Showing posts with label Alien. Show all posts
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

TOP 10 HORROR MOVIES

Are you ready for Halloween yet? 
Don't worry, you still have time to get together your killer costume and don't forget to buy candy for Trick-or-Treater's! I don't know if you are like me and love to curl up with your favorite fright fest for Halloween night. Some Halloween's in the past have been quite disappointing if you leave your viewing pleasure to cable alone. Make sure you stock up on your favorite horror movies, along with your favorite candies, turn off the lights and get ready to scream!
Until then, check out this TOP 10 list of Horror Movies that will help you get in the mood for frights and scares. Hopefully your favorite made the list!

PET SEMATARY (1989)


When your child is hurting from the death of their pet, you would almost do anything to help your child. But, would you bury the dead pet in a pet cemetery where the animal would physically come back. However, there are more sinister and darkness within this spiritual contract that could affect those that you love the most. There were specific scenes in this movie that haunted me for years. Stephen King is a master at wielding the story of complete horror. 


WORLD WAR Z (2013)


Brad Pitt breaths life into Gerry Lane, a husband, a father, and a kick-ass veteran United Nations operative. When the world is in ruin the UN reinstates Gerry as he races to find answers. He globe trots witnessing armies fall to the Z virus. Gerry finally solves the puzzle through intense situations that I was holding my breath during. If you love Zombie movies definitely check this one out! It's currently on Netflix and Amazon Prime for your streaming pleasure.


HALLOWEEN (1978)


A young Jamie Lee Curtis portrays teenage babysitter Laurie Strode who is babysitting on Halloween and is stalked by a psychotic murderer (who also happens to be her brother) Michael Myers. He's been hospitalized since childhood. Now he's out and causing havoc as his doctor attempts to hunt him down. If you are looking for great classic Halloween scares, definitely put this one on your list to watch this Halloween.


THE RING (2002)


This movie had me on the edge of my seat back in 2002 when it was released. It didn't help either that immediately after the movie my house phone rang sending me flying off of the seat and into an immediate panic! Why? The movie is based off of a phenomenon, a group of teenagers at a weekend cabin find a VHS tape filled with disturbing images. After the video finishes the phone rings and then you only have days before you are found dead. It's chilling and very creepy!


NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984)


Another chilling movie about a psychotic killer, his name isn't mentioned in the town where he terrorizes local children within their dreams. This movie still sends chills down my spine, especially when Freddie's song plays. This is also first time screen appearance for the adorable Johnny Depp. Just a little advice - don't fall asleep!


THE CONJURING (2013)


Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) and Ed Warren (Patrick Wilson) are paranormal investigators attempting to help the Perron family as they tackle those terrifying fears that give life to what goes bump in the night. There is a sequel in the works as well as a spin-off of one of the terrorizing spirits within a horrid doll. Yikes!


THE SHINING (1980)


Based on the book by Stephen Kin, The Shining follows Torrance family as they tend and care for a grand hotel during their off season. Soon the family start to encounter weird encounters and horrifying experiences. As much as the mother (Shelley Duvall) begs her husband (Jack Nickolson) to leave, he too has experienced many disturbing experiences. He's consumed by the darkness and the chaos that ensues is a slow building climatic arch of destruction. 


INSIDIOUS (2010)


Patrick Wilson portrays Josh Lambert, who has a very unique and special gift that he has passed onto his eldest son. When his son is in danger, Mr. Lambert has to use this gift to save his son. Meanwhile, his wife (Rose Byrne) and their other child are terrorized by other spirits attempting to infiltrate their home. The sequel is available on Netflix streaming and is equally terrifying.


STEPHEN KING'S IT (1990)


Technically, IT is a TV Mini-Series that ran in 1990 when I was 13. It was the movie that generated my Coulrophobia; 24 years later and the movie still sends those chills down my spine. Many believe that the first part of the series is the most scary and fizzles out on the second half. I've never been brave enough to actually read the book but, there has been rumor that a big-screen movie is in the works for 2015.


ALIEN (1979)


Sigourney Weaver is Ripley, who is Captain of the Nostromo vessel who has been commissioned into space for a specific reason. When they receive a distress call, they investigate and unbeknownst to them, they have a bioform stowaway that may just consider them to be their snacks.



IF you are a fan of the Alien franchise and are a gamer, you have to check out Alien Isolation. Nothing like immersing yourself into a horror game to really get the shit scared out of you! Even watching the play through videos on YouTube can be quite intense and scary. It's new and exciting, definitely check it out.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

April A to Z Challenge - A

Top 10 "A" Movies

Welcome to Wait Watch Wonder and the April A to Z Challenge. One of the specifications this year are for the blogs to be semi-short. But when we're talking about movies, how can you limit to just one or even two? Then, even doing a top 10 I had the dilemma of singling out favorites from different genres, eventually deciding to cut the section into two parts with a grand total of 20 movies. With the attempt at trying to keep the challenge posts short, I'll try to keep the descriptive and any comments to a minimum in the Adult Section. The Children Section will include the IMDb link. 
Which ones are your favorites?

Adults Section



I was first introduced to this hidden gem on Netflix. It's about a cancer patient, (Kate Hudson, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days) and her romance with her doctor (Gael Garcia Bernal, Amores Perros). Also has Kathy Bates, Whoopie Goldberg and Romany Malco.

Atonement (2007)

I wasn't sure about this movie, but at the time it received a lot of acclaim. After renting it, while I think it's a good movie, I didn't much care for the ending. Atonement stars Saoirse Ronan, Keira Knightly, and James McAvoy. It follows two sisters within an eccentric family as the younger sister (Saoirse Ronan) accuses her older sisters (Kera Knightly) love interest (James McAvoy) of a crime he didn't commit.

Apocalyto (2006)

Written and directed by Mel Gibson, Apocalypto is an intense ride through a rough adventure of a lifetime. There is one scene that I will never forget, it involves the main characters wife and the delivery of their second child. I know Mel Gibson has caught a lot of slack for some of his antics over recent years, but he got a lot right with this movie.

August Rush (2007)
With an all-star cast, this movie was a movie I didn't have high expectations for, but delivered big time! It's not just a movie about a girl meeting a boy, it's the extended story of the product of their one night together and the struggle of the family finding one another is amazing. Stars Robin Williams, Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, and Jonathan Rhys Meyers

American Pie (1999)

The movie that taught us what really goes on at band camp and how desperate teenage boys are to lose their virginity. With a cast that paved the way with many other American Pie movies in the original wake. It may just be my generation, but I would consider this a movie that will be revered as a classic down the road.

Arachnophobia (1990)

This dark comedy isn't for the faint of heart, especially if you don't like spiders; you definitely won't after watching this masterpiece. Comedic legends John Goodman and Jeff Daniels star in this intense Sci-Fi Thriller. It's the movie that made me look in my shoes before putting them on and to squirm thinking about spiders in the cellar. Yikes!


At first I wasn't too sure about this movie, but with a legendary cast of comedic geniuses, how can you go wrong? This snarky comedy follows Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) and his quest from top anchor to the bottom, and then back up again. Along with his romance with his 'lady friend' (Christina Applegate) and his faithful sidekick Baxter. This movie makes me roar with laughter each time I watch it.
  
Alien (1979)

This Sci-Fi, Horror introduces us to the legacy of Ridley Scott (Director). Sigourney Weaver breaths life into her role of Ripley, the strong female who bests the beasts from deep space hell. Another intense movie, the movie poster catch phrase "In space no one can hear you scream."

Avatar (2009)

Avatar is an action packed adventure that leads you through a fantasy of epic proportions. From the director of Titanic, James Cameron, introduces us to a new world and amazing new characters and realms of amazement. I think this is a movie for everyone, it has action, romance, and enough color and wonder for even the youngest of fans.

Avengers, The (2012)

I can't say enough about this jam packed goodness of amazement. The Avengers brings together The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.). Four icon superhero's in one spine-tingling, action-packed, wonderment. I can watch this movie over and over and still get excited about the good guys conquering the devilish bad guy we all love, Loki (Tom Hiddleston). 

Kids Section






Annie (1982)



Anastasia (1997)

Aladdin (1992)


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