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  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    Creasy47 wrote: »
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    I just rewatched Event Horizon (1997) by Paul W. S. Anderson. It was one of the first horror films I ever saw in theatres, and it became an instant favorite of mine. What always astonishes me is how little love it gets. To be frank, I find the film very effective in its scares. Perhaps I was simply young enough at the time to roll with it and not see any flaws, and I've been in blind love ever since. Perhaps it's a generational thing. Perhaps it's the simple fact that what is scary and what isn't is a perfectly subjective consideration and Event Horizon landed on the good side here, but not in many other living rooms. I'm a fan for sure. And the score is amazing. (And it's almost the best Hellraiser-in-space film we never got.)

    It's criminally underrated, though I only first saw it maybe 10 or so years back. Damn good stuff. I'll forever wish for that proper Extended Cut that will never, ever happen.

    Vastly underrated, yes. And an extended cut sounds great!
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    I just rewatched Event Horizon (1997) by Paul W. S. Anderson. It was one of the first horror films I ever saw in theatres, and it became an instant favorite of mine. What always astonishes me is how little love it gets. To be frank, I find the film very effective in its scares. Perhaps I was simply young enough at the time to roll with it and not see any flaws, and I've been in blind love ever since. Perhaps it's a generational thing. Perhaps it's the simple fact that what is scary and what isn't is a perfectly subjective consideration and Event Horizon landed on the good side here, but not in many other living rooms. I'm a fan for sure. And the score is amazing. (And it's almost the best Hellraiser-in-space film we never got.)

    It's criminally underrated, though I only first saw it maybe 10 or so years back. Damn good stuff. I'll forever wish for that proper Extended Cut that will never, ever happen.

    Vastly underrated, yes. And an extended cut sounds great!

    I'd just love to see all the twisted nightmares they shot for the recorded footage bit that showcases what happened to the previous crew.
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    Not gonna lie, it looks very corny and less scary than the original game, but I do still hope it’s a fun time!
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    Creasy47 wrote: »

    Yes!!! Finally, someone saw we are sorely missing Thanksgiving-themed horror films! Hope it’s good!
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    I'm not sure if anybody else here has seen it or even loves it the way I do but I revisited Night of the Comet the other day (a movie staple of my childhood) and I was so happy to find out it's just as awesome, lighthearted, and adventurously cool as I remember it being as a kid. 5 stars from this guy.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    Creasy47 wrote: »
    I'm not sure if anybody else here has seen it or even loves it the way I do but I revisited Night of the Comet the other day (a movie staple of my childhood) and I was so happy to find out it's just as awesome, lighthearted, and adventurously cool as I remember it being as a kid. 5 stars from this guy.

    It's a cool little film. I don't love it, but I like it.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    I'm not sure if anybody else here has seen it or even loves it the way I do but I revisited Night of the Comet the other day (a movie staple of my childhood) and I was so happy to find out it's just as awesome, lighthearted, and adventurously cool as I remember it being as a kid. 5 stars from this guy.

    It's a cool little film. I don't love it, but I like it.

    Liking it is good enough for me! I know it's no award winner but the nostalgia has me blinded on this one.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    Creasy47 wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    I'm not sure if anybody else here has seen it or even loves it the way I do but I revisited Night of the Comet the other day (a movie staple of my childhood) and I was so happy to find out it's just as awesome, lighthearted, and adventurously cool as I remember it being as a kid. 5 stars from this guy.

    It's a cool little film. I don't love it, but I like it.

    Liking it is good enough for me! I know it's no award winner but the nostalgia has me blinded on this one.

    I understand the feeling. Nostalgia can be a powerful reason for a thumbs-up.
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    I was really impressed and shocked by Saw X, which became the first-ever certified fresh film of the series on RT (by a considerable margin, too!). It is truly unlike every other Saw movie in the best ways possible. The usage of torture porn as a side dish instead of the main course, which is instead simple, compelling drama, is a wise choice that pleases me (don't worry gorehounds, there is still plenty!). If only Tobin Bell could win an Oscar for his best-ever work in his most famous role! A very emotional and morally messy ride, and one of the few I thought was actually pretty good on the whole in this series. Also, it was amazingly restrained where others went too crazy (not just speaking about the traps and gore, more about keeping it light on references, flashbacks, and lore), and the acting was collectively the best by a country mile.

    I haven't seen most of them in a while, but from memory, my ranking of this series would go something like this:

    1. Saw (2004)
    2. Saw X (2023)
    3. Saw II (2005)
    4. Saw VI (2009)
    5. Saw III (2006)
    6. Saw IV (2007)
    7. Saw V (2008)
    8. Jigsaw (2017)
    9. Saw 3D (2010)
    10. Spiral (2021)

    The original is still my favorite for its minimalism, unbeatable twist, and cheesy goodness. X and II are sequels that get most things right. VI and III are the only other two that I really care about, and even then things start to get a bit dicey. IV is meh, and then my #7-10 are all disappointments on varying levels. I don't know how much longer this series is going to go on, given I don't think it really can or should survive without Tobin Bell, but I'd be very happy with X being the last one so it could go out on a high note. If not, hopefully they take a lot of what made it work for one more potential sequel. It really is a crazy soap opera, this franchise. More lows than highs for sure, but ultimately always relevant and intriguing thanks to Tobin's incredible work as John Kramer / Jigsaw.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Full trailer for Eli Roth's Thanksgiving arriving tomorrow:

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  • mattjoesmattjoes Julie T. and the M.G.'s
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    Creasy47 wrote: »
    Full trailer for Eli Roth's Thanksgiving arriving tomorrow:

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    -It's blood.
    -Son of a b...
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    I've been having a blast this Halloween season, watching at least one new horror film a day this month, but the shining highlight for me so far is without question Deep Red. I've never really dove into the giallo genre, nor Argento's works in general, but damn, that was the most perfect horror experience I've had in a good while now.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    My brother and I are marathoning the Halloween movies again, with the first one done last night. I’ll post an updated ranking whenever it ends.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    Creasy47 wrote: »
    I've been having a blast this Halloween season, watching at least one new horror film a day this month, but the shining highlight for me so far is without question Deep Red. I've never really dove into the giallo genre, nor Argento's works in general, but damn, that was the most perfect horror experience I've had in a good while now.

    It's a true classic, that one, elevated horror before that was a thing. Deep Red works as both a drama and a horror film. Along with the original Suspiria, I'd call it my favorite Argento.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    I've been having a blast this Halloween season, watching at least one new horror film a day this month, but the shining highlight for me so far is without question Deep Red. I've never really dove into the giallo genre, nor Argento's works in general, but damn, that was the most perfect horror experience I've had in a good while now.

    It's a true classic, that one, elevated horror before that was a thing. Deep Red works as both a drama and a horror film. Along with the original Suspiria, I'd call it my favorite Argento.

    I thought the shot composition and framing was superb, along with all the red herrings and sprinkling of clues throughout. It did not end the way I thought it would but it felt fitting all the same. I was worried the killer's identity was "too obvious" but it wound up not being. Beautiful stuff, makes me want to dive into more of his films.

    The only other one I'd seen up to that point was The Bird with the Crystal Plumage and I wasn't crazy about it, though I think I'd like it a lot more with another viewing.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    Creasy47 wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    I've been having a blast this Halloween season, watching at least one new horror film a day this month, but the shining highlight for me so far is without question Deep Red. I've never really dove into the giallo genre, nor Argento's works in general, but damn, that was the most perfect horror experience I've had in a good while now.

    It's a true classic, that one, elevated horror before that was a thing. Deep Red works as both a drama and a horror film. Along with the original Suspiria, I'd call it my favorite Argento.

    I thought the shot composition and framing was superb, along with all the red herrings and sprinkling of clues throughout. It did not end the way I thought it would but it felt fitting all the same. I was worried the killer's identity was "too obvious" but it wound up not being. Beautiful stuff, makes me want to dive into more of his films.

    The only other one I'd seen up to that point was The Bird with the Crystal Plumage and I wasn't crazy about it, though I think I'd like it a lot more with another viewing.

    Argento is one of those who work well on a good day but deliver poor quality on a bad day. I don't enjoy everything the man has ever done. But Deep Red has a great mood and yes, @Creasy47, shot very well.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    I've been having a blast this Halloween season, watching at least one new horror film a day this month, but the shining highlight for me so far is without question Deep Red. I've never really dove into the giallo genre, nor Argento's works in general, but damn, that was the most perfect horror experience I've had in a good while now.

    It's a true classic, that one, elevated horror before that was a thing. Deep Red works as both a drama and a horror film. Along with the original Suspiria, I'd call it my favorite Argento.

    I thought the shot composition and framing was superb, along with all the red herrings and sprinkling of clues throughout. It did not end the way I thought it would but it felt fitting all the same. I was worried the killer's identity was "too obvious" but it wound up not being. Beautiful stuff, makes me want to dive into more of his films.

    The only other one I'd seen up to that point was The Bird with the Crystal Plumage and I wasn't crazy about it, though I think I'd like it a lot more with another viewing.

    Argento is one of those who work well on a good day but deliver poor quality on a bad day. I don't enjoy everything the man has ever done. But Deep Red has a great mood and yes, @Creasy47, shot very well.

    Yeah I was reading yesterday that he really hasn't had any sort of hit or cult classic since the '80s, which is a shame considering he's still working these days. Still, I'm very eager to see his other beloved classics now.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    Creasy47 wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    I've been having a blast this Halloween season, watching at least one new horror film a day this month, but the shining highlight for me so far is without question Deep Red. I've never really dove into the giallo genre, nor Argento's works in general, but damn, that was the most perfect horror experience I've had in a good while now.

    It's a true classic, that one, elevated horror before that was a thing. Deep Red works as both a drama and a horror film. Along with the original Suspiria, I'd call it my favorite Argento.

    I thought the shot composition and framing was superb, along with all the red herrings and sprinkling of clues throughout. It did not end the way I thought it would but it felt fitting all the same. I was worried the killer's identity was "too obvious" but it wound up not being. Beautiful stuff, makes me want to dive into more of his films.

    The only other one I'd seen up to that point was The Bird with the Crystal Plumage and I wasn't crazy about it, though I think I'd like it a lot more with another viewing.

    Argento is one of those who work well on a good day but deliver poor quality on a bad day. I don't enjoy everything the man has ever done. But Deep Red has a great mood and yes, @Creasy47, shot very well.

    Yeah I was reading yesterday that he really hasn't had any sort of hit or cult classic since the '80s, which is a shame considering he's still working these days. Still, I'm very eager to see his other beloved classics now.

    I can absolutely recommend Suspiria, if for no other reasons than for the music and the vibrant color palette.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    OK, revisited The Bird with the Crystal Plumage last night and also loved it, though not as much as Deep Red. I clearly must've been in a bad mood, or at least not in a movie mood, when I first saw it a couple of years back.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Dario Argento's Opera? Splendid. I've been sleeping on this man's work for way too long if this is the sort of entertainment I've been missing out on. The eye sequences are hands down some of the most uncomfortable and horrifying pieces of torture I've ever seen in a horror film.

    And my girlfriend and I finally caught Saw X in theaters on Saturday and had a good time! Ten installments in and they delivered one of the best installments in the whole series. Bell and Smith were fantastic, though I did think the film devolved into too much downtime and exposition throughout considering its two hour runtime. The traps were nice though, and while the ending was very predictable, I had a blast with seeing some real slimy characters get their comeuppance through pain and torture.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    In some sad horror-related news, Anthony Hickox, the director of Waxwork and my favorite Hellraiser installment, Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth, has passed away:

    https://deadline.com/2023/10/anthony-hickox-dead-horror-director-of-waxwork-hellraiser-iii-was-64-1235568541/
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    That's a shame, Hellraiser 3 is one of the better ones.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Indeed. I had to fire it up this morning before work to enjoy, now on a more somber note. I love this one.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    Hellraiser 3 is middle tier at best for me. But RIP, Anthony Hickox!
  • NickTwentyTwoNickTwentyTwo Vancouver, BC, Canada
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    Does anyone watch Dead Meat on YouTube? I’m obsessed with the kill counts and podcasts.
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