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- still to come
- still to come
- still to come
- The Others
- missed out
- 28 Days Later
- still to come
- The Innocents
- Deep Red
- missed out
- still to come
- Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
- The Wicker Man (1973)
- wasn't going to make it
- this entire studio seemed to get shut out
- pity this one didn't make it and Onibaba did
- The Invisible Man (1933)
- Scream
- wasn't going to make it
- should have made it
- didn't think it was going to make it
- doesn't make it
- won't make it
- doubt it makes it
- I Walked With a Zombie
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I've probably seen Scream more than any other movie that will make this list. The only other movie I think that comes close is my #1.
For my thoughts on Scream and the series as a whole, CLICK HERE.
Watched The Innocents for the HoF, liked it and knew it would make this because everyone went GAGA over it. Wasn't anywhere near my list.
Dawn of the Dead and Night of the Living Dead, both classic zombie movies. I did the controversial thing and put the NOLTD remake on my list and not the original. Sorry if this is a spoiler but there is no way that film is making the countdown so I'll let that one slide. Call me crazy, go ahead.
There's a slasher film on my list that I thought might have made it, but there is no chance it will be top 20 material on these boards. So it looks like 5 of my movies won't make it.
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4. Scream
5. The Evil Dead II
6. The Conjuring
7. The Cabin in the Woods
8. Shaun of the Dead
9. Return of the Living Dead
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12. Dawn of the Dead (1978)
13. Won't Place
14. The Descent
15. Dog Soldiers
16. Won't Place
17. Ginger Snaps
18. Won't Place
19.
20. Get Out
21. Won't Place
22. The Ring
23. Saw
24. Won't Place
25. Stir of Echoes
For my thoughts on Scream and the series as a whole, CLICK HERE.
Watched The Innocents for the HoF, liked it and knew it would make this because everyone went GAGA over it. Wasn't anywhere near my list.
Dawn of the Dead and Night of the Living Dead, both classic zombie movies. I did the controversial thing and put the NOLTD remake on my list and not the original. Sorry if this is a spoiler but there is no way that film is making the countdown so I'll let that one slide. Call me crazy, go ahead.
There's a slasher film on my list that I thought might have made it, but there is no chance it will be top 20 material on these boards. So it looks like 5 of my movies won't make it.
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4. Scream
5. The Evil Dead II
6. The Conjuring
7. The Cabin in the Woods
8. Shaun of the Dead
9. Return of the Living Dead
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12. Dawn of the Dead (1978)
13. Won't Place
14. The Descent
15. Dog Soldiers
16. Won't Place
17. Ginger Snaps
18. Won't Place
19.
20. Get Out
21. Won't Place
22. The Ring
23. Saw
24. Won't Place
25. Stir of Echoes
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Saw Scream in the theater back in ‘96, it has all the classic slasher ingredients and more. It’s fresh, inventive, fun, well written, has clever dialogue, memorable one-liners, twists/turns, a great cast, an instant classic mask design and one of the ‘masters of horror’ in the directors chair. Number 8 on my list.
“Movies don't create psychos, movies make psychos more creative.”
16 movies to go, 14 blanks on my list left.. (13 maybe’s, and 1 no chance for placement)
List so far:
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2.
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5.
6. The Others (# 38)
7.
8. Scream (# 18)
9. Bram Stoker's Dracula (# 50)
10. The Omen (# 35)
11.
12. Event Horizon (# 49)
13. Train to Busan (Did not place)
14. Get Out ( # 39)
15.
16. Interview With The Vampire (# 44)
17. 28 Days Later… (# 23)
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23. The Babadook (# 63)
24. The Birds (# 41)
25.
“Movies don't create psychos, movies make psychos more creative.”
16 movies to go, 14 blanks on my list left.. (13 maybe’s, and 1 no chance for placement)
List so far:
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2.
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5.
6. The Others (# 38)
7.
8. Scream (# 18)
9. Bram Stoker's Dracula (# 50)
10. The Omen (# 35)
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12. Event Horizon (# 49)
13. Train to Busan (Did not place)
14. Get Out ( # 39)
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16. Interview With The Vampire (# 44)
17. 28 Days Later… (# 23)
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23. The Babadook (# 63)
24. The Birds (# 41)
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I’m kind of shocked that A particular movie on my list won’t make it. If it does I’ll be hella surprised.
I guess little love for 80’s vampire movies.
I guess little love for 80’s vampire movies.
If it makes you feel any better, I had two 80’s vampire movies on my list. (Which is probably why they won't make the countdown. 
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)Maybe we need an 80s vampire hall of fame...
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I understand why people love Scream, but it doesn't do anything for me. Probably because I'm not a fan of slasher movies.
Night of the Living Dead is a classic and was my #22. Thought it might be higher on this list to be honest.
Night of the Living Dead is a classic and was my #22. Thought it might be higher on this list to be honest.
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Watched Perfect Blue this week so I can say I've watched everything so far on the list.
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I've watched Scream a couple of times and, like every other Wes Craven film I've seen, I'm pretty meh about it. Meta-horror these nuts.
Night of the Living Dead was my #16. While I may have given the edge to Dawn on my list, I can't deny that Night well and truly earns its reputation as one of the genre's god-tier classics.
Night of the Living Dead was my #16. While I may have given the edge to Dawn on my list, I can't deny that Night well and truly earns its reputation as one of the genre's god-tier classics.
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Eh, I would argue that
WARNING: "Dawn of the Dead (1978 and 2004)" spoilers below
the "nice time" pretty much stops once Roger gets infected and dies. Steven's obsession with keeping the television on when the emergency broadcasts have long since stopped, Fran rejecting his marriage proposal because "it wouldn't be real", Peter angrily playing tennis against a wall...that is what really hit me when I re-watched it earlier this year. It's really easy to think of this as a "fun" watch compared to the likes of Night or Day as it appeals to the kind of escapist/survivalist fantasy that people have about making their own "zombie plans" (even now, I keep thinking about years-old IMDb message board discussions about what users would have done "right" in this scenario) but the genius is in how the film turns that kind of shallow live-in-a-shopping-mall fantasy in on itself (especially when an extremely possessive Steven tries to confront the bikers and not only pays for it with his life but effectively ruins it for the others anyway). It's why the remake's decision to have its third act revolve around the survivors escaping the mall instead of defending it has always rung a little false to me even as it feels like a necessary distinction between the two versions.
WARNING: "I agree but" spoilers below
I agree with you about the 'nice' part has ended by then, but it's natural. Dying is natural, it's part of the life-cycle and so, for me, it's always fit in with that part. They're living in a dangerous world, he made a mistake and he's been bitten. They know it's over (much like the rest of the world) but they make their own decisions on how that happens. Imagine someone on their deathbed, having accepted it and made their peace with it. They're slipping away, only to have some people break into the house and trash the place. That's how it feels to me. We know it's gone wrong, but let it go in its own time. Obviously that's not good for the film but it's why it annoys me. 
Steve's been a ******** the entire time, so it's completely in keeping with his character that he ruins it for everyone. He was always going to because he's the childish, petty, selfish, insecure traits of the human animal. But it's the interruption from outside which brings about the downfall of it all. That the consumer heaven isn't all it's cracked up to be after a while is one thing, but even if you/they could've made it work (or were still making it work at that time), you can rely on other people to **** it up for you.
Steve's been a ******** the entire time, so it's completely in keeping with his character that he ruins it for everyone. He was always going to because he's the childish, petty, selfish, insecure traits of the human animal. But it's the interruption from outside which brings about the downfall of it all. That the consumer heaven isn't all it's cracked up to be after a while is one thing, but even if you/they could've made it work (or were still making it work at that time), you can rely on other people to **** it up for you.
Scream was my #2 film. I was really up for it because Drew was in it and Craven was directing, but I (along with everyone else interested in cinema) knew all about it by the time it came to the UK because it'd been such a hit. Despite that one horrible shot (if you know me, you'll which one I mean) I love every inch of this film. It's high on my 100 and is one of my most watched films. I don't know exactly, but easily over 30 times as a conservative estimate though, as with most films now, not for quite a while.
Night Of The Living Dead is a great film, but I didn't put it on my list. I'm not much of a zombie fan and, if I'm honest, I might like Land Of The Dead more because it's a lot more fun, but Night.. is probably the most powerful and shocking of the series.
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Stay on the road.
Keep clear of the moors.
Beware the moon, lads.
16.
An American Werewolf In London (1981)
Runtime: 1 Hr 37 Mins
Production Company: PolyGram Pictures
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Production Budget: $5,800,000
Box Office: $62,000,000
Fourteen Votes
203 Points (25, 23, 21, 21, 21, 20, 19, 12, 10, 8, 7, 7, 6, 3)
High Voter: @cricket
Scene: The Slaughtered Lamb
Keep clear of the moors.
Beware the moon, lads.
16.
An American Werewolf In London (1981)
Runtime: 1 Hr 37 Mins
Production Company: PolyGram Pictures
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Production Budget: $5,800,000
Box Office: $62,000,000
Fourteen Votes
203 Points (25, 23, 21, 21, 21, 20, 19, 12, 10, 8, 7, 7, 6, 3)
High Voter: @cricket
Scene: The Slaughtered Lamb
Ah yes, a childhood favorite of mine!
An American Werewolf in London was my #16. Really good time that one.
I wrote a little something about it on my Top 50 Horror list....
An American Werewolf in London was my #16. Really good time that one.
I wrote a little something about it on my Top 50 Horror list....
36. An American Werewolf in London (1981)
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Oh no… Here comes a film that seems beloved by many members here, and rightfully so. This is one of my favorite childhood movies, and yes, you read that correctly. I'm pretty sure that there is nothing terrifyingly wrong with me – well, except for the occasional late night killing spree when I'm feeling a bit moody, but that's about it… I always liked this film and watched it many times back in the day. It has the perfect feel to it of a small film and with a nice combination of horror and humor. In many ways this pick is too low, but there are so many factors I have to consider that it is sometimes hard where to put a film. But love it, I certainly do…
The film feels like a very fresh and fun twist on a tired genre, and although classic and respectful in its execution, it isn’t afraid to be different in any way. There are many things to say about this film, which is original and well done, but what I really love about it is the very unusual werewolf howl. Actually, it isn’t even a howl in the classic sense of the word, but more like a deep and disturbing long-lasting bark. Many would think it would be wrong to mess with such an element as that of the werewolf howl, but thankfully they made it sound amazing. The film was pretty disturbing back in the days, but I was never truly frightened. The only thing I thought was pretty scary and really gross, as a kid, was the ripped-up Jack when he came back on the occasional visits in Limbo. That image stayed with me for a while; especially in the first visit when he was almost just killed, and the wounds are all fresh and greasy, right down to the last little flapping flap of skin, hanging expertly placed on his neck… very delicious indeed.
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Why is it on my list?
A fresh and yet classic take on the werewolf genre that isn’t afraid to transform into a true and terrifying beast of a film! Together with the surprisingly humorous undertone and some great special effects and sound work, this lands comfortably on my list, while probably being too low for a few reasons. But after all this is a ranking in order favoritism and not greatness, and if it was to be ranked after the latter it would most definitely be a lot higher. But anyways, I love this film, and wherever it was to land it certainly had to be on the list somewhere, that’s for sure!
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Oh no… Here comes a film that seems beloved by many members here, and rightfully so. This is one of my favorite childhood movies, and yes, you read that correctly. I'm pretty sure that there is nothing terrifyingly wrong with me – well, except for the occasional late night killing spree when I'm feeling a bit moody, but that's about it… I always liked this film and watched it many times back in the day. It has the perfect feel to it of a small film and with a nice combination of horror and humor. In many ways this pick is too low, but there are so many factors I have to consider that it is sometimes hard where to put a film. But love it, I certainly do…
The film feels like a very fresh and fun twist on a tired genre, and although classic and respectful in its execution, it isn’t afraid to be different in any way. There are many things to say about this film, which is original and well done, but what I really love about it is the very unusual werewolf howl. Actually, it isn’t even a howl in the classic sense of the word, but more like a deep and disturbing long-lasting bark. Many would think it would be wrong to mess with such an element as that of the werewolf howl, but thankfully they made it sound amazing. The film was pretty disturbing back in the days, but I was never truly frightened. The only thing I thought was pretty scary and really gross, as a kid, was the ripped-up Jack when he came back on the occasional visits in Limbo. That image stayed with me for a while; especially in the first visit when he was almost just killed, and the wounds are all fresh and greasy, right down to the last little flapping flap of skin, hanging expertly placed on his neck… very delicious indeed.
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Why is it on my list?
A fresh and yet classic take on the werewolf genre that isn’t afraid to transform into a true and terrifying beast of a film! Together with the surprisingly humorous undertone and some great special effects and sound work, this lands comfortably on my list, while probably being too low for a few reasons. But after all this is a ranking in order favoritism and not greatness, and if it was to be ranked after the latter it would most definitely be a lot higher. But anyways, I love this film, and wherever it was to land it certainly had to be on the list somewhere, that’s for sure!
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I've got two werewolf films on my list and I felt like those two needed my help a lot more than this classic.
Nothing wrong with this film, it's really good. The transformation still holds up and is a lot better than crappy CGI effects that films today use.
Nothing wrong with this film, it's really good. The transformation still holds up and is a lot better than crappy CGI effects that films today use.
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Two American backpackers, David and Jack, take a tour of the British Isles, and run afoul of a werewolf. Reading in my Fangoria Best & Bloodiest Horror Video magazine that director John Landis based the film on a script he wrote eleven years before the film's release when he was 19 years old. Been some time since I watched it, and returning to that pub scene had me hooked. Visual effects by make-up artist Rick Baker, winning him an Academy Award for Best Makeup for his skill on display in An American Werewolf In London. He created the werewolf creature in Michael Jackson's Thriller video too, and his first professional job was as a prosthetic makeup assistant on the film The Exorcist (1973).
An American Werewolf in London, not on my list but a good film, and you guys forgot the best part
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My #5. I love it to death.
An American Werewolf in London (John Landis, 1981)
I never get tired of watching this flick. It's really amazing how much you can put into 90 minutes of film and produce a rollercoaster ride of terror, laughs, sex and love, music and tragedy. The title makes you think that you're going to get a spoof, but the spoofy elements are mostly present in the porno movie playing in Piccadilly Circus. This film is the real deal, and if you're one of those people who claims that you've never been scared by a movie, I want to present Exhibit A: the scene on the moors near the beginning of the movie with American tourists David (David Naughton) and Jack (Griffin Dunne). That is one crackerjack scene that always impresses me. However, that's just the beginning. The film is really quite nerve-wracking all the way through and presents a world where it's difficult to discern reality from fantasy, at least until it's too late to do anything about it. It definitely has characters and implications which I've never seen depicted in any other movie. One other thing I have to say about the film is that although the transformation scene is impressive and placed in the middle of the film, it's just another scene, and to me, it's no more "special" or better than the scenes with the balloons or in the subway or at the hospital with lovely nurse Alex (Jenny Agutter). I remember my nephew watching the movie and being enthralled by it all the way up until the disturbing ending. Then he said, "I didn't like it", and I said, "That proves how good it is!"
I never get tired of watching this flick. It's really amazing how much you can put into 90 minutes of film and produce a rollercoaster ride of terror, laughs, sex and love, music and tragedy. The title makes you think that you're going to get a spoof, but the spoofy elements are mostly present in the porno movie playing in Piccadilly Circus. This film is the real deal, and if you're one of those people who claims that you've never been scared by a movie, I want to present Exhibit A: the scene on the moors near the beginning of the movie with American tourists David (David Naughton) and Jack (Griffin Dunne). That is one crackerjack scene that always impresses me. However, that's just the beginning. The film is really quite nerve-wracking all the way through and presents a world where it's difficult to discern reality from fantasy, at least until it's too late to do anything about it. It definitely has characters and implications which I've never seen depicted in any other movie. One other thing I have to say about the film is that although the transformation scene is impressive and placed in the middle of the film, it's just another scene, and to me, it's no more "special" or better than the scenes with the balloons or in the subway or at the hospital with lovely nurse Alex (Jenny Agutter). I remember my nephew watching the movie and being enthralled by it all the way up until the disturbing ending. Then he said, "I didn't like it", and I said, "That proves how good it is!"
My List
1. Gremlins
4. The Innocents
5. An American Werewolf in London.
9. Altered Siates
16. Wait Until Dark
17. Carrie
18. The Omen
22. Shaun of the Dead
24. Invasion of the Body Snatchers ('78)
25. Diabolique
1. Gremlins
4. The Innocents
5. An American Werewolf in London.
9. Altered Siates
16. Wait Until Dark
17. Carrie
18. The Omen
22. Shaun of the Dead
24. Invasion of the Body Snatchers ('78)
25. Diabolique
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15.
Poltergeist (1982)
Runtime: 1 Hr 54 Mins
Production Company: SLM Production Group
Distributed by United Artists
Production Budget: $10,700,000
Box Office: $121,700,000
Sixteen Votes
218 Points (25, 25, 24, 20, 18, 16, 16, 15, 14, 8, 8, 7, 7, 7, 4, 4)
High Voter: @Steve Freeling , @gbgoodies
A little girl communicates with a presence through her TV, and then disappears. Her parents Steve and Diane Freeling contact a parapsychologists team to enter the suburban home to retrieve their daughter trapped in another dimension.
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Poltergeist (1982)
Runtime: 1 Hr 54 Mins
Production Company: SLM Production Group
Distributed by United Artists
Production Budget: $10,700,000
Box Office: $121,700,000
Sixteen Votes
218 Points (25, 25, 24, 20, 18, 16, 16, 15, 14, 8, 8, 7, 7, 7, 4, 4)
High Voter: @Steve Freeling , @gbgoodies
A little girl communicates with a presence through her TV, and then disappears. Her parents Steve and Diane Freeling contact a parapsychologists team to enter the suburban home to retrieve their daughter trapped in another dimension.
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I haven't seen that in years, so it didn't make my list. It probably would have if I decided to watch it again.
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