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January 15, 2015 by Goon Reviews

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Now that I've finished editing Knifemare, I'm shifting my focus back to illustrating and design by launching my own brand, Totally Terror. I have been planning and working on things for over a few years now and I've been creating my whole life, so it's time to try and do something with it. I will be releasing prints of original designs based on films I like in a style that's very '80s and '90s horror, sci-fi and pop culture influenced as well as original sketches. This is my first logo, candy, obviously inspired by candy corn. So follow me @totallyterror and show support any way you can. Please be patient with me as things will start slow, but hopefully will soon get moving. #totallyterror #art #artwork #artist #logo #designer #design #illustration #illustrator #horror #horrorart #horrorartwork #horrorartist #popculture #candy #candycorn

When this film came out nearly twenty years ago, I saw it when it was released on video. I thought it was alright, never really thought about it, buy certain scenes stuck with me. I've actually been looking forward to this Blu-ray release and I was happy revisiting it because I had a blast. This movie is gorgeous looking and a hell of a lot of fun. Being a remake of a (sorta) classic, it takes the basic idea and runs wild with it, mostly adding a lot of language, sexual themes and gore. All of it doesn't feel forced and is actually fitting to a modern remake of a campy classic. It kinda makes it feel a little sleazy and there's some charm to that. A majority of the effects are done practically and at a time when CGI was overused - and terrible looking - it's most welcome and the work is seriously impressive. Most of it is afterwards, like body parts being used as set decoration and it adds to the modern gothic feel of the film. There's also a couple in camera tricks, like how they got Jeffrey Combs' awkward movement, that are simple yet effective. The set design and lighting are absolutely stunning. Every set piece is almost like a character and totally fits in this twisted modern gothic. There were only a few moments that felt dragging, but any moment spent with Geoffrey Rush's character was time well spent, as he plays a sleazy type of Walt Disney character who loves scaring people. I also liked Chris Kattan delivering all the exposition like he's annoyed of that horror trope. If you overlooked this in the sleep of terrible late '90s horror or because it's a remake, I urge you to give it a watch. #nowwatching #nowplaying #houseonhauntedhill #williammalone #geoffreyrush #famkejanssen #alilarter #jeffreycombs #darkcastleentertainment #shoutfactory #screamfactory #horror #90shorror #bluray #bluraycollection #moviereview #filmreview #cinephile #1999 #goonreviewshouseonhauntedhill

Now watching, House on Haunted Hill (1999). Scream Factory Blu-ray release, 2018. #nowwatching #nowplaying #houseonhauntedhill #williammalone #geoffreyrush #famkejanssen #alilarter #jeffreycombs #darkcastleentertainment #shoutfactory #screamfactory #horror #90shorror #bluray #bluraycollection #moviereview #filmreview #cinephile #1999 #goonreviewshouseonhauntedhill

Anthologies are really hit and miss and seems like after Creepshow there weren't a whole lot of good ones. At least none where every segment felt solid. Then comes this gem and changes that. Of course, Warner Bros had no idea how great this was or how well it would do and sat on it for two years before Lionsgate would release it to video where it made a killing. The film perfectly captures the look and feel of Halloween. All the decorations, the lighting, the fog, the fall setting, costumes, everything. It makes you feel the brisk air and scent of the season. Every segment has their own look while still looking like it belongs in the season. For example, one segment is darker with more fog, while another has a more campfire glow. Speaking of the segments, each one takes place simultaneously or near the same time and has characters cross over to connect them. It doesn't feel like forced cameos, but rather a cool way of letting you know everything takes place in the same world, odd as each one may be. And then there's Sam, who would become a horror icon, but not intentionally. He seems to exist as the spirit of Halloween in every sense. Playful, mischievous and deadly. But what is he and where does he come from? It's never answered and that's the way it should be. Sam pops up in each segment and stars in the last to bring it home. While I liked the werewolf segment the least and my favorite being the school bus in the swamp, this film is fun from start to finish. #nowwatching #nowplaying #trickrtreat #michaeldougherty #dylanbaker #briancox #annapaquin #rochelleaytes #legendarypictures #shoutfactory #screamfactory #horror #anthology #bluray #bluraycollection #moviereview #filmreview #cinephile #2007 #goonreviewstrickrtreat

Trick 'r Treat Warner Home Entertainment DVD release, 2007. #nowwatching #nowplaying #trickrtreat #michaeldougherty #dylanbaker #briancox #annapaquin #rochelleaytes #legendarypictures #shoutfactory #screamfactory #horror #anthology #dvd #dvdcollection #moviereview #filmreview #cinephile #2007 #goonreviewstrickrtreat

Now watching, Trick 'r Treat (2007). Scream Factory Blu-ray release, 2018. #nowwatching #nowplaying #trickrtreat #michaeldougherty #dylanbaker #briancox #annapaquin #rochelleaytes #legendarypictures #shoutfactory #screamfactory #horror #anthology #bluray #bluraycollection #moviereview #filmreview #cinephile #2007 #goonreviewstrickrtreat

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