Netflix

[bwind22]

Well, I finally caved in to the pressure and signed up for Netflix. I don't know how I feel about that really because when I want to watch something, I go rent it, then I watch it. I'm not accustomed to having to wait a few days for the movie I want to see so I hope it works out alright...

Anyways, the only reason I joined is because they have a few specific movies that I've been having trouble getting ahold of (Cannibal Ferox, Ichi The Killer & Changeling) so I can check those out, but since I'm signed up... I'm planning on checking out a lot more cool obscure shit that I probably wouldn't find at the local Hollywood Video store. Anyone have any suggestions?

Also, I'm gonna get The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, but I see they have two different versions of it... 1 is ancient, the other is a 60's remake. Which one is the version that everyone on here rants and raves about? (I'll probably get them both just to compare but I'm just wondering which one is the beloved one.)

Anyways, I've already queued up about 4 dozen films, but any one that's got any good suggestions would be appreciated. (If it's mainstream horror, the odds are I've already seen it. I'm looking for really, really obscure low budget stuff that's good or cool foreign stuff.)

[novakru]

I am pretty amazed at the speed in which they send and receive my movies.
...And I cannot think of anything to recommend right now.

[slasherman]

Originally posted by bwind22

Netflix

Anyways, the only reason I joined is because they have a few specific movies that I've been having trouble getting ahold of (Cannibal Ferox, Ichi The Killer & Changeling)

..is that a torrent place ?...cause you can download those 3 movies...but if you want the orginale ........

[bwind22]

Originally posted by slasherman
..is that a torrent place ?...cause you can download those 3 movies...but if you want the orginale ........

No, it's like a dvd rental website. Everything is done online and by mail. No need to leave the house.

I don't do downloading anymore... I ran into a little trouble with that a couple years ago and decided it wasn't worth it.

[slasherman]

Originally posted by bwind22
No, it's like a dvd rental website. Everything is done online and by mail. No need to leave the house.

ok...so you just watch the movie realtime on the internet ?

[zwoti]

Originally posted by bwind22

Also, I'm gonna get The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, but I see they have two different versions of it... 1 is ancient, the other is a 60's remake. Which one is the version that everyone on here rants and raves about? (I'll probably get them both just to compare but I'm just wondering which one is the beloved one.)

keep well away from the "remake", who says robert bloch is infallible

[bwind22]

Originally posted by slasherman
ok...so you just watch the movie realtime on the internet ?

No. Let me explain...

I go to their website and select as many DVDs as I want from their database of thousands. Then they mail me the actual DVDs and I have them for as long as I want (No late fees or return deadlines.) I could get on a 1 a day cycle where there is constantly one in the mail and I'd essentially be renting 30 DVDs for 1 low monthly price of $18.

Like I said, I had been opposed to this for a while because when I really want to watch something, I don't want to have to wait for it, but like I also said, I was a having a real tough time finding a few of these films (that they have ...and will mail to my doorstep for 1 low monthly price.)

That make sense?

[zomb5150]

I have an online membership at blockbuster and I really like it.
I think that You'll really enjoy an online video rental membership because it's a lot cheaper and because You'll be able to get the more obscure titles You can't find at the local video rental store.The last time I went to rent a movie from my local video store it cost me 4.23, I thought that was outrageous.

[slasherman]

Originally posted by bwind22
No. Let me explain...

I go to their website and select as many DVDs as I want from their database of thousands. Then they mail me the actual DVDs and I have them for as long as I want (No late fees or return deadlines.) I could get on a 1 a day cycle where there is constantly one in the mail and I'd essentially be renting 30 DVDs for 1 low monthly price of $18.

Like I said, I had been opposed to this for a while because when I really want to watch something, I don't want to have to wait for it, but like I also said, I was a having a real tough time finding a few of these films (that they have ...and will mail to my doorstep for 1 low monthly price.)

That make sense?

..:D I got it.....never tried it...I also like to get the movie right away...I rent alot in videostores....but they usually only got mainstream stuff....and then I buy some dvds and also download torrent files....I never watch movies on tv with commercials (spelling ? )

[The STE]

Netflix is God.