100 Movies. 31 Days. The 10th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
09-23-14, 06:13 AM
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Watched this during the summer. Some truly great fun and I love the look of it. That spa location is quite impressive and so are the tracking shots. Here's my Letterboxd review:
I love that this one got the blu-ray treatment and under the Gorgon Video label. It's a full-on special edition and a pretty great package. I would like to see a fan-edit of Maximum Overdrive with some kills inserted from this. King missed the mark by not having the Dixie Diner in a strip mall with an adjacent health spa, and this film misses when it veers away from the health club setting. It's no Aerobicide, but it's still a pretty killer workout.
I love that this one got the blu-ray treatment and under the Gorgon Video label. It's a full-on special edition and a pretty great package. I would like to see a fan-edit of Maximum Overdrive with some kills inserted from this. King missed the mark by not having the Dixie Diner in a strip mall with an adjacent health spa, and this film misses when it veers away from the health club setting. It's no Aerobicide, but it's still a pretty killer workout.
09-23-14, 06:23 AM
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I honestly have no idea what I am starting out with. I've got a massive backlog of horror titles built up, so it'll probably end up being something completely random.
09-23-14, 07:33 AM
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I'll probably start with Island of Lost Souls, since I crapped out on it being my subset pick.
09-23-14, 07:36 AM
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09-23-14, 08:14 AM
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I'm going to start with some appetizers, either:
Community - "Introduction to Statistics" (S1)
Community - "Epidemiology" (S2)
Community - "Horror Fiction in Seven Spooky Steps" (S3)
Community - "Paranormal Parentage" (S4)
or
The Real Ghostbusters - "When Halloween Was Forever" (86)
The Real Ghostbusters - "Halloween II 1/2" (87)
The Real Ghostbusters - "The Halloween Door" (89)
Community - "Regional Holiday Music" (S3) - Horror episode wearing the facade of a cheerful Christmas musical
The block I don't watch will be a palate cleanser later on in the month. Then I think I'll burn my way through the six episodes of Quatermass and the Pit (1958). And on the third day a movie at last. I'm leaning toward Dead Snow, but I'll check out the day's theme and see if anything appeals.
Community - "Introduction to Statistics" (S1)
Community - "Epidemiology" (S2)
Community - "Horror Fiction in Seven Spooky Steps" (S3)
Community - "Paranormal Parentage" (S4)
or
The Real Ghostbusters - "When Halloween Was Forever" (86)
The Real Ghostbusters - "Halloween II 1/2" (87)
The Real Ghostbusters - "The Halloween Door" (89)
Community - "Regional Holiday Music" (S3) - Horror episode wearing the facade of a cheerful Christmas musical
The block I don't watch will be a palate cleanser later on in the month. Then I think I'll burn my way through the six episodes of Quatermass and the Pit (1958). And on the third day a movie at last. I'm leaning toward Dead Snow, but I'll check out the day's theme and see if anything appeals.
09-23-14, 08:18 AM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 10th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/
Now that it's getting closer, what are some people's ideas for starting films? I'm on the fence between two of them. Cat People (1942) or King Kong (1933) for the Criterion Crossover theme. I'm leaning toward King Kong though. I don't know if I'll complete the theme nights, but I plan to attempt the theme nights this year.
09-23-14, 08:52 AM
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Man, I really want to see this. I love the cover art but I hate to blind buy it just for that.
I don't like to blind buy anything these days after being burned by doing it so many times over the years but I think I am going to start with my first blind buy in a very long time: Curtains. I hope it is as enjoyable as I have read.
Glad the subset list is almost done! It's my favorite part of the challenge since it involves the use of the much unloved "review" section of this forum and everyone discussing their opinions on a common film. I miss the monthly horror challenge that Chad tried to do several years ago.
I don't like to blind buy anything these days after being burned by doing it so many times over the years but I think I am going to start with my first blind buy in a very long time: Curtains. I hope it is as enjoyable as I have read.
Glad the subset list is almost done! It's my favorite part of the challenge since it involves the use of the much unloved "review" section of this forum and everyone discussing their opinions on a common film. I miss the monthly horror challenge that Chad tried to do several years ago.
09-23-14, 10:48 AM
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I've also got Death Spa on tap; looking forward to that one - it's insane that Anchor Bay released that title on blu-ray out of all the potential gems they have (or had) access too (see Phantasms).
First time viewing of Curtains here too; Curtains has such an epic reputation there's not way it could be that awesome.
That's the way to do it; even though I anticipate watching certain titles I often find myself just viewing whatever strikes me. Being too organized is a buzzkill.Evil/demon baby films are a person favorite of mine (and should definitely be a theme night next year); nothing can prepare one for the profound mixture of joy and terror that is parenthood - madness that it is.
First time viewing of Curtains here too; Curtains has such an epic reputation there's not way it could be that awesome.
09-23-14, 10:51 AM
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09-23-14, 11:22 AM
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No idea what exactly will be my first movie to watch in October, but I have several lined up (1 movie per work day, double and/or triple features for the weekends).
I'm using IMDb statistics (number of votes) separating my list in three "popularity" categories. 1: ten days of movies with no more than 1,500 votes. 2: ten days of movies with 1,500 - 25,000 votes and 3: ten (+1) days of movies with more than 25,000 votes.
I'm using IMDb statistics (number of votes) separating my list in three "popularity" categories. 1: ten days of movies with no more than 1,500 votes. 2: ten days of movies with 1,500 - 25,000 votes and 3: ten (+1) days of movies with more than 25,000 votes.
09-23-14, 11:26 AM
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09-23-14, 11:26 AM
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09-23-14, 01:42 PM
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Stumbled on a decent deal at Wal-mart today for you completists out there. I have all the Psycho movies but have always wanted to own the failed TV Movie/Pilot Bates Motel starring Bud Cort & Lori Petty from 1987. The only way to get it has been thru Amazon or other etailers as a MOD version for around 15 to 20 bucks.
Walmart has a new 4 pack that contains Psycho II, III, IV and now Bate Motel. Unfortunately they are all crammed onto one dvd so I can't say anything about quality yet. But then again, I can't imagine the quality of the MOD version being that great either. I already have the old 3 pack that had 2, 3 & 4 spread over 2 discs and kept it since IV has been released on BD yet.
Anyway, the price is $8.88 for the four pack. Here is the kicker though...it has a sticker on the front for up to $7.50 Fandango cash to see Dracula Untold which opens 10-17-14!
By the way, they had several other 4 packs like this with the movie cash with various horror movies (though most weren't rare, were dvds and had already had BD releases) so I didn't pay much attention to those.
Walmart has a new 4 pack that contains Psycho II, III, IV and now Bate Motel. Unfortunately they are all crammed onto one dvd so I can't say anything about quality yet. But then again, I can't imagine the quality of the MOD version being that great either. I already have the old 3 pack that had 2, 3 & 4 spread over 2 discs and kept it since IV has been released on BD yet.
Anyway, the price is $8.88 for the four pack. Here is the kicker though...it has a sticker on the front for up to $7.50 Fandango cash to see Dracula Untold which opens 10-17-14!
By the way, they had several other 4 packs like this with the movie cash with various horror movies (though most weren't rare, were dvds and had already had BD releases) so I didn't pay much attention to those.
09-23-14, 02:41 PM
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Not sure what I will start with yet. Probably this weekend will go through my movies and start lining them up.
Sadly my Halloween order got canceled, but they were nice enough to give me a 30% off coupon. Anything on that site worth getting?
Sadly my Halloween order got canceled, but they were nice enough to give me a 30% off coupon. Anything on that site worth getting?
09-23-14, 04:26 PM
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Well, I suppose I have to at this point. Since Ghoulies III got such a cool reception, I would like to nominate I was a Teenage Zombie for 1980s video companies. It was distributed in 1987 by Charter Entertainment, a subsidiary label of Embassy Home Entertainment. It received a DVD release from Image which is OOP, but it is available for streaming on Hulu+ (courtesy of Janus Films and the Criterion Collection!). It is also available as a digital rental on Amazon.
And don't let my feelings toward a film dissuade anyone from picking something. It's your pick.
That leaves us at needing 1 more volunteer and Trevor's pick, so somebody fill that last spot already and let's get it done! The checklist is still waiting.
Glad the subset list is almost done! It's my favorite part of the challenge since it involves the use of the much unloved "review" section of this forum and everyone discussing their opinions on a common film. I miss the monthly horror challenge that Chad tried to do several years ago.
Stumbled on a decent deal at Wal-mart today for you completists out there. I have all the Psycho movies but have always wanted to own the failed TV Movie/Pilot Bates Motel starring Bud Cort & Lori Petty from 1987. The only way to get it has been thru Amazon or other etailers as a MOD version for around 15 to 20 bucks.
Walmart has a new 4 pack that contains Psycho II, III, IV and now Bate Motel. Unfortunately they are all crammed onto one dvd so I can't say anything about quality yet. But then again, I can't imagine the quality of the MOD version being that great either. I already have the old 3 pack that had 2, 3 & 4 spread over 2 discs and kept it since IV has been released on BD yet.
Anyway, the price is $8.88 for the four pack. Here is the kicker though...it has a sticker on the front for up to $7.50 Fandango cash to see Dracula Untold which opens 10-17-14!
Walmart has a new 4 pack that contains Psycho II, III, IV and now Bate Motel. Unfortunately they are all crammed onto one dvd so I can't say anything about quality yet. But then again, I can't imagine the quality of the MOD version being that great either. I already have the old 3 pack that had 2, 3 & 4 spread over 2 discs and kept it since IV has been released on BD yet.
Anyway, the price is $8.88 for the four pack. Here is the kicker though...it has a sticker on the front for up to $7.50 Fandango cash to see Dracula Untold which opens 10-17-14!
09-23-14, 05:16 PM
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How about A Bucket of Blood (1959) for food service? Streams free just about everywhere.
09-23-14, 05:57 PM
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There was some talk of moving Comedy of Terrors subset day to after the Vincent Price Collection II set comes out; just want to +1 that.
09-23-14, 06:02 PM
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Agreed...I have some ideas of what I want to watch, but nothing concrete. I always fly by the seat of my pants, haha.
09-23-14, 06:55 PM
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Stumbled on a decent deal at Wal-mart today for you completists out there. I have all the Psycho movies but have always wanted to own the failed TV Movie/Pilot Bates Motel starring Bud Cort & Lori Petty from 1987. The only way to get it has been thru Amazon or other etailers as a MOD version for around 15 to 20 bucks.
Walmart has a new 4 pack that contains Psycho II, III, IV and now Bate Motel. Unfortunately they are all crammed onto one dvd so I can't say anything about quality yet. But then again, I can't imagine the quality of the MOD version being that great either. I already have the old 3 pack that had 2, 3 & 4 spread over 2 discs and kept it since IV has been released on BD yet.
Anyway, the price is $8.88 for the four pack. Here is the kicker though...it has a sticker on the front for up to $7.50 Fandango cash to see Dracula Untold which opens 10-17-14!
By the way, they had several other 4 packs like this with the movie cash with various horror movies (though most weren't rare, were dvds and had already had BD releases) so I didn't pay much attention to those.
Walmart has a new 4 pack that contains Psycho II, III, IV and now Bate Motel. Unfortunately they are all crammed onto one dvd so I can't say anything about quality yet. But then again, I can't imagine the quality of the MOD version being that great either. I already have the old 3 pack that had 2, 3 & 4 spread over 2 discs and kept it since IV has been released on BD yet.
Anyway, the price is $8.88 for the four pack. Here is the kicker though...it has a sticker on the front for up to $7.50 Fandango cash to see Dracula Untold which opens 10-17-14!
By the way, they had several other 4 packs like this with the movie cash with various horror movies (though most weren't rare, were dvds and had already had BD releases) so I didn't pay much attention to those.
09-23-14, 07:03 PM
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09-23-14, 07:04 PM
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Darn. I was just at Walmart looking at that movie promo display trying to justify a purchase, but didn't look closely at that package, assuming it was just the Psychos I own. I'm out now, perhaps I'll go back. Need the movie ticket and view for the checklist anyway.
09-23-14, 09:30 PM
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This was posted by the A.V. Club this afternoon. The song's not that great (and it has a horrible title), but the video concept falls so much in line with the challenge that I felt like it should get a mention here (spoilered for gore):
I thought it was cute.
Spoiler:
I thought it was cute.
