HDC Presents: 100 Years of Horror

[The Villain]

I know it doesn't make sense to back more then two films to be included but i feel that its ok for me to back The Woman in Black since nobody else has. It's an intriguing well made horror movie that is very scary despite being a made for TV movie. It doesn't resort to cheap jump scares or have to use gore or other tricks to scare the audience. It pulls you into it's terrifying atmosphere and chills you to the bone.

Sorry that i keep changing my votes around and mixing things up. I think sometimes i don't take the time to think about my votes initially which i really should stop doing.

[metternich1815]

I am really surprised that Predator (1987) did not already make the list. It has some really brilliant performances, especially by Schwarzenegger. The premise is pretty interesting. Additionally, I find the atmosphere to be perfect. This movie, for some reason, still creeps me out. Of course, one can not forget the brilliant score by Alan Silvestri. Not to mention the fact that the Predator has become a pop culture icon. Some may argue that it is a sci-fi, but I will make two points. First, Aliens is on the list. Secondly, that is true, but the horror themes are strong, so, unless someone is a horror movie purist, they can not deny that this film is definitely a horror movie. Anyway, this is my defense of this movie. If it does not make the main cut, then it should at least make honorable mention.

[The Villain]

Originally Posted by metternich1815

I am really surprised that Predator (1987) did not already make the list. It has some really brilliant performances, especially by Schwarzenegger. The premise is pretty interesting. Additionally, I find the atmosphere to be perfect. This movie, for some reason, still creeps me out. Of course, one can not forget the brilliant score by Alan Silvestri. Not to mention the fact that the Predator has become a pop culture icon. Some may argue that it is a sci-fi, but I will make two points. First, Aliens is on the list. Secondly, that is true, but the horror themes are strong, so, unless someone is a horror movie purist, they can not deny that this film is definitely a horror movie. Anyway, this is my defense of this movie. If it does not make the main cut, then it should at least make honorable mention.

Agreed. Definitely deserves a spot on the honorable mentions at least.

[Kandarian Demon]

Originally Posted by The Villain

I don't think its if it was in your original 20. But when we first started backing films, if you backed a film and it didnt get in, your backing from that period remains so you can't double back it. You'd have to either plead your case for the movies you've already backed or back new ones.

Oh, now it makes sense... thanks for explaining :D

[The Villain]

Originally Posted by Kandarian Demon

Oh, now it makes sense... thanks for explaining :D

No problem i was a little confused at first too but figured it out

[Kandarian Demon]

I will back The Fog and...

Hmm, it's almost impossible for me to choose between Pumpkinhead and Return of the Living Dead, but if the general opinion here is that we should stick to two, I guess I'll back Return of the Living Dead.

My REASON for doing so:

I've socialised a lot with other horror fans over the years, and the ONE movie pretty much everyone seemed to love was Return of the Living Dead. Even non-horror fans seems to enjoy it, and friends have quoted that movie more times than I can count. And wasn't it the movie that actually started that whole "braaaaain!" thing too? :D

Some of you might disagree with me simply because it's a comedy, but it's honestly my opinion that Return of the Living Dead is one of the main reasons why zombies have crept into pop culture the way they have, and that the movie has quite a lot to do with how people in general perceive zombies.

And this is why I think the movie deserves to be on this list - yes, it's a comedy, but I think it's an important movie for the genre.

[tiberius]

Predator and The Beyond

[Sculpt]

Had to take quite some time to review these remaining films...

Most Worthy for 21 & 22:

The Return of the Living Dead (1985) - Is a surprisingly excellent film. I expected the same-old tired plot, & cardboard characters to support gory scenes. Turns out Dan O'Bannon (writer of Alien) took old theme & made a top notch 'A' film, supporting Horror film making. It's successfully scary and funny. It's funny because it's 'so real', the humor is organic. The classic line is, Corpse: "Come in dispatch. Send more paramedics."

Near Dark (1987) - director Kathryn Bigelow artfully & skillfully shot film. Explores the seductiveness of evil.


I already backed The Return of the Living Dead, but Near Dark I'm newly supporting. So I may back another film.

Neg - Pumpkinhead - I was hoping to like this film. I've always liked the old style 'folk' horror tales. Although Pumpkinhead was interesting, & some nice cinematography, I decidedly think it just was not a good film. The story, script & especially the characters were shallow and disjointed, didn't care about the characters, acting was subpar. It just didn't work. It's just not good enough to be in the top 22. (I'm not the only who thought so; as it's universally poorly rated by critics and masses alike).

[neverending]

I would have backed Near Dark, as I think it's a better film than either of the films I did back, but it wasn't in the right category.

[Sculpt]

Originally Posted by neverending

I would have backed Near Dark, as I think it's a better film than either of the films I did back, but it wasn't in the right category.

Wasn't in the right category? You mean in the Debatable section? (Per V's written explanation) all the films listed below the top 20 you can back. But actually, you already backed Near Dark for the Top 20. Your backing is what caught my eye. Really good catch. I'm seconding your original backing. Very worthy film.