I thought it was boring, but I also don't have much love for the silly 80 stuff, so who knows. I also prefer my bad horror to be played completely straight, for example I like Xtro more then Basket Case.
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31 Days of Horror 2 |OT| The October Movie Marathon
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I thought it was boring, but I also don't have much love for the silly 80 stuff, so who knows. I also prefer my bad horror to be played completely straight, for example I like Xtro more then Basket Case.
ThirstyFly
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Hm. I haven't seen Xtro, but if the trailer is anything to go by, I'm the other way around.
BattleMonkey
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Wish there was a cheap way to see Slumber Party Massacre II and III without having to buy the dvd. None of the rental outlets have copies 
ThirstyFly
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Wish there was a cheap way to see Slumber Party Massacre II and III without having to buy the dvd. None of the rental outlets have copies
I'm glad I bought the DVD, I thought it was a great deal and I went into the series blind. I'm sure I'll get a lot of use out of the Slumber Party Massacre II disc. I just need to figure out a way to trick my friends into watching it...
BattleMonkey
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I might buy the discs for the heck of it, II is all I want really though. The original was a pretty poor slasher but II just looks awesome bad
ThirstyFly
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You can get it for under $20 now, so it's not too bad even if you just want II. III isn't so hot, but it's worth watching to laugh at.
I just blind bought the Sorority House Massacre set too. Something tells me I'm gonna regret that though
BattleMonkey
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Yea... Sorority House Massacre series was not good.... any of it.
ThirstyFly
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Oh well. At least I managed to resist Cheerleader Massacre, so I guess I'm still ahead, kind of.
Currently watching Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. Dude's definitely the scariest of the Big Three and Lumus is the best Ahab. If only he had survived to act in the surprisingly excellent Halloween: H20
I actually quite liked this one. Likable main character, and satisfying pay off.
It really is such a good setting - if the writers were even a bit more creative they could've pulled something interesting off. As it is, it's a complete bore.
I thought the gradual change from Mockumentary into something more was brilliant. It had to happen, too - the whole movie just deconstructs horror tropes and then the last 3rd reconstructs them with a lot of love for the genre.
I actually quite liked this one. Likable main character, and satisfying pay off.
It really is such a good setting - if the writers were even a bit more creative they could've pulled something interesting off. As it is, it's a complete bore.
I thought the gradual change from Mockumentary into something more was brilliant. It had to happen, too - the whole movie just deconstructs horror tropes and then the last 3rd reconstructs them with a lot of love for the genre.
For your own sake, I urge you to reconsider. That movie is just plain awful, and not even fun awful.
BattleMonkey
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If you like classic 80's slashers and haven't seen it, The Burning on Netflix is a good choice. Came after the slasher rush that F13th created but it got largely ignored and forgotten.
My issue is that the deconstruction was so well done, and then the turn into a really generic low grade slasher was just not that gradual in such an already short film. Frankly it's what I disliked about the Scream franchise, where it had a brilliant beginning and then the satire quickly faded as the series became exactly what it was poking fun at. The wit shown early on by these movies completely tossed out the window for just mediocre slasher material.
My issue is that the deconstruction was so well done, and then the turn into a really generic low grade slasher was just not that gradual in such an already short film. Frankly it's what I disliked about the Scream franchise, where it had a brilliant beginning and then the satire quickly faded as the series became exactly what it was poking fun at. The wit shown early on by these movies completely tossed out the window for just mediocre slasher material.
Team Jones
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I'm definitely in, last year was a blast!
Question: Does watching 'The Walking Dead' Season 3 episodes (...or any new Horror TV show episodes) count towards our '31 Days of Horror'? ...I say 'YES'!
Oct. 14th 'The Walking Dead' season 3 premiere!
Question: Does watching 'The Walking Dead' Season 3 episodes (...or any new Horror TV show episodes) count towards our '31 Days of Horror'? ...I say 'YES'!
Oct. 14th 'The Walking Dead' season 3 premiere!
A friend and I are doing a horror movie podcast in October where we watch and talk about a different horror movie each week. Each episode will probably be 20-30 minutes long, five episodes total but if enough people like it we may continue doing it beyond October. So far we've decided on The House of the Devil, The Innkeepers, V/H/S, and Halloween 3. Still trying to decide on one more movie. Any suggestions?
I'll post a link to the podcast after it goes up in case any of you are interested in checking it out.
I'll post a link to the podcast after it goes up in case any of you are interested in checking it out.
The Burning is so much better than it has any right to be. Tom Savini was wise to do that film instead of F13th Part 2.
ThirstyFly
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Sorry, TV series aren't counted (see OP). I'm sure we'll all be watching it, but this is a movie marathon.
Sounds cool. Send me a PM when it's up and I'll add it to the resources in the OP.
NekoFever
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That bad, huh?
I'm sure there's going to be horror on TV in October, so I could always find something to replace it.
Awesome, thank you
Movie #6 - House 2: The Second Story
I didn't enjoy enjoy this one nearly as much as the first film. The film definitely abandons the horror elements inherent within its predecessor, and takes a much more comedic fantasy approach, a movie I feel hindered the successful formula quite a bit.
I did enjoy the characters within this film a lot more than the original; particurally Gramps (his great great grandfather that he digs up and awakens from his grave, his best friend and the repairman that comes into the film for about 10 minutes. I felt they were a bit more individualized, although the main character wasn't fleshed out compared to the protagonist within the first film.
The special effects were also hit and miss. The costume and set design was top notch, but the usage of stop animation for the dinosaurs and the undead horse were obviously outdated.
The narrative was all over the place, with a lot of the subplots being completely abandoned and unresolved, specifically the relationship between the protagonist and his girlfriend (Although I did enjoy the fact that they didn't get back together, that's a nice change of pace..)
I thought the last 15-20 minutes, minus the very end, were the best part of the movie considering the general tone of the film made a shift back to the original film. Gramps arch nemesis was easily the best villain within the film, and the filmmakers would have been better off threading him and his conflict with the protagonist's family through out the narrative, than having these characters jump in and out of ripped settings (Land of the Lost and The Temple of Doom).
It was still pretty entertaining overall, but definitely more of a family movie than the first.
I didn't enjoy enjoy this one nearly as much as the first film. The film definitely abandons the horror elements inherent within its predecessor, and takes a much more comedic fantasy approach, a movie I feel hindered the successful formula quite a bit.
I did enjoy the characters within this film a lot more than the original; particurally Gramps (his great great grandfather that he digs up and awakens from his grave, his best friend and the repairman that comes into the film for about 10 minutes. I felt they were a bit more individualized, although the main character wasn't fleshed out compared to the protagonist within the first film.
The special effects were also hit and miss. The costume and set design was top notch, but the usage of stop animation for the dinosaurs and the undead horse were obviously outdated.
The narrative was all over the place, with a lot of the subplots being completely abandoned and unresolved, specifically the relationship between the protagonist and his girlfriend (Although I did enjoy the fact that they didn't get back together, that's a nice change of pace..)
I thought the last 15-20 minutes, minus the very end, were the best part of the movie considering the general tone of the film made a shift back to the original film. Gramps arch nemesis was easily the best villain within the film, and the filmmakers would have been better off threading him and his conflict with the protagonist's family through out the narrative, than having these characters jump in and out of ripped settings (Land of the Lost and The Temple of Doom).
It was still pretty entertaining overall, but definitely more of a family movie than the first.
8BitsAtATime
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My tentative list
Haxan
Nosferatu
Hammer Horror
Horror of Dracula
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave
Taste the Blood of Dracula
Dracula A.D. 1972
Blood From The Mummies Tomb
Demons Of The Mind
The Devil Rides Out
Viking Queen
Dracula
Prince Of Darkness
'Fear In The Night
Frankenstein Created Women
The Horror Of Frankenstein
The Nanny
One Million Years BC
The Plague Of The Zombies
Prehistoric Women
Quartermass And The Pit
'Rasputin The Mad Monk
The Reptile
The Scars Of Dracula
SHE
To The Devil A Daughter
The Vengeance Of SHE
Straight On Till Morning
The Witches
For fun because Ju-On is one my favorite horror series
Katasumi and 4444444444 (these dont count cause they are like only 5 mins long)
Ju-on: The Curse
Ju-on: The Curse 2
Ju-on: The Grudge
Ju-on: The Grudge 2
The Grudge,2,3
The Grudge: Old Lady in White
The Grudge: Girl in Black
And On Devil's Night and Halloween
Grotesque
The Devil's Experiment
Flower of Flesh and Blood
Serbian Film
I will also be watching Hammer House Of Horror and Are You Afraid of the Dark
Haxan
Nosferatu
Hammer Horror
Horror of Dracula
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave
Taste the Blood of Dracula
Dracula A.D. 1972
Blood From The Mummies Tomb
Demons Of The Mind
The Devil Rides Out
Viking Queen
Dracula
Prince Of Darkness
'Fear In The Night
Frankenstein Created Women
The Horror Of Frankenstein
The Nanny
One Million Years BC
The Plague Of The Zombies
Prehistoric Women
Quartermass And The Pit
'Rasputin The Mad Monk
The Reptile
The Scars Of Dracula
SHE
To The Devil A Daughter
The Vengeance Of SHE
Straight On Till Morning
The Witches
For fun because Ju-On is one my favorite horror series
Katasumi and 4444444444 (these dont count cause they are like only 5 mins long)
Ju-on: The Curse
Ju-on: The Curse 2
Ju-on: The Grudge
Ju-on: The Grudge 2
The Grudge,2,3
The Grudge: Old Lady in White
The Grudge: Girl in Black
And On Devil's Night and Halloween
Grotesque
The Devil's Experiment
Flower of Flesh and Blood
Serbian Film
I will also be watching Hammer House Of Horror and Are You Afraid of the Dark
BattleMonkey
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I might end up going mostly forgotten grindhouse and second rate 80's flicks this year. Running out of stuff to see I haven't watched already.
Alright, here's my tentative list. I've tried to balance it between some old favorites that I watch every year, some serious gaps in my horror education, and room for surprises/recommendations.
Perennials
1. The Exorcist
2. The Thing
3. Dawn of the Dead
4. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
5. Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde
6. Halloween (Hopefully on the big screen!)
7. Shaun of the Dead
8. Ernest Scared Stupid
9. Carnival of Souls
10. Invasion of the Body Snatchers
11. Suicide Club
New Additions
1. REC 2
2. V/H/S
3. Cabin in the Woods
4. Dolls
I Really Should Have Watched These Already
1. Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
2. Tokyo Gore Police
3. Session 9
4. Cannibal Holocaust
5. Nosferatu
6. The Brood
7. Cemetery Man
8. House
9. The Killer Condom
7 Slots for Surprises/Recommendations
Perennials
1. The Exorcist
2. The Thing
3. Dawn of the Dead
4. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
5. Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde
6. Halloween (Hopefully on the big screen!)
7. Shaun of the Dead
8. Ernest Scared Stupid
9. Carnival of Souls
10. Invasion of the Body Snatchers
11. Suicide Club
New Additions
1. REC 2
2. V/H/S
3. Cabin in the Woods
4. Dolls
I Really Should Have Watched These Already
1. Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
2. Tokyo Gore Police
3. Session 9
4. Cannibal Holocaust
5. Nosferatu
6. The Brood
7. Cemetery Man
8. House
9. The Killer Condom
7 Slots for Surprises/Recommendations
Movie #6 - House 2: The Second Story
I didn't enjoy enjoy this one nearly as much as the first film. The film definitely abandons the horror elements inherent within its predecessor, and takes a much more comedic fantasy approach, a movie I feel hindered the successful formula quite a bit.
I did enjoy the characters within this film a lot more than the original; particurally Gramps (his great great grandfather that he digs up and awakens from his grave, his best friend and the repairman that comes into the film for about 10 minutes. I felt they were a bit more individualized, although the main character wasn't fleshed out compared to the protagonist within the first film.
The special effects were also hit and miss. The costume and set design was top notch, but the usage of stop animation for the dinosaurs and the undead horse were obviously outdated.
The narrative was all over the place, with a lot of the subplots being completely abandoned and unresolved, specifically the relationship between the protagonist and his girlfriend (Although I did enjoy the fact that they didn't get back together, that's a nice change of pace..)
I thought the last 15-20 minutes, minus the very end, were the best part of the movie considering the general tone of the film made a shift back to the original film. Gramps arch nemesis was easily the best villain within the film, and the filmmakers would have been better off threading him and his conflict with the protagonist's family through out the narrative, than having these characters jump in and out of ripped settings (Land of the Lost and The Temple of Doom).
It was still pretty entertaining overall, but definitely more of a family movie than the first.
I love House 2, it's just so goofy. Bill Maher's best work.
pseudomyxoma
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Does anyone know if Caché is closer to a horror/thriller. I know sometimes the genre classifications can be a little off when it comes to imdb. Just curious if anyone has seen it or not. Looking for something similar to Funny Games I'm hoping (had similar genres listed as Funny Games which was close enough to a horror movie for me)
Pure thriller from what I remember.
ThirstyFly
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So I'm trying to pair my movies up into themes for double features and such, but I have no idea where to place these (I know almost nothing about the ones not listed as a rewatch).
Anyone have any idea of these share any themes? For example Anthropophagus is about cannibalism, so if any of these also feature that I'd like to watch them back to back.
- Halloween III: Season of the Witch (rewatch)
- The Living Dead Girl
- Killer Klowns from Outer Space (rewatch)
- Forbidden World
- Anthropophagus
- The Unholy
- C.H.U.D. II
- Slaughter High
- Happy Birthday to Me
- Society
Anyone have any idea of these share any themes? For example Anthropophagus is about cannibalism, so if any of these also feature that I'd like to watch them back to back.
- Halloween III: Season of the Witch (rewatch)
- The Living Dead Girl
- Killer Klowns from Outer Space (rewatch)
- Forbidden World
- Anthropophagus
- The Unholy
- C.H.U.D. II
- Slaughter High
- Happy Birthday to Me
- Society
Movie #7 - A Tale of Two Sisters
Unfortunately, I had already seen the American remake, The Uninvited, before watching this film, so I already knew to be looking for a specific twist end. While there were some differences between this film's ending, and the American remake, it's similar enough where I was basically deconstructing the movie on the fly using the already known twist as a platform, which definitely effected my enjoyment a bit. But I certainly can't fault the film for that.
I actually enjoyed the film quite a bit. It's a lot less super natural than the American remake, and is a lot slower and more methodical with its narrative pace, a quality I love within my horror films. The music was appropriately atmospheric, but sort of par for the course as far as Korean cinema is concerned (somebody in Korea use something other than classical please). The camera work and cinematography was absolutely gorgeous, and went a long ways towards establishing an extremely unsettling feel through out the film.
The acting was top notch, particularly the step mother who had the ability to shift between moods, ranging from completely mundane and composed, to upbeat and hysterical, to completely fucking nuts, with the transitions seemingly coming off completely natural and unforced.
I found the ending to be a bit confusing and messy, although it did wrap up nicely at the very end. The 10 minutes proceeding that, jumping between stuff that may or may not be reality, reality and the past and present all without warning, was a bit... jarring, but the director manages to get back on track.
The film's definitely worth watching, it just sucks that my enjoyment was effected by watching the American remake, but as I said, that's no fault of the filmmaker.
Next up: Night of the Creeps.
Unfortunately, I had already seen the American remake, The Uninvited, before watching this film, so I already knew to be looking for a specific twist end. While there were some differences between this film's ending, and the American remake, it's similar enough where I was basically deconstructing the movie on the fly using the already known twist as a platform, which definitely effected my enjoyment a bit. But I certainly can't fault the film for that.
I actually enjoyed the film quite a bit. It's a lot less super natural than the American remake, and is a lot slower and more methodical with its narrative pace, a quality I love within my horror films. The music was appropriately atmospheric, but sort of par for the course as far as Korean cinema is concerned (somebody in Korea use something other than classical please). The camera work and cinematography was absolutely gorgeous, and went a long ways towards establishing an extremely unsettling feel through out the film.
The acting was top notch, particularly the step mother who had the ability to shift between moods, ranging from completely mundane and composed, to upbeat and hysterical, to completely fucking nuts, with the transitions seemingly coming off completely natural and unforced.
I found the ending to be a bit confusing and messy, although it did wrap up nicely at the very end. The 10 minutes proceeding that, jumping between stuff that may or may not be reality, reality and the past and present all without warning, was a bit... jarring, but the director manages to get back on track.
The film's definitely worth watching, it just sucks that my enjoyment was effected by watching the American remake, but as I said, that's no fault of the filmmaker.
Next up: Night of the Creeps.
ThirstyFly
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Ah, Tom Atkins' finest hour.
"I got good news and bad news, girls. The good news is your dates are here. "
"What's the bad news?"
"They're dead."
Great movie.
BattleMonkey
Member
Thrill me
ThirstyFly
Member
Man, it's such a shame Fred Dekker didn't direct any more movies after RoboCop 3. Night of the Creeps and Monster Squad were so good!
Movie # 5 - House (1986)
I had so much fucking fun with this movie. The movie starts out relatively seriously and more inclined with hard line horror, but at the middle point of the film, it stops taking itself so seriously and improves considerably.
The awful Vietnam War flashbacks (William Katt as a Vietnam War vet is fucking hysterical in itself), the cheesy plastic looking monsters, the slapstick humor, the attempted juggling of drama and comedic horror, and the random as fuck soundtrack all just work. The movie is basically Room 1408 with a comedic twist and 80s sensibilities. Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, he breaks his medicine cabinet mirror to reveal a portal to some other dimension? The whole fucking movie is ridiculous and awesome.
For anyone familiar with the franchise, is the sequel worth watching?
Hehe I loved this movie growing up.. I have very fond memories of sleeping over at my child-hood best friend's house and watching this.
I believe they made 3 or 4 of these.. I didn't see the sequel but I saw the 3rd one on HBO years ago. I'd say skip them.
The 3rd one is only a sequel in name, and the real 3rd film is apparently complete shit. I'm just going to stop with 2.
Probably a good idea.
I haven't seen Evil Dead 1 and 2 on many lists... that's a shame
+1 Trick R' Treat -- loved this movie.
Christopher
Member
I just saw 28 weeks later and was pretty spooked by it (yes I'm a big chicken) is 28 days later worse?
Worse? Fuck no. Fantastic movies. AMAZING soundtracks!
ThirstyFly
Member
I haven't seen Evil Dead 1 and 2 on many lists... that's a shame
Who in this thread hasn't seen those a million times already though? If the Blu-rays weren't so recent I'd consider a rewatch, but I just watched the new Evil Dead 2 BD last Nov.
Maybe next year I'll marathon all 3 (yes, I consider AoD a horror film).
ThirstyFly
Member
I like you. I love me some 28 Weeks Later. Dunno why it gets so much hate.
Edits: Whoops, didn't mean to double post.
Did you actually watch Weeks first or did you mistype? Because Weeks is supposed to come after Days.
BattleMonkey
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Yea so many movies I've seen so much already. For a marathon of films like this, rather see new stuff than too many repeats.
This is true. I'd still like to see it on a few "rewatch" lists then
Blurays for this series are already out?
BattleMonkey
Member
Evil Dead blu rays? Yea theres been a few releases I think of them already
TheJollyCorner
Member
I will check this out.
Almost clicked 'play' on it twice but moved on.
I will take your suggestion, sir.
ThirstyFly
Member
This is true. I'd still like to see it on a few "rewatch" lists then
Blurays for this series are already out?
In North America:
1 for Evil Dead
2 for Evil Dead 2
1 for Army of Darkness
ED1 & ED2 (2nd release) are solid releases with plenty of extras and great video. AoD could use a re-release (and I'm sure we'll get one).
Christopher
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By Worse I mean in terms of scare value.
Thanks a lot -- i'm gonna jump on deepdiscount.com and see if I can't find these.