Topic: The HALLOWEEN "Scary" Movie Watchlist

[BlackNMild2k1]

There are 20 days left before Halloween and my Netflix queue is loaded with all sorts of movies to watch, but I want to know what are all the BEST and NEWEST scary/fun/horror/gory movies to watch around this time of year.

I'm gonna start this list with a movie from 2007 that just got released on DVD this past Tuesday.

Trick 'r Treat
A fun horror movie with a few faces you might recognize, like Brian Cox & Anna Paquin. Think more along the lines of Tales from the Crypt/Creepshow than movies like Halloween since this one has several separate story lines that are all intertwined with the overarching theme of "It's Halloween" and there traditions that must carry on.


Halloween
I'll just go ahead and get this one out of the way. We all know who Michael Myers is, and I'm sure that most of us have seen atleast one of the movies in the series or the most recent Rob Zombie remake. This is a Halloween Classic, and set the bar for many movies to follow, so if you haven't seen it yet, then what are you waiting for.


Nightmare on Elm Street
Another scary classic series following Freddy Krueger as he haunts the nightmares of those that fear him. This is also getting a remake pretty soon, but I think the original is fine just the way it is. This was probably the only movie I've ever seen that actually scared me long after I watched it, and that makes it perfect for a Halloween viewing.


Paranormal Activity
This movie is very creepy and just now hitting theaters around the country. A couple finds out that their house is occupied by more than just the 2 of them. The movie is filmed entirely(?) from the perspective of their own camera as they are trying to prove to themselves that the house is haunted. You like to be scared, go watch it.

[BranDonk Kong]

I saw a commercial for Trick 'r Treat and thought it actually looked pretty good. I love Creepshow 1/2 and Tales from the Crypt...so I'm holding you personally responsible for my enjoyment, or lack thereof. You have a Kentucky Grilled Chicken avatar, so my instincts tell me to trust you on movie choices.

[BlackNMild2k1]

It's a fun movie. If you like fun movies in the vein of CS/TftC, then you should enjoy this one too.

[Halbred]

Some of my favorite horror films:

The Thing (1982)
It doesn't hurt that the special effects stand up even today, despite being 100% practical. This is a movie about cabin fever and paranoia just as much as the monster, not to mention Kurt Russell's epic beard.

The Ring (American version)
Freakin' movie gets me every time, what with the flash shot of the dead girl in the closest. Despite this, I watch it every Halloween. Genuinely terrifying at times! The sequel is a pale immitation, and the Japanese original (Ringu) is dull and overlong. And there really aren't any special effects!

Cabin Fever
It's campy and gorey, but I still like it. I like how everything comes full circle at the end.

Silent Hill
Hey, it ain't bad when the lights are out and the sound is up (just like the games) (except Origins). Great special effects and stays true to the source material.

[Stogi]

The 3 Extremes

This is a fucked up Asian flick that has three separate story lines all under the theme "WTF". The first two are my favorite, but the last one is still pretty WTF.

[GoldenPhoenix]

Near Dark - I wouldn't classify it as a "boo" type horror movie, but it does have its creepy moments, it is a unique twist on the vampire genre.

The Thirst - Another unique twist on vampires. Definitely worth your time, it is inspired in many ways by Near Dark.

Creepshow 2 - Has some pretty good episodes, like the Raft.


Yeah a mixture of old and new, but I enjoy them.

[Stogi]

Ravenous

Watch and I swear you won't be disappointed.

[EasyCure]

Near Dark - I wouldn't classify it as a "boo" type horror movie, but it does have its creepy moments, it is a unique twist on the vampire genre.

The Thirst - Another unique twist on vampires. Definitely worth your time, it is inspired in many ways by Near Dark.

Creepshow 2 - Has some pretty good episodes, like the Raft.


Yeah a mixture of old and new, but I enjoy them.

is that creepshow raft episode the one about that black substance on the lake??

[BranDonk Kong]

Yes, it's fucking epic.

[EasyCure]

Niiiiceee. I remember watching those when I was a kid.. I wanna watch em again and see if they scare me now they way they did back then.

Fun fact: Back then, it made me afraid of those slimes that'd come in the $.25 vending machines because the lake ooze looked like it had the same texture as it. I wasn't afraid that it'd come to life and attack me or anything, i was just afraid that too much of it would suffocate me. Weird eh?

[GoldenPhoenix]

Niiiiceee. I remember watching those when I was a kid.. I wanna watch em again and see if they scare me now they way they did back then.

Fun fact: Back then, it made me afraid of those slimes that'd come in the $.25 vending machines because the lake ooze looked like it had the same texture as it. I wasn't afraid that it'd come to life and attack me or anything, i was just afraid that too much of it would suffocate me. Weird eh?

Yeah it stays pretty close to the short story that Stephen King wrote.

[Halbred]

I forgot "The Mist," with Thomas "Frank Castle" Jane. Love the effects, and the underlying themes are great. The last few beasties look downright Lovecraftian.

Also, I'm pretty vampire'd out these days. I've never understood society's fascination with vampires, and the fact that you can't turn a goddamn corner these days without bumping into a vampire movie or TV show makes me cringe.

[EasyCure]

I forgot "The Mist," with Thomas "Frank Castle" Jane. Love the effects, and the underlying themes are great. The last few beasties look downright Lovecraftian.

Also, I'm pretty vampire'd out these days. I've never understood society's fascination with vampires, and the fact that you can't turn a goddamn corner these days without bumping into a vampire movie or TV show makes me cringe.

I loved vampires when i was like 5 and did for a while after but then they started getting popular with the more modern vamprie stories like Underworld, which wasn't bad. Obviously stuff like twilight put it over the top with emo love stories that only teeny boppers give a crap about. Now every time i hear about a vampire I end up grinding my teeth to keep myself from mouthing off on how sick and tired i am of it.. again.

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

I forgot "The Mist," with Thomas "Frank Castle" Jane. Love the effects, and the underlying themes are great. The last few beasties look downright Lovecraftian.

Also, I'm pretty vampire'd out these days. I've never understood society's fascination with vampires, and the fact that you can't turn a goddamn corner these days without bumping into a vampire movie or TV show makes me cringe.

I loved vampires when i was like 5 and did for a while after but then they started getting popular with the more modern vamprie stories like Underworld, which wasn't bad. Obviously stuff like twilight put it over the top with emo love stories that only teeny boppers give a crap about. Now every time i hear about a vampire I end up grinding my teeth to keep myself from mouthing off on how sick and tired i am of it.. again.

Thank goodness Underworld Evolution gave me the catsuit-undressing love-making scene I asked for.

[GoldenPhoenix]

I forgot "The Mist," with Thomas "Frank Castle" Jane. Love the effects, and the underlying themes are great. The last few beasties look downright Lovecraftian.

Also, I'm pretty vampire'd out these days. I've never understood society's fascination with vampires, and the fact that you can't turn a goddamn corner these days without bumping into a vampire movie or TV show makes me cringe.

I loved vampires when i was like 5 and did for a while after but then they started getting popular with the more modern vamprie stories like Underworld, which wasn't bad. Obviously stuff like twilight put it over the top with emo love stories that only teeny boppers give a crap about. Now every time i hear about a vampire I end up grinding my teeth to keep myself from mouthing off on how sick and tired i am of it.. again.

Bite me. I'm still on the lookout for a BIll Comptom to sweep me off my feet and make me his vampire bride.

[Peachylala]

I'm sure one of the Arachnophobia spiders will love to do that to you.

[BlackNMild2k1]

Arachnophobia, now there is a movie that sticks with me to this day.
I constantly check the inside of a lamp shade before reaching for the the switch, and I always make sure the inside of a cereal bag is closed in the box if I'm gonna eat it.

That is definitely a movie I always recommend to anyone that wants to get creeped out by something that could really happen.

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

Arachnophobia, now there is a movie that sticks with me to this day.
I constantly check the inside of a lamp shade before reaching for the the switch, and I always make sure the inside of a cereal bag is closed in the box if I'm gonna eat it.

That is definitely a movie I always recommend to anyone that wants to get creeped out by something that could really happen.

Every bush, every tree is a potential threat.  Big Bob could jump out of any one of them, including the ones in your backyard.  A great movie for the kids if you want to them stay indoors their whole lives.

[EasyCure]

I forgot "The Mist," with Thomas "Frank Castle" Jane. Love the effects, and the underlying themes are great. The last few beasties look downright Lovecraftian.

Also, I'm pretty vampire'd out these days. I've never understood society's fascination with vampires, and the fact that you can't turn a goddamn corner these days without bumping into a vampire movie or TV show makes me cringe.

I loved vampires when i was like 5 and did for a while after but then they started getting popular with the more modern vamprie stories like Underworld, which wasn't bad. Obviously stuff like twilight put it over the top with emo love stories that only teeny boppers give a crap about. Now every time i hear about a vampire I end up grinding my teeth to keep myself from mouthing off on how sick and tired i am of it.. again.

Thank goodness Underworld Evolution gave me the catsuit-undressing love-making scene I asked for.

me-ow too

I forgot "The Mist," with Thomas "Frank Castle" Jane. Love the effects, and the underlying themes are great. The last few beasties look downright Lovecraftian.

Also, I'm pretty vampire'd out these days. I've never understood society's fascination with vampires, and the fact that you can't turn a goddamn corner these days without bumping into a vampire movie or TV show makes me cringe.

I loved vampires when i was like 5 and did for a while after but then they started getting popular with the more modern vamprie stories like Underworld, which wasn't bad. Obviously stuff like twilight put it over the top with emo love stories that only teeny boppers give a crap about. Now every time i hear about a vampire I end up grinding my teeth to keep myself from mouthing off on how sick and tired i am of it.. again.

Bite me. I'm still on the lookout for a BIll Comptom to sweep me off my feet and make me his vampire bride.

no thanks, i wouldn't want to:

a. ruin this strictly plutonic "friendship"
b. step on Bill Compton's toes (no guy likes sloppy seconds
c. go back to dealing with a controlling psycho like my ex.

[vudu]

Why  hasn't anyone yet mentioned The Shining?  You all have terrible taste in movies.

Bite me.

GP just tastes terrible.

[GoldenPhoenix]

Why  hasn't anyone yet mentioned The Shining?  You all have terrible taste in movies.

Bite me.

GP just tastes terrible.

Hate the Shining. So that is why I didn't put it in the list.

[BlackNMild2k1]

I was gonna mention The Shining(it came up in a discussion this morning), but to be honest, after several attempts and chances, i just never made it through the entire movie. I either only caught it on TV, or when it was in an uncensored uninterrupted format, I just didn't have time to sit through the entire movie. Isn't it like almost 3 hours long?

[vudu]

Nah, it's just a little over 2 hours long.

[EasyCure]

Why  hasn't anyone yet mentioned The Shining?  You all have terrible taste in movies.

I was gonna mention The Shining(it came up in a discussion this morning), but to be honest, after several attempts and chances, i just never made it through the entire movie. I either only caught it on TV, or when it was in an uncensored uninterrupted format, I just didn't have time to sit through the entire movie. Isn't it like almost 3 hours long?

^that. Besides, the Simpsons managed to get it done in a 5 minute short so I feel like I HAVE seen it

[Stogi]

This is yet another case of the book being WAY better than the movie.