HDC Presents: 100 Years of Horror

[metternich1815]

Originally Posted by Giganticface

Somebody else, please back Audition. It would be a shame for it to slip, given that it already had received 6 votes. I think the only reason it wasn't a shoe-in is because Leprechaun also received 6, stirring debate. We now have a film on the list that originally received only 1 vote, and two that originally received 2 votes. Something feels odd about that, and I'm wondering what was the point of the initial vote? Odd process -- spend weeks collecting votes, only to override it with a two-day debate by a subset of the voters? Oh well, most of the films that were breathed new life are pretty good. The original top 17 was better though. The voters got it right the first time.

While we're at it, somebody please join neverending and myself and back Ringu. Think back to the first time you saw it, and forget the fact that J-horror got played out. It launched the wave of J-horror. Does no one care about the actual history of horror?

Didn't we already get 20 films? Deep Blue Sea was seconded by three people. I would back Ringu, but I have not seen it yet. I actually really enjoy Japanese horror. Unfortunately, I have not seen Audition or Ringu. I thought this whole backing thing was strange as well, but it is not my list thing.

[neverending]

The process may be unconventional, but look at how much interaction it's sparking!

[Giganticface]

Originally Posted by Nates Vault

The "found footage" genre, as it were, actually started much earlier with films like (the dreadful) Cannibal Holocaust. Other than that, I agree with the points you were responding to.

Cannibal Holocaust (and others) may have predated Blair Witch, but by no means did they start the trend. How many found footage films can you think of between 1980 and 1999? Do you think the producers of Paranormal Activity were saying, "Let's make a movie like Cannibal Holocaust? Deodato really cashed in on that one."

[_____V_____]

Originally Posted by metternich1815

Didn't we already get 20 films? Deep Blue Sea was seconded by three people. I would back Ringu, but I have not seen it yet. I actually really enjoy Japanese horror. Unfortunately, I have not seen Audition or Ringu. I thought this whole backing thing was strange as well, but it is not my list thing.

It needs one more person to second the backing, due to the -1 beside it's nomination. (the -s beside the nomination means a strong vote was cast against the film in this subsequent discussion)

Originally Posted by Giganticface

We now have a film on the list that originally received only 1 vote, and two that originally received 2 votes. Something feels odd about that, and I'm wondering what was the point of the initial vote? Odd process -- spend weeks collecting votes, only to override it with a two-day debate by a subset of the voters? Oh well, most of the films that were breathed new life are pretty good. The original top 17 was better though. The voters got it right the first time.

There is a delightful twist coming, once we are done with the 22 for the 00s. I would rather keep it secret for now.

[Giganticface]

Originally Posted by _____V_____

There is a delightful twist coming, once we are done with the 22 for the 00s. I would rather keep it secret for now.

I'm intrigued! Can't wait to find out.

Also, hopefully my comment wasn't taken as overly critical. I love the hashing out of the lower echelon of the 20, and agree with neverending, that it certainly sparks some interesting conversation.

[Kandarian Demon]

There would be no point in asking for our opinions if we're not allowed to actually have a personal opinion.

Ringu was mentioned - a movie I always thought was crap, but obviously it's not crap for a lot of other people. We can't all like or dislike the same movies.

I say this with respect - but I find it a bit funny how one moment, we are wrong for not liking a movie because it's a classic or a popular movie, but the next moment we are wrong for loving a classic/popular movie because we've just been brainwashed to like it by the media - depending on what suits someone's personal taste best.

I know it's a cliche, but why can't we agree to disagree? I really don't want this to sound like I'm shouting at anyone, but I honestly find it a bit snobbish to bash other people's opinion and basically tell them to keep it to themselves unless they agree with you. ("you" is not anyone in particular).

[metternich1815]

I'll back The Faculty. I'm sure some of you might call it a "God awful" movie (no offense), but I actually really liked it

[The Villain]

Originally Posted by metternich1815

I'll back The Faculty. I'm sure some of you might call it a "God awful" movie (no offense), but I actually really liked it.

I actually love that movie

[metternich1815]

I'll also back Event Horizon.

[metternich1815]

Originally Posted by The Villain

I actually love that movie

I agree. I actually thought it was a really good movie with an interesting idea, which, in my opinion, was well executed and acted.