The Grue-Crew are at again, counting down the best horror films of the year. 2016 was a bastard of a year stealing the most talented from us way too soon and shaking up politics and popular opinion. Yet, horror films ruled supreme winning at the box office and surprising horror fans on Blu-ray and VOD. The Black Saint, Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Doc Rotten gather one last time for the year to reveal their top ten films which include high profile theatrical releases, hit foreign films, and challenging low-budget independent films. The lists are full of curiosities and expected hits alike with Train to Busan and The Conjuring 2 racking up the most notices.
And still 2016 has one last terrific entry for horror fans with the December release of The Autopsy of Jane Doe from director Andre Ovredal featuring Emile Hirsch and Brian Cox in the lead roles. The film manages to do what many films cannot – provide a thrilling mystery and a rewarding twist. The direction, the acting, and the cinematography combine to bring one last atmospheric, scary horror film to fans. The only disappointing thing about the film is that is was denied a theatrical release.
Dave guides the Horror News of the Week with a trio of trailers. First up is the Alien: Covenant trailer released on Christmas day, for some reason. Next is a clip from the upcoming film Beyond Skyline, and who cares. Last up is the awkward IMAX trailer for The Mummy missing much of its audio track, and it’s is so much better for it, for all the wrong reasons.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher and Thomas Mariani are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! Oh, and don’t forget – Stump the Saint! (Brought to you by Gruesome Magazine)
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Episode 195 – The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) – The Best Horror Films of 2016
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Feature Review: The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
2016 ends on a great note with the film The Autopsy of Jane Doe, which ends up on many of the best of the year lists. The film is from the director of Trollhunters, Andre Ovredal, following a mortician and his son as the perform an autopsy on an unknown victim of a horrific crime scene. Emile Hirsch and Brian Cox are fantastic, and convincing, as the father and son, providing horror some of the best performances of the year. The story behind the death of “Jane Doe” is enthralling, capturing the audience’s attention and never letting go. Gruesome and frightening, the Grue-Crew have a great time recapping and reviewing this late addition to the horror films of 2016.
Special Feature: The Best Horror Films of 2016
The Grue-Crew dive into their best of lists for 2016 with fandom delight and enthusiastic glee. 2016 is a great year for horror films. The only drawback is how difficult to keep the top list to only ten films. Dave, The Black Saint, Thomas and Doc all get their opportunity to plead their cases for their top 10 list, some films repeat in nearly each list, while others a small surprises and, perhaps, questionable inclusions. So, here it is, the Best Horror Films of 2016.
- Dave Dreher
- 10) Volumes of Blood: Horror Stories
- 09) Fender Bender
- 08) Hush
- 07) 10 Cloverfield Lane
- 06) The Monster
- 05) The Autopsy of Jane Doe
- 04) Beyond the Gates
- 03) Night of Something Strange
- 02) Nina Forever
- 01) Train to Busan
- Santos Ellin, Jr. (The Black Saint)
- 10) Found Footage 3D
- 09) The Autopsy of Jane Doe
- 08) The Similars
- 07) Lights Out
- 06) Don’t Breathe
- 05) Ouija: Origin of Evil
- 04) Night of Something Strange
- 03) The Conjuring 2
- 02) Train to Busan
- 01) The Monster
- Thomas Mariani
- 10) Trash Fire
- 09) Demon
- 08) The Invitation
- 07) Don’t Breathe
- 06) I Am Not a Serial Killer
- 05) 10 Cloverfield Lane
- 04) The Witch
- 03) The Conjuring 2
- 02) Green Room
- 01) Train to Busan
- Doc Rotten
- 10) The Autopsy of Jane Doe
- 09) Sadako vs Kayako
- 08) The Shallows
- 07) Lights Out
- 06) Ouija: Origin of Evil
- 05) Night of Something Strange
- 04) Dry Blood
- 03) The Wailing
- 02) Train to Busan
- 01) The Conjuring 2
OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE
- [00:00:40] Intro
- [00:05:25]: Horror News of the Week
- [00:05:41]: Alien: Covenant Trailer
- [00:11:41]: Beyond Skyline Trailer
- [00:16:28]: The Mummy Trailer: Sound Effects Cut
- [00:21:27]: Support HNR
- [00:22:12]: Feature Review – The Autopsy of Jane Doe
- [01:01:56]: Special Feature – Top Ten Horror Films of 2016
- [01:02:29]: Dave’s List
- [01:09:31]: Santos’ List
- [01:16:36]: Thomas’ List
- [01:34:00]: Doc’s List
- [01:47:54]: StumpTheSaint
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