Final Destination 1
Dumb but fun…and bonus points for using a John Denver song in a film about a plane crash.
Definitely, though only the first one (I think they made three). It borders on cheesy but somehow redeems itself with some creepy imagery and a few parts that are truly suspenseful (such as the first time we see Mr. Creepers). The end scene is worth everything that came before it.
Body Bags
This is a 1992 throwback to 50s and 60s horror comic books. Its helmed by John Carpenter and has an excellent cast. Its rather men but if you are a fan of the genre and all the talent involved then definitely give it a watch.
Drag Me To Hell
This Sam Reini horror/comedy was awesomely whacky and fun. One caveat: Some really hate this movie…really hate it. Lots of 1/10s at imdb. Go into this with low expectations.
The Cell
Dark. Visually stunning. Brilliant. Yet oddly hurt by the horribly miscast Jennifer Lopez and the slightly miscast Vince Vaughn. This is Vincent D’Anofrios film and he is as sick and twisted as ever.
The Other (1972)
This film is a forgotten classic. Taken from the Tom Tyron novel, this is the story of twins growing up in 1920s rural America. One is good…
Awesome performances, awesome atmosphere. Great movie.
That’s one of those movies I can’t bring myself to watch again, due to finding out the director is an actual creeper.
I have similar issues with Roman Polanski’s movies.
Could you please elaborate?
ThAnk you. That sucks.
What was the one where they lived in an old funeral home? With the mortuary in the basement. Was that “A Haunting In Connecticut”?
I could never watch the show again, after I watched that one. Plus, the narrator’s voice gives me the fucking creeps.
Yes it is. Love that narrator. “In this world there is real evil…” Hr does bring the creepy.
Exorcist 2
One of the worst films ever…not fun bad; bad bad.
The leads Richard Burton and Linda Blair bad. Burton is charisma free and Blair is talent free.
Director John Boorman; otherwise excellent; seems direction less. Whoever wrote this mess doesn’t know how to tell a story.
And worse of all this film has none of the feel; the terror; the tension of the original.
Two crucifixes down.
I saw this for the first time not that long ago; I *really *hadn’t missed much by not seeing it in all the years since it’s been out. Was Richard Burton trying to earn money for a new bauble for Liz or something, because . . . just *why *Richard?
It seemed like hr wore the same expression throughout the film; like he was on meds. Combined with Linda Blair’s annoying high-pitched squeak we are given perhaps the worst star pairing in the history of film. Satan cried.
Bumping this for people who love Halloween films.
I’d like to add The Conjuring. A very entertaining film.
Glad to see this thread revived; I’m hoping to get some more recommendations. One film I saw recently is Neon Demon starring Elle Fanning. It’s not a traditional horror movie - the “demon” in this case is the modeling industry - but it has some really interesting visuals and just enough gore to make you cringe for a second but not relentless gross out special effects. I’ve heard it compared to Starry Eyes which I have not mustered the courage (or the stomach, maybe?) to watch yet but if you’ve seen it and like it this may be up your alley.
An old one (from the 70s, I think)I happened across recently is *Julia *with Mia Farrow. A fairly “old school” kind of story involving a woman whose daughter died and is now being haunted. If you like slow build up and a lot of atmosphere, this is a good one.
TCM often runs horror movies around 2AM on Sundays. I often fall asleep with my TV on and have awoken to some pretty odd stuff. When I have a bit more time I’ll relay some good ones I’ve run across.
Exorcist 3: Legion is the real sequel to The Exorcist. It’s directed by the author of the original book, William Blatty, and is wonderfully creepy (ignore the patched-on exorcism sequence near the end which was forced on Blatty by the studio). It also stars the amazing George C. Scott as the detective who was played by Lee J. Cobb in the original.
It’s funny how the younger generation find some classic movies like Rosemary’s baby to be too slow, since I found the highly recommended Babadook to be terribly slow. There was about 3 minutes of interesting parts and one or two cool effects, but the rest was a snoozer. Not very scary either.
Watched Dead Snow and enjoyed it for the camp.
I haven’t seen a truly scary movie in ages. (get off my lawn). Not blood/ gore, shaky cameras or jump scares, but a story that twists your mind and keeps you thinking about it for days after.