100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
09-30-11, 12:33 AM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
No, I kid, I kid. Thanks. Yes, I've sort of eschewed comfort for the time being and have been putting spare money more into the technical stuff so far. I have a couple of comfy chairs and another one that's being used as a speaker stand. 
I bring out cushions. I also have a little couch under the patio that you can't see in the pic, but basically, I bought a few plastic chairs just to have something for people. Plus, comfy chairs can get expensive! Like I said, it's always evolving out there, but it's a fun project. 
I'm lucky enough to have a house on the end of a cul-de-sac, so I have a much bigger back yard than most of the houses near me. I actually have quite a bit of space. I've walked out to the edges of my yard, closer to where it could conceivably be a problem for neighbors, and it's not easy to hear. I don't think there's any way they would be hearing it from inside their homes; it's not like I'm being an asshole and really cranking it. So far, there have been no problems, and I have already showed plenty of horror movies.
09-30-11, 12:36 AM
#679
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
You can count whatever you like,; it's your challenge, watch the shows and movies that you find scary.
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09-30-11, 02:44 AM
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09-30-11, 03:10 AM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
you should compromise and watch MURDER BY DECREE instead...sherlock holmes hunting jack the ripper.
09-30-11, 04:57 AM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
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09-30-11, 07:51 AM
#684
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
I had about 2 hours of driving around to do this morning and couldn't stop thinking about how cool that outdoor theater is. It did lead to a couple questions though...
Do you have a cover for it for when it's not in use? Can the canvas withstand rain? What happens if a bird poops on the screen? I see you mentioned that it was playing a mirrored image on the back of the screen, how did you get that to stop?
You must have pretty laid back neighbors which is awesome. My current neighborhood has a lot of busy body old people that think they own the street and would undoubtedly say something about it like they do everything else. Not that it ever matters to me lol
Do you have a cover for it for when it's not in use? Can the canvas withstand rain? What happens if a bird poops on the screen? I see you mentioned that it was playing a mirrored image on the back of the screen, how did you get that to stop?
You must have pretty laid back neighbors which is awesome. My current neighborhood has a lot of busy body old people that think they own the street and would undoubtedly say something about it like they do everything else. Not that it ever matters to me lol
09-30-11, 08:21 AM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
I had about 2 hours of driving around to do this morning and couldn't stop thinking about how cool that outdoor theater is. It did lead to a couple questions though...
Do you have a cover for it for when it's not in use? Can the canvas withstand rain? What happens if a bird poops on the screen? I see you mentioned that it was playing a mirrored image on the back of the screen, how did you get that to stop?
You must have pretty laid back neighbors which is awesome. My current neighborhood has a lot of busy body old people that think they own the street and would undoubtedly say something about it like they do everything else. Not that it ever matters to me lol
Do you have a cover for it for when it's not in use? Can the canvas withstand rain? What happens if a bird poops on the screen? I see you mentioned that it was playing a mirrored image on the back of the screen, how did you get that to stop?
You must have pretty laid back neighbors which is awesome. My current neighborhood has a lot of busy body old people that think they own the street and would undoubtedly say something about it like they do everything else. Not that it ever matters to me lol
screen is made of vinyl (probably just spray it with a hose to clean it) and he put a wooden board behind the screen to block the reverse image.
09-30-11, 08:44 AM
#686
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
All right, I'm going slightly off topic here but might as well bring some of it up in case I'm bitching during the month about the weather or bugs. This will be the first challenge where I will have my ever evolving outdoor theater. Yay! I also have a new group of friends who are really excited about this challenge. They have dubbed their own participation in my viewings as their Horror Outdoor Film Festival, or HOFF. 
But I'm really happy that they're making requests and getting really into it.
And since I put in an HDMI/optical audio wall plate in, I've pretty much shifted most of my viewing to the outside. It's nice to have the big screen, and the dog loves it. Fortunately, I live in South Texas where it's pretty much always hot and humid and I can basically sit outside year round. Anyway, because of that, I imagine the back yard may become a character in my challenge this year, which is why I bring it up.
I also bring it up because Chad had said he was interested in seeing some pictures. I'll put some of those in spoiler tags because I realize this is going off topic, but some might get a kick of seeing them or hearing a little about the technical specs. And yes, my main pic for my list is probably going to be one of these.
But I'm really happy that they're making requests and getting really into it. And since I put in an HDMI/optical audio wall plate in, I've pretty much shifted most of my viewing to the outside. It's nice to have the big screen, and the dog loves it. Fortunately, I live in South Texas where it's pretty much always hot and humid and I can basically sit outside year round. Anyway, because of that, I imagine the back yard may become a character in my challenge this year, which is why I bring it up.
I also bring it up because Chad had said he was interested in seeing some pictures. I'll put some of those in spoiler tags because I realize this is going off topic, but some might get a kick of seeing them or hearing a little about the technical specs. And yes, my main pic for my list is probably going to be one of these.
Spoiler:
I agree about the seating, they don't look like the most comfortable seats - but on the whole
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so... what's everyone's first movie - I'm gonna watch my bluray copy of 'Basket Case' ... I think.
09-30-11, 09:01 AM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
09-30-11, 09:20 AM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
Hey! No, I kid, I kid. Thanks. Yes, I've sort of eschewed comfort for the time being and have been putting spare money more into the technical stuff so far. I have a couple of comfy chairs and another one that's being used as a speaker stand. I bring out cushions. I also have a little couch under the patio that you can't see in the pic, but basically, I bought a few plastic chairs just to have something for people. Plus, comfy chairs can get expensive! Like I said, it's always evolving out there, but it's a fun project.
I'm lucky enough to have a house on the end of a cul-de-sac, so I have a much bigger back yard than most of the houses near me. I actually have quite a bit of space. I've walked out to the edges of my yard, closer to where it could conceivably be a problem for neighbors, and it's not easy to hear. I don't think there's any way they would be hearing it from inside their homes; it's not like I'm being an asshole and really cranking it. So far, there have been no problems, and I have already showed plenty of horror movies.
No, I kid, I kid. Thanks. Yes, I've sort of eschewed comfort for the time being and have been putting spare money more into the technical stuff so far. I have a couple of comfy chairs and another one that's being used as a speaker stand. I bring out cushions. I also have a little couch under the patio that you can't see in the pic, but basically, I bought a few plastic chairs just to have something for people. Plus, comfy chairs can get expensive! Like I said, it's always evolving out there, but it's a fun project. I'm lucky enough to have a house on the end of a cul-de-sac, so I have a much bigger back yard than most of the houses near me. I actually have quite a bit of space. I've walked out to the edges of my yard, closer to where it could conceivably be a problem for neighbors, and it's not easy to hear. I don't think there's any way they would be hearing it from inside their homes; it's not like I'm being an asshole and really cranking it. So far, there have been no problems, and I have already showed plenty of horror movies.
09-30-11, 11:00 AM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
09-30-11, 11:16 AM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
Oh the glories of waking up at 5am. I totally skipped over the wooden board part and just assumed the poles were there haha.
09-30-11, 11:20 AM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
Cool setup clckworang! Are you skipping anything that has nudity? I'm 99% sure I have at least one neighbor across the street that might be able to make out something if they stood by their window. I used to get a weird feeling at first like when I watched something like Orgy of the Dead.
Would you ever consider something like a Hostel double feature?
09-30-11, 11:49 AM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
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Simply follow the numbers adding more as needed in the same pattern.That's a *very* cool setup! Were I in the country I'd give something like that a try. As it is, the neighbors are just too close to allow for the sound levels I'd want to go for.
09-30-11, 12:12 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
All right, I'm going slightly off topic here but might as well bring some of it up in case I'm bitching during the month about the weather or bugs. This will be the first challenge where I will have my ever evolving outdoor theater. Yay! I also have a new group of friends who are really excited about this challenge. They have dubbed their own participation in my viewings as their Horror Outdoor Film Festival, or HOFF. But I'm really happy that they're making requests and getting really into it.
And since I put in an HDMI/optical audio wall plate in, I've pretty much shifted most of my viewing to the outside. It's nice to have the big screen, and the dog loves it. Fortunately, I live in South Texas where it's pretty much always hot and humid and I can basically sit outside year round. Anyway, because of that, I imagine the back yard may become a character in my challenge this year, which is why I bring it up.
I also bring it up because Chad had said he was interested in seeing some pictures. I'll put some of those in spoiler tags because I realize this is going off topic, but some might get a kick of seeing them or hearing a little about the technical specs. And yes, my main pic for my list is probably going to be one of these.
But I'm really happy that they're making requests and getting really into it. And since I put in an HDMI/optical audio wall plate in, I've pretty much shifted most of my viewing to the outside. It's nice to have the big screen, and the dog loves it. Fortunately, I live in South Texas where it's pretty much always hot and humid and I can basically sit outside year round. Anyway, because of that, I imagine the back yard may become a character in my challenge this year, which is why I bring it up.
I also bring it up because Chad had said he was interested in seeing some pictures. I'll put some of those in spoiler tags because I realize this is going off topic, but some might get a kick of seeing them or hearing a little about the technical specs. And yes, my main pic for my list is probably going to be one of these.
Spoiler:
All that fresh air, neighbors that are just out of reach and no obnoxious patrons yammering on their cell phones. You should start charging admission and have guests park in your backyard to give it that authentic drive-in flavor.
09-30-11, 12:14 PM
#695
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
Double Challenge credit baby!
09-30-11, 12:17 PM
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Thanks for all the kind words, everyone! It will indeed be a fun month. I wish I could do a big DVDTalk screening for everyone! Of course, you would all need to bring your own chairs. 
I am having some minor issues, but really only on areas where the projector doesn't hit, which is fortunate. We plan on eventually pulling it tight and adding trim on the top, bottom and sides, which should solve some of those wrinkle issues, but I'll try your method as well. I'd be more aggressive in keeping it completely wrinkle free, but like I said, the main picture area really isn't affected.
I will skip on nothing! It would be difficult for any of my neighbors to see anything. If I didn't have that backing, I would probably be more hesitant, but with the backing in place, it's pretty much anything goes. Then again, even when there was no backing, my friends would cover over on Sunday nights to watch True Blood. So, I guess I wasn't too hesitant.
I have a neighbor who frequently has people over on big fight nights. I think he brings his TV outside or by the back door or something because he'll have people over watching the fights and getting rowdy. I keep on half-expecting him to ask to do it over at my house one night.
I actually bought a really big tarp that I technically could use to cover the whole thing as protection, but like you say, the vinyl is made for outdoor use so it's pretty hardy and just needs some occasional water, if that.
From your first picture it looks like you still have a few minor issues with the flatness of the screen. Have you tried stretching it like a canvas on a frame? Here's the process if you're not familiar with the technique:
That's a *very* cool setup! Were I in the country I'd give something like that a try. As it is, the neighbors are just too close to allow for the sound levels I'd want to go for.
Spoiler:
That's a *very* cool setup! Were I in the country I'd give something like that a try. As it is, the neighbors are just too close to allow for the sound levels I'd want to go for.
Cool setup clckworang! Are you skipping anything that has nudity? I'm 99% sure I have at least one neighbor across the street that might be able to make out something if they stood by their window. I used to get a weird feeling at first like when I watched something like Orgy of the Dead.
Would you ever consider something like a Hostel double feature?
Would you ever consider something like a Hostel double feature?
I actually bought a really big tarp that I technically could use to cover the whole thing as protection, but like you say, the vinyl is made for outdoor use so it's pretty hardy and just needs some occasional water, if that.
09-30-11, 12:41 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
BLACK SWAN (2010) is on Cinemax on Monday and I was thinking of watching it for this challenge, since I remember reviews saying it was, in essence, a horror film, but when I checked it on IMDB, it didn't list "horror" as one of the genres. I checked PERFECT BLUE (1997) also, the anime thriller that supposedly inspired BLACK SWAN, and it didn't say "horror" either.
Is there another way of checking the eligibility of films like this if IMDB doesn't list a potential title as horror?
Is there another way of checking the eligibility of films like this if IMDB doesn't list a potential title as horror?
09-30-11, 12:43 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
I might have to check out The Exterminator this year. I had forgotten about that movie. When I was in 7th grade, we had our annual football trip to St. Louis (from Chicago) and we'd all stay with a families from the opposing team. I was so excited to be going to St. Louis (at the time I really hadn't been ANYWHERE worth getting excited about so St. Louis was it for me). I thought we'd be going into the city and checking out the sites, maybe go up in the arch... The house we stayed at was way out in the sticks and we didn't go ANYWHERE (except to the game). But they rented Tuff Turf and The Exterminator, and I remember liking those.
09-30-11, 01:05 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
BLACK SWAN (2010) is on Cinemax on Monday and I was thinking of watching it for this challenge, since I remember reviews saying it was, in essence, a horror film, but when I checked it on IMDB, it didn't list "horror" as one of the genres. I checked PERFECT BLUE (1997) also, the anime thriller that supposedly inspired BLACK SWAN, and it didn't say "horror" either.
Is there another way of checking the eligibility of films like this if IMDB doesn't list a potential title as horror?
Is there another way of checking the eligibility of films like this if IMDB doesn't list a potential title as horror?
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.
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.
And there's this:
09-30-11, 01:06 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 7th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3
- Contagion (2011)
- Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2011)
- Final Destination 5 (2011)
With some horror characters roaming around me..oughta be a fun night!