All posts from October 27, 2009

10 Horror Movies You Might Have Missed

Mania.com have compiled a list of 10 Overlooked Horror Movies of the last 25 years. To my surprise and delight, Splinter made it into the number one slot, so, nine really since I’m guessing you have at least heard of that one.

The list is a great one for horror lovers who may not consider themselves aficionados but are keen to discover hidden treasures. The list includes trailers, and reasons for each film’s appearance on the list.

Now, these aren’t a bunch of obscure avant-garde titles that are an acquired taste, they are just solid examples of off the beaten path horror that may have been… overlooked, and I have to admit there are a few on the list I have overlooked myself.

One recent film on the list is Carriers, which had a blink-and-you-miss-it release in theatres last month despite a great cast including Star Trek’s Chris Pine, Brothers & Sisters/The Ring Two’s Emily VanCamp and one of the most overlooked talents in his age range, Lou Taylor Pucci.

The film looks like a solid thriller with some themes in common with Splinter being a story about people trying to escape infection. The trailer even uses some of the exact same microscope footage I used for the end credit sequence of Splinter. Definitely one to check out.

See the whole list and explore Mania.com HERE.

Mazzupial's Top Five

Australian FlagAustralian movie blog Movie Mazzupial just put up an article naming Splinter among their top five must see picks for this Halloween. Culling from the past ten years of “underground” horror they have put together a list that would make for a great All Hallows Movie Eve.

Others on the list include Gingersnaps, and my friend Michael Dougherty’s debut feature Trick ‘r Treat. They have this to say about Splinter:

Easily one of the best, most original horror offerings this year, Splinter is a thrilling twist on the zombie-infection scenario. In fact, it creates its own rules with the clever concept of a blood-crazed, parasitic creature that absorbs the corpses of its victims. Visually, there hasn’t been a horror creature quite like the possessed nature of those in Splinter, nor too has such a potentially ridiculous plot been executed so perfectly. For a low-budget release, you wouldn’t be able to tell Spilnter is lacking the financial support of most mainstream horror films given the slick production and creative special effects.

Never taking itself too seriously, Splinter is a cringe-inducing, jolt-filled, fast-paced, thrilling ride and a throw back to the best creature features of the 70s and 80s.

Kind words indeed. You can read the rest of the list HERE.