![]() ![]() The Buzz: This film is running high off of its troubles with the MPAA for running advertisements that were too gruesome, but that doesn't mean much for the film. While the madman methodically terrorizes them, the victims draw strength from each other and fall in love. What It's About: A fashion model and a chauffeur are kidnapped and held hostage in a small room by a serial killer. ![]() Starring: Elisha Cuthbert, Daniel Gillies Worth Seeing? Yes, even if you aren't a horror fan, check it out. The hype is pretty big too, as everyone who normally wouldn't consider it is adding it to their line up of films to see for the summer. The trailer makes it out to be freakier than all hell, and I can only imagine what more is in stock once we see the full thing. The Buzz: Without even hearing any real reviews yet, I've got a feeling this is going to be one amazing thriller. What It's About: Based on Stephen King's short story, 1408 stars John Cusack as a debunker of paranormal occurrences who encounters real terror when he checks into the notorious Room 1408 at the Dolphin Hotel. Worth Seeing? DEFINITELY yes! One of the better films this year in general, not even considering horror alone! It's had stunning reviews from every film festival so far, let's see if it can live up to those high regards this summer in theaters. One of my favorite films of Sundance and a refreshing look at the zombie universe through comedy and pure entertainment, Fido is one of the better horror movies this summer. The Buzz: I had to consider whether this fit on here, but remembering that it is a zombie movie with plenty of killing, it does fall into the category of horror. But when Fido eats the next-door neighbor, Mom and Dad hit the roof, and Timmy has to go to the ends of the earth to keep Fido a part of the family. What It's About: Timmy Robinson's best friend in the whole wide world is a six-foot tall rotting zombie named Fido. Starring: Carrie Anne Moss, Billy Connolly, Tim Blake Nelson, Dylan Baker Worth Seeing? Yes, if you can't wait to feast your eyes on more gore than ever before seen. We have yet to see, but I've got high hopes for Eli Roth. Will it live up to expectations or just be an overly gory film with nothing redeeming, which seems to be the trend with horror films these days. The Buzz: Although not everyone likes director Eli Roth, this sequel is supposed to be gorier, uglier, and nastier than the first one, with females as the main characters who get tortured this time instead of guys. Hostel 2 starts immediately where the first film left off. It turns out that the Slovakian stopover is actually part of a chain and you'll see the ins and outs of the whole organization and how they get people and kill them. What It's About: The sequel focuses on three girls who are studying in Italy for the summer and they get lured back to a lot of familiar places. Starring: Jay Hernandez, Lauren German, Heather Matarazzo, Bijou Phillips, Vera Jordanova Worth Seeing? No, it's not really a horror movie, but a lengthy and sometimes boring character drama. It's been making the festival circuit all last year and they're promoting this one like crazy, but that doesn't necessarily mean it'll be good. The film is really a character piece about two people but the trailers make it out to be one heck of a thrilling and twisted ride, which it is. The Buzz: The latest "horror" film from The Exorcist director William Friedkin, or so they claim in their marketing tactics to sell it. Their relationship quickly spirals out of control when they begin to find bugs inside their skin. What It's About: Based on the prize winning play by Tracy Letts, Bug explores the boundary between paraonia and reality as a woman holed up in a seedy motel room (in hiding from her abusive ex-husband) falls in love with a stranger willing to protect her. Starring: Ashley Judd, Michael Shannon, Harry Connick Jr. Starting with William Friedkin's Bug this weekend and ending with Rob Zombie's Halloween remake on August 31st, there are a total of 10 big horror movies to watch for. ![]() Maybe they'll just become big money-makers, which is what all the studios want, but either way we'll look at the line up this summer and help you choose what to or what not to see. We all know the movie studios push out their biggest blockbusters during the summer months, so we can hope that most of these will end up being good. For those of you that just can't wait until October when the horror season really kicks back into full swing, here's a guide to this summer's horror and thriller movies. ![]()
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