Sybil–Thank you! And I heart Night of the Comet. It’s funny, you know that last scene in an empty LA? I swear that’s what Century City buisiness park looks like on the regular during the weekend (I think that’s where they filmed that scene)–every time I’m there on a Saturday, I can’t help but get slightly creeped out. In a good way.

Sweet–oh I love the score, and I’m so glad they used the game’s music. The storyline was very close to the first game, but I would much rather they had used the second game (Restless Dreams)–my absolute fave

Slasher flicks are on tomorrow! I didn’t get around to the international horror list though…saving it for next year, let’s say (i just ran out of time, really. Sigh.)

Heather–oh yes, the eye scene! Eeeee! Love it. That and the Zombie vs. Shark fight *bowsdown* Love it. Zombi totally rocks my socks. I definitely recommend the first few vols of The Walking Dead–the recent issues are kinda…redundant though Still, the early books are amazing. RE, both games and movies kick ass! I can’t wait for the next game. RE4 was amazing.

Oooh, and let me know what you think of Grindhouse! I actually preferred Tarantino’s Death Proof (which is weird because I went in solely because of Rodriguez’s entry), but Planet Terror kicks all ass. I love Rose McGowan. I can’t wait to see what you think

I've only read the first volume of The Walking Dead but I really enjoyed it. At some point I'm going to continue that series.

Although I never played Resident Evil, I used to watch my husband play since it was so much like a movie. I haven't seen the films but I doubt they are scarier than the games. Loved the games–so atmospheric & gory.

I still need to see Grindhouse, but methinks it'll make a great double feature with Night of the Comet. Thanks for the rec!

I was also disappointed the first time I saw Silent Hill. I think they captured the eerie, creepy, something is around the corner and its going to try and kill me feel of the game. What I disliked was the storyline itself. It was just off to me. The more I watch it, I do appreciate the overall feel and look of the movie. Even though the storyline isn’t so hot. It really looks good. I also liked that they used sounds directly from the game.

Hopefully you’ll like the next lists (slasher films and international horror) just as much!
Ohhh, slasher flicks my first love.
I’m looking forward to it

all in all I am not much on Zombies, Night of the Living Dead still amuses me to death (the first one) cuz they never seem to move and take FOREVER to get to the house

ADORE Night of the Comet, if you want something for Halloween but aren’t into horror movies this would be a great choice. Sez me

awesome week and omg long ass posts you go with your badself

RE2 was an abomination. I was so irritated by the extreme closeup-in lieu of special effects. Not cool and actually very light on zombie. Lame.

You’ve hit all my favorites.

Monster Island by David Wellington is something you should pick up. I just read Carrie Ryan’s The Forest of Hands and Teeth, which is a beautifully written zombie YA that doesn’t shy away from the gore. Loved it. There are a ton of new zombie books coming out in March.

Mark

Katie–Can I dare you to watch 28 Weeks Later? The opening sequence to that film gives me the goosebumps! It’s very, very good.

But no zombie movie will ever touch Night of the Living Dead.

And I saw Quarantine two weeks ago in the theater…felt sick with the jerky camera. Seriously, what is with this new handheld footage trend? I thought Quarantine was ok (that lead actress, the chick from The Exorcism of Emily Rose is pretty damn good)–but probably would have liked it a lot more had the movie been shot in the traditional way. They could have kept the same story (late night news team goes out on a call with the fire department) and just mixed footage from the news camera into a more traditional movie setup. Still it had some good scares…even if the characters were ridiculously stupid (“little girl! you have blood on your mouth! Come here, let me help you”~two seconds after little girl bites and attacks her mother).

Word! When you talk about a film that has revolutionized–or really, created–a genre, Night of the Living Dead does it best.

Kmont–Thank you! :p Halloween Week rocks, but it’s kicking my ass lol!

I totally agree with you about RE3. I really liked RE1, but Extinction really, seriously kicked major ass. Oh and I loved that ending! You can see all the Umbrella folks shitting their pants–I want to see Alice and her ‘friends’ do some serious damage in the next film I heart Mila Jovovich.

Oh and dude you should definitely watch 28 Weeks Later, especially if you were non-plussed with the first film. Weeks is much better, in terms of special effects, scope, emotion, etc…at least in my opinion

You’re going to turn me into a horror fan!

My work here is done. *rubs fingers together eeeeeevily*

Sweet–Thank you!!! I’m blushing I love Bentley Little too, his horror is so smart and well written. The Store is one of my favorite books! It’s a crime that Little isn’t talked about or read more.

I did like Cilian Murphy in 28 Days Later–heck, I like him in any role! Totally with you on RE, it far and away exceeded my expectations (and continues to do so!). Speaking of videogame movies, have you ever seen/played the Silent Hill games? Those are my favorite survival-horror games, and the movie has definitely grown on me. I left the theater a bit disappointed, but the more times I watch it, the more I like it. It certainly captured the *feeling* of the games. (sorry, random!)

Hopefully you’ll like the next lists (slasher films and international horror) just as much!

Meljean–I think that’s where I was lost on 28 Days as well. Trying to do too much, IMO.

Now that you mention it…I think Cell is the last King book I’ve really loved too. Although, I’m not sure if Everything’s Eventual came out before or after it…I’m still struggling through Duma Key and haven’t even picked up Lisey’s Story yet. Although, I am looking forward to his new anthology, even if only one of the stories (“N.”) is new. I liked the webisodes for N. and haven’t yet read many of the shorts in there, so…worth it for me

And Alice is named for RE Alice!? Awesome!

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed CELL. It had the Stephen King short-story feel, except it was long … and it was the only recent book of his that I’ve really enjoyed. DUMA KEY, LISEY’S STORY — meh (I finally finished DK, but I still haven’t gotten beyond page 100 or so of LS). Too wordy and meandering, and CELL got straight to the horror.

Should I admit that Alice in Demon Bound is named Alice partially because of the RE movies?

I have to say I loved 28 Days Later, it was all about Jim for me. The first Resident Evil took me by surprise. I expected crap and got a wonderful film, adaptation of the video game. ( I mean that almost never happens)

I’m soo looking forward to your next post so I can see if I’ve seen all the movies on your list.

Girl, no worries, I think we already knew that lol! Yall post every.day, sometimes more than once. We know you’re not lazy.

I find myself really, really loving the last Resident Evil movie. I can’t even remember the second one tho; I need to look that one up just to see why you say no to it. But I want to see the next one, I hope they do make it, with lots of Alice clones kicking ass. Whheeeeee!

And I definitely want to see 28 Weeks later. I was OK w/it’s predecessor, but I haven’ had the zombie exposure that you’ve had. Just look atcha! You’re going to turn me into a horror fan!