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Wolf Creek 2 (2013)
A good Aussie horror flick.
The purpose of sequels is trying to capture the magic of the first film and the characters that we fell in love with, to tell a new chapter in their story. I saw the first one in 2005 and loved it. It's been eight and a half years since we last saw Mick Taylor grace his presence on the big screen. Some say it may be too late, I say it's about right. The film takes different turns from the beginning in that we see that Mick's up to his old tricks, which shows that a leopard never changes it spots. His character is expanded more as there is more screen time in the first half of the film of Mick hunting his prey. The second half is packed with more gore and a few twists here and here. The death scenes are bloodier than the first. The future DVD may have an unrated version (much like the old slasher films of the 80's and 90's that have "footage not seen in Australian cinemas". I feel the character of Mick has been developed more in this film (the first showed him to be friendly to begin with, then his true colours shined through). This one made him a little soft to begin in the opening scene, but then once the film gets going, it's on. He is depicted much heavily as having deep hatred to back packers in Australia than the first film. I wasn't a fan of the short time of the back packers on screen - I felt little sympathy towards them as I didn't have enough time to connect with them. Greg McLean has made some great films (Rogue was a very under-rated one). His ability to capture the Australian scenery is breath-taking. The over view of Wolf Creek is unique, the long shots of the deserted highways and camera angles capture the look of the film (alone, deserted, stranded, helpless and downright scared come to mind). Ryan Corr does a good job of an English tourist held at Mick's mercy. A couple of car chase scenes add some pace to the film. The first Wold Creek set the bar for Aussie slasher films, this one lifts the bar. A third one in 3D would raise the bar that much higher. If you saw the first one and loved it, see this one. It's a film you either love it or hate it. Wolf Creek film fans will have a ball. Maybe we have a cult film on our hands.
My Bloody Valentine (2009)
A great experience.
This film was a remake of the 1981 classic slasher flick.
I went to this film on February the 13th this year. Each ticket bought for the film ensures you get 3D glasses with it to view this film in 3D.
I have seen the original and this remake makes 3D movies that more special.
I was too young to see Jaws 3D or Friday the 13th Part 3 in 3D or Anityville 3D.
The film had good special effects and a simple plot to follow. The experience of 3D in a cinema gave the film the impression that the pick axe was coming right at your face. I even tried to grab the dog in one scene at the motel and tried to dodge a bullet being fired from a gun.
The basic plot is that there was a mining accident with one survivor. A few months later, night there is a party with teens in one of the old mines, and then most of them get hacked up. Ten years later, people are winding up dead, all connected with the party in the mine.
Horror film buffs, especially slasher fans, old and new will appreciate this film and its take on making you feel you are part of the terror.