HDC's Best Horror Film of All-time: 2020 Tourney [Archive] - Horror.com Forums

Sculpt

10-27-2020, 07:50 PM

EVERYONE ON THE FORUM CAN VOTE/COMMENT! You didn't have to submit a list.

INTRO: We got a great response -- we gathered 10 lists (participants), who selected 80 films! Tourney will be standard 4 bracket, where most voted films garnered top seeding.

RULES: It is essential that you pick what you think is the BEST HORROR film (not most famous, highest rated, your favorite, etc) for each contest.

Post the better film for each of these 10 contests below. Comments and support for any of the films is welcome, and part of the fun!

Round 1 Group A

1. Evil Dead II (1987) Vs The Wailing (2016)
2. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) Vs August Underground's Mordum (2003)
3. Carnival of Souls (1962) Vs Pet Sematary (1989)
4. Critters (1986) Vs Ju-on: The Curse (2000)
5. Insidious (2010) Vs Nekromantik (1987)
6. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) Vs Silver Bullet (1985)
7. The Evil Dead (1981) Vs Possession (1981)
8. Hellraiser (1987) Vs Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970)
9. The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) Vs Singapore Sling (1990)
10. Halloween (1978) Vs The Evil of Frankenstein (1964)

TaeKwonZombie

10-27-2020, 09:06 PM

1. Evil Dead 2
2. Invasion of The Body Snatchers
3. Pet Sematary
4. Ju-On: The Curse
5. Nekromantik
6.TCM
7. Evil Dead
8. Hellraiser
9. Singapore Sling
10. Halloween

fortunato

10-27-2020, 09:51 PM

1. Evil Dead 2
2. Body Snatchers
3. Carnival of Souls
4. Ju-On
5. Nekromantik
6. TCM
7. Possession
8. Hellraiser
9. Singapore Sling
10. Halloween

DeadbeatAtDawn

10-27-2020, 11:11 PM

1.The Wailing (2016)
2. August Underground's Mordum (2003)
3. Carnival of Souls (1962)
4. Ju-on: The Curse (2000)
5. Nekromantik (1987)
6. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
7. Possession (1981)
8. Hellraiser (1987)
9. Singapore Sling (1990)
10. Halloween (1978)

Bloof

10-28-2020, 03:46 AM

Evil Dead 2
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Pet Cemetary
Ju-on
Insidious
Tcm
Evil Dead
Hellraiser
Autopsy of Jane Doe
Halloween

Angra

10-28-2020, 07:30 AM

Evil Dead 2
Body Snatchers
Carnival of Souls
Ju-on
Indsidious
Silver Bullet
Evil DEad
Hellraiser
Jane Doe (Singapore Sling sounds like a turn on tho)
Evil of Frankenstein (Haven't seen it, I just don't like Halloween)

ferretchucker

10-28-2020, 11:03 AM

1. Evil Dead II (1987)
2. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
3. Carnival of Souls (1962)
4. Ju-on: The Curse (2000)
5. Insidious (2010)
6. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
7. The Evil Dead (1981)
8. Hellraiser (1987)
9. The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
10. Halloween (1978)

Tommy Jarvis

10-28-2020, 12:54 PM

Round 1 Group A

1. Evil Dead II (1987)
2. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
3. Pet Sematary (1989)
4. Critters (1986)
5. Insidious (2010)
6. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
7. The Evil Dead (1981)
8. Hellraiser (1987)
9. The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
10. Halloween (1978)

Sculpt

10-28-2020, 07:48 PM

1.The Wailing (2016)
2. August Underground's Mordum (2003)
3. Carnival of Souls (1962)
4. Ju-on: The Curse (2000)
5. Nekromantik (1987)
6. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
8. Hellraiser (1987)
9. Singapore Sling (1990)
10. Halloween (1978)
Any vote on #7 Evil Dead vs Possession?

Evil Dead 2
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Pet Cemetary
Ju-on
Insidious
Tcm
Evil Dead
Hellraiser
Autopsy of Jane Doe
Halloween
That's "Pet Sematary", young lady!

Sculpt

10-28-2020, 08:00 PM

EVERYONE ON THE FORUM CAN VOTE! You didn't have to submit a list.

Don't forget commentary is welcome!!! (thank you, Angra!) Feel free to make a case for a film over another. Shoot the shit, make a joke, whatevs. An explanation for your selections is welcome.

You can even change your vote, up until I call it.

We have some close battles in BOLD... I give this another day:

6 Evil Dead II (1987)
1 The Wailing (2016)

6 Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
1 August Underground's Mordum (2003)

4 Carnival of Souls (1962)
3 Pet Sematary (1989)

1 Critters (1986)
6 Ju-on: The Curse (2000)

4 Insidious (2010)
3 Nekromantik (1987)

6 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
1 Silver Bullet (1985)

5 The Evil Dead (1981)
1 Possession (1981)

0 Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970)
7 Hellraiser (1987)

4 The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
3 Singapore Sling (1990)

1 The Evil of Frankenstein (1964)
6 Halloween (1978)

DeadbeatAtDawn

10-28-2020, 09:38 PM

Any vote on #7 Evil Dead vs Possession?

Whoops.

Fixed. ::embarrassment::

FryeDwight

10-29-2020, 01:18 AM

Round 1, Group A

1-EVIL DEAD 2 (1987)
2-INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1956)
3-CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962)
4-CRITTERS (1986)...not seen, but didn't care for other choice
5-INSIDIOUS (2010)...not seen yet, but not care for other choice and have
INSIDIOUS upcoming on NETFLIX queue.
6- SILVER BULLET (1985)
7-POSESSION (1981)
8-HELLRAISER 91987)
9-AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE (2016)
10-HALLOWEEN (1978)

hammerfan

10-29-2020, 03:44 AM

1. The Wailing
2. Invasion of the Body Snatchers
3. Carnival of Souls
4. Ju-On: The Curse
5. Insidious
6. Silver Bullet
7. The Evil Dead
8. Taste the Blood of Dracula
9. The Autopsy of Jane Doe
10. The Evil of Frankenstein

Bloof

10-29-2020, 08:03 AM

Im going to change my vote from TCM to Silver Bullet.

Sculpt

10-29-2020, 04:30 PM

Im going to change my vote from TCM to Silver Bullet.
That's the moxie I'm talking about! You go girl! ::love::

Impressive fight by Silver Bullet against perennial favorite Texas Chain Saw Massacre, but alas, lost by one.
Strong showing by intense horror arts Nekromantik and Singapore Sling; and also lesser known Possession against the bulwark know as Evil Dead. And the Taste of Dracula was sent to Hell. = p

Results Round 1 Group A: Winning films have moved on...

7 Evil Dead II (1987)
2 The Wailing (2016)

8 Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
1 August Underground's Mordum (2003)

6 Carnival of Souls (1962)
3 Pet Sematary (1989)

2 Critters (1986)
7 Ju-on: The Curse (2000)

6 Insidious (2010)
3 Nekromantik (1987)

5 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
4 Silver Bullet (1985)

6 The Evil Dead (1981)
3 Possession (1981)

1 Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970)
8 Hellraiser (1987)

6 The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
3 Singapore Sling (1990)

2 The Evil of Frankenstein (1964)
7 Halloween (1978)

Sculpt

10-29-2020, 04:55 PM

Anyone on the forum is welcome to vote and comment. Comments and appeals for films are welcome!

And you don't have to vote on every film battle, if unsure, havent seen em, whatever...

Round 1 Group B

1. The Exorcist (1973) - Vs - In the Mouth of Madness (1995)
2. Friday the 13th (1980) - Vs - Psycho (1960)
3. American Guinea Pig: Bloodshock! (2015) - Vs - Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) (Battle of the long titles)
4. Bride of Frankenstein (1935) - Vs - Hell House LLC (2015)
5. 100 Tears (2007) - Vs - Dawn of the Dead (1978)
6. Eyes Without A Face (1959) - Vs - Garden of Love (2003)
7. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) - Vs - Ravenous (1999)
8. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1931) - Vs - Get Out (2017)
9. Candyman (1992) - Vs - The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
10. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) - Vs - The Fly (1986)

Bloof

10-29-2020, 05:34 PM

Exorcist
Friday the 13th
Halloween 3 : S.o.t.Witch
Hell House LLC
Dawn of the Dead
Eyes without a Face
Nightmare on Elm St.
Get Out
Candyman
The Fly

TaeKwonZombie

10-29-2020, 06:23 PM

1. Exorcist
2. Psycho
3. Halloween 3
4. Bride of Frankenstein
5. Dawn of the Dead
6. Eyes Without A Face
7. Nightmare on Elm Street
8. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
9. Hills Have Eyes
10. The Fly

Tommy Jarvis

10-29-2020, 09:22 PM

Round 1 Group B

1. The Exorcist (1973)
2. Friday the 13th (1980)
3. Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
4. Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
5. Dawn of the Dead (1978)
6. Eyes Without A Face (1959)
7. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
8. Get Out (2017)
9. The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
10. The Fly (1986)

Some tough ones here. :)

DeadbeatAtDawn

10-30-2020, 02:02 AM

Wow! Tough one...several great films up against one another. ::shocked::

1.The Exorcist
2. Psycho
3.
4. Bride of Frankenstein
5.
6.
7. Ravenous
8. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
9. Candyman
10. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives

I cannot bring myself to pick a film in the #'s 3, 5, 6.

hammerfan

10-30-2020, 02:48 AM

1. The Exorcist
2. Psycho
3. Halloween III: The Season of the Witch
4. Bride of Frankenstein
5. Dawn of the Dead
6. Eyes Without a Face
7. A Nightmare on Elm Street
8. Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
9. Candyman
10. The Fly

fortunato

10-30-2020, 09:07 PM

1. The Exorcist
2. Psycho
3. Halloween III
4. Bride of Frankenstein
5. Eyes Without a Face
7. A Nightmare on Elm Street
8. Get Out
9. Candyman
10. The Fly

Angra

10-30-2020, 09:35 PM

In the Mouth of Madness (damn it, Sculpt)
Psycho
Halloween 3
Bride of Frankenstein
Dawn of the Dead
Eyes Without a Face
A Nightmare on Elm Street (damn it, Sculpt)
Get out
Candyman
The Fly

ImmortalSlasher

10-30-2020, 10:18 PM

Damn, list is moving too fast and missed the first group.

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Second Group picks:

1. In the Mouth of Madness

I haven't seen The Exorcist in a long time and only saw parts of it once. I guess I'm due a proper watch.

2. Psycho

I'm not the biggest fan of the original Friday the 13th. And you can't mess with a Hitchcock classic.

3. Halloween III: Season of the Witch

I love Halloween 3. I've never heard of American Guinea Pig: Bloodshock! before today. But the wiki entry with Charlie Sheen thinking the original series was a real life is crazy.

4. I haven't seen either of these yet.

5. I haven't seen either of these yet either.

6. Same as above.

7. A Nightmare on Elm Street

This movie actually scared me when I was a kid. I haven't seen Ravenous. I don't think I have it on my list either. I heard of it though.

8. Get Out

But I haven't seen Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde yet.

9. Candyman

But I haven't seen the original or remake of The Hills Have Eyes. It's on my list.

10. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives

Probably my favorite Friday the 13th movie.

Sculpt

10-31-2020, 10:46 AM

In the Mouth of Madness (damn it, Sculpt)
A Nightmare on Elm Street (damn it, Sculpt)
Some tough competition for Mouth and Rav! I actually haven't seen Mouth. You know, I saw Prince of Darkness in the movie theatre, being a Carp fan and all, and was impressed by scenes, but a bit baffled and empty at the end, so I never bothered with Mouth, cause it seemed like Prince.

Damn, list is moving too fast and missed the first group.

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Second Group picks:

1. In the Mouth of Madness

I haven't seen The Exorcist in a long time and only saw parts of it once. I guess I'm due a proper watch.

2. Psycho

I'm not the biggest fan of the original Friday the 13th. And you can't mess with a Hitchcock classic.

3. Halloween III: Season of the Witch

I love Halloween 3. I've never heard of American Guinea Pig: Bloodshock! before today. But the wiki entry with Charlie Sheen thinking the original series was a real life is crazy.

4. I haven't seen either of these yet.

5. I haven't seen either of these yet either.

6. Same as above.

7. A Nightmare on Elm Street

This movie actually scared me when I was a kid. I haven't seen Ravenous. I don't think I have it on my list either. I heard of it though.

8. Get Out

But I haven't seen Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde yet.

9. Candyman

But I haven't seen the original or remake of The Hills Have Eyes. It's on my list.

10. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives

Probably my favorite Friday the 13th movie.
Exorcist is worth a full watch for sure. Late nite. Rav and Jekyll 31 worth a watch too. Charlie Sheen thought the Halloween series was based on a true story?

We'll let voting continue for Round 1 Group B, and I'll post the next Matches.
Surprise for Get Out leading Jekyll 31, that's the only close match.

5 The Exorcist (1973)
2 In the Mouth of Madness (1995)

2 Friday the 13th (1980)
6 Psycho (1960)

0 American Guinea Pig : Bloodshock! (2015)
7 Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

6 Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
1 Hell House LLC (2015)

0 100 Tears (2007)
5 Dawn of the Dead (1978)

6 Eyes Without A Face (1959)
0 Garden of Love (2003)

7 A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
1 Ravenous (1999)

3 Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1931)
5 Get Out (2017)

6 Candyman (1992)
2 The Hills Have Eyes (1977)

2 Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)
6 The Fly (1986)

Sculpt

10-31-2020, 11:02 AM

Anyone on the forum is welcome to vote and comment. Comments and appeals for films are welcome!

And you don't have to vote on every film battle, if unsure, haven't seen em, whatever...

Round 1 Group C:

1. Night of the Living Dead (1968) -- Vs -- Alucarda (1977)
2. Poltergeist (1982) -- Vs -- 30 Days of Night (2007)
3. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) -- Vs -- The Ring (2002)
4. Black Christmas (1974) -- Vs -- Phantasm (1979)
5. Fascination (1979) -- Vs -- The Lost Boys (1987)
6. Suspiria (1977) -- Vs -- Zombie (1979)
7. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) -- Vs -- The Changeling (1980)
8. Dead Alive (1992) -- Vs -- The Innocents (1961)
9. Sinister (2012) -- Vs -- Night of the Demon (1958)
10. Doomsday (2008) -- Vs -- Aliens (1986)

Tommy Jarvis

10-31-2020, 11:20 AM

Round 1 Group C:

1. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
2. *Pass*
3. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
4. Black Christmas (1974)
5. The Lost Boys (1987)
6. Suspiria (1977)
7. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
8. Dead Alive (1992)
9. Sinister (2012)[B]
10. Aliens (1986)

Angra

10-31-2020, 11:56 AM

Some tough competition for Mouth and Rav! I actually haven't seen Mouth. You know, I saw Prince of Darkness in the movie theatre, being a Carp fan and all, and was impressed by scenes, but a bit baffled and empty at the end, so I never bothered with Mouth, cause it seemed like Prince.

Those two movies are nothing alike.

Angra

10-31-2020, 12:06 PM

Night of the Living Dead
Poltergeist (damn..)
Dream warriors (damn..)
Phantasm
The Lost Boys
Zombie
The Changeling (damn..)
The Innocents (damn..)
Sinister
Aliens

TaeKwonZombie

10-31-2020, 07:13 PM

1. Night of the Living dead
2. Poltergeist
3. The ring
4. This one was tough for me as I really love Black christmas...but my pick is for Phantasm of course.
5. lost boys
6. this one once again very tough because I highly love both and I did not want to see them face off against each other...but my pick goes to Zombie.
7. Invasion of the body snatchers
8. Dead Alive
9. night of the demon
10. aliens

FryeDwight

11-01-2020, 02:07 AM

The Villain

11-01-2020, 02:27 AM

DeadbeatAtDawn

11-01-2020, 03:36 AM

1. Night of the Living Dead
2. 30 Days of Night
3. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
4. Black Christmas
5. The Lost Boys
6. Suspiria
7. The Changeling
8. The Innocents
9. Sinister
10.Aliens

ImmortalSlasher

11-01-2020, 05:30 AM

Charlie Sheen thought the Halloween series was based on a true story?

No that Pig series. Here.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guinea_Pig_2:_Flower_of_Flesh_and_Blood

Bloof

11-01-2020, 09:48 AM

fortunato

11-01-2020, 04:25 PM

1. Night of the Living Dead
2. Pass
3. The Ring
4. Black Christmas
5. Fascination
6. Suspiria
7. The Changeling
8. The Innocents
9. Night of the Demon
10. Aliens

ImmortalSlasher

11-01-2020, 08:20 PM

1. Night of the Living Dead (1968)

First time hearing of Alucarda. Added to the watch list.

2. Poltergeist (1982)

I haven't seen Poltergeist in a long time. I only remember parts. But I didn't like 30 Days of Night that much. I remember it felt kind of generic.

3. The Ring (2002)

I don't like A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 as much as most. I hate what happens to a main character. But The Ring is one of the best, if not the best American version of a Japanese horror movie. I go back and forth attempting to decide which is best.

4. I haven't seen either of these yet.

5. The Lost Boys (1987)

First time hearing of Fascination. Sounds good and I put it on my list.

6. Suspiria (1977)

Is Zombie (1979) Dawn of the Dead?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawn_of_the_Dead_(1978_film)

I still haven't seen it yet. Suspiria is great though. I got a limited poster for the movie. I started a topic for it here.

http://horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68263

7. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)

8. The Innocents (1961)

I still haven't seen The Innocents yet. I heard it's good. But I didn't like Dead Alive / Braindead at all.

9. Sinister (2012)

Sinister is one of the best modern horror movies to me. But I haven't seen Night of the Demon. I'll check it out.

10. Doomsday (2008)

I know Aliens is the better movie. It's probably my favorite between Alien and Aliens. But I have to give the vote to Doomsday just because I'll probably be the only one. And I love Doomsday. I never expected these two to face off. And Doomsday does have that homage shot to Aliens. But I know Aliens is winning this round.

SpookyEli

11-02-2020, 07:08 AM

1. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
2. Poltergeist (1982)
3. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
4. Phantasm (1979)
5. The Lost Boys (1987)
6. Zombie (1979)
7. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) -- Vs -- The Changeling (1980)
8. The Innocents (1962)
9. Sinister (2012)
10. Aliens (1986)

fortunato

11-02-2020, 09:03 PM

Is Zombie (1979) Dawn of the Dead?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawn_of_the_Dead_(1978_film)

So the original Italian title for "Zombie (1979)" was Zombi 2, which they just did to ride on the coattails of Dawn of the Dead, which was called Zombi in Italy. So it's kind of Fulci's unofficial, unauthorized sequel to Dawn of the Dead.

Also, Alucarda is fucking awesome; hope you enjoy it!

TaeKwonZombie

11-02-2020, 09:40 PM

Its referring to Lucio Fulci's Zombie...1979

Romero's Dawn of the Dead is 1978 i think,

To me that movie will always be Zombie cause zombi 2 is stupid sounding LOL

Sculpt

11-03-2020, 01:45 PM

No that Pig series. Here.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guinea_Pig_2:_Flower_of_Flesh_and_Blood
Oh, I got ya. Yeah, I remember that story now. He reported it to authorities.

1. Night of the Living Dead (1968)

First time hearing of Alucarda. Added to the watch list.

2. Poltergeist (1982)

I haven't seen Poltergeist in a long time. I only remember parts. But I didn't like 30 Days of Night that much. I remember it felt kind of generic.

3. The Ring (2002)

I don't like A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 as much as most. I hate what happens to a main character. But The Ring is one of the best, if not the best American version of a Japanese horror movie. I go back and forth attempting to decide which is best.

4. I haven't seen either of these yet.

5. The Lost Boys (1987)

First time hearing of Fascination. Sounds good and I put it on my list.

6. Suspiria (1977)

Is Zombie (1979) Dawn of the Dead?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawn_of_the_Dead_(1978_film)

I still haven't seen it yet. Suspiria is great though. I got a limited poster for the movie. I started a topic for it here.

http://horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68263

7. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)

8. The Innocents (1961)

I still haven't seen The Innocents yet. I heard it's good. But I didn't like Dead Alive / Braindead at all.

9. Sinister (2012)

Sinister is one of the best modern horror movies to me. But I haven't seen Night of the Demon. I'll check it out.

10. Doomsday (2008)

I know Aliens is the better movie. It's probably my favorite between Alien and Aliens. But I have to give the vote to Doomsday just because I'll probably be the only one. And I love Doomsday. I never expected these two to face off. And Doomsday does have that homage shot to Aliens. But I know Aliens is winning this round.
I also didn't care for 30 Days of Night, seemed a bit aimless without enjoyable characters. Agreed, The Ring is a tight horror film. When she comes out the TV... ::EEK!:: Like Fortun said, Zombie 79 is kind of the title currently used these days, it was Zombi 2, and it's not Dawn of the Dead 1978. I liked Sinister. You'll likely be surprised by Night of the Demon, it's an untouted gem.

1. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
2. Poltergeist (1982)
3. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
4. Phantasm (1979)
5. The Lost Boys (1987)
6. Zombie (1979)
7. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) -- Vs -- The Changeling (1980)
8. The Innocents (1962)
9. Sinister (2012)
10. Aliens (1986)
You have a vote for #7? you listed both.

Its referring to Lucio Fulci's Zombie...1979

Romero's Dawn of the Dead is 1978 i think,

To me that movie will always be Zombie cause zombi 2 is stupid sounding LOL
Yep, DOD is 78. I kind of like the title Zombi 2. Makes me think of Bambi 2.

Sculpt

11-03-2020, 01:53 PM

Haven't received anymore votes for Round 1 Group B, so I'm calling it here Bolded films move on:

Little surprised to see Get Out handily defeat Dr Jekyll 31, but besides the cool camerawork, Dr J had story and character weakness. Also a bit surprised with Candyman's victory of Hills Have Eyes 77... I wasn't a fan, but I know it has a lot of fans here.

5 The Exorcist (1973)
2 In the Mouth of Madness (1995)

2 Friday the 13th (1980)
6 Psycho (1960)

0 American Guinea Pig : Bloodshock! (2015)
7 Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

6 Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
1 Hell House LLC (2015)

0 100 Tears (2007)
5 Dawn of the Dead (1978)

6 Eyes Without A Face (1959)
0 Garden of Love (2003)

7 A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
1 Ravenous (1999)

3 Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1931)
5 Get Out (2017)

6 Candyman (1992)
2 The Hills Have Eyes (1977)

2 Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)
6 The Fly (1986)

Sculpt

11-03-2020, 02:05 PM

The running so far for Round 1 Group C... still taking votes, or changes, SpookyEli may have a vote yet.

Lot's of close ones... Interesting to see Dream Warriors is leading The Ring. New film Sinister beating Night of the Demon! Black Christmas neck-and-neck with Phantasm. Changeling just nipping Body Snatcher 78 so far. Surprised to see Zombi 2 giving Suspiria a run for the money!

9 Night of the Living Dead (1968)
0 Alucarda (1977)

6 Poltergeist (1982)
1 30 Days of Night (2007)

5 A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
4 The Ring (2002)

5 Black Christmas (1974)
4 Phantasm (1979)

1 Fascination (1979)
7 The Lost Boys (1987)

6 Suspiria (1977)
4 Zombie (1979)

4 Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
5 The Changeling (1980)

4 Dead Alive (1992)
6 The Innocents (1961)

6 Sinister (2012)
4 Night of the Demon (1958)

1 Doomsday (2008)
9 Aliens (1986)

Sculpt

11-03-2020, 02:16 PM

Last contest for Round 1 (Group D)...

Anyone on the forum is welcome to vote and comment. Comments and appeals for films are welcome!

It's your option to not vote on every film battle, if unsure, haven't seen em, whatever reason...

Round 1 Group D

1. Alien (1979) -- Vs -- The Plague of the Zombies (1966)
2. The Brides of Dracula (1960) -- Vs -- The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
3. Salems Lot (1979) -- Vs -- Don't Torture a Duckling (1972)
4. Night of the Living Dead (1990 film) -- Vs -- The Haunting (1963)
5. Dead Snow (2009) -- Vs -- Fright Night (1985)
6. Jaws (1975) -- Vs -- Circus of the Dead (2014)
7. Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) -- Vs -- Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
8. Paranormal Activity (2007) -- Vs -- The Pool (2018)
9. Dead Silence (2007) -- Vs -- Predator (1987)
10. Cat Sick Blues (2015) -- Vs -- The Thing (1982)

Angra

11-03-2020, 02:34 PM

Alien
The Brides of Dracula
Salems Lot
The Haunting
Fright Night
Jaws
Creature From the Black Lagune
The Pool
Predator (Aww maaan)
The Thing

DeadbeatAtDawn

11-03-2020, 04:42 PM

1. Alien
2. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
3. Salems Lot
4. Night of the Living Dead
5. Fright Night
6. Circus of the Dead
7. Friday the 13th Part 2
8. Have not seen either.
9. Dead Silence
10. Cat Sick Blues

ImmortalSlasher

11-03-2020, 09:02 PM

So the original Italian title for "Zombie (1979)" was Zombi 2, which they just did to ride on the coattails of Dawn of the Dead, which was called Zombi in Italy. So it's kind of Fulci's unofficial, unauthorized sequel to Dawn of the Dead.

Also, Alucarda is fucking awesome; hope you enjoy it!

Its referring to Lucio Fulci's Zombie...1979

Romero's Dawn of the Dead is 1978 i think,

To me that movie will always be Zombie cause zombi 2 is stupid sounding LOL

Ok. Strange I just saw Zombie or Zombi 2 yesterday. I was talking to someone about their favorites on the HorrorDVDs forum. I think Suspiria is better. But I remember the movie as Zombi 2 because Tarantino joked about it around the time of Grindhouse.

ImmortalSlasher

11-03-2020, 09:03 PM

I was right that I would be the only vote for Doomsday. I still think it's a crazy awesome movie.

ImmortalSlasher

11-03-2020, 09:39 PM

1. Alien (1979)

Added The Plague of the Zombies to my list of movies to see. Seems like I'm going to do that a lot. Although I do have a massive list of movies to organize and I know I have duplicates on it.

2. I haven't seen either yet

3. Same as above

4. Night of the Living Dead (1990 film)

I still haven't seen The Haunting yet. But Night of the Living Dead is one of my favorite horror movies. I still remember seeing it by surprise on cable when I was a kid.

5. Dead Snow (2009)

I haven't seen Fright Night yet. And I don't like Dead Snow that much. I only remember a good scene in the forest near the end. And a pretty actress.

https://www.12thblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Jenny-Skavlan-31.jpg

6. Jaws (1975)

7. Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

Damn another one I didn't expect to have to choose. But I chose Creature because it's a classic and more of a real movie.

8. Paranormal Activity (2007)

I haven't seen The Pool. First time hearing about it.

9. Predator (1987)

10. The Thing (1982)

TaeKwonZombie

11-04-2020, 12:10 AM

1. Alien (1979)
2. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
3. Salems Lot (1979)
4. Night of the Living Dead (1990 film)
5. Fright Night (1985)
6. Jaws (1975)
7. Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
8. Paranormal Activity (2007)
9. Predator (1987)
10. The Thing (1982)

Bloof

11-04-2020, 03:47 AM

Alien
Havent seen either
Salems Lot
The Haunting
Fright Night
Jaws
Friday the 13th 2
Paranormal Activity
Close but Predator
The Thing

hammerfan

11-04-2020, 03:50 AM

1. Alien
2. The Brides of Dracula
3. Salem's Lot
4. The Haunting
5. Fright Night
6. Jaws
7. Creature From the Black Lagoon
8. Paranormal Activity
9. Predator
10. The Thing

TaeKwonZombie

11-04-2020, 09:51 AM

round 2 is gonna be a good one! So many films I didn't expect in this...

Tommy Jarvis

11-04-2020, 12:03 PM

Round 1 Group D

1. Alien (1979)

2. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

3. *Pass*

4. Night of the Living Dead (1990 film)

5. Dead Snow (2009)
No competition here.

6. Jaws (1975)
A contender for the final victory?

7. Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
The wheelchair kill and Vickie get two gorilla thumbs up.

8. The Pool (2018)
The most recent film in the tourney?

9. Predator (1987)
Get to the chopper! ::big grin::

10. The Thing (1982)

Sculpt

11-05-2020, 08:24 PM

Round 1 Group C: I'm still taking votes for Round 1 Group C (specifically for SpookyEli to clarify is vote on #7), and for anyone to add or change their vote. Here's the Post http://horror.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1044897&postcount=43

Round 1 Group D (Still taking votes Friday. Will also post Round 2 Group A.)

Surprise this round is Friday the 13th Part 2 currently beating Creature of the Black Legume by one; and Night of the Living Dead (1990 film) one vote behind 60's powerhouse The Haunting (1963). Good battle between lone silent film masterpiece Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Hammer fav Brides of Dracula. The titans Alien and Thing have usual strong showings.

Here's the current standing...

7 Alien (1979)
0 The Plague of the Zombies (1966)

2 The Brides of Dracula (1960)
3 The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

4 Salems Lot (1979)
0 Don't Torture a Duckling (1972)

3 Night of the Living Dead (1990 film)
4 The Haunting (1963)

2 Dead Snow (2009)
5 Fright Night (1985)

6 Jaws (1975)
1 Circus of the Dead (2014)

4 Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
3 Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

4 Paranormal Activity (2007)
2 The Pool (2018)

1 Dead Silence (2007)
6 Predator (1987)

1 Cat Sick Blues (2015)
6 The Thing (1982)

Sculpt

11-05-2020, 08:54 PM

Anyone on the forum is welcome to vote and comment. Comments and appeals for films are welcome!

It's your option to not vote on every film battle, if unsure, haven't seen em, whatever reason...

Round 2 Group A:

1. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) -- Vs -- Insidious (2010)

2. Evil Dead II (1987) -- Vs -- The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)

3. Halloween (1978) -- Vs -- Ju-on: The Curse (2000)

4. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) -- Vs -- Hellraiser (1987)

5. Carnival of Souls (1962) -- Vs -- The Evil Dead (1981)

Tommy Jarvis

11-05-2020, 09:16 PM

Round 2 Group A:

1. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

2. Evil Dead II (1987)

3. Ju-on: The Curse (2000)

4. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

5. The Evil Dead (1981)

Angra

11-05-2020, 09:27 PM

Insidious
Evil Dead 2
Ju-on
Hellraiser
The Evil Dead

FryeDwight

11-05-2020, 10:32 PM

DeadbeatAtDawn

11-06-2020, 01:30 AM

1.Insidious

2. The Autopsy of Jane Doe

3. Halloween (1978)

4. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

5. Carnival of Souls

TaeKwonZombie

11-06-2020, 02:41 AM

Insidious

Evil Dead II

Ju-on: The Curse

Hellraiser

The Evil Dead

hammerfan

11-06-2020, 05:30 AM

Round 2 Group A:

1. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

2. The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)

3. Halloween (1978)

4. Hellraiser (1987)

5. Carnival of Souls (1962)

SpookyEli

11-06-2020, 12:55 PM

1. Alien (1979)
2. The Brides of Dracula (1960)
3. Salems Lot (1979)
4. The Haunting (1963) (this was hard, and I only chose the haunting by a slim margin)
5- Fright Night (1985)
6. Jaws (1975)
7. Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) (sorry, but I gotta give it to the boomers on this one)
8. Paranormal Activity (2007)
9. Predator (1987) ( I was 10 when I saw Predator with my gran. Yeah, I got a cool gran 😎)
10.The Thing (1982)

fortunato

11-06-2020, 04:47 PM

1. Invasion of the Body Snatchers
2. Evil Dead II
3. Halloween
4. TCM
5. tough one...I think I gotta say Carnival of Souls

ImmortalSlasher

11-06-2020, 11:09 PM

Sculpt

11-06-2020, 11:19 PM

Results Round 1 Group D: Bold moves on.

I actually get to cast a vote on 2 ties with Spooky Eli votes here ::cool:::

3 The Brides of Dracula (1960)
3 The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

4 Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
4 Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

I'm going to vote Caligari and Creature, they move on.

8 Alien (1979)
0 The Plague of the Zombies (1966)

5 Salems Lot (1979)
0 Don't Torture a Duckling (1972)

3 Night of the Living Dead (1990 film)
5 The Haunting (1963)

2 Dead Snow (2009)
6 Fright Night (1985)

7 Jaws (1975)
1 Circus of the Dead (2014)

5 Paranormal Activity (2007)
2 The Pool (2018)

1 Dead Silence (2007)
7 Predator (1987)

1 Cat Sick Blues (2015)
7 The Thing (1982)

Sculpt

11-06-2020, 11:29 PM

Round 2 Group A count so far. Quite surprising indeed!

4 Evil Dead II (1987)
3 The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)

3 Carnival of Souls (1962)
3 The Evil Dead (1981)

3 Insidious (2010)
4 Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

3 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
4 Hellraiser (1987)

4 Halloween (1978)
3 Ju-on: The Curse (2000)

Sculpt

11-06-2020, 11:31 PM

Anyone on the forum is welcome to vote and comment. Comments and appeals for films are welcome!

It's your option to not vote on every film battle, if unsure, haven't seen them, whatever reason...

Round 2 Group B:

1. The Exorcist (1973) -- Vs -- Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

2. Friday the 13th (1980) -- Vs -- A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

3. Dawn of the Dead (1978) -- Vs -- Get Out (2017)

4. Eyes Without A Face (1959) -- Vs -- Psycho (1960)

5. The Fly (1986) -- Vs -- Candyman (1992)

Angra

11-06-2020, 11:45 PM

Exorcist
Elm Street
Get Out
Psycho
The Fly

DeadbeatAtDawn

11-06-2020, 11:47 PM

1. Impossible for me to pick.

2. Friday the 13th (1980)

3. Dawn of the Dead (1978)

4. Psycho (1960)

5. Candyman (1992)

ImmortalSlasher

11-07-2020, 12:55 AM

1. Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

I really need to get into the The Exorcist series. But Halloween 3 is too much of a classic for me.

2. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

I'm probably one of the few that isn't crazy about the original Friday the 13th. In fact, I don't own it and prefer Part 2. That has the flashback and the beginning anyway. Elm Street actually scared me when I was a kid. It's a far better movie than Friday the 13th.

3. No Vote

I still haven't seen Dawn of the Dead. And I thought Get Out was overhyped.

4. Psycho (1960)

Classic Hitchcock. Although I haven't seen Eyes Without A Face but I want to soon.

5. Candyman (1992)

I haven't seen Candyman in a while. I'll probably do a double feature with the original and remake. But I remember not liking The Fly that much.

Angra

11-07-2020, 02:06 AM

Wow, I'm really surprised about the popularity of Halloween 3. It's my personal Halloween favorite, so I can't complain.

SpookyEli

11-07-2020, 04:19 AM

1. Insidious (2010)

2. Evil Dead II (1987)

3. Halloween (1978)

4. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) (nice theme regarding both film’s creation)

5. The Evil Dead (1981)

1. The Exorcist (1973)

2. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

3. Dawn of the Dead (1978) (Get Out was like an over long twilight zone episode without the character development that you’d expect from the run time. Go figure.)

4. Eyes Without A Face (1959)

5. Candyman (1992)
__________________

Bloof

11-07-2020, 04:52 AM

Anyone on the forum is welcome to vote and comment. Comments and appeals for films are welcome!

It's your option to not vote on every film battle, if unsure, haven't seen them, whatever reason...

Round 2 Group B:

1. The Exorcist (1973) -- Vs -- Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

2. Friday the 13th (1980) -- Vs -- A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

3. Dawn of the Dead (1978) -- Vs -- Get Out (2017)

4. Eyes Without A Face (1959) -- Vs -- Psycho (1960)

5. The Fly (1986) -- Vs -- Candyman (1992)

Exorcist
Friday 13th
Dawn of the Dead
Psycho
Candyman

TaeKwonZombie

11-07-2020, 09:02 AM

1. The Exorcist (1973)
2. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
3. Dawn of the Dead (1978)
4. Psycho (1960)
5. The Fly (1986)

Sculpt

11-07-2020, 12:39 PM

1. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

I haven't got into the Insidious series. I know I watched the first one. Perhaps reviewed it here. But I vaguely remember being disappointed by the last parts of the movie. Body Snatchers is one of those classic old school sci-fi horror movies.

2. The Autopsy of Jane Doe

Very difficult choice. My favorite Evil Dead movie is Army of Darkness. And the TV show is great. The Autopsy of Jane Doe is a horror film everyone should check out going in blank. It was recommended to me by people here. I never would have watched it.

3. Halloween (1978)

I love Japanese horror but I have to vote for the classic.

4. Hellraiser (1987)

I'm not the biggest fan of the Texas Chainsaw series. But Hellraiser is one of those must see movies.

5. No vote

I haven't seen Carnival of Souls yet but heard it's something I need to see. So I don't want to vote on this one. Especially since Army of Darkness is my favorite Evil Dead.
Yes! In the last 6 years of so, of the many horror films on this list that I saw for the 2nd time, Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) impressed me the most. I was really riveted, and had forgotten how good it was. A lot of other films seemed a bit more unstimulating... like Dr Jekyll 1931, Eyes Without a Face, Changeling.

1. Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

I really need to get into the The Exorcist series. But Halloween 3 is too much of a classic for me.

2. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

I'm probably one of the few that isn't crazy about the original Friday the 13th. In fact, I don't own it and prefer Part 2. That has the flashback and the beginning anyway. Elm Street actually scared me when I was a kid. It's a far better movie than Friday the 13th.

3. No Vote

I still haven't seen Dawn of the Dead. And I thought Get Out was overhyped.

4. Psycho (1960)

Classic Hitchcock. Although I haven't seen Eyes Without A Face but I want to soon.

5. Candyman (1992)

I haven't seen Candyman in a while. I'll probably do a double feature with the original and remake. But I remember not liking The Fly that much.
Just making sure here... you keep mentioning "Series"... you know we're just voting on the one film specified, not the series, right? OK, just checking. ::wink::

Wow, I'm really surprised about the popularity of Halloween 3. It's my personal Halloween favorite, so I can't complain.
Yeah, I'm surprised too, it was a cool film, it's personal preference, but hadn't stuck me to be quite as horrific good as Exorcist.

The popularity of a lot of these films is surprising me, like Carnival of Souls, Insidious, Autopsy of Jane Doe... that is in comparison to the films they are being compared to. I thought Carnival was cool, though I think Jacob's Ladder did the theme better. It's interesting that some of the known Evil Dead lovers are going with Carnival.

I'm a James Wan fan, and enjoyed Insidious, but personally didn't find it as wrenching as Body Snatchers. I thought Jane Doe was made well, but thought it was fairly commonplace, I mean especially compared to Evil Dead II. The visceral Candyman is a good competitor to The Fly... for me, Fly was riveting nonstop entertainment, loved it.

3. Dawn of the Dead (1978) (Get Out was like an over long twilight zone episode without the character development that you’d expect from the run time. Go figure.)
Of the newer films, I thought Get Out was both excellent and original. Not surprised it's making a good showing.

Tommy Jarvis

11-07-2020, 01:24 PM

Round 2 Group B:

1. The Exorcist (1973)

2. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
A kill your darlings nostalgia choice. I'll go with Freddy this time, but could go either way.

3. Dawn of the Dead (1978)

4. Psycho (1960)

5. The Fly
Tony Todd is awesome, but I'll go with Goldblum.

SpookyEli

11-07-2020, 01:25 PM

Of the newer films, I thought Get Out was both excellent and original. Not surprised it's making a good showing.[/QUOTE]

Oh, it’s original all right, and excellent, but so is the shining, and I find that intolerable too. It’s not really a snub.

Angra

11-07-2020, 01:26 PM

It's a good tournament, Sculpt. Both fun, interesting and enlightening.

Hope you make a sequel with all the movies in this tournament not being an option. ::wink::

ImmortalSlasher

11-07-2020, 09:10 PM

Wow, I'm really surprised about the popularity of Halloween 3. It's my personal Halloween favorite, so I can't complain.

Supposedly people are just coming around to liking Halloween 3. At least that's what I read on a few horror forums and horror sites. Because it was so different and didn't have Myers. But I thought that was the best part. I always thought it was crazy good since I originally saw it either on TV or VHS back in the day.

Yes! In the last 6 years of so, of the many horror films on this list that I saw for the 2nd time, Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) impressed me the most. I was really riveted, and had forgotten how good it was. A lot of other films seemed a bit more unstimulating... like Dr Jekyll 1931, Eyes Without a Face, Changeling.

Just making sure here... you keep mentioning "Series"... you know we're just voting on the one film specified, not the series, right? OK, just checking. ::wink::

I know. I was just talking series as something I need to start getting into. Or something I don't like that much in talking about Texas Chainsaw. But I know we are talking individual movies.

Body Snatchers is awesome though. Old school horror. There is something about the older horror movies. Maybe because I grew up watching Twilight Zone and the Universal Monsters.

Sculpt

11-08-2020, 07:24 PM

Oh, it’s original all right, and excellent, but so is the shining, and I find that intolerable too. It’s not really a snub.
For sure, no snub on the movie taken. We love differing opinions here. I didn't flavor the Shining in the past, I probably know what you mean.

Speaking of the Shining. Interesting, these are some of the "big" horror films that didn't get selected this year:

The Shining
Carrie 1976
King Kong 1933
Nosferatu
The Invisible Man 33
Shawn of the Dead
Gojira (Godzilla) 1954
The Omen 76
The Howling
An American Werewolf in London
Dracula 31
Frankenstein 31

It's a good tournament, Sculpt. Both fun, interesting and enlightening.

Hope you make a sequel with all the movies in this tournament not being an option. ::wink::
Thanks! We do need more tournies. A tourney with none of these allowed would interesting. ::big grin::

Supposedly people are just coming around to liking Halloween 3. At least that's what I read on a few horror forums and horror sites. Because it was so different and didn't have Myers. But I thought that was the best part. I always thought it was crazy good since I originally saw it either on TV or VHS back in the day.
I was with the crowd that was dismayed about Halloween 3 because I was a big Halloween fan at the time it came out. ::mad::

Sculpt

11-08-2020, 07:49 PM

Results for Round 2 Group A:

(If roshiq doesnt vote tonight, I'm calling it and breaking two ties: I think Body Snatcher 56 is a better horror film, going psychically deeper than Insidious. And the hardest choice to date: I'm going with the effectively horrifying TCSM over Hellraiser.

5 Evil Dead II (1987)
3 The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)

3 Carnival of Souls (1962)
4 The Evil Dead (1981)

4 Insidious (2010)
4+1 Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

4+1 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
4 Hellraiser (1987)

5 Halloween (1978)
3 Ju-on: The Curse (2000)

Great runs for Carnival of Souls and Insidious.

Running total for Round 2 Group B:

5 The Exorcist (1973)
1 Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

2 Friday the 13th (1980)
5 A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

5 Dawn of the Dead (1978)
1 Get Out (2017)

1 Eyes Without A Face (1959)
6 Psycho (1960)

3 The Fly (1986)
4 Candyman (1992)

Sculpt

11-08-2020, 07:55 PM

Anyone on the forum is welcome to vote and comment. Comments and appeals for films are welcome!

It's your option to not vote on every film battle, if unsure, haven't seen them, whatever reason...

Round 2 Group C:

1. Night of the Living Dead (1968) -- Vs -- Sinister (2012)

2. The Lost Boys (1987) -- Vs -- Black Christmas (1974)

3. Suspiria (1977) -- Vs -- The Innocents (1961)

4. Aliens (1986) -- Vs -- The Changeling (1980)

5. Poltergeist (1982) -- Vs -- A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)

Angra

11-08-2020, 08:11 PM

Speaking of the Shining. Interesting, these are some of the "big" horror films that didn't get selected this year:

The Shining
Carrie 1976
King Kong 1933
Nosferatu
The Invisible Man 33
Shawn of the Dead
Gojira (Godzilla) 1954
The Omen 76
The Howling
An American Werewolf in London
Dracula 31
Frankenstein 31

::

I’m not even sure any of those would be in my next top 10.

Well, on second thought, maybe The Shining and Werewolf in London. Surprised Bloof didn’t pick that one.

Angra

11-08-2020, 08:18 PM

Sinister
The Lost Boys
The Innocents
Aliens (tough one)
Poltergeist

Tommy Jarvis

11-08-2020, 09:04 PM

Round 2 Group C:

1. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Zombies, so no brainer here. ::wink::

2. Black Christmas (1974)

3. Suspiria (1977)

4. Aliens (1986)

5. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
Nostalgia choice.

DeadbeatAtDawn

11-09-2020, 12:56 AM

1. Night of the Living Dead (1968)

2. Black Christmas (1974)

3. Suspiria

4. The Changeling

5. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

Bloof

11-09-2020, 05:05 AM

Night of the Living Dead
Black Christmas (very close)
The Innocents
The Changeling
Poltergeist

BudMan

11-09-2020, 05:14 AM

Night of the Living Dead
Black Christmas
Suspiria
The Changeling
Poltergeist

SpookyEli

11-09-2020, 06:00 AM

1. Sinister (2012)

2. The Lost Boys (1987)

3. The Innocents (1961)

4. The Changeling (1980)

5. Poltergeist (1982)

roshiq

11-09-2020, 06:14 AM

1. Night of the Living Dead (1968)

2. The Lost Boys (1987)

3. Suspiria (1977)

4. The Changeling (1980)

5. Poltergeist (1982)

Bloof

11-09-2020, 08:44 AM

I’m not even sure any of those would be in my next top 10.

Well, on second thought, maybe The Shining and Werewolf in London. Surprised Bloof didn’t pick that one.

Not big on Werewolf in London. Liked The Howling much better.

TaeKwonZombie

11-09-2020, 01:02 PM

1. Night of the Living Dead (1968)

2.Black Christmas (1974)

3. Suspiria (1977)

4. Aliens (1986)

5. Poltergeist (1982)

ImmortalSlasher

11-09-2020, 09:38 PM

I was with the crowd that was dismayed about Halloween 3 because I was a big Halloween fan at the time it came out. ::mad::

I liked the original Halloween as well. But I just remember feelings about Halloween 3 from back then. How out there it was with the masks and bugs. The violent robot surprise and additional twist. The question of did the bad guy win? Kind of like how Myers survived at the end of Halloween.

I wasn't that fond of Halloween 2. I enjoyed it. But as a kid I knew something about it wasn't as good as the original.

I'm going to watch all the sequels as I barely remember them. And probably settle on the first three Halloween movies. Although people keep saying that Halloween 4 is really good.

ImmortalSlasher

11-09-2020, 09:51 PM

1. Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Another tough one. I love both movies. Sinister is one of the best modern horror movies. Night of the Living Dead a classic.

2. The Lost Boys (1987)

But I still haven't seen Black Christmas. I just saw the 2019 version and it was terrible. I reviewed it on HorrorDVDs October watching topic.

3. Suspiria (1977)

But I really need to see The Innocents as soon as possible.

4. Aliens (1986)

5. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)

TaeKwonZombie

11-10-2020, 04:52 AM

halloween 3 vs a nightmare on elm street 3!

Sculpt

11-10-2020, 02:57 PM

Not big on Werewolf in London. Liked The Howling much better.
You and me both. ::love:: I enjoyed Werewolf in London, and like David Naughton... but The Howling is a badass horror movie.

I liked the original Halloween as well. But I just remember feelings about Halloween 3 from back then. How out there it was with the masks and bugs. The violent robot surprise and additional twist. The question of did the bad guy win? Kind of like how Myers survived at the end of Halloween.

I wasn't that fond of Halloween 2. I enjoyed it. But as a kid I knew something about it wasn't as good as the original.

I'm going to watch all the sequels as I barely remember them. And probably settle on the first three Halloween movies. Although people keep saying that Halloween 4 is really good.
Halloween 2 wasn't as good as Halloween, no doubt, it has its low points (like the needle sequence), but it also has some high points (like the parking lot on to The Shape busting through the glass door sequence). Right off the bat, I loved the way it began the very second Halloween ended.

One of the problems with Halloween 3, is Halloween 2. If Halloween was going to be a successful halloween-themed film series, they wouldn't have made Halloween 2 as a part 2... that pretty much squashed the idea.

halloween 3 vs a nightmare on elm street 3!
That would be a good battle. Ya know the Halloween 3 theme of the anceint god, is basically a precursor to the Cabin in the Woods theme. I'd have go with Dream Warriors, enjoyed it more.

Sculpt

11-10-2020, 03:04 PM

Nobody is back voting on the prior Round 2s, so I'm going to call them here.

Round 2 Group B: Candyman pulls off an upset over perennial favorite The Fly (1986)! Halloween 3, Friday the 13th, Get Out and Eyes Without a Face get run over by bulwarks Exorcist, Nightmare on Elm, Dawn of the Dead and Psycho.

Round 2 Group B results. Bold moves on.
5 The Exorcist (1973)
1 Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

2 Friday the 13th (1980)
5 A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

5 Dawn of the Dead (1978)
1 Get Out (2017)

1 Eyes Without A Face (1959)
6 Psycho (1960)

3 The Fly (1986)
4 Candyman (1992)

Round 2 Group C: The Changeling upsets blockbuster Aliens! Black Christmas EEKS past The Lost Boys.

Round 2 Group C results. Bold moves on.
7 Night of the Living Dead (1968)
2 Sinister (2012)

4 The Lost Boys (1987)
5 Black Christmas (1974)

6 Suspiria (1977)
3 The Innocents (1961)

4 Aliens (1986)
5 The Changeling (1980)

6 Poltergeist (1982)
3 A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)

Sculpt

11-10-2020, 06:51 PM

Anyone on the forum is welcome to vote and comment. Comments and appeals for films are welcome!

It's your option to not vote on every film battle, if unsure, haven't seen them, whatever reason...

Round 2 Group D:

1. Alien (1979)
https://64.media.tumblr.com/e96c3ba76e0ac0436a04b251a4889b8c/f262145f1ea619d9-2d/s500x750/dc1779146f32468ef6c9a75e73aeb23235438cde.jpg
-- Vs --
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
https://basementrejects.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-1954-swimming-scene-review-julie-adams-ricou-browning-review.jpg

2. Fright Night (1985)
https://i2.wp.com/screenmayhem.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PeterVincent600.jpg?resize=600%2C300&ssl=1
-- Vs --
Salems Lot (1979)
https://offscreen.com/images/made/images/articles/_resized/Review_295_Photo_2_-_Salems_Lot_(Tobe_Hooper,_1979)_600_378_90.jpg

3. Jaws (1975)
https://46fjj12eeht73lsxezcqpvlt-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/jaws_18.jpg
-- Vs --
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
https://d13ezvd6yrslxm.cloudfront.net/wp/wp-content/images/caligari_header-550x406.png

4. The Thing (1982)
https://mindreels.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/thing4.jpg
-- Vs --
Paranormal Activity (2007)
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WwesQGTLhoE/SvhJGz6cXOI/AAAAAAAABXo/KKsM9QsYBtU/s400/Paranormal+Activity_Picture+86.jpg

5. The Haunting (1963)
https://fathersonholygore.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/maisondiable2.jpg?w=610&h=266
-- Vs --
Predator (1987)
https://i.redd.it/z7cb83ebbty41.png

SpookyEli

11-10-2020, 07:45 PM

Alien (1979)

Salems Lot (1979) (this would be a tie for me if it wasn’t for Salem’s Lots special effects, fright night’s are better over all, but the vampire teeth in Fright Night look too much like grits imo)

Jaws (1975)

The Thing (1982)

Predator (1987) (Another purely personal preference)
__________________

ImmortalSlasher

11-10-2020, 08:36 PM

Halloween 2 wasn't as good as Halloween, no doubt, it has its low points (like the needle sequence), but it also has some high points (like the parking lot on to The Shape busting through the glass door sequence). Right off the bat, I loved the way it began the very second Halloween ended.

One of the problems with Halloween 3, is Halloween 2. If Halloween was going to be a successful halloween-themed film series, they wouldn't have made Halloween 2 as a part 2... that pretty much squashed the idea.

I guess that ending of Halloween is so classic and scary with Myers still out there. Surviving being shot and all those other injuries. That Halloween 2 kind of ruins it by having him walking around no problem. I like the idea that he's the boogeyman. And you are left with that at the end of Halloween. It's scary. Just like how Halloween 3 stuck with me. But when I saw these I was a kid. So I guess that helps.

I do like Halloween H20. I think I prefer that to Halloween 2018. But I need to see the sequel. I'm not sure I like where that series is headed. I thought Myers should not have escaped that basement after all of Laurie's planning.

I guess the problem with every great movie is, it is so difficult to make lighting strike twice.

ImmortalSlasher

11-10-2020, 08:48 PM

I guess the contest will continue to have difficult picks.

1. Can't pick

I love both movies. I know it's cheating. But I can't choose on this one. I collect props and posters for both.

2. Haven't seen either yet

3. I need to see both of these

I haven't seen Jaws in years.

4. The Thing (1982)

5. Predator (1987)

Angra

11-11-2020, 12:08 AM

Alien
Salems Lot
Jaws
The Thing
Predator

FryeDwight

11-11-2020, 12:32 AM

Anyone on the forum is welcome to vote and comment. Comments and appeals for films are welcome!

It's your option to not vote on every film battle, if unsure, haven't seen them, whatever reason...

Round 2 Group D:

1. Alien (1979)
https://64.media.tumblr.com/e96c3ba76e0ac0436a04b251a4889b8c/f262145f1ea619d9-2d/s500x750/dc1779146f32468ef6c9a75e73aeb23235438cde.jpg
-- Vs --
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
https://basementrejects.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-1954-swimming-scene-review-julie-adams-ricou-browning-review.jpg

2. Fright Night (1985)
https://i2.wp.com/screenmayhem.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PeterVincent600.jpg?resize=600%2C300&ssl=1
-- Vs --
Salems Lot (1979)
https://offscreen.com/images/made/images/articles/_resized/Review_295_Photo_2_-_Salems_Lot_(Tobe_Hooper,_1979)_600_378_90.jpg

3. Jaws (1975)
https://46fjj12eeht73lsxezcqpvlt-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/jaws_18.jpg
-- Vs --
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
https://d13ezvd6yrslxm.cloudfront.net/wp/wp-content/images/caligari_header-550x406.png

4. The Thing (1982)
https://mindreels.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/thing4.jpg
-- Vs --
Paranormal Activity (2007)
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WwesQGTLhoE/SvhJGz6cXOI/AAAAAAAABXo/KKsM9QsYBtU/s400/Paranormal+Activity_Picture+86.jpg

5. The Haunting (1963)
https://fathersonholygore.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/maisondiable2.jpg?w=610&h=266
-- Vs --
Predator (1987)
https://i.redd.it/z7cb83ebbty41.png

1-THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON
2-FRIGHT NIGHT
3-JAWS
4-THE THING
5-THE HAUNTING

TaeKwonZombie

11-11-2020, 03:21 AM

1. Alien
2. Salems Lot
3. Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
4. The Thing
5. Predator

The Villain

11-11-2020, 03:35 AM

1. Alien
2. Fright Night
3. Jaws
4. The Thing
5. Predator

hammerfan

11-11-2020, 03:43 AM

1. Creature From the Black Lagoon
2. Fright Night
3. Jaws
4. The Thing
5. The Haunting

Tommy Jarvis

11-11-2020, 05:51 AM

Round 2 Group D:

1. Alien (1979)
https://64.media.tumblr.com/e96c3ba76e0ac0436a04b251a4889b8c/f262145f1ea619d9-2d/s500x750/dc1779146f32468ef6c9a75e73aeb23235438cde.jpg

2. Fright Night (1985)
https://i2.wp.com/screenmayhem.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PeterVincent600.jpg?resize=600%2C300&ssl=1

3. Jaws (1975)
https://46fjj12eeht73lsxezcqpvlt-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/jaws_18.jpg

4. The Thing (1982)
https://mindreels.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/thing4.jpg

5. Predator (1987)
https://i.redd.it/z7cb83ebbty41.png

roshiq

11-11-2020, 05:59 AM

Alien
Salems Lot
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligri
The Thing
The Haunting

Bloof

11-11-2020, 11:06 AM

Alien
Fright Night
Jaws
Paranormal Activity
Haunting

fortunato

11-11-2020, 05:52 PM

1. Alien
2. Fright Night
3. Caligari
4. The Thing
5. The Haunting

Sculpt

11-11-2020, 09:26 PM

I guess that ending of Halloween is so classic and scary with Myers still out there. Surviving being shot and all those other injuries. That Halloween 2 kind of ruins it by having him walking around no problem. I like the idea that he's the boogeyman. And you are left with that at the end of Halloween. It's scary. Just like how Halloween 3 stuck with me. But when I saw these I was a kid. So I guess that helps.

I do like Halloween H20. I think I prefer that to Halloween 2018. But I need to see the sequel. I'm not sure I like where that series is headed. I thought Myers should not have escaped that basement after all of Laurie's planning.

I guess the problem with every great movie is, it is so difficult to make lighting strike twice.
Maybe Michael doesn't escape Laurie's basement. I think the ending indicates the little girl will become The Shape... the way they show her holding the knife.

Sculpt

11-11-2020, 09:29 PM

Great battle so far, here's the results so far...

7 Alien (1979)
2 Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

5 Fright Night (1985)
4 Salems Lot (1979)

7 Jaws (1975)
2 The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

9 The Thing (1982)
1 Paranormal Activity (2007)

4 The Haunting (1963)
6 Predator (1987)

I didn't know Predator had so much love. Or is it Haunting doesn't have that much? = p

DeadbeatAtDawn

11-12-2020, 12:16 AM

Alien
Salems Lot
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
The Thing
Predator

Sculpt

11-12-2020, 02:34 PM

This is our highest vote total so far. I'm gonna call it here. Fright Night nicks past Salem's Lot. I was a little surprised Predator inched past The Haunting; I don't think we would have seen that last tourney, well mostly because of the 13 folks who submitted films, Predator wasn't even on anyone's list.

Round 2 Group D: Results

7 Alien (1979)
2 Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

5 Fright Night (1985)
4 Salems Lot (1979)

7 Jaws (1975)
2 The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

9 The Thing (1982)
1 Paranormal Activity (2007)

4 The Haunting (1963)
6 Predator (1987)

Sculpt

11-12-2020, 03:13 PM

I'll be pretty busy this weekend, so this may be only match:

Round 3 Group AB:

1. Evil Dead II (1987)
https://i.gifer.com/NYHP.gif
-- Vs --
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
https://nofspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/invasion-of-the-body-snatchers-gif.gif

2. Halloween (1978)
https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BlaringEllipticalCaimanlizard-size_restricted.gif
-- Vs --
Psycho (1960)
https://i.makeagif.com/media/10-26-2015/bR8n4g.gif

3. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
https://68.media.tumblr.com/bfe0cdfb1a1b29c9c2e05eefa3224d8b/tumblr_o3j7m58ohp1rp0vkjo1_500.gif
-- Vs --
Candyman (1992)
https://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcmtycdxAJ1qedb29o1_500.gif

4. The Exorcist (1973)
https://pa1.narvii.com/6379/7caf62ca4e1cda0cb29452b4a916eb735a5726cd_hq.gif
-- Vs -- The Evil Dead (1981)
https://media4.giphy.com/media/3o7aTLG1fajZDXS5NK/giphy.gif

5. Dawn of the Dead (1978)
https://66.media.tumblr.com/ba07f11eec0449640c5effe720b16373/tumblr_njbntswzDv1tr51nfo1_500.gifv
-- Vs --
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
https://i.gifer.com/7yVY.gif

DeadbeatAtDawn

11-12-2020, 03:59 PM

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
https://nofspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/invasion-of-the-body-snatchers-gif.gif

Halloween (1978)
https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BlaringEllipticalCaimanlizard-size_restricted.gif

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
https://68.media.tumblr.com/bfe0cdfb1a1b29c9c2e05eefa3224d8b/tumblr_o3j7m58ohp1rp0vkjo1_500.gif

The Exorcist (1973)
https://pa1.narvii.com/6379/7caf62ca4e1cda0cb29452b4a916eb735a5726cd_hq.gif

Dawn of the Dead (1978)
https://66.media.tumblr.com/ba07f11eec0449640c5effe720b16373/tumblr_njbntswzDv1tr51nfo1_500.gifv

Angra

11-12-2020, 04:20 PM

Evil Dead 2
Psycho
Candyman
The Evil Dead
A Nightmare on Elm Street

TaeKwonZombie

11-12-2020, 06:53 PM

ok lets see here....

1. Evil Dead 2
2. Halloween
3. TCM
4. Evil Dead
5. Nightmare on Elm Street

Tommy Jarvis

11-12-2020, 10:14 PM

FryeDwight

11-13-2020, 01:33 AM

1-INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS
2-PSYCHO
3-CANDYMAN
4-Not crazy about either one
5-DAWN OF THE DEAD

hammerfan

11-13-2020, 03:42 AM

1. Invasion of the Body Snatchers
2. Psycho
3. Candyman
4. The Exorcist
5. A Nightmare On Elm Street

Bloof

11-13-2020, 05:11 AM

Evil Dead 2
Halloween
Candyman
Close but the Exorcist
Dawn of the Dead

SpookyEli

11-13-2020, 10:46 AM

1. Evil Dead 2
2. Halloween
3. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre ( I’m a huge fan of Candyman, but I can’t stand the playful infliction Tony Todd puts on Helen’s name when he calls her, otherwise perfect. But TCM IS perfect)
4. The Exorcist
5. Dawn of the Dead

ImmortalSlasher

11-13-2020, 07:30 PM

Maybe Michael doesn't escape Laurie's basement. I think the ending indicates the little girl will become The Shape... the way they show her holding the knife.

I read on HorrorDVDs people talking about how the movie was going to end at first. And what the people making the movie had in mind for the sequels. The sequel is supposed to deal with the town's reaction to the killings. Basically all three movies are supposed to take place on Halloween night. Even though the first movie ended fairly late at night. Honestly, I just don't want to see Laurie possibly die.

I can't remember a scene with a little girl holding the knife. I thought the movie ended with Laurie and her family saved by the people in a pickup truck. I watched the movie twice. I lean towards liking Halloween H20 more just because it's more fun to me. But Halloween 2018 feels like a true sequel to the original or even Halloween 2 more than H20.

ImmortalSlasher

11-14-2020, 12:00 AM

1. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

2. Halloween (1978)

3. Candyman (1992)

4. Pass
I need to see The Exorcist again.

5. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Tommy Jarvis

11-14-2020, 06:49 AM

Round 3 Group AB:

1. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
https://nofspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/invasion-of-the-body-snatchers-gif.gif

Evil Dead II was tons of fun, but Invasion was sincerely scary.

2. Psycho (1960)
https://i.makeagif.com/media/10-26-2015/bR8n4g.gif

I've never been that into Halloween and maybe I'm sometimes a bit more partial to older films that still hold up.

3. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
https://68.media.tumblr.com/bfe0cdfb1a1b29c9c2e05eefa3224d8b/tumblr_o3j7m58ohp1rp0vkjo1_500.gif

This is a tough choice. Candyman is a great film, Tony Todd is a badass and I'm looking forward to seeing the remake. But TCM just has a little bit more of everything.

Will rewatch Candyman, though.

4. The Exorcist (1973)
https://pa1.narvii.com/6379/7caf62ca4e1cda0cb29452b4a916eb735a5726cd_hq.gif

Scary, legendary, still holds up,... As much as I love Bruce Campbell, Evil Dead can not compete with that.

5. I love them both and for different reasons, so... Too close to call.

roshiq

11-14-2020, 09:14 AM

Evil Dead II
Psycho
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
The Exorcist
A Nightmare on Elm Street

The Villain

11-15-2020, 02:56 AM

1. Evil Dead 2
2. Halloween
3. Texas Chainsaw Massacre
4. The Exorcist
5. Nightmare on Elm Street

fortunato

11-15-2020, 02:14 PM

1. Evil Dead 2
2. Psycho
3. TCM
4. The Exorcist
5. A Nightmare on Elm Street

Sculpt

11-16-2020, 09:04 PM

A new record number of votes in this tough round...

I feel like some of these could have been the final vote, like Halloween Vs Psycho, and particularly Evil Dead II Vs Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), where ED2 takes the last 3 votes to win a nail biter. Adding the votes, I thought Candyman was going to take Texas Chainsaw, but TCM sweeps the last 4 votes... it's good to have these big votes from a wide variety of Horror aficionados. Elm St takes out perennial favorite Dawn of the Dead. Wouldn't have been shocked if Evil Dead nipped Exorcist, but the masterpiece still haunts.

You all leave me the impossible decision between Halloween and Psycho... two of my favs that are tied 6 to 6. I think Halloween has many fantastically visceral moments especially with sound and music, but I think Psycho is much more precise consistently throughout the film, punctuated with an all-time memorable ending. I vote Psycho.

Round 3 Group AB: Results

7 Evil Dead II (1987)
5 Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

6 Halloween (1978)
6+1 Psycho (1960)

7 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
5 Candyman (1992)

8 The Exorcist (1973)
2 The Evil Dead (1981)

4 Dawn of the Dead (1978)
7 A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Sculpt

11-16-2020, 10:13 PM

Anyone on the forum is welcome to vote and comment. Comments and appeals for films are welcome!

It's your option to not vote on every film battle, if unsure, haven't seen them, whatever reason...

Round 3 Group CD:

1. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
https://blackwings666.files.wordpress.com/2018/08/night_of_the_living_dead.jpg?w=1000&h=

-- Vs --
Black Christmas (1974)
https://smartalecreviews.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/black-christmas-1974-750.jpg?w=640

2. Alien (1979)
https://insessionfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Alien-Ridley-Scott-585x293.jpeg

-- Vs --
Fright Night (1985)
https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2017-10/25/19/asset/buzzfeed-prod-fastlane-03/sub-buzz-25516-1508975940-15.jpg?downsize=700%3A%2A&output-quality=auto&output-format=auto

3. The Thing (1982)
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/jke4h7fx7gh02VDgjHy50mow9cNXuPypVyF-gHKlCbGx8lLaK2O7bma-qw51SgCUGbV8uuKTVmzVr87D0dAQzs1AFTLpKAl6HjOqJYPYaN 1LC7q6YEEeyLj8yU-cxT1qS_-4dhmEfLiAdEEMnJezXvvRF_Kp0sf1163vDUSUDCoh

-- Vs --
The Changeling (1980)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ei3IGnXXkAAo9Pl.jpg

4. Jaws (1975)
https://i2.wp.com/filmotomy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Jaws-1.jpg?fit=651%2C326&ssl=1

-- Vs --
Poltergeist (1982)
https://www.quartertothree.com/fp/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ghost_dog.jpg

5. Suspiria (1977)
https://p9.storage.canalblog.com/96/02/661215/57638939.jpg

-- Vs --
Predator (1987)
https://www.tipsclear.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Ten-essential-80s-Hollywood-movies-The-Goonies-Batman-Ghostbusters-and.jpeg

Angra

11-17-2020, 12:36 AM

Tough battles here.

Night of the Living Dead
Fright Night
The Thing
Poltergeist
Predator

hammerfan

11-17-2020, 03:56 AM

Black Christmas
Alien
The Thing
Jaws
Suspiria

Tommy Jarvis

11-17-2020, 10:34 AM

Round 3 Group CD:

1. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
https://blackwings666.files.wordpress.com/2018/08/night_of_the_living_dead.jpg?w=1000&h=

2. Alien (1979)
https://insessionfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Alien-Ridley-Scott-585x293.jpeg

3. The Thing (1982)
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/jke4h7fx7gh02VDgjHy50mow9cNXuPypVyF-gHKlCbGx8lLaK2O7bma-qw51SgCUGbV8uuKTVmzVr87D0dAQzs1AFTLpKAl6HjOqJYPYaN 1LC7q6YEEeyLj8yU-cxT1qS_-4dhmEfLiAdEEMnJezXvvRF_Kp0sf1163vDUSUDCoh

4. Jaws (1975)
https://i2.wp.com/filmotomy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Jaws-1.jpg?fit=651%2C326&ssl=1

5. Suspiria (1977)
https://p9.storage.canalblog.com/96/02/661215/57638939.jpg

SpookyEli

11-17-2020, 05:29 PM

1. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
2. Alien (1979)
3. The Thing (1982)
4. Poltergeist (1982)
5. Predator (1987)

TaeKwonZombie

11-17-2020, 07:01 PM

1. NOTLD
2. Alien
3. The Thing
4. Poltergeist
5. Suspiria

Sculpt

11-17-2020, 07:27 PM

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Best Horror Film All-time Tourney Update!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ooo, we have a fight! Poltergeist Vs Jaws! And Suspiria Vs Predator. It's early yet, I know all these films are going to get more votes... probably another 8.

Round 3 Group CD tally so far... Anyone on the forum may vote.

4 Night of the Living Dead (1968)
1 Black Christmas (1974)

4 Alien (1979)
1 Fright Night (1985)

5 The Thing (1982)
0 The Changeling (1980)

2 Jaws (1975)
3 Poltergeist (1982)

3 Suspiria (1977)
2 Predator (1987)

ImmortalSlasher

11-17-2020, 08:25 PM

1. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
2. Alien (1979)
3. The Thing (1982)
4. Pass
5. Predator (1987)

Sculpt

11-17-2020, 08:30 PM

1. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
2. Alien (1979)
3. The Thing (1982)
4. Pass
5. Predator (1987)
Don't tell me you haven't seen Jaws and Poltergeist? But I don't blame you passing on that battle. ::smile::

ImmortalSlasher

11-17-2020, 11:08 PM

Don't tell me you haven't seen Jaws and Poltergeist? But I don't blame you passing on that battle. ::smile::

I've seen both but it's been so long that I don't really remember either. I'm going to get back into both series. I think I remember more from Jaws 3 than anything. But that's just because I remember it was at a Theme Park type location and in 3D.

fortunato

11-18-2020, 09:58 AM

1. Night of the Living Dead
2. Alien
3. The Thing
4. Jaws
5. Suspiria

Bloof

11-18-2020, 02:36 PM

Black Christmas
Frightnight
The Changeling
Poltergeist
Predator

Very close

Sculpt

11-19-2020, 05:38 PM

Black Christmas
Frightnight
The Changeling
Poltergeist
Predator

Very close
There it is! I knew you would vote for The Changeling and Fright Night. ::love::

We're two days in this match, but haven't gotten votes from a lot of folks: FryeDwight, DeadBeat, Roshiq, Villain. I'll call it tomorrow and post the next round. I'll watch Predator tonight. Here's the count so far...

Round 3 Group CD

6 Night of the Living Dead (1968)
2 Black Christmas (1974)

6 Alien (1979)
2 Fright Night (1985)

7 The Thing (1982)
1 The Changeling (1980)

3 Jaws (1975)
4 Poltergeist (1982)

4 Suspiria (1977)
4 Predator (1987)

FryeDwight

11-19-2020, 11:44 PM

There it is! I knew you would vote for The Changeling and Fright Night. ::love::

We're two days in this match, but haven't gotten votes from a lot of folks: FryeDwight, DeadBeat, Roshiq, Villain. I'll call it tomorrow and post the next round. I'll watch Predator tonight. Here's the count so far...

Round 3 Group CD

6 Night of the Living Dead (1968)
2 Black Christmas (1974)

6 Alien (1979)
2 Fright Night (1985)

7 The Thing (1982)
1 The Changeling (1980)

3 Jaws (1975)
4 Poltergeist (1982)

4 Suspiria (1977)
4 Predator (1987)

Hi Sculpt! Fryedwight is here and ready to Vote! (Wish work wasn't so hectic::sad::::mad::)

1-NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD
2-FRIGHT NIGHT
3-THE THING
4-JAWS
5-Not really crazy about either one, but if I really had to, it would be SUSPIRIA

Jake.Ashworth

11-20-2020, 10:32 AM

Don't know if I can still get a vote in.

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Alien (1979)

The Changeling (1980)

Poltergeist (1982)

Suspiria (1977)

Sculpt

11-20-2020, 04:55 PM

Hi Sculpt! Fryedwight is here and ready to Vote! (Wish work wasn't so hectic::sad::::mad::)

1-NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD
2-FRIGHT NIGHT
3-THE THING
4-JAWS
5-Not really crazy about either one, but if I really had to, it would be SUSPIRIA
Horray! Howdy, Frye! Sorry work is so hectic!

Don't know if I can still get a vote in.

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Alien (1979)

The Changeling (1980)

Poltergeist (1982)

Suspiria (1977)
Yes, still taking votes! I'm pretty fascinated by the votes. I don't really want to break any ties. I might post the next round tonight, see how it goes.

ImmortalSlasher

11-20-2020, 06:17 PM

I still remember seeing Predator in the theater. True classic movie. Even though I liked Suspiria enough to get a poster for it.

http://horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68263

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-trCu7eCjGww/Wf_6Uy0fNDI/AAAAAAABfzI/SWcA5LUbA-0GzeigrjZh0LMHLzVYsD_rwCLcBGAs/s1600/Dan-Mumford-SUSPIRIA-Movie-Poster-2017.jpg

I'm waiting for a poster for both Predator 1 and 2. And Inferno for that matter. But I had to go with Predator.

Angra

11-20-2020, 07:25 PM

I still remember seeing Predator in the theater. True classic movie. Even though I liked Suspiria enough to get a poster for it.

http://horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68263

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-trCu7eCjGww/Wf_6Uy0fNDI/AAAAAAABfzI/SWcA5LUbA-0GzeigrjZh0LMHLzVYsD_rwCLcBGAs/s1600/Dan-Mumford-SUSPIRIA-Movie-Poster-2017.jpg

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That’s beautiful. It actually makes the movie look good. ::danger::

TaeKwonZombie

11-21-2020, 11:11 AM

poster makes it look like its not horror haha, i can see people seeing that thinking oh what a pretty magical looking movie (which it is) and than they see the movie, and can't get past the heart stabbing scene haha

Sculpt

11-21-2020, 08:24 PM

And Poltergeist beats Jaws, and Suspiria extends past Predator.

Round 3 Group CD Results:

8 Night of the Living Dead (1968)
2 Black Christmas (1974)

7 Alien (1979)
3 Fright Night (1985)

8 The Thing (1982)
2 The Changeling (1980)

4 Jaws (1975)
5 Poltergeist (1982)

6 Suspiria (1977)
4 Predator (1987)

Sculpt

11-21-2020, 09:31 PM

Anyone on the forum is welcome to vote and comment. Comments and appeals for films are welcome!

It's your option to not vote on every film battle, if unsure, haven't seen them, whatever reason...

This is a Semi Finals! It gets really difficult from here!

Quarter Final

1. Evil Dead II (1987)
https://cdn.smartfacts.ru/179582/conversions/zloveshchie-mertvecy-2_5-medium.jpg

-- Vs --
Poltergeist (1982)
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/system/events/photos/000/152/424/large/22008057_10155778259366663_6831205070837047431_n.j pg?1507810639

2. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
https://i0.wp.com/bloody-disgusting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Night-of-the-Living-Dead-Ben.jpg?resize=740%2C460&ssl=1

-- Vs --
Psycho (1960)
https://i2.wp.com/creepycatalog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/psycho-shower-scene-curtain.jpg?fit=768%2C414&ssl=1

3. Alien (1979)
https://johnkennethmuir.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/alien11.jpg

-- Vs --
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
https://darkstarfilms.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/les-griffes-de-la-nuit-01.jpg?w=725

4. The Exorcist (1973)
https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB194v6U.img?h=552&w=750&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=f&l=f&x=116&y=538

-- Vs --
Suspiria (1977)
https://www.denofgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/suspiria-jessica-harper.jpg?resize=768%2C432

5. The Thing (1982)
https://static.rogerebert.com/redactor_assets/pictures/5f96f24eb8b50d23203960ee/content_Thing-image.jpg

-- Vs --
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Sally-in-Texas-Chainsaw-1974.jpg?q=50&fit=crop&w=740&h=370

fortunato

11-21-2020, 09:42 PM

Couple'a real toughies on this one.

1. Evil Dead 2
2. Psycho
3. Alien
4. Suspiria
5. TCM

Tommy Jarvis

11-21-2020, 09:45 PM

Semi Final

1. Evil Dead II (1987)
https://cdn.smartfacts.ru/179582/conversions/zloveshchie-mertvecy-2_5-medium.jpg

2. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
https://i0.wp.com/bloody-disgusting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Night-of-the-Living-Dead-Ben.jpg?resize=740%2C460&ssl=1

3. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
https://darkstarfilms.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/les-griffes-de-la-nuit-01.jpg?w=725

4. Suspiria (1977)
https://www.denofgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/suspiria-jessica-harper.jpg?resize=768%2C432

5. The Thing (1982)
https://static.rogerebert.com/redactor_assets/pictures/5f96f24eb8b50d23203960ee/content_Thing-image.jpg

Angra

11-21-2020, 10:29 PM

Evil Dead 2
Psycho
Damn, this one is hard.............................. A Nightmare on Elm Street. (Originality and rewatch value wins)
The Exorcist
The Thing

roshiq

11-22-2020, 02:01 AM

Evil Dead 2
Psycho
Alien
The Exorcist
The Thing

Evil Dead 2
Psycho
Damn, this one is hard.............................. A Nightmare on Elm Street. (Originality and rewatch value wins)
The Thing

You missed Exorcist Vs Suspiria, pick one.

Angra

11-22-2020, 02:09 AM

Evil Dead 2
Psycho
Alien
The Exorcist
The Thing

You missed Exorcist Vs Suspiria, pick one.

Thank you.

hammerfan

11-22-2020, 05:40 AM

1. Poltergeist
2. Psycho
3. Alien
4. The Exorcist
5. The Thing

Angra

11-22-2020, 09:43 AM

Wait, 5 movies left after this round. How will that work?

Also, I wonder if it's gonna be the same 5 movies as last time we had this kind of tournament, about 10 years ago. I think it's close.

TaeKwonZombie

11-22-2020, 10:02 AM

1. Evil Dead II (1987)
2. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
3. Alien (1979)
4. The Exorcist (1973)
5. The Thing (1982)

ImmortalSlasher

11-22-2020, 08:11 PM

That’s beautiful. It actually makes the movie look good. ::danger::

poster makes it look like its not horror haha, i can see people seeing that thinking oh what a pretty magical looking movie (which it is) and than they see the movie, and can't get past the heart stabbing scene haha

It was that Suspiria poster and an image of the opening cab scene with the colors that got me to finally watch the movie. It was my first Italian horror movie if I remember correctly. That opening scene was surprising.

I can't believe Suspiria beat Predator. But Suspiria is more horror I guess compared to Predator.

ImmortalSlasher

11-22-2020, 08:18 PM

1. Pass
2. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
3. Alien (1979)
4. Suspiria (1977)
5. The Thing (1982)

FryeDwight

11-22-2020, 11:50 PM

1-Pass on both
2-NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD...tough choice as I also love PSYCHO, but NOTLD still takes First place
3-ALIEN
4-SUSPIRIA
5-THE THING

Angra

11-23-2020, 01:39 AM

I can't believe Suspiria beat Predator. But Suspiria is more horror I guess compared to Predator.

That is true.

DeadbeatAtDawn

11-23-2020, 01:55 AM

Poltergeist (1982)

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Alien (1979)

The Exorcist (1973)

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

Jake.Ashworth

11-23-2020, 05:53 AM

Evil Dead 2

Psycho

Nightmare on Elm Street

Exorcist

Texas Chainsaw ALL DAY!

Bloof

11-23-2020, 06:30 AM

Evil dead 2
Night of the Living Dead
Alien
Exorcist
The Thing

SpookyEli

11-23-2020, 12:08 PM

Poltergeist (1982)
Psycho (1960)
Alien (1979)
The Exorcist (1973)
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

Sculpt

11-23-2020, 07:12 PM

Wait, 5 movies left after this round. How will that work?

Also, I wonder if it's gonna be the same 5 movies as last time we had this kind of tournament, about 10 years ago. I think it's close.
You've anticipated my denouement... ::big grin:: you'll see. I did the same thing last time.

It was that Suspiria poster and an image of the opening cab scene with the colors that got me to finally watch the movie. It was my first Italian horror movie if I remember correctly. That opening scene was surprising.

I can't believe Suspiria beat Predator. But Suspiria is more horror I guess compared to Predator.
The cab scene didn't get me to watch Suspiria for the first time, which was just a few years ago. But the opening cab scene filled my eyes with beauty and wonderment. I was so onboard from that moment on. Loved it.

Also, I just rewatched Predator (just my 2nd viewing since late 80s). It was an action film, and that action wasn't so exciting this time around. It wasnt as good as I remembered. The first time I watched it, I had very low expectations, and the ending surpassed those. I think Commando is a better film. = p

Angra

11-24-2020, 02:38 AM

I think Commando is a better film. = p

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1WY_mM6jrw&ab_channel=The1Conditioner

ImmortalSlasher

11-25-2020, 07:53 PM

The cab scene didn't get me to watch Suspiria for the first time, which was just a few years ago. But the opening cab scene filled my eyes with beauty and wonderment. I was so onboard from that moment on. Loved it.

Also, I just rewatched Predator (just my 2nd viewing since late 80s). It was an action film, and that action wasn't so exciting this time around. It wasnt as good as I remembered. The first time I watched it, I had very low expectations, and the ending surpassed those. I think Commando is a better film. = p

I think the director loves cab scenes. At least the one in Inferno is good as well.

Commando better than Predator? That's a tough pick. I believe I went to see Predator in theaters thinking it would just be a simple Arnold action movie. The monster element surprised me. Commando is just an awesome straight 80s action movie. I would pick Predator in a contest between the two just because of the series. I love Predator 2 as well. Those two movies are like Alien and Aliens to me. None of the sequels can touch them.

I can't remember if I posted this awesome Predator and Aliens collection here.

7haL0MNCBqY

Also, this guy made a really good Predator poster. But I want to see both Predator 1 and 2 in a mirrored sort of way. He did that with his Blade Runner 1 and 2 posters.

Sculpt

11-26-2020, 08:29 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1WY_mM6jrw&ab_channel=The1Conditioner
Maybe you're right... ::big grin:: I havent seen Commando in a million years either. Maybe it won't be as impressive either. I did enjoy Pred, Im just placing it.

I think the director loves cab scenes. At least the one in Inferno is good as well.

Commando better than Predator? That's a tough pick. I believe I went to see Predator in theaters thinking it would just be a simple Arnold action movie. The monster element surprised me. Commando is just an awesome straight 80s action movie. I would pick Predator in a contest between the two just because of the series. I love Predator 2 as well. Those two movies are like Alien and Aliens to me. None of the sequels can touch them.

I can't remember if I posted this awesome Predator and Aliens collection here.

7haL0MNCBqY

Also, this guy made a really good Predator poster. But I want to see both Predator 1 and 2 in a mirrored sort of way. He did that with his Blade Runner 1 and 2 posters.
Those are cool posters. Like I was saying I havent seen Commando since the first time. It's on my re-list. I liked Blade Runner 2048, have to say it wasn't as memorable as the first. What'd ya think of 2048?

TaeKwonZombie

11-26-2020, 10:51 AM

that spaceship hatch on the staircase ceiling is awesome!

Sculpt

11-28-2020, 08:29 PM

Quarter Final Results:

7 Evil Dead II (1987)
3 Poltergeist (1982)

6 Night of the Living Dead (1968)
6 Psycho (1960)

9 Alien (1979)
3 A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

8 The Exorcist (1973)
4 Suspiria (1977)

8 The Thing (1982)
4 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

I really didn't think I was going to have to vote on this one, but Psycho has produced a tie again (previously against Halloween). In the case of these two films, I think Psycho is more precise, but for the Horror genre I think NOTLD's realism makes for a greater horror punch. Night of the Living Dead (1968) + 1.

Sculpt

11-28-2020, 09:24 PM

And now the Semi Final for the HDC 2020 Best Horror Film All-time Tournament...

These two matches are based on top seeding (which will be revealed at the end). There is a one-Vs-one match, and a three-Vs-three match.

Anyone on the forum is welcome to vote and comment. Comments and appeals for films are welcome!
It's your option to not vote on every film battle, if unsure, haven't seen them, whatever reason...

Semi Final:

Match 1:
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
https://images1.westword.com/imager/u/745xauto/9565105/nightofthelivingdead_judith_o_shea_and_duane_jones _courtesy_.jpg

-- Vs --
The Exorcist (1973)
https://martinishot898224135.files.wordpress.com/2020/10/the-exorcist-1973-jason-miller-as-father-damien-karras-with-chris.png?w=960

Match 2:
Evil Dead II (1987)
https://i2.wp.com/owlmanandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/evil-dead.png?resize=688%2C378&ssl=1

-- Vs --
Alien (1979)
https://groovyhistory.com/content/201864/f1dddac47931e88cac1a718853d23a63.jpg

-- Vs --
The Thing (1982)
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XL8ODrtcccQ/TqJp1EnjNAI/AAAAAAAAAM4/dDMFw8oxrGU/s1600/thing_palmer02.jpg

FryeDwight

11-28-2020, 11:08 PM

Can't get away from NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD-still my #1

The Villain

11-29-2020, 12:47 AM

The Exorcist
The Thing

Angra

11-29-2020, 02:44 AM

The Exorcist
Evil Dead 2

hammerfan

11-29-2020, 03:14 AM

The Exorcist
Alien

Bloof

11-29-2020, 05:15 AM

Exorcist
Evil Dead 2

DeadbeatAtDawn

11-29-2020, 08:04 AM

Night of the Living Dead

The Thing

Sculpt

11-29-2020, 08:05 PM

Can't get away from NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD-still my #1
Night of the Living Dead Vs Exorcist is Match 1.

And Match 2 is: Evil Dead 2 Vs Alien Vs The Thing. What's your pick for Match 2?

ImmortalSlasher

11-29-2020, 09:07 PM

Maybe you're right... ::big grin:: I havent seen Commando in a million years either. Maybe it won't be as impressive either. I did enjoy Pred, Im just placing it.

Those are cool posters. Like I was saying I havent seen Commando since the first time. It's on my re-list. I liked Blade Runner 2048, have to say it wasn't as memorable as the first. What'd ya think of 2048?

Commando is awesome. It's probably one of the top macho 80s violent movies. Very basic rescue the girl action story. Over the top violence that keeps getting better with every scene. A bit of necessary 80s nudity. Great lines.

Blade Runner 2049 is the best of Harrison Ford's come back performances. But it's not his fault that Star Wars and Indiana Jones were bad movies.

I don't want to spoil Blade Runner for those that haven't seen it though. I do need to watch it a few more times. It's not better than the original. Few movies equal original movies that are classic. I think only Alien and Aliens. Terminator 1 and T2. Predator and Predator 2 are in that category. But those sequels were well thought out, added a twist, or increased the stakes. Also they didn't take years to come out. I can't think of a sequel that came out years later that was as good as the original.

All the performances in Blade Runner 2049 and elements are amazing. But I guess in short the movie didn't leave me with the feeling that I had when I watched the original. Unlike those sequels that I mentioned above.

It probably doesn't help that Blade Runner 2049 has a twist that didn't cross my mind when I watched the original. But I guess the more human than human line should have made people think that.

And then there is the helper girl. Which is one of those what is real questions. Just because someone is programmed to learn and behave a certain way does that make her less real than a real person? I don't know. I need to watch it a few more times.

that spaceship hatch on the staircase ceiling is awesome!

That and the centerpiece display with the facehuggers in the containers. It's like the ultimate Alien and Predator setup. They are only missing a few pieces that I bet they probably have if they did an updated room tour.

ImmortalSlasher

11-29-2020, 09:10 PM

1. Night of the Living Dead (1968)

2. Alien (1979)

Tough choice between Alien and The Thing. I only went with Alien because I saw it first.

SpookyEli

11-29-2020, 09:33 PM

1. The Exorcist
2. Alien

fortunato

11-29-2020, 10:51 PM

1. Night of the Living Dead
2. Evil Dead 2

FryeDwight

11-29-2020, 11:58 PM

Night of the Living Dead Vs Exorcist is Match 1.

And Match 2 is: Evil Dead 2 Vs Alien Vs The Thing. What's your pick for Match 2?

Sorry Sculpt, looks like I dropped the Chainsaw::embarrassment::::embarrassment::::embarr assment::!
Match is definitely THE THING
Thanks for the update

Jake.Ashworth

11-30-2020, 07:40 AM

Exorcist

Evil Dead 2

TaeKwonZombie

11-30-2020, 12:07 PM

exorcist
alien

aka

the exorcised alien

Sculpt

11-30-2020, 03:45 PM

Exorcist has taken a substantial lead over NOLD. But sweet pizza! Look at the match between Evil Dead II, Alien and The Thing! Been neck-&-neck all the way.

We still have Roshiq to vote (maybe FerretChucks). As I recall, he likes all three, but I think he leans to Alien and The Thing. And don't worry, he doesn't care what I say. ::big grin::

Current Vote Running...

Match 1:
4 Night of the Living Dead (1968)
7 The Exorcist (1973)

Match 2:
4 Evil Dead II (1987)
4 Alien (1979)
3 The Thing (1982)

Tommy Jarvis

12-02-2020, 08:22 AM

The Exorcist

The Thing

Sculpt

12-05-2020, 01:25 PM

Semi Final Results:

MATCH 1:

4 Night of the Living Dead (1968)
8 The Exorcist (1973)

MATCH 2:

4 Evil Dead II (1987)
4 Alien (1979)
4 The Thing (1982)

Sure, make me decide between my three favorite films! ::sad::

All five of these films are exceptional, and I would have highly approved any of EDII, Alien or The Thing winning this round.

EDII is a blast of fun, humor, trippy psychedelic horror, through wildly creative Rami' shot direction, a fresh telling of traditional evil spirit conjuring (next to the original ED); with excellent cinematography and first rate soundtrack by Joseph LoDuca.

The Thing probably has the best practical special effects in the history of film. It's a tight, and rather faithful reimagining of Joseph Campbell's short story "Who Goes There". The shot direction is smart and effectual, heightening the paranoia and surprises.

Alien, however has an expert touch on every craft of film making: special effects, cinematography, acting, and most notably an incredibly seamless mix of music and sound effects, with arguably Jerry Goldsmith's all-time best work, creating a thoroughly enveloping ethereal soundtrack. What makes Alien standout a bit more than EDII and The Thing is its combination of story/visuals with deep symbolism, a natural and engaging group of relatable characters, with actors who engage in semi-improvisation, producing a bare exhibition of human reactions, and a complete and rewarding story narrative. And so my pick is Alien.

I'll post the Final Round today.

Sculpt

12-05-2020, 02:31 PM

And now the Final for the HDC 2020 Best Horror Film All-time Tournament...

Anyone on the forum is welcome to vote and comment. Comments and appeals for films are welcome!

It's your option to not vote on every film battle, if unsure, haven't seen them, whatever reason...

FINAL:

Alien (1979)

https://i0.wp.com/monstermovieitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/alien-lambert-sangue-monster-movie.jpg?resize=780%2C343&ssl=1

-- Vs --

The Exorcist (1974)

https://i0.wp.com/geekvibesnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/THE-EXORCIST-1973.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1

DeadbeatAtDawn

12-05-2020, 04:27 PM

The Exorcist

Angra

12-05-2020, 04:35 PM

Alien

TaeKwonZombie

12-05-2020, 05:03 PM

Alien!

FryeDwight

12-05-2020, 11:28 PM

My vote is for ALIEN

SpookyEli

12-06-2020, 12:24 PM

Alien

Tommy Jarvis

12-06-2020, 01:27 PM

Tough choice, since both left a profound impression. But this time around, I am going with Alien.

ImmortalSlasher

12-06-2020, 07:19 PM

Alien

I really need to see Exorcist seeing as it made it to the final round. I didn't think it would be on the same level as Alien.

hammerfan

12-07-2020, 03:41 AM

The Exorcist

Bloof

12-07-2020, 06:47 AM

The Exorcist

Alien is fantastic but leans more towards Sci-fi which is great but The Exorcist is straight- up horror. And I like it better.

Jake.Ashworth

12-07-2020, 08:15 AM

The Exorcist

Angra

12-07-2020, 08:58 AM

Alien

I really need to see Exorcist seeing as it made it to the final round. I didn't think it would be on the same level as Alien.

It won the last tournament.

Sculpt

12-07-2020, 07:21 PM

Still taking votes!!!

It's still close: 6-4... expecting another 4-6 votes for this...

Final Match: The Exorcist Vs Alien

Alien

I really need to see Exorcist seeing as it made it to the final round. I didn't think it would be on the same level as Alien.
Yeah, that's a big hole in your Horror experience. It's considered by most to be one of the scariest. Won the Golden Globe for Best Picture, among other awards and Oscars. It's streaming on Amazon. You can see it and update your vote.

ImmortalSlasher

12-08-2020, 07:46 PM

It won the last tournament.

It did? I think I missed that one. Was it last year?

Still taking votes!!!

It's still close: 6-4... expecting another 4-6 votes for this...

Final Match: The Exorcist Vs Alien

Yeah, that's a big hole in your Horror experience. It's considered by most to be one of the scariest. Won the Golden Globe for Best Picture, among other awards and Oscars. It's streaming on Amazon. You can see it and update your vote.

I only barely remember seeing parts of Exorcist when I was very young. It probably scared me with the demon in the house. That's the only thing I remember from it.

I'm going to watch the whole series. I remember a reboot or maybe TV show with a character in the desert. The scene looked cool because I tend to like old religious stuff that turns up in the middle of nowhere.

Angra

12-09-2020, 12:20 AM

It did? I think I missed that one. Was it last year?

.

No, it’s about 10 years ago, I think.

Tommy Jarvis

12-09-2020, 04:25 AM

Maybe we could do this every year. For example with the stipulation that you can not nominate a film you nominated last year.

Sculpt

12-09-2020, 06:30 PM

Still taking votes!!! Any HDC member may vote.

It's still close: 6-4... expecting another 4-6 votes for this...

Vote Final Match: The Exorcist Vs Alien

Maybe we could do this every year. For example with the stipulation that you can not nominate a film you nominated last year.
Unless I die, we'll start doing this every year, probably try to start Oct 1st.

What do you mean exactly when you said, "with the stipulation that you can not nominate a film you nominated last year"? You mean the same film can't win 2 years in a row? Or do you mean each participant can't nominate the same 5 or 10 films they did last year? Or you mean something else?

Last HDC Best Horror Film All-time was 2016, 4 years ago.
No, it’s about 10 years ago, I think.Very, very close... in dog years.

Bloof

12-10-2020, 04:36 AM

Tommy Jarvis

12-10-2020, 06:42 AM

What do you mean exactly when you said, "with the stipulation that you can not nominate a film you nominated last year"? You mean the same film can't win 2 years in a row? Or do you mean each participant can't nominate the same 5 or 10 films they did last year? Or you mean something else?

It was the second thing. So if you nominated Poltergeist this year, you cannot nominate it next year.

Sculpt

12-10-2020, 02:32 PM

I think he means more like the results will just keep repeating themselves. Maybe next October we could do something like " Best Werewolf film" or "Best Vampire film" or "Best Frankenstein film" , "Best Slasher"...that sort of thing.
That's a pretty good idea! Of course, we don't have to wait till Oct to do one of those as a tourney too.

Looks like we're not getting any more votes here... too bad Roshiq, Villain and Ferret didn't come back. So I'll soon be laying out how different/same things were this time compared to last.

It was the second thing. So if you nominated Poltergeist this year, you cannot nominate it next year.
Got ya. It's a logical idea. But I myself am a bit of a purest, in that I say let the real winner win, so to speak.

One change I made was having folks pick 10 films instead of 5. I think that made a big difference. Many lesser famous films made some impressive runs. Seeing those highlighted alone was worth it. There's probably a few ways to twist the tourney up a bit.

Sculpt

12-12-2020, 12:49 PM

And the Winner of the 2020 HDC Best Horror Film All-time is:

Alien (1979)

https://johnkennethmuir.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/alien11.jpg

Beating The Exorcist 6-4. Exorcist won the 2016 Tournament, over Alien.

Films Alien beat in the Tourney:
The Plague of the Zombies (1966)
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
Quarter Final: Fright Night (1985)
Semi-Final: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Final: The Exorcist (1973)

This year the Semi Final Matches were:
Match 1. Night of the Living Dead (1968) -- Vs -- The Exorcist (1973)
Match 2. Evil Dead II (1987) -- Vs -- Alien (1979) -- Vs -- The Thing (1982)

Interestingly, all three Match 2 films were tied, which I had to break. Very close to choosing The Thing.

In 2016 the Semi Final Matches were:
Alien (1979) -- Vs -- Jaws (1975)
The Exorcist (1973) -- Vs -- Halloween (1978)
(And Alien beat Psycho in a pre-Semi-Final match)

Quarter Final Films:

2020 .................................................. 2016
Evil Dead II (1987) ..............................Jaws (1975)
Poltergeist (1982) ................................The Evil Dead (1981)
Suspiria (1977) .....................................The Shining (1980)
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) ..........Halloween (1978)
Psycho (1960) ......................................Psycho (1960)
The Exorcist (1973) ..............................The Exorcist (1973)
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) .....The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
The Thing (1982) ..................................The Thing (1982)
Night of the Living Dead (1968) ..............Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Alien (1979) .........................................Alien (1979)

The Shinning wasn't even selected this year. Evil Dead II, Suspira and Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) made big advances this year. Carnival of Souls also made a big showing. Predator was very popular, and wasn't even the tournament last year.

In 2020 these films were the top seeds, that is, films that were chosen by more than one person in the lists of Top 10s:
4 Evil Dead II (1987)
4 Night of the Living Dead (1968)
3 Alien (1979)
2 The Exorcist (1973)
2 The Thing (1982)
2 The Fly (1986)
2 Aliens (1986)
2 Halloween (1978)
2 Jaws (1975)
2 Eyes Without A Face (1959)
2 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
2 Suspiria (1977)
2 Fright Night (1985)
2 Dawn of the Dead (1978)
2 Insidious (2010)
2 The Lost Boys (1987)
2 Friday the 13th (1980)
2 Carnival of Souls (1962)

Thanks to everyone who participated!

DeadbeatAtDawn

12-12-2020, 02:58 PM

Thanks Sculpt you ran a great tourney!

Angra

12-12-2020, 03:26 PM

And the Winner of the 2020 HDC Best Horror Film All-time is:

Alien (1979)

https://johnkennethmuir.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/alien11.jpg

Beating The Exorcist 6-4. Exorcist won the 2016 Tournament, over Alien.

Films Alien beat in the Tourney:
The Plague of the Zombies (1966)
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
Quarter Final: Fright Night (1985)
Semi-Final: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Final: The Exorcist (1973)

This year the Semi Final Matches were:
Match 1. Night of the Living Dead (1968) -- Vs -- The Exorcist (1973)
Match 2. Evil Dead II (1987) -- Vs -- Alien (1979) -- Vs -- The Thing (1982)

Interestingly, all three Match 2 films were tied, which I had to break. Very close to choosing The Thing.

In 2016 the Semi Final Matches were:
Alien (1979) -- Vs -- Jaws (1975)
The Exorcist (1973) -- Vs -- Halloween (1978)
(And Alien beat Psycho in a pre-Semi-Final match)

Quarter Final Films:

2020 .................................................. 2016
Evil Dead II (1987) ..............................Jaws (1975)
Poltergeist (1982) ................................The Evil Dead (1981)
Psycho (1960) .....................................The Shining (1980)
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) ..........Halloween (1978)
Suspiria (1977) ....................................Psycho (1960)
The Exorcist (1973) ..............................The Exorcist (1973)
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) .....The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
The Thing (1982) ..................................The Thing (1982)
Night of the Living Dead (1968) ..............Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Alien (1979) .........................................Alien (1979)

The Shinning wasn't even selected this year. Evil Dead II, Suspira and Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) made big advances this year. Carnival of Souls also made a big showing. Predator was very popular, and wasn't even the tournament last year.

In 2020 these films were the top seeds, that is, films that were chosen by more than one person in the lists of Top 10s:
4 Evil Dead II (1987)
4 Night of the Living Dead (1968)
3 Alien (1979)
2 The Exorcist (1973)
2 The Thing (1982)
2 The Fly (1986)
2 Aliens (1986)
2 Halloween (1978)
2 Jaws (1975)
2 Eyes Without A Face (1959)
2 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
2 Suspiria (1977)
2 Fright Night (1985)
2 Dawn of the Dead (1978)
2 Insidious (2010)
2 The Lost Boys (1987)
2 Friday the 13th (1980)
2 Carnival of Souls (1962)

Thanks to everyone who participated!

Hm hm.. interesting.

Yea, that was fun.