Top Ten of 2017

It's the end of the year and time to make our list of favorite films of the year.  So without further adieu....


10.  The Void

It's Assault on Precinct 13 meets John Carpenter's The Thing, and to me that's a good thing (pun intended). 
 

9. The Blackcoat's Daughter

From director Oz Perkins (the son of Anthony Perkins) comes this slow burn chiller.  It takes a while to get where it's going, but it's worth the trip. 

8. Better Watch Out

A home invasion film with a twist, this is a new holiday classic. 

7. Annabelle Creation

I love director David Sandberg and this film cements him as an amazing director. 

6. IT

This was probably the most anticipated horror movie of the decade.  I can't say it's superior to the original because this is only the first part.  I did enjoy this and I have high hopes for the sequel. 

5. A Dark Song

An intimate and creepy film about loss and moving on it shows a side of mystical ceremonies we never see. 

4. Mayhem

Director Joe Lynch shows us the ultimate hostile work environment and makes us kind of want to be there. 

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Director Mike Flanagan continues his streak with a film many thought wasn't adaptable, he proved them wrong


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A horror film that broke into the mainstream and started people talking about the film and our country. 


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This movie combined several of the things I love and was my favorite of the year.  Heavy metal, ghosts and serial killers all add up to a great film. 

The Void

The Void was one of the most anticipated horror movies of 2017.  When it was released Friday fans were not disappointed.

Writer/directors Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski  do not disappoint with this intense thriller.

The story begins when police officer Daniel Carter (Aaron Poole) bring in an injured man to the local hospital,  The hospital is run by a skeleton crew because it will be closing and relocating in the morning.   Soon after the man is brought in a mysterious group of people in robes show up and surround the building.

There is no chance they are here to help you.

 I won't say anymore about the plot, the less you know the better.  The film reminds me several older movies most notably The Thing, Hellraiser, and Assault on Precinct 13.  I say this as a compliment, I was glued to the screen for the whole film.

The movie relies on practical effects and those effects are very strong.  The film is shot in a way that uses shadows and darkness to it's advantage.  That said, it never feels like you can't see what's going and again it's nice to be able to see the action for change.  One of my pet peeves is movies that are so dark you can't see what is happening on the screen.

I can't recommend this movie strongly enough, it's what horror fans have been waiting for.