Orwar Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Ā Ā 'Tis the season to be frightened! Well. Should be, except people these days thinks dressing up as a *****ty tube of toothpaste is a fun Halloween costume, and that jump-scare CGI films are 'horror'.Ā Ā Ā So, this thread is intended to be a place where people can discuss and suggest Halloween-appropriateĀ films, and whilst I can't stop anyone from having appallingĀ taste and thinking that 'The Nun' and its ilk areĀ actual horror films, I'll at least try to steer people towards proper horror. Ā Ā So here are my three films for *today: The Fearless Vampire Killers: A 1967 film by (and starring) Roman Polanski, Jack MacGowran, and Sharon Tate. Okay, so this is a comedy, but if you haven't seen this film you can't claim to be a true vampire fan. Ā An American Werewolf in London:Ā the 1981 cult classic that managed to be both 'too funny' and 'too scary'.Ā Again with a touch of comedy, this is perhaps the best werewolf film ever made. Famous for the transformation scene that 'changed cinematic history' - whatever that means. The House of Usher: Vincent Price in a story by Edgar Allan Poe? Oh, yes! This film has been dubbed 'culturally, historically and aesthetically significant' by the National Film Registry, and if the words alone aren't convincing, perhaps the trailer will be. Ā Ā So, there are my picks, and I believe tonight I shall enjoy ... All of them. With many cups of tea to accompany me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted McGregor Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velk Kerang Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 I will more then likely go with my usual main two plus any other classic I come across, but these two are a moral imperative for me to watch every Halloween. lol And I still get scared every time I watch them. Lmao!!!! Ā Ā Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Amore Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Ā 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scylla Rhiadra Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Young Frankenstein gets two thumbs way way up. The Halloween Movies get two "Ewwwwws." (Each, so collectively that's four "Ewwwwws") Rosemary's Baby gets one thumb up, and about 40 "Ewwwwws" 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Structura Finesmith Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) Very 1990, but here's my choice: Nightbreed Ā Edited October 25, 2020 by Structura Finesmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amina Sopwith Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 32 minutes ago, Scylla Rhiadra said: Rosemary's Baby gets one thumb up, and about 40 "Ewwwwws" I was going toĀ suggest this one. So glad I watched it before I was pregnant. I read the book too and after I had my son,Ā I was very struck by how muchĀ the author, a man, seemed to have such an understanding of that sideĀ of pregnancy in which everyone else knows what's best for you. I'd like to add It Follows, famous for having almost no jump scares but it's absolutely terrifying and very unsettling for various spoiler reasons that I won't mention. And Get Out. I don't like slashers or gorefests, but I do love a good psychological or supernatural horror.Ā And if you want black comedy horror, is anything better than Little Shop of Horrors and The Rocky Horror Picture Show? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amina Sopwith Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Oh, and The Fly. I'm glad I saw it once but I'll never watch it again. Another one that's not for pregnant women. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madelaine McMasters Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Scylla introduced me to... Ā 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madelaine McMasters Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 And this is probably my favorite Halloween movie... Ā 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Luv Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 This is fun but VERY gory! Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Amina Sopwith Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Oh...One Cut of the Dead. Actually a hilarious comedy, but works as a Halloween film if you want to get in the mood but would rather have a (very big, long) laugh instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Luv Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 42 minutes ago, Amina Sopwith said: Oh, and The Fly. I'm glad I saw it once but I'll never watch it again. Another one that's not for pregnant women. I've heard so much about this, I really need to get round to watching it.Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Luv Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Carrie and Scream tooĀ āŗļø This is silly but also fun - I saw it at a cult horror film club in London Ā Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arduenn Schwartzman Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) My contribution to the discussion: mad killer leaves a trail of deaths along his hitch-hiking path in search for an opponent worthy of makingĀ him stop. When you click the play button, the video starts at one of the best (non-gory) scenes. The hitcher guy (Rutger Hauer, who else) puts coins over the eyes of his terrified victim, thereby symbolizing paying the ferryman to cross the river Styx. Edited October 25, 2020 by Arduenn Schwartzman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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