Things I've Learned From Wrong Turn 2

- To all the reality show producers out there, always make sure there aren't any cannibalistic hillbillies in the general area BEFORE you start filming your show.



- Never take food roasting over an open fire in the woods. If it isn't yours, don't take it.



- If you're too stupid to listen to the tip above, make sure you look for tattoos BEFORE you eat the random meat you find roasting over a fire.



- Incest is a bad thing. If Home (X-Files) didn't show that, then just look at the picture above. Do you really want that kind of malformed baby?



-Never go to West Virginia. Ever. Bad things happen in West Virginia.



-Sexual favors to get screen time......is an overused cliche. Also, put your clothes back on, bitch!



-Don't ever stop to check if the guy you just ran over is okay. Chances are, he's an incestuous mutant, and will try to eat your face. And if he fails, the other mutants will just slice you in half. So, just KEEP DRIVING.

Scream 4

I finally had the chance to see Scream 4, and I must say.....I personally loved it. I love the original Scream, and the franchise in general, and I felt that this sequal was just the thing that the franchise needed to come back from the grave, 11 years after the last one was released.
Now, I realize that so many other horror blogs, sites, and places have already reviewed this movie, and honestly, there's not much more to say that hasn't already been said by those sites. So, instead of a traditional review, I'm just going to focus on certain things that I observed in the film.

- Okay, so it isn't really in the film, but on all the posters and trailers, Scream is written as Scre4m. Am I the only one really tired of the whole 'numbers as letters' thing? Couldn't it have just been written as Scream 4?



- Rory Culkin. Didn't love his character, but that isn't what I want to talk about. Look at that boy's eyes. Is it just me, but don't his eyes look....well, evil?



- Gale Weathers...I've never been a huge fan of the character. I didn't like her that much in Scream, just because she was a freaking bitch. In this movie, at least her and Sidney got along, but I have to say....she's gotten somewhat idiotic over the years. I mean, why would you go looking for Ghostface all alone? That's practically a death wish. Though, I must say....I loved when she told the weird policewoman that her lemon squares tasted like ass.



-Neve Campbell hasn't changed a bit.



- Lemon Squares: Tasting like ass since 2011



-Hayden Panettiere....her character, Kirby, was interesting. A true horror movie buff. Because of that fact, I must wonder.....why was she stupid enough to fall for Ghostface's trap?

-The Twist ending. There is no picture, of course. But, the twist ending.....I easily figured it out, but that didn't make it any less surprising and effective. It was interesting, awesome, and I enjoyed it.

Don't Fear The Reaper.....Even though He's Everywhere

Pretty much everyone knows the song (Don't Fear) The Reaper by the Blue Oyster Cult, right? Its haunting guitar, the creepy mid-song solo, and of course, the infamous cowbell. It's a hit on the radio, television, even movies. So, for my comeback post, I wanted to showcase the many times it appears during horror movies of the old, and the present.

Halloween (both the original, and the remake)


In the original, the song plays as Laurie Strode and Annie are driving through Haddonfield. In the remake, the song plays in Judith Myers' room.


The Stand (television miniseries)


The song plays at the beginning of the miniseries, if my memory is correct, as Charles Campion rides into Texas.

Scream (1996)


The song, as an acoustic version performed by Gus, plays in Sidney's bedroom after her boyfriend Billy Loomis climbs in through the window. Possible foreshadowing?


Zombieland (2009)


The song plays in the background as Tallahassee and Wichita are getting flat-out stoned with resident faux zombie, Bill Murray, as they take refuge in his Hollywood mansion.


and of course, no list about (Don't Fear) The Reaper would be complete without including....

More Cowbell (Saturday Night Live, as hosted by Christopher Walken)


The Bruce Dickinson wanted more cowbell. And hell, he got it!

Random Rant

In case you hadn't heard, the infamous Chicago housing complex, Cabrini-Green, has been shut down.
Sorry about that Candyman

The Sunday 11: Favorite Harry Potter Creatures

Yeah, I know. It's Tuesday. But, my internet was down this weekend, so I'm bringing you all this late edition of the Sunday 11.

11. House Elf
Yeah, Dobby probably comes to mind. But, I think house elves in general are interesting. They portray a sad reality of an otherwise magical world. Plus, they're rather adorable.

10. Centaurs
J.K. didn't come up with centaurs, but she portrayed them in a way that seemed to be unique. Very territorial and judgemental, they have quite a temper. But some, like Firenze, are shown to have a heart of gold.

9. Goblins
Am I the only one who is freaked out by these things? They're rather ugly little beasts....and greedy, too.

8. Werewolves
Again, not an original idea, but portrayed differently than most. Some werewolves are sweet, loveable creatures( in human form), such as Lupin. Others, like Greyback, are bloodthirsty demonic douchebags who crave flesh. Lovely.

7. Dragons
Hungarian Horntail, Chinese Fireball, and many others. They breathe fire, they fly, and are very protective of their eggs. I kind of wish I had a Norberta of my own. They seem rather cuddly.

6. Boggart
Damn little things. With no known shape, they can take the shape of anything that the viewer fears, whether it would be spiders or Snape. I wouldn't want to meet one of these little suckers.

5. Fairies/Pixies
These aren't the happy little Tinkerbell fairies. These are the mischevious weird fairies that can be sweet, but are usually....not so sweet.

4. Pygmy Puff

Look at it's wittle face!

3. Dementors
These things scare the shit out of me. Like...have you seen one of them without the robe on?!

2. Hippogriff
Half griffin. Half horse. All attitude.

1. Threstral
I love them....

Important (to me at least)

Instead of the customary Sunday 11, today I'm going to dedicate the post to a man that I had the privelege to know.
Ronnie Blatt was a guy that everyone knew. He had contacts in pretty much every place he went, including radio jockeys, ticket holders, politicians, and a very special contact in concert promotions. Because of this amazing man, my family and I were able to go to various concerts and shows for free. He became part of our family, as we were his, since his wife passed away. He spent holidays, birthdays, and other special events with us. We were his family.
On Friday ,November 12, my mother recieved a call from the local hospital. They were unable to find his next of kin, and since he always carried our names and phone numbers in his wallet, we were the first they called. Since we were not genetically related, the hospital would not tell us anything other than he had been admitted into Emergency.
After the finally reached his family, and they went over there, we were given the news. His closest relative called, and said that he had suffered a heart attack when he had gotten home from work that day. The EMT's worked on him for over 40 minutes, but were unable to revive him.
He was only in his early 60's, and had a lot of life left to live.
His passing was sudden and unexpected. His life had affected so many people, especially my family and I. If only we had gotten the chance to tell him how much he had meant to all of us.
Rest in Peace, Butch.

Book Review: Skeleton Crew

Sorry that I've been absent for a few days. I've been sick, and overloaded with a lot of school work. But! I'm back, and come with a review!

 Book : Skeleton Crew
Author: Stephen King


Skeleton Crew is a collection of short stories written by Mr. King.  Included in the book are well-known stories, such as the Mist, which was recently adapted into a motion picture. Some lesser-known stories, but even more awesome than the well-known ones, include The Jaunt, The Raft, Cain Rose Up, and The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet.

The Mist was the first story in the collection, as well as the longest. Taking place the day after a horrible storm, a father and son get trapped in a grocery store as a terrible mist rolls over the land, bringing prehistoric monsters along with it. A horrifying account of the terror that can be found in simple things.

The Jaunt was one of my personal favorites. While not exactly a horror short story, it interested me a great deal more than some of the other stories. The Jaunt was a futuristic way of teleportation, taking only a blink of the eye to appear in various locations. There was a catch, though. You had to be asleep for the Jaunt, or else you'd go completely insane.

The Raft was one of the most amusing stories in the book. While it's plot was shaky, it's basis of a monster shaped like an oil slick was amusing. Especially since it ate people. That was pretty funny.

Cain Rose Up was what seemed like an earlier version of the Richard Bachman novel, Rage. While the plot was different, it's basis was similar. Involving a student who finally cracks and goes on a shooting spree, it showcased a different side to college life.

The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet was another story that fascinated me. The idea that insanity was a flexible bullet was ingenious. Also, the whole "Fornit some Fornus" thing was fairly amusing...

Anyway, overall, the stories in this book were a mixture of horror, amusement, and various other things that I don't have time to explain. =].

Scooby Snacks Awarded: 7.5/10