j0hnnix
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That scene was a total "oh shit" moment for me.
Don't tell anyone to watch A Serbian film. That's just over the limit and unnecessary.
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That scene was a total "oh shit" moment for me.
Don't tell anyone to watch A Serbian film. That's just over the limit and unnecessary.
Let's look at the walls and corners of a room. The movie. Absolute dog shite of a movie.
RedC
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So I went through everybody's posts and there are a lot of great recommendations so I will try to not recommend those.
I didn't see anybody recommend the 2007 French slasher film INSIDE which was part of the new extremity movement.
you can watch INSIDE for free on Tubi, however, I'm not certain if it's the Unrated version or not.
I watched the Unrated version years ago and it was really good.
Still worth watching.
I didn't see anybody recommend the 2007 French slasher film INSIDE which was part of the new extremity movement.
you can watch INSIDE for free on Tubi, however, I'm not certain if it's the Unrated version or not.
I watched the Unrated version years ago and it was really good.
Still worth watching.
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Project 2501
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This list is undefeated. Terrific choices all.
Project 2501
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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Near Dark (1987)
Audition (1999)
Wolf Creek (2005)
Let The Right One In (2008)
Martyrs (2008)
Beyond the Black Rainbow (2010)
Sinister (2012)
It Follows (2014)
Mandy (2018)
Hereditary (2018)
Men (2022)
Cobweb (2023)
Near Dark (1987)
Audition (1999)
Wolf Creek (2005)
Let The Right One In (2008)
Martyrs (2008)
Beyond the Black Rainbow (2010)
Sinister (2012)
It Follows (2014)
Mandy (2018)
Hereditary (2018)
Men (2022)
Cobweb (2023)
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Hugare
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Redlettermedia has a video out on Late Night w/ the Devil.
But I actually liked it before they did so
Watched it last night. And what a boring movie it was.
I loved the concept, but it felt very fake. Maybe due to the terrible CGI or making it too clean for something from that era.
And it wasnt scary, at all. Like, not even slightly.
"When Evil Lurks" was by far the best horror movie that I've seen for the past months, maybe even years
Really hate this recent trend of "interesting" horror movies that dont scare at all. I watch horror movies to feel scared, first and foremost.
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ultrazilla
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I just watched "Arcadian" a sort of horror/post apocalyptic "monster" movie starring Nic Cage via Shudder.
Went in spoiler/info free and glad I did. It's fucking crazy good. The less said, the better. One
of the best monster flicks I've seen in a long, long time. Check it out!
Went in spoiler/info free and glad I did. It's fucking crazy good. The less said, the better. One
of the best monster flicks I've seen in a long, long time. Check it out!
RedC
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I respectfully disagree and thought Late Night with the Devil was great.
However, I think you have to be somewhat familiar with 70's American late-night talk shows and the obsession with the paranormal, psychic powers, mediums, and all the conmen who capitalized on it at that time to appreciate it.
I loved how they had a skeptic James Randi-like character too.
I never heard of When Evil Lurks, but will definitely watch it tonight.
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Neff
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I have a huge soft spot for Event Horizon but it's not classy or smart or original enough to make a favourites list imo.
Great list. I don't count Jaws as a horror movie, but it goes without saying it's an absolute masterpiece.
Never seen them, I probably should.
Hugare
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I don't know, man. I've seen tons of movies with stuff that I wasnt familiar with and enjoyed them for what they were nonetheless.
I admit that I'm not that familiar with old talk shows, but I've watched some on Youtube (old interviews with personalities that I was interested into), and this felt so fake.
Like I said, it was filmed in a way that felt too modern. Camera movements that werent used back then. Some bad acting as well, imo. And the CGI was really bad (those CGI newspapers and magazines covers were worse than whatever Forrest Gump used back then to insert him in old videos)
It was unique. And it's the only good thing that I can say about it, honestly. Pacing was also dreadful despite being 1:30h long.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
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Another one I forgot to add was Invasion of the Body Snatchers (70s Version, with Donald Sutherland)
What A Shame...
Banned
All of the greats have already been mentioned so here are some I don't think have been recommended yet:
Grildon Tundy
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Skinamarink, but I don't recommend it. I had all the time in the world and decided to watch the whole thing. I've been thinking of that movie--and a few images from it, specifically--in my 3AM bathroom runs ever since.
It probably could've been cut down by a half hour. Keep the best parts, and there'd still be plenty of downtime for all the off-kilter filler shots that serve to (I think, intentionally) bore you so that the jump scares are that much more impactful.
It probably could've been cut down by a half hour. Keep the best parts, and there'd still be plenty of downtime for all the off-kilter filler shots that serve to (I think, intentionally) bore you so that the jump scares are that much more impactful.
I just watched The Ninth Configuration.
Its not a horror movie at all, more a psychological drama. But it was directed by William Peter Blaty who wrote the book for Exorcist I and Legion (Excorcist III). Baty also directed this movie (based on one of his books).
Honestly I loved it. Very different than what I was expecting (I was expecting horror) but very trippy.
Its not a horror movie at all, more a psychological drama. But it was directed by William Peter Blaty who wrote the book for Exorcist I and Legion (Excorcist III). Baty also directed this movie (based on one of his books).
Honestly I loved it. Very different than what I was expecting (I was expecting horror) but very trippy.
Grildon Tundy
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I like horror movies that deliver a solid movie before the horror even starts, and this is one of those.I would also recommend Bone Tomahawk for a good Western horror film.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
I just watched "Arcadian" a sort of horror/post apocalyptic "monster" movie starring Nic Cage via Shudder.
Went in spoiler/info free and glad I did. It's fucking crazy good. The less said, the better. One
of the best monster flicks I've seen in a long, long time. Check it out!
Just saw that last night
It was ok. The only redeeming quality is the monster designs
Those designs were wild and cool
Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
I watched this one. Not scary but it was different and I liked the cinematographyI recommend A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night.
From what I remember, it was less scary and more stylish but definitely worth a watch.
Giallo Corsa
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Watched this 5 years ago.
It's a nice, dark fantasy atmospheric little movie with some nice practical FX thrown in.
On 2nd thought,
It's actually impressive what they achieved taking into account its very small budget and the few people involved.
Better to go in blind so watch just a couple of secs of the trailer as to get the gist of what it's about.
It's a nice, dark fantasy atmospheric little movie with some nice practical FX thrown in.
On 2nd thought,
It's actually impressive what they achieved taking into account its very small budget and the few people involved.
Better to go in blind so watch just a couple of secs of the trailer as to get the gist of what it's about.
Grildon Tundy
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Speak No Evil: A 2022 movie about a Danish family who stays a weekend with a Dutch family they met previously on holiday.
This movie is horrific and I don't actually recommend it because it crosses lines that I thought were unspoken rules in horror. Some parts were too allegorical and broke suspension of disbelief, but it's well made and unique. "Social horror" they call it.
This movie is horrific and I don't actually recommend it because it crosses lines that I thought were unspoken rules in horror. Some parts were too allegorical and broke suspension of disbelief, but it's well made and unique. "Social horror" they call it.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Starry Eyes
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This just became my most anticipated horror film of 2024
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Sportbilly
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I'm surprised that Martyrs didn't get more recommendations. Absolutely brutal and very disturbing film that'll stay with you for days afterwards. It's not something I'd ever want to watch again, it really does get under your skin.
Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
I've never seen it. I want to but I don't do well with torture porn. Maybe I'll watch it someday.
RedC
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I watched it a while ago, and I remember liking it but I honestly can't even remember what it was about other than "it really does get under your skin" being a literal reference.
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Grildon Tundy
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This one was creepy, and that main actress was really good.Starry Eyes
Watching Funhouse on amazon, which is a 1981 horror film that was a prominent feature in the fangoria or whatever horror mags I had back in the day. Directed by Toby Hooper of Texas Chainsaw and Poltergeist fame, its a fairly slow burn flick but amazingly engrossing in just how tawdry it is. Doesn't hurt that it starts out with main girl nudity, a rarity in this genre that adds a very sleazy uncomfortable feeling to the film right off the bat (probably meant to evoke the beginning of Halloween) and makes you very sympathetic to the lead girl.
Another interesting thing is just how THIN everyone is, just 40+ years ago folks were THIN, no guts, no jelly rolls. Even the background is thin people. The old people are thin, the young people are thin. Something really went wrong with us in the ensuing years.
Another interesting thing is just how THIN everyone is, just 40+ years ago folks were THIN, no guts, no jelly rolls. Even the background is thin people. The old people are thin, the young people are thin. Something really went wrong with us in the ensuing years.
Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
I've never watched this one. I'll have to give it a watch!
It's great, a real gem of a flick. Sam Neil was rocking the horror scene in the 90's.
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This description reminds me of the movie High Tension
There is like a three-minute-long scene in the first act where the main girl is masturbating, and it adds a very uncomfortable feeling to the movie while also making you sympathetic to her eventual plight
Yeah, there is an exploitative/voyeuristic element to some horror films that really pays off, even if its pretty sleezy with how they probably pressured young actresses to do that stuff.This description reminds me of the movie High Tension
There is like a three-minute-long scene in the first act where the main girl is masturbating, and it adds a very uncomfortable feeling to the movie while also making you sympathetic to her eventual plight
Moved on to The Burning, also from 1981, which is a straight up Friday the 13th type summer camp slasher. Having gone to these types of camps on my youth they are very much a joy to watch 
This one is notable for a VERY young, and thin, Jason Alexander. Much like Kevin Bacon in F13, its an early low budget flick with an early appearance. I personally LOVE these types of films, seeing these actors before they hit it big.
Also, everyone is thin. Good grief the largest waist is a 32, it's ridiculous Something is DEFINITELY wrong with us today.
This one is notable for a VERY young, and thin, Jason Alexander. Much like Kevin Bacon in F13, its an early low budget flick with an early appearance. I personally LOVE these types of films, seeing these actors before they hit it big.
Also, everyone is thin. Good grief the largest waist is a 32, it's ridiculous
Something is DEFINITELY wrong with us today.Next is Slumber Party Massacre which is pretty infamous back in the day. Has all the classic slasher tropes. The killer is just a dude, no mask or anything, which really deflates his terror. The big pull from this film is the use of the large drill as the weapon of choice, that was splashed all over the horror mags at the time and I think there are several sequels.
Final one tonight is House on Sorority Row. These early 80's flicks are a joy to watch with the traditional camera work, heavy grain, and all these 80's babes before plastic surgery become the norm.
Final one tonight is House on Sorority Row. These early 80's flicks are a joy to watch with the traditional camera work, heavy grain, and all these 80's babes before plastic surgery become the norm.