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True, but as jump scares, 'The Descent' did it brilliantly.
Yes, as you have mentioned with those films, many of the scares come from within your own fears, while watching them.
I also find some films involving black magic, satan etc can be scary.
I always find as example the film 'The Devil Rides Out' to be a chilling film.
I saw the awful remake, never the original, but I've heard the same thing said about the '72 version: it feels raw and cheap enough to feel like you're watching the real thing. Does the original vary much from the remake, or is it the same format in that the former half is dedicated to you know what and the latter half is totally revenge driven?
I had never seen or heard of the film 'The Last House On The Left' (1972), until i saw it recently online, and i thought it was very good. The modern remake of this film i saw too, was pretty good as well.
It wasn't the worst thing I've ever seen. It was pretty dark and had a great cast, but the trailers gave away the entire thing.
It was after this film, that the horror slasher market exploded with many variations on the genre.
In the UK in the 1980's it was the in thing to go to to your local video shop and rent out the latest nastiest, scariest film.
American Mary
Outpost (2008)
Wishmaster
Lisa & The Devil
Revenge Of Frankenstien
The Satanic Rites Of Dracula
Dracula (1931)
Friday The 13th Pt VII: The New Blood
The House Of The Devil
The Innkeepers
May (2002)
The Beyond (1981)
Delirium: Photo Of Gioia (1987)
And while Halloween was an inspiration to Friday The 13th, the slasher craze didn't explode until after Friday The 13th. Though it could be said that there were slasher films before Halloween. The Texas Chasinsaw Massacre could be classed as a slasher, as could some of Mario Bava's output.
Yes, i forgot. 'The Omen' was really creepy, and had some really gross death scenes.
I used to live near that Cathedral in Guildford, England where Damian freaked out when he was been driven up the driveway to said Cathedral.
Strange this as i used to hear the Omen theme whenever i drove past this Cathedral as well. :-O
What, the music was comming from the Cathedral? Maybe they were fans of Goldsmith's score... or there was something sinister going on.
Maybe i'am the devil. Must check to see if there are any numbers on my scalp!
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It was alright. A bit paint-by-numbers, drags at times, and seems to mix up whatever message it's attempting to create in the end, which comes across rather awkwardly. Overall, better than I thought, but it's still mediocre.
Still one of my favorite Batman movies but It would have been much better if they removed Knox and Vikki Vale from the story. Keaton and Nicholson are the highlights for sure.
Nice list. You left out Legend Of Hell House though.....
And of the best new ones i've seen is The Babadook
One of my personal favorite films. I still think Keaton is the best live-action Batman/Bruce Wayne. And Nicholson's Joker is definitely a delight.
Try also The Legend of Hell House (1973) excellent.
The Revenant
Very cinematic and beautiful. Great score (I already got the cd before seeing the movie). Gorgeous cinematography (obviously). Definitely a movie that should be seen in theatre rather than at home. A very good cast all around. I don't like the tedious Oscar narrative with DiCaprio - it's sort of ridiculous that the guy was considered practically a sure winner before anyone had even seen the movie, as if the actual performance is entirely secondary. Not that I'll have any problem with him winning this year, though - there's nobody in the category I'd rather see win, and I like him anyway, and he was good - but the narrative is ngh. I was pleased to see Hardy recognized, and he was excellent.
Spotlight
This one could be seen at home on tv just as well, but it is worth seeing. An interesting story, well told, an excellent ensemble (though I must say I don't get why Ruffalo was nominated for this - I like him, but not particularly in this movie, and several in the male cast were better IMO). Kept my interest all the way (not so with my friend, a pity), and I actually got shivers at that list at the end before the credits - I mean... daaaaamn...
Blackhat - what a beautifull shot movie and now I know how much they missed shooting amazing China with SF. This movie is actually quite smart and well worth your while.
*Not Safe For Family Viewing
That was one of my favorite films of 2015. It'd probably even sneak into my Top 15 Spielberg films overall; I enjoyed it a lot and plan on buying it.
I saw it many time theatrically though.
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I'm so glad you like BlackHat. I think it's a beautifully shot movie. Isn't this where Mann always excels?
It is very well shot and I actually liked the story too, not afraid to ask a wee bit more mental exercise that the average movie gives us these days.