100 Movies. 31 Days. The 6th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
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100 Movies. 31 Days. The 6th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009
DISCUSSION THREAD #1 | DISCUSSION THREAD #2 | DISCUSSION THREAD #3

<sup>100 Movies. 31 Days.</sup> October 1st - 31st, 2010
THE ORIGINAL SHIT-TON OF FUN.
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THIS THREAD IS FOR DISCUSSION ONLY!
DISCUSSION THREAD #1 | DISCUSSION THREAD #2 | DISCUSSION THREAD #3

<sup>100 Movies. 31 Days.</sup> October 1st - 31st, 2010
THE ORIGINAL SHIT-TON OF FUN.
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RE-VISIT THE PAST |
THIS THREAD IS FOR DISCUSSION ONLY!
THE "RULES" | |
Since 2005 the goal of the challenge has been to reach 100 horror films in a month's time. Obviously this is not an attainable goal for everyone, so your personal goal is as high or as low as you choose. Whether it's achieved, surpassed, or not even close to being reached, the ultimate goal here is to enjoy yourself while conversing with fellow horror fans. | |
As always, there will be a separate list thread posted roughly 2 weeks prior to the 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 (calculating total times is up to you), etc. The forum software now allows for unlimited post length, although you're still welcome to post it in a weekly or biweekly format. 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 allmovie are the go-to sources for determining its potential horror movie status. Of course, both sites have been known to make the occasional error and if you feel that's the case asking in the discussion thread is advised. Just keep in mind that the main deciding factor regarding what counts is you and you alone.
Every facet of horror counts: Horror-comedies, Sci-Fi horror, wretchedly bad horror [Insert Current Remake Here], kiddie horror, creature features, erotic horror, Masters of Horror, silents, made-for-TV movies, etc. | |
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 ☼ is a commonly used symbol. - Formats viewed. (BD, DVD, HD DVD, etc.) Blue text is often used to indicate Blu-rays. - Your personal goal. Even if it happens to be the challenge's goal of 100. | |
Something might go here eventually. Stay tuned! | |
The formats and how you watch them is strictly your call -- DVD, Blu-ray, HD DVD, at the theater, on television, public domain downloads (links provided below), VHS, Laserdisc, Video On Demand, Netflix, UMD, MiniDV, CED, Unbox, through your neighbor's window, Apple TV, Watch Instantly, Hulu, Youtube, Payperview, Betamax, via laptop, netbook, VCD, Android phone, iPhone, iPad...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. | |
Keep it civil. We're here to have fun, so please don't take this thing too seriously. | |
You're welcome to include non-genre titles viewed during the month in your list, but please don't number them. |
OPTIONAL
SEE POST 2 OR THE LIST THREAD FOR MORE DETAILS.
SEE POST 2 OR THE LIST THREAD FOR MORE DETAILS.
THEME NIGHTS | THE CHECKLIST | 31 FILMS SUBSET | 3 WILD CARDS |
Back with a vengeance and better than ever, this adds daily "themes" that include various links to horror sub-genres, studios, actors, directors and even a group marathon. This year's list is COMING SOON. | Complete it and feel a sense of accomplishment. The Expanded Checklist is COMING SOON. Please include within spoiler tags to keep the list thread from running a mile long. | Watch these 31 films on the listed day, with group discussion starting the next morning. Or don't watch them but still join the discussion. And don't forget the threads from the 2009 List and the Horror Film Club List are also being used for individual discussion. This year's list is COMING SOON. | Use for those shows that really don't count but they're kinda, sorta borderline close. |
MONTH ![]() TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES OCTOBER 2010 SCHEDULE OF QUALIFYING TITLES: Code:
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CHANNEL ![]() |
PUBLIC DOMAIN HORROR FILMS - ARCHIVE.ORG | PDT | EMOL.ORG | AMCTV 100 YEARS OF MONSTER MOVIES - AIRS FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NETFLIX WATCH INSTANTLY VIA INSTANTWATCHER - HORROR HULU MOVIES - HORROR & SUSPENSE INDIE MOVIES ONLINE - HORROR YOUTUBE MOVIES - HORROR JOOST - HORROR FILMS EERIE TUBE SHORTS MUBI - HORROR FEARNET VEOH |
ROKU ![]() The following channels carry horror movies in the public domain: Archive Classic Movies - WSW1P Archive.org - NMJS5 POD TV - H9DWC Pub-D-Hub Classic Film Channel - RSROMEO YouTube - B8VVK To add any private channel that requires a code, you must go to HERE. NOTE: Both POD TV and Archive.org give you access to The D Channel from The Grindhouse Cinema Database. |
THE ![]() Random drawings will be held (via Random.org) for: - Anyone who actively participates. - Anyone who reaches the challenge's goal of 100. Not to mention: - The participant with the 'most impressive list' as determined by your votes. - A random trivia question could pop up at any time. - Something else, perhaps? NSFW <object width="300" height="200"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZmIxYeXQIaI?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZmIxYeXQIaI?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="300" height="200"></embed></object> HamiltonBook.com has given us... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() <object width="300" height="200"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FiF_HroL__U?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FiF_HroL__U?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="300" height="200"></embed></object> MORE NSFW TRAILERS: Spoiler:
Something Weird Video has donated: ![]() Full Moon Features has donated: Puppet Master Puppet Master: Axis of Evil (Blu-ray) Oblivion Killjoy 3 Haunted Casinos Spoiler:
Damn you 25 image limit! |
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HELPFUL TIPS
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.
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!
Try not to get too caught up in the numbers. Stay within your comfort level.
ENJOY YOURSELF!
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THE HISTORY OF HORROR CINEMA
MASSIVE LIST OF NETFLIX WATCH INSTANTLY HORROR TITLES
THE DVDTALK CHALLENGES COMPENDIUM
REDBOX FREE RENTAL CODES
NETFLIX FREE TRIAL
BLOCKBUSTER FREE TRIAL
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Extend the conversation by joining our Facebook Group.

Keep the party going year-round.

Xbox users -- Have a Netflix Party:
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<sup>The Challenge Officially Begins</sup> Friday, October 1st, 2010 @ Midnight (EST).
HELPFUL TIPS
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.
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!
Try not to get too caught up in the numbers. Stay within your comfort level.
ENJOY YOURSELF!
___________________________________________________________________
THE HISTORY OF HORROR CINEMA
MASSIVE LIST OF NETFLIX WATCH INSTANTLY HORROR TITLES
THE DVDTALK CHALLENGES COMPENDIUM
REDBOX FREE RENTAL CODES
NETFLIX FREE TRIAL
BLOCKBUSTER FREE TRIAL
___________________________________________________________________

Extend the conversation by joining our Facebook Group.

Keep the party going year-round.

Xbox users -- Have a Netflix Party:
Spoiler:
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<sup>The Challenge Officially Begins</sup> Friday, October 1st, 2010 @ Midnight (EST).
Last edited by Chad; 11-14-10 at 12:30 PM.
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 6th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
31 FILMS SUBSET WATCH ON THE LISTED DAY WITH GROUP DISCUSSION STARTING THE NEXT MORNING 2008 LIST | 2009 LIST HORROR FILM CLUB SCHEDULE DarkRed = Netflix Streaming Title / DarkGreen = Public Domain Streaming Title ☼ = Selection Syncs with Theme Nights
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THE EXPANDED CHECKLIST COPY & PASTE INTO YOUR LIST USING A SPOILER TAG Code:
Watch one film from every decade of film history.
--- 1890 - (insert film title here)
--- 1900 -
--- 1910 -
--- 1920 -
--- 1930 -
--- 1940 -
--- 1950 -
--- 1960 -
--- 1970 -
--- 1980 -
--- 1990 -
--- 2000 -
--- 2010 -
Watch a film for each rating:
--- Unrated (pre-MPAA) - (insert film title here)
--- G -
--- PG -
--- PG-13 -
--- R -
--- NC-17 -
--- X (not porn; several horror films were rated X) -
--- Unrated (post-MPAA) -
Watch films in at least three formats (DVD, BD, HD DVD, Laserdisc, TV, online, UMD, theater, iPod, etc).
--- First format, (insert format), (insert title).
--- Second format, (insert format), (insert title).
--- Third format, (insert format), (insert title).
Watch a film starring:
--- Basil Rathbone -or- Glenn Strange - (insert film title here)
--- John Saxon -or- Danny Trejo -
--- Paul Naschy -or- José "Coffin Joe" Marins -
--- Donald Pleasence -or- John Carradine -
--- Clint Howard -or- Michael Berryman -
--- Bill Moseley -or- Keith David -
--- Dick Miller -or- David Warner -
--- Udo Kier -or- Barbara Steele -
--- Tony Todd -or- Brad Dourif -
--- Linnea Quigley -or- Debbie Rochon -
Watch films in at least two languages other than English.
--- First language, (insert language), (insert title).
--- Second language, (insert language), (insert title).
Watch a film in each of the following subgenres/types:
--- Vampire - (insert film title here)
--- Frankenstein -
--- Werewolf -
--- Mummy -
--- Ghost/haunting -
--- Witchcraft/satanic/religious -
--- Zombie -
--- Slasher/psycho/homicidal maniac -
--- Monster/creature feature/Godzilla -
--- Documentary -
--- Musical -
--- Spoof/comedy -
--- Revenge -
--- Killer/evil doll -
--- Killer/evil animal -
--- Killer/evil child -
--- Giallo -
--- J horror -
--- MST3K/rifftrax/CT -
--- film and its remake -
--- based on a novel -
--- directed by Fred Olen Ray or Frank Henenlotter or Ti West -
--- won an Academy Award -- any category -
--- silent film -
--- Criterion version film -
--- with commentary -
--- film and at least two of its sequels -
--- anthology film -
--- appears on video nasties list -
--- hosted by Elvira -
--- takes place on a holiday -
--- takes place in space -
--- takes place on or under the sea -
--- animated film -
--- called "Day of ..." -
--- called "Night of ..." -
--- called "Return of ..." -
--- called "Revenge of ..." -
--- called "Attack of ..." -
--- with the words "Living Dead" in the title -
Spoiler:
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THEME NIGHTS 46 LINKS OF SUB-GENRES ![]() 2009 LIST ☼ = Theme Syncs with 31 Films Subset Selection
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Last edited by Chad; 10-05-10 at 12:27 AM.
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 6th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want that POULTRYGEIST blu-ray!!!!!!!
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Your OP always manages to get me pumped up, Chad...though I must admit, it doesn't take much. For the last several years, I've found myself avoiding horror films throughout the year saving them for October.

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Might I suggest we try and get the 31 films decided sooner than later so that people can coordinate getting titles that they might not own or have access to?
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Duplicate post, nothing to see here.
Last edited by NoirFan; 09-18-10 at 10:13 PM.
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 6th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
Shooting for 101 but not sure if that's realistic (horror movies vs toddler?) but already planing to call in sick to work several days.
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Awesome job on the OP, Chad. I wish I knew how to put a table in a post. I've wanted to a few of times over the years.
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Thanks for the TCM schedule, Chad. I would've liked to see some new additions (I'm guessing TCM never has rights to show Universal product) but it's cool to see them add plenty of Hammer titles.
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 6th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
I'm in again this year. I have been looking forward to the official thread post.

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No kidding!!!
However, as I mentioned in the previous thread, I'm probably going to start early. Kind of a warm-up before the real thing. I always seem to spend the week before getting super-excited and then get really busy at the start of the challenge therefore not starting until a week or so late.
NOT THIS YEAR!!
When I want to watch horror, I'm gonna watch horror!
MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ya, I kinda double posted. But I figured that nobody is going to go to that thread now that this one is up.
However, as I mentioned in the previous thread, I'm probably going to start early. Kind of a warm-up before the real thing. I always seem to spend the week before getting super-excited and then get really busy at the start of the challenge therefore not starting until a week or so late.
NOT THIS YEAR!!
When I want to watch horror, I'm gonna watch horror!
MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ya, I kinda double posted. But I figured that nobody is going to go to that thread now that this one is up.

Last edited by Darth Maher; 09-02-10 at 06:54 PM.
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I'm always in for this one! Won't be very active this year (first year with a full time job) but I'm going to try and do my best. My goal is currently 50, but hope to do more.
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I'm excited. I haven't done this since the first time I was in on it. I think it was the first year of this challenge. But I'm excited to do this again. Expecting 50 with a stretch goal of 75.
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My 3rd year. Really looking forward to it. I've already been planning my own "theme nights" for this year.
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Reserved. I'm not looking to do as well as I had before. I've been able to increase my score every year
I don't see that happening this time.
I don't see that happening this time.
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Man cant beleive its that time already... Im in yet again but not sure what numbers for this year. Last year I finally hit 100, but dont think Ill hit that again.
Last edited by FantasticVSDoom; 09-02-10 at 12:14 PM.