A really good first season of the Masters of Horror. Even if you could argue if some directors should be called that (some had only made one Horror movie up to that point), you still can see the blueprints of the directors shining through their works. Be it Landis (with a mixture of Comedy/Horror) or Carpenter (with a very strong visual style and an atmosphere that really gets you) or one of the other directors. Some you may like, others you may think are not worthy to be here. But all in all, even if some episodes lack in a few areas (be it acting-, story- or set-design-wise), the complete package is really good.
The mixture is what I liked about it and even if I'm not a big fan of Miike, his episode is and will be one of the most talked about. It's crazy and more then surreal, but it won't leave you unaffected (for better or worse). The same can be said, about Argentos episode, who as many have said, has lost his touch (see Hooper for similarities, if you will). For sheer fun factor even his episode has something to offer ... incredible bad performances, bad editing, but also some nice gore and make-up effects.
If you like drama and political comments mixed with your Horror movies, you will adore Homecoming. On the other hand, you might think it's the least "Horror" episode of the pack. Whichever way you feel, all seem to agree that Carpenters episode is one of the best of the series. He makes even Udo Kier look menacing (not that easy, considering his accent!) ;o)
Pick me up is another episode, that might leave you either bored/annoyed or completely ecstatic (latter would be me). If you are not on the "watching the whole thing" kinda vibe, you might wanna read some reviews of the individual episodes to make up your mind. Generally speaking, most comments will show you, if an episode will hit home with you.
The mixture is what I liked about it and even if I'm not a big fan of Miike, his episode is and will be one of the most talked about. It's crazy and more then surreal, but it won't leave you unaffected (for better or worse). The same can be said, about Argentos episode, who as many have said, has lost his touch (see Hooper for similarities, if you will). For sheer fun factor even his episode has something to offer ... incredible bad performances, bad editing, but also some nice gore and make-up effects.
If you like drama and political comments mixed with your Horror movies, you will adore Homecoming. On the other hand, you might think it's the least "Horror" episode of the pack. Whichever way you feel, all seem to agree that Carpenters episode is one of the best of the series. He makes even Udo Kier look menacing (not that easy, considering his accent!) ;o)
Pick me up is another episode, that might leave you either bored/annoyed or completely ecstatic (latter would be me). If you are not on the "watching the whole thing" kinda vibe, you might wanna read some reviews of the individual episodes to make up your mind. Generally speaking, most comments will show you, if an episode will hit home with you.