100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)

[Chad]

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DISCUSSION THREAD PART 2




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^{100 Movies. 31 Days.} October 1st - 31st, 2011


THE ORIGINAL SHIT-TON OF FUN.

(Technically ends 11/1 at Dawn)


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S P O N S O R E D B Y

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DVDTALK HORROR CHALLENGE HISTORY YEAR DISCUSSION THREADS LIST THREADS RESULTS THREAD NUMBER WINNER 2005 Discussion The Lists The Results 223 steelpotato 2006 Discussion The Lists The Results 170 EdTheRipper 2007 Planning, Discussion 1, 2, 3 The Lists The Results 333 ViewAskewbian 2008 Planning, Discussion 1, 2, Subset Films The Lists The Results 252 poster mayhem 2009 Planning, Discussion 1, 2, 3 The Lists The Results 198 EdTheRipper 2010 Planning, Discussion 1, 2, 3 The Lists The Results 282 Trevor 2011 Planning, Discussion 1, 2 The Lists The Results ??? ??????? 2012 The Future, Conan? The Future The Future ??? ??????? THE LINK PYRAMID The Poll Feedback Thread 2 Comments/Feedback 3 Feedback Thread Number 4 Challenge #1 ~ 2005 The Results Challenge #2 ~ The Lists ~ 2006 Results Challenge #3 ~ Part 2 ~ Part 3 ~ The Lists ~ 2007 Results Challenge #4 ~ Part 2 ~ The Lists ~ 31 Films Subset ~ 2008 Results Challenge #5 ~ Part 2 ~ Part 3 ~ The Lists ~ 31 Film Subset ~ Theme Nights ~ 2009 Results Challenge #6 ~ Part 2 ~ Part 3 ~ The Lists ~ 31 Films Subset ~ Theme Nights 2 ~ The 2010 Results

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THIS THREAD IS FOR DISCUSSION ONLY!

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THE "RULES"

Since its inception in 2005 the goal of this challenge has been to reach 100 horror films in a month's time. Obviously that's not an attainable goal for everyone, so your personal goal is of your choosing. Whether it's achieved, surpassed or beyond your reach, the ultimate goal here is to enjoy yourself while conversing with fellow genre fans.

As always, there will be a separate list thread posted roughly 2 weeks prior to the October 1st start date. Be creative and personalize your list however you wish - give reviews, post pics, link to your blog or start one on your page, provide IMDB links with your titles, add YouTube videos, include running times, etc. The forum software now allows for unlimited post length, although you're still welcome to post it in a weekly or biweekly format due to the beyond annoying 25(?!) image limit. It's also highly recommended that you provide a link to the list in your signature for easier access. The only mandatory rule here is NUMBER YOUR LISTS!

If you're uncertain of the title's genre classification the IMDB and AllRovi (formerly allmovie.com) are the go-to sources for determining its potential horror movie status. Need more confirmation? A third and fourth option exists and that is FlickChart (requires free sign up) and TMDB. Of course, any site is prone to the occasional error and if you feel that's the case asking in the discussion thread is advised. Just keep in mind that the #1 deciding factor regarding what counts is you and you alone. W H A T Q U A L I F I E S Movies = 1 entry (despite running time) TV shows count according to length as they're aired on TV (including commercials): 30 minute shows = ¼ an entry 1 hour shows = ½ an entry 2 hour shows = 1 entry Mini-Series = 1 entry for each day it aired Commentaries count. (no restrictions) Documentaries count. MORE DETAILED INFO: Spoiler: Concerning TV shows and shorts films: Like the other challenges, you need four 30 minute shows for 1 entry and two hour-long shows for 1 entry. 30 minute shows typically run roughly 22 - 24 minutes without commercials and hour-long shows are roughly 43 - 45 minutes. If it's short films that are 10 minutes or less, once you hit around 23 minutes of watching them, you've reached one 30 minute show (¼ an entry). Any combination that gets you to 90 minutes can be used for 1 entry. And this is not an exact science, so if you're off by a little it's really no big deal. Simply Put: Feature Films Counts as 1 entry Short Films Add them up to total 90 minutes to get 1 entry Television Shows Add them up to 120 minutes (including commercials) to get 1 entry When listing the TV shows try to keep them together in 1 entry. Example: 30 min show/30 min show/30 min show/30 min show For the sake of organization, it's advised that you keep a Temporary TV section at the bottom of your list until you get enough for an entry. Why 90 minutes? To keep the continuity going with the other challenges. Every facet of horror counts: Horror-comedies, Sci-Fi horror, wretchedly bad horror [Insert Current Remake Here], kiddie horror, creature features, erotic / XXX horror, Masters of Horror, silents, made-for-TV movies, etc.

The formats and how you watch them is strictly your call -- Blu-ray, DVD, Netflix Watch Instantly, HD DVD, at the theater, on television, public domain downloads (links provided below), VHS, Laserdisc, Video On Demand, Netflix disc-by-mail, UMD, MiniDV, CED, Amazon Instant Video, through your neighbor's window, Apple TV, a Boxee Box, Hulu, Youtube, Payperview, Betamax, via laptop, netbook, VCD, a smartphone, a tablet ...you name it. And yes, that even includes the pan & scan, edited-for-television movies that air on TBS with multiple pop-ups and commercial interruptions (NOT recommended!). Just make sure the film is viewed in it's entirety.

Someday something important will reside here.

You're welcome to include non-genre titles viewed during the month in your list, but please keep them separate from your qualifying entries and don't number them.

Sometime in November there will be a results thread posted. If you wish to be included in the stats provided (aside from your number ranking), please include the following in your list: - First time viewings. The ☼ thing is a commonly used symbol. - Formats viewed. (BD, DVD, NWI, etc.) - Your personal goal ...even if it happens to be the challenge's goal of 100.

Keep it civil. The intention here is to have fun, so please don't take this event started by a guy with just a little too much time on his hands that seriously.

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OPTIONAL THE CHECKLIST THEME NIGHTS 31 FILM SUBSET 3 WILD CARDS Complete it and feel a sense of accomplishment. The Expanded Checklist is here. Please include within spoiler tags to keep the list thread from running a mile long. Now in its third year, this adds daily "themes" with accompanying links to horror sub-genres, studios, actors, directors and even a group marathon with the intention of watching said content on the designated day. This year's list is here. Watch these 31 films on the listed day, with group discussion starting the next morning or at your own leisure. Or don't watch them but still join the discussion. Also, the threads from the 2009 Subset List , 2010 Subset List and even the HFC List can be used for individual discussion if desired. This year's list is here. Use for titles that lie outside the horror genre and normally wouldn't qualify or for those questionable titles you're not 100% certain about. They can also be used to count titles that aren't intended to be included as a full entry (ie a leftover 30-minute TV episode or short film). You have three so use them wisely. SEE POST 2 OR THE LIST THREAD FOR MORE DETAILS.

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T U R N E R C L A S S I C M O V I E S

MONTH | DAILY OCTOBER 2011 SCHEDULE OF QUALIFYING TITLES: ALL TIMES EASTERN Monday, October 3 CLASSIC HORROR 8:00 PM - A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King (2011) 9:00 PM - Frankenstein (1931) 70 min 10:15 PM - Freaks (1932) 62 min 11:30 PM - A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King (2011) 12:30 AM - Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde (1932) 96 min 2:15 AM - Mark of the Vampire (1935) 61 min 3:30 AM - The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1919) 72 min 4:45 AM - Nosferatu (1922) 89 min Tuesday, October 4 6:15 AM - The Phantom of the Opera (1925) 90 min Wednesday, October 5 TCM GUEST PROGRAMMER: JOHN CARPENTER 8:00 PM - The Thing From Another World (1951) 87 min 9:45 PM - It! They Terror From Beyond Space (1958) 69 min 11:00 PM - The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) 83 min Friday, October 7 2:00 AM - She Freak (1967) 87 min 3:30 AM - Berserk (1967) 96 min Saturday, October 8 9:30 AM - House of Wax (1953) 88 min Monday, October 10 6:00 AM - The Haunted House (1921) 21 min CLASSIC HORROR 8:00 PM - The Wolf Man (1941) 70 min 9:15 PM - The Uninvited (1944) 99 min 11:00 PM - Dead of Night (1945) 103 min 1:00 AM - I Walked with a Zombie (1943) 69 min 2:15 AM - Cat People (1942) 73 min 3:45 AM - Curse of the Cat People (1944) 70 min Tuesday, October 11 5:00 AM - The Devil Bat (1940) 68 min 6:15 AM - Dead Men Walk (1943) 63 min Friday, October 15 9:30 AM - The Beast with Five Fingers (1946) 89 min Monday, October 17 CLASSIC HORROR 8:00 PM - Horror of Dracula (1958) 81 min 9:30 PM - House On Haunted Hill (1959) 75 min 11:00 PM - The Tingler (1959) 82 min 12:30 AM - House Of Wax (1953) 88 min 2:15 AM - Curse of the Demon (1958) 96 min 4:00 AM - A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King (2011) Tuesday, October 18 5:00 AM - A Bucket of Blood (1959) 65 min Friday, October 21 LADIES NIGHT 2:00 AM - The Gamma People (1956) 93 min Saturday, October 22 9:30 AM - The Ghoul (1933) 81 min 1:45 PM - 20 Million Miles To Earth (1957) 83 min 3:15 PM - Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers (1956) 84 min 1:00 AM - Cry of the Werewolf (1944) 63 min Monday, October 24 CLASSIC HORROR 8:00 PM - Carnival of Souls (1962) 83 min 9:30 PM - A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King (2011) 10:30 PM - Dementia 13 (1963) 75 min 12:00 AM - Strait-Jacket (1964) 93 min 1:45 AM - Pit And The Pendulum (1961) 80 min 3:15 AM - The Masque Of The Red Death (1964) 89 min Tuesday, October 25 5:00 AM - The Devil's Bride (1968) 96 min Wednesday, October 26 5:45 PM - The Bad Seed (1956) 129 min Friday, October 28 EVIL TWINS 10:00 PM - The Black Room (1935) 68 min 11:15 PM - The Other (1972) 100 min 1:00 AM - Dead Men Walk (1943) 63 min 2:15 AM - Motel Hell (1980) 101 min Saturday, October 29 9:30 AM - Dr. X (1932) 1:45 PM - Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956) VAL LEWTON 8:00 PM - Cat People (1942) 73 min 9:30 PM - Martin Scorsese Presents, Val Lewton: The Man In The Shadows (2007) 77 min 11:00 PM - The Body Snatcher (1945) 78 min 12:30 AM - Isle Of The Dead (1945) 72 min 2:00 AM - Bedlam (1946) 79 min 3:30 AM - The Seventh Victim (1943) 71 min Sunday, October 30 5:00 AM - The Ghost Ship (1943) 69 min 6:15 AM - The Leopard Man (1943) 66 min 7:30 AM - White Zombie (1932) 67 min 8:45 AM - The Devil Doll (1936) 78 min 10:15 AM - The Uninvited (1944) 99 min 12:00 PM - Berserk (1967) 96 min 4:00 PM - Them! (1954) 93 min Monday, October 31 HAMMER HORROR 7:15 AM - The Reptile (1966) 90 min 8:45 AM - The Gorgon (1964) 83 min 10:15 AM - Dracula, Prince of Darkness (1966) 90 min 12:00 PM - Dracula Has Risen From the Grave (1969) 92 min 1:45 PM - The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958) 90 min 3:15 PM - Frankenstein Created Woman (1966) 92 min 5:00 PM - The Mummy (1959) 88 min 6:30 PM - The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964) 80 min CLASSIC HORROR 8:00 PM - Village Of The Damned (1960) 77 min 9:30 PM - Night of the Living Dead (1968) 96 min 11:15 PM - A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King (2011) 12:15 AM - The Innocents (1961) 100 min 2:00 AM - The Haunting (1963) 112 min 4:00 AM - Repulsion (1965) 105 min

AMC FEARFEST 2011 FOX MOVIE CHANNEL HDNET CHILLER DUSK SYFY IFC IMDB - HORROR ALLROVI - HORROR

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O N L I N E V I E W I N G

Now with 54% more links! PUBLIC DOMAIN HORROR FILMS - ARCHIVE.ORG | PDT | EMOL.ORG | AMCTV NETFLIX WATCH INSTANTLY VIA INSTANTWATCHER - HORROR HULU MOVIES - HORROR & SUSPENSE INDIE MOVIES ONLINE - HORROR YOUTUBE MOVIES - HORROR JOOST - HORROR MOVIES AMAZON INSTANT VIDEO ZOMBIE MOVIES CINEMA THE MONSTER CHANNEL LOGO CHANNEL ONLINE FREE MOVIES CINEMA EERIE TUBE SHORTS MUBI - HORROR GOOGLE VIDEO RETROVISION SNAGFILMS STAGEVU CRACKLE FEARNET FANCAST INMOO JAMAN VIMEO VEOH VUDU Excluding Netflix and Amazon, everything listed is free and legal (to my knowledge).

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R O K U U S E R S

The following private channels carry horror films in and out of the public domain: Archive Classic Movies - WSW1P PlayOn (for Hulu - requires PlayOn server) - MYPLAYON Archive.org - NMJS5 Nowhere TV - H9DWC YouTube - B8VVK DailyMotion - SNKQW Movie Splash - moviesplash Channels available in the Channel Store: Pub-D-Hub Classic Film Channel Streamin' Garage (for "Super Scary Horror Theater") SnagFilms Inmoo.com Crackle Jaman Vimeo To add any private channel that requires a code, you must go to Here. ONLY 100% FREE CHANNELS LISTED. R.I.P. The D Channel from The Grindhouse Cinema Database. Note to Boxee Box, Apple TV users and the others: As a Roku owner I'm only familiar with their offerings, but will be glad to add any info concerning the others if given.

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P R I Z E S P R I Z E S P R I Z E S P R I Z E S

PRIZE DETERMINATION _______________________________________________________________________________________ Random drawings will be held (via Random.org) for anyone who: - Actively participates. - Reaches the challenge's goal of 100. - Completes the Checklist, Theme Nights or 31 Films Subset. Not to mention: - Being the first to correctly answer a trivia question. - The participant(s) voted 'most impressive list' as determined by you. - Something else, perhaps? _______________________________________________________________________________________ Courtesy of HamiltonBook.com - Shock Value: How a Few Eccentric Outsiders Gave Us Nightmares, Conquered Hollywood, and Invented Modern Horror [Hardcover] - Beyond the Darkness (Buio Omega) Blu-ray / DVD Combo - The Amicus Collection: Asylum / And Now the Screaming Starts / The Beast Must Die - The Complete History of the Return of the Living Dead - Terror Within / Dead Space (Roger Corman Cult Classics) - British Horror Quadruple Feature: Frigtmare / House of Whipcord / The Flesh and Blood Show / Die Screaming Marianne (Pete Walker films) - Nail Gun Massacre: Special Edition - Deliverance Blu-ray Courtesy of Full Moon - Subspecies 20th Anniversary (Blu-ray) - Evil Bong 3: The Wrath of Bong - Gingerbread Man 2: Saturday Night Cleaver - Necropolis - Famous T&A - The Best of Sex and Violence - Killer Eye: Halloween Haunt Courtesy of Something Weird COMING SOON Courtesy of Synapse Films - 3 Copies of Maniac Cop (Blu-ray) - 3 Copies of Frat House Massacre - 3 Copies of Maniac Cop (Blu-ray) Spoiler:

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HELPFUL TIPS & VARIOUS LINKS Provide a link to your list in your signature. Review it. Even if it's just a mini-review, a simple thumbs up / thumbs down or one word description. Create a list in advance of what you plan to watch utilizing a site such as: iCheckMovies | Listal | Listology | FlickChart | Ranker. If you're indecisive and can't decide what to watch next the List Randomizer (via random.org) can help. If you're doing a checklist, putting it in a spoiler tag makes the list thread much easier to read. Increase your coffee consumption. Insomniac? Use your disadvantage to your advantage! Work from home? Ditto. Skip the supplemental material ...there's always November for that! Boredom setting in? Watch another movie! Stay within your comfort level and try not to get too caught up in the numbers. ENJOY YOURSELF! _______________________________________________________________________________________ THE HISTORY OF HORROR CINEMA HORROR CHALLENGE ORIGIN HORROR FILMS - GRINDHOUSE CINEMA DATABASE THE DVDTALK CHALLENGES COMPENDIUM REDBOX FREE RENTAL CODES NETFLIX FREE TRIAL BLOCKBUSTER FREE TRIAL _______________________________________________________________________________________ HORROR BY DECADE: 1920s | 1930s | 1940s | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF 1970s HORROR FILMS The QUINTESSENTIAL GUIDE TO 1980s HORROR A-Z Complete Guide to 1980s Slasher Movies: 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 _______________________________________________________________________________________ HORROR SHORT FILMS: VIMEO | FEARNET | SHORT OF THE WEEK | SHORT FILMS HUB | ARIESCOPE | HORRORGENRE ALTER EGO CINEMA | FILMS SHORT | THE ABCS OF DEATH MOST POPULAR HORROR SHORT FILMS - IMDB _______________________________________________________________________________________ MONSTERVISION WITH JOE BOB BRIGGS: GHOULIES | GHOULIES 2 | HOWLING III | FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI _______________________________________________________________________________________ Extend the conversation by joining our new Facebook Page. (The old group is being 'archived' ...whatever the hell that means.) Extend it even further by joining our Google+ Circle. Just ask if you need an invite. In Memoriam. (2009 - 2011) Xbox users -- Have a Netflix Party: Spoiler: Are you a Netflix subscriber with an Xbox gold membership? Wanna have a NETFLIX PARTY? If so, post your gamertag or send it via PM to Mister Peepers. SEND A FRIEND REQUEST TO DVDTalkHorror to join the parties. Feel free to host a party whenever you want. If you're watching something check the DVDTalkHorror friend's list and invite people! Just go to Friends ---> DVDTalkHorror ---> Personal Profile ---> View Friends. And then you can just invite whoever is online on that list into a party. Recently, Microsoft updated the Netflix player on the 360. Among the changes is the addition called 'Netflix Parties'. Basically someone is a host and invites people to watch a movie together. Everyone watches it at the same time, and we can communicate w/ voice during the movie. You need an Xbox 360, a gold account, and a Netflix subscription. There's only one catch: For right now, Starz Play and Disney movies are not allowed to be used for parties. We can use this thread to pick out movies and times to watch them. We can try to vary things up. While we can watch classics or stuff we've all seen, I think it would be interesting to check out stuff that the entire group may not have watched. We could even take a gamble and watch god knows what. I think even some riffing on intentionally bad movies could be good for a laugh if done sparingly.

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^{The Challenge Officially Begins} Saturday, October 1st, 2011 @ Midnight (EST).

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^{The Challenge Officially Ends} Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 @ Dawn.

[Chad]

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2008 LIST | 2009 LIST | 2010 LIST Don't forget the following can also be used for individual discussion if desired: The 2009 Subset List , 2010 Subset List and the HFC List DarkRed = Netflix Streaming Title DarkGreen = Available on YouTube DarkBlue = Streaming via AMC Streaming Links are Provided in the Threads. Syncs 100% with Theme Nights DATE MOVIE PARTICIPANT DISCUSSION THREAD Any Day of the Month Any Theatrical Showing - Bonus Day Everybody The Discussion Thread Saturday, October 1st Santa Sangre (1989) Bladz The Discussion Thread Sunday, October 2nd [REC] (2007) coyoteblue The Discussion Thread Monday, October 3rd Orca: The Killer Whale (1977) rbrown498 The Discussion Thread Tuesday, October 4th Frogs (1972) orlmac The Discussion Thread Wednesday, October 5th The Horde (2009) Darkgod The Discussion Thread Thursday, October 6th Dead & Buried (1981) Mister Peepers The Discussion Thread Friday, October 7th Vampire Circus (1972) mallratcal The Discussion Thread Saturday, October 8th The Mighty Peking Man (1977) Screwadu The Discussion Thread Sunday, October 9th Premonition (2004) tarfrimmer The Discussion Thread Monday, October 10th The Grapes of Death (1978) Undeadcow The Discussion Thread Tuesday, October 11th Dog Soldiers (2002) Gobear The Discussion Thread Wednesday, October 12th Creepshow (1982) Trevor The Discussion Thread Thursday, October 13th Trollhunter (2010) Chad The Discussion Thread Friday, October 14th Sauna (2008) J. Farley The Discussion Thread Saturday, October 15th Poultrygeist (2006) SterlingBen The Discussion Thread Sunday, October 16th Kill Baby, Kill (1966) BobO'Link The Discussion Thread Monday, October 17th Asylum (1972) kyleblack The Discussion Thread Tuesday, October 18th Pumpkinhead (1988) shellebelle The Discussion Thread Wednesday, October 19th The Stepfather (1987) takingchase The Discussion Thread Thursday, October 20th From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) shadokitty The Discussion Thread Friday, October 21st Night of the Comet (1984) nezumi The Discussion Thread Saturday, October 22nd Deathdream (1974) Mondo Kane The Discussion Thread Sunday, October 23rd Hour of the Wolf (1968) MinLShaw The Discussion Thread Monday, October 24th Dr. Renault's Secret (1942) Cool Ghoul The Discussion Thread Tuesday, October 25th Theater of Blood (1973) Doc Moonlight The Discussion Thread Wednesday, October 26th The Black Belly of the Tarantula (1971) SethDLH The Discussion Thread Thursday, October 27th Repulsion (1965) clckworang The Discussion Thread Friday, October 28th Burn, Witch, Burn (1962) NoirFan The Discussion Thread Saturday, October 29th Amusement (2008) terrycloth The Discussion Thread Sunday, October 30th The Possession of David O'Reilly (2010) dcrw6 The Discussion Thread Monday, October 31st Lady in White (1988) riotinmyskull The Discussion Thread WATCH ON THE LISTED DAY WITH GROUP DISCUSSION STARTING THE NEXT MORNING COPY & PASTE INTO YOUR LIST Spoiler: --- 10/01: Bladz - Santa Sangre (1989) --- 10/02: coyoteblue - [Rec] (2008) --- 10/03: rbrown498 - Orca: The Killer Whale (1977) --- 10/04: orlmac - Frog (1972) --- 10/05: Darkgod - The Horde (2009) --- 10/06: Mister Peepers - Dead & Buried (1981) --- 10/07: mallratcal - Vampire Circus (1972) --- 10/08: Screwadu - Goliathon (1977) --- 10/09: tarfrimmer - Premonition (2004) --- 10/10: Undeadcow - The Grapes of Death (1978) --- 10/11: Gobear - Dog Soldiers (2002) --- 10/12: Trevor - Creepshow (1982) --- 10/13: Chad - Trollhunter (2010) --- 10/14: J. Farley - Sauna (2008) --- 10/15: SterlingBen - Poultrygeist (2006) --- 10/16: BobO'Link - Kill Baby, Kill (1966) --- 10/17: kyleblack - Asylum (1972) --- 10/18: shellebelle - Pumpkinhead (1988) --- 10/19: takingchase - The Stepfather (1987) --- 10/20: shadokitty - From Dusk till Dawn (1996) --- 10/21: nezumi - Night of the Comet (1984) --- 10/22: Mondo Kane - Deathdream (1974) --- 10/23: MinLShaw - Hour of the Wolf (1968) --- 10/24: Cool Ghoul - Dr. Renault's Secret (1942) --- 10/25: Doc Moonlight - Theater of Blood (1973) --- 10/26: SethDLH - The Black Belly of the Tarantula (1971) --- 10/27: clckworang - Repulsion (1965) --- 10/28: NoirFan - Burn, Witch, Burn! (1962) --- 10/29: terrycloth - Amusement (2008) --- 10/30: dcrw6 - The Possession of David O'Reilly (2010) --- 10/31: riotinmyskull - The Lady in White (1988)

[Chad]

And once more ...just to be safe.

[cardsfan111]

The Horror Challenge will always remain the best challenge around.

The history, tradition, participation and an OP from Chad that makes me wish it was October already.

[Fist of Doom]

That is one freakin' awesome OP, Chad.

[coyoteblue]

Count me in.

[clckworang]

Originally Posted by cardsfan111

The Horror Challenge will always remain the best challenge around.

The history, tradition, participation and an OP from Chad that makes me wish it was October already.

Agreed! Bring on October!

[Darth Maher]

There's some boobies in that picture!

[Indy24LA]

This is the reason I came to the DVD Talk Forum, can't wait for my 3rd annual horror challenge.

[Undeadcow]

Bring it on!

[riotinmyskull]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

someone remind me again who called it a "shit-ton of fun"?

[tarfrimmer]

I'm not excited, I'm not excited, I'm not -- oh, wait, frak yes I am!

[shellebelle]

Cannot wait for this! It's my favorite challenge as it makes me watch movies that scare the crap out of me! Woo Hoo! Is it October yet???????

[Fist of Doom]

Originally Posted by riotinmyskull

someone remind me again who called it a "shit-ton of fun"?

LickTheABCs

I remember that, but I can't ever remember to get orange juice at the store.

[EdTheRipper]

Looking forward to another go-round here.

[orlmac]

The absolute BEST month and challenge of the year. My only real chance to hit 100 movies! Let's get the 31 films sub-set list started!

[shadokitty]

Count me in. Halloween has always been my favorite holiday, and I just ordered the original Cat People and Halloween from Amazon.

[FantasticVSDoom]

Should be back in whole hog this year again... End of last year was a disaster for me so things much better now.

[riotinmyskull]

i'm pretty sure i've got some dvds that i've upgraded to blu-ray i could donate for prizes...Chad let me know if you're interested in them and i'll ship them to you.

[onebyone]

I am so in, cannot wait.

Hopefully this will be the year I finally make 100 movies.

[cannibalchris]

This will be the first year I've done this on this forum, can't wait!

[Darkgod]

Been coming in everyday waiting for this thread to start

[coyoteblue]

Too soon, probably, but I'll go ahead and prime the pump. I want a call on movies like Monster House, Nightmare Before Christmas, Scary Godmother, and The Halloween Tree. None are listed as horror in imdb or allrovi and I admit Scary Godmother isn't scary, but they all have horror imagery and take place during Halloween. Also, Coraline and The Corpse Bride aren't listed as horror either.

Would any movie/tv episode where Halloween is a central conceit, qualify?

[Gobear]

Originally Posted by coyoteblue

Too soon, probably, but I'll go ahead and prime the pump. I want a call on movies like Monster House, Nightmare Before Christmas, Scary Godmother, and The Halloween Tree. None are listed as horror in imdb or allrovi and I admit Scary Godmother isn't scary, but they all have horror imagery and take place during Halloween. Also, Coraline and The Corpse Bride aren't listed as horror either.

Would any movie/tv episode where Halloween is a central conceit, qualify?

I've always counted The Halloween Tree--apart from being an entertaining history of the origins of Halloween, a story involving kids chasing their friend's spirit through time and space definitely qualifies. Nightmare Before Christmas certainly has horror elements, but I save that one for the Holiday challenge, however YMMV. Coraline and Corpse Bride are horror stories and they totally count.

Remember, challenges are meant to be FUN, so enjoy! Everyone has their own notions of horror so watch movies that you find scary.

[cardsfan111]

And straight from the rules/guidelines:

Just keep in mind that the #1 deciding factor regarding what counts is you and you alone