tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829872901342037686.post4542391331730471262..comments2024-03-08T08:38:51.424-08:00Comments on Grimm Reviewz: Throwback Thursday Review: RE-ANIMATOR (1985)Drew Grimm Van Esshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612788931230137094noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829872901342037686.post-72657191391763467202014-04-30T18:26:28.855-07:002014-04-30T18:26:28.855-07:00Everything you said is correct, and I agree with y...Everything you said is correct, and I agree with you for the most part.<br /><br />In terms of "Re-Animator", there isn't any character development that makes any characters relatable. However, Re-Animator isn't that kind of movie. It isn't a character film, it's a fun gore film. So again, it's all about what you go in expecting. If I wanted to watch a good character-based horror film, I'd watch "The Descent", however, when watching "Re-Animator", I go for fun gross stuff. So it's still a winner in my book, because I never looked to it for a character development film. I watch it for the laughs and the craziness of it all. It's not a serious movie, so I don't take it seriously.Drew Grimm Van Esshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01612788931230137094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829872901342037686.post-36637577806035722192014-04-30T06:30:49.480-07:002014-04-30T06:30:49.480-07:00When it comes to film, you always have to have a c...When it comes to film, you always have to have a character that you want to root for or against or that you are intrigued by. Barbara Crampton is lovely to look at. The headless guy is funny, but in all hindsight, I was never particularly engaged or cared all that much for any of the characters in the film. That's the world of difference between what can be a very good horror film and an OK one.<br /><br />I think that is one of the things that is paramount in a horror films. That's why a lot of the horror films of today aren't as good IMO. The horror films of today are well made and have good special effects and there's some cool premises out there if you watch something other then remakes, but the filmmakers of today forget about engaging character arcs. At the end of the day, no matter which way you try to spin it, if you don't care for the characters or have a character you want to know more about, then you're not going to really care as to what happens in the film.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829872901342037686.post-56924772765395701502014-04-25T18:15:49.432-07:002014-04-25T18:15:49.432-07:00Yeah, I actually never liked any of the sequels! I...Yeah, I actually never liked any of the sequels! I really was disappointed with "Bride of Re-Animator". It's a well loved movie, but it just never did anything for me. It goes over my head.Drew Grimm Van Esshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01612788931230137094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829872901342037686.post-36331333133758780212014-04-25T16:21:01.307-07:002014-04-25T16:21:01.307-07:00Thanks man, I was only really joking anyway. I'...Thanks man, I was only really joking anyway. I'm glad you get something out of what I review. <br /><br />But yes, you've got me thinking on having a Re-Animator triple tomorrow. I haven't re-watched the 3rd film since it came out, and although I wasn't crazy on it (Yuzna just isn't as good a director, sadly) I think it's time for a revisit. I think I will enjoy it more on the second go-around.JP Mulvanettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05381363705787780363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829872901342037686.post-34324949573253975952014-04-25T15:54:37.676-07:002014-04-25T15:54:37.676-07:00I see what you're saying. That's a great c...I see what you're saying. That's a great comment, thanks for reading.<br /><br />However, I was never able to connect to this film on an emotional level. It was always just gore and fun to me, and that's all I expect from it. Same with Braindead (Dead Alive). I see your point, and it's valid. But, I think it's a mere matter of what you're looking for when you watch it.Drew Grimm Van Esshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01612788931230137094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829872901342037686.post-47405268090258397102014-04-25T15:51:55.044-07:002014-04-25T15:51:55.044-07:00Hey! Thanks for reading!
Yeah, this is probably m...Hey! Thanks for reading!<br /><br />Yeah, this is probably my favorite adaptation of a Lovecraft story.Drew Grimm Van Esshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01612788931230137094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829872901342037686.post-10622415465305567202014-04-25T15:50:38.703-07:002014-04-25T15:50:38.703-07:00Nah, dude, your reviews are different. I didn'...Nah, dude, your reviews are different. I didn't wanna go all deep in explaining myself in the review and get too off topic. However, unlike most, your reviews are from the heart, from a fan. You actually have something to say.<br /><br />Most people (as you said) only give like one paragraph reviews, and it's total bs. You're not writing your reviews because they're the only movies you know. And your not reviewing them because you're stuck in another era. You have a purpose. So you don't fall into the cliche I was discussing in my review.<br /><br />Anyway, Re-Animator and Braindead make a great double feature! They're definitely in the same ballpark of gore and fun. And yeah, if there were ten Barbara Crampton's in the world, I'd have one haha.Drew Grimm Van Esshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01612788931230137094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829872901342037686.post-26531595765512540442014-04-25T15:34:22.926-07:002014-04-25T15:34:22.926-07:00Hi. Thanks for checking out my blog site - Brandon...Hi. Thanks for checking out my blog site - Brandon C. Sites: Critic of Modern Day Horror. <br /><br />In all honesty, watching this film today, it just doesn't have the same impact. In fact, I find it a bit undistinguished. You have so many films these days and over the past few decades that have featured over the top gore and scenarios, that Re-Animator doesn't really feel all that special anymore. <br /><br />A slasher like Friday the 13th can endure, because the modus oprendi of the killer, taps into something very emotional and connects everything that has happened in the film very well. <br /><br />Or the original Carrie can still endure after sequels and two remakes, because it taps into timeless feelings that all of us have experienced in our high school lives at some point or another.<br /><br />For me, Re-Animator feels dated and no longer relevant, because while there is plenty of gore and some well timed laughs, there is nothing to the film that makes me connect to it on an emotional level other then there is some nostalgia in regards to that era of film. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829872901342037686.post-63271652641613849122014-04-25T10:01:12.266-07:002014-04-25T10:01:12.266-07:00It's funny I came across this cause I was just...It's funny I came across this cause I was just compiling a top ten Lovecraft/Mythos inspired film list for my blog :p What an awesome review!!! This is one of my favorite Lovecraft inspired films. The lines, the scenes, they sure don't make em like this anymore. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829872901342037686.post-91055432374699177442014-04-25T02:45:34.492-07:002014-04-25T02:45:34.492-07:00You pretty much dismissed my entire blog right the...You pretty much dismissed my entire blog right there, in your opening paragraph :-) The reasons why i review older, obscure stuff was the fact that I was sick of 4-5 line reviews on IMDB for films that honestly I feel deserve more respect. Whether it's a teen sex comedy or low budget sci-fi film, I wanted to see a bit more depth given, other than 'it sucks'. That was my aim and I'm happy to be doing it, I would just hate to see films that have yet to even get a DVD release get left behind or forgotten about.<br /><br />Anyways, on to Re-Animator. I first saw this in the early 90's, and was one of the films responsible for getting me into the gorier horror stuff. I saw it a few months before Braindead, and a few after Evil Dead 2. I was 14, and it was a glorious time to be a horror fan. Still one of my absolute favorites; the direction, score and acting are all perfection. I fell in love with Barbara Crampton that day, and I don't think I've ever gotten over her. Fun times. Great write up, dude. JP Mulvanettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05381363705787780363noreply@blogger.com