100 Movies. 31 Days. The 9th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (Oct 1-31) Pt 3
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I'm sorry to hear of your loss asianxcore. My condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with you.
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Thanks and again thanks to everyone for the kind words. Against many of my friends' wishes, I drank and listened to music last night. That is very unlike me, as I don't drink much at all, but honestly, I didn't know what to do with myself. We do all know each other well through these challenges, I would think.
One of my close friends is working on getting a venue for the memorial, hopefully having an open service for friends (eventually) and having a Benefit Concert locally to help out my friends' Mother with all the costs this will bring. My friend loved music and was a musician, so having a show with all of his favorite local bands we thought was a fitting idea.
Going to try and watch as much as I can, as I might need a distraction right now.
One of my close friends is working on getting a venue for the memorial, hopefully having an open service for friends (eventually) and having a Benefit Concert locally to help out my friends' Mother with all the costs this will bring. My friend loved music and was a musician, so having a show with all of his favorite local bands we thought was a fitting idea.
Going to try and watch as much as I can, as I might need a distraction right now.
At the moment I'm sort of throttling down on my daily watches I think. I've noticed a similar pattern where if I was doing good early in the challenge, by mid-month I usually need a break. But I'm still getting in two or three a day versus other challenges where I can see I went three or four days without watching a one. And I've been going back and playing the Walking Dead game since I've had all the episodes downloaded but had only ever played the first, which is still horror-related at least.
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took a break today from the Horror fare and caught a midday screening of 'Gravity' in 3D/Dolby Atmos:
will try to watch the first episode of the new season of 'American Horror Story: Coven' tonight, before tomorrow nights next episode.
head's up for the ABC's 'Toy Story Of Terror!' airing tomorrow night.
Review: 'Toy Story Of Terror!' Is A Hauntingly Great Halloween Special
will try to watch the first episode of the new season of 'American Horror Story: Coven' tonight, before tomorrow nights next episode.
head's up for the ABC's 'Toy Story Of Terror!' airing tomorrow night.
Review: 'Toy Story Of Terror!' Is A Hauntingly Great Halloween Special
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Twisted Nerve was a lot better than I expected. Really good stuff. Hayley Mills was genuinely likable, though also seemed like a bit of an idiot, and Hywel Bennett was pretty creepy and restrained as Martin/Georgie. It had a pretty tense atmosphere as well. Martin's motivations and actions seemed a little random at times though, and it prevented it being as tight as it could've been. Still, definitely worth a watch.
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My thoughts are with you asianxcore. I lost a very dear friend earlier in the year. It was quite unexpected so I have some idea what you are going through.
I just got done watching Terror Circus aka Barn of the Naked Dead. Its a low budget, very sleazy picture but Andrew Prine is good as the psycho and there's even a monster in the outhouse. Well worth a viewing I'd say. A very strange thing is that hanging on the wall in the guy's "workroom" is a copy of a Sea Devils comic book! I spotted it right away because I collect comic from that time. This was published by DC back in the sixties and this particular issue is #30 dated July-Aug of 1966 -- a good 7 years or so before the movie was made. I just can't figure what the heck it's doing there. It is a cluttered room but still... For your edification I've included a picture of the cover.
OK, maybe a little off topic, but who else can I tell about this?
I just got done watching Terror Circus aka Barn of the Naked Dead. Its a low budget, very sleazy picture but Andrew Prine is good as the psycho and there's even a monster in the outhouse. Well worth a viewing I'd say. A very strange thing is that hanging on the wall in the guy's "workroom" is a copy of a Sea Devils comic book! I spotted it right away because I collect comic from that time. This was published by DC back in the sixties and this particular issue is #30 dated July-Aug of 1966 -- a good 7 years or so before the movie was made. I just can't figure what the heck it's doing there. It is a cluttered room but still... For your edification I've included a picture of the cover.
OK, maybe a little off topic, but who else can I tell about this?
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Oh, and since we're now halfway through the challenge, I thought I would post a little update. 87 films so far, which I'm really happy with since I thought getting to 50 would be a struggle. I could've squeezed in a few more, but I had to remind myself I wasn't worried about numbers this year. Haven't had much luck with first time viewings unfortunately, but here's my top 5 so far:
1. Dead Heat (1988)
2. Manhunter (1986)
3. Linkeroever (2008)
4. Twisted Nerve (1968)
5. Slashers (2001)
1. Dead Heat (1988)
2. Manhunter (1986)
3. Linkeroever (2008)
4. Twisted Nerve (1968)
5. Slashers (2001)
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took a break today from the Horror fare and caught a midday screening of 'Gravity' in 3D/Dolby Atmos:
will try to watch the first episode of the new season of 'American Horror Story: Coven' tonight, before tomorrow nights next episode.
head's up for the ABC's 'Toy Story Of Terror!' airing tomorrow night.
Review: 'Toy Story Of Terror!' Is A Hauntingly Great Halloween Special
will try to watch the first episode of the new season of 'American Horror Story: Coven' tonight, before tomorrow nights next episode.
head's up for the ABC's 'Toy Story Of Terror!' airing tomorrow night.
Review: 'Toy Story Of Terror!' Is A Hauntingly Great Halloween Special
I meant to mention yesterday that one of my most enjoyable watches was a family-friendly film called The Hole about, well, a hole. I wasn't expecting anything special (it was directed by Joe Dante, though) but it was actually a blast to watch. If you go into it thinking Goosebumps, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. There's some scenes near the end where an abusive father and home is perceived as giant, exaggerated monsters. The level of detail and attention paid to this mental insecurity of a child just blew me away. The acting was barely capable, but not distracting. I'm going to revisit this one next month (with the family this time).
The Hole Netflix Streaming
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My top five first time views so far would have to be: Absentia, The Pact, The Invisible Man, Child's Play 2, and The Innocents.
(The Girl Next Door would be on the list for how well done it is, but it's not a truly "enjoyable" film nor is it easy to repeat.)
(The Girl Next Door would be on the list for how well done it is, but it's not a truly "enjoyable" film nor is it easy to repeat.)
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isn't that an amazing movie - I remember the first time I saw it, the hairs on my neck stood straight up at the chilling tension filled ending.
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My top 5 first time views halfway through -
American Mary (2012)
Night of the Demons (1988)
The Collector (2009)
Wrong Turn (2003)
Critters (1986)
I have about a handful of others I truly enjoyed (out of almost 80 FTVs - most have been kind of meh) but nothing stands out as a new favorite thus far.
American Mary (2012)
Night of the Demons (1988)
The Collector (2009)
Wrong Turn (2003)
Critters (1986)
I have about a handful of others I truly enjoyed (out of almost 80 FTVs - most have been kind of meh) but nothing stands out as a new favorite thus far.
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Finally made it thru Human Centipede, and I think once is enough. There wasnt anything to like about it as a horror movie, and I feel dirty after watching it. The dvd is going in the trash, thankfully it was only five bucks.
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Use it at the next Best Buy upgrade and save.
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Trivia question: (no prize. Just for fun). I just watched a movie that featured "boob'o'lanterns". Any guesses what the movie was?
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There's some speculation that Best But might discontinue it's upgrade and save program with it's dwindling physical media section and lack of u&s announcement this quarter.
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Yeah, I just DVR'd that from one of the Showtime channels. I was only thinking about watching just one of the Children/Corn sequels for this challenge (The one that one of the producers on the checklist produced,Genesis,which is streaming) But the heck with it. I feel like doing a "Before-They-Were-Stars" viewing this week. So I'll get to Naomi's movie later on.
Speaking of which, I think Sparky (aka Mightysparks) was finishing out the Hellraiser sequels. If she does, she'll run into Henry "Superman" Cavill in Hellworld!
Speaking of which, I think Sparky (aka Mightysparks) was finishing out the Hellraiser sequels. If she does, she'll run into Henry "Superman" Cavill in Hellworld!
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Just watched the Maniac remake. Having avoided reviews, it took about 15 minutes before it dawned on me: "Holy crap ... the whole movie is going to be shot in the killer's point-of-view". So there's this, the 40s noire "Lady in the Lake", and Gaspar Noe's "Enter the Void". Any other total POV features?
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Just watched the Maniac remake. Having avoided reviews, it took about 15 minutes before it dawned on me: "Holy crap ... the whole movie is going to be shot in the killer's point-of-view". So there's this, the 40s noire "Lady in the Lake", and Gaspar Noe's "Enter the Void". Any other total POV features?
I know it's not a feature length, but 'Phase I Clinical Trial' on V/H/S/2 is shot entirely POV.
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Hocus Pocus BD for $10.99 is the Amazon lightning deal for the next couple hours. I thought I owned the DVD but couldn't find it, so why not.
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My top five watches so far (first-time viewings only)
1. I Spit on Your Grave 2
2. Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
3. The 'Burbs
4. Detention
5. Frankenweenie
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