Favorite Horror movie for Halloween?

UncaDollas · 10-10-2010, 02:18 AM

Got any recommendations for a scary horror film?

I love Cannibal Holocaust!

Griff · 10-10-2010, 05:32 AM

Out of Africa

casimendocina · 10-10-2010, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Griff

Out of Africa

Halloween holds no significance for me, but Griff, please explain.

Griff · 10-10-2010, 05:59 AM

That was the most horrifying film I ever encountered.

Halloween is a non-event for me as well btw.

casimendocina · 10-10-2010, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Griff

That was the most horrifying film I ever encountered.

I haven't seen Out of Africa. Should I? I reckon Shallow Grave and Breaking the Waves (sssshhhhhh-don't let SN know that I mentioned this. It will upset him again) were in that category for me. The Kite Runner was also pretty yukky in terms of subject matter and if they make a movie of A Thousand Splendid Suns, I don't think I could bear to watch it.

skysidhe · 10-10-2010, 09:06 AM

If you want to see a creepy film, see 'Let the Right One In' or the remake,'Let Me In' released this October.

At this stage, I go for campy like The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, or Simpson's Treehouse of Horror. Another one on kids level would be Coraline. I'm a kid at heart these days.

I don't have any other ideas. Where's Elvira when you need her?

HungLikeJesus · 10-10-2010, 09:27 AM

I'll put in a vote for Black Christmas (1974), The Last House on the Left (1972), The Hitcher (1986), and When a Stranger Calls (1979). Note that these have all been remade, but I would recommend the originals in every case.

skysidhe · 10-10-2010, 09:45 AM

Good choices hlj...nice and creepy.

Cloud · 10-10-2010, 09:48 AM

My fave--and you're going to laugh--is the cheesy 80s "Nightbreed." But I also recommend the novella it's based on, "Cabal" by Clive Barker (who is fab)

BrianR · 10-10-2010, 09:56 AM

Sky, Elvira is still active and in character. She released a movie last summer and still does personal appearances. Rumour has it that she's planning something big to enhance her career.

My favorite scary movie was always The Exorcist. I know I know. But it scared me back then and still gives me chills.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-10-2010, 10:43 AM

Speaking of Elvira, here's an excellent article about her history and plans for the future. She's a very smart lady.

http://www.laweekly.com/2010-09-23/a...lvira-s-world/

skysidhe · 10-10-2010, 01:34 PM

The Exorcist is a film that will never loose its freak factor, that's for sure.

I didn't know Elvira was still being broadcast and I liked the LA Weekly's layout Bruce.

It's amazing what make-up will do.

HungLikeJesus · 10-10-2010, 03:35 PM

One more for a rainy weekend afternoon: The Other (1972)

spudcon · 10-10-2010, 03:48 PM

I first saw "Night of the Living Dead" at a drive in with my wife and a couple of others. When it started in black and white, with unknown actors, we started laughing at it's low budget look. As we watched, I noticed no one was laughing anymore. That was the only movie that caught us off guard.

monster · 10-10-2010, 05:16 PM

monster does not do horror movies.

10-10-2010, 02:18 AM	#1
UncaDollas Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 72	Favorite Horror movie for Halloween? Got any recommendations for a scary horror film? I love Cannibal Holocaust! Last edited by xoxoxoBruce; 10-11-2010 at 12:55 PM.

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Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Out of Africa __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

10-10-2010, 05:59 AM	#4
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	That was the most horrifying film I ever encountered. Halloween is a non-event for me as well btw. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

10-10-2010, 09:27 AM	#7
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	I'll put in a vote for Black Christmas (1974), The Last House on the Left (1972), The Hitcher (1986), and When a Stranger Calls (1979). Note that these have all been remade, but I would recommend the originals in every case. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

10-10-2010, 09:48 AM	#9
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	My fave--and you're going to laugh--is the cheesy 80s "Nightbreed." But I also recommend the novella it's based on, "Cabal" by Clive Barker (who is fab) __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

10-10-2010, 09:06 AM	#6
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	If you want to see a creepy film, see 'Let the Right One In' or the remake,'Let Me In' released this October. At this stage, I go for campy like The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, or Simpson's Treehouse of Horror. Another one on kids level would be Coraline. I'm a kid at heart these days. I don't have any other ideas. Where's Elvira when you need her?

10-10-2010, 09:45 AM	#8
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Good choices hlj...nice and creepy.

10-10-2010, 09:56 AM	#10
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	Sky, Elvira is still active and in character. She released a movie last summer and still does personal appearances. Rumour has it that she's planning something big to enhance her career. My favorite scary movie was always The Exorcist. I know I know. But it scared me back then and still gives me chills. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

10-10-2010, 10:43 AM	#11
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Speaking of Elvira, here's an excellent article about her history and plans for the future. She's a very smart lady. http://www.laweekly.com/2010-09-23/a...lvira-s-world/ __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-10-2010, 01:34 PM	#12
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	The Exorcist is a film that will never loose its freak factor, that's for sure. I didn't know Elvira was still being broadcast and I liked the LA Weekly's layout Bruce. It's amazing what make-up will do.

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HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	One more for a rainy weekend afternoon: The Other (1972) __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

10-10-2010, 03:48 PM	#14
spudcon Beware of potatoes Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY, USA Posts: 2,078	I first saw "Night of the Living Dead" at a drive in with my wife and a couple of others. When it started in black and white, with unknown actors, we started laughing at it's low budget look. As we watched, I noticed no one was laughing anymore. That was the only movie that caught us off guard. __________________ "I believe that being despised by the despicable is as good as being admired by the admirable."

10-10-2010, 05:16 PM	#15
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	monster does not do horror movies. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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