HDC Presents: 100 Years of Horror

[metternich1815]

Originally Posted by neverending

Standards! There have to be standards!

I definitely agree that Leprechaun and versus films do not need to be on this list. But, I am sure we would disagree with Wishmaster and Deep Blue Sea.

[The Villain]

What's with all the Leprechaun hate? Its not that bad

Honestly I don't see what everyone is complaining about. So what if people picked movies that don't deserve to be on these lists, is that going to change your views on horror or affect your opinions on those movies or others? Everyone has different personal preferences and just because they differ from yours doesn't make them wrong. Its just a list for fun. No need to get upset.

[metternich1815]

Originally Posted by The Villain

What's with all the Leprechaun hate? Its not that bad

I agree that it is pretty funny and I like to watch it from time to time. I just don't know if I would call it one of the best of the 1990s (top 20). I do agree with your second statement as well.

[Giganticface]

Originally Posted by metternich1815

Which two movies are you referring to? Anaconda and Deep Blue Sea?

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No offense has been intended.

Yep, those two movies.

I'm glad you didn't take my comments too hard. I didn't mean any offense either. All good.

Originally Posted by The Villain

What's with all the Leprechaun hate? Its not that bad

Honestly I don't see what everyone is complaining about. So what if people picked movies that don't deserve to be on these lists, is that going to change your views on horror or affect your opinions on those movies or others? Everyone has different personal preferences and just because they differ from yours doesn't make them wrong. Its just a list for fun. No need to get upset.

Oh wait, you're taking about the "I'm the Leprechaun" Mike Meyers sketch on SNL. You're right, that was hilarious! :D. Just messin. Honestly though, I saw the movie once when it first came out and didn't like it. Maybe I should give it another chance... maybe for cult status? Is it good like in the Troll 2 kind of way or the Basket Case kind of way? Or is it actually good? Now you've got me intrigued.

On the "personal preferences" note, I get that. In general, I totally agree. This forum should be a place where people feel comfortable expressing their opinions, and shouldn't be criticized for it. But as far as this particular thread goes -- I don't know this for certain, but I assume it's an attempt to put together the overall best movies in the history of horror. I would think it's got to go a little bit beyond the random personal faves of the 11 people contributing to the list. I doubt V would be super excited if, after working for many many months on this project, he ended up with a bunch of stuff that the wider public generally considers crummy.

Hopefully I'm not coming across as upset. I'm not. It's all just for fun, for sure. I feel a little bad for joshing metternich.

[The Villain]

Originally Posted by metternich1815

I agree that it is pretty funny and I like to watch it from time to time. I just don't know if I would call it one of the best of the 1990s (top 20).

I think it represents where horror was in the 90's which is why i chose it and backed it. Is it the best, probably not, but its not terrible and to me stands out among the 90's horror movies

[metternich1815]

I understand what your saying and respect your opinion. For the record, it was on the list I sent in. Although I understand some of the disliking this movie, I think it has received a little too much hate.

[neverending]

Again I ask- aren't we supposed to be choosing the best films of the decade?

If you have a preponderance of crap, what use is making a list representing the crap? Let's comemorate the films that rise above the rest, that are worth rememboring.

I dislike mediocrity, but since a lot of people were raised on it, they mistake it for quality.

[The Villain]

Originally Posted by neverending

Again I ask- aren't we supposed to be choosing the best films of the decade?

If you have a preponderance of crap, what use is making a list representing the crap? Let's comemorate the films that rise above the rest, that are worth rememboring.

I dislike mediocrity.

Hopefully you're reading this after I edited it. I reread what I originally wrote and feel I went overboard. Obviously everyone has a right to their opinion and if you feel like people are picking crap films you have a right to that and honestly some pretty bad films are getting included from me as well as others. After reading what Gigantic face wrote I understand more of what you're saying. Unfortunately most people puck films they personally like over what may be best because most people consider what they like best as actually being the best. Its why so many crappy movies get popularized. Hopefully people will vote better from here out so we can get a good list.

[neverending]

I'm asking this question because you and some others describe your choices as "representative of where horror was in that era." Objectively, that means nothing. Where is the bar? It's like grading on the curve. If 80% of the class scores a 25 out of 100, and you get a 30, you get an A. It doesn't mean you did well, you were just a little less crappy.

[Giganticface]

Originally Posted by The Villain

I'd rather have an honest list instead of just another typical list were people only pick what's considered popular or well known or just the usual choices.

That, I do agree with, wholeheartedly. There's a lot of same old same old out there. My top 20s all have choices that probably won't be getting a groundswell of votes. (Although - heh, no offense - they tend to be a bit more critically acclaimed than Leprechaun.)