Not sure if I like it more than alot of the critics did because of the games but I thought it was very very creepy and scared me way more than much more successful horror films have.
I got home a couple of weeks ago about 11.30 and, unusually, came in through the back door. My missus was watching a film with Keither Sutherland ( I think it was called Mirrors)
She didn't hear me and didn't know I was stood behind her until she turned around. Judging from the height she leaped screaming from the chair , this film is underrated.:D
It's well known that this was a troubled production and the end result is not to del Toro's liking in many respects but it's far better than its reputation.
The Last Broadcast (1998)
A micro-micro budget film but very effective nontheless. Unfortunately overshadowed by the later Blair Witch Project (which I like also).
Midnight Meat Train, alot was put off seeing it because it had vinnie jones as one of the main characters. I was really impressed with it.
If you like tense,dark,mystery,gorey movies... then check it out. It is a bit brutal in certain parts.
I like it because it's visually beautiful and I like the soundtrack. I've not played the game; I suspect most films made from games get rated badly by people who liked the game and can't bear to see any changes.
I like a lot of sequels, which most people hate. Including Hellraiser II and Saw II and Omen II. I like digging into the backgrounds and getting more depth on the characters.
This film absolutely destroyed me when I was a yout. My oldest sister rented the film out with her mate for a sleepover, watched it with them, ended up absolutely traumatised and couldn't sleep on my own for days after that. I must have been about 4-5.
Silent Hill: beautiful to look at and was doing great until they introduced the church people.
I got home a couple of weeks ago about 11.30 and, unusually, came in through the back door. My missus was watching a film with Keither Sutherland ( I think it was called Mirrors)
She didn't hear me and didn't know I was stood behind her until she turned around. Judging from the height she leaped screaming from the chair , this film is underrated.:D
+1 but then ive always had a thing about mirrors and creepy things happening so this was literally like my worst nightmare!
Ghost House (1988) Is a hidden gem in my opinion.If you used to go to video rental shops in the late 80's you probably saw the cover of it (It had a girl holding a clown doll standing in front of a creepy house).
It had bad acting and some dodgy special effects,but it was really creepy and lots of fun,with that '80's horror' charm that was so cool :cool:
+ It had this really freaky nursery rhyme type song/chant that used to start whenever something bad was about to happen :eek:
Noroi (The Curse)
Session 9
Gidam (Epitaph - warning: it's a bit surreal if you're not into that sort, but it's a good film)
Martin
Frailty
The City of the Dead
Shutter (not the remake)
The Uncertain Guest
Trick 'r Treat (one of better horror anthologies; all stories have connections with each other, leaving no loose ties)
Peeping Tom (not quite a horror, but a good, creepy thriller)
Home Movie
Pandorum (I still have a row with two friends over this)
Cube
Eyes Without a Face
The Eye (this is the first film that made me cover my eyes during that lift scene. Awful ending, but Near Dark still holds the Worst Cop-Out Ending award.)
The Serpent and the Rainbow
The Descent
Rinne (Reincarnation)
The Living Death (aka Possessed)
Most of the list are better seen as eerie or creepy mystery/thriller films than straightforward Boo!Horror films.
No way is Slither a horror film. It's fun and darkly funny, like Tremors, The Frighteners, The Prophecy, Bubba Ho-Tep, Zombieland , Evil Dead and The Loved Ones (I don't like gore films, but this Aussie film is worth seeing). I loved The Changeling. The sight of a red ball still gives me the creeps. I adored Candyman.
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Not sure if I like it more than alot of the critics did because of the games but I thought it was very very creepy and scared me way more than much more successful horror films have.
Slither
End of the Line
The Last Seven
.REC is Not underrated :eek:
Mine would be Jeepers Creepers .
She didn't hear me and didn't know I was stood behind her until she turned around. Judging from the height she leaped screaming from the chair , this film is underrated.:D
It's well known that this was a troubled production and the end result is not to del Toro's liking in many respects but it's far better than its reputation.
The Last Broadcast (1998)
A micro-micro budget film but very effective nontheless. Unfortunately overshadowed by the later Blair Witch Project (which I like also).
In the mouth of madness
Maniac cop
Candyman
Brain damage
Basket case
Boneyard
Hellraiser: Inferno
Puppetmaster
Prince of darkness
If you like tense,dark,mystery,gorey movies... then check it out. It is a bit brutal in certain parts.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0805570/
I like it most because it suprises you in regards to the story.
Now roped in with the other "Chucky" movies but it's way better than the comedic sequels. A very neat little chiller.
April Fools Day (original)
Some found it boring and silly. But I thought it was way before its time and a good twist on the slasher film
what an awesome list of films you have chosen here mialicious :cool::)
i think the remake of The Ring is underrated. i like it.
I like a lot of sequels, which most people hate. Including Hellraiser II and Saw II and Omen II. I like digging into the backgrounds and getting more depth on the characters.
These gems do need a bit more mainstream love, but rest assured they are highly regarded in horror film circles.
btw - Silent Hill. Some visually arresting moments and a nice creepy feel to it at times. Shame I couldn't make head nor tail of the plot.
This film absolutely destroyed me when I was a yout. My oldest sister rented the film out with her mate for a sleepover, watched it with them, ended up absolutely traumatised and couldn't sleep on my own for days after that. I must have been about 4-5.
Silent Hill: beautiful to look at and was doing great until they introduced the church people.
Bit like watching a David Lynch movie lol
+1 but then ive always had a thing about mirrors and creepy things happening so this was literally like my worst nightmare!
I agree totally about slither ..great film .
But ....the last seven WTF seriously ? awful awful film complete rip off of reeker 1& 2 .
The Stone Tape :eek:
It had bad acting and some dodgy special effects,but it was really creepy and lots of fun,with that '80's horror' charm that was so cool :cool:
+ It had this really freaky nursery rhyme type song/chant that used to start whenever something bad was about to happen :eek:
I first saw this when I had had a heavy smoke. I was glued, terrified, to my seat for its entirety. Top film.
To me it's a remake, they are incredibly similar, but they say 'it's not'... :rolleyes:
The French film Ils/Them is far superior. Strangers isn't underrated, Ils/Them is.
Mirrors isn't underrated either, see the better original film called Into The Mirror.
Yeah, got to agree there. Didn't really scare me or anything but I thought it was pretty well done and quite atmospheric.
Session 9
Gidam (Epitaph - warning: it's a bit surreal if you're not into that sort, but it's a good film)
Martin
Frailty
The City of the Dead
Shutter (not the remake)
The Uncertain Guest
Trick 'r Treat (one of better horror anthologies; all stories have connections with each other, leaving no loose ties)
Peeping Tom (not quite a horror, but a good, creepy thriller)
Home Movie
Pandorum (I still have a row with two friends over this)
Cube
Eyes Without a Face
The Eye (this is the first film that made me cover my eyes during that lift scene. Awful ending, but Near Dark still holds the Worst Cop-Out Ending award.)
The Serpent and the Rainbow
The Descent
Rinne (Reincarnation)
The Living Death (aka Possessed)
Most of the list are better seen as eerie or creepy mystery/thriller films than straightforward Boo!Horror films.
No way is Slither a horror film. It's fun and darkly funny, like Tremors, The Frighteners, The Prophecy, Bubba Ho-Tep, Zombieland , Evil Dead and The Loved Ones (I don't like gore films, but this Aussie film is worth seeing). I loved The Changeling. The sight of a red ball still gives me the creeps. I adored Candyman.