smashthesymbols

You're right. I just checked last year's thread and it looks like most of the big classics were done then.

How about changing mine to Final Destination then? The first one I mean, from 2000. Also, as long as you're changing me around, any chance you could switch my day? My Thursday work schedule is pretty messed up so I won't be able to guarantee my participation. I'd hate to miss my own movie. Any other day of the week should be alright.

Chad

^I'd give my left nut eyelash to know what was going on in the minds of the WB execs. That would have been a cash cow at the box office!

Now I have an excuse to post the newer DVD/BD trailer:

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Notice the date at the top.

Larry C.

Hey Trevor I see there is an open spot for the 28th. If hasn't been anything suggested I would like for you to consider "Ravenous" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0129332/

I think that movie would promote conversation. Unless you wanna go with something much sicker like "Cannibal?"

Cardsfan111

For Shaun of the Dead any day after the 7th would be great, as I'll be out of town. No preference on a special day for it...unless there's a DVD Talker named Shaun who wants to choose.

The Man with the Golden Doujinshi

I'm planning on doing a netflix party trial run September 18th(tomorrow) at 8pm PST.

The movie:
Jack-O
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack-O

If anyone wants to join in, send a friend request to DVDTalkHorror before it starts.

indiephantom

Thanks for incorporating my suggestions. I'm excited about the subset and will try to incorporate as many of those (preferably those I haven't seen) into my personal challenge.

I'm not working this October. I am excited as hell for this. I'm looking forward to seeing Zombieland and The Stepfather in theatres.

I'm going to probably check out Jennifer's Body this weekend. Not sure I can hold out for that one. Been waiting for it.

Halloween is on a Saturday this year? Sounds fun. Get the popcorn and candy ready...

What are some films outside the subset people are considering this year?
A few off the top of my head:

30 Days of Night
Messiah of Evil
Frontier(s)
Gutterballs
Christmas Evil
The Unborn
Stepfather 2
Bloody Moon

riotinmyskull

if nobody wants that last pending slot i'd like to recommend THE ENTITY.

Numes

I'm going to have a tough decision on what movies to get this year for the 31 subset. To be honest, I have only heard/own about 1/3 of those movies. I only know Troll 2 because I've seen it on the IMDB bottom 100.

Larry C.

Riot what are you blind? I already suggested something. Just kidding I can go for checking out Barbara Hershey's giant bush again

JOE29

Trick r Treat on October 30th, now that's one that I have to buy.
The previews for that looked intresting to say the least.

dcrw6

Okay, for the first time in the history of this challlenge, I actually have to ask if a movie could fit as a horror movie or not. Can anyone tell me if Danny Boyle's Sunshine fits as a horror movie? Usually I don't need to ask as I can spot what counts from a mile away, but all of the reviews and trailers send out a mixed message to me and I just haven't watched it yet to know. I've got the blu-ray and I've been dying to see it but if it counts as a horror flick then I'll save it for the challenge. Thanks in advance.

LickTheABCs

I think Ravenous would be a good choice, I love that film. Cannibal on the other hand.. I don't see that being a good choice. Some people watch the films with family or with family somewhere within a four block radius.

Fist of Doom

I'm certainly not the final arbiter, but I'd say no. Especially since the "horror" subplot almost ruins this near-masterpiece.

It's a sci-fi drama.

Darth Maher

The race to be on the first page begins soon... LOL

I know many of you think this is silly, but I think it's kind of fun.

Trevor

Ok, think I accommodated everyone's change requests and additions.

That leaves one spot on the 7th for me to choose a film, and one more theater choice for the 25th.

Riotinmyskull, if I don't think of something cool I'll put in your second choice of The Entity (1981) for the 7th.

Keep in mind that the discussions will take place in separate threads, so you are not limited to discussing the choices on that one day. The threads can stay open as long as people want to talk about them. So even if you don't watch the movie on that day, but weeks later, or years earlier, you are always free to join the discussion.

Chad or I can start the specific film threads in the recommendations subforum the night before or morning of the date specified. Actually, what do you all think of being more flexible and starting the specific threads even earlier? As long as everyone knows not to enter the thread until after they watch the movie, and we put spoiler alerts in the first post, I don't see the harm in getting the threads out there. That way, if you watch one of the movies early, and want to get your thoughts on it out there while it's fresh in your mind, the thread will be there. Of course, the whole point is try to to make it a group experience, with most of us watching the film the night before and discussing it that one day; but why not be flexible? Just a thought.

indiephantom

great idea, me thinks.

unskilledgymrat

I agree, gonna try hard to be on that first page as well!

The Man with the Golden Doujinshi

Quick bump for Jack-O tonight at 8 PST. Just trying to test out the Netflix party system.

Trevor

I'll try to stop in for at least the beginning, but 11 EST is a bit past my bedtime, work tomorrow early AM. Gamertag Trevor.

The Man with the Golden Doujinshi

Good point. Is there enough people on the the east coast that would want it earlier than that?

Trevor

You're probably fine. Most people don't have to wake at 0500 on a Saturday morning. If it was my weekend off it'd be perfect (admitting that I rarely have a late date....).

Trevor

Noticed that we are very modern in the 29 daily selections so far, nothing older than 1965.

So perhaps it best if I choose one "classic" tale. I'm thinking about Vampyr (1932) , or Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) , or Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) . Any thoughts?

And don't forget that we need another theater film, or not. Maybe two classics?

Chad

Did anyone else notice the 31 Days list doesn't include anything prior to 1965? I think it's a great list and I'm not at all complaining, it just seems a bit odd that all us DVDTalk cinemaphiles and horror aficionados didn't include anything from an earlier era!

EDIT: Trevor apparently noticed. I should really learn to push that F5 button more.

I'd have to go with Vampyr. I'm anxious to open up that MOC version I recently purchased!

Chad

Just allow me the 40 or so seconds it'll take to reserve a couple of more posts ...that's all I ask.

Sounds like a plan.

clckworang

I noticed that as well. I was especailly surprised at how many of the films were less than 10 years old. I know, I know, I'm guilty, too. My pick is from 2007.

Denied! You must fight it out with all the rest of us!