Admittedly, I knew nothing about Hush – not even that it was a film at all – when I saw it show up on Netflix. But the cover art (are we still calling it ‘cover art’?) looked pretty cool with it’s creepy masked guy. So I put it in my queue. Soon after its … More Hush (2016) – REVIEW
Ben Wheatley has directed some solid films – Kill List, Sightseers, and the very weird A Field in England. (those are the ones i’ve seen in raddest to decentest order) So, when I heard that he had a new film called High-Rise coming out, I was excited to check it out. When the trailer came out, … More High-Rise (2016) – REVIEW
At some point in the recent past, I was down a Sasquatch films rabbit hole online. I was surprised to find that there is no shortage of films about our beloved North American skunk ape. I’ve forgotten why I was down this particular rabbit hole. I’m not a particularly huge fan of Bigfoot … More Exists (2014) – REVIEW
I’m not 100% clear on why I watch the extreme gore and torture films from Japan, but I do. And I’m not talking about cartoonishly/awesomely gory films like, Tokyo Gore Police, Robo Geisha, Machine Girl, etc. I mean, the minimal plot, gut-wrenching gore realism films. (see below for examples) When I learn of one that … More RAMBLING – Japanese extremes
One thing we can all agree on is that Michael Shannon is at his best when he’s playing intense characters. I almost wrote that he’s an intense guy. Maybe he’s not ultra-intense in person, but it’s hard to imagine that his on-screen personae aren’t indicative of his real life disposition. And it’s that ultra-intensity that … More REVIEW – Take Shelter (2011)
I was once surveyed about films and movie rentals for Facets in Chicago. After I explained what I meant by “genre film” to the two college-aged kids doing the interviewing, they asked me why I enjoy those types of films. I gave them my (now famous) “no real danger” explanation. They pressed further, asking … More REVIEW – August Underground (2001)
I had an opportunity to see an advanced screening of Green Room from Blue Ruin director, Jeremy Saulnier, last night. So, obviously, I went. (obvious because you saw the title of this review. and because what else am i going to do on a thursday night?) Blue Ruin was great. It was a tense revenge thriller … More REVIEW – Green Room (2016)
Today’s entry is the criminally underappreciated (hence, the category) Red White & Blue [sic]. This is another one that I found on a some list of little known genre films that deserve some attention. And another one that I would hesitate to call straight-up horror. (but who cares, right?) It’s certainly a bleak (SO BLEAK), … More UNDERAPPRECIATED – Red White & Blue (2010)
I’ve been putting off writing about American Mary since I started NoRealDanger. It’s not that I’m conflicted about it. I’m not. (see below) I just want to get the words/impressions/feelings right. The film deserves careful consideration. Especially from me, a man. The directors, Jen and Sylvia Soska, have described the story as “radical feminism”. If you’ve … More REVIEW – American Mary (2012)
Sticking with a body horror theme for this week, I got to thinking about some of the great (read: most disturbing) body horror films that may have slipped under the average (American) horror fan’s radar. Possibly because they didn’t get a wide release, didn’t get much buzz, featured subtitles (i know, i know, reading is … More In My Skin (2002) – REVIEW
No Real Danger 