The Grudge

Clodfobble · 11-02-2004, 08:55 PM

Ok, here's a question: Was I the only person who wasn't scared by "Blair Witch Progress" in the slightest? I mean, it was entertaining, and I enjoyed watching it, but not once did I find myself even on edge.

dar512 · 11-02-2004, 09:05 PM

I'm with you Clod. Didn't do anything for me.

crossfire · 11-02-2004, 09:09 PM

I didn't think Nightmare on Elm Street was very scary, just the movie was cool. In terms of Blair Witch, it stayed with me for about 30 minutes, and that was it. The movie that still scares me is The Shining with Nicholson. Even though it may not be the best horror film, you can beat a crazy Jack.

Beestie · 11-05-2004, 08:58 AM

I watched the Grudge and didn't find it all that scary. I thought it borrowed from the Ring wayyyy too much. The look of the ghost, the way the ghost haunted and killed its victims, etc. It had moments, though. I also thought Sara Michelle Gellar was in a little over her head acting-wise and thought it was interesting (and even admirable) that they didn't even think about using her as T&A bait. She tried to play a serious part but I don't think she's up to it.

And I don't know how anyone can watch the Ring and not be scared at least just a little. The tension in that movie was unbearable at points. The idea that, no matter where you were, that "thing" could still get to you was a pretty cool idea.

The Ring II is coming out in the Spring but, it seemed to me, they pretty much played out their hand (took the story about as far as it was meant to go) in the first movie so I'm on "wait-n-see" mode till it has been out for a few weeks.

Has anyone seen "Saw" yet? I was all pumped up to see it but the word-of-mouth is that its not that good. What's the word??

perth · 11-05-2004, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Beestie

I also thought Sara Michelle Gellar ... they didn't even think about using her as T&A bait.

What? Well, I guess I won't be seeing it after all.

crossfire · 11-05-2004, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Beestie

Has anyone seen "Saw" yet? I was all pumped up to see it but the word-of-mouth is that its not that good. What's the word??

I saw Saw and never listen to the critics, while quite disturbing, it was scary, and the story was great.

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Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	I watched the Grudge and didn't find it all that scary. I thought it borrowed from the Ring wayyyy too much. The look of the ghost, the way the ghost haunted and killed its victims, etc. It had moments, though. I also thought Sara Michelle Gellar was in a little over her head acting-wise and thought it was interesting (and even admirable) that they didn't even think about using her as T&A bait. She tried to play a serious part but I don't think she's up to it. And I don't know how anyone can watch the Ring and not be scared at least just a little. The tension in that movie was unbearable at points. The idea that, no matter where you were, that "thing" could still get to you was a pretty cool idea. The Ring II is coming out in the Spring but, it seemed to me, they pretty much played out their hand (took the story about as far as it was meant to go) in the first movie so I'm on "wait-n-see" mode till it has been out for a few weeks. Has anyone seen "Saw" yet? I was all pumped up to see it but the word-of-mouth is that its not that good. What's the word?? __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

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11-02-2004, 08:55 PM	#1
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Ok, here's a question: Was I the only person who wasn't scared by "Blair Witch Progress" in the slightest? I mean, it was entertaining, and I enjoyed watching it, but not once did I find myself even on edge.

11-02-2004, 09:05 PM	#2
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	I'm with you Clod. Didn't do anything for me.

11-02-2004, 09:09 PM	#3
crossfire The White Rapper Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 233	I didn't think Nightmare on Elm Street was very scary, just the movie was cool. In terms of Blair Witch, it stayed with me for about 30 minutes, and that was it. The movie that still scares me is The Shining with Nicholson. Even though it may not be the best horror film, you can beat a crazy Jack.

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