Ms Chaos Divine, though relatively new on the scene has made a big impact on the scene with her highly creative performances with Great Canadian Burlesque and Vaudeville Tattoo Revue.. See her get down and gory at Grindhouse Ghoulies, Oct. 27th!
1. Army of Darkness - This is the quintessential horror film. It combines traditional artistic effects, comedy, and fantasy into a terrifyingly hilarious story. Bruce Campbell is the king, baby. I also have to sneak in Evil Dead & Evil Dead 2 - This is one of the few series' where (in my opinion) the third tops the rest... but not by much. A-freakin-mazing.
2. Pet Sematary - This really shook me as a young adult, but it absolutely terrified me after I became a mother. Bow down to the master Stephen King, kids.
3. The Host (Joon-ho Bong 2006) - One of the few slightly lesser known to make my top 10 list. The monster was so well done and the premise was totally viable. I actually had nightmares after watching it.
4. The Descent - This one is really a movie for women, and anyone who understands how strong and adventurous women have been accused of madness throughout history. Just when I thought it couldn't get any more terrifying, a whole new element of insanity is thrown in at the end. If you really like suspense with a realistic element, peppered with psychological horror, see this movie.
5. A Nightmare on Elm Street - Yes, the first one is probably my favourite (ahem... Johnny Depp anyone?) but the whole series has to sneak in to the list under this title. Anyone who knows me well has teased me about my lasting infatuation with Freddy Krueger. This series had a formative effect on me. Knife fetish anyone? lol
6. Friday the 13th - Again, the whole series. Can you really have too many machetes being thrust through a mattress, plunging into the flesh of unsuspecting youth?? I rest my case.
7. Dawn of the Dead (remake) - I have to give respect to the original Dawn of the Dead, which was groundbreaking... however, this one stands out as a truly well done remake that pays homage to the original, and takes the fear to a whole new level. After seeing this movie, I thoroughly articulated my zombie survival plan.
8. 28 Days Later - THIS. COULD. HAPPEN. Need I say more??
9. Alien Resurrection - Although the entire series of Alien movies is fantastic, from effects, to script, to acting, to cinematography, Resurrection is my favourite in the series because of the rich connection of Ellen Ripley to the Alien species. It takes the enemy to a whole new level with the need to destroy and the maternal desire to protect. It makes the destruction so much more deliciously horrific.
10. Poltergeist - "Stay away from the light Carolann!!!!" AHHHHHHH!!
Honourable Mentions: From Dusk 'Til Dawn - Two movies in one! Classic Quentin Tarantino storyline, and Robert Rodriguez insanity - one of my favourite film making teams. Return of the Living Dead - Remember the '80's guys?! Dancing naked on gravestones, a zombie dog cut in half, terrible acting, and 1980's punk. YES. Zombie (Lucio Fulci - 1979) - Zombie island!!!
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