House Of The Devil (2009): Review

Samantha is a college sophomore trying to earn some cash so that she can get her own place. After seeing an ad for a Babysitting job, she decides to go meet the family. What she finds out is that the family doesn’t need a babysitter at all, because they actually don’t have a baby. Instead they supposedly want her to watch their elderly Mother. After much hesitation and bribery the Ullmans finally talk her into accepting the job, but what she has just walked into is a ring of hell that will have her fighting for her life.

House Of The Devil is a modern day film that takes place in the 1980’s. In fact, if Mary Woronov and Tom Noonan had been slightly younger in this film, one could’ve actually believed that this film HAD been shot and shelved twenty-plus years ago. The film is pretty slow-paced, so those of you that expect your films to be filled with fast-paced thrills and chills may not like this film.

I liked the main two characters Sam & Megan. Megan is Sam’s best friend, a friend that really cares and would do anything for Sam. Sam is just your typical plain Jane. Her side of the room is neat and Tidy, while her roommate’s is a wreck. She is just so well put together, and independent. Mary Woronov and Tom Noonan, both do a great job of portraying the creepy Ullman’s, of course with both of them being long time cult actors, that’s not a big surprise.

My favorite scenes in the film are the “Gunshot” scene, because it’s sudden and unexpected, and the scene where Sam sits on the sofa and turns on the television (Night of the Living Dead is on TV). Those two scenes just really stood out to me. There are a few suspense building scenes, nothing that will keep you on the edge of your seat or anything, but there is some suspense.

It was interesting to see the 80’s props in the film. The table fan in Sam’s dorm room is exactly like the one that I had as a kid in the late 80’s. The ashtray stand next to the Ullmans sofa, in the scene where Sam and Megan go to meet the Ullmans, is the just like the one my Grandmother gave to my Mom in the 80’s.

In conclusion, I won’t say that this film will rank on my list of favorite films of all time, but I did like it, earning it a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Goretastic Goodies Vol.001

Welcome to “Goretastic Goodies” the latest addition to "Slasher Film Sanctuary." A collection of "Goretastic Goodies" will be posted ever so often, wiggling there way like maggots, into the usual postings; Bringing you Hi-Res posters, movie scripts, promotional photos, and whatever else can be discovered by slashing and scouring my way through my macabre collection of horror goodies. All I can ask is that you at least leave a “Goretastic Thankyou” in the comment box, and enjoy.



First up is the movie script, in PDF format, for "Return Of The Living Dead."








Second is both the movie script, in PDF format, and the Hi-Res (2550 X 3872) Poster (Pictured), for "Trick R Treat"








Last, but not least, 3 Hi-Res (2025 X 3000) Posters for "New Moon."












Script Disclaimer: Movie Scripts are for entertainment purposes only and no rights are given or implied.

Random Babble From A Reclusive Zombie...

I’m totally in love with my new Philips Blu-Ray player. The first Blu-Ray film I watched on it was Night Of The Creeps, which I am totally tickled about, because the print is so beautiful.

I’m a very reclusive person, and movies are one of my only outlets. While watching the film Surrogates, I really connected with the storyline, because I practically live my life through machines. I then thought of a funny film title, that I’m sure will get made into a skin-flick, called “Viborrates” about people who live their love-lives through battery operated sex toys. It’s bound to get made, it’s only a matter of time folks, lol.

I’ve been a little distant from my blog for a while, except for the “Paranormal Activity” review, which was a real let down, but I won’t get into that again. I suppose the fact that I’ve been in a really moody funk lately made my review a little more harsh that it should’ve been, but things will improve. Prozac can you hear me? It’s me Terry.

I really need to revamp my blog, add more to it. I figured I would add a download section where you could download movie scripts in PDF format, press kits, and yada yada yada. I also wanna add a more personal touch to my blog, with occasional ramblings of a horror film themed nature along with the already current reviews. I suppose I’ve remained so generic because I didn’t want any mood swings to come across my blog, but that all came crashing down when I did my P.A. review. Lol.

Feel free to leave me comments, I crave them like the Olsen Twins crave food, on what you think of my blog? Until next time Horror fans.