Best Movie In a Series

[Sculpt]

I don't think the current Godzilla is the best of the 20 some films. I don't many folks on our forum have seen all of them.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I remember watching the old ones endlessly on Sci-Fi back in the 90s when they used to marathon them every Summer. I'm hard-pressed to remember which my favorite was.

[Sculpt]

Allow me to cut/paste a write-up I just did on the best & worst of the old Showa series: Link:http://horror.com/forum/showpost.php?p=971749&postcount=144. The Showa series has 15; which is half. If you count both the US Brodderick98 Godzilla and Cranston14 Godzilla, that's a total of 30.

Are some of the newer 15 better than these Showa 9?... yes, but I don't think any of the top 10 films rise over the other top films. Many are very different than the others, and exceed in different film aspects. Makes selecting the "best film" a very difficult endeavor.

Off the top of my head, of the newer 15 G-films, I'd say Biollante, Destroyah, Final Wars and Godzilla 14 are also some of the best.

Best Showa Series Godzilla Films: (in rough order, they're different films that excel in different areas)


Destroy All Monsters 1968 -- (Excellent Sci-fi film, beautiful sets, effects, interesting story, good pacing, story sci-fi driven & not especially character driven, for adults and kids)
Mothra vs. Godzilla (Godzilla Vs the Thing) 1964 -- (interesting story, good pacing, has a lot of heart, for adults and kids)
Godzilla vs. Hedora (smog monster) 1971 -- (psychedelic film, fascinating/unusual/beautiful art and visuals, jazz/psychedelic/classical music finely integrated with speaking/visuals, interesting story, good pacing, sometimes scary, almost more for adults, but ok for kids over 9 maybe)
Godzilla vs. MonsterZero 1965 -- (Staring American actor Nick Adams, very cool sci-fi film, interesting story, good pacing, for adults and kids)
Godzilla, King of the Monsters (US) 1956 -- (Staring US actor Raymond Burr, interesting story, good pacing, Burr does great job, fascinating visuals, special effects and music; not as gloomy and slow as Gojira, but loses it's visceral & heavy duty effect of suffering with victims, for adults and kids)
Godzilla/Gijora (Nippon) 1954 -- (interesting & layered story, excellent and creative visuals, effects and music; film is heavy, gloomy & visceral, can be chilling, sometimes slow pacing, have you're own energy to watch it, not for kids. Some purest will say this is the best film. In my experience a majority with that opinion tend to be those who haven't seen or don't care for any other G-film.
Ghidora the Three Headedmonster 1964 -- (amazing special effects and music, pretty good sci-fi, pacing is weak/long in spots, for adults and kids)
Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla (Cosmic Monster) 1974 -- (interesting & bizarre sci-fi, good visuals; mediocre pacing, dialogue & acting, tipping towards kids but still dark, ok for sci-fi cultural curious adults)
KingKong vs. Godzilla 1962 (US version 1963) -- (fun film, pretty good pacing, more for kids, ok for adults; US version has added parts, pretty much the same except for the winner)

[Sculpt]

Allow me to cut/paste a write-up I just did on the best & worst of the old Showa series: Link:http://horror.com/forum/showpost.php?p=971749&postcount=144. The Showa series has 15; which is half. If you count both the US Brodderick98 Godzilla and Cranston14 Godzilla, that's a total of 30.

Are some of the newer 15 better than these Showa 9?... yes, but I don't think any of the top 10 films rise over the other top films. Many are very different than the others, and exceed in different film aspects. Makes selecting the "best film" a very difficult endeavor.

Off the top of my head, of the newer 15 G-films, I'd say Biollante, Destroyah, Tokyo SOS, Final Wars and Godzilla 14 are also some of the best.

Best Showa Series Godzilla Films: (in rough order, they're different films that excel in different areas)


Destroy All Monsters 1968 -- (Excellent Sci-fi film, beautiful sets, effects, interesting story, good pacing, story sci-fi driven & not especially character driven, for adults and kids)
Mothra vs. Godzilla (Godzilla Vs the Thing) 1964 -- (interesting story, good pacing, has a lot of heart, for adults and kids)
Godzilla vs. Hedora (smog monster) 1971 -- (psychedelic film, fascinating/unusual/beautiful art and visuals, jazz/psychedelic/classical music finely integrated with speaking/visuals, interesting story, good pacing, sometimes scary, almost more for adults, but ok for kids over 9 maybe)
Godzilla vs. MonsterZero 1965 -- (Staring American actor Nick Adams, very cool sci-fi film, interesting story, good pacing, for adults and kids)
Godzilla, King of the Monsters (US) 1956 -- (Staring US actor Raymond Burr, interesting story, good pacing, Burr does great job, fascinating visuals, special effects and music; not as gloomy and slow as Gojira, but loses it's visceral & heavy duty effect of suffering with victims, for adults and kids)
Godzilla/Gijora (Nippon) 1954 -- (interesting & layered story, excellent and creative visuals, effects and music; film is heavy, gloomy & visceral, can be chilling, sometimes slow pacing, have you're own energy to watch it, not for kids. Some purest will say this is the best film. In my experience a majority with that opinion tend to be those who haven't seen or don't care for any other G-film.
Ghidora the Three Headedmonster 1964 -- (amazing special effects and music, pretty good sci-fi, pacing is weak/long in spots, for adults and kids)
Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla (Cosmic Monster) 1974 -- (interesting & bizarre sci-fi, good visuals; mediocre pacing, dialogue & acting; tipping towards kids but still dark; ok for sci-fi & cultural curious adults)
KingKong vs. Godzilla 1962 (US version 1963) -- (fun film, pretty good pacing, more for kids, ok for adults; US version has added parts, pretty much the same except for the winner)

[Jigsaw Killer]

I'll seek those out. I remember I always loved the marathons Sci-Fi had every Summer back in the 90s. The good old days ::smile::

[Ferox13]

I gotta agree that Destroy All Monsters is one of the best but I have a soft spot for VS King Kong too with it's prowrestling antics.

I haven't seen a single film after Biollante though - I must catch up..

[Jigsaw Killer]

I probably haven't seen the older Godzilla films since the mid-90s at least, back when Sci-Fi had their Summer marathons.

[Sculpt]

I gotta agree that Destroy All Monsters is one of the best but I have a soft spot for VS King Kong too with it's prowrestling antics.

I haven't seen a single film after Biollante though - I must catch up..

I'd recommend jumping right in with Godzilla Vs Destroyah -- It's designed to be a direct sequel to the original 1954 film. It hits deep viscerally somehow.
I probably haven't seen the older Godzilla films since the mid-90s at least, back when Sci-Fi had their Summer marathons.
Have you seen all, or most of the 1990s & 2000s Godzilla's? Any of them strike you as particularly good?

[Jigsaw Killer]

It's been so many years since I last saw them that I can't fairly say based on a hazy memory. I definitely went through a Godzilla phase when I was small largely thanks to Sci-Fi's Summer marathons of them back in the 90s.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I remembered My Super Psycho 16. Never seen any of them but I've heard good things about them.

[Argestis]

Hmm... I'd say Godzilla 2014 is the best of the American Godzilla movies (with only 2 to choose from).

On other movies, I'd make Alien still the best of the Alien series (though Aliens contends with it), Predator 1 the best of where the predators appear, and Transformers 1 for all of this series. Usually, for me, the original would be the best. Some sequels seem forced.

In Hammer Films' series... make it The Vampire Lovers for me. hehe

[Jigsaw Killer]

Transformers isn't Horror, though.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I don't think I mentioned them before, but I remembered the My Super Psycho 16 films. Never seen them but they seem pretty decently-received.

[The Bloofer Lady]

I don't think I mentioned them before, but I remembered the My Super Psycho 16 films. Never seen them but they seem pretty decently-received.

I saw 1 & 2, Jig, and all things considered, I was quite taken with them.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I've heard a lot of good things about them. I'll seek them out someday, maybe my library has them or can reserve them for rent.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Looking through the thread again I don't believe I mentioned the Cold Prey films. Never seen them but they've been pretty well-received from what I've read on them.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I don't believe I mentioned the Children Of The Corn series before. I've seen the first two and parts of the third and fourth. I'm not sure how many films in total there are in the set.

[Fearonsarms]

I remembered Lucio Fulci's Zombie spawned quite a few rip-off sequels in Italy, IIRC. I've never seen any of them but they all seem to be of a pretty low quality and their numbering is also confusing since Zombie in Italy was marketed as a sequel to Dawn Of The Dead when it was never intended to be as such and thus Zombie 2 is known as Zombie 3.

None of them were as good as Fulci's Zombie/Zombie 2/Zombie Flesh Eaters. Zombie 3 was ok but suffered as Fulci wasn't involved much could of been much better but still ok to watch. Zombie 4:After Life was terrible but Zombie 5: Killing Birds was really fun I enjoyed it a lot. I'd definitely say Killing Birds is the one I would recommend most.

I remembered My Super Psycho 16. Never seen any of them but I've heard good things about them.

Not seen any of them I'll have to look out for them

Looking through the thread again I don't believe I mentioned the Cold Prey films. Never seen them but they've been pretty well-received from what I've read on them.

I enjoyed all three I think I enjoyed the 2nd most but I watched them close together and the lines blur a bit for me. I'd go with the 2nd maybe then the 1st as my faves. I'll re watch them at some point.

I don't believe I mentioned the Children Of The Corn series before. I've seen the first two and parts of the third and fourth. I'm not sure how many films in total there are in the set.

Excluding the remake and it's seuel there were 7. The first is my fave. I've seen up to part 6 (or 666:Isaac's return) but never part 7: Revelation. I'd like to see that someday so maybe I'll revisit these as besides the first film I've only watched the others once but the quality did dive after the third as far as I remember. But I think they are worth another chance.

[tfantasy]

Friday the 13th: part IV
Halloween: Rob Zombie's version
A Nightmare on Elm Street: the 1st one
Saw: the last one
Scream: the 1st one
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: the original 1st one
Alien: the 2nd one
Predator: the 2nd one
Phantasm: the 1st one
Evil Dead: the remake
Hellraiser: the 3rd one
Child's Play: the 1st one
Final Destination: the 2nd one
::EEK!::

[Jigsaw Killer]

Excluding the remake and it's seuel there were 7. The first is my fave. I've seen up to part 6 (or 666:Isaac's return) but never part 7: Revelation. I'd like to see that someday so maybe I'll revisit these as besides the first film I've only watched the others once but the quality did dive after the third as far as I remember. But I think they are worth another chance.


I'll catch up with the rest of them someday, definitely a series I'm way behind on. Although it seems a lot of the films are of pretty weak quality.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I forgot to say I'll definitely seek out the Cold Prey films sometime. They sound like they're quite good.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Another TV series I remembered was Beyond Belief: Fact Or Fiction? Not 100% Horror but it did have a lot of Horror-oriented episodes that were quite creepy, all the moreso with the ones revealed to be true stories. My favorite was The Kid In The Closet. Scared me so bad and for weeks I didn't want to be anywhere near any closet.

[horcrux2007]

First for all of them except for Saw. My favorite is Saw III.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I remembered the Resident Evil series. I've seen the first two and didn't see the rest. Didn't care for the first two and hated the changes they made from the games, which have so much great material that can translate well into a movie and yet the films chose to destroy the material.

[horcrux2007]

I remembered the Resident Evil series. I've seen the first two and didn't see the rest. Didn't care for the first two and hated the changes they made from the games, which have so much great material that can translate well into a movie and yet the films chose to destroy the material.

I don't expect anything from Paul WS Anderson.

[Jigsaw Killer]

He's extremely hit and miss for me. When it comes to his own original work (Event Horizon, Soldier) he does fine, but when it comes to adapting somebody else's material (Mortal Kombat, Resident Evil and Alien Vs. Predator), forget it.

[horcrux2007]

I hated Event Horizon. Really boring, end twist was unbelievable, awful acting, but the cinematography was great.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I quite liked Event Horizon. Been years since I last watched it.

It's strange he decided to make AVP PG-13 given that he's made some pretty violent and gruesome films before. Still can't wrap my head over that film being PG-13.

[horcrux2007]

I quite liked Event Horizon. Been years since I last watched it.

It's strange he decided to make AVP PG-13 given that he's made some pretty violent and gruesome films before. Still can't wrap my head over that film being PG-13.

Why do you like Event Horizon?

I don't mean it in a dickish way. jw to see if I missed something in the movie.

[Sculpt]

I hated Event Horizon. Really boring, end twist was unbelievable, awful acting, but the cinematography was great.

I quite liked Event Horizon. Been years since I last watched it.

Why do you like Event Horizon? jw to see if I missed something in the movie.
Funny you should say that. Event Horizon kind of pissed me off because, to me, it was a few older movie plots sewed together. While I was watching, I was just naming the films, or TV episodes, that they were grabbing. And it came off very hodge podge to me.

You know, if I hadn't seen all these other films/TV that Event was borrowing from, I think I would have enjoyed it more. If these were new ideas to me, I would have been more satisfied.

I don't mind past ideas sewed together if the result is excellent. I didn't think Event was excellent.

I thought it had a big budget, looked really good, good sets, special effects, famous actors, interesting premise. That's about it. The bad was plot resolution and logic, character development, script, not a lot for the actors to work with. I didn't really care about the characters, and I eventually cared about as much for the discovery and resolution of the plot as much as the film did... which was none. This event horizon being the entry to Hell isn't really the resolution... I mean it's the "discovery", but what does it mean to the characters?... the thus the director, writer and audience?

I think a seemingly ambitious sci-fi like this should have a point. I thought it was only film work for profit. Can't a film just be about fun and mildly entertaining? Sure it can, and I can really enjoy those films. Event was mildly entertaining, if it wasn't also so disappointing, failing at it's implied goal.

[Jigsaw Killer]

It's been a long time since I saw it, but I remember finding it to be creepy and I liked the setting of it. I really need to see it again, been years.

[T.Hooper]

It's been a long time since I saw it, but I remember finding it to be creepy and I liked the setting of it. I really need to see it again, been years.

I remember thinking it was pretty creepy too when it first came out but watched it again a little while back and it wasn't nearly as good as I remembered.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I haven't seen it in a veyr long time. It'll be interesting to see if it holds up when I eventually rewatch it, which I've been meaning to.

[Fearonsarms]

I haven't seen it in a veyr long time. It'll be interesting to see if it holds up when I eventually rewatch it, which I've been meaning to.

I saw it for a second time recently and felt it still was creepy and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved the hints at the scale of the horror the ship had unearthed leaving enough to your imagination to make it memorable.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I definitely want to re-visit it when I can. I remember it being creepy and having some pretty gruesome scenes in it, too.

[Jigsaw Killer]

The new Leprechaun coming out reminds me that I still haven't finished that series. I've seen all but 4. The first is genuinely pretty entertaining and I quite like parts 2 and even 6, but I found 3 and 5 to be so-so. I do want to re-visit them sometime and go through them all. A lot of people hate them but I find they're enjoyable movies to kill some boredom to, if not exactly classics.

[horcrux2007]

4 is my personal favorite.

[Jigsaw Killer]

4 seems to be a lot of peoples' pick for the worst of the series but I'll give it a shot. I find the series is cheesy fun.

[Jigsaw Killer]

On the subject of Horror TV shows, I recently bought the complete Tales From The Darkside series on DVD and will be going through them all soon. The show is of up and down quality but does have many genuinely great episodes and has a low-budget charm to it.

It should be interesting seeing which episodes hold up the best, but I know for sure Halloween Candy will always be my favorite. Directed by Tom Savini who also directed the (IMO very underrated) Night Of The Living Dead remake.

[horcrux2007]

4 seems to be a lot of peoples' pick for the worst of the series but I'll give it a shot. I find the series is cheesy fun.

It is definitely the worst, but it's the most entertaining.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I don't even remember 3 and 5 particularly well, so re-visiting them all should be interesting. There's a Blu-ray set with all of them coming out next month, I'll be snagging that. Even if some of the films aren't particularly good, I enjoy the first two and the sixth a lot, so having those three in HD will be a plus.

[tfantasy]

I forgot to say I'll definitely seek out the Cold Prey films sometime. They sound like they're quite good.

They are! Love them!! I own the first one, still need to buy the 2nd one.

I remembered the Resident Evil series. I've seen the first two and didn't see the rest. Didn't care for the first two and hated the changes they made from the games, which have so much great material that can translate well into a movie and yet the films chose to destroy the material.

I am a HUGE fan of the Resident Evil movies, I own them all!! I played the video games and I know it's not as close in parts but I thought it was very entertaining. Honestly, Hollywood is known to be off when they makes movies from books or video games. ::big grin::

None of them were as good as Fulci's Zombie/Zombie 2/Zombie Flesh Eaters. Zombie 3 was ok but suffered as Fulci wasn't involved much could of been much better but still ok to watch. Zombie 4:After Life was terrible but Zombie 5: Killing Birds was really fun I enjoyed it a lot. I'd definitely say Killing Birds is the one I would recommend most.

Not seen any of them I'll have to look out for them



I enjoyed all three I think I enjoyed the 2nd most but I watched them close together and the lines blur a bit for me. I'd go with the 2nd maybe then the 1st as my faves. I'll re watch them at some point.

I didn't know that there were 3 Cold Preys????

[Ferox13]

Purge 2:Anarchy is by far the best in the Purge series...

[Jason X]

Friday 13 Remake

Halloween 4

A Nightmare On Elm Street New Nightmare

Saw 1

Scream 1

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D

Alien 1

Predator 1

Phantasm 2

Evil Dead 2

Hellraiser 1

Child's Play Bride of Chucky

Final Destination 2

[MichaelMyers]

Friday 13 Remake

Halloween 4

A Nightmare On Elm Street New Nightmare

Saw 1

Scream 1

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D

Alien 1

Predator 1

Phantasm 2

Evil Dead 2

Hellraiser 1

Child's Play Bride of Chucky

Final Destination 2

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[Jigsaw Killer]

Those are some unique choices for sure.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Purge 2:Anarchy is by far the best in the Purge series...


I agree it's much better than the first, but The Purge thus far is only two films.

[Ferox13]

I agree it's much better than the first, but The Purge thus far is only two films.

LOL

[Jigsaw Killer]

So far another one hasn't been announced yet but I'm sure it's coming. Should be interesting to see how the concept is done in additional films.

[Jigsaw Killer]

On the subject of Horror TV, I've been going through the complete Tales From The Darkside series and finished with the first season. Inside The Closet is definitely the best episode of the first season IMO, going through Season 2. The show can be of slightly up and down quality but does have many truly good episodes.

[Solarmist]

My faves in no special order other than the 1st one mentioned:

House of a 1000 Corpses
Evil Dead II
Maniac Cop II
Scream II
Resident Evil (II) Apocalypse
Saw III
Phantasm 1
Nightmare on Elm Street 1
Return of the Living Dead 1
Hostel 1
Wrong Turn 1
VHS 1
Joy Ride 1
Blair Witch 1

[Jigsaw Killer]

You added some good ones, though some are only two movies so far like Blair Witch and HO1KC/The Devil's Rejects.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Another series I remembered was Subspecies. It's been years since I last saw any of them and don't think I even saw them all. I remember watching them on cable all the time when they aired back then. Not sure which my favorite was, definitely a series I'd like to re-visit sometime.

[MichaelMyers]

Another series I remembered was Subspecies. It's been years since I last saw any of them and don't think I even saw them all. I remember watching them on cable all the time when they aired back then. Not sure which my favorite was, definitely a series I'd like to re-visit sometime.

I'm a big fan of the Subspecies franchise, and the Full Moon franchise generally. Radu---the head vampire---is one of film's best. They decline in quality over the sequels, as you'd expect, but not by much. They are actually all on one DVD now for cheap on Amazon.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I'll definitely re-visit them, someday. I remember Radu being an awesome vampire and the films having some pretty impressive effects and set designs, moreso given that they were quite low-budget. I like a lot of Full Moon's work myself, I grew up watching much of their work and I've got a nostalgic fondness for them, even if some of their work objectively isn't very good.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Having finished with all four Tales From The Darkside seasons recently, here's my favorite episode per season:


1 - Inside The Closet
2 - Halloween Candy
3 - Seasons Of Belief
4 - Family Reunion


The show can be of slight hit and miss quality, but it does have a lot of excellent episodes that make it worth the while.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I've been curious to check out The Tombs Of The Blind Dead series. Never seen them but they sound quite interesting. It seems unanimous that the first is the best.

[Damn Heathen]

Alien
Bordello of Blood
Dream Warriors
Final Destination 3
Hannibal
Hellraiser
Jason Lives
Scream
TCM remake
The Evil Dead

The BEST: The Return of Michael Myers

Having finished with all four Tales From The Darkside seasons recently, here's my favorite episode per season:


1 - Inside The Closet
2 - Halloween Candy
3 - Seasons Of Belief
4 - Family Reunion


The show can be of slight hit and miss quality, but it does have a lot of excellent episodes that make it worth the while.
That'd be my list too, with the possible substitution of "Trick or Treat" for "Inside the Closet". I'll have to rewatch both. The witch makeup in Trick is top notch.

[Solarmist]

You added some good ones, though some are only two movies so far like Blair Witch and HO1KC/The Devil's Rejects.

Yes - I know, but aren't 2 or more still considered a series?

Besides - I thought they were some great movies worth mentioning like VHS which I thought was a bit creepy ... same with the Blair Witch.

[Jigsaw Killer]

They probably count although I was thinking movie series with three or more entries. Duologies could be added, though.

[tfantasy]

Purge 2:Anarchy is by far the best in the Purge series...

I agree!! I found myself at the theater feeling more connected to the 2nd one. I have to admit that I am hoping for at least one more......

[horcrux2007]

I agree!! I found myself at the theater feeling more connected to the 2nd one. I have to admit that I am hoping for at least one more......

I want to see one more to end the series. I want it to showcase the first ever Purge. That would be interesting.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I'd like at least two more Purge films, a sequel to conclude the series and a prequel detailing the very first Purge.

[Solarmist]

I wish they could do a Hostel pt4, but in a European setting like the first two -or- Planet Terror pt2, but I doubt they could ever top pt1 ... excellent movie with an all star cast, some great gore scenes, and cool music.

Please don't make Rubber pt2 - I couldn't barely get through the first one!
Have we gone so far that the villain in a horror movie can be an old tire(?)

[The Villain]

I wish they could do a Hostel pt4, but in a European setting like the first two -or- Planet Terror pt2, but I doubt they could ever top pt1 ... excellent movie with an all star cast, some great gore scenes, and cool music.

Please don't make Rubber pt2 - I couldn't barely get through the first one!
Have we gone so far that the villain in a horror movie can be an old tire(?)

I thought Rubber was hilarious

[horcrux2007]

I thought Rubber was hilarious

Haven't seen it yet. Mind telling me a bit about it?

[The Villain]

Haven't seen it yet. Mind telling me a bit about it?

Its kinda hard to describe because of the meta plot going on but besides that plot theres a sentient tire killing people

[horcrux2007]

Its kinda hard to describe because of the meta plot going on but besides that plot theres a sentient tire killing people

Well there ya go.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I wish they could do a Hostel pt4, but in a European setting like the first two -or- Planet Terror pt2, but I doubt they could ever top pt1 ... excellent movie with an all star cast, some great gore scenes, and cool music.


Saw the first two Hostel films and didn't care for either. I'm in no rush to see the third.

[Jigsaw Killer]

With Puppet Master, I've seen up to the first seven movies. I love 1-4, 5 isn't bad but 6 and 7 are terrible. I never saw past that, and from the sound of it the series got worse with the subsequent films.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I remembered The Blob films. I've seen the 1958 original and the 1988 remake, and yet to see the sequel to the 1958 version (Son Of Blob, I think?). The remake is easily superior in every way and is among my favorite Horror films ever.

[horcrux2007]

I remembered The Blob films. I've seen the 1958 original and the 1988 remake, and yet to see the sequel to the 1958 version (Son Of Blob, I think?). The remake is easily superior in every way and is among my favorite Horror films ever.

Son of Blob was kinda crappy compared to the original, and I agree; I love the remake.

[Jigsaw Killer]

The remake for me is surpassed only by John Carpenter's The Thing as the best remake ever. It's a shame it never got a sequel, given the ending. I guess the poor box office performance destroyed any chance of that.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I also remembered Mimic, which I think has two sequels? I only saw the first and remember it being quite good.

[Solarmist]

Saw the first two Hostel films and didn't care for either. I'm in no rush to see the third.

There is a 3rd filmed in Vegas - very gory, but lacking the Euro vibe. That's why I mentioned a pt4.

I really liked pt1 - girls, weed, and gore ... what more could one want?

[horcrux2007]

The remake for me is surpassed only by John Carpenter's The Thing as the best remake ever. It's a shame it never got a sequel, given the ending. I guess the poor box office performance destroyed any chance of that.
Is it not obvious who the alien is? :P

[Jigsaw Killer]

If you're referring to E.T., then yeah :halloween:

[horcrux2007]

If you're referring to E.T., then yeah :halloween:

No :)

It's obvious that one of them isn't breathing.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Oh, I thought you may have been since E.T. came out shortly before The Thing did in 1982, which severely hurt the latter's box office.

[horcrux2007]

Oh, I thought you may have been since E.T. came out shortly before The Thing did in 1982, which severely hurt the latter's box office.

I was talking about the end of the movie.

[Jigsaw Killer]

The film leaves it quite vague.

[horcrux2007]

It's obvious that one of them isn't breathing.
^

[Jigsaw Killer]

All the times I've seen that film and never noticed. I'll have to look for that next time.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I remembered the Trancers films, I think I saw one or two of them when I was little, been years though.

[Jigsaw Killer]

There is a 3rd filmed in Vegas - very gory, but lacking the Euro vibe. That's why I mentioned a pt4.

I really liked pt1 - girls, weed, and gore ... what more could one want?


It's been a long time since I last watched either and never saw the extended cut of the first. Maybe I'll give them another try, sometime.

[themidnightpeople]

Friday The 13th - original, but 2 is very close runner up

Halloween - same as FT13

A Nightmare On Elm Street - original for sure

Saw - original

Scream - never cared much for this series but they were all pretty equal in my book

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - original, one of the best of the best.

Alien - original and 2nd

Predator - original

Phantasm - original

Evil Dead - pretty close between 1&2 but probably 2 by a hair

Hellraiser - 2

Child's Play - original, but Bride was at least really funny lol

Final Destination - first one was the only I could stand

[horcrux2007]

Imma re-rate mine... but excluding the original

FT13: Part 7 - at least they were trying something new with the telekinesis

ANOES: Part 3 - I liked the return of Nancy, and the kills were pretty cool

Alien: Aliens - fun, action-packed, and quite emotional at parts

Saw: Saw II - while not as intriguing as the original, it's still a fun and bloody little movie

The Evil Dead: Evil Dead reboot - insanely gory and fun to watch

Hellraiser: Hellbound - very convoluted; i didn't like it but it was the only bearable Hellraiser sequel that I've seen

Child's Play: Bride of Chucky - at least it was somewhat funny?

Final Destination: Final Destination 2 - better plot, writing, and death scenes than the first one

Scream: Scream 2 - not as good as the original but still pretty slick

Halloween: H20 - the return of Laurie was nice and it was pretty fun to watch


I think I covered most of the big ones.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I sometimes think I prefer Final Destination 2 to the first. I'll watch them all again soon as part of my annual Horror viewing, so I'll see whether I like it or the original better.

[Jigsaw Killer]

With anthology films I forgot the 1972 Tales From The Crypt as well as it's sequel, The Vault Of Horror. It's been so many years since I last watched either that I don't remember the segments in them very well.

[Crimzon Naga]

Friday - II

Halloween - Original

Elm Street - Original

Saw - II

Scream - I

Texas Chainsaw - Remake

Alien - I

Predator - I

Phantasm - I

Evil Dead - II

Hellraiser - II

Child's Play - II

Final Destination - II

[Jigsaw Killer]

You and I are among the few who like the TCM remake the best. I respect the original but I just find the remake more entertaining.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Hellraiser: Hellbound - very convoluted; i didn't like it but it was the only bearable Hellraiser sequel that I've seen


Which other sequels have you seen of the series?

[abcodi]

Friday the 13th is the one i'd pick.

[horcrux2007]

Which other sequels have you seen of the series?

Hell on Earth, Bloodline, and Hellworld

[Jigsaw Killer]

I've seen up to Hellseeker. Hellbound is the one I probably enjoyed the least thus far. It's not bad but there's something lackluster about it to me.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Thanks, what about your picks for the best movie of each listed series?

[Jigsaw Killer]

Off-topic but I notice the person above me who I was replying to before apparently had their post deleted.

[Rosaline92]

Ju-on & Silent Hill (http://�Snabbl�n-direkt.com) series! I'd prefer Asian Horror Movies, they don't focus on the monsters, but the spiritual side, & it's becoming a trend in US Horror Movies (as in Insidious series ::EEK!::).

[horcrux2007]

Ju-on & Silent Hill (http://�Snabbl�n-direkt.com) series! I'd prefer Asian Horror Movies, they don't focus on the monsters, but the spiritual side, & it's becoming a trend in US Horror Movies (as in Insidious series ::EEK!::).

I've always thought that Asian horror dealt more with curses, while American supernatural horror tends to deal with a "following", like in Paranormal Activity and Sinister.

[abcodi]

Alien series of movies were good!

[Ferox13]

Just watched the latest Wong turn which was fun - I put em as:

Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007)
Wrong Turn (2003)
Wrong Turn 6: Last Resort (2014)
Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines (2012)
Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings (2011)
Wrong Turn 3: Left for Dead (2009)

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[Jigsaw Killer]

I've only seen the original, remember liking it.

[Rosaline92]

I've always thought that Asian horror dealt more with curses, while American supernatural horror tends to deal with a "following", like in Paranormal Activity and Sinister.

Paranormal Activity is the lamest "horror (http://Snabblån-direkt.com)" ever ::sad:: I don't get why it's not ranked in the comedy genre yet ::big grin::

[horcrux2007]

Paranormal Activity is the lamest "horror (http://Snabblån-direkt.com)" ever ::sad:: I don't get why it's not ranked in the comedy genre yet ::big grin::

That's disturbing that you find those movies funny.

[Ferox13]

I've only seen the original, remember liking it.

The second one is more over the top and played for laughs. At least check that one out.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I make it a point to always give every entry in a series a day in court, so one day I'll definitely get around to seeing them all. I'll probably just buy them all since I like the first and have been meaning to buy it and am a completist as is when owning series.

[tfantasy]

Just watched the latest Wong turn which was fun - I put em as:

Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007)
Wrong Turn (2003)
Wrong Turn 6: Last Resort (2014)
Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines (2012)
Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings (2011)
Wrong Turn 3: Left for Dead (2009)

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Thanks for the review on it, I want to see it. I guess it's hard at times not to keep following a series; I wouldn't say all of them, but most of them.

I only own the first two, the first one is still my favorite.

[Giganticface]

Thanks for the review on it, I want to see it. I guess it's hard at times not to keep following a series; I wouldn't say all of them, but most of them.

I only own the first two, the first one is still my favorite.

I've only seen the first one, which I liked, but assumed the rest of the series wasn't worth watching. I guess I'll have to give at least #2 a chance.

[tfantasy]

I would. It's fun if anything else. It's hard not to like Henry Rollins!! ::big grin::

[Jigsaw Killer]

I always make it a point to give every installment in a series a fair shake, so I'll seek out all the Wrong Turn films eventually.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I remembered the Watchers films, very loosely based on the Dean Koontz book. There's four of them in total. I've seen the first and third, I remember liking the original but the third is such a blatant Predator rip-off it's a shock the filmmakers weren't sued.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I don't remember if I mentioned them before and am too lazy to look through the thread right now but I remembered the Trancers films. I remember seeing one or two of them back then.

[Jigsaw Killer]

The holiday season is reminding me of Silent Night, Deadly Night. I don't think I've seen any of the films though way back then I may have seen one or two on cable but that was so long ago. I always wanted to check out the first one.

[horcrux2007]

The holiday season is reminding me of Silent Night, Deadly Night. I don't think I've seen any of the films though way back then I may have seen one or two on cable but that was so long ago. I always wanted to check out the first one.
Isn't that the one with "Garbage day!"

[MichaelMyers]

Isn't that the one with "Garbage day!"

Part II.

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[horcrux2007]

Part II.

i7gIpuIVE3k

Oh yeah! Thanks

[Jigsaw Killer]

I know of the second movie largely due to that scene being all over the internet.

[vampyd1977]

i`ll not rehash the list as i love original movies but some others i love, the original howling and ginger snaps, some honourable mentions to the toxic avenger,amityville 2, blade and the first from dusk till dawn movie,i loved the puppet master movies as a youth, demons, critters, ghoulies, so many.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I take it the original is your favorite of every series listed?

[vampyd1977]

yeah pretty much, tho i do like saw 4 for the bone twister machine.

[horcrux2007]

yeah pretty much, tho i do like saw 4 for the bone twister machine.

That was Saw III.

[vampyd1977]

you ever get to the point where you watch that many you have a brain fart...that was my brain fart moment.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I kinda know the feeling in a way.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I may have mentioned it before, but another Horror TV show I remembered is Fear Itself. It was short-lived and aired on NBC a few years back. Didn't see all of the episodes but remember Eater (by Stuart Gordon) was quite good.

[Jigsaw Killer]

With V/H/S there's a third movie of that series out now I think. I've yet to see them but have been curious ever since seeing the trailer for the original.

[Insidious]

A Nightmare on Elm Street.- A Nightmare on Elm Street (Wes Craven Original)

I know a lot consider Dream warriors the best but for me the original is the one i re-watch the most.

I also consider the remake easily the worst. The cgi effects were terrible IMO and just didn't do anything for me overall.

[horcrux2007]

Since when was Dream Warriors considered better than the original?

[Raegan]

I'm sure these have been said but here we go:

Evil dead/AOD
Sleepaway Camp
Puppet Master
Halloween
Friday the 13th
Critters


I'm sure I'm missing some but those are just off the top of my head

[Insidious]

Since when was Dream Warriors considered better than the original?

I've heard that a lot. There was some documentary on the whole series i watched and a lot of people said they thought 3 was the best.

[Jigsaw Killer]

The original ANOES is good but I prefer both New Nightmare and Dream Warriors to it.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Isn't there a new Rec film coming out? I'm behind on that series, I've seen the first two plus the American remake, Quarantine.

[Angra]

Isn't there a new Rec film coming out? I'm behind on that series, I've seen the first two plus the American remake, Quarantine.

I'm pretty sure you got at least two to go.

[Angra]

I'm pretty sure you got at least two to go.

Sorry, 3 to go. ::smile::

[Jigsaw Killer]

Like I said, I'm behind. Definitely a series for me to re-visit sometime.

[Jigsaw Killer]

August Underground is another series I remembered. Only seen the first which is quite a disturbing film. The second installment Mordum often shows up on a lot of most extreme Horror films lists.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I've never had a chance to watch them but I remembered The Haunting Hour TV series. Been meaning to catch it, I've heard it's quite a dark show despite being for kids and it's comparable to Are You Afraid Of The Dark? with it's tone.

[Jigsaw Killer]

The trailer for the Poltergeist remake made me realize that's the first movie of that series since the third way back in 1988. I know it's a remake and all but it should be interesting to see how it stacks up to the others.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Another television series I remembered was Freddy's Nightmares. I've seen very little of it but it seems to be pretty hit and miss from what I've seen.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Giving this a little bump if that's okay.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Posted an updated list before and here it is again with some added ones:


Friday The 13th - The Final Chapter
Halloween - 1978 Original
A Nightmare On Elm Street - New Nightmare
Saw - Saw II
Scream - Original
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - 2003 Remake
Alien - Aliens
Predator - Predator 2
Phantasm - Phantasm II
Evil Dead - Evil Dead II
Hellraiser - Original
Child's Play - Original
Final Destination - Original
Paranormal Activity - Original
Hannibal Lecter - The Silence Of The Lambs
Puppet Master - Puppet Master 4
Maniac Cop - Maniac Cop 2
Romero's Living Dead - Day Of The Dead (1985)
Return Of The Living Dead - Part II
Poltergeist - Poltergeist II
Jaws - Original
Tremors - Original
Cube - Original
I Know What You Did Last Summer - Original

[Roiffalo]

I'm still attempting to watch several of the horror franchises (Elm Street being one), but I'll share my favorites of the ones I have seen all of. Will add more when I watch more or think of more to add.
* = new

Halloween
- ...Can I just tie 1 through 5 (excluding 3 of course). I also really really enjoy Resurrection.

Friday the 13th
- I through III (can't really pick just one of these). Really enjoyed Jason Takes Manhattan too.

Hellraiser
- First one, easy! ...or is it. I really like 2 and 3 too... And Hellworld.

Child's Play
- Bride of Chucky. My sister's more into the Chucky films and the reason I watched any of them. 'Bride of Chucky' I enjoyed most cause of Tiffany.

Howling
- First and Original Nightmare. Cause I + IV = book

Tremors
- First. Second wasn't too bad. Third I can't even take seriously...

Scream*
- First. Although I enjoyed all of them, as Sidney herself said in the 4th movie, "Don't fuck with the original." And I just LOVED the cast in the first.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Some of those are interesting choices.

[Roiffalo]

Some of those are interesting choices.

I came back to this topic to edit my last post when I noticed this. Were you referring to my last post? Sorry I noticed it so late if so ^^;

[Jigsaw Killer]

I was, what about some of the other series you left out?

[Roiffalo]

I simply have seen them or I haven't seen all of them to fairly judge a favorite. I'm slowly making my way down the list though. I'll confess I've been a monster junkie for a long time, but have only recently started branching out in the slasher and select few other types of horror. So many of the franchises listed in the first post are new to me, if not by a few years.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Depending on your tastes in the genre you'll be in for a neat surprise when you see some of these films and their sequels for the first time.

[Roiffalo]

Yeah especially after my own taste has changed. I was never interested in Aliens, but I feel now I could sit through the movies. I did for a Predator after all and enjoyed it.

I intend at some point to watch:
- A Nightmare On Elm Street (I've seen 3 or so, need to see the rest)
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
- Alien
- Predator
- Final Destination (recently acquired one of them on DVD)

These were taken from the list on the first post. I'm not sure about "Phantasm"... Don't know what it's about. And I'm not interested in zombies so no "Evil Dead", and I have no interest in the "Saw" films.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Wow, those are some major ones you've yet to see. I'll say as a fan of most of those that they're definitely worth your while.

[Jigsaw Killer]

The Poltergeist remake surprisingly wasn't too bad, I'd probably rate it higher than the third one. Still far prefer the first two movies though and am in the minority of preferring the second, though the first two are equals to me.

[Joe @ AltInn Games]

Halloween
My pick? The first one I suppose. Mayyybe the second. I did enjoy pretty much all of them, but in different ways. (Except 3, never saw it.)

Friday the 13th
This is a very difficult question. It comes down to 2, 3, and 4. But I pick 3. After 4 they changed a lot I think. Not to say they were bad, I just enjoy the first few more.

Nightmare on Elm Street
Tough call between the first three. I'm gonna go with 2 because of the mood I'm in.

[TheBossInTheWall]

Halloween, first one. The rest I could really care less. Its been a long time since I've seen the 2nd one, so maybe that one would still be good?

Elm Street, just the first one. I didn't like the others.

The 13th...never liked them. I'm not really much of a slasher person anyway. HOWEVER it has been two decades at least since i've seen the original. I suppose I could rewatch the first one.

Unnameable, I and II are both about equal.

Re-animater. Not sure. Maybe the second. Is that the one with the re-animated people needing to stay freezing?

Hellraiser. Hard for me to choose. 1st, 2nd, or 7(Deader). The first has an almost 'realness' too it. Probably because it was a simpler film. The 2nd was a lot of fun. The Doctor cenobite was awesome. Deader was also simpler, but the new locale and from what I remember the acting/story were really well done. To introduce someone to the series I'd show them the first one. For a bunch of people to watch together the 2nd, for watching by yourself or with one other person the 7th.

Poltergeist the first one. Lots of reasons.

Puppetmaster. I wish I could say which one, but I really haven't watched these since I was a kid. A rewatching will be done eventually.

Evil Dead. The first one. Shrug, just liked it more.

The Descent. First one, duh.

Gremlins, the first one.

Critters. I can't remember. Been so long.

I think i'll stop there before I end up posting a very long list.

Oh and Basket Case 1 definitely. An actor in Time's Square walking over a real homeless person, past real hookers and strip club/porn movie houses. Alas, never to be done again.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Some of those movies you listed are only two films, though.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Saw Insidious 3 before and loved it. Might be my new favorite of the series.

[horcrux2007]

I say Insidious 3 rivals the original... the demon was definitely the best one of the series.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Very easily the best one. One of the scariest film characters in recent memory.

[1beastieibe]

Friday the 13th- The Final Chapter ( loved the role of Tommy played by Corey Feldman, reminds me of myself at that age)

Halloween- Halloween 4: The return of Michael Myers (first Halloween I ever saw....on HBO late at night...was a very long night.)

A Nightmare on Elm Street- Dream Warriors! ( My all time favorite movie EVER! Named both of my children based off characters in this film)

Saw- original (never saw that ending coming)

Scream- original ( just cant top the perfection of the first)

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre- Remake 2003

Alien- Aliens

Phantasm- I've only seen the original

Evil Dead- Evil Dead

Child's Play- Part 2 (the showdown at the toy factory was awesome)

Final Destination- 2 ? (this is a big toss up for me....I watch 1-3 all the time and 5 occasionally, never watch 4 cause its so lame)

Segment in Anthology-Trick r'Treat- School Bus Massacre ( There's an awesome haunted house close to where I live that recreates the bus scene from the movie)

I Know What You Did Last Summer- original

Paranormal Activity- part 3! ( most interesting story line, and I tend to get the least motions sickness from this one)

Jaws- part 2 ( I watched this so many times I feel like I was one of the kids on those sail boats)

Poltergeist- part 2 ( I cant remember a time I felt more creeped out then when Kane was singing and then came to door and was yelling in the house)

Re-Animator-original

Tremors- only ever the first one, and it was great!)

Children of the Corn- original ( sadly I have seen them all)

Amityville Horror- part 2 The Possession ( it was always the most shocking to me)

Hannibal Lecter- Red Dragon

[TheBossInTheWall]

Children of the Corn- original ( sadly I have seen them all)

Amityville Horror- part 2 The Possession ( it was always the most shocking to me)


Ugh, yeah i've seen them all too.
Was Amityville Horror 2 the one with the doorway to hell in the basement? I thought that was fantastic.

[1beastieibe]

Ugh, yeah i've seen them all too.
Was Amityville Horror 2 the one with the doorway to hell in the basement? I thought that was fantastic.

I think it is, but the incest scenes in the movie are what I remember the most. I was so shocked when the brother and sister started hooking up.

[jessica900]

Friday The 13th - the first one

Halloween - the original first one

A Nightmare On Elm Street - the original first one

Saw - never saw them

Scream - the first one

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - only saw the first one

Alien - Aliens

Predator - the first one

Phantasm - only saw the first one

[Roiffalo]

Saw - never saw them

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[Repo'd]

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::big grin::

[jessica900]

Halloween - the original first one

A Nightmare On Elm Street - the original first one

Saw - never saw them

Scream - the first one

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - only saw the first one

Alien - Aliens

Predator - the first one
::devil::::EEK!::::devil::::devil::

[Repo'd]

It's been fun going back and seeing the responses to this question. Some answers were huge surprises for me. So, I'll have a go.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre, 1974- The original has been my absolute favorite movie for decades. So far, no other title has challenged that.

Friday the 13th - Pt two. It's Jason instead of mom, the potato sack mask/demented farmer Jason design is tops in the series if you ask me, and the kills are a hoot!!

Nightmare On Elm Street- The first. I love Dream Warriors and New Nightmare, but the first is a fever dream and is the scariest in the franchise.

Scream- The fourth. Yeah, I'm sure there's plenty to criticize about this entry, but it felt fresh, had some solid talent onscreen and the pace was outstanding.

Basket Case- I love the first one but I'm taking part two. Wicked monster designs, a house full of freaks, Granny Ruth, and Jason Evers from The Brain That Wouldn't Die? No question in my mind, the second effort is the most entertaining.

Halloween- The first one. Carpenter at the top of his game.

Evil Dead- Very tough to choose against part 2, but I will take the original Raimi film. Once things get rolling, it's borderline chaos and I like chaos!

Phantasm- I'll choose the first. I do think the four Phantasm films make up an incredible franchise, but the first set all that wonderful groundwork for madness that followed. It remains one of the most intriguing and utterly baffling movies I've ever seen.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Friday The 13th - the first one

Halloween - the original first one

A Nightmare On Elm Street - the original first one

Saw - never saw them

Scream - the first one

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - only saw the first one

Alien - Aliens

Predator - the first one

Phantasm - only saw the first one


Those the only ones you've seen?

[TheBossInTheWall]

Basket Case- I love the first one but I'm taking part two. Wicked monster designs, a house full of freaks, Granny Ruth, and Jason Evers from The Brain That Wouldn't Die? No question in my mind, the second effort is the most entertaining.

Its been so long, I need to rewatch. You may be right that its the best one.

[Repo'd]

Its been so long, I need to rewatch. You may be right that its the best one.

Yeah, just my opinion of course. I am a HUGE fan of the first Basket Case but part two takes the campy fun of the original and turns up the volume to eleven. As for the third film in the series, it's more or less a misfire, imo.
Let us know how the rewatch of pt 2 goes!

[Jigsaw Killer]

I don't think I saw all of the Basket Case films, or did I? Been so many years since I watched them.

[Repo'd]

I don't think I saw all of the Basket Case films, or did I? Been so many years since I watched them.

As far as I know, there are three in the series. Most fans debate which is better between the first two, but I've never heard ANYONE say they liked part three. I feel like the third movie starts out promising enough, but derails pretty quickly.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I may have seen them all back then. I remember in the early to mid 90s how Cinemax showed a lot of lesser-known genre fare with the Basket Case films being among them.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Saw The Howling for the first time in full recently and enjoyed it. I've seen some of the sequels but don't doubt the first is the best. I remember 4 and 7 being awful, while 3 and 5 were okay from my memory. Never saw 2 or 6.

[Roiffalo]

Saw The Howling for the first time in full recently and enjoyed it. I've seen some of the sequels but don't doubt the first is the best. I remember 4 and 7 being awful, while 3 and 5 were okay from my memory. Never saw 2 or 6.
I would skip 2 and at least give 6 a try. The werewolf is terrible but the story's entertaining. Though considering you don't like 4 (which is one of my favorites), you may not agree with my opinion. ^^;

[Jigsaw Killer]

I'll see them all someday, even the bad ones. I always make it a point to watch every entry in a series.

[TheBossInTheWall]

I'll see them all someday, even the bad ones. I always make it a point to watch every entry in a series.

Then I've got some Barbie movies you've got to see!

[metternich1815]

Saw The Howling for the first time in full recently and enjoyed it. I've seen some of the sequels but don't doubt the first is the best. I remember 4 and 7 being awful, while 3 and 5 were okay from my memory. Never saw 2 or 6.

I'll see them all someday, even the bad ones. I always make it a point to watch every entry in a series.

I really enjoyed The Howling, it is one of my favorite werewolf movies. I have actually been thinking of buying the entire Howling series for my collection. I will not only give every entry in a series a watch, but I will also add it to the collection purely for the sake of having it.

[Roiffalo]

I'll see them all someday, even the bad ones. I always make it a point to watch every entry in a series.

My hat off to you for that. I knew going in that Halloween 3 would suck and wouldn't have Micheal Myers in it but I watched it anyway. So I know where you're coming from on that.

I would get the collection of The Howling if they had an anniversary special edition or something and if I could afford it. Even though I already have 3 of them on DVD.

[metternich1815]

My hat off to you for that. I knew going in that Halloween 3 would suck and wouldn't have Micheal Myers in it but I watched it anyway. So I know where you're coming from on that.

I would get the collection of The Howling if they had an anniversary special edition or something and if I could afford it. Even though I already have 3 of them on DVD.

In my opinion, Halloween III was the best in the series after the original.

I hate that they don't have a single collection for all the Howling movies. It would make things much easier.

[TheBossInTheWall]

In my opinion, Halloween III was the best in the series after the original.

I hate that they don't have a single collection for all the Howling movies. It would make things much easier.

I've only seen the first three Halloweens. The first was amazing, I can't remember much about the second, and I remember the third decently. The third one is very different from the others as most of us know, but I think it was a great film. Creepy fun for a younger audience.

Spoiler for Halloween III:

I remember fondly the halloween mask a kid puts on to watch a commercial for that mask. His head becomes a monster pumpkin head, eventually his head thunking on the floor and him being dead. So rad.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Halloween III is really good but I treat it as a stand-alone film which IMO is how it should've been released. It could've been the beginning of a Halloween-themed anthology series which was actually the plan by John Carpenter before it's lackluster box office performance.

[Roiffalo]

I'm surprised at all the love for H3. I remember being very bored and annoyed with the characters. For a stand alone it wouldn't have been too bad, but I find it bothersome it associates itself with the Micheal Myers story.

I hate that they don't have a single collection for all the Howling movies. It would make things much easier.
HOW ABOUT IT. I wouldn't care if they put in it all the worst sequels and the remake (which I surprised they didn't announce a collectors back with it's release as remakes always draw attention to the roots before their release). I just need them all in one epic pack with hours of bonus material.

[cheebacheeba]

Friday The 13th - Probably the first one. Also enjoyed JGTH for it's differences.

Halloween - Can't comment. Haven't seen any but #1 and one from a few years back...will update when possible...

A Nightmare On Elm Street #3 Seems to come to mind more than any other. Though the first one is pretty close.

Saw Only really liked 1 & 2. Things seemed to get rather convoluted after that point for me. I will say though, that #4 (That's the one that showed his "first kill" right?) was pretty decent too.

Scream Probably the second one. 3 and 4 had the weakest killers with the least reasonable motivations.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Another one I'm not sure which ones I have seen and not. The first stands as pretty classic to me. Some "new generation" one was terrible. I seem to recall seeing one of the earlier ones where two of the brothers attacked a radio station? That seemed a bit stupid.
Not really counting the new ones, having seen the latest - that sucked. I think I *may* have seen the one that told Leatherfaces origin prior to that, it was "not bad" but yeah I've found the great majority of tcm movies a bit weak.

Alien The first one. I mean the second may have been the best "action" film in that series, but the best film IMO is the first.

Predator Probably Predator 2.

Phantasm 1 & 3. Can't really remember much of the others.

Evil Dead The second one seems to get a lot of love, but the first always has been and always will be my favourite.

Hellraiser I liked the first one. Second and third were "ok" and the one about the origins of the toymaker was interesting but basically...yeah...not a series that's improved with age. Never saw the last two.

Child's Play - I really liked the second one, though in hindsight that may just be the most stupid entry in the original 3. I don't really count bride/seed, or whatever that last one was with the weird looking doll.

Final Destination

[jessica900]

its mine best movies.
Friday The 13th

Halloween

A Nightmare On Elm Street

Saw

Scream

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - 1st one

Alien - 2nd one

Predator - first one (haven't seen the third)

Phantasm - 1st one

Evil Dead - 2nd one

[SuminderJi]

I love Saw movie.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I love Saw movie.


Surely you've seen more than that?

[Jigsaw Killer]

I'm going through the Monsters TV series for the first time in years and am almost done with the first season. It can be slightly hit and miss but has many really good episodes with my favorites being The Match Game and Sleeping Dragon. Looking forward to seeing how the rest of the show stacks up.

[Roiffalo]

I'm going through the Monsters TV series for the first time in years and am almost done with the first season. It can be slightly hit and miss but has many really good episodes with my favorites being The Match Game and Sleeping Dragon. Looking forward to seeing how the rest of the show stacks up.

Has to do with movie series... how?

[Jigsaw Killer]

Earlier I also added best segment of an anthology and best episode per season of a Horror TV series for variety.

[TheBossInTheWall]

Has to do with movie series... how?

The Monsters tv series has nothing to do with the two movies. The tv series are one off each episode of horror episodes. I can't remember much, but I believe they were fairly tame?

[Ghoulies4Life]

The only franchises I wouldn't say, "the first one," for would be Alien. (Alien 2). Evil Dead (I love the second movie...and the third). Probably Friday the 13th.

I've only seen pieces of any Final Destination movies, and I don't care for any of the Hellraiser or Texas Chainsaw movies.

So, yeah. The first one.

[Roiffalo]

Earlier I also added best segment of an anthology and best episode per season of a Horror TV series for variety.

Interesting idea, but it is a topic for movies... Why not start a whole new topic in the TV show section and make a whole new list? The variety is very vast with shows old and new from Twilight Zone to Hannibal.

[hammerfan]

Interesting idea, but it is a topic for movies... Why not start a whole new topic in the TV show section and make a whole new list? The variety is very vast with shows old and new from Twilight Zone to Hannibal.

Agreed

[Jigsaw Killer]

Interesting idea, but it is a topic for movies... Why not start a whole new topic in the TV show section and make a whole new list? The variety is very vast with shows old and new from Twilight Zone to Hannibal.


It'd be a good idea to have a best episode of a Horror show topic, someday.

[horcrux2007]

It'd be a good idea to have a best episode of a Horror show topic, someday.

You say that as if it can't be done in like 2 seconds.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I think I might set it up later.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Finished up with all three seasons of Monsters. IMO the best episode of each season:


1 - The Match Game
2 - Reaper
3 - The Hole

[TheBossInTheWall]

Finished up with all three seasons of Monsters. IMO the best episode of each season:


1 - The Match Game
2 - Reaper
3 - The Hole

What happens in The Hole?

[Jigsaw Killer]

It concerns three soldiers in the Vietnam War who get lost in a series of underground tunnels crawling with zombies.

[TheBossInTheWall]

It concerns three soldiers in the Vietnam War who get lost in a series of underground tunnels crawling with zombies.

Oh ok. Ty.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Not sure if you ever watched Monsters back then but it's a very good anthology series and I'd rate it among the best. It has some not-so-good episodes but there are many truly good ones in all three seasons.

[SickSickPhil]

Friday The 13th - 6th but 4 is a close 2nd

Halloween - first one is the best by far

A Nightmare On Elm Street - first but 3rd is a VERY close 2nd

Saw - 2nd but I am not a big fan of any of them

Scream - 1st but 4th was darn good

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - first by far but the remake was really good too

Alien - first

Predator - only saw the first so i'll go with that

Phantasm - First

Evil Dead - first

Hellraiser first

Child's Play - bride of chucky but the most recent one was the best of the "horror" child'd play

Final Destination - first but 2 was almost as good. After 2 though I think they really went down hill

[Jigsaw Killer]

Predator 2 is definitely worth seeing if you liked the first.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Fear Itself is a series I'll be going through soon. I haven't seen them since they first aired back in 2008 on NBC. I remember it being a very hit and miss show with some good episodes among some truly awful ones. Only ones I remember particularly well are Eater and Skin And Bones, and remember both being good.

[Roiffalo]

Seriously, Jigsaw, you want help making a 'best episode in a show' topic?

[Jigsaw Killer]

No, I can set it up later. Just thought for now it might be best to have a best episode sub-category in this topic.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I think I may have mentioned the Ghoulies films before here (too lazy to see if I did). Been years since I watched them, remember them being goofy fun. I quite liked them as a kid. How they'd hold up now, who knows.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Fear Itself is a series I'll be going through soon. I haven't seen them since they first aired back in 2008 on NBC. I remember it being a very hit and miss show with some good episodes among some truly awful ones. Only ones I remember particularly well are Eater and Skin And Bones, and remember both being good.


Finished with this just the other day and it's better than I remembered. Either Eater or Something With Bite was my favorite.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Pirahna's another, seen the 2010 remake and parts of the original. Not sure how many movies are even in the series?

[Elijah23256]

Friday the 13th- Part 3

Nightmare on Elm st.- Wes Craven's New Nightmare


for all the others its the first movies of the series that are the best

[Jigsaw Killer]

Good to meet another who likes New Nightmare the best. Always felt it was the finest of the series and it's high point.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I may have mentioned the 1983 anthology film Nightmares before. It's been years since I watched it but remember The Bishop Of Battle being my favorite segment. Look forward to Scream Factory's new Blu-ray of it coming this December.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Can't remember if I mentioned the Ringu/Ring films before here or if someone else did. I've yet to see them.

[Repo'd]

I've only seen the original Ringu and the sequel. The original is far superior, as they often are, but the follow up is worthwhile. Pretty solid twosome. No idea about any of the ones that came after.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Everyone I know of seems to regard the original being far superior to the remake.

[TheBossInTheWall]

Everyone I know of seems to regard the original being far superior to the remake.

I thought the remake was much better. Better camera work/shots/cinematography, better locations, better acting, etc etc.

[Repo'd]

I thought the remake was much better. Better camera work/shots/cinematography, better locations, better acting, etc etc.

I saw the American remake and didn't feel strongly about it either way. Once I've seen the original, it always seems to take the edge of the remakes for me. Particularly remakes that come out fairly close to the original.

[Jigsaw Killer]

That's one thing every remake and even sequel always has against it, they never have the freshness of the original no matter how good they turn out. The original is the original that sets everything up and thus feels the most innovative.

[Ferox13]

That's one thing every remake and even sequel always has against it, they never have the freshness of the original no matter how good they turn out. The original is the original that sets everything up and thus feels the most innovative.

The Thing?

[Jigsaw Killer]

The Thing would be a rare exception given how different The Thing in both versions is.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Some may argue it's not really Horror, but The Crow is another I remembered. I've seen only the original which is excellent. I think it counts as Horror, definitely.

[Jigsaw Killer]

With anthologies I remembered the two Trilogy Of Terror films. Never saw the first but I saw the second years ago on either the USA network or Sci-Fi channel. It was pretty good from my memory and all three of the stories were entertaining. I'd like to see it again.

[Care2104]

That's a good list, I have seen almost all of the film

[Jigsaw Killer]

Which have you seen?

[Jigsaw Killer]

With Halloween so close, thought I'd bring this back.

[MichaelMyers]

With Halloween so close, thought I'd bring this back.

Yes, I'd be interested in seeing revised rankings of Paranormal Activity.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I actually saw the new one. It was okay but the series has definitely overstayed it's welcome.

[Jigsaw Killer]

The new Amityville out next year reminds me how behind I am with that series. I've seen original, remake, It's About Time and recall seeing parts of the second as well as the Dollhouse one. Most of them don't seem connected though with the house being the only connective aspect at all.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Can't remember if I mentioned Warlock before, I probably did but am too lazy to look. Always enjoyed the first two movies and never bothered with the third since Julian Sands unfortunately didn't reprise the title villain. Still hope we can get a proper third film with him back, I always found the Warlock one of the more underrated and overlooked Horror villains and an icon in his own right.

[The Villain]

Can't remember if I mentioned Warlock before, I probably did but am too lazy to look. Always enjoyed the first two movies and never bothered with the third since Julian Sands unfortunately didn't reprise the title villain. Still hope we can get a proper third film with him back, I always found the Warlock one of the more underrated and overlooked Horror villains and an icon in his own right.

I've always enjoyed the first two Warlock movies despite how silly they are. Julian Sands will forever be the Warlock to me even though i've seen him in many other things

[Jigsaw Killer]

He's a terrific actor and always enjoyable. The Warlock is iconic in his own right and it's a shame a proper third film with Sands never got made.

[Lord Voldemort]

Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
Fri 13th
Butterfly Effect 3
Aliens
Predator
Revenge Of The Sith(prequel trilogy)
Harry Potter Order Of The Phoenix
Green Street Hooligans
Bourne Ultimatum
Wrong Turn 4
Divergent
Starship Trooper
Insidious
Empire Strikes Back(Classic Trilogy)
Hatchet
X-men First Class
Re-Animator
Dawn Of The Dead
Zombie 3
The Dark Knight
Fear Itself episode: Skin & Bones
Night Gallery episode: There Aren't Anymore McBains.

[Toddallthingshorror]

Friday The 13th

Halloween

A Nightmare On Elm Street

Saw

Scream

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Alien

Predator

Phantasm

Evil Dead

Hellraiser

Child's Play

Final Destination





Friday the 13th Part 4

Halloween- Original baby

A Nightmare on Elm Street 1

Saw 1

Scream 1

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre OG

Aliens

Predator

Phantasm (Not a fan of the series)

Army of Darkness::danger::

Hellraiser (Not a fan of the series)

Childs Play- The first one.. "what an ugly doll" "Fuck youuuu"

Final Destination 3

Romero's Dead Films (all of them)- Dawn of the Dead with Day in a close 2nd

Batman movies- The Dark Night Rises (I know I know...everyone loves the Joker) but Bane kicks Batmans ass!!!

[Jigsaw Killer]

I recently went through the Blade films and have a hard time picking between the first two. I can see why Blade II would be someone's favorite and it's a kick-ass movie, but the first is also awesome.

[Roiffalo]

Batman movies- The Dark Night Rises (I know I know...everyone loves the Joker) but Bane kicks Batmans ass!!!

Interesting to see someone add Batman to the lineup. I wouldn't go with the reboot series myself but that's me. Personally I think Batman (1989) was the best, especially as far as a horror theme goes. Returns was even darker. I wish they had kept the theme going (even though I love Batman Forever). Dark Batman is best Batman. Pointless to dress like a bat if you can't invoke a fearful image in your foes, and the last three made never had that for me.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Batman isn't Horror, but I'm also of the small group who felt TDKR was the best Batman film thus far.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Looking forward to seeing the 1983 anthology Nightmares when it hits Blu-ray in another week from now from Scream Factory. I caught it on the Sci-Fi Channel years ago but the only segment I remember well is The Bishop Of Battle.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Looking forward to seeing the 1983 anthology Nightmares when it hits Blu-ray in another week from now from Scream Factory. I caught it on the Sci-Fi Channel years ago but the only segment I remember well is The Bishop Of Battle.


Recently bought this on Blu-ray and will be seeing it very soon. The Bishop Of Battle is the one segment always remembered and talked about from this. I don't think I've seen this anthology since the early 2000s at least when it was on the Sci-Fi Channel.

[Chevalier]

Friday The 13th - The original.

Halloween - The first movie.

A Nightmare On Elm Street - The first was the best, but Dream Warriors was a close second.

Evil Dead - Evil Dead II is the best. Hands down.

[Jigsaw Killer]

What about the other series, seen them?

[Chevalier]

What about the other series, seen them?

I've seen them, but most of them sometime ago. Really just got back into horror a few months ago, and need to brush up after being out the genre for about four years or so. When I have more free time, I plan on binge watching the other series, and when I formed a more recent opinion, I will let you know it.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I get it.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Having seen the Nightmares anthology for the first time in many years, The Bishop Of Battle is still the best segment as I remembered.

[Jigsaw Killer]

I may have mentioned them before, the Hatchet films come to mind. Seen the first two and thought 2 was much better than the first, not seen the third, yet.

[Lord Voldemort]

Same here. Tho I think Hatchet 1 is a great horror flick.

[Jigsaw Killer]

It's been a long time since I last watched either but I remember being unimpressed with the original.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Remembered The Fly. There's the 1958 original and it's two sequels plus Cronenberg's remake and it's sequel. This will raise some eyebrows but I honestly enjoy The Fly II the most.

[Jigsaw Killer]

The new Purge out this Summer reminds me that's another that'll become a trilogy this year. I thought the first was so-so and the sequel was much better, so it should be interesting to see how this one turns out.

[darkdetective]

I have a soft spot for the Saw movies.
I think the 6th film is very underrated. It's my favourite one next to the first and third ones.

[Jigsaw Killer]

Carrie is a good one for this. Believe it or not just recently I saw the original as well as the 2013 remake. Loved the original and the remake while not as good is surprisingly not too bad. Not seen the original's much-maligned sequel or the 2002 cable remake but I aim to seek them out.

[Jigsaw Killer]

A new Amityville film is out next month. I'm way behind on that series. Going by the trailer for the upcoming film it looks kinda okay but I don't see it being considered the best of it's series by very many.

[horcrux2007]

A new Amityville film is out next month. I'm way behind on that series. Going by the trailer for the upcoming film it looks kinda okay but I don't see it being considered the best of it's series by very many.

Actually it's moved back to next January ::mad::

[Jigsaw Killer]

Found out just now about it being pushed back. Probably for the best to make it much better if the movie is really as bad as some of the test screenings made it out to be.