The original horror twist movie
934504
Purchased this movie as a gift for my wife as she is a horror movie buff and had fond memories of watching this movie as a girl with her mother. The plot seems pretty commonplace in today's world but in 1980 it was a far cry from the typical horror plot. Would recommend watching this to anyone with a love for old school horror movies.
1975970
I LOVE this horror flick. This is original. So many of the horror movies are the same thing over and over again. This one will get you. You will not see it coming. Don't watch this one in the dark. Everyone that played in this film were amazing actors! It was believable and well planned. I recommend this to anyone who likes intelligent horror movies that make you think! LOVED IT!
2521941
a classic horror movie.  the special effects were tremendous even considering it was way before todays capabilities.  the way the story intertwines humor with horror is classic.
4064312
I remember the original 1979 TV version of this modern gothic
vampire mini-series (starring David Soul) that was well-recieved
and scared the you-know-what out of me as a 15 yr old kid!!
So when TNT first aired this more modern version in 2004,
I was kinda skeptical and prejudiced towards it because
like a lot of people, I kind of hate it when studios of today
try to "remake" a classic of the past, because it usually doesn't
make the grade! I must say though, I was pleasantly suprised and
loved the way they implemented the newer technology for special effects which made it even more scary!
They also tweeked the original story as far as content,
giving it a more contemporary spin, even though it still
keeps its evil in a small town premise.
Rob Lowe and a stellar cast of good actors did an excellent job
in my opinion of bringing this tale to a new generation of short
attention span horror fans.  Of course, there will be those who prefer
the original..which still has it's charm, though the special
effects are laughable looking at them through today's eyes!
All-N-All though, I would and did pay money to add this
to my DVD collection!
3296074
Although I had this figured out pretty early on ... this movie was excellent.  Understated and beautifully shot, this movie provides enough "creep" to keep the Horror/Thriller fan happy.  It is disturbing in a quiet, insidious manner.  Recommended!
2833568
One of the first "modern" horror movies that injects humor in the midst of suspense and shock (Scream owes you a debt). Special effects hold up even after 30 years.
3558244
Moved more quickly than the original, making it seems shorter. Plenty of shock-scary moments with a specific one making even Yours Truly the hard-bitten horror film viewer squirm with dread.

Some characters from the original movie were deleted and new ones substituted but they meshed well with the plot. The parents in this one, especially the father, aren't especially likable to start with, though their concern for their children once the ghosts strike redeems them.

Doesn't hold anything new as far as plot goes, but a good film anyway. Don't watch it alone at night.
113360
I am SHOCKED at this film! I was not going to watch this at all, so i was pleasantly surprised that i sat through the whole thing and to my surprise...the film delivered. Chucky has not been good since the original. I just couldn't stand the 2nd or 3rd film and 2 after were pretty much ridiculous comedies. However, Curse of Chucky goes back to its horror roots and delivers the GOODS. All the right elements are in this film including a creepy looking house in dire need of white paint on the walls, a rainy night, and an intriguing back story to complete the entire setup. I do not want to give the plot away, but this film is connected to the original and the performances in the film are great especially by the lead actress in a wheelchair.

I sat there with my palms all sweaty from the anticipation and the scares. Not sure if i saw the rated or unrated version, but i had to YouTube it to see the alternate ending. Check it out and don't miss this one.
4787285
WHAT ARE PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT!  THIS was the best horror movie I have ever seen. The plot was original and amazing with the biggest twist. This is a must watch.
4022669
When I first saw Insidious one I thought it was one of the better horror movies and when I heard about part two I figured it would be good but not this good. This movie builds on several characters including "the woman in black" character and picks up right where part one left off. If you want a movie that tops the original with more scares and a lot more suspense this is a must see.
1620805
This is an old favorite movie of mind.  The plot is intriguing with no heavy violence or horror (that is compared to today's horror movies).  These were the times when horror movies were made without destroying the man's dignity.  No profanity, no sex and no indecent exposure.  This came out in 1959.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Return-Of-The-Fly/dp/B000UKYFG0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Return Of The Fly</a>
1119253
Okay, before I begin, I would simply like to know what it was about this film that was allegedly so bad. I missed this one in theaters and have since read every manner of unfair dissertation you can possibly imagine. Do people these days go to movies solely for the purpose of picking them apart? Apparently, aside from myself and most of my immediate friends and family, they do. What gives? A great many who post here and on the many different message boards I frequent seem so vehemently against the existence of remakes. That leads me to wonder why they bother dedicating their time to watching them in the first place. These people have already convinced themselves of the presumptous notion that the movie will automatically bomb, so why do they put themselves through such unnecessary torture? I guess that is a mystery destined to remain unsolved.

I own the first two original "Amityville" films and, personally, I have to say I was very impressed with what I saw in this remake. Andrew Douglas comes across very competent in his directing skills, and Scott Kosar's screenplay got everything right. This was an updating that upped the intensity level several welcome notches, and the pacing was through the roof. I applaud these improvements because the original movie, while still a fairly decent film in its own right, has not aged very well. It was long overdue for a remake and, for my money, it was well worth the blind buy I made. Nobody will ever really know what happened in that house. Did Ronald De Feo hear voices that compelled him to slaughter his entire family? Were evil spirits or ghosts the real reason behind the Lutz family's departure? Who can say? This remake scored points with me because it gave me everything I wanted out of the original. I went into this looking for a fun, fast-paced thrill ride--which is exactly what all the promotional information promised it would be--and that is precisely what I got. I don't regret the time I invested while sitting through it and I still, for the life of me, do not understand why so many others continue to slam it into oblivion.

The DVD is nicely packaged, the transfer crisp and clear. I would recommend this to anybody who feels the same way about the originals as I do. It is not a classic, nor does it try to be. This is a horror movie, plain and simple, one that was done in very much the manner I would like other films to follow. Nice work, Mr. Douglas. Very nice, indeed.
4089153
I give it five stars because it scared the hell out of me when I was a kid.  To this day I can never look at an elevator the same way haha.  My parents rented every horror flick under the sun and allowed me to watch these scary/strange films(lol!).  Yes, this whole movie is about a killer elevator due to an experimental chip from a mad scientist haha!  What's not to love!?  I own this on dvdr along with it's cover sleeve as well as artwork on disk!  This flick does have it's rememberable scenes!!!  There is an american remake of this little horror gem called "The Shaft".  It's not as good; sad to say.  If your a fan of odd-ball horror than get this movie!!!  It will go great along with the other cheezy 80's horror movies you own!  This needs a proper dvd release PLEASE!!!
2462809
This was a decent remake of the original from the early sixties. The original was good because they did not have the special effects that there is now and it still made you check your surroundings on the walk home. Plus there wasn't a lot of alien or horror movies out yet.
281607
Well, i will admit that this movie is awesome but i still prefer the original to this one because of what the original did to me when i was a kid...SCARED ME TO DEATH!!
Being 28 now, and seeing how the film industry has evolved along with everything else with their special effects, editing and bigger budgets, any remake or movie will look better than what was released 20 years ago.
Of course i said look better but not made better!
Getting back to the movie, i enjoyed it, the acting was decent and the zombies looked good, in some cases too good! As for the story, it changed alot besides for the location (a shopping mall) where all the action took place in.
For everyone that didn't see the 2004 version but saw the original, here are some changes...
1-Original starts off in a newsroom telling the public about the living coming back from the dead...the remake starts off in a hospital where they're treating a patient with a bite, then all hell breaks loose in the first ten minutes. (the best opening for a horror film that i've seen in a long time!)
2-No army type guys fighting off zombies in the remake, just regular people like you and me doing all the dirty work!
3-Lots of blood in this one, wins hands down in that department compared to the original!
4-They must have put steroids in the ground, these 2004 zombies are faster then ever (28 days later fast!), the original movie features the slowest zombies ever put on screen!
5-Was that Tom savini in the remake playing a news reporter on TV? Yes, very small part compared to the original where he played a crazy rough and tough biker.
...let's just stop there, they are so many differences in these two films but that's what the director wanted, keep it true to the original but give it that 2000 feel to it which i had no problem with..except for the fact that it did remind me alot of "28 days later" which the director had to have got some inspiration from.
All in all, great zombie film, but if your looking for a real "old school" horror film, check out Romero's version. Then you can decide for yourself!
ALL ZOMBIES FANS LIKE ME ASK "WHEN IS TWILIGHT OF THE DEAD" THE FOURTH INSTALLMENT OF THE DEAD, GOING TO START FILMING?
4405571
i love this movie coollection especially the godsend!!!! its rare but a wonderful piece of work .so all you horror movie loveers of the 80' you ought to remember this one and its not robert deneros movie. that was a remake
4041579
This is the reason zombie flicks are made and almost all other horros, the film in 1968 by George Romero is a classic and for the price its great. How a movie like this is being sold for so little i could never understand. But for those who don't know its in black and white, but that means nothing, to me atleast. If you know what great horror is then this is one to have. Like I said the one that started it all and if you know whats best for your collection you will get this flick highlyrecomended. Also loook to buy the other 2 ZOMBIE flicks by Romero Dawn of the dead 1978 and day of the dead 1985 also the remake of night of the living dead 1992, I believe is directed by Tom savini.