FILM -- Something Wicked

While watching Darin Scott's Something Wicked I found myself asking "Is it all really happening or is it all just in her head?"

FILM -- White: The Melody of the Curse

When it comes to South Korea entertainment...I'm in love!

FILM -- Detention

Detention is an awesome movie directed by Joseph Kahn and was released sometime in 2011. Although the movie has a plot we ALL heard of before watching it, it is indeed diverse! I noticed with other people, they either REALLY liked it or HATED it. And I can totally understand why, but in my case, I adored it!

When the opening credits came on, I knew I'd loooove it! Anyhow! There's a killer on the loose in Grizzly Lake targeting teens at the local high school. BUT! It's not like just any ol' killer! This killer is Cinderhella! Cinderhella is a character in a popular horror movie franchise within the movie. Confused much? Well, don't be! There is the typical nerdy yet captivating main character, Riley, that is in love with her friend that her former best friend is stealing affections from. One day, Riley is messing around with committing suicide--since to her, this seems like the only way out. But she is interrupted by the fake Cinderhella whose trying to butcher her. Somehow, Riley manages to escape and tries to tell the police BUT of course, the cops don't believe her story. So the killer remains on the loose and under the radar.

There is plenty of teen drama that results to us jumping to it almost being prom night! YAY! Around that time within the movie, some awesome things are revealed! But I will NOT spoil it for you! THE LESS YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS FILM THE BETTER!

Just know that the director and writer crafted up something magnificent that a lot of average people may not like. Yes, average! This film has four films within ONE. There's horror, comedy, romance, blood, time travel, monsters, teen angst! It's PURE genius in my eyes.

There really is no clean cut classification for this film. At first I thought the film seemed liked your typical, campy slasher but I was so wrong! I was really unsure of what the director, Mr. Kahn, was aiming for, but he really did succeed beyond anyones expectations!

And again, the LESS you know the better. That is why I tried my best to not give away too much! Leave it a mystery, trust me...I KNOW THIS!

This film is ridiculous, clever and pure GENIUS! Needless to say, I absolutely LOVE it. 
I give it 4 out of 5 queen skulls!

Film Review 24 -- The Innkeepers

Check out last week's Madhouse Monday's movie review on The Innkeepers! This film was directed by Ti West and officially released on December 30th, 2011. This film has an old fashioned original feel to it, which is always a plus...but it kinda left me a bit disappointed. HOWEVER! I still recommend it for a good watch! Check out my review below and see what I rated it!

Upcoming Horrors of November 2011!

Whether if it's straight to DVD or the theaters, here is the REALLY short list of horrors coming out this month! If you already checked any of the two out please let me know! Or if you plan on checking any out...let me know anyway.


Melancholia - Release date: November 14th, 2011
This movie will be released limitedly. This film is described as a beautiful movie about the end of the world. The story is about how a large object from outer space approaching Earth that will affect us all. Doesn't really sound like horror but I do think there will be some horrific points.


11-11-11 - Release date: November 11th, 2011
11-11-11 will take on the idea of 11 gates of Heaven and how on 11:11 on the 11th day of the 11th month, the 11th gate will open up and something from another world will enter the earthly realm for 49 minutes. I'm hoping this movie doesn't let me down, I always had a fascination with 11:11.

Happy Halloween!

Just wanted to say Happy Halloween to everybody from RealQueenofHorror.com!!!

FILM -- Bereavement

This movie was released August 30th, 2011 and directed by Stevan Mena. The movie first starts off in 1989 with a six year old boy named Martin Bristoll who is kidnapped right from his backyard in Minersville, Pennsylvania. The man who steals lil' Martin is a psychotic hermit named Graham Sutter. He keeps Martin imprisoned on his farm, forcing Martin to witness and even participate in some of his random terror acts. Each of his victim’s scream and beg for mercy but no one can hear anything since they are in middle of the country, nothing around for miiiiiiles.

Five years go by and Martin’s disappearance from his backyard remains a mystery UNTIL!...Allison Miller, a 17-year-old girl who comes to live with her Uncle, Aunt & young cousin. Like a nosey a-hole, she explores her new surroundings...like making out with some random boy with a nice car, walking home from school which is like...miles away, and even going jogging with her breasts all out. Then, being nosey once again, Allison discovers things aren't right at the farmhouse miles down the road, and because of that, her curiosity may kill her along with anyone else who knows. Not even that loves her--just KNOWS her.












Ok, so I wanted to see this movie ever since I heard about it and I must say I was so disappointed. I'm down for movies that want to have some tension building up, but the full result of the movie just wasn't worth it. I was bored during this movie and it really made me sleepy.

Also...I don't get why they kept on showing the girl Allison's hard nipples. Like, I don't get it. I thought I was watching a horror. It just kinda comes off desperate that the director would keep on showing that. Any girl with big breasts, more importantly any girl with common sense, would NOT leave her house without a better bra for support since she's going running--SPORTS BRA!

I don't get what the hype was about. There was great gore & all but overall, it felt very SyFyish. And that's technically not a bad thing! I guess the only good thing was the atmosphere...it was beautiful and the air looked fresh.

Point is, I wouldn't recommend this movie. If it comes on TV and you're cooking dinner or something then sure, you can watch it, I suppose while you cook. I wouldn't recommend you spending any money on this film--even if it's a dollar, rent something else.

Intruders 2011 -- Trailer

This movie was directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. In the movie, the story shows two children living in different countries, and both kids are visited every night by an unknown intruder. It's some type of creature that wants both children. As the story line grows, the presence becomes more powerful and starts controlling their lives and their families. The story focuses on an 11-year-old girl who is forced to confront childhood demons.

So, I heard about this movie a while ago & was sooo waiting for it to come out. But the release date was October 7th, 2011 BUT it hasn't been released! :\ Does anyone know what happened to it? This movie is an American-British and Spanish production. I'd really LOVE to check the movie out. You can check out the trailer below.

Trick of Treat! -- Upcoming Horrors of October 2011!

I thought it would be cool if I started doing posts on what upcoming movies will be out this month. Whether if it's straight to DVD or the theaters! A horror is a horror and still needs love too. :P

Some of you guys were already lucky enough to check some of these movies out. Lucky you! With this list, I can only hope to encourage people to want to check out them all, but I'll even settle if you check out one! A horror a day is what I always say...not really, but oh well. On with the list!


The Human Centipede Part 2 - Release date: October 7th, 2011Those of you who have seen the first movie should know, you must have a strong stomach to see the sequel. A 12-person centipede...I'll leave it at that.



The Child's Eye 3D - Release date: October 11th, 2011Yep...3D. This film tells the story of six stranded Hong Kong travelers during the shutdown of the Bangkok airport in November '08 during the anti-government protest. The group witnesses supernatural encounters after some disappearances! Sounds freaky! I like it.



The Thing - Release date: October 14th, 2011An isolated outpost where shape-shifting creatures are accidentally unleashed and the new mission becomes survival when these creatures attack international scientists.



Trespass - Release date: October 14th, 2011A man who has everything; a beautiful wife, a beautiful daughter, luxury living but soon he's confronted with the reality of losing it all when he and his family become the victims of a violent home invasion.



Texas Killing Fields - Release date: October 14th, 2011A true story of a pair of police officers who made a promise to solve two decades of disappearances and homicides surrounding the Gulf Coast refineries.



The Woman - Release date: October 14th, 2011She is the last surviving member of her clan that has roamed the Northeast Coast for yeaaarrrrrsss. When one of her last family members are killed in a battle with the police, she finds herself alone, wounded and scared. And because of that, she becomes a project to a disturbed family man.



La Piel que Habito (The Skin I Live In) - Release date: October 14th, 2011After Dr. Robert Ledgard loses his wife in a fiery car crash, he becomes interested in creating new skin. So, he'll need a human guinea pig...



Hellraiser: Revelations (V) - Release date: October 18th, 2011While in Mexico, two friends discover the Lament Configuration and unleash Pinhead--duh. Once the claimed two go missing, family members go in search for them but find Pinhead instead.



The Howling Reborn - Release date: October 18th, 2011A soon to be high school graduate, Will Kidman, soon discovers a dark secret from his past: he is heir to a powerful line of werewolves.



Red State - Release date: October 19th, 2011Some group of boys encounter a crazed preacher while on their way to an internet arranged meeting with a woman.



Paranormal Activity 3 - Release date: October 21st, 2011This one is supposedly the beginning of the series.



Martha Marcy May Marlene - Release date: October 21st, 2011A damaged woman struggles to reconnect with her family after running away from an abusive cult.



Retreat - Release date: October 21st, 2011A husband and wife rent a remote island cottage while trying to repair their marriage when one day they find a bio hazard-suited soldier washed up on shore. He warns them that everybody on the mainland has been killed by an airborne virus. *GASP!*



Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings - Release date: October 25th, 2011At an isolated hospital in the wilderness, three deformed mutants go on a killing spree. Decades later, the family of blood-thirsty mutants are now stalking new prey, a group of young skiers trapped by a blizzard.



Faces in the Crowd - Release date: October 25th, 2011A woman who barely survives an attack by a serial killer wakes up in hospital with a head injury that leaves her "face-blind." She is no longer able to recognize faces; she must navigate a world in which facial features change each time she loses sight of them. All the while, the killer is closing in, determined to kill her since she's the only witness.

My Childhood Top 5 Halloween Films!

Tis the season! It's the most magical time of the year & sadly, I have YET to fully make plans! But...I'm working on that! Anyhow! Like many of you, I have ADORED Halloween ever since I was a child! ^_^ Well, in general, I'm always in the mood for horror. But specifically around this time, I have some particular childhood favorites I always try to watch.


5. My Teacher Ate My Homework (1997)
There are soooo many people who NEVER heard of this before. :[ And it makes me sad because it was pretty good! Yes, a little on the cheesy side, but I was super into it way back then! :P It was a TV special movie. It was pretty much about a boy who finds a doll that resembles his teacher, Mrs. Fink. The doll comes alive and from then on things start to get out of hand!

I remember this came on on a Friday night and I was able to stay up "late" (it was only like 8pm) to watch it. I watched it with my parents and siblings and instantly fell in love. I've been in love since!


4. The Worst Witch (1986)
I know that this is also a book series & TV show. But I first saw the movie and this was what made me want to be a witch and attend witch school & all! It was about a young witch named Mildred who attended Cackle Academy Witch School for Girls. The Grand Wizard (Tim Curry) was coming to the school on Halloween to view the Broomstick formation. Due to that, everyone prepped up; however, Mildred couldn't seem to stay out of trouble! "Mildred Hubble who's always in trouble!" It's a cool movie. I recently found it again, so I'm going to watch it later on this week. Woo hoo!!

Random! Fairura Balk played the main character Mildred and she was sooo cute.


3. Hocus Pocus (1993)
You should already know this movie, if not--how can you not? I would WAIT for this movie to come every year. I thought it had such a cool story line! Let's hope Hollywood doesn't try to remake this one! :P

The film is about a teenager named Max who hates Halloween & just recently moved to Salem, MA with his parents & little sister (Thora Birch). While trying to impress a girl, he resurrects three witches who were known as The Sanderson Sisters; (Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy & Sarah Jessica Parker.) There was a legend in Salem that The Sandersons were hung but were under a spell where they would only be temporarily dead. Because of Max trying to be OOBER cool, now he has to risk his life to protect not only his sister and the girl he was trying to impress, but the whole town. Through his little adventure he gets help from others, specifically an immortal black cat named Binx!

God, this movie rocked my life...allow it to rock yours too.


2. Return to Oz (1993)
The movie starts off with young Dorothy who is saved from a psychiatric experiment by a mysterious girl. Following that, she is somehow taken back to Oz because the Nome King destroyed everything in the land of Oz beautiful. Fairura Balk is in this one too!

I remember my older brother would always show me these movies that I would fall in love with & this one of one them! I know a lot of people never seen or heard of this movie and that is unfortunate INDEED! Plus, this movie didn't really have permission to be a sequel of The Wizard of Oz so it didn't really get a lot of exposure.


1. Halloweentown (1998)
A young girl named Marnie Cromwell finds out that she's a witch & if she doesn't start her witch training before her 13th birthday, she could lose her powers forever. Her Mother is completely against Marnie and her 2 other children knowing about this option so it's hidden from them. Their Grandmother on the other hand would love for Marnie and her 2 siblings to know what power they can have. Their Grandma usually only comes to visit on Halloween because she lives in Halloweentown: a place where it's Halloween all the time, where, witches, warlocks, vampires, werewolves, trolls, skeletons & so much more live normal lives. The movie goes on showing that something dark & evil is growing in Halloweentown and its up to the Cromwell family to defeat it!

Yep, another Disney movie! I was a big fan back in the day! :P I was in love with witches & wanted to be one so bad! So, if you adore witches like I do, it's a cool adventure.



SO! I'd love to know, what your childhood favorite Halloween//Horror films were as a child?

Film Review 15 -- Straw Dogs

I did a spoof on Straw Dogs (2011) last week and this past weekend I was able to check out the film. Here's a short video on my thoughts of the film--so sorry the timing is off! You'll feel like you're watching an old Martial Arts movie...but with no Martial Arts, just meeee. :P



If you've seen the original Straw Dogs, how did you like it in comparison to this remake? If you've seen this remake, let me know what you thought! Or if you're planning on seeing the movie...let me know--regardless!

Straw Dogs Spoof Trailer

A man & his beloved girlfriend, move to the deep south and finally get their dream home. Once there, tensions build in their marriage and old conflicts re-emerge with the locals, including Starkella's ex-boyfriend, leading to a violent confrontation.

In theaters 9/16/2011 -- TODAY!

FILM -- Mother's Day

This is the remake of the 1980 version that was released by Troma. This 2011 version was directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and written by Scott Milam. The release date is unknown but I just saw it this week, so it was probably released June 2011. Anyway, the film is about three brothers who try to run from the law by heading back home. Unfortunately once they get to their home, they discover that their mother lost the house in a foreclosure. Their Mother is a powerful woman who helps her sons escape and also teaches the new home owners and their guest discipline over time.



This movie, to me, was so intense--though I read up on some other reviews and people didn't think it was. Hm...I'm completely baffled as to why they felt that way. It was horror but there was action and so much violence and gore as well! The movie explodes after a couple and their guest get invaded. That's when it all completely shifts into a film with a lot surprises, surprises that I won't spoil for you! Although it's a remake, the director and writer did a great job keeping the original core ideas and the dementedness on the family values.









I love how the film has that whole view on what would you do to survive as a hostage and how the Mother gives discipline, punishment & pleasure. Of course in movies like this, there are many power struggles among other surprised but it was nonstop entertaining. Also, the film has a great storyline, in my opinion--a story line with a lot of layers to it.

One thing, I did dislike was how there is that character that is weak in the beginning but finds strength...blah, blah, blah--same ol' same. I overlooked that character. Anyhow, great movie to check out! I say, this is the kinda movie you can watch alone, on a date, with groups--it doesn't matter!