclues a 4-Page Collector's Booklet.

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Starring: Ashley Laurence, Clare Higgins, Doug Bradley, Imogen Boorman, Kenneth Cranham
Director: Tony Randel
Producer: Christopher Figg
Running Time: 99 Min.

Format: DVD MOVIE

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Definitely not one for the weak of stomach, Hellbound takes up where the first Hellraiser left off, piling on the gore to near camp levels. Luckily, the 1988 sequel retains enough of British horror-meister Clive Barker's macabre wit--like the original, it's based on a Barker story--to save it from the schlock-heap. Hospitalized following her last misadventure, Kirsty (Ashley Laurence) implores authorities to destroy a bloody bed at the carnage scene, but the enigmatic Dr. Channard (Kenneth Cranham) brings an addled patient there and unleashes a dread Cenobite instead. As if that's not bad enough, Kirsty's getting distress calls from her father, who begs her to rescue him from hell. When she journey through hell's dark labyrinths with a mute puzzle solver, however, Kirsty only finds the evil Pinhead (Doug Bradley) and other bizarro creatures, plus her nasty former stepmother and lascivious Uncle Frank. Much maniacal laughter and skin shedding later, the newfound compadres unlock the puzzle box again to safety. Hellbound isn't genius, but it does have flair, which goes a long way toward offsetting Laurence's leaden acting and occasionally over the top gore. --Diane Garrett

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"Trick us again, and your suffering will be legendary, even in hell.".......2007-02-11

Can you die again in hell? Play a game with the Cenobites and you will find out. Kirsty (Ashley Laurence) is now in an insane asylum after her involvement with the Cenobites in the first Hellraiser movie. There's evil afoot in the asylum, in the form of Doctor Philip Channard (Kenneth Cranham). Instead of throwing away the mattress Julia Cotton (Clare Higgins) died on, Dr. Channard brings it to his home along with a mental patient, for the sole purpose of spilling fresh blood onto it. The fresh blood brings Julia back from hell, and she's thirsty for more. "All we need now ... is skin."

Meanwhile, Kirsty is receiving messages from her father, written in blood on her walls, telling her he's trapped in hell. Together with an autistic puzzle-solver named Tiffany (Imogen Boorman) Kirsty uses the Lemarchand's Box to enter hell, trying to save her father. But Tiffany has been used by Dr. Channard, and the good doctor finds his own hell.

While the movie focuses on Kirsty, Tiffany, and Dr. Channard's trials and travails in hell, it in no sense of the way becomes boring. The doctor wins over Pinhead in sheer grotesquerie, traveling through hell from a large gooey worm attached to his head and snakes with different talents extending from his palms. Julia shines as the evil temptress she is, unveiled in her hellish realm. At the center of hell is a diamond shape oracle, emitting a hellish negative-light that is fantastically frightening. Kirsty reveals insight into Pinhead, and Pinhead faces off with the good doctor.

This second installment in the Hellraiser series is directed this time by Tony Randel rather than Clive Barker, and contains much more graphic (if that's possible) scenes of what it would be like in hell. The creation of hell in this movie is pure genius. If this movie doesn't scare you straight, nothing will. Enjoy!

Its sad that the hell raiser debut and hellbound were the only great hell raisers........2007-02-01

For Kirsty Cotton (Ashley Laurence), the nightmares never end. Still fresh in her fevered memory of her father's skinned corpse, the evil machinations of her uncle Frank's reanimated body and the unspeakable perversity of the Cenobites. But the worst is yet to come. From beyond the Outer Darkness, from the darkest regions of the imagination comes Hellbound: Hellraiser II. Don't bother with the other hell raisers their just plain crap & boring.

My Own Personal Hell.......2006-11-06

This is the first time I delved into the HellRaiser series, and I have to admit, I kind of regret it. The film opens with a collage of disturbing images, I guess to get my attention, but there is no real reason for them to be there. From there the film falls into a freefall where it jumps from one messed up scene to the next. It all looks perfectly twisted, but who really cares. Clive Barker, as he did in "Night Breed," shows his taste for creative costumes and set designs. Of course they are all very self-indulgent, but beautiful nonetheless in their own little way. Had this film showed up at a modern art museum I would have labeled it pretentious. But since it showed up in movie theaters I have no choice but to label it crap.

I would love to describe the plot to you, but it didn't make a ton of sense to me. Kirsty (Ashley Laurence) is in a mental hospital and is convinced that her dad is calling out to her from inside hell, and thus she must go save him. Meanwhile her evil step-mom (and speaking from experience they are all evil) is reemerging from hell with the distinct disadvantage of not having any skin. Upon her return she uses her bloody pulp of a body to engage in a sexual act with another evil doer. I'm sure that gets laughs every time from the children who are watching, but to me it was silly and unnecessary. She goes on a quest for skin which goes off without a hitch, and from there a battle ensues between Kirsty and her step-mom over the soul of a little girl named Tiffany (or so everybody calls her). The whole point seems to be that our minds make up our own personal hells, and that is an idea I can get on board with. One overview shot of hell has it looking strikingly similar to an M.C. Escher print. With dead ends and trap doors and boogeymen we all travel through the labyrinth of our mind on a daily basis. But I cannot get on board with this film. It is sensational for the sake of sensationalism, which is fine with me, but not when it is mixed with a brain dead plot. What do I, or anybody for that matter, get from watching a man carve himself up with a knife? I guess that at least it is not soft like modern horror movies, but this one does not earn its gore.

For those of you who demand nothing out of your movies other than the experience of a bad dream where nothing makes sense then this is your film. For the rest of you this is failed storytelling of the highest degree. I still have "HellRaiser" on my shelf to watch and I must say it won't be hard for that one to top this mess. I may never understand why people think atmosphere is enough to create a scary movie. It is the major flaw of this film and Japanese Horror in general, but I want a story to go with my scares. What this one is selling is a chance to be grossed out of your mind or bored stiff. . .or both. I hated this movie, and no I don't care how realistic it looked when the characters were peeling the skin off of their faces. *1/2

He Did It Again! .......2006-08-25

Mr. Barker really knows how to make good horror movies. hellbound is no where near the level of Hellraiser but it is still a good move. There are two versions of the movie the R rated and the unrated. Make sure you get the unrated becasue the R cuts out alot from the movie. The unrated adds more violence to the movie. The plot is a little weak and the new cenobite is really annoying. This is a great sequel to a classic.

NOW, IT'S TIME TO PLAY !.......2006-08-15

THIS IS A TRUE HORROR FILM, WAY AHEAD OF ITS TIME, THE LOOK OF THE FILM, THE EFFECTS, ITS GORE, EVERYTHING ABOUT IT FRIGHTENS.

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Night of the Demons 2
Far better than the other two
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Night of the Demons 2
Starring: Cristi Harris , Darin Heames , Robert Jayne , Merle Kennedy , and Amelia Kinkade
Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith
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ASIN: B000T5O49E
Release Date: 2007-09-25

Description

The teenagers from St. Rita's Academy think it would be killer to party at a haunted house - and they're right! Bad girl Shirley and her boyfriend have some special party games planned, but when Angela, the Hostess from Hell, unleashes her own brand of trick-or-treat, teen lust quickly turns to sheer terror. When the kids escape to a church dance, they think they've got it made, but the real battle is just beginning. Because Angela is summoning her army of teen demons for a blood-curdling contest between the priests and the Princess fo Darkness in this supernatural extravaganza of eye-popping effects and head-turning horror.

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Night of the Demons 2.......2007-09-13

I'm so glad this second part is finally released on dvd.
It didn't make sense that the first part and the 3rd were released without the second part.
I hope there's special features in this dvd movie, such as cast interviews, cast biography, original trailer, and footage of the movie premier.
The perverted nudity can and should be skipped with the dvd remote.
Amelia Kinkade's dancing was much more better in this sequel than the first. There was heavy metal music in this second part, unlike the first part. Speaking of heavy metal, Amelia Kinkade was in the German heavy metal band Scorpians 1988 Rhythem of Love music video.
She was that red head dressed in that Ivory outfit.
You can see it on www.youtube.com
There were good looking guys, too bad there weren't any glam metal rocker type of guys in this movie.
This movie shouldv'e featured past scenes of what Angela Franklin was like in high school, the way teachers were in disbelief over her witchy way of style, the way those wannabe VO5 cut out bimbette IN-CROWD popular girls mocked and ridiculed Angela for her unique style and the way Angela dismissed them as nothing. The way Angela and her bestfriend were when they socialized in school, the way guys who were only interested in excelling school and listening to rock n roll noticed her.
I ordered this movie yesterday, just before Halloween, can't wait!

Far better than the other two.......2007-08-18

I'm so glad they've decided to release this one on DVD. Part I was wack, I bought it in lieu of the second one. Part III was horrible except for the line "Happy Halloweeen Bitch", and Part 2 is the one I keep coming back to over and over again! It has excellent "comic effect", an all star cast, and just enough T&A for us old-fashioned horror fans.

I can't wait until it's released...a return to early 90's smutty horror!!

Night Of The Demons 2 Review.......2007-07-23

I'm really glad that Lions Gate Films is releasing Night of the Demons 2 on DVD. Anchor Bay released the first one, and Seville released the third one. Which Seville is a Canadian release, because Night Of the Demons 3 was Canadian made. Hopefully since the second one is being released in USA the third one will get a better DVD release either by Lions Gate Films or Anchor Bay. I will give my DVD review when this DVD is in my hands. I rate the film a four, because nothing out rates the first film. This DVD better have a descent selection of special features aswell. Scene Selection is NOT!!!! a special feature people, you have to have that to release a DVD!

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demons 2, visitation from the past
DEMONS 2 is Good Film -- Period!
really good...but for the fans!
PURE CRAP
D-TV...

Demons 2 - The Nightmare Returns
Starring: Asia Argento , Anita Bartolucci , Nancy Brilli , Virginia Bryant , and Antonio Cantafora
Manufacturer: Anchor Bay
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ASIN: B00000IBRL
Release Date: 1999-03-16

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demons 2, visitation from the past.......2007-08-09

i first ordered this out of nostalgia, as i seen all the movies as a teen years and years ago.....and i remember being scared out of my wits watching these films.....DEMONS 2 was nothing short of horrifying...AGAIN. oh, sure now that your older and wiser the special effect seen a little cheaper. but i admire the old way of effects...the storyline is plain creepy..being trapped by demons is just scary enough...but make them contagious and BOOM! class action. i love the old way of horror fimls, and i enjoy reliving them. if you would also like to, i'd suggest this movie and its predecessor.

DEMONS 2 is Good Film -- Period!.......2007-06-04

I love reading reviews where people say this film had "bad editing" "plot holes" "bad acting." Reality Check: This is NOT "Gone with the Wind!" This is a horror film that does not pretend to be anything other than it is: A cheesy film filled with gore and a lot of in-your-face action. In addition, for those who think this film was any worse than the first film -- whatever. Same story -- just a different setting -- Demons creating more demons. Truth is: This is a highly entertaining Italian film. It is far better than many of the sub-par Italian horror flicks that have graced the silver screen. Being critical of this film is easy to do -- as is frying almost any horror film. This film is a decent watch. It is worth every minute of its 93 minute running time.

really good...but for the fans!.......2007-05-07

this movie is not for everybody. The fans of the first movie will like probably this movie but don't lose your time if you are never see the first movie.

PURE CRAP.......2007-03-18

This movie is an utter crap fest! I remember watching this film as a kid. Back then it was a scarry experience, watching it now is just plain mind numbing. This movie is beyond bad, and while some campy films can be quite entertaining, this is definitelly not one of those movies. Horrible acting, laughable demon makeups, zero excitement for horror fans. Don't waste your money on this crap, rent it before you consider buying it.

D-TV... .......2007-01-19

No, it's certainly not as good as the first one, but I did enjoy some of DEMONS 2. The beginning is cool enough, with the demon's resurrection and it's gaining access into Sally's apartment via the TV set. The tension and dread seem to build quite nicely. That is, right up to the scene where the kid-demon's chest pops open to reveal an idiotic, rubber demon puppet! Ugg! It reminded me of those stupid monsters in GHOULIES, HOBGOBLIN, or some other wretched '80s mess! The apartment building setting was interesting, but seemed to be mostly wasted on the few, precious bursts of action we actually get. I did like the weightlifter folks in the gym. They were hilarious and at least they put up a fight against the infernal invaders! The battle in the parking garage was ok too. Maybe I just expected D2 to be a bit more frightening and disturbing...

The Evil Dead 2 (Book Of The Dead Limited Edition)

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Ash is back with a fury and this time he's ready!
Creepy and cool!
A must to have ...
Let's carve ourselves a witch!
A Classic

The Evil Dead 2 (Book Of The Dead Limited Edition)
Starring: Sid Abrams , Josh Becker , Sarah Berry , Denise Bixler , and Bruce Campbell
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ASIN: B000A3XY9Q
Release Date: 2005-09-27

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Writer-director Sam Raimi's extremely stylized, blood-soaked follow-up to his creepy Evil Dead isn't really a sequel; rather, it's a remake on a better budget. It also isn't really a horror film (though there are plenty of decapitations, zombies, supernatural demons, and gore) as much as it is a hilarious, sophisticated slapstick send-up of the terror genre. Raimi takes every horror convention that exists and exaggerates it with mind-blowing special effects, crossed with mocking Three Stooges humor. The plot alone is a genre cliché right out of any number of horror films. Several teens (including our hero, Ash, played by Bruce Campbell in a manic tour-de-force of physical comedy) visit a broken-down cottage in the woods--miles from civilization--find a copy of the Book of the Dead, and unleash supernatural powers that gut every character in sight. All, that is, except Ash, who takes this very personally and spends much of the of the film getting his head smashed while battling the unseen forces. Raimi uses this bare-bones story as a stage to showcase dazzling special effects and eye-popping visuals, including some of the most spectacular point-of-view Steadicam work ever (done by Peter Deming). Although it went unnoticed in the theaters, the film has since become an influential cult-video favorite, paving the way for over-the-top comic gross-out films like Peter Jackson's Dead Alive. --Dave McCoy

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Ash (Bruce Campbell), the sole survivor of The Evil Dead, continues his struggle with the forces of the dead. With his girlfriend possessed by demons and his body parts runnning amok, Ash is forced to single- handedly battle the legions of the damned as the most lethal -- and groovy -- hero in horror movie history! Welcome to Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn, director Sam Raimi's infamous sequel to The Evil Dead and outrageous prequel to Army of Darkness!

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Ash is back with a fury and this time he's ready!.......2007-09-12

Ash is back in this campy, gorey, horror gem/classic! If you loved The Evil Dead then you'll love this Hilarious sequel. This sequel to The Evil Dead takes the mood and tone to a fairly different direction in that it's not quite as gorey or violent as the first and it's pretty darn funny. I just love that hysterical scene where Ash's hand become possessed and flips him and breaks plates over his head. I'm really impressed with its higher budget and faster pace. Best of all for the first time we get to see Ash's chainsaw hand weapon(AWESOME)! So if you like Sam Raimi Robert Tapert Bruce Campbell or just love a funny action-packed horror movie this one's right up your alley!

Creepy and cool!.......2007-08-28

This movie is what started it all for me. Love this type of horror movie, not to serious not too silly but scary as hell. Sam Rami shows great direction skills and imagination. Bruce Campbell will always have a gig at comic book conventions for the rest of his life because of this role. Out of the three this is the best. Sam, come back and direct some real movies and leave spidy alone. This movie is just a bad ass, fun movie to pop in and make your kids watch.

A must to have ..........2007-08-14

Fan or not ... you must have this "Book Of The Dead 2" edition.
Just one bad point to say if you compare Evil Dead 2 "Book Of The Dead" with the first Evil Dead "Book Of The Dead" ... this dvd is just in English !
No other language selection !
Otherwise a very very good quality for this product.
Real fine and a little surprise if you push the white eye.

Let's carve ourselves a witch!.......2007-07-24

A chainsaw-wielding, shotgun-shooting enforcer of evil...enough said. Although the first Evil Dead had it's share of slap stick humor and gore, this sequel is definitely an upgrade over its predecessor. The gore is so over-the-top, you can't help but to laugh at the Kool-Aid spewing and syrup-spilling madness. The scene where the severed hand gets caught in the mouse trap and then flips off Ash is classic! A must own for any B-movie horror fan, or any horror fan for that matter.

A Classic.......2007-06-17

This is one of the best films ever made.

I should end the review there, but I guess I'll add a few other remarks, since that line alone would strike many as preposterous. Ok, first I should clarify: this is one of the best films ever made if you like the horror genre (and especially the comedy-horror sub-genre). Obviously if you hate horror films you won't think this is very good. That's fine. Usually when I see those "Greatest 100 movies" type lists, I don't like more than 2 or 3 on the entire list. Everyone has an opinion, and opinions are of necessity subjective. So if you don't like horror... run from this page, run very quickly.

Still here? Great! Anyway, I'm not going to go over all the great stuff in the film, most people have covered that pretty well. There's gore, there's slapstick, there's a ton of sight gags and wonderfully corny lines and catch phrases. It also has some interesting characters, especially the heroic fool Ash. This is just a damn fine movie.

The packaging is certainly... interesting. The artwork inside is nice, though a depiction of the skull on the original cover would have been nice (especially since there are two blank pages). The commentary is great, with lots of entertaining stories, tons of insights and things to watch for in the movie, and some bad jokes (as one would expect). I wish they would have added another commentary or two, as there seems to be (based on what I've read) quite a bit more that could be said about this film, but I guess one will have to do. The other extras were also pretty interesting, with even the picture section (a narrated slide show) being engaging, which is a first.

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One I could have done without ...
The brotherhood 2 young warlock

The Brotherhood 2: Young Warlocks
Starring: Sean Faris
Director: David DeCoteau
Manufacturer: First Look Pictures
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ASIN: B000A2X3J8
Release Date: 2005-07-26

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One I could have done without ..........2007-06-12

If you're expecting a horror/thriller/suspense movie here like I was, forget it. Really. A complete waste of time.

I made the mistake of buying the entire series because of the write-ups on the back covers. The only all-pervasive theme that ties this "series" together is swelling music and close-ups of rippling muscles and young male bodies undressing down to their identical boxer briefs. Oh, one more theme that ties the series together comes to mind ... major head-tripping male ego follow-the-leader games.

Pure silliness is simply not my thing. If it's yours, hey ... go for it!

:-)

The brotherhood 2 young warlock.......2007-05-08

If you are a fan of David Decoteau film, which I am, you will love this cheesey,homoerotic movie. Lots to laugh at and a good time. If you like half naked men a plus

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 - Freddy's Revenge

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge
Freddy's Revenge from the first nightmare of a movie
I'm having trouble deciding which one's the worst....
Not scary
Very hard to judge this one !!!

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 - Freddy's Revenge
Starring: Mark Patton , Kim Myers , Robert Rusler , Clu Gulager , and Hope Lange
Director: Jack Sholder
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ASIN: 0780630858
Release Date: 2000-08-22

Description

Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) is back in the dreams of a Springwood teen as he uses the youth to bring him more souls. This sequel adds a psychological dimension to the Nighmare series.

DVD Features:
DVD ROM Features:Read the screenplay while you watch the film; New Dream World trivia game - test your Nightmare knowledge; Up-to-the-minute cast, crew trivia info and more
DVD ROM exclusive web site
Full Screen Version:Widescreen and fullscreen versions of the film
Interactive Menus:Original animated menus
Scene Access:"Jump to a Nightmare" scene navigation
Theatrical Trailer:Original theatrical trailer

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge.......2007-03-12

PLOT: Jesse's just your ordinary, young, badly dressed misfit. But, there's only one problem...he moved into the house from the original film, and now he's being posessed and tormented by the crispy child killer Fred Krueger.

MY REVIEW: You know, this movie is really not as bad as other people say. The major reason people hate it is its "homosexual" references. Sure, there were some parts where I thought some gayness was implied, but it wasn't much of a distraction. I like how this sequel went in a different direction than the original. It's both a slasher and a haunted house/posession flick, which I found refreshing. The acting was surprisingly good, and there's ample gore. I say, if you're a Nightmare fan, like me, then this is a must-see. If you're just a casual horror fan, you should see it also. Oh, and be sure to look for Robert Englund minus his Freddy makeup in the opening sequence.

ACTING: Mark Patton (Jesse) was believable as the outcast teenager. His chemistry with Kim Meyers (Lisa) was dead on. Robert Englund (Freddy) is thankfully kept in the shadows and still scary. He creeped me out, especially during the pool party massacre scene.

GORE: we get an exposed brain, a sliced open back, slashings, one boiled teen, Freddy bursting through someone's chest (awesome), and more

SOUNDTRACK: The original's memorable score returns, and it works. Other than that, we get some forgettable 80's pop songs.

OVERALL: 4/5 stars

Freddy's Revenge from the first nightmare of a movie.......2007-02-14

Freddy is one of the most three easily recognized horror movie characters in the world. Most people don't know the names of the movies, but they know the glove. Just like, they don't know Friday the 13th, but they know the hockey mask. In 1984, the horror world was set on fire by NMOES the original. How.... well I don't really know. I think this movie is much better than the original, and my favorite out of the series and here's why.

First, the script is much better. The first movie had a ton of holes in it, and the dialogue between the characters seemed akwardly structured. It's like that akward group date with a person that your friends want you to meet, except your watching it. You know the characters should be saying something but they aren't. Another big problem is time in the script. Nancy tells her dad to come over to her house in twenty mintues. During those 20 mintues she manages to set up numerous booby traps to catch Freddy, have a heart to heart conversation with her mom, and still have 10 minutes to fall asleep.

The second movie, the script feels natural. There are some pretty funny parts in the script, and the dialogue between the characters seems real. I understand these movies aren't oscar worthy but still. The best example is when the girl asks the male lead why he doesn't use a key to start his car. She says "Well, someone could steal your car, couldn't they?" and then he says "The deadly dinosaur?" Just the way they talk sounds real, it's not that normal cheesy horror movie line.

The second thing this movie does better is the acting. Nancy from the first movie is down right horrible. It's not that she's that bad of an actor. She does a great job with the chase sequences and acting scared. Where she faulters is the way she says the lines. They just feel so forced, like your watching a middle school play. When she yells "KRUGER!! KRUGER!! COME GET ME YOU.....B****D" it just feels akward. Even when she says something simple like "SC**W SLEEP, or S***W YOUR HALL PASS!!!" it just doesn't work. They should have had the girl who played Tina play Nancy, she would have done much better.

The second movie, the male lead delivers. Sure, some parts are a little over the top but he really does a good job with the character. He's a teenage boy, who wants to fit in, but has a weak mind, perfect for Freddy to take over. I thought it was a cool idea, that not only could Freddy attack you in your dreams, he can also take over your concious mind. I mean, why not? It's still mental right?

The third thing this movie does better is editing and effects. The first one the effects were okay for the budget they had, but often times it cuts away so fast you don't know what happened. Or they show them too long and the effect is lost. This one times it just right. It's long enough to gross you out, but short enough not to lose the effect of it. Plus they had a bigger budget, but I think the first movie could have been a lot better with better editing.

This isn't the greatest horror movie ever, but I think it's right up there. It's definitely my favorite out of the series. Some people say it's filled with homosexual references and things, but I never got that out of it. I thought it was a good twist on the original movie, and made very well. You can think what you want, but the first movie for me, doesn't get it done. It has too many holes and gaps to be effective.

I'm having trouble deciding which one's the worst...........2006-12-08

I can't decide whether this or Freddy's Dead is the worst of the Nightmare series. It saddens me to give this 2 stars; Freddy Krueger is my favorite horror icon, but even I have to admit that this movie is pretty bad. Freddy's Revenge has nothing to do with the first movie, and worst of all, Jack Scholder made the body count in this movie so high that it made the movie into a generic, cliche slasher film (like a few of the Friday the 13th movies). And the majority of the people Freddy kills have no story behind them. It was just a pretentious way to scare people. All the people Freddy kills in the other movies have a story behind them and actually play a role in the movie, but this one, with the exception of Jesse's P.E. coach and his best friend, have nothing to do with the story.

And another thing, why would Freddy need to possess a pu$$y kid (Jesse) to kill people? All he needs to do is wait for them to sleep and then kill them in an interesting way. But here, he literally rips through Jesse's body to kill people. What a bunch of BS. And when Freddy is in the real world, his powers are NOT intact! We learned that from the first movie! Oh, and one last note on the people who Freddy randomly killed: There's a reason Freddy has come back to kill kids in their dreams - he is getting revenge on the parents who torched him in his boiler room, after finding out who the child killer was, by killing their kids. In this part of the story, it's not his intention to kill random kids, only those who are the kids of the parents who torched him (but in Nightmare 4, he uses someone to get through to other kids who have nothing to do with his death. Of course, there's an explanation behind that).

Personally, I don't consider this a part of the Nightmare series. Nightmare 3 - another slasher masterpiece that properly continues the story of Freddy - should have been the 2nd movie. This is just some abomination that screwed up the series, and was a major letdown to all fans. If you must have everything Freddy Krueger (like me), get this movie used and really, really cheap; or just buy the Nightmare on Elm Street box set, which contains all 7 movies. 3 of them are excellent (Nightmare 1, 3, and Wes Craven's New Nightmare), 1 generally good movie (Nightmare 4), 1 decent movie (Nightmare 5), and 2 awful movies (this and Freddy's Dead). Also get Freddy Vs. Jason, which I put in the same rank as Nightmare 4 (generally good). However, if you're only a casual fan, don't even bother with this one.

Not scary.......2006-11-20

I just didn't find this second installment to Nightmare On Elm Street scary at all. And neither did my Dad. It's definitely, so far, the worst Freddy film. The only bit that really freaked me out was the demonic parakeet, and that's mainly because I have a bird myself. I didn't like the lead guy either - he was a bit wimpy wasn't he? It also has the highest body count of all the Nightmare films, but none of them were that different to any other slasher movie.

I hope the rest are better, cos I did buy the seven disc box set. Hmmmm. It also doesn't use Charles Bernstein's original theme, or a variation of it, which is disappointing, as I do like that theme.

I'm gonna try and forget this film, and keep watching the rest, I just hope this was just a mishap.

Oh, and look out for the REAL Robert Englund in a very, very brief role as the bus driver in the opening sequence. It's very quick, and you'll be thinking "did I see him or didn't I?" Yes, it is him.

Very hard to judge this one !!!.......2006-10-19

I have only seen parts 1 and 2 so far, and part 1 was better by a mile. The soundtrack rocked, the characters were likable and the fatalaties were also cool. Also, in part 1 Freddy can only kill in someones dream /nightmare, but in part 2 he enters reality. Well, now that I got that out of the way, I think that part 2 is not a bad film if you disconnect yourself from the rules of Freddy. I found part 2 to be a darker film, though lacking the shocks, thrills and scares provided in part 1. There are a few cool moments in it and there are some very dodgy. But overall it isn't too bad to watch and is an interesting twist to the rules of the original. Another thing I like about it is that this is not as memorable as part 1 is, making the life span much greater, atleast for me. That's why I've given it 3 stars.
Can't wait to watch part 3.

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Very good sequel
Not bad,not the best either.3 1/2 stars
A Mildly Entertaining Sequel
"What are we supposed to do, stick our heads in the toilet?"
Distinguished yet Forgotten Valor

Ghostbusters 2
Starring: Bill Murray , Dan Aykroyd , Sigourney Weaver , Harold Ramis , and Rick Moranis
Director: Ivan Reitman
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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ASIN: B00000J11I
Release Date: 1999-06-29

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Very good sequel.......2007-01-05

Not as good as the first, but a must have for your collection.

Not bad,not the best either.3 1/2 stars.......2006-12-11

Of course not as great as the first but not bad.There is some great scenes in this movie.I give Ghostbusters 1 five stars and the 2nd 3 and a 1/2 stars.I think it could've been better in some ways.But what sequels live up to the first ones.98 percent of them don't.Anyway if you like the first ghostbusters you will like this one to.

A Mildly Entertaining Sequel.......2006-10-06

The Ghostbusters get blaimed for what happened to the city at the end of the first one. They're called freuds and aren't allowed to hunt ghosts no more. Their first client from the first one (Sigourney Weaver) returns and reunites them when something odd is going on with her baby. Which leads them to check out the sewers and I'm not sure if it's actually explained why. I guess because the baby carage took a mind of it's own with the baby in it on that street or something. Anyway they get in big trouble when they accidently take out the electricity in the city.

The judge declares them guilty and gets ready to send them to jail until ghosts pop out of the red goo that Ray found in the sewers. The judge gives them permission to get rid of them which of course leads to them being allowed to be Ghostbusters again. In mildly entertaining scenes it shows them catching ghosts again. They soon realize that the painting at Weaver's museum job might be the big problem basically...just because Peter (Bill Murray) thinks it looks evil. Of course it is evil with the ghost inside wanting the weird foreighn guy that has a crush on Weaver to get her baby for him. He wants to possess the baby and live a full life again. So it's up to the Ghost Busters to save the day and their big plan to get in the museam "that he seals off with Weaver and the baby inside" and save the day is by using the red goo....to make the Statue of Liberty alive....

Most of the ideas in this film are kinda lame and not that funny. While Bill Murray doesn't get nearly as good of lines as he had in the first film. Still he is likeable and the guys do have chemestry still. The script is just not worthy sequel material when the first film to me was a comedy masterpiece. It was just great fun too and full of originality. This film basically seems like all the originality was used in the first film. Heck I watched the cartoon series and that even had more clever ideas than the second film did. They could've even learned a thing or two from the cartoon series. I admit although the plot is super thin in this film, I don't hate the movie though. It's watchable but pretty disapointing next to the first movie. It's just not what it could've been.

"What are we supposed to do, stick our heads in the toilet?".......2006-08-04

Imagine for a moment that in 1944 MGM decided to make a sequel to "The Wizard of Oz". They managed to reunite the entire original cast: Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Frank Morgan and Billie Burke. The production values were as high as in the first film, and Victor Fleming once again provided capable direction. There was only one problem: the script was deeply flawed and far inferior to that of the previous film.

For those of us who remember the original "Ghostbusters" as an all-time classic from our childhoods, "Ghostbusters 2" is the precise equivalent of that hypothetical "Oz" sequel. For an hour and forty minutes we get to see the characters from one of our favorite movies, played by the same actors, in another movie. The only problem is that it isn't a *good* movie. "Ghostbusters 2" is painfully derivative of its predecessor; it's far less well structured; and Randy Edelman's score can't hold a candle to Elmer Bernstein's for the first film.

As a child I avoided seeing "Ghostbusters 2". I knew it would probably be painful to watch, given my love of the first film, and I was right. As an adult I can now derive some degree of enjoyment from the film. I love the characters, and I love seeing them again. But if you ever find a DVD of "The Wizard of Oz 2" that has dropped in from a parallel dimension... you know who not to call.

Distinguished yet Forgotten Valor.......2006-06-04

If the global conquest of earth by the forces of Evil hung in the balance and could be tipped in the favor for the good of all mankind by these three sorry looking men of distinguished yet long forgotten valor - let's just say that I hope you know some really good prayers. It could end up being a hot time in the old town tonight.

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Been there, done that. And yes, the kid still sucks at acting
Probing psychological drama
The #1 Oh Wait #2 Horror Film
CHILD'S PLAY 2 IS JUST AS GOOD AS THE ORIGINAL!
Child's Play 2 (1990)

Child's Play 2
Starring: Alex Vincent , Jenny Agutter , Gerrit Graham , Christine Elise , and Brad Dourif
Director: John Lafia
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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Release Date: 1999-03-16

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Been there, done that. And yes, the kid still sucks at acting.......2007-05-06

Almost the whole movie is about Chucky trying to become human. This isn't being creative so much as just extending the ending to the first movie. After given a new lease on life, chucky seeks out Andy and tries once again to put his soul into him. Though Chucky still has fun killing anyone who gets in his way, he somehow manages to be less creepy and more one-dimensional this time around. Not recommended.

Probing psychological drama.......2007-02-15

Think 'Jacob's Ladder' with the subtext of Kubrick. No wait -- don't.

What's amazing about 'Child's Play 2' is that it somehow manages to be more entertaining than its predecessor. And that's a feat because the first film was so very solid, especially considering it was working with about the most ridiculous premise ever imagined; that they pulled it off with such style and effectiveness is still impressive viewing it fifteen years after its release. While this sequel isn't as good a film as the first, it's more colorful and exciting, well paced and a downright good time.

Of course, Brad Dourif is the commanding force behind the movie, as his vocal performance of Chucky is so so impassioned; he eats up near every moment. What's more is that while the film is still a scary horror outing (at least to a younger audience, as I was in the early 90's -- all three films scared me s%*@)less), it contains a lot more humor than the first. Chucky's got a generous amount of comical dialogue and his delivery is perfect. One of the more direct attempts involves Chucky beating the hell out of 'Tommy' (a regular doll that annoys Chucky with his grating, automated sayings), and I find that particular scene pretty hysterical.

One motif that is reoccurring and, again, a point of comedy, is most of the victims tendency to throw Chucky around like a rag doll before they become aware he's actually alive. The way those scenes are executed make for successful slapstick humor, and have me laughing indeed. Of course, this invariably leads to a temporary revenge response for treating him like dung, a generic gimmick that ends up still working.

The largest problem though, by far, is the logical inconsistencies, which spring up in hordes, time after time. Things just don't make sense; characters act senseless and stupid. Yet, while being contrived and a bit frustrating, I find myself not really caring, because the film is absurd anyway -- it is easily forgiven in this respect. Another bogus aspect is that this time around Chucky seems to possess a superhuman amount of strength and weight -- there are numerous examples, one being a bit where Kyle (the beautiful Christine Elise) steps on the breaks and Chucky flies through the windshield as if he was 150 pounds. Again, though, most of it's absurd, so it's not really a burden.

The film is well shot, too, the cinematography unexpectedly good at times. And the acting, surprisingly, is really solid too, especially considering this is "Child's Play 2", the god forsaken sequel to a killer doll flick (!!!). Lastly, it's easily the most colorful of the original trilogy, and this makes it more endearing than the others (and not as dark, for sure); along these lines, it also makes for a result that warrants repeated viewings without succumbing to boredom. The doll effects are also admirable, probably even better than the original.

The last twenty minutes of the movie are the wackiest, taking place in the doll factory. Chucky seemingly dies about four times. THE most glaring goof in the movie comes when Chucky becomes completely mutilated by some sort of steam machine, and when we see him, he is nothing but a mishmash of doll skin; he is completely unrecognizable. Two shots later -- somehow -- his upper body and face is completely back to normal; I'm not sure how they could have overlooked this little bit. But who cares.

4 stars might seem crazy (I consider myself pretty critical of movies, mostly), but I like the movie too damn much.

The #1 Oh Wait #2 Horror Film.......2006-06-14

This is the best chucky movie, and the best horror film of all time! This is a lot better then the original. It was a good Introduction which was rebuilting the doll. Only Andy and Chucky are back! Now how about that?! And I've never seen the movie till I bought it. It is starring ALEX VINCET. He's almost the main charactor, but you know who the real one is! There were funny parts, EXCPECIALLY the part where Kyle throws the boxes of the the dolls in the factory a chucky, and it the funniest voice he screams: "WHAT THE HELL!??"
And it's REALLY scary too. Watch at night. I don't want to give away the ending. That was funny, lots of gore and languege, don't buy unless your over 15! BUY IT!

CHILD'S PLAY 2 IS JUST AS GOOD AS THE ORIGINAL!.......2006-06-07

I LOVED THE FIRST ONE, BUT THIS IS A LITTLE BIT BETTER! ITS FUNNIER,KOOLER DEATHES, AND A AMAZING THRILL! GIVE IT A TRY.....
YOULL LOVE IT!

Child's Play 2 (1990).......2006-01-21

Director: John Lafia
Cast: Alex Vincent, Jenny Agutter, Gerrit Graham, Christine Elise, Brad Dourif, Grace Zabriskie, Peter Haskell, Beth Grant.
Running Time: 84 minutes
Rated R for violence, language, and gore.

"Child's Play" (1988) surprised horror fans worldwide because it wasn't as cheesy as thought. In fact, it's a great horror movie with an interesting premise, good direction, great acting, and some scary moments. I wish I could say the same about the direct 1990 sequel "Child's Play 2". Obviously this sequel was very rushed and came when it shouldn't. Spending more time on a script and another choice for director could've helped this to become a decent sequel. After the traumatic events of "Child's Play", Andy Barclay (Alex Vincent) is separated from his mother and both are under psychological treatment. Then Andy is settled with an adoptive family formed by Mr. and Mrs. Simpson (Gerrit Graham and Jenny Agutter) and Kyle (Christine Elise), an orphan troubled girl also adopted by the Simpsons. Police denied Andy and his mother's version of the events and close the case making the events of the original movie as non existent. Executives and the President of the "Good Guy" company needed an official explanation in order to shut down rumors spread by tabloids about a possessed Good Guy doll. Engineers of the company explore and repair the rests of the supposedly possessed doll and do not find any abnormality. Suddenly lightning strikes the doll and one of the producing engineers gets electrocuted and dies. Chucky is resurrected that way and once again starts his search for Andy in order to get his soul out of the body and pass it on Andy's.

There's a little more bloodshed, a few more victims and more screen time for Chucky but all in all, this movie is not particularly fulfilling. Fans of the original may be impressed by the extra screen time for the foul-mouthed, murdering toy Chucky, but on subsequent viewings the movie no longer stands up. The plot leaves a lot to be desired and the characters all seem rather wooden and unrealistic. A pre-`Beverly Hills 90210' Christine Elise plays Kyle, the only character in the movie that may garner any audience sympathy and respect and even she seems dull and contrived throughout the movie. `Child's Play 2' had no input from original creator Tom Holland and it certainly shows through as the general direction and execution of this movie is poor. The final ten minutes or so of the film are the only moments that really seem to shine through but this is too little, too late from writer Don Mancini and director John Lafia. Other than the finale, it's just a far too logical next step from the original and tries too hard to capture the good parts of that movie without trying to improve upon them. A little more humor is added to the mix but still the movie offers nothing of any real distinction to be a satisfactory sequel.

3x3 Eyes 2: Legend of the Divine Demon (Sub)

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3x3 Eyes 2: Legend of the Divine Demon (Sub)
Starring: 3x3 Eyes
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Release Date: 2007-08-14

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Yakumo:
Yakumo has finally gained the power to make him worthy to be Pai's guardian, but now she can't remember who she is! How can he help her to become human if she believes she already is one?
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The cute and friendly girl that turns into the cold and ruthless demon has achieved the illusion of a normal life, but only because some other entity has sealed away her memories as well as her Sanjiyan half...
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Yakumo's counter-part is the guardian of Kaiyanwan, the ruthless and bloody destroyer of the Sanjiyans. Benares mission is to restore his master to power and to prevent Pai from regaining her memories until the summoning that could bring about the end of the world...

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