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Hacks (2002)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Comedians suck, but they can be funny
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Haiku Tunnel (2001)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Office Space lite - Low on Carbs, Low on Laughs
Rating: 2 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Halloween (2007)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: In the case of Rob Zombie's Halloween, more information makes for less of a movie.
Rating: 2 Readers: 7
Comments: 4
Halloween 6 - The Curse of Michael Myers (producer's cut) (1995)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Mediocre sequel that is redeemed only slightly by the producer's cut.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 43
Halloween: H20 (1998)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Above average chiller and fitting SUPPOSED end to the Halloween franchise. If only it HAD been the ending.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Hamlet (1990)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Big name actors of the classic Shakespeare story, in an amazing setting, but marred by the photography choices.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 16
Hamtragic (2005)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Fun regional horror film shot by friends in and around Hamtramck, Michigan.
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Hangman's Curse (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Tame kiddie horror flick which may be worth a rental, especially for those familiar with the source novel.
Rating: 5 Readers: 8
Comments: 951
The Happening (2008)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Better than you heard, worse than M. Night imagines.
Rating: 6 Readers: 2
Comments: 0
Happiness of the Katakuri's (2002)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: If you are brave, and in the mood for a truly bizarre musical and a just outright strange and fun movie, well, this is your one-stop shop for candied
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Happy Endings (2005)
      by Geoff Roberts
Highlight: Better Than It Sounds Meant For Thinkers Not Casual Movie Goers.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Happy Tree Friends - Volumes 1 and 2 (2002)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Sick, brilliant, and as wickedly addictive as anything on the internet.
Rating: 10 Readers: 10
Comments: 7
Hard Candy (2005)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: It may make you uncomfortable, but that's what makes it great.
Rating: 10 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Hardcore (1979)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Flawed, dated but still intriguing look at the world of porn
Rating: 5 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: All in all a great movie
Rating: 9 Readers: 7
Comments: 3
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
      by Cinema Guru Boy
Highlight: Funny, dark, and pretty spot-on in imagination for the biggest current fantasy franchise in cinema.
Rating: 8 Readers: 8
Comments: 1
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
      by Cinema Guru Boy
Highlight: Although very flawed, still conveys all the magic this franchise has offered.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: The best of the Potter films so far and a tremendous fantasy film.
Rating: 9 Readers: 0
Comments: 4
Hatchet (2007)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Fun post-modern sorta take on the slasher film with tongue too firmly in cheek.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
The Haunted Mansion (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: This annoying Eddie Murphy vehicle doesn't do justice to the ride on which it's based.
Rating: 2 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Haute Tension (2005)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Effective and chilling French horror film which plumbs the darkest regions of the heart and is aptly titled for a film which creates so much tension for the viewer.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 3
Havoc (2005)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: A better than average teenagers-gone-bad drama. Probably not aimed at creepy 27 year old dudes though.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
The Hazing (2004)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Low budget horror flick that transcends the usual schlock to deliver some real fun from a movie.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
He Got Game (1998)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Moving film about a young basketball superstar and his relationship with his father.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Head Trauma (2006)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: I want to get on a soapbox and tell everyone they should go see Head Trauma. So, here I am writing about it.
Rating: 9 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Heavenly Creatures (1995)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: I urge you to see this film.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
The Hebrew Hammer (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A one-joke movie that will only play to a certain audience.
Rating: 4 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Heist (2001)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Analysis of a caper with backstabbing and twists and turns.
Rating: 7 Readers: 7
Comments: 2
Hell's Ground (2008)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Good zombie fun from Pakistan. Yes, Pakistan!
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Hellboy (2004)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Flawed and awkwardly paced but wonderful comic adaptation.
Rating: 7 Readers: 8
Comments: 8
Hellraiser - Deader (2005)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Pointless and embarassing, either kill this franchise or give it to someone who still gives a damn.
Rating: 3 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Hells Ground (2009)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Good zombie fun from Pakistan.
Rating: 3 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Henry - Portrait of a Serial Kiler (1986)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: A stark, grim horror film which gives a glimpse into the life of a serial killer.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Henry Rollins: Live at Luna Park (2000)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Enjoyable watching even for non-Rollins fans.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Hero (2002)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Yimou has crafted a brilliant and beautiful film that rises high above its genre trappings.
Rating: 8 Readers: 10
Comments: 1
Hidalgo (2004)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Similar to the stuff that comes out of a horse's rear end.
Rating: 4 Readers: 9
Comments: 0
High Noon - 50th Anniversary DVD Edition (1952)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: High Noon well deserves the accolades is has gotten and truly is a classic film, be it western or any other genre.
Rating: 9 Readers: 6
Comments: 0
Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: So bad, it's good. Eat it baby.
Rating: 3 Readers: 2
Comments: 7
Highwaymen (2003)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Exploitive trash? Yes... but real fun exploitive trash!
Rating: 9 Readers: 0
Comments: 4
The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: A flawed but engaging look at the All American Family stripped of its defenses and forced to fight for survival.
Rating: 7 Readers: 1
Comments: 2
The Hills Have Eyes (2006)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Another solid horror remake that'll make the weak bladdered amongst us wet themselves, hooray!
Rating: 8 Readers: 1
Comments: 0
A History of Violence (2005)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Great to see Cronenberg back at the top of his game.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Hitch (2005)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Far from original, but a pleasant enough romantic comedy.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
Hitcher II - I've Been Waiting (2003)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: This is the kind of movie where I almost want to interview the people and ask them what the hell they thought they were doing and if they really believed this was a good film and a worthy sequel.
Rating: 1 Readers: 0
Comments: 6
The Hole (2001)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: This well-made thriller doesn't bring anything new to the genre, but it does a great deal with little material.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Holes (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A very well-made and entertaining movie that everyone will dig
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 26
Hollow Man 2 (2006)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: A serviceable sequel, but it's easy to see through its motives.
Rating: 5 Readers: 6
Comments: 0
Hollywood Homicide (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Every cop-movie cliche is packed into this lifeless dud.
Rating: 3 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Hollywood Homicide (2003)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Josh Hartnett, you suck. And so does your movie.
Rating: 1 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Home on the Range (2004)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Not a Disney classic, but a fun movie nonetheless
Rating: 6 Readers: 1
Comments: 0
The Host (2007)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Fantastic Korean monster movie that has way more depth and character than you'd imagine.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Hostel (2006)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Don't believe the hype.
Rating: 7 Readers: 1
Comments: 2
Hostel 2 (2007)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: A definite improvement from the first, this will be loved and hated in equal parts.
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Hot Fuzz (2007)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Brilliant, funny, and twice as much fun as any Van Damme flick.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
Hot Rod (2007)
      by Rosie
Highlight: Almost as aggravating as watching Chris Farley's brother in those Hertz commercials.
Rating: 3 Readers: 0
Comments: 3
Hour of the Wolf (1968)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: Honestly the best horror film I have ever seen.
Rating: 10 Readers: 0
Comments: 4
House of 1000 Corpses (2003)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: If you love weird, macabre
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 9
House of Games (1987)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: There's a sucker born every minute and two to take him.
Rating: 7 Readers: 3
Comments: 4
House of the Dead (2003)
      by Matt Fuerst
Highlight: You may think you know what you're getting yourself into, but this is a new level of badness.
Rating: 2 Readers: 0
Comments: 6
How I Got Into College (1989)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: The last feature film from the director of BETTER OFF DEAD has some funny moments but is a disappoinment.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 2
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: Above-average chick flick is ruined by bad casting.
Rating: 4 Readers: 2
Comments: 16
How to Lose Friends and Alienate People (2008)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: I was hoping to be more annoyed by the character, and because I wasn't I was kinda annoyed by the movie.
Rating: 4 Readers: 6
Comments: 0
Masters of Horror - HP Lovecraft's Dreams in the Witchhouse (2005)
      by The Grim Ringler
Highlight: Episode two of MOH is pretty damned good, well done Mr. Gordon, well done indeed.
Rating: 8 Readers: 0
Comments: 0
The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Solid entertainment from the Coen Brothers. You know, for kids!
Rating: 7 Readers: 0
Comments: 1
Human Nature (2001)
      by Tom Blain
Highlight: Not a fun movie to watch in any way. Put the avoid tag on this one.
Rating: 1 Readers: 7
Comments: 1
The Hunted (2003)
      by Mike Long
Highlight: One long chase scene with one little story.
Rating: 6 Readers: 0
Comments: 1


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