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Summary: What a great addition to my collection!
Review: Horror films have been a very taboo film genre ever since their mainstream acceptance in the late 70s and 80s. Unfortunately horror films, moreso than other film types, suffer from "sophomore death", where follow-ups seem to write the epitath on an original great film's tombstone. The question now is "How can I sift through all the garbage to find the gold?" The answer is on Boogeymen.
This "greatest hits" of horror films collection has it all. No longer do you have to watch 10 films to get to one remotely decent movie. You can get Boogeymen and find the cream of the crop all on one disc. Horror figureheads such as Pinhead (Hellraiser), Leatherface (The Texas Chainsaw Masssacre), Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th), Michael Myers (Halloween), and just about every other Godfather of the genre are explained in gruesome detail along with clips of their handiwork.
For those of you who already have their foot in the door when it comes to horror films, Boogeymen didn't forget about you. Interactive games such as "Name This Frame" and animated trivia keep your interest and keep you guessing. And for those of you 'Nightmare on Elm Street' zealots, audio commentary by Freddy himself (Robert Englund) will keep you on the edge of your seat while he offers his perspectives and facts about everything that catches your eye.
Whether you're new to the genre of horror films or an old hand, Boogeymen will keep you entertained with hours of interactivity and entertainment. If this can't satisfy your hunger for the gruesome and horrific, nothing will.
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Summary: Fun, but short
Review: An interesting view of some of the major (and some very minor) characters of modern horror. Each "Boogeyman" is given an intro with some basic information and one of their better scenes. The disc features a 'fact track' which goes along the bottom of the screen and has some fun information. Robert Englund provides a very enthusiastic commentary, giving his insight into the different movies. The only shortcomings are the use of some very minor or obscure characters that slow down the pace (I would have preferred Hannibal Lecter to 'The Guardian') and not enough screen time for my favorite Boogeyman, Jason Voorhees.All in all, a nice treat with some cool extras.
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Summary: "TWO THUMBS UP"
Review: HEY HORROR FANS, YOUR GOING TO WANT TO CHECK OUT BOOGEYMEN. SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE MOVIES EVER RELEASED, ALL IN ONE, EVERYTHING FROM HALLOWEEN, FRIDAY THE 13TH, NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET."EXCELLENT" INTERACTIVE HORROR GAMES,FLIX FACTS,AUDIO COMMENTARY BY FREDDY KRUEGER. BOOGEYMEN IS DEFINITELY A "TWO THUMBS UP"
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Summary: A nice slice of horror
Review: It is a treat to finally cut to the kill in your favorite horror film without having to touch the remote. Just pop this DVD in your player and sit back with the lights off. It's almost like Cliff notes for horror. I enjoyed seeing my favorite killers fed to me a slice at a time. It brought back memories of all the old films, and some of the new, that I loved so much. In the next installment, I look forward to seeing a few more scenes from a few less movies, so you can truly get the best of your favorite killer.
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Summary: Why didn't somebody think of this sooner?
Review: I just got my copy and I'm stoked. I disagree with the reviewer who thought Boogeymen was a commercial. Sure, after I watched Boogeymen, there were a few movies I'd never seen before that I now definitely want to check out. But that's not the point. This is the greatest scenes from the greatest horror movies starring the greatest horror villains! If you're a true horror fan, that's the bomb.
But what I REALLY love is all the extras. Robert Englund ROCKS on his commentary. And the Name that Frame Game is like a perfect drinking game (my roommates will vouch for that). And the Flix Facts are very cool - I didn't see any innacuracies, and I learned a few things. And I am a horror afficianado!
Also, kudos to flix mix for the trivia game, and a cool website that's tied into boogeymen. I cannot WAIT for ULTIMATE FIGHTS!
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Summary: Digital Halloween Treats
Review: Sure - some of the boogeymen choices might have you scratching your heads but you can't resist this slickly produced DVD that's perfect for your ghoulish Halloween bash. It's got animated menus that burn and crackle with hellfire, some great clips that'll wet any gorehound's appetite (rest assured - this disc is filled with the red stuff!), and it's just packed with ghastly facts and ferocious fun. In classic Pop-Up Video fashion you have the choice of turning on and off special "Flix Facts" that run at the bottom of the screen during the clips. And, if you're tired of watching the clips over and over, you can flip on the Robert Englund commentary. Cackling like his crispy alter-ego, Englund provides running commentary THROUGH EVERY SINGLE CLIP. A good thing and a bad thing. He drove me a bit batty with his bad puns and Freddy-isms but if you're an Englund fan you're in for a Halloween treat that's spiked with razors. For years we've been making horror compilation videos at home...now someone's doing it professionally. Like our "home cut" videos, 'Boogeymen' could have used a little more work to make it just right. But as it stands its got good intentions and a great presentation. This disc is literally wearing its heart on its sleeve.
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Summary: A joke
Review: Ignore what everyone is saying--I think they are ads placed here by workers for Boogeyman. They even have that ad push. I saw an example of this at the Fangoria convention and received a sampler. It seems like a cheap way to make money. Why would I want to see the murders without the film? The context is gone and it is not very scary. I found the clips rather short and silly. I am a gorehound, but only with the story attached. Not very entertaining. SOme of the facts? Jason uses a machette. Freddy Kruger has a glove with knives. Wow, that is insightful. Don't buy it because that means more will come out of movie clips and not movies.
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Summary: what a GREAT idea !
Review: Several of the previous reviews suggest this collection is just what every diehard horror fan needs. But it seems even better suited for casual fans like me. A few months ago, I said to a friend "I wish could edit the ELM STREETS dvds down to just the scenes with Freddie..." Seems perfect for those of us who consider these Boogeymen to be great characters in terrible movies . . .
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Summary: Not worth it
Review: I don't know what thes eother people are talking about. This dvd is just commercials strung together and some of the pop up videos aren't right. I got a free copy from my brother and it's not all that great. Just rent the real movies. I am surprised to see it for sale on amazon. I'm glad this was for free.
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Summary: LET'S CELEBRATE THE HORROR, PEOPLE!!!!
Review: Boogeymen slashes cheesy moments, slices boring dialogue, hacks dull pacing, and yanks out the bloody guts of each classic slasher film. It contains scenes forever etched into our minds from the best horror icons. It's a new innovative concept that's clearly its own phenomenon. It horrifies, petrifies, tears your soul apart, and keeps you on edge every second. It's well-crafted and just the right length. Horror lingers in your mind long after you've watched it - PERFECT for a Halloween party. I can't hide my enthusiasm for this DVD!!! Nothing shocks like the experience itself ' so GET IT NOW!!!!
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