Has anyone seen "It's Alive!"?

[Inglorious]

The movie at my Blockbuster that has been there for years (must get some rentals... Leprechaun isn't there anymore, this is). It has the little basket on the front, with probably a baby in it.

[TheKingOfMasks]

lol, I've never seen this trash, but I always see the video cover in the horror section with the stroller sitting on the beach.

I've always wondered what it was like.

[countchocula]

KingOfMasks, you're thinking of the third installment, Island of the Alive.

Penut, It's Alive is surprisingly strong with focused performances and many social undercurrents. The cheese is ambrosial, but it's tackled in a solemn, low-key manner. It's definitely worth a rental. Read Arrow's review for added incentive to check it out.

[xlr8r]

"It's Alive" is pretty good for a cheesy horror flick. Twisted concept of a killer infant. There are a couple of nasty kills, but nothing too graphic. Rick Baker's effects are , well, not great as the infant monster is a puppet on a string. Decent atmosphere and not too bad acting with a little social commentary thrown in.
I am still waiting for the DVD. They don't make 'em like this anymore. For fans of movies like "Basket Case" and the like.
recommended rental.

[TheKingOfMasks]

KingOfMasks, you're thinking of the third installment, Island of the Alive.

Oops, my bad. I just remember "Alive" being in the title lol

[Inglorious]

Well thanks Count and xlr8r.

Lots of help. I know there are more to ask about, and I will later when I get back from Blockbuster.

[blacksnake]

It's Alive, is about Frank and Lenore Davies, who are expecting a baby. After going to the hospital they find out that the baby is missing and something chewed through the umbilical cord. Many of the doctors and staff of the hospital are dead and people in the street are also dying with the same injuries as the people in the hospital so Frank, and the police go out searching for the baby which is believed to be a mutant. A good cult horror for fans of films like Dead Alive that is meant just for a fun time like when it was watched at the drive in theatre. Oddly enough even after receiving a PG rating in America, It's Alive, was banned in Finland.

[Psychopath2616]

HOW WEIRD!....I rented it last night and thought about posting a topic to see if anyone had seen it, and I didn't so since I didn't watch it last night I was gonna come ask if anyone had seen cause I will prob watch it tomorrow and as soon as I click past horror movies I see "Has anyone seen It's Alive"....very odd, I thought it was cool that it had the same composer as the guy who did Pyscho and an original idea...baby killer...who knew....well anyways I will let u know if I liked it...later.

[Inglorious]

That is wierd!

But I didn't notice this whan I went in yesterday! It's rated PG?

[charles lee ray]

well, I thought the movie sucked. it was boring and had a bad plot(a baby killer, WTF!!)

I rented it from blockbuster about 2 years ago. the rating on the side said PG, but the rating on the actual movie said R.

[Inglorious]

Originally posted by charles lee ray
well, I thought the movie sucked. it was boring and had a bad plot(a baby killer, WTF!!)

I rented it from blockbuster about 2 years ago. the rating on the side said PG, but the rating on the actual movie said R.

Well that is strange... Strange Strange.

[blacksnake]

The film is rated PG in America. Although it is 18 in the United Kingdom.

[PapaJupe2k]

I really liked this movie. Some might consider it "boring" but it is a little deeper and the acting is much better than your standard cheesefest. The baby/creature is somewhat laughable, but you dont see it all that often, so it doesn't detract too much from the movie. It may prove to be a little different than what you might expect, but it is enjoyable.

[countchocula]

Heh, check THIS (http://www.creature-corner.com/news4/jan26itsalivepuppet.php3) out.

[Elgyn]

That puppet looks more convincing than the things in the movie!

[blacksnake]

Thanks for the link countchocula. That was cool. I also recently heard rumours that Larry Cohen wants to remake It's Alive! and would once again be directing it. I hope the It's Alive! films are released on DVD soon. It'd be cool if they were released together in a collection. For awhile both It's Alive and It Lives Again! came in a box set.

[ERIN_LoJ]

Originally posted by countchocula
KingOfMasks, you're thinking of the third installment, Island of the Alive.

Penut, It's Alive is surprisingly strong with focused performances and many social undercurrents. The cheese is ambrosial, but it's tackled in a solemn, low-key manner. It's definitely worth a rental. Read Arrow's review for added incentive to check it out.

I agree. Cheap effects and a cheesy seeming plot but lots of serious undertones...not to mention the mood comes off dark. I enjoyed it myself. The 3rd, Island of its alive, was pretty....well, if I remember right not as enjoyable :p Michael Moriarity is good though. Cant remember much on the 2nd although I did see it.

[countchocula]

Originally posted by blacksnake
That was cool. I also recently heard rumours that Larry Cohen wants to remake It's Alive! and would once again be directing it. I hope the It's Alive! films are released on DVD soon.

Warner Bros. will be releasing the original onto DVD soon. I'm fairly certain that Cohen recorded a commentary for it (or that he will be in the near future). I wouldn't mind a redux if Cohen was behind the wheel. Obviously, the effects could use a good polish, not that advanced technology justifies a remake.

[blacksnake]

Where'd you get the info on It's Alive! coming out on DVD?

[charles lee ray]

It's Alive! IS going to be remade in the next year or 2.

[killuminati003]

It's Alive is a great movie........good times for all......dark mood, and just the right amount of corn......not to much (or to stupid) like say.....Basket Case!

[ERIN_LoJ]

Originally posted by charles lee ray
It's Alive! IS going to be remade in the next year or 2.

Are you sure? I would be surprised, I didnt think the following was that large

[ERIN_LoJ]

Originally posted by countchocula
Warner Bros. will be releasing the original onto DVD soon. I'm fairly certain that Cohen recorded a commentary for it (or that he will be in the near future). I wouldn't mind a redux if Cohen was behind the wheel. Obviously, the effects could use a good polish, not that advanced technology justifies a remake.

For a decent price I may swipe it up, thanks Count!

[countchocula]

All of the information that anyone will ever need in life can be found HERE (http://www.creature-corner.com/news4/dec01itsaliveremake.php3).

[charles lee ray]

Originally posted by ERIN_LoJ
Are you sure? I would be surprised, I didnt think the following was that large

according to www.upcominghorrormovies.com it is.

[blacksnake]

I don't know if I'd see the It's Alive remake. If it is done by Larry Cohen then I probably will because I do like his style. I just hope they don't over Hollywood it.