Newbie with a Horror Contest

[horrorpsycho]

Hey guys! I'm new to the forum so bear with me. I just started a blog reviewing horror movies and am on a mission for some help. I, for the life of me, cannot find a current horror movie that my husband says he likes. He's super picky. He loves all the classics, but basically anything beyond 1990 is garbage to him. I've tried a ton too. Please read my blog (following would be amazing too as I'm new to the blog world):

https://horrorpsycho.wordpress.com/

and help me find this movie!!! I'm serious. First person to find a movie my husband will actually like wins a prize!

[Angra]

What movie??

What does this movie you're looking for have to do with your blog??

If you want our help make an effort, please. ::roll eyes::

[horrorpsycho]

Again, I apologize. I'm new to the whole forum and blog thing.

It's not a specific movie. Just a really good horror movie. My blog is just reviewing horror movies. I'm seriously just looking for any horror movie that's good enough for my husband to actually say he likes it. Every single horror movie I've seen recently, regardless of how much I love it, never gets my husband's approval. He loves the classics but hates any modern horror.

While writing my blog, I'm searching for different horror movies to watch so I figured I'd also have a mission to find one that not only I will love, but he will to.

Sorry if I wasn't clear.

[Angra]

What "classics" does your husband like?

Can you remember any of the titles?

[horrorpsycho]

Sure! I guess by classic I mean like 80's stuff. He loves the original Halloween 1 and 2, original Nightmare on Elm Street, Christine, Exorcist, Salem's Lot, American Werewolf in London, The Thing......

Those are his favorites probably.

[rachMiel]

Have him try Take Shelter:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1675192/

[horrorpsycho]

Have him try Take Shelter:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1675192/

Thank you so much! I'll give it a shot!

[horcrux2007]

Has he tried The Conjuring? That has a sort of classic haunted house movie vibe, and it doesn't have any of the jump scares, gratuitous gore, and horrible special effects that many modern horror movies have. I thought it was rather scary.

[horrorpsycho]

Has he tried The Conjuring? That has a sort of classic haunted house movie vibe, and it doesn't have any of the jump scares, gratuitous gore, and horrible special effects that many modern horror movies have. I thought it was rather scary.

I've actually seen it, but I don't believe he has yet. I will give that one a shot too. Thanks!!

[Angra]

Good. Must be possibe to find something for his taste.

In the Mouth of Madness
Dagon

[horcrux2007]

I've actually seen it, but I don't believe he has yet. I will give that one a shot too. Thanks!!

I also recommend The Ring if he hasn't seen it. It's really atmospheric, and it's one of my favorite horror movies.

[horrorpsycho]

Good. Must be possibe to find something for his taste.

In the Mouth of Madness
Dagon

I hope so! Thank you!! He is so freaking particular so I'm hoping to prove him wrong!

[horrorpsycho]

I also recommend The Ring if he hasn't seen it. It's really atmospheric, and it's one of my favorite horror movies.

I actually loved The Ring...but believe it or not, he didn't care for it. He's so picky about horror movies.

[Angra]

I actually loved The Ring...but believe it or not, he didn't care for it. He's so picky about horror movies.

What about the "Woman in Black", "The Grudge" and "The Thing" remakes?

And The Others?

[horrorpsycho]

What about the "Woman in Black", "The Grudge" and "The Thing" remakes?

And The Others?

We haven't seen the Woman in Black so I'll add that to the list. He didn't care for The Grudge at all. He didn't care for The Thing remake, but I think he was a little critical since the original is one of his favorites. As for The Others, he didn't hate it, but wasn't really impressed with it.

[Angra]

The Faculty?

[horrorpsycho]

The Faculty?

He hated it. Haha! I told you! He's terrible. It's so frustrating!

[horcrux2007]

We haven't seen the Woman in Black so I'll add that to the list. He didn't care for The Grudge at all. He didn't care for The Thing remake, but I think he was a little critical since the original is one of his favorites. As for The Others, he didn't hate it, but wasn't really impressed with it.

I'm not surprised that he didn't like The Grudge, nor The Others... I thought The Others was painfully boring.

[horrorpsycho]

Also....thank you all so much for the suggestions so far!!! I haven't seen some of these, so I plan on reviewing them in my blog too!

[horrorpsycho]

I'm not surprised that he didn't like The Grudge, nor The Others... I thought The Others was painfully boring.

Yeah, I knew he wouldn't like The Grudge. I didn't mind it, but I like movies that make me jump. And I agree on The Others. It wasn't bad...but definitely a really slow movie.

[MichaelMyers]

Oculus. ::devil::::devil::::devil::

[Angra]

Oculus. ::devil::::devil::::devil::

Speaking of slow and boring. ::big grin::

[horrorpsycho]

Oculus. ::devil::::devil::::devil::

Okay...I saw this. It wasn't the best I've seen, but wasn't terrible. However, I didn't have him watch it because I know it's something he wouldn't like. Thank you though! Keep em coming!

[Angra]

The Frighteners
Odd Thomas

Dead Silence

[horrorpsycho]

The Frighteners
Odd Thomas

Dead Silence

You're awesome! Thanks! Haven't seen any of those.

[Angra]

You're awesome! Thanks! Haven't seen any of those.

Great.

Note that The Frighteners is directed by Peter Jackson. ::cool::

[horrorpsycho]

Great.

Note that The Frighteners is directed by Peter Jackson. ::cool::

LOL! Noted. Bonus!

[Giganticface]

horrorpsycho, can you give us some insight as to what he doesn't like about modern horror movies?

Is it a production value thing, kinda like folks who legitimately really prefer music that has pre-mid-nineties production value, before digital recording? If so, that might be hard to find. There's no such thing as celluloid anymore.

Is it a stylistic thing? A lot of modern films try to be more "real," either by showing more than they used to (for instance, with more graphic kills), or with more advanced special effects, or just with a more reality-driven style, like all found footage films are, and many standard films try to be.

It's it a nostalgia thing? If so, that's going to be hard to overcome. Even a film like Zombeavers that tries to replicate the 80s slasher plot, production, etc., with cheesy moster puppets, is going to be considered satire. And throwback movies like Hatchet are similar, but also take advantage of modern trends like realistic effects and over-the-top violence.

Some extra insight would be helpful, but also there's a chance that it's an impossible task. You can't convert a weathered, die-hard, exclusive Rolling Stones fan to love One Republic.

[rachMiel]

In the Mouth of Madness
Yeah baybey!

[horrorpsycho]

horrorpsycho, can you give us some insight as to what he doesn't like about modern horror movies?

Is it a production value thing, kinda like folks who legitimately really prefer music that has pre-mid-nineties production value, before digital recording? If so, that might be hard to find. There's no such thing as celluloid anymore.

Is it a stylistic thing? A lot of modern films try to be more "real," either by showing more than they used to (for instance, with more graphic kills), or with more advanced special effects, or just with a more reality-driven style, like all found footage films are, and many standard films try to be.

It's it a nostalgia thing? If so, that's going to be hard to overcome. Even a film like Zombeavers that tries to replicate the 80s slasher plot, production, etc., with cheesy moster puppets, is going to be considered satire. And throwback movies like Hatchet are similar, but also take advantage of modern trends like realistic effects and over-the-top violence.

Some extra insight would be helpful, but also there's a chance that it's an impossible task. You can't convert a weathered, die-hard, exclusive Rolling Stones fan to love One Republic.

Great question! Hmmm.....I'm not really sure if it's one specific thing. Let me talk to him about this.....thanks

[horrorpsycho]

horrorpsycho, can you give us some insight as to what he doesn't like about modern horror movies?

Is it a production value thing, kinda like folks who legitimately really prefer music that has pre-mid-nineties production value, before digital recording? If so, that might be hard to find. There's no such thing as celluloid anymore.

Is it a stylistic thing? A lot of modern films try to be more "real," either by showing more than they used to (for instance, with more graphic kills), or with more advanced special effects, or just with a more reality-driven style, like all found footage films are, and many standard films try to be.

It's it a nostalgia thing? If so, that's going to be hard to overcome. Even a film like Zombeavers that tries to replicate the 80s slasher plot, production, etc., with cheesy moster puppets, is going to be considered satire. And throwback movies like Hatchet are similar, but also take advantage of modern trends like realistic effects and over-the-top violence.

Some extra insight would be helpful, but also there's a chance that it's an impossible task. You can't convert a weathered, die-hard, exclusive Rolling Stones fan to love One Republic.


Okay, so I literally copied and pasted your post into an e-mail to him and here's his response:

More of number 2 than the others. It's just old and tired with no new ideas. It's all mindless rehash and boring and uninspired. Just bland with no soul.

[Giganticface]

Okay, so I literally copied and pasted your post into an e-mail to him and here's his response:

More of number 2 than the others. It's just old and tired with no new ideas. It's all mindless rehash and boring and uninspired. Just bland with no soul.

Great, that's helpful! So maybe it's not a futile effort.

Here are few of my suggestions that I think are different and inspired, bringing some new ideas:

Let the Right One In (must see modern vampire drama)

May (unique & personal awkward psycho)

Ravenous (period cannibal black comedy with interesting musical score)

The Babadook (for the awesome children's book)

Ex Drummer (not truly horror, more of a twisted drama/thriller/black comedy)

Inside (unique take on slasher & home invasion)

Ichi the Killer (gonzo and violent!)

Under the Skin (very slow burn though, but one of a kind)

[horcrux2007]

I forgot about The Babadook... that one is really really good.

[horrorpsycho]

Great, that's helpful! So maybe it's not a futile effort.

Here are few of my suggestions that I think are different and inspired, bringing some new ideas:

Let the Right One In (must see modern vampire drama)

May (unique & personal awkward psycho)

Ravenous (period cannibal black comedy with interesting musical score)

The Babadook (for the awesome children's book)

Ex Drummer (not truly horror, more of a twisted drama/thriller/black comedy)

Inside (unique take on slasher & home invasion)

Ichi the Killer (gonzo and violent!)

Under the Skin (very slow burn though, but one of a kind)

Nice!!! Thanks so much for all those suggestions! I actually just saw The Babadook a few weeks ago and I really liked it. He hasn't seen it yet though.

[horrorpsycho]

I forgot about The Babadook... that one is really really good.

I really liked it too. Not sure how I felt about the end, but the movie was really good.

[horrorpsycho]

Great, that's helpful! So maybe it's not a futile effort.

Here are few of my suggestions that I think are different and inspired, bringing some new ideas:

Let the Right One In (must see modern vampire drama)

May (unique & personal awkward psycho)

Ravenous (period cannibal black comedy with interesting musical score)

The Babadook (for the awesome children's book)

Ex Drummer (not truly horror, more of a twisted drama/thriller/black comedy)

Inside (unique take on slasher & home invasion)

Ichi the Killer (gonzo and violent!)

Under the Skin (very slow burn though, but one of a kind)

Also....is that the original Let the Right One In, or the US remake?

[horcrux2007]

Also....is that the original Let the Right One In, or the US remake?

He should probably watch both... I haven't watched either (I have no clue why not), but I've heard that they're really good.

[horrorpsycho]

He should probably watch both... I haven't watched either (I have no clue why not), but I've heard that they're really good.

Me too!! I've had the original in my Netflix queue for so long and have no idea why I've never watched it! Hopefully it's still there. haha

[Baron Von Marlon]

He loves all the classics, but basically anything beyond 1990 is garbage to him.

What We Do In The Shadows was really fun and refreshing.
I highly recommend it.

The following movies are more fun than scary, but I think most of them are refreshing in some way.

-Asmodexia
-Bad Milo
-Behind The Mask: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon
-Blood Car
-Botched
-Dead Snow series.
-DeadHeads
-Feast series
-Fido
-Frankenhooker
-Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
-Juan Of The Dead (Juan De Los Muertos)
-My Name Is Bruce
-Rare Exports
-REC 1 and 2
-Satan's Little Helper
-Teeth
-Trollhunter
-The Revenant
-This Is The End
-Tucker & Dale VS Evil

[horrorpsycho]

What We Do In The Shadows was really fun and refreshing.
I highly recommend it.

The following movies are more fun than scary, but I think most of them are refreshing in some way.

-Asmodexia
-Bad Milo
-Behind The Mask: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon
-Blood Car
-Botched
-Dead Snow series.
-DeadHeads
-Feast series
-Fido
-Frankenhooker
-Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
-Juan Of The Dead (Juan De Los Muertos)
-My Name Is Bruce
-Rare Exports
-REC 1 and 2
-Satan's Little Helper
-Teeth
-Trollhunter
-The Revenant
-This Is The End
-Tucker & Dale VS Evil

Awesome! I've seen some of these and loved them!! Thank you so much! Adding them to the list.

[Dead Bad Things]

I'd try Eddie the sleepwalking cannibal, Drive in horror show, and Quarantine.

[horrorpsycho]

I'd try Eddie the sleepwalking cannibal, Drive in horror show, and Quarantine.

We've seen Quarantine. I loved it, he didn't. However, I haven't heard of the other two so I'll definitely add these to the list. Thank you so much!!!

[Giganticface]

Also....is that the original Let the Right One In, or the US remake?

It's the original -- the remake is called Let Me In. It's good too though, and if he's not into subtitles, you could go straight to that one. The original is better though, albeit has a colder tone to it.

[horrorpsycho]

It's the original -- the remake is called Let Me In. It's good too though, and if he's not into subtitles, you could go straight to that one. The original is better though, albeit has a colder tone to it.

Okay, thanks! I would prefer the original anyway, so we'll do that.

[rachMiel]

Almost forgot: Cabin in the Woods. It's hard not to like this one. ::love::

[Baron Von Marlon]

Awesome! I've seen some of these and loved them!! Thank you so much! Adding them to the list.

We've seen Quarantine. I loved it, he didn't. However, I haven't heard of the other two so I'll definitely add these to the list. Thank you so much!!!

I made a small mistake.
Asmodexia and REC are serious horror movies, not funny ones. Bust still great.
REC is in fact the Spanish and original version of Quaratine.
Haven't seen Quarantine but I think most people agree the original's better.

[horcrux2007]

I made a small mistake.
Asmodexia and REC are serious horror movies, not funny ones. Bust still great.
REC is in fact the Spanish and original version of Quaratine.
Haven't seen Quarantine but I think most people agree the original's better.

I highly recommend REC. It's one of the scariest movies I've ever seen. Quarantine is meh. Still pretty scary, but not as brutal or effective as the original.

[horrorpsycho]

Almost forgot: Cabin in the Woods. It's hard not to like this one. ::love::

I can't remember if he's seen that one! I'll check when I get home. Thanks!

[horrorpsycho]

I made a small mistake.
Asmodexia and REC are serious horror movies, not funny ones. Bust still great.
REC is in fact the Spanish and original version of Quaratine.
Haven't seen Quarantine but I think most people agree the original's better.

We have actually seen both. REC is definitely better in my opinion. But.....haven't seen that other one! Thanks again!

[horrorpsycho]

I highly recommend REC. It's one of the scariest movies I've ever seen. Quarantine is meh. Still pretty scary, but not as brutal or effective as the original.

We've actually seen both. I totally agree though. REC is definitely better!

[Baron Von Marlon]

In the Mouth of Madness

Yes!

[tfantasy]

Does he like Vampires or Werewolves?

I suggest:

The Lost Boys
30 Days of Night
Underworld series
Blade trilogy

[Angra]

Oh, and dont forget "A Serbian Film". ::devil::

[horrorpsycho]

Does he like Vampires or Werewolves?

I suggest:

The Lost Boys
30 Days of Night
Underworld series
Blade trilogy

We have seen The Lost Boys and 30 Days of Night but not the others. Will add to the list. Thank you!!

[horrorpsycho]

Oh, and dont forget "A Serbian Film". ::devil::

So we actually own this. Is it sick to say we were both underwhelmed by it? Lol!

[horcrux2007]

So we actually own this. Is it sick to say we were both underwhelmed by it? Lol!

nah, there's worse out there

[Angra]

So we actually own this. Is it sick to say we were both underwhelmed by it? Lol!

It's just sick that you own it. ::big grin::

[horrorpsycho]

nah, there's worse out there

Whew! Lol!
::big grin::

[horrorpsycho]

It's just sick that you own it. ::big grin::

Lol! Yeah, I'm a little embarrassed by that.

[horcrux2007]

Whew! Lol!
::big grin::

If you've ever seen Cannibal Holocaust, that one is horrific. It's one of the only movies I've had to turn off before finishing it (which I never did).

[horrorpsycho]

If you've ever seen Cannibal Holocaust, that one is horrific. It's one of the only movies I've had to turn off before finishing it (which I never did).

I haven't! Now I think I'm excited to though!! Lol!

[tommywikkid]

Almost forgot: Cabin in the Woods. It's hard not to like this one. ::love::

Its easy to dislike that one, especially if you don't like modern, the actors are so obnoxious in that film I couldn't stand it.

I second Dead Snow, Fido, Blood Runs Cold, Trick R Treat.

[horrorpsycho]

Its easy to dislike that one, especially if you don't like modern, the actors are so obnoxious in that film I couldn't stand it.

I second Dead Snow, Fido, Blood Runs Cold, Trick R Treat.

I saw it in the theater but can't remember if I liked it or not. Lol! We have seen Dead Snow, Fido and Trick R Treat but not Blood Runs Cold. Will add it to the list. Thanks!!!

[horcrux2007]

Its easy to dislike that one, especially if you don't like modern, the actors are so obnoxious in that film I couldn't stand it.

The first time I watched Cabin in the Woods a couple years ago, I didn't like it at all for the same reason. I might need to revisit it because my tastes and expectations have changed.

[horrorpsycho]

So I went home last night with the list of movies and asked him which of them he's already seen. I removed them from the list and now have a solid list to go from. I listed them all on my blog: https://horrorpsycho.wordpress.com/

I'll be reviewing them as I go too. Thanks again everyone so much for the input!!!!!

[Angra]

Keep us posted.


Deep Blue Sea
Mind Hunters

[horrorpsycho]

Keep us posted.


Deep Blue Sea
Mind Hunters

Definitely! We're watching the first either tonight or tomorrow so I'll update my blog with the review and let y'all know what he thought. I'm thinking of starting with one of yours actually...In the Mouth of Madness. I noticed a couple people approved of that suggestion.

[Angra]

Definitely! We're watching the first either tonight or tomorrow so I'll update my blog with the review and let y'all know what he thought. I'm thinking of starting with one of yours actually...In the Mouth of Madness. I noticed a couple people approved of that suggestion.

Cool.

If he dislike that one I'd say dump the loser. 😁

[horrorpsycho]

Cool.

If he dislike that one I'd say dump the loser. 😁

::big grin::

LOL! I'm worried too because we watched the trailer and I could already see his disapproval. We'll see how it goes. haha

[Giganticface]

::big grin::

LOL! I'm worried too because we watched the trailer and I could already see his disapproval. We'll see how it goes. haha

Ah man, that's a good one. He certainly shouldn't be able to complain that it's an uninspired re-tread. It's a good suggestion.

However, I don't know that it necessarily qualifies as the modern stuff that he seems to disapprove of. It's somewhat old and almost has an 80s feel to it (well, early nineties is practically 80s). Another reason why he ought to like it, but also not terribly representative of "modern."

[horrorpsycho]

Ah man, that's a good one. He certainly shouldn't be able to complain that it's an uninspired re-tread. It's a good suggestion.

However, I don't know that it necessarily qualifies as the modern stuff that he seems to disapprove of. It's somewhat old and almost has an 80s feel to it (well, early nineties is practically 80s). Another reason why he ought to like it, but also not terribly representative of "modern."

Hmmm.....good point. I'll see what he thinks. It looks like it was 1994.

[Giganticface]

Hmmm.....good point. I'll see what he thinks. It looks like it was 1994.

Maybe it's a good starting point. It has some pretty over-the-top acting and old-school special effects, which to me feels more like 80s than the trends that started in the 90s (post-modern a la Natural Born Killers, Scream, Jacob's Ladder, or more gritty/realistic a la Se7en, Silence of the Lambs, Blair Witch, etc.). Regardless, whether it's for your contest or not, it's a must watch for horror fans.

[Angra]

Deep Blue Sea
Mind Hunters


What Lies Beneath (2000)
The Abandoned
Stir of Echoes

Slither (2006)
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
The Mist

[horrorpsycho]

So unfortunately In the Mouth of Madness didn't go over too well. He was actually pretty hopeful because it was a John Carpenter movie. His reasoning? He thinks it's just a rehash of all of John Carpenter's prior movies done in a really poor way. I'm bummed. But, what did I tell you? PICKY, PICKY! I liked it though. It's probably something I wouldn't buy, but I'd watch it again. Anyway....back to the list. Crossing my fingers still. I'll have my review up tomorrow on my blog.

[Angra]

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[Sculpt]

Sure! I guess by classic I mean like 80's stuff. He loves the original Halloween 1 and 2, original Nightmare on Elm Street, Christine, Exorcist, Salem's Lot, American Werewolf in London, The Thing......

Those are his favorites probably.His tastes lay pretty close to mine. You wrote any post 1990 film? That's the trick, isn't it?

Then that would be:

The Sixth Sense
Jacob's Ladder
Se7en
Silence of the Lambs
The Ring 2002
Dead Silence (not a 4 star, but scary & decent)
The Cabin in the Woods

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

I'd like to rec

Found.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2149360/


Pieces of Talent

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2098781/


7th Day

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2211822/

[horrorpsycho]

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::big grin::

I'm feeling that way too. I'm not losing hope yet though!

[horrorpsycho]

His tastes lay pretty close to mine. You wrote any post 1990 film? That's the trick, isn't it?

Then that would be:

The Sixth Sense
Jacob's Ladder
Se7en
Silence of the Lambs
The Ring 2002
Dead Silence (not a 4 star, but scary & decent)
The Cabin in the Woods


Yup! So he's actually seen most of these with the exception of Dead Silence and The Cabin in the Woods. I'll add them to the list. Thanks!!!

[horrorpsycho]

I'd like to rec

Found.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2149360/


Pieces of Talent

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2098781/


7th Day

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2211822/

Haven't seen any of these so I'll throw them on the list. Thank you!!

[TheBossInTheWall]

What We Do In The Shadows was really fun and refreshing.
I highly recommend it.

The following movies are more fun than scary, but I think most of them are refreshing in some way.


-Trollhunter


Seconding Trollhunter. Lots of fun. Though I wouldn't describe it specifically as horror.

[TheBossInTheWall]

I'm a little surprised no ones mentioned Drag Me To Hell. That might suit your boyfriend. Also, does this guy watch these films expecting not to like them?

He might also be into The Taking of Deborah Logan or Shallow Ground, possibly The Innkeepers too.

[horrorpsycho]

Seconding Trollhunter. Lots of fun. Though I wouldn't describe it specifically as horror.

Agreed. We actually saw Trollhunter already too. I loved it! He probably viewed it more as comedy. haha! Thanks so much though!

[horrorpsycho]

I'm a little surprised no ones mentioned Drag Me To Hell. That might suit your boyfriend. Also, does this guy watch these films expecting not to like them?

He might also be into The Taking of Deborah Logan or Shallow Ground, possibly The Innkeepers too.

Yeah, we saw Drag Me To Hell already and surprise, surprise...he didn't like it. It's funny you ask that because I said the same thing. I get so frustrated. He said he doesn't go into it expecting to hate it. He said he's open minded. He just thinks everything nowadays is all rehashed crap. Trust me.....it drives me nuts.

I will add those other three though because we haven't seen those! Thank you!!

[TheBossInTheWall]

I've been trying to think of something recent and very original. Right now I'm only coming up with this flic, which I haven't seen yet, but looks like it could be quite good. You could try My Engine's Fragile Sound:


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2112217/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

http://youtu.be/ItWXkMGkPhY

[TheBossInTheWall]

Oy. Can't believe I forgot this one.

Beyond The Black Rainbow. If possible watch in complete darkness on as big a screen as possible. Not for 'scariness', but for the colors, the way its shot, and how it affects your state of mind. Truss me.

http://youtu.be/Q1ertVYn750

[Sculpt]

Oy. Can't believe I forgot this one.

Beyond The Black Rainbow. If possible watch in complete darkness on as big a screen as possible. Not for 'scariness', but for the colors, the way its shot, and how it affects your state of mind. Truss me.

http://youtu.be/Q1ertVYn750
Looks cool. I like deeper &/or trippy films, even if they do allow the audience to develop their interpretation of things... still, I don't like when it has basically nothing to say.

Yup! So he's actually seen most of these with the exception of Dead Silence and The Cabin in the Woods. I'll add them to the list. Thanks!!!
So what did he think of Dead Silence and Cabin in the Woods (if you've seen them yet)?

Dead Silence is nothing new, but it was a scary well-made ride for me. Cabin is written/directed by Josh Whedon (Avengers, Serenity/Firefly). It has some semi-original elements. It's not scary, but it's well-made with smart dialogue, & it's entertaining.

Also, from his tastes, I think he'd like John Dies at the End. It's intelligent & crafty. It has horror & comedy elements & a creative mesh of concepts. It's not meant to be entirely original, though I had no idea where it was going, & that's plenty entertaining to me. I didn't like the ending, but thought it was forgivable because the rest was so good. It's kind of a 'Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey' meets 'Evil Dead 2'. If your husband liked those, he'd like this.

Let us know what you all think of them. I'll be very curious.

What did you guys think of The Cell 2002? The one with Jennifer Lopez, psychologist using machine to go into the mind of a serial killer to save a girl.

[horrorpsycho]

I've been trying to think of something recent and very original. Right now I'm only coming up with this flic, which I haven't seen yet, but looks like it could be quite good. You could try My Engine's Fragile Sound:


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2112217/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

http://youtu.be/ItWXkMGkPhY

Awesome! Haven't heard of it and will definitely add it to the list. Thanks!!

[horrorpsycho]

Oy. Can't believe I forgot this one.

Beyond The Black Rainbow. If possible watch in complete darkness on as big a screen as possible. Not for 'scariness', but for the colors, the way its shot, and how it affects your state of mind. Truss me.

http://youtu.be/Q1ertVYn750

Another I haven't even heard of! You're awesome! Thanks!

[horrorpsycho]

Looks cool. I like deeper &/or trippy films, even if they do allow the audience to develop their interpretation of things... still, I don't like when it has basically nothing to say.


So what did he think of Dead Silence and Cabin in the Woods (if you've seen them yet)?

Dead Silence is nothing new, but it was a scary well-made ride for me. Cabin is written/directed by Josh Whedon (Avengers, Serenity/Firefly). It has some semi-original elements. It's not scary, but it's well-made with smart dialogue, & it's entertaining.

Also, from his tastes, I think he'd like John Dies at the End. It's intelligent & crafty. It has horror & comedy elements & a creative mesh of concepts. It's not meant to be entirely original, though I had no idea where it was going, & that's plenty entertaining to me. I didn't like the ending, but thought it was forgivable because the rest was so good. It's kind of a 'Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey' meets 'Evil Dead 2'. If your husband liked those, he'd like this.

Let us know what you all think of them. I'll be very curious.

What did you guys think of The Cell 2002? The one with Jennifer Lopez, psychologist using machine to go into the mind of a serial killer to save a girl.

I hate to say but school has consumed me so we haven't been able to watch any others lately, but hopefully we'll catch one this weekend. Also, I haven't heard of John Dies at the End, so I'll throw that on the list! He loves Evil Dead 2 but he's so-so on Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey...so I'd be curious to see what he thinks. Also, we never saw The Cell. Recommend it?

[Angra]

Also, we never saw The Cell. Recommend it?

No

[TheBossInTheWall]

Also, we never saw The Cell. Recommend it?

Definitely not. One cool scene lasting about 5 minutes is not worth a movie watch.

[tfantasy]

What did you guys think of The Cell 2002? The one with Jennifer Lopez, psychologist using machine to go into the mind of a serial killer to save a girl.

I thought The Cell was incredible!! I love serial killer movies, especially ones that explore deeper into the mind. I highly recommend it!! (even though I know certain others will disagree) ::roll eyes::

[Sculpt]

NoLOL

I thought The Cell was incredible!! I love serial killer movies, especially ones that explore deeper into the mind. I highly recommend it!! (even though I know certain others will disagree) ::roll eyes::Agreed.

Also, we never saw The Cell. Recommend it?Yes, definitely. I thought it was cool. If you like the premise (*), I think you'd like the film. It's quite well made, with a big budget, using the vision & craft of some top artists. Quite a feast for the eyes.

It's not a nominee for Best Picture, or anything, but for instance Roger Ebert gave it 4 out of 4 stars, "For all of its visual pyrotechnics, it's also a story where we care about the characters; there's a lot at stake at the end, and we're involved. I know people who hate it, finding it pretentious or unrestrained; I think it's one of the best films of the year."

(*)Description:
An FBI agent persuades a social worker, who is adept with a new experimental technology, to enter the mind of a comatose serial killer in order to learn where he has hidden his latest kidnap victim.

[horrorpsycho]

I got a couple more suggestions....Hatchet and House of the Devil. Any opinions on these?

[TheBossInTheWall]

I got a couple more suggestions....Hatchet and House of the Devil. Any opinions on these?

Haven't seen Hatchet. My guess is he won't like House of the Devil. Its done, basically, as an homage to 80's horror films. The way it was filmed, written, etc. I mean if he wants to see that in a film, he might. Did you guys try Beyond the Black Rainbow? I'm curious to see if he was able to enjoy it.

[Angra]

Hm... I guess she has totally given up on her husband?

Good for her. ::big grin::

[horrorpsycho]

Hm... I guess she has totally given up on her husband?

Good for her. ::big grin::

No, I've been totally slacking! haha! School has been super hectic for me, so I didn't have time to watch all the movies. I'm in my last semester before I graduate, so I'll have a lot more time soon. However, I'm going to try and squeeze in a movie here and there. I swear I'm going to find something if it kills me!