Horror DVD's

 

 

The Bone Collector (1999)
Starring: Denzel Washington, Angelina Jolie
Director: Phillip Noyce
Synopsis: Derivative serial-killer thriller about quadriplegic detective and beautiful beat cop seeking a psycho. Implausible script, oh-so-familiar concept undermine decent performances, though this may satisfy indiscriminate fans of Hollywood-style suspense.
Runtime: 118 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Drama, Horror, Suspense

 

 

 

The Faculty (1998)
Starring: Elijah Wood, Piper Laurie
Director: Robert Rodriguez
Synopsis: Suspenseful sci-fi tale about high school students who suspect their teachers are aliens. Genre purists probably won't appreciate but this is stylish, fast-paced entertainment for fans of teen-oriented, Screamish horror.
Runtime: 90 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Horror, Action

 

Creepshow (1982)
Starring: Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau
Director: George A. Romero
Synopsis: Anthology of Stephen King stories based on popular EC comic books, takes on topics from the undead to killer cockroaches. Combination of humor and gore appeals to fans of cartoonish horror.
Runtime: 120 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genre: Horror, Comedy

Halloween: H2O (1998)
Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Michelle Williams
Director: Steve Miner
Synopsis: Sixth sequel to seminal slasher finds Michael Myers stalking now-grown sister. Gory, darkly humorous horror flick gets boost from return of original star Curtis. Critics split, but the film should please Halloween fans.
Runtime: 92 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Horror, Suspense

 

 
Hellraiser II: (1996)
Starring: Bruce Ramsay, Valentina Vargas
Director: Alan Smithee
Synopsis: Gory, meandering fourth installment in fading horror series. Trashed by critics for its confusing storyline, subpar special effects and low suspense level. Recommended only for die-hard horror fans, Pinhead completists.
Runtime: 85 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genre: Horror


Interview with the Vampire (1994)
Starring: Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt
Director: Neil Jordan
Synopsis: Bestseller-based horror/drama about vampire recounting his undead existence in 18th century New Orleans. Anne Rice fans will be pleasantly surprised by the stylish storytelling, but those expecting scares will stay hungry.
Runtime: 122 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Drama, Horror, Suspense

 
Mimic (1997)
Starring: Mira Sorvino, Charles S. Dutton
Director: Guillermo Del Toro
Synopsis: Dark, claustrophobic sci-fi/thriller about giant human-imitating bugs devouring Manhattan's citizens. Its grimy critters will send the squeamish running, but edgy subterranean suspense and detailed effects should fascinate and terrify horror fans.
Runtime: 102 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense

 
Phantoms (1998)
Starring: Rose McGowan, Peter O'Toole, Ben Affleck
Director: Joe Chappelle
Synopsis: Sci-fi/horror thriller about sisters stumbling upon town slaughtered by blob-like, shapeshifting beast. Late-night horror fans should enjoy the gore, handsome cast, but those seeking creative suspense will be left cold.
Runtime: 100 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense

 

The Sixth Sense (1999)
Starring: Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment
Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Synopsis: Frightening supernatural thriller involves psychologist encountering child visited by the dead. The haunting visuals, twisting plot, brooding tone will chill mainstream horror seekers, while ample nail-biting tension satisfies suspense addicts.
Runtime: 114 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Genres: Horror, Thriller

 

 

Stigmata (1999)
Starring: Patricia Arquette, Jonathan Pryce
Director: Rupert Wainwright
Synopsis: An atheistic Pittsburgh hairdresser suddenly suffers the wounds of stigmata in this goofy horror tale. Vile, muddled, virulently anti-Catholic story offers little in the way of suspense or genuine horror. For hardcore Arquette fans only.
Runtime: 102 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Drama, Horror, Suspense, Thriller

 

 

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)
Starring: Christian Slater, Deborah Harry, Matthew Laurance
Director: John Kent Harrison
Synopsis: A series of tales, spun off from the TV series. Chills are few, but enthusiastic cast, some fun effects will draw genre fans, cult film buffs.
Runtime: 93 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Comedy, Horror