HDC Presents: 100 Years of Horror

[Straker]

Shadow of the Vampire: Despite failing to get any support first time I supported this movie, I'm going to reiterate my support for this movie. Just such a great concept and truly original it would be sad to see this miss out. Dafoe's performance alone should see this movie make its mark on our list, but throw in the fact that this might well be the most unique and original vampire tale ever told makes it really hard to ignore.

Little Otik: I really feel that we need to represent Jan Svankmajer in our list, whether it be in the cut, honourable mentions or the additional recommended movies, really doesn't matter to me, I just think his work should be acknowledged in our list. He made two quality movies in this era, Little Otik and Lunacy. Both are amazing movies that really need to be seen by a wider audience. Lunacy is the less accessible movie, but my personal favourite. If I thought I could get both movies in the cut, I would, they are amazing and deserve recognition. If you have the opportunity to watch them, then do.

[metternich1815]

I'll back Hard Candy, The Orphanage, and House of 1000 Corpses. I have pretty much backed everything I think is worthy for the top 24.

[Sculpt]

Originally Posted by Straker

Little Otik: I really feel that we need to represent Jan Svankmajer in our list, whether it be in the cut, honourable mentions or the additional recommended movies, really doesn't matter to me, I just think his work should be acknowledged in our list. He made two quality movies in this era, Little Otik and Lunacy. Both are amazing movies that really need to be seen by a wider audience. Lunacy is the less accessible movie, but my personal favourite. If I thought I could get both movies in the cut, I would, they are amazing and deserve recognition. If you have the opportunity to watch them, then do. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t454h...layer_embedded

Dude, you are so right! This is an excellent film.

Check out a little of part 3 of 14, here on youtube:

[Sculpt]

These are the films I'm backing, or otherwise asking you'll to consider backing for 21 & 22:

Top 2 Choices:
Black Swan (2010) - in the "Repulsion" film vein. Here's interesting take on the film, "Though it touches on a number of genres and encapsulates several themes, Black Swan is best viewed as a horror movie - a slow creep into insanity that's touching and terrifying in equal measure." Plus the greatest work of music is featured: Swan Lake.
Academy Awards: Winner Best Actress: Natalie Portman. Nominated: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing

Little Otik (2000) - Expertly and beautifully executed. "There is an inherent humor to the premise, though there is a concrete desperation at the heart of Little Otik." "When a childless couple learn that they cannot have children, it causes great distress. To ease his wife's pain, the man finds a stump in the backyard and chops it and varnishes it into the shape of a child. However the woman takes the root as her baby and starts to pretend that it is real. When the root takes life they seem to have gained a child; but its appetite is much greater than that of a normal child."


Other Considerations:
John Dies at the End (2012) - smart & original, sort of "Evil Dead2" meets "Bill & Ted Bogus Journey" meets "Pulp Fiction" meets "Next (Nicolas Cage)"
Constantine (2005) - cool concept & story execution; Constantine sees into spiritual world & must fight demonic world.
Daybreakers (2009) - Well made new take on vampire story - "As the population of mortals fast begins to dwindle, a vampiric corporation sets out to capture and farm every remaining human while simultaneously researching a consumable blood substitute, headed by undead hematologist Edward Dalton (Ethan Hawke). His work is interrupted after stumbling onto a pocket of human survivors lead by Elvis (Willem Dafoe), a former vampire, whose past reveals a cure that could reverse the tide and save the human race."
Godzilla: Final Wars (2004) - Combining all the most interesting elements of all the Toho films into one. Monsters are attacking Earth. Aliens seem like saviors, but they have a secret agenda. Earth Defense Force and Godzilla stand in-between. Fast paced, tough, fun and a lot of heart.
Ginger Snaps (2000) - a horror film that also happens to be good.

[The Villain]

I loved Little Otik. I'll definitely back that.

I also want to reinforce some movies I've already backed.

Battle Royale:An amazing movie that I feel everyone needs to see.

Julia's Eyes: This is one of the most beautiful, terrifying, sad, and uplifting movies I've seen in awhile. It manages to be creepy and touching and is wonderfully acted and directed.

[Giganticface]

It sounds like I need to see Little Otik!

[Straker]

Great to see some support for Svankmajer!!

Also check out Lunacy(2005);



Also for anyone not familiar with his work, definitely check out his early short films, its not strictly horror but some of the best surrealist animation you will find. Truly bizarre and not for everyone, but worth a look.

[neverending]

I'm not backing or voting for anything till I find out if we're currently backing or voting.

[Straker]

I'll be backing a few more movies when we move to the honourable mentions, its really nice to look at the list of movies still fighting for a place and realise just how strong the 2000's have been for horror. There are a few movies I don't think should've made the cut, if I'm honest, but even with that in mind, there are still a good 10 or so movies outside the cut that are real quality.

[The Villain]

Originally Posted by neverending

I'm not backing or voting for anything till I find out if we're currently backing or voting.

Were backing movies to enter into the final two spots for the 2000's.

I'm not sure what the difference is between voting and backing. Isn't that the same thing? Aren't we just throwing support towards the final two movies we want on the list?