Author Topic: October: Scary movie month (Read 157542 times)

Harry Caul · « **Reply #25 on:** October 19, 2010, 12:00:10 AM »

Wow... I just finished The Thing from Another World. What an incredible movie! After seeing some of the lobbies (which showed The Thing) I was expecting it to be kind of hokey. I was way off base... it was excellent! I thought it was a very solid movie with great characters. Then again, I don't know why I was expecting anything less given that Hawks directed it. And strong women characters too boot.

Great flick! Two thumbs way up.

brude · « **Reply #26 on:** October 19, 2010, 01:13:55 AM »

The 1951 THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD...what a picture...
While Christian Nyby is credited as the director, producer Hawks' influence permeates the entire production.
Reportedly, he was so frequently on the set that even James Arness and Kenneth Tobey have actually disagreed on who really directed the movie.
Reminds me of producer Spielberg's influence on Tobe Hooper when Hooper was directing POLTERGEIST.
Glad to hear that Harry's first look at this classic was positive.
IMO, it will always stand the test of time.

Zorba · « **Reply #27 on:** October 19, 2010, 10:04:34 AM »

Quote from: brude on October 19, 2010, 01:13:55 AM

Glad to hear that Harry's first look at this classic was positive.
IMO, it will always stand the test of time.

I agree with you guys. Great and timeless it is.

Quote from: brude on October 18, 2010, 09:28:12 PM

Though in HIGHLANDER, Clancy Brown does have that great line to the nuns in church, "Happy Halloween ladies!"

"Forgive me. I am a worm"

brude · « **Reply #28 on:** October 19, 2010, 01:39:46 PM »

Quote from: Zorba on October 19, 2010, 10:04:34 AM

"Forgive me. I am a worm"

Another great line when Brown picks up the hooker...
Hooker: "Hi, I'm Candy."
Kurgan: "Of course you are."

Harry Caul · « **Reply #29 on:** October 19, 2010, 11:48:53 PM »

I saw 'Let Me In' in the theaters and followed it up with 'The Masque of Red Death' at home tonight. I have heard great things about 'Let Me In' and I will admit, it was really well done. Good directing, good acting, good score... CGI was ok. However, it also seemed kind of pointless IMO. As far as I can remember, it was more or less a shot for shot remake of 'Let the Right One In'... in the future I don't know why I would ever choose to watch this one over the original? Thoughts from others? I know some here really liked it...

As for Masque of Red Death... you gotta love Price

Zorba · « **Reply #30 on:** October 20, 2010, 09:52:16 AM »

Quote from: Harry Caul on October 19, 2010, 11:48:53 PM

As for Masque of Red Death... you gotta love Price

You just reminded me that I havent seen the Dr Phibes movies in a while. Those are charming.

I watched The Exorcism of Emily Rose very late last night. Not the best movie to be watching so close to 3AM.

brude · « **Reply #31 on:** October 20, 2010, 10:57:07 AM »

Speaking of exorcisms, tonight I plan on watching EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING and DOMINION, the other prequel to the EXORCIST. I figure it'll be an interesting double-bill -- both from Warners 2005, one by Paul Schrader and the other by Renny Harlin. Both star Stellan Skarsgard as a younger Father Merrin. I've seen them both before, but not back-to-back.

ddilts399 · « **Reply #32 on:** October 20, 2010, 11:22:06 AM »

I am eagerly anticipating Walking Dead on AMC 10/31.

Harry Caul · « **Reply #33 on:** October 20, 2010, 11:47:07 AM »

Quote from: ddilts399 on October 20, 2010, 11:22:06 AM

I am eagerly anticipating Walking Dead on AMC 10/31.

Damn Straight! I still haven't seen the whole thing through and I've always lusted after the paper... it has one of the most beautiful one sheets I've ever seen!

(this is the midget WC which has the same image)

The R42 poster is pretty outstanding in its own right... and is something I might actually be able to afford some day!

brude · « **Reply #34 on:** October 20, 2010, 11:53:07 AM »

Great posters for a great film. One of my favorite Karloffs.

Dr Hackenbush · « **Reply #35 on:** October 20, 2010, 12:01:02 PM »

Quote from: Harry Caul on October 20, 2010, 11:47:07 AM

Damn Straight! I still haven't seen the whole thing through and I've always lusted after the paper

Dale's referring to the series based on the Image comic book. The Karloff version will be shown on TCM on 30 Oct at 8:15 AM CST

Harry Caul · « **Reply #36 on:** October 20, 2010, 12:03:52 PM »

My bad!

Harry Caul · « **Reply #37 on:** October 21, 2010, 11:54:14 PM »

So what have you all seen in the last few days? I watched Scanners yesterday and I watched The Last Man on Earth and Near Dark tonight.

paul waines · « **Reply #38 on:** October 23, 2010, 11:38:25 AM »

Just a couple this week, watched Hammer's Hands of the Ripper, and Kiss of the Vampire. Last night, American Werewolf in london. Have dug up several for this evening, but don't know which to watch, will post later.

brude · « **Reply #39 on:** October 23, 2010, 12:09:09 PM »

Just watched THE ORPHANAGE (again)....outstanding chiller...don't miss it....
Tonight, we have a Universal FRANKENSTEIN marathon scheduled...it's time my youngest got a dose of the classics....

paul waines · « **Reply #40 on:** October 23, 2010, 01:19:22 PM »

Quote from: brude on October 23, 2010, 12:09:09 PM

Just watched THE ORPHANAGE (again)....outstanding chiller...don't miss it....
Tonight, we have a Universal FRANKENSTEIN marathon scheduled...it's time my youngest got a dose of the classics....

Wow, my favourite marathon, I still haven't made it to the end of A&C meet Franky in one sitting, usually I get to House of Drac, before the zzzzz's hit.

CSM · « **Reply #41 on:** October 23, 2010, 01:32:19 PM »

Toy Story 3 - try telling the toys it wasn't a scary October movie!

It was excellent though...

Harry Caul · « **Reply #42 on:** October 25, 2010, 05:56:07 PM »

Update: I saw Phantasm on Friday, The Haunting (1963) and Cigarette Burns (what. in. the. f#@k.) on Saturday and An American Werewolf in London last night. Not sure what is on tap for tonight yet...

kovacs01 · « **Reply #43 on:** October 26, 2010, 03:27:44 AM »

Quote from: Harry Caul on October 25, 2010, 05:56:07 PM

Cigarette Burns (what. in. the. f#@k.)

Yeah, it had that effect on me the first time I watched it too. I never expected to see a Carpenter film as gritty and outside the mainstream as that. I wonder if thats him without the influence of Hollywood mucky mucks?

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #44 on:** October 26, 2010, 12:55:54 PM »

So people who like horror movies have "high sensation-seeking" personalities, according to this WP article.

I guess I'm a low sensation seeker. I avoid horror movies because the disturbing scenes "stick in my head."

kovacs01 · « **Reply #45 on:** October 26, 2010, 01:11:59 PM »

You will want to avoid Cigarette Burns then Mel. It is fairly gory in a couple of spots, but I have seen movies that out-gore it by a long shot. It is more the subject matter.....the whole premise is just disturbing.

Harry Caul · « **Reply #46 on:** October 26, 2010, 01:34:43 PM »

I screened it for a group of about 8 people (without having seen it myself) and EVERYONE was creeped out big time. And of course, everyone was... I wouldn't say pissed at me... but definitely trying to figure out why I would EVER show that to them!

Thanks for the article Mel. Now I know why my wife and I are so different!

kovacs01 · « **Reply #47 on:** October 26, 2010, 01:46:54 PM »

Quote from: Harry Caul on October 26, 2010, 01:34:43 PM

EVERYONE was creeped out big time

LOL! Isn't that the point of a horror film though?? Gore and scares may make you jump, but to really get into your bones and creep you out, well that takes something else (at least for me). I just hope you didnt have any overly religious folks (or moderately religious types who cant watch a film for films sake) in there for the screening. In that case, I can see where things might have been on the uncomfortable side.

Either way man, it made me laugh thinking of a bunch of people sitting down to watch that together.......i do apologize though if my recommendation caused you extreme duress.

Zorba · « **Reply #48 on:** October 26, 2010, 02:59:55 PM »

I dont know what this says...but I think it is cute.

I dont watch most horror movies as I just find them plain silly more than scary...but...BUT...when they are very well done they are special. SPECIAL

paul waines · « **Reply #49 on:** October 27, 2010, 12:50:43 PM »

Had a "The Raven" double bill 34, 63, the other night, Quite the ticket. Watched "The Woman in Black" last night, one of Yvonne's favourite's. Watched "Dawn of the dead" after Mark Gatiss's History of Horror pt3, Documentary on Monday night. After all the censorship of this film ( Dawn ) it was on uncut 140 mins long. How times have changed.

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Author Topic: October: Scary movie month (Read 157542 times)

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