My top 05 horror movies you should watch on Netflix!

Ever since Stephanie & I got a Netflix account [thanks to her brother and his wife!], I've been using it mainly as a way to catch up on horror films and shows I missed watching earlier on. [but that's the point of Netflix, isn't it?] As a result, I've seen a lot of films by far that I can't believe I haven't seen! That's where this post comes in, I've decided [if you couldn't already tell by the title] I'm going to list my top 05 favorite I've watched thus far. Obviously, as this is an opinion post, all the films I'm about to list are recommended. [y'know, if you like horror.] So, let's get down to it and list my top 05 horror films on Netflix that you should watch ASAP! [let's go ahead and begin this list! starting....now!]

"Tucker & Dale are on vacation at their dilapidated mountain cabin when they are attacked by a group of preppy college kids."

Tucker & Dale VS Evil is a fairly special film. It's a special blend of horror and comedy. Not to mention it revolves around two rednecks who just happen to live in the woods, trying to live their lives.. all the while a group of college students are continuously dying around them. talk about spoiling somebody's weekend!

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"Oskar, an overlooked and bullied boy, finds love and revenge through Eli, a beautiful but peculiar girl."

Let The Right One In is easily one of my favorite vampire films ever. It's a Swedish film, so expect subtitles, but holy fuck is it good! The storyline is spellbinding, and it's casting is perfect. It's one of those films you have to watch more than once, just so you can catch everything that happens in this gem of a film.

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"Five friends go for a break at a remote cabin in the woods, where they get more than they bargained for. Together, they must discover the truth behind the cabin in the woods."

Cabin In The Woods is a film I had to watch twice to fully appreciate. At first, I didn't really like it [I gave it a solid 'meh'], feeling like it was too much at once. However, after re-watching it, I actually went out and bought a copy of it, as it's one of my favorite of the horror genre from the last few years!

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"The lone survivor of an onslaught of flesh-possessing spirits holds up in a cabin with a group of strangers while the demons continue their attack."

Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn is an interesting film. It's titled as a sequel, but is [in one aspect] a reboot of the first, with a better budget/better story-line. Either way, it doesn't take itself too seriously as a horror film [fun fact: according to the commentary, a lot of the gags are taken from "The Three Stooges" !], and Bruce Campbell is as fantastic as ever. Can't wait to meet him at Comic-Con in May!

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"When his pregnant fiancee becomes the latest victim of a serial killer, a secret agent blurs the line between good & evil in his pursuit of revenge."

I SAW THE DEVIL is a fucking heavy film, and by 'heavy' - I mean it's a lot to take in. Weighing in at almost two and half hours, it's a brutal take on a revenge story. Like Oldboy [and I'd assume many Korean revenge films], the torture aspect of I SAW THE DEVIL is extreme; and doesn't ever let up. [It took me 2 days to watch this film entirely.] If you're not good with violence/torture; I don't recommend this title. I mean, I enjoy revenge films, and even I felt a little uneasy! ..okay, at times- a lot uneasy; but that's besides the point!

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"As he helps a young artist with her upcoming exhibition, the owner of a mannequin shop's deadly, suppressed desires rise to the surface."

 some HONORABLE MENTIONS: Maniac [2012 version with Elijah Wood; as seen above], American Mary, Carrie and Scream . Among many, many others. [way too many to mention here] Be sure to 'like' the fan page for Firework Eyes & Haunted Hearts on Facebook; which you can find here, or even follow me on Twitter. [visit my profile here] If you have a Tumblr, be sure to follow me here or my more horror explicit Tumblr here [please be aware, that my second Tumblr page has inappropriate content for readers/viewers under the age of 18] Have a suggestion for a new post or movie review? Send me your comments and/or ideas anywhere mentioned above. Until my next post though, CHEERS!

American Horror Story reveals it's 4th season theme!

Last week, American Horror Story writer Douglas Petrie took to Twitter saying the overall 'theme' for the fourth season of the show would take place at a carnival. “We just started season 4,” he said before confirming that the setting will in fact be carnival-themed, “Yes, it does not have a title. That’s the idea, very roughly that’s the idea.”

 

But now, Ryan Murphy has confirmed a title; and it's gonna be called Freakshow, showing that fans weren't entirely wrong when they assumed "Circus" would be the theme. [either way, I'm suspecting clowns from this season. and I hate clowns!] The only other details that we're aware of at the moment is that the series will take place in the 1950s [probably due to the idea of the 'freakshow sideshows' of the 50s] and that [the wonderful] Jessica Lange will return with a German accent. Unfortunately, this season has also been marked  as her last appearance on American Horror Story - the series. Knowing that Jessica Lange will be gone after this season sucks, I know - I love her too!

[probably one of the scariest fake poster for 'American Horror Story: Circus' I've seen.]

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I guess this means I need to play catch up. I haven't seen any of Coven yet- but I loved the first two seasons. and now we're getting Freakshow? I'm sold! I can only imagine the ideas the fucked up mind of Ryan Murphy and his writers are going to come up with for this season. I'm fucking stoked. [and I'll be sure to catch up on Coven first!] Will it be as violent/extreme as the last seasons? I certainly hope! As with every season thus far, American Horror Story: Freakshow will begin in October.. and it's gonna be fucking sick!

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glad this week is over? Me too, let's RANT! [AKA: I'm apparently possessed..]

[disclaimer: Not until I looked to find this video on Google did I realize I'm posting this on Pat Robertson's birthday.. honestly, this wasn't intentional. Oh well..]

 Is anyone else glad this week is [finally] over? I am, I've been working like crazy, and have been on call many a night lately- and I'm finally getting a weekend to myself. [not to mention my birthday tomorrow, but that's another story..] Looking for things to talk about that actually makes me slightly angry has been sparse lately, until I came across a post on Fearnet [original post can be read here] about a Televangelist by the name of Pat Robertson. For those unaware, our friend here Pat is pretty damned convinced that horror films actually allow demons to take over your soul and allow them 'permission' to take over your life. [in an interview- which is posted via YouTube below- he claims that he's heard of this happening before]

"A few years ago I heard about a teenage girl who was demon possessed, and people began to deal with the demon and try to cast it out," he recalled. "And you know what the demon said? 'I had permission.' And the permission was granted when this child had gone to some double-X-rated movie, or whatever it was, and had allowed this thing to come into her."

I mean, seriously? Are people really that ridiculous? I couldn't believe what I was hearing; I've been watching horror films since I was about 11, and I seem to have turned out alright.. at least, I like to think so. [I guess it doesn't help that I work in a funeral home either..my bad.] I decided to dig deeper into this man [big mistake on my part] and I've discovered that he's said a lot more than complain about horror films. As it turns out, he also opposes gay marriage, and prefers to call non-Christians "termites". This man is an fucking outrage!! It truly amazes me that people can be so fucking ignorant.. Don't get me wrong, I'm not religious at all, but I don't slam them for their beliefs- y'know, like this guy seems to do for us horror fans/gays/etc.. points to you, Robertson. /:

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Good job there, Pat Robertson, you've pissed off about 90% of the horror community; and probably 100% of gay individuals everywhere. Check out the interview on RWW NEWS with Robertson below- it'll make you upset enough to scream. I guarantee it.

As I [briefly] mentioned above, tomorrow I officially turn 22 [birthday cake for everyone!]; but that's not to say it'll stop me from posting! Be sure to 'like' the fan page for Firework Eyes & Haunted Hearts on Facebook; which you can find here, or even follow me on Twitter. [visit my profile here] If you have a Tumblr, be sure to follow me here or my more horror explicit Tumblr here [please be aware, that my second Tumblr page has inappropriate content for readers/viewers under the age of 18] Have a suggestion for a new post or movie review? Send me your comments and/or ideas anywhere mentioned above. Until my next post though, CHEERS!