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DrLoomis said:
I'm obviously a big fan of the Halloween franchise, but my all-time favourite horror is Dead End from 2003. I have mentioned it here before. I found it in the ex-rental bin in Blockbuster. It is very atmospheric but also a few funny moments along the way.
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I also love dead end, it actually is one of the few films that’s scared me which is surprising. I also love the film identity…again one of the few that’s scared me.
I still, even though I know what happens get scared in the laundry room scene

Another one I usually watch around Halloween that still makes me jump is thirteen ghosts too
 
Shirley55 said:
Just watched a horror movie recently Speak no evil. Very disturbing to watch not really my thing, I prefer more haunting based movies.
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Speak No Evil is very marmite, I liked the concept but a lot of people took it at face value and dismissed it as stupid.

Unfortunately it's getting a hollywood remake, which will further dilute the premise as I think a major part of that is being guests in a foriegn country.
 
IGiveUp22 said:
I also love dead end, it actually is one of the few films that’s scared me which is surprising. I also love the film identity…again one of the few that’s scared me.
I still, even though I know what happens get scared in the laundry room scene

Another one I usually watch around Halloween that still makes me jump is thirteen ghosts too
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We can be friends! It is rare to find someone else who has seen Dead End. I think it was released without much of a fan fair so most people missed it. It is one you don't really see on TV either.

The original Woman in Black is fantastic as well. I recently got it on Blu Ray, it so much better than the Daniel Radcliffe one. I try and catch the stage play when it tours nearby. Can't beat it for a good scare.
 
I rewatched The Nun last night. It had been a while since I watched it and wanted to refresh my memory before watching The Nun 2.

It gets a bit of a bad rap but I think it's good. My only thoughts last night was that Father Burke was as useless as a chocolate teapot. Poor old Sister Irene would have been better on her own with Frenchie. 🤣
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For anyone interested, this is what the actress looks like who plays Valak.

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Evil Dead Rise is on Netflix, I am watching it now. I saw a lot of hype when it was released and gushing reviews but as you can tell as I type this during the finale, I didn't find it more than a 5/10.

Great practical effects, lashings of gore, the lead baddie is great but it is just meh. I think the tone is off slightly and there were some ideas that were done because they looked cool rather than adding to the film.
 
Rockin' Robin said:
If you want a good old fashioned chiller of a horror film, may I recommend The Changeling. It was made in 1980, with George C Scott in the lead role. I had not seen the film in years, but it was recently shown on the freeview channel Talking Pictures. Highly recommended.
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The Changeling is one of my favourite horror movies. Still holds up today though I suspect it's long overdue a proper remake.
 
FenellaTheWitch said:
The Changeling is one of my favourite horror movies. Still holds up today though I suspect it's long overdue a proper remake.
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I hope not, they will add CGI that will overwhelm everything. They will ramp up the gore, and they will probably use a muted colour palete. Basically they will do everything that I hate, about modern films and TV shows.
 
Rockin' Robin said:
I hope not, they will add CGI that will overwhelm everything. They will ramp up the gore, and they will probably use a muted colour palete. Basically they will do everything that I hate, about modern films and TV shows.
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I hope not too. Its simplicity is what makes it so good. One of those films that relies on the actors and not a load of effects.

I'm just surprised it hasn't had one yet.

It's like the 1963 version of The Haunting. Just relies on the actors and is brilliant.
 
There is a 50th Anniversary screening of The Exorcist on tonight at my local cinema. I wish they would advertise these things more because I would have gone to see that if I didn't have plans already. It seems to be nationwide, so if any fellow horror fans are stuck for something to do this evening there is that!

I can't wait for the new one and I'm going to try and get in to see Saw X this week as well. Let the spooky season begin!
 
troutpout69 said:
I’m generally more into older horrors! I adore The Wicker Man, found that really disturbing! Also:
Nightmare on Elm Street
The Shining
The exorcist
Halloween
Eden Lake
American werewolf in London
Audrey Rose
Orphan
The Descent
Friday 13th
psycho
Scream
The lost Boys
The Creep Show
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No poltergeist? That scared me to death when I was wee so did nightmare on elm street. Love the lost boys to .
 
I’m trying to watch a horror movie a day for October- started with Evil Dead Rise yesterday. The
cheese grater scene 😬😬😬

Later in the month I’m away for a few days- if anyone has recommendations for ones that are Netflix, prime or Disney + that I could download would appreciate it 😊
 
troutpout69 said:
I’m generally more into older horrors! I adore The Wicker Man, found that really disturbing! Also:
Nightmare on Elm Street
The Shining
The exorcist
Halloween
Eden Lake
American werewolf in London
Audrey Rose
Orphan
The Descent
Friday 13th
psycho
Scream
The lost Boys
The Creep Show
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I couldn't agree more on all of these -
may I also suggest, if you haven't already seen them, Witchboard, and Motel Hell !
 
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