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[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 7 months ago

Never seen this one. Sounds like my kind of horror. Will have to check it out.

Thanks!

[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 8 months ago

This is actually a well done scifi anthology series that respects many of the themes and motifs present across Philip K. Dick’s works.

While I have not read the short stories (I've mostly read his novels; about ~20 of them), many of the episodes have that psychedelic edge that Philip K. Dick is known for.

[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 8 months ago

Found-footage for the most part tends to be very formulaic. While Butterfly Kisses clearly pays respects to Blair Witch Project (the director even has a small role in it), it is also an original take on the sub-genre.

The director took part in reddit's horror community and answered questions. Sadly he passed away due to suicide.

[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I actually think this is a fair take and I see where you're coming from. There is definitely a certain type for "streaming service sci-fi" shows and Silo falls into it. I had the same reaction to "Man in the High Castle" and I decided to skip The Rings of Power and Foundation because of this.

I am a huge fan of FO1/FO2 (and New Vegas), but I've given up on the franchise otherwise (there are better modern alternatives).

I guess with Silo it helped that I never read the novels. I can't watch shows that butcher the core concept of my favourite novels. I am also curious about the lore. On the bright side, I did start reading the Silo books.

[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 8 months ago

The US series COPS.

I also enjoy watching 90s era cartoons; TaleSpin or Darkwing Duck (specifically those two).

In both cases, I watch them on the second monitor while doing something else.

[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 8 months ago

Great news. I really enjoyed Season 1. Season 2 seems to have a bit more problems with pacing, but I still like it.

Even started reading the first book.

[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 8 months ago

It's a solid found footage movie that does iterate on the genre formula.

I enjoyed it as well.

[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Some B-movie are actually pretty good have interesting concepts. Even the bad ones can have redeeming quality (80s aesthetic).

The clips in the article are about as generic as you can get.

[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 8 months ago

Agreed, this was was actually a good trailer.

Just most trailers are terrible and I generally find it's better to go in to movie with as few expectations as possible.

[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I don't watch trailers, but this is good news.

The original 28 days later was an excellent zombie movie. Sequel wasn't bad as well.

[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 9 months ago

Recently saw this french indie horror movie and I was thought it was good. The budget was definitely modest, but the concept worked well and was somewhat original.

I don't remember a recent horror movie with trapped miners.

[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 9 months ago

Very cool. I like the style, all of these are new to me.

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