My look on Horror movies

[chaibill]

and you were born before 2000 so watch other movies do yourself a favor.
if some on asked me if i saw a certain movie that was older what if i said "oh no i don't watch movies that old." it just makes you look stupid

not saying you are stupid just sayong to look into other things

you would watch THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY right.

i heard DEEP BLUE SEA was good what about JAWs that movie is great.

i am new too so you can pm me if you like i coulsd give you a list of movies

[Despare]

Originally Posted by Auditioned

Ha, thanks for your back up dude, I appreciate it.

And thanks Despare for the suggestions, I'll keep them in mind the next time I go rent movies.
Also, I know I shouldn't judge the movies depending on how I think I would like them, I mean I tell my friends that too. I shouldn't have said it.

Hey, your coming here will hopefully lead you to finding and loving movies you would never have seen before. There are a lot of movies that are old but so progressive that they're beyond anything recent in almost any aspect. A lot of them were banned for being such. Anyway, the last seen movie thread is a good place to see what other people think about films and to post your opinions on movies you've seen recently. There can be some good exchanges of ideas here... but it's not often that the exchange is fair if you catch my drift.

[dawsey28]

Originally Posted by swiss tony

Yes, some people criticised harshly without a counter argument but most responded negatively with a supporting argument. thats constructive! if you come into an arena where you find some very knowledgeable people, not to mention opinionated, and make a somewhat blinkered sweeping statement in a thread you started on your first day, then you have to have your wits about you.

Understood and I agree with you, but the problem isn't "counter arguments."

The problem is the egotistical attitude that some posters have. Not only in this particular thread, but in others, as well.

[Posher778]

Originally Posted by dawsey28

Understood and I agree with you, but the problem isn't "counter arguments."

The problem is the egotistical attitude that some posters have. Not only in this particular thread, but in others, as well.

And you're flawless. Of course.

[dawsey28]

Originally Posted by Posher778

And you're flawless. Of course.

No and I never claimed to be.

[Prey]

Originally Posted by dawsey28

Understood and I agree with you, but the problem isn't "counter arguments."

The problem is the egotistical attitude that some posters have. Not only in this particular thread, but in others, as well.

And who might you be to judge people on the basis of their words they type in here?

Do note that all the replies in this thread have been based on constructive criticism, and not on bashing up on a new member. I am sure all the members who have posted in here are merely trying to show a person who is not much knowledgeable about horror movies in general (since he is 14 and has started watching em only NOW) the true essence of being a horror movie lover.

Dont go criticising people on the basis of your own assumptions. Because most likely, they are bound to go wrong.

[_____V_____]

Originally Posted by Auditioned

Do you have any suggestions?

And If I don't like the movies you suggested, Should I even bother coming to this forum?

And, it's true, I can't distinguish my choices in horror. I'm mainly a random type of guy, I'd watch any movies besides oldies. Maybe I can't stand the quality. (There's only been 3 movies I've seen that I didn't like: The two I mentioned earlier, and Babel.

Hold on everyone. No need to start an unnecessary argument over such a trivial thing. You have every right to come and post your opinion on this forum, Aud. You have poor tastes that doesnt mean you are unwelcome here. All I want is for you to watch more movies and then share your opinions with us. Bashing the horror genre and saying stuff like "I dont like old horror movies" wont get you anywhere if you are a wannabe fan of horror.

There have been some excellent suggestions made in this thread already for you, Aud. I will summarise them together and try to classify it as best as I can...in your "recent" terms...

If you are into the atmospheric, creepy stuff, with horror and chills in the end...I recommend
House on Haunted Hill (the new one),
Dog Soldiers,
The Thing,
Prince of Darkness,
The Omen (original),
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,
Poltergeist,
From Dusk Till Dawn,
Pitch Black,
Resident Evil,
The Eye,
Ju-On (original, NOT The Grudge).


If you delve into the comic part of horror, suggestion comes in the form of
Eight Legged Freaks,
Shaun of the Dead,
Slither,
Dead Alive,
Ghostbusters,
Gremlins,
Re-Animator series,
Evil Dead II
& Army of Darkness.


If you like slashers, watch
Halloween,
Friday the 13th pt. I, II, III (for starters)
Se7en,
Maniac,
Intruder,
Scream,
Final Destination,
The Devil's Rejects,
Cube,
Cube Zero.


If you like gore and monsters, I ll recommend
Pumpkinhead,
Ginger Snaps,
Candyman,
Evil Dead,
Demons,
Nightmare on Elm Street,
Alien,
Aliens,
Predator,
The Hidden.


While you are at it, be sure to watch Battle Royale. That is one movie I am sure you will dig. If you want more suggestions, toss me a PM and I ll be more than glad to be of help.

One thing I can gurantee you, you wont be BORED watching any one of those movies listed above.

[dawsey28]

Originally Posted by Prey

And who might you be to judge people on the basis of their words they type in here?

Do note that all the replies in this thread have been based on constructive criticism, and not on bashing up on a new member. I am sure all the members who have posted in here are merely trying to show a person who is not much knowledgeable about horror movies in general (since he is 14 and has started watching em only NOW) the true essence of being a horror movie lover.

Dont go criticising people on the basis of your own assumptions. Because most likely, they are bound to go wrong.

Well, I was talking about the attitude they have in the forum. I'm not judging anyone's personal lives.

But anyway, The point has been made.

[Auditioned]

Originally Posted by _____V_____

Hold on everyone. No need to start an unnecessary argument over such a trivial thing. You have every right to come and post your opinion on this forum, Aud. You have poor tastes that doesnt mean you are unwelcome here. All I want is for you to watch more movies and then share your opinions with us. Bashing the horror genre and saying stuff like "I dont like old horror movies" wont get you anywhere if you are a wannabe fan of horror.

There have been some excellent suggestions made in this thread already for you, Aud. I will summarise them together and try to classify it as best as I can...in your "recent" terms...

If you are into the atmospheric, creepy stuff, with horror and chills in the end...I recommend
House on Haunted Hill (the new one),
Dog Soldiers,
The Thing,
Prince of Darkness,
The Omen (original),
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,
Poltergeist,
From Dusk Till Dawn,
Pitch Black,
Resident Evil,
The Eye,
Ju-On (original, NOT The Grudge).


If you delve into the comic part of horror, suggestion comes in the form of
Eight Legged Freaks,
Shaun of the Dead,
Slither,
Dead Alive,
Ghostbusters,
Gremlins,
Re-Animator series,
Evil Dead II
& Army of Darkness.


If you like slashers, watch
Halloween,
Friday the 13th pt. I, II, III (for starters)
Se7en,
Maniac,
Intruder,
Scream,
Final Destination,
The Devil's Rejects,
Cube,
Cube Zero.


If you like gore and monsters, I ll recommend
Pumpkinhead,
Ginger Snaps,
Candyman,
Evil Dead,
Demons,
Nightmare on Elm Street,
Alien,
Aliens,
Predator,
The Hidden.


While you are at it, be sure to watch Battle Royale. That is one movie I am sure you will dig. If you want more suggestions, toss me a PM and I ll be more than glad to be of help.

One thing I can gurantee you, you wont be BORED watching any one of those movies listed above.

Wow, perfect reply! Thanks for the suggestions man. I like how you put them into groups.

Yeah, I've been wanting to watch Cube and Cube Zero for quite some time now (I heard Cube 2 was really dum). I've also seen all of the Final Destination movies and thought they were awsome.

I'm not really into the comic horror (I've seen Gremlins and Shaun of the Dead).

I've also seen Gingersnaps and some of the Aliens, And I have to say I don't like Monster movies. It's probably because I like to relate to the movie sort of (ie. what would I do if I was there?). Can't really do that since I don't believe in monsters.

I also don't really like what I call "Swat horror movies". It's basically where the main characters are part of the S.W.A.T or some kind of force where they have tons of equipment and guns. An example of this is House of the Dead 2, and Dog Soldiers kind of sounds like a "Swat horror movie".

Really the only ones I'm looking forward too are the Friday the 13th Series, possibly Nightmare on Elms Street Series, the Halloween Series, and the Cube series.

[swiss tony]

my formula for good horror has been to work through the HDC top 100 and alternate top100 until i find something i like, then to inquire from others members if its worth a watch. give this a go to try to compile a healthy stock of key movies before you expand into the niche areas.