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It's October, the month of Halloween, and that means many of us are getting into the spirit of things by watching scary movies and freaking ourselves out the best we can. 😱🍿
I'm starting up this discussion post to collect a list of good horror flicks, which I plan to watch throughout the month. Follow along and you can do the same.
If you have any suggestions for good horror movies, please drop'em in the comments! 📼
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I'm not a user who like horror movie, but I already looked Saw 🔪
Saw is a 2004 American horror film directed by James Wan, in his feature directorial debut, and written by Leigh Whannell from a story by Wan and Whannell. It is the first installment in the Saw film series, and stars Whannell, Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter, Michael Emerson, Ken Leung, and Tobin Bell.
You already saw Saw?
No need to answer, I just wanted to say that, haha!
Alien is an all time favorite.
Alien is a classic!! I love the whole series, but I think Alien is the one true horror film in the bunch. So much suspense and dread is built up!
Yeah, the sequels are more action movies. The first one was more suspenseful. With the hidden monster theme. What's it look like, where is it.
Well said!! I def get the hidden monster vibes from Alien, whereas the sequels are generally pretty quick to show ya the aliens, which kinda loses the tension.
I was completely terrified by Alfred Hitchcock's film when I was young
The Birds is a 1963 American natural horror-thriller film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Loosely based on the 1952 short story of the same name by Daphne du Maurier, it focuses on a series of sudden and unexplained violent bird attacks on the people of Bodega Bay, California, over the course of a few days.
Since then I learned that birds are actual living dinosaurs, so it's even worse.
Lol! Well, that does kinda put the film in a new light.
But forreal, if birds decided to turn on us, I'd be absolutely terrified.
For real, Jurassic Parks lied to us,
Only the non-avian dinosaurs died
Dinosaurs are already among us, they are in our trees and in our food.
OTOH the cool Pterosaurs and marine reptile are not dinosaurs, which is sad :'(
I learned that from the french whisperer (content in english), my favorite youtuber and an incredible content creator which does at the same time science, pedagogy and ASMR
So happy you followed up with all this info!
I'm tuning into the french whisperer right now and it's got me grinning ear to ear. You're right — he's covering a lotta bases with this content, haha!
crazy amount of research goes into his content
an incredible pedagogue
great for people with insomnia - "asking for a friend"
First off, I freaking love horror movies!
Every October, my wife and I dedicate the month to uncovering and watching horror flicks. It's a fun ritual for us, but we undoubtedly end up watching lots of bad movies or resort to rewatching our favorites.
My top 5 (for today, haha!):
The Shining — It's such an amazing flick. Stanley Kubrick def knows how to create a sense of dread. Also, if you're as into this movie as me, it's worth watching the documentary Room 237.
Get Out — Unparalleled dark comedy and satire in this one... it's an outstanding film! Jordan Peele's other movies (that he directed) "Us" and "Nope" are also extremely well done and worth watching.
The Conjuring — This one got me good and freaked out! It's an evil spirits/possession tale and launched a whole series of films following paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. You can see all the films included in The Conjuring universe here.
Let the Right One In — This movie had a lotta heart and was really surprising. I don't wanna give too much away because I think the mystery is a big part of the fun, but just know that this ain't your typical horror film. Also, it's a Swedish flick! There is an American remake, but I think the original is best!
Hereditary — I'm a big fan of this one! I've seen it more than once... it's one of those movies that is particularly interesting upon rewatch. Great cinematography, acting, and story!
Great selection of horror movies. I was about to type "The Conjuring 2". It freaks the hell out of me because it is based on a true trust me bro story.
Oooo right on, Mahmoud!! The Conjuring 2 was indeed a good one. Loved that it was set in the UK in the 70's and YES, based on true events!
The exorcism scene is a bit scary for me. Legends said I never had a peaceful sleep after watching it. It is haunting me, but in a good way, like spending sleepless nights on coding rather than actually sleeping, know what i am saying?
I use to watch a lot horror movies, I don't do that anymore.
I think that best one I can remember is Ring, but original not US remake.
Ring is a 1998 Japanese psychological supernatural horror film directed by Hideo Nakata, based on the 1991 novel by Koji Suzuki. The film stars Nanako Matsushima, Miki Nakatani and Hiroyuki Sanada, and follows a reporter who is racing to investigate the mystery behind a cursed video tape; whoever watches the tape dies seven days after doing so. The film is titled The Ring in English in Japan and released as Ringu in North America.
Another scary movie was Shutter from 2004, there is also a US remake from 2008. I think I've watched original.
Shutter is a 2004 Thai supernatural horror film by Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom; starring Ananda Everingham, Natthaweeranuch Thongmee, and Achita Sikamana. It focuses on mysterious images seen in developed pictures. The film was a huge box office success, making it one of the best known horror films from Thailand and recognized worldwide.
Ooooo, I really need to see the original, that's going on my list for sure! Thanks for the suggestion. 🙌
I saw the remake when I was middle school, but never watched the original. The GIF I shared in the body of this post is indeed referencing The Ring though!
I've edited my comment and added another to the list.
Oooo, I've not seen Shutter either... sounds interesting!
You mentioning it reminded me of Shutter Island, which is also quite good. While it's probs better classified as a thriller, I think it's about as close as we're gonna get to a Martin Scorsese horror film, haha!
Shutter is a great film
Triangle is a 2009 psychological horror film written and directed by Christopher Smith and starring Melissa George and Michael Dorman. The film was released in the United Kingdom on 16 October 2009. George portrays a single mother who goes on a boating trip with several friends. When they are forced to abandon their ship, they board a derelict ocean liner, where they become convinced that someone is stalking them.
Has to be one of my favourite movies, one that I've got something new from on several viewings :)
Ooooo very nice! I hadn't heard of this one before.
Maybe some movies by Kubrick like Shining or John Carpenter.
Oooo wow! Can't believe I completely blanked on John Carpenter — I freaking love The Thing!!
And Kubrick is seriously a mastermind of creepiness... even in his films that aren't horror, they just build up such an intensity and really reveal and evil side to humanity that is downright dreadful. Plus, I think the visuals in his films are purposefully, but subtly unnerving. I've heard that he places everything (like props) with intention and that he studied subliminal messaging in marketing. He apparently used these techniques throughout The Shining to constantly hit viewers with images that will conjure up evil and dread.
Carpenter is another visionary. His movies are so deep.
You may stop there ^^.
Indeed, Shining might be more subtle than it looks. I think Kubrick studied a lot of things, including what you mentioned. Really love the accuracy and the mystical end.
Hahaha, point well made! I'd agree that full stop at mastermind is appropriate.
"Hostel", both the original and the sequel. Not a fan of scary movies, but both movies gave me nightmares for 3 nights after watching them. Good thing they did not make the thrid one, "Hostel" is one of those rare gems whose sequel is as good as the original.
I'm not much of a horror aficionado, but "Voice from the Stone" was really good:
Voice from the Stone is a 2017 American supernatural psychological thriller film directed by Eric D. Howell and written by Andrew Shaw, based on the novel of the same name by Silvio Raffo. The film tells about a young patient of a female psychologist, who gave a promise to the dying mother to remain silent, until her spirit returns. The film, shot in Italy, stars Emilia Clarke, Marton Csokas, Caterina Murino, Remo Girone, Lisa Gastoni and Edward George Dring.
Oooo interesting! I'd never heard of this one.
Terrifier, it's got that classic horror vibe but was made in 2016
Holy crap! That GIF is awesome... I'm interested!
you could make this as a series post, like Movie Monday.
The recent horror movies I have watched are Jordan Peele's movies: Get Out (2017), Us (2019), Nope (2022)
and John Krasinki's A Quiet Place I & II
Haha forreal! Movie Monday would be quite a fun one. 😀
I like all your suggestions here, though I still need to see A Quiet Place I.
The original Spanish version of "[Rec]" is terrifying
Ooo, this one seems familiar, but I can't quite remember if I've seen it... gonna have to check this out!
I can chime in adding The Descent. Paranormal Activity (the first one) was also a novelty at that time. And the last one, not a horror movie, really, but a very good thriller: Eden Lake.
The Descent is so good! I almost included that one in my top list. I still really wanna see The Descent Part II!
Train To Busan! My favourite zombie movie.
Train to Busan is a 2016 South Korean action horror film directed by Yeon Sang-ho and starring Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Ma Dong-seok, Kim Su-an, Choi Woo-shik, Ahn So-hee, and Kim Eui-sung. The film mostly takes place on a high-speed train from Seoul to Busan as a zombie apocalypse suddenly breaks out in the country and threatens the safety of the passengers.
Oooo yeah, that one was awesome! South Korea has been releasing some really great zombie flicks!! I really loved #Alive and the tv show All of Us Are Dead, but Train to Busan was the first one I saw.
Oh yes I enjoyed them too! You've probably checked it out already, but if you haven't, Kingdom on Netflix is also pretty cool.
I haven't, but wow!! I love that they chose to set it in a different time period. Very cool! I'm gonna have to check it out.
Oh well here you go
OG Omen trilogy is really good.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Omen
*It * is fantastic
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_(2017_film)
Then there is Ghost ship. It's a unique premise.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Ship_(...
Scream / Friday the 13th / Nightmare on elm street / Child's Play are okay I guess
Then there are Saw series , Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Hills have eyes, Final Destination, Hostel, Wrong Turn,. The quality range is in between "well thats disgusting" to "this is funny shit"
Haha right?! I do think there is a fine line between horror and comedy.
I like a lotta your suggestions though. I watched Nightmare on Elm Street last night actually... I love how weird it is!
Oh yes Freddy Kreuger is terrifying. Not his appearance but the premise of his powers.
Bird Box is another unique horror movie.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_Box_(film)