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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

Am I imagining things or was there a link to subset films we surprisingly haven't used yet somewhere in this thread?
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

Originally Posted by Darth Maher
Am I imagining things or was there a link to subset films we surprisingly haven't used yet somewhere in this thread?
You're looking for the list originally compiled by rbrown498 on the bottom of the page of post 223. Link's also now in the wiki.
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

A few more suggestions:

Blue Sunshine (1977) Studies In Terror
https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch...nshine/3202444

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) Studies In Terror, IMDB Highest Rated Horror, The European Passport to Terror
Amazon Amazon
https://www.fandor.com/films/the_cabinet_of_dr_caligari

The Driller Killer
(1979) Video Nasties
https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch...killer/2325166
https://archive.org/details/TheDrillerKiller
Amazon Amazon

Black Christmas (1974) IMDB Highest Rated Horror, The Horrors of USA Up All Night, Slashers/ Giallos / Serial Killers
Amazon Amazon
https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch...istmas/2715157
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

That trailer mash-up rocked, thanks Dave.
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

Here are my submissions:

Tingler, The (1959) - Frankenstein / Mad Doctors
Ginger Snaps 2 - Werewolves / Were-Creatures On A Full Moon
Son of Frankenstein (1939) - Frankenstein / Mad Doctors ~ Universal Monster Movies
Idle Hands - All Hallows Eve Horrifically Hideous Hellfest / Samhain: An Evening of Celtic Horror ~ Zombies ~ Horror Comedies
Return of the Living Dead Part II, The (1988)- Zombies ~ Horror Comedies
Evil Dead II - Demonic Possession / Satanic / Witchcraft / Hell
Near Dark - Vampires
Creepshow 2 - Horror Anthologies
Alien - IMDB Highest Rated Horror
Others, The (2001) - Supernatural
Maximum Overdrive (1986) - Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater
Fly, The (1986) - Fangoria (October 1986)
Amityville Horror, The (1979) - Rocktober Blood - 100 Greatest Horror Film Soundtracks
ADDED:
Nightmare On Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) - Slasher


This might be the first year in a while where I didn't suggest Halloween 4.



EDIT: I'll try to research various/alternate viewing methods for my pics

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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

Subset suggestions:
Evolution (2015) – Blood on the Beach, Modern, Atmospheric, European (France) [on Netflix]
Brainscan – NOTLD 50, Games [no obvious streaming outlet, but new blu-ray]
The Transfiguration – Vampires, Modern [on Netflix]
Lake Bodom – Killers, Modern, European (Finland) [on Shudder]
Sleep Tight – IMDB Highest Rated, Modern, European (Spain) [on Amazon Prime streaming]
The Convent (2000) – NOTLD50, Demonic [no obvious streaming outlet]
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

Could the Universal themed day be on a weekend? It might be interesting to try to introduce the kids to those, or failing that watch around them.
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

Can anyone recommend overlooked gem horror movies? What are some old or new movies I've 'got' to check out this year aside from the obvious favorites?

Here are some of my recommendations:
Sweet Home (2015, on Netflix) - Randomly watched this not expecting much and it blew me away, well staged and atmospheric with an intense home invasion scenario and some gore - execution and performances are top notch.
From the Dark (2015, on Amazon Prime) - an atmospheric creepy extended chase creature feature; it’s nicely tense.
Mill of the Stone Women (1960, not streaming) – I’m surprised this doesn’t get more spin – it’s a nice slow burn.
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

Originally Posted by Undeadcow
Could the Universal themed day be on a weekend? It might be interesting to try to introduce the kids to those, or failing that watch around them.
Yeah, I'll place it on the first Sunday of the month (10/7). That way it'll put some distance between it and the Frankenstein/Mad Doctors theme on National Frankenstein Friday.

And coincidentally, my Echo just said today is Mary Shelley's birthday.

Originally Posted by Undeadcow
Mill of the Stone Women (1960, not streaming) – I’m surprised this doesn’t get more spin – it’s a nice slow burn.
It's fantastic. I need to dig out my old Mondo Macabre DVD and give that a rewatch. Almost purchased the German LE from a couple years back with three cuts, but passed due to only one having subtitles. Hoping for a boutique label announcement soon.
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

I'm about halfway there on configuring the subset list, but that's as far as I can go until we get some more volunteers and suggestions.

6 volunteers still need to give their suggestions

7 volunteer spots remain

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I'll volunteer for carousal, I'm just not great at suggesting thing.
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

Suggestions:

Cabinet of Dr Caligari (1920) - Highest rated, Studies in horror, Atmospheric
Peeping Tom - Highest rated, Atmospheric
The Brood - Studies in Horror, Atmospheric

Haven't seen, but notable:
Two Evil Eyes - Anthologies (Romero/Argento)
The Cremator - European
Calvaire - European
Return of the Vampire - 1943, Vampires
The Boogey Man - Video Nasties

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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

Originally Posted by Chad
I'm about halfway there on configuring the subset list, but that's as far as I can go until we get some more volunteers and suggestions.

6 volunteers still need to give their suggestions

7 volunteer spots remain
There is a LOT of thread that I haven't read, but 7 volunteer spots and 6 volunteers for suggestions, can you let me know what that is so I can help out. 3 day weekend so I'll be able to post.
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

Originally Posted by jacob_b
There is a LOT of thread that I haven't read, but 7 volunteer spots and 6 volunteers for suggestions, can you let me know what that is so I can help out. 3 day weekend so I'll be able to post.
That's just the number of subset volunteers we still need, and those that already volunteered that haven't given suggestions yet. It's just like you've done it in the past - pick some themes, and give some movie picks based on them we haven't used yet.

https://forum.dvdtalk.com/13395540-post223.html

And I'll announce what themes we could use some more picks from soon.
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

The OHMC14 list thread just went up! Sign up to reserve your spot now!...

Posted by The October Horror Movie Challenge on Sunday, September 2, 2018

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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

Originally Posted by Chad
That's just the number of subset volunteers we still need, and those that already volunteered that haven't given suggestions yet. It's just like you've done it in the past - pick some themes, and give some movie picks based on them we haven't used yet.

https://forum.dvdtalk.com/13395540-post223.html

And I'll announce what themes we could use some more picks from soon.
Gotcha. Wasn't sure if we needed more subset choices are not. I'll volunteer.

The Horrors of USA Up All Night or Cheesy '80s Horror Flicks (there are a LOT of the same movies on these two lists): The Toxic Avenger
IMDB Highest Rated Horror: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
Take the Stairs! Elevator Horrors: Devil
Horror Anthologies: TALES OF TERROR or Tale of Tales (Netflix)
Slashers: Friend Request (Netflix)
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The OHMC14 list thread just went up! Sign up to reserve your spot now!

First come, first serve.

One month and...

Posted by The October Horror Movie Challenge on Saturday, September 1, 2018
Damn did I pick a good day to check this thread. Got right on the first page under the 2nd reserved. Now I really need to get me a fancy list and go all out.
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

Chad I just want to make sure I have permission to use your banner in the subset montage I'm working on.
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Chad I just want to make sure I have permission to use your banner in the subset montage I'm working on.
Yeah, of course.
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

Originally Posted by mallratcal
I'll volunteer for carousal, I'm just not great at suggesting thing.

Originally Posted by jacob_b
Gotcha. Wasn't sure if we needed more subset choices are not. I'll volunteer.

The Horrors of USA Up All Night or Cheesy '80s Horror Flicks (there are a LOT of the same movies on these two lists): The Toxic Avenger
IMDB Highest Rated Horror: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
Take the Stairs! Elevator Horrors: Devil
Horror Anthologies: TALES OF TERROR or Tale of Tales (Netflix)
Slashers: Friend Request (Netflix)
And we're down to only 5 volunteer spots remaining!
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A few suggestions

dog - Dogs (1976), Mans Best Friend

Modern Horror Films - Happy Death Day, Puppet Master Littlest Reich, Hereditary , Don't Breathe

Slashers, 2, 3 / Giallos, 2, 3, 4 / Serial Killers - Manhunter

Chronological Horror Years Faceoff - 1943 (Diamond) Vs. 1968 (Gold) Vs. 1993 (Silver) - Body Snatchers, Ticks

Werewolves / Were-Creatures On A Full Moon (full moon on 10/24) Late Phases

Anthologies - Two Evil Eyes

Soundtracks - Nosferatu (1978)

Cheesy 80s - Killer Workout

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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

IMDB Highest Rated Horror - I Saw The Devil
(The least viewed of the highest rated IMDB)

Jawsploitation - Jaws 3
(Bonus is viewed in 3D)

Slashers - Lost After Dark
(80's Slasher homage with old T-1000)

1980's Video Companies Spotlight: Video Stores + Prism Entertainment - Evil Toons
(Many forum goers bought based on post made last year, but may not have sat on the title a whole year)

Vampires -Dracula '92
(haven't done this one yet and cheap UMD)

Horror Anthologies - Deadtime Stories
(Shout Release)

Werewolves/Cheesy 80's - Howling 3
(Perhaps the pick most in keeping with my subset tradition)

Supernatural - Ghostkeeper
(Maybe also 80's Cheesy)
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

Vincent Price died 25 years ago. Man, I feel old.

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Born: May 27, 1911 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Died: October 25, 1993 (age 82) in Los Angeles, California, USA
I usually watch Vincent Price movies on the 25th during the challenge.
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Re: Pre-Horror Challenge 14: Building of the Optional Lists (Themes, Subset, & Checkl

Subset Suggestions:
Peeping Tom - Criterion Crossover
Twins of Evil - Vampires or European Passport to Terror
Death Spa - Cheesy 80s Horror Flicks

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