Now THAT'S A Knife

Satan's Blade, a Slasher film with the heart of a public access television program. With production values lower than that of a school play, here is a Slasher that exists solely to be discovered by those of whom love the genre to the point where cinema masochism is a blurred line that dares begs to be crossed. Cheesy, but not to the point of utter hysterics, Satan's Blade is laughable in its presentation. Entire scenes of dialogue shot from one angle with no cuts whatsoever, set decoration consisting of white walls and sometimes even a door, and sound design that is simply to cry for.

The deaths are as unnatural and laughable as one could find in even the most incompetent of films, and the tension is less tense than that of a broken rubber band. But hey, there're some tits, and, incompetent or not, some death, and in all honesty, if Satan's Blade weren't as bad as it is, then why would anyone even care? I suppose it is all of those things that give it that certain charm, that flare that can only come from a cheap, poorly crafted Slasher film. And it is that type of film that can often times entertain the most.

Here's to you, Satan's Blade, for you have given me quality entertainment, without actually providing the quality.

"I Don't Belong In The World"

It's been many days and just as many nights since I had first seen Carnival of Souls. Granted, when I say many days and nights, that would be reflective of about a year's time, which is many days and nights if you think about it. Either way, it's been a while since I've seen it, and within that while there have been plenty of times where I thought of just how fantastically eerie the film is.

Its low budget and cheapness collide with skillful craftsmanship to perfectly balance an incredibly moody piece of cinema. From start to finish, Carnival of Souls is drenched in dread and despair. The muted black and white that's so soft you can almost feel its texture, the stark cinematography overlaid by the fantastically dreary organ score, and of course, the character of Mary, who walks around with an emptiness only known by that of someone that is without an internal identity, someone without a soul.

To not belong in the world is one thing, but to be aware that you do not belong is a devastation only left for the haunted.

May you never be so unlucky.   

Suicide Solution

Not the easiest of scenes to watch, but it's that unease that makes them so effective, therefore, so memorable. Both moments are almost interchangeable with one another as they each share common traits (the incredible music, the solitude of the bathroom, the instrument used), specifically the lone character stirring quietly in their own dark thoughts. As they have both passed that point of contemplation, who knows exactly what it is that may be dancing through their heads, but there is clearly a sadness mixed with a false sense of bravery that is plaguing them during their weakest of moments. Two very powerful, poignant and intensely crafted scenes from two wonderful films.

"I just can't take no pleasure in killing. There's just some things you gotta do. Don't mean you have to like it"

*We interrupt this broadcast to bring you this special bulletin*

I just wanted to quickly explain that I cannot rightfully include the trailer for Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation, mostly because I hate the living hell out of that film. I do, however, think that the Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake is pretty solid and one of the better remakes that have come out over the last decade or so, therefore I thought I'd let that take The Next Generation's place. Plus, the trailer is pretty fantastic and worth a watch based off that fact alone.

*We Now Return You To Your Regularly Scheduled Program Already In Progress*

Nightmares in Technicolor

For the record, I'm not sure what the purpose of this blog is as of yet, but I don't want it to be all naked, even though I normally really enjoy naked but not so much when it's my blog. I'll post some random trailers here and there and maybe some other stuff if I feel like. If you find it, cool, if not, then that's cool too. 

"Yeah, they're dead. They're all messed up"