#m.j. bassett

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Solomon Kane (2009) Directed by M.J. Bassett

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James Purefoy in Solomon Kane (2009)

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movie parallels | 3/?

➛ MANNEQUIN MONSTER, Silent Hill: Revelation (2012) ➛ VINCENT SINCLAIR, House of Wax (2005)

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I think these six can be in the same universe.

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Breaking the Curse of ‘Red Sonja’

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Movie Review | Rogue (Bassett, 2020)

I don't know how high one's expectations can be for a Megan Fox lion action movie, but I think this has a few things going for it. One is Fox, who it turns out is pretty good at the whole action hero thing. I'll be honest, back during her heyday I was defiantly resistant to her charms, resenting the extent she was being pushed on audience at the time. But after finally seeing Jennifer's Body and learning she's carved out a new career for herself in DTV genre movies, I am willing to be won over by her. And while her physicality is sometimes off in a handful of scenes, she has a nicely authoritative and unforced presence that really works for her mercenary leader character.

Also of note is the movie's relative ruthlessness. Not only is a good chunk of Fox's team wiped out within the first few minutes, but we also get a traumatized human trafficking victim get gobbled up by a crocodile almost out of the blue. Okay, that sounds horrible when I put it like that, but you gotta see how terrible this croc looks. There is a certain charm in seeing terrible CGI animals mete out some serious ownage, which the movie milks for all its worth. The lion attacks here might as well feature the lion suit from Africa Screams with Abbott and Costello.

And I respect the extent to which M.J. Bassett treats this seriously. It's a double edged sword in that the stabs at gravitas sometimes grind the movie to a halt, but while the movie isn't oblivious to its limitations (see above re: the CGI animals, and also note the horrible cliff jump effect that the movie wheels out multiple times), it looks better than I expected (although there's some serious Global South colour scheme going on) puts some thought into how its premise can be mined for tension, and gets some nice chemistry from its crusty band of mercs. There's a version of this movie that's shitty and halfassed and treats the animal attacks as lazy punchlines, and thankfully that's not the one we got.

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When is this MOTHER FLIPPIN movie comin out and can we please get some good pics of Matilda?!

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- Then I shall be riding westward. - Then you shall ride to your death, my son.

SOLOMON KANE dir. M.J. Bassett | 2009

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"Silent Hill" (2006) Directed by Christophe Gans (Horror/Mystery/Video Game) . . "Silent Hill: Revelation" (2012) Directed by M.J. Bassett (Horror/Mystery/Thriller/Video Game)

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Silent Hill Revelation (2012) Movie Review

Silent Hill Revelation – ABC Film Challenge – Video Games – R – Movie Review Director: M.J. Bassett Writer: M.J. Bassett (Screenplay) Writer: Hiroyuki Owaku (Story) Cast Adelaide Clemens (To the Stars) Kit Harrington (Eternals) Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix) Sean Bean (Game of Thrones) Malcolm McDowell (Halloween) Plot: When her adoptive father disappears, Sharon Da Silva is drawn into a…

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Top 10 video games that became horror movies

Here are ten notable horror video games that have been adapted into films, showcasing a blend of thrilling gameplay and cinematic storytelling.

1. Resident Evil (2002)

The Resident Evil franchise is perhaps the most recognized horror game series adapted into film, starting with the 2002 movie directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. The film follows Alice, played by Milla Jovovich, as she navigates a zombie-infested underground facility, mirroring the game's survival horror elements. The franchise has spawned multiple sequels, each exploring different aspects of the game's lore and characters.

2. Silent Hill (2006)

Directed by Christophe Gans, Silent Hill was released in 2006 and is based on the iconic video game series of the same name. The film captures the eerie atmosphere of the games as it follows a mother searching for her adopted daughter in the fog-shrouded town of Silent Hill, encountering terrifying creatures along the way. It successfully brings to life many elements beloved by fans of the game.

3. Doom (2005)

Doom, based on the influential first-person shooter series, was adapted into a film starring Dwayne Johnson and Karl Urban. The movie follows a group of marines sent to investigate a research facility on Mars, where they encounter monstrous creatures reminiscent of those in the game. While it received mixed reviews, it has gained a cult following for its action-packed sequences and homage to the source materia.

4. Dead Space: Downfall (2008)

This animated film serves as a prequel to the Dead Space video game series, which revolves around a mining ship infested with horrifying necromorphs. Released alongside the first game, Dead Space: Downfall explores the events leading up to the game's storyline and provides deeper insight into its terrifying universe.

5. Silent Hill: Revelation (2012)

A sequel to the original Silent Hill film, Revelation continues exploring themes from the video game series. Directed by M.J. Bassett, it follows Heather Mason as she confronts her past and battles against dark forces in Silent Hill. Though it did not achieve the same acclaim as its predecessor, it remains a notable adaptation for fans.

6. Five Nights at Freddy's (2023)

Released in late 2023, Five Nights at Freddy's is based on the popular indie horror game where players must survive against animatronic creatures in a haunted pizzeria. Despite mixed critical reception, it performed well at the box office, indicating strong fan interest and engagement with its source material.

7. Ao Oni (2014)

This Japanese adaptation of the indie horror game Ao Oni focuses on a group of students trapped in a mansion haunted by a blue demon. The film captures the game's suspenseful atmosphere and has garnered a dedicated fanbase for its faithful representation of the original story[1][4].

8. Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)

The direct sequel to the original Resident Evil, this film expands on its predecessor's story while introducing new characters and monsters from the games, such as Nemesis. It blends action with horror elements effectively, appealing to both fans of the franchise and general audiences alike.

9. Alone in the Dark (2005)

Based loosely on the survival horror game series of the same name, Alone in the Dark features Christian Slater as an investigator uncovering dark secrets linked to supernatural forces. While critically panned for its execution, it remains notable for being part of early attempts to adapt video games into films.

10. House of the Dead (2003)

Though often regarded as one of the worst adaptations, House of the Dead is based on the light-gun arcade game series where players fight zombies on an island. Its over-the-top action and campy style have made it a cult classic among bad movie enthusiasts.

These adaptations illustrate varying degrees of success in translating interactive horror experiences into cinematic formats, with some films capturing their source material's essence while others diverge significantly from their roots.

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Solomon Kane (2009) Directed by M.J. Bassett

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Mackenzie Crook in Solomon Kane (2009)

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#RedSonja #CBM

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Here's a damn fine solid amount of all the different kinds of media that I think both can definitely fit well in and could legit share the same universe as what is in my opinion one of the best trilogies ever made, Gore Verbinski's Pirates Of The Caribbean Trilogy, which you can both read and see below for yourself right about here:

• Jon Turteltaub's National Treasure Duology

• Stephen Sommers' The Mummy (1999)

• John Carpenter's Big Trouble In Little China

• Joe Johnston's The Rocketeer

• Soman Chainani's The School For Good and Evil (Book Series)

• Tomm Moore & Ross Stewart's Wolfwalkers

• Chris Sanders & Dean DeBois' How To Train Your Dragon Series (1 - 3 & TV Series)

• Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones Series (1 - 4) & The Adventures Of Tintin (2011)

• Julius Avery's Overlord (2018)

• Andrew Adamson's The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe & The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian

• Andrew Stanton's John Carter (2012)

• Warner Bros.' Wizarding World Series (Harry Potter 1 - 8 & Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them)

• Guillermo Del Toro's Crimson Peak

• Remedy Entertainment's Alan Wake & Control

• Michael Dougherty's Trick r Treat & Krampus

• Mark Waters' The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)

• Matt Reeves' Let Me In (2010)

• Kathryn Lasky's Tangled In Time (Book Duology)

• Robert Beatty's Serafina (Book Series)

• Katherine Arden's Winternight Trilogy (Books)

• M.J. Bassett's Solomon Kane (2009)

• Chris Carter's X Files Series (First nine seasons, Fight The Future, Millennium & The Lone Gunmen)

• Joss Whedon's Buffy The Vampire Slayer & Angel

• Vince Gilligan's Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul & El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

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• Kurt Sutter's Sons Of Anarchy & Mayans MC