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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2014 8:38:40 GMT -5
Halfway through the new (on DVD) Deliver Us from Evil. Should finish it tonight, assuming I feel halfway decent (a problem of late) & the trick-or-treaters aren't too numerous or frequent.
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Post by DubipR on Oct 31, 2014 10:17:34 GMT -5
Turner Movie Classic is running classic horror films all day today....
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Post by MDG on Oct 31, 2014 13:14:10 GMT -5
Turner Movie Classic is running classic horror films all day today.... And a real good selection (after 9:45, anyway) |
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Post by Jesse on Oct 31, 2014 20:20:02 GMT -5
If anyone is interested in an easy way to track what you have watched during the month I recommend signing up for Letterboxd. It's similar to goodreads but for movies. It lets you specify the date you've watched a film, like it, review and rate it. Let me know if you sign up so I can follow you. Turner Movie Classic is running classic horror films all day today.... I watched a couple last night including a Tod Browning marathon this morning. I wanted to watch Repulsion this evening but didn't have the time. I plan on watching a few more this morning (Eyes Without a Face, Doctor X and the 1941 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) but since that will technically fall on Nov 1 they won't count for this month. |
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Post by shaxper on Oct 31, 2014 20:59:59 GMT -5
Every year I try to watch a horror film while also passing out candy. It never works. This year, though, we had a rainstorm so very few treaters were out. I threw in Nightmare Castle and figured I was good to go. Just then, my friend bursts through the door. She's having a terrible night and her daughter just vomited in the car. She takes up my time, stinks up my house, allows her daughter to start touching all my kids' toys without even washing her hands, and then leaves just in time for the girls to come back from trick or treating. Me time = ruined.
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Post by thwhtguardian on Oct 31, 2014 21:22:46 GMT -5
That's one Halloween treat you're not soon to forget.
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Post by Jesse on Oct 31, 2014 21:52:13 GMT -5
21. Blood from the Mummy's Tomb (1971) How was this? The previous two Hammer Mummy sequels weren't very good. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Oct 31, 2014 22:00:27 GMT -5
While I missed Peter Cushing, and there wasn't a traditional mummy to be found in the entire film it was pretty decent. Similar to the reasons for why I liked the WGBH Dracula, I like how far Blood strayed from the traditional conventions of a mummy film and chose instead to look to Bram Stoker's Jewl of the Seven Stars, which while not as good as Dracula is a good story.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2014 22:19:12 GMT -5
While I missed Peter Cushing, and there wasn't a traditional mummy to be found in the entire film it was pretty decent. Similar to the reasons for why I liked the WGBH Dracula, I like how far Blood strayed from the traditional conventions of a mummy film and chose instead to look to Bram Stoker's Jewl of the Seven Stars, which while not as good as Dracula is a good story. Agreed; I was surprised how good it was, considering how blah most mummy movies are. But there was a mummy, sorta kinda, at the very end. |
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Post by Jesse on Oct 31, 2014 22:20:12 GMT -5
October total: 20 The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) This was decent especially the second half where he's stuck in the basement with a spider. Good climax and ending although not my favorite shrinking movie which is Dr. Cyclops (1940). Possibly the first serious ghost story on film. Lots of creepy atmosphere and some interesting visuals especially the effects for the ghost. Sort of fun but not nearly as good as the sequel Scream Blacula Scream. The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb (1964) The second film in the Hammer Films Mummy franchise. It's pretty bad and I would avoid it if your a fan of the previous film with Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. The Mummy’s Shroud (1967) The third film in the Hammer Films Mummy franchise. Even worse than the last. Although the special effects makeup for the mummy's arms looks pretty cool. War of the Colossal Beast (1958) Schlock sequel to The Amazing Colossal Man. The special effects makeup looks kind of cool but you're probably better off watching the MST3K version. Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) The fifth film in the franchise and one of my favorites. It's not a great film and it's largely regarded as one of the worst of the series. Still I think it's pretty fun, the score is well done and the twist reveal is quite clever. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) The sixth film in the franchise and overall a solid effort. The special effects makeup at beginning of the film where Jason is resurrected by lighting and he's cover in live maggots is one of the best in the entire series. One of Kathy Bates best performances and one of the best movies based on a Steven King book. Night of the Lepus (1972) Giant mutant rabbits terrorize a town. The horror aspect of this film is actually kind of good despite how goofy the premise is. Plus it has DeForest Kelley who played Dr. McCoy on the original Star Trek. 12. The Vampire Bat (1933) Originally I checked this out because of Fay Wray and Dwight Frye. I found it even more enjoyable with a second viewing years later. The atmosphere is creepy and the use of suspense is quite good. The horror in this film is two fold. One with the serial killer who happens to be a mad scientist draining the blood from his victims. Two the villagers who are so spooked at the idea that the killer is a vampire they turn into an angry mob and cause a mentally challenged man to fall to his death. 15. The House That Dripped Blood (1970) Atmospheric horror anthology based on short stories written by Robert Bloch with fantastic casting that features Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and Jon Pertwee, among others. All the characters are in someway associated with a house where a famous actor has recently disappeared. When an Inspector from Scotland Yard begins to investigate we learn the house's macabre history. In the first story Denholm Elliott plays a writer who is terrorized by a psychopathic character from his latest novel. In the second story Peter Cushing discovers a model of a woman he once knew in an eerie wax museum. In the third story Christopher Lee plays a widower who hires a school teacher that becomes worried about the strict way he treats his daughter. The final story features Jon Pertwee as a horror actor who acquires a cloak that turns him into a vampire. Ingrid Pitt looked absolutely incredible. 16. Burnt Offerings (1976) Decent haunted house movie. The casting is pretty good. Burgess Meredith plays a small role and great performances from Karen Black and Bette Davis. 17. London After Midnight (1927) [2002 Restoration] Despite this version being made of still photographs from the lost film it's actually quite good. I would recommend checking it out solely for the special effects makeup that Lon Chaney wears and created. It's one of his best and most gruesome.  |
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Post by Hoosier X on Nov 1, 2014 0:32:04 GMT -5
I've decided to watch Poltergeist on TCM. It's about to start. Can you believe I've never seen it before?
I set up the DVR to tape Eyes Without a Face later. It's another one I've never seen before. I don't think I'll be able to stay up that late. Very much looking forward to watching it tomorrow!
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Post by DubipR on Nov 1, 2014 8:29:06 GMT -5
I have Dementia 13 and Cat People DVR'd from TCM yesterday while I was at work...
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Post by Jesse on Nov 1, 2014 9:52:13 GMT -5
I've decided to watch Poltergeist on TCM. It's about to start. Can you believe I've never seen it before? One of Tobe Hooper's best films. I set up the DVR to tape Eyes Without a Face later. It's another one I've never seen before. I don't think I'll be able to stay up that late. Very much looking forward to watching it tomorrow! I wanted to watch that but I missed it. Hopefully it's available On Demand later. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Nov 1, 2014 16:57:01 GMT -5
October total: 20 The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) This was decent especially the second half where he's stuck in the basement with a spider. Good climax and ending although not my favorite shrinking movie which is Dr. Cyclops (1940). Possibly the first serious ghost story on film. Lots of creepy atmosphere and some interesting visuals especially the effects for the ghost. Sort of fun but not nearly as good as the sequel Scream Blacula Scream. The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb (1964) The second film in the Hammer Films Mummy franchise. It's pretty bad and I would avoid it if your a fan of the previous film with Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. The Mummy’s Shroud (1967) The third film in the Hammer Films Mummy franchise. Even worse than the last. Although the special effects makeup for the mummy's arms looks pretty cool. War of the Colossal Beast (1958) Schlock sequel to The Amazing Colossal Man. The special effects makeup looks kind of cool but you're probably better off watching the MST3K version. Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) The fifth film in the franchise and one of my favorites. It's not a great film and it's largely regarded as one of the worst of the series. Still I think it's pretty fun, the score is well done and the twist reveal is quite clever. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) The sixth film in the franchise and overall a solid effort. The special effects makeup at beginning of the film where Jason is resurrected by lighting and he's cover in live maggots is one of the best in the entire series. One of Kathy Bates best performances and one of the best movies based on a Steven King book. Night of the Lepus (1972) Giant mutant rabbits terrorize a town. The horror aspect of this film is actually kind of good despite how goofy the premise is. Plus it has DeForest Kelley who played Dr. McCoy on the original Star Trek. 12. The Vampire Bat (1933) Originally I checked this out because of Fay Wray and Dwight Frye. I found it even more enjoyable with a second viewing years later. The atmosphere is creepy and the use of suspense is quite good. The horror in this film is two fold. One with the serial killer who happens to be a mad scientist draining the blood from his victims. Two the villagers who are so spooked at the idea that the killer is a vampire they turn into an angry mob and cause a mentally challenged man to fall to his death. 15. The House That Dripped Blood (1970) Atmospheric horror anthology based on short stories written by Robert Bloch with fantastic casting that features Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and Jon Pertwee, among others. All the characters are in someway associated with a house where a famous actor has recently disappeared. When an Inspector from Scotland Yard begins to investigate we learn the house's macabre history. In the first story Denholm Elliott plays a writer who is terrorized by a psychopathic character from his latest novel. In the second story Peter Cushing discovers a model of a woman he once knew in an eerie wax museum. In the third story Christopher Lee plays a widower who hires a school teacher that becomes worried about the strict way he treats his daughter. The final story features Jon Pertwee as a horror actor who acquires a cloak that turns him into a vampire. Ingrid Pitt looked absolutely incredible. 16. Burnt Offerings (1976) Decent haunted house movie. The casting is pretty good. Burgess Meredith plays a small role and great performances from Karen Black and Bette Davis. 17. London After Midnight (1927) [2002 Restoration] Despite this version being made of still photographs from the lost film it's actually quite good. I would recommend checking it out solely for the special effects makeup that Lon Chaney wears and created. It's one of his best and most gruesome. The Vampire Bat is one I really need to see, I love Fay Wray, and Night of the Lepus with Deforest Kelly sound too fun to pass up. |
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Post by berkley on Nov 1, 2014 20:29:27 GMT -5
I haven't seen Poltergeist yet either. One of those movies I wanted to see when it came out back in the day, but missed it for some reason and never got around to seeking out.
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