tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156944856407555336.post6903484614381473751..comments2023-12-19T10:27:54.278+00:00Comments on alienlanes: Black Christmas (2006)alienlaneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529693317658875964noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156944856407555336.post-43410367692676997792007-12-08T00:07:00.000+00:002007-12-08T00:07:00.000+00:00I am all for films that hold back and show very li...I am all for films that hold back and show very little, which is why for me it doesn't get a whole lot better than 'The Spiral Staircase'.<BR/><BR/>“It’s cheap, it’s Canadian, and it rocks!” How can I resist? It is on my rental pending list, but I might just ask Santa for a copy.alienlaneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11529693317658875964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156944856407555336.post-26530656212086217402007-12-07T23:16:00.000+00:002007-12-07T23:16:00.000+00:00I haven't seen this version, but I didn't realise ...I haven't seen this version, but I didn't realise you haven't seen the original -- you're missing out. It absolutely deserves its (retrospectively) classic reputation;; indeed, it's one of the few horror films I can't watch alone. And, while you know how much I love "Halloween" (still my favourite), I'm always more than happy to tip my metaphorical hat to "Black Christmas" as the first genuine 'slasher' movie (plus, there's something beautifully ironic about the first movie in a whole - increasingly bloody - horror genre being set during the season of goodwill). One of the things "BC" and "Halloween" have in common is that they don't actually show an awful lot - either in terms of gore or psycho-background. What you might not realise, from other reviews I've read, it seems *this* version makes the same mistake that the likes of "The Haunting" remake does -- it shows far too much and loses a lot of impact (plus, it doesn't have Margot Kidder, Olivia Hussey or John Saxon which, you know ... c'mon!); and, while the original "Black Christmas" is 'fun' too, it's also bloody terrifying. I'm currently rounding up unsuspecting viewers for its annual DVD airing. I still might get around to seeing this version, but I have to admit, my love for the original has dampened my enthusiasm somewhat. Thanks for the review though and, really, check out the original -- it's cheap, it's Canadian, and it rocks!whitelabcoathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787637552043532334noreply@blogger.com