[stubbornforgey]

Originally posted by Haunted
You know, since horror is a "genre" who gives a shit what kind of movies within it's scope people like. It doesn't reflect upon you as a fan of horror. I used to like the gory slasher films, and there are some people that think "gory slasher films" are what horror is all about. Personally, I don't.

Horror, to me, brings to mind those things that frighten us, and that's the type of "horror" film that I like to watch. Of course, it's hard to find a film that actually frightens me, because (A) I'm an adult, and (B) Nobody's been that creative, yet (in my mind, anyway). However, I'm enjoying the attempts. So, I'm willing to accept "creepy."

A lot of people on the forum think that The Ring was a joke, but Vod and I agree that it was great film. It was very creepy in many ways, including, but not limited to, the story, the ambience, the characters, and so forth. I also felt that Ju-on The Grudge was pretty creppy for the same reason, however, many people disagree.

Go with it, babe. You watch what you like. I think that it's interesting to go see remakes just to see what they've done with the film: what twists they've added to the plot, how they've nuanced the "modern" world with the story, etc. If it doesn't work, it doesn't work, but it's an iteresting comparisson to make.

Personally, I think people go to "remade" movies in the wrong frame of mind in the first place. I say, watch the original, and then go with the attitude "I wonder if the new movies' take will capture the same feeling or not?" Because that's what you want..."that feeling."

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