https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foG8zLMWJ_Y Greetings. I am incredibly sick. Everyone has gaps in their movie viewing experience. In fact, we have a long-running thread meant to motivate people to watch classics they've been putting off. But many horror fans tend to watch an ungodly amount of films every year. Dozens of bootleg tapes of italian knockoffs per month, hundreds of no-budget direct to streaming atrocities per year. So how come so many of us horror goons still haven't seen some of the most important films in the genre? This thread aims to rectify that. Every day for all of January, a new classic horror movie will be assigned as homework. The films will be selected by their essential horror qualities and by polling the horror thread regulars on the most common missing films from the big names out there. How to participate: If you've never seen the assigned film of the day it is your duty to watch it, and you may write a short review. If you have seen the film, you may still watch it and review it, but you have to note that it's not your first viewing. You are encouraged to make your own list of horror films you have been meaning to watch in your first post in this thread. Those who manage to watch a total of 31 new films this month (either the entire thread list or supplemented by your own personal list) will win a special prize! You don't have to watch a movie immediately when it's assigned, as long as you watch it before the challenge ends on February 2nd. Binging ahead is not breaking the rules, but it is discouraged unless you absolutely cannot clear up time to play along with the thread's schedule. We will be listing where each film is available for streaming when applicable. The fun fellows in the goon horror discord will be streaming some of the films to help the thread along, especially when it comes to certain films that are caught in legal limbo. Important Edit: Don't feel like you can't participate in this thread if you don't have time to watch 31 movies this month! If you can use the thread as an excuse to get even one new horror classic under your belt, then I consider that a success. The prizes are just a fun thing for those who want to take things to the extreme. Now, without further ado, our first Horror Essential: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDGw1MTEe9k The Exorcist William Friedkin's masterpiece is considered by many to be THE horror film against which all others are measured. For decades, "the scariest film since The Exorcist" was the most ambitious quote a horror movie could boast on its poster. While the 70s pace and low stakes may make the film seem quaint to some, by and large it's considered to hold up as a truly intense horror experience. This film has several cuts and releases, but they're all excellent. And yet many younger horror fans haven't actually seen this seminal work. Time to fix that! Available for streaming on Amazon, Hulu and Youtube Lurdiak fucked around with this message at 22:17 on Jan 1, 2019 |
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# ¿ Jan 1, 2019 19:25 |
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# ¿ May 22, 2024 14:04 |
married but discreet posted:I'm in, even if it means I'll have to watch Friday the 13th. 'Tis on Prime.
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# ¿ Jan 1, 2019 19:48 |
Windows 98 posted:I think it’s not-Prime, just available for rent for $2.99. Not quite sure what the difference is because I so very rarely use Amazon to watch things. If you really are struggling to find a stream service or don’t have the (extremely worth it) $2.99 reach out to me via PM I can help. Yeah I can't tell the difference either, it said Prime somewhere on the page though. https://www.amazon.com/Exorcist-Ellen-McRae/dp/B00124PXW8
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# ¿ Jan 1, 2019 20:23 |
graventy posted:Do I have to post a list, or am I good as long as I watch classics? I’m bad at planning. Well if you can think of even 5 or 10 horror movies you've been meaning to see, based on their great reputation, that already helps me collate data. But you aren't forced to make a list to participate.
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# ¿ Jan 2, 2019 04:24 |
Here is today's horror essential: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCxR7dlavwg The Birds While Hitchcock's most famous entry into the horror genre is a certain black and white film, The Birds is an important demonstration of the power of good cinematography and use of sound to create true tension. The events of the film are bizarre and unexplained (and perhaps unexplainable), but the characters are so strong that the desperation of their absurd situation creates a true sense of creeping dread. A lot of people skip this film because of its simple and silly premise (after all, a complete synopsis of the plot would take less than one paragraph), but anyone who knows anything about Hitchcock knows the devil's in the details. Available for streaming on Amazon, Youtube, Vudu, Google Play, Microsoft and iTunes Lurdiak fucked around with this message at 18:06 on Jan 2, 2019 |
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# ¿ Jan 2, 2019 17:55 |
Here is today's horror essential. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9K2ARikYzE&t=5s Sleepaway Camp Please don't reveal the secret ending to your friends Don't spoil the big surprise You won't believe your eyes Coming off the heels of Friday the 13th, Sleepaway Camp follows the same basic structure of a whodunnit slasher at a summer camp, but unlike its predecessor, the reveal of the killer is a genuinely shocking twist and not just something the movie pulled out of its rear end. Spawning 4 sequels and with another currently inexplicably in production, this oft-overlooked slasher is disturbing, memorable, and creative. The film's ending is still talked about to this day, and with good reason, but the rest of the film certainly delivers on classic slasher mayhem and the fact that actual kids are in danger (as opposed to the horny teens played by 26-year olds of the Friday the 13th series) makes the whole thing all the more pulse-pounding. Streaming on Amazon, iTunes, Google Play and Youtube. Lurdiak fucked around with this message at 18:31 on Jan 4, 2019 |
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# ¿ Jan 4, 2019 18:27 |
Today's horror classic is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFGPKShiOX4 Henry: Portrait of a serial killer An unflinching, grimy, sleazy look at the mind of a complete sociopath, this film chronicles the utter depravity of its titular character. Instead of being eccentric, theatrical maniacs, the killers in this film are simple blue collar men who, on the surface, are like millions of every day Americans. But beneath that banal facade lies a darkness that is both frighteningly mundane and creatively depraved. This film contains tons of incredibly disturbing content, bringing to mind the comical extremes of Bret Easton Ellis' American Psycho, but without the humorous bent to dull the edge. The British Board of Film Classification waged an all-out war on this film, mandating some footage be cut in a release as late as 2001. Despite it all, it's highly regarded among various critics and horror fans alike, as it's an intelligently made, disturbing, and emotionally engaging experience.
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# ¿ Jan 5, 2019 17:53 |
Here is today's horror classic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoPJJSXZDEM Låt den rätte komma in/Let The Right One In A vampire romance that the whole family cannot enjoy, this 2008 award-winning indie darling is characterized by its stark cinematography, quiet despair, and the director taking advantage of the natural bleakness of his home country's landscapes. Eli and Oskar's innocent romance contrasts beautifully with the horror and cruelty that inevitably follows in Eli's wake, as well as the bleak and quiet winter of the countryside. Though remade competently in 2010 for American theatergoers, I find this original version to have stronger performances, cinematography, and pacing. Available for streaming on Shudder, iTunes and Hoopla Lurdiak fucked around with this message at 17:53 on Jan 6, 2019 |
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# ¿ Jan 6, 2019 17:50 |
Here is today's horror classic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd-z5wBeFTU Dawn of the Dead (1978) 10 years after George Romero introduced the most important monster in modern horror with Night of the Living Dead, he proved that he was still the master of the zombie genre with Dawn of the Dead. Despite a hilariously small budget, Dawn of the Dead is the zombie movie, and possibly the most ripped-off film of all time. This film is brutal, hilarious, and depressing, as well as full of social commentary that's so on the nose it makes Paul Verhoeven look subtle. With a killer score that combines tracks from Goblin and judiciously-chosen stock music, it's also an intensely atmospheric piece. This is the film that defined a genre and a career. Available for streaming absolutely nowhere
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# ¿ Jan 7, 2019 18:06 |
Hollismason posted:Dawn of the Dead is really good but it still suffers from a severely weak female lead and role just like Night of the Living Dead. The Remake in 1990 kind of changes thing for the better and Day is much much better. Also, the Goblin soundtrack is far superior to the US version. There is literally nothing better than The Gonk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V66m52YFZBg
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# ¿ Jan 8, 2019 10:30 |
Today's horror essential is a double feature. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkSbwiKP3mo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYD3-pIF9jQ Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein Both these films are timeless classics, and at only around 70 minutes each, there's no reason not to watch both. Frakenstein is a work that captivated readers when the book came out and defined both the Classic Romantic Anti-Hero and Gothic Horror. James Whales' film adaptation had just as profound an effect on viewers in 1931, as Karloff's creature haunted the nightmares of many. Though the film takes many liberties from the original work, it captures the tragic horror of Frankenstein's mad obsession and the blighted unlife of his creation. Bride of Frankenstein continues the saga of this unnatural family and showcases impressive special effects and unbridled creativity, while still remaining true to the spirit of Mary Shelley's work. These movies are nearly a century old, but they're still just as great today as they were in the 30s. Frankenstein is available for streaming on iTunes and the Playstation store Bride is available for streaming on iTunes, Youtube, Google Play and the Playstation store Lurdiak fucked around with this message at 20:13 on Jan 8, 2019 |
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# ¿ Jan 8, 2019 20:05 |
It was a typo!
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# ¿ Jan 8, 2019 20:13 |
Here is today's Horror Essential: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyRUijyrXr4&t=7s The Burbs Joe Dante's second salvo in his war on suburbia, The Burbs straddles the line between a typical 80s quirky comedy (the casting of Tom Hanks is no accident) and weird, subversive horror and social commentary. Though its premise is rather simple, the director's creativity is on full display here in this oft-overlooked masterpiece. Available to stream on Amazon, Hulu, Youtube, iTunes, Google Video, and Vudu
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# ¿ Jan 9, 2019 18:08 |
For those of you who enjoyed The Burbs, I'd say that Joe Dante's short-lived children's television series, Eerie Indiana, continues a lot of the themes from the film, just from the perspective of an alienated child instead of an overworked adult. Today's horror essential: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRVH3z_erjA An American Werewolf in London John Landis is a piece of poo poo who got children killed and fathered a date rapist. However, before that, he also directed one of the most important horror movies of all time, and possibly the absolute best werewolf film ever made. Merging truly horrifying practical effects, moody cinematography, and strangely fitting comic relief, an American Werewolf in London is the werewolf movie by which all others are judged. The famous transformation scene remains the single best werewolf transformation scenes ever filmed, but this movie is no one-trick pony, and remains engaging throughout. Watch this film and find out why Landis got the gig for the Thriller video.
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# ¿ Jan 10, 2019 19:50 |
Today's Horror Essential is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOnN4M9wB0s Candyman Tony Todd's most iconic role, Candyman is a sexually-charged, fascinating exploration of early 90s urban fears, racial tensions, academia and alienation. The creative visuals, haunting score, sheer brutality and intense performances elevate this oft-overlooked moody masterpiece to the ranks of the greatest horror films of its decade.
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# ¿ Jan 11, 2019 20:37 |
Today's horror classic is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTJQfFQ40lI Psycho The single most referenced and parodied film of all time, Psycho was a daring, ground-breaking experiment that nearly didn't get a theatrical release. Though low on the gore, the stark film-making and amazing score make every scene of violence in Psycho feel a lot more gruesome than it actually is. This movie's been so saturated into pop culture that people who've never seen it know almost everything about it, and yet that doesn't make the film lose any of its power today. What else can be said about it? It's Psycho! Go watch it! Available for streaming on iTunes, Playstation Store, Google Play, and Youtube.
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# ¿ Jan 12, 2019 19:20 |
Today's horror essential is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeSAFGWzft8 The Return of the Living Dead This is the movie where the cliche of zombies wanting brains came from. While not as influential or well known as Romero's trilogy, Return of the Living Dead is nevertheless one of the most fun and well made zombie films of all time, and the launching point of a rather successful franchise in its own right. Mixing the punk aesthetic and the true horror of disgusting zombie gore effects into a wildly entertaining package, this horror comedy might be the single most fun horror film ever made. Available for streaming on iTunes.
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# ¿ Jan 13, 2019 21:38 |
Here is today's horror essential: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPs2ExUL_bc Suspiria Dario Argento's masterpiece, Goblin's most memorable score, and maybe the most beautiful horror film ever made. Suspiria is an intense atmospheric experience, a slow-moving, confusing, gorgeous nightmare. Grisly events pile up and threaten the young women of this film, creating a true sense of terror and unease. I highly recommend watching the recent 4K restoration, because previous releases don't do justice to the set design, cinematography and sheer beauty of many of the performers.
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# ¿ Jan 14, 2019 19:08 |
Today's horror essential is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7iL_9sbpV4 Cat People 1942 Jacques Tourneur's high-concept film is a surprisingly moody and timeless experience. Selected by the prestigious American Film Institute as one of the 400 best American films of all time. Inducted into the Library of Congress National Film Registry, this film is one of the most important and creative entries in early horror. Available for streaming on Google Play and Youtube Basebf555 posted:Am I completely in the minority for thinking that the Karloff makeup is actually an upgrade in Bride? I know I've heard that a lot as like the one token criticism people throw out against Bride, that Karloff's makeup job isn't as good but I've always felt the opposite. It's neither better or worse, it's simply a different interpretation. He looks less like an iconic monster and more like a mutated man with somewhat baby-like features.
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# ¿ Jan 15, 2019 21:43 |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkpdcXQYfP0 Today's horror essential is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHuOtLTQ_1I Halloween This movie, made on a shoestring budget as contracted work by a surprisingly small cast and crew, invented an entire genre of horror, creating the slasher boom of the 80s and 90s. Even though other films contributed to shaping slasher, without Halloween there would be no Jason, there would be no Scream, and there would probably not be an American Psycho or Freddy Krueger. To say nothing of the many lesser copycats it created! While this film is low on gore, it's very high on tension and creepy atmosphere. Even though most of you have probably seen it just to prepare for seeing last year's remake, those of you who are still sleeping on John Carpenter's most iconic film need to rectify that immediately. Available for streaming on iTunes and Shudder bitterandtwisted posted:Thanks for including this. It's been on netflix UK for ages but I just figured it was some Romero knockoff based on the title, so didn't bother until now. I'm glad the thread is doing what it's supposed to.
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# ¿ Jan 16, 2019 23:24 |
Today's horror essential is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeAzGxWlEcg The Haunting (1963) Based on the Shirley Jackson novel The Haunting of Hill House, this film actually bears a vague resemblance to its source material, unlike the Netflix series. One of the most famous haunted house movies of all time, and perhaps the best one ever made, this classic features a small cast of incredibly talented performers trying to pierce the mystery of a supposedly haunted house. Atmospheric, thrilling, and emotionally draining, this movie makes you feel a lot using very little. Available for streaming on iTunes and the Playstation store
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# ¿ Jan 17, 2019 20:31 |
Basebf555 posted:I.....thought I'd seen The Haunting but it seems like I actually haven't? I must've been confusing it for something else. People confuse it with House on Haunted Hill a lot.
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# ¿ Jan 17, 2019 21:11 |
Today's horror essential is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMao8sg4DPA Pet Sematary Adapted from one of Stephen King's most successful novels, this tale of loss, grief and terror is one of those films that becomes scarier as you get older. Filled with memorable nightmare imagery and heart-wrenching scenes, this oft-overlooked masterpiece is as dark as its theme song is catchy. Available for streaming on Google Play, iTunes, Playstation Store, Youtube, Cineplex Store and Shudder
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# ¿ Jan 18, 2019 21:03 |
Today's horror essential is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffw1u0aXn0o Rosemary's Baby Look, I don't like talking about Roman Polanski or recommending his movies. But this is what the French call "incontournable". This surreal tale of alienation, paranoia, helplessness, body horror, satanism and rape is seared into the public consciousness for decades to come. Just try and watch it some way that doesn't give the guy money, eh?
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# ¿ Jan 19, 2019 23:25 |
married but discreet posted:How are Curse of the Cat People and Cat People (1982)? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNzu3TF64Tc&t=26s
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# ¿ Jan 20, 2019 17:25 |
STAC Goat posted:I now kind of want to watch that show just for that one character's kind of funny running gag. While I think the show in general is quite funny and features a lot of great deep pull movie references, Merton is easily the best part of it.
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# ¿ Jan 20, 2019 17:31 |
Today's horror essential: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3XWy2BSh0E Peeping Tom The horror discord picked this one but was too lazy to make a post about it.
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# ¿ Jan 21, 2019 00:35 |
Oh jeez! I was sure I had posted the horror essential before I left for the day. Sorry everyone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgFPIh5mvNc Dracula, aka Bram Stoker's Dracula(1992) Probably the last culturally relevant Dracula film ever made, Francis Ford Coppola brings his unique vision to a familiar tale. Full of eroticism, sickening gore, blasphemy and terrifying visual effects, this version of Dracula stands proudly next to the other great cinematic vampires when it comes to staying power and iconic significance. Repainting the terrifying monster as more of a tragic figure, this film and Interview With the Vampire reshaped the public perception of vampires for a solid decade, leading to terrible table top games and awful fanfics. Available for streaming on Netflix, iTunes, Cineplex, the Playstation store, Youtube, and Google Play.
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# ¿ Jan 22, 2019 03:13 |
gey muckle mowser posted:umm, someone clearly hasn't seen Argento's Dracula 3D Doesnt that mean you have Blade 3 and Van Helsing?
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# ¿ Jan 22, 2019 18:33 |
Van Helsing is so close to being a fun dumb movie instead of a fun bad movie, and their terrible Dracula is a big part of the problem.
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# ¿ Jan 22, 2019 19:12 |
drat it, I did it again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQvCrg4fZTM The Abominable Dr. Phibes Vincent Price stars in a horror comedy. What else do you need to know? Available for streaming on Amazon Prime
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# ¿ Jan 23, 2019 02:29 |
Today's horror essential is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql3FFcgyvgU Friday the 13th We had to come to it. The most famous horror franchise of them all, the most iconic slasher, the most critically snubbed series. Friday the 13th, admittedly created to emulate the cinematic techniques and success of Halloween, is the film that created a legend. Everyone knows the twist now, and everyone knows that the character most associated with the franchise is barely even in this one. But it remains a very solidly made slasher, and one that a lot of people haven't actually seen. Because, let's face it, a lot of people watch one Friday the 13th and figure they've seen them all. Well, no more. If you've never seen the original, now's your chance. And for the rest of you who have seen it, I challenge you to watch any of the films in the series you've never seen. If you've seen the whole series, why not try one of the many, many fan films? Available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Vudu, Youtube, Google Play, Cineplex, Microsoft Store, iTunes, Playstation Store, Showtime Anywhere, and DirectTV
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# ¿ Jan 23, 2019 19:37 |
Today's horror classic is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBEVwaJEgaA Gremlins Unbelievably, some humans haven't seen Joe Dante's most famous film. While it feels weird to recommend this outside of December, this holiday-themed all-ages horror comedy is one of the greatest films ever made. Born from an exploitative creature feature spec script by Chris Columbus, molded to be fuzzier and more audience-pleasing by Steven Spielberg, injected with offbeat humor and cartoonish energy by Joe Dante, this masterpiece of a film is an absolutely necessary watch for anyone who likes horror, fun, or creature effects. Also notable is how this film's success led to the creation of the superior Gremlins 2, a film that is so revolutionary it has its own field of study. Available for streaming on Cineplex, iTunes, Google Play, Playstation Store and Youtube
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# ¿ Jan 24, 2019 19:54 |
Today's Horror Essential is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goyVA26w5Ro Possession "Possession is the best movie ever" - Jay Bauman, professional critic "It's so much. Too much to grasp on the first watch." - FancyMike, professional poster "Possession is the most beautifully hosed up movie I've ever seen" - Lurdiak, professional fluffer "Watch Possession on your first date" - most of CD Available for streaming nowhere(?)
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# ¿ Jan 25, 2019 22:53 |
chitoryu12 posted:I saw this in the Discord a while ago, so I need to think of a good replacement. Lifeforce is thematically appropriate because it is also a very insane movie starring a disturbingly beautiful French actress.
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# ¿ Jan 25, 2019 23:02 |
Here is today's horror essential: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owdnnaNs2RI&t=12s Creepshow This collaboration between Stephen King, Tom Savini, George Romero and a grab bag of talented actors bills itself as "the most fun you'll ever have being scared", and it is absolutely correct. Taking inspiration from the aesthetic and structure of old EC horror comics, this campy anthology is bursting with creativity, wild colors, memorable gore and creature effects, and more dark comedy than you'll find in a Warren Ellis book. A yearly staple for the Scream Stream, if you can't enjoy this horror classic, you might need your fun gland replaced. If you can spare the time, I highly recommend making a double feature of it and watching Creepshow 2. While disappointingly featuring only 3 tales (and stretching one of them out to get the running time to 90 minutes), this sequel is still a wild ride and a lot of fun, especially when paired with the first one. Just stay away from the fraudulent part 3...
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# ¿ Jan 26, 2019 20:17 |
STAC Goat posted:Watches Creepshow trailer. Now's your chance to fix that.
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# ¿ Jan 27, 2019 02:16 |
Today's horror essential is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sknsvtX68yw Onibaba (1964) Legendary director Kaneto Shindo's black and white masterpiece, Onibaba is a tense, emotional look into 14th century Japan and the toll its 50-year long civil war took on the people. Visually haunting, with a pulse pounding score, this raw, brutal, sexually charged film shows us that humanity is capable of far more monstrous things than any creature of legend. Not available for streaming, but is on youtube
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# ¿ Jan 27, 2019 23:27 |
Sorry again, was unexpectedly busy today. It's almost like deciding to run someone else's thread idea at the last minute with zero planning wasn't the best idea. Today's horror essential is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCVh4lBfW-c A Nightmare on Elm Street Yet another of the obvious Greatest Hits horror films, this Wes Craven masterpiece created the most charismatic horror icon of them all. This is another case of most people being much more familiar with the sequels (which I remember being on tv a ton when I was growing up) than the original film. Nigthmare on Elm Street was a truly innovative film made on a much smaller budget than its sequels, and it's full of terrifying imagery and unbridled creativity. Are you ready for Freddy? Available to stream at Cineplex, iTunes, Google Play, Playstation Store, and Youtube As with Friday the 13th, I recommend those who've already seen this film check out one of the entries in the Nightmare on Elm Street series they've never seen instead. It's a much more uneven series, but all of them have some creativity involved. Just please don't watch the remake.
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# ¿ Jan 29, 2019 03:33 |
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# ¿ May 22, 2024 14:04 |
Today's horror essential is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyE0dNqgDHQ Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens An unlicensed adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, and one of the most important horror films of all time. This 1922 silent film might be the best vampire movie ever made. Despite the theatrical mime acting and the obviously limited special effects, this film features dozens of iconic horror shots that have been endlessly homaged and ripped off. If you've been putting off this masterpiece because of its age or because it's a silent film, you owe it to yourself to give it a watch. Available to stream on Shudder, Fandor, iTunes, and Google Play If you've already seen the original Nosferatu, if you just can't handle silent films, or if you have time for a really long double feature, today's backup horror essential is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1Rachk7ipI Nosferatu the Vampyre Werner Herzog's 1972 remake of Nosferatu is a feast for the eyes. Beautifully shot, beautifully lit, this film's sheer atmosphere gets under your skin before anything creepy even happens. While it's a loving tribute to the original 1922 film, Herzog infuses the movie with symbolism, shocking new scenes, and his trademark existentialism. Available to stream on Shudder, Fandor, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime and Youtube
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# ¿ Jan 29, 2019 21:22 |