tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post4037148806152301725..comments2024-02-18T08:45:16.295-08:00Comments on The Film Connoisseur: Prince of Darkness (1987)Franco Macabrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-7514762526102417792010-03-28T10:51:59.509-07:002010-03-28T10:51:59.509-07:00Ive never been a fan of this one, it has some inte...Ive never been a fan of this one, it has some interesting ideas and I do like the minimalist approach that you sited, but I just didnt find the story or the characters to be compelling in any way.I Like Horror Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851268002582984544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-69621966978098434382010-03-26T05:39:35.005-07:002010-03-26T05:39:35.005-07:00Yeah, I saw The Prestige a while back, I liked it,...Yeah, I saw The Prestige a while back, I liked it, but I wasnt running this blog yet, so my review for it is not on here. But I will defenetly be giving it a re-watch and reviewing it at some point! <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and commenting!Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-56697148747054872142010-03-25T16:15:08.248-07:002010-03-25T16:15:08.248-07:00I put a Google alert on "science vs religion&...I put a Google alert on "science vs religion" a couple of weeks ago - your review is the first really interesting thing it's uncovered, though not at all what I was after. Straight to the netflix queue!<br />There's a wierd twist in The Prestige, BTW, if you haven't reviewed it yet, you might get a kick out of the magic trick at the end.Ransom Stephenshttp://www.TheGodPatent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-78825333306818502792010-03-25T05:11:21.337-07:002010-03-25T05:11:21.337-07:00Assault on Precint 13 along with Dark Star are the...Assault on Precint 13 along with Dark Star are the only two John Carpenter movies I have not seen, need to get down to it.Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-22221442418642570292010-03-25T04:24:20.727-07:002010-03-25T04:24:20.727-07:00Another good review. 'Prince of Darkness' ...Another good review. 'Prince of Darkness' is definitely one of those "inbetween" movies from Carpenter's filmography - not a classic, but not a disaster either. Worth a watch, even if the lack of a decent payoff leaves you feeling unfulfilled.<br /><br />The idea of the possessed homeless gradually besieging the church works well and generates some real tension. It's reminiscent of the siege in 'Assault on Precinct 13'. The religion/science contrast brings in some good ideas, too. But it just doesn't quite gel. The fact that this otherwordly material is represented as the kind of green goo that B-rate celebrities get dunked in on kids' TV shows doesn't help.<br /><br />But mainly, as you noted, the film's biggest flaw is that it doesn't deliver the ending that all the build up and tension seem to promise.Neil Fulwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14686296295535235988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-29991739117487761942010-03-24T12:48:03.471-07:002010-03-24T12:48:03.471-07:00Fine fine, it was Mr. Fiendish who loaned me this ...Fine fine, it was Mr. Fiendish who loaned me this one! I begged him for it because it warranted a re-watch. There you happy? <br /><br />Yeah, I dont mind the small scope of the story, in fact most horror stories take place in restricted, enclosed environments, this was not a problem for me. I mentioned it because thats the films nature. <br />I just wanted to see the damn monster after so much build up! <br /><br />The characters I didnt dig so much. I mean, the romantic story, these two actors had no chemistry whatsoever! Many of them were simply cardboard cutouts of what a nerd is supposed to be like. <br /><br />The only stand out performance for me I guess would be Donald Pleasance. <br /><br />Technically, I dont have complaints, Carpenter has always made good looking films. Though I did notice a few goofs! There is a scene in which the moon is full then it switches to not being full, then back to full again and so on and so on!Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-22601043783902102282010-03-24T10:28:12.614-07:002010-03-24T10:28:12.614-07:00what? no credit for who loaned you the movie? for ...what? no credit for who loaned you the movie? for shame<br /><br />I have to say that I agree and i don't at the same time. The fact that it's 'epic' side is never completely shown isn't a problem for me, I like the dark, small, grim tone it keeps, it makes it more lovecraftian. I liked the chracters and I also like the really grim ending. Also, the cinematography on this thing is flawless.Mr. Fiendishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400272984451242034noreply@blogger.com