What is the better "bug" movie? - Page 3

dickieduvet · 02-23-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Chomp

And we were not fighting...I was obviously informing the uninformed.

Lol!! What. Uninformed my arse fella!

With close to 1500 Blu-Ray's in my collection and being 6 years into the format, I have a fair idea what, How and why digital tinkering can make or break a HD transfer.

Shout (Scream) Factory apply DNR to their transfers, Olive Films do not....This is fact. Deal with it!!!

If you're happy with the way they look, Good for you!!

Chomp · 02-23-2013, 07:25 PM

Awww....ain't he cute?

dickieduvet · 02-23-2013, 08:28 PM

Yes

meljon · 02-23-2013, 09:04 PM

I've seen my copy of The Nest twice since tuesday and have only watched Ticks once since I got it. 80's over 90's always for me because Im old and it's the nostalgia factor. Also I'd love to have BUG(75) on bluray.

Zombie Dude · 02-23-2013, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Chomp

This. I watched The Nest BD last night. The first half of the film is definitely drab but it certainly picks up towards the middle with some great effects. However, the Queen Cockroach didn't look as good as I had remembered it...that whole ending seemed a lot more colorful too. I guess that's primarily due to watching it so many years on VHS...its jump onto HD was pretty jarring for someone not used to the film looking that way. Lisa langlois is totally cute in the flick too. And Ticks may have Carlton, but The Nest has Homer!

Bummer about the end scene. I remember it looking pretty good effects wise. Can't say I remember it being colorful though.

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Originally Posted by meljon

I've seen my copy of The Nest twice since tuesday and have only watched Ticks once since I got it. 80's over 90's always for me because Im old and it's the nostalgia factor. Also I'd love to have BUG(75) on bluray.

I'm only 21 and it's still 80's over 90's for me

skinnypuppy · 02-24-2013, 02:28 PM

Well hopefully I made the right decision. I went ahead and bought Ticks. Luckily I still have some GiftCard money so I will pick up The Nest next time I see it. I would have picked it up yesterday, but it was sold out.

I'll let you all know what I think when I get a chance to watch it later this week.

Mikey Horror · 02-24-2013, 02:57 PM

I can probably count on one hand how many horror flicks from the 90's I actually enjoyed. It's by far my least favorite decade for horror (although the present is giving that time period a run for its money) I guess a lot of tastes depends on when you grew up. I was a child of the 80's so a lot of those movies are pure nostalgia to me. I love The Nest, but to be fair, I have yet to see Ticks. Have to check it out at some point.

NaturesMistake · 02-24-2013, 06:10 PM

Skeeter... lol jk... This should have had a poll. Never seen The Nest, Love Ticks though.

shape22 · 02-24-2013, 08:51 PM

I watched these 2 back-to-back last night in honor of this thread. I prefer Ticks--mostly because it knows what it is. It's a fun, goofy B movie that never aspires to anything more. The Nest takes itself a little too seriously at times--and it spends too much time trying to ape Jaws. It only serves to remind you of what an inferior rip-off it is.

The character backstories in both films are dull and ridiculously hackneyed. But Ticks spends a lot less time on those elements than The Nest. For a while The Nest seems like Melrose place with its love triangle and broken family plotlines. Ticks gets to the bug mayhem quickly and keeps the action coming.

Supporting performances are mostly terrible in both films--with Clint Howard and Terri Treas doing some of the worst work I've ever seen. Treas stands out more because of the semi-serious tone of The Nest. She's so inept that I'm surprised she ever worked again.

Neither film is boring or among the worst the genre has to offer. But I'd much rather re-visit Ticks.

02-24-2013, 02:57 PM	#37
Mikey Horror Maniac Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 588	I can probably count on one hand how many horror flicks from the 90's I actually enjoyed. It's by far my least favorite decade for horror (although the present is giving that time period a run for its money) I guess a lot of tastes depends on when you grew up. I was a child of the 80's so a lot of those movies are pure nostalgia to me. I love The Nest, but to be fair, I have yet to see Ticks. Have to check it out at some point. __________________ mikey-horror.dvdaf.com

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02-23-2013, 07:25 PM	#32
Chomp Maniac Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 997	Awww....ain't he cute?

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dickieduvet Maniac Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 691	Yes

02-23-2013, 09:04 PM	#34
meljon Victim Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pflugerville TX Posts: 59	I've seen my copy of The Nest twice since tuesday and have only watched Ticks once since I got it. 80's over 90's always for me because Im old and it's the nostalgia factor. Also I'd love to have BUG(75) on bluray.

02-24-2013, 02:28 PM	#36
skinnypuppy Stalker Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 183	Well hopefully I made the right decision. I went ahead and bought Ticks. Luckily I still have some GiftCard money so I will pick up The Nest next time I see it. I would have picked it up yesterday, but it was sold out. I'll let you all know what I think when I get a chance to watch it later this week.

02-24-2013, 06:10 PM	#38
NaturesMistake Stalker Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 471	Skeeter... lol jk... This should have had a poll. Never seen The Nest, Love Ticks though.

02-24-2013, 08:51 PM	#39
shape22 Maniac Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 983	I watched these 2 back-to-back last night in honor of this thread. I prefer Ticks--mostly because it knows what it is. It's a fun, goofy B movie that never aspires to anything more. The Nest takes itself a little too seriously at times--and it spends too much time trying to ape Jaws. It only serves to remind you of what an inferior rip-off it is. The character backstories in both films are dull and ridiculously hackneyed. But Ticks spends a lot less time on those elements than The Nest. For a while The Nest seems like Melrose place with its love triangle and broken family plotlines. Ticks gets to the bug mayhem quickly and keeps the action coming. Supporting performances are mostly terrible in both films--with Clint Howard and Terri Treas doing some of the worst work I've ever seen. Treas stands out more because of the semi-serious tone of The Nest. She's so inept that I'm surprised she ever worked again. Neither film is boring or among the worst the genre has to offer. But I'd much rather re-visit Ticks.