100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
08-24-12, 08:40 PM
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Thanks guys for the suggestions and help. I looked at Mad Monster Party and it does look like a fun watch. I'll have to try to get a copy for October to watch.
As for the older films, I have watched several of the older ones like Dracula and Frankenstein-mainly the classics but they're not my favorites either. I'd say my taste runs more into the family/kid type Halloween horror films-the ones that aren't really horror. I do have Nosferatu and Bram Stoker's Dracula, but that about covers it. I do like Bruce Campbell movies-cheesy without being too scary. But mainly I watch more movies like ones from the Disney channel or Hocus Pocus or one of my favorites-Nightmare Before Christmas. (though, the question remains-is it a Halloween story about Christmas or a Christmas story about Halloween?)
But it sounds like I could focus on more Halloween type episodes-love the Simpsons Halloween of Terror epis and the Roseanne ones as well. I may do a checklist or not, but if I do one, it'll be one I came up with-I know I wouldn't get very far on the comprehensive one you've all come up with! Thanks again for all the suggestions!
As for the older films, I have watched several of the older ones like Dracula and Frankenstein-mainly the classics but they're not my favorites either. I'd say my taste runs more into the family/kid type Halloween horror films-the ones that aren't really horror. I do have Nosferatu and Bram Stoker's Dracula, but that about covers it. I do like Bruce Campbell movies-cheesy without being too scary. But mainly I watch more movies like ones from the Disney channel or Hocus Pocus or one of my favorites-Nightmare Before Christmas. (though, the question remains-is it a Halloween story about Christmas or a Christmas story about Halloween?)
But it sounds like I could focus on more Halloween type episodes-love the Simpsons Halloween of Terror epis and the Roseanne ones as well. I may do a checklist or not, but if I do one, it'll be one I came up with-I know I wouldn't get very far on the comprehensive one you've all come up with! Thanks again for all the suggestions!
08-24-12, 08:44 PM
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08-24-12, 09:40 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
Here are the promised lists.
The Universal films are listed in theatrical release order with parenthetical information about some availability of releases. The release information is generally what I've purchased and simply serves as a jumping off point if you're looking to pick up any of these.
Release dates are listed US style - month/day/year
Universal Horror
I don't have the same level of detail on my Hammer list and the non-horror titles are not indicated. The numbers at the end of lines are ratings from allmovie and many list the director. Not all currently OOP titles are so indicated. Here it is just the same:
Hammer Horror
If you see any errors or have any additions, please post 'em!
The Universal films are listed in theatrical release order with parenthetical information about some availability of releases. The release information is generally what I've purchased and simply serves as a jumping off point if you're looking to pick up any of these.
Release dates are listed US style - month/day/year
Universal Horror
Spoiler:
I don't have the same level of detail on my Hammer list and the non-horror titles are not indicated. The numbers at the end of lines are ratings from allmovie and many list the director. Not all currently OOP titles are so indicated. Here it is just the same:
Hammer Horror
Spoiler:
If you see any errors or have any additions, please post 'em!
08-24-12, 10:04 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
I wish we could fastforward to October 
I had so much fun last year and I don't have the same pesky job to hold me back from watching more this time 
I had so much fun last year and I don't have the same pesky job to hold me back from watching more this time
08-24-12, 10:34 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
The pending NHL lockout this season could help things along this year. Even if they just cancel the first month of games would greatly improve on my score for this year as the season, if you don't already know, starts every October. The fact that the season starts in October has cut into my score every passing year but here's hoping for a opening month shutdown. I'm a NHL hockey fan, but I would welcome a first month stoppage of games just for the sake of the Horror Challenge.
08-25-12, 10:10 AM
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If anyone's looking for more horror, The Twisted Terror Collection is only $18.18 at Amazon(it's a marketplace seller fulfilled by Amazon), $11.92 if you want to go through the marketplace. This 6 movie set includes:
Eyes of a Stranger
Deadly Friend
From Beyond the Grave
Someone's Watching Me!
Dr. Giggles
The Hand
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=new
It's much cheaper than getting them individually.
Eyes of a Stranger
Deadly Friend
From Beyond the Grave
Someone's Watching Me!
Dr. Giggles
The Hand
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=new
It's much cheaper than getting them individually.
08-25-12, 12:19 PM
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^You did it again!
I've been eying From Beyond the Grave (included in that set) for a while. The *single* DVD of that one title sells for only a buck or two less than the mentioned set and is OOP. Outside of overstock vendors it's now only available as a MOD title. Considering the price and extra titles for only a couple of $$ extra I caved...
I was in Big Lots last night and found a sole copy of The Omen 2 Disk CE for $2.88 and since I've never seen it...
If I'm not careful I'll have purchased enough new Horror titles that my plans to watch the Universal Horror films in order is in danger of falling through...
I've been eying From Beyond the Grave (included in that set) for a while. The *single* DVD of that one title sells for only a buck or two less than the mentioned set and is OOP. Outside of overstock vendors it's now only available as a MOD title. Considering the price and extra titles for only a couple of $$ extra I caved...
I was in Big Lots last night and found a sole copy of The Omen 2 Disk CE for $2.88 and since I've never seen it...
If I'm not careful I'll have purchased enough new Horror titles that my plans to watch the Universal Horror films in order is in danger of falling through...
08-25-12, 03:09 PM
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Damn, NoirFan, that's a lot of new movies coming to you! I'm going to try and curtail my horror buying this year. I went over board for the scifi challenge.
08-25-12, 04:31 PM
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My oldest daughter was watching A Haunting in our theater room, got scared and stopped watching. She says she always hears noises of things moving around and when she turns the lights on, it all stops. The second she turns the lights off, it starts up again. Apparently it's always been going on and she used to force the cat to go in with her when she wanted to watch or get something to watch downstairs. I tried offering her House to watch, the movie not the TV show but she ended up going with Rifftrax: The Crater Lake Monster.
For reference, this is what surrounds viewers in the room
For reference, this is what surrounds viewers in the room
08-25-12, 05:41 PM
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^I don't blame her! Those killer dikes (diagonal cutters to those who aren't familiar with electrical slang) get me every time!
08-25-12, 06:34 PM
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I spotted Full House The Complete Series in there. That's enough to frighten me!
08-25-12, 06:51 PM
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08-25-12, 07:31 PM
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One thing that might be making the noise is a little one foot tall door that's hidden behind some of the dvd shelves. The wife of the guy that built the house was mildly allergic to cats and they had one. So the guy made a habitat, for lack of a better word, for the cat upstairs. The closet of the master bedroom has the matching door, so the cat could hang out in the theater room and when it wanted to go outside, it'd go through the door, passing through the pathway behind the walls to the door in the closet. The bathroom has a pet door in the screen and there's a platform for the cat to lay on, or under. There's also a log for it to scratch and there used to be a board that went from the roof down to the fence, so it could pretty much come and go as it pleased, without bothering her.
I just have a box pressed up against it but if it's windy outside, it has a little bit of room to open and close, making some noise. I just haven't been bothered to wedge something in it to keep it closed better.
I told her about the little hidden door this morning but that didn't seem to make her feel any better. She hasn't seen Cat's Eye yet, otherwise I'm sure she'd picture the guy from there coming out.
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08-25-12, 11:39 PM
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Awesome Collection MP, but you are missing the exclusive Japanese Edition of Leech Woman!
But that Hellraiser selection is amazing. Also jealous of the Ilsa box that I stupidly let go oop. And the Ghoulies Inflatable Toilet!!!
But that Hellraiser selection is amazing. Also jealous of the Ilsa box that I stupidly let go oop. And the Ghoulies Inflatable Toilet!!!
08-26-12, 08:13 AM
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What happened to all the gialli on Netflix? I was looking up films to queue for October, and virtually every giallo that was on the watch list last year is gone. This is why I buy physical media and don't rely on streaming.
08-26-12, 10:45 AM
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I like that Leech Woman and the Halloween Pinhead but I only bought the ones that Big Lots had for sale. Of course there was no Blade, just the Retro version.
Hulu looks to be about the same.
08-26-12, 11:31 AM
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08-26-12, 12:42 PM
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About a decade ago. It was a huge section too, from the ground to about the ceiling. I just picked up one of each.
08-26-12, 01:08 PM
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08-26-12, 04:03 PM
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Around this time I begin to ignore reviews and see all the horror releases i can....so far started on a bad note with Apparition.
anyone have any future releases coming up you wanna check out for the challenge?
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this yr there seems to be more focused on rereleases on blu then new direct to dvd releases
anyone have any future releases coming up you wanna check out for the challenge?
the tall man
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this yr there seems to be more focused on rereleases on blu then new direct to dvd releases
08-26-12, 04:22 PM
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08-26-12, 04:37 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
I got a few of those redemption releases recently. Really wanna watch a few but holding off till the challenge. some of them on your list have been on my to watch list that didnt know they were coming out on blu.
Im eagerly awaiting Killer Klowns, Re-animator, and TCM2
Im eagerly awaiting Killer Klowns, Re-animator, and TCM2
08-26-12, 04:45 PM
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A few are UK imports - the Hammer films (all region B), the Basket Case trilogy (region free), and Hitchcock's The Lodger (region B). I also didn't include upcoming double-dips on They Live, Halloween II, and The Funhouse.