4/15/08 and The Mist Review

"After a violent storm attacks a town in Maine, an approaching cloud of mist appears the next morning. As the mist quickly envelops the area, a group of people get trapped in a local grocery store -among them, artist David Drayton and his five-year-old son. The people soon discover that within the mist lives numerous species of horrific, unworldly creatures that entered through an inter-dimensional rift, which may or may not have been caused by a nearby military base. As the world around then manifests into a literal hell-on-earth, the horrified citizens try desperately to survive this apocalyptic disaster. " (IMDB)

For those who argue about the CGI being bad, congratulations you just missed the point. The Mist is by no means perfect but it has the sense of creating a very dangerous atmosphere wherein even the safe havens are just as bad as the outside (which i...(read more)s arguable, because the monsters will fuck you up). The Mist comes through in spades with gore, camera work, and overall story. It definitely has its flaws however. Some of the characters are extremely stereotypical and shallow, but to that I ask, how does any horror movie portray a rather shallow human antagonist? The nature of the ending is also a point of debate. Personally, I love its depressing delivery and tone because it forces the viewer, who was just agreeing with David's decision, to through the similar heartbreak that he is experiencing. Expect to think a little about this one. This is by far superior than your average horror film. 8/10 and the NOLF stamp of approval.

NOLF Playlist for 4/15/2008

Arsonists Get All the Girls - Shoeshine for Neptune
From Autumn to Ashes - Death Cult Social Club
Finch - Worms of the Earth
The Warriors - Life Goes Cold
Destroy the Runner - The Aleph
Annotations of an Autopsy - Human Dust
Between the Buried and Me - 3 of a Perfect Pair
Enter Shikari - Labyrinth

We played our interview with Johno of Sky Eats Airplane and played the new Annotations of an Autopsy. We just conducted our interview with Remi and Cameron of Arsonists Get All the Girls, which was....awesome.
We have interviews set up for Finch (Friday), Fall of Troy (Monday), Thursday (Monday), Dethklok(Wednesday), A Girl A Gun A Ghost, and Fallen from the Sky.

4/8/08 Playlist and Sleepaway Camp review

Sleepaway Camp (1983) was made in the heyday of the 80's slasher/stalker craze. "After a horrible boating accident kills her family, Angela, a shy and sullen young girl, moves in with her eccentric aunt Martha, alongside her protective cousin Ricky. One summer, Martha sends the kids to Camp Arawak. Soon after their arrival, a series of bizarre and increasingly violent accidents begins to claim the lives of various campers. Who is the twisted individual behind these murders? The disclosure of the murderer's identity is the most shocking climax in the history of American cinema." (IMDB)

This is the quintessential Mystery Science Theater film. I won't lie to you, it's horrible. The acting is amateurish, uninspired, and painful to watch. The script must contain the words: "will ya" at least 4 times a page. But I have to be honest, I recommend this film 100%. I guarantee you will have a great time with a group of friends while watching this.
The ending, which I won't spoil, left our mouths on the floor. We've watched countless horror movies, and seen just about everything. But we both simultaneously shouted, "What the fuck?!" I can imagine the writers as they come to this ending. "You know, this whole thing is pretty trite and unoriginal, what can we do to really fuck everyone up?" And there's your ending. 5/10, but receives the NOLF seal of approval for pure fun.

NOLF Playlist for 4/8/2008

The Ghost Inside - Destined
Vesania - The Downfall (Hamartia & Hybris)
Onesetcold - Life Without Numbers
Poison the Well - Letter Thing
This Ending - Plague Angel
Sky Eats Airplane - The Opposite Viewed in Real Time
Immortal Dominion - Punishment
I killed the Prom Queen - Sharks In Your Mouth
The Red Death - Godless
Caliban - Songs About Killing
Dead to Fall - Womb Portals

4/1/08 Playlist - Decoys 2 Review

Decoys 2 (2007) is the "long awaited" sequel to Decoys (2004), that continues the story of an alien species disguised as beautiful women, who attempt to mate with young college students. Unfortunately, the anatomy of these Decoys is sub zero, and freezes their potential mates to death. Luke Callahan, our hero from the first film, is back and tries to stop the aliens before they destroy the town. This co stars Tobin Bell.

When we first reviewed Decoys, we called it an abortion to film, and one of the stupidest movies we had ever seen. So we took that mindset, and came to the realization that Decoys 2 is quite fine with being a piece of crap, but it's far too damn funny to not recommend it for a Bad Movie Night. 4.5/10 for the unintended humor and boobs.

Playlist 4/1/08

New Dead Radio - …From the Leaning Tower
Walls of Jericho – No Saving Me
Dismember - Europa Burns
A Girl A Ghost A Gun – A Lizard In The Lights
Emmure – Rough Justice
Powerglove – Tetris (Themes B & C)
Eyes Set To Kill – Sketch In Black & White
The Agony Scene – Deliverance
Nodes of Ranver – Endless Faith
Coheed & Cambria – Gravemakers & Gunslingers
A Different Breed of Killer – Liberation of a Giant
In Flames – March to the Shore

This week we featured the new Emmure and In Flames. We have an interview with Sky Eats Airplane coming up and eventual phone interviews with As Blood Runs Black and Four Letter Lie.