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Old 8th April 2007, 06:38 PM   #37 (permalink)
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Re: Lovecraftian Cinema

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Originally Posted by Stuart Jaffe View Post
Well, how can we not mention Re-Animator. For all its flaws (which are numerous), it is still one of the most entertaining, gross-outs I've ever seen. In some ways, of course, it borders on mocking Lovecraft, but I think the makers of the film had a deep bond for the source material and just added in their own twisted viewpoint.
Just seen it, crazy film, as for it's problems, yes it's acting is B-movie level, but it's compellingly off the wall

compare it with the stalk and slash silliness of modern horror outings
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