Halfway through October - how you all getting on
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Horror
sdaveak47 — 9 years ago(October 16, 2016 07:38 AM)
It's going well for me - due to finish today and haven't had many stinkers
If you've not seen them yet I recommend you avoid these 3
Roar - Plot free mess, I bet the making of is a blast tho
Hellions - the most disappointing comeback since Chinese Democracy
Unfriended - starts badly but manages, somehow, to get considerably worse
As for good films I've seen a fair few - I'm still to check out current board favourites Train to Busan & The Wailing but im having a good month for films from Asia.
Tag - Im not as big a fan as ebo & corpus but a few of the scenes are jaw dropping
Greatful Dead - funny, quite touching & incredibly violent
From The Dark (1995) - my favourite of the lot, one of the best horror comedy's of the 90's. if you like The films Chow directed (King fu hustle etc) do check this out
From the West the sequels to The Conjuring & The Purge were both strong. I know The Conjuring 2 has its vocal distractors but I think Wan can craft a scare like few others, the scene with the painting was top draw. The Purge sequels are horror junk food, I know it's not good but can't help enjoying them.
Don't Breathe was good too, the start is a little shaky but an electric performance from Lang really made the film. Too often horrors start with promise then go nowhere - it's nice to see one that gets stronger in its third act
How are you all getting on?
sometimes i doubt your commitment to sparkle motion -
ebossert — 9 years ago(October 16, 2016 08:23 AM)
One of the more exciting challenges I've had recently. I still have a bunch of first time viewings lined up, and my second viewings have assisted quite nicely. I usually fit in some personal favorites along the way, but it's gonna be tough this year due to a strong interest in these newer films.
Best First Time Viewings
Train To Busan (2016)
Southbound (2015)
Shin Godzilla (2016)
Baskin (2015)
Best Second Viewings
The Wailing (2016)
Inside (2007)
Tag (2015)
Zero: Fatal Frame (2014)
Most Disappointing
Attack the Block (2011) - I was certain that I was going to like it.
YouTube Asian Movie Review Channel
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sdaveak47 — 9 years ago(October 16, 2016 11:29 AM)
I saw you hated Attack the Block - maybe it's humour doesn't travel well but I quite like it
I liked Southbound too, the hospital section was really strong, the director also did one of the stronger sections from VHS (Amateur Night) - I hope he gets a full film soon because the guys got talent
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Johan_Wondering_on_Waves — 9 years ago(October 16, 2016 10:42 AM)
Still need to watch 6 to complete it. It should be done next weekend.
This is my progress, no real gems among the FTV's some stinkers and quite some I found just OK
I was realy underwhelmed by movies as Joshua, The Pit and Silver Bullet. I thought I would really enjoy those. The last 2 I probably should have seen as a kid to enjoy.
FTV: 21
RW: 4
Total: 25
1 October:- Blood Feast (1963): RW (5/10)
- The Sadistic Hypnotist (1969): FTV (1/10)
- Basket Case (1982): FTV (4/10)
- Parents (1989): FTV (2/10)
- Kill, Baby Kill! (1966): FTV (7/10)
2 October: - Blood Feast 2: All u can Eat (2002): RW (9/10)
- The Monster of Camp Sunshine (1964): FTV (1/10)
- The Pit (1981): FTV (3/10)
3 October: - Audition (1999): FTV (4/10)
- Tormented (1960): FTV (7/10)
- Two Thousand Maniacs (1965): RW (8/10)
4 October: - The Gruesome Twosome (1967): RW (8/10)
5 October: - Dead of Night (1977): FTV (5/10)
- She Freak (1967): FTV (1/10)
6 October: - Each Time I Kill (2007): FTV (5/10)
7 October: - Joshua (2007): FTV (4/10)
8 October: - Strange World of Coffin Joe (1968): FTV (5/10)
9 October: - Trauma (1993): FTV (7/10)
10 October: - Let's Kill Uncle (1966): FTV (6/10)
- The Psychic (1977): FTV (5/10)
12 October: - Clownhouse (1989): FTV (2/10)
14 October: - Blood and Black Lace(1964): FTV 6/10
- Scum of the Earth (1974): FTV 5/10
- The Psychic (1968): FTV 1/10
15 October: - Silver Bullet (1985): FTV 5/10
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Simian_Jack — 9 years ago(October 16, 2016 11:24 AM)
Doin' okay. Back in January I grabbed a handful of those sets from the bargain bins, two and five dollars. "Big Box of Horror", "Midnight Horror", that kinda bottom-scraping. Some 60 0r 70 movies I've never seen, most of 'em pretty crap, figured I've got all year to stockpile some better FTVs. Then things went way wrong, money got tight, and I'm stuck with a bunch of FTVs that don't inspire. I'm finding a few on cable and a few online to make the OC more tolerable.
Most surprising so far has been Spermula (original edit, not the shorter English dub). It trades in horror tropes enough to qualify but is decidedly more moody than spooky, one of those arty, soulful things. Heavy Euro flavor not too removed from Jean Rollin but without the blood. Pretty nice art! I'd expected a much trashier movie from the title. Bit slow for the running length, though, gets a bit tedious.
Phantasm: Ravager was a treat, shared with an appreciative audience.
Finally got to see Race With the Devil, What Have You Done to Solange, Tourist Trap, C.H.U.D., Lady in a Cage, Wolf CreekThe Chooper -
jimb14 — 9 years ago(October 16, 2016 01:27 PM)
Probably will finish up tomorrow. My favorites so far are.
The Hidden- Do not know why it took me so long to see this.
We are Still Here - Excellent balance of atmosphere and creepiness with excessive gore added in.
Green Inferno - Not sure why this get so much hate. I thought it delivered. Could have used some nudity though.
Dracula (1979) - Great atmosphere in this one. One of the better Dracula adaptations.
The Penalty - Great performance by Chaney. Not sure it is horror but it is listed as on this site and it is on the top 500 IMDb Horror Board list.
"No matter where you go, there you are."
- Do not know why it took me so long to see this.
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BaseBallZombies — 9 years ago(October 16, 2016 07:24 PM)
Not even close yetI'm only at 12 but my Cubbies playoff run and my annual trip to L.A. to visit my brother to attend Halloween Horror Nights have taken up much of my timeI'm going to try and make it to 31 but it could be tough
Some good stuff so farMy three favorite first time viewings are The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942), The Abandoned (2006) and Frankenhooker (1990)Favorite repeat viewings include Near Dark (1987), The Shining (1980) and Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man (1943)
You idiots! These are not them. You've captured their stunt doubles! -
lost-in-limbo — 9 years ago(October 17, 2016 12:17 AM)
Completed the 31 films on friday.
http://www.imdb.com/list/ls066032010/
So far some good films and a couple surprises, but mainly it's been middle ground stuff.
Faves so far;
Finally got around to watching these ones and really enjoyed them.
Dead Snow
The Boy (2015)
Greatful Dead - Completely agree with your thoughts on this one.
Gutterballs (2008)
The Surprises;
Cat Sick Blues
The Spirit is Willing
Observance (2015)
The Colour out of Space
Lake Nowhere (2015)
I wish i didn't;
Transformations (1988)
Some others I've got lined up; "The Wailing", "Spring", "Horsehead", "Scream Park" and "Neon Demon". -
buffalobenji — 9 years ago(October 17, 2016 02:11 AM)
- It Follows (2014) First time view 6/10
- Goodnight Mommy (2014) FTV 5/10
- Feast (2005) FTV 5.5/10
- The Windmill Massacre (2016) FTV 5.5/10
- He Know's You're Alone (1980) ftv 5.5/10
- Don't Go Into the Woods (1981) FTV 5/10
- Cheerleader Camp (1988) FTV 3.5/10
- Trick r Treat (2007) FTV 6/10
- Necronimicon Book of the Dead (1993) FTV 6/10
- Pontypool (2008) FTV 6/10
- 31 (2016) FTV 3/10
- Open Graves (2009)FTV 3.5/10
- Fright Night 2 (1988) FTV 5/10
- Intruder (1989) FTV 5.5/10
- Night Warning (1982) FTV 6/10
- Stake Land (2010) FTV 6.5/10
- The Forest (2016) FTV 5/10
That is my progress so far. Haven't found a gem yet and watched some real stinkers such as 31 and Cheerleader Camp.
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Zombie_CPA — 9 years ago(October 17, 2016 07:18 AM)
My focus is Atomic Age horror this year. I've had a great year. 43 movies through October 16th. All first time views.
The best:
1.
I Married a Monster from Outer Space (1958)- 8/10.
Not of This Earth (1957)
- 8/10.
Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957)
- 7/10.
Teenagers from Outer Space (1959)
- 7/10.
It Conquered the World (1956)
- 7/10.
The worst:
Creature from the Haunted Sea (1961)
- 2/10.
Teenagers Battle the Thing (1958)
- 2/10.
The Naked Witch (1961)
- 3/10.
Corman appears on both lists. 2 on the best and 1 on the worst. I was surprised at how stupid Creature from the Haunted Sea was. It sounded like a fun monster movie parody, but it was awful.
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Schiz-Ke-Bab — 9 years ago(October 17, 2016 07:30 AM)
Miserable. I had every of intention of doing the challenge this year, but have just been too busy. Looks like I just get a big fat DNP.
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masuka-fan — 9 years ago(October 17, 2016 07:36 AM)
I'm not going to make it. I'm watching fairly regularly but I'm just not in the mood to watch
that
many movies. The upside to this is that there have only been a couple turkeys (one of which I'd seen before, a long long time ago.) I too watched
Greatful Dead
and enjoyed it. Favorite so far is probably
10 Cloverfield Lane
, a great companion piece to
Cloverfield
. I say "companion" rather than "sequel" because while it exists in the same world as that film, it tells a totally different story, and both films can be taken 100% independently. Highly refreshing. -
Hey_Sweden — 9 years ago(October 17, 2016 07:54 AM)
Pretty good so far. All I try to do is put up similar numbers from year to year, and I'm pretty much on schedule. I have 25 first time viewings in so far, therefore needing only another six viewings to make it to the minimum of 31.
What do you think this is, a signature? It's a way of life! -
klownz — 9 years ago(October 17, 2016 07:58 AM)
Tag & Greatful Dead are both brilliant! Especially Greatful Dead!
My challenge is going perfect barring one film "Dark Cat" (Japan, 1991, anime) that was sh!t on every possible level but other than that i have liked every other film.
I binge watched loads of old USA films which has been the highlight so far & plan on mostly just watching Asian horror for the rest of the month.
One downside this year is where are the fooking new releases?- A Devilish Murder (S. Korea, 1965)
- Bio - Hunter (Japan, 1995, anime)
- Laughing Target (Japan, 1987, anime)
- Mermaid Forest (Japan, 1991, anime) < REWATCH
- Mermaid's Scar (Japan, 1993, anime) < REWATCH
- Dark Cat (Japan, 1991, anime)
- Don't Breathe (USA, 2016)
- The Pied Piper (Czechoslovakia, 1986, stop-motion animation)
- The Most Dangerous Game (USA, 1932)
- Strangler of the Swamp (USA, 1946)
- Invasion of the Animal People (USA, 1959)
- Mark of the Vampire (USA, 1935)
- The Leopard Man (USA, 1943)
- The Ghost Ship (USA, 1943)
- The Seventh Victim (USA, 1943)
- The Mask of Fu Manchu (USA, 1932)
- The Raven (USA, 1935) < REWATCH
- The Walking Dead (USA, 1936) < REWATCH
- The Old Dark House (USA, 1932)
- The Devil-Doll (USA, 1936)
- Mystery of the Wax Museum (USA, 1933)
- Black Moon (USA, 1934)
- The Man Who Changed His Mind (UK, 1936)
- The Black Room Mystery (USA, 1935)
- The Cat and the Canary (USA, 1939)
- The Devil Commands (USA, 1941)
- Phantasm: Ravager (USA, 2016)
- Hellish Love (Japan, 1972)
- A Thousand Year-Old Fox (S. Korea, 1969)
- Pisasu (India, 2014)
- Demonte Colony (India, 2015)
- Jail House Eros (Hong Kong, 1990)
- Encounters of the Spooky Kind (Hong Kong, 1980)
- Encounter of the Spooky Kind II (Hong Kong, 1990)
- I'm Sorry (Japan, 2011)
- Empire of Passion (Japan, 1978)
- Body Sob 19 (Thailand, 2007)
- Forbidden Siren (Japan, 2006)
- Nuns That Bite (Japan, 1977)
- Keramat (Indonesia, 2009)
- Takut: Faces of Fear (Indonesia, 2008)
- The Haunted Drum (Thailand, 2007)
- Demons (Japan, 1971)
- A Chinese Ghost Story (Hong Kong, 1987)
- A Chinese Ghost Story II (Hong Kong, 1990)
- A Chinese Ghost Story III (Hong Kong, 1991)
- A Chinese Ghost Story (Hong Kong, 2011)
- Scared (Thailand, 2005)
- Escape from Coral Cove (Hong Kong, 1986)
- Split of the Spirit (Taiwan, 1987)
- Suffocation (China, 2005)
- The Echo (Philippines, 2004)
- The Unborn (Thailand, 2003)
- Ghost Mother (Thailand, 2007)
- Roommates (S. Korea, 2006)
- The Vanished (Japan, 2006)
- Darkness (USA, 1993)