Starting my horror season after reading this thread of films that I'm yet to watch posted on here
First off - Insidious
Netflix ftw :cool:
Haha, I've had the same approach to you. Within the last 2 weeks i've got around Blair Witch Project 1 & 2, Paranormal Activty 2 & 3, Grave Encounters, REC 2.
Honestly If you have not seen Grave Encounters, put it on your list, it's a must see and watch it alone, in the dark, at around 5am, with headphones in
I feel a bit like the odd one out re The Blair Witch. I didn't find it scary at all, in fact I think it was overhyped. The only bit that creeped me out slightly was when they're in the tent and it sounds like kids are outside and then it starts shaking. Other than that bit I was let down by it.
The most scared I've ever been when watching a film was when watching the original 'Psycho' when the detective is walking up the stairs and then ...aaargh ! Also the shower scene of course. It's the going against our expectations that does it !
Scariest image - in the silent film 'Nosferatu', when he's going upstairs.
'Straw Dogs', before the locals get really, difficult - and they are just lurking around apparently normally but are clearly, dangerous. When people go past the point of keeping safe by trusting their instincts and avoiding the obvious potential for disaster, it makes me more nervous than seeing loads of death and gore. :eek:
As I don't think it's been mentioned yet, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. The soundtrack gave me nightmares a few weeks back.
(You need to have seen at least the 1st season of the show though, otherwise it won't make any sense at all.)
It always surprises me that nobody ever mentions 'Twin Peaks' when talking about scariest moments in film/TV, it's always one of the first things that pops up in my mind. Bob has to be one of the creepiest fictional characters ever created.
It always surprises me that nobody ever mentions 'Twin Peaks' when talking about scariest moments in film/TV, it's always one of the first things that pops up in my mind. Bob has to be one of the creepiest fictional characters ever created.
Brilliant series..absolutely brilliant. . He was, scary but I'd guessed early on, who he was. Drat.
I was scared by Glenn Close, in 'Fatal Attraction'. Initially, I could understand, that she was well cheesed off but then the character went so bonkers I could hardly look at the screen when she was on.
I'm hardcore when it comes to scaring. Even when I try to imagine myself in those situations in Horrors. There have been a select few which have made me jump once or twice though.
It always surprises me that nobody ever mentions 'Twin Peaks' when talking about scariest moments in film/TV, it's always one of the first things that pops up in my mind. Bob has to be one of the creepiest fictional characters ever created.
The Edinburgh Filmhouse is doing a season of Lynch movies next month and I'm gonna see FWWM in a fairly large cinema, despite the fact I'm certain doing so will give me nightmares.
The original "Nightmare on Elm Street" was a really scary film when it first came out. Unfortunately, all the crap sequels and "Freddie vs Jason" nonsense has dulled its effect over the years.
I remember when I was around 10, I watched this movie on tv called 'Alien Abduction - The McPherson Tape' and it scared the hell out of me! I did actually believe it was a real found footage, and one night I saw what appeared to be a flashing light in the sky and believed it was a UFO. Now i'm old enought to know better
yep, had to sleep with lights on and check behind doors at night.
i will watch it now but not at night on my own.
Paranormal 3 is scary, having 2 daughters and watching that film is haunting.
I don't think its typically scary but the atmosphere created in Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) really scares me, the music and darkness, the outside getting in, its all just creepy!
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First off - Insidious
Netflix ftw :cool:
Haha, I've had the same approach to you. Within the last 2 weeks i've got around Blair Witch Project 1 & 2, Paranormal Activty 2 & 3, Grave Encounters, REC 2.
Honestly If you have not seen Grave Encounters, put it on your list, it's a must see
Scariest image - in the silent film 'Nosferatu', when he's going upstairs.
'Straw Dogs', before the locals get really, difficult - and they are just lurking around apparently normally but are clearly, dangerous. When people go past the point of keeping safe by trusting their instincts and avoiding the obvious potential for disaster, it makes me more nervous than seeing loads of death and gore. :eek:
(You need to have seen at least the 1st season of the show though, otherwise it won't make any sense at all.)
The correct answer is "Threads" and those who have seen it will know why.
I have Threads on DVD..more disturbing than scary..might even watch it again soon..havent seen it for a while.
It always surprises me that nobody ever mentions 'Twin Peaks' when talking about scariest moments in film/TV, it's always one of the first things that pops up in my mind. Bob has to be one of the creepiest fictional characters ever created.
Closely followed by
Blair witch
The Haunting
Halloween
Brilliant series..absolutely brilliant. . He was, scary but I'd guessed early on, who he was. Drat.
I was scared by Glenn Close, in 'Fatal Attraction'. Initially, I could understand, that she was well cheesed off but then the character went so bonkers I could hardly look at the screen when she was on.
Well done to Grave Encounters and The Entity.
The Edinburgh Filmhouse is doing a season of Lynch movies next month and I'm gonna see FWWM in a fairly large cinema, despite the fact I'm certain doing so will give me nightmares.
Maybe I'm a sadist.
yep, had to sleep with lights on and check behind doors at night.
i will watch it now but not at night on my own.
Paranormal 3 is scary, having 2 daughters and watching that film is haunting.
ones that stand out are:
Wolf Creek
Insidious
Paranormal Activity.
One that hasn't been mentioned which I found very disturbing rather than scary was
The Vanishing (original version)
That's a good choice.
The remake is just sacrilege.
Eden Lake
I was going to pop back on here and add Eden Lake. That's a truly disturbing film. Left a bad taste in my mouth for sure.
Not sure what I think about Wolf Creek. I like the premise but John Jarretts character seems a bit OTT at times. Nice looking film though.