Underated horror movies

[Wensday13]

What are your favorite largly ignnored horror movies? A few off the top of my head.
Black Christmas (orginal)
Near Dark
The Gate
Dr Giggles
Halloween 3
Bad Dreams
Troll
Rumpelstiltskin
Hellraiser- Inferno
Clownhouse
Dark Carnival


Theres plenty more. Ill post them when they come to me.

[XjarreckoX]

I've seen haloween 3 recently. I personally don't understand why they took a left turn and ditched Michael and went with robots and things like that. I wasn't a bad movie but, I think they should have given it a different title. It shure wasn't a haloween movie.

[Posher778]

^^ Yes it was.

[jenna26]

I've seen haloween 3 recently. I personally don't understand why they took a left turn and ditched Michael and went with robots and things like that. I wasn't a bad movie but, I think they should have given it a different title. It shure wasn't a haloween movie.

The original idea was to have movies where the common factor was Halloween, not Michael Myers. They confused people when they released part 2, since it was a continuation of the first one. So actually the third one just went along with the original concept, and I personally would have liked to see them continue it. I like a couple of the sequels, but still think it would have been better to end the Myers storyline with the first one. And I like Halloween 3, it has been unfairly trashed just because it wasn't what people were expecting.

Near Dark is one of the best vampire movies ever made, in my opinion, despite the trite ending and Black Christmas is also a great movie that doesn't get enough recognition. The others I even haven't seen, or I personally didn't care for.

[Posher778]

Near Dark is one of the vampire movies ever made, in my opinion, despite the trite ending and Black Christmas is also a great movie that doesn't get enough recognition. The others I even haven't seen, or I personally didn't care for.

Near Dark was one of the vampire movies? Bwahaha

[jenna26]

Near Dark was one of the vampire movies? Bwahaha

Dammit, yes, YES it is a vampire movie.....is that an untruth....?? :p
Okay, I left out a word....one of the BEST vampire movies ever made. ;)

[Posher778]

Dammit, yes, YES it is a vampire movie.....is that an untruth....?? :p
Okay, I left out a word....one of the BEST vampire movies ever made. ;)

Bwahaha! Anyway, underrated? Whatever, i'm a pop culture junkie, so I don't care much.

[illdojo]

From Dusk til Dawn
Return of the Living Dead 1&2
Halloween 6 (The Curse of Michael Myers)
Friday the 13th part 5 (even though is NOT Jason)

[Posher778]

from dusk til dawn is way hyped out here....

[Dante'sInferno]

..................Showgirls.

[jenna26]

The original idea was to have movies where the common factor was Halloween, not Michael Myers. They confused people when they released part 2, since it was a continuation of the first one. So actually the third one just went along with the original concept, and I personally would have liked to see them continue it. I like a couple of the sequels, but still think it would have been better to end the Myers storyline with the first one. And I like Halloween 3, it has been unfairly trashed just because it wasn't what people were expecting.



Actually, I might be wrong about this.....I thought the intent after the first one was to continue on with movies that took place on Halloween night, then they decided to kill Myers off for good in part 2, then continue on with the other stories, but because 3 bombed, the plan changed....but I can't find where I read that. Did anybody hear or read this? Or am I remembering wrong?

Oh well, anyway, I really like a film called To Sleep With A Vampire, which was a remake of a film I have yet to be able to find, not sure I can say it is underrated, because it isn't all that good of a film, and it stars Scott Valentine :rolleyes: but it is one that no one else seems to have seen...LOL..;) And its a good story I think.

[The Mothman]

Zombie Doom

this should be crowned as the best piece of shit on earth. im serious. its that bad...i mean good.

[Posher778]

as good as the quality of your cell phone battery? mweeheehee

[The Mothman]

better.....

[Posher778]

Oh really? I'll check it out.

[The Mothman]

http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/coverv/54/195054.jpg
:)

[Posher778]

Haha, nerd.

[XjarreckoX]

I actually liked Friday 5. The story was pretty good for the series and the killer(at first) kept me guessing. Once I saw the copy cat make that "glare" I knew he was the killer.

[Wensday13]

Id like to ad.....
Raising Cain
Horror Hotel
Hour of the Wolf
Die Monster Die
Redneck Zombies (if you like bad movies this one raises the bar)
The Tingler
Carnival of Souls

[stubbornforgey]

another couple..

idle hands
BLACULA
SALEMS LOT
jeepers creepers
what was that movie with that theme song
purple people eater '???
Happy birthday Ronnie
Basket case
asylum
the blurbs
I'spy

[Nikkif8]

One movie that always stuck with me that I thought was just wierd as hell and something about it creeped me out was Motel Hell, and I assume it is pretty underrated.

Someone talking about Salem's Lot made me think of it the other, I may have to find it soon.

[Roderick Usher]

***ahem***
http://www.horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26771

got a list for ya

[newb]

***ahem***
http://www.horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26771

got a list for ya

Yeah......pretty much covers it.

wait a tic.....I didn't see "The Fun House" on that list.

http://www.upcominghorrormovies.com/shock/images/funhouse.jpg

[Hethwheel]

What about Stuart Gordons "Dolls"?

Many commentators have said its a very underated film.

[Hethwheel]

And I'd add Renny Harlins "Prison" to this list.

A wonderful film, IMO. Even spawned a ripoff called "Shocker" which was good too.

[Hethwheel]

Actually, while I was mentioning J Carpenter in another thread, I remembered, "They Live". It deserves so much more respect. Heard whispers there's a TV series planned after all these years and Roddy Piper is involved.

[stubbornforgey]

For some ungodly reason
John Carpenter movies don't do much for me..

[Roderick Usher]

For some ungodly reason
John Carpenter movies don't do much for me..

Blasphemy!

[mordrid]

Dolls is one I would add the underrated list. Another I would add is the movie Freaks from the 20s I believe. I have seen it twice. Very interesting flick that never got the respect it deserved.

[swiss tony]

nobody ever really goes on about event horizon but i absolutely love it. i just got exorcist 3 a while back which is forgotten about too a bit

[mordrid]

Exorcist 3 is a good movie if you take out the fact it was part of the Exocorist series. Event Horizon I completely hated. Not sure why, I just could never get into it.

[Shazbut]

nobody ever really goes on about event horizon but i absolutely love it. i just got exorcist 3 a while back which is forgotten about too a bit

I so wanted to love E H but I've watched it three times now and it still naffs me off - I dont know why. It's like it could be better, it could be nastier, scarier, something? But it just ends up........... silly!!!

Sorry!!

Now yes, Exorcist 3 - totally underrated film - very clever how they pulled back from the atrocious sequel!!

[Shazbut]

One movie that always stuck with me that I thought was just wierd as hell and something about it creeped me out was Motel Hell, and I assume it is pretty underrated.

Someone talking about Salem's Lot made me think of it the other, I may have to find it soon.

Yes, Motel Hell - that film is wickedly funny and horrible all at the same time! It creeped me out too!

I was passing some time in Soho, London in about 1903 and ended up watching it then.

Well..... it *was* along time ago!!! :rolleyes:

[Hethwheel]

Thought Event Horizon started out brilliant, ran along well and then that F**king ending.

It just wrecked the head completely. Visually it works and the atmosphere and potential for shocks is done well. But the core concept of the movie and how its revealED towards the end, just wrecked it. (opinion only)

[jenna26]

Dolls is one I would add the underrated list. Another I would add is the movie Freaks from the 20s I believe. I have seen it twice. Very interesting flick that never got the respect it deserved.

Freaks ('32), one of my favorite horror films, very disturbing and just all around a great film.

Event Horizon, I watched it only once, actually saw it in the theater, I think and I hardly remember a thing about it.

[swiss tony]

judging by the responses and coupled with my own opinion of EH i should really put it forward in a most overated movie thread. i clearly am holding this movie up way above everybody else thats seen it. oh well, sod you guys, i'm right and you're wrong.:D

[jenna26]

judging by the responses and coupled with my own opinion of EH i should really put it forward in a most overated movie thread. i clearly am holding this movie up way above everybody else thats seen it. oh well, sod you guys, i'm right and you're wrong.:D

Hey, I might have loved it and just don't remember loving it....;)
I think it is time for me to rewatch it.

Oh and as far as underrated goes I would like to add Ravenous, In the Mouth of Madness (yes, I like it dammit), Lord of Illusions, Nightbreed.....and one of my absolute favorite movies that very few people seem to talk about very much.....Videodrome.

[Wensday13]

Hey, I might have loved it and just don't remember loving it....;)
I think it is time for me to rewatch it.

Oh and as far as underrated goes I would like to add Ravenous, In the Mouth of Madness (yes, I like it dammit), Lord of Illusions, Nightbreed.....and one of my absolute favorite movies that very few people seem to talk about very much.....Videodrome.


I liked In the Mouth of Madness to.

[Gentlemen Death]

I liked In the Mouth of Madness to.

I highly agree. I am a huge Carpenter fan and this movie should have gotten some kind of award. The mental state that the main character goes through is insane!

Nightmare on Elm St. 2......hell almost any of them. It is always nice to sit back and watch a movie that you do not need to constantly scramble around the plot in your head, you know?? But mainly 2 for me, I found it just as disturbing as the first one.

[Wensday13]

Ive always though the 2nd Nightmare was as good as the first one. Alot of people dont agree, I love it though. Freddy was as sinister in the second one as the first.



Im not gay by the way, not theres anything wrong with that.

Ive never enterained the gay notion concerning this film.

[Gentlemen Death]

Ive always though the 2nd Nightmare was as good as the first one. Alot of people dont agree, I love it though. Freddy was as sinister in the second one as the first.



Im not gay by the way, not theres anything wrong with that.

Ive never enterained the gay notion concerning this film.

Neither have I.....That just means whomever brought it up is probably gay....Not that there is anything wrong with that.....

[Shazbut]

Thought Event Horizon started out brilliant, ran along well and then that F**king ending.

It just wrecked the head completely. Visually it works and the atmosphere and potential for shocks is done well. But the core concept of the movie and how its revealED towards the end, just wrecked it. (opinion only)

Utterly, utterly agree!

Sci-fi movies should not end up with zombie-type thingies going on! See? I still cant quite put my finger on it with E H!!!!!!

[Shazbut]

............... i'm right and you're wrong.:D

Naughty man!!! :p

[Shazbut]

Hey, I might have loved it and just don't remember loving it....;)
I think it is time for me to rewatch it.

Oh and as far as underrated goes I would like to add Ravenous, In the Mouth of Madness (yes, I like it dammit), Lord of Illusions, Nightbreed.....and one of my absolute favorite movies that very few people seem to talk about very much.....Videodrome.

RAVENOUS *IS* definitely one of the most underrated movies of all time!!!

And In the Mouth of Madness is scary in that the psychological twist makes the viewer feel as *insane* as the main character - do you agree? Definitely another underrated one!

[swiss tony]

Hey, I might have loved it and just don't remember loving it....;)
I think it is time for me to rewatch it.

Oh and as far as underrated goes I would like to add Ravenous, In the Mouth of Madness (yes, I like it dammit), Lord of Illusions, Nightbreed.....and one of my absolute favorite movies that very few people seem to talk about very much.....Videodrome.

i had no idea in the mouth of madness and videodrome weren't held close to HDC's heart. these are two of the best horrors period. some of the FX are badly dated but if you look past that, in the way you would with the thing, then they are truly great ps. farewell to the flesh

[bwind22]

Demons
Demons 2
Redneck Zombies
Zombie Holocaust
Psycho 2

[jenna26]

i had no idea in the mouth of madness and videodrome weren't held close to HDC's heart. these are two of the best horrors period. some of the FX are badly dated but if you look past that, in the way you would with the thing, then they are truly great ps. farewell to the flesh

Actually they might be well loved here, but elsewhere, even some other horror forums I have posted at (and now no longer post at :p ), there seem to be people who haven't bothered to see them or they don't truly appreciate them.

[jenna26]

RAVENOUS *IS* definitely one of the most underrated movies of all time!!!

And In the Mouth of Madness is scary in that the psychological twist makes the viewer feel as *insane* as the main character - do you agree? Definitely another underrated one!

Ravenous is a great film. Good cast, some great dark humor, and its pretty creepy actually. Among the few films to combine horror and comedy, and get it exactly right (in my opinion).

In the Mouth of Madness is a very psychologically intriguing film. Glad to see some other appreciate it around here. :D

[_____V_____]

Everyone seriously needs to check this out...

http://www.horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26771

Hunt down all those movies, and I gurantee you will find plenty of under-rated gems. Quite simply put, one of the best and brilliant set of obscure movies you will ever get to choose from.

[Nikkif8]

It's not really a horror movie but Natural Born Killers is my all time fav and I think it is a very underrated movie. It was rated worst movie of the year in 95 when it came.

[mordrid]

Everyone seriously needs to check this out...

http://www.horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26771

Hunt down all those movies, and I gurantee you will find plenty of under-rated gems. Quite simply put, one of the best and brilliant set of obscure movies you will ever get to choose from.

Thanks for pointing out that thread V. Would be great if we finished up writing the blurbs for those movies. Everyone really should check out that thread. Has an amazing list of flicks that are not as recongized as they should be.

[jenna26]

Everyone seriously needs to check this out...

http://www.horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26771

Hunt down all those movies, and I gurantee you will find plenty of under-rated gems. Quite simply put, one of the best and brilliant set of obscure movies you will ever get to choose from.

Finally read this, and yes, a great list and quite a few of the ones I mentioned are actually on there, so good job folks...lol. :D

[_____V_____]

Thanks for pointing out that thread V. Would be great if we finished up writing the blurbs for those movies. Everyone really should check out that thread. Has an amazing list of flicks that are not as recongized as they should be.

I wasnt the first one who pointed out that thread here...

***ahem***
http://www.horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26771

got a list for ya

Unfortunately, not many paid attention to Rod when he pasted the URL to that thread earlier in THIS thread. I merely repeated his post...credit goes to him.

Thanks for checking it out THIS time around.;)

[mordrid]

Then thank you Rod for pointing it out and thank you V for pointing out his pointing it out. My brain doesnt always work, been married too long

[Shazbut]

It's not really a horror movie but Natural Born Killers is my all time fav and I think it is a very underrated movie. It was rated worst movie of the year in 95 when it came.

Only because of the hollywood hype! People are geared up to watch something totally different to what they actually see on the big screen.

Also, alot of people (especially the critics) miss the whole point of that movie - the title is the hint! The statement is that people can be born evil. But all the way through the movie, both killers deny completely that their *upbringings* caused their overt behaviour (they are both in denial).

Basically, there are hidden depths to a wonderfully graphic, photogenic, satirical, exciting film (well, IMO, anyway!!) :D

[Shazbut]

Everyone seriously needs to check this out...

http://www.horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26771

Hunt down all those movies, and I gurantee you will find plenty of under-rated gems. Quite simply put, one of the best and brilliant set of obscure movies you will ever get to choose from.

I'll be honest here and say that I am guilty, although being a horror buff, of not being knowledgeable on the more *obscure* films. The list is great if you are aware of them, which I am not - but I will try my best to check them out.

I assumed underrated movies were only ones which were in the commercial (hollywood) genre, which didnt become blockbusters because people werent interested - but we can see the diamonds in the coal, so to speak!

For example, RAVENOUS was a flop at the cinema, but I (and a few others here) think its an absolute gem of a film - for plot, continuity, acting, script, imagery, photography, gratuitous violence, etc etc :D

[Wensday13]

I assumed underrated movies were only ones which were in the commercial (hollywood) genre, which didnt become blockbusters because people werent interested - but we can see the diamonds in the coal, so to speak!



That was really the point of this thread. All due respect to who wrote/contributied to that list. But most of those are pretty obscure.
The movies I was talking about arent particularly hard to find, just movies alot of people overlook or that are largly ignored.

[Roderick Usher]

For example, RAVENOUS was a flop at the cinema, but I (and a few others here) think its an absolute gem of a film - for plot, continuity, acting, script, imagery, photography, gratuitous violence, etc etc :D

It's on the list. You can find most of the films on Netflix.

From the "Other HDC 100" list:

Ravenous (1999)

Ravenous is a tasteful combination of survival, legend, and cannibalism seasoned with dark humor. Guy Pearce plays an Army captain who is transferred to a fort in the Sierra Nevada foothills which is home to a motley crew of soldiers and Native Americans. Soon thereafter, Robert Carlyle shows up with a frightening tale of a traveling party who was stranded in the mountains. It’s a very well scripted movie and easy to get caught up in the insanity.

A solid cast and a unique soundtrack (that truly enhances the movie) make this a very overlooked film and a must see in my opinion. - cactus

[Nikkif8]

Only because of the hollywood hype! People are geared up to watch something totally different to what they actually see on the big screen.

Also, alot of people (especially the critics) miss the whole point of that movie - the title is the hint! The statement is that people can be born evil. But all the way through the movie, both killers deny completely that their *upbringings* caused their overt behaviour (they are both in denial).

Basically, there are hidden depths to a wonderfully graphic, photogenic, satirical, exciting film (well, IMO, anyway!!) :D

Exactly! Nobody got the movie and there for said it was crap when in reality it is a great movie.

[bwind22]

For some ungodly reason
John Carpenter movies don't do much for me..

Just wait until LA Gothic hits!






And yes, Ravenous is a spectacular film. I fought hard to make sure it was allowed on to The Other 100 list. :)

[Shazbut]

It's on the list. You can find most of the films on Netflix.

From the "Other HDC 100" list:

Ravenous (1999)

Ravenous is a tasteful combination of survival, legend, and cannibalism seasoned with dark humor. Guy Pearce plays an Army captain who is transferred to a fort in the Sierra Nevada foothills which is home to a motley crew of soldiers and Native Americans. Soon thereafter, Robert Carlyle shows up with a frightening tale of a traveling party who was stranded in the mountains. It’s a very well scripted movie and easy to get caught up in the insanity.

A solid cast and a unique soundtrack (that truly enhances the movie) make this a very overlooked film and a must see in my opinion. - cactus

Thank you :) Yes, I recognised a few there and can probably count on both hands the ones I have actually heard of and can count on one hand those I actually saw.

"Family Games" gave me nightmares for months after and may not necessarily be underrated - just hard to watch!!! :eek: Not for the graphic gore in it (none there?), as its left to the imagination of the viewer, but the cold way in which the perps operate. And that dismissive/indifferent *tipping over the side of the boat* scene near the end - boy oh boy!
I'd rather psychological horror to in ya face gore anyday!!

Two others I would have liked to have seen on the list were:
1) Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? - classic psychological horror (again!)
2) EL dia de la bestia (Day of the Beast) - a wicked Spanish film - but that one *IS* obscure!!

I suppose it is all relative. I class underrated as movies that *I* thought were brilliant, were on release to the general public (and would be recognised by most people) but classed as a *flop* in said movies. A flop because people had preconceived ideas about what they were going to watch (due to biased and bigoted comments from film critics beforehand) and therefore disappointed. Also a flop because the content was either too graphic, or the plot was too *deep* or too *superficial* for them.

As a group our interest lies in the horror genre - many of you are into more obscure horror films that I havent heard of - like I am sure some of you havent heard of El dia de la bestia (??). Some of you may not even think "....Baby Jane?" is horror - but I class that as a classic psychological horror movie. It is underrated because some viewers only saw two brilliant actresses playing out a thriller. It's the cruel and *insane* way in which one character treats the other, who is completely helpless (like the guy in the wheelchair in TCM!!).

Think of Christian Bale (in The Machinist) who had to lose tons of weight for his character, Joan Crawford had to do the same, to allow Bette Davis to drag her across the floor by her hair! There was no CGI in *those* days!!!

So, our interpretation of *underrated* is subjective and relative, yes?

[stubbornforgey]

fuck..i forgot about Baby jane..

brilliant movie
and mummy dearest..

anything that had Bette Davis..
Joan Crawford and Barbara Stanwick

I liked Mia Farrow in the Alfred Hitchcock movie..'blind fury'
and Rosemary's baby'
but i never thought much of her over all acting as coming close
to what these 3 gems portrayed.

[Roderick Usher]

Thank you :)

"Family Games" gave me nightmares for months after and may not necessarily be underrated - just hard to watch!!!

Two others I would have liked to have seen on the list were:
1) Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? - classic psychological horror (again!)
2) EL dia de la bestia (Day of the Beast) - a wicked Spanish film - but that one *IS* obscure!!



Well it's FUNNY GAMES, not FAMILY GAMES...and it's on the list

El Dia de la Bestia is great and it almost made the list, but it was too hard for all our judges to get their hands on. We did however include Accion Mutante - by the same director, Alex de la Iglesia.

And Whatever Happened to Baby Jane is awesome. So awesome in fact that it doesn't belong on an unsung list it belongs on the must-see list for any film fan.

I must say I like your taste:)

[Shazbut]

Well it's FUNNY GAMES, not FAMILY GAMES...and it's on the list

Oops, yes, a slip of the keyboard keys!! Just testing to see if everyone was awake!!! :o

El Dia de la Bestia is great and it almost made the list, but it was too hard for all our judges to get their hands on. We did however include Accion Mutante - by the same director, Alex de la Iglesia.

And Whatever Happened to Baby Jane is awesome. So awesome in fact that it doesn't belong on an unsung list it belongs on the must-see list for any film fan.

I must say I like your taste:)

Thank you.... I do me best to enjoy! :D

[Lord]

Storm of The Century. one of the most underated movies of Stephen King, i beleive horror fan should see that movie.

[swiss tony]

just ordered blood on satan's claw, is this any good? it is reasonably untalked about. i suppose i'll find out soon enough if that's cause it's poor

[neverending]

I've never heard any stories about Joan Crawford losing weight to make things easier on Davis in Baby Jane. In fact stories abound about the feud between the two divas in this picture doing their best to make life difficult for each other. One of them even has it that Crawford filled her pockets with rocks to make it HARDER for Davis to drag her across the floor.

[texaschainsaw]

what about dead alive? i love that movie, and it doesnt seem to get talked about a lot. also 976-evil, night of the demons 1 & 2, waxwork, i really could name a lot here.

[Nikkif8]

what about dead alive? i love that movie, and it doesnt seem to get talked about a lot. also 976-evil, night of the demons 1 & 2, waxwork, i really could name a lot here.

976-EVIL was awesome LOL I remember catching that on late night TV a few times.

[jenna26]

976-EVIL was awesome LOL I remember catching that on late night TV a few times.

I always thought there was a possibility that I was the only one that liked, or would admit to liking, that movie, glad I'm not....lol....:D

[texaschainsaw]

how could not love a movie directed by freddy krueger himself??

[alkytrio666]

I didn't check the last few pages, so I don't know if anyone mentioned it, but the most underrated horror movie of all time is The Brood (1979). It's one of my all time favorite chillers...it's scary, psychological, twisty, and well-acted.

I can still get creeped out big time when I watch this alone in the dark.

[Shazbut]

I've never heard any stories about Joan Crawford losing weight to make things easier on Davis in Baby Jane. In fact stories abound about the feud between the two divas in this picture doing their best to make life difficult for each other. One of them even has it that Crawford filled her pockets with rocks to make it HARDER for Davis to drag her across the floor.

I have a tendancy not to believe alot of Hollywood hype - and, *IF* it's true that Crawford did indeed put rocks in her pockets to make it harder for Davis to drag her, then it's Crawford who suffered, having her hair pulled alot harder and for longer!!

But either way, who cares!!! - the *scene* is fantastic! :D

[swiss tony]

I didn't check the last few pages, so I don't know if anyone mentioned it, but the most underrated horror movie of all time is The Brood (1979). It's one of my all time favorite chillers...it's scary, psychological, twisty, and well-acted.

I can still get creeped out big time when I watch this alone in the dark.

ditto. i watched it for the first time a few months ago and it definitely made my top 20. one question, did they borrow a little from don't look now?

[the_real_linda]

C.H.U.D the bud

[alkytrio666]

ditto. i watched it for the first time a few months ago and it definitely made my top 20. one question, did they borrow a little from don't look now?
To be honest, I'm not sure. I haven't seen that one.

[texaschainsaw]

ok, im sure not many people will agree with me, but i really liked the blair witch project. i was one of those people that heard about it way early, and was checking out the website before i saw the movie. they really made it seem real, the website especially. i saw it at some independent film theatre, and it scared the living shit out of me. for like 2 weeks, i thought it was real footage, but once it got out, it ruined it.

[Roderick Usher]

To be honest, I'm not sure. I haven't seen that one.

You should seriously check it out. Don't Look Know is really good and really cool and the sex scene between Donald Sutherland and the lovely Julie Christie has long been rumored to have been "non-simulated."

And yeah, the kids in The Brood do seem to have more than a passing resemblance to the kid in the red mack in DLK, but it's odd to think of Cronenberg as the type to reference another film - he seems so self-contained and original.

[alkytrio666]

You should seriously check it out. Don't Look Know is really good and really cool and the sex scene between Donald Sutherland and the lovely Julie Christie has long been rumored to have been "non-simulated."

And yeah, the kids in The Brood do seem to have more than a passing resemblance to the kid in the red mack in DLK, but it's odd to think of Cronenberg as the type to reference another film - he seems so self-contained and original.
Will do, Rod.

[Hethwheel]

C.H.U.D the bud

:D :D :D :D

Was it not C.H.U.D. 2 Bud the Chud.??????

"We're gonna get you....we're gonna get you!"

Sorry.

[Shazbut]

ok, im sure not many people will agree with me, but i really liked the blair witch project. i was one of those people that heard about it way early, and was checking out the website before i saw the movie. they really made it seem real, the website especially. i saw it at some independent film theatre, and it scared the living shit out of me. for like 2 weeks, i thought it was real footage, but once it got out, it ruined it.

It *is* a bloody spooky film, I agree! What is clever is just how much work was done to convince the general public that the footage they were going to see was authentic. Was it Sci-Fi channel that did a documentary on the history/legend of the Blair witch, the story of the missing students, the camcorder found, and a lead up to the film itself? A spectacular ruse as it had many people convinced for a while.

I will be honest here, I was sucked in, right up to almost the end but I couldnt get it out of my head that, in a state of sheer terror and panic, the camera guy WOULD have chucked his cam down and run like hell. How could a guy hold onto his camera, while running away from something that was obviously pretty darn scary and bent on harming - surely?? This thought alone kept intruding on me as the footage neared the end. But the ending.... oh the ending! It rammed shivers up and down my spine - sheer, delightful, nasty stuff :D

Shame there were credits at the end!!! :confused:

[alkytrio666]

Oh, I love The Blair Witch Project. Fantastically original, sheerly brilliant filmmaking.

[Nikkif8]

I love the Blair Witch Project too. I saw it about 3 times in the theatre when it came out and at the time my BF and I were camping for most of the summer.

Even though it is not all blood and gore and you don't actually see a witch or anything the point of the movie is very creepy and yes they did a great job building it up making everyone believe it was real. Even when I found out it was not a true story I still love it just as much.

I think the second one really sucked though.

[The Holy Ghost]

i loved the first one, but i couldn't even get through the second one, it definetly sucked

[jenna26]

I never believed it was real, but I do think it was a good idea to present it that way. I think The Blair Witch Project is quite clever, and unique, for the time. I mean it was released at a time when most people seemed to want to SEE everything, and have every little thing explained to them, it is among the few movies where you actually have to use a bit of imagination. And yes, I do think it is creepy. But it pretty far from a perfect film, some of it is just annoying. Overall though, I liked it quite a bit.