Members jcn37203 Posted July 20, 2005 Members Share Posted July 20, 2005 I love horror flicks, but the female currently residing in my house (ok, our house) hates them. As a result, I've gone totally stale. I don't even know what I've missed. So, rewind back about 2 or 3 years maybe, which ones should I add to my Netflix queue? I saw Dawn of the Dead, that was the one scary movie she agreed to go see, and swears she'll never see another one. I know Land of the Dead is still out there, want to see that one. What else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Arjae Posted July 20, 2005 Members Share Posted July 20, 2005 Hmmmm.........Wrong Turn was pretty cool. Not really horror but sort of. Damn.... I can't think of anything else off the top of my head. I'll have to get back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sonaboy Posted July 20, 2005 Members Share Posted July 20, 2005 . May Dog Soldiers Cabin Fever High Tension The Grudge Battle Royale 1/2 Versus Final Destination 2 (pretty fun, surprised me) Darkness Falls Shaun of the Dead Phantoms that should keep you busy for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr. Twang Posted July 20, 2005 Members Share Posted July 20, 2005 My wife's personal favorites are "2,000 Maniacs" and "Basket Case." What can I say -- the girl knows her horror movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NoirAbattoir Posted July 20, 2005 Members Share Posted July 20, 2005 more thriller than horror, but excellent memento Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jcn37203 Posted July 20, 2005 Author Members Share Posted July 20, 2005 Originally posted by ColorsoundKid more thriller than horror, but excellentmemento Yeah I saw Memento, that was great. What do you guys think of these Rob Zombie movies? I finally saw House of 1000 Corpses. It was... ehhh... it was a Rob Zombie movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr. Twang Posted July 20, 2005 Members Share Posted July 20, 2005 I've never seen any of them, but Devil's Rejects looks pretty sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sonaboy Posted July 20, 2005 Members Share Posted July 20, 2005 Originally posted by jcn37203 Yeah I saw Memento, that was great.What do you guys think of these Rob Zombie movies?I finally saw House of 1000 Corpses.It was... ehhh... it was a Rob Zombie movie. stupid, over-hyped letdown. don't have much hope for The Devil's Rejects, either. i have to say it - CGI has ruined modern horror.look at films like The Thing, Alien, or Scanners, and most would agree - they all hold their own against the advancement of CGI film FX, for the simple fact that your brain doesn't quickly sort out the fake from the real in a shot where the FX actually appear alongside the live subjects. i don't know why hollywood hasn't figured that out yet - they just seem to be smitten with the technology, without actually admitting it's limitations in the overall effect of the film experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jcn37203 Posted July 20, 2005 Author Members Share Posted July 20, 2005 For a side-by-side example of this, watch The Grudge and Ju-On in the same night.Ju-On is the Japanese movie that The Grudge was based on. It does use some CGI stuff, but only for a couple of scenes, most of it is done with makeup, camera angles and costumes/props. Old school.I'm not saying Ju-On is better or scarier than The Grudge. In fact, even with the subtitles it was hella hard to figure out wtf was going on. But it definitely shows that the old ways can still be employed to a desired effect. And it's an interesting watch nonetheless.Originally posted by sonaboy stupid, over-hyped letdown.don't have much hope for The Devil's Rejects, either.i have to say it - CGI has ruined modern horror.look at films like The Thing, Alien, or Scanners, and most would agree - they all hold their own against the advancement of CGI film FX, for the simple fact that your brain doesn't quickly sort out the fake from the real in a shot where the FX actually appear alongside the live subjects.i don't know why hollywood hasn't figured that out yet - they just seem to be smitten with the technology, without actually admitting it's limitations in the overall effect of the film experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jcn37203 Posted July 20, 2005 Author Members Share Posted July 20, 2005 And I would've like House of 1000 Corpses a lot better if that Sherri Moon chick weren't so god damn annoying. She's almost hot enough to forgive that god awful laugh, but not quite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sonaboy Posted July 20, 2005 Members Share Posted July 20, 2005 Originally posted by jcn37203 For a side-by-side example of this, watch The Grudge and Ju-On in the same night. Ju-On is the Japanese movie that The Grudge was based on. It does use some CGI stuff, but only for a couple of scenes, most of it is done with makeup, camera angles and costumes/props. Old school. I'm not saying Ju-On is better or scarier than The Grudge. In fact, even with the subtitles it was hella hard to figure out wtf was going on. But it definitely shows that the old ways can still be employed to a desired effect. And it's an interesting watch nonetheless. Yes, i enjoyed the jap (metal screw) version of The Grudge.having said that - i thought the american version of The Ring was far superior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jcn37203 Posted July 20, 2005 Author Members Share Posted July 20, 2005 Originally posted by sonaboy Yes, i enjoyed the jap (metal screw) version of The Grudge. having said that - i thought the american version of The Ring was far superior. Hmm, I have Rungu on DVD, but haven't gotten around to seeing it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BR4D Posted July 20, 2005 Members Share Posted July 20, 2005 I've been hearing good things about a new low budget flick called Shallow Ground. I'm watching it tonight, so I'll let you know. I like Dog Soldiers, but it's totally schlock. I love Frailty, but I'm not sure how long that's been out. It's not horror in the traditional sense, but it's cool. Other than that Shaun of the Dead, Dawn of the Dead and 28 Days Later are the only ones that really come to mind as being good in the past couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JuanPabloJr. Posted July 20, 2005 Members Share Posted July 20, 2005 Originally posted by sonaboy Dog Soldiers {censored} YEAH. most disgustingly gory movie I've ever seen, and hardly anyone knows about it. Awesome movie. I've heard rumors of a sequel. PS - Darkness Falls is absolute {censored}... worst movie ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ugly steeple fear Posted July 20, 2005 Members Share Posted July 20, 2005 I kind of liked House of a Thousand Corpses. Sure. It was kind of derivative. But for all of you analog freaks, I liken it to an analog horror movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rasta Shaft Posted July 20, 2005 Members Share Posted July 20, 2005 I liked the new "Texas Chainsaw Massacre". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JuanPabloJr. Posted July 20, 2005 Members Share Posted July 20, 2005 Originally posted by Rasta Shaft I liked the new "Texas Chainsaw Massacre". +1 me too... but you know the part when leatherface is chasing the victims through the hanging laundry? I started laughing hysterically til the point of tears because all I could think of was those Snuggle Bear add's with the little bear running through hanging sheets.Everyone looked at me like I was a sicko and my girlfriend at the time lightly slapped me.Something like this happened in the Ring, also.. when the horse fell off the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members miles mayhem Posted July 21, 2005 Members Share Posted July 21, 2005 I just read an interview with Rob Zombie about Devil's Rejects (in the Scene), and now I really want to see it. Give me a shout if you're interested, Jason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 80k Posted July 21, 2005 Members Share Posted July 21, 2005 28 Days Later was pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JuanPabloJr. Posted July 21, 2005 Members Share Posted July 21, 2005 Originally posted by 80k 28 Days Later was pretty cool. other than the end I wanted them all to die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members msalamander Posted July 21, 2005 Members Share Posted July 21, 2005 Is Dog Soldiers the one about the werewolves and the british military guys? If so I caught that on tv one night and enjoyed it. Fun flick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JuanPabloJr. Posted July 21, 2005 Members Share Posted July 21, 2005 Originally posted by msalamander Is Dog Soldiers the one about the werewolves and the british military guys? If so I caught that on tv one night and enjoyed it. Fun flick. Yeah They're Scottish in the movie... the movie is supposed to be set in Scotland. It's set in Denmark because the Scottish government wouldn't let them film it in their country :)THAT'S how awesome the movie is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pontiusplaymate Posted July 21, 2005 Members Share Posted July 21, 2005 Haxan or Witchcraft through the ages. Old silent, badass film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jcn37203 Posted July 21, 2005 Author Members Share Posted July 21, 2005 Originally posted by miles mayhem I just read an interview with Rob Zombie about Devil's Rejects (in the Scene), and now I really want to see it. Give me a shout if you're interested, Jason. Wow, it opens on the 22nd. Hell yeah, thats a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jcn37203 Posted July 21, 2005 Author Members Share Posted July 21, 2005 Anyone see White Noise? Was that any good? I have Dog Soldiers and Shaun of the Dead at the top of my queue now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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