Most horror movies that make it up to 4 aren't that great. Usually they end up going the comedy route by then because they've used up all of their scares.
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Most horror movies that make it up to 4 aren't that great. Usually they end up going the comedy route by then because they've used up all of their scares.
The Blob is unsettling, especially when you see people being digested inside of it.
ThirstyFly
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So I just found out Tom Savini is going to direct a remake of Umberto Lenzi's trash masterpiece, Nightmare City!
I did get a little less enthused as I saw they were trying to raise some money via crowd funding and started reading the product page, though. I'm not too impressed they're going to be putting crowd funders in the actual movie and some of the other confirmed stuff has me a bit concerned. I hate how they're trying to tie it into the news and making the cause of the zombies a hybrid of Ebola and leprosy instead of radiation like in the original.
Still, the original was such a goofy time I can't help but be excited. I really enjoyed Savini's NotLD remake and always thought it was a shame he didn't direct more often. I'm sure he'll deliver on the gore, but it'll be interesting how/if the rest of the 80s sleaze is carried over. Nightmare City was one hell of a sleazy flick.
I'm listening to some of the composers work on youtube right now and I'm pretty impressed. The score looks like it'll turn out awesome.
I did get a little less enthused as I saw they were trying to raise some money via crowd funding and started reading the product page, though. I'm not too impressed they're going to be putting crowd funders in the actual movie and some of the other confirmed stuff has me a bit concerned. I hate how they're trying to tie it into the news and making the cause of the zombies a hybrid of Ebola and leprosy instead of radiation like in the original.
Still, the original was such a goofy time I can't help but be excited. I really enjoyed Savini's NotLD remake and always thought it was a shame he didn't direct more often. I'm sure he'll deliver on the gore, but it'll be interesting how/if the rest of the 80s sleaze is carried over. Nightmare City was one hell of a sleazy flick.
I'm listening to some of the composers work on youtube right now and I'm pretty impressed. The score looks like it'll turn out awesome.
THE VOID seems pretty cool, supposedly "lovecraftian", it's in the making and currently has an indiegogo campaign to fund the making of monsters (they want to only use practical effects). There's a proof of concept trailer out.
Posters look pretty badass, unfortunately they're limited and for pretty expensive perks.
Posters look pretty badass, unfortunately they're limited and for pretty expensive perks.
Ganondorfo
Junior Member
A question for you horror fans here: is the original Nightmare on Elm Street seen as a horror masterpiece in the vein of the Thing and Exorcist?
No, I don't think so. I wouldn't say that Friday The 13th or Nightmare on Elm Street are what you would consider horror "Masterpieces" but instead are solid contenders in the slasher genre of horror films. The love for the design of the characters definitely transcends the shitty movies they come from.
It's in a different subgenre of horror so it's hard to compare. It's similar to comparing a serious romance and a romantic comedy. Both are good and have the same basic subject-matter but they're clearly made for different people.
Edit: I didn't know ABC's of Death 2 was on Netflix. I can finally watch it
The Return of
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Just watched Housebound. I thought it was fantastic! Off the top of my head it's likely my favorite horror movie that dropped last year. Enjoyed it a lot more than Babadook(which I still liked)
The Return of
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I enjoyed Starry Eyes quite a bit. It also felt like maybe I need to give it a 2nd watch in order to completely grasp it
EdibleKnife
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Watched 2 found footage movies I had avoided for a while: Pyramid & As Above So Below. I don't know what it is about these movies that I garner some semblance of entertainment from them despite them being actively mediocre.
Pyramid was the worst of both and the found footage conceit is abandoned almost immediately with some obviously omnipotent cinematic camera scenes intercut with the found footage. I dunno why they even waste time with the "true story" opening cards in these things anymore. It should have just been a cinematic experience from minute one and it probably would have been slightly more tolerable. Also despite its monster being interesting, the CG was not at all flattering.
As Above was better and stuck to it's conceit more. The mythos, tone and imagery was a lot more engaging. Acting was...acting. Certainly not very frightening. But entertaining for a night in with friends/ a partner.
Thanks for these. Really liked Starry Eyes. Will be watching Eat tonight.
Pyramid was the worst of both and the found footage conceit is abandoned almost immediately with some obviously omnipotent cinematic camera scenes intercut with the found footage. I dunno why they even waste time with the "true story" opening cards in these things anymore. It should have just been a cinematic experience from minute one and it probably would have been slightly more tolerable. Also despite its monster being interesting, the CG was not at all flattering.
As Above was better and stuck to it's conceit more. The mythos, tone and imagery was a lot more engaging. Acting was...acting. Certainly not very frightening. But entertaining for a night in with friends/ a partner.
Thanks for these. Really liked Starry Eyes. Will be watching Eat tonight.
Infernostew
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It Follows and Housebound have slightly renewed my faith in modern horror. Babadook to a much lesser extent but it's still passable. Don't really know much about anything toward the end of the year though.
XxSlasherMcGirkxX
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Was searching for a horror topic as I saw It Follows last night and I want to watch some more horror movies. Homebound looks interesting I think I will watch that today.
Homebound was unexpectadedly good.
XxSlasherMcGirkxX
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I felt it didn't really know what it wanted to be. I really liked the main girl though.
I can see that. It floated between horror and suspense and maybe drama but I expected shitty B movie and it turned out to be really good for what it was. Low expectations make for pleasant experiences.
Movies i've watched lately, (a few are thanks to Gafer recommendations):
The Babadook - was somewhat creepy in the beginning, turned laughably unscary & hokey. Although i did kinda like overall symbolism of the plot.
Housebound - watching it right now, will give further impressions later but so far it's hilarious, scary, and the main girl is amazing.
As Above So Below - saw this in theaters (was desperate to watch something and it was the lesser of a bunch of awful choices), not really that scary and completely unmemorable.
Life After Beth - amazing cast (love both Aubrey and Dane), and was suspenseful about halfway. I know it's a dark comedy, and has several comedic actors in it, but i didn't find it that funny. And the plot kinda lost me once
The Taking of Deborah Logan - a few scary moments, but not memorable, although i am a fan of found footage movies. I just finished this so it's still fresh but the thing that bugged me the most is
. Although the scene where
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From reading this thread, once i finish Housebound, i'm going to watch Starry Eyes.
The Babadook - was somewhat creepy in the beginning, turned laughably unscary & hokey. Although i did kinda like overall symbolism of the plot.
Housebound - watching it right now, will give further impressions later but so far it's hilarious, scary, and the main girl is amazing.
As Above So Below - saw this in theaters (was desperate to watch something and it was the lesser of a bunch of awful choices), not really that scary and completely unmemorable.
Life After Beth - amazing cast (love both Aubrey and Dane), and was suspenseful about halfway. I know it's a dark comedy, and has several comedic actors in it, but i didn't find it that funny. And the plot kinda lost me once
everyone in the town started to turn to zombies; plus i liked the suspense of wondering whether or not Beth was actually a zombie
Why is everything in the dark and there are no lights in buildings at all? Some scenes are shot in the house at night, and there are no lights and no explanation of no lights? And then, even in a hospital, there are no lights? Wtf. This drew me out of certain scenes
she's swallowing the girl freaked me the eff out
From reading this thread, once i finish Housebound, i'm going to watch Starry Eyes.
BattleMonkey
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Ugh the long line of trailers in front of It Follows. Nothing but found footage ghost possession movies. Kill me. Theres like 7 more coming.
Recently watched VHS Viral, what a pile of shit. The whole concept of that series is gone now, they don't even bother with the found footage aspect in a ton of the shorts.
Recently watched VHS Viral, what a pile of shit. The whole concept of that series is gone now, they don't even bother with the found footage aspect in a ton of the shorts.
This so much, the first half was good then it kinda fell apart and the plot became haphazard.
About to watch Starry Eyes, and might go see It Follows this weekend if it's still playing in my area
EdibleKnife
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Saw the movie 7500. A flight from the US to Japan takes a turn when after an eccentric passenger dies on board. Ugh. It has an interesting but expected twist but god damn if everything around it isn't boring. Takes 50 minutes to get off its ass and even after that it not at all scary. Just a big slog.
Combichristoffersen
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I actually like Army of Darkness the best of the trilogy as it really cranked the humour of the franchise to 11. ED 1 and 2 are still all-time classics tho.
As for the remake, I wouldn't call it brilliant or anywhere near as good as the original trilogy, but it was still a very enjoyable movie.
flaxknuckles
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Why did I just watch Eat. Why why why
This is the first movie where I have to keep looking away from the screen man it was so gross. I don't even get what the point of the plot was either. Just a nasty ass movie.
This is the first movie where I have to keep looking away from the screen man it was so gross. I don't even get what the point of the plot was either. Just a nasty ass movie.
EdibleKnife
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I had to stop when veins got involved. Too much.
By the way, Cube is coming back with a remake. I love this series particularly Hypercube
http://www.avclub.com/article/cube-be-remade-new-generation-geometrical-horror-218829
obin_gam
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How's The Strange Color of Your Body's Tears? It looks quite fancy going by the poster
I had to stop when the horrible acting got involved. Some scenes definately was gut wrenching in terms of gore, but the acting was disturbingly terrible from all players throughout.
A Look Back At The Deliberate Uncertainty Of The PHANTASM Films (Birth.Movies.Death)
Since my gaming rig is gonna be down for a few days i tried to track down some of the horror movies i skipped at first, so far i got these (please advise if there's a must-avoid in between them lol)
-The Hills Have Eyes (remake)
-Chained
-Dead Season
-Antiviral
-Isolation
-Redd Inc.
-Vile
-Escape From Tomorrow
-Honeymoon (forgot about this, gaffer said it was good)
I'm scratching to find stuff to watch as usual :/
-The Hills Have Eyes (remake)
-Chained
-Dead Season
-Antiviral
-Isolation
-Redd Inc.
-Vile
-Escape From Tomorrow
-Honeymoon (forgot about this, gaffer said it was good)
I'm scratching to find stuff to watch as usual :/
I caught it at Fantastic Fest a few years back. It's ok. The visuals are really weird and unique, but they sort of carry the whole film. It was almost impossible for me to follow the plot.
Saw both Nekromantik films. Pretty sick shit, especially when you realize these types of individuals exist.
The ending to the first causes me to go instant "O" face....then laugh hysterically. Didn't care too much for the plot or the main character or seeing a rabbit get skinned for real.
Second one was just intensely disturbing from start to finish, with the finale being some of the most memorable practical gore effects I've ever seen put to film. Also, the female protagonist was crazy hot.
Director's commentary was hilarious, and the part where he says, "This was based on my own story and former lover......ha, just kidding" had our group shook for a split second!
Also was "privileged" to see a copy of Headless (1000 signed copies printed). It's...too much.
The ending to the first causes me to go instant "O" face....then laugh hysterically. Didn't care too much for the plot or the main character or seeing a rabbit get skinned for real.
Second one was just intensely disturbing from start to finish, with the finale being some of the most memorable practical gore effects I've ever seen put to film. Also, the female protagonist was crazy hot.
Director's commentary was hilarious, and the part where he says, "This was based on my own story and former lover......ha, just kidding" had our group shook for a split second!
Also was "privileged" to see a copy of Headless (1000 signed copies printed). It's...too much.
Melchiah
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"In Spain, the former Nazi doctor Klaus tries to commit suicide jumping off the roof of his manor. However, he survives with the entire body paralyzed and dependable of an iron lung with glass sides. His wife Griselda decides to hire a nurse since she does not bear the situation. Klaus asks Griselda to hire Angelo, a mysterious teenager that appears in their house. Angelo befriends Klaus' daughter Rena and sooner it is shown that Klaus was a pedophile that loved to feel the fear of death in young boys before abusing and killing them. Further, Angelo is a disturbed and totally insane victim of his experiments that intends to follow the insanities described in Klaus' diary and incorporate his personality."
Eeeh not so much
Eeeh not so much
obin_gam
Member
The ending to the second one is nothing but genius. It's a Nolan worthy "twist" or revelation. It's easily up there with the great cinematic endings of Hollywoods golden age.
I would have never thought that a scene where a
vampire rides a skateboard
Melchiah
Member
The film is definitely disturbing, but it's not as graphic as Nekromantik. Worth seeing for fans of darker films in my honest opinion.
http://www.kinoeye.org/02/17/gallant17.php
I saw two movies this weekend:
It was kinda freaky how all the family members just accepted the situation with the woman, even the youngest daughter
I didn't know this was a sequel, is Offspring(the prequel) worth watching?
The vampire mythology in this film was kind of interesting I guess.
I didn't like the ending either.
I had heard great things about this film and I was not let down. Of course it isn't your typical horror film until the very end (but it did have some horror elements throughout the film I guess) and I found all the characters very interesting.
I wasn't expecting Angela Bettis's character to die. I mean she was loyal to the husband until she had enough but I thought all the women would join forces in the end.
but it became clear why when they revealed the other sister locked who up with the dogs.
I didn't know this was a sequel, is Offspring(the prequel) worth watching?
I also had heard great things about this but I really disliked it. The plot was meh and the characters were so dumb. I mean
they saw the dolls moving and they still decide to stay inside the house?! They cray.
I didn't like the ending either.
I appreciated the refreshing lack of
jump scares
Somewhere near the middle my interest was going, but it picked up leading into
the mother's full change
As a parent, the movie was certainly off-putting (like it was meant to be), but I thought they left a lot on the table.
The babadook himself was more comical than scary, and the ending with feeding him worms??
ThirstyFly
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I'm in the mood for some Euro sleaze. Any Jean Rollin experts here? I'm looking to check out a few more of his films. So far I've only seen The Living Dead Girl and the "masterpiece", Zombie Lake.
I've already got The Demoniacs and The Grapes of Death lined up, and I'll probably add Fascination to that as well.
Anything else worth checking out?
I've already got The Demoniacs and The Grapes of Death lined up, and I'll probably add Fascination to that as well.
Anything else worth checking out?
Think it was meant to be the embodiment of her grief. When her sister tries to talk about the dead husband she's shut down, much like the mother denying the babadook and what's happening is real. When she confronts it at the end she's facing her grief (her husband appearing) and moving past it. It lives subdued in the basement, it didn't leave, so it's a part of their lives now (grief, again, at the loss of the husband/father).
Worms because it refused her cooking or something? Haha.