Random Hipster: Chapter I

People say we need to let go of the past because life moves forward. No contest. We are left with remnants of memories from ages ago. There is nothing special about my childhood but the fact that many awesome films, music, games and fashion trends were cropping out before the millennium have somehow made this empty life of mine as meaningful as ever. So today I am going to share with you some of the artistic creations I grew up with.

David Cronenberg version of The Fly

Originally conceived in 1958 by Kurt Neuman, Cronenberg later remade the title with more engaging storyline and magnificent special effects. Other than being a sci - fi piece, it also tells a story of how jealousy can lead to fatal consequences; a trait not so uncommon to us humankind. This is one freaky s**t!

John Landis' An American Werewolf in London

Whenever people are talking about werewolves, most likely they will mention the ever lame Twilight or the sexually charged bloodbath True Blood. Better yet, Underworld series will also come to mind. Released in 1981, John Landis broke new record for setting the standard for werewolf films to come with An American Werewolf in London. It basically deals with two American college students who went for backpacking adventure in England where they were attack by a werewolf. David survived the ambush but Jack did not make it as the hungry man - beast torn him to shreds. The rest of the story revealed his transformation phase as well as David falling for a beautiful British nurse named Alex Price (played by Jenny Agutter). Seriously, this is the best werewolf film I have ever watched in my entire life. The use of computer generated imagery is almost non existent and Landis production decided to take advantage of prosthetic makeup and animatronics. Jacob? Who? You can kiss that poor puppy goodbye; this is the real deal!

Stephen King's Pet Sematary went silver screen

Directed by Mary Lambert and released in 1989, Pet Sematary was perhaps one of the most scariest films I ever watched as a child. Even without reading the book penned by the mighty Stephen King, the visual representation is enough to make you cringe and shrink into a ball of flesh at the corner of your sofa. A tragic story of parents who lost their little boy and subsequent attempt of resurrecting the deceased kid by burying him at Indian burial ground. The ancient curse in the area has somewhat raised the dead with evil predisposition. I am sure most of you have watched this film. Even watching it now provokes a sense of discomfort, especially when you are watching it alone with the lights off.

Neal Sundstrom Howling V: The Rebirth

Another werewolf film that I used to watch as a child is Howling V: The Rebirth. Basically a fifth entry in The Howling series (which is originally written as a novel by Gary Bradner), this is probably the best Howling title of all time. Featuring cohesive storyline with obfuscating dramatic irony, Sundstrom cleverly employed the 'who done it' style as part of the plot device. Released in 1989, a group of invitees coming from different walk of life are given the opportunity to stay at the ancient castle somewhere deep in the snowy region of Hungary. However, they soon discovered that there is something that connects each of them with the castle. With members of the group began disappearing without trace, the patrons realised that their lives are in danger. This worth a watch, people!

One of the greatest disaster films: The Towering Inferno

From haunted cemetery to werewolves, we now look at a disaster film directed by John Guillermin with action sequences supervised by Irwin Allen 'The Towering Inferno'. The title made its screen debut on December 13 1974, becoming one of the most profitable films of its time. Originally adapted from two different novels, the premise is about a 138 - story - building goes up in flames with people trapped inside the skyscraper. Its eventual destruction is partly attributed to human arrogance and arrogance has its consequence.

The Poseidon Adventure

Two years earlier, The Poseidon Adventure drowned theaters worldwide with its breath taking action and captivating storyline. You all know Gene Hackman right? He starred in this film as Reverend Frank Scott. If you think James Cameron's Titanic as the one and only naval disaster film; you are wrong! I almost forgot about this movie but luckily I was able to recall some of its plot; the ship is overturned by a huge tidal wave, sending it down to the bottom of Crete waters. Few survivors remained and they struggled to make it out alive. Definitely a must watch for noobs and moviegoers alike. Highly recommended.

Dario Argento's most astonishing work to date; Suspiria

Let's fast forward to 1977. Here is the film from my childhood years. At the height of VHS craze, this is one of the titles that has a lasting impact on me. It deals with an American ballet student who transfers to a well known dance academy in Germany, only to discover that it is being controlled by a coven of witches. It's really not that scary but the psychedelic nature of its colorful visual appeal will leave your jaws agape in awe. One of the most memorable scenes in this film includes a girl being stabbed multiple times and subsequently strangled with a length of cord around her neck. Yes. That's how scary it is!

John Carl Buechler 1986 film 'Troll'. You don't say?

This is also one of those films that I nearly forgot to include in the list. The premise follows a troll who steals the body of a young girl named Wendy in order to transform human environment into the realm of magical world. It is not entirely scary but it is quite entertaining to watch, considering the fact that one of the young protagonists is named Harry Potter Jr. Now mind you, this film was made in 1986 and that's exactly 11 years before J.K. Rowling books hit the shelves. Who's plagiarizing who? Go figure.