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[Truant]

If you have any love for the Silent Hill-franchise, avoid that abhorrent piece of turd. My opinion is biased but I literally felt watching that movie almost insulting on some levels. Had I not been with a friend at the movies that day, I would have stormed out of the theatre long before credits.

There's one good scene where they use this track. It's mostly good because of the music. Mostly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N_PXTGdlGw

 

[Melchiah]

Is silent hill any good? It's on tv tonight and I might watch it, but to be honest I normally skip video game based films.

If you have any love for the Silent Hill-franchise, avoid that abhorrent piece of turd. My opinion is biased but I literally felt watching that movie almost insulting on some levels. Had I not been with a friend at the movies that day, I would have stormed out of the theatre long before credits.

I'm a big fan of the first three games, and I enjoyed the first Silent Hill movie. Its biggest downfall is the lack of ever-present oppressive atmosphere, and the way they try to explain everything towards the end. Otherwise it's a solid piece of horror cinema. Silent Hill: Revelation should be avoided by all means though.

 

[Haemolacria]

I'm a big fan of the first three games, and I enjoyed the first Silent Hill movie. Its biggest downfall is the lack of ever-present oppressive atmosphere, and the way they try to explain everything towards the end. Otherwise it's a solid piece of horror cinema. Silent Hill: Revelation should be avoided by all means though.

Haha, somehow I just knew you'd appear sooner or later

But scotcheggz, there you have two opposite opinions about it so I suppose it's worth a watch, especially if it's on TV. Although I have to admit, that I watched it, when it came out in theaters (wait a minute....that's 2006?! It's really been *that* long?) and I can't even remember too much about it, aside from the fact that it tickled me the wrong way. Perhaps I should give it another chance and see, if my taste has matured during these years and if it rubs me the right way this time.

 

[scotcheggz]

Haha, somehow I just knew you'd appear sooner or later

But scotcheggz, there you have two opposite opinions about it so I suppose it's worth a watch, especially if it's on TV. Although I have to admit, that I watched it, when it came out in theaters (wait a minute....that's 2006?! It's really been *that* long?) and I can't even remember too much about it, aside from the fact that it tickled me the wrong way. Perhaps I should give it another chance and see, if my taste has matured during these years and if it rubs me the right way this time.

Ha, yeh. Thanks a lot for the thoughts everyone. I'll give it a punt and see!

 

[Dascu]

This scene was very effective back then.

Nowadays many genre flicks repeat those twisted poses too much.

This gave me the creeps pretty badly.

 

[BlackBanditSho]

There's something really interesting about Rob Zombie's The Lords of Salem. I love horror and don't really dig what people go for these days, but while the movie isn't perfect, there's something there that sticks with you. It's effective in many parts.

My short list just off the top..and in no order:

1. Exorcist 1
2. Exorcist 3
3. Prince of Darkness
4. The Thing (Carpenter)
5. Halloween (Carpenter AND Zombie)
6. The Dead (African Zombie flick)
7. Eden Lake

I do enjoy the first 2 Paranormal Activity flicks. Insidious wasn't bad but Dark Skies - of the set of current modern throw-away horror, might actually be the best of that lot.

Of the Demon possession movies, Emily Rose was definitely the best of the modern stuff.
REC - the spanish version, wasn't bad either.

As Japanese stuff goes,

I actually dig The RING over Ju-on except for the final shot, which was better in the original.

Hate SAW. Hate gore porn.

Have a place in my heart for the original Fright Night and Lost Boys just like everyone else. The most recent Lost Boys movie was a guilty pleasure, while the remake of Fright Night was a major disappointment.

Ah, and The Mist might be one of the best new day horror movies I've seen.

 

[Lumpy Onion]

Just watched The Tunnel Movie (2011). Ok, this one was actually pretty scary. It's kind of a Blair Which style movie about some people investigating disappearances of the homeless in abandoned underground train tunnels beneath Sydney. Stuff happens which I won't spoil, but I gotta say that this was some quality horror. No stupid CG kids or stuff like those dumb things in Grave Encounters. It's very reserved in how much stuff it actually shows and uses the atmosphere and tension to scare you. There's a few jump scares but it didn't feel overused. I would easily give this one 9/10 and am glad to see a horror movie that doesn't insult my intelligence.

It's worth seeing for the location alone if you are into creepy urban exploration. Some of the cramped passageways they end up in are probably the scariest locations I have EVER seen in a horror movie.

 

[jon bones]

i love grave encounters. great haunted house style story that really takes advantage of those creepy buildings. the tunnel was also excellent, but i found it didn't have as much replayability as GE did.

just saw hellraiser 2 for the first time and enjoyed it a whole lot. what are your favorite hellraiser flicks?

 

[SpartanForce]

Recommend me some horror-movies Vincent Price style? Like his movies based on Poe tales.
Could be a movie with him too lol

 

[WorldStar]

Children of the Corn was okay, pretty goofy. The main theme is awesome though.

For some unknown reason I've recently went on a Children of the Corn binge. Watched the first 5 flicks over 2 days. One of them actually takes place in a major city, Chicago. Tries to put an "urban" take on the series. Can't believe the series keeps going and going and going...

I feel invested now so I'll probably keep watching them. Most are on Netflix Instant. They've managed to take Stephen King's short story and squeeze a whopping 10 flicks out of it:

Disciples of the Crow (1983)
Children of the Corn (1984)
Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice (1993)
Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest (1995)
Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering (1996)
Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror (1998)
Children of the Corn 666: Isaac's Return (1999)
Children of the Corn: Revelation (2001)
Children of the Corn (2009) (2009)
Children of the Corn: Genesis (2011)

 

[FYC]

Strange, the second one isn't on Netflix for me. Maybe because Canada, although I'm using Unblock-US. Oh well, I assume it's not a big loss. The others are there if I'm in the mood for an "Urban Harvest".

I liked Malachi for some reason though, and I found out he starred in LA Noire. Neat.

Holy shit that theme is bitching though, even got some cool remixes and shit. I dig it.

 

[WorldStar]

Strange, the second one isn't on Netflix for me. Maybe because Canada, although I'm using Unblock-US. Oh well, I assume it's not a big loss. The others are there if I'm in the mood for an "Urban Harvest".

I liked Malachi for some reason though, and I found out he starred in LA Noire. Neat.

Just realized I skipped the 2nd one, because yeah I'm not getting it either.

 

[Ryaaan14]

Just browsing the thread and I'm surprised to see Emily Rose mentioned so much. Not that it isn't a great movie (because it is), but it seems like much less of a horror film and much more of a courtroom thriller. Granted, possession may automatically make a movie horror for some people.

 

[Haemolacria]

i love grave encounters. great haunted house style story that really takes advantage of those creepy buildings. the tunnel was also excellent, but i found it didn't have as much replayability as GE did.

just saw hellraiser 2 for the first time and enjoyed it a whole lot. what are your favorite hellraiser flicks?

I remember Hellraiser : Inferno (or Hellraiser 5) giving me the right kind of vibes the last time I watched it. It was more like Silent Hill meets Hellraiser than any of that wacky 80's/90's silliness that's prominent on, say, Hellraiser 3 and 4. I highly recommend to give it a go.

Recommend me some horror-movies Vincent Price style? Like his movies based on Poe tales.
Could be a movie with him too lol

Obligatory Vincent Price-movies to see are the original versions of The House on Haunted Hill and The Fly. Just look, how bitchin posters they have!

 

[FYC]

I remember Hellraiser : Inferno (or Hellraiser 5) giving me the right kind of vibes the last time I watched it. It was more like Silent Hill meets Hellraiser than any of that wacky 80's/90's silliness that prominent on, say, Hellraiser 3 and 4. I highly recommend to give it a go.

I actually went on a Hellraiser binge and watched the first 6, I agree. Hellraiser V is actually pretty good IMO, even if it's not really a Hellraiser film like you said. More on the psychological / thriller side, but quite a pleasant surprise nonetheless. Hellraiser VI is a shittier version of V and does shitty things with

Spoiler

the lead from Hellraiser 1 and 2

.

Hellraiser 3 and 4 are really bad though, I would avoid them, unless you like cheesy / dumb stuff as mentioned above.

The first two Hellraisers are essential for Horror fans.

 

[Haemolacria]

I actually went on a Hellraiser binge and watched the first 6, I agree. Hellraiser V is actually pretty good IMO, even if it's not really a Hellraiser film like you said. More on the psychological / thriller side, but quite a pleasant surprise nonetheless. Hellraiser VI is a shittier version of V and does shitty things with

Spoiler

the lead from Hellraiser 1 and 2

.

Hellraiser 3 and 4 are really bad though, I would avoid them, unless you like cheesy / dumb stuff as mentioned above.

The first two Hellraisers are essential for Horror fans.

You are absolutely right. In fact, I would go as far as to say, that any people about to watch Hellraiser for the first time should just watch the first two and Inferno - the rest can be ignored without losing anything. Granted there are few good moments and some classic Pinhead-quotes in 3 and 4 ("Pain? How dare you use that word!") but other than that, I wouldn't recommend them. Also, the titles that Hellraisers 6-8 were given are dumbfounding - I mean, c'mon, Hellraiser: Hellseeker(!), Hellraiser: Deader(!!) and lastly, Hellraiser: Hellworld(!!!). Who OK'd this crap?

 

[Count Dookkake]

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[BattleMonkey]

Recommend me some horror-movies Vincent Price style? Like his movies based on Poe tales.
Could be a movie with him too lol

If its still there, Theater of Blood was awesome.

 

[Melchiah]

If its still there, Theater of Blood was awesome.

I second that.


EDIT: And one of my childhood favorites:

 

[Ridley327]

I second that.


EDIT: And one of my childhood favorites:

Thirded; it's probably my favorite Vincent Price performance this side of Witchfinder General.

 

[WorldStar]

I'm surprised to see Emily Rose mentioned so much. Not that it isn't a great movie (because it is)

I must be the only person who thought it sucked.

 

[Melchiah]

I must be the only person who thought it sucked.

You're not the only one. I loved it, but I remember reading a lot of negative comments and reviews about the movie when it was in the theaters. It seemed like people disliked the slow pace, and the court sessions, which were exactly what I liked about the movie. The negative feedback only encouraged me to see it, as nearly all the horror movies I've liked have been shunned by the majority and the mainstream press.

 

[Mileena]

I must be the only person who thought it sucked.

I thought it was abysmal, shit, a complete waste of time. I would have stopped halfway through but all I read on here was how great the ending was. Scares seemed like they were made for teenagers IMO and it was too dull for most of the time.

 

[Melchiah]

I thought it was abysmal, shit, a complete waste of time. I would have stopped halfway through but all I read on here was how great the ending was. Scares seemed like they were made for teenagers IMO.

Weird, I always thought the ending was the worst part of the movie.

I personally think the movie is an antithesis of a teen horror flick, which always rely more on gore than atmosphere. Naturally it might feel different now, after eight years, for the first time viewers, as many genre films have copied its methods.

 

[Mileena]

I've just never been big on posession films outside Exorcist 1 and 3. It's crazy that to this day the nurse scene in 3 is so much more effective than anything we can do with newer technology. Classic.

There was a pretty good posession episode in season one of Angel though. Joss Whedon did good stuff sometimes.

 

[Melchiah]

I've just never been big on posession films outside Exorcist 1 and 3. It's crazy that to this day the nurse scene in 3 is so much more effective than anything we can do with newer technology. Classic.

There was a pretty good posession episode in season one of Angel though. Joss Whedon did good stuff sometimes.

The 3rd one is definitely underappreciated. I adore the hospital scene as well.

The 80's and early 90's horror films had at least one clear advantage; practical effects. And perhaps they didn't recycle the same ideas as much as today's flicks.

I've never watched Angel, or Buffy for that matter. Too teen-like for me.

 

[WorldStar]

Saw 2 horror movies over the past day or so.

Stitches and House at the End of the Street. Stitches was just ridiculous but a good time. Some of the death scenes were so over the top and absurd they provided solid lulz. Don't expect to get scared, but if you are into dark humor type horror flicks you'll prob dig it.

As for House at the End of the Street: Very forgettable. More suspense/thriller than a horror film too. Avoid unless you are a huge fan of Jennifer Lawrence or something.

 

[CloakedPuppet]

I'm not sure if it's been mentioned but those that enjoyed The Excorcism of Emily Rose should definitely check out the German film account of this story. It's called Requiem and, as far as I know, it's more faithful to the true story that both films are based on.

I loved it. It's definitely more of a drama and downplays the horror elements that Emily Rose highlighted. Big recommendation from me:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454931/

 

[Haemolacria]

I'm not sure if it's been mentioned but those that enjoyed The Excorcism of Emily Rose should definitely check out the German film account of this story. It's called Requiem and, as far as I know, it's more faithful to the true story that both films are based on.

I loved it. It's definitely more of a drama and downplays the horror elements that Emily Rose highlighted. Big recommendation from me:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454931/

Heh, I've already watched that. I also remember reading, that this story was far more faithful to the original story and you aren't kidding, the the horror elements are almost nonexistent in that movie. If I remember correctly, it was more like a drama set in the 70's about the first year of independence of a young woman coming from a strictly religious background. And oh, the courtroom aspect, that apparently rubbed so many people the wrong way is (as far as I remember) completely absent. It was an interesting movie, but my recollection can't be trusted on this case, since I watched this while hung over

 

[Melchiah]

I'm not sure if it's been mentioned but those that enjoyed The Excorcism of Emily Rose should definitely check out the German film account of this story. It's called Requiem and, as far as I know, it's more faithful to the true story that both films are based on.

I loved it. It's definitely more of a drama and downplays the horror elements that Emily Rose highlighted. Big recommendation from me:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454931/

I've seen it, and didn't like it. Too much drama, too little horror, like Haemolacria said.

 

[-Mikey-]

^forgot about The Signal. Thoroughly enjoyed that movie.

Ended up watching this last night:

Wasn't terrible. I didn't find it scary, but given it's budget I thought it was good. It is on Netflix Instant.

I liked it. A good cast all around. Seeing Hammer coming back over the past few years has been a real treat.

I've been wondering what to do with my Memorial Day and I think I'll watch some horror films.

 

[SaintZ]

Bloody Disgusting posted this:

Thanks to some Child’s Play super fans, we may have our first ever look at Chucky from the Don Mancini-directed Curse of Chucky!

The below image was discovered on Fiona Dourif’s Instagram with the caption “It’s my head on a soundtrack!” The pic is of a CD, allegedly the film’s soundtrack, with a cover displaying the title card, Fiona tied to a chair, and our favorite killer trapped in a Good Guy Doll!

Fiona is the daughter of Brad Dourif, best known as the voice of Charles Lee Ray, aka Chucky. Now in post production for a rumored October release, the film also stars A Martinez, Danielle Bisutti and Brennan Elliott.

I'm not even going to lie, I'm excited about this. I think I'm one of the few people that enjoyed Seed of Chucky so I'm looking forward to this. It's going to be interesting to see if Don Mancini can make Chucky scary again.

 

[I'M FINISHED!]

Chucky's face looking beautiful again after the reconstructive surgery.

 

[Lumpy Onion]

Trying to remember the name of a rather recent Japanese horror movie. Someone recommended it to me after saying I liked Noroi. I've been trying like crazy to remember and google hasn't come up with anything. It has something to do with the supernatural. Sorry if that's too vague, but I figured someone might know.

 

[oatmeal]

Fans of Grave Encounters should know that the Vicious Brothers are shooting their next film starting end of June. Alien horror film.

 

[LiberaTeExInferis]

Probably been mentioned a thousand times, but I wouldn't start my gaf journey, without paying hommage to my nickname...

Funnily enough, i learned the movie from the band Zao, which used the Latin phrase, but with a small mistake...As one can easily deduce, i love them both!!Extremely...

Also, in this link you can watch Profondo Rosso, one of my most favourite films, with such an amazing ost from the Italian Prog band Goblin.
(I trust there is no problem to put a utube link of a movie...if no, i will remove the link.)
edit:i removed the link...

 

[SpartanForce]

You're not the only one. I loved it, but I remember reading a lot of negative comments and reviews about the movie when it was in the theaters. It seemed like people disliked the slow pace, and the court sessions, which were exactly what I liked about the movie. The negative feedback only encouraged me to see it, as nearly all the horror movies I've liked have been shunned by the majority and the mainstream press.

House of Usher is a really good Poe adaptation.
I love the slow-pace style on that movie, actually, in all Poe based movies from the 60's.

 

[WorldStar]

About to watch The Corridor. Reviews online are mixed. Plot seems interesting. We shall see...

 

[I'M FINISHED!]

Come on down and be the next viewer on the Vincent Price is Right! I would recommend these three to anyone wanting more Vince.

 

[Melchiah]

I just watched the Evil Dead remake at a theater with a bunch of friends, and it definitely wasn't as bad as some comments/reviews have made it seem. Most of us old time horror fans though it was actually pretty good on its own, although I personally disliked the ending, and the ED2 type of wisecracks, and I would have wished more silent parts. Sometimes silence serves the atmosphere better, than constantly playing loud music. To sum it up, too much emphasis on gore and fuck this and that, and too little atmosphere, but it still managed to shine when compared to today's horror offerings.

It was nice to see references to the original, like the rusty carcass of old DeSoto in the beginning. (EDIT: Oldsmobile Delta 88, shows how good I know cars. =P) The scene after the end credits was a bit foreboding regarding what unwelcome direction the possible sequel could be heading.

What I don't get is people who come to smooch into the theater, especially when this kind of film is being played. I had enough, when they were talking and giggling loudly, and just had to shout, "Shut the fuck up!", which took care of that nuisance.


EDIT: In restrospect, I think humanizing the possessed is perhaps the biggest mistake in the ED remake, and the older sequels. The same goes for REC2 as well. The more you humanize the villains, the less scary they are. The first ones of both series work so well, because the possessed are far removed from humane characteristics, which also makes them less comical.

And I don't think The Exorcist incluences were that good addition.

 

[ThirstyFly]

I keep forgetting to comment on it, but I watched Texas Chainsaw awhile ago. I respect the original TCM for what it is, I don't really put it up on a pedestal and consider making a sequel blasphemy since its already been tainted by 5 other lesser follow-ups. If TCM: The Next Generation didn't already ruin it for you, I don't think anything will.

That being said, I didn't think it was nearly as bad as people made it out to be. It's one of those movies that kept me interested during its runtime, but the more I look back at it I see the flaws. It started out fairly strong but as it progressed and got sillier and sillier I can see how it lost a lot of people. The final act is also pretty ridiculous (are we supposed to root for the monstrous cannibal now? What the hell is going on?) and the timeline made no sense, but at least it did something that the other follow-ups didn't.

I'd still put TCM2 and TCM'03 above it and possibly TCM:TB, but at least it's better than L:TCM3 and TCM:TNG.

Of course I could just be blinded to its shittiness because Alexandra Daddario is absolutely stunning it in.

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I also checked out the new Scream Factory Blu-rays for The Burning and From Beyond.

I watched The Burning during last year's 31 Days of Horror so I don't really have too much to add. It's still enjoyable but I think having most of the slasher action pushed to the end of the film hurts its re-watchability a bit.

The real highlight of the new disc is a nearly 20-minute look at the effects with Tom Savini. I could listen to that guy for hours. The rest of the extras are fairly dry though.


I've also seen From Beyond before, but that was a few years ago. I did enjoy it then, but my initial reaction was being somewhat disappointed with it because I'm a huge Re-Animator fan and it just wasn't as fun since they went for a more serious tone.

Revisiting it now with my expectations in place I enjoyed it quite a bit more. And after going though the excellent extras I have a new level of appreciation for it. The disc itself is amazing. The picture looks incredible and the extras are probably the best out of the Scream Factory discs I have. The interviews with Barbara Crampton and Jeffrey Combs are a must watch. Unfortunately Ken Foree is nowhere to be seen in the extras. I would have loved to hear him try to explain the little red underwear.

 

[ManeKast]

Just saw "The ABCs of Death" on blu ray. Wow.

Very interesting mix of some straight up weird shit and some hilarious gore. A lot of them were hit and miss but for me the highlight was the berko japanese segments, what the hell at the F and Z ones. Wild. Very entertaining and highly recommended.

 

[Blackheim]

Gonna post this here since the (potential) audience for it is more concentrated in this thread.
Some practical effects people are trying to make a Horror movie using nothing but PE and no CGI. A wonderful thing that can hopefully be done if they reach their goal. Project is on Kickstarter and it's called Harbinger Down. Less than 24 hours to go and they are a bit shy of 75k for funding. Pass it on!

 

[AkuMifune]

Watched Mama over the weekend. I would watch anything with Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, but Nattevagten was probably scarier. This was alright for a bit, but utterly predictable and more sad than scary.

So a recommendation for Nattevagten (Nightwatch) if you haven't seen it! It's a thriller really, but good. They remade it in the US with Ewan McGregor, but this version was much better.

 

[WorldStar]

How is the new(est) Texan Chainsaw Massacre? In non-3D that is. Saw it at the Redbox down the street. Might be worth the rental?

 

[Spinluck]

I'm having some old friends over for next week. Can you guys recommend some good to great horror films on Netflix, I don't really trust Netflix ratings.

 

[JasonUresti]

Hey Horror GAF, I'd like some help trying to recall the name of a horror short/movie/segment/show that I saw around 8-10 years ago.

It featured a couple guys working in a hotel at night. One guy was the stereotypical smart ass guy, telling the other guy about one of the haunted rooms. This guy brought room service/food up to the rooms, and he kept getting calls from an old lady or couple who had the room across the hall from the haunted one.

While up there, the door to the haunted room would crack open, and a voice would question and threaten him (I believe the ghost was of a man who was jealous, and killed his girlfriend and himself because he thought she was cheating on him.) He eventually tells the guy if he comes back one more time, he's going to pay.

Of course, the guy does have to come back one more time. I forget much at this point, but I know he ends up in the room, and it turns out it was the smart ass guy playing a prank on him. They argue a bit, room service guy leaves smart ass in the room. Then in twist fashion, turns out it really is haunted, and the vengeful ghost appears and kills him.

This just popped back into my head last week, and it's been giving me fits because I can't recall what it was. It had the feel of a horror movie anthology, or a Tales from the Crypt episode, but glancing at those episode list hasn't turned it up. Appreciate anyone who might help me out with a name.

 

[Host Samurai]

I keep forgetting to comment on it, but I watched Texas Chainsaw awhile ago. I respect the original TCM for what it is, I don't really put it up on a pedestal and consider making a sequel blasphemy since its already been tainted by 5 other lesser follow-ups. If TCM: The Next Generation didn't already ruin it for you, I don't think anything will.

That being said, I didn't think it was nearly as bad as people made it out to be. It's one of those movies that kept me interested during its runtime, but the more I look back at it I see the flaws. It started out fairly strong but as it progressed and got sillier and sillier I can see how it lost a lot of people. The final act is also pretty ridiculous (are we supposed to root for the monstrous cannibal now? What the hell is going on?) and the timeline made no sense, but at least it did something that the other follow-ups didn't.

I'd still put TCM2 and TCM'03 above it and possibly TCM:TB, but at least it's better than L:TCM3 and TCM:TNG.

Of course I could just be blinded to its shittiness because Alexandra Daddario is absolutely stunning it in.

I agree. It was an ok film and its pretty cool that its a follow up to the original TCM, but it screws with the cannon

Spoiler

where the hell did those 5 hillbillys come from? during the shoot out? what was the point? The child? the mom? The only people that should have been involved in the shootout are the cop dad and the grandpa. Just made no sense and seemed forced.

 

[WorldStar]

I'm having some old friends over for next week. Can you guys recommend some good to great horror films on Netflix, I don't really trust Netflix ratings.

Is Triangle still on there? If it is, not a bad choice.

Cabin in the Woods is also on there, although more a comedy than horror.

Session 9 is also another viable option.

 

[Spinluck]

Is Triangle still on there? If it is, not a bad choice.

Cabin in the Woods is also on there, although more a comedy than horror.

Session 9 is also another viable option.

We've all seen Cabin in the Woods, really enjoyed.

Thanks though, I'll check out the two others you listed.