Masters Of Horror: Valerie On The Stairs

For people who do not already know than you should know that Masters of Horror: Valerie on the Stairs is part of a set. This is just one movie out of several. The Masters of Horror movies are all stand alone movies meaning you can watch any movie and it would be fine because it is it's own movie. However to truly enjoy the experience like to really get into it than do some research and hunt down all the movies. Only season 1 was sold as a box set season 2 was unfortunately sold individually. These are straight to TV, made for TV movies and in my opinion none of them disappoint. The movies are the best, they are old school movies that follow the set rules of horror, told by the masters of horror at the time, and the movies are just fun and do not get bogged down with political nonsense.

just a good indie horror that will really jog your imagination.Proof you dont need a lot of money to tell a good story

Good but not great....

very exciting

It was ok. Probably wouldn't watch again

Masters of Horror: Valerie on the Stairs is another fine addition to the group

A struggling author takes residence in a home for writers, and is haunted by a beautiful ghost whose more than she seems. And she's nude. Because boobs!Much like previous Masters of Horror entry, "Pro-Life", this has a very interesting concept that suffers from it's execution. In my opinion though, it's the better of the two however, and manages to be a decent enough episode as is. "Valerie" is a spin on the familiar story of a creator confronted by their now sentient creation, a theme reminiscent of "Frankenstein" and countless stories about manmade machines or monsters. It deals with the subject on a more conceptual level, however, as it follows authors dealing with their written characters. It's a really inventive premise, but unfortunately, it doesn't go quite as far as it could or should.Part of this is due to the pace of the film. It spends the first half in a slow build-up for a typical ghost story, only to reveal the truth in the second part. My problem with this is that it takes away from what the actual story is for the sake of a twist. This red herring build-up really should have been relegated to the first ten minutes or so of the movie, and not the first thirty. The idea of the creations of writers coming to life is a fun one, but it really needed more time to develop and explore. We thus miss out on several creative possibilities that could have been done with the material had the director embraced the theme rather than try to make it a surprise.My other qualm with the film is the lead, played by Tyron Leitso. He seems like a nice enough guy, but is acting here just doesn't cut it. His delivery of the lines often comes off as loud and hammy, and he's very rarely in any emotional state other than angry and indignant.Despite this, I find the film generally enjoyable, and I'm more inclined to rewatch it in the future than, say, "The V-Word" or "Haeckel's Tale". Part of this is due to the plot still shining through the flawed execution, accompanied by an appropriate despairing atmosphere. Though it doesn't go too in depth, it also addresses and briefly explores the rather sad and misogynistic tendencies of some creators to torment female characters for the sake of taking pleasure in their fictional peril. If anything, this of all the elements really deserved more attention and a bit more focus to make the film stronger.And while Leitso isn't anything to write home about, Christopher Lloyd is great as another struggling author partially responsible for the woes of Valerie. Admittedly, he's playing a semi-crazed man...again. But at least he's genuinely entertaining, and helps brighten the picture in an appropriate manner. While most of he other characters are fairly forgettable, they do have their moments and a few great lines, especially the beleaguered older woman maintaining the home.Despite it's flaws, "Valerie on the Stairs" is an engaging and interesting part of the MoH series. But it certainly is not without it's faults, and understandably, it's not everyone's cup of tea. It's a good idea to rent it or watch it somewhere else before you decide if you want to own it. If you're a completionist looking to own the entire collection, however, this should be one piece you won't regret buying.

This collaboration between Clive Barker and Mick Garris showcases both creators at their very best. Clive's story of the power of frustrated, unpublished writers to bring their nightmares to life is brought beautifully to life by Garris's directing, which is at a career peak here. His cast, especially his brave and beautiful star Clare Grant (reminiscent of a young and radiant Sissy Spacek from her "Carrie" days), is uniformly excellent. The gore will satisfy fans who need blood and guts. But what really impressed me was the film's thoughtful and haunting tone, which is more European in flavor than US. The special features are uniformly entertaining and help to make this feature even more impressive. This may be my favorite MoH episode ever, and that's really saying a lot!

Exremandamente buena es una excelente pelicula muy recomendable para cualquier persona que ame el genero del suspenso o terror :)