Happy New Fears! The Best of '06
Each year that passes, we?re thankful for everything horror has to offer. Whether it be the good, the bad or the ugly (speaking of The Ugly) and just like you, we crave our horror 24/7. 2006 was a great year for fright flicks, but 5 titles in particular stand out as exceptional examples of the genre that truly entertained us and scared us silly. These 5 titles couldn?t be any more different in conception and execution, but the one thing that they all share in common is the fact that they are all exceptional examples of the genre we all hold so dear. Feel free to comment, critique and discuss, but we?d really just like to see you add to the list, and don?t forget to tell us why.
The Descent
A group of female spelunkers have more to deal with than just being trapped in an uncharted cave. The Descent came as an unexpected horror treat that?s scary for so many reasons beyond just the bloodthirsty monsters.
Pan?s Labyrinth
Guillermo del Toro has crafted a fantastically frightening fairytale that?s most certainly not for the kiddies.
Pan's Labyrinth - Trailer
Pan's Labyrinth - Review
The Hills Have Eyes
The first two thirds of Alexandre Aja?s remake of the Craven classic is so close to the original, you?d be hard pressed to even know you were watching a remake. The final act takes an interesting turn although the political messages may be a bit heavy handed at times. In the end, Aja has crafted a remake that?s not only as disturbing and shocking as the original, but also as interesting and entertaining.
The Hills Have Eyes 2 - Trailer
Final Destination 3
Not as fun as part two, but this roller coaster of a series takes a gory thrill seeking turn for its third installment. Great gory gags and a fast paced plot add to the enjoyment. Not to mention the entertaining ending that just won?t quit.
TCM: The Beginning
Everything the ?03 TCM remake should have (and could have) been. If you really dug the ?03 remake, look no further. However, if you felt the ?03 remake was lacking, The Beginning is the real TCM ticket in our eyes. Truth be told, there?s really not much of a beginning here (which was a common critique and complaint), but the vibe and characters are much more friendly to the series than anything that?s come before it?except for the original of course.
