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Old 09-20-15 | 11:25 PM
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 11 Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

^Got it. Thanks.

And we're down to the last two...

We need picks from the following:
  1. Dick Laurent
  2. cwileyy

And they need to be from the following unclaimed themes:
  1. Made-for-TV Horror Movies & Horror Mini-Series ("The Midnight Hour" was used for a different theme, FYI)
  2. Eyes of Death (films that have eyes prominently featured on the cover art / poster.)

You can still pick films already chosen as suggestions if you want.

Link to theme nights if you need the links.

Old 09-21-15 | 01:56 AM
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Would Eyes without a Face work as my subset pick for Eyes of Death? I think the poster displays the eyes pretty prominently.

Only if it's not being used as part of the Criterion Crossover, of course, but it seemed like Carnival of Souls was winning out. Otherwise, I can find something else with "Eyes".
Old 09-21-15 | 02:26 AM
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Photographic Horror: (Horror films with a photographer at its core)
http://letterboxd.com/holliehorror/l...-of-war/detail (32 titles)
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Old 09-21-15 | 01:36 PM
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 11 Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

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Would Eyes without a Face work as my subset pick for Eyes of Death? I think the poster displays the eyes pretty prominently.

Only if it's not being used as part of the Criterion Crossover, of course, but it seemed like Carnival of Souls was winning out. Otherwise, I can find something else with "Eyes".
It'd be fine. You might wanna have a backup pick just in the off chance there's a surge in votes, although I don't think that'll happen at this point.

Can't believe it's not on the link list, or that we haven't used it yet.

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Fixed. Thanks. Maybe it'll show up on next year's list.
Old 09-21-15 | 01:41 PM
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It's still not too late to get your vote in for Criterion Crossover if you haven't already.

Currently it's The Blob and Carnival of Souls with the most votes.
Old 09-21-15 | 02:05 PM
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A vote for wolf cop
Old 09-21-15 | 02:12 PM
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 11 Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

So, speaking of pre-Challenge planning, there are at least ten Criterion horror films, so starting tonight I'll be watching one horror film a night to count for the Criterion Challenge and get me really primed for the Horror Challenge.
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Originally Posted by Trevor
So, speaking of pre-Challenge planning, there are at least ten Criterion horror films, so starting tonight I'll be watching one horror film a night to count for the Criterion Challenge and get me really primed for the Horror Challenge.
Trevor, this seems to be the full list at Criterion's website:

https://www.criterion.com/explore/119-scary-movies
Old 09-21-15 | 08:01 PM
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Votes are

Free Admission - House Of Wax
Criterion - Eyes Without A Face
Old 09-21-15 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by rbrown498
Trevor, this seems to be the full list at Criterion's website:

https://www.criterion.com/explore/119-scary-movies
Thanks! I think a few of them aren't quite horror, so I'll stick to the sure bets.

Watching Videodrome tonight.
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I try to avoid rewatches, but I've already seen all the Criterion horror films so I've decided to rewatch Rosemary's Baby. It's been a long time since I've seen it and I didn't think it was anything special, so I'm going to revisit it.

There were so many films I put on my 'rewatch' list after gathering lists for TSZDT, just reading about how much other people liked them made me want to see them again even if I didn't like them.
Old 09-21-15 | 11:31 PM
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 11 Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

So. Very. Close.

We need picks from the following:
  • Dick Laurent

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)

You can still pick films already chosen as suggestions if you want.

Link to theme nights if you need the links.

Old 09-21-15 | 11:35 PM
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Too late for a last minute maybe into the 80's VHS distributor circle (I have had CHUD on the brain all week)?
Old 09-22-15 | 02:26 PM
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I'm still playing catch up on this thread, and I would like to nominate Late Phases for the Werewolf theme. I really did enjoy it.

Free Admission - House Of Wax
Criterion - Carnival of Souls

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Old 09-22-15 | 03:52 PM
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 11 Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

Even though we're waiting on the final pick, I think I'm gonna go ahead and post the subset list tonight minus that entry. All I have to do is plug it into the table later, and just hold off the on its discussion thread. No big deal. And I'll give some time for everyone to look over the list before putting up the threads.

Then on to the checklist.
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 11 Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

Originally Posted by Chad
Even though we're waiting on the final pick, I think I'm gonna go ahead and post the subset list tonight minus that entry. All I have to do is plug it into the table later, and just hold off the on its discussion thread. No big deal. And I'll give some time for everyone to look over the list before putting up the threads.

Then on to the checklist.
Someone send a search party out for Dick!!!







And yes, the pun was intended.
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 11 Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

Checklist idea: Just to be retro, use the original checklist with no changes.
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 11 Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

Originally Posted by Chad
Even though we're waiting on the final pick, I think I'm gonna go ahead and post the subset list tonight minus that entry. All I have to do is plug it into the table later, and just hold off the on its discussion thread. No big deal. And I'll give some time for everyone to look over the list before putting up the threads.

Then on to the checklist.
That would be appreciated. I set some money aside to blind buy a couple of the subset picks, just waiting to see the list.
Old 09-22-15 | 08:26 PM
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Alright, the subset list is up.

Feedback welcome.

The 34 discussion threads are coming very soon.

Old 09-22-15 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Spiderbite
Someone send a search party out for Dick!!!







And yes, the pun was intended.
He previously mentioned a broken laptop and moving into a new house, so Dick Laurent is not dead.

Originally Posted by Trevor
Checklist idea: Just to be retro, use the original checklist with no changes.
I bet some could complete it the first day. And Christopher Lee is conveniently included.

Spoiler:
Watch films in at least two languages other than English.

Watch a film and its remake.

watch a film which won an Academy Award -- any category.

Watch a film and at least two sequels.

Watch a film in each of the following horror subgenres:
--- Vampire
--- Werewolf
--- Ghost/haunting
--- Witchcraft/satanic/religious
--- Zombie
--- Slasher/psycho/homicidal maniac
--- Monster/creature feature

Watch a film starring:
--- Bela Lugosi
--- Lon Chaney (Sr. or Jr.)
--- Boris Karloff
--- Vincent Price
--- Christopher Lee
--- Jamie Lee Curtis

Watch a film you've heard about but haven't seen (and report back in the discussion thread).
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Originally Posted by Chad
He previously mentioned a broken laptop and moving into a new house, so Dick Laurent is not dead.
If I was the killer, I'd make sure to make posts like that from my victim's account.
Old 09-22-15 | 09:40 PM
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I could see how that might be misinterpreted.

BTW, I'm gonna post the subset discussion threads already. If for whatever reason something needs to be changed, well, I can edit and a mod can change the title.
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Originally Posted by Chad
Alright, the subset list is up.

Feedback welcome.

The 34 discussion threads are coming very soon.
Uh oh. A Video Nasty appears very early in the game. That might not go so well

Lots of stuff I've already seen, but wouldn't mind re-visiting certain ones.

House By The Cemetary.....Oh no, you di'nt!!!! THE RETURN OF BOB!!!!

And I wonder if I was the only one that thought Next of Kin was that Patrick Swayze movie.

BTW, Chad, if you already had a certain poster for Pet Sematary's discussion thread planned, then discard this. But if you're open for alternatives:
Spoiler:

By Alexandros Pyromallis


EDIT-Cool! Looks like you had the same poster in mind!

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I have this one by Mondo hanging on my wall.

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I didnt suggest What we do in the shadows... was someone elses suggestion.


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