ARE YOU GONNA LET ME IN OR WHAT? BY: ZOMBIE ZANE

Yo! Yo! Yo! Coming at ya live and direct from the motherfuckin seven six one oh seven. What’s good horror fans that sit up late at night and drink blood while doing your laundry. Well the weekend is over and I guess that means I gotta get back to work. Boo! Anyway, since today’s post is gonna be a bit longer, I’m gonna skip the foreplay and get right to it. So grab some KY and let’s go.

What I got for ya today, is a kinda a comparison type of article. What I’m gonna be doing is comparing two films. One is a remake and the other is the original. One was made here in the USA, the other is of the Swedish persuasion.  I’m talking about, “Let Me In,” and “Let the Right One In.”

Ok, now as a general rule, most of the foreign horror films that are remade over here are pieces of shit compared to the original. But then again, aren’t most remakes pieces of shit? A few examples...”REC” is a 2007 Spanish horror film that kicked some serious ass! But the remake, 2008's “Quarantine,” eh, not so good. I know that everybody remembers, “The Ring.” But did you guys see the Japanese version directed by Hideo Nakata? Nakata’s film was WAY better! As I’ve come to learn, foreign horror movies are just better. Bottom line, foreign horror films kick our ass. And such is the case between “Let Me In” and “Let the Right One In.”

Now let’s get to the tale of the tape...                                

“Let Me In” (2010) U.S.A.         (vs)        “Let the Right One In” (2008) Sweden
Directed by: Matt Reeves                           Directed by: Tomas Alfredson                             
116 mins.                                                   114 mins.
Netflix Instant Watch                                   Netflix Instant Watch
My Score: 2.5 out of 5                                My Score: 4.75 out of 5                           

As you can see, I ranked “Let the Right One In” like two and a quarter points higher. And I’m a professional so...Anyway, the plot for both films are the same. They both revolve around a bullied young boy who befriends a ‘young’ vampire. They both take place in the 1980's and they both have that romantic dynamic between the boy and the vampire. Basically the remake sticks to the original. Almost too much. It was shot pretty much scene for scene and for that it loses some points. If you’re gonna remake something, fuckin’ put your own twist on it. Don’t give me some regurgitated shit. C’mon boss. I would’ve really liked to see another director take a shot at remaking this film. Like Rob Zombie maybe. He would’ve done it better.

I also thought that in the Swedish version, the love dynamic between vampire and boy was portrayed a bit better. It was a bit more moving for me. The expressions of the actors, the way they acted with one another, I just thought that the kids in the foreign film did a better job. Plus, in the foreign film, they did a better job of explaining the whole ...”What if I’m not a girl” line. In the American version, we are led to believe that when Abby says that line she is referring to her being a vampire rather than a little girl. But in the foreign version, they actually show you what she means by that line. Now I won’t spoil it for those that haven’t seen it, but trust me, it does make a difference. It was a total jaw dropping moment. I was actually like, “Whoaaa.” And believe me, I don’t drop jaw that often.

Now as far as the score goes, both films did a good job with that. I thought the score was awesome for both. Both used some beautiful music. But I’d have to give the edge to the foreign version. On second thought, it was kinda neat to hear some 80's tunes in the American version. So I guess all in all, I’ll go ahead and give the score/soundtrack part a tie between the two movies.

I also thought that some of the bullying scenes were a little bit harsher in the USA version. The whole atomic wedgie/pants pissing scene was pretty rough. Poor Owen. Now don’t get me wrong, the bullying scenes in the foreign film were good too, but the American version did a little bit better job in some instances.

I guess the best way I can convey my point is this. The original version of the film is like hearing a song by Elvis, or by whatever band you think is awesome. And the USA remake is kinda like hearing that same song by another band that is just okay. I mean both songs are good, but one is obviously far superior than the other one. So my advise, for what it’s worth, I would watch the 2008 Swedish version first. And then watch the made in the USA one. I mean that’s how I did it and I’m damn glad I saw the original first.  In fact, the original one is like one of the best vampire movies I’ve ever seen. And brother, (or sister) I’ve seen a lot.











               

Well, there ya have it.  That's about all I got for today, but before I get outta here, I do have like one quick nude scene to show you guys. That and a couple of other pics that I thought may add to your viewing pleasure. I also have included the two trailers, so after you peep out the pics, watch the videos, yes?

Bit o' Boob

 Bit more Boob (Sasha Barrese "Let Me In"

        

Bed is a burning!

FACED!! 

Okay, for real, that's all there is and there ain't no more. Be sure and check out Sasha's stuff as well. She's always got something good going on. So until tomorrow horror fans. Take care, stay a-scared, and I am out!

ZOMBIE ZANE

                                                                         

HAIRY PEOPLE, A CREEPY COUNT AND SILENCE...OH MY!! By: SASHA SLAUGHTER

Hey hey hey!! Sasha Slaughter here with you for the final day of old school horror!!! It's raining in this bitch!!! I hope I don't lose power!! Yipes! Anyway, it is the last day of old school horror month, I hope Zane and I made it entertaining and informational for you. And if you didn't like it, well friends there is only one thing you can do...SUCK IT! Ha!! Now pay attention while I review Nosferatu for your reading pleasure.

Nosferatu came out in 1929 and was directed by F.W. Murnau. It's a silent foreign horror film (German to be exact) and it was based on Bram Stoker's novel Dracula. Basically the plot of this little foreign film has real estate agent Hutter conducting business with the dark Count Orlok. Hutters' boss Knock sends him to Transylvania because Orlok is interested in buying property in Wisborg, where Hutter and his wife Ellen are from. Knock tells Hutter to offer Orlok the old abdoned home across from his own, so Hutter sets out to Transylvania to talk to Orlok and see if he is interested.

While on his journey to Transylvania Hutters tells several people of his intent to go to Orlok's castle, they are frightened and tell him he cannot go until morning because the wolf is roaming the forest. The following day Hutter continues his trip to see Orlok. The men who take him by carriage stop in the middle in the journey and tell him they won't go any further because the other side of the pass they have to cross is creepy. As Hutter is walking, a strange man in a carriage comes and picks him up and takes him to Count Orlok's castle. Orlok welcomes him into the castle but while he is eating dinner he cuts himself and Orlok attempts to suck the blood from his finger. Hutter is frightened and repulsed by him.

The following morning upon waking up he sees two puncture wounds on his neck but thinks that they are perhaps mosquito bites. While reading the papers to purchase the house Orlok sees a picture of Hutter's wife Ellen and is mesmerized and then says that she has a beautiful neck. Later that night Hutter goes to explore the grounds and finds Orlok in a coffin and freaks out. Shortly after that Hutter sees Orlok take his coffin and leave by horse and carriage. Hutter ties bed sheets together to escape (Why didn't he just use the front door??) and tries to get to his wife Ellen is Wisborg. He falls out the window and two farmers find him and take him to a hospital.

Orlok manages to get his coffin aboard a ship and ends up in Wisborg. Along the way all of the men on the ship are killed by Orlok. In Wisborg there is a report that there is a widespread epidemic or plague happening in Transylvania. Victims appear to have two scars or puntcure wounds on their neck and then they get sick. The townspeople are fearing for their lives so they are asked to stay inside and lock their doors and windows. Orlok makes it to Wisborg with coffin in hand and finds the house across from Hutter and Ellen. Finally after a long journey Hutter makes it home safely shortly after Orlok's arrival. Ellen begins to act strangely and sees the wicked Count Orlok in the window of the house across from her. She reads in a book that the only way to stop a vampire is to give her blood willingly. She feigns an illness and tells Hutter to get a doctor. After he leaves Orlok arrives at their home and drinks Ellen's blood until sunrise and then....

Ahh ha! How about you watch Nosferatu and find out what happens?? Or not. Personally I thought it was a total snooze fest. I KNOW! It's a damn classic and it's been called the "scariest Dracula adaptation ever" blah blah blah. Fuck that noise. I was bored as hell!! I was literally counting down the minutes until it was over. Don't hate. Overall I'd rate this bad (and I emphasize bad) boy a 2 out of a possible 5. I'm more of a new school person and that whole silent film thing is not my shot of vodka at all!! The people in the movie were creepy and wickedly hairy...I mean their sideburns and eyebrows were....scary!! The acting (If you can call it that) was a bit ridiculous and the music was insanely annoying (You best believe I muted that after 5 minutes).

But I will say, I was going to give this movie a 1.5 but the fact that Count Orlok was so hideous and grotesque kinda bumped up my score. The make up was insane! And his little gnarled twisted fingers...ughh! He was the best part of that movie (Well that and the actual end was the best part...you know, when it was over.) Anyway, thats what I thought about Nosferatu. I didn't hate it but I didn't love it. It was my first silent film ever and Zane is definitley teaching me a thing or two about horror. With that being said, don't forget to check out Zanes stuff, he's a bit of an exhibitionist of sorts, he loves showing you what he's got, huh Zane?? =) And as always do come back next week for all new stuff here at Dead End Horror.

PS!! Before I go, take a peep at this....