Halloween 2, directed by Rob Zombie, Lions Gate, Release Date: August 28, 2009Ok, Lions Gate isn't necessarily classified as "major" just yet but they have definitely made a mark from themselves. Taking on a lot of movies that other production companies wanted absolutely nothing to do with, such as great films like, American Psycho with Christina Bale, Monsters Ball with Halle Berry and Billy Bob, The Punisher, Fahrenheit 9/11, Open Water, The Haunting in Connecticut and the list goes on. We have to thank them for giving these films a chance because some of them are awesome films... such as Halloween and I am sure Halloween 2 will be no disappointment.
Rob Zombie has not only mastered the art of "re-imagining" but has given it a new face. That's what I loved most about the first, although the characters were familiar, I don't think any of us were prepared for the grueling story that was about to be told. The insight into Michael Myers childhood was up until then untold (or told badly), this version explains the fucked up guy in the white mask that we have all came to love and adore. If you're a horror movie buff, check this film out!
Gamer, directed by Mark Neveldine, Lions Gate, Release Date: September 4, 2009Apparently I am just drawn to Lions Gate films. I had no idea this was a Lions Gate production until I looked it up! Another film that probably would not have been touched otherwise if not for Lions Gate. Bringing Gerard Butler into the picture (literally) is just a bonus. Let's not forget about Kyra Sedgwick... I love this woman. I had never seen her in anything, other than knowing she was Kevin Bacon's wife, until The Closer. Gamer is a high-powered action film that appears to be set in the future where gamers are in control of actual people. These people are for the most part I believe, prison inmates. From viewing the trailers and reading the synopsis, I know this is my kind of flick! I don't wanna go into too much detail because I'd like for you to come to your own conclusions, but this is a must see for me!
ZombieLand, directed by Ruben Fleischer, Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures, Release Date: October 9, 2009The first non-Lions Gate film so far. Ok, it's a comedy and I strongly dislike comedies because most of them are not actually funny. But I love zombies. If this is anything like Shawn of the Dead, I am sure I won't be disappointed.
Set in a world over-run by zombies, ZombieLand follows a few characters in different towns who have all managed to survive. Their un-dying (no pun intended) will-to-live, bands them together in an effort to keep zombie teeth from crunching down on their nice, hot flesh. I'll definitely be checking this one out!
That's actually it, not a huge list, all of the other films that I want to see are by independent film studios... just not a lot going in Hollywood nowadays. But like I said, they surprise me every now and again. And honestly, the first 2 films are definitely under an independent film label, but Lions Gate is getting up there and as long as they keep up the good work, I'll keep supporting.
Thanks for reading and as always, please leave comments and suggestions.
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