Pre-Horror Challenge 11 Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checklist)
09-19-15, 09:58 PM
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 11 Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl
As for Teen Wolf, a few expressed their opinion that it wasn't considered horror.
Oh, come on! In the 10 years I've been doing this I've NEVER excluded a title in someone's list because it was outside the genre. Not once. That's despite any conversations on it, whether it had wild cards attached, or whatever the reason. Hell, I'd count The Care Bears Movie if it was included in your list, and I probably have. I've always been lax on that.
Oh, come on! In the 10 years I've been doing this I've NEVER excluded a title in someone's list because it was outside the genre. Not once. That's despite any conversations on it, whether it had wild cards attached, or whatever the reason. Hell, I'd count The Care Bears Movie if it was included in your list, and I probably have. I've always been lax on that.
I treat subset films a bit differently since they have an entire day dedicated to them along along with own respective threads attached. Just trying to do them justice by at least attempting to keep them within the realm of horror. I honestly don't think that's being too harsh.
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I nominate My Mom's a Werewolf for the Werewolf category.
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09-19-15, 10:44 PM
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Better late than never..
I still need to reserved my spot on the list thread.. Just trying to catch up..
Ok I like to pick 3 Werewolfs movies if there is still a chance.
1. Late Phases 2014
2.Wer 2013
3. Wolf Cop 2014
I still need to reserved my spot on the list thread.. Just trying to catch up..
Ok I like to pick 3 Werewolfs movies if there is still a chance.
1. Late Phases 2014
2.Wer 2013
3. Wolf Cop 2014
09-19-15, 11:29 PM
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 11 Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl
For what it's worth, I don't have any issue if someone counted Teen Wolf, but I don't think it should be a subset choice. Not horror enough to be a film of the day. Just my two cents.
As for my subset picks ... ugh. I don't know.
Cursed - werewolves - I've never seen it and always heard it wasn't very good, but it is Wes Craven. Bonus that it's been showing on movie channels in HD and is also streaming on Netflix and Amazon.
Killer Klowns From Outer Space - Free Admission - I love this movie. It's a lot of fun. The Blu-ray can be had for cheap, and I noticed it streaming on Amazon.
House of Wax (1953) - Free Admission - Not available on streaming anywhere but I wouldn't mind revisiting it.
TerrorVision - Eyes Have It - It's streaming on Amazon.
The Live - Eyes Have It - Also not streaming anywhere but it's a bad ass movie that hasn't been used before.
Frightmare (1983) / Curtains (1983) - Double Features - I'll just throw this one out because I have both on Blu-ray, but they probably aren't streaming anywhere.
That's all I can come up with this at this moment. Let me know if I need to throw out any additional titles.
As for my subset picks ... ugh. I don't know.
Cursed - werewolves - I've never seen it and always heard it wasn't very good, but it is Wes Craven. Bonus that it's been showing on movie channels in HD and is also streaming on Netflix and Amazon.
Killer Klowns From Outer Space - Free Admission - I love this movie. It's a lot of fun. The Blu-ray can be had for cheap, and I noticed it streaming on Amazon.
House of Wax (1953) - Free Admission - Not available on streaming anywhere but I wouldn't mind revisiting it.
TerrorVision - Eyes Have It - It's streaming on Amazon.
The Live - Eyes Have It - Also not streaming anywhere but it's a bad ass movie that hasn't been used before.
Frightmare (1983) / Curtains (1983) - Double Features - I'll just throw this one out because I have both on Blu-ray, but they probably aren't streaming anywhere.
That's all I can come up with this at this moment. Let me know if I need to throw out any additional titles.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1x...vie_shortfilms
Maybe next year there can be some sort of Family Friendly Friday subset night. Then we can have our things like Teen Wolf films for things that were never meant to be horror in the first place. Not by the director, script writer, studio, or anyone else that had any part in making it. That's kind of a big difference between a horror film, one made with the intention of horror and one that isn't made to be scary.
Will Vinton made movies that has some spooky looking stuff in it but that's just from how it was made. If a little kid is scared of some of the things in his films, that doesn't automatically turn it into a horror film.
How about Ghost Dad. Not meant to be scary but I'm sure something about it could possibly scare a kid that's afraid about ghosts
but that doesn't mean it's a horror film that should be someone's pick for a Haunted/Ghost subset night. At the same time, there's no reason someone shouldn't watch Teen Wolf on werewolf night. I just agree that something like that doesn't need to be a subset pick for werewolves.
Maybe next year there can be some sort of Family Friendly Friday subset night. Then we can have our things like Teen Wolf films for things that were never meant to be horror in the first place. Not by the director, script writer, studio, or anyone else that had any part in making it. That's kind of a big difference between a horror film, one made with the intention of horror and one that isn't made to be scary.
Will Vinton made movies that has some spooky looking stuff in it but that's just from how it was made. If a little kid is scared of some of the things in his films, that doesn't automatically turn it into a horror film.
How about Ghost Dad. Not meant to be scary but I'm sure something about it could possibly scare a kid that's afraid about ghosts
Spoiler:
I nominate My Mom's a Werewolf for the Werewolf category.
You're already on the list. I used your "A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night" pick.
09-19-15, 11:44 PM
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^works for me. I didn't know the choices were locked yet. Been waiting to see this movie for a while anyways
09-20-15, 11:40 AM
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If you end up needing a replacement for werewolves or vampires, you can count my vote towards anyone that suggests any of the Twilight films. Not only are there werewolves but there's also Indians (for the native american horrors category that doesn't exist but it could be used in the future) and vampires (for the vampires category).
09-20-15, 01:11 PM
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If you end up needing a replacement for werewolves or vampires, you can count my vote towards anyone that suggests any of the Twilight films. Not only are there werewolves but there's also Indians (for the native american horrors category that doesn't exist but it could be used in the future) and vampires (for the vampires category).
09-20-15, 02:04 PM
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Here is one last subset recommendation.
Cigarette Burns - Made for TV - It was done for Masters of Horror on Showtime. It was directed by John Carpenter and was my favorite of those episodes.
I also wouldn't mind revisiting Jenifer in the same category.
Cigarette Burns - Made for TV - It was done for Masters of Horror on Showtime. It was directed by John Carpenter and was my favorite of those episodes.
I also wouldn't mind revisiting Jenifer in the same category.
09-20-15, 03:50 PM
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 11 Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl
And we're down to three...
We need picks from the following:
And they need to be from the following unclaimed themes:
You can still pick films already chosen as suggestions if you want.
Link to theme nights if you need the links.
We need picks from the following:
- Dick Laurent
- cwileyy
- nezumi
And they need to be from the following unclaimed themes:
- Made-for-TV Horror Movies & Horror Mini-Series ("The Midnight Hour" was used for a different theme, FYI)
- Eyes of Death (films that have eyes prominently featured on the cover art / poster.)
- Drive-In Double Features (remember, you pick two)
You can still pick films already chosen as suggestions if you want.
Link to theme nights if you need the links.
09-20-15, 03:50 PM
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 11 Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl
In the meantime, I'm conflicted on what to choose for "Free Admission: Enter at Your Own Risk", so I'll put it up for vote.
House of Wax (1953) -or- Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)?
We don't currently have any other films from the 50's on the list and HOW is obviously a classic. On the other hand, Killer Klowns is a cult classic and makes for a funSaturday Friday flick. Help me decide.
Also, we still needs votes on the Criterion Crossover.
House of Wax (1953) -or- Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)?
We don't currently have any other films from the 50's on the list and HOW is obviously a classic. On the other hand, Killer Klowns is a cult classic and makes for a fun
Also, we still needs votes on the Criterion Crossover.
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09-20-15, 04:17 PM
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In the meantime, I'm conflicted on what to choose for "Free Admission: Enter at Your Own Risk", so I'll put it up for vote.
House of Wax (1953) -or- Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)?
We don't currently have any other films from the 50's on the list and HOW is obviously a classic. On the other hand, Killer Klowns makes for a fun Saturday flick. Help me decide.
Also, we still needs votes on the Criterion Crossover.
House of Wax (1953) -or- Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)?
We don't currently have any other films from the 50's on the list and HOW is obviously a classic. On the other hand, Killer Klowns makes for a fun Saturday flick. Help me decide.
Also, we still needs votes on the Criterion Crossover.
For the Criterion Crossover, I vote for Diabolique or Eyes Without a Face.
For Free Admission, I vote for House of Wax, only because I watched Killer Klowns two challenges back.
09-20-15, 04:22 PM
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I vote Killer Klowns. I haven't seen it in quite awhile and need to give it a spin again. I remember not really caring for it that much despite it's cult status.
09-20-15, 04:25 PM
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For Criterion, I vote for Fiend without a Face, Equinox, or The Blob.
For the other, I vote House of Wax.
For the other, I vote House of Wax.
09-20-15, 04:29 PM
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I vote for House of Wax cause it's awesome!
For Criterion, I'll go with The Blob cause it's theme song in awesome!
For Criterion, I'll go with The Blob cause it's theme song in awesome!
09-20-15, 04:41 PM
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For Free Admission, I vote House of Wax.
For Criterion, my votes's for The Blob.
For Criterion, my votes's for The Blob.
09-20-15, 06:08 PM
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Voting here for Killer Klowns; HoW may be the better film but KK fits the free admission theme better with it's go for the gusto carnival antics.
09-20-15, 10:04 PM
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 11 Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl
And we're down to three...
- Made-for-TV Horror Movies & Horror Mini-Series ("The Midnight Hour" was used for a different theme, FYI)
- Eyes of Death (films that have eyes prominently featured on the cover art / poster.)
- Drive-In Double Features (remember, you pick two)
09-20-15, 10:21 PM
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09-20-15, 10:46 PM
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... And what the hell, Cat's Eye for Eyes of Death.
