Go Back  DVD Talk Forum > DVD Discussions > DVD Talk
Reload this Page >

100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)

DVD Talk Talk about DVDs and Movies on DVD including Covers and Cases

100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)

Old 08-24-12, 07:24 AM
  #76  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Ash Ketchum's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 12,617
Received 275 Likes on 210 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Originally Posted by LJG765
Hi all, I've been enjoying the last couple challenges and see how much enthusiasm you guys have for the October Horror challenge. I have to admit, horror is my least favorite genre which is funny since I love Halloween. I have to admit; I maybe own 2 or 3 actual horror films and one of those I only have because my college was used as a location... I blame my sister who thought it was funny to tell me to close my eyes during the scary bits and then told me to open them just as the worse part occurred--when I was five!

Is there a horror "lite" version of the challenge using just Halloween themed movies/tv shows? Would be OK to join in if I'm able doing a challenge like that on my own if there isn't? I kind of think it would be a challenge of itself to come up with a checklist sort of like JHCA13 did but I don't want to overstep my welcome or annoy anyone.

Thanks for answers--and I really don't mind if this wouldn't fit in but like the back and forth in the challenge discussions and wouldn't mind doing more like it.
In addition to BobO'Link's suggestion, which I second, I would go with the Val Lewton horror films made at RKO in the early '40s (CAT PEOPLE, I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE, ISLE OF THE DEAD, THE BODY SNATCHER, BEDLAM, et al). They're more suggestive than graphic yet are very effective. Look up contemporary reviews of them (James Agee was a champion of them) to see what I mean. I'd also suggest the Hammer horror films made in England from the late '50s to the early '70s, e.g. the Dracula and Frankenstein films with Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. They have their moments but are not too bloody. One of them--DRACULA HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE--was even rated G! They're beautifully made period films and are well acted with strong casts of distinguished English supporting actors.

There's a lot of anime horror, although you have to be careful, since some of those are quite gruesome. But there are plenty, like "Vampire Princess Miyu," that are much more atmospheric than horrific. The original VAMPIRE HUNTER D is a good one also.

Hong Kong ghost stories range from the romantic (ROUGE, PICTURE OF A NYMPH) to the comic (MR. VAMPIRE, ENCOUNTERS OF THE SPOOKY KIND) to effects-filled action extravaganzas (A CHINESE GHOST STORY, plus its sequels). I was so taken with the Hong Kong films I saw for last year's challenge that I went to another board and asked for suggestions for further viewing in terms of Chinese ghost stories and then made a list and went down to Chinatown and loaded up on more DVDs. Plus I bought English-language editions of the books which contain the original stories that were adapted for some of these films.

Some of the early Italian horror, like Mario Bava's films (BLACK SUNDAY, BLACK SABBATH, BARON BLOOD) and Dario Argento's early gialli, are more atmospheric and moody than bloody. Just stay away from the post-DAWN OF THE DEAD ones.

If you want to see a good "Horror Lite" list, check out my tally from last year's challenge (link below).

Last edited by Ash Ketchum; 08-24-12 at 07:35 AM.
Old 08-24-12, 07:24 AM
  #77  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Nightmare Alley
Posts: 17,117
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

LJG765, I'd be happy to PM you a list of great G-rated horror films from the 30's - 60's.
Old 08-24-12, 08:57 AM
  #78  
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 4,051
Received 213 Likes on 140 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Originally Posted by BobO'Link
...I have a list of titles Uni released over the years and can repost it if anyone is interested.
Originally Posted by NoirFan
LJG765, I'd be happy to PM you a list of great G-rated horror films from the 30's - 60's.
Although I prefer strong horror movies with plentiful bloodsplatter and disrobement I am always on the look-out for softer material that won't traumatize the kids when they are awake. Any recommendations would be appreciated here. With these limitations I am planning on focusing somewhat on the history of horror movies. I've got all the Universal Legacy collections lined up (Dracula, Frankenstein, Invisible Man, Wolf Man, Creature) along with Island of Lost Souls, Val Lewton Collection, Phantom Carriage, Inner Sanctum Mysteries, Curse of the Demon, Vampyr, Haxan. There are also several cartoons appropriate such as Igor, Monster House, Monsters Inc, Corpse Bride, Halloween Tree (youtube streaming), etc. If anyone can recommend softer movies then I would appreciate it.
Old 08-24-12, 09:23 AM
  #79  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
The Man with the Golden Doujinshi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mister Peepers
Posts: 7,882
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Originally Posted by terrycloth
being that i threw in Raine Browns name into the mix I rec 100 tears as its on netflix que and one of my favorites from her along with some other straight to dvd releases Barricade and the beast. I guess im a fan of low budget horror eh.
I like low budget too but I grew up in a different era of low budget that, I'd argue, was a little more creative. Over the last decade of low budget horror, I see the same things each time. At least 95% of the film taking place in a building or large home at night(or they cover all the windows and pretend it's daytime), when the crew has access to it. They rarely venture outside. If they do a scene somewhere else, it's at someone's house or in the woods.

The script is an afterthought and the person that wrote it also directed/produced/starred/etc, in it. The actors are all friends, none of whom can act and haven't finished their acting classes at junior college. If there is a big name attached to the film, it's in big print on the box and they only have a few lines on the film. Special effects consist of fake blood and awful cgi.

I'm also not saying that older stuff is the bee's knees. It's just that I prefer more physical special effects. You also get films taking place in a wider range of areas, like period pieces with decent costumes, and they also don't rely on shaky cam for attempts at bad scares.

If I can find a recent low budget horror that doesn't do the same thing that all the others do, I'm happy to give it a shot. Birdemic was a fun low budget film. It didn't take place in one location and different things happened. It wasn't just a small group of people starting out in a warehouse at night, walking around, getting haunted and dying, then the remaining couple leaving at the end.

LJG765, I'd also suggest Goosebumps and The Haunting Hour. If you have the Hub channel, they show on there. I imagine they're also on youtube.

If you can find a cheap copy on DVD, or don't mind VHS, check out My Teacher Ate My Homework! It's an evil doll movie but it's rated G and is pretty good, overall. I don't have issues watching it from year to year.
Old 08-24-12, 09:33 AM
  #80  
Challenge Guru & Comic Nerd
 
Trevor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: spiritually, Minnesota
Posts: 36,864
Received 668 Likes on 448 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Originally Posted by JHCA13
I flirted with it last year but this year I'm going to give it a shot...a combined checklist using all the current and former checklist items. It totals 168 items...chance of me completing it...slim.


Spoiler:

Watch a film starring:
--- John Agar-
--- Tom Atkins-
--- Reggie Bannister-
--- Michelle Bauer-
--- Michael Berryman-
--- Doug Bradley-
--- Raine Brown-
--- Bruce Campbell-
--- John Carradine-
--- Lon Chaney Sr.-
--- Lon Chaney Jr.-
--- Hazel Court-
--- Barbara Crampton-
--- Joan Crawford-
--- Jamie Lee Curtis-
--- Peter Cushing-
--- Keith David-
--- Brad Dourif-
--- Robert Englund-
--- Ken Foree-
--- Michael Gough-
--- Sid Haig-
--- Danielle Harris-
--- Lance Henriksen-
--- Kane Hodder-
--- Clint Howard-
--- Boris Karloff-
--- Udo Kier-
--- Klaus Kinski-
--- Christopher Lee-
--- Peter Lorre-
--- Bela Lugosi-
--- “Coffin Joe” Jose Marins-
--- Dick Miller-
--- Bill Moseley-
--- Caroline Munro-
--- Paul Naschy-
--- Ron Perlman-
--- Donald Pleasence-
--- Vincent Price-
--- Linnea Quigley-
--- Ted Raimi-
--- Basil Rathbone-
--- Oliver Reed-
--- Debbie Rochon-
--- Lina Romay-
--- John Saxon-
--- Barbara Shelley-
--- Barbara Steele-
--- Glenn Strange-
--- Tony Todd-
--- Danny Trejo-
--- Max Von Sydow-
--- David Warner-

Watch a film composed by:
--- James Bernard-
--- Simon Boswell-
--- Pino Donaggio-
--- Bernard Herrmann-
--- Ennio Morricone-

Watch a film directed by:
--- Uwe Boll-
--- John Carpenter-
--- David Cronenberg-
--- Brian DePalma-
--- Terrence Fisher-
--- Riccardo Freda-
--- Frank Henenlotter-
--- Kazuo Komizu-
--- Herschell Gordon Lewis-
--- Ulli Lommel-
--- Sergio Martino -
--- Amando de Ossorio-
--- Paco Plaza-
--- Roman Polanski-
--- Fred Olen Ray-
--- Jean Rollin-
--- George A. Romero-
--- Takashi Shimizu-
--- Jacques Tourneur-
--- Ti West-
--- James Whale-

Watch a film with make-up effects by:
--- Rick Baker-
--- KNB-
--- Germano Natali-
--- Carlo Rambaldi-
--- Tom Savini-
--- Dick Smith-

Watch a film written by:
--- Jimmy Sangster-

Watch a film in each of the following sub-genres / types:
--- *3-D Film-
--- Animated Film-
--- Anthology Film-
--- Appears on BFI's 100 European Horror Films List-
--- Appears on Video Nasties List-
--- Based on a Novel-
--- Based on a Video Game-
--- Called “Attack of...”-
--- Called “Day of...”-
--- Called “Night of...”-
--- Called “Return of...”-
--- Called “Revenge of...”-
--- Cannibalism
--- Cinematic Titanic/Horror Host/MST3K/RiffTrax-
--- Comedy/Spoof-
--- Distributor/Studio: Blue Underground-
--- Distributor/Studio: Criterion Collection-
--- Distributor/Studio: Synapse-
--- Documentary-
--- Extraterrestrial-
--- Film...-
--- ...Sequel...-
--- ...and another Sequel-
--- Film...-
--- ...and it's Remake-
--- Found Footage-
--- Frankenstein-
--- Ghost/Haunting-
--- Giallo-
--- Horror Host (Any)-
--- Horror Host (Elvira)-
--- Invisible Man-
--- J-Horror-
--- Killer/Evil Animal-
--- Killer/Evil Child-
--- Killer/Evil Doll-
--- Make for TV Movie-
--- Monster/Creature Feature/Godzilla-
--- Mummy-
--- Musical/Rock 'n Roll Horror-
--- Nazi-
--- Psychological-
--- Rape/Revenge-
--- Silent-
--- Slasher/Psycho/Homicidal Maniac-
--- Takes Place in Space-
--- Takes Place on a Holiday-
--- Takes Place on or under the Sea-
--- Vampire-
--- Werewolf-
--- Witchcraft/Satanic/Religious-
--- With Commentary-
--- With the Words “Living Dead” in the Title-
--- Won an Academy Award (any category)-
--- Zombie-

Watch films in at least three formats (Blu-ray, DVD, streaming, etc.):
--- First Format, (insert format), (insert title).
--- Second Format, (insert format), (insert title).
--- Third Format, (insert format), (insert title).

Watch films in at least three languages:
--- First Language, (insert language), (insert title).
--- Second Language, (insert language), (insert title).
--- Third Language, (insert language), (insert title).

Watch one film from every decade of film history:
--- 1890-
--- 1900-
--- 1910-
--- 1920-
--- 1930-
--- 1940-
--- 1950-
--- 1960-
--- 1970-
--- 1980-
--- 1990-
--- 2000-
--- 2010-

Watch a film for each rating:
--- G-
--- PG-
--- PG-13-
--- R-
--- NC-17-
--- X-
--- Unrated-




To really be thorough, you should add the missing ratings.
Originally Posted by NoirFan
LJG765, I'd be happy to PM you a list of great G-rated horror films from the 30's - 60's.
Share with us all please! Put it in spoilers if worried about taking up space.
Old 08-24-12, 11:41 AM
  #81  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
SterlingBen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Tulsa
Posts: 7,739
Received 326 Likes on 198 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Originally Posted by JHCA13
I flirted with it last year but this year I'm going to give it a shot...a combined checklist using all the current and former checklist items. It totals 168 items...chance of me completing it...slim.


Spoiler:

Watch a film starring:
--- John Agar-
--- Tom Atkins-
--- Reggie Bannister-
--- Michelle Bauer-
--- Michael Berryman-
--- Doug Bradley-
--- Raine Brown-
--- Bruce Campbell-
--- John Carradine-
--- Lon Chaney Sr.-
--- Lon Chaney Jr.-
--- Hazel Court-
--- Barbara Crampton-
--- Joan Crawford-
--- Jamie Lee Curtis-
--- Peter Cushing-
--- Keith David-
--- Brad Dourif-
--- Robert Englund-
--- Ken Foree-
--- Michael Gough-
--- Sid Haig-
--- Danielle Harris-
--- Lance Henriksen-
--- Kane Hodder-
--- Clint Howard-
--- Boris Karloff-
--- Udo Kier-
--- Klaus Kinski-
--- Christopher Lee-
--- Peter Lorre-
--- Bela Lugosi-
--- “Coffin Joe” Jose Marins-
--- Dick Miller-
--- Bill Moseley-
--- Caroline Munro-
--- Paul Naschy-
--- Ron Perlman-
--- Donald Pleasence-
--- Vincent Price-
--- Linnea Quigley-
--- Ted Raimi-
--- Basil Rathbone-
--- Oliver Reed-
--- Debbie Rochon-
--- Lina Romay-
--- John Saxon-
--- Barbara Shelley-
--- Barbara Steele-
--- Glenn Strange-
--- Tony Todd-
--- Danny Trejo-
--- Max Von Sydow-
--- David Warner-

Watch a film composed by:
--- James Bernard-
--- Simon Boswell-
--- Pino Donaggio-
--- Bernard Herrmann-
--- Ennio Morricone-

Watch a film directed by:
--- Uwe Boll-
--- John Carpenter-
--- David Cronenberg-
--- Brian DePalma-
--- Terrence Fisher-
--- Riccardo Freda-
--- Frank Henenlotter-
--- Kazuo Komizu-
--- Herschell Gordon Lewis-
--- Ulli Lommel-
--- Sergio Martino -
--- Amando de Ossorio-
--- Paco Plaza-
--- Roman Polanski-
--- Fred Olen Ray-
--- Jean Rollin-
--- George A. Romero-
--- Takashi Shimizu-
--- Jacques Tourneur-
--- Ti West-
--- James Whale-

Watch a film with make-up effects by:
--- Rick Baker-
--- KNB-
--- Germano Natali-
--- Carlo Rambaldi-
--- Tom Savini-
--- Dick Smith-

Watch a film written by:
--- Jimmy Sangster-

Watch a film in each of the following sub-genres / types:
--- *3-D Film-
--- Animated Film-
--- Anthology Film-
--- Appears on BFI's 100 European Horror Films List-
--- Appears on Video Nasties List-
--- Based on a Novel-
--- Based on a Video Game-
--- Called “Attack of...”-
--- Called “Day of...”-
--- Called “Night of...”-
--- Called “Return of...”-
--- Called “Revenge of...”-
--- Cannibalism
--- Cinematic Titanic/Horror Host/MST3K/RiffTrax-
--- Comedy/Spoof-
--- Distributor/Studio: Blue Underground-
--- Distributor/Studio: Criterion Collection-
--- Distributor/Studio: Synapse-
--- Documentary-
--- Extraterrestrial-
--- Film...-
--- ...Sequel...-
--- ...and another Sequel-
--- Film...-
--- ...and it's Remake-
--- Found Footage-
--- Frankenstein-
--- Ghost/Haunting-
--- Giallo-
--- Horror Host (Any)-
--- Horror Host (Elvira)-
--- Invisible Man-
--- J-Horror-
--- Killer/Evil Animal-
--- Killer/Evil Child-
--- Killer/Evil Doll-
--- Make for TV Movie-
--- Monster/Creature Feature/Godzilla-
--- Mummy-
--- Musical/Rock 'n Roll Horror-
--- Nazi-
--- Psychological-
--- Rape/Revenge-
--- Silent-
--- Slasher/Psycho/Homicidal Maniac-
--- Takes Place in Space-
--- Takes Place on a Holiday-
--- Takes Place on or under the Sea-
--- Vampire-
--- Werewolf-
--- Witchcraft/Satanic/Religious-
--- With Commentary-
--- With the Words “Living Dead” in the Title-
--- Won an Academy Award (any category)-
--- Zombie-

Watch films in at least three formats (Blu-ray, DVD, streaming, etc.):
--- First Format, (insert format), (insert title).
--- Second Format, (insert format), (insert title).
--- Third Format, (insert format), (insert title).

Watch films in at least three languages:
--- First Language, (insert language), (insert title).
--- Second Language, (insert language), (insert title).
--- Third Language, (insert language), (insert title).

Watch one film from every decade of film history:
--- 1890-
--- 1900-
--- 1910-
--- 1920-
--- 1930-
--- 1940-
--- 1950-
--- 1960-
--- 1970-
--- 1980-
--- 1990-
--- 2000-
--- 2010-

Watch a film for each rating:
--- G-
--- PG-
--- PG-13-
--- R-
--- NC-17-
--- X-
--- Unrated-




You forgot Unrated (Pre-1968)

Can we add that back to the main checklist btw?
Old 08-24-12, 12:20 PM
  #82  
Cool New Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Carbondale, PA
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Thanks Trevor! I made the same mistake last year. I'll fix it asap.
Old 08-24-12, 12:52 PM
  #83  
DVD Talk Legend
 
BobO'Link's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 10,363
Received 623 Likes on 457 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Originally Posted by Ash Ketchum
In addition to BobO'Link's suggestion, which I second, I would go with the Val Lewton horror films made at RKO in the early '40s (CAT PEOPLE, I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE, ISLE OF THE DEAD, THE BODY SNATCHER, BEDLAM, et al). They're more suggestive than graphic yet are very effective. Look up contemporary reviews of them (James Agee was a champion of them) to see what I mean. I'd also suggest the Hammer horror films made in England from the late '50s to the early '70s, e.g. the Dracula and Frankenstein films with Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. They have their moments but are not too bloody. One of them--DRACULA HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE--was even rated G! They're beautifully made period films and are well acted with strong casts of distinguished English supporting actors....
Some of the early Italian horror, like Mario Bava's films (BLACK SUNDAY, BLACK SABBATH, BARON BLOOD) and Dario Argento's early gialli, are more atmospheric and moody than bloody. Just stay away from the post-DAWN OF THE DEAD ones...
I totally forgot about the Lewton films. They fit in quite nicely with the Uni Horror catalog. I *almost* mentioned the Hammer series but, depending on outlook, they are a bit more gruesome and suggestive. I tend to steer away from them if the grandkids are around. And, again, totally didn't think about the early Bava films.

I should be ashamed for leaving all of those out as I tend to gravitate towards the films from those eras and prefer them over the more gorier films from the 70s onward. I'll leave as my excuse that I posted my suggestion early this morning right after I woke and had little time as I needed to get dressed and leave for work.

I'll post the lists I have (Uni and Hammer) when I get home this evening.
Old 08-24-12, 01:31 PM
  #84  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
clckworang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: The toe nail of Texas
Posts: 9,547
Received 750 Likes on 488 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Originally Posted by terrycloth
being that i threw in Raine Browns name into the mix I rec 100 tears as its on netflix que and one of my favorites from her along with some other straight to dvd releases Barricade and the beast. I guess im a fan of low budget horror eh.

suggestion on the actors list *i think criterion does this* why not make it "watch X amount of actors in the list"?
I think one film by some of the actors that have been selected for the checklist is way more than enough!

Originally Posted by SterlingBen
You forgot Unrated (Pre-1968)

Can we add that back to the main checklist btw?
I thought it was decided it was unnecessary considering the checklist requires films from each decade.
Old 08-24-12, 02:09 PM
  #85  
DVD Talk Legend
Thread Starter
 
Chad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Somewhere Hot Scoville Units: 9,999,999 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Posts: 12,258
Received 811 Likes on 316 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

^Definitely share those links and I'll include them in the original post.

Originally Posted by JHCA13
I flirted with it last year but this year I'm going to give it a shot...a combined checklist using all the current and former checklist items. It totals 168 items...chance of me completing it...slim.


Spoiler:

Watch a film starring:
--- John Agar-
--- Tom Atkins-
--- Reggie Bannister-
--- Michelle Bauer-
--- Michael Berryman-
--- Doug Bradley-
--- Raine Brown-
--- Bruce Campbell-
--- John Carradine-
--- Lon Chaney Sr.-
--- Lon Chaney Jr.-
--- Hazel Court-
--- Barbara Crampton-
--- Joan Crawford-
--- Jamie Lee Curtis-
--- Peter Cushing-
--- Keith David-
--- Brad Dourif-
--- Robert Englund-
--- Ken Foree-
--- Michael Gough-
--- Sid Haig-
--- Danielle Harris-
--- Lance Henriksen-
--- Kane Hodder-
--- Clint Howard-
--- Boris Karloff-
--- Udo Kier-
--- Klaus Kinski-
--- Christopher Lee-
--- Peter Lorre-
--- Bela Lugosi-
--- “Coffin Joe” Jose Marins-
--- Dick Miller-
--- Bill Moseley-
--- Caroline Munro-
--- Paul Naschy-
--- Ron Perlman-
--- Donald Pleasence-
--- Vincent Price-
--- Linnea Quigley-
--- Ted Raimi-
--- Basil Rathbone-
--- Oliver Reed-
--- Debbie Rochon-
--- Lina Romay-
--- John Saxon-
--- Barbara Shelley-
--- Barbara Steele-
--- Glenn Strange-
--- Tony Todd-
--- Danny Trejo-
--- Max Von Sydow-
--- David Warner-

Watch a film composed by:
--- James Bernard-
--- Simon Boswell-
--- Pino Donaggio-
--- Bernard Herrmann-
--- Ennio Morricone-

Watch a film directed by:
--- Uwe Boll-
--- John Carpenter-
--- David Cronenberg-
--- Brian DePalma-
--- Terrence Fisher-
--- Riccardo Freda-
--- Frank Henenlotter-
--- Kazuo Komizu-
--- Herschell Gordon Lewis-
--- Ulli Lommel-
--- Sergio Martino -
--- Amando de Ossorio-
--- Paco Plaza-
--- Roman Polanski-
--- Fred Olen Ray-
--- Jean Rollin-
--- George A. Romero-
--- Takashi Shimizu-
--- Jacques Tourneur-
--- Ti West-
--- James Whale-

Watch a film with make-up effects by:
--- Rick Baker-
--- KNB-
--- Germano Natali-
--- Carlo Rambaldi-
--- Tom Savini-
--- Dick Smith-

Watch a film written by:
--- Jimmy Sangster-

Watch a film in each of the following sub-genres / types:
--- *3-D Film-
--- Animated Film-
--- Anthology Film-
--- Appears on BFI's 100 European Horror Films List-
--- Appears on Video Nasties List-
--- Based on a Novel-
--- Based on a Video Game-
--- Called “Attack of...”-
--- Called “Day of...”-
--- Called “Night of...”-
--- Called “Return of...”-
--- Called “Revenge of...”-
--- Cannibalism
--- Cinematic Titanic/Horror Host/MST3K/RiffTrax-
--- Comedy/Spoof-
--- Distributor/Studio: Blue Underground-
--- Distributor/Studio: Criterion Collection-
--- Distributor/Studio: Synapse-
--- Documentary-
--- Extraterrestrial-
--- Film...-
--- ...Sequel...-
--- ...and another Sequel-
--- Film...-
--- ...and it's Remake-
--- Found Footage-
--- Frankenstein-
--- Ghost/Haunting-
--- Giallo-
--- Horror Host (Any)-
--- Horror Host (Elvira)-
--- Invisible Man-
--- J-Horror-
--- Killer/Evil Animal-
--- Killer/Evil Child-
--- Killer/Evil Doll-
--- Make for TV Movie-
--- Monster/Creature Feature/Godzilla-
--- Mummy-
--- Musical/Rock 'n Roll Horror-
--- Nazi-
--- Psychological-
--- Rape/Revenge-
--- Silent-
--- Slasher/Psycho/Homicidal Maniac-
--- Takes Place in Space-
--- Takes Place on a Holiday-
--- Takes Place on or under the Sea-
--- Vampire-
--- Werewolf-
--- Witchcraft/Satanic/Religious-
--- With Commentary-
--- With the Words “Living Dead” in the Title-
--- Won an Academy Award (any category)-
--- Zombie-

Watch films in at least three formats (Blu-ray, DVD, streaming, etc.):
--- First Format, (insert format), (insert title).
--- Second Format, (insert format), (insert title).
--- Third Format, (insert format), (insert title).

Watch films in at least three languages:
--- First Language, (insert language), (insert title).
--- Second Language, (insert language), (insert title).
--- Third Language, (insert language), (insert title).

Watch one film from every decade of film history:
--- 1890-
--- 1900-
--- 1910-
--- 1920-
--- 1930-
--- 1940-
--- 1950-
--- 1960-
--- 1970-
--- 1980-
--- 1990-
--- 2000-
--- 2010-

Watch a film for each rating:
--- G-
--- PG-
--- PG-13-
--- R-
--- NC-17-
--- X-
--- Unrated-




Don't forget Angela Bettis was recently added.

Originally Posted by terrycloth
suggestion on the actors list *i think criterion does this* why not make it "watch X amount of actors in the list"?
Noted.

Originally Posted by LJG765
Hi all, I've been enjoying the last couple challenges and see how much enthusiasm you guys have for the October Horror challenge. I have to admit, horror is my least favorite genre which is funny since I love Halloween. I have to admit; I maybe own 2 or 3 actual horror films and one of those I only have because my college was used as a location... I blame my sister who thought it was funny to tell me to close my eyes during the scary bits and then told me to open them just as the worse part occurred--when I was five!

Is there a horror "lite" version of the challenge using just Halloween themed movies/tv shows? Would be OK to join in if I'm able doing a challenge like that on my own if there isn't? I kind of think it would be a challenge of itself to come up with a checklist sort of like JHCA13 did but I don't want to overstep my welcome or annoy anyone.

Thanks for answers--and I really don't mind if this wouldn't fit in but like the back and forth in the challenge discussions and wouldn't mind doing more like it.
That's perfectly fine. Feel free to watch whatever you want to and create any personal checklists or just whatever and go about it your own way.

And I can't go without recommending Mad Monster Party?. That's essential Halloween viewing, IMO.

Originally Posted by SterlingBen
You forgot Unrated (Pre-1968)

Can we add that back to the main checklist btw?
Oh God, I'm getting deja vu from the original discussion and feel a headache coming on, which sucks considering my doctor said I can't take any Tylenol a week before my surgery! But seriously, didn't we discuss this a couple years back and the general consensus was it was unnecessary and limited your viewing choices as well as what clckworang mentioned below? I know a major source of contention regarding past checklist items (Attack of, Day of, etc.) is that they require you to watch the same 'ol titles and, well, wouldn't adding this back accomplish the same?

Of course any feedback is welcome on this as well as terrycloth's suggestion and the "killed by" item. But again, none of this is time-sensitive and whether we do or don't include them doesn't really effect those that plan ahead.
Old 08-24-12, 02:45 PM
  #86  
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 4,051
Received 213 Likes on 140 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

I agree the pre-code rating is sufficiently covered by the decades checklist item.

I like the "killed by..." checklist item but the potential for spoilers might be a dealbreaker; maybe altering it to "attempted kill by... [i.e. chainsaw]" which implies only that a weapon is featured but not the outcome.
Originally Posted by Chad
...And I can't go without recommending Mad Monster Party?. That's essential Halloween viewing, IMO.
+1 Mad Monster Party blu-ray is coming out soon too.
Originally Posted by Chad
...my doctor said I can't take any Tylenol a week before my surgery!
Good luck on your surgery!
Spoiler:
Old 08-24-12, 02:57 PM
  #87  
Challenge Guru & Comic Nerd
 
Trevor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: spiritually, Minnesota
Posts: 36,864
Received 668 Likes on 448 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Originally Posted by JHCA13
Thanks Trevor! I made the same mistake last year. I'll fix it asap.
I did what you're contemplating two years ago, adding all of the retired ratings like GP and M. Each year I'm tempted to try to calculate the "checklist minimum", watching the fewest items but still satisfying the checklist.
Originally Posted by Chad
And I can't go without recommending Mad Monster Party?. That's essential Halloween viewing, IMO.
Speaking of "checklist minimum", this title is not only a great watch, but satisfies tons of checklist items. I watch it almost every October now.

Welcome aboard LGJ765! As Chad said, the Challenges are pretty loose and you're welcome to tune it to your desired tastes. Someone can watch just NC-17 rated films, someone else can watch just Adaams Family episodes, and someone else can watch 300 films fully doing all the theme nights and checklist; and all three are equal 'winners' of the Challenge. The goal is just to have fun, but hopefully doing it in a somewhat communal way. The supplemental themes and checklist and subset films encourage group participation and discussion, but we all participate differently.

Speaking of your favorite theme of Halloween; I'm tempted to make my October all Halloween-themed. I have at least 30 films set on Halloween, plus most of the Simpsons Treehouse of Terror episodes. Hmmmm.
Old 08-24-12, 03:45 PM
  #88  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
The Man with the Golden Doujinshi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mister Peepers
Posts: 7,882
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Originally Posted by Undeadcow
I like the "killed by..." checklist item but the potential for spoilers might be a dealbreaker; maybe altering it to "attempted kill by... [i.e. chainsaw]" which implies only that a weapon is featured but not the outcome.
I've had to be careful to not run across spoilers when figuring out if a movie fits in a certain category or not.

On the actors links on the checklist, I noticed not all of them included TV Movies. If you add it to John Agar, you get another 3 films. Thought I'd mention it.


Originally Posted by Trevor
Speaking of "checklist minimum", this title is not only a great watch, but satisfies tons of checklist items. I watch it almost every October now.
Tales of Terror is another one that always seems to be able to get a lot of checks, almost every year.

Would the TV version of Halloween count as "Made for TV", since it's has scenes added to it and it's not just some version where violence is cut?
Old 08-24-12, 04:02 PM
  #89  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
SterlingBen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Tulsa
Posts: 7,739
Received 326 Likes on 198 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Originally Posted by Chad
, didn't we discuss this a couple years back and the general consensus was it was unnecessary and limited your viewing choices as well as what clckworang mentioned below? I know a major source of contention regarding past checklist items (Attack of, Day of, etc.) is that they require you to watch the same 'ol titles and, well, wouldn't adding this back accomplish the same?

Of course any feedback is welcome on this as well as terrycloth's suggestion and the "killed by" item. But again, none of this is time-sensitive and whether we do or don't include them doesn't really effect those that plan ahead.
I was thinking more of that as being Unrated by the MPAA which would be any movie prior to 68, for statistical reason I feel that say the Unrated cut of say I Am Legend just belongs in a different category than say Carnival of Souls.

Although yeah most people don't do what I do with the checklist.
Old 08-24-12, 04:21 PM
  #90  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
SterlingBen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Tulsa
Posts: 7,739
Received 326 Likes on 198 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

If anyone is looking for some ideas

Here are my highest rated items of the last 2 challenges (Ratings out of 5):

Zombie Roadkill (Episodes 1-6) (4.5)
It! (1967) (4.5)
The Walking Dead S01E01 (5)
Rosemary's Baby (5)
Tales From The Crypt Season 2: Lower Berth (4.5)
Wild Zero (4.5)
Fright Night (80's version) (4.5)
Evil Dead II (4.5)
Night Of The Demons (4.5)
Deep Red (4.5)
Sisters (4.5)
Dawn Of The Dead (70's version) (4.5)
Thriller: A Cruel Picture (4.5)
Suspiria (4.5)
Phantasm (5)
Pandorum (4.5)
Commentary For From Dusk Till Dawn (5)
Commentary For Shock Waves (4.5)
Dead & Buried (4.5)
Otis (5)
Dead Ringers (4.5)
American Horror Story S01E04 (4.5)
The Burning (4.5)
Night Watch (4.5)

My Lowest Rated (spoilerized so as not not sully this thread (A 1 being the lowest possible score))
Spoiler:

Zombi 4: After Death (1.5) <--To be fair I did download the title song b/c it was awesome
Flight Of The Living Dead (Maybe 1.5)
Werewolf Vs The Vampire Woman (1.5)
Horror Of The Blood Monsters (1.5)
Tales From The Crypt Season 2: Mute Witness to Murder (1.5)
Le Manoir du Diable (1.5)
The Ghosts of Hanley House (1.5)
The Ghouls (1)
Headspace (1.5)
Atomic Age Vampire (1.5)
Night Of The Ghouls (1.5)
Death Bed (1)
Totem (1.5)
Old 08-24-12, 04:36 PM
  #91  
DVD Talk Limited Edition
 
SethDLH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Maryland
Posts: 5,729
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 3 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Man Zombi 4 has enough entertainment value to be at least a 2!
Old 08-24-12, 04:55 PM
  #92  
DVD Talk Legend
 
BobO'Link's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 10,363
Received 623 Likes on 457 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Originally Posted by Chad
...And I can't go without recommending Mad Monster Party?. That's essential Halloween viewing, IMO...
Originally Posted by Undeadcow
...+1 Mad Monster Party...
Originally Posted by Trevor
...Speaking of "checklist minimum", this title is not only a great watch, but satisfies tons of checklist items. I watch it almost every October now...
You know... *every time* I think I'm done purchasing new titles for one of these challenges some of you go and mention one that sounds just too good to *not* pick up! I'm generally not a fan of Rankin/Bass but a glowing review here on DVDTalk, Karloff doing voice work, co-written by Mad Magazine's Harvey Kurtzman, some *great* stills on that review, well... it's a no-brainer. Looks like a copy will arrive sometime before October... And I just noticed that Phyllis Diller does some voice work on this too! Yep... gotta order a copy...
Old 08-24-12, 05:05 PM
  #93  
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 4,051
Received 213 Likes on 140 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Originally Posted by SterlingBen
...Here are my highest rated items of the last 2 challenges...
Great idea! Here are mine...

Overall Favorites:
Spoiler:
Santa Sangre, Sauna, Thirst, Wild Zero, Burn Witch Burn, Most Dangerous Game, Lorna the Exorcist, Satan's Blood, The Brain That Wouldn't Die, Nosferatu the Vampyre, Kill Baby... Kill!, Critters 2, Tourist Trap, Kingdom of the Spiders, The House That Dripped Blood, Haxan, Sisters, Satánico Pandemonium, Salvage [2008], Dark Night of the Scarecrow, Ringu, The Grapes of Death.


Disappointments:
Spoiler:
Paranormal Activity 3, Popcorn, Bubba Ho-tep, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Pumpkinhead, Amusement, The Prophecy: Uprising, Fear No Evil, Dead Snow, Black Devil Doll, Header, Ringu sequels, Sorority Row, Night of the Living Dead: Reanimated, Saw II, Hellraiser: Hellworld

Originally Posted by SterlingBen
...Wild Zero (4.5)...
There's no way to describe how unexpectedly fun Wild Zero is. Even hearing good reviews I was initially skeptical but it made my favorites list last year too.
Originally Posted by SterlingBen
...Werewolf Vs The Vampire Woman (1.5)... Death Bed (1)...
These is in my pile for this year. How do you mess up a premise like Werewolf Vs The Vampire Woman?

Last edited by Undeadcow; 08-24-12 at 05:11 PM.
Old 08-24-12, 05:33 PM
  #94  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
SterlingBen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Tulsa
Posts: 7,739
Received 326 Likes on 198 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Originally Posted by Undeadcow
How do you mess up a premise like Werewolf Vs The Vampire Woman?
You make it really really boring and you watch it at the end of the challenge. My advice would be to open with it, that way things can only get better.

Also there are 2 movies named Death Bed, if you are unfortunate enough to have the one distributed by Full Moon I suggest skipping that one altogether.
Old 08-24-12, 06:00 PM
  #95  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
SterlingBen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Tulsa
Posts: 7,739
Received 326 Likes on 198 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Bad post

Last edited by SterlingBen; 08-24-12 at 06:47 PM.
Old 08-24-12, 06:58 PM
  #96  
DVD Talk Gold Edition
 
Darth Maher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Haddonfield, Illinois
Posts: 2,476
Received 87 Likes on 55 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Originally Posted by NoirFan
Buy the UK set - it's $45 cheaper, region-free, has no rating logos on the cover, and comes in a coffin!
Sorry to derail the thread, but I've never ordered a DVD/Blu-ray from another country. Obvious, being cheaper and having a cooler looking box makes the UK version appear to be the primo choice. But what would be the disadvantage of ordering the UK version over the US one?
Old 08-24-12, 07:02 PM
  #97  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
The Man with the Golden Doujinshi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mister Peepers
Posts: 7,882
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Originally Posted by Darth Maher
Sorry to derail the thread, but I've never ordered a DVD/Blu-ray from another country. Obvious, being cheaper and having a cooler looking box makes the UK version appear to be the primo choice. But what would be the disadvantage of ordering the UK version over the US one?
In this case, there isn't one. It's all region free, so that's not an issue. Everything matches the US version. You can also order the non-coffin version and save more. The coffin costs 44 and the non-coffin is 36

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/..._ya_os_product
Old 08-24-12, 07:23 PM
  #98  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 8,384
Received 162 Likes on 120 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Another line of kids or g rated halloween movies would be the Scooby Doo movies.
Old 08-24-12, 07:30 PM
  #99  
Senior Member
 
nezumi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 313
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Rather than list my bests and worsts (I've got a feeling there would a lot of overlap with other participants' lists), I took a look through my past entries and picked out a few titles that maybe weren't the greatest films but still deserved to be seen:
  • Biozombie
  • Deadly Friend
  • I was a Teenage Zombie
  • The Manster
  • Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl
  • Visiting Hours
I slacked off last year and just went with a 4-star scale rather than write up little synopses for each film. I think I'm going back to doing small write-ups for this year's challenge. In some cases, writing up a mini-review can be more entertaining than viewing the film!
Old 08-24-12, 08:19 PM
  #100  
DVD Talk Gold Edition
 
LJG765's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,939
Received 74 Likes on 60 Posts
Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 8th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/3

Thanks guys for the suggestions and help. I looked at Mad Monster Party and it does look like a fun watch. I'll have to try to get a copy for October to watch.

As for the older films, I have watched several of the older ones like Dracula and Frankenstein-mainly the classics but they're not my favorites either. I'd say my taste runs more into the family/kid type Halloween horror films-the ones that aren't really horror. I do have Nosferatu and Bram Stoker's Dracula, but that about covers it. I do like Bruce Campbell movies-cheesy without being too scary. But mainly I watch more movies like ones from the Disney channel or Hocus Pocus or one of my favorites-Nightmare Before Christmas. (though, the question remains-is it a Halloween story about Christmas or a Christmas story about Halloween?)

But it sounds like I could focus on more Halloween type episodes-love the Simpsons Halloween of Terror epis and the Roseanne ones as well. I may do a checklist or not, but if I do one, it'll be one I came up with-I know I wouldn't get very far on the comprehensive one you've all come up with! Thanks again for all the suggestions!

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.