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Mystery and a sense of
impending doom plague this release worse than Boy George’s
career as a New York street cleaner. Objekt 4’s Extermination
Processing Tower would serve as a perfect soundtrack to
the kind of atmospheric horror film that actually scares you,
which means no cheap thrills (Japanese pop horror, I am
looking at you), no overwrought and cheesy plot details (fuck
you, Eli Roth), and nothing left unexplored.
Doors creak and the suspense lingers long enough to
hear salty sweat hit concrete. It’s hard to believe that
something substantial and fairly rhythmic could from a project
so stubbornly unclassifiable. The beat pulsates and
changes so quickly that you actually feel like you’re in a
vortex with a life of its own. Your best bet in enjoying
this release is to lie down completely and let the atmosphere
overtake you. Gusts of wind, dripping rainfall, and
other effects play an integral role in creating an environment
that lends itself to an authentic sense of horror. Objekt 4’s ability to develop
entire tracks that build on separate narratives is
impressive.
If only actual modern horror films
would implement these kinds of tracks! Instead we get
these immediate throwaways that are designed for cheap, quick
shock. Nobody remembers the scores of modern horror, but
in the 60s and 70s composers like Goblin added their unique
touch to add to what were already brilliantly directed
stories. Now this isn’t metal, but it’s terrifying and
creepy all the same, harnessing qualities that are essential
to the more horrific elements of heavy metal. Do I
recommend that you run out and buy this ASAP? No.
This is something you should do your research on, because it’s
certainly not for everybody. But for an atmospheric
collection of terrifying sound, it functions as an example of
excellence. If I had the money to fund one of my own
horror scripts, I wouldn’t hesitate to call on Objekt 4 for the score.
| 9/23/2006
12:00:13 AM |
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I
love this fucking shit. LOVE IT.
#34648 |
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| 9/2/2006
5:09:45 PM |
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Yeah,
Carpenter's. Thanks for the suggestions; I'll definitely
check them out.
#33559 |
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| 9/2/2006
5:03:03 PM |
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Dude
do you mean Carpenter's "The Thing" fuck that might be
my all time fave at least from the US.
Try the
Gingersnaps Trilogy, especially the first 2, great
modern Horror from Canada. Devils Rejects is awesome if
you like 70's style grindhouse. To me anyways Wolf Creek
is excellant and I think I like it better then
Hostel.
#33556 |
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| 9/2/2006
3:06:39 PM |
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Yeah,
I'm a fan of Harryhausen and pre-90's horror. I just
don't have any damn friends who enjoy horror. Heh, and I
also hate Cage. Dude's a douche. Fucking 9/11 movie?!
Damn him. Grrrr. But really, I don't like him. At least
Keanu is funny when he "acts." Oh, and about the special
effects? Maddox said it best when he was
talking--ahem--ranting about Episode III: "They're not
'special effects' anymore when they're found in EVERY
SCENE."
#33547 |
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| 9/2/2006
3:01:57 PM |
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I
have a feeling that this wasn't the first time this site
has talked about horror...
I mean, I love when a
review for a band totally transforms the rant-board into
something like this.
Anyway, I just haven't
found much in the stories Jap horror films usually
employ to attract me to them....I prefer older horror: I
love The Thing and The Thing from Another World: I don't
usually mind remakes. They're just been too many remakes
today, too much borrowing from other countries....I just
want some more originality! Sure, I've already said a
remake can be made with class and respect, but...oh, I
don't know! I suppose I just think too much about it.
It's just, just that I wish special effects would remain
something to be treasured and not overused. Ray
Harryhausen, you know? He was amazing; I'm still amazed
today when I see one of the movies he graced with his
talents (yes, I know I'm a victim of fan-boyism). I
don't think today's horror is flooded by this overly
digital whorishness--heh, does that even make sense? I
haven't seen enough of today's horror to make an
accurate opinion about it, but based on the comments
below, I have some catching up to do. I think I'll start
with The Hills Have Eyes and...The Descent? I don't
know. Make me some suggestions, por
favor.
#33546 |
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| 9/2/2006
1:55:57 PM |
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The
Hills Have Eyes remake was awesome, Lee. I agree with
you there.
#33542 |
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| 9/2/2006
12:53:59 PM |
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Here's
something to think about: digital technolgy, is it a
blessing or a curse? On the one hand, many talented
movie makers - and musicians - are able to produce
movies or albums because of how relatively inexpensive
digital equipment is. On the other hand, any shmoe can
create garbage and put it out there, flooding the
market.
I'm iffy on this, because for every gem
of a digital movie or self-produced album, there's a
hundred more out there wasting my
time.
#33541 |
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| 9/2/2006
12:50:13 PM |
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Well
in recent years you have the Grudge, the Eye, Dark Water
and Pulse.......Just for starters. All which are
excellant movies.
Chellis it isn't "pop" horror
movies, especially not Ju-on, it is based on their
superstitions and ghost legends which is always long
haired and usually female that are held in limbo with
rage, etc.... Know your source before you talk about
shit you dont' understnad. There are bands ones for
sure, but the Ring, Audition , the Eye and the TV Ju-on
are first rate and untouched.
Suspira, all
flash, not substance with horrid acting and nonsensical
script.
Hostel, Wolf Creek, New Hills have Eyes,
all excellant shit lately. Hostel is awesome, what is
wrong with you asshats? lol
I am on a big sleaze
and explotation kick lately. I watched La Sexorcisto
(Mexican nunsplotation), Satans Blood and Don't deliver
us from evil. Yeah Euro
sleaze........
#33540 |
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| 9/2/2006
11:33:53 AM |
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"how
many american horror films aren't just remakes of
classic asian films?"
You've got to be fucking
joking.
#33536 |
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| 9/2/2006
7:39:23 AM |
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Best
zombie movie to come out in the last few years....Shaun
of the Dead. I had more fun watching this movie than any
other "horror movie" since Evil Dead 2.
"You got red
on you." The Decent was pretty good
too.
#33532 |
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| 9/2/2006
5:28:54 AM |
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Dunno
if it's horror but check out Wolf Creek. Based on true
events and it's damn freaky. I used to work in that part
of Australia and it's exactly like the movie
depicts.
#33524 |
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| 9/2/2006
4:27:39 AM |
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Will
someone please explain to me what was so great about 28
Days Later? I saw it three times, forced through it by
three different friends trying to tell me how unique and
fresh it was. Personally I didn't see anything that was
even remotely unique, or entertaining. Hostel sucked,
Cabin Fever was just stupid. And how many american
horror films aren't just remakes of classics or asian
films? Or video games.
#33521 |
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| 9/2/2006
4:09:16 AM |
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I
can't believe they are remaking The Wicker Man, a
classic featuring one of the most chilling conclusions
ever, with that fucking hack Nicholas Cage.
That
guy couldn't act his way out of a paper
bag.
#33520 |
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| 9/2/2006
2:09:58 AM |
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I
thought 28 Days Later was kinda funny in parts. Over all
decent, but... eh. I like the whole "end of the
world/civilization" premise, so that part was cool. By
the way, if anyone here reads, check out "I Am Legend"
by Matheson... they were supposedly making that into a
movie as well, but I don't know what became of it.
They'll probably turn it into a romantic comedy with
Owen Wilson.
#33510 |
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| 9/1/2006
8:18:52 PM |
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horror
movies, pffft, movies are for mainstream poseurs. True
performance horror comes from shadow puppets cast in my
grim cave. Movies...
#33485 |
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| 9/1/2006
6:10:26 PM |
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i
remeber i was in high school when 28 days later came
out, and everyone was saying how scary it was, and when
i saw it it was a complete letdown...i guess i shouldnt
say it sucked, it was actually a good movie, it just
didnt shock me or really scare me, so i was dissapointed
in it....and i'll admit, the ending of The Thing wasnt
climactic but i like the fact that either guy couldve
been one of those, ugh, "things."
#33481 |
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| 9/1/2006
5:16:52 PM |
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Cabin
Fever was a dozen 70's and 80's films pieced together to
make something not nearly as cool. Eli Roth is a hack!
Horror movies in general are bad today, although I look
forward to seeing the descent. And Suspiria is
fantastic, Lee.
#33478 |
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| 9/1/2006
4:44:29 PM |
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The
documentary-style shark movie? Open Water? The last 30
minutes were fairly intense and I've never actually been
to a movie whose ending had everyone in the theater
PISSED, hahaha.
28 Days Later was badass. What
sucked about it? The zombie trend is playing itself out
right now, partly because of the excellent virus
narrative in 28 Days Later.
Speaking of
narratives about infection, I've never really understood
why Carpenter's The Thing is celebrated to the degree
that it is. The acting is superb and certain scenes are
chilling, but I ultimately found it kind of
anti-climactic.
#33477 |
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| 9/1/2006
4:33:30 PM |
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@Lee
Suspiria and Inferno were great acid-trippy horror
that made you feel uneasy
@Chris w/ MR
I liked
Cabin Fever too, but 28 Days later?! I thought that
movie sucked alot....Same as that shark movie...i forget
the name but everyone played that one up WAY to much.
Watch Steven Carpenter's THE THING...one of the best
"survival-horror" movies ever.
#33476 |
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| 9/1/2006
4:33:24 PM |
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I
really enjoy what I've heard of Zombi. The record I have
- Cosmos - does indeed have some stuff on it that would
fit right into a Carpenter movie. Great shit &
definitely recommend it.
#33475 |
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| 9/1/2006
4:12:33 PM |
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Thats
spooky (how appropriate)....I was thinking about Zombi
just now when reading this review. I saw them support
Isis, someone said to me before the gig that Zombi play
horror music. That wasn't exactly what I heard, but it
was kinda spooky tense stuff, I was thinking about
recommending them to fans of this band. I loved them,
really good live.
#33474 |
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| 9/1/2006
4:04:43 PM |
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Goblin
is just Goblin, not The Goblins.
Speaking of
which, youse guys should get around to reviewing Zombi's
Surface To Air already.
#33473 |
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| 9/1/2006
4:04:15 PM |
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Call
me cliche, but I can't get enough of The Shining, thats
the best in my book. The isolation, the surrealism...
perfect. And Alien/Aliens too, horror or sci-fi, those
are two of the best too.
#33472 |
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| 9/1/2006
4:03:48 PM |
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This
record sounds really cool, and I agree 100% Japanese pop
horror is really bad and Eli Roth I dont have a huge
problem with but Hostel is very much over
rated
#33471 |
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| 9/1/2006
3:52:52 PM |
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Yeah,
but Cabin Fever was campy and self-aware. Hostel felt
like it should be campy but it took itself too seriously
at times, especially in the last 40 minutes or so, and
ultimately, I didn't find it very entertaining. If
you're going to take your horror seriously, make it
authentically scary, something like 28 Days
Later.
#33470 |
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| 9/1/2006
3:38:19 PM |
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Ah
man, Cabin Fever. Stupidest film ever. Japanese horror -
I saw The Eye, that was cool
#33469 |
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| 9/1/2006
3:29:19 PM |
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I
liked Cabin Fever. Hostel was horrible. It had
potential, but the ending was half-assed. James Gunn
does essentially the same thing that Roth does but with
a sicker sense of humor and better direction.
Ju-On, Ringu, all that crap. You can have it. I
am sure there's great Japanese horror, but it isn't the
pop stuff where magical boy ghosts hide in closets. Ugh.
I don't really have art school needs. I can get
drunk and watch anything from Troma and have a lot of
fun with it.
#33466 |
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| 9/1/2006
2:58:06 PM |
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Ha
ha, You just insulted my two favorite froms of horror.
What do you mean Japanese pop horror? Tell me any
American films from the last 15 years that can touch a
good Japanese horror movie?
What is wrong with
Eli Roth? He makes horror the way it is supposed to be,
sick, freaky and cheesy. You Suspira asshats ruin horror
for all of us with your art school
needs.
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