HDC Presents: 100 Years of Horror

[The Villain]

Originally Posted by xX_StarChild_Xx

haha! Yes, as always, Villain is quick with the corrections. Thankfully. :P

I'm just glad you're not getting annoyed about it. Usually i piss people off when i do that

[xX_StarChild_Xx]

Originally Posted by The Villain

I'm just glad you're not getting annoyed about it. Usually i piss people off when i do that

Well, if I make an error I imagine it's only courteous for someone to point it out to me. It's all good, we all make mistakes, especially when one is typing a million miles a minute trying to keep up with their brains. :P

[_____V_____]

Thanks to Giganticface for submitting his entry for the 90s.

We start the compilation work for the 80s later today. Keep a keen eye on this thread.

[_____V_____]

Here we go...

Summation for the 1980s:-

Number of lists received = 12.


IN THE CUT

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) - 10

Evil Dead II (1987) - 9
The Evil Dead (1981) - 9
The Shining (1980) - 9

The Thing (1982) - 8

Friday the 13th (1980) - 7
Hellraiser (1987) - 7
Poltergeist (1982) - 7

Aliens (1986) - 6
An American Werewolf in London (1981) - 6
Fright Night (1985) - 6
Re-Animator (1985) - 6


DEBATABLE

Basket Case (1982) - 5 (backed by neverending, seconded by Giganticface, The Villain)
Videodrome (1983) - 5 (backed by neverending, seconded by Sculpt, Giganticface)

Demons (1985) - 4 (backed by The Villain, seconded by Straker)
Cannibal Holocaust (1980) - 4 (backed by The Villain, seconded by Giganticface, xX_StarChild_Xx)
Gremlins (1984) - 4
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) - 4 (backed by neverending, seconded by Straker, metternich1815)
The Fly (1986) - 4 (backed by Sculpt, seconded by metternich1815, natedog722)
The Return of the Living Dead (1985) - 4 (backed by Sculpt, seconded by natedog722)

Child's Play (1988) - 3 (backed by The Villain, seconded by realdealblues)
Christine (1983) - 3 (backed by Sculpt, seconded by natedog722)
Day of the Dead (1985) - 3 (backed by Sculpt, seconded by realdealblues)
Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) - 3 (backed by The Villain)
Pet Sematary (1989) - 3 (backed by neverending, seconded by The Villain, metternich1815)
Prince of Darkness (1987) - 3
Pumpkinhead (1988) - 3
Santa Sangre (1989) - 3
Scanners (1981) - 3 (backed by neverending, seconded by Sculpt, Straker)
The Beyond (1981) - 3 (backed by metternich1815)
The Fog (1980) - 3 (backed by metternich1815, seconded by natedog722)
The Howling (1981) - 3 (backed by Sculpt, seconded by metternich1815, The Villain)


MINORITY

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) - 2
Bad Taste (1987) - 2
Cat People (1982) - 2
Cujo (1983) - 2 (backed by The Villain)
Friday the 13th Part III (1982) - 2 (backed by The Villain)
From Beyond (1986) - 2
Near Dark (1987) - 2 (backed by neverending)
Pin (1988) - 2
Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) - 2
Predator (1987) - 2 (backed by The Villain, seconded by metternich1815)
Psycho II (1983) - 2
Sleepaway Camp (1983) - 2 (backed by metternich1815)
The Entity (1982) - 2
The Gate (1987) - 2 (backed by The Villain)
The Lost Boys (1987) - 2 (backed by The Villain)
The Vanishing (1988) - 2

SINGLE VOTES TO

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)
Altered States (1980)
Angst (1983)
Baxter (1989)
Blue Velvet (1986) (backed by neverending)
Children of the Corn (1984)
Combat Shock (1984)
Creepshow (1982)
DeepStar Six (1989)
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
The Funhouse (1981)
Galaxy of Terror (1981)
Ghost Story (1981)
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988)
Inferno (1980)
Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)
Le notti del terrore (1981)
Leviathan (1989)
Link (1986)
Maniac Cop (1988)
Maximum Overdrive (1986)
Men Behind the Sun (1988)
Monkey Shines (1988)
Motel Hell (1980)
Mr. Vampire Saga (1985)
Ms. 45 (1981) (backed by neverending)
My Bloody Valentine (1981)
Nekromantik (1987)
Night of the Demons (1988)
Phantasm II (1988)
Phenomena (1985)
Possession (1981)
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
Tenebre (1982)
Tetsuo (1989)
The Believers (1987)
The Blob (1988)
The Changeling (1980) (backed by Straker)
The Hitcher (1986)
The Monster Squad (1987)
The Stuff (1985)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)
The Video Dead (1987)
The Woman in Black (1989 TV Movie)
They Live (1988) (backed by Sculpt)
Warlock (1989)
Xtro (1983)


TWELVE films have made it in, by a vote percentage of at/over 50%.

We need to select EIGHT more, preferably from the DEBATABLE section. If everyone is in agreement, we can toss in those films which have scored 5 votes and 4 votes, which are eight in number, and thus we get our chosen top 20. Or, we can debate over the other films, pick up those which are lower in the vote list with some solid backing, and hammer out the 20 in that way.

Let's hear 'em.

[neverending]

Oh my... very surprised to see so many really excellent films getting so few votes, like Near Dark, Blue Velvet and Ms. 45.
I recommend all those, BTW, along with
Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer
Basket Case
Videodrome
And... dear God.... which 2 out of about 10 worthy choices?
Scanners
Pet Semetary

[neverending]

Just submitted my list for the 2000s, and I want to say... looking at a list like the 2000s master list, really should put an end to those who keep crying that horror is dead and such.

Even given the amount of crap, driven by the fact so many films in total were produced, the best of the best reveal something I personally found shocking- horror is back, and with a vengeance. Some of the best horror movies ever made come from the past 12 years.

If you eliminate the constant stream of inferior remakes, really bad direct to video drek, American remakes of foreign films, and such... the intelligent viewer can find a lot to like. I cut a lot of really good films from my list of 22.

The re-emergence of supernatural storylines, over slashers, is a contributing factor, IMO, as is the amount of quality international films, especially Asian cinema.

Horror is back on track, after some dismal times.

[The Villain]

I'd like to back:
Demons
Cannibal Holocaust
Friday the 13th Part 2
Pet Sematary
Child's Play
Cujo
Friday the 13th Part III
Predator
The Gate
The Lost Boys

[Sculpt]

I'd like to back:

From Debatable list:

The Fly (1986) - 4 One of the best horror movies of all time. by David Cronenberg
Scanners (1981) - 3 (backed by neverending) Amazing and engrossing movie! by David Cronenberg
The Howling (1981) - 3 Best modern reality take on werewolves since the Wolfman.
The Return of the Living Dead (1985) - 4 Fun, very well made film
Christine (1983) - 3 Very sharp and slick horror movie by John Carpenter
Videodrome (1983) - 5 (backed by neverending) Amazing original movie by David Cronenberg
Day of the Dead (1985) - 3 Better than average.


Id like to back from Single Votes List:

They Live (1988) How did this only get one vote? I dont recall if that was my one vote or not. Very original script. Ending didn't meet the high standard of the rest of film, in my opinion, but a classic. by John Carpenter


Notes:

Motel Hell was famous in it's time (i think that's my 1 vote). It's a classic, but I wouldn't say it's in league with The Thing, Aliens, etc.

Blue Velvet is classic, seen it many times; but I can't give my backing, only cause I really don't consider it horror.

[_____V_____]

Originally Posted by neverending

Just submitted my list for the 2000s, and I want to say... looking at a list like the 2000s master list, really should put an end to those who keep crying that horror is dead and such.

Even given the amount of crap, driven by the fact so many films in total were produced, the best of the best reveal something I personally found shocking- horror is back, and with a vengeance. Some of the best horror movies ever made come from the past 12 years.

If you eliminate the constant stream of inferior remakes, really bad direct to video drek, American remakes of foreign films, and such... the intelligent viewer can find a lot to like. I cut a lot of really good films from my list of 22.

The re-emergence of supernatural storylines, over slashers, is a contributing factor, IMO, as is the amount of quality international films, especially Asian cinema.

Horror is back on track, after some dismal times.

Hear! Hear!

One of the main reasons why this thread here assumes so much significance.

Big thanks to neverending for submitting the 3rd entry for the 2000s. I await plenty more!

And, all opinions for the 80s so far have been added. Keep them coming.

[Straker]

Where to start....

The Changeling: The fact that this isn't an automatic selection is the biggest shock of the entire selection process for me.... Was I really the only person who had this in their top 20? I feel like I must've made a mistake and not added it to my list, because I truly cant believe no one else voted for it.... It amongst the best the era has to offer, easily. This is one of the most perfect haunted house movies and is absolutely overflowing with atmosphere and tension.

George C. Scott is outstanding and is aided by a fine supporting cast, including the great Melvyn Douglas. The séance scene is probably the best example of a scene that has been recycled countless times in horror.... No blood and gore, just pure horror. If you don't vote for it, then at least go out of your way to watch this movie, because it really is a true classic of the genre.

If I could only back one movie to make the top 20 it would be The Changeling, without question.

Other's that have been backed that I'd like to support:

Scanners
Demons
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer


There are a few more movies that I'd like to back (The Blob, Basket Case, Hellraiser II!!!) and throw my support behind, but I'd rather wait until the other listed movies find their way into the top 20 first.... One more thing I want to reiterate is: If you haven't watched The Changeling, go watch it before it's too late to get it in the top 20 and if you have, then how did it not make your top 20?! :p