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[RuinerPrime]

This is disappointing. The trailer didn't really grab me I must admit, but I'm a massive fan of Tucker and Dale Vs Evil, so I still had high hopes for this.

I'm also a big fan Tucker and Dale Vs Evil. I didn't realize this was from the same writer/director. That is pretty disappointing.

 

[Ithil]

From my experience, i'll say yes. In a way, it gives some of the sections a slightly comedic feel in that you may have experienced something similar (of course not to the level of some of the events in the movie) but some of the scenes where the main character seems to be patronized.

EDIT: As far as Friday the 13th goes, what would be considered a must watch entry in the series (aside from the first)? I've really only watched a few of them.

Friday the 13th are generally of a similar quality and format throughout. I'd say 2, 4, 6 and 7 are the ones I enjoyed the most after the first one.

 

[ThirstyFly]

EDIT: As far as Friday the 13th goes, what would be considered a must watch entry in the series (aside from the first)? I've really only watched a few of them.

Parts 1, 2, 4 and 6 from the Paramount line of films (#1-8) are the necessary ones to watch.

If you want to expand on that a bit, Part 3 isn't great, but it's notable for being the one where

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Jason gets the mask

. Part 7 is worth a viewing as well, mainly for the best Jason design in the series and the

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psychokinetic

lead character. Parts 5 and 8 can safely be skipped.

The New Line movies (Jason Goes to Hell, Jason X and Freddy vs. Jason) are mostly skippable, though Jason X is dumb fun and Freddy vs. Jason is actually quite a bit better than it probably should be, so they're worth checking out if you're curious. Jason Goes to Hell is pretty much trash.

The Platinum Dunes "reboot" is actually quite good and it's worth checking out. It also works as a sequel instead of a reboot that can be slotted in somewhere around the 2nd to 4th of the Paramount movies.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

2. [REC]2

I really liked the first one, and generally like foundfootage style movies.
I was very surprised to see that this is a DIRECT sequal to the first movie, now with a SWAT team going to the same building. Again, it's a very intense experience, especially now that we already know what happened in the building and what dangers lurk.
There's a couple of nice plot twists and a very cool idea regarding light.

I'm very excited to see [REC]3 now. Is it a direct sequel to the 2nd movie?

They're a great series of movie that seems really difficult to find an easy way to watch. But yeah, I've enjoyed the first two!

 

[mariachi507]

I enjoyed Get Out, but I wouldn't say it was a classic. Does it gain extra impetus if you're an African American? I mean I understand the tone and the message being put across by the movie, but obviously it doesn't 'hit home' for me on a personal level.

I don't know to be honest, I'm also white. I would assume so though considering how many are directly impacted by racism today. I still connected to the themes but aside from that what impressed me was the caliber of filmmaking and writing. Such lines like

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"smoking is a filthy habit" and the one about Grandpa coming up second in the 38' Olympics "he almost got over it".

Those little details pretty much spell the entire thing out. The third act was very cathartic as well. My reaction to the final scene was exactly what Peele wanted.

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I thought that Chris was fucked as soon as the blue lights showed up. I felt such frustration and defeat at that moment.

They nailed it in my opinion.

Time will tell if it becomes a classic, but I've got a good feeling that time will look fondly on it.

 

[ThirstyFly]

I'm very excited to see [REC]3 now. Is it a direct sequel to the 2nd movie?

No. It's probably best not to say where in the timeline it takes place, but it is not a direct followup like 2 was. Don't go into 3 expecting more of the same.

 

[pitcairn55]

2. [REC]2

I really liked the first one, and generally like foundfootage style movies.
I was very surprised to see that this is a DIRECT sequal to the first movie, now with a SWAT team going to the same building. Again, it's a very intense experience, especially now that we already know what happened in the building and what dangers lurk.
There's a couple of nice plot twists and a very cool idea regarding light.

I'm very excited to see [REC]3 now. Is it a direct sequel to the 2nd movie?

I was really disappointed by the third movie, because it's a very different experience to the first two films. I've rewatched it since, and taken for what it is, it's quite fun. But it really is different!

I'm going in blind on the fourth installment later in the month...

 

[BuddyJoeHooker]

#1. Wait Until Dark (1967)

Really enjoyed this one. Three criminals are looking for a doll that they assume is in the possession of a blind woman. The most obvious way to get this doll was to play out an elaborate ruse on this blind woman involving fake background stories, fake policemen, made up affairs and many other twist and turns. But there's a certain moment in the film where everything shifts and when it reaches that point, the horror cranks up. Audrey Hepburn does an amazing job of playing the lead. She has a certain frailness to her that makes you care for her, the terror she emotes is infectious. Also the three criminals do an amazing job.

Highly Recommended

 

[Fancy Clown]

1. Demons (Lamberto Bava,1985)

Though he may be a Bava, Lamberto shares more in common with the aesthetic stylings of Argento and the notion of horror-as-viscera approach of Fulci, than the slinky camera work and high suspense his father favored.

Though better than the average Fulci, I can't say this tops any of the three maestro's own unique niches in the Italian horror scene. For as crazy as Demons gets at times though, it's steeped in rather conventional zombie tropes, hitting the same beats we've seen a million times before, saved by its style and Bava's willingness to depart from the tenants of reality or plot coherence to throw some really wacky shit on the screen.

Ultimately this makes for a fun, and thanks to its haunted horror cinema setting, fitting start to my horror marathon.

 

[excelsiorlef]

3. Dolores Claiborne 1995

Since I watched Gerald's Game yesterday I figured I'd watch it's closest companion and am I ever glad I did. Superior byto Gerald's Game if only for having an actually satisfying ending that carries proper emotional weight.

Maybe not quite a horror film per say but ultimately for more unnerving and terrifying than Freddy Kruger could ever dream of being. The cast list for this move is incredible from Kathy Bates to Jennifer Jason Leigh to Christopher Plummer to a very young John C. Reilly to David Strathairn(fascinating to see him playing someone of low class and intelligence. I always identify him with the Edward R Murrow types he frequently plays) to Eric Bogosian to a very young Ellen Muth. Everyone was on their game in this film and it is shot to absolute perfection.

Can't recommend it enough it has some of the best present time to flashback past transitions I've ever seen, they are works for art unto themselves.

If you watch or plan to watch Gerald's Game during this month I absolutely recommend you watch Dolores Claiborne as well (watch it first even), you can absolutely see how Stephen King intended these two stories to go together.

Friday the 13th are generally of a similar quality and format throughout. I'd say 2, 4, 6 and 7 are the ones I enjoyed the most after the first one.

3 is a must for iconic purposes since it is were we get the hockey mask for the first time.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

OP.

It's time! :')

Started off with these 2 films. My updates might be coming a bit slow for a bit as I've been a bit busy but do know that if I have down time I'm either watching horror films, playing horror games, or reading horror books.

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I watched Night of the Living Dead (both the original and remake) and the original Dawn of the Dead earlier this year so this was just a natural extension of that. To be completely honest, I didn't find myself very enthused with this one but I understand that the production period was really troubled among other things.

I'd like to give this a go when the previous films are a bit less fresh as I can see it growing on me.

I was going to cut myself off at Day of the Dead as I've previously watched Lawn of the Dead and hated it but Netflix DVDs sent me this and I have no self control. Might as well get to Survival too because why not...

I just was not a fan of this one at all. I wasn't fully engaged for the full duration (I did finish it still) but it felt like the whole

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"THIS NEEDS TO BE FILMED" as someone on camera or nearby was getting absolutely wrecked or something similar

was used really repetitively and it got old.

Diary of the Dead was an interesting concept, but it was just so poorly executed. I think it could have delved more into the street news phenomenon that's taking over. Only recently people stood and filmed a failed bomb that was smoking on the London Tube. So, I get what Romero was going for in this movie, it just never explored the themes.

Having said that, I've only watched it the once, so I might have to give it another go!

 

[DeathyBoy]

1) The Bay.

Surprised Barry Levinson made this, but it's a pretty good found footage film. Mostly because it's a hybrid of horror film and fictional eco documentary. Just an interesting watch with some nice use of documentary tropes and one awesome sequence entirely off screen using only dialogue.

2) The Society.

So this film has the most batshit, what the fuck am I watching ending...

My theme is "Shudder TV." Easily my favourite steaming app, and just tuning into the random shit they stream live on their channel is invariably great.

 

[SillyEskimo]

Childs Play 1-3 down yesterday as well as the first 3 Simpson Treehouse of Horror episodes. All this was done while painting zombies so it was a nice kick off to the month.

I'll try and knock out the other 4 Childs Play movies today at work and 1 more Treehouse of Horror tonight before the kids go off to bed.

 

[gabbo]

#3 Dead Alive

I one day hope that Peter Jackson will one day go back to his splatter roots, because my girlfriend and I loved this. The opening is slightly problematic, but I'm not 100% sure if it's part of the weird colonialism undercurrent that appears to run through the film. Even with that, a hilarious splatter zombie movie unlike most others - "I kick ass for the Lord!"

 

[Mortimer Brewster]

1)

2) The Society.

So this film has the most batshit, what the fuck am I watching ending...

My theme is "Shudder TV." Easily my favourite steaming app, and just tuning into the random shit they stream live on their channel is invariably great.

Society is what happens when you pair Screaming Mad George with Brian Yuzna. The most revolting, absurd body horror possible.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

It took me a moment to realise what film you were talking about, Dead Alive is called 'Braindead' in the UK!

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

3. The Descent (rewatch) - A unique horror film that combines the adrenaline of spelunking with the scares of blood-thirsty monsters. It does a good job of establishing each girl's personality, so that you can expect what happens to them. The characters make some dumb decisions and not every plot thread is paid off, but I haven't seen any other horror movie quite like this one.

 

[MysteryQuesadilla]

#3 Dead Alive

I one day hope that Peter Jackson will one day go back to his splatter roots, because my girlfriend and I loved this. The opening is slightly problematic, but I'm not 100% sure if it's part of the weird colonialism undercurrent that appears to run through the film. Even with that, a hilarious splatter zombie movie unlike most others - "I kick ass for the Lord!"

I love this movie and had that "I kick ass for the Lord!" bit as my answering machine message years ago. Totally confused my grandmother when she called my house at the time thinking someone picked up the phone.

 

[Clear]

I'm going in blind on the fourth installment later in the month...

I hate to say this, but really don't bother.

It starts out ok, but in the end is a depressingly mediocre and forgettable finale to a great series. Its not offensively bad in any way, its just limp.

 

[The Culture Vulture]

Did a couple of rewatches this morning; Coraline to see if my six year olds would be ready for it yet (they're not) and Disturbing Behavior to see if this 90's Stepford Wives reimagining holds up (it doesn't).

https://letterboxd.com/tculturevulture/

1. Society
2. Coraline
3. Disturbing Behavior

 

[Pachimari]

1. The Fog (1980) - ★★☆☆☆
I didn't know what this was going into it, but I noticed one of the names, probably a few more during the intro credits and see John Carpenter is the director of The Fog. I only know him as the guy who made some Pixar (Incredibles?) movie and two Disney bombs, so my expectations towards him were rather indifferent going in. The premise sounds great, and I gotta say, the atmosphere was soothing, tense and yet you felt like you wanted to belong in Antonio Bay. Probably a high part of that have to do with the story connecting the people, and the light tower "attending" to you during night. It's so sweet for some reason. I just didn't like the whole curse story of the dead coming back to take what is their in the fog, and at no point was it really scary in any way. I would say it's more of a mystery film with some small parts of horror. There wasn't anything surprising in the plot, and I don't feel like any of the characters were well developed other than the broadcaster, but I liked the sets, atmosphere and general feel of the movie if anything.

 

[Penguin]

Movie 1 - Dracula (1931) [NEW]
Movie 2 - Dracula 2000 [NEW]
Movie 3 - Dracula (1979) [NEW]
Movie 4- The Creature from The Black Lagoon [NEW]
Update
Movie 5 - Dracula's Daughter [New]
Movie 6 - Son of Dracula [New]

My Draculathon continues. I thought Dracula's Daughter was very good because it felt different. As she was trying to run from her curse instead of use it for her power. Also focusing on the aftermaths of "Von" Helsing's killing of Dracula was a novel touch.

Son of Dracula on the other hand felt too much like a watered down version of the normal Dracula story. It was also weird that his son looked older than him, but guess you can turn folks whenever.

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

1. The Fog (1980) - ★★☆☆☆
I didn't know what this was going into it, but I noticed one of the names, probably a few more during the intro credits and see John Carpenter is the director of The Fog. I only know him as the guy who made some Pixar (Incredibles?) movie and two Disney bombs, so my expectations towards him were rather indifferent going in.

A little off there. You're thinking of John Lasseter (and Brad Bird).

John Carpenter is the director of Halloween, The Thing, Big Trouble in Little China, and Escape from New York.

 

[Ridley327]

1. The Fog (1980) - ★★☆☆☆
I didn't know what this was going into it, but I noticed one of the names, probably a few more during the intro credits and see John Carpenter is the director of The Fog. I only know him as the guy who made some Pixar (Incredibles?) movie and two Disney bombs, so my expectations towards him were rather indifferent going in. The premise sounds great, and I gotta say, the atmosphere was soothing, tense and yet you felt like you wanted to belong in Antonio Bay. Probably a high part of that have to do with the story connecting the people, and the light tower "attending" to you during night. It's so sweet for some reason. I just didn't like the whole curse story of the dead coming back to take what is their in the fog, and at no point was it really scary in any way. I would say it's more of a mystery film with some small parts of horror. There wasn't anything surprising in the plot, and I don't feel like any of the characters were well developed other than the broadcaster, but I liked the sets, atmosphere and general feel of the movie if anything.

Guys, I don't know if I'm being intentionally trolled or not here.

 

[crimnos]

Started yesterday with The Beyond. I downloaded a lot of Fulci back in the early 00s, but somehow this one always eluded me. It's a shame because I would have loved this. Goofy? Check. Gory? Check. Eerie in the right places? You know it. Aside from some moments of absolute incoherence (not sure whether to blame the script or the translation), it was a fun ride. We've randomized the list so not sure what's up next, but will try to watch another one tonight.

 

[Fancy Clown]

Guys, I don't know if I'm being intentionally trolled or not here.

This is an affront

 

[Pachimari]

A little off there. You're thinking of John Lasseter (and Brad Bird).

John Carpenter is the director of Halloween, The Thing, Big Trouble in Little China, and Escape from New York.

Thanks for the correction. I'm excited to watch Halloween and Escape from New York. In fact, I'm gonna watch Halloween 1 either today or tomorrow for the first time.

 

[crimnos]

Guys, I don't know if I'm being intentionally trolled or not here.

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[DeathoftheEndless]

Thanks for the correction. I'm excited to watch Halloween and Escape from New York. In fact, I'm gonna watch Halloween 1 either today or tomorrow for the first time.

Hope you enjoy it. Its one of my favorites.

 

[DeathyBoy]

Society is what happens when you pair Screaming Mad George with Brian Yuzna. The most revolting, absurd body horror possible.

I love the story that the didn't even try to do it with blood because they thought it'd be a fight to get it approved without blood.

Like the baby oil and sweat is disturbing, those scenes with blood? Jesus

 

[pitcairn55]

I hate to say this, but really don't bother.

It starts out ok, but in the end is a depressingly mediocre and forgettable finale to a great series. Its not offensively bad in any way, its just limp.

That's a shame. Thanks for the heads up. I might swap it out for one of my extras then.

 

[ThirstyFly]

That's a shame. Thanks for the heads up. I might swap it out for one of my extras then.

For what it's worth, I enjoyed it. It's not going to change your life or anything, but I'd say it's worth a watch and a hell of a lot better than other recent zombie movies.

 

[lordxar]

For what it's worth, I enjoyed it. It's not going to change your life or anything, but I'd say it's worth a watch and a hell of a lot better than other recent zombie movies.

Yea REC 2 & 4 were both really good. Part one was a bit less so and part 3 just sucked imo.

 

[pitcairn55]

For what it's worth, I enjoyed it. It's not going to change your life or anything, but I'd say it's worth a watch and a hell of a lot better than other recent zombie movies.

Now I'm conflicted! Though thinking about it, it's probably going to have to stay in, as it's part of my Spanish language weekend. I haven't got an overall theme this year, but I am doing themed weekends, with a double bill every Saturday and Sunday. So unless I can find another movie that fits the bill, I'll be watching it.

 

[FUBAR McDangles]

Wife and I are hoping to get one per day in this month, but with a newborn baby it might be a bit tight. That said, started off on a strong note:

1. The Conjuring. Saw it in theaters, loved it. Bought it day one on Blu Ray, never got around to watching it for whatever reason. Last night we went into it not sure of most of the details, confusing a lot of the details with Insidious (also has Patrick Stewart). As a result, it was basically a new watch for both of us. Darn good movie and lots of fun throughout. Good way to start the month off.

 

[RumbleHumble]

This is an affront

I'm raging internally. This has to be bait. It has to.

 

[kai3345]

For anyone needing a last minute addition to their list, a trailer recently came out for Creep 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=115&v=sIF9SN4YzXc

Supposed to come out on Oct. 24th

 

[RumbleHumble]

DAY 2: BLUE STEEL

More action thriller than horror, but no one scares me more than Kathryn Bigelow so I figured I can shoe-horn it in.

Blue Steel follows Officer Turner, a female cop who's just begun working with the NYPD when she shoots an armed man robbing a store and the gun possessed by the robber goes missing. She's suspended from the force. Meanwhile one of the people present at the robbery, a stock trader, finds the gun and begins a killing spree, stalking Officer Turner along the way.

Bigelow's a weird one. She's been a painter, a model, a home flipper, and a music video director until she became one of the most successful directors out there (female or otherwise). Many claim her successes are the result of how she's built much of her career in film on deconstruction of male cinematic archetypes. You'll get plenty of that here as the movie focuses on gender, the roles in plays in how others treat people based on it, and overall gender fluidity. That's not even touching on the character's relationships with firearms and what those firearms do to the individuals.

Stronger than Bigelow's subtext utilization is her ability to build tension. And holy shit is there some great tension in this one. There's plenty of tropiness throughout the tension building, but it's done with care because you give a shit about the characters. While it's still early in her career, there's a bunch of great standout scenes and, generally speaking, the film moves at a rapid clip from scene to scene with next to no pacing issues.

Lastly, the casting is ON POINT. Jamie Lee Curtis plays Officer Turner. She's a beautiful woman, but her hair is cut way short and she's got some typically masculine traits on her face emphasized by costuming, which help with the gender fluidity and masculine deconstruction subtext. She plays her role like a grown-up Laurie Strode so well that some critics even referred to this movie as an unofficial sequel to Halloween.

Ron Silver plays Eugene Hunt, the killer, with equal aplomb. He's not pure psycho. He's not pure evil. He's much more human, which makes him all the more unsettling at the moments when his pure id rages.

There are a few criticisms here and there. First, no officer is gonna get suspended for shooting an armed robber, especially when there are witnesses. Like, c'mon. Second, the movie always had a bit of pulp to it, but it goes real hard on the silly ridiculous in the last act, undermining some of the previous gravity at the beginning of the movie. Third, this film is very much a product of its time, the early 1990s. The music and some of the shots feel ripped from the era, so it will feel dated. Lastly, this movie is still pretty trope reliant, as most cop movies are; however, its use of tropes is purposeful, playing into the overall subtext.

All in all, I recommend it, but do go in with the right frame of mind. It's great, but it's more classically studio cop than realism horror of Bigelow's later work or the experimental horror/drama of Near Dark.

 

[The Culture Vulture]

I thought Blue Steel was a Shaq movie at first but I was just combining Steel and Blue Chips.

 

[RumbleHumble]

I thought Blue Steel was a Shaq movie at first but I was just combining Steel and Blue Chips.

It was recommended to me by a friend. My first response was: Wait, Kathryn Bigelow directed Shaq in a movie?

 

[pitcairn55]

DAY 2: BLUE STEEL


All in all, I recommend it, but do go in with the right frame of mind. It's great, but it's more classically studio cop than realism horror of Bigelow's later work or the experimental horror/drama of Near Dark.

Despite being a fan of Bigelow, and a massive fan of Jamie Lee Curtis, I've never even heard of this film before today, let alone seen it. It's definitely got to go on the list for after the marathon.

 

[Markitron]

Damn dude. No love for Gary Oldman's performance or the dope Bava style cinematography and set design?

It's a flawed gem in my eyes.

I remember being so disappointed when I saw it as a kid, it was just a bit too weird for me and went downhill after an awesome prologue. Watched it again recently and loved it, it's still a bit weird though.

Also to add to your points; the score is fucking awesome as well.

 

[John Rabbit]

"The way I see it...you're damn unlucky."
Movie 1 - I Saw the Devil

As a completely arbitrary challenge this year, I'm going to format my reviews in ≤280 and ≤140 character "tweets".

280
This blood-soaked action-thriller about an aggrieved fiancé seeking revenge for the death of his pregnant lover is not a horror film per se. Ultimately a study on the depths of human cruelty and the willingness of an audience to cheer for barbarism in the name of justice.

140
By the conclusion of I Saw the Devil's sweeping, taut, and violent story, the "I" in "I Saw the Devil" is revealed to be you, the viewer.

Liked:
- The cinematography
- Amazing performances by the two leads
- The deft explanation of plot points that many other films would gloss over
- The manipulation of my emotions over the course of the film
- That one scene in the taxi, you'll know it when you see it

Did not like:
- The third act feels rushed
- The "twist" at the end could've been reinforced in the story a little more

5 crazy bastards out of 5
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This film was fantastic, and I'll never watch it again.

 

[aravuus]

Day two: The Bar

Pretty simple story. Bunch of people get stuck in a bar because toxic something, infection whatever, it doesn't matter, and do what people do - turn on each other.

Alright fun, definitely better than yesterday's movie. Kind of unremarkable, though. I can't really come up with anything to say. Well, I guess one thing came to mind while watching this; the people were just too dumb in this one.

I mean, I guess it's the thing with movies like this. It's what drives the plot. But these people did some of the dumbest goddamn things I've ever seen in a movie, and it could definitely get annoying. So many deaths could've been avoided.

Good theme song, though. Shame I can't find it on Youtube or something to post here.

 

[RumbleHumble]

"The way I see it...you're damn unlucky."
Movie 1 - I Saw the Devil

As a completely arbitrary challenge this year, I'm going to format my reviews in ≤280 and ≤140 character "tweets".

280
This blood-soaked action-thriller about an aggrieved fiancé seeking revenge for the death of his pregnant lover is not a horror film per se. Ultimately a study on the depths of human cruelty and the willingness of an audience to cheer for barbarism in the name of justice.

140
By the conclusion of I Saw the Devil's sweeping, taut, and violent story, the "I" in "I Saw the Devil" is revealed to be you, the viewer.

Liked:
- The cinematography
- Amazing performances by the two leads
- The deft explanation of plot points that many other films would gloss over
- The manipulation of my emotions over the course of the film
- That one scene in the taxi, you'll know it when you see it

Did not like:
- The third act feels rushed
- The "twist" at the end could've been reinforced in the story a little more

5 crazy bastards out of 5
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This film was fantastic, and I'll never watch it again.

Brilliant damn movie. Wife and I watched it a few months back but she couldn't make it past the second rape scene (for obvious reasons). Here's to hoping they never do that American remake they keep threatening. It's only barely tasteful because of the grieving at the beginning of the movie and the excellent cinematography. If this gets made stateside, they'll wipe all that away and it'll just be a rapey, gorey mess.

 

[More_Badass]

"The way I see it...you're damn unlucky."
Movie 1 - I Saw the Devil

As a completely arbitrary challenge this year, I'm going to format my reviews in ≤280 and ≤140 character "tweets".

280
This blood-soaked action-thriller about an aggrieved fiancé seeking revenge for the death of his pregnant lover is not a horror film per se. Ultimately a study on the depths of human cruelty and the willingness of an audience to cheer for barbarism in the name of justice.

140
By the conclusion of I Saw the Devil's sweeping, taut, and violent story, the "I" in "I Saw the Devil" is revealed to be you, the viewer.

Liked:
- The cinematography
- Amazing performances by the two leads
- The deft explanation of plot points that many other films would gloss over
- The manipulation of my emotions over the course of the film
- That one scene in the taxi, you'll know it when you see it

This film was fantastic, and I'll never watch it again.

That scene is so good. And yeah, it’s easily one of the best “revenge destroys your humanity” films I’ve seen

Now go watch Oldboy if you haven’t already

 

[Croc]

I watched The Void last night for day 1.

I thought it was decent. It was pretty barebones plot-wise, although I think that was their intention. And the visuals and crazy stuff happening all the time kept it interesting enough otherwise.

Plus I always love seeing Ellen Wong in things.

 

[RumbleHumble]

I watched The Void last night for day 1.

I thought it was decent. It was pretty barebones plot-wise, although I think that was their intention. And the visuals and crazy stuff happening all the time kept it interesting enough otherwise.

Plus I always love seeing Ellen Wong in things.

That's on my list for this year. Very excited.

 

[John Rabbit]

I watched The Void last night for day 1.

I thought it was decent. It was pretty barebones plot-wise, although I think that was their intention. And the visuals and crazy stuff happening all the time kept it interesting enough otherwise.

Plus I always love seeing Ellen Wong in things.

Really felt like the

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cosmic horror

aspect of it could've been played up a lot more aside from just the visuals. Decent film though, I agree. Has a good "look" to it.

#1. Wait Until Dark (1967)

Highly Recommended

This was a last-minute watch last year for my wife and I after seeing another gaffer mention it. Incredibly paced and intelligent film. Definitely 2nd-ing this recommendation.

EDIT: As far as Friday the 13th goes, what would be considered a must watch entry in the series (aside from the first)? I've really only watched a few of them.

2,3, and 6 are my personal favorites. The third film is probably the most "iconic" in that it's the first appearance of the hockey mask. Watching six without seeing 4 and 5 might be a little confusing, but nobody's watching these for the storytelling.

 

[RumbleHumble]

From my experience, i'll say yes. In a way, it gives some of the sections a slightly comedic feel in that you may have experienced something similar (of course not to the level of some of the events in the movie) but some of the scenes where the main character seems to be patronized.

EDIT: As far as Friday the 13th goes, what would be considered a must watch entry in the series (aside from the first)? I've really only watched a few of them.

4 and 6 are the best, but in terms of summing up Jason as a whole, 4 is probably your best bet. It's the best "thesis" statement of the series and it's among the most entertaining of the entries. 6 is wonderful, but that's where they start in on the random "supernatural" shit.