Handsome Guys (2024)

 Handsome Guys (2024) was such a cute movie. A delightful remake of the (ultimately forgettable) Tucker and Dale Versus Evil (2010), with a Korean and occult spin. The over the top CGI was enjoyable in context. No chills or thrills in this one, but lots of aws, mostly due to a cute pup, and a very adorable dynamic with big softie Park Sang-goo (Lee Hee-joon) and "kidnapped" student Kim Mi-na (Gong Seung-yeon). Would recommend.

X (2022)

X (2022) was crazy. A rare horror movie where I actually liked the characters, and rooted for them not to get killed. Set in the 1970s, some young hotties head to rural Texas to shoot a porno. Things are going well, except, their elderly hosts have some issues. Lots of humor, and stars Kid Cudi, as well as the younger sister from the new Scream (Jenna Ortega), among others. Some very, VERY, cringe content-- but a winner overall.

Not as good as House of the Devil (2009), but another success from Ti West.

Cabin Fever (2002)

I'm not an Eli Roth fan -- gory shock horror is not my style. But Cabin Fever (2002) was alright -- funny and disgusting. I do think it's interesting that Roth's fantasies revolve around entitled assholes getting their comeuppance. That's a motif I can get behind. And this particular film, about contagion, was especially skin-crawly during a pandemic year.

Tucker and Dale Versus Evil (2010)

Tucker and Dale Versus Evil (2010): silly twist on the trope of murderous hillbillies. Thought it was ridiculous but not bad to wash dishes by.