What Lies Beneath (2000)

Ok so we are gonna look at a slightly older film now but dont doubt it's not scary cause this film will make you jump out your seat! It's: 'What Lies Beneath'.

Genre: Horror/Thriller
My Rating:  8/10
Scare Factor: 7/10
Gore Factor:  2/10
Humour level: Low
Suspense level: High
Rated: 15
Cast: Harrison Ford, Michelle Pfieffer and Katherine Towne.

This to me is a classic scary movie! It's another film which ive watched several times and never get tired of it.

Claire (Pfieffer) becomes paranoid thinking there is a ghost haunting her house when strange noises and events start to happen. At first she believes it is to do with the neighbours next door, but after further investigation, its a much darker secret than she thought!

Ok first of all, with two great actors such as Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfieffer you know its going to be good. But the storyline in this is fantastic: intense, surprsisng and totally unpredictable! It's your classic mystery murder film... who died and who killed them?
The gore factor is really low in this film cause there arent any bloody scenes in this film to scare u, it doesnt need it! There are hundreads of jumps in this film and an insane twist which makes it so enjoyable for anyone who loves a good spook!

Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Right its time took look at a fantastic film, and no its not a horror this time, its a spoof! Enter: 'Shaun of the Dead'.

Genre: Comedy
My Rating: 10/10
Scare Factor: 1/10
Gore Factor:  4/10
Humour level: High
Suspense level:  Med
Rated: 15
Cast: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Kate Ashfield.

Ok so this is my first spoof review so some people might be wondering why this is on a scary movie review list. Well my fellow movie lovers even films with a scare level as low as 1/10 can still be amazing just as long as they have a kick-ass storyline!

I wouldn't recommend that you watch 'Dawn of the Dead' first (the scary version of this film) cause honestly you dont need to! I found it a really boring which is why this is the only review you are getting of that film. I watched 'Shaun of the Dead' without seeing it and can assure you that you will love it!

Two friends are put to the test when their whole town becomes taken over by zombies. And although they are oblivious at first, they soon realise that their only option is to hide out somewhere safe. And what do they come up with? The local pub!

I think ive seen this film at least 5 times because of two reasons: 1. I still laugh out loud when I watch it because the humour in it is so brilliant and 2. because if I'm with someone who hasnt seen it, I have to put it on! There is just enough suspense level to keep all you intense horror lovers entertained with occassional gore, just like any other zombie film!

Honestly don't be put off by the fact it's a comedy, cause everyone needs a laugh every now and then... even you!

Don't think I can say anymore to make you watch it, but here is the trailer in case you need anymore convincing ;)

Next review coming soon!

Sorry everyone I know its been a while since my last post! Will definitely have a few more posts up tonight! In the meantime, if u have seen any of the films Ive reviewed please leave a comment telling me what you thought, or recommend any that u would like a review for! Thanks :)

Mirrors (2008)

For those of you who like really scary movies, check out 'Mirrors'.

Genre: Horror
My Rating: 10/10
Scare Factor: 10/10
Gore Factor: 10/10
Humour level: Low
Suspense level: High
Rated: 15
Cast: Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton and Amy Smart.

Suspended police detective Ben decides to take on a job as a night manager at an old shopping centre which was closed years ago due to a fire. He learns that the previous night manager was fascinated by the mirrors located in the centre! He then develops a simliar obsession as the mirrors seem able to harm both him and his family. It is then up to him to find the mirrors what they are after and put an end to their terror!

This film definitely isn't for the faint hearted. What's great about it is that from the moment it starts you are lead into suspense and gore giving you an immediate taste of what's to come!The very first time I watched this, the TV was very close to being turned off because the killings in it were too vivid for my liking! However I found myself unable to tear myself away from the screen due to the chilling storyline. Like a detective movie, Ben is given clues and demands from the mirrors which he must solve in order to stop them and this forces you to watch all the way to the end, just so you can see how it all fits together! This terrifying film gets a 10/10 from me!

The Descent (2005)

Now its time to look at a more terrifying film and 'The Descent' will certainly leave you shaking!

Genre: Horror
My Rating: 7/10
Scare Factor: 9/10
Gore Factor: 10/10
Humour Level: Low
Suspense Level: High
Rated: 18
Cast: Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid.

After losing her family in a tragic accident, Sarah is persuaded by her friends to go on an adventure climbing in a cave. They soon become trapped and realise that they are in the wrong cave and no one will come looking for them. Their only choice is to keep moving to find a way out. However it soon becomes clear that they are not alone down there...

First thing I wanna say is this is a good movie. If you love hard core horror films then you will not be disappointed with this one. However it did take a long time to get going; I felt myself drifting off  waiting for them just to reach the cave. Also once they were in the cave, the pressure of being trapped and the claustrophobia from the setting would have been enough to make it an intense and frightening film. When the 'crawlers' arrived I felt it was a bit much and all it did was make the film more gory! I myself dont enjoy films with a lot of blood and gore in them so it lowered the enjoyment level for me. But if you like a movie with bones sticking out of body parts and skin being torn open, then you will definitely get a kick out of this film. But overall because the suspense was so high I enjoyed it, even if the acting in it wasnt 100% amazing!

The Woman in Black (2012)

This is a very recent film but I felt I had review it as it is very misleading on the scare level! It is 'The Woman in Black'.

Genre: Horror-Thriller
My Rating: 7/10
Scare Factor: 8/10
Gore Factor: 4/10
Humour Level: Low
Suspense Level: High
Rated: 12
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe

This film is about a man, Arthur (Daniel Radcliffe), who visits a town which is haunted by a ghost known as 'The Woman in Black'. Legend has it that whenever she is spotted, something horrible happens to one of the children in the town. It is then up to Arthur to discover the cause of the curse and put an end to the haunting.

For those who dont know, this film is rated a 12! Now I dont know what has happened to ratings but maybe people dont get scared as easily anymore and so ratings have been reduced. Why am I saying this? Because after watching vast amounts of horrors and thrillers I can tell you that this film is right up there as one of the scariest. Not because its full of torture or blood or anything, but the jumps in it are horrendous and are enough to leave you shaking! My friend who loves scary movies was so shaken by this movie she asked to turn it off half way through and watch something 'cheerful'. So if you are looking for a film that makes you jump... without a doubt this is the film for you!

Disturbia (2007)

Lets look at one not-so-scary film now for all you movie lovers who like a little bit of scare and a whole load of laughs. One of which is 'Disturbia'.

Genre: Thriller
My Rating: 9/10
Scare Factor: 3/10
Gore Factor: 2/10
Humour Level: High
Suspense Level: Medium
Rated: 15
Cast: Shia LaBeof

This movie is perfect for anyone who isnt too keen on hard core horror movies as it eases you in gently to scary movies. I can confirm that my 14 year old cousin who refuses to watch any horror movie managed to watch this film all the way to the end and said it was one of the best she had seen!

A troubled teen, Kale (Shia LaBeof), is put under house arrest and through his boredom develops two obsessions: The girl next door and the thought that his other neighbour is a serial killer. After bonding with the girl, the two work together to take him down.

At the beginning of this movie there is a shocking event to capture your atention but the main bulk of the movie is fairly light hearted and funny as he tries to win over the heart of the new girl next door. Occasionally there are a few jumps and spooks here and there but nothing too intense. However in the last twenty mins the suspense is kept high as the truth is revealed. By the time you reach this part, you will be hooked and it will be impossible to look away. The gore level is kept to a minimum and so is perfectly suitable for the squeemish, therefore this film is enjoyable for everyone who loves scary movies!