|
3/4
|
62%
|
Evil Dead (2013) |
"
The original is of course better, but this remake delivers the gore in a big way."
—
ESplatter
Posted Apr 5, 2013
|
|
3.5/4
|
58%
|
Red State (2011) |
"
One of the best white trash horror films in recent memory."
—
ESplatter
Posted Jan 7, 2012
|
|
3/4
|
79%
|
The Innkeepers (2012) |
"
'The Innkeepers' makes up for its low budget and even lower body count with an excellent cast."
—
ESplatter
Posted Jan 7, 2012
|
|
1/4
|
37%
|
The Resident (2012) |
"
The film would have benefited from a higher body count ..."
—
ESplatter
Posted Mar 13, 2011
|
|
3/4
|
22%
|
The Green Slime (1969) |
"
Despite the camp presence of '60s rock, laughable costumes ... and of course incredibly goofy-looking monsters, 'The Green Slime' is a seriously good movie."
—
ESplatter
Posted Dec 12, 2010
|
|
3/4
|
67%
|
Black Death (2011) |
"
While not as good as 'Triangle,' 'Black Death' does solidify Christopher Smith's standing as a great horror filmmaker."
—
ESplatter
Posted Dec 5, 2010
|
|
3.5/4
|
59%
|
Paranormal Activity 2 (2010) |
"
While not as original as the first film, it's just as scary and scores points for cleverly tying the two stories together."
—
ESplatter
Posted Oct 22, 2010
|
|
2.5/4
|
34%
|
I Spit On Your Grave (2010) |
"
Better than the original"
—
ESplatter
Posted Oct 17, 2010
|
|
1.5/4
|
49%
|
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2010) |
"
The film deserves some points for being sickening and over the top."
—
ESplatter
Posted Oct 13, 2010
|
|
3/4
|
74%
|
Splice (2010) |
"
"Splice" is one of those movies that just makes you ache, because it almost achieves greatness."
—
ESplatter
Posted Oct 13, 2010
|
|
3/4
|
30%
|
Survival of the Dead (2010) |
"
A decent zombie film"
—
ESplatter
Posted May 30, 2010
|
|
3.5/4
|
82%
|
Triangle (2009) |
"
'Triangle' is one of the most intelligent, thought provoking genre films in recent memory."
—
ESplatter
Posted Feb 20, 2010
|
|
3/4
|
27%
|
Pandorum (2009) |
"
A little bit 'Eden Log,' a little bit 'Descent,' and a whole lot of 'Alien,' 'Pandorum' ultimately succeeds as a watchable sci-fi/horror/mystery."
—
ESplatter
Posted Feb 20, 2010
|
|
3/4
|
67%
|
Daybreakers (2010) |
"
Set in a near future where the entire planet has been taken over by vampires, the film is actually quite pertinent in these post-credit crisis times."
—
ESplatter
Posted Feb 20, 2010
|
|
3/4
|
90%
|
Zombieland (2009) |
"
There was a time when "zombie" films were edgy and alternative. That time has clearly passed."
—
ESplatter
Posted Oct 2, 2009
|
|
3.5/4
|
83%
|
Paranormal Activity (2009) |
"
An instant classic of the mockumentary genre"
—
ESplatter
Posted Sep 24, 2009
|
|
2.75/4
|
21%
|
H2: Halloween II (2009) |
"
OK but not great"
—
ESplatter
Posted Sep 4, 2009
|
|
3.5/4
|
55%
|
Orphan (2009) |
"
Daring and fresh, 'Orphan' is easily one of the best horror movies of 2009."
—
ESplatter
Posted Aug 8, 2009
|
|
2.5/4
|
——
|
House of Death (1989) |
"
Slow moving but oddly entertaining, 'House of Death' remains a fun time capsule from the slasher era."
—
ESplatter
Posted Aug 7, 2009
|
|
2.75/3
|
17%
|
The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) |
"
Not as scary as 2005's 'Amityville Horror' but good nonetheless."
—
ESplatter
Posted Jul 15, 2009
|
|
3.5/4
|
29%
|
Deadgirl (2008) |
"
An ingenious, awesome zombie movie"
—
ESplatter
Posted Jun 28, 2009
|
|
3.5/4
|
80%
|
Book of Blood (2009) |
"
... a horror movie for adults."
—
ESplatter
Posted Jun 18, 2009
|
|
3/4
|
100%
|
Bad Biology (2008) |
"
... 'Bad Biology' is intelligent, funny and sick as hell"
—
ESplatter
Posted Jun 10, 2009
|
|
2/4
|
41%
|
The Last House on the Left (2009) |
"
... this 'Last House on the Left' doesn't have the bite of the original."
—
ESplatter
Posted Jun 10, 2009
|
|
2.5/4
|
70%
|
The Burrowers (2008) |
"
... proves once again that the old west still isn't the ideal place to set a monster movie."
—
ESplatter
Posted May 22, 2009
|
|
2/4
|
43%
|
Eden Log (2007) |
"
A passable French sci-fi film, but far from great."
—
ESplatter
Posted May 22, 2009
|
|
3.25/4
|
——
|
Black Devil Doll (2009) |
"
Director Jonathan Lewis managed to put together a hilarious, over-the-top, sex-filled gorefest on a shoestring budget -- and somehow managed to afford James Bond-style opening credits for the event."
—
ESplatter
Posted May 8, 2009
|
|
3/4
|
——
|
Plague Town (2009) |
"
... this movie grabs you by the throat and never lets go."
—
ESplatter
Posted Apr 27, 2009
|
|
2.5/4
|
31%
|
The Uninvited (2009) |
"
The performances are pretty good but some of the characters aren't quite fleshed out."
—
ESplatter
Posted Apr 22, 2009
|
|
3.5/4
|
71%
|
Splinter (2008) |
"
A very efficient and effective (for its budget) zombie-infection-sci-fi-thriller"
—
ESplatter
Posted Apr 17, 2009
|
|
3.5/4
|
79%
|
The Children (2008) |
"
As killer kid horror movies go, 'The Children' is easily one of the best."
—
ESplatter
Posted Apr 2, 2009
|
|
3/4
|
——
|
Centerfold Girls () |
"
A highly entertaining grindhouse slasher ..."
—
ESplatter
Posted Apr 2, 2009
|
|
2/4
|
55%
|
Martyrs (2008) |
"
'Martyrs' is initially shocking and strong, but eventually falls apart once we are informed about what the hell is going on."
—
ESplatter
Posted Mar 30, 2009
|
|
1.5/4
|
——
|
Deadtime Stories (Freaky Fairytales) (1986) |
"
All in all, this is a bad horror and bad comedy film."
—
ESplatter
Posted Mar 24, 2009
|
|
3/4
|
——
|
Dead of Night (2009) |
"
... you may just want to fast forward to the final tale."
—
ESplatter
Posted Mar 24, 2009
|
|
3.5/4
|
52%
|
Shuttle (2009) |
"
One hell of a terrifying ride ..."
—
ESplatter
Posted Mar 11, 2009
|
|
3/4
|
——
|
Dead in Three Days (In 3 Tagen bist du tot) (2007) |
"
It's probably the best slasher film to come out of Europe since Alex Aja's now classic gore fest 'High Tension.'"
—
ESplatter
Posted Mar 9, 2009
|
|
3/4
|
——
|
Red Sands (2009) |
"
While not a perfect film, it was visionary and impressive given a tiny budget."
—
ESplatter
Posted Mar 2, 2009
|
|
1.5/4
|
——
|
Sweet 16 (Sweet Sixteen) (1983) |
"
The film may generate a little bit more interest this year because "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane" seems to have taken a little inspiration from it."
—
ESplatter
Posted Feb 26, 2009
|
|
2.5/4
|
——
|
Dorothy Mills (Dorothy) (2009) |
"
"Dorothy Mills" is atmospheric and well acted, but too derivative to be memorable."
—
ESplatter
Posted Feb 26, 2009
|
|
2/4
|
25%
|
Friday the 13th (2009) |
"
There have been worse Jason films, if that's any consolation."
—
ESplatter
Posted Feb 14, 2009
|
|
3/4
|
71%
|
The Midnight Meat Train (2008) |
"
This is the best Clive Barker-inspired movie in a long, long time -- probably since "Hellraiser III" in 1992."
—
ESplatter
Posted Feb 9, 2009
|
|
3.5/4
|
57%
|
My Bloody Valentine 3-D (2009) |
"
... the best slasher movie in years"
—
ESplatter
Posted Jan 21, 2009
|
|
3/4
|
49%
|
Donkey Punch (2008) |
"
It has the best boat propeller killing since 'Dr. Butcher M.D.' ... All in all, a good trashy thriller."
—
ESplatter
Posted Jan 19, 2009
|
|
3/4
|
34%
|
Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) |
"
No, fans of "Mamma Mia!" won't be too thrilled with "Repo! The Genetic Opera.""
—
ESplatter
Posted Jan 10, 2009
|
|
1/4
|
——
|
The Unseen (1981) |
"
A terrible movie when it came out in the '80s, "The Unseen" hasn't aged well, even in terms of camp value."
—
ESplatter
Posted Jan 5, 2009
|
|
3/4
|
——
|
Midnight Movie (2008) |
"
... all in all, horror fans will find that the film delivers the goods. Just don't set your expectations too high."
—
ESplatter
Posted Jan 3, 2009
|
|
3.5/4
|
——
|
The Man Who Could Cheat Death (1959) |
"
A great movie and a must for British horror fans."
—
ESplatter
Posted Jan 2, 2009
|
|
3.5/4
|
83%
|
Eden Lake (2008) |
"
Well acted, well directed, and totally intense, 'Eden Lake' is the best horror film to come out of the UK in years."
—
ESplatter
Posted Dec 22, 2008
|