That was an excellent one.

Sorry, this movie sucks

Just perfect...

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

This review has potential spoilers. Suffice to say, it is still a very creepy film after nearly 30 years, and you need go no further than that.I read some of the negative reviews about this movie, and about the acting, and I just sort of shake my head. They are missing one of the key aspects upon which this movie stands: disbelief. And it's also the same reason why you can watch this film maybe 40 years later, and it would probably still creep the livin' h*ll out of you.Indeed, it starts a little slow. The music Carpenter adds for the non-dialog scenes builds a very thick sense of dread. But it's when they get the graduate students is where this film gets legs. The students and the professors, all of whom are very scientific and rational people, are asked to analyze something that only lives in what modern Man thinks is nothing more than Dark Age superstition. Yet, the green goo is there, in all of its horrible glory. Moreover, not only are they asked to PROVE that this is evil incarnate, but find a way to stop it. And their reactions reflect their basic struggle to come to grips of what they are seeing.And yet, Carpenter's sound track rolls on. It really does give you the creeps.And that's the genius of the film: the fact that the security of modern thinking has just been ripped away in one fell swoop, and you're staring straight into a chapter or two of Revelations of John, in the flesh. And you're trying to turn it all back with test tubes and computer print-outs. Even early in the film you get the impression that this isn't going to end well.And then there is the dream sequences that lengthen as the movie rolls. This is also key to the movie, for reasons that I won't explain because it is a potential spoiler.To that end, this is a film whose premise is to turn Christianity on its head. For those of faith, this is a bit of an issue. I personally put that aside - it's a horror film, and a flight of fancy. All in all, this film is best experienced in the dead of the night, in a darkened room, alone. That you'll get it.The last scenes in the movie are undoubtedly the best.

I was really disappointed by this one, I thought it was dull, predictable, cliché and overall a little messy, however, its still mostly enjoyable, its well made and interesting enough for me to give this a good rating but I wish it was better.I don't know why, but for the longest time I thought this was a vampire movie, I wasn't really sure but the title sounded like a vampire film, but I digress.John Carpenter is usually pretty consistent with the quality of his movies I don't know what happened in this one, not even Donald could elevate this. Its not a horrible movie, like I said, its well made and has lots of interesting elements that I wish were fleshed out more, it has the potential to be a really great movie.I like a few characters and the special effects were really good, it was nice seeing Alice Cooper, I also like the atmosphere.I cant say its bad, but I cant say its great, its good, but I was expecting more from Carpenter, I guess it just needs to grow on me.

The slow build of tension throughout this film really impressed me. I was on the edge of my seat and had a couple of scares. :)The story was unique, the ending unpredictable and it kept me thinking about it once the film had ended.Interesting and varied characters. I love Carpenter's use of multiracial actors in non- stereotypical roles. I mean, Victor Wong, come on! :DThe same can be applied to women characters in his films. The women weren't just there to support the men, they played equal roles. Refreshing, particularly for the age of the film.Really simple yet effective use of special effects. In a world where special effects are overdone and used simply in an attempt to shock audiences, this film had the right amount and it was entertaining without being cheesy. Loved it.

This Movie will end and you will have one of two opinions 1. It's one of the great movies ever or 2. It's just boring Seriously it's that simple it's not for everyone that's for sure It goes like this okay In a run down cellar in a church, a priest (Donald Pleasence) finds a weird vial That is filled with slime. Confused and frightened the priest Makes a call and brings his discovery to a circle of top scholars and scientists, who eventually learn the secret of the strange liquid and hell is unleashed But can they survive to tell the tale The cast is great carpenter really nails another movie with his directing It has a real classic feel to it I loved it try it