The Fly (Original vs Remake)

The Fly
Original	Remake
1958	1986
Actors: David Hedison, Vincent Price & Patricia Owens	Actors: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis & John Getz
Director: Kurt Newmann	Director: David Cronenburg
Run Time: 1hour 34 minutes	Run Time: 1hour 36 Minutes
Acting: For me was not that impressive as a matter of fact it was ordinary for the 50s & 60s.	Acting: Jeff Goldblum shined in this version and played his role like only he could.
Effects: Not that the 50s had the best special effects but even for it's day this film lacked for quality effects.		Effects: In the 80s, special effects were starting to evolve and this film was (imo) very much in the forefront of that evolution.
Review: While both films had the same basic plot, the storylines itself separate these two movies. To me, there is a clear winner between them, the remake.

The Wolf Man (Original vs Remake)

The Wolf man
Original	Remake
1941	2010
Actors: Lon Chaney Jr., Claude Rains & Evelyn Ankers	Actors: Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins & Emily Blunt
Director: George Waggner	Director: Joe Johnston
Run Time: 1hour 10 minutes	Run Time: 1hour 43 Minutes
Acting: This version has a lot of well known actors and it shows.	Acting: This film has an all-star cast and almost guarantees it's success.
The gradual transformation of human to  wolf man in this film was well done (for the 1940s). Atmosphere, lighting and such were the  major effects for this film and done well.		Lighting, sets, plot, storyline & effects were all on point. This film IMO is one of the best made horror films done in the past 10+ years.
Review: Both leading men played Lawrence Talbot in different ways but both played the part extremely well and made the part their own. The reboot kept to the original wolf man makeup look which speaks volumes. Both versions are worth seeing and I would recommend seeing both. In this reviewer's eyes there is no clear winner or looser between these two.

Crimson Peak (2015)

Crimson Peak  (2015)

Actors:

  Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain & Tom Hiddleston

Director:
Guillermo del Toro

Run Time:

1 hour 59 minutes

Plot:

 In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds - and remembers. 

Trailer:

Review:

This is a Gothic tale from  Guillermo del Toro which also feels like a mash-up of familiar films from del Toro. That being said, the visuals of this film do not dissappoint. While the story, at times, is a but much and lacks something to make it stand out from the mash-up that it is. The acting on the other hand is rather impressive. 

That all being said I rather liked this film and aside from Tom Hiddleston I'm not sure why. I would recommend watching this film but I have noticed that reviews for this are all over the place.

 

The Deaths of Ian Stone (2007)

The Deaths of Ian Stone (2007)

Actors:

Mike Vogel, Jaime Murray & Christina Cole

Director:

Dario Paina

Run time:

1h 27 min

Plot:

Deaths tells the story of an all-American guy who is murdered each day by horrifying pursuers, only to wake up in slightly different lives to experience the terror of being murdered again. 

 

 Trailer:

 

 

Review:

 

 Sort of a horror version of Ground hog's Day. Ian Stone dies over and over again, each time he wakes in a different life. When he starts to remember another like "THEY" kill him.

To me, the storyline and plot are not that bad though it lags in areas. Cinematography was very well done. This horror-thriller turns into a "love can conquer all" twist plot. Not a bad movie if you can get through the few laggy parts.

Kiss of the Damned (2012)

 Kiss of the Damned (2012) 

Actors: 

Joséphine de La Baume &
Milo Ventimiglia

Director:

 Xan Cassavetes

Runtime:

97 mins

Plot:

 The vampire Djuna resists the advances of Paolo, but soon gives in to their passion. When her trouble-making sister unexpectedly comes to visit, Djuna's love is threatened, and the whole vampire community becomes endangered.

Trailer:

Review:

First let's start by saying this is a Romance Horror that has been underrated. This is about a mortal man that falls for a vampire elite chic (this ain't like Twilight). This is a perfect date night movie for those who love vampires! It's hot and steamy, it also takes you back to when vampires were of romance and dark desires. There is a lot of sexuality and some violence in this movie. 

if you are looking for a vampire movie that's not necessarily a horror movie but definitely steamy this is your movie to watch.