The ULTIMATE horror movie discussion thread

**saaltydog** · 10-24-2009, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by doofusdave

**** - that's 2 in a row thumbs down for PA. Guess I'll save my money this weekend and Netflix it when it comes out.

Yeah I would. I was disappointed in the movie. It was slow for the most part. Wasn't that scary because you knew it was all fake. I would wait to see it on DVD

.....

So A Perfect Getaway just got released on DVD. I'm going to watch it tonight. Anyone see it, thoughts?

**Pat-Bateman** · 10-24-2009, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by DK777

I love movies w/ concepts like PA, but the movie was horrible. The only "creepy" parts were at night and only lasted 2 minutes max. I also knew it was going to have a hard time coming off as creepy b/c the house they filmed it in was too warm and cozy feeling. This is where Blair Witch did such a great job. I seriously walked out of the theater extremely disappointed. So disappointed that I've been bashing this movie all night on every thread about it haha.

A good horror flick you can go in w/ no expectations and be freaked the fuk out when you walk out. If you have to force certain emotions throughout the whole movie, then it has failed IMO.

i agree,,,and they could have done much more with those night scenes as well. The build-up was way too prolonged, and they could have went further with it as well. I kept waiting to be shocked-however, that one night scene was pretty good. But they could have done alot more with it.

**padoode** · 10-24-2009, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by DK777

I love movies w/ concepts like PA, but the movie was horrible. The only "creepy" parts were at night and only lasted 2 minutes max. I also knew it was going to have a hard time coming off as creepy b/c the house they filmed it in was too warm and cozy feeling. This is where Blair Witch did such a great job. I seriously walked out of the theater extremely disappointed. So disappointed that I've been bashing this movie all night on every thread about it haha.

A good horror flick you can go in w/ no expectations and be freaked the fuk out when you walk out. If you have to force certain emotions throughout the whole movie, then it has failed IMO.

Agreed. I thought the movie was horrible. I've been pretty ticked that I didn't get the same experience as those that had to walk out or puked. I'm wondering if I watched the wrong movie or if I wasn't supposed to watch it sober.

**saaltydog** · 10-24-2009, 03:57 PM

I just got done watching The Perfect Getaway. I was shocked at how good of a movie it was. The ending surprised me I was entertained the whole way through. I recommend it.

7.5/10.

**Pilch55** · 10-24-2009, 05:01 PM

house of 1000 corpses is an awesome horror movie. very sick, non conventional. just makes you feel dirty after watching it.

**dts1789** · 10-24-2009, 06:55 PM

interesting article on Paranormal Activity
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/17816

**aznefxSteveo** · 10-24-2009, 08:16 PM

Having a horror movie day:

Saw zombieland today - was halarious, some of the best zombie makeup i've seen in movies.

just watched trick r' treat - good movie overall I thought, had some lulz (not really scare, just some cool special effects, had a decent story)...

Right now, I'm watching seventh moon w/ amy smart (girl from crank)..will post a little review of how I liked it.

-pce

**doofusdave** · 10-24-2009, 09:08 PM

So I did what I said and skipped Paranormal Activity this weekend.

Instead, I watched a flick called "Laid to Rest," which has been in my Netflix instant queue for a little while now.
I'd give it a solid 8/10. Think "Hatchet" without the humor element. Some pretty realistic looking kills, a fairly iconic serial killer and even (shudder) somewhat of a plot.

**ragingcrayon** · 10-24-2009, 09:11 PM

I have a lot of horror updates, but am watching fights.

can someone rep me or neg me so I can just link to this thread later? (i dont fck with subscribing and sht like that)

**latsftw** · 10-24-2009, 09:12 PM

Just saw this thread, watched the grudge 3 last night..not even sure if it's considered a horror. Anyone seen it?

**aznefxSteveo** · 10-24-2009, 09:16 PM

k...almost 3/4 the way through seventh moon - IMO don't watch, kinda lame/not scary at all, basically, naked white maneating Chinese people, movie is slow to build up momentum. 3/10***

**doofusdave** · 10-24-2009, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by ragingcrayon

I have a lot of horror updates, but am watching fights.

can someone rep me or neg me so I can just link to this thread later? (i dont fck with subscribing and sht like that)

Surprisingly enough, I can't rep you again this soon. WTF was I thinking?

**HamMach1** · 10-24-2009, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by dts1789

interesting article on Paranormal Activity
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/17816

It's definitely a movie that needs to be seen in theaters.

**stepintoliquid** · 10-24-2009, 10:48 PM

watched hellraiser last night, and alien today. both classics..... yea buddyyyyy

**Purge** · 10-25-2009, 12:39 AM

* PARANORMAL ACTIVITY SPOILERS BELOW!*

Just got back from seeing it and it shook me pretty good, especially that ending. There aren't too many horror films that really "scare" me, per se, but this one and the similar Blair Witch did. I especially liked the scenes where Katie just stood staring at Micah for hours on end while he slept. Very clever. The producers did with one $15K film what other directors couldn't achieve with several big-budget clunkers.

**dts1789** · 10-25-2009, 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by Purge

* PARANORMAL ACTIVITY SPOILERS BELOW!*

Phew, i'm glad you didn't give too much away because i foolishly read that before i realised it said spoilers!

**Varla** · 10-25-2009, 01:30 AM

About to watch Dead Snow.
Super excited. But it's 4:30am so I have a feeling I'll be finishing it tomorrow.

I'm going to the Rue Morgue Magazine halloween party next weekend. There is always people in attendance that I want to do the whole, "omg, I loved your movie/book/whatever" to and get a photo but I always chicken out. :/ Let's hope I grow a pair for this year.

**Varla** · 10-25-2009, 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by doofusdave

So I did what I said and skipped Paranormal Activity this weekend.

Instead, I watched a flick called "Laid to Rest," which has been in my Netflix instant queue for a little while now.
I'd give it a solid 8/10. Think "Hatchet" without the humor element. Some pretty realistic looking kills, a fairly iconic serial killer and even (shudder) somewhat of a plot.

I really liked Laid to Rest. I've sat out on seeing Paranormal Activity, too. I'm going to wait until the hype dies down and I sorta forget what I've heard. That way, less chance of being disappointed, lol.

**MaskedManiac** · 10-25-2009, 06:15 AM

Last night I watched Shadow of The Vampire which was the story of the making of Nosferatu which is a masterpiece and now im sitting thru the Original Nightmare on El St and no way the new one will top this.....

**John_Tram** · 10-25-2009, 06:17 AM

My neighbor gave me a copy of "A Perfect Getaway" - I really enjoyed it, would recommend it.

**MaskedManiac** · 10-25-2009, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by aznefxSteveo

Having a horror movie day:

Saw zombieland today - was halarious, some of the best zombie makeup i've seen in movies.

just watched trick r' treat - good movie overall I thought, had some lulz (not really scare, just some cool special effects, had a decent story)...

Right now, I'm watching seventh moon w/ amy smart (girl from crank)..will post a little review of how I liked it.

-pce

I cant wait to see Zombieland...Not one review I saw or heard was bad.....

**MaskedManiac** · 10-25-2009, 06:20 AM

Originally Posted by Pilch55

house of 1000 corpses is an awesome horror movie. very sick, non conventional. just makes you feel dirty after watching it.

I feel dirty just hinking about watching it....

**dts1789** · 10-25-2009, 06:35 AM

Originally Posted by MaskedManiac

Last night I watched Shadow of The Vampire which was the story of the making of Nosferatu which is a masterpiece and now im sitting thru the Original Nightmare on El St and no way the new one will top this.....

I watched the original a couple of days ago, i think i prefer 2 and 3 over the first one. Has been a while since i've watched them.

No way the new one will top the original. Won't come close based on that trailer that's out.

**ragingcrayon** · 10-25-2009, 08:31 AM

ok - been a while but here's wsup

www.amctv.com has some good insta-play b-movies - good horror stuff!

while down with bronchitis last week I managed to watch seasons 1 and 2 of Dexter. I know a lot of you like it in here. I liked it too, and wil watch the rests of the seasons. my only problem with the sow is that its not quite as smart as it wants to be... there are a lot of holes and things that dont really add up. I woulndt normally care about these but The Wire kinda ruined shows for me as it was always technically perfect in every aspect.

onto the movies:

Frontiers: bored me to death. I never finished it as I fell asleep... but it was a bunch of french people who I have no sympathy for. I was rooting for the Father Nazi guy and then I fell asleep cuz he was being a btch. skip this unlessu loved martyrs, which i also thought was sht movie.

Welcome to Spring Break: decent 80's slasher. a whodunnit with bikers, 80's boobies, and a college 80's football hero. Check it out if you like John Saxon (enter the dragon, nightmare on elm st)

The Children: its english people so again, im not sympathetic. I was glad for anyone who got killed cuz they were annoying me everytime they talked with those stupid accents. some kills were good... but if u wanna see a good kid kiler movie, rent Devil Times Five. now thats awesome sht. Skip The Children

Afraid of the Dark: aint it cool really liked this one... but I thought it was sht. its basically 2 movies in one, with the 1st movie being a 45 minute fantasy, and then the second half is the kid not fantasizing and all the same cast is in it. but now they are a bit different. Watch this if you like retarded "twist" movies

Cameron's Closet: 80's cheese! not so bad its good, but so bad its decent. I wouldnt go out of my way to watch this, but if its ever on tv it might be worth a look if your bored. This kid opens a portal to hell in his closet with his telekinetic powers by accident.

making contact: Holy SHT! this movie scared the sht out of me as a kid, and it still did this year. u have to get it on VHS tho. there is a doll in it and its scary looking and mean. MUST WATCH movie.

The Burrowers: I thought this was going to be a "western/Zombie" movie, but it was just set in the 1800's with a bunch of pussies getting killed by things u dont see until the end. when you do see them , son am disappoint. Skip it. If you want to see a bugnuts awesome western/zombie movie, get the one i previously reviewed, Undead or Alive

Carver: pretty cool and gross low budget backwoods family horror. U should watch this, its pretty entertaining

Behind the mask: the rise of leslie vernon: I rather enjoyed this mockumentary that turns into a str8 up slasher movie. its silly at first, and then draws u in and becomes pretty damn cool. it was a unique idea, and executed well. I recommend it. However I must say, the first 15 minutes u may find yourself saying "man, this is gonna be corny"... it stops being corny

my best friend is a vampire: good pg fun. i loved it cuz it was nostalgia for me. but fun none-the-less... however if u only have room for one kiddy type movie, go with making contact or monster squad.

Bachelor party in the bungalow of the damned: SUCKS. do not watch. fck it fck it fck it.

Strange Behavior: fun 80's movie. has some sorts of "twists" but they're disclosed early. worth a look, another unique idea plus its 80's fun.

Silent Rage: chuck norris vs michael myers. MUST WATCH.

**TATitude** · 10-25-2009, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by Varla

About to watch Dead Snow.
Super excited. But it's 4:30am so I have a feeling I'll be finishing it tomorrow.

where you get dead Snow, from a torrent? Know where can u get a copy of the DVD?

**TATitude** · 10-25-2009, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by Pilch55

house of 1000 corpses is an awesome horror movie. very sick, non conventional. just makes you feel dirty after watching it.

eh, non conventional? it was essentially a remake of texas chainsaw massacre

**Kevintensity** · 10-25-2009, 09:18 AM

I saw Paranormal Activity last night.

and.....

son I was disappoint.

Only 1 part kind of freaked me out, but I was never "scared" during the movie.

**HamMach1** · 10-25-2009, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by Purge

* PARANORMAL ACTIVITY SPOILERS BELOW!*

Just got back from seeing it and it shook me pretty good, especially that ending. There aren't too many horror films that really "scare" me, per se, but this one and the similar Blair Witch did. I especially liked the scenes where Katie just stood staring at Micah for hours on end while he slept. Very clever. The producers did with one $15K film what other directors couldn't achieve with several big-budget clunkers.

See... stuff like that really gets me too. I guess different people require different things to creep them out, some need the blood and guts, some need things popping out (the cheap scares), and some need the minuscule stuff like Katie just standing for hours, staring at Micah, or in Blair Witch Project, for example, that dude just standing in the corner. I don't know why... but that just weirds me the **** out lmao. It's a different kind of "fear" I suppose.

**jl101882** · 10-25-2009, 07:05 PM

Watched Paranormal Activity today. It was ok, creepy for sure, but not particularly scary. It did not keep me on edge the way I thought it might've. The guy's character was pretty damn annoying actually. Overall did not live up to the hype, however it wasn't terrible.

**ragingcrayon** · 10-26-2009, 06:31 AM

who is going to chiller theatre and on what day

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