The Langoliers (1995) - BLOODY-DISGUSTING

CountOrlok · 08-22-2011, 12:35 AM

I know this movie doesn't have a lot of fans, but I seriously think it's underrated. Although it's extremely long (being a mini-series) and has many slow spots, it does have a creepy atmosphere and a fairly good cast. The acting goes from bad to over the top, but I enjoyed the performances (Bronson Pinchot and David Morse are great). The plot is also fairly original.... based on time travel. And there's some psychic stuff in there as well. It's like an episode of Twilight Zone. I have to say I enjoy this quite a bit.

(Trailer is kind of crappy, though)

Citrus3000 · 08-22-2011, 02:08 AM

Never seen the movie or read the book, but bought the book a few days ago and gonna read it soon

CountOrlok · 08-22-2011, 02:26 AM

I haven't read the book but I heard that the mini-series stays very close to the book. In fact the book being a short story and the mini-series being around 3 hours in length, it would be hard for them not to include most of everything in the book.

Se7en Sins · 08-22-2011, 06:21 AM

The book/short story/novella was great.

One of my favorite Stephen King stories.

THE DEMON OF THORN · 08-22-2011, 09:02 AM

Hahaha this movie is stupidly funny. Also spoiler the monsters are meatballs with chainsaw teeth.

whorrorific · 08-22-2011, 07:18 PM

good story

painfully terrible piece of shit film. may as well have had uwe boll behind the cameras for this steamer.

GreatBallsofHorror · 08-26-2011, 09:05 PM

I remember watching this movie/mini-series with my uncle as a kid who is the one I can thank for getting me into horror. Anyway at the time I liked this film, not for the horror-factor though I mean hey I don't care what age you are it's hard to find giant CGI-ed cocopuffs scary. However the story line made you care for the character's involved, and there was actually a nice assortment of characters in the film. I found Mr. Toomey's character hilarious, and it was fun to watch him slowly go insane. Which brings to the real villain in the film...the passengers on the plane themselves: how would being isolated in a deserted area being chased by coco puffs take a tole on one's psyche? All in all it was a decent King Film, not one of his best but better than a lot. If I were to rate it I'd give it 4.5/10

Cause of Death · 08-26-2011, 09:34 PM

That teen girl was really cute...

Roland Deschain · 10-27-2011, 12:54 PM

I have to add my voice to the fans of this film. It's a slow-burner for sure, but, like a good stew, one worth waiting for. I remember getting attached to the characters, even the villains, and generally cheering everyone on to get back home. This is yet another overlooked classic.

I bought it on VHS not long after it came out, and had soon introduced several friends to its various charms (still have the VHS stored away). I should really get this on DVD, or Bluray if it's out on that. I've not watched it for a few years, and need to reacquaint myself with it.

Era · 10-29-2011, 07:59 AM

i have both read the book and watched the movie. the movie really is a movie after the book. very well done in my humble opinion. i recommend everyone to check it out

08-22-2011, 12:35 AM	#1
CountOrlok BANNED CountOrlok is not giving a flying fuck Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,639	The Langoliers (1995) I know this movie doesn't have a lot of fans, but I seriously think it's underrated. Although it's extremely long (being a mini-series) and has many slow spots, it does have a creepy atmosphere and a fairly good cast. The acting goes from bad to over the top, but I enjoyed the performances (Bronson Pinchot and David Morse are great). The plot is also fairly original.... based on time travel. And there's some psychic stuff in there as well. It's like an episode of Twilight Zone. I have to say I enjoy this quite a bit. (Trailer is kind of crappy, though)

08-22-2011, 09:02 AM	#5
THE DEMON OF THORN The Living Dead THE DEMON OF THORN is http://antoniopiluso.blip.tv/ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 45 lampkin lane Posts: 4,952	Hahaha this movie is stupidly funny. Also spoiler the monsters are meatballs with chainsaw teeth. __________________

08-22-2011, 07:18 PM	#6
whorrorific Fresh Kill whorrorific is drunk Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 304	good story painfully terrible piece of shit film. may as well have had uwe boll behind the cameras for this steamer. __________________ Best-Horror-Movies.com writer MMAnews.com writer Best Horror Movies' Ball and Chain Podcast Host Follow me on Twitter!

08-26-2011, 09:05 PM	#7
GreatBallsofHorror Not Dead Yet GreatBallsofHorror has no status. Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: With the Little Girl Down the Lane Posts: 35	I remember watching this movie/mini-series with my uncle as a kid who is the one I can thank for getting me into horror. Anyway at the time I liked this film, not for the horror-factor though I mean hey I don't care what age you are it's hard to find giant CGI-ed cocopuffs scary. However the story line made you care for the character's involved, and there was actually a nice assortment of characters in the film. I found Mr. Toomey's character hilarious, and it was fun to watch him slowly go insane. Which brings to the real villain in the film...the passengers on the plane themselves: how would being isolated in a deserted area being chased by coco puffs take a tole on one's psyche? All in all it was a decent King Film, not one of his best but better than a lot. If I were to rate it I'd give it 4.5/10 __________________

08-26-2011, 09:34 PM	#8
Cause of Death Rotting Corpse Cause of Death is volatile gore overload. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Yawk Posts: 1,408	That teen girl was really cute... __________________ "The dream you can't escape ALIVE!"

08-22-2011, 02:08 AM	#2
Citrus3000 Fresh Kill Citrus3000 is tearing your soul apaaaaart. Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Austria Posts: 136	Never seen the movie or read the book, but bought the book a few days ago and gonna read it soon

08-22-2011, 02:26 AM	#3
CountOrlok BANNED CountOrlok is not giving a flying fuck Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,639	I haven't read the book but I heard that the mini-series stays very close to the book. In fact the book being a short story and the mini-series being around 3 hours in length, it would be hard for them not to include most of everything in the book.

10-27-2011, 12:54 PM	#9
Roland Deschain Fresh Kill Roland Deschain is not walking on sunshine. Sunshine is for pussies, Hawking Radiation is for real men. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Seventh Level of Hell, UK. Posts: 306	I have to add my voice to the fans of this film. It's a slow-burner for sure, but, like a good stew, one worth waiting for. I remember getting attached to the characters, even the villains, and generally cheering everyone on to get back home. This is yet another overlooked classic. I bought it on VHS not long after it came out, and had soon introduced several friends to its various charms (still have the VHS stored away). I should really get this on DVD, or Bluray if it's out on that. I've not watched it for a few years, and need to reacquaint myself with it.

10-29-2011, 07:59 AM	#10
Era Not Dead Yet Era is above the law Join Date: May 2011 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 48	i have both read the book and watched the movie. the movie really is a movie after the book. very well done in my humble opinion. i recommend everyone to check it out

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