Top 31 Horror, DonnieDarko [Archive]

donniedarko

10-02-12, 12:23 AM

Well in honor of Halloween month I will be creating a top 31 horror list of the horrors I've seen pre this month. I'll be posting one a day until my number 1 is revealed on Halloween.

31. The Excorsist (1973)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/14/Pazuzu.jpg

The Exorcist is in no way a scary film. I don't believe in that kind of stuff, but it the best of the little sub genre it created. I think the movie is well made, but scary, no way. I guess it has to be included in horror lists now a day, and I guess it's a good starting point.

mark f

10-02-12, 12:33 AM

What do you think is scary?

donniedarko

10-02-12, 12:41 AM

What do you think is scary?

Do you mean in general?
Some slashers, some ghost stuff, insanity, isolation

mark f

10-02-12, 12:51 AM

What films?

Your answer seems to imply that The Exorcist may be scary since it could qualify as at least three of those categories.

donniedarko

10-02-12, 01:16 AM

Oh, well I guess you'll just to wait and see, no I'm totally kidding. My top 10 actually has three horrors, some other ones you'll see on the list are Poltergiest, Scream, and Session 9. Just don't wanna give away the whole list.
And I wouldn't say it qualifies in anything, ghost, I guess demons, but then again I said sometimes. It wasn't really insanity in the eye of the film maker and church, it was a possesion. And I guess she felt isolated being tied down in the room, but the protagonists weren't really isolated at all. So I wouldn't really qualify it under any, and remember none of those are bulletproof to scare me.

mark f

10-02-12, 01:21 AM

You believe in ghosts?

donniedarko

10-02-12, 01:27 AM

No, not at all. Like sure spiritual occurrences maybe. Who knows? I can't call B.S on all the stories.
Yet ghost movies can still scare me. Excorsist movies are tied to closely with te Catholic Church, and I'm not trying to start a sh*tstorm but thats an organization I've disregarded of all it's relevance and legitemict. Just in my opinion, not to humble of one though.
It's just the panormal activity that can be freaky, while Excorsism movies to me are more on the ridicolous side, along with a good chunk of ghost movies

Deadite

10-02-12, 04:33 AM

I've experienced haunted places a few times, and have heard great stories from people I trust of their own experiences. I'm not totally comfortable calling it "ghosts" because the word implies too much, but there is energy or are energies that do these things people talk about, noises, humanoid shapes, moving objects like chairs or doors. It happens. What it means, whether intelligence or awareness is involved, I don't know for sure. Sometimes I lean toward the idea that such things are all like echoes, sometimes I'm sure there's more to it.

honeykid

10-02-12, 12:59 PM

The Exorcist may just be the best made horror film of all time. A truly superb piece of work.

donniedarko

10-02-12, 01:57 PM

30. The Sixth Sense (1999)
http://images2.static-bluray.com/reviews/662_2.jpg

Probably next to Fight Club next for the greatest twist of all time. M Nights films had some spooky moments, especially the flash backs. The end is shocking, and while there were a few holes in it all in all it's a good movie. Bruce Willis had potentially the best performance of his career

ManOf1000Faces

10-02-12, 04:22 PM

why can't you do tv shows.

Every single episode of Supernatural has horror.

donniedarko

10-02-12, 06:07 PM

why can't you do tv shows.

Every single episode of Supernatural has horror.

Because then I would've put it in The Telivison and music sub forum

donniedarko

10-03-12, 02:54 PM

29. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
http://sharetv.org/images/posters/a_nightmare_on_elm_street_1984.jpg

What's a horror list without this film? Wes Craven directed this epic classic. It has influenced multiple sequels and remakes, Freddy Kugar is to this day one of the most influential horror characters. It had a slow climax, but the ending made this all worth it.

HitchFan97

10-03-12, 05:22 PM

I have a thing for suburban nightmares, so this one is naturally a favorite. :up:

donniedarko

10-04-12, 03:26 PM

28. Disturbia (2007)
http://lilyincanada.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/shia_labeouf_in_disturbia_wallpaper_1_800.jpg

No it's not nearly as good as Rear Window (which will not make this list since I consider it thriller) but its not half bad. I feel like Shia should've been more isolated and trapped, if they wanted a great movie. But they still made a decent one, some creepy moments, and I still remember many details after all these years since I've seen it

rauldc14

10-04-12, 03:33 PM

Great idea, matey. Disturbia is more a thriller to me than horror (actually not really a horror at all, but I do love the film.) Yes Rear Window is better but Disturbia is a fun watch

Exist

10-04-12, 04:19 PM

^A fair point about tv shows, some of the Crypts have some big wows; the santa remake, the hearing voices music-club manager, and chop-poker, all excellent.

donniedarko

10-05-12, 05:36 PM

27. Let The Right One In (2008)
http://www.filmcritic.com/assets_c/2010/02/Let-the-Right-One-In-thumb-560xauto-24642.jpg?AMCN
This is one of two vampire films and one of two foreign films making it on this list. Let The Right One In involves an outcast boys relationship with a vampire, this might be an off switch for some, but this is actually a very touching story. The scene which occurred under the bridge was the most memorable, along with "I will hit you with this stick" scene. Very bloody for a teen love story too.

donniedarko

10-06-12, 06:26 PM

26. Orphan (2009)
http://static.thecia.com.au/reviews/o/orphan-3.jpg
Underrated and much mor physiological than it appears. I even prefer this to the film it's said to steal stuff from The Omen. The twist shocked me, and I felt deep frustration towards the characters. It felt a bit rushed, but at the same time it means it was to the point. Keeps your heart racing, in my min it's a good movie, which is contrary to popular belief

Nausicaä

10-06-12, 07:05 PM

^ Really like that film. Helped by a wonderful cast. Nice to see it on your list.

donniedarko

10-07-12, 07:29 PM

25. The Others (2001)
http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/15000000/tO-the-others-2001-film-15040379-456-346.jpg
I would call this a bigger version of The Sixth Sense. This is also one of the creepiest films I've ever seen. Nicole Kidman was stunning. The cast was stunning. The twist was stunning. I stringy recommend everyone to watch this movie, I feel like I should've even put it higher. Yes I :love: this movie.

http://www.cosmopolis.ch/others2.jpg
So damn freaky!

Nausicaä

10-07-12, 07:33 PM

^ Since you liked that film, I recommend The Awakening from last year if you haven't seen it.

honeykid

10-07-12, 08:48 PM

With The Others riding high in your list, allow me to direct to you this.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055018/

Of course, you may've already seen it. If you have, I'll expect it to appear later.

donniedarko

10-07-12, 09:07 PM

Thanks for te reccomendations! Haven't seen either but I'll be checking them out

donniedarko

10-09-12, 12:24 AM

24. Drag Me To Hell (2009)
http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/article/962/962813/drag-me-to-hell-20090316101213524.jpg
Sam Ramis Drag me to Hell did get to silly at the end, it hurt the movie, but didn't ruin it. This stuck up girl gets cursed by this old creepy ass lady, she then has a really tough choice to make, to keep the curse or pass it on to someone. I remember two scenes vividly since watching this in theathers, the restraunt and the car. The first one was emotional and had you wondering the latter was scary as all hell. Very well put together modern horror

donniedarko

10-09-12, 10:35 PM

23. Night Of The Living Dead (1968)
http://filmbalaya.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/night-of-the-living-dead.jpg
After a spree of recent horrors, here is a recent one. This is without a doubt the best zombie movie, it is a classic. The cheapness of it only adds on to the scares. The graveyard scene was memorable, there were thrills all the ay through. Without a doubt does it deserve all of its praise.

honeykid

10-10-12, 08:55 AM

I'd argue that Dawn Of The Dead is the best zombie film, but other than that, I'm with you all the way with this choice.

Deadite

10-10-12, 09:26 AM

I'd argue that Dawn Of The Dead is the best zombie film, but other than that, I'm with you all the way with this choice.

Let's hear it.

The Rodent

10-10-12, 09:34 AM

Not only is Night Of The Living Dead the original and best of the zombie films, but it's one of the very few black and white movies I can watch without constantly thinking:
"This is black and white, this is pants, I'm watching a black and white movie, black and white, I hate black and white movies, black, white, pants, hate"

mark f

10-10-12, 10:25 AM

Black-and-white-ist. Too bad you didn't grow up with a B&W TV; that would have corrected your peccadillo. :cool:

donniedarko

10-10-12, 07:29 PM

22. An American werewolf in London (1981)
http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g425/eurekapaprika/http-__makeagifcom_media_4-04-2011_RyK0qM.gif
This is a stunning horror with a nice touch of almost folk like humor. A sudden and odd ending, and some creepy nightmares. Werewolf's are a ridiculous thing to be afraid of, but I was afraid for the protagonist. Deserves all the props it has gotten.

Deadite

10-10-12, 10:32 PM

Yup. American Werewolf In London is freaking awesome.

donniedarko

10-11-12, 09:23 PM

21. Session 9 (2001)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/bf/Session_nine.jpg/220px-Session_nine.jpg
Don't have much to say other than it's a creepy and scary film. It is begging to be watched and appreciated. Phsycological and down right scary. Watched this on the same night as The Others, oh boy memories

TheUsualSuspect

10-11-12, 09:25 PM

I really like Session 9. One of the best atmospheric horror movies.

donniedarko

10-12-12, 09:21 PM

20. Hour of the Wolf (1968)
http://adamcr007.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/hour-of-the-wolf-2.png
Ingmar Bergman creates a classic creepy Sweedish horror movie. It's a very odd one, and it's hard to follow, but if you wanna get creeped out this won't disappoint. With a great score and a devoted cast this was an exquisite film

HitchFan97

10-12-12, 11:37 PM

^I should be watching this one ASAP. Looks really interesting.

donniedarko

10-13-12, 08:15 PM

19. Tucker & Dale vs Evil (2011)
http://www.filmoria.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Tucker-and-Dale-Vs-Evil-Still-1.jpg
This is more of a comedy but trust me there are plenty of scares. One of the few films to cruelly achieve a strong mix of comedy and horror, I actually like it more than some of the coming up movies, but as a horror this is as high as I can rank it.
"he's heavy for half a man"

honeykid

10-13-12, 08:20 PM

+ rep for Tucker & Dale vs Evil, just because I've yet to have someone tell me not to see this.

As usual, I have a copy, I just haven't watched it.

CrazyRock

10-13-12, 11:29 PM

26. Orphan (2009)
Underrated and much mor physiological than it appears. I even prefer this to the film it's said to steal stuff from The Omen. The twist shocked me, and I felt deep frustration towards the characters. It felt a bit rushed, but at the same time it means it was to the point. Keeps your heart racing, in my min it's a good movie, which is contrary to popular belief

This movie isn't a horror, in my opinion at least.

It's a thriller.

Nausicaä

10-14-12, 01:02 PM

Orphan is a psychological horror/thriller film and it's fine and dandy to include it on a Horror list.

DonnieDarko - nice to see an Ingmar Bergman film included in your list.

donniedarko

10-14-12, 06:02 PM

18. Texa Chainsaw massacare (1974)
http://www.dvdinmypants.com/reviews/O-V/images/texas2.jpg
The oddest horror movie I've ever seen, this classic while it didn't scare me while I was watching, it stays in my mind. Grandpa is the most memorable character, and the hammer scene was horror gold. The chainsaw dance and knife in the car scene were also creepy as f**k. A disgusting movie that's hard to swallow and more unique than usual slasher

honeykid

10-14-12, 09:09 PM

I really don't like that film. My biggest gripe is that screaming woman. If she'd STFU for a while, I might've enjoyed it more.

jamesmith

10-14-12, 11:52 PM

it's a nice collection of horror movies.i also watch a sinister horror movies and i think your list will be uncomplete without sinister movie.i was really awesome.

donniedarko

10-16-12, 01:31 AM

17. Poltergeist 2
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While its ranking below the first on the list I think this is the scariest of the series. Poltergeist 2 was spooky and left my heart pounding. That ghost curing lady is a bad ass, she could replace Samuel l Jackson in Pulp Fiction

donniedarko

10-16-12, 08:49 PM

honeykid

10-16-12, 08:53 PM

I adore this film. It's absolutely brilliant.

The Rodent

10-16-12, 09:02 PM

It's hard to believe that Scream is 16 years old already... still as awesome today as it was on its release though, top movie.

donniedarko

10-17-12, 08:09 PM

donniedarko

10-18-12, 05:08 PM

14. Scream 4 (2011)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/el/thumb/5/53/Scream_4_poster.jpg/250px-Scream_4_poster.jpg
Yes I do indeed like Scream4 more than the first one, I think it's the funnier, the scariest, and the best twist. I'm in a very small minority, maybe even a lone wolf in this opinion, but I think it's the best, highly reccomend

Exist

10-18-12, 07:11 PM

honeykid

10-18-12, 08:12 PM

15. Poltergeist (1982)
While I did find the second this is a movie that has stuck with me for awhile, it was ripped off by Insidious, which wasn't a bad film, but not nearly as good. The story was great and the bathroom scene was terrifying. A truly superb demonstration of horror.
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDReviews33/a%20poltergeist%20tobe%20hooper/poltergeist%20new%20PDVD_019.jpg

Comsidering the above, I thought this might be of interest to you.

Raimi to direct remake of Poltergeist?

Horror legend was set to produce, now it looks like he's directing too

Sam Raimi may be set to remake the new version of 80s classic chiller.

The revered director has long been in a producer's role for the film, but it's now thought that he'll be directing too.

Screenwriter David Lindsay-Abaire, the Pulitzer Prize-winner who has been drafted in to write the new screenplay, is the one who reckons Raimi is most certainly set for the director's chair.

Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter, Lindsay-Abaire confirmed that Raimi was directing, but was not directly quoted.

Later, the writer of the piece, reporter Scott Feinberg, tweeted: “Lindsay-Abaire told me that Raimi was directing it. I’m very confident that that’s what he said.”

There's no confirmation from the studio as yet, but Raimi is currently finishing his 'Wizard of Oz' prequel 'Oz the Great and Powerful' for Disney.

Concern among fans over how the original Tobe Hooper-directed supernatural thriller may be reinterpreted may be eased by the news that the reboot is in Raimi's hands.

It follows the news that his own classic 'The Evil Dead' is being remade by director Fede Alvarez, with both Raimi and the film's original star Bruce Campbell having given their stamp of approval and appearing in producer's roles.
http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/raimi-to-direct-remake-of-poltergeist.html

donniedarko

10-18-12, 08:48 PM

^Didnt even know it was being remade, I say if it ain't broke don't fix it. And I thought Insidious pretty much already attempted to, decently but not close to Poltergiest. just like the remake for Fright Night and S Darko I will not be watching

donniedarko

10-20-12, 01:50 AM

13. The Birds (1963)
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fg-RHYj3DoE/TwfjGWzRnzI/AAAAAAAAD3k/yM1RgaL1gVA/s1600/The+Birds+3.jpg
The Birds is one of Hitchcock horror classic, it's unique, and it being unexplained only makes it spookier. Witty dialogue and keeps you on the edge waiting for an answer. The birds were comparable to the zombies in Night of Living Dead. You just can't keep them out!

donniedarko

10-22-12, 01:34 AM

Damn I don't have time to do a write up right now but here's yesterday's and today's

12. Antichrist (2009)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/6d/Larsvontrierantichristposter.jpg/220px-Larsvontrierantichristposter.jpg

11. Psycho (1960)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b9/Psycho_(1960).jpg/215px-Psycho_(1960).jpg

honeykid

10-22-12, 11:23 AM

Love Psycho. Have Antichrist on the shelf, but still haven't seen it. Is it horror, though? There again, I don't really see Psycho as a horror, either, so what do I know? :p

Yoda

10-22-12, 11:26 AM

16. Scream (1996)
http://liberaldead.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/scream-ghostface.jpg
As some of you already know I prefer Scream4 to the original, but I can't imagine the list without the original too. Funny and scary, with a great twist. Scream movies are almost like Scooby doo for "big boys", you can't wait for the unmasking but also don't want it to be over

I adore this film. It's absolutely brilliant.
Aye. And I actually think, because of how meta and recursive and self-aware horror has gotten, it actually doesn't get its due for doing all that stuff before the rest of them. That was a really clever way to approach the genre, even if it's old hat now.

The Rodent

10-22-12, 11:27 AM

The Birds is awesome... a bit dated these days but still an awesome film.
Love Psycho too... Bates was in my top 10 villains list ages ago.

HitchFan97

10-22-12, 05:15 PM

Two Hitchcock masterpieces right there :yup:

I had the immense pleasure of seeing Psycho in a theater this weekend. I think a lot of the people there had never seen it before; there were lots of screams in the audience and I actually saw people jump on several occasions. Pretty much erased any doubts that it's the best film I've ever seen.

As to whether or not the movie counts as horror, I think it crosses a wide variety of genres. Aside from horror, it's a psychological thriller, detective mystery, black comedy (something I noticed a lot more in my most recent viewing), and a road movie.

donniedarko

10-22-12, 09:37 PM

10. Fright Night (1985)
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RhoiX9HEM_o/TIV5ybrfs_I/AAAAAAAABws/NPr7QUxD_h0/s1600/fright-night-movie-poster.jpg
Remember when I said Tucker & Dale vs Evil was a perfect mix of comedy and horror. Well this makes it look like crap. Actually made vampires scary despite how today's society wrecked there image. Some genuine campy fun, I have no desire to watch the 2011 version or the sequel, I think this is as good as it can get

honeykid

10-22-12, 09:39 PM

Aye. And I actually think, because of how meta and recursive and self-aware horror has gotten, it actually doesn't get its due for doing all that stuff before the rest of them. That was a really clever way to approach the genre, even if it's old hat now.
That does appear to be the case. I've often wondered how much directing and writing New Nightmare helped Wes Craven make Scream so good. Having already written and directed a post-modern horror film, the tone and context of Scream's script wouldn't have been too 'out there' for him.

While I've always liked Fright Night, it's never been a favourite of mine.

donniedarko

10-23-12, 10:17 PM

9. Diabolique
http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTcwNzc5MjI5Nl5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTYwNjIwMzc5._V1._SY317_CR5,0,214,317_.jpg
Best foreign horror ever, better than Psycho

Godoggo

10-23-12, 10:35 PM

^ Love that movie.

Spideyfan84

10-24-12, 02:52 PM

I think you have some great picks. The only one I find interesting that you put was Disturbia. I mainly say this because you state that Rear Window didn't make the cut because it's a thriller, but I would say the same about Disturbia. It is the teen version of Rear Window and I would definitely look at it as a thriller and not a horror, but to each his own. Over at my sight I have my own list going for Halloween. I'd love for you to take a look and we can compare notes!

HitchFan97

10-24-12, 04:03 PM

Better than Psycho? Blashemy! :p

Still a really good movie though.

donniedarko

10-24-12, 06:50 PM

8. when a Stranger Calls (1979)
http://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/6/MPW-3324
If there's any underrated horror out there it's this one. The opening scene was in my mind the scariest scene ever. This is my favorite serial killer movie, and even though it's number 8 in terms of quality, it's the scariest movie I've ever scene. Brilliantly executed and a scary as all hell villain. This horror is one for the books.

donniedarko

10-25-12, 08:10 PM

7. Misery (1990)
http://www.lisa-morgan.com/images/misery-sm.jpg
Scariest movie about isolation I've ever seen, bates was creepy as all hell, and truly showed how scary obsession can be

Doggone Review

10-26-12, 01:49 PM

Birdemic has gotta be number 1, right?

honeykid

10-26-12, 02:38 PM

What's with the Misery pic? That's not Kathy Bates, nor is James Caan in the bed.

donniedarko

10-26-12, 02:49 PM

^I realized that, but I just thought it looked cool. I think it was from a play or something

6. 1408 (2007)
http://www.mirroredmind.com/blog/1408/1408_5.jpg
Imagine a more mind f*ck version of the shining, that's what this is. I might get some crap for this one but I consider it one of the scariest films I've seen

honeykid

10-26-12, 03:07 PM

I can't agree with that. Dreadful film. I billed that as a battle between SLJ, who's presence in a film since around 2000 has been the forebearer of doom, against John Cusack, who I usually like, even if the film's not too good. As usual, evil won. :(

Masterman

10-26-12, 03:15 PM

The Texas Chainsaw Masacre has to be number 1.

honeykid

10-26-12, 03:46 PM

What, that film about a woman screaming for an hour? The more I think about TCM, the more it annoys me.

donniedarko

10-27-12, 12:09 PM

The Texas Chainsaw Masacre has to be number 1.

It already made the list, 17 I think

donniedarko

10-27-12, 09:45 PM

5. The Shining (1980)
http://www.timemachinego.com/linkmachinego/images2/jack_torrance_the_shining.jpg
REDRUM

Sexy Celebrity

10-27-12, 09:47 PM

7. Misery (1990)
http://www.lisa-morgan.com/images/misery-sm.jpg
Scariest movie about isolation I've ever seen, bates was creepy as all hell, and truly showed how scary obsession can be

I don't understand why you used an image that's not from Misery.

The Rodent

10-27-12, 09:57 PM

He did it to make you miserable. Well done Donnie... your plan worked...

Powderfinger

10-27-12, 09:59 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAK2t5qPlrE&feature=related

:D

donniedarko

10-27-12, 10:35 PM

:laugh: Loony Tunes meets Misery

honeykid

10-28-12, 01:48 PM

The Shining is so damn boring.

donniedarko

10-28-12, 01:58 PM

Well to be fair Honeykid you've said that about every Kubrick film

4. Triangle (2009)
http://www.moviesonline.ca/movie-gallery/albums/userpics//poster_triangle-1.jpg
This could be argued to be more of a thriller, regardless though it would be impossible for me to exclude this epic film from the top five of this list, the greatest guilt pleasure I have

honeykid

10-28-12, 02:06 PM

TBF, that's because Kubrick is boring. :p

Love Triangle. :cool:

Powderfinger

10-28-12, 03:07 PM

The Shining is so damn boring.

You're the boring one at the moment. Watch the football I hear Man U are 3-2 up.

donniedarko

10-29-12, 11:52 PM

3. Rosemary's Baby (1968)
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Npa9GVjIH38/Tk-Dr4HaskI/AAAAAAAAfTg/RG3uL4JA4BQ/s1600/Rosemarys-Baby-17.jpg
La la la la la la, la la la la la la la la
Polanski can do anything (other than Comedy and resisting his dirty urges). This was a perfect thriller/horror, legitemetely flawless. Superb score and my heart rate just kept rasing

The Rodent

10-30-12, 03:45 AM

Not a fan of Polanski but Rosemary's Baby is an awesome film. Not scary as such but definitely has a paranoid and spooky atmosphere.

honeykid

10-30-12, 11:55 AM

I'm not a fan of RB, but I have to say that I liked it a lot more the last time I watched it.

HitchFan97

10-30-12, 02:14 PM

Polanski can do anything (other than Comedy and resisting his dirty urges)

:laugh: Great movie too.

Gabrielle947

10-30-12, 03:04 PM

your list made me want to see some movies. :D

donniedarko

10-30-12, 08:51 PM

2. Eraserhead (1977)
http://images.wikia.com/eraserhead/images/c/c1/Eraserhead6-1-.jpg
David Lynch does horror, and it's f-ing amazing

Nausicaä

10-31-12, 11:58 AM

^ Niceeeeeeee. Adore the film. The person showing us this film had the sound/bass turned up loud when I first saw this on a big projector screen and the industrial/humming sounds throughout the film were disturbing!

Gabrielle947

10-31-12, 02:00 PM

I want to see Rosemary's Baby a lot,is it very scary? :/ Or more creepy/tense?I can't watch movies where something creepy shows up out of nowhere but I want to see this a lot. :D

donniedarko

10-31-12, 02:29 PM

I want to see Rosemary's Baby a lot,is it very scary? :/ Or more creepy/tense?I can't watch movies where something creepy shows up out of nowhere but I want to see this a lot. :D

More creepy and tense, and more scary afterwards, the end feeling

The Rodent

10-31-12, 02:33 PM

Yeah it's not the typical gory horror jumpy kinda movie like Halloween or Friday The 13th etc...

... it's all about the atmosphere and the build up of paranoia and tension. Kinda like Psycho maybe...

donniedarko

10-31-12, 07:22 PM

I shall post number one when the first tricker or treated comes to my door

donniedarko

10-31-12, 08:49 PM

Two green bay packers players were first, so number 1

1. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
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A big five winner and in my mind well deserved.
"It puts the lotion in the basket" is still one of my favorite quotes, even have a shirt with it. Two creepy villains, and a superb Jodie foster performance. Stuck with me, it was scary during the film, and afterwards. Truly the greatest horror.

honeykid

10-31-12, 09:57 PM

^^Not a horror film.^^

Good film, but horribly overrated and I still can't believe Hopkins' acting is considered great rather than brilliantly entertaining, but hugely OTT, ala Gary Oldman in most Hollywood films. Honestly, I think this film dies on its arse without Clarice Starling and Foster's performance.

Enjoyed the list, though. :):up:

Godoggo

10-31-12, 11:02 PM

Rosemary's Baby is scary on many different levels. The paranoia that comes with starting to suspect people you trust to be something completely sinister and not what you knew them to be really gets to me. On that same note, the paranoia of not trusting your own mind and your own judgment is equally disturbing. Both are well illustrated through Rosemary's story. Then there is the ick factor of giving birth to a demon hell baby.