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Author: pfarmer

  • Campfire Stories

    Campfire Stories. Hearing that title you expect to hear, or see rather, stories that leave your bones cold even though your body is warm, stories that give you goosebumps all over your body. Stories that are suppose to give you nightmares and cause you pain. Pain that’s brought on by the suspense of the story, and NOT by the horrible acting of one. Sadly, the only pain you’ll be experiencing while you watch the 2002 release of “Campfire Stories” is just that.

    You can pretty much tell the direction this whole thing is going within the first five minutes of the film. Shot on video, you can tell the budget wasn’t too big, so you have to lower your expectations a tad so that you can appreciate the film for its stories it’s trying to relay through the film. I found myself not appreciating anything from this film.

    The wraparound focuses on two young men driving down a deserted road and stopping suddenly at the sight of a young, female traveler (Jamie-Lynn Sigler) standing in their path who also claims to have had car trouble (though her car is nowhere to be seen). The travelers decide to team up and look for help by, of course, wandering into the woods, and this is where they encounter a very unsettling David Johansen playing an oddball character called “Ranger Bill.”

    The stories start horrible, but they do get better as each one passes. The only shining hope in this one is Sigler, maybe its because i liked her so much in The Sopranos. I can’t say I’d ever recommend this to ANYONE but if you want to watch ever horror anthology, like me, it’s one you’ll have to suck up and endure.

    Overall, Campfire Stories is a poorly written, acted, and directed film. It’s one of the WORST anthology films to be put on DVD. Avoid Campfire Stories, but SEE Campfire Tales. Kudos to Jamie-Lynn Sigler in this one.

    1/5 Reels
    Dying Squid Rating
    Watch at your own Risk!!!

    Trailer:

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykSYa3fyG94

  • Squidflicks Summer School Episode 4

    The SquidFlicks Staff endures a summer of horrible schooling. Will their summer be lost? or will they somehow escape the clutches of the Evil Teacher. Stay tuned every Tuesday and Thursday for new Episodes. 4/8

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k9DxUNuHtI

  • Trick ‘R Treat


    Halloween. A time when we have an excuse to act like a kid and dress up. Traditionally a holiday where kids go from house to house asking for candy in various costumes. Horror movies are seen regular on televisions all over the world and we just cant seem to get enough of the macabre. Skulls and Jack O’ Lanterns are symbols of the season,however; another tradition of Halloween dates back thousands of years. Human sacrifices were common then and if you were ever to break that tradition you may get visited by a demon or two. Meet Sam. Like the crew in the 2008 release of Michael Dougherty’s “Trick ‘R Treat.”

    Going into this film i had good expectations. For a few years it has received praise for being the best horror film in years, and one of the best anthology films of all time. I never expected it however to be as amazing as it was. The way the film was setup, reminded me of “Pulp Fiction.” All of the stories were intertwined, and you’d see certain scenes and characters featured in one story in the background of another.

    Glen MacPherson, the film’s cinematographer, did an outstanding job with the look of the film. It caught the real essence of the fall time and everything seemed to be just in place and very eerie looking to it all. Just like wine, time did this film justice and ever disappoints

    Michael Dougherty did a superb job writing a well entertaining film that isn’t predictable at all. The stories were all very original, and they kept you in shock as the film reveals its twists and turns throughout. The acting was great as well. Dylan Baker was excellent as the Principal gone killer. Others that stood out to me were Britt Mckillip and Brian Cox.

    This is a def. new film im going to watch every year at Halloween time. It’s one that you’ll never get tired of and always fun to go back try and to connect everything together. Michael Dougherty has stated that he plans to make a sequel, hell i say make a new one every year!

    5/5 Reels
    Platinum Squid Rating
    Don’t Miss this instant Classic!!!

    Trailer:
    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jh0DwJZjz8

  • Squidflicks Summer School Episodes 2 & 3; Deadtime Stories Video Review

    Here are the latest Squidflicks Summer School Episodes and a Video Review of the 1986 anthology film, “Deadtime Stories.” Enjoy!!!

    Squidflicks Summer School Episode 2

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iO9R7EuL3E

    Squidflicks Summer School Episode 3

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_PfHHc4VME&feature=channel

    “Deadtime Stories” Video Review

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x48Ia7EoKvA&feature=channel

  • Teachers Mistake!!

    Ooops the last half of the teacher’s papers has seemed to have been misplaced. So we’ll pick up with Anthology Week!!

  • Squidflicks Summer School Episode 1

    The SquidFlicks Staff endures a summer of horrible schooling. Will their summer be lost? or will they somehow escape the clutches of the Evil Teacher. Stay tuned every Tuesday and Thursday for new Episodes. 1/8

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3f82kZsqpk

  • Escape from New York

    1997. The year that saw the death of Princess Diana, Gas was $1.22 a gallon, Titanic was released, and life was simpler and less worrisome. A lot of the 90s was spent living a more stress free life than many of us do now. Some however, depicted 1997 as a totally opposite reality. Picture 1997. The year where the entire Government structure is changed and the state of New York is turned into a maximum security prison. The President’s life is in danger and a man called Snake has to save him. Welcome to John Carpenter’s “Escape from New York.”

    This film’s story, I feel, is way ahead of it’s time. By having the set-up be in New York is such a memorable image of America, it could really hit home. Pitting the sole leader of the free world in danger against the gangs and criminals of New York is a ballsy move and it sure as hell worked to perfection. The Criminal anti-hero, Snake Plissken, is as badass as they come. Only caring for himself and no one else makes him one BAMF guy.

    The actors in the film are as seasoned as they come. Donald Pleasence, Kurt Russell, Tom Atkins, Adrienne Barbeau all starred in this cult classic and they raised the film’s quality tremendously. They each have their own unique and distinct role which they all execute wonderfully.

    Carpenter composed the music himself, and he, yet again, delivered in high form. He’s use of heavy synth in his compositions makes his sound the true “Carpenter sound.” The main theme makes you get ready for the action adventure you’re about to witness and doesn’t lay off until the closing credits have rolled.

    Overall, this film is a underrated classic in my eyes. I feel it’s one of Carpenter’s best scripts, and films. If you have Escape lately, then pop some popcorn, lay back on the couch and watch the 1997 that you never thought would be.

    5/5 Reels
    Platinum Squid Rating
    Watch it NOW!!

    Trailer:

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckvDo2JHB7o

  • Squidflicks Summer School: Escape or Die Week

    Hello Squidflicks Nation! SquidFlicks Summer School has officially kicked off! Sadly we’re a day late but that just means you’ll get two new posts for the price of one!!

    Here is this week’s Schedule

    Week One: Escape or Die Week

    Monday – Escape from New York (Written Review)
    Tuesday –  Squidflicks Summer School  (1/8)
    Wednesday – Escape from L.A. (Video Review)
    Thursday –  Squidflicks Summer School (2/8)
    Friday – Escape from Fulton (Digital Short) Intro Clip

  • SquidFlicks Summer School Schedule

    Here is the Schedule for SquidFlicks Summer School. Starting August 2nd!!!

    Week One: Escape or Die Week

    Monday – Escape from New York (Written Review)
    Tuesday –  Squidflicks Summer School  (1/8)
    Wednesday – Escape from L.A. (Video Review)
    Thursday –  Squidflicks Summer School (2/8)
    Friday – Escape from Fulton (Digital Short) Intro Clip

    Week Two: Anthology Week

    Monday –Deadtime Stories (Video Review)
    Tuesday –  Squidflicks Summer School (3/8)
    Wednesday – Trick ‘R Treat (Written Review)
    Thursday –  Squidflicks Summer School (4/8)
    Friday –  Campfire Stories (Written Review)

    Week Three: Starship Troopers Week

    Monday –  Starship Troopers (Video Review)
    Tuesday –  Squidflicks Summer School (5/8)
    Wednesday –Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (Written Review)
    Thursday –  Squidflicks Summer School (6/8)
    Friday – Starship Troopers 3: Marauder (Written Review)

    Week Four: Stephen King Week

    Monday – Children of the Corn (Video Review)
    Tuesday –  Squidflicks Summer School (7/8)
    Wednesday – Thinner (Written Review)
    Thursday –  The Night Flier (Written Review)
    Friday – Squidflicks Summer School (8/8) – Finale

  • Squidflicks Flea Market Finds #4

    Squidflicks Search Flea Markets, Video Stores, Garage Sales, Yards Sales, and anywhere where videos are being sold to search for Movies to add to their collection. Today the SF crew heads to a local Yard sale, and make a return trip back to the Giant Flea Market in Union City, Tn.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HaOMep90E8