The next top 100 - Your help is requested

[_____V_____]

Its been awhile since the last top 100 was compiled. The Oscars and the Vintage 101 were done by a selected panel of judges and members, so I would love all of HDC to be involved in another community project again.

Now, looking at the stickys and casting my mind back to all the discussions in threads throughout 2007...one thought stayed and nagged in my head. If some of you recall, in the Modern Horror section, there was a thread asking for the sub-genres of horror. Some of us tried to give a detailed list to the best of our knowledge, but somehow it remained incomplete. For an idea about the discussion, here it is :-

http://horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28502&highlight=genre

Taking all of that and my research into the topic, lets compile a top 100 of the various sub-genres of Horror. It will be divided into 20 sub-genres (or categories), with Top 5s in each of em. This will be a nice test of our knowledge in the genre, and also allow us to make a comprehensive list for curious and puzzled fans of the horror genre.

The sub-genres I have deduced are :-

Ghosts/ Haunted Houses
Vampires
Werewolves/Shape-shifters
Golems/Mummies
Zombies/Re-animations
Mythological Creatures
Traditional Pagan Ritualistic
Human Monsters
Creature Monsters
Occult/ Demonic Possession
Telekinesis/ Mind Control
English Gothic
American Gothic
Psychological
Splatterpunk
Slasher
Comic Dark Humor Cheesy
Sci-Fi Horror
Weird Pulp
Redneck

Please bear in mind that the sub-genres listed above are NOT final. Its open for discussion amongst you, folks of HDC. If I have overlooked any, kindly point it out and lets see if it can have its own sub-genre or can it be merged into an existing one. Once the sub-genres are finalised, you may send me your recommendations in each sub-genre...out of which the final 100 (5 in each sub-genre) will be finalised.

Are you ready then, HDC? Let the project begin...bring forth your suggestions and lets do this!:cool:

[ManchestrMorgue]

Great idea - I think this is the most ambitious Top 100 yet.

Looking at the categories - I was wondering where a few types of film would fit

- Cannibal films
- Films about violence from people towards others eg I Spit on your Grave, August Underground, serial killer films, etc. Is this what you mean by "human monsters" or is that title referring to Frankenstein-type films?


Just some initial thoughts.

[_____V_____]

Great idea - I think this is the most ambitious Top 100 yet.

Looking at the categories - I was wondering where a few types of film would fit

- Cannibal films
- Films about violence from people towards others eg I Spit on your Grave, August Underground, serial killer films, etc. Is this what you mean by "human monsters" or is that title referring to Frankenstein-type films?

Just some initial thoughts.

Very valid point.

1) I think the Redneck sub-genre can be broadened to Redneck/ Cannibal.

2) Human Monsters was supposed to cover Frankenstein-type films. I think I Spit On Your Grave and the August Underground series can be classified under Splatterpunk, given their overall feel is that of shocking and gruesome cinema. Either that, or we may have to enter a new sub-genre "Human Atrocity", or merge Splatterpunk with that.

[alkytrio666]

Great idea, V. Let's do this!

[Roderick Usher]

how about "was it all a dream" subgenre - Haute Tension, Jacob's Ladder, Invaders from Mars

[jenna26]

Great idea - I think this is the most ambitious Top 100 yet.


Yes, I think so as well.
I don't have any more suggestions for sub-genres, though I do think Human Atrocity should be its own.
This will be great fun, but not easy. I guess that would be the point. ;)

[Disease]

so are those sub genres set in stone or do you want feed back on which 20 sub genres to do first?

[_____V_____]

how about "was it all a dream" subgenre - Haute Tension, Jacob's Ladder, Invaders from Mars

Hmm...surreality. I think we can combine that with American Gothic.

I don't have any more suggestions for sub-genres, though I do think Human Atrocity should be its own.

A point open for debate, certainly. I think one of the listed such as Weird/Pulp can be replaced by that. What say, folks?

so are those sub genres set in stone or do you want feed back on which 20 sub genres to do first?

Nothing is set in stone as of yet. Its all open for discussion right now. Once the sub-genres are finalised, we will proceed to the recommendations stage.

Great idea, V. Let's do this!

Thanks, Kev. I knew you would love it!:)

[_____V_____]

how about "was it all a dream" subgenre - Haute Tension, Jacob's Ladder, Invaders from Mars

Just to broaden the view, Sean...this is how American Gothic is defined :-

"Almost as old as Traditional horror is Gothic Horror. Sometimes, the term “gothic” is used to define any horror story, but not every horror tale is gothic in nature. This type of horror is characterized by gloomy settings and sinister events (Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen, The Dark Country by Dennis Etchison, Edgar Allen Poe). Another characteristic is the character being trapped in some way, be it location, family destiny, etc.

There are two types of gothic story: English and American.

English Gothic has the basic theme of a dark past shadowing the present. These stories are abundant in enclosed or haunted settings, such as castles, crypts, dungeons, and mansions. There are also gloomy images of ruin, decay, imprisonment, cruelty, and persecution.

American gothic takes a more psychological setting. It focuses more on psychological breakdown than gloomy setting. Charles Brockden Brown is credited for starting this trend."


This is the source material link...I would suggest everyone to read it...

http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewarticle.asp?id=27376

[_____V_____]

On a side note, folks...you are free to discuss with each other too. This can result in some really healthy discussion and possibly innovative ideas to come up with.

I hope we can finalise the sub-genres by tomorrow or at best the day after. Then we can move on to the recommendations. You can either :

A) PM me

or

B) email me at [email protected], with subject - HDC Top 100, mentioning your nickname from here. (so that it doesnt get misdirected into the Spam folder)

[Doc Faustus]

What about erotic/ body horror? Some of it might be sort of splatpunk, a lot of it might be sci-fi, but there are so many great movies about the body and the sex drive rebelling against itself that it would be a shame not to go give these room to breathe. The list could even be divided by which horror masterworks something branched off from.

[fortunato]

oh, wow. this is a great idea, ____v____! the sub-genres look great so far. if i can think of any, i'll send them to you.

can't wait to start sending recommendations!

[alkytrio666]

What about erotic/ body horror?


Hear, hear! Good idea.

[ChronoGrl]

What about erotic/ body horror? Some of it might be sort of splatpunk, a lot of it might be sci-fi, but there are so many great movies about the body and the sex drive rebelling against itself that it would be a shame not to go give these room to breathe. The list could even be divided by which horror masterworks something branched off from.

Hey, Doc... Can you give a secific example? I'm intrigued with the subgenre, but I can't identify any films... Possibly tetsuo? Maybe even American Psycho (it's not as simple as "slasher" I would argue)... Could you elaborate?

...

V, I would definitely add "Torture Porn" to this list. With the popularity of Hostel and Saw, I feel as though that this subgenre is definitely more than "slasher," though it generally gets swept under the ubiquitous rug of the Slasher. Texas Chainsaw Massacre even meanders into this territory, especially with "The Beginning." You also see this with Rob Zombie films (Devil's Reject's, for example, would be "Torture Porn," and not simply "slasher").

In that vein, I believe that movies like I Spit On Your Grave and Last House on the Left, could be considered either "Slasher" or "Torture Porn," but these might be better categorized as just plain "Revenge" (also consider "Ichi The Killer," which is incredibly popular in the realm of horror).

This sub-genre might also be considered "Shock," "Schlock," or "Exploitation" horror, as made popular with the 70s films that Grindhouse is emulating. Exploitation horror was really the birth of Torture Porn.

Also, I have slight issues with "Ghost" being grouped with "Haunted House" because "Haunted House" would be the grander Sub-Genre, under which "Slasher" or even "Sci-Fi" were spawned (example: Halloween, though slasher is "Haunted House," and "Alien," though scifi could be considered "Haunted House")... I would argue that it was the genre "Haunted House" that berthed the other sub-genres... So I think you might be better off as having the sub-genre labelled "Ghost/Super Natural" (to account for Grudge, Poltergeist, AND The Ring and similar movies).


If you wanted to talk about "Zombies/Re-animations," you have to consider "Infection," "Disease" ("Medical Horror"?) as a sub-genre. For example, movies like 28 Days/Weeks, Black Sheep, Matango, are categorized as "Zombie" when "Infection" is defintely more accurate.

And now that we're discussing Zombies, how about "Post Apocalyptic Horror"? This is most certainly a sub-genre that is spawned from the above.

In regards to "Slasher," you might want to consider "Home Invasion" or "Seige" as a sub-genre (Dawn of the Dead, for example, is very much "Seige," and so is Aliens). Hills Have Eyes would certainly fall into this category.

You have "Mythical Creatures," but I would argue that this is WAY too broad and you should allow for the sub-genre of Giant Monster, possibly one of the more classic and well-known sub-genres of horror (Godzilla, The Host, Cloverfield).


And can we also be careful with the use of "Gothic"? Part of the characteristic of "Gothic Horror" is the purposeful and horrific perversion of nature. For example, Frankenstein, when originally written by Shelly, was considered "Gothic Horror" (followed by the themes and writings of Edgar Allan Poe - they certainly defined the genre, in a classical sense).




.................. Aaaaaaaaaaaand there's my two cents (with a little help from the boyfriend).

[Disease]

I guess Sci fi kind of covers horror on another planet or does it? or is there just not enough movies to bother giving it a genre?

what about post apocalyptic horror, I think that would be a good genre.

hmm what else, maybe water horror? as in the ocean, anything taking place on or under the ocean or sea, perhaps a better name would be amphibious horror..

[Roderick Usher]

BODY HORROR

Tetsuo
The Brood
Videodrome
Shivers
The Fly remake
Baby Blood
X the man with X-Ray Eyes
The Amazing Colossal Man
Attack of the 50-ft woman
The Incredible Shrinking Man

[Disease]

What about serial killer flicks or would they cross with slasher?

I'm talking more so movies based on real life ones but also Henry and anything else like that, which tends to be more of a thriller genre, but some are trully horror...

[Disease]

BODY HORROR

Tetsuo
The Brood
Videodrome
Shivers
The Fly remake
Baby Blood
X the man with X-Ray Eyes
The Amazing Colossal Man
Attack of the 50-ft woman
The Incredible Shrinking Man


I guess the blob could be in that list, maybe even the thing... invasion of the bodysnatchers though they could also come under sci fi /horror... this genre selection is difficult to narrow down.

[_____V_____]

What about erotic/ body horror? Some of it might be sort of splatpunk, a lot of it might be sci-fi, but there are so many great movies about the body and the sex drive rebelling against itself that it would be a shame not to go give these room to breathe. The list could even be divided by which horror masterworks something branched off from.

Very true. However, as Rod pointed out, most of Body Horror either comes under Human Monsters, Sci-Fi or Psychological. Yet lets keep Body Horror in mind, just in case.


V, I would definitely add "Torture Porn" to this list. With the popularity of Hostel and Saw, I feel as though that this subgenre is definitely more than "slasher," though it generally gets swept under the ubiquitous rug of the Slasher. Texas Chainsaw Massacre even meanders into this territory, especially with "The Beginning." You also see this with Rob Zombie films (Devil's Reject's, for example, would be "Torture Porn," and not simply "slasher").

In that vein, I believe that movies like I Spit On Your Grave and Last House on the Left, could be considered either "Slasher" or "Torture Porn," but these might be better categorized as just plain "Revenge" (also consider "Ichi The Killer," which is incredibly popular in the realm of horror).

This sub-genre might also be considered "Shock," "Schlock," or "Exploitation" horror, as made popular with the 70s films that Grindhouse is emulating. Exploitation horror was really the birth of Torture Porn.

Also, I have slight issues with "Ghost" being grouped with "Haunted House" because "Haunted House" would be the grander Sub-Genre, under which "Slasher" or even "Sci-Fi" were spawned (example: Halloween, though slasher is "Haunted House," and "Alien," though scifi could be considered "Haunted House")... I would argue that it was the genre "Haunted House" that berthed the other sub-genres... So I think you might be better off as having the sub-genre labelled "Ghost/Super Natural" (to account for Grudge, Poltergeist, AND The Ring and similar movies).

If you wanted to talk about "Zombies/Re-animations," you have to consider "Infection," "Disease" ("Medical Horror"?) as a sub-genre. For example, movies like 28 Days/Weeks, Black Sheep, Matango, are categorized as "Zombie" when "Infection" is defintely more accurate.

And now that we're discussing Zombies, how about "Post Apocalyptic Horror"? This is most certainly a sub-genre that is spawned from the above.

In regards to "Slasher," you might want to consider "Home Invasion" or "Seige" as a sub-genre (Dawn of the Dead, for example, is very much "Seige," and so is Aliens). Hills Have Eyes would certainly fall into this category.

You have "Mythical Creatures," but I would argue that this is WAY too broad and you should allow for the sub-genre of Giant Monster, possibly one of the more classic and well-known sub-genres of horror (Godzilla, The Host, Cloverfield).

And can we also be careful with the use of "Gothic"? Part of the characteristic of "Gothic Horror" is the purposeful and horrific perversion of nature. For example, Frankenstein, when originally written by Shelly, was considered "Gothic Horror" (followed by the themes and writings of Edgar Allan Poe - they certainly defined the genre, in a classical sense).

1) Torture Porn and Revenge Horror flicks are essentially covered under Human Atrocity. Looks like Manchestr's and Jenna's initial claim has now gotten much stronger. Excellent point.

2) I agree. Ghosts and the Supernatural will have their separate sub-genre. And since Haunted Houses come under English Gothic, it will merge with that one. Another excellent point.

3) I did consider infections and diseases, thats why the sub-genre is named Zombies/ Re-Animations. Its covered.

4) I think most post-Apocalyptic Horror movies come under Sci-Fi horror. Besides there arent many of those to be actually listed as a separate sub-genre. But still, lets keep that too in mind.

5) Now that Human Atrocity will most certainly have its own sub-genre, I think the home invasion and siege segments will be covered by it and the Slasher sub-genre.

6) I totally agree. Mythological Creatures find better representations in books than movies. That can be dispensed with, because we do have Creature Monsters as a category.

7) Gothic is by no means taken casually. Its impact on the genre is overwhelming, hence not one but TWO separate sub-genres for it - English and American.


Excellent points, Chrono. I am glad you are a part of this project.:)


I guess Sci fi kind of covers horror on another planet or does it? or is there just not enough movies to bother giving it a genre?

what about post apocalyptic horror, I think that would be a good genre.

hmm what else, maybe water horror? as in the ocean, anything taking place on or under the ocean or sea, perhaps a better name would be amphibious horror..

Yes it does.

Most of Amphibious horror comes directly under Creature Monster flicks or Sci-Fi. I think its covered.


What about serial killer flicks or would they cross with slasher?

I'm talking more so movies based on real life ones but also Henry and anything else like that, which tends to be more of a thriller genre, but some are trully horror...


They would cross with Slasher. And now that we have Human Atrocity, I think between both of those, its covered quite nicely.


Good work, folks. Very good points raised...and that changes the sub-genre list a bit, which looks like this now :


Ghosts and The Supernatural
English Gothic/ Haunted Houses
American Gothic/ Surreal
Psychological
Human Atrocity
Traditional/ Pagan/ Ritualistic
Occult/ Demonic Possession
Telekinesis/ Mind Control
Human Monsters
Creature Monsters
Vampires
Werewolves/ Shape-Shifters
Golems/ Mummies
Zombies/ Re-Animations
Splatterpunk
Slashers
Comic/ Dark Humor/ Cheesy
Sci-Fi Horror
Weird Pulp
Redneck/ Cannibalism


Looks like a pretty good categorisation. If all are satisfied, we can proceed to the next stage. If not, bring your views forward.

[fortunato]

looks good to me.
i might suggest putting a brief description of each and perhaps an example of a movie for each genre before you start taking recommendations. it might help to clear up any discrepancies or confusion.

[_____V_____]

looks good to me.
i might suggest putting a brief description of each and perhaps an example of a movie for each genre before you start taking recommendations. it might help to clear up any discrepancies or confusion.

I will. Lets hope to finalise the categorisation by tomorrow morning, and then I ll elaborate on each sub-genre with an example.

Looking down the list, I am pretty satisfied myself. I am wondering if Body Horror can be grouped with Weird/ Pulp. If that is done, its as good as completed.

[_____V_____]

Good work, folks. Very good points raised...and that changes the sub-genre list a bit, which looks like this now :


Ghosts and The Supernatural
English Gothic/ Haunted Houses
American Gothic/ Surreal
Psychological
Human Atrocity
Traditional/ Pagan/ Ritualistic
Occult/ Demonic Possession
Telekinesis/ Mind Control
Human Monsters
Creature Monsters
Vampires
Werewolves/ Shape-Shifters
Golems/ Mummies
Zombies/ Re-Animations
Splatterpunk
Slashers
Comic/ Dark Humor/ Cheesy
Sci-Fi Horror
Weird Pulp (Body Horror under this...maybe?)
Redneck/ Cannibalism


Looks like a pretty good categorisation. If all are satisfied, we can proceed to the next stage. If not, bring your views forward.

Just in case somebody misses it on the previous page.

[The STE]

I never put much stock in building lists based on individual categories. What if there's a movie that's not quite as good as five vampire movies but better than any slasher movie? Either you break a rule of the list or you leave off a movie that should, by all rights, be included.

[fortunato]

I will. Lets hope to finalise the categorisation by tomorrow morning, and then I ll elaborate on each sub-genre with an example.

Looking down the list, I am pretty satisfied myself. I am wondering if Body Horror can be grouped with Weird/ Pulp. If that is done, its as good as completed.

i wouldn't say no to that, truthfully. splitting those up might just cause more confusion and make it harder to make higher quality recommendations.

[fortunato]

I never put much stock in building lists based on individual categories. What if there's a movie that's not quite as good as five vampire movies but better than any slasher movie? Either you break a rule of the list or you leave off a movie that should, by all rights, be included.

i hear what you're saying, but honestly, whatever hypothetical movie you're referring to is probably on one of the hdc lists already.

[_____V_____]

I never put much stock in building lists based on individual categories. What if there's a movie that's not quite as good as five vampire movies but better than any slasher movie? Either you break a rule of the list or you leave off a movie that should, by all rights, be included.

Valid point, but consider this...if a movie is not quite as good as five vampire movies but better than any slasher movie, it is good enough to be included in any other sub-genre...if it criss-crosses with any other sub-genre. And there are 20 of em.

If it is a 6th awesome vampire flick, it might be worth mentioning it under a prominent Honorable Mention under the Top 5 of the sub-genre. We could have 2 of em for each sub-genre.

[roshiq]

I will. Lets hope to finalise the categorisation by tomorrow morning, and then I ll elaborate on each sub-genre with an example.


Great initiative V! I'm sure that it'll be another excellent list of horrors that's gonna enrich this forum to a great deal. Hope everyone who can contribute to develop the list will give their best effort.

I think you have already categorized the genres in all possible way. Till waiting for the final categorization.

[ChronoGrl]

BODY HORROR

Tetsuo
The Brood
Videodrome
Shivers
The Fly remake
Baby Blood
X the man with X-Ray Eyes
The Amazing Colossal Man
Attack of the 50-ft woman
The Incredible Shrinking Man

Thanks, Rod... I've seen Tetsuo, 50-Ft Woman, and Shrinking Man, so I think I'm starting to understand the sub-genre.

Good work, folks. Very good points raised...and that changes the sub-genre list a bit, which looks like this now :

1. Ghosts and The Supernatural
2. English Gothic/ Haunted Houses
3. American Gothic/ Surreal
4. Psychological
5. Human Atrocity
6. Traditional/ Pagan/ Ritualistic
7. Occult/ Demonic Possession
8. Telekinesis/ Mind Control
9. Human Monsters
10. Creature Monsters
11. Vampires
12. Werewolves/ Shape-Shifters
13. Golems/ Mummies
14. Zombies/ Re-Animations
15. Splatterpunk
16. Slashers
17. Comic/ Dark Humor/ Cheesy
18. Sci-Fi Horror
19. Weird Pulp (Body Horror under this...maybe?)
20. Redneck/ Cannibalism



Looks like a pretty good categorisation. If all are satisfied, we can proceed to the next stage. If not, bring your views forward.

That's pretty good, V... Could I just make a wee suggestion? Along with Fortunado, I think that a brief description would definitely be necessary (because while I understand your rationale, I know for a FACT that the verbiage and semantics of "genre" is eventually going to drive me mad)... I also think that the sub-sub-genres that have been brought up by other members should be included as sub-bullet-points (to be clear, for example that "Torture Porn" is under "Human Atrocity," and "Infection" is under "Zombies," and etc).

[_____V_____]

Okay since there arent any objections to the sub-genre categorisation till now, I guess they will stand.

That's pretty good, V... Could I just make a wee suggestion? Along with Fortunado, I think that a brief description would definitely be necessary (because while I understand your rationale, I know for a FACT that the verbiage and semantics of "genre" is eventually going to drive me mad)... I also think that the sub-sub-genres that have been brought up by other members should be included as sub-bullet-points (to be clear, for example that "Torture Porn" is under "Human Atrocity," and "Infection" is under "Zombies," and etc).

Sure thing, Chrono. Here we go...

1. Ghosts and The Supernatural - As is evident. Best example - Poltergeist.

2. English Gothic/ Haunted Houses - Basic theme of a dark past shadowing the present. These stories are abundant in enclosed or haunted settings, such as castles, crypts, dungeons, and mansions. There are also gloomy images of ruin, decay, imprisonment, cruelty, and persecution. For example - The Haunting.

3. American Gothic/ Surreal - It focuses on psychological breakdown, rather than the gloomy setting. For example - Jacob's Ladder.

4. Psychological - Fear of the unknown and affecting the human psyche. Example - Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer.

5. Human Atrocity - Covers the brutality done by humans on fellow human beings. Includes Torture Porn and sadistic flicks. Example - Last House on the Left.

6. Traditional/ Pagan/ Ritualistic - Horror perceived in the religious sense. Includes movies about Devil's worship, witchcraft and Christian Horror. Example - The Omen.

7. Occult/ Demonic Possession - Bodies taken over by other-worldly spirits, manifestations and exorcisms done on em. Example - The Exorcist.

8. Telekinesis/ Mind Control - Use of mind over matter either to dominate or seeking revenge. Example - Scanners.

9. Human Monsters - Created by man or his psyche, rooting for domination over life. Example - Frankenstein.

10. Creature Monsters - As is evident. When creatures other than man decide to take matters into their own hands. Example - Jaws.

11. Vampires - Creatures of the night, driven by an insatiable appetite for human blood only. Example - Horror of Dracula.

12. Werewolves/ Shape-Shifters - Once bitten, they turn into a "werewolf" every full moon and rip anything apart. Example - Silver Bullet.

13. Golems/ Mummies - Animated beings created from either well-preserved but long-dead human bodies or inanimate matter through a set of rituals. Example - The Mummy.

14. Zombies/ Re-Animations - A corpse brought back to life by either Voodoo, supernatural or scientific means. Limited intelligence and a hunger for human flesh. Includes diseased and infected re-animations. For Example - Night of the Living Dead.

15. Splatterpunk - Gross-out, gorific horror at its best. Blood, guts and disturbing images which send the stomachs churning. Example - Dead Alive.

16. Slashers - Involves a killer who stalks and murders his victims. Usually referred to as bodycount flicks too. Example - Friday the 13th.

17. Comic/ Dark Humor/ Cheesy - Satire added to horror. Example - Shaun of the Dead

18. Sci-Fi Horror - Totally set under a sci-fi setting. Horrors of deep space, or experiments gone awry in horrific ways. Example - Alien.

19. Weird Pulp - Includes tales of strange, bizarre occurrences which make audiences go "Oh my God what did we just see?!". Includes Body/ Erotic Horror. Best example - Tetsuo.

20. Redneck/ Cannibalism - Humans living outside the society and preying on others. Includes mutants and cannibals. Example - The Hills Have Eyes.



I know that every sub-genre of horror overlaps with each other. When you consider a particular movie, think over it for a few seconds and decide which sub-genre would suit it best. For example, if Re-Animator made you smile more, then it will be considered under Comic Horror rather than Sci - Fi Horror.

Confused?;)

My advice, go for the best in every sub-genre which has an overall effect of THAT particular sub-genre throughout the movie. The effect it had on you, as a viewer, is the one that counts. Happy choosing!

So, as of this moment, I declare the project open!

If there are plenty of good recommendations in a particular sub-genre which are worth mentioning and go beyond the most-popular chosen 5, we will have a Honorable Mentions at the end of each sub-genre, which will be reserved for 2 flicks each...so that they too get their place in the limelight.

My email inbox and PM inbox wait for your recommendations. Choose wisely, HDC...for you will be choosing a unique set of 100 movies which will suit the tastes of particular audiences of the Horror genre. All the best!:cool:


Voting officially ends on Sunday, February 10th, 2008. Mark that on your calendars.

[_____V_____]

Received the first PM full of recommendations for each sub-genre.

Although leaning a bit towards modern horror, but a good effort nevertheless. Kudos!


Which brings me to an important reminder...

Blurbs - We will be adding blurbs to each chosen movie.

The first member who has PMed me has already booked 3 of his recommendations in advance, if they are in the final chosen 100.

Blurbs will be given out on a strictly first-come-first-serve basis. If the member declines a blurb, or is unable to send me his/her blurb within a week of the final 100 being posted, the particular movie blurb will be freed for anyone else to claim it.

[missmacabre]

How many movies are we each suggesting per category? I know there will be 5 per category on the final list but when we PM you are we also sending five.

Also I'm having a difficult time differentiating between ghosts and haunted houses. I may be a while.

[_____V_____]

How many movies are we each suggesting per category? I know there will be 5 per category on the final list but when we PM you are we also sending five?

Also I'm having a difficult time differentiating between ghosts and haunted houses. I may be a while.

Yes.

If you recommend more than 5, there will be a lot of movies (and ties in votes) in each sub-genre. So its better to limit your recommendations to 5 per sub-genre.

You better take the overall effect of the movie into account. If the haunted house dominates the background from beginning to end, it will be the latter. If otherwise, then the former.

[newb]

Nice....another fine list in the works.

[_____V_____]

We now have 2 lists of recommendations. The second one is rather comprehensive, and most of em are well and truly on the spot. Good job!

Nice....another fine list in the works.

I knew you d approve. Welcome aboard.

[_____V_____]

Just received the 3rd list...and it's delicious!:D

Excellent work...you all have done your homework I see.

Let me remind you folks, that you better book your blurbs pretty fast. Right now its 3 per member, but if some get left at the end they will be yours to choose from. (and 11 have been booked already!)

[Marya Zaleska]

Its been awhile since the last top 100 was compiled. The Oscars and the Vintage 101 were done by a selected panel of judges and members, so I would love all of HDC to be involved in another community project again.

Now, looking at the stickys and casting my mind back to all the discussions in threads throughout 2007...one thought stayed and nagged in my head. If some of you recall, in the Modern Horror section, there was a thread asking for the sub-genres of horror. Some of us tried to give a detailed list to the best of our knowledge, but somehow it remained incomplete. For an idea about the discussion, here it is :-

http://horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28502&highlight=genre

Taking all of that and my research into the topic, lets compile a top 100 of the various sub-genres of Horror. It will be divided into 20 sub-genres (or categories), with Top 5s in each of em. This will be a nice test of our knowledge in the genre, and also allow us to make a comprehensive list for curious and puzzled fans of the horror genre.

The sub-genres I have deduced are :-

Ghosts/ Haunted Houses
Vampires
Werewolves/Shape-shifters
Golems/Mummies
Zombies/Re-animations
Mythological Creatures
Traditional Pagan Ritualistic
Human Monsters
Creature Monsters
Occult/ Demonic Possession
Telekinesis/ Mind Control
English Gothic
American Gothic
Psychological
Splatterpunk
Slasher
Comic Dark Humor Cheesy
Sci-Fi Horror
Weird Pulp
Redneck

Please bear in mind that the sub-genres listed above are NOT final. Its open for discussion amongst you, folks of HDC. If I have overlooked any, kindly point it out and lets see if it can have its own sub-genre or can it be merged into an existing one. Once the sub-genres are finalised, you may send me your recommendations in each sub-genre...out of which the final 100 (5 in each sub-genre) will be finalised.

Are you ready then, HDC? Let the project begin...bring forth your suggestions and lets do this!:cool:

Take it from The Countess this looks very good. Must have put a lot of work into this.

Well, back my pipe and claret.

Let me know if I can help in any way.

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Countess Marya

[_____V_____]

Why thanks, Marya.

Now send me your recommendations through PM or email me at [email protected].

[alkytrio666]

My list is under construction. This is hard!

[_____V_____]

My list is under construction. This is hard!

But you didnt expect it to be easy either, did you Kev?;)

[Disease]

Is there no deadline set?

[neverending]

Is there no deadline set?


Voting officially ends on Sunday, February 10th, 2008. Mark that on your calendars
...............................

[GorePhobia]

I have a busy week since my Birthday is the 4th and I am going to Atlantic City the 9th so I will try and write up some stuff and send them V.

Awesome idea once again, sir.

[_____V_____]

I have a busy week since my Birthday is the 4th and I am going to Atlantic City the 9th so I will try and write up some stuff and send them V.

Awesome idea once again, sir.

Thanks, Gore. Be sure to claim your blurbs too, just in case.


I now officially have 3 complete lists and 2 part lists. The compilation into Excel worksheets will start later today by me.

Those who are working on their lists...please note that you must turn them in by Feb 10th. In case someone needs a bit more time to work and re-edit their selections may stretch it to the next day, but I hope to get all your lists by then. Dont forget to add your choices for the blurbs.

btw, those who have already turned in their lists but have mentioned less than 5 recommendations under each sub-genre, can take a bit more time and think up of good ones to fill those vacant slots. You can IM me or email me with those again, no worries. I will include those.

[fortunato]

just a quick question:

should we list any giallos under the slasher sub-genre? i mean, they're not really like the traditional "slasher" in the sense that halloween, friday the 13th, etc. are, but they fit the criteria you've listed and they don't fit into any other section.

[alkytrio666]

But you didnt expect it to be easy either, did you Kev?;)
My roomate's wondering why I'm spending so much time on a geeky horror e-mail, haha.

[Despare]

I'll have to set aside some time for this one, maybe tomorrow when we get another big snowstorm.

[_____V_____]

just a quick question:

should we list any giallos under the slasher sub-genre? i mean, they're not really like the traditional "slasher" in the sense that halloween, friday the 13th, etc. are, but they fit the criteria you've listed and they don't fit into any other section.

Yes you may. A giallo is essentially a whodunnit combined with slasher elements, with a...what you call it...Italian flavor - long murder sequence, jaw-dropping music in the background and some very chic cinematography. (Rod would be the expert here...I am just summing up):p

I'll have to set aside some time for this one, maybe tomorrow when we get another big snowstorm.

Its a good excuse to be at home.;)



2 more comprehensive lists have arrived, and that makes a total of 5 official lists of recommendations. The Blurbs are also being booked thick and fast, so book your favorite movie's blurb as quickly as you can.

[neverending]

How can we book movie blurbs before we know what's ending up on the list?

[_____V_____]

How can we book movie blurbs before we know what's ending up on the list?

Based on your recommendations. If they make it into the final 100, the blurb is yours.;)

[newb]

I'll be adding more later.....I want to give it the time it deserves.;)

[Kane_Hodder]

I hope some of my suggestions get picked. This is going to be a great top 100.

[crabapple]

Oh, yes, I like it! Like it very much. I'll try to put something together this evening in terms of votes. Very nice categories from everyone!

[_____V_____]

I'll be adding more later.....I want to give it the time it deserves.;)

Take your time (and plenty of beer) over it.;)


I hope some of my suggestions get picked. This is going to be a great top 100.

Some of em are almost sure of a Top 5 spot. I suggest you book some blurbs too, Kane...you forgot to add any.


Oh, yes, I like it! Like it very much. I'll try to put something together this evening in terms of votes. Very nice categories from everyone!

Woohoo...fm approves! This is an achievement in itself. I cannot wait to see your recommendations!:D

[crabapple]

Oh, effing A I like it yes. If you have to have subcategories, it's better to have too many than too few. Then people can discuss which movie belongs in what category.

Did anyone suggest docu-fiction or docu-style or docu-drama? There are some good Bigfoot movies that are scary and I always find Bigfoot movies to be a neglected breed.

[newb]

Oh, effing A I like it yes. If you have to have subcategories, it's better to have too many than too few. Then people can discuss which movie belongs in what category.

Did anyone suggest docu-fiction or docu-style or docu-drama? There are some good Bigfoot movies that are scary and I always find Bigfoot movies to be a neglected breed.

I would love to see a good Bigfoot movie.....but alas......there are none.



cept....Harry & the Hendersons:D

http://www.cryptomundo.com/wp-content/uploads/harry-and-the-hendersons-dvd.jpg

[Psycom5k]

I would love to see a good Bigfoot movie.....but alas......there are none.



cept....Harry & the Hendersons:D

http://www.cryptomundo.com/wp-content/uploads/harry-and-the-hendersons-dvd.jpg

God, I haven't seen that in years.

[_____V_____]

Oh, effing A I like it yes. If you have to have subcategories, it's better to have too many than too few. Then people can discuss which movie belongs in what category.

Did anyone suggest docu-fiction or docu-style or docu-drama? There are some good Bigfoot movies that are scary and I always find Bigfoot movies to be a neglected breed.

Nope. Although they can be mentioned under Creature Monsters sub-genre.


I must say some of you are list-writing demons. I have 6 comprehensive lists right now and the compilation will take a while, thats for sure. Although there are clear winners emerging in some categories, others might take some more time...seems like we will be having a Honorable Mentions in each sub-genre after all.

Keep your thinking caps on, folks...and keep sending me those lists!

[crabapple]

I would love to see a good Bigfoot movie.....but alas......there are none.



cept....Harry & the Hendersons:D

http://www.cryptomundo.com/wp-content/uploads/harry-and-the-hendersons-dvd.jpg



Aha...well, you see, Newb has probably never seen Creature from Black Lake, probably the best Bigfoot movie ever made.

[_____V_____]

**Bump**

Attaboy with the lists, people!

[crabapple]

Attaboy, Mike. Attaboy.

[Zero]

who you calling boy? huh??!!??



:D

[Marya Zaleska]

It's MardiGras where I am at.

I don't have to go back to work until Wednesday so I will have some time to work on this.

What am I going to be for Mardi Gras? A Countess, of course! I already have my costume on! Lol!:p

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff213/buckybeau/CharleysGrandmotherEnjoysPosingF-8.jpg

Countess Marya

[crabapple]

I'll email a list tonight, a real simple list, with a couple of miscellaneous blurbs you can use if you like, just nonsense stuff really.

[_____V_____]

who you calling boy? huh??!!??

:D

Make that "bigggggg" boy. Better still, "bigggggg" RED boy.:D


I'll email a list tonight, a real simple list, with a couple of miscellaneous blurbs you can use if you like, just nonsense stuff really.

Excellent. I cant wait to see your recommendations, fm.

[newb]

I didn't forget you V.

will send some more tomorrow.....today i'm getting ready to start tipping a few back and watch some SUPERBOWL.




GO PATS!

[_____V_____]

Aight, bro. GO GIANTS!;)


I received 2 more lists with plenty of excellent recommendations. You guys know how to differentiate your horror, thats for sure. HDC has got some of the finest critics of the genre.

I hope we have plenty of lists by the allotted time. Looking for more and more people to be involved in this. Come on folks, lets see your lists too!

[Kane_Hodder]

so when are the results coming out V?

[_____V_____]

so when are the results coming out V?

After the deadline, which is Sunday, February 10, 2008.

[GorePhobia]

I tried to split them up for a list but it was super hard. I will continue to try but I don't know if I will be able to come up with a solid list.

[Marya Zaleska]

:confused: Hi!

The Countess here!

I would like to recommend a new sub category:

Mad Doctors and Scientists

I have some recommendations but they don't seem to fit in the other categories!

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff213/buckybeau/ChalleysGrandmotherEnjoysHerCorn-7.jpg

Countess Marya

[_____V_____]

:confused: Hi!

The Countess here!

I would like to recommend a new sub category:

Mad Doctors and Scientists

I have some recommendations but they don't seem to fit in the other categories!

You can fit em into the Human Monsters sub-genre, Marya.

Depending on the movie, it can go under Weird Pulp or Psychological too.

[Despare]

You can fit em into the Human Monsters sub-genre, Marya.

Depending on the movie, it can go under Weird Pulp or Psychological too.

That's my favorite part about this 100, the discussions that can evolve about the classification of movies. I don't want to give any examples (so as not to influence) but I think this top 100 is more subjective than any before it. "That's a good thing."

[_____V_____]

***Update***

So far, the members who have submitted their lists (either partial or comprehensive) are :-

Posher
Zero
Jenna
Despare
Kane Hodder
Fortunato
The Raven
Doc Faustus
Bub the Zombie
ChronoGrl (partial)
Newb (partial)


4 more days to go for the deadline. I urge all of HDC to hurry up in finishing their lists of recommendations and post em off to me. In case you missed my email, its [email protected]. You can also PM me.

Just be sure to claim any 3 from your list for blurbs if you want. If they get selected in the Final 100, they are yours. So far, 21 have been booked. (in case they make it)

Good luck, folks!

[ChronoGrl]

***Update***

So far, the members who have submitted their lists (either partial or comprehensive) are :-

Posher
Zero
Jenna
Despare
Kane Hodder
Fortunato
The Raven
Doc Faustus
Bub the Zombie
ChronoGrl (partial)
Newb (partial)


4 more days to go for the deadline. I urge all of HDC to hurry up in finishing their lists of recommendations and post em off to me. In case you missed my email, its [email protected]. You can also PM me.

Just be sure to claim any 3 from your list for blurbs if you want. If they get selected in the Final 100, they are yours. So far, 21 have been booked. (in case they make it)

Good luck, folks!

DONE!

...

I think.

...

Oh, and please ignore my extra-bitchy PM... Chrono is currently suffering from excrutiating and inexplicable joint and muscle pain in the neck and spinal region... I should really talk to people AFTER taking the vicadin for the evening.

[_____V_____]

DONE!
...
I think.
...
Oh, and please ignore my extra-bitchy PM... Chrono is currently suffering from excrutiating and inexplicable joint and muscle pain in the neck and spinal region... I should really talk to people AFTER taking the vicadin for the evening.

Got it. Alongwith 3 more lists. The lists received since yesterday are from:

ChronoGrl
Cinestro
Marya Zaleska
Neverending


Thats a total of 13 complete lists and 1 partial list from Newb. I would love other members to send me their compilations of recommendations as soon as possible. Remember folks, Sunday is the deadline. All the best!

[newb]

Got it. Alongwith 3 more lists. The lists received since yesterday are from:

ChronoGrl
Cinestro
Marya Zaleska
Neverending


Thats a total of 13 complete lists and 1 partial list from Newb. I would love other members to send me their compilations of recommendations as soon as possible. Remember folks, Sunday is the deadline. All the best!

ALRIGHT...ALRIGHT....TOO MUCH PRESSURE.

:p

[_____V_____]

ALRIGHT...ALRIGHT....TOO MUCH PRESSURE.

:p

And yet another partial one to go with the other partial. I guess we can say half-a-list from Newb now.;)


Anyway folks, I am right in the middle of prepping the 100 right now. For some of you curious ones, I have a bit of an update :


- Ghosts and the Supernatural category : 34 nominees, 3 into the final 5.

- English Gothic/ Haunted Houses category : 32 nominees, 2 into the final cut.

- American Gothic/ Surreal category : 29 nominees, 2 into the final cut.

- Psychological category : 29 nominees, 2 into the final cut.

- Human Atrocity : 19 nominees, 2 into the final cut

- Traditional/ Pagan/ Ritualistic : 26 nominees, 2 into the final cut.

- Occult/ Demonic Possession : 22 nominees, 2 into the final cut.

- Telekinesis/ Mind Control : 20 nominees, 2 into the final cut.

- Human Monsters : 28 nominees, 2 into the final cut.

- Creature Monsters : 26 nominees, 5 making the final cut. (looks safe)

- Vampires : 24 nominees, 4 into the final cut.

- Werewolves/ Shape Shifters : 18 nominees, 5 making the final cut. (another one safe)

- Golems/ Mummies : 16 nominees, 3 into the final cut.

- Zombies/ Re-Animations : 25 nominees, 4 into the final cut.

- Splatterpunk : 25 nominees, 1 into the final cut.

- Slashers : 26 nominees, 3 into the final cut.

- Comic/ Dark Humor/ Cheesy : 27 nominees, 2 into the final cut.

- Sci – Fi Horror : 26 nominees, 3 into the final cut.

- Weird Pulp : 26 nominees, 1 into the final cut.

- Redneck/ Cannibalism : 21 nominees, 1 into the final cut.



I guess the lists I am expecting in by Sunday will show us the outright winners in the rest of the 18 sub-genre categories. Good luck!:cool:

[fortunato]

I guess the lists I am expecting in by Sunday will show us the outright winners in the rest of the 18 sub-genre categories. Good luck!:cool:

sweet!
really pumped about this one.

[crabapple]

Yes, I am especially pleased with the categories! Very exciting and interesting.

[Marya Zaleska]

I am quite excited to see what the final results are!:)

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff213/buckybeau/GrannyRelaxingWithHerPipe-5.jpg

Countess Marya:)

[GorePhobia]

If I had time I would do this but it's my birthday weekend and I will be away Saturday and Sunday and plus I just found out my girlfriend might possibly have cancer. They need to send her to get some tests done in Minnesota which is like forever away from me so I am extremely depressed.

I apologize for not being able to contribute.

[neverending]

So you got my final/final/final list then?

[missmacabre]

If I had time I would do this but it's my birthday weekend and I will be away Saturday and Sunday and plus I just found out my girlfriend might possibly have cancer. They need to send her to get some tests done in Minnesota which is like forever away from me so I am extremely depressed.

I apologize for not being able to contribute.

omg dude I hope she's okay. if you wanna talk just pm me.

[_____V_____]

Sorry to hear that, Gore. Hope she's diagnosed otherwise and comes back home soon enough.

So you got my final/final/final list then?

Yep I did. Compiling some more lists which were sent to me last night. Expect an update soon!;)

[GorePhobia]

Thanks you two.

Keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

[_____V_____]

**Update**

I have received 16 lists so far (including a 75% effort from Newb, rest 25% to follow soon I hope), and for the statistical-minded folks out there, here are a few stats :

16 lists
1110 nominations
461 nominees
130 leading the pack for selection AND Honorable Mentions so far

That gives you some idea about the work I am doing right now. Its spread into 4-5 worksheets, and the compilations will be completed as of tonight, as soon as the last lists pour in.

The members who have submitted their lists (as of this morning) are :-

Roshiq
Miss Macabre
Crabapple
Neverending
Marya Zaleska
Kane Hodder
Cinestro
Doc Faustus
Fortunato
Despare
Bub The Zombie
Newb (¼ remaining!)
Jenna
Zero
ChronoGrl, and
Posher

Today is the last day for submitting your lists, folks. Dont forget it!

Expect an update on the shoutouts and nominees by tonight!:cool:

[alkytrio666]

Yo, V, did you not get mine??

[crabapple]

Looks very good, very impressive. This is a list I'll take very seriously because of all the work going into calculating it.

[_____V_____]

Yo, V, did you not get mine??

Got your list through email after I posted the update above, Kev. No worries!:D

[alkytrio666]

Got your list through email after I posted the update above, Kev. No worries!:D
Right on, brother.

[_____V_____]

Minor Update...

Winners have emerged in almost all categories except a few, which should also be decided by some other lists I am expecting. And since I got 4-5 PMs to extend this to a day or two earlier today...the deadline is officially extended till Tuesday, February 12, 2008.

If some of you who have already submitted their lists want to review them over and make any changes, feel free to drop me a PM accordingly.

I am compiling a huge list from Austin into the master list right now. So I will give you an update on the nominees and the subgenres tomorrow morning. Till then, ciao and good night, folks!:cool:

[_____V_____]

Good morning HDC...

As promised, I am here to give another update on the compiled list as on the previous deadline.

So far I am in possession of 18 lists from members who were very energetic and knowledgeable about the genre, and put in a LOT of time and effort into their recommendations. Kudos to each and every one of you!

Secondly, we have undisputed winners in 15 sub-genres, with 5 subgenres having stiff competition for the 5 top honors. I am quite confident that by tomorrow, when the deadline officially ends, we will have winners in the 5 remaining sub-genres.

As per promised, we will have 2 Honorable Mentions in each sub-genre, which will add to the emphasis on their contribution in making that particular sub-genre popular.

I will be sending out PMs for the blurbs by tomorrow night. So, get ready to put your thinking caps on to write a concise and short blurb about a movie you have grown to love the most.

And, not forgetting all the rest of the recommendations, we will have a special update in this thread to salute all those who didnt make into the final cut, sub-genrewise.

Adios for now...and remember to send me your lists by tomorrow night!!:cool:

[newb]

cool.....I'll try to finish up today....had a busy weekend.

[Despare]

If you could send me a PM tonight with a couple/few blurbs you need that would work out fairly well. I may find myself with some time on my hands...

[Disease]

so you need the list by tomorrow night?

or by tonight?

[_____V_____]

If you could send me a PM tonight with a couple/few blurbs you need that would work out fairly well. I may find myself with some time on my hands...

Let me see if I can. Expect a PM soon, Des.


so you need the list by tomorrow night?

or by tonight?


Tomorrow night's the deadline. If you have it ready, PM me anytime till then.

[_____V_____]

Good Morning HDC,

All those who have submitted their lists please check your PM boxes for blurb requests. I would love all of you to send me your blurbs by Sunday. If you want more time (and more blurbs!), PM me back.:cool:

More updates to follow as the day (and night progresses), so keep watching this thread.

[Disease]

I'll send my list in very soon, it may not be complete though.... sorry.

[_____V_____]

I'll send my list in very soon, it may not be complete though.... sorry.

No problem. Send me in as many entries as you can think of.



I have sent PMs out for blurbs as we speak. Later today (or possibly tonight), we will have shoutouts to those who didnt make the final cut, but were nominated by our esteemed members.

Have a good day, folks!

[Disease]

Sorry I wont get my list in, my mind is to occupied with crap at the moment to think clear enough to be satisfied with it to send it off....

[_____V_____]

Good evening folks...

As promised, we will now have a peek at those who didnt make it into the Top 140 (100 + 40 Honorable Mentions). I have omitted out all those who DID make it into the Top 140 and were nominated in more than 1 category. Ergo, these are unique entries as per subgenre.

A shoutout to each of the nomination below, for being nominated and for their contribution to the various sub-genres of horror.


Ghosts and the Supernatural

1408
Below
Blair Witch Project
Crazy Eights
Ghost Story
House
Ju On The Grudge
Kairo
Kill Baby Kill
Lady in White
Tales of Terror
The Eye
The Frighteners
The Grudge ®
The Haunting of Hill House
The Locals
The Uninvited
Thirteen Ghosts (60)


English Gothic/ Haunted Houses

Black Sabbath
Brides of Dracula
Castle of Blood
Cry of the Banshee
Dungeon of Harrow
Ju On
Nightmare
Rebecca
Rinne (Reincarnation)
The Abandoned
The Cat And The Canary
The Entity
The Fall of The House of Usher (28)
The Ghost and Mr Chicken
The Ghoul
The Haunted
The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Oblong Box
The Old Dark House
The Orphanage
The Vampire Lovers
The Whip And The Body
Tomb of Ligeia


American Gothic/ Surreal

A Clockwork Orange
A Tale of Two Sisters
Blue Velvet
Crowhaven Farm
Fire Walk With Me
He Who Gets Slapped
High Tension
House of the Long Shadows
Kwaidan
Memento
Night of the Hunter
Pi
Picnic at Hanging Rock
Rear Window
Requiem For A Dream
Rope
Sublime
The Bad Seed
The Body Snatcher
The Crow
The Dunwich Horror
The Pit and the Pendulum
The Reflecting Skin
The Sentinel


Psychological

A Clockwork Orange
A Snake of June
A Tale of Two Sisters
At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul
Battle Royale
Behind the Mask: Rise of Leslie Vernon
Bug
Don't Look Now
Hangover Square
Identity
Let's Scare Jessica to Death
M
Memento
Naked Lunch
Oldboy
Picnic at Hanging Rock
Raising Cain
Santa Sangre
Sisters
Spoorloos
The Cell
The Machinist
The Nanny
The Sadist
The Tingler
This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse
Vertigo


Human Atrocity

Curse of the Black Widow
Driller Killer
Funny Games
High Tension
Holocaust
Ichi the Killer
Mark of the Devil
Natural Born Killers
Pink Flamingos
Salo
Saw
Schindler's List
Soldier Blue
Spoorloos
Straw Dogs
The Diary of Anne Frank
The Sadist
The Wizard of Gore


Traditional/ Pagan/ Ritualistic

Art of the Devil 2
Borderland
Children of the Corn
Dark Waters
Don’t Deliver Us From Evil
Faust (26)
Mark of the Devil
Masque of the Red Death
Prince of Darkness
Satanico Pandemonium
The Beyond
The Dark Secret of Harvest Home
The Devil Rides Out
The Devil's Partner
The Devil's Rain
The Haunted Palace
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
The Seventh Victim
Witchfinder General


Occult/ Demonic Possession

Amityville II: The Possession
Audrey Rose
Beyond The Door
Burn Witch Burn
Fallen
Faust
Night of the Demons
Pet Sematary
Race With The Devil
Silent Hill
The Bad Seed
The Brotherhood of Satan
The Church
The Fallen
The Prince of Darkness
The Prophecy
The Watcher in the Woods
The Witches of Eastwick
Village of the Damned


Telekinesis/ Mind Control

Donovan's Brain
Dreamscape
Ghosts of Mars
Metropolis
Open Your Eyes
Patrick
Rasputin the Mad Monk
Svengali
The Beast With A Million Eyes
The Creature With The Atom Brain
The Electronic Monster
The Hypnotic Eye
The Manchurian Candidate
The Medusa Touch
The Ugly
Village of the Damned
Willard


Human Monsters

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (B)
Hannibal
M
Mad Love
Man Bites Dog
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Monster on Campus
Night of the Bloody Apes
Night of the Hunter
Phantom of the Paradise
Son of Frankenstein
The Black Sheep
The Brute Man
The Evil of Frankenstein
The Flesh and the Fiends
The Hitcher
The Incredible Shrinking Man
The Raven
The Tingler
The Unearthly
The Vampire (57)



Creature Monsters

20 Million Miles to Earth
20000 Leagues Under The Sea
Cloverfield
Creature from Black Lake
Cujo
Feast
Invasion of Body Snatchers (56)
It Came From Beneath The Sea
Jeepers Creepers
Jurassic Park
Nightbreed
Pan's Labyrinth
Pitch Black
Pumpkinhead
Rats: Nights of Terror
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
The Host
Them!

[_____V_____]

Vampires

Blade
Blood and Donuts
Blood The Last Vampire
Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
Brides of Dracula
Countess Dracula
Curse of the Undead
Dracula Has Risen From Grave
Dracula, Prince of Darkness
Dracula's Daughter (35)
Fearless Vampire Killers
Fright Night
Interview With A Vampire
Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter
Kiss of the Vampire
Martin
Near Dark
Nosferatu the Vampyre
Return of the Vampire
The Hamiltons
Vampire Hunter D
Vampyres



Werewolves/ Shape Shifters

Bad Moon
Big Bad Wolf
Brotherhood of the Wolf
Curse of the Werewolf
Cursed
I Was A Teenage Werewolf
Monster on Campus
Silver Bullet
The Company of Wolves
The Undying Monster
The Werewolf (56)
Werewolf of London
Wolf
Wolfen



Golems/ Mummies

Blood from the Mummy's Tomb
Child's Play
Colossus of New York
Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
Der Golem (15)
Golem: The Petrified Garden
It!
Pumpkinhead
Puppet Master
Terror of the Mummy
The Black Pit of Dr M
The Mummy's Curse



Zombies/ Re-Animations

28 Weeks Later
Dawn of the Dead ®
Dead Men Walking
I Married a Zombie
Let Sleeping Corpses Lie
Mulberry Street
Resident Evil
Resident Evil: Extinction
Silent Hill
Slither
The Zombies of Mara Tau
They Came Back
Tombs of the Blind Dead
Versus



Splatterpunk

August Underground: Mordum
Blood Sucking Freaks
City of the Living Dead
From Beyond
I Drink Your Blood
I Spit On Your Grave
Motel Hell
Natural Born Killers
Saw
TCM: The Beginning
Texas Chainsaw Massacre ®
The Crow
The Funhouse
The Gore Gore Girls
The Hitcher
Toxic Avenger



Slashers

A Bucket of Blood
Bay of Blood
Blood And Black Lace
Eaten Alive
Friday the 13th III
Hatchet For a Honeymoon
Motel Hell
Opera
Penny Dreadful
Prowler
Scream
Scream 2
Scream 3
Tenebre
Terror Train
The Mad Butcher



Comic/ Dark Humor/ Cheesy

A Bucket of Blood
Addams Family
Behind The Mask: Rise of Leslie Vernon
Black Sheep
Bride of Chucky
Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things
Comedy of Terrors
Dead & Breakfast
Eating Raoul
Evil Aliens
Fido
Ghostbusters
King of the Zombies
The Body Snatcher
The Day IT Came to Earth
The Frighteners
The Gore Gore Girls
The Monster Squad
The Raven
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Theater of Blood
Toxic Avenger



Sci Fi Horror

Altered
Colossus: The Forbin Project
Critters
Demon Seed
Event Horizon
Feast
Fiend Without A Face
Forbidden Planet
Incredible Shrinking Man
Invaders From Mars
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (78)
Island of Lost Souls
It Conquered The World
Metropolis (27)
Predator
The Black Scorpion
The Day The Earth Stood Still
The Flesh Eaters
The Last Man on Earth
The Monolith Monsters
The Prestige
The Stepford Wives (o)
They Live
War of the Worlds



Weird Pulp

Angst
Basket Case
Begotten
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
Blind Beast
Daughters of Darkness
Dracula vs Frankenstein
Dracula's Dog
El Topo
Faster Pussycat…Kill! Kill!
From Beyond The Grave
It's Alive
Mansion of the Doomed
Meet the Feebles
Nekromantik
Rabid
Shivers
Snake of June
Society
The Andalusian Dog
The Beast Within
The Mad Magician
The People Under The Stairs
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Werewolf vs Vampire Woman



Redneck/ Cannibalism

Anthropophagus
Eaten Alive
Hatchet
Hillbillies in a Haunted House
House of 1000 Corpses
How Tasty was my little Frenchman
Mountain of the Cannibal God
Redneck Zombies
The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
The Descent
The Hills Have Eyes ®
The Man From Deep River
Wrong Turn 2



(Movies marked with ® beside their name indicate Remakes)

So there they are...good night, folks!:cool:

[neverending]

Interesting lists! Am I reading it correctly that some of these films are actually ON the list, but in different categories? Or are these films totally not on the list? I can't imagine a list of top horror films without classics like M or Mad Love (Lorre just don't get no respect round here.).

[crabapple]

Certainly, there are lots of personal favorites of people's that didn't make it...but it's a very distinguished list of non-winners, I think! The non-winner list is worth reading too, and should be attached...

[_____V_____]

Interesting lists! Am I reading it correctly that some of these films are actually ON the list, but in different categories? Or are these films totally not on the list? I can't imagine a list of top horror films without classics like M or Mad Love (Lorre just don't get no respect round here.).

Nope. None of those are on the Top 100 (+ 40 Honorable Mentions).

Certainly, there are lots of personal favorites of people's that didn't make it...but it's a very distinguished list of non-winners, I think! The non-winner list is worth reading too, and should be attached...

Excellent idea, crabby. I will add the lists above to the Top 100 thread when I make it, to give the reader more choices in each sub-genre to pursue.

Good call.:)

[ChronoGrl]

Nope. None of those are on the Top 100 (+ 40 Honorable Mentions).

*pouts*

:mad:

[_____V_____]

*pouts*

:mad:

Aww...cheer up, A.

You are so gonna looooooove the Top 100!;)

[neverending]

Certainly, there are lots of personal favorites of people's that didn't make it...but it's a very distinguished list of non-winners, I think! The non-winner list is worth reading too, and should be attached...

They aren't just personal favorites, they're critically acclaimed milestones of the genre.

[stubbornforgey]

I cant beleive 'lady in white' didnt make it ..

some of those dracula movies..i totally agree with ..especially those directed by wes craven.

diaries of anne frank..?? unbelievable..there are so many classics there.
Who does the selection and what is the process..?What catagories do they slot these movies under.?

very interesting :)

[_____V_____]

I cant beleive 'lady in white' didnt make it ..

some of those dracula movies..i totally agree with ..especially those directed by wes craven.

diaries of anne frank..?? unbelievable..there are so many classics there.
Who does the selection and what is the process..?What catagories do they slot these movies under.?

very interesting :)

The members of HDC do it. They send in their lists of recommendations and outright winners in each subgenre comprise the Top 100.


Just a reminder...I have got some replies to my Blurbs requests but not all. So please check your PM boxes and send me your Blurbs as soon as possible. (Psst...Roshiq, Cinestro, Zero and Newb):D

[crabapple]

Yes, and remember, this list is created by HDC members, so automatically it's going to be screwed up in some way. Consider the source, if you take my meaning.

[_____V_____]

Yes, and remember, this list is created by HDC members, so automatically it's going to be screwed up in some way. Consider the source, if you take my meaning.

lmao...scaring em already, fm?:D

[Kane_Hodder]

I will send you my blurbs by tomorrow, _V_.
I can't wait to see the Top 100.:D

[_____V_____]

I will send you my blurbs by tomorrow, _V_.
I can't wait to see the Top 100.:D

Cool, Kane. I am waiting for at least 50% of the blurbs, before posting the Top 100 list.

Friday will be good. That way, most members can check it out by the weekend.

[newb]

The members of HDC do it. They send in their lists of recommendations and outright winners in each subgenre comprise the Top 100.


Just a reminder...I have got some replies to my Blurbs requests but not all. So please check your PM boxes and send me your Blurbs as soon as possible. (Psst...Roshiq, Cinestro, Zero and Newb):D

pm coming your way

[_____V_____]

pm coming your way

Got it. Very creative writing, I must admit.:)



I have received 14 blurbs so far...pretty confident of receiving the rest by tomorrow morning.

The Top 100 (+ 40) comes tomorrow. Expect an update pretty soon, folks!

[stubbornforgey]

The members of HDC do it. They send in their lists of recommendations and outright winners in each subgenre comprise the Top 100.


Just a reminder...I have got some replies to my Blurbs requests but not all. So please check your PM boxes and send me your Blurbs as soon as possible. (Psst...Roshiq, Cinestro, Zero and Newb):D


'glares'
mean ppl of h.d.c

lol..

ahhhhhhhh ok .:p

[_____V_____]

Got 2 more blurbs through PMs...that makes it 18.

Keep em coming, folks! There's still plenty of time till tomorrow.

[_____V_____]

***Shameless Bump***


BLURB ALERT, you bastards!:D

[roshiq]

oh! It's feel very nice to be back here. (There were some stupid types of problem with my ISP.:mad: ) Anyway, I'm dying to see the final list.

[_____V_____]

***Shameless Bump Again***


The Top 100 is up, all Stickied (thanks Austin). I can say this with a lot of pride...all of you chose some really damn fine movies up there. Each of those get at least 4 stars, at least from me anyway.

I had received 41 blurbs till now and all of em sit pretty in it. Special thanks goes to Fortunato, Newb and Jenna for chipping in with some extra blurbs at the last moment, and our special guest blurb writer - our very own Sean Keller aka Roderick Usher - for taking time out of his busy schedule right now and writing some blurbs for us.

I still await some more blurb calls. Hopefully by tomorrow all of em will be with me. After that we will start on blurbs for those which are left.

However, if you still want to claim a blurb from those which are remaining, then go through the list and post your request here. I ll only be too glad to oblige.

Also, blurb-writing is not confined to the members who sent in their lists. If any of you folks feel you got a penchant for writing some creative critical stuff for your favorite movie, feel free to toss a reply here or PM me.

[neverending]

If nobody else wants them, I'll take White Zombie & Spider Baby.

[_____V_____]

If nobody else wants them, I'll take White Zombie & Spider Baby.

Both are available and haven't been called for yet. All yours.

[Posher778]

Both are available and haven't been called for yet. All yours.

Sent mine last night

[knife_fight]

mailed in my list late (sorry). one blurb sent, the rest will be in today or tomorrow, promise. :D

good to see that most of my list made it to the final, even if they weren't in the same categories I nominated them for.

[_____V_____]

Sent mine last night

Got em and duly added into the Top 100. Check the Sticky.:cool:


mailed in my list late (sorry). one blurb sent, the rest will be in today or tomorrow, promise. :D

good to see that most of my list made it to the final, even if they weren't in the same categories I nominated them for.

No problem. Got 2 blurbs from you so far, knife...and I am loving both of em. I am glad you approve of the 100.:)

[GorePhobia]

I will write some blurbs for a few of the movies.

As of right now I will take Poltergeist and American Psycho.

[_____V_____]

I will write some blurbs for a few of the movies.

As of right now I will take Poltergeist and American Psycho.

American Psycho's been called for. Poltergeist is all yours, Gore.

[GorePhobia]

Damn!

I already wrote it. lol

Oh well.

[_____V_____]

Damn!

I already wrote it. lol

Oh well.

No worries, Gore. I got it saved with me. I ll post it together with the other blurb as soon as I get it.

I think we will need some more blurb writer volunteers. Please feel free to go through the 100 (and the 40 Hon. Mentions) and choose some.

All are available cept a few right now...so there's a very good chance you will get what you ask.:)

[GorePhobia]

I will look over the remaining and see if I can come up with some blurbs for a few. Before I start writing them I will be sure to ask if they are available first.

[_____V_____]

I will look over the remaining and see if I can come up with some blurbs for a few. Before I start writing them I will be sure to ask if they are available first.

There are plenty left. You can ask for short blurbs for the Honorable Mentions too.

Almost half of the list's blurbs are done, and half remain. A certain redhead has been absent for awhile now, hence no blurbs have arrived from him. And so are a few from others too.

Lets hope to finish the blurbs by March-end at most.

Ask for it, and ye will get it!

[_____V_____]

***Bumpity***

Somewhat of an update...

Some of you are blurb-writing demons, I must say. Check out the ones written by Fortunato and Austin, and especially Doc Faustus. It makes for some rivetting reading indeed!

51 of the Top 100 are covered so far.

If you want a blurb, go ahead and call for it here. If its free as of right now, its yours.

[ChronoGrl]

***Bumpity***

Somewhat of an update...

Some of you are blurb-writing demons, I must say. Check out the ones written by Fortunato and Austin, and especially Doc Faustus. It makes for some rivetting reading indeed!

51 of the Top 100 are covered so far.

If you want a blurb, go ahead and call for it here. If its free as of right now, its yours.

glerg... As soon as I pull myself out of work and flu hell, I'll get onto the blurbs, as requested... And maybe a few more. I haven't blown you off entirely, V, I promise.

[_____V_____]

glerg... As soon as I pull myself out of work and flu hell, I'll get onto the blurbs, as requested... And maybe a few more. I haven't blown you off entirely, V, I promise.

The "entirely" part makes me feel SO much better.;)

[newb]

glerg... I haven't blown you off entirely, V, I promise.

If I had a dirty mind I could make a little joke here....


....good thing I don't.

[_____V_____]

If I had a dirty mind I could make a little joke here....

....good thing I don't.

Sure ya dont...you devil.:p

[ChronoGrl]

The "entirely" part makes me feel SO much better.;)

heehee... That's what I'm here for.

If I had a dirty mind I could make a little joke here....


....good thing I don't.

Said like a true Man from Nantucket. :p

[GorePhobia]

It's the first thing I thought of as well. lol

[_____V_____]

***BUMP***

BLURB ALERT!!:mad:


:D

[neverending]

I know! I'm working on a big project for my website but I'll get to them!

[Kane_Hodder]

Sorry, _V_. I had forgotten to submit my other 2.
I will send them to you this week as soon as possible.

[_____V_____]

***Shameless Bump***

For those who still don't know it...the HDC SubGenre Top 100 is up, as a Sticky in the 1st page of the General Forum (on top). 56 blurbs glitter in it, and still plenty of work (for blurbs) remains to be done.

Blurb writers, toss me an update on your position. And free writers, feel free to choose some damn fine honorary chosen movies to write blurbs for. I am counting on your support to complete the project as soon as possible.:)

In short, itssss BLURB ALERTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!:mad:


:D

[_____V_____]

***BUMPITY***

Ahem...those who haven't submitted their blurbs yet...can you try to speed them up?

Lets finish this by mid-March, shall we?:)

Yes, this is another...

...


...


...


...


...


BLURB ALERT YOU BASTARDS!:mad:


:D

[neverending]

i'll do a few more...let me look around and see which.

[Elvis_Christ]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm

[_____V_____]

Here are the ones whose blurbs still remain unfinished:-


Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Alien
Army of Darkness
Bad Taste
Beetlejuice
Black Christmas
Blood Feast
Blood From The Mummy's Tomb
Blue Velvet
Candyman (ChronoGrl)
Cannibal Holocaust
Cat People (Alkytrio666)
Cemetery Man
Creature from the Black Lagoon
Dagon
Day of the Dead
Dead Alive
Deep Red (Alkytrio666)
Deliverance
Der Golem (20)
Dracula (1931)
Evil Dead II
Firestarter
Frankenstein
Friday the 13th II
From Beyond
From Dusk Till Dawn
Ginger Snaps
Haxan (Knife Fight)
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
Hostel
House on Haunted Hill (o)
I Spit On Your Grave
I Walked With A Zombie
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (o)
Jaws (ChronoGrl)
Maniac
Night of the Demon (Cinestro)
Night of the Living Dead
Peeping Tom
Ravenous
Repulsion
Rosemary's Baby
Scanners
Se7en
Shaun of the Dead (Zero)
Street Trash
Suspiria
Tenebre
Tetsuo (ChronoGrl)
The Abominable Dr Phibes
The Birds
The Blob
The Descent
The Devil Doll (35)
The Devil's Rejects (Fortunato)
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
The Fall of the House of Usher
The Fly (86)
The Fury
The Haunting
The Holy Mountain
The Innocents
The Invisible Man
The Last House on the Left
The Legend of Hell House
The Lost Boys
The Mummy (32)
The Mummy (99)
The Mummy's Hand
The Omen (Zero)
The Other
The Phantom of the Opera
The Serpent and the Rainbow
The Shining
The Sixth Sense
The Thing (Fortunato)
The Wolfman
Tremors
Vampyr
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (Alkytrio666)
Wrong Turn
Young Frankenstein
Zombi 2


The ones in bold were either claimed/allotted, and haven't been submitted in yet.

I am expecting some of them by Sunday or most possibly next week...so if you want to do a blurb or two out of the remaining selections, feel free to claim some.

[neverending]

I'll take Phibes & Usher. I'll get them in next week.

[Doc Faustus]

I could lighten the load with Blue Velvet and Holy Mountain if you'd like. I can also get those in next week.

[knife_fight]

sorry, forgot. Haxan on the way.

[fortunato]

i'll take zombi 2 as well.

[alkytrio666]

Just dropping in to say I haven't forgotten about my next three blurbs. Busy week- I'll have 'em in ASAP!

[_____V_____]

I'll take Phibes & Usher. I'll get them in next week.

All yours.


I could lighten the load with Blue Velvet and Holy Mountain if you'd like. I can also get those in next week.

All yours, Doc.


sorry, forgot. Haxan on the way.

Got it. And duly added to the Top 100. (Excellent blurb, btw)


i'll take zombi 2 as well.

All yours, J.


Just dropping in to say I haven't forgotten about my next three blurbs. Busy week- I'll have 'em in ASAP!

No problemo. All the best with the exams (you have to score top grade!)...take your sweet time over it, bud.

[Elvis_Christ]

I'd be down for doing Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer and/or Maniac

[_____V_____]

I'd be down for doing Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer and/or Maniac

Both are yours, my friend.:)

Received 3 excellent blurbs for The Devil's Rejects, The Thing and Zombi 2 from Fortunato...and they have been added to the Sticky.

[Elvis_Christ]

Killer I'll get on to them and PM them to you ASAP

[_____V_____]

***Bumpity Bump Bump***

Received 4 more blurbs - 3 from Fortunato (The Devil's Rejects, The Thing, Zombi 2), and 1 from Doc Faustus (Blue Velvet) - and added em duly into the Sticky. All four were very delectably written and required minimum editing.

By next weekend I might get the other allotted blurbs. Let's see then how many we will have in hand to be completed.

[_____V_____]

***Update Bump***

The Holy Mountain blurb by Doc Faustus,

and

The Abominable Dr Phibes & House of Usher blurbs written by Neverending, are up in the Sticky.

Let's have a look at the incomplete-blurb list as it stands now...

Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Alien
Army of Darkness
Bad Taste
Beetlejuice
Black Christmas
Blood Feast
Blood From The Mummy's Tomb
Candyman (ChronoGrl)
Cannibal Holocaust
Cat People (Alkytrio666)
Cemetery Man
Creature from the Black Lagoon
Dagon
Day of the Dead
Dead Alive
Deep Red (Alkytrio666)
Deliverance
Der Golem (1920)
Dracula (1931)
Evil Dead II
Firestarter
Frankenstein
Friday the 13th II
From Beyond
From Dusk Till Dawn
Ginger Snaps
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (Elvis Christ)
Hostel
House on Haunted Hill (o)
I Spit On Your Grave
I Walked With A Zombie
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (o)
Jaws (ChronoGrl)
Maniac (Elvis Christ)
Night of the Demon (Cinestro)
Night of the Living Dead
Peeping Tom
Ravenous
Repulsion
Rosemary's Baby
Scanners
Se7en
Shaun of the Dead (Zero)
Street Trash
Suspiria
Tenebre
Tetsuo (ChronoGrl)
The Birds
The Blob
The Descent
The Devil Doll (35)
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
The Fly (1986)
The Fury
The Haunting
The Innocents
The Invisible Man
The Last House on the Left
The Legend of Hell House
The Lost Boys
The Mummy (32)
The Mummy (99)
The Mummy's Hand
The Omen (Zero)
The Other
The Phantom of the Opera
The Serpent and the Rainbow
The Shining
The Sixth Sense
The Wolfman
Tremors
Vampyr
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (Alkytrio666)
Wrong Turn
Young Frankenstein

[neverending]

I'll do some more next week. My work week is just starting though.

[_____V_____]

It's a deal.

Out of the 100 (and 40), 64 have been done so far.

76 still stand blurb-less...so, we still got a lot of work to catch up with.

[fortunato]

i'll go ahead and do one for evil dead 2, if that's alright.

[_____V_____]

i'll go ahead and do one for evil dead 2, if that's alright.

All yours. I ll add it to the incompletes list.

Anyone else wants a shot? Feel free to pick em from this list :


Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Alien
Army of Darkness
Bad Taste
Beetlejuice
Black Christmas
Blood Feast
Blood From The Mummy's Tomb
Candyman (ChronoGrl)
Cannibal Holocaust
Cat People (Alkytrio666)
Cemetery Man
Creature from the Black Lagoon
Dagon
Day of the Dead
Dead Alive
Deep Red (Alkytrio666)
Deliverance
Der Golem (1920)
Dracula (1931)
Evil Dead II (Fortunato)
Firestarter
Frankenstein
Friday the 13th II
From Beyond
From Dusk Till Dawn
Ginger Snaps
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (Elvis Christ)
Hostel
House on Haunted Hill (1959)
I Spit On Your Grave
I Walked With A Zombie
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Jaws (ChronoGrl)
Maniac (Elvis Christ)
Night of the Demon (Cinestro)
Night of the Living Dead
Peeping Tom
Ravenous
Repulsion
Rosemary's Baby
Scanners
Se7en
Shaun of the Dead (Zero)
Street Trash
Suspiria
Tenebre
Tetsuo (ChronoGrl)
The Birds
The Blob
The Descent
The Devil Doll (1935)
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
The Fly (1986)
The Fury
The Haunting
The Innocents
The Invisible Man
The Last House on the Left
The Legend of Hell House
The Lost Boys
The Mummy (1932)
The Mummy (1999)
The Mummy's Hand
The Omen (Zero)
The Other
The Phantom of the Opera
The Serpent and the Rainbow
The Shining
The Sixth Sense
The Wolfman
Tremors
Vampyr
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (Alkytrio666)
Wrong Turn
Young Frankenstein


* - The ones marked in bold indicate previously asked for/allotted and so-far-unreceived blurbs.

[_____V_____]

Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Alien
Army of Darkness
Bad Taste
Beetlejuice
Black Christmas
Blood Feast
Blood From The Mummy's Tomb
Candyman (ChronoGrl)
Cannibal Holocaust
Cat People (Alkytrio666)
Cemetery Man
Creature from the Black Lagoon
Dagon
Day of the Dead
Dead Alive
Deep Red (Alkytrio666)
Deliverance
Der Golem (1920)
Dracula (1931)
Evil Dead II (Fortunato)
Firestarter
Frankenstein
Friday the 13th II
From Beyond
From Dusk Till Dawn
Ginger Snaps
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (Elvis Christ)
Hostel
House on Haunted Hill (1959)
I Spit On Your Grave
I Walked With A Zombie
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Jaws (ChronoGrl)
Maniac (Elvis Christ)
Night of the Demon (Cinestro)
Night of the Living Dead
Peeping Tom
Ravenous
Repulsion
Rosemary's Baby
Scanners
Se7en
Shaun of the Dead (Zero)
Street Trash
Suspiria
Tenebre
Tetsuo (ChronoGrl)
The Birds
The Blob
The Descent
The Devil Doll (1935)
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
The Fly (1986)
The Fury
The Haunting
The Innocents
The Invisible Man
The Last House on the Left
The Legend of Hell House
The Lost Boys
The Mummy (1932)
The Mummy (1999)
The Mummy's Hand
The Omen (Zero)
The Other
The Phantom of the Opera
The Serpent and the Rainbow
The Shining
The Sixth Sense
The Wolfman
Tremors
Vampyr
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (Alkytrio666)
Wrong Turn
Young Frankenstein


* - The ones marked in bold indicate previously asked for/allotted and so-far-unreceived blurbs.

Ahem ...

[Elvis_Christ]

I'm just about there brother :)

[_____V_____]

You rock!:cool:

[_____V_____]

***Update***

Received 3 delectable blurbs for Cat People, Deep Red and Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? from Alky earlier, and now they are embedded in the Top 100.

This is the incomplete blurbs-list as it stands now :-


Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Alien
Army of Darkness
Bad Taste
Beetlejuice
Black Christmas
Blood Feast
Blood From The Mummy's Tomb
Candyman (ChronoGrl)
Cannibal Holocaust
Cemetery Man
Creature from the Black Lagoon
Dagon
Day of the Dead
Dead Alive
Deliverance
Der Golem (1920)
Dracula (1931)
Evil Dead II (Fortunato)
Firestarter
Frankenstein
Friday the 13th II
From Beyond
From Dusk Till Dawn
Ginger Snaps
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (Elvis Christ)
Hostel
House on Haunted Hill (1959)
I Spit On Your Grave
I Walked With A Zombie
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Jaws (ChronoGrl)
Maniac (Elvis Christ)
Night of the Demon (Cinestro)
Night of the Living Dead
Peeping Tom
Ravenous
Repulsion
Rosemary's Baby
Scanners
Se7en
Shaun of the Dead (Zero)
Street Trash
Suspiria
Tenebre
Tetsuo (ChronoGrl)
The Birds
The Blob
The Descent
The Devil Doll (1935)
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
The Fly (1986)
The Fury
The Haunting
The Innocents
The Invisible Man
The Last House on the Left
The Legend of Hell House
The Lost Boys
The Mummy (1932)
The Mummy (1999)
The Mummy's Hand
The Omen (Zero)
The Other
The Phantom of the Opera
The Serpent and the Rainbow
The Shining
The Sixth Sense
The Wolfman
Tremors
Vampyr
Wrong Turn
Young Frankenstein


* - The ones marked in bold indicate previously asked for/allotted and so-far-unreceived blurbs.

[Papillon Noir]

I can do one for Ginger Snaps.

[_____V_____]

I can do one for Ginger Snaps.

All yours.

Alky did one extra blurb for I Walked With A Zombie, so that one stands completed and embedded in the Sticky. Check it out.

[_____V_____]

This is the incomplete blurbs-list as it stands now :-


Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Alien
Army of Darkness
Bad Taste
Beetlejuice
Black Christmas
Blood Feast
Blood From The Mummy's Tomb
Candyman (ChronoGrl)
Cannibal Holocaust
Cemetery Man
Creature from the Black Lagoon
Dagon
Day of the Dead
Dead Alive
Deliverance
Der Golem (1920)
Dracula (1931)
Evil Dead II
Firestarter
Frankenstein
Friday the 13th II
From Beyond
From Dusk Till Dawn
Ginger Snaps
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (Elvis Christ)
Hostel
House on Haunted Hill (1959)
I Spit On Your Grave
I Walked With A Zombie
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Jaws (ChronoGrl)
Maniac (Elvis Christ)
Night of the Demon (Cinestro)
Night of the Living Dead
Peeping Tom
Ravenous
Repulsion
Rosemary's Baby
Scanners
Se7en
Shaun of the Dead (Zero)
Street Trash
Suspiria
Tenebre
Tetsuo (ChronoGrl)
The Birds
The Blob
The Descent
The Devil Doll (1935)
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
The Fly (1986)
The Fury
The Haunting
The Innocents
The Invisible Man
The Last House on the Left
The Legend of Hell House
The Lost Boys
The Mummy (1932)
The Mummy (1999)
The Mummy's Hand
The Omen (Zero)
The Other
The Phantom of the Opera
The Serpent and the Rainbow
The Shining
The Sixth Sense
The Wolfman
Tremors
Vampyr
Wrong Turn
Young Frankenstein


* - The ones marked in bold indicate previously asked for/allotted and so-far-unreceived blurbs.

***BUMP***

Blurb writers, anyone? :D

[Psycom5k]

***BUMP***

Blurb writers, anyone? :D

Ok by blurb do you mean the things on the back of dvd's that try to get people to think, oh that movie sounds good, and buy/rent it? If so I could probably write a few, and do we have to include the actors names in it like on the dvd's? that is if thats what they are.

[neverending]

Ok by blurb do you mean the things on the back of dvd's that try to get people to think, oh that movie sounds good, and buy/rent it? If so I could probably write a few, and do we have to include the actors names in it like on the dvd's? that is if thats what they are.

Go up to the top of the general forum and look at the top 100 lists. Those are the kind of things we're talking about,

[Psycom5k]

Go up to the top of the general forum and look at the top 100 lists. Those are the kind of things we're talking about,

Uhhhh.... well... I guess I could do that.

[_____V_____]

The last ones who promised me their blurbs were Elvis and Chrono.

Guess both of em got too busy...

anyone else want to lend a hand?