IMPRINT takes place in 19th century Japan. vampirism – and, yet, it has rarely been dealt with such a visceral (and frankly off-putting) approach. Masters not being remotely masterful. Can't wait to have them all on DVD. Even Dante's effort this season had some disturbing sexist violence and wandered off to a pointless conclusion. With Caitlin Wachs, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Mark Feuerstein, Biski Gugushe. Nothing new or genuinely interesting. I have great hopes for Exec Producer's Garris's VALARIE UNDER THE STAIRS, but we shall see. Pro-Life (2006) – Masters of Horror Episode Review. But Gordon "wins" by the volume: He has done five (I think, maybe even more) of them, and at least the one's I remember seeing (Dagon, From Beyond, Re-Animator) couldn't be any better. I think it's the same case here. Gordon understands what is most important and essential in Lovecraft's work: The spirit. The story and some visuals bring to my mind "Jeepers Creepers", which was an interesting relatively-small budjet horror movie. Okay, I'll add the Clive Barker episode, too (Haekler's Tale). The genre is so diverse-- ranging from low-brow slasher films to the deeply disturbing and the sublime. While Masters of Horror Season 1 came and went with it's share of criticisms, I personally thought it was a clear hit. The Black Cat. Directed by Brad Anderson. Once there they break in & are shocked to discover James body, they are then brutally attacked by guy (Michael Ironside) who tears Kerry's throat out as Justin manages to escape through a window. Because he directed Surviving the Game and Demon Knight? The whole first half brings to mind the feel of such teen-vamp classics as FRIGHT NIGHT and THE LOST BOYS. Mind you, I am not squeamish..but this show isn't even close to the class of TFTC and other horror/suspense shows of the past. I've been dipping into the Masters of Horror series and watching those whose synopsis seems particularly interesting. Throat slashing is always fun to watch, but too much of it tends to spoil the broth, as it were. Dickerson has proved before that he knows his way around dark rooms, creaky staircases and slamming doors. (slight spoilers), Good Ones and Bad - Very Hit and Miss at Times, Masters of Horror: Incident on and off a Mountain Road/Dream in the Witch House, Blood and guts do not equate to suspense and horror, Definitely one of the best and most interesting TV-episode serieses of all time. ++++++++++Carpenter: "Cigarette Burns"- It's really enjoyable to watch this kind of sure and professional film-making. Yes, he looks very creepy. This chapter in the series is phenomenal. Well, I personally thought that one was really Lovecraftian, too. The movie is linked to previous pieces like The Second Civil War and Small Soldiers, and the glance at actual US politics is not optimistic. Still, he has space for witty humor. With Henry Thomas, Matt Frewer, Stacy Grant, Jake D. Smith. This is where the director desperately tries to build tension for some kind of quick scare that'll make you jump and go "whoa i'm really scared right now!" The best thing about this episode is Michael Ironside. With Julia Benson, Martin Donovan, Anna Galvin, Corbin Bernsen. New episodes premiered every Friday at … It would not surprise me if this is the reason the series is remembered decades from now. Pretty typical Stuart Gordon (particularly with changing most of the story). Some good episodes emerged from that first season, but all in all it was a mixed bag. 1-Hour Video game Commercial Disguised As MoH Episode, TV teen vampire An American Werewolf in London version, Creepy and Disturbing almost like a Phantasm spin-off, MASTERS OF HORROR: THE V WORD (Ernest R. Dickerson, 2006; TV) **, episodes of master of horror from best to worst. We'll see, but I really believe that we don't have to see it happen. I thought there could have been better acting, but you can't expect the best out of just anyone. In all it's traditionality this is perfect horror entertainment. It also brings to mind some newer works, like Joel Schumacher's "8mm". Much like Tales from the Crypt the only good thing this series has been offering is great nudity! In Chicago Jamie works in the food lab of a company developing flavours. This episode has a low ratings and is predominantly bashed in reviews, but I like it. Terrible. It is loosely based on the 2002 short story "Death & … I'm a big follower of some of the directors involved, such as Tobe Hooper, John Carpenter or Dario Argento, and the idea that they would be given freedom and resources to direct one-hour self-contained horror stories made me shiver with anticipation. Could use an extra 25 minutes for a full film! This is the V word, the story of vampires in a small town. It does have a few shocks which will scare you-- even in the comfort and safety of your own living room. There was gore but that's not all Horror is about. While Masters of Horror Season 1 came and went with it's share of criticisms, I personally thought it was a clear hit. Bad TV is bad TV. Will their friendship be enough to save Justin from ending up with the same fate? It could have been done by anybody. I find it interesting that the majority of peoples comments about this episode I've read state that the first part of the episode is better than the rest. I love that this series is giving the directors a chance to be the stars and tell what the want to tell with almost no censorship. "Dreams in the Witch House" is an excellent take on Lovecraft, and a must see for fans of old HPL. For the first time the foremost names in the horror film genre have joined forces for the series consisting of a series of one hour films. Some of the filmmakers who are participating in this series have made some really great films but they sure as heck are not showing much skill with this series. Ahhh, and it was so close to being a mediocre episode. Anchor Bay has amassed some of the greatest horror film writers and directors to bring to you the anthology series, "Masters of Horror". This 1 hour episode starts out OK, but falls off in the second half. I cant wait to see the works of Carpenter, Argento and Miike , their are my favorite ones. There are some great scenes of atmosphere, but alone they are not enough to save another episode from getting weighed down by itself. CHARACTER! The story reminds of "Tales from the Crypt"-kind of episode-series'. As the final episode of the first season of Masters of Horror, Haeckel’s Tale is representative of much of the series: talented filmmakers working on material from genre aficionados, yielding uneven results. He plays a vampire with the intention of "recruiting" the two young boys as children of the night. And there in lies why the series works. A true horror gem which makes a great addition to any DVD library. ++++++++++Gordon: "H.P.Lovecraft's Dreams in the Witch-house"- Many people think Stuart Gordon is the best Lovecraft-director, and I agree. And Gordon reaches this spirit. But remember, this is old school , so if your kind of horror is the ring and stuff like that, try ghost whisperer or medium. However, the overall impression is positive and I think that this episode is worth a look. The blood flows in bucketfuls here and rather than bite its victims, the creature tears open their throat like a werewolf or a latter-day zombie would! Still holds up today 10+ years later... Plus the acting is good for a tv short. Is that too much to ask for? Determined to "rescue" his pregnant daughter from an abortion clinic, a religious fanatic and his sons plan a violent assault - just as the doctors' suspect her pregnancy might not be of this world. Carpenter is a great director who, even when lending his talents to more colloquial fare (such as "Vampires"), still is able to deliver a satisfying film. It couldn't be any better. Later that night Justin hears a knock on his front door & is surprised to see Kerry standing there covered in blood, Kerry dies in front of Justin & returns as a Vampire. I like that it refuses to blindly hold onto the vampire mythos and, unlike most of the vampire films and series that romanticize them, this film presents them in a completely different light, more realistic and more convincing. As a "Masters of Horror" episode, "Dream Cruise" has one distinct advantage over all the others; It's longer, clocking in at about 83 minutes instead of the hour long format we're used from other eps. After one of the two is killed by the vampire, how will the other defeat him? It felt like it could have been cut down to 30 minutes or a 10-15 minute skit and the pace was annoyingly slow, probably to show dramatic emphasis. Why is Ernest Dickerson a Master of Horror? The Masters of Horror Episode Showtime Refused to Air On one hand, it would be fair to expect that everyone involved with Masters of Horror knew what they would get from Takashi Miike, a very prolific director whose films often feature shockingly graphic violence, and other disturbing content. (I noticed that the same production designer is in every one of these.) "Homecoming" is the sixth episode of the first season of Masters of Horror. Oh, and a vampire, too! He also is given very little to do. Carlin reviews the entire Masters of Horror series and ranks each of the 26 episodes. That being said, Pro-Life is still a decent Masters of Horror episode that doesn't live up to its potential, particularly the lame closing scene. The premise was very simple and appealing: each episode would be a one-hour mini movie directed by a famous, noteworthy horror director.