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jiraffejustin 04-24-15 08:50 PM

Slasher Hall of Fame
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZb9AVz9RbE
Credit to nostromo87 for the excellent video.


Welcome to the Slasher Hall of Fame.

I haven't been able to gather a massive following for this hall of fame, but you know, that's alright with me. I think the enthusiasm of the members we do have will make up for the lack of numbers, and while we only number six strong at the moment, I expect we might be able to pick up a couple stragglers along the way. I'd accept up to six more people, so join or die!

Now for the already committed members, go ahead and send me your nominations. I'm ready to get this show on the road.

For what is acceptable for nominations, I won't make the rules for what a slasher is. Each person might have their own definition, and I'll allow you to make your own distinction. Just use some sense when nominating, don't get crazy on us.

The one thing that you can't nominate is Psycho. Not because I don't think it belongs in a slasher hall of fame, but because it is already in our hall of fame. It won the very first one.

Nominees:

Alice Sweet Alice (Alfred Sole, 1976) Nominated by
Ðèstîñy

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LjmKqUUgC5..._poster_01.jpg

Halloween (John Carpenter, 1978) Nominated by Swan

http://www.panorama-cinema.com/V2/im...7/affiche1.jpg

When I was thinking about what I would nominate, I was trying to decide if I should nominate Halloween - the quintessential and best slasher film to date - or go with something lesser-known. But when I pictured myself nominating something else, I felt like I was being a bit... blasphemous. Not only to the slasher genre, not only because it defines a slasher in every inkling of its being, but because it is one of those films that defines me, as a person. It has been there for my enjoyment for most of my life and has inspired me in many, many ways. It has influenced much of what I seek in cinema - effective simplicity, visceral horror, intelligence, passion, and overall, a good time. So it's a very personal nomination. On top of that, though, I simply think it deserves to win the first, maybe only, slasher hall of fame.

Christmas Evil (Lewis Jackson, 1980) Nominated by jiraffejustin

http://i.imgur.com/ZgOLP57.jpg

Okay, so hear me out. This is like an art-slasher or something. It's by far the most surreal slasher I've ever seen, and I think it's a misunderstood movie that really needs to be reexamined by cinephiles. John Waters is the biggest fan of the movie, in terms of fame x vocal support. He calls it the greatest Christmas movie of all-time. I don't really know what to say, it's a bizarre movie. I hope everybody will at least appreciate it on some level, because there's nothing else like it.

But most importantly, the main character looks like a combination of Bill Murray and Tommy Lee Jones.

Dressed to Kill (Brian De Palma, 1980) Nominated by BlueLion

http://image.cine21.com/resize/cine2...;S600,600].jpg

Terror Train (Roger Spottiswoode, 1980) Nominated by cricket

http://img11.nnm.me/d/2/0/c/3/1889a5...43fb235472.jpg

I decided to go with a prototypical slasher from when I consider to be the golden age for these movies. It stars that era's scream queen and my all time favorite butterface, Jamie Lee Curtis. I think it's a movie that fits in perfectly with this Hall of Fame, and I think everyone will enjoy it.

Happy Birthday to Me (J. Lee Thompson, 1981) Nominated by honeykid

http://img2.mtime.com/mg/2009/27/784...0fdbf25c03.jpg

A Nightmare on Elm Street (Wes Craven, 1984) Nominated by nostromo87

https://pp.vk.me/c621526/v621526997/...xnDmAoFRNk.jpg

Jason X (Jim Isaac, 2001) Nominated by Sane

http://www.dvd-forum.at/img/uploaded...7883527300.jpg

Jeepers Creepers (Victor Salva, 2001) Nominated by Derek Vinyard

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yxH0XkbmPz...spot.com+1.jpg

Hatchet (Adam Green, 2006) Nominated by MovieGal

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a1jr46t8t8...er1-733175.jpg

Swan 04-24-15 08:58 PM

Re: Slasher Hall of Fame
 
Hells yeah. :cool:

jiraffejustin 04-24-15 09:01 PM

Re: Slasher Hall of Fame
 
If everybody nominates something almost as good as Swan's nomination, this hall of fame is going to be awesome.

cricket 04-24-15 11:29 PM

I'll send in morning-wife in Fort Lauderdale and I'm lit up

jiraffejustin 04-24-15 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by cricket (Post 1296502)
I'll send in morning-wife in Fort Lauderdale and I'm lit up
:D

Enjoy

Derek Vinyard 04-24-15 11:32 PM

Re: Slasher Hall of Fame
 
Can I enter ?? I promess to watch every film and be active

jiraffejustin 04-24-15 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by Derek Vinyard (Post 1296506)
Can I enter ?? I promess to watch every film and be active
Sure. Just PM me your nomination when you are ready.

cricket 04-24-15 11:40 PM

I nominate Alyce Kills

Sexy Celebrity 04-24-15 11:43 PM

Re: Slasher Hall of Fame
 
I might join if everyone reveals what they've nominated so far so I'll know if I should join.

cricket 04-24-15 11:47 PM

I nominate Woman in the Dunes

Camo 04-24-15 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by Derek Vinyard (Post 1296506)
Can I enter ?? I promess to watch every film and be active
:laugh: . I love that you were banned. Just don't call anything you haven't watched a snoozefest this time :p

Derek Vinyard 04-24-15 11:53 PM

Re: Slasher Hall of Fame
 
are we consider MindHunters as a slasher ??

Derek Vinyard 04-24-15 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by Camo (Post 1296521)
:laugh: . I love that you were banned. Just don't call anything you haven't watched a snoozefest this time :p
This is a HoF that actually interest me... because it's my kind of movie but if you don't want me to participate it's ok lol

jiraffejustin 04-24-15 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by Derek Vinyard (Post 1296525)
are we consider MindHunters as a slasher ??
Personally it doesn't look like a slasher to me, but I won't decide for you what you consider a slasher.

Swan 04-24-15 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by jiraffejustin (Post 1296530)
Personally it doesn't look like a slasher to me, but I won't decide for you what you consider a slasher.
I think this is a good idea, because it'd be too hard to really nail down what exactly is a slasher. I personally just ask everyone that they nominate something that they genuinely consider a slasher, and not take advantage of this leniency.

Sexy Celebrity 04-25-15 12:01 AM

Re: Slasher Hall of Fame
 
Mindhunters -- whatever it is -- won't get me to join.

Sexy Celebrity 04-25-15 12:02 AM

Re: Slasher Hall of Fame
 
Although I do see that Christian Slater is in it.

Derek Vinyard 04-25-15 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by Sexy Celebrity (Post 1296532)
Mindhunters -- whatever it is -- won't get me to join.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0297284/?ref_=nv_sr_1

it's that

Camo 04-25-15 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by Derek Vinyard (Post 1296529)
This is a HoF that actually interest me... because it's my kind of movie but if you don't want me to participate it's ok lol
I was joking. I repped your post and included a smilie. Outside of turning up at your door I fail to see how I could've been anymore clear.

FTR I Endorse Derek's bid to be part of this HOF!

jiraffejustin 04-25-15 12:13 AM

Re: Slasher Hall of Fame
 
What about Camo? Camo doesn't want to be part of this amazing HOF?


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