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Creep (2004)
If you live in London you have to see this.
Just saw this at a preview at the Prince Charles in London. Luckily I didn't have to get the tube on the way home afterwards. A great film for everyone who has ever got the tube late at night and thought to themselves that there has GOT to be a great horror film in this experience!
Creep is exactly what you would expect having seen the poster. It is scary in all the right places, fast paced, well edited and has a great, eerie soundtrack . Those who don't like horror films needn't waste their time but afficiondos will appreciate as a fine example of the art. It comes with the expected STUPID moments where you wish the characters would do something sensible but that, in many ways, is part of the fun isn't it!?
The lead character is pretty unsympathetic which doesn't help but the horrible and unflattering yellow dress she is wearing is partly to blame as well.
The tube stations look fantastic - empty and creepy a la An American Werewolf in London and the whole design is very effective.
You know exactly what you are getting with this film - an efficient modern horror movie with jumps and suspense in all the right places. As with 28 Days Later it's setting alone makes it a must see for anyone who lives in London or uses the tube regularly.
Overall, four stars. It won't change your life and it probably won't make you scared to get the tube but it will raise your pulse, keep you entertained and might make you think twice about getting the last train home.
The director and star gave a q and a session after the screening and they seemed genuinely nice and were clearly pleased with the film, as they should be. Just watch out for the rats which are only pretending to die.....apparently.
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Very very funny.
Saw the film last night at a special preview in London and it was completely fantastic. Very funny but also creepy in all the right places. The zombies themselves are extremely realistic (did I say 'realistic'?) but this was probably due in part to Edgar Wright providing all the extras with a DVD of zombie clips to gen up on prior to filming (as explained at a post-screening q and a).
There are many, many laugh out loud moments (the first zombie kill scene in the garden will go down as a classic) but also some genuine scares (the bathroom in particular remains in the memory).
Lots of cool sound effects and editing (a la Spaced) combined great writing and acting give the film a very slick feel which certainly belie its (presumably) low budget.
Clearly a loving homage, there is nothing here for the snootier horror fan to get upset about. One thought though: as this is the first film shouldn't it have been called 'Dwight of the Living Dead'??
Unreservedly recommended.