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So true, if you want to watch horror, go right ahead, right?

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While I probably only average about a movie or two a month the past few years (except for Octobers), I find it hard to watch anything outside of the Challenge-of-the-month genre. My OCD compels me. However, most horror films can be made to fit at least one other Challenge; so if I'm in the mood for horror it's usually pretty easy to watch something and fit the current Challenge.

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I've gotten less OCD about my challenge watching, and while I do the challenges, I also watch what I want. Though when I was just now watching an episode of The Haunted on Animal Planet, I couldn't help thinking that this would have been great for last month. It was an interesting episode, but sad at the same time. An evil ghost killed a family's two rabbits, and the owner of the house vowed revenge. He was like, "Ok you mess with my family, now I'm going to mess with you."

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Bonus day today?

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If you like 70s horror, try to track down a copy of the 50 Movie Pack Suspense Classics or the Action Classics 100 Movie Pack. The latter contains the former. Amazon doesn't have either right now but they might also be merged together with an even larger set.

Someone did a list of the 50 pack.
http://www.imdb.com/list/ls000853057/

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Guess I was a bit late on that suggestion but we have another Friday the 13th next month too!

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If anyone remembers, I had started working on making a 'canonical top 1000 horror films' list last year. I released the first official edition a couple of months ago and will hopefully update it every April/May with all the new lists which pop up in that time. As of the current edition, 1231 lists were gathered. I finished the website which can be found here: http://theyshootzombies.com/ and the list on iCM https://www.icheckmovies.com/lists/t.../mightysparks/ will also be made official in October.

I've already seen all the films on the list, so it might not be useful for everyone but eh it's fun :D I also created a list for 1001-2000 https://www.icheckmovies.com/lists/t.../mightysparks/ but there are many 1-vote films on there so it's not as meaningful. Anyway, just dropping this off here in case it helps anyone's watchlist for the challenge...

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That's incredible, mightysparks! I've only just scanned through a bit, but can't believe you also found a critical comment for each one! I'll definitely be going through this before October in preparation. Thanks for the hard work!

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Thanks! I'll definitely be using these lists not only during the Challenge, but throughout the year as there as still many canonical horror movies that I haven't gotten around to seeing.

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So.... the challenge is a little over 2 months away. Can we start finalizing the lists?

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Damn, that looks like an enormous amount of work on your part to put that together :eek: Having posted in a recent thread of someone looking for good horror movies, a better answer to that person would be for them to go down your list until they get to one they haven't seen.

While the methodology makes the particular number rankings pretty arbitrary (which was unavoidable), it looks like it did what you were hoping for ... putting together a really nice list. I've seen almost all of them, and even in the lower part of the list there are a lot of worthwhile movies. It will be interesting to see how the rankings change with time. Which newer movies will stick in people's memories and move up, and which will be forgotten and move down.

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I'm getting really antsy too. Already DVR'ing movies from cable waiting to be watched months from now.

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I started buying horror films and stacking them, waiting for the day...

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I can't hold off until October. Every month is a good time for a good horror movie :D I'm sure there will still be plenty to catch up by then. And the challenge is a great excuse for me to rewatch favorites that I own.

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October is always insanely busy for me so I try to begin any type of Halloween-like activities right after Labor Day.

I've been doing that as well. Also checking out my library's selection.

Nothing ever goes quite as planned. But half of the fun is the prep. :D

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Thinking of trying the free trial to Shudder myself.

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So did I. TCM had a few on.

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Yeah, we really need to get those out of the way earlier. I'll be posting a separate thread in here in a few days that'll bring up that issue plus a couple of others that need addressing. Stay tuned.

Better hurry. The 60 day trial is ending soon according to an email I received.

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October horror movie challenge planning already?!? Time flies! I've also got a row of stuff lined up.

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Did anyone do the Horror Crate? Want to post some pics of your hauls?

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Today, after cleaning behind a dresser, I found a package that was unopened. It turned out to be my copy of the F13 remake. I'd like to replace my set of the original movies though, as some have gotten quite scratched.

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What is the Horror Crate?

Can anyone rewatch horror movies over and over again? I find it hard to do. Some I can barely do (it's mainly has to have some comedy), but overall I just cannot. I know what is going to happen and all the screams, which kills it, especially if watched by myself.

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https://www.nerdblock.com/horror?gcl...FUeRHwodvD0AiA

It is a monthly subscription service in which you receive a box of horror-related goodies. Shirts, figures, magazines, etc. There are actually a few different companies doing these now.

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How does one get the 60 day, I only see a 14 day.

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Before the site launched there was a form to enter your email address that would let you know when it went live. Once you got an email you're asked to help test the site out:

"You're invited to try SHUDDER, a diabolical streaming service devoted to all the things that go bump in the night. Unlock our vast library of horror films that span the globe and the history of cinema.

We're offering you a free 60 day trial in exchange for your valuable participation and feedback. But beware; once you're inside, you might not make it out in one piece."


Anyway, it's apparently too late because I'm also getting the 2 week trial offer now.

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I've been getting the Horror Block since last year. I can't say every block is amazing - most of the stuff is just filler stuff - but occasionally I get a cool new shirt or little toy. Unfortunately I haven't got anywhere to put the stuff, so I've just got a big pile of boxes on my floor :D I can't post any pics right now, but if you google 'horror block [month]' there are people who post reviews every month.

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ooo yeah saw some of these at different websites. I never got into it because I'm not huge on those dolls and the shirts probably wouldn't fit me lol. I would rather get movies.

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That makes two of us.

I'd probably still do this just for the figures though. I recently bought ReAction's Bride & Dracula and added them to my Remco playset/figures.
https://41.media.tumblr.com/b54a4868...n4oo1_1280.jpg
Almost 35 years in the making!

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That's really cool! If I had my own place and room to display, I would be all over it. But for now, the figures would just sit in a box and take up space and my movies already do enough of that lol.

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They go up to XXXXL but you have to pay more for the larger sizes.

I've thought about signing up a couple times but then seeing around $10 for shipping makes me reconsider. I've been doing reddit gift exchanges lately, which ends up costing about the same as if I do the boxes. The only difference is each gift exchange round has a bunch of different themes to choose from.

This time I'm doing cubical decorations and an outdoor gear exchange. I haven't decided what to get for the outdoor one but the cubical person mentioned they liked plants and zombies, so I sent them a set of three zombie chia pets

http://www.amazon.com/Chia-CP135-01-...9X0V1Q3KEKTZRE

http://www.amazon.com/Chia-CP133-01-...9X0V1Q3KEKTZRE

http://www.amazon.com/Chia-CP134-01-...9X0V1Q3KEKTZRE

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Yikes, $10 shipping. I guess two free years of Prime has spoiled me, with it's free shipping.

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Is it getting close to this again..man. time flies.

Some good new bluray's coming out in October, just in time. The Hammer set individual discs that is, plus Burnt Offerings, The Oblong Box to name a few.
Going to get all of these.

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I've actually already started to shift away from watching horror so I can watch them for the challenge.

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^Yep. I've been checking the SF titles I watch for the SF/Fantasy Challenge and putting aside any that also have Horror listed as a genre. Plus adding new stuff.

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Am I the only one dying to know what issues need to be addressed?

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I have some favorites that I can always watch again. But I agree that it doesn't have the same effect as the first time I watched it.

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I have no more of a problem rewatching horror movies than I do rewatching any other type of movie. Most of the best movies, horror films included, actually benefit from repeat viewings. Just because one knows "all the screams" in a film doesn't necessarily rule out further enjoyment, any more than knowing all the songs in a musical makes it less entertaining.

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I have no problem watching many horror films over and over again. It's odd, but one thing that makes it easier for me to do so is the shorter run times. There are many classic films that deserve to be watched repeatedly, but it's harder to make time for them.

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I also have no problem rewatching horror movies over again.

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Neither do I.