Author Topic: Halloween Week: Your favorite horror movies + general horror movie discussion (Read 6349 times)

Joe Molotov · « **on:** October 24, 2009, 04:34:10 PM »

For me, it's The Omen. Great acting from Gregory Peck and David Warner (and even the kid is pretty good), a solid plot with nice brisk pacing, and great score from Jerry Goldsmith. Great movie. I try to watch it every year around Halloween. I haven't watched it yet this year, but I picked it up on Blu-Ray this week.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #1 on:** October 24, 2009, 04:35:46 PM »

An American Werewolf in London

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #2 on:** October 24, 2009, 04:37:18 PM »

Depends on the mood. I'll either throw on Evil Dead 2 or Halloween.

The Omen is pretty awesome too. And I just bought An American Werewolf in London on Blu-ray last month.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #3 on:** October 24, 2009, 04:42:43 PM »

part of my fondness for An American Werewolf in London is that i saw it in the theater with my dad

i'll concede there are better horror movies out there, but that's my favorite

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the dream scene in the woods where jenny agutter looks down at david and he wolfs out still makes me jump a little

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Great Rumbler · « **Reply #4 on:** October 24, 2009, 04:47:28 PM »

The Thing

Doesn't get much better than a group of men battling an alien menace that can take on the form of whatever it comes into contact with in the middle of an Antarctic snowstorm.

muckhole · « **Reply #5 on:** October 24, 2009, 04:54:40 PM »

I love The Thing and Evil Dead 2, but just to be different, I'll throw Dead/Alive (also known as Braindead) into the mix.

Akala · « **Reply #6 on:** October 24, 2009, 04:57:01 PM »

Alien or The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. I don't think I have one that is set in stone.

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The Vanishing

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Himu · « **Reply #7 on:** October 24, 2009, 05:11:31 PM »

It's tough. I love Jacob's Ladder, Nightmare on Elm Street, Dawn of the Dead, Night of the Living Dead and Halloween the most though.

Any channels showing horror marathons now?

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #8 on:** October 24, 2009, 05:14:34 PM »

Yeah, what gives? AMC usually has a ballin' Halloween marathon going on.

My favorite is probably Suspiria.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #9 on:** October 24, 2009, 05:25:03 PM »

The Thing, followed by Alien.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #10 on:** October 24, 2009, 05:30:08 PM »

AMC dumped Monsterfest a couple of years ago, now they've got something called Fearfest. It's usually horror, but it lets them include science-fiction, thrillers, etc.

Not nearly as cool, in my opinion.

It kicked off last night with Alien and Aliens. This is their lineup the next 9 days:

The Return of the Living Dead
Jack the Ripper
The Brain Eaters
The Fly (1958)
Dracula
Exorcist: The Beginning
Alien
Aliens
Alien 3
Alien Resurrection
Wolf
The Beast Must Die
The Frighteners
Raising Cain
The Shining
Psycho (1998)
The Innocents
The Fly II
Thir13en Ghosts
Halloween (1978)
Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster
King Kong (1976)
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
And Now the Screaming Starts!
Puppetmaster
House on Haunted Hill (1999)
Return to House on Haunted Hill
Exorcist: The Beginning
Blood of Dracula
The She-Creature
Sabretooth
Piñata: Survival Island
End of Days
Young Frankenstein
The Amityville Horror (1979)

And for the finale, AMC will be showing a high definition, completely digitally restored version of the original Night of the Living Dead three hours in a row on Halloween. Best part, easily.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #11 on:** October 24, 2009, 05:37:39 PM »

That's not awful I guess. Why have I never seen Dawn of the Dead on these marathons, that's what I want to know.

drew · « **Reply #12 on:** October 24, 2009, 05:38:11 PM »

i always watch alien a lot this time of year so its probably that

Himu · « **Reply #13 on:** October 24, 2009, 05:40:58 PM »

That's pretty damn good. We should make a Fearfest thread.

drew · « **Reply #14 on:** October 24, 2009, 06:14:49 PM »

actually i take that back

alien isnt a horror movie

Bebpo · « **Reply #15 on:** October 24, 2009, 06:51:06 PM »

The scariest horror movies for me were the ones I saw as a kid and don't remember anymore. So I don't know how accurate it is but stuff like The Blob, Critters, Psycho, Nightmare on Elm Street, Candyman were scary as shit.

In terms of a more recent movie I can actually remember, it's corny, but I'd have to go with the blair witch project the first time I saw it posted somewhere before the theater release and watched it and I thought it was real. That was creepy! The last 10 mins of [Rec] was great too.

If a horror movie doesn't have to be scary, I'd probably say The Frighteners or Army of Darkness. Ghostbusters if that counts!

tiesto · « **Reply #16 on:** October 24, 2009, 07:04:04 PM »

Not a big horror movie fan, though I thought Saw 1 was pretty novel for its time, even though it's now been milked to death with so many shitty sequels. I'd say Psycho is probably my favorite.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #17 on:** October 24, 2009, 07:08:53 PM »

Quote from: muckhole on October 24, 2009, 04:54:40 PM

I'll throw Dead/Alive (also known as Braindead) into the mix.

The finale is fantastic.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #18 on:** October 24, 2009, 07:09:24 PM »

Quote from: Mountain Drew on October 24, 2009, 06:14:49 PM

alien isnt a horror movie

Alien is a horror movie.

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #19 on:** October 24, 2009, 07:24:18 PM »

I've always had a soft spot for Angel Heart. Not the scariest movie by any means but it's definitely one of the better overlooked horror films out there, imo. I never know why it's not played more often on tv around this time of year.

Himu · « **Reply #20 on:** October 24, 2009, 07:31:19 PM »

I don't find any horror movies I've seen to be actually scary. As a child, maybe. But as an adult? LOL.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #21 on:** October 24, 2009, 08:01:35 PM »

Alien for me

And If I had to make a more traditional pick I'd go with An American Werewolf in London. I really, really like Hellraiser also

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #22 on:** October 24, 2009, 10:16:04 PM »

Angel Heart is probably too cerebral for most. It's not the kind of flick you can catch midway through cable and follow, if you catch my drift.

AMC is not playing David Cronenberg's The Fly this year. That, as well as Dawn of the Dead, usually comes down to licensing issues. I know that Romero's stuff in particular has seen a lot of legal bickering, but I'm pleasantly surprised to see AMC invest in something that's public domain (the original Night of the Living Dead).

I would also classify Alien as a horror film, but Aliens and all of the sequels venture deep into science-fiction territory where the only horrifying thing is the possibility of yet another sequel.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #23 on:** October 24, 2009, 10:33:53 PM »

Ah, I didn't know Night of the Living Dead was public domain. Must be why its a streamable movie on netflix

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #24 on:** October 24, 2009, 10:46:11 PM »

Yeah, Romero's production company or distributor really screwed the pooch, and it slipped into public domain awhile ago. This is the first time in recent memory that someone has legitimately tried to restore it, though.

Disposable White Guy · « **Reply #25 on:** October 24, 2009, 11:55:49 PM »

In all honesty though, would you really watch Dawn of the Dead on AMC? Part of the fun of watching it is for Tom Savini's effects. I still cringe a little bit when I see people getting eaten. In b4 cultural satire of materialism blah blah.

My favorite's still Halloween, but I'm also pretty fond of Wes Craven's original Last House on the Left (thanks Willco).

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #26 on:** October 25, 2009, 01:10:55 AM »

I'd watch Dawn of the Dead. I had the Blu-ray awhile back, and they did a pretty decent job with it.

And if you weren't such a homo, you could be watching Night of the Living Dead in high definition with me Halloween night instead of hanging out with girls

Diunx · « **Reply #27 on:** October 25, 2009, 01:52:17 AM »

Child's play or Alien.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #28 on:** October 25, 2009, 02:30:04 AM »

Quote from: Willco on October 24, 2009, 10:46:11 PM

Yeah, Romero's production company or distributor really screwed the pooch, and it slipped into public domain awhile ago. This is the first time in recent memory that someone has legitimately tried to restore it, though.

Probably the best version of NotLD on home video so far is Elite's Laserdisc version, which they later ported to DVD. I have the DVD and it's pretty nice.

ch1nchilla · « **Reply #29 on:** October 25, 2009, 05:09:19 AM »

...Psycho? I don't ever really watch horror movies. I guess Saw was cool. And whatever Saw it was where the girl was thrown into the needle pit.

Solo · « **Reply #30 on:** October 25, 2009, 09:07:46 AM »

My favorite horror movie as long as I can remember has been, and shall continue to be, Halloween. Ive probably watched it a good 50 times in my life and it never loses its power.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #31 on:** October 25, 2009, 12:54:50 PM »

I haven't watched it in a few years, but I used to like Identity with John Cusack

cool breeze · « **Reply #32 on:** October 25, 2009, 02:36:26 PM »

The Shining is the only movie that scared me. Other movies may have me tense while watching, but The Shining made me scared to walk down hallways alone after watching it.

Disposable White Guy · « **Reply #33 on:** October 25, 2009, 04:17:27 PM »

Quote from: Willco on October 25, 2009, 01:10:55 AM

I'd watch Dawn of the Dead[on AMC].
...if you weren't such a homo

Enl · « **Reply #34 on:** October 25, 2009, 04:44:53 PM »

Can't decide on a top favorite horror movie, so I'll just choose Night of the Demons as my Halloween horror of this year.

"Eat a bowl of fuck"!

Genius.

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The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #35 on:** October 25, 2009, 05:16:28 PM »

Quote from: Disposable White Guy on October 25, 2009, 04:17:27 PM

Quote from: Willco on October 25, 2009, 01:10:55 AM
I'd watch Dawn of the Dead[on AMC].
...if you weren't such a homo

They're pretty good about not cutting too much.

Bildi · « **Reply #36 on:** October 25, 2009, 07:14:47 PM »

I'm not sure if it's classified as horror, but Ring (the Gore Verbinski remake).

Also House. That could be the nostalgia talking though.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #37 on:** October 25, 2009, 08:26:02 PM »

Quote from: Bildi on October 25, 2009, 07:14:47 PM

I'm not sure if it's classified as horror, but Ring (the Gore Verbinski remake).

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #38 on:** October 25, 2009, 09:11:21 PM »

Big fan of Troll 2 as well. Grandpa Seth, Nilbog, double decker baloney sandwiches, gay RVing...the film has it all.

Bacchus7 · « **Reply #39 on:** October 25, 2009, 09:17:11 PM »

BlackMage · « **Reply #40 on:** October 25, 2009, 09:20:07 PM »

Fire in the Sky

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #41 on:** October 25, 2009, 10:31:45 PM »

Quote from: Hitler Stole My Potato on October 24, 2009, 07:24:18 PM

I've always had a soft spot for Angel Heart. Not the scariest movie by any means but it's definitely one of the better overlooked horror films out there, imo. I never know why it's not played more often on tv around this time of year.

hell yes. this and jacob's ladder are my favorite horror-like movies.

Enl · « **Reply #42 on:** October 25, 2009, 10:39:53 PM »

Quote from: Bildi on October 25, 2009, 07:14:47 PM

I'm not sure if it's classified as horror, but Ring (the Gore Verbinski remake).

Also House. That could be the nostalgia talking though.

House is still a lot fun to this day. The scene where the sexy neighbor goes under the table to pick up a fallen shotgun shell used to scare me shitless when I was a kid.

Little House tidbit: The Horror Show was originally House 3, which is why it went straight from House 2 to 4. It still has the House III moniker in some areas. I guess it changed the name due to the film being closer to Shocker than a haunted house film.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #43 on:** October 25, 2009, 10:43:06 PM »

Yeah, House is pretty awesome. House 2....not so much.

I loved it when I was a kid, but I watched it again a few years ago, and wow. Never saw House 3 or 4.

Enl · « **Reply #44 on:** October 25, 2009, 10:47:36 PM »

House 2 is at least entertaining in a very bad and goofy way. House 4 is duuuuuuuuullllllllll direct to video dribble. It's been almost a decade since I've seen 3 but I remember my impression being pretty 'meh', but at least it has Lance Henriksen

Akala · « **Reply #45 on:** October 25, 2009, 10:49:25 PM »

I got my wife to watch Phantasm on 360 last night and she was mad at me for wasting her time.

She didn't believe there were four of them, I had to wiki it to prove it.

Enl · « **Reply #46 on:** October 25, 2009, 10:55:03 PM »

Sounds like a divorce is in order due to poor taste.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #47 on:** October 25, 2009, 11:00:11 PM »

Spike her in the head with a metal ball.

And since when has a bad horror movie been a reason not to make bunch of sequels?

Bildi · « **Reply #48 on:** October 26, 2009, 08:57:37 AM »

The only thing I remember about House 2 is a BITCHIN' t-shirt I had with the hand on the back giving a two-finger salute.

Man I was a REBEL.

Bildi · « **Reply #49 on:** October 26, 2009, 08:59:09 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on October 25, 2009, 08:26:02 PM

Quote from: Bildi on October 25, 2009, 07:14:47 PM
I'm not sure if it's classified as horror, but Ring (the Gore Verbinski remake).

I just meant we seem to be concentrating on slasher/zombie/blood & guts horror in this thread which The Ring isn't.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #50 on:** October 26, 2009, 10:22:57 PM »

[youtube=560,345]inQ8NPBpcJM[/youtube]
incoming nostalgia blast

Ecrofirt · « **Reply #51 on:** October 27, 2009, 03:17:08 PM »

You know what sucks? I have to go to a shitty wedding with Nikki on Halloween. I'm going to miss out on quality NoTLD!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #52 on:** October 27, 2009, 03:23:38 PM »

$:-\$

Tell Nikki's friends to reschedule. It's Night of the Living Dead! Remastered! Restored!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #53 on:** October 27, 2009, 03:55:46 PM »

How is that compared to, say, Event Horizon? Is it some awful Polish knockoff?

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #54 on:** October 27, 2009, 03:58:12 PM »

Quote from: Willco on October 27, 2009, 03:55:46 PM

How is that compared to, say, Event Horizon? Is it some awful Polish knockoff?

Except the Polish knockoff is a knockoff of the Turkish knockoff.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #55 on:** October 27, 2009, 08:54:36 PM »

Instead of making a new thread, I think I'll just re-purpose this one.

I finally got around to watching Dario Agento's Mother of Tears, and man, that was one stanky stinkburger of a movie.

The only redeeming value was a couple of instances of shocking violence, but there was no sense of dread like you got from watching Suspiria. It was just campy OMG violence, and it wasn't helped by the acting which was strictly Sci-Fi channel original level (why, oh why did you cast your daughter, she's awful!) Udo Kier was the only competent actor, and he was only in it for like 2 minutes. Just painful to watch.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #56 on:** October 28, 2009, 02:54:06 AM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on October 27, 2009, 08:54:36 PM

Instead of making a new thread, I think I'll just re-purpose this one.

I finally got around to watching Dario Agento's Mother of Tears, and man, that was one stanky stinkburger of a movie. The only redeeming value was a couple of instances of shocking violence, but there was no sense of dread like you got from watching Suspiria. It was just campy OMG violence, and it wasn't helped by the acting which was strictly Sci-Fi channel original level (why, oh why did you cast your daughter, she's awful!) Udo Kier was the only competent actor, and he was only in it for like 2 minutes. Just painful to watch.

I pretty much warned everyone about this. I don't know what Argento's deal is anymore.

Enl · « **Reply #57 on:** October 28, 2009, 04:55:06 AM »

Mother of Tears really was terrible. Probably one of the worst from Argento. I've pretty much given up on him now. I don't think I've enjoyed anything of his since Opera... well maybe Pelts, but just for the insane gorefactor and Meatloaf tearing off his skin.

Enl · « **Reply #58 on:** October 31, 2009, 02:17:01 AM »

Just spotted this. It's the first episode from the online series Creepshow Raw. Maybe it was because I had very low expectations set in place, but I actually ended up finding this short a lot of fun. It's not great but it's vastly better than anything that came out of the incredibly shitty Creepshow 3. Unfortunately I couldn't find a Youtube version at the moment so here's the IGN link:

http://video.ign.com/dor/articles/1040810/creepshow-raw-episode-1/videos/_creepshow_prt_103009.html

Bacchus7 · « **Reply #59 on:** October 31, 2009, 02:25:23 AM »

I take it back, Freaky Friday is my favorite horror movie.

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