After a long drought I'm finally back with a special treat, unreleased (yet) Stirring by Troy Escamilla.  Haven't seen his first film which has gotten rave reviews and awards, I was given the opportunity to bear witness to the carnage that is Stirring.  He has brought the 80's nostalgic feel of classic Christmas horror slashers back.  Classics such as Silent Night, Deadly Night and Black Christmas come to mind.  The intro to this film is great, then we fast forward to Christmas years later to a sorority house party.  The victims come fast and gruesome deaths, this film (I believe) will be a Christmas classic you'll want to watch year in and out.  Troy is a director to keep an eye on.  He comes with guns blazing with little let up.  I hate to mention anything plot related but a hazing gone bad.  Just remember if you need a good horror film to watch, when it finally gets released it's a must watch.  Oh and did I forget to mention that he pulled in Brinke Stevens to be the cop in this classic.  The 80's Scream Queen Icon still has it and it shows in her performance, just to solidify the 80's feel.

     Day 31 Halloween, finally, brings me to one of the sickest independent film I have ever saw, Edward Lee's "Header".  What went down as a story that could "never" be filmed, was actually attempted.  The title says all you need to know, let your imagination go with it, and yes they filmed it.  Getting high praise from Tony Timpone, then editor of Fangoria Magazine, and Edward Lee, himself, and IGN.com, plus Official Selection to the 2006 Rhode Island International Film Festival, this film holds true to the story.  It tells the story government agent playing both sides of the law and trying to solve some gruesome murders, he encounters the ultimate revenge in the deep woods, the header.  Once witnessed, never forgotten, and life seems so very twisted after that despicable act.  I loved this film along with author Ed Lee, I had to see what the fuss was about.  Ed Lee and fellow author Jack Ketchum have small roles in this one also a highlight.   If your mind is as sick and twisted as mine this is a must see, the header, violence, and gore all mix well in this film.  Great film and a must see.

     Day 30 brought me too my absolute favorite musical........"Repo! The Genetic Opera".  This film has it all great story, superb blood, and excellent musical numbers.  I am truly shocked at how they pulled this off.  But the talented Darren Lynn Bousman has an eye like no other, he is a visionary director.  And to here all the songs were surprisingly funny and well sung.  The plot and storyline is exceptional.  The blood and costume wears were elegant, from the design to the execution.  This film is one that is a must for any horror fan.  It shines brightly through all the misconceptions of a musical, it has the blood, acting, and plot any horror film should have.  Don't let the musical aspect ruin it for you, enjoy.

     Day 29 is "See No Evil" part 1, which may be a WW Film, but it still was good horror film by my standards with all the blood and suspense.  It stars wrestler "Kane" or Glenn Jacobs as Jacob Goodnight and his killing were very graphic, surprisingly.  He likes to rip out eyes, and once community service, and the cop who shot him, he can finally get his revenge.  And his huge frame at 7 feet tall, and 400 pounds makes him scary without any weapons.  I recommend this movie, it doesn't feel like most action oriented WW Films, it feels like it should be franchised, which I know about part 2.

     Day 28 I went to see "Jigsaw" and it follows the other films to a tee.  Wanna play a game, Jigsaw, is back, after he died?  The answer lies within the movie, I will not spoil it.  But this movie explains it good, and some more of Jigsaw's past is explained.  Five people get trapped in his game this time round, for various reasons, and the deaths are most brutal, gory, and fantastic yet.  I really enjoyed, what is becoming, a Halloween staple, which I can see another sequel.  Needless to say if it makes money another one is coming, and I see no reason it shouldn't.  The FX are awesome, as per, all the others.  The feel of the film is good, it hasn't wore me out yet.  Always new and graphic deaths, along with the people who deserve it.  Some of these are relentless now, they hit me on a new level.  I recommend this film highly.

     Day 27 I went with the more modern classic "The Cabin in the Woods".  This film in Joss Whedon's writing and producing section stands out from his "Avengers" films as he loves the horror genre also.  I'm sure he pulled some strings to get Thor himself Chris Hemsworth in it, but he does a great job.  This film has everything in it, comedy, creatures, and scares galore.  If you can think it they put it in to test our group of "college kids".  As they develop horror related tendencies, the test group changes the rules a bit.  It is a modern classic I feel, and yes it is filled with CGI but in a good way I feel.  It draws people of every generation back to when horror was scary yet in a fun way.

     Day 26 I went to a little known gem, when it came out, "Feast".  Such a surprise hit from a TV show, Project Greenlight, who could have guessed (ever) that they'd of chosen a gore filled epic comedy-horror film.  This one is hilarious and nasty at the same time.  The FX were awesome state-of-the-art at that time, and the comedy was spot on.  With lesser known cast, that most have gone on to brighter projects, they pulled together a classic piece. I can't say enough good things about this film except if you've never had the honor, you need to search this out.  Spawning two sequels which are themselves worthy, you can purchase them in a 3-pack relatively cheap.  True horror fiends will love the trilogy.  Not your usual stuff, but exceptional.