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The 14th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31) ***The List Thread***

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Re: The 14th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31) ***The List Threa

List Complete

Stats:
Movies/Entries: 35
Checklist not completed.
First Time Views: 9
Years Participating: 9
Years: 2005, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

The List:
Spoiler:

Oct 1:
1. The Birds (Shudder)
Oct 2:
2. Girl vs Monster☼ (Netflix)
Oct 3:
3. Hellsing ep 1-4☼ (Funimation)
Oct 4:
4. Todd and the Book of Pure Evil ep 2-3☼ (Shudder)
Oct 5:
5. Shaun of the Dead (Vudu)
Oct 6:
6. Triangle☼ (Shudder)
7. Severance☼ (Shudder)
8. Fido☼ (Shudder)
9. The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (BD)
10. Better Watch Out (Hoopla)
Oct 7:
11. The Babysitter (Shudder)
12. Monster Squad (BD)
Oct 8:
13. Abbot and Costello Meet Frankenstein (Vudu)
14. Hush (Netflix)
Oct 9:
15. The Innkeepers☼ (Shudder)
16. Todd and the Book of Pure Evil ep 4-5☼ (Shudder)
Oct 12:
17. Dracula: Dead and Loving It (DVD)
18. 13 Ghosts☼ (DVD)
Oct 13:
19. An American Werewolf in Paris (AMZ)
20. Rapture Palooza☼ (AMZ)
Oct 21:
21. Odd Thomas (AMZ)
22. 13th Warrior (DVD)
Oct 22:
23. Scooby Doo (Netflix)
Oct 23:
24. Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (Netflix)
Oct 24:
25. Fright Night 3-D (BD)
Oct 25:
26. Mad Monster Party (BD)
Oct 27:
27. The Strangers: Prey at Night (AMZ)
28. The Lost Boys (BD)
Oct 28:
29. House (BD)
30. You Can't Kill Stephen King (Shudder)
31. Waxwork (Tubi)
Oct 29:
32. Waxwork II: Lost in Time (Tubi)
33. The Howling (Shudder)
Oct 30:
34. Corbin Nash☼ (Netflix)
Oct 31:
35. The Halloween Tree (DVD)


Checklist:
Spoiler:

Select 10 actors:
--- Lauren Ashley Carter -
--- Brian Cox -
--- Jamie Lee Curtis -
--- Peter Cushing -
--- Bruce Davison -
--- Boris Karloff -
--- Christopher Lee -
--- Helga Liné -
--- Bela Lugosi -
--- Elina Madison -
--- Burgess Meredith -
--- Sam Neill -
--- Michael J. Pollard -
--- William Shatner -
--- Oliver Reed -
--- Anita Strindberg -
--- Dee Wallace -
--- Naomi Watts -
--- Caroline Williams -
--- Ray Wise -

Select 5 recently deceased
--- Umberto Lenzi -
--- Ulli Lommel -
--- Peter Wyngarde -
--- Jack Ketchum (Dallas Mayr) -
--- Alf Humphreys -
--- Dorothy Malone -
--- John Gavin -
--- Ren Osugi -
--- Lewis Gilbert -
--- Debbie Lee Carrington -
--- R. Lee Ermey -
--- Verne Troyer -
--- Michael Anderson -
--- Janine Reynaud -
--- Jerry Maren -
--- Derrick O'Connor -
--- Tab Hunter -
--- Shinobu Hashimoto -
--- Margot Kidder -
--- Robert Dix -
--- Jacqueline Pearce -
--- Donnelly Rhodes -
--- Fenella Fielding -
--- Pasquale Buba -
--- Al Matthews -
--- Gary Kurtz -

Select 2 film composers:
--- Philip Glass -
--- Joseph LoDuca -
--- Paul Ratajczak -
--- John Williams -

Select 5 directors:
--- Alexandre Aja -
--- Mario Bava -
--- Larry Cohen -
--- Jesús "Jess" Franco -
--- Lucio Fulci -
--- William Malone -
--- Sergio Martino -
--- Hideo Nakata -
--- Roman Polanski -
--- Jee-woon Kim -

Select 2 makeup effects artists:
--- Nigel Booth -
--- Screaming Mad George -
--- Steve Johnson -
--- Stan Winston -


Select 2 producers:
--- Larry Cohen -
--- Bryan Foy -
--- Michael Hertz -
--- Jeanette Volturno -

Select 2 writers:
--- Dan O'Bannon -
--- David Cronenberg -
--- Dennis Paoli -
--- R.J. Robertson -

Select 30 of the following sub-genres / types:
-X- *3-D Film - Fright Night 3D
--- Agoraphobia -
--- Anthology Film -
--- Appears on The 50 Best Horror Movies You’ve Never Seen -
--- Based on a True Story -
--- Based on a Novel -
--- Cannibalism -
--- Cinema Inspired By: H.P. Lovecraft -
--- Cinematic Titanic / Horror Host / MST3K / RiffTrax -
--- Classic Hammer Films -
-X- Comedy / Spoof - Dracula Dead and Loving It
--- Criterion / Masters of Cinema Version Film -
--- Cryptid Cinema -
--- Death by: Explosion, 2 -
--- Director or Writer Cameo in Own Film / Film Adaptation, 2
--- Distributor / Studio: Code Red -
--- Documentary -
--- Drunk Horror -
--- Extraterrestrial / Takes Place in Space -
--- Film From Someone Else's List You've Never Seen -
--- Film From TCM's October Schedule -
--- Film Title Drop -
--- Flashback Horror -
--- From a Basis Gogos Painting -
--- Found Footage -
-X- Frankenstein - Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
-X- Ghost / Haunting - House
--- Giallo -
--- Ouija Board -
--- K-Horror -
--- Killer / Evil Animal -
--- Killer / Evil Child -
--- Killer / Evil Doll -
--- Made-for-TV Movie -
--- Mummy -
--- Musical / Rock ‘n Roll Horror
--- Nation of Origin: Thailand -
--- Nazi -
--- Prom -
--- Psychological -
--- Rape / Revenge -
--- Scarecrows -
--- Slasher / Psycho / Homicidal Maniac -
--- Takes Place in a Hospital -
--- Takes Place on a College Campus or High School -
-X- Takes Place on a Holiday - The Halloween Tree
--- Television -
--- Three Installments in a Franchise -
-X- Vampire - Fright Night 3D
-X- Werewolf - An American Werewolf in Paris
--- Witchcraft / Satanic / Religious -
--- Wilhelm Scream -
--- With Commentary -
--- With Two or More Horror Legends -
-X- Zombie - Shaun of the Dead

Watch 1 w/commentary from the "Masters of Commentary":
--- Joe Bob Briggs -
--- John Carpenter -
--- Larry Cohen -
--- Joe Dante -
--- Herschell Gordon Lewis -
--- Tim Lucas -
--- George A. Romero -
--- Guillermo del Toro -
--- David del Valle -

Watch films in at least three formats:
--- First format, (insert format), (insert title).
--- Second format, (insert format), (insert title).
--- Third format, (insert format), (insert title).

Watch films in at least three languages:
--- First language, (insert language), (insert title).
--- Second language, (insert language), (insert title).
--- Third language, (insert language), (insert title).

Watch 3 films that you've never seen before that:
--- Stars an Arquette (Rosanna, David, Patricia, Richmond, Alexis) -
--- Features music by a rock band -
--- Was made in the 1960s -
--- Features an investigation by Ed and Lorraine Warren -
--- Was written by Stephen King -
--- Features snow -
--- Has the words "Don't" in the title -
--- Was directed by David DeCoteau -
--- Stars Brinke Stevens -
--- Takes place at a strip club, 2 -
--- Features a nun or priest -

Select 6 decades of film history:
--- Pre-1930 -
--- 1930 -
--- 1940 -
--- 1950 -
--- 1960 -
--- 1970 -
--- 1980 -
--- 1990 -
--- 2000 -
--- 2010 -

Select 3 from the following horror film tropes:
--- Jump Scare -
--- No Cell Coverage -
--- The Abandoned Place -
--- The Vengeful Spirit -
--- Death By Sex -
--- The Final Girl -
--- Flickering Lights -

Select 1 from the "Chronological Horror Years Faceoff":
--- 1943 (75th) -
--- 1968 (50th) -
--- 1993 (25th) –

Select 1 from the following anniversaries:
--- 25th Anniversary of Vincent Price's Death -
--- 50th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead -
--- 100th Birthday of Evelyn Ankers -
--- 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, 2 -


Select 4 ratings:
--- G -
--- PG -
--- PG-13 -
--- R -
--- NC-17 -
--- X -
--- Unrated -
--- M -
--- GP -


Attend a live event (convention, play, haunted house, ghost tour, etc.):
--- (insert event). OPTIONAL

Venture Into the Literary World:
--- Read a Horror Novel or Novella (insert title). OPTIONAL
--- Read a Horror Comic Book or Graphic Novel (insert title). OPTIONAL
--- Read a Horror Magazine (insert title). OPTIONAL


Last edited by exharrison; 11-07-18 at 04:44 PM.
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Re: The 14th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31) ***The List Threa

List Complete (100 Movies)
Checklist completed
12th Year doing the Challenge


2018 October Horror Challenge


☼ = first time viewing

September 30
1. Dressed to Kill (Blu-Ray)
2. Bubba Ho-Tep (Blu-Ray)

October 1
3. Lifeforce (Itunes)
4. Night of the Living Dead (Criterion Blu-Ray)
5. Tenebre (Shudder)
6. Shocker (Itunes)
7. Leatherface☼ (Blu-Ray)

October 2
8. Blue Sunshine (Shudder)
9. The Night Stalker (Blu-Ray)

October 3
10. Blood Beach (Youtube)
11. Deep Blue Sea (Netflix)

October 4
12. Down (The Shaft) (Showtime)
13. Tourist Trap - The Last Drive-In With Joe Bob Briggs (Shudder)
14. Sleepaway Camp - The Last Drive-In With Joe Bob Briggs (Shudder)
15. The Night Strangler (Blu-Ray)
16. Creature (Youtube)
17. Season of the Witch (Itunes)

October 5
18. 976-EVIL (Itunes)

October 6
19. Evil Dead 2 (Blu-Ray)
20. Army of Darkness (Blu-Ray)

October 7
21. Evilspeak (Amazon Prime)
22. Annabelle Creation (Itunes)
23. The Island of Lost Souls (Blu-Ray)
24. Frankenstein (Blu-Ray)

October 8
25. Happy Death Day (Blu-Ray)
26. Truth or Dare (Blu-Ray)
27. The Last Man on Earth (Blu-Ray)
28. The Bride of Frankenstein (Blu-Ray)

October 9
29. Train to Busan (Netflix)
30. Dracula (Blu-Ray)

October 10
31. The Bird With The Crystal Plumage (Itunes)
32. The Wolf Man (Blu-Ray)

October 11
33. Ghost Ship (Vudu)

October 12
34. The Creature From the Black Lagoon (Blu-Ray)
35. Abbot and Costello Meet Frankenstein (Blu-Ray)

October 13
36. Meridian☼ (Full Moon Horror Streaming)
37. The Thing (Blu-Ray)

October 14
38. The Witch (Blu-Ray)
39. Lords of Salem (Blu-Ray)
40. The Witches of Eastwick (Amazon Prime)
41. The Love Witch (Amazon Prime)
42. Suspiria (Blu-Ray)

October 15
43. The Fog (Blu-Ray)
44. The Invisible Man (Blu-Ray)

October 16
45. Black Sunday (Shudder)
46. My Name is Bruce (Blu-Ray)
47. The Mummy (1932) (Blu-Ray)

October 17
48. Night of the Living Dead (1990) (Itunes)
49. Don't Blink (Hulu)
50. The Haunting in Connecticut (Hulu)
51. House of 1000 Corpses (Itunes)
52. Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (Blu-Ray)

October 18
53. Psycho (Blu-Ray)

October 19
54. Q: The Winged Serpent (Amazon Prime)
55. Cronos (Blu-Ray)
56. Don't Torture A Duckling (Itunes)
57. Frankenstein Created Woman (Filmstruck)
58. Halloween (Blu-Ray)
59. Halloween 2 (Blu-Ray)

October 20
60. Near Dark (Blu-Ray)
61. The Devil Rides Out (The Devil's Bride) (Filmstruck)

October 21
62. Halloween 2018 (Theater)

October 22
63. The Satanic Rites of Dracula (Amazon Prime)
64. Tales From the Hood (Itunes)
65. The Hills Have Eyes - 2006 - (Blu-Ray)
66. The Hills Have Eyes II - 2007 - (Blu-Ray)

October 23
67. MST3K: Manos the Hands of Fate (Netflix)
68. The Frighteners (Itunes)

October 24
69. Blood and Black Lace (Shudder)
70. The Hills Have Eyes (Itunes)

October 25
71. Stepfather II☼ (Amazon Prime)
72. The Being (Amazon Prime)
73. The Innocents (Youtube)

October 26
74. Swamp Thing (Itunes)
75. It's Alive(Itunes)
76. Gremlins (Itunes)
77. American Psycho (Blu-Ray)
78. Let the Right One In (Blu-Ray)

October 27
79. Scream (Blu-Ray)
80. Halloween III: Season of the Witch (Blu-Ray)
81. Mandy (Itunes)
82. Re-Animator (Blu-Ray)

October 28
83. Psycho II (Blu-Ray)
84. Psycho III (Blu-Ray)

October 29
85. Psycho IV (Blu-Ray)
86. The Incredible Shrinking Man (Itunes)
87. Videodrome (Blu-Ray)
88. Would You Rather (Netflix)

October 30
89. The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014)(Amazon Prime)
90. The Unknown(Filmstruck)
91. Hour of the Wolf(Filmstruck)
92. Frailty (Amazon Prime)
93. House of Wax(Itunes)

October 31
94. The Goldbergs [S6:E5 "Mister Knifey-Hands"] / Bob's Burgers [S9:E4 "Nightmare on Ocean Avenue Street"] / The Conners [S1:E3 "There Won't Be Blood"] / Superstore [S4:E4 "Costume Competition"](Hulu)
95. Fright Night (Itunes)
96. The Shining (Blu-Ray)
97. Return of the Living Dead (Blu-Ray)
98. Shaun of the Dead (Blu-Ray)
99. The Lost Boys (Blu-Ray)
100. Dawn of the Dead - 1978 (Blu-Ray)


Checklist (COMPLETED)
Spoiler:


Select 10 actors: (COMPLETED)
--- Lauren Ashley Carter -
--- Brian Cox -
X - Jamie Lee Curtis - Halloween
X - Peter Cushing - Frankenstein Created Woman
X - Bruce Davison - Lords of Salem
X - Boris Karloff - Frankenstein
X - Christopher Lee - The Devil Rides Out (The Devil's Bride)

--- Helga Liné -
X - Bela Lugosi - The Island of Lost Souls
--- Elina Madison -
--- Burgess Meredith -
--- Sam Neill -
X - Michael J. Pollard - House of 1000 Corpses
--- William Shatner -
--- Oliver Reed -
--- Anita Strindberg -
X - Dee Wallace - The Hills Have Eyes
X - Naomi Watts - Down (The Shaft)

--- Caroline Williams -
X - Ray Wise - Swamp Thing


Select 5 recently deceased (COMPLETED)
--- Umberto Lenzi -
--- Ulli Lommel -
X - Peter Wyngarde - The Innocents
--- Jack Ketchum (Dallas Mayr) -
--- Alf Humphreys -
X - Dorothy Malone - The Being
X - John Gavin - Psycho

--- Ren Osugi -
--- Lewis Gilbert -
--- Debbie Lee Carrington -
X - R. Lee Ermey - The Frighteners
--- Verne Troyer -
--- Michael Anderson -
--- Janine Reynaud -
--- Jerry Maren -
--- Derrick O'Connor -
--- Tab Hunter -
--- Shinobu Hashimoto -
--- Margot Kidder -
--- Robert Dix -
--- Jacqueline Pearce -
--- Donnelly Rhodes -
--- Fenella Fielding -
X - Pasquale Buba - Stepfather II
--- Al Matthews -
--- Gary Kurtz -


Select 2 film composers: (COMPLETED)
--- Philip Glass -
X - Joseph LoDuca - My Name is Bruce
--- Paul Ratajczak -
X - John Williams - The Witches of Eastwick


Select 5 directors: (COMPLETED)
X - Alexandre Aja - The Hills Have Eyes 2006
X - Mario Bava - Blood and Black Lace
X - Larry Cohen - It's Alive

--- Jesús "Jess" Franco -
X - Lucio Fulci - Don't Torture A Duckling
X - William Malone - Creature

--- Sergio Martino -
--- Hideo Nakata -
--- Roman Polanski -
--- Jee-woon Kim -


Select 2 makeup effects artists: (COMPLETED)
--- Nigel Booth -
--- Screaming Mad George -
X - Steve Johnson - The Fog
X - Stan Winston - The Thing



Select 2 producers: (COMPLETED)
X - Larry Cohen - Q: The Winged Serpent
X - Bryan Foy - House of Wax
--- Michael Hertz -
X - Jeanette Volturno - Happy Death Day

Select 2 writers: (COMPLETED)
X - Dan O'Bannon - Lifeforce
X - David Cronenberg - Videodrome
X - Dennis Paoli - Meridian
--- R.J. Robertson -


Select 30 of the following sub-genres / types: (COMPLETED)
--- *3-D Film -
--- Agoraphobia -
X - Anthology Film - Tales From the Hood
--- Appears on The 50 Best Horror Movies You’ve Never Seen -
X - Based on a True Story - The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014)
X - Based on a Novel - Dracula
X - Cannibalism - The Hills Have Eyes II - 2007

X - Cinema Inspired By: H.P. Lovecraft - Re-Animator
X - Cinematic Titanic / Horror Host / MST3K / RiffTrax - MST3K: Manos the Hands of Fate
X - Classic Hammer Films - The Satanic Rites of Dracula
X - Comedy / Spoof - 976-EVIL
X - Criterion / Masters of Cinema Version Film - Dressed to Kill

--- Cryptid Cinema -
--- Death by: Explosion -
X - Director or Writer Cameo in Own Film / Film Adaptation - Army of Darkness
--- Distributor / Studio: Code Red -
--- Documentary -
X - Drunk Horror - Truth or Dare
--- Extraterrestrial / Takes Place in Space -
--- Film From Someone Else's List You've Never Seen -
--- Film From TCM's October Schedule -
--- Film Title Drop -
X - Flashback Horror - Psycho II
--- From a Basis Gogos Painting -
--- Found Footage -
X - Frankenstein - Bride of Frankenstein
X - Ghost / Haunting - The Shining
X - Giallo - Tenebre
--- Ouija Board -
X - K-Horror - Train to Busan
X - Killer / Evil Animal - Deep Blue Sea
X - Killer / Evil Child - Let the Right One In
X - Killer / Evil Doll - Annabelle Creation
X - Made-for-TV Movie - The Night Stalker
X - Mummy - Bubba Ho-Tep

--- Musical / Rock ‘n Roll Horror
--- Nation of Origin: Thailand -
--- Nazi -
--- Prom -
X - Psychological - American Psycho
X - Rape / Revenge - Mandy

--- Scarecrows -
X - Slasher / Psycho / Homicidal Maniac - Shocker
X - Takes Place in a Hospital - Halloween 2
X - Takes Place on a College Campus or High School - Scream
X - Takes Place on a Holiday - Halloween III: Season of the Witch
X - Television - The Night Strangler
X - Three Installments in a Franchise - Halloween / Halloween 2 / Halloween 2018
X - Vampire - Near Dark
X - Werewolf - The Wolf Man
X - Witchcraft / Satanic / Religious - Season of the Witch

--- Wilhelm Scream -
--- With Commentary -
X - With Two or More Horror Legends - Abbot and Costello Meet Frankenstein
X - Zombie - Night of the Living Dead (1990)

Watch 1 w/commentary from the "Masters of Commentary": COMPLETED
X - Joe Bob Briggs - Tourist Trap (The Last Drive In)
--- John Carpenter -
--- Larry Cohen -
--- Joe Dante -
--- Herschell Gordon Lewis -
--- Tim Lucas -
--- George A. Romero -
--- Guillermo del Toro -
--- David del Valle -


Watch films in at least three formats: (COMPLETED)
X - First format - (Blue Sunshine) / (Shudder/ Streaming)
X - Second format - (The Mummy) / (Blu-Ray)
X - Third format - (Halloween 2018) / (Theater)


Watch films in at least three languages: (COMPLETED)
X - First language - Korean - Train to Busan
X - Second language - Italian - The Bird With The Crystal Plumage
X - Third language - Spanish - Cronos


Watch 3 films that you've never seen before that: (COMPLETED)
--- Stars an Arquette (Rosanna, David, Patricia, Richmond, Alexis) -
--- Features music by a rock band -
X - Was made in the 1960s - Black Sunday
X - Features an investigation by Ed and Lorraine Warren - The Haunting in Connecticut

--- Was written by Stephen King -
--- Features snow -
X - Has the words "Don't" in the title - Don't Blink
--- Was directed by David DeCoteau -
--- Stars Brinke Stevens -
--- Takes place at a strip club -
--- Features a nun or priest -


Select 6 decades of film history: (COMPLETED)
X - Pre-1930 - The Unknown
X - 1930 - The Invisible Man
--- 1940 -
X - 1950 - The Incredible Shrinking Man
X - 1960 - The Last Man on Earth
X - 1970 - Suspiria
X - 1980 - Blood Beach

X - 1990 - Psycho IV
X - 2000 - Ghost Ship
X - 2010 - The Witch


Select 3 from the following horror film tropes: (COMPLETED)
X - Jump Scare - Leatherface
--- No Cell Coverage -
X - The Abandoned Place - Evil Dead 2
X - The Vengeful Spirit - Evilspeak

--- Death By Sex -
X - The Final Girl - Would You Rather
--- Flickering Lights -


Select 1 from the "Chronological Horror Years Faceoff": (COMPLETED)
X - 1943 (75th) - Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
X - 1968 (50th) - Hour of the Wolf
--- 1993 (25th) –


Select 1 from the following anniversaries: (COMPLETED)
--- 25th Anniversary of Vincent Price's Death -
X - 50th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead - Night of the Living Dead
--- 100th Birthday of Evelyn Ankers -
--- 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein



Select 4 ratings: (COMPLETED)
X - G - Creature From the Black Lagoon
X - PG - Gremlins

--- PG-13 -
X - R - Sleepaway Camp
--- NC-17 -
--- X -
X - Unrated - The Love Witch
--- M -
--- GP -



X - Attend a live event - Walker Stalker Atlanta 2018

Venture Into the Literary World:

--- Read a Horror Novel or Novella (insert title). OPTIONAL
X- Read a Horror Comic Book or Graphic Novel - Saga of the Swamp Thing: Book 6 / Hellboy the Complete Short Stories: Book 2 / Hellboy - Volume 3: The Wild Hunt / Hellboy - Volume 4: Hellboy in Hell / Hellblazer - Volume 8: Rake at the Gates of Hell
--- Read a Horror Magazine (insert title). OPTIONAL


Subsets
Spoiler:
X - 09/30: group vote - Dressed to Kill (1980)
--- 11/01: group vote - Dave Made a Maze (2017)
--- xx/xx: wildcard - any horror theatrical showing (2018)

X - 10/01: Chad - Lifeforce (1985)
X - 10/02: ororama - Blue Sunshine (1977)
X - 10/03: indiephantom - Blood Beach (1980)
X - 10/04: Gobear - Down (The Shaft) (2001)
--- 10/05: hbsvb - Kwaidan (1964)
--- 10/06: Darkgod - Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror (1981)
--- 10/07: shellebelle - Dr. Cyclops (1940)
--- 10/08: mallratcal - Hereditary (2018)
--- 10/09: TheBigDave - The Zero Boys (1986)
--- 10/10: Elliot57 - Happy Death Day (2017)
--- 10/11: orlmac - Cujo (1983)
--- 10/12: arw6040 - A Quiet Place (2018)
--- 10/13: Bladz - Inside (2007)
--- 10/14: Trevor - The Blood on Satan's Claw (1971)
--- 10/15: Shack - Peeping Tom (1960)
--- 10/16: Mondo Kane - Terrifier (2017)
--- 10/17: DaveyJoe - Who Can Kill a Child? (1976)
--- 10/18: PCBreakdown - Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)
--- 10/19: jacob_b - The Toxic Avenger (1984)
--- 10/20: SterlingBen - Evil Toons (1992)
--- 10/21: tarfrimmer - The Lost Boys (1987)
--- 10/22: numbercrunch - Son of Dracula (1943) / Fangs of the Living Dead (1968) / The Washing Machine (1993)
--- 10/23: JAX036 - Silver Bullet (1985)
--- 10/24: SethDLH - Tenebre (1982)
--- 10/25: WillieMLF - Antropophagus (1980)
--- 10/26: clckworang - Dr. Caligari (1989)
--- 10/27: Darth Maher - Maximum Overdrive (1986)
--- 10/28: jholmes - Marrowbone (2017)
--- 10/29: Undeadcow - Brainscan (1994)
--- 10/30: alyxstarr - Demon Wind (1990)
--- 10/31: cwileyy - Sleepy Hollow (1990)


Themes
Spoiler:

X - 10/01: In 1968 the Recently Dead Get Up and Walk. A Copyright Suddenly Vanishes -
The Social Commentary Makes Everyone Talk. - They're Coming to Get You, Barbara! The 50th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead - Night of the Living Dead

X - 10/02: A Critic-Compiled List of Favorites that Left an Indelible Imprint
It's Full of Cult, Classics, Obscure ...Damn, Out of Print! - Studies in Terror - Blue Sunshine

X - 10/03: Just When You Thought It Safe To Go Back in the Water...
Along Come the Italians Bringing the Regurgitated Slaughter! - Jawsploitation - Blood Beach

X - 10/04: Claustrophobia is the Least of Your Worries...
These Demonic Death Boxes Will Drop You 100 Stories! - Elevator Horrors - Down (The Shaft)

--- 10/05: Once, Twice, Three Times the Lacerations - Horror Anthologies -
X - 10/06: Viruses! Plagues! Outbreaks! Cloths That Smell of Death!
Call In the Military, And Someone Tell Michael--Lay Off the Meth! - Zombies - Army of Darkness

X - 10/07: Monster Kids Unite! Chiller Theatre Brings the Fright! - Universal Monster Movies - Frankenstein
--- 10/08: Creepy with an Atmosphere of Paranoia & Dread
It's Mysteriously Lurking in the Shadows ...Or Under Your Bed! - Atmospheric Horror Films -
--- 10/09: The Decade of Decadence Aged and Fermented
Full of Big Hair, Grace Jones, and the Totally Demented! - Cheesy '80s Horror -
--- 10/10: Candles Lit. Throats Slit. - Bloody Birthday Parties
--- 10/11: Canines with Hydrophobia, Swamps with Creatures From the Abyss,
and Cabins Deep Within the Woods ...Hey, Cujo's Taking a Piss! - Dogs / Bogs / & Logs -
--- 10/12: Left Deserted and Alone in a Post-Apocalyptic Earthbound Hell
Steer Clear of the Mutant Hellspawns & Things Will Turn Out Just Swell - Apocalyptic Horror -
--- 10/13: Itinerary of Hostel Intent. Railway of Unnerving Descent. Airport Security of Hellish Torment. - The European Passport to Terror -
--- 10/14: Original Soundtracks in the Key of Death That Are Eclectic In Every Way
Just Don't Play Them Backwards, Or the Demons Will Come Out to Play - Rocktober Blood - The 100 Greatest Horror Soundtracks -
--- 10/15: High Caliber Films Determined By Mass Vote
Some Are Distinguished, Others Go Right for the Throat - IMDB Highest Rated Horror -
--- 10/16: It Slices! It Dices! It Circumcises! - Slashers / Giallos / Serial Killers -
--- 10/17: The Beaches Are Closed Early This Season...
Visitors Being Sucked Into Oblivion Could Potentially Be the Reason - Blood on the Beach -
--- 10/18: Fresh As That Chemically-Induced New Car Smell...
These Films for the Modern Age Will Unleash a Little Hell - Modern Horror Films -
--- 10/19: Rhonda's the Quintessential Blonde with Lots of Curves
Also There's Gilbert Who Just Plain Gets On Your Nerves - The Horrors of USA Up All Night -
--- 10/20: R.I.P. VCR: You're Officially Retired, But Your Kick-Ass VHS Video Cover Art Will Always Be Admired! - 1980s Video Companies Spotlight: Prism Entertainment / Video Stores -
--- 10/21: Bela's Belated Blood Sucking Bloodbath Birthday Bash Bonanza Extravaganza! - Vampires -
--- 10/22: Chronological Horror Years Faceoff - Chapter 6 -
--- 10/23: Newscasters Are Beaming Emergency Broadcasts On Every Station...
The Radioactive Venus Space Probe Crash Spells Total Eradication! - Horrorspondents: You're On The Air! -
--- 10/24: Straitjackets Unhinged; Crazies On the Fringe! Holy Crap, It's Societal Collapse! - Werewolves / Were-Creatures On A Full Moon -
--- 10/25: High Caliber Films Determined By Mass Vote
Some Are Distinguished, Others Go Right for the Throat - IMDB Highest Rated Horror -
--- 10/26: Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Frankenstein / Mad Doctors
--- 10/27: Mass Marathon of the Damned (9) Presents...
The Texas-Bred Host with Crazy Drive-In Totals Returns Anew
And the World's Foremost Horror Movie Mag with Gratuitous Horror Fu! -
They Live! The Return of Joe Bob Briggs -&- Fangoria Magazine -
--- 10/28: Ectoplasmic Entities Materializing at Night. Strong Yet Suspenseful Emotional Frights.
Summoning the Dead by Candlelight. - Supernatural / Quiet/Soft / Seances
--- 10/29: Elaborate Games Played In a Puzzle-Ridden Room of Death
Orchestrated By a Sadistic Dying Killer Gasping For His Last Breath - Live or Die? Make Your Choice - Mind Games
--- 10/30: Evil Witches Cast Their Spell, Runaway or Discover the Demon-Infested Layers of Hell! - Devil's Night Debauchery: Demonic Possession / Satanic / Witchcraft / Hell -
--- 10/31: Halloween Evokes the Spirits of the Dead, Tread Lightly or Experience a Decapitated Head! - All Hallows Eve Horrifically Hideous Hellfest / Samhain: An Evening of Celtic Horror -

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September 30, 2018
1.) Hellfest * 3/10 (2018) (T) Fought to stay awake during the movie.
2.) The Clown at Midnight * (1999) (A) 5/10 Decent, but predictable clown/slasher flick.
3.) Microwave Massacre * 5/5 (1983) (A) Movie. is straight up silliness from beginning to end.


October 1, 2018
4.) Lifeforce (1985)
5.) Clowntown * 5/5 (2016) (A)
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LIST FINAL

FTV = 52

Formats watched:
-55- Blu-ray
-28- DVR
-10- Streaming
-7- UHD
-6- DVD
-1- Theater

Dates Watched:
-1- Pre-1930
-4- 1930
-7- 1940
-2- 1950
-6- 1960
-14- 1970
-25- 1980
-8- 1990
-10- 2000
-29- 2010

Oct. 1

1. Cat People (1942) - DVR
2. Fear the Walking Dead - "I Lose Myself" (2018) ☼ - DVR
American Horror Story - "Forbidden Fruit" (2018) ☼ - DVR
3. Lifeforce (1985) ☼ - Blu-ray
4. Cult of Chucky (2017) ☼ - Blu-ray

Oct. 2

5. Blue Sunshine (1977) - Blu-ray
6. Masters of Horror - Pick Me Up (2005) - Blu-ray

Oct. 3

7. Piranha (1978) - Blu-ray
8. The Fly (1986) - Blu-ray

Oct. 4

9. Down (2001) ☼ - DVR

Oct. 5

10. The Maze (1953) ☼ - Blu-ray
11. From Beyond the Grave (1973) ☼ - DVR
12. The Mutilator (1984) - Blu-ray

Oct. 6

13. Maniac (2012) ☼ - DVR
14. Attack of the Killer Donuts (2016) ☼ - DVR
15. Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror (1981) - Blu-ray
16. Dude Bro Massacre III (2015) ☼ - DVR
17. Petey Wheatstraw (1977) - Blu-ray
18. Dressed to Kill (1980) - Blu-ray

Oct. 7

19. Dr. Cyclops (1940) ☼ - Streaming
20. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) - Blu-ray (with audio commentary)
21. The Mad Magician (1954) - Blu-ray

Oct. 8

22. Kwaidan (1964) ☼ - Blu-ray
23. Dracula's Daughter (1936) ☼ - Blu-ray

Oct. 9

24. Night of the Comet (1984) - Blu-ray
25. American Horror Story - "Could It Be ... Satan?" (2018) ☼ - DVR
The Purge - "What Is America?" (2018) ☼ - DVR

Oct. 10

26. Happy Death Day (2017) ☼ - Blu-ray
27. The Purge - "Take What's Yours" (2018) ☼ - DVR
American Horror Story - "Boy Wonder" (2018) ☼ - DVR
28. Dracula (1931) - Blu-ray (Spanish language version)

Oct. 11

29. Cujo (1983)
30. Tales of Halloween (2015) - Blu-ray
31. Masters of Horror - Haeckel's Tale (2005) - Blu-ray

Oct. 12

32. Silent Hill: Revelation (2012) - Blu-ray
33. It (2017) - UHD
34. The Shallows (2016) - UHD

Oct. 13

35. The Purge - "The Urge to Purge" (2018) ☼ - DVR
The Purge - "Release the Beast" (2018) ☼ - DVR
36. The Face of Fu Manchu (1965) ☼ - DVR
37. Twilight People (1972) ☼ - DVR
38. The Devil Bat (1941) - DVR
39. The Ruins (2008) - Blu-ray

Oct. 14

40. Scream of Fear (1961) ☼ - DVR
41. The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll (1961) ☼ - DVR
42. The Purge - "Rise Up" (2018) ☼ - DVR
The Purge - "The Forgotten" (2018) ☼ - DVR
43. The Blood on Satan's Claw (1971) ☼ - Streaming
44. Freaks (1932) - DVD
45. Masters of Horror - Fair-Haired Child (2005) - Blu-ray

Oct. 15

46. Peeping Tom (1962) - DVD (with audio commentary)
47. Son of Dracula (1943) ☼ - Blu-ray

Oct. 16

48. Christine (1983) - UHD
49. Terrifier (2017) ☼ - Streaming

Oct. 17

50. Who Can Kill a Child? (1976) - Blu-ray
51. Masters of Horror - Dance of the Dead (2005) - Blu-ray

Oct. 18

52. Dead Hooker in a Trunk (2009) ☼ - Blu-ray
53. She-Wolf of London (1946) ☼ - Blu-ray
54. Blood Beach (1980) ☼ - Streaming
55. Eating Raoul (1982) - Blu-ray

Oct. 19

56. The Toxic Avenger (1984) - Blu-ray
57. Friday the 13th (1980) - Blu-ray
58. Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) - Blu-ray

Oct. 20

59. American Horror Story - "Return to Murder House" (2018) ☼ - DVR
The Purge - "Lovely, Dark and Deep" (2018) ☼ - DVR
60. The Walking Dead - "A New Beginning" (2018) ☼ - DVR (90 minutes)
Speechless - "I-N-- INTO THE W-O-- WOODS" (2018) ☼ - DVR
61. Evil Toons (1992) ☼ - Blu-ray
62. Species (1995) ☼ - Blu-ray
63. Halloween (1978) - UHD
64. Halloween (2018) ☼ - Theater
65. Halloween II (2009) - Blu-ray

Oct. 21

66. Tenderness of the Wolves (1973) ☼ - Blu-ray
67. Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) - Blu-ray
68. Demon Wind (1990) ☼ - Blu-ray
69. Hereditary (2018) ☼ - UHD
70. Near Dark (1987) - Blu-ray

Oct. 22

71. Uninvited (1993) ☼ - Blu-ray
72. The Carrier (1988) - Blu-ray
73. Don't Go in the Woods (1981) - Blu-ray

Oct. 23

74. Tenebre (1982) - Blu-ray
75. A Quiet Place (2018) - UHD
76. Multiple Maniacs (1970) ☼ - Blu-ray

Oct. 24

77. The Wolf Man (1941) - Blu-ray
78. The Walking Dead - "The Bridge" (2018) ☼ - DVR
The Simpsons - "Treehouse of Horror XIX" (2018) ☼ - DVR
Fresh Off the Boat - "Workin' the 'Ween" (2018) ☼ - DVR
79. The Goldbergs - "Mister Knifey-Hands" (2018) ☼ - DVR
American Horror Story - "Traitor" (2018) ☼ - DVR
Bob's Burgers - "Nightmare on Ocean Avenue Street" (2018) ☼ - DVR

Oct. 25

80. Haunters: The Art of the Scare (2017) ☼ - Streaming
81. Antropophagus (1980) ☼ - Blu-ray

Oct. 26

82. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) - Blu-ray (with audio commentary)
83. Dr. Caligari (1989) ☼ - DVD

Oct. 27

84. The Lost Boys (1987) - DVR
85. Silver Bullet (1985) ☼ - Streaming
86. Maximum Overdrive (1986) - Streaming
87. Inside (2007) ☼ - Streaming
88. Buffy the Vampire Slayer - "Hush" (1999) - DVD
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - "Fear Itself" (1999) - DVD
89. The Purge - "The Giving Time Is Here" (2018) ☼ - DVR
The Walking Dead - "Warning Signs" (2018) ☼ - DVR
90. American Housewife - "Trust Me" (2018) ☼ - DVR
Modern Family - "Good Grief" (2018) ☼ - DVR
iZombie - "Are You Ready for Some Zombies?" (2018) ☼ - DVR
91. Just Before Dawn (1981) - Blu-ray

Oct. 28

92. Marrowbone (2017) ☼ - Blu-ray
93. Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) ☼ - Streaming
94. Brainscan (1994) - Streaming
95. Sleepy Hollow (1990) - Blu-ray
96. iZombie - "Blue Bloody" (2018) ☼ - DVR
iZombie - "Brainless in Seattle, Part 1" (2018) ☼ - DVR
97. Cat People (1982) ☼ - DVR

Oct. 29

98. The Most Dangerous Game (1932) - DVD
99. Phantasm (1979) - Blu-ray
100. The Evil Dead (1981) - UHD
101. Axe (1974) - DVD

Oct. 30

102. Phantom of the Paradise (1974) - Blu-ray
103. The Powerpuff Girls - "Witch's Crew" (2018) ☼ - DVR
Teen Titans Go! - "Monster Squad!" (2018) ☼ - DVR
The Walking Dead - "The Obliged" (2018) ☼ - DVR
blackish - "Scarred for Life" (2018) ☼ - DVR

Oct. 31

104. Boo at the Zoo - WILDCARD (Live event)
105. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) - Blu-ray
106. Army of Darkness (1992) - Blu-ray
107. The Purge - "I Will Participate" (2018) ☼ - DVR
The Conners - "There Won't Be Blood" (2018) ☼ - DVR
The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking (2018) ☼ - DVR


Daily Themes - COMPLETE
Spoiler:

-X- 10/01: In 1968 the Recently Dead Get Up and Walk. A Copyright Suddenly Vanishes.
The Social Commentary Makes Everyone Talk. - They're Coming to Get You, Barbara! The 50th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead - Lifeforce
-X- 10/02: A Critic-Compiled List of Favorites that Left an Indelible Imprint
It's Full of Cult, Classics, Obscure ...Damn, Out of Print! - Studies in Terror - Blue Sunshine
-X- 10/03: Just When You Thought It Safe To Go Back in the Water...
Along Come the Italians Bringing the Regurgitated Slaughter! - Jawsploitation - Piranha
-X- 10/04: Claustrophobia is the Least of Your Worries...
These Demonic Death Boxes Will Drop You 100 Stories! - Elevator Horrors - Down
-X- 10/05: Once, Twice, Three Times the Lacerations - Horror Anthologies - From Beyond the Grave
-X- 10/06: Viruses! Plagues! Outbreaks! Cloths That Smell of Death!
Call In the Military, And Someone Tell Michael--Lay Off the Meth! - Zombies - Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror
-X- 10/07: Monster Kids Unite! Chiller Theatre Brings the Fright! - Universal Monster Movies - Dr. Cyclops
-X- 10/08: Creepy with an Atmosphere of Paranoia & Dread -
It's Mysteriously Lurking in the Shadows ...Or Under Your Bed! - Atmospheric Horror Films - Kwaidan
-X- 10/09: The Decade of Decadence Aged and Fermented -
Full of Big Hair, Grace Jones, and the Totally Demented! - Cheesy '80s Horror - Night of the Comet
-X- 10/10: Candles Lit. Throats Slit. - Bloody Birthday Parties - Happy Death Day
-X- 10/11: Canines with Hydrophobia, Swamps with Creatures From the Abyss,
and Cabins Deep Within the Woods ...Hey, Cujo's Taking a Piss! - Dogs / Bogs / & Logs - Cujo
-X- 10/12: Left Deserted and Alone in a Post-Apocalyptic Earthbound Hell
Steer Clear of the Mutant Hellspawns & Things Will Turn Out Just Swell - Apocalyptic Horror - Silent Hill: Revelation
-X- 10/13: Itinerary of Hostel Intent. Railway of Unnerving Descent. Airport Security of Hellish Torment. - The European Passport to Terror - The Face of Fu Manchu
-X- 10/14: Original Soundtracks in the Key of Death That Are Eclectic In Every Way
Just Don't Play Them Backwards, Or the Demons Will Come Out to Play - Rocktober Blood - The 100 Greatest Horror Soundtracks - The Blood on Satan's Claw
-X- 10/15: High Caliber Films Determined By Mass Vote
Some Are Distinguished, Others Go Right for the Throat - IMDB Highest Rated Horror - Peeping Tom
-X- 10/16: It Slices! It Dices! It Circumcises! - Slashers / Giallos / Serial Killers - Terrifier
-X- 10/17: The Beaches Are Closed Early This Season...
Visitors Being Sucked Into Oblivion Could Potentially Be the Reason - Blood on the Beach - Who Can Kill a Child?
-X- 10/18: Fresh As That Chemically-Induced New Car Smell...
These Films for the Modern Age Will Unleash a Little Hell - Modern Horror Films - Dead Hooker in a Trunk
-X- 10/19: Rhonda's the Quintessential Blonde with Lots of Curves
Also There's Gilbert Who Just Plain Gets On Your Nerves - The Horrors of USA Up All Night - The Toxic Avenger
-X- 10/20: R.I.P. VCR: You're Officially Retired, But Your Kick-Ass VHS Video Cover Art Will Always Be Admired! - 1980s Video Companies Spotlight: Prism Entertainment / Video Stores - Evil Toons
-X- 10/21: Bela's Belated Blood Sucking Bloodbath Birthday Bash Bonanza Extravaganza! - Vampires - Nosferatu the Vampyre
-x- 10/22: Chronological Horror Years Faceoff - Chapter 6 - Uninvited
-X- 10/23: Newscasters Are Beaming Emergency Broadcasts On Every Station...
The Radioactive Venus Space Probe Crash Spells Total Eradication! - Horrorspondents: You're On The Air! - Tenebre
-X- 10/24: Straitjackets Unhinged; Crazies On the Fringe! Holy Crap, It's Societal Collapse! - Werewolves / Were-Creatures On A Full Moon - The Wolf Man
-X- 10/25: 72 Films of Depravity, Sex, and Gory Delights...
Banned by the BBFC; They're Too Bloody Uptight! - Video Nasties - Antropophagus
-X- 10/26: Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Frankenstein / Mad Doctors - Dr. Caligari
-X- 10/27: Mass Marathon of the Damned (9) Presents...
The Texas-Bred Host with Crazy Drive-In Totals Returns Anew
And the World's Foremost Horror Movie Mag with Gratuitous Horror Fu! -
They Live! The Return of Joe Bob Briggs -&- Fangoria Magazine - Maximum Overdrive
-X- 10/28: Ectoplasmic Entities Materializing at Night. Strong Yet Suspenseful Emotional Frights.
Summoning the Dead by Candlelight. - Supernatural / Quiet/Soft / Seances - Marrowbone
-X- 10/29: Elaborate Games Played In a Puzzle-Ridden Room of Death
Orchestrated By a Sadistic Dying Killer Gasping For His Last Breath - Live or Die? Make Your Choice - Mind Games - The Most Dangerous Game
-X- 10/30: Evil Witches Cast Their Spell, Runaway or Discover the Demon-Infested Layers of Hell! - Devil's Night Debauchery: Demonic Possession / Satanic / Witchcraft / Hell - Phantom of the Paradise
-X- 10/31: Halloween Evokes the Spirits of the Dead, Tread Lightly or Experience a Decapitated Head! - All Hallows Eve Horrifically Hideous Hellfest / Samhain: An Evening of Celtic Horror - It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown


Daily Subset - COMPLETE
Spoiler:

-X- 09/30: group vote - Dressed to Kill (1980)
--- 11/01: group vote - Dave Made a Maze (2017)
-X- xx/xx: wildcard - any horror theatrical showing - Halloween (2018)

-X- 10/01: Chad - Lifeforce (1985)
-X- 10/02: ororama - Blue Sunshine (1977)
-X- 10/03: indiephantom - Blood Beach (1980)
-X- 10/04: Gobear - Down (The Shaft) (2001)
-X- 10/05: hbsvb - Kwaidan (1964)
-X- 10/06: Darkgod - Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror (1981)
-X- 10/07: shellebelle - Dr. Cyclops (1940)
-X- 10/08: mallratcal - Hereditary (2018)
--- 10/09: TheBigDave - The Zero Boys (1986)
-X- 10/10: Elliot57 - Happy Death Day (2017)
-X- 10/11: orlmac - Cujo (1983)
-X- 10/12: arw6040 - A Quiet Place (2018)
-X- 10/13: Bladz - Inside (2007)
-X- 10/14: Trevor - The Blood on Satan's Claw (1971)
-X- 10/15: Shack - Peeping Tom (1960)
-X- 10/16: Mondo Kane - Terrifier (2017)
-X- 10/17: DaveyJoe - Who Can Kill a Child? (1976)
-X- 10/18: PCBreakdown - Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)
-X- 10/19: jacob_b - The Toxic Avenger (1984)
-X- 10/20: SterlingBen - Evil Toons (1992)
-X- 10/21: tarfrimmer - The Lost Boys (1987)
-X- 10/22: numbercrunch - Son of Dracula (1943) / Fangs of the Living Dead (1968) / The Washing Machine (1993)
-X- 10/23: JAX036 - Silver Bullet (1985)
-X- 10/24: SethDLH - Tenebre (1982)
-X- 10/25: WillieMLF - Antropophagus (1980)
-X- 10/26: clckworang - Dr. Caligari (1989)
-X- 10/27: Darth Maher - Maximum Overdrive (1986)
-X- 10/28: jholmes - Marrowbone (2017)
-X- 10/29: Undeadcow - Brainscan (1994)
-X- 10/30: alyxstarr - Demon Wind (1990)
-X- 10/31: cwileyy - Sleepy Hollow (1990)


Checklist - FAIL
Spoiler:

Select 10 actors:
--- Lauren Ashley Carter -
--- Brian Cox -
-X- Jamie Lee Curtis - Halloween
-X- Peter Cushing - From Beyond the Grave
--- Bruce Davison -
--- Boris Karloff -
-X- Christopher Lee - The Face of Fu Manchu
--- Helga Liné -
-X- Bela Lugosi - Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
--- Elina Madison -
--- Burgess Meredith -
--- Sam Neill -
--- Michael J. Pollard -
--- William Shatner -
--- Oliver Reed -
--- Anita Strindberg -
-X- Dee Wallace - Cujo
-X- Naomi Watts - Down
-X- Caroline Williams - Tales of Halloween
--- Ray Wise -

Select 5 recently deceased
--- Umberto Lenzi -
-X- Ulli Lommel - Tenderness of the Wolves
--- Peter Wyngarde -
--- Jack Ketchum (Dallas Mayr) -
--- Alf Humphreys -
--- Dorothy Malone -
--- John Gavin -
--- Ren Osugi -
--- Lewis Gilbert -
--- Debbie Lee Carrington -
--- R. Lee Ermey -
--- Verne Troyer -
--- Michael Anderson -
--- Janine Reynaud -
--- Jerry Maren -
-X- Derrick O'Connor - The Blood on Satan's Claw
--- Tab Hunter -
--- Shinobu Hashimoto -
-X- Margot Kidder - Halloween II
--- Robert Dix -
--- Jacqueline Pearce -
--- Donnelly Rhodes -
--- Fenella Fielding -
--- Pasquale Buba -
--- Al Matthews -
--- Gary Kurtz -

Select 2 film composers:
--- Philip Glass -
-X- Joseph LoDuca - Cult of Chucky
--- Paul Ratajczak -
--- John Williams -

Select 5 directors:
--- Alexandre Aja -
--- Mario Bava -
--- Larry Cohen -
--- Jesús "Jess" Franco -
--- Lucio Fulci -
-X- William Malone - Masters of Horror - Fair-Haired Child
--- Sergio Martino -
--- Hideo Nakata -
--- Roman Polanski -
--- Jee-woon Kim -

Select 2 makeup effects artists: COMPLETE
-X- Nigel Booth - Species
--- Screaming Mad George -
-X- Steve Johnson - Species
-X- Stan Winston - Friday the 13th Part 2

Select 2 producers: COMPLETE
--- Larry Cohen -
-X- Bryan Foy - The Mad Magician
--- Michael Hertz -
-X- Jeanette Volturno - Happy Death Day

Select 2 writers: COMPLETE
-X- Dan O'Bannon - Lifeforce
-X- David Cronenberg - The Fly
--- Dennis Paoli -
--- R.J. Robertson -

Select 30 of the following sub-genres / types: COMPLETE
-X- *3-D Film - The Maze
--- Agoraphobia -
-X- Anthology Film - From Beyond the Grave
--- Appears on The 50 Best Horror Movies You’ve Never Seen -
-X- Based on a True Story - Tenderness of the Wolves
-X- Based on a Novel - Cujo
-X- Cannibalism - Eating Raoul
--- Cinema Inspired By: H.P. Lovecraft -
--- Cinematic Titanic / Horror Host / MST3K / RiffTrax -
-X- Classic Hammer Films - Scream of Fear
-X- Comedy / Spoof - Dude Bro Massacre Part III
-X- Criterion / Masters of Cinema Version Film - Kwaidan
--- Cryptid Cinema -
--- Death by: Explosion, 2 -
-X- Director or Writer Cameo in Own Film / Film Adaptation, 2 - The Fly
--- Distributor / Studio: Code Red -
-X- Documentary - Haunters: The Art of the Scare
-X- Drunk Horror - Dude Bro Party Massacre III
-X- Extraterrestrial / Takes Place in Space - Lifeforce
--- Film From Someone Else's List You've Never Seen -
-X- Film From TCM's October Schedule - Cat People
-X- Film Title Drop - Halloween
--- Flashback Horror -
--- From a Basis Gogos Painting -
--- Found Footage -
-X- Frankenstein - Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
-X- Ghost / Haunting - From Beyond the Grave
--- Giallo -
--- Ouija Board -
--- K-Horror -
-X- Killer / Evil Animal - Piranha
-X- Killer / Evil Child - Who Can Kill a Child?
-X- Killer / Evil Doll - Cult of Chucky
--- Made-for-TV Movie -
--- Mummy -
--- Musical / Rock ‘n Roll Horror -
--- Nation of Origin: Thailand -
--- Nazi -
--- Prom -
-X- Psychological - Cat People
-X- Rape / Revenge - The Toxic Avenger
--- Scarecrows -
-X- Slasher / Psycho / Homicidal Maniac - The Mutilator
-X- Takes Place in a Hospital - Cult of Chucky
-X- Takes Place on a College Campus or High School - Happy Death Day
-X- Takes Place on a Holiday - Tales of Halloween
--- Television -
--- Three Installments in a Franchise -
-X- Vampire - Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
-X- Werewolf - Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
-X- Witchcraft / Satanic / Religious - The Blood on Satan's Claw
--- Wilhelm Scream -
-X- With Commentary - Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
-X- With Two or More Horror Legends - From Beyond the Grave
-X- Zombie - Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror

Watch 1 w/commentary from the "Masters of Commentary":
--- Joe Bob Briggs -
--- John Carpenter -
--- Larry Cohen -
--- Joe Dante -
--- Herschell Gordon Lewis -
--- Tim Lucas -
--- George A. Romero -
--- Guillermo del Toro -
--- David del Valle -

Watch films in at least three formats: COMPLETE
-25- First format, DVR, Cat People
-55- Second format, Blu-ray, Lifeforce
-7- Third format, UHD, It
-10- Fourth format, Streaming, The Blood on Satan's Claw
-6- Fifth format, DVD, Freaks
-1- Sixth format, Theater, Halloween

Watch films in at least three languages: COMPLETE
-X- First language, Japanese, Kwaidan
-X- Second language, Spanish, Dracula
-X- Third language, German, Tenderness of the Wolves
-X- Fourth language, French, Inside

Watch 3 films that you've never seen before that: COMPLETE
--- Stars an Arquette (Rosanna, David, Patricia, Richmond, Alexis) -
-X- Features music by a rock band - Dead Hooker in a Trunk
-X- Was made in the 1960s - The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll
--- Features an investigation by Ed and Lorraine Warren -
-X- Was written by Stephen King - Silver Bullet
-X- Features snow - Kwaidan
--- Has the words "Don't" in the title -
--- Was directed by David DeCoteau -
--- Stars Brinke Stevens -
--- Takes place at a strip club, 2 -
--- Features a nun or priest -

Select 6 decades of film history: COMPLETE
-1- Pre-1930 - The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
-4- 1930 - Dracula's Daughter
-7- 1940 - Cat People
-2- 1950 - The Maze
-6- 1960 - Kwaidan
-14- 1970 - Blue Sunshine
-25- 1980 - Lifeforce
-8- 1990 - Evil Toons
-10- 2000 - Down
-27- 2010 - Cult of Chucky

Select 3 from the following horror film tropes: COMPLETE
-X- Jump Scare - Cult of Chucky
--- No Cell Coverage -
-X- The Abandoned Place - The Mutilator
-X- The Vengeful Spirit - From Beyond the Grave
--- Death By Sex -
-X- The Final Girl - Happy Death Day
--- Flickering Lights -

Select 1 from the "Chronological Horror Years Faceoff": COMPLETE
-X- 1943 (75th) - Son of Dracula
--- 1968 (50th) -
--- 1993 (25th) –

Select 1 from the following anniversaries: COMPLETE
-X- 25th Anniversary of Vincent Price's Death - The Mad Magician
--- 50th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead -
--- 100th Birthday of Evelyn Ankers -
--- 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, 2 -


Select 4 ratings: COMPLETE
--- G -
-X- PG - From Beyond the Grave
-X- PG-13 - Happy Death Day
-X- R - Lifeforce
--- NC-17 -
--- X -
-X- Unrated - Cult of Chucky
--- M -
--- GP -


Attend a live event (convention, play, haunted house, ghost tour, etc.):
-X- Boo at the Zoo. OPTIONAL

Venture Into the Literary World:
--- Read a Horror Novel or Novella (insert title). OPTIONAL
--- Read a Horror Comic Book or Graphic Novel (insert title). OPTIONAL
--- Read a Horror Magazine (insert title). OPTIONAL

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Re: The 14th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31) ***The List Threa

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Goal= 50 (Ended with 86)
* indicates first time viewing (Ended with 28)
List finalized

September 30
1. The Changeling (1980) A very atmospheric and creepy setting and mood is almost ruined by George C. Scott. Not that he's a bad actor, but c'mon man, he's the scariest thing about this movie.

October 1
2. The Amityville Horror (2005) Good luck finding couples counseling that covers spousal possession. Sure the original was pretty slow, but the remake is on steroids. So if the original is Bobby Bonds, this one must be Barry Bonds.

October 2
3. Hell Night* (1981) Your run of the mill, or giant mansion with secret passages, teens trapped in a unfunhouse. Linda Blair was enchanting, but this might have been the whitest movie ever.
4. 976-Evil* (1988) This starts off fairly interesting, but then devolves into a pretty bad special effects-palooza. But this is how we dealt with unintimidating bullies in the 80s, we made pacts with demons. #GoodOldDays

October 3
5. Child's Play (1988) The apex of killer doll movies. Shakespeare could not have made this any better. And we all owe Chucky a huge debt for killing off My Buddy.

October 4
6. American Horror Story: Hotel S5 E8: The Ten Commandments Killer*, S5 E9: She Wants Revenge*- Weirdos, freaks, and psychos check in, but they don't check out.
7. Ghost Stories* (2018) Stop the press, this was really good. Think a British Tales From the Crypt (yes, I know that the 1972 movie is literally a British Tales From the Crypt, so eat a biscuit); it's a little smarter, a little more nuanced, and not as punny.

October 5
8. Humanoids from the Deep* (1980) Take some 50's rubber suited monsters, sprinkle in some 80's nudity and gore, then add a dollop of modern evil corporate misdeeds and set to purée. Out comes Humanoids from the Deep, a movie that Brett Kavanaugh would call "inspirational".
9. What We Do in the Shadows (2014) Do you like... basghetti? I always ask that of all my prey, I just like the sound of it. This is a simple, yet brilliant movie that shows vampires are just like us, only funnier.
10. Truth or Dare* (2018) Listen, I actually enjoyed this, it was an interesting idea with a slew of uninteresting characters. And why are pretty people such douche tacos? Or did I just answer my own question.

October 6
11. Child's Play 2 (1990) This was a pretty good continuation of the series, but it misses Andy's mom, she was the heart and soul of Child's Play. And why are kids such douche tacos? Also, Kyle might be the coolest chick in the whole world, she can light my homecoming float on fire anytime.
12. Pumpkinhead (1988) Such an obvious social-political metaphor for our times by liberal Hollywood. Pumpkinhead is clearly Donald Trump, summoned by conservative evangelicals to get revenge on fancy, forward thinking, and "cool" city-folks. But hey, it had Amy Farrah Blossom Fowler.
13. Halloween (1978) A classic and one of my favorite movies of all time. Just glad they are finally making a sequel to this.
14. The Stepfather (1987) I knew John Locke as 'The Stepfather' until Lost. A nice, quiet little slasher that depends on Locke's performance and he delivers in spades (and two by fours).

October 7
15. The House on Sorority Row (1983) So this is not bad, but it's just an amalgam of what we've all seen before. I want to see a movie where the freaky, mutant child actually escapes his destiny and becomes an accountant or maybe a podiatrist. I just hate how they are all stereotyped into psycho killers.
16. Prophecy (1995) Interesting movie that is so 90's it hurts. Unfortunately it's aged as badly as Virginia Madsen. The sequel should have been all about Viggo's Lucifer, he was the best part of this flick.
17. Marrowbone* (2018) Asks the eternal question, who's crazier, the nutjob, or the person that loves the nutjob? Otherwise it was a pretty good period piece semi-spooky tale.

October 8
18. Ash vs the Evil Dead S3 E1: Family*, S3 E2: Booth Three*, S3 E3: Apparently Dead*- If you like your humor sophomoric, your characters/demons cartoony, and your blood red (or black), then this is the show for you.
19. The Shining (1980) Don't get me wrong, this is a classic and I love it. But there are some folks that are a lil too into it. It's okay to love The Shining, just don't LOVE The Shining.
20. Piranha (1978) I haven't told anyone this, but I have always rooted for the piranha in this. Poor little fishies just wanted a seat at a Cracker Barrel buffet.
21. Slaughter High (1986) You had me at Caroline Munro. I know you're not suppose to like any of these characters, but come on. They were like human gremlins (the slimy green ones, not the cute furry ones).
22. The Houses October Built 2*(2017) Part documentary about cooler haunted attractions than anything I've ever seen and part mockumentary about a realistic buncha friends who are stalked by internet trolls. This one ended better than the last, but it's the same movie all over again, laser tits or not.
23. Night of the Living Dead (1968) The 60's melodrama really works with the black and white and camera angles. I used to identify with the people trapped in the house, now I am more team zombie, at least you know exactly what you get with them.

October 9
24. Hellraiser (1987) I need to apologize right now, this is the first time I am watching this classic for the horror challenge. I honestly don't know why it took this long, please forgive me, I am merely human. That out the way, this is so freaky, and I mean that in a good way. Hellraiser looks at the Saw franchise and says, "Awww, that's cute. Now sit down and watch how it's done."

October 10
25. Hellbound: Hellraiser 2 (1988) This has more of everything (except an original story), more gore, more screaming, more Pinhead backstory, more jogging through hell. It's not bad, but dear lord it's not good. And the Cenobite smackdown was kinda anticlimactic, Pinhead got jobbed.

October 11
26. House on Haunted Hill (1999) Way better in '99 than today, but still has some fun to offer. And like with Chris Kattan, you either love this remake or hate it.

October 12
27. Fright Night (1985) I love this movie like many of you love your country, in an oppressive way. Like I think there should be a law passed that makes you stand for the opening AND closing credits. This is just pure, unadulterated 80's fun. All the B actors brought their A game for this one.

October 13
28. Return of the Living Dead 2 (1998) The first Return of the Living Dead is a classic horror movie with a lot of comedy. This one tries to be a comedy with a lot of horror. So the horror part is fine, but the comedy... well, like Chris Kattan, it tries way too hard.
29. Return to House on Haunted Hill (2007) Mash up between House on Haunted Hill and a Tomb Raider movie, but somehow it works. The SFX are better than the previous movie and the (pretty) characters are more likable.
30. An American Werewolf in London (1981) I can't believe puffa jackets are back in. Anyway, this is a fine piece of werewolf cinema that's a simple story of why you should never leave the road. Why did they get off the mother scratchin' road? And why no "Werewolves of London" song, too on the nose?
31. Haunted Mansion (2003) A mixed bag, the mansion was wonderful and the sfx was pretty good for it's time. But the story was generic and the humor was off the mark. It must have taken a lot of work and skill to make Eddie Murphy that unfunny.
32. Penny Dreadful S1 E1: Night Work*, S1 E2: Séance*- So far... so great. This is a smart, modern update to some classic characters. And by modern, I mean lots of sex and gore.

October 14
33. Ash vs the Evil Dead S3 E4: Unfinished Business*, S3 E5: Baby Proof*, S3 E6: Tales from the Rift*
34. Jigsaw* (2017) Jigsaw for Attorney General... am I right troglodytes? This is an average entry to the Saw franchise, nothing very memorable or original, but not bad. It's basically an escape room run by H.H. Holmes.
35. Teeth (2007) This is a #HimToo nightmare, which does make it pretty enjoyable. Pure satire that goes after everyone equally and has the most uncomfortable gore that a sexual assaulter could imagine.
36. Final Destination (2000) I really feel sorry for pretty people in horror movies. They are nothing but targets for death, and I mean that literally in this flick.
37. Hereditary* (2018) If you want crazy done right, you call Toni Collette. If I went out with her, would definitely wear the brown pants. This is all kinds of weird, thoughtful weird, shocking weird, and confusing weird. Almost forgot, naked old people weird.

October 15
38. American Horror Story: Hotel S5 E10: She Gets Revenge*, S5 E11: Battle Royale*
39. The Burning (1981) Teenagers were so much older and less attractive in the early 80's. I am glad we have come so far meow. This is a surprisingly not bad camp slasher flick with Holly Hunter and George Costanza.
40. Ash vs the Evil Dead S3 E7: Twist and Shout*, S3 E8: Rifting Apart*, S3 E9: Judgement Day*
41. Trilogy of Terror* (1975) First two stories are weak Twilight Zone rejects, but that third one was worth the price of admission. That lil Zuni doll has got spunk and makes Chucky look like a Cabbage Patch Kid.
42. Abominable* (2006) I do not believe that douche bag Otis ever went to nursing school. This rather silly killer Squatch movie is a fun little 'where are they now' of 80's 'stars'. It's a kinda funny movie, with some not so bad suspenseful moments, that makes you ask, "why does the wrong chick always get naked?"
43. The Haunting of Hill House S1 E1: Steven Sees a Ghost*, S1 E2: Open Casket* Well raise my rent, this is some good old fashioned spooky storytelling. This pulls you in like that man dressed as a clown pulled me into his panel van with ice cream and Pokemon cards.

October 16
44. The Haunting of Hill House S1 E3: Touch*, S1 E4: The Twin Thing*

October 17
45. Penny Dreadful S1 E3: Resurrection*, Ash vs the Evil Dead S3 E10: The Mettle of Man*

October 18
46. Final Exam* (1981) I don't know what's the scariest thing about this poop bag of a movie, the acting, the script, the wardrobe, or the hair. Watching this celluloid skid mark should be considered hazing.
47. Evilspeak* (1981) Lil Clint Howard battles bullies, alopecia, and the IRS with the help of his IBM model number 5150 computer and Satan. I mean, who do you root for here? Side note, why were the nerdy underdogs in these movies so creepy and unlikable? I don't condone the onscreen bullying, but I kinda understand it.
48. Hocus Pocus (1993) What the druids refer to as a, "celebration of everything All Hollow's Eve." If you don't like this movie, I am willing to bet your fun meter only goes to 2.

October 19
49. The Haunting of Hill House S1 E5: The Bent-Neck Lady*, S1 E6: Two Storms*

October 20
50. Exorcist III (1990) It's the devil vs George C. Scott, and Scott is favored by 7. This is good, borderlining great. It's hurt by the studio's interference, forcing Blatty to change the ending and adding an exorcism by Merlin. But I swear, everytime Scott yells, my undies turn yellow.
51. Child's Play 3 (1991) It's Chucky vs the military in this 3rd chapter of the Child's Play franchise (before it goes way off the rails). It's not so bad, Andy magically ages five years after just one, but then again, voodoo possessed doll, so ya know. De Silva is the best part of this, which continues the whole female characters being the strongest, most interesting in the series.
52. The Haunting of Hill House S1 E7: Eulogy*, S1 E8: Witness Marks*
53. Casper (1995) This movie always makes me wish ghosts were real. SPOILER ALERT: They're not. But what is real is how much fun this movie is and how adorable Christina Ricci was. Other things that are real: climate change, the moon landing, and the Earth is round. Have a nice day.
54. The Hills Have Eyes (2006) Buffalo Bill takes his family to see the beautiful desert sand and runs into some Deliverance style X-Men, including their very own Prof. X. If you boil this down to its core, it's just another story about pretty people vs ugly people. Average people are rarely represented... viva la average people!

October 21
55. Scanners* (1981) I know this is a classic, but man the acting is just soap opera bad. This is another X-Men ripoff, with Jester as Magneto vs Number Six as a Prof. X/Dr. Frankenstein mash-up. It's a product of its time, and Cronenberg cronenbergs like you'd expect, but if you're gonna name a character Dr. Ruth, at least have 'em say penis once.
56. The Ritual* (2017) Aka the Blair Moose Project. This is a good, spooky lost in the woods with thick af British accents flick. I don't know what is scarier, the woods or the main characters' intolerance for the Wicca religion. Goes to show backwoods people are the same all over the world. Two points, a) why did they get off the mother scratchin' path? and b) it's just a wedding ring dumas.
57. The Haunting of Hill House S1 E9: Screaming Meemies*, S1 E10: Silence Lay Steadily*
58. Penny Dreadful S1 E4: Demimonde*, S1 E5: Closer Than Sisters*
59. Diary of the Dead (2007) Romero's last good zombie flick. Yeah he kinda hits you over the head with his message and the found footage-style camera work is shaky at best, but its an entertaining little modern take on his zombie world. But man, those college students were dumb as a bag of Doritos. If I were Pitt, I'd sue.

October 22
60. The House That Dripped Blood* (1971) Another enjoyable British horror anthology with several horror icons. Since the movie is so old, it didn't have to work hard for the creepy, grizzled feel. I will say, it's easier to understand accents in old British movies than recent ones.
61. Halloween* (2018) So this was very good, well made with lots of reverence to the original. But it's sad that in this economy, Michael still needs to work and probably can't hang up the knife for another several years.
62. Trick or Treats* (1982) WTF was that. Less a movie and more a buncha cheap, unfunny vignettes. And I never wanted to see a portly tyke get guillotined so badly. David Carradine must have been paid in Mad Dog 20/20.
63. American Horror Story: Hotel S5 E12: Be Our Guest* American Horror Story: Freak Show S4 E1: Monsters Among Us*
64. Final Destination 2 (2003) Pretty much more of the same, but A. J. Cook makes it all better. These movies are just Rube Goldberg death machines.

October 23
65. Boys in the Trees* (2016) This was a bit of a pleasant surprise, mate. I had no idea what to expect and it turned out to be more "Stand By Me" than "Happy Birthday to Me". Seems like Australia is just like the US, especially on Halloween. #WhereAreTheParents

October 24
66. Penny Dreadful S1 E6: What Death Can Join Together*, S1 E7: Possession*

October 25
67. The Amityville Horror (1979) I must first apologize to this movie, I called it "slow" in the beginning of this challenge. That was from my fuzzy memory of watching it sometime in the 80's. This was actually better than the remake, the house had a scarier, more possessy vibe and Brolin sold it better than Deadpool (sorry Ryan, still love ya babe).
68. Ghostbusters (1984) The measuring stick (and most quotable) for all supernatural comedies. What makes this a legend is the subtle funny lines that most comedies lack. It's sad that we only got two of these. I will add this, the remake was pretty good. I mean sure, spend your time hating it internet. I will hate things like human trafficking, domestic violence, war, and crocs with socks.

October 27
69. The Amityville Horror II (1982) A prequel that somehow happens after the first movie and contradicts its beginning. And I guess the names were changed to protect the innocent? So for a prequel, it gets an F, but if you judge it on it's own, it gets a C +. Creepy enough with decent acting, but as my Nana used to say, houses don't kill people, people kill people. And viruses, and bears, and lightning, and avalanches.
70. Mausoleum* (1983) I don't wanna rehash how this was robbed for every Academy Award back in 1984, it's just a shame how political those awards really are. This was made during a magical time when men could be men... and grab any strange woman they wanted. Nowadays the SJWs and PC police (and real police) frown upon that, but having to ask permission is just so unnatural. So about the movie, it's discount William Katt vs a succubus that is so bad it's... well, bad.
71. The Night Watchmen* (2017) Goes all in on it's comedy while only holding a pair of eights. I guess it's somewhat charming, just didn't push my funny buttons. But what do I know, I liked Daddy's Home 2.
72. Forbidden World* (1982) Pure Corman goodness. Unapologetic Alien B-movie rip-off, where the alien has a little too much comfort food and quickly lets itself go. In space, no one can hear you pork out.
73. Evils of the Night* (1985) This was more like a fake B movie inside of a real movie. I think this was about aliens coming to Earth and paying some red state local yokels to find teenagers for them to shoot with green lasers. Then it turns into a young Cobie Smulders vs an old Jennifer Garner. I will say all the nudity gave me Ed Wood.
74. Haunting S1 E1: The Woman in White*, S1 E2: The Slaughterhouse*, S1 E3: Demon in the Dark*, S1 E4: Children of the Well*- Real (fake) people telling true (bullshit) stories. Production value was high though.
75. Lord of Illusions* (1995) I tried to watch this twice back in the 90's, but got distracted both times. Decent 30's style detective noir with some bad 90's CGI. Captain Archer is a soft boiled dick falling down a rabbit hole with Jean Grey in a movie about magic that probably looks a lot better on paper.
76. Monster Squad (1987) A Gooniesque horror flick written by Black & Dekker that beats Stranger Things by like 30 years. This is exactly how I remember the 80's, minus the monsters. And scary German guy. And split-level treehouse. And friends. I think they should remake this with an all female cast. Just kidding... or am I? And science IS cool!

October 28
77. Scarecrows* (1988) More like an extended episode of Tales From the Crypt than a movie. Think Die Hard in an old farm house, and John McClane is a buncha scarecrows. It's hard to feel scared for some cliché military criminals roaming around a corn maze.
78. The Serpent and the Rainbow* (1988) Voodoo story that in this day and age I don't know if it's offensive or not. Claims to be based on a true story, but feels like fake news.
79. The Monster Club* (1981) Tongue-in-teeth British campy anthology that goes to show monsters are more human than we are. Way more light than dark (in every sense), and I would totally join that Monster Club, it's just like Soul Train. Well, how much are the yearly dues? I ain't made of money my friend. Also proves disco is undead!

October 29
80. Penny Dreadful S1 E8: Grand Guignol*, S2 E1: Fresh Hell*

October 30
81. Drag Me to Hell (2009) Fun flick that proves sometimes you can go home again. Has Raimi's finger prints all over it, old hag, buckets of gross, and slapstick. The lead is a little bland and Long is muted, but who cares about them, give us more Sylvia Ganush. She'd f-up Michael, Jason, Freddy, Leatherface, and Pennywise in a horror battle royale.

October 31
82. The Exorcist (1973) A flat out perfect film. Everything works and is top shelf, the writing, acting, direction, and characters. This movie is such a slow burn, it's like foreplay. Modern movies are like Stanley fumble fingers in the back of his Jeep with Debbie Sue, lil douche just wants to get straight to the jump.
83. Trick 'r Treat (2007) This film was legendary before it even came out and boy did it live up to the hype. Watched it for the first time during my inaugural challenge and then each year after. Look, some people don't like it, but then again, some people are souless pig-dogs who only shower once a week. You do the math. This movie embodies the spirit of American Halloween. MAKE HALLOWEEN GREAT AGAIN!
84. Halloween 4 (1988) Rumor has it that the Michael Myers in this one asked the one from the first movie, "What's the difference between you and me?" and OG Mike replied, "I'm not wearing hockey pads!" So other than Myers looking like a poor stunt double, this is a good entry into the franchise. Gave us a girl next door to root for and a kid that wasn't annoying af. And that's all we can ask for.
85. Stephanie* (2017) What if Carrie met A Quiet Place? You'd get Stephanie. So this is good, but you get the twisty feels pretty early on.
86. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) Classic, still relevant, genius... la la la. Charlie Brown's an asshole. Toy Story of Terror (2013) Combat Carl (Weathers) finds a way!

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(Only) My 2nd October Horror Movie Challenge!

I'm still somewhat new to the horror genre. I'm learning to face my fears hehe. My goal is to watch as many new movies/shows as possible!

*indicates first time viewing




October 1st

1. Hocus Pocus (1993)
I'll be honest, I didn't want this to be my first (title of my sex tape). But I really needed a kid friendly movie and I'll watch this more than once cause it's a fave, so why not?


October 2nd

2. Ghostbusters (1984)*
I'm including this movie as a first time view because I had only ever seen bits and pieces while channel surfing over the years. Listen, you smell something?? That's the smell of me watching this every October in the future.

3. Marrowbone (2017)*
This was a wonderful watch. Hulu has this listed under "Scary as Hell" and I did not get that vibe. Definitely spooky, but I never got the scared sweats. Has a nice little twist and if you possess emotions this will give you the feels. Also, loved that it took place in the 60s(?) and was filmed in Spain. Neato mosquito.


October 3rd

4. Truth or Dare (2018)*
I liked it! Reminded me of something you'd see on MTV though. Or am I only making that comparison because that Teen Wolf guy is in this?


October 4th

5. Live Event: The Haunted Old City Jail Tour in Charleston, SC
Walking through a building built in 1802 that still had the original jail doors was so cool. But I spent $30 for a guide to tell me crappy ghost stories for 30 minutes. I'd rather eat glue than do that again.


October 6th

6. Cabin Fever (2002)*
This was pretty gross but Ryder Strong got me through it.

7. Wrong Turn 3: Left for Dead (2009)*
I was on a bachelorette weekend so me and 5 other girls could not stop laughing at this awful movie. Are we sure this shouldn't have been a comedy?


October 8th

8. Halloween (1978)
There is so much I love about this movie, it's always fun to watch. Gearing myself up for the direct sequel that comes out this month! Will probably shat myself if I watch it in a theatre but I think it's worth it.

9. The Shining (1980)*
I always feel so proud to say that I've been to the hotel that Stephen King used as inspiration in his novel. While the hotel in this movie isn't the actual Overlook Hotel in Colorado, the interior looks almost identical. Anyway, I liked how random and weird everything was in this movie. Oh, and I wanna pet Danny's hair. SO CUTE.

10. Castle Rock S1 E9*
This is the episode where it finally starts answering some questions you had. A lot of "a-ha!" moments but still not enough to completely figure things out.

10. Castle Rock S1 E10*
More questions answered, however a good bit was still left unknown. Overall I really enjoyed this show, but I really had to make sure I dedicated uninterrupted time with zero distractions to keep up with all of the things.

11. Casper (1995)
I grew up watching this movie over and over and over but it's been many years since I've seen it. Hit me right in the emotional gut. I'M NOT CRYING YOU'RE CRYING.

12. What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
Watching this for a second time was needed because I swear it was so much funnier than I remembered. I wanna be the human friend of all the vampires!


October 9th

13. Coraline (2009)*
This provided an unsettling amount of a child's version of scary. Whoops, guess my son will have nightmares about a human spider made of needles, having your mouth sewn shut, and parents with buttons for eyes.


October 10th

14. The 'Burbs (1989)
I used to LOVE watching this in my younger years. I realize now that it's kind of annoying, but I just can't let this one go without having been watched this season. #sentimentalvalue


October 11th

15. Child's Play (1988)*
Yet another movie where a 6 year old boy suffers significant trauma. He will spend a lifetime in recovery and will never trust red heads again. And I'm talking about the actor, not the character he plays.

16. Piranha (1978)*
If I were a young adult in 1978 and had a sleepover with my girlfriends to watch this, would it have freaked us out? Well, you know what they say. Piranha out in the day, stay away. Piranha out at night, stay away.


October 12th

17. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
What I'm about to tell you may offend you. I was never weirdly obsessed with this movie like my peers were/are. Sure, it brings back childhood memories and it's dark and awkward and has a couple of good songs, but eh, I realized this year that I could still live my life if I never watched it again. Oh hey, is the dog's name Zero because he has zero tolerance for child abuse?


October 14th

18. Ghostbusters II (1989)*
Okay, this was funny. Just like the first one. Bill Murray may be ugly but my golly he is a talented crater-face! No judgment, I am also a victim of scarring acne that resulted in bullying.


October 15th

19. The Skeleton Key (2005)*
I really appreciate Kate Hudson branching out of her typical role. While it's slightly predictable, it still provided me with plenty of surprises and I loved it. That ending though!!!


October 18th

20. The Haunting of Hill House S1E1: Steven Sees a Ghost*
20. The Haunting of Hill House S1E2: Open Casket*
21. The Haunting of Hill House S1E3: Touch*
21. The Haunting of Hill House S1E4: The Twin Thing*
22. The Haunting of Hill House S1E5: The Bent-Neck Lady*

October 19th

22. The Haunting of Hill House S1E6: Two Storms*
23. The Haunting of Hill House S1E7: Eulogy*
23. The Haunting of Hill House S1E8: Witness Marks*

October 20th

24. The Haunting of Hill House S1E9: Screaming Meemies*
24. The Haunting of Hill House S1E10: Silence Lay Steadily*
This show was amazeballs. I couldn't stop watching it... hence my 3 day binge. The only thing that threw me off was how everyone kept talking about how scary this was. I braced myself for nonstop spooks, but this show screamed family drama waaayyyy more often than the scary screams.

25. The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014)*
A True Blood homie was in this and used one of my favorite words, "shat!" Ok I get it, no one cares, actors frequently show up in more than one place. Back to the review. This didn't keep my attention very well but I'm not sure if the movie is to blame for that. Perhaps I'll try it again someday.

26. Sleepaway Camp (1983)*
Ummm should I be embarrassed to say that I LOVED this!?! I have never seen so many men in crop tops, so many WTF moments, and so much weirdness! The language was hilarious and I felt awkward or uncomfortable about 65% of the time. Most of what I saw would NEVER be allowed in a movie these days so therefore, it was perfect! Dear Santa, I want this movie for Christmas.


October 21st

27. The Conjuring (2013)
I would marry Ed Warren right in the butt. The cinematic version of him, not the lying arsehole that takes advantage of the mentally ill. But seriously, what is my obsession with handsome men in their 40s?


October 22nd

28. Halloween (2018)*
I didn't just enjoy this, I enjoyed the shit out of it. It was an awesome direct sequel and it sheds some light on how a traumatic event can impact your entire life. Also, I won't be able to get that Halloween theme song out of my head for at least 32 hours.

29. Let Me In (2010)*
I'm a sucker for vampires. Boing! Okay, so how's this for irony.... the bully in this movie is the same dude bringing awareness to prevent bullying in 13 Reasons Why. You think he felt badly for filming this movie and had to correct his moral compass 7 years later?


October 25th

30. Wish Upon (2017)*
Another PG-13 horror film for the win! Sometimes I need an easy watch that doesn't make me jump or vomit and this was golden. Pretty good story with a couple of Final Destination twists that kept my attention. This movie allowed me to soil my plants without soiling my pants.


October 27th

31. The Monster Squad (1987)*
It's official, I want to be in a monster fan club after watching this. Honestly, I could use the extra knowledge in that field. I know more Snapchat hacks than what's on a menu for a Vampire. Wait, do they really only drink blood?????

32. Idle Hands (1999)*
Idle Hands? More like Homicidal Hands. I guess I would have thought this was funnier back when I was a pothead and ate Cheetos for breakfast. I didn't hate this, I just didn't LOVE it. Not bad for a $5 bluray and Seth Green is the best at being a loser.

33. The Boy (2016)*
Dolls are spooky and Brahms was no different. Such a weird story! However, the jump scares were wonky and the ending was shit. I can't say that I want to watch this again, but I don't regret spending my time on this one either.

34. It Follows (2014)*
I seriously can't figure out what time period this movie was meant to take place in. I spent more time questioning things like, "why are all the cars from the 90s but everyone has newer cell phones?" than worrying about the naked, incontinent stalkers wearing merkins. The acting was annoying and the ending was shit.


October 31st! Happy Halloween!

35. The Return of the Living Dead (1985)*
I always find myself surprised when I watch movies that were made near the year of my birth. I'm slowly letting go of the idea that my generation is the only one that's funny, nasty and full of foul language. Also, why the shit was there a naked woman roaming around this entire movie? Not trying to get all feminist here, but goddamn at least make her role worth something other than nudity. We are more than just a pair of tits, OKAY? I mean, be proud and show them off if you want to, but don't settle for 100 bucks to present your hot bod to a bunch of trump supporters.

36. Trick 'r Treat (2007)*
I had no clue what was happening. And then I realized it's just Game of Thrones: Halloween Night. Each group of misfits celebrate in their own way and it's glorious. I will watch this every year from now on. It's the perfect ending to my Halloween season.

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Re: The 14th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31) ***The List Threa

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List Complete

11th year participant!

Total = 105 / 72 FTV

STATS:
Spoiler:


Previous year's stats:

2017 = 104/77 FTV
2016 = 132/102 FTV
2015 = 128/86 FTV
2014 = 100/72 FTV
2013 = 123/87 FTV
2012 = 110/88 FTV
2011 = 68/61 FTV
2010 = 127/108 FTV
2009 = 100/87 FTV
2008 = 74/57 FTV

FTV = First Time Views (to include first time commentary listens)

NUMBERS/TIME:
Total Watched = 105
Total First Time Views/Listens = 72
Total Approx Min Watched = 9626
Total Approx Hrs Watched = 160

FORMATS:
(BD) Blu-ray Disc = 27
(UHD) 4K/Ultra Hi-Def Blu-ray Disc = 3
DVD = 3
Streaming (Hulu = 1; Netflix = 9; Amazon Prime = 10; Shudder = 1; YouTube = 37; ALYXSTARR = 10) = 68
(Cinema) Movie Theater = 1
(Dish) Dish Network/TV = 3

DECADES:
1930 = 2
1940 = 3
1950 = 2
1960 = 7
1970 = 20
1980 = 23
1990 = 14
2000 = 9
2010 = 26


Dusk
1) Dressed to Kill (1980 - 104 Min - USA) Amazon Prime
2) Videodrome (1983 - 87 Min - Canada) BD

Oct 1
3) Flight of the Living Dead (2007 - 94 Min - USA) YouTube
4) Don't Fall Asleep (2010 - 72 Min - USA) YouTube
5) Lifeforce (1985 - 117 Min - UK/USA) BD
6) Night of the Living Dead (1968 - 96 Min - USA) BD

Oct 2
7) The Evil (1978 - 89 Min - USA) YouTube
8) Premature Burial (1962 - 81 Min - USA) DVD
9) Blue Sunshine (1977 - 94 Min - USA) Shudder
10) Dagon (2001 - 95 Min - Spain) BD

Oct 3
11) The Vulture (1966 - 91 Min - UK/Canada/USA) YouTube
12) The Canterville Ghost (1986 - 95 Min - UK/USA) YouTube
13) Blood Beach (1980 - 92 Min - USA) YouTube
14) The Shallows (2016 - 86 Min - USA) UHD

Oct 4
15) Devil (2010 - 80 Min - USA) DVD
16) Down (The Shaft - 2001 - 111 Min - USA/Netherlands) Amazon Prime
17) Truth or Dare (2018 - 100 Min - USA) BD

Oct 5
18) Campfire Tales (1997 - 88 Min - USA) YouTube
19) Kawaidan (1964 - 183 Min - Japan) Amazon Prime

Oct 6
20) Burial Ground (1981 - 85 Min - Italy) BD

Oct 7
21) Dr. Cyclops (1940 - 70 Min - USA) ALYXSTARR
22) The Monster Squad (1987 - 79 Min - USA) BD
23) The Invisible Man (1933 - 71 Min - USA) BD

Oct 8
24) Mother! (2017 - 121 Min - USA) BD
25) Hereditary (2018 - 127 Min - USA) BD

Oct 9
26) Storm of the Century (1999 - 257 Min - Canada/USA) YouTube
27) Zero Boys (1986 - 89 Min - USA) Amazon Prime

Oct 10
28) Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby (1976 - 100 Min - USA) YouTube
29) Pharaoh's Curse (1957 - 66 Min - USA) YouTube
30) Cry of the Werewolf (1944 - 63 Min - USA) YouTube
31) Bloody Birthday (1981 - 85 Min - USA) BD
32) Happy Death Day (2017 - 96 Min - USA) BD

Oct 11
33) The Haunting of Sarah Hardy (1989 - 92 Min - USA) YouTube
34) The Haunting of Seacliff Inn (1994 - 94 Min - USA) YouTube
35) Cujo (1983 - 93 Min - USA) DVD
36) Christine (1983 - 110 Min - USA) UHD

Oct 12
37) The Haunting of Marsten Manor (2007 - 85 Min - USA) YouTube
38) The House that Would Not Die (1970 - 74 Min - USA) YouTube
39) The Stone Tape (1972 - 90 Min - UK) YouTube
40) A Quiet Place (2018 - 90 Min - USA) UHD

Oct 13
41) The Babysitter (2017 - 85 Min - USA) Netflix
42) Inside (2007 - 83 Min - France) ALYXSTARR

Oct 14
43) The Blood on Satan's Claw (1971 - 97 Min - UK) Amazon Prime
44) Malevolent (2018 - 89 Min - UK) Netflix

Oct 15
45) Enter the Devil (1972 - 86 Min - USA) YouTube
46) When Good Ghouls Go Bad (2001 - 93 Min - Australia/USA) YouTube
47) Peeping Tom (1960 - 101 Min - UK) Amazon Prime

Oct 16
48) The Initiation of Sarah (1978 - 96 Min - USA) YouTube
49) Terrifier (2016 - 82 Min - USA) Netflix

Oct 17
50) The Initiation of Sarah (2006 - 90 Min - USA) YouTube
51) The Haunting of Helen Walker (1995 - 88 Min - UK/USA) YouTube
52) Who Could Kill a Child? (1976 - 112 Min - Spain) BD

Oct 18
53) The Changling (1980 - 107 Min - Canada) YouTube
54) Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008 - 98 Min - USA) BD

Oct 19
55) Summer of Fear (1978 - 100 Min - USA) YouTube
56) Toxic Avenger (1984 - 92 Min - USA) BD
57) The Unnamable (1988 - 87 Min - USA) BD
58) Emelie (2015 - 80 Min - USA) Netflix

Oct 20
59) Giallo in Venice (1979 - 99 Min - Italy) BD
60) Evil Toons (1992 - 90 Min - USA) BD

Oct 21
61) The Open House (2018 - 94 Min - USA) Netflix
62) Pyewacket (2017 - 90 Min - Canada) hulu
63) The Ritual (2017 - 94 Min - UK) Netflix
64) Haunters: The Art of the Scare (2017 - 88 Min - USA) Netflix

Oct 22
65) Something Evil (1972 - 73 Min - USA) YouTube
66) Moon of the Wolf (1972 - 75 Min - USA) YouTube
67) Snowbeast (1977 - 86 Min - USA) YouTube
68) Son of Dracula (1943 - 80 Min - USA) ALYXSTARR
69) Fangs of the Living Dead (1963 - 94 Min - Spain/Italy) Amazon Prime
70) The Washing Machine (1993 - 90 Min - Italy/France/Hungary) ALYXSTARR

Oct 23
71) Werewolf (1987 - 90 Min - USA) YouTube
72) Howling IV: The Original Nightmare (1988 - 94 Min - UK) YouTube
73) Tenebre (1982 - 101 Min - Italy) BD

Oct 24
74) Tales From the Crypt (1972 - 92 Min - UK/USA) YouTube
75) Stephanie (2017 - 86 Min - USA) Netflix
76) Silver Bullet (1985 - 95 Min - USA/Netherlands) ALYXSTARR

Oct 25
77) Vault of Horror (1973 - 87 Min - UK/USA) YouTube
78) Gargoyles (1972 - 74 Min - USA) YouTube
79) Antropophagus (1980 - 90 Min - Italy) ALYXSTARR

Oct 26
80) The Psychic (1977 - 95 Min - Italy) YouTube
81) Dr. Caligari (1989 - 80 Min - USA) ALYXSTARR
82) Frankenstein (1931 - 70 Min - USA) BD

Oct 27
83) Class of 1999 (1990 - 99 Min - USA) BD
84) Maximum Overdrive (1996 - 98 Min - USA) BD

Oct 28
85) To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story (2017 - 108 Min - USA) Amazon Prime
86) Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006 - 92 Min - USA) BD
87) The Secret of Marrowbone (2018 - 110 Min - Spain) ALYXSTARR
88) The Lodgers (2017 - 92 Min - Ireland) Netflix

Oct 29
89) The Midnight Hour (1983 - 94 Min - USA) YouTube
90) The Kindred (1987 - 91 Min - USA) YouTube
91) Home For the Holidays (1972 - 73 Min - USA) YouTube
92) Brainscan (1994 - 96 Min - Canada/USA/UK) ALYXSTARR

Oct 30
93) The House that Dripped Blood (1971 - 102 Min - UK) YouTube
94) Body Bags (1993 - 91 Min - USA) YouTube
95) Hell House LLC (2015 - 93 Min - USA) Amazon Prime
96) The Goldbergs Mr. Knifey-Hands (2018 - 22 Min - USA) Dish - WC#1
97) Demon Wind (1990 - 96 Min - USA) Amazon Prime

Oct 31
98) Halloween (2018 - 106 Min - USA) Cinema
99) It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966 - 25 Min - USA) Dish - WC#2
100) Hocus Pocus (1993 - 96 Min - USA) BD
101) Cult of Chucky (2017 - 91 Min - USA) BD
102) Creature From the Black Lagoon - 3D (1959 - 79 Min - USA) 3DBD
103) Black'ish Scarred for Life (2018 - 22 Min - USA) Dish - WC#3
104) Sleepy Hallow (1999 - 105 Min - Germany/USA) BD

Pre-Dawn
105) Dave Made a Maze (2017 - 80 Min - USA) ALYXSTARR


Themes: -COMPLETE-
Spoiler:
-x- 10/01: In 1968 the Recently Dead Get Up and Walk. A Copyright Suddenly Vanishes.
The Social Commentary Makes Everyone Talk. - They're Coming to Get You, Barbara! The 50th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead -
-x- 10/02: A Critic-Compiled List of Favorites that Left an Indelible Imprint
It's Full of Cult, Classics, Obscure ...Damn, Out of Print! - Studies in Terror -
-x- 10/03: Just When You Thought It Safe To Go Back in the Water...
Along Come the Italians Bringing the Regurgitated Slaughter! - Jawsploitation -
-x- 10/04: Claustrophobia is the Least of Your Worries...
These Demonic Death Boxes Will Drop You 100 Stories! - Elevator Horrors -
-x- 10/05: Once, Twice, Three Times the Lacerations - Horror Anthologies -
-x- 10/06: Viruses! Plagues! Outbreaks! Cloths That Smell of Death!
Call In the Military, And Someone Tell Michael--Lay Off the Meth! - Zombies -
-x- 10/07: Monster Kids Unite! Chiller Theatre Brings the Fright! - Universal Monster Movies -
-x- 10/08: Creepy with an Atmosphere of Paranoia & Dread
It's Mysteriously Lurking in the Shadows ...Or Under Your Bed! - Atmospheric Horror Films -
-x- 10/09: The Decade of Decadence Aged and Fermented
Full of Big Hair, Grace Jones, and the Totally Demented! - Cheesy '80s Horror -
-x- 10/10: Candles Lit. Throats Slit. - Bloody Birthday Parties
-x- 10/11: Canines with Hydrophobia, Swamps with Creatures From the Abyss,
and Cabins Deep Within the Woods ...Hey, Cujo's Taking a Piss! - Dogs / Bogs / & Logs -
-x- 10/12: Left Deserted and Alone in a Post-Apocalyptic Earthbound Hell
Steer Clear of the Mutant Hellspawns & Things Will Turn Out Just Swell - Apocalyptic Horror -
-x- 10/13: Itinerary of Hostel Intent. Railway of Unnerving Descent. Airport Security of Hellish Torment. - The European Passport to Terror -
-x- 10/14: Original Soundtracks in the Key of Death That Are Eclectic In Every Way
Just Don't Play Them Backwards, Or the Demons Will Come Out to Play - Rocktober Blood - The 100 Greatest Horror Soundtracks -
-x- 10/15: High Caliber Films Determined By Mass Vote
Some Are Distinguished, Others Go Right for the Throat - IMDB Highest Rated Horror -
-x- 10/16: It Slices! It Dices! It Circumcises! - Slashers / Giallos / Serial Killers -
-x- 10/17: The Beaches Are Closed Early This Season...
Visitors Being Sucked Into Oblivion Could Potentially Be the Reason - Blood on the Beach -
-x- 10/18: Fresh As That Chemically-Induced New Car Smell...
These Films for the Modern Age Will Unleash a Little Hell - Modern Horror Films -
-x- 10/19: Rhonda's the Quintessential Blonde with Lots of Curves
Also There's Gilbert Who Just Plain Gets On Your Nerves - The Horrors of USA Up All Night -
-x- 10/20: R.I.P. VCR: You're Officially Retired, But Your Kick-Ass VHS Video Cover Art Will Always Be Admired! - 1980s Video Companies Spotlight: Prism Entertainment / Video Stores -
-x- 10/21: Bela's Belated Blood Sucking Bloodbath Birthday Bash Bonanza Extravaganza! - Vampires -
-x- 10/22: Chronological Horror Years Faceoff - Chapter 6 -
-x- 10/23: Newscasters Are Beaming Emergency Broadcasts On Every Station...
The Radioactive Venus Space Probe Crash Spells Total Eradication! - Horrorspondents: You're On The Air! -
-x- 10/24: Straitjackets Unhinged; Crazies On the Fringe! Holy Crap, It's Societal Collapse! - Werewolves / Were-Creatures On A Full Moon -
-x- 10/25: 72 Films of Depravity, Sex, and Gory Delights...
Banned by the BBFC; They're Too Bloody Uptight! - Video Nasties 35th Anniversary -
-x- 10/26: Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Frankenstein / Mad Doctors
-x- 10/27: Mass Marathon of the Damned (9) Presents...
The Texas-Bred Host with Crazy Drive-In Totals Returns Anew
And the World's Foremost Horror Movie Mag with Gratuitous Horror Fu! -
They Live! The Return of Joe Bob Briggs -&- Fangoria Magazine -
-x- 10/28: Ectoplasmic Entities Materializing at Night. Strong Yet Suspenseful Emotional Frights.
Summoning the Dead by Candlelight. - Supernatural / Quiet/Soft / Seances
-x- 10/29: Elaborate Games Played In a Puzzle-Ridden Room of Death
Orchestrated By a Sadistic Dying Killer Gasping For His Last Breath - Live or Die? Make Your Choice - Mind Games
-x- 10/30: Evil Witches Cast Their Spell, Runaway or Discover the Demon-Infested Layers of Hell! - Devil's Night Debauchery: Demonic Possession / Satanic / Witchcraft / Hell -
-x- 10/31: Halloween Evokes the Spirits of the Dead, Tread Lightly or Experience a Decapitated Head! - All Hallows Eve Horrifically Hideous Hellfest / Samhain: An Evening of Celtic Horror -


Subset: -COMPLETE-
Spoiler:
-x- 09/30: group vote - Dressed to Kill (1980)
-x- 11/01: group vote - Dave Made a Maze (2017)
-x- 10/31: wildcard - any horror theatrical showing (2018) Halloween 2018
-x- 10/01: Chad - Lifeforce (1985)
-x- 10/02: ororama - Blue Sunshine (1977)
-x- 10/03: indiephantom - Blood Beach (1980)
-x- 10/04: Gobear - Down (The Shaft) (2001)
-x- 10/05: hbsvb - Kwaidan (1964)
-x- 10/06: Darkgod - Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror (1981)
-x- 10/07: shellebelle - Dr. Cyclops (1940)
-x- 10/08: mallratcal - Hereditary (2018)
-x- 10/09: TheBigDave - The Zero Boys (1986)
-x- 10/10: Elliot57 - Happy Death Day (2017)
-x- 10/11: orlmac - Cujo (1983)
-x- 10/12: arw6040 - A Quiet Place (2018)
-x- 10/13: Bladz - Inside (2007)
-x- 10/14: Trevor - The Blood on Satan's Claw (1971)
-x- 10/15: Shack - Peeping Tom (1960)
-x- 10/16: Mondo Kane - Terrifier (2017)
-x- 10/17: DaveyJoe - Who Can Kill a Child? (1976)
-x- 10/18: PCBreakdown - Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)
-x- 10/19: jacob_b - The Toxic Avenger (1984)
-x- 10/20: SterlingBen - Evil Toons (1992)
-x- 10/21: tarfrimmer - The Lost Boys (1987)
-x- 10/22: numbercrunch - Son of Dracula (1943) / Fangs of the Living Dead (1968) / The Washing Machine (1993)
-x- 10/23: JAX036 - Silver Bullet (1985)
-x- 10/24: SethDLH - Tenebre (1982)
-x- 10/25: WillieMLF - Antropophagus (1980)
-x- 10/26: clckworang - Dr. Caligari (1989)
-x- 10/27: Darth Maher - Maximum Overdrive (1986)
-x- 10/28: jholmes - Marrowbone (2017)
-x- 10/29: Undeadcow - Brainscan (1994)
-x- 10/30: alyxstarr - Demon Wind (1990)
-x- 10/31: cwileyy - Sleepy Hollow (1990)

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DVD BD Streaming *First time watch

List is finalized.
132 first-time watches
13th year competing

Goals are to watch more than 100 and to complete the theme nights and subset films.

September 30th-Dusk
1. Dressed to Kill (1980)*
2. Gojira (1954)
3. Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)

October 1st
4. Lifeforce (1985)
5. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
6. Dawn of the Dead (1978)
7. Day of the Dead (1985)
8. Season of the Witch (1972)*

October 2nd
9. Opera (1987)*
10. Blue Sunshine (1977)
11. The Thing (1982)
12. The Ghoul (1933)*

October 3rd
13. The Last Shark (1981)*
14. The Hidden (1987)*
15. Grizzly (1976)
16. Blood Beach (1980)*
17. Jaws: The Revenge (1987)*
18. The Old Dark House (1932)*

October 4th
19. Kill, Baby...Kill! (1966)
20. Down (The Shaft) (2001)*
21. Diary of a Madman (1963)*
22. Cry of the Banshee (1970)

October 5th
23. From Hell It Came (1957)*
24. Kwaidan (1964)
25. Tales from the Crypt (1972)
26. The House that Dripped Blood (1970)*

October 6th
27. Pieces (1982)*
28. Nightmare City (1980)*
29. Rabid (1977)
30. City of the Living Dead (1980)*
31. From Beyond (1986)
32. The Corpse Grinders (1971)
33. Burial Ground (1981)*
34. Dracula (1931)

October 7th
35. Frankenstein (1931)
36. Dr. Cyclops (1940)*
37. Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
38. The Black Castle (1952)*
39. The Wolf Man (1941)
40. Doctor X (1932)
41. The Return of Doctor X (1939)
42. The Pit (1981)*
43. Crimes at the Dark House (1940)*
44. Blood Orgy of the She-Devils (1973)*

October 8th
45. Antichrist (2009)*
46. Hereditary (2018)*
47. Onibaba (1964)
48. The Devils (1971)*
49. Spirits of the Dead (1968)*
50. Possession (1981)
51. Wolfguy (1975)*

October 9th
52. The Zero Boys (1986)
53. Chopping Mall (1986)
54. Final Exam (1981)*
55. Re-Animator (1985)
56. Night of the Comet (1984)
57. Killer Workout (1987)*
58. Mark of the Vampire (1935)
59. The Mask of Fu Manchu (1932)

October 10th
60. Demons 2 (1987)*
61. Happy Death Day (2017)*
62. Prom Night (1980)*
63. Prom Night II: Hello Mary Lou (1987)*
64. Phantasm (1979)
65. The Curse of the Crying Woman (1961)
66. the Man and the Monster (1959)

October 11th
67. Cujo (1983)*
68. Deadly Daphne's Revenge (1981)*
69. The Boneyard (1991)*
70. Motel Hell (1980)*
71. The Monster Squad (1987)
72. Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010)
73. Sleepaway Camp (1983)
74. Sleepaway Camp II (1988)

October 12th
75. Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)*
76. Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)*
77. A Quiet Place (2018)*
78. Chosen Survivors (1974)*
79. It Comes at Night (2017)*
80. Train to Busan (2016)*
81. Sleepaway Camp III (1988)*
82. The Witch's Mirror (1960)

October 13th
83. Estigma (1980)*
84. Emma, Puertas Oscuras (1974)*
85. Inside (2007)*
86. The Rape of the Vampire (1968)*
87. The Nude Vampire (1970)*
88. The Quatermass Xperiment (1955)*
89. The Demoniacs (1974)
90. Murder Obsession (1981)*
91. Five Dolls for An August Moon (1970)

October 14th
92. The Blood on Satan's Claw (1971)*
93. Seven Deaths in the Cat's Eye (1973)*
94. Tourist Trap (1979)*
95. Inferno (1980)
96. House II: The Second Story (1987)*
97. Magic (1978)*

October 15th
98. What We Do in the Shadows (2015)*
99. Peeping Tom (1960)
100. The Company of Wolves (1985)*
101. Vampyr (1932)
102. Trilogy of Terror (1975)*

October 16th
103. Terrifier (2017)*
104. Dr. Terror's Gallery of Horrors (1966)*
105. Slumber Party Massacre (1982)*
106. Night Train to Terror(1985)*

October 17th
107. Who Can Kill a Child? (1976)
108. Mark of the Devil (1970)*
109. Psychic Killer (1975)*
110. God Told Me To (1975)*
111. Before I Hang (1940)*
112. The Brain Eaters (1958)*

October 18th
113. Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)
114. House of the Devil (2009)*
115. A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)*
116. In the Folds of the Flesh (1970)*

October 19th
117. The Toxic Avenger (1984)
118. Frogs (1972)*
119. Turkey Shoot (1982)*
120. Phantasm II (1988)

October 20th
121. The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1977)*
122. Evil Toons (1992)*
123. Because of the Cats (1973)*
124. Nightmare Weekend (1986)*
125. Ice Cream Man (1995)*
126. Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (1994)
127. The Devil Commands (1941)*

October 21st
128. The Lost Boys (1987)
129. Nosferatu (1922)
130. Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979)
131. The Hunger (1983)*
132. Vampire's Kiss (1988)*
133. Blacula (1972)*
134. Blade (1998)

October 22nd
135. Nightmare Sisters (1987)*
136. Dear Dead Delilah (1972)*
137. Son of Dracula (1943)*
138. Fangs of the Living Dead (1968)*
139. The Washing Machine (1993)*
140. Sugar Hill (1974)*
141. Blood of the Vampire (1958)*

October 23rd
142. Errementari: The Blacksmith and the Devil (2017)*
143. Phenomena (1985)
144. Tenebre (1982)
145. The Night Watchmen (2017)*
146. The Wicker Man (1973)
147. Suspiria (1977)

October 24th
148. Lone Wolf (1988)*
149. Silver Bullet (1985)*
150. An American Werewolf in London (1981)
151. The Howling (1981)
152. The Werewolf and the Yeti (1975)*
153. Fury of the Wolfman (1972)*
154. Wolfcop (2015)*

October 25th
155. The Evil Dead (1981)
156. The Beyond (1983)*
157. Antropophagus (1980)*
158. Axe (1974)
159. Dead and Buried (1981)
160. The Bloodstained Butterfly (1971)*
161. The Black Room (1935)*

October 26th
162. The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
163. Dr. Caligari (1989)*
164. Deranged (1974)*
165. Troll (1986)*
166. The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra (2001)*
167. The Bride (1985)*
168. Flesh for Frankenstein (1973)

October 27th
169. Body Snatchers (1993)*
170. Killdozer (1974)*
171. Maximum Overdrive (1986)
172. Ganja & Hess (1973)*
173. The Gate (1987)*
174. Street Trash (1987)*
175. Devil Bat (1940)
176. New Year's Evil (1980)*
177. Species (1995)*
178. She Demons (1958)*

October 28th
179. Pumpkinhead (1988)
180. Marrowbone (2017)*
181. Phantasm IV: Oblivion (1998)
182. Phantasm: Ravager (2016)*
183. Blood Beat (1982)*
184. Disconnected (1984)*
185. Slither (2006)
186. Cat People (1982)
187. Species II (1998)*
188. Frankenstein's Daughter (1958)*

October 29th
189. The Asphyx (1973)
190. Brainscan (1994)*
191. Night of the Demons (1998)*
192. Dolls (1987)
193. Svengali (1931)*

October 30th
194. Stephanie (2017)*
195. Demon Wind (1990)*
196. Night Tide (1961)*
197. The Church (1989)*
198. Evilspeak (1981)*

October 31st
199. Warm Bodies (2013)*
200. Sleepy Hollow (1999)
201. The Mephisto Waltz (1971)*
202. Halloween (1978)
203. The Stuff (1985)
204. The Babysitter (2017)*

November 1st
205. Dave Made a Maze (2017)*

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Re: The 14th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31) ***The List Threa

2018 Horror Movie Challenge


List is FINAL

Results:
Total films viewed = 105 Goal was over 100
First time viewings = 86 (81.9%)
My Ninth Challenge


Completed Theme Nights


By media: DVD (49), Blu-ray (42), Streaming (11), TV (Recorded) (2), In Theater (1)

By decade: 1930s (3), 1940s (7), 1950s (1), 1960s (7), 1970s (18), 1980s (30), 1990s (15), 2000s (15), 2010s (9)



Goals this year: More than 100, Complete theme nights

2017 Total: 132
2016 Total: 102
2015 Total: 83
2014 Total: 60
2013 Total: 90
2012 Total: 88
2011 Total: 105
2010 Total: 104


* = First Time Viewing
Theme Night Film
Media if not DVD

October 01
01. Curse of the Screaming Dead aka Curse of the Cannibal Confederates (1982)* (Toxie's Triple Terror #1)
Deer hunters and their girlfriends disturb a Civil War graveyard next to a ruined church and cause the corpses of tormented soldiers to rise from their graves. Surprisingly watchable. Poor acting, clunky dialog, and grease paint zombies are balanced by an attempt to make the characters interesting and very good use of sounds, especially the screaming of the undead and some really disgusting noises during the one gory gut munching scene. The exploding zombie heads are cool too. 4.5/10
02. The People Who Own the Dark (1976)*
Survivors of an atomic blast are besieged in their villa by other survivors who were outside and blinded by the explosion. Spanish production has an OK script with some improbabilities but lots of tense moments. The dubbing isn't bad in this cut US version. 6/10
03. Stragglers (2004)*
A group of people are trapped in a cabin by an unseen force and can't remember how they got there and continue losing their memories as they try to escape. Told in disjointed flashbacks, a lot of yelling dominates the first half of the film and the flashbacks are frequently interrupted by bursts of audio and visual static. It's unpleasant to watch. The story emerges very slowly and there are some unexpected revelations at the end but it's unclear whether the payoff is worth it. Most of the acting is OK but maybe not strong enough to carry the somewhat convoluted story. 3.5/10

October 02
04. Leprechaun 3 (1995)* (Leprechaun The Complete Movie Collection) Blu-Ray
The leprechaun continues to search for gold that he carelessly loses, this time in Las Vegas. Fun entry in the series which is again carried by Warwick Davis. I got a few laughs out of this although it started out kind of slow. Loved those Las Vegas street scenes. 5/10
05. Dark Water (2002)* Blu-Ray
After a recently divorced woman and her six year old daughter move into a shabby, old apartment strange things begin to happen, often related to water. Gradually paced with a nice build up of creepiness. The actresses playing both the mother and daughter do a good job and the soundtrack is very effective. 7/10
06. The Devil's Backbone (2001)* (Trilogia de Guillermo del Toro) Blu-Ray
During the Spanish Civil War a boy arrives at an orphanage and discovers it is haunted. He tries to find out who the ghost is and what it wants. More than a ghost story though, this is about human relationships, greed, and revenge. Not particularly scary for the most part but everything works together very well. 8/10
07. Vampyr (1932)*
A student of the occult finds himself in a remote village where he discovers a woman who is falling under the influence of a vampire. Full of eerie, sinister images it takes a while for the story to really start and it is told in an almost dream like way. There is one particularly effective scene in which we see a coffin's journey to the cemetery from the corpses point of view. 6/10

October 03
08. Blood Beach (1980)* Streaming YouTube
LA police and the Harbor Patrol try to solve a series of mysterious disappearances from a popular beach. Good monster movie although we get to see precious little of the beast. John Saxon adds a touch of class in a minor roll making up for some annoying characters and dumb dialog. There's a good suspenseful scene and another that is grisly and a little shocking. 6/10
09. Devil Fish (1984)* Streaming Amazon
A giant prehistoric shark with tentacles goes on a rampage off the Florida coast. Tasty bit of Italian cheese directed by Lamberto Bava. The monster looks good although the shark part doesn't move all that well. The attacks are well done and there are a couple of exciting parts near the end although the final plan to get rid of the beast seems a little lame. 6/10
10. Warlock (1989)* (Warlock Collection) Blu-Ray
A warlock is saved from execution in 1691 and is sent to the twentieth century to gather the three pats of a power and dangerous book of black magic. His would be executioner follows. The two male leads and the soundtrack are good. Everything else is OK in this OK movie. 5/10

October 04
11. The Cat O' Nine Tails (1971)* Blu-Ray
Two reporters, one retired and now blind, investigate a series of murders that follow a break-in at a genetic research institute. The two leads (James Franciscus and Karl Malden) have a good chemistry in this intriguing and occasionally bloody mystery. I didn't quite understand the motive for all this but that's a minor complaint. 6.5/10
12. Visiting Hours (1982)*
A psychotic killer targets a female broadcaster and then a nurse at the hospital where the journalist was taken after an unsuccessful attack. Very good movie full of tension filled scenes that often had me on the edge of my seat. The cast all does a good job especially Michael Ironside as the murderer. Sometimes it seems like things are just too easy for the psycho and the police force is the lamest thing this side of Imperial Storm Troopers. 7/10
13. Hostel Part II (2007)* Blu-Ray
Three teenage girls on a road trip in Europe fall into the clutches of the human torture organization. More plot and less torture (I think) than the first one but I just don't care for this kind of movie. 4/10

October 05
14. Kwaidan (1964)* Blu-Ray
Four Japanese horror tales all set in 1900 or earlier. Deliberately paced, visually spectacular, quite long but engrossing for the most part. No huge scares but some real creepiness at times. I thought the longest story went on a bit too long. 7/10
15. Vengeance of the Zombies (1995) (The Paul Naschy Collection) Blu-Ray
A mysterious masked figure kills women and then uses voodoo to raise them as his slaves. Could it be the Indian mystic? Entertaining but a bit of a mess plot wise with revelations coming out of left field fast and furious as the end draws near. Some of the killings are bloody and some are kind of odd (death by soft drink can?). Soundtrack is a mix of pop and jazz that doesn't quite fit the film. 5/10
16. Night of the Scarecrow (1995) Blu-Ray
An evil spirit inhabits a scarecrow and begins killing members of the most prominent family in a farming town. Solid action horror movie has unusual kills some of which are kind of gross and most of which are bloody. Fast paced movie. I didn't realize I'd seen this before. I did but only remembered a few things. 6/10

October 06
17. Hellbound: Book of the Dead aka Cadaver Bay (2003)* (Hostile Hauntings)
A woman commits murder to get an ancient book that supposedly can raise the dead but it doesn't seem to work. Surprisingly decent movie has a story that goes in interesting directions, some really creepy scenes, and good monster makeup. Low budget for sure but some creativity is shown. 6/10
18. Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror (1981)* Blu-Ray
A professor removes a stone seal and unleashes hordes of the living dead which then lay siege to a large villa. Pretty standard Italian zombie movie with a few little twists to add an extra dose of sleaze. One of the women is actually pretty useful at killing zombies. 5/10
19. Witchery (1988)* Blu-Ray
A witch traps a select group of people in a dilapidated hotel on a remote island in order to do something which is never revealed so a lot of horrible things happen to people for no particular reason. You'd think a movie with David Hasselhoff and Linda Blair would have something going for it. You'd be wrong. 4/10
20. Sea Beast (2008)* (Syfy Mega 6 Pack - Maneater Series)
Amphibian creatures with Predator type camouflage terrorize a coastal community. Way above average SYFY movie has good looking monsters, good action and characters if a somewhat standard plot. There is also a female teenage character who does not just cower and whimper but takes on the creatures with the best of them. 6.5/10

October 07
21. Dr. Cyclops (1940) (Classic Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection Vol. 2)
A scientist, working secretly in the jungle, discovers how to shrink living creatures. Better than I recalled. There's a nice SF pulp feel to the whole thing and the effects hold up even today. Love the look of the technology and Albert Dekker is great as the mad scientist. 7/10
22. The Strange Case of Doctor Rx (1942)* (Universal Cult Horror Collection)
A newly wed detective tries to track down Dr. Rx, a serial killer targeting known criminals who were declared innocent by a jury. Only minor horror elements in this crime comedy. There is a lab scene and Mantan Moreland helps but Lionel Atwill is not used enough. Shemp Howard plays a bumbling police detective. OK for what it is. 5/10
23. The Invisible Man Returns (1940) (Universal Classic Monsters Complete 30-Film Collection)
A scientist uses his brother's invisibility serum to save his best friend from the gallows. Vincent Price does a fine job even though his face isn't seen most of the time. He has a great rant about the power of invisibility at one point. 6/10
24. Amityville 3-D (1983) (The Amityville Horror Trilogy) Blu-Ray
A reporter for a skeptics magazine buys the Amityville house and tragedy ensues. Entertaining but nothing special or very scary. Another movie I've seen before but this one seemed all new to me. Not very memorable I guess. 5/10

October 08
25. Sleep Tight (2011)* Streaming Amazon
A concierge in an apartment building is never happy and although he acts like a nice person he is constantly trying to make others feel the same way - especially a pretty young woman who is always upbeat. This is the creepiest thing I've seen in a while with a couple of cringeworthy scenes. It's all about violating the sanctity of the home and trust in others. 7.5/10
26. Lake Mungo (2008)*
After a teenage girl drowns while on an outing with her family strange things are seen in the family's home which lead to the unearthing of secrets kept by the girl. Told as one long documentary the feel of which is well captured. Absorbing to the end but I was left feeling a little unsatisfied. Spooky rather than outright scary. 6.5/10
27. The Unseen (1980)*
A TV reporter and her crew are forced to stay overnight at an old house owned by a quirky guy who runs a museum but something is lurking in the basement of the house. Pretty standard plot up to a point. There is a twist to the lurker but it's unclear if it's a good thing or not. No scares and almost no suspense until the end which turns out rather predictable. 5/10

October 09
28. Street Trash (1987)*
the owner of a sleazy liquor store finds some well aged hooch behind a wall that causes people to melt (or explode) when they drink it. The melting effects and the blood drenched finale still hold up. Not supposed to be taken seriously but not really funny this can be mean spirited, chaotic, or puzzling but it was mesmerizing in a jaw dropping way. 5/10
29. Night of the Demons (1988)*
On Halloween a bunch of teen stereotypes go to an abandoned funeral parlor in the middle of nowhere for a party. Demonic possession follows. Good makeup and pacing in what is basically a series of stalkings and chases. Not all of the acting is that good and it seems like there should have been more scares. 6/10
30. The Stuff (1985)* Blu-Ray
A handful of people try to stop the spread of a delicious, addictive dessert product that is sweeping the nation. Well done story has an Invaders From Mars vibe with jabs at advertising and big business. No mention of what The Stuff is, the focus is on rooting out it's origin and avoiding the authorities who have been compromised. Solid effects, good cast and fast paced. 6.5/10
31. Nightmare Weekend (1986)* Blu-Ray
A woman uses her boss's technology and computer programs to change people into homicide maniacs with really, really ugly faces. And oh yeah, there's a hand puppet that can interface with the computer. WTF? Most of the story is at the beginning and end. In between are several tastefully done softcore love making scenes - kind of like in an Emanuelle movie. Not a good movie but kind of fun. 4/10

October 10
32. The River: Legend of La Llorona (2006)* (Hostile Hauntings)
A kidnapper has a car accident, his victim escapes, and he is forced to get a room where terrifying events occur. The story has some interesting points but beyond all the ultra low budget problems the movie is poorly made. Despite having the sound cranked way up some lines were impossible to make out, some scenes were too dark, and the pacing is poor. 3/10
33. Happy Death Day (2017)* Blu-Ray
A stuck up sorority girl begins to relive her murder on her birthday and tries to change to outcome. Very fun movie with a fine looking killer, some excitement, a few chills, and good acting by all concerned. Fast paced and clever. 8/10
34. Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)* (Christmas Survival Double Feature)
A child sees his parents killed by a man in a Santa Claus suit and then goes to a Catholic orphanage, out comes a deadly rampage. OK slasher movie with lots of axe work but some other methods as well. Only one or two are really memorable. The look of the slasher wasn't particularly effective. 5/10

October 11
35. Devil Dog Hound of Hell (1978)*
A puppy, half dog all demon, is taken in by a family and quickly begins to influence most of the clan. Very good TV movie so no outright blood and guts but there is a well done, growing feeling of strangeness within the family. Good cast carries this off well and there is a good deal of suspense as the story goes on. 7/10
36. Zombeavers (2014)* Streaming Amazon
Chemical waste turns beavers into zombie-like killers who terrorize six people on vacation in the woods. Not as funny as I hoped. I got a few laughs, most right at the beginning. Still, an OK action horror movie with some nudity and gore and one or two nice twists. Good zombeaver song over the closing credits. 5/10
37. Muckman (2009)*
The disgraced host of a monster hunters type TV show tries to make a comeback by sending a crew to get footage of the real Muckman. Not a top production and maybe a little stupid this is still a lot of fun. I got more laughs out of this than from many horror comedies and there is an interesting monster suit and a cool looking stop motion creature. 7/10

October 12
38. The Terror Within (1991)* (Roger Corman's Cult Classics Double Feature)
In the aftermath of a biochemical disaster, a hand full of humans living in an underground facility have to battle a mutated creature that has gotten into the lab. Starts out promising but ends up just OK. The acting is fine, the monster isn't anything special, there are some suspenseful stalking scenes, and the plot channels [b]Alien{/b] quite a bit. 5/10
39. Warlock The Armageddon (1993)* (Warlock Collection) Blu-Ray
The Warlock is reborn in order to gather six stones which will allow Satan to enter this world. He is opposed by two young druid warriors. I liked this better than the first one. The Warlock is harder and more sinister and the story is better. Some effects are still pretty cheesy but one at the end is particularly good. 5.5/10
40. Witchboard 2 (1993)* Blu-Ray
A young artist moves into an old apartment and discovers a ouija board in the closet which immediately begins sending her messages when she tries it. Pretty good ghost story mixed with a murder mystery. The characters are appealing for the most part and the pacing is spot on with a bit of blood thrown in for spice. 6/10

October 13
41. Sheitan (France) (2006)*
Three young toughs and one of their girlfriends accept an invitation from another girl to go to her home in the country where they find things much stranger than in the city. Intense, very creepy and disturbing. A feeling of unease begins as soon as they arrive in the country and continues to grow. The grinning face of the housekeeper Joseph will stay with me a long time. 7.5/10
42. Mark of the Devil (Germany) (1970)*
An apprentice witch hunter begins to doubt his master after the woman he loves is imprisoned for witchcraft. Good story with quite a few grim, bloody torture scenes. 5/10
43. Night of the Devils (Italy) (1972)*
A man's car breaks down deep in the woods and he takes refuge with a family that seems terrified by something in the night. Well done with a good cast. Sometimes slow moving but often atmospheric with some bloody scenes which get more frequent near the end. 6/10

October 14
44. Phantasm (1979) (Phantasm 5 Movie DVD Collection)
A man, his teenage brother, and their friend investigate mysterious happenings at a local cemetery while also trying to stay alive. Very nice buildup and then lots of creepy craziness. Good sets, especially the mausoleum, and effects. I forgot how outrageous the silver ball's first appearance is. 6.5/10
45. Suspiria (1977) Blu-Ray
A young American ballet dancer goes to a top academy in Germany and after a series of bizarre events discovers a terrible secret. Visually spectacular with a great soundtrack, sets and lighting but some of the acting is unconvincing. Several violent deaths but sometimes the blood looks like paint and ruins the effect. Atmospheric and stylish with an exciting finish. 6.5/10
46. The Shiver of the Vampires (1971)* Blu-Ray
Newlyweds go to an old castle where the wife's two cousins live but they have been turned into vampires. Great sets, with indoor spaces full of bizarre artifacts and the outdoor scenes quite spooky at times. The vampires look like English mods of the time and the soundtrack could have come out of Haight-Ashbury. Lots of random acts of nudity too. 7/10

October 15
47. Boogeyman 3 (2008)*
A college student begins to see a horrible figure and terrible events after witnessing the death of her best friend. Strong supernatural killer story has an interesting take on the Boogeyman. Several small jumps, suspenseful moments, and creepy kills. 6/10
48. Peeping Tom (1960)*
A study of a killer who is obsessed with cameras and films his victims as they die trying to instill the maximum amount of fear that he possibly can. Carl Boehm is excellent as the creepy killer and also does a good job in the man's more human moments which results in some feelings of sympathy for the murderer. Almost no blood but the killings are intense. 7.5/10
49. Grave Robbers (1989)* (BCI Crypt of Terror: Horror from South of the Border Vol. 1)
A Satan worshipper who was killed hundreds of years ago is accidentally revived by some tomb robbers and goes on a bloody rampage looking for a virgin who can bear the son of Satan. OK but nothing special. Lots of killing and blood and screaming, oh lots and lots of screaming. The monster and special effects are both pretty good. 5/10
50. Dead Space (1991)* (Roger Corman's Cult Classics Double Feature)
In a research lab on another planet a virus starts to grow and mutate and turns into an big ol' monster. After a pointless space battle this seemed like it might be OK but quickly turned stupid, stupid, stupid. Creature was kind of interesting but poorly done. Moderately entertaining. 4.5/10

October 16
51. The Dorm That Dripped Blood aka Death Dorm (1971)* Blu-Ray
A group of students cleaning out a dorm scheduled for demolition are spooked by a creepy guy who keeps appearing as some of the students start disappearing. A mixed bag. Some good stalking scenes helped a lot by effective bgm and cinematography but there are some improbabilities (even for a slasher flick) that ruin the moment. The finish is too drawn out for my taste. 5/10
52. The Case of the Bloody Iris (1972)* (Anchor Bay The Giallo Collection)
A series of bloody murders take place in and around a particular apartment complex committed by a masked figure wearing yellow rubber gloves. Good giallo with a fair mystery and starring Edwige Fenech. Need I say more? 6/10
53. Damien: Omen II (1978)* (The Omen Collection) Blu-Ray
Damien grows older but is still a little devil. Good cast but simple plot. Someone suspects the truth or may interfere and they die a horrible death. Repeat. Some elaborate killings. 5/10

October 17
54. Horror House on Highway 5 (1985)* Blu-Ray
Students are assigned a project about a Nazi scientist who helped develop the V2 and who fled to America after the war. They run into a killer wearing a Nixon mask and then things start to get strange. Weird movie, very low budget that doesn't always make sense but I liked it. I got several laughs out of it and in general thought the insanity was a lot of fun. 5.5/10
55. Who Can Kill a Child? (1976)*
A couple go to an isolated island for a quiet vacation but when they get there they find the village almost deserted with only children around. Good movie with a slow build up which kept me interested as the suspense grew. I found the main characters slightly annoying at times. Once things were clearer there was some action and the end made the movie for me. 7/10
56. Sleep Disorder (2005)* (Hostile Hauntings)
A cameraman intentionally kicks some flowers on a grave and begins having nightmares and visions of a lady in black. Just awful. The descent into madness story was beyond both the script and the lead actor. Full of cruddy camera tricks that added nothing. Seemed to go on forever. 2/10

October 18
57. Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) Blu-Ray
A doctor who repossesses organs for a medical company is also a loving but over protective father to his daughter. Sets, songs, story, and acting all score high for me. Anthony Stewart Head is great as the doctor but all the acting and singing is very well done. 9/10
58. Kill List (2011)*
Two ex-soldier hitmen take a job for three killings that quickly turns more dangerous and stranger than they could have imagined. Intense, often violent, full of twists and turns, starts out by showing us the domestic lives of the protagonists but then gets much darker. Not really a fun film but very well done. 8/10
59. The Power (1984)* Blu-Ray
An Aztec idol seduces people with power and then destroys them causing problems for a reporter and three high school students. Nicely done with not a lot of gore but enough suspense to keep my interest and some good monster makeup. Low budget but the acting is fine as is the script. Something a little different. 6.5/10

October 19
60. The Toxic Avenger (1984)* Streaming Amazon
A pathetic and dim witted wimp is turned into a strong and heroic monster by toxic waste. OK. I got a few laughs out of this and there was some well done gore but I found myself losing interest towards the end. Much of it was too dumb in the wrong way for me. 5/10
61. Raiders of the Living Dead (1986)*
A reporter, working on an unspecified story, battles zombies with the help of two kids with laser guns and an old guy with a bow and arrow. No, really. This is more like my cup of schlock. A Sam Sherman fix up of a Brett Piper film so a little disjointed but there are some great locations used and the acting is adequate. The story is a bit bizarre and there are some nice spooky scenes. Nifty song under the credits. 6/10
62. Jaws 2 (1978)* Streaming Amazon
Four years later Amity has more shark problems. Chief Brody is on the job but typically no one believes him. Moves too leisurely at times but there is some nice ocean photography both above and below. Shark attacks aren't that scary. The end is exciting if sometimes improbable. 5.5/10

October 20
63. The Jitters (1989)* Streaming YouTube
A Chinese shop owner is killed by a gang terrorizing the area and he returns to life as a hopping vampire. Passable action-horror movie has good looking vampires and one good transformation scene but it gets a little too silly for me at times. James Hong is the best part of the movie with some funny lines. 5/10
64. Satan's Blade (1984)*
A killer with a big knife terrorizes vacationers at a ski resort. Low budget but pretty good. The acting is often lacking and there is a slow build up in the main part of the story but it all works. Gore isn't excessive for this kind of movie. The soundtrack is strange but effective - pleasant at times and almost old fashioned during some stalking scenes. Killer's identity surprised me but made sense. 6/10
65. The Girl in Room 2A (1974)*
After a brief stint in jail a woman finds a room in an old house whose inhabitants make her uneasy and she discovers that previous occupants of her room have either disappeared or gone insane. Good tense thriller with a strong horror component. Fast paced with some nice creepy scenes and lots of lovely women. 6.5/10
66. Shocking Dark (1989)* Blu-Ray
In the future an elite military unit is sent underground to find out what happened to a group of scientists who were trying to save Venice from massive pollution. Lots of traipsing around in an industrial plant full of pipes and tanks and the like. Good looking but almost immobile monsters. Channels Alien in most of the movie, then takes a hard turn into Terminator territory. Cheesy and fun. 5.5/10

October 21
67. The Ape Man (1943) (Sons of Kong)
After experimenting on himself a scientist turns into a half man half ape creature and needs human spinal fluid for a cure. Above average cheapie B movie has Bela Lugosi in good form as the scientist and a classic man in a gorilla suit as his partner in murder. Played straight for the most part and lots of fun. 6/10
68. Night Monster (1942) (Universal Horror Classic Movie Archive)
A series of murders take place in and around an old mansion owned by an old, crippled man. Way above average old dark house story with Bela Lugosi as a butler and a generally strong cast. Classic Universal atmosphere with good use of fog and shadows and a very interesting ending. 7/10
69. Dracula 2000 (1989)* (Miramax Wes Craven Series)
A powered up Dracula goes to New Orleans to find a woman like him. Interesting take on Dracula reveals his true origin. Gerald Butler as Drac was OK but looked too pretty and lacked the last bit of menace. A few jump scares and some spooky scenes help and the end goes all Buffy. 6.5/10

October 22
70. Phantom of the Opera (1943)* (Universal Classic Monsters Complete 30-Film Collection)
A cloaked, masked figure terrorizes the Paris Opera. Colorful with lots of spectacle and music but precious little horror. The catacombs under the opera building are nifty but not seen for that long. The mask removal scene is OK but not really scary in these times. The cast is fine. 5/10
71. Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare (1968)
A Babylonian vampire demon takes over a magistrate in Japan and local spirits try to defeat the invading beast. OK, there are some nice eerie sets and the demon looks fine but some of the local spirits look just fair. I had trouble getting into this since there's not really much suspense or tension. 4.5/10
72. Cronos (1993)* (Trilogia de Guillermo del Toro) Blu-Ray
An elderly antiquities dealer accidentally finds a strange device that seems to make him immortal but someone else is looking for it. Well acted, great characters, and a fascinating story almost poetic at times. 8/10

October 23
73. Videodrome (1983) Blu-Ray
One of the owners of a small, sleazy cable TV station becomes interested in a show called Videodrome which features pure violence. Twisted but interesting even if videotape technology is now old fashion. The graphic images are still powerful and the message is still valid even if I don't get everything that happens. 7/10
74. They (2002)* (Miramax Wes Craven Series)
After a childhood friend commits suicide in front of her, a psychology student begins to experiences night terrors like she did as a child. Very good, lots of spooky scenes and full of tension and without a whole lot of gore. The acting is good and the creatures are done very well, never fully seen but with hints of otherworldly shapes. 7/10
75. Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 (1987)* (Christmas Survival Double Feature)
Ricky, the brother of the original Santa Claus killer is also unstable and prone to deadly rampages. Almost half of the movie is scenes from the first film. The rest is not your average slasher movie. Told mostly in flashbacks, Ricky is more of a serial killer than a slasher. There are some unusual deaths and Ricky is very compelling in a psycho kind of way. 5/10
76. The Fall of the House of Usher (1960) (The Vincent Price Collection) Blu-Ray
A man goes to his fiancee's home to see her only to find that her strange bother won't let her leave the house. Vincent Price is great as the brother and the sets are very well done. Some atmospheric scenes set the mood of decay that builds to a spectacular finish. 6.5/10

October 24
77. Cry of the Werewolf (1944)* with Svengoolie (2018)* Recorded from TV
A gypsy princess who is also werewolf tries to prevent her mother's tomb from being desecrated. Not outstanding but the acting is OK and the story is interesting and a little different and there are some nifty underground tunnels. No solid transformation scene. The Sven stuff is entertaining and bountiful. 5/10
78. Hard Rock Zombies (1985)* Streaming YouTube
Four rockers go to a town where rock and roll has been outlawed and end up staying at an old house full of strange and dangerous people. Good music and crazy good fun, with some bizarre twists and truly weird bits. I don't always like movies that don't make a whole lot of sense but this one hit at the right time. 6/10
79. Shrunken Heads (1994)*
Three young teens are murdered when they oppose a neighborhood gang but their spirits are revived as shrunken heads by a voodoo priest. Decent effects, acting, and a fun almost comic book type story makes for one of the better Full Moon productions I've seen. 6/10

October 25
80. Antropophagus aka The Savage Island (1980)* Blu-Ray
A group of tourists find themselves stranded on a remote island off the Greek coast that has a strangely deserted village and something terrible lurking in the shadows. Nice buildup and some great locations and sets. 7/10
81. Hunchback of the Morgue (1995)* (The Paul Naschy Collection II) Blu-Ray
After she dies, a hunchback who loved a young girl is seduced by a doctor who promises to bring her back to life in exchange for help with his experiment. Wonderfully strange movie with a mad doctor,killings, an acid pit, just a touch of Lovecraft and a pinch of sleaze. 6/10

October 26
82. Frankenstein 1970 (1958) (Karloff and Lugosi Horror Classics)
The last of the Frankensteins rents his castle for a movie shoot in order to obtain an atomic reactor so he can continue his experients. Great start but rest of the film isn't as good. Karloff's performance is a bit melodramatic but he pulls it off and it makes the movie for me. The creature is basic but it works, there's a nice lab set and the rest of the cast is good. 5.5/10
83. The Island of Lost Souls (1932) Blu-Ray
A man is stranded on an island inhabited by a doctor and the frightening results of his experiements. The entire cast is good but Charles Laughton is great as the imperious Dr. Moreau. The beast makeup is outstanding for the time and still holds up. The story is well paced and there are some really creepy moments. 8/10
84. Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969) (Hammer Horror Collection) Blu-Ray
Dr. Frankenstein needs information from a former collaborator who is mad and in an insane asylum. Good looking, well acted story with a different take since there is no creature per se but there is the victim of a brain transplant running around. Peter Cushing is excellent as the obsessed doctor. 6/10
85. Dr. Orloff's Monster aka The Mistresses of Dr. Jekyll (1964)* (The Orloff Collection)
Dr. Jekyll murders his brother and turns him into a robotic killer using ultrasonic devices invented by Dr. Orloff. The robot doesn't look that impressive and it's unclear why some of the killings take place but there are some nifty scenes in dark streets and there is a great looking old castle where Jekyll lives. 5/10
86. Frankenstein (1931) (Frankenstein Complete Legacy Collection) Blu-Ray
I like this great movie more each time I see it. Of course the "birth" of the monster is the highlight but there are many other compelling scenes. 10/10

October 27

87. Xtro II: The Second Encounter (1990)*
A project to explore a parallel dimension brings a terrible creature into an underground research facility. Think Alien clone here. The monster was only fair looking, the characters were often stupid, and I got antsy after about an hour because I had no idea why people were doing what the did. Also, I didn't get the ominous final scene. 4/10
88. Strays (1991)* with Joe Bob Briggs on Monstervision Recorded from TV
A couple and their young daughter movie into a remote house in the forest that is surrounded by feral cats. Pretty lame although good for a few laughs. Somehow frogs or slugs can be made to seem menacing but not cats. They can claw through doors and it seems the only way to fend them off is to douse them with water. Good thing JBB was along for the ride. Movie gets 4/10
89. The Beast Within (1982)*
A sixteen year old teenager, the product of a rape, begins to suffer glandular changes that doctors cannot explain. Although the basic premise doesn't make any sense the movie is well done with some bloody kills, suspenseful moments, and a very messy transformation sequence. It is also a mystery to find out just what is going on. 6.5/10
90. Puppetmaster (1989)* (Charles Band's Puppetmaster Collection)
Psychic researchers attend the funeral of a colleague but aren't sure why exactly they were called there. Good movie, better plot than I expected. The puppets are very well done. 6/10

October 28
91. Warlock III The End of Innocence (1999)* (Warlock Collection) Blu-Ray
A college student goes to see a house she has inherited accompanied by some friends and while there they meet an imposing man who claims to be an architect. Starts out with a haunted house vibe but then moves more into the Warlock mold. The warlock is even more sinister here and his magic is more subtle. I liked this the best of the three in the series. 6/10
92. The Woman in Black (2012)* Streaming Amazon
Sometime in the mid 1900's a lawyer is sent to an isolated village to go over legal papers in an old house shunned by the locals. Excellent. Daniel Radcliffe does a great job in a movie fill of atmosphere and chills. Best night in a haunted house I've seen and I really liked the end. 9/10
93. It Comes at Night (2017)* Streaming Amazon
In a post apocalyptic world a family who has created a relatively safe environment for themselves decides to allow another family join them. Very tense movie, even from the start and it keeps getting more and more intense. Extremely well acted and although the story is not always entirely clear I was still totally immersed. 8/10
94. Zombie 3 (1988)* Blu-Ray
When a biological weapon goes bad, a disease spreads which kills people and then turns them into flesh eating zombies. OK, it's the walking dead vs. the military. These zombies are cunning, move like normal humans for the most part, and don't need to be shot in the head to be killed. Makeup is pretty good and not as much gut munching as in some. 5/10

October 29
95. Green Room (2015)* Streaming Amazon
A band is trapped in a roadhouse dive after seeing the aftermath of a murder. Good movie with constantly building tension and fine acting all around. 7/10
96. God Told Me To (1976)* (The Larry Cohen Collection)
A police detective notices that each perpetrator of a series of mass murders claims that "God told me to" when asked why they did it. A very strange but fascinating movie with a good cast, especially lead Tony Lo Bianco, and a strong story which may go just a little astray when some explanations are made. 6.5/10
97. Night Tide (1961)* Blu-Ray
While on leave a young sailor meets and falls in love with a strange young woman who has an obsession with the sea. Almost poetic or dreamlike at times but also just a little bit run down and seedy due to the location scenes on an ocean-side amusement area in Santa Monica. Just a little real horror but also a feeling of growing unease. 6/10

October 30
98. Mark of the Witch (1970)* Blu-Ray
A college student is possessed by a witch when she and her classmates perform a ritual found in an old book. Low budget with OK if somewhat puzzling story and uneven acting. Some are adequate but the lead actress doesn't have the chops to be consistently convincing. Entertaining enough. 5/10
99. Demon Wind (1990)* Blu-Ray
A man and a bunch of his friends go to a wrecked farmhouse to try to find out what happened to his grandparents and why his father abandoned him after visiting the same place. Wild mix of elements from several kinds of horror stories kept me guessing and entertained. The acting was adequate and the makeup effects good if a little samey after awhile. 6/10
100. Puppetmaster II (1990)* (Charles Band's Puppetmaster Collection)
Andre Toulon is raised from the dead by his puppets to brew a new batch of the fluid which keeps them alive which requires human brains to make. Fun, but the story isn't as good as the first movie but we do get some background on how the puppets came to be. 5/10
101. The Devil's Business (2011)* Blu-Ray
Two hitmen break into a home in order to ambush their target but some of the things they find there are very unsettling. Well done, very spooky at times. Slow start allows us to get to know the characters which makes what happens more intense and frightening. Billy Clark as the old pro is especially good. 7/10

October 31
102. Hellions (2015)* Blu-Ray
A teenager who has just found out that she's pregnant is terrorized by trick or treaters on Halloween night. Lots of tension and some interesting design and color choices but somehow the whole thing never really jelled for me. 5/10
103. Halloween (2018)* In theater
Michael Meyers escaped detention after forty years and Laurie Strode has been preparing all that time to take him on. Lots of suspenseful moments but few real scares. Luckily the biggest a-holes die first. Some interesting takes on the characters presented. 7/10
104. Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970) (Hammer Horror Collection) Blu-Ray
Dracula takes revenge on three men who killed one of his servants by using their children against them. OK, not particularly scary or atmospheric but a little bit different. Needed more Christopher Lee. 5/10
105. The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) (The Vincent Price Collection) Blu-Ray
A man targets nine medical people for murder since he blames them for the death of his wife. Some interesting if improbable deaths. I appreciated the humor more this time than before. 6/10




Decades:
Spoiler:

--- 1890 -
--- 1900 -
--- 1910 -
--- 1920 -
--- 1930 - 111
--- 1940 - 1111511
--- 1950 - 1
--- 1960 - 1111511
--- 1970 - 111151111511115111
--- 1980 - 111151111511115111151111511115
--- 1990 - 111151111511115
--- 2000 - 111151111511115
--- 2010 - 111151111

Themes:
Spoiler:
-X- 10/01: In 1968 the Recently Dead Get Up and Walk. A Copyright Suddenly Vanishes.
The Social Commentary Makes Everyone Talk. - They're Coming to Get You, Barbara! The 50th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead -
-X- 10/02: A Critic-Compiled List of Favorites that Left an Indelible Imprint
It's Full of Cult, Classics, Obscure ...Damn, Out of Print! - Studies in Terror -
-X- 10/03: Just When You Thought It Safe To Go Back in the Water...
Along Come the Italians Bringing the Regurgitated Slaughter! - Jawsploitation -
-X- 10/04: Claustrophobia is the Least of Your Worries...
These Demonic Death Boxes Will Drop You 100 Stories! - Elevator Horrors -
-X- 10/05: Once, Twice, Three Times the Lacerations - Horror Anthologies -
-X- 10/06: Viruses! Plagues! Outbreaks! Cloths That Smell of Death!
Call In the Military, And Someone Tell Michael--Lay Off the Meth! - Zombies -
-X- 10/07: Monster Kids Unite! Chiller Theatre Brings the Fright! - Universal Monster Movies -
-X- 10/08: Creepy with an Atmosphere of Paranoia & Dread
It's Mysteriously Lurking in the Shadows ...Or Under Your Bed! - Atmospheric Horror Films -
-X- 10/09: The Decade of Decadence Aged and Fermented
Full of Big Hair, Grace Jones, and the Totally Demented! - Cheesy '80s Horror -
-X- 10/10: Candles Lit. Throats Slit. - Bloody Birthday Parties
-X- 10/11: Canines with Hydrophobia, Swamps with Creatures From the Abyss,
and Cabins Deep Within the Woods ...Hey, Cujo's Taking a Piss! - Dogs / Bogs / & Logs -
-X- 10/12: Left Deserted and Alone in a Post-Apocalyptic Earthbound Hell
Steer Clear of the Mutant Hellspawns & Things Will Turn Out Just Swell - Apocalyptic Horror -
-X- 10/13: Itinerary of Hostel Intent. Railway of Unnerving Descent. Airport Security of Hellish Torment.-The European Passport to Terror -
-X- 10/14: Original Soundtracks in the Key of Death That Are Eclectic In Every Way
Just Don't Play Them Backwards, Or the Demons Will Come Out to Play - Rocktober Blood - The 100 Greatest Horror Soundtracks -
-X- 10/15: High Caliber Films Determined By Mass Vote
Some Are Distinguished, Others Go Right for the Throat - IMDB Highest Rated Horror -
-X- 10/16: It Slices! It Dices! It Circumcises! - Slashers / Giallos / Serial Killers -
-X- 10/17: The Beaches Are Closed Early This Season...
Visitors Being Sucked Into Oblivion Could Potentially Be the Reason - Blood on the Beach -
-X- 10/18: Fresh As That Chemically-Induced New Car Smell...
These Films for the Modern Age Will Unleash a Little Hell - Modern Horror Films -
-X- 10/19: Rhonda's the Quintessential Blonde with Lots of Curves
Also There's Gilbert Who Just Plain Gets On Your Nerves - The Horrors of USA Up All Night -
-X- 10/20: R.I.P. VCR: You're Officially Retired, But Your Kick-Ass VHS Video Cover Art Will Always Be Admired! - 1980s Video Companies Spotlight: Prism Entertainment / Video Stores -
-X- 10/21: Bela's Belated Blood Sucking Bloodbath Birthday Bash Bonanza Extravaganza! - Vampires -
-X- 10/22: Chronological Horror Years Faceoff - Chapter 6 -
-X- 10/23: Newscasters Are Beaming Emergency Broadcasts On Every Station...
The Radioactive Venus Space Probe Crash Spells Total Eradication! - Horrorspondents: You're On The Air! -
-X- 10/24: Straitjackets Unhinged; Crazies On the Fringe! Holy Crap, It's Societal Collapse! - Werewolves / Were-Creatures On A Full Moon -
-X- 10/25: 72 Films of Depravity, Sex, and Gory Delights...
Banned by the BBFC; They're Too Bloody Uptight! - Video Nasties 35th Anniversary -
-X- 10/26: Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Frankenstein / Mad Doctors
-X- 10/27: Mass Marathon of the Damned (9) Presents...
The Texas-Bred Host with Crazy Drive-In Totals Returns Anew
And the World's Foremost Horror Movie Mag with Gratuitous Horror Fu! -
They Live! The Return of Joe Bob Briggs -&- Fangoria Magazine -
-X- 10/28: Ectoplasmic Entities Materializing at Night. Strong Yet Suspenseful Emotional Frights.
Summoning the Dead by Candlelight. - Supernatural / Quiet/Soft / Seances
-X- 10/29: Elaborate Games Played In a Puzzle-Ridden Room of Death
Orchestrated By a Sadistic Dying Killer Gasping For His Last Breath - Live or Die? Make Your Choice - Mind Games
-X- 10/30: Evil Witches Cast Their Spell, Runaway or Discover the Demon-Infested Layers of Hell! - Devil's Night Debauchery: Demonic Possession / Satanic / Witchcraft / Hell -
-X- 10/31: Halloween Evokes the Spirits of the Dead, Tread Lightly or Experience a Decapitated Head! - All Hallows Eve Horrifically Hideous Hellfest / Samhain: An Evening of Celtic Horror -

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* = FTV

10/1: Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror* (streaming)
10/2: Anna* (streaming)
10/2: Suspiria (BLU)
10/3: Revenge of Frankenstein (DVD)
10/5: Twp Thousand Maniacs* (DVD)
10/7: Krampus* (DVD)
10/8: Nun* (streaming)
10/8: Hell House LLC* (streaming)
10/8: Curse of the Mayans* (streaming)
10/9: Harbinger Down* (streaming)
10/13: Child's Play (DVD)
10/13: Child's Play 2 (DVD)
10/13: Child's Play 3 (DVD)
10/15: Haunted* (streaming)
10/16: Imprint* (streaming)
10/16: Ring Around the Rosie* (streaming)
10/16: Abominable* (blu ray)
10/17: Scarecrows* (streaming)
10/18: Jigsaw* (streaming)
10/21: Descent* (DVD)
10/21: It* (streaming)
10/21: Windmill* (streaming)
10/22: Entity* (streaming)
10/22: Outpost* (streaming)
10/22: Two Sisters* (streaming)
10/22: Villmark Asylum* (streaming)
10/27: Friday the 13th Part 1 (DVD)
10/27: Friday the 13th Part 2 (DVD)
10/27: Friday the 13th Part 3 (DVD)
10/28: From Hell* (streaming)
10/29: The Unwilling* (streaming)
10/30: Hanging Shadows* (DVD)
10/31: Rob Zombie's Halloween 1 & 2

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Let's Go! Blue equals first time viewing

September 30 (dusk):
1) The Vampire Bat (1933, Frank Strayer) YouTube streaming
October 1:
2) Night Of The Blood Beast (1958, Bernard L. Kowalski) YouTube streaming
October 3:
3) The Gate (1987, Tibor Takacs) Shudder streaming
October 7:
4) Dead Men Walk (1943, Sam Newfield) YouTube streaming
October 8:
5) Giallo In Venice (1979, Mario Landi) Blu-ray
6) Tarantula (1955, Jack Arnold) DVD
October 9:
7) Tales Of Halloween (2015, Various) NetFlix streaming
October 10:
8) I Was A Teenage Werewolf (1957, Gene Fowler Jr) YouTube streaming
9) I Was A Teenage Frankenstein (1957, Herbert L. Strock) YouTube streaming
October 11:
10) Murder Obsession (1981,RicardoFreda) Shudder streaming
October 12:
11) It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown (1966, Bill Melendez) Blu-ray
October 13:
12) The Spiral Staircase (1946, Robert Siodmak) Blu-ray
October 14:
13) The Horror Of Party Beach (1964, Del Tenney) Blu-ray
October 17:
14) Dead Of Night (1977, Dan Curtis) Shudder streaming
15) Spooks Run Wild (1941, Phil Rosen) YouTube streaming
October 18:
16) The Monster Walks (1932, Frank R. Strayer) YouTube streaming
October 19:
17) Dracula AD 1972 (1972, Alan Gibson) Blu-ray
October 20:
18) Dear Dead Delilah (1972, John Farris) Blu-ray
October 21:
19) Werewolf TV show pilot (1987, David Hemmings) YouTube streaming
20) Night Shadow (1989, Randolph Cohlan) YouTube streaming
21) The Incredible Petrified World (1957, Jerry Warren) YouTube streaming
October 22:
22) Ghosts On The Loose (1943, William Beaudine) YouTube streaming
October 23:
23) Haunted House (1940, Robert McGowan) YouTube streaming
October 25:
25) Late Phases: Night Of The Lone Wolf (2014, Adrián García Bogliano) Shudder streaming
October 26:
26) Legend Of The Werewolf (1975, Freddie Francis) YouTube streaming
27) Frankenstein (1931, James Whale) Blu-ray
October 27:
28) The Unnamable (1988, Jean-Paul Ouellette) Blu-ray
29) Hell Night (1981, Tom DeSimone) Blu-ray
30) Demon Wind (1990, Charles Philip Moore) Blu-ray
31) The Slayer (1982, J.S. Cardone) Blu-ray
October 28:
32) The Devil Bat (1940, Jean Yarbrough) Blu-ray
33) White Zombie (1932, Victor Halperin) Blu-ray
October 31:
34) Night Caller From Outer Space (1965, John Gilling) YouTube streaming

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This will be my 13th consecutive year participating in the "October Horror Movie Challenge!" A baker's dozen challenges - and still going strong!

2006 = 36 movies
2007 = 50 movies
2008 = 31 movies
2009 = 52 movies
2010 = 20 movies
2011 = 43 movies
2012 = 46 movies
2013 = 42 movies 2013 Horror Challenge Prize Winner!!
2014 = 39 movies
2015 = 45 movies
2016 = 35 movies
2017 = 34 movies 2017 Horror Challenge Prize Winner!!

Total Horror Movies Before This Year = 473

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"Lights out. And now the movies, folks . . ."

September 30, 2018 . . . after sunset

1. Attack of the Giant Leeches (1959) - Unsavory secondary characters serve as creature fodder for this low budget American International Pictures romp.

October 1, 2018

2. The Bat (1959) - I wasn't keen on the opening credits theme tune, but it's hard to fault a movie that pairs Vincent Price and Agnes Moorehead.

October 2, 2018

3. Ghosts on the Loose (1943) - The second of two teamings of the East Side Kids with Bela Lugosi, which sees the latter as a Nazi in a supposed haunted house.

October 3, 2018

4. Fog Island (1945) - Revenge thriller with George Zucco and Lionel Atwill. Too bad the prints circulating on YouTube aren't in great shape.

October 4, 2018

5. Killers From Space (1954) - This movie could have been half its length and still gotten its story line across.

October 5, 2018

6. The Brute Man (1946) - Rondo Hatton is front and center in this flick, apparently a Universal production which was sold to PRC for distribution.

October 6, 2018

7. The Screaming Skull (1958) - The best part of this silly low-budget flick is the producer's offer at the start to pay burial expenses for anyone who dies of fright while watching it.
8. Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Screaming Skull (1998/1958) - Even Mike and the bots have a hard time breathing life into this mess, though this episode has an entertaining Gumby short preceding the film itself.

October 7, 2018

9. Mystery Science Theater 3000: Parts: The Clonus Horror (1997/1979) - Peter Graves shows up in this film - "Biography" jokes abound.
10. Mystery Science Theater 3000: Riding with Death (1997/1976) - Ben Murphy . . . at his Ben Murphy-est.

October 8, 2018

11. Strangler of the Swamp (1946) - This might be the very definition of "faint praise," but technically Strangler of the Swamp may be the best horror film PRC distributed. A surprisingly atmospheric yarn.

October 9, 2018

12. The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962) - One of the most lurid horror films I've seen from this era.

October 10, 2018

13. Ready Player One (2018) - Yes, it's a sci-fi spectacle from Steven Spielberg, but the frequent references to horror films, especially The Shining sequence, makes this one count.

October 11, 2018

14. Hereditary (2018) - Chilling and memorable horror drama with a great performance by lead Toni Collette.

October 12, 2018

15. A Quiet Place (2018) - An interesting little experiment with a postapocalyptic, largely dialogue-less horror story.

October 13, 2018

16. Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Giant Spider Invasion (1997/1975) - Mike and the Bots riff this infamous feature sporting a VW dressed up as a giant spider.
17. Mystery Science Theater 3000: Space Mutiny (1997/1988) - Arguably one of the all-time best episodes of the series!

October 14, 2018

18. Mystery Science Theater 3000: Hobgoblins (1998/1988) - Pearl promises to give Mike and the Bots "such a movie" - and she delivers!
19. Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Touch of Satan (1998/1971) - "This is where the fish live." Mike and the bots do a good job lampooning this rural witchcraft flick.

October 15, 2018

20. A Bucket of Blood (1959) - One of Roger Corman's black and white horror comedies. I liked it - but enjoyed Little Shop of Horrors more.

October 16, 2018

21. Phantom of the Opera (2004) - Great cast - I liked this film version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical more than I anticipated.

October 17, 2018

22. {a} Black Christmas Legacy (2015)
{b} On Screen! "Black Christmas" (2005) - I've seen Black Christmas several times over the years, but I thought I'd take the opportunity of this challenge to watch some of the substantial documentaries on Scream Factory's special edition of it.

October 18, 2018

23. The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958) - Decent Peter Cushing Frankenstein sequel sees the mad doctor escape the guillotine and rebrand himself Dr. Stein in another country.

October 19, 2018

24. The Phantom Creeps (1939)
1. "The Menacing Power"
2. "Death Stalks the Highways"
3. "Crashing Towers"
4. "Invisible Tower" - The first four installments of Bela Lugosi's most memorable serial.

October 20, 2018

25. The Phantom Creeps (1939)
5. "Thundering Rails"
6. "The Iron Monster"
7. "The Menacing Mist"
8. "Trapped in the Flames" - The next four installments of this Lugosi serial - I'll note that his Dracula co-star, Edward Van Sloan, has a supporting role. They were also in The Death Kiss together.

October 21, 2018

26. The Phantom Creeps (1939)
9. "Speeding Doom"
10. "Phantom Footprints"
11. "The Blast"
12. "To Destroy the World" - The final four installments of this Lugosi serial - I have to say, serials feel very . . . repetitive . . . when you watch them episode after episode in order.

October 22, 2018

27. Halloween (2018) - Some pacing and tone issues aside, it was fun to see Jamie Lee Curtis once again taking on Michael Myers. I liked it.

October 23, 2018

28. Snowbeast (1977) - Retromedia released this monster flick on blu-ray with two cuts; I watched the longer "International Cut."

October 24, 2018

29. Octaman (1971) - I like how "The Octaman" gets credited in the cast of actors. The rubber suited monster gets lots of action in this film, which Retromedia's blu-ray packaging notes is directed by Harry Essex, writer of The Creature from the Black Lagoon, and features the earliest film work of Rick Baker.

October 25, 2018

30. It Came From Beneath the Sea (1955) - Interesting 1950s-era gender dynamics among the protagonists in this Ray Harryhausen creature feature.

October 26, 2018

31. The Mad Magician (1954) - A Vincent Price revenge film that forecasted the type of output he'd be in later on in his career.

October 27, 2018

32. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) - My wife and I saw Brett Miller for a third time perform the complete score to an old silent horror film, this time The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, at the historic Brook Arts Center. Another fun evening!

October 28, 2018

33. 13 Ghosts (1960) - Another gimmicky concoction from William Castle.

October 29, 2018

34. The Tingler (1959) - And another gimmicky concoction from William Castle. This one benefits from Vincent Price's presence.

October 30, 2018

35. The Return of the Vampire (1943) - In hosting this movie, Svengoolie stated this was originally conceived as a sequel to Dracula, but Universal quelched that. Still, it's fun to see Bela Lugosi in vampire mode again here.

October 31, 2018

36. Mr. Sardonicus (1961) - One last William Castle production to round out this year's horror movie challenge, starring Audrey Dalton who was also in The Monster That Challenged the World.

... and that's going to be it for me. 36 films bests 2008, 2010, 2016, and 2017. It also ties my very first outing back in 2006. So, all in all, not a bad showing on my part based upon my averages. 11 months until (hopefully) DVD Talk's 2019 October Horror Movie Challenge!

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2018 Total = 36 movies
All-Time 13-Year Total = 509 movies

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LIST IS FINALIZED. 10TH CHALLENGE.

FOLLOW EACH DAY'S VIEWING WITH EXPANDED THOUGHTS ON CELLULOID TERROR



* Denotes First Time Viewing

Day 1
1. Clownhouse* (Victor Salva, 1989, DVD) 3/10
2. Once Bitten* (Howard Storm, 1985, TV) 7/10
3. Hell Fest* (Gregory Plotkin, 2018, Theater) 4.5/10
4. Faust: Love Of The Damned* (Brian Yuzna, 2000, DVD) 5/10
5. Curse Of The Queerwolf* (Mark Pirro, 1988, DVD) 7.5/10

Day 2
6. Leptirica* (Djordje Kadijevic, 1973, Blu-ray) 6.5/10
7. Sleep No More* (Phillip Guzman, 2018, DVD) 5.5/10
8. Fatal Games* (Michael Elliot, 1984, DVD) 6/10

Day 3
9. Stag Knight* (Simon Cathcart, 2007, DVD) 3.5/10
10. The Unborn* (Rodman Flender, 1991, Blu-ray) 7/10
11. From Hell It Came* (Dan Milner, 1957, Blu-ray) 5.5/10
12. Amityville: The Awakening* (Franck Khalfoun, 2017, TV) 3/10

Day 4
13. Ninja Zombie* (Mark Bessenger, 1992, DVD) 4.5/10
14. Godmonster Of Indian Flats* (Frederick C. Hobbs, 1973, Blu-ray) 4/10

Day 5
15. Death Machine* (Stephen Norrington, 1994, TV) 4/10
16. Giallo In Venice* (Mario Landi, 1979, Blu-ray) 6/10
17. Hatchet (Adam Green, 2007, Blu-ray) 9/10

Day 6
18. Ghost Son* (Lamberto Bava, 2007, DVD) 1/10
19. Tales From The Hood 2* (Rusty Cundieff, 2018, Blu-ray) 7/10

Day 7
20. Deathmaster* (Ray Danton, 1972, TV) 4/10
21. Trapped Ashes* (Various, 2006, DVD) 5/10
22. The Night Watchmen* (Mitchell Altieri, 2017, TV) 5/10

Day 8
23. Incarnate* (Brad Peyton, 2016, TV) 5/10
24. Mandy* (Panos Cosmatos, 2018, Blu-ray) 8.5/10

Day 9
25. Piranha* (William Gibson, 1972, Blu-ray) 2/10
26. Dawn Of The Mummy* (Frank Agrama, 1981, DVD) 7/10
27. Beyond The Seventh Door* (Bozidar Benedikt, 1987, DVD) 7/10

Day 10
28. Levitathan: The Story Of Hellraiser Part 1* (Kevin McDonagh, 2015, Shudder) 8/10
29. Mako: The Jaws Of Death* (William Grefe, 1976, DVD) 5.5/10
30. As Above So Below* (John Erick Dowdle, 2014, DVD) 7/10
31. Emma, Puertas Oscuras* (Jose Ramon Larraz, 1974, Blu-ray) 5/10

Day 11
32. Breeders* (Tim Kincaid, 1986, TV) 6/10
33. Estigma* (Jose Ramon Larraz, 1980, Blu-ray) 4/10
34. Brainscan (John Flynn, 1994, Blu-ray) 7/10

Day 12
35. REC (Jaume Balaguero, Paco Plaza, 2007, Blu-ray) 9.5/10
36. Pet* (Carles Torrens, 2016, TV) 5/10
37. REC 2 (Jaume Balaguero, Paco Plaza, 2009, Blu-ray) 9/10

Day 13
38. REC 3: Genesis (Paco Plaza, 2012, Blu-ray) 8/10
39. Red Eye* (Tristan Clay, 2018, DVD) 3.5/10
40. Halloween: Resurrection (Rick Rosenthal, 2002, Blu-ray) 4.5/10

Day 14
41. Dead Of Night* (Dan Curtis, 1977, Shudder) 4/10

Day 15
42. REC 4: Apocalypse (Jaume Balaguero, 2014, Blu-ray) 8/10
43. Enter The Devil* (Frank Q. Dobbs, 1972, Blu-ray) 5.5/10
44. Rock-A-Die-Baby* (Bob Cook, 1989, DVD) 2.5/10

Day 16
45. The Black Scorpion* (Edward Ludwig, 1957, Blu-ray) 7.5/10

Day 17
46. Doom Asylum* (Richard Friedman, 1987, Blu-ray) 8.5/10
47. Pinocchio's Revenge* (Kevin S. Tenney, 1996, TV) 3/10

Day 18
48. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween* (Ari Sandel, 2018, Theater) 6/10
49. Devilfish* (Lamberto Bava, 1984, Blu-ray) 7.5/10
50. Exposure* (Austin Snell, 2018, TV) 2/10

Day 19
51. Dead Shack* (Peter Ricq, 2017, TV) 6.5/10
52. Blood Harvest* (Bill Rebane, 1987, Blu-ray) 7/10
53. Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter* (William Beaudine, 1966, DVD) 4.5/10
54. The Evil Dead (Sam Raimi, 1982, Blu-ray) 10/10

Day 20
55. Hell House LLC* (Stephen Cognetti, 2015, Shudder) 6/10
56. The Autopsy Of Jane Doe* (Andre Ovredal, 2016, DVD) 5/10

Day 21
57. Hell House LLC 2: The Abbadon Hotel* (Stephen Cognetti, 2018, Shudder) 1/10
58. I Married A Vampire* (Jay Raskin, 1986, DVD) 3/10

Day 22
59. Halloween* (David Gordon Green, 2018, Theater) 6.5/10

Day 23
60. Halloween (Rob Zombie, 2007, Blu-ray) 6/10
61. Halloween 2 (Rob Zombie, 2009, Blu-ray) 5/10
62. Hocus Pocus* (Kenny Ortega, 1993, Blu-ray) 6/10
63. The Alphabet Killer* (Rob Schmidt, 2008, DVD) 4/10

Day 24
64. Anthropophagus (Joe D'Amato, 1980, Blu-ray) 7.5/10

Day 25
65. Summer Of '84* (Various, 2018, Shudder) 4/10

Day 26
66. The WNUF Halloween Special (Chris LaMartina, 2013, DVD) 8/10

Day 27
67. Knock Knock* (Eli Roth, 2015, TV) 3.5/10

Day 28
68. The Dead Come Home* (James Riffel, 1988, Blu-ray) 6.5/10

Day 29
69. Terror On Tour* (Don Edmonds, 1980, DVD) 4.5/10
70. Panic* (Tonino Ricci, 1982, Blu-ray) 6/10

Day 30
71. The Boneyard* (James Cummins, 1991, Blu-ray) 7.5/10
72. The Unnamable (Jean-Paul Ouellette, 1988, Blu-ray) 7/10

Day 31
73. Seven Women For Satan* (Michel Lemoine, 1974, DVD) 6/10
74. Suspiria* (Luca Guadagnino, 2018, Theater) 8.5/10
75. Suspiria (Dario Argento, 1977, Blu-ray) 10/10

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1. A Bay of Blood (1971) * 84 min.
2. The Phantom (1931) * 61 min.
3. The Monster (1925) * 87 min.
4. Pulse (2001) * 119 min.
5. Tremors II: Aftershocks (1996) * 99 min.
6. Terror Taxi (2000) * 90 min.
7. Train to Busan (2016) * 118 min.
8. The Hunchback of the Morgue (1973) 82 min.
9. Motel Hell (1980) * 102 min.
10. Horror Rises from the Tomb (1973) 88 min.
11. The Ring (2002) * 115 min.
12. The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue (1974) * 93 min.
13. The Hidden (1987) * 97 min.
14. Tarantula (1955) * 80 min.
15. The Thing (2011) * 103 min.
16. Vengeance of the Zombies (1973) * 88 min.
17. Hell Fest (2018) * 89 min.
18. Little Shop of Horrors (1986) * 94 min.
19. Horns (2013) * 120 min.
20. L'Inferno (1911) * 72 min.
21. Dark Water (2005) * 103 min.
22. Blue Eyes of the Broken Doll (1974) * 89 min.
23. Dead Men Walk (1943) * 63 min.
24. The Brotherhood of Satan (1971) * 93 min.
25. The Ravaged House: Zoroku's Disease (2004) * 65 min.
26. Halloween (1978) 91 min.
27. Halloween II (1981) * 93 min.
28. Venom (2018) * 112 min.
29. Marshall of Hell (1974) * 89 min.
30. House of 1000 Corpses (2003) * 89 min.
31. The Curse of the Beast (1975) * 88 min.
32. The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) * 90 min.
33. The Evictors (1979) * 92 min.
34. Death Train (2004) * 61 min.
35. Seoul Station (2016) * 92 min.
36. Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) * 86 min.
37. Halloween (2018) * 106 min.
38. Exorcismo (1975) * 90 min.
39. A Dragonfly for Each Corpse (1975) * 89 min.
40. Carne de Tu Carne (1983) * 86 min.


Stats:
Spoiler:
1910s 1 1920s 1 1930s 1 1940s 1
1950s 1 1970s 14 1980s 5 1990s 2 2000s 7 2010s 7

Italy 2 US 22 Japan 3 South Korea 3 Spain 9 Colombia 1

First time viewings: 37/40


*First time viewing.

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2018 October Horror Movie Challenge

DVD | Blu-ray | Theater | TV/DVD

☼ = First time viewing

September 30
01. The Beast Within (1982)

October 1
02. The Possession (2012)

October 2
03. Zombies of Mass Destruction (2009)
04. The Nest (1988)

October 3
05. Case 39 (2009)

October 4
06. 247°F (2011)

October 5
07. Fear the Walking Dead - "I Lose Myself" (2018)
---- The Purge - "Rise Up" (2018)

October 6
08. Chamber of Horrors (1966)
09. A Serbian Film (2010)

October 7
10. Night Drive (2010)
11. Venom (2018)

October 8
12. BreadCrumbs (2011)
13. Hell Fest (2018)
14. Bunnyman (2011)
15. The Neon Demon (2016)

October 10
16. Shutter (2008)
17. The Walking Dead - "A New Beginning" (2018)
---- The Purge - "The Forgotten" (2018)

October 11
18. Sleepaway Camp (1983)

October 12
19. American Horror Story: Apocalypse - "The End" (2018)
---- American Horror Story: Apocalypse - "The Morning After" (2018)

October 13
20. The Eves (2012)
21. American Horror Story: Apocalypse - "Forbidden Fruit" (2018)
---- American Horror Story: Apocalypse - "Could It Be...Satan?" (2018)
22. The ABCs of Death (2012)

October 14
23. Followed Home (2010)
24. American Horror Story: Apocalypse - "Boy Wonder" (2018)
---- The Walking Dead - "The Bridge" (2018)

October 15
25. Final Destination (2000)

October 16
26. Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers (1988)

October 17
27. Chain Letter (2009)
28. Eli Roth's History of Horror - "Zombies" (2018)
---- The Purge - "Lovely Dark and Deep" (2018)

October 18
29. Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland (1989)

October 19
30. Skyggen (2005)
31. When Heaven Comes Down (2002)

October 20
32. Demon Slaughter (2003)
33. Slaughtered (2008)

October 21
34. Final Destination 2 (2003)

October 22
35. Dead Body Man (2004)
36. The Walking Dead - "Warning Signs" (2018)
---- American Horror Story: Apocalypse - "Return to Murder House" (2018)
37. Disk Jockey (2006)
38. Final Destination 3 (2006)
39. Ghosthouse (1988)
40. Eli Roth's History of Horror - "Slashers, Part 1" (2018)
---- Eli Roth's History of Horror - "Slashers, Part 2" (2018)

October 23
41. Witchery (1988)
42. Watch Me (2006)
43. Dust Devil (1992)
44. The Final Destination (2009)
45. Halloween (2018)

October 24
46. Final Spawn (2008)
47. The Vampire Conspiracy (2005)
48. Skeleton Man (2004)
49. The Rite (2011)
50. The Purge - "The Giving Time is Here" (2018)
---- American Horror Story: Apocalypse - "Traitor" (2018)

October 25
51. Tales of the Dead (2010)
52. Zombie Genocide: Legion of the Damned (2006)
53. Final Destination 5 (2011)
54. Satan's Blade (1984)
55. Leviathan (1989)

October 26
56. Harpoon: Whale Watching Massacre (2009)
57. The Curse on Blanchard Hill (2006)
58. My Soul to Take (2010)

October 27
59. Lifeforce (1985)

October 28
60. Below Ground (2012)
61. The Doctor and the Devils (1985)
62. Hawaii Five-0 - "A'ohe Mea 'Imi a Ka Maka" (2018)
---- The Walking Dead - "The Obliged" (2018)

October 29
63. The Day (2011)

October 30
64. Intruder (1989)
65. The Haunting of Molly Hartley (2008)
66. Eli Roth's History of Horror - "The Demon Inside" (2018)
---- The Purge - "I Will Participate" (2018)

October 31
67. Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer (2007)
68. Burying the Ex (2014)


** LIST COMPLETE **

First time viewings: 68/68 = 100%

Decades
1960's - 1
1980-s - 12
1990's - 1
2000's - 23
2010's - 31

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Watched more than 80 movies last year. Don't think I can match it this year. My goal is 50!

* denotes new viewing.

September 30 (after dusk)
1. The Toxic Avenger
2. Friday the 13th
October 1
3. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
4. City of the Living Dead
5. Friday the 13th Part 2
October 2
6. House (1986)
7. Parents*
8. Friday the 13th Part 3
9. Blood Feast (1963)
October 3
10. Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
October 4
11. Prime Evil*
12. Lurkers*
13. Prince of Darkness
14. Night of the Living Dead (1990)
October 8
15. Death Spa*
16. Friday the 13th: A New Beginning
October 9
17. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives
October 10
18. Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood*
19. Death Bed: The Bed That Eats*
October 11
20. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan*
21. April Fool’s Day*
October 12
22. House II: The Second Story
23. City of the Dead
24. Planet Terror
25. Death Proof
October 14
26. The Town That Dreaded Sundown*
27. Killer Klowns from Outer Space
28. Microwave Massacre*
29. Urban Legend*
30. Tales from the Hood*
31. The Evil Dead (1981)
October 15
32. Dawn of the Dead (1978)
33. Cube
34. Unfriended: Dark Web*
35. Return of the Living Dead
October 16
36. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
37. The Fly (1986)
38. Candyman
39. New Year’s Evil*
October 17
40. The Fog (1980)
41. The Revenge of the Living Dead Girls*
42. Night of the Demons
43. Evil Dead II
October 18
44. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
45. Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday*
46. Re-Animator
47. Cujo*
October 19
48. Halloween (2018)*
49. Slumber Party Massacre II*
October 20
50. The Blob (1988)*
51. A Nightmare on Elm Street
October 21
52. The House on Tombstone Hill*
October 22
53. The Prowler*
54. Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow*
55. Day of the Dead
56. From Beyond
57. The Mummy (1932)
October 23
58. Antropophagus
59. Touch of Death*
60. The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)
October 24
61. Absurd (aka Monster Hunter)*
62. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
63. House of Usher (1960)*
October 25
64. Jason X*
October 26
65. Halloween (1978)
October 28
66. Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III*
October 29
67. Suspiria (1977)
68. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein*
69. The Invisible Man Returns*
October 30
70. The Beyond
71. Son of Frankenstein*
October 31
72. The Ghost of Frankenstein*
73. Beyond Re-Animator*
74. Night of the Comet
75. Freddy vs. Jason

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Pre-Challenge Warm Up
- The Nun (Theater) 3/5
- The Predator (Theater) 3/5
- Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) (Theater - Midnight Showing, 4k Scan version) 5/5

October 1
1) Night of the Living Dead (1968) (Bluray) (31 Films Subset) - Starting the month out right with a 50th anniversary showing of this iconic film. The criterion bluray transfer is amazing. Movie: 5/5 Disc: 5/5
2) The City of the Dead (Bluray) - Christopher Lee in a horror movie, count me in.....Creepy and atmospheric. Very "Hammer-Like" quality. Movie: 4/5 Disc: 4/5

October 2
3) Leatherface (Bluray) - Not nearly as bad as I had read. Not great either, but certainly watchable and way better than the last sequel (which I know isn't saying much). Movie 2.5/5 Disc 3.5/5

October 3
4) Ghost House (DVD) - A cross between Drag Me To Hell and The Grudge starring Scout-Taylor Compton of Halloween fame. Movie 3/5 Disc 3/5
5) Thirteen Ghosts (DVD) - A pretty fun remake of the William Castle schlock-fest. Movie 3.5/5 Disc 3/5

October 4
6) Silent Hill (Bluray) (31 Films Subset) - An entertaining adaptation of one of my all time favorite horror video games. Features a scene with an elevator ride from (to?) hell. Movie 3/5, Disc 2.5/5
7) Silent Hill Revelation (Bluray) - In some ways I like this better than the first movie. Certainly more creatures and a fair share of creepy scenes. The nurse scene is worth the price of admission. Movie 3.5/5, Disc 3/5

October 5
8) The Black Room (1935) (DVD)
9) The House That Dripped Blood (Bluray) (31 Films Subset)
10) From Beyond The Grave (DVD) (31 Films Subset)
11) The Frozen Ghost (MeTV, Svengoolie) (DVR)

October 7
12) The Mummy (1959) (DVD) - Hammer classic Movie 4.5/5 Disc 3/5
13) The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (Bluray) - A very good entry in the Hammer Mummy series. The Mill Creak disc contains this and Revenge of Frankenstein. PQ is probably DVD quality, but I picked up the disc for sub $4. Movie 3.5/5 Disc 2/5
14) The Strangers: Prey at Night (Bluray)....Movie 3.5/5

October 8
15) Crimson Peak (Bluray) (31 Films Subset).....Movie 4/5, Disc 4/5

October 9
16) Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings (Bluray) (31 Films Subset) - OK, technically this movie was released in 1993, but it's as 80's cheese as you can get. Movie 3.5/5, Disc 3.5/5
17) Mortuary (Bluray) (31 Films Subset).....Movie 3/5

October 10
18) Christine (4k Ultra HD)- 4K picture looks great on this classic movie. Movie 5/5 Disc 5/5

October 11
19) Island of Terror (Bluray) - Descent movie that feels like a good episode of Doctor Who. Movie 3/5, Disc 3.5/5
20) Abominable (Bluray) - Rear Window meets Bogey Creek. Very cool, fun bigfoot movie. Several 80's horror movie stars. Nice disc from MVD Rewind. Movie 4/5, Disc 4/5

October 14
21) Halloween III (Bluray)...Movie 4/5

October 15
22) The Fog (Bluray) - Original John Carpenter classic! Movie 4.5/5, Disc 4.5/5

October 16
23) Halloween, John Carpenter's (Theater) - Always a treat to see this in the theater.... Movie 5/5

October 17
24) Halloween II (Bluray)...Movie 4.5/5
25) Halloween H20 (DVD)....Movie 4/5

October 18
26) Halloween Resurrection (DVD) - Every franchise has its clunker and this is it for Halloween. Completing the first Laurie Strode timeline....Movie 1.5/5
27) Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (Bluray) - Very good sequel and the start of the Jamie Lloyd saga......Movie 4.5/5

October 19
28) Halloween (2018) (Theater) - Lives up to the hype! Old school slasher updated for modern audiences. Planning to see it again soon....Movie 4.5/5

October 20
29) Halloween V (Bluray) ...Movie 3.5/5
30) Halloween VI (Bluray) (Unrated Director's Cut) - It's still pretty bad, but at least the producer's cut makes a little more sense. Movie 2/5
31) The Raven (1935) (DVD) - In honor of Bella Lugosi's birthday. Movie 3/5

October 21
32) Hocus Pocus (Bluray) - Light-hearted Halloween fun...Movie 4/5
33) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) (Bluray) - Classic Movie...New Olive Signature edition looks great....Movie 4.5/5, Disc 5/5
34) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) (Bluray)....Movie 4/5
35) Dagon (Bluray) - Based on an H.P. Lovecraft story and directed by Stewart Gordon. Vestron Video series release......Movie 3/5, Disc 4/5

October 22
36) Jeepers Creepers 3 (Bluray)
37) Jeepers Creepers 2 (Bluray)

October 23
38) Halloween H40 (2018) - Yes, even better the second time around. Noticed details I missed on the first viewing.
39) The Phantom Carriage (TCMHD) - First time viewing this classing. Very "Charles Dickens" like story. Needs to be seen at least once.

October 24
40) The Howling (Bluray) (31 Films Subset) - Perfect movie to watch during a full moon. Movie 5/5, Scream Factory Disc 4.5/5
41) Mark of the Vampire (TCM HD) - Basically a remake of London After Midnight with the great Bella Lugosi. Movie 3.5/5

October 25
42) The Corpse Vanishes (1942) (TCM HD)

October 26
43) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 (Bluray)
44) Hatchet II (Bluray)
45) Hatchet III (Bluray)

October 27
46) Revenge of the Creature (Svengoolie, MeTV) (DVR)
47) Victor Crowley (Bluray)
48) A Quiet Place (4k Ultra HD)
49) Hereditary (4k Ultra HD)

October 28
50) House of Frankenstein (Svengoolie) (DVR)
51) Prince of Darkness (Bluray)
52) John Carpenter's The Ward (Bluray)
53) Master's of Horror: Cigarette Burns (DVD) - Directed by John Carpenter

October 29
54) The Barn (Bluray)- Independent film about a Halloween curse. Very 80's, low budget, DTV VHS vibe. If you know what that means you'll probably dig the movie. Movie 3/5
55) Frankenstein (Bluray) - A must for Halloween Movie 5/5, Disc 4.5/5

October 30
56) Van Helsing (4k Ultra HD)
57) Bride of Frankenstein

Halloween
58) Black Sabbath (TCM HD)
59) Son of Frankenstein (Bluray)




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List is FINAL

Results:
Total films viewed = 46.50. Goal was 30





COUNT: 46.50

GOAL: 30

FIRST TIME VIEWING = FTV

SEPT. 30 - AFTER DUSK
1. As Above, So Below (Netflix) 3 out of 5 - FTV - The only way out is down.

OCT. 1
2. The Horror at 37,000 Feet (YouTube) 3 out of 5 - FTV I'm going to open a bottle of it right now. It might not make me happy. But it will amuse me to think of all of you back here worrying about your lives... as though they were of some importance. [/I]
3. Don't Kill It (Netflix) 4 out of 5 - FTV
4. Hellraiser (Netflix) 4 out of 5 You solved the box, we came. Now you must come with us, taste our pleasures. [/I]

OCT 2
5. Stephen Kings Children of the Corn (Netflix) 3 1/2 out of 5 - FTV - Malachai! He wants you too, Malachai! He wants you too!
6. Hell Fest (Movie Theater) 3 1/2 out of 5 - FTV - Came here to be scared, right? I can't arrest people for doin' their job. Welcome to Hell Fest.
7. Hellbound: Hellraiser 2 (Netflix) 3 out of 5 - FTV - Now all we need... is skin.

OCT 3
8. Cube 2: Hypercube (Netflix) 3 out of 5 - FTV - You don't think the guy who makes the toilets for the Space Shuttle gets to see the plans for the rest of it?

OCT 4
9. The Ritual (Netflix) 4 out of 5 - FTV - My old scoutmaster used to say 'If the shortcut was a shortcut, it wouldn't be called a shortcut, it would be called a route'.

OCT 6
10. Cube Zero (Netflix) 4 out of 5 - FTV - This room is... green. I wanna go back to the blue room.

OCT 7
11. Final Destination (DVD) 4 out of 5 - FTV - You already did that by walking off the plane. Now you gotta out when and how it'll come back at you. Play your hunch, Alex. If you think you can get away from it. But beware the risk of cheating the plan, disrespecting the design... could initiate a horrifying fury that would terrorize even the Grim Reaper - and you don't even want to fuck with that MacDaddy.

OCT 8
12. The Collection (Netflix) 4 out of 5 - FTV - The only way out is down.
13. Tales of Halloween (Netflix) 4 out of 5 - Do you know why we where costumes on Halloween? It's so the dead don't know who is alive.
14. Mulberry Street (DVD) 4 out of 5 - FTV

OCT 9
15. The Last Shift (Netflix) 4 out of 5 - FTV - I am the dancing flame.
16. Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings (Digital) 4 out of 5 - FTV - They're eating him alive like some fucked up fondue!

OCT 10
17. The Windmill (Netflix) 3 1/2 out of 5 - FTV - This isn't hell, it's Holland!
17.50 Black Mirror (S4E1) USS Callister (Netflix) - It's more like an eternal waking nightmare, from which there is no escape.

OCT 13
18.50 The Good Neighbor (Netflix) 4 out of 5 - FTV - What's the problem? Well, the problem is that your dog is pissing a mess on my property. Let him piss on your property, okay?
19.50 All Hallows Eve (Tubi) 4 out of 5 - FTV
20.50 All Hallows Eve 2 (Tubi) 3.5 out of 5 - FTV

OCT 14
21.50 Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (Digital) 3 out of 5 - FTV - That's it. That's the whole f#ckin' thing right there. There it is, you just stay right there, doll. That's just what the doctor ordered. Nothin' like a little prevented medicine. And, the forecast is; Cloudy in the mountains, sunny in the valleys, and snow flurries, up your nose!
22.50 Rifftrax: Hillbillys in a Haunted House (Tubi) 4 out of 5 - FTV
23.50 MST3K: Boggy Creek II: and The Legend Continues (Tubi) 5 out of 5 - FTV

OCT 15
24.50 Train to Busan (Netflix) 5 out of 5 - FTV - Sorry, but you're infected.

OCT 16
25.50 American Poltergeist (Netflix) 2 out of 5 - FTV

OCT 17
26.50 Meet The Blacks (Netflix) 3.5 out of 5 - FTV - Hey man, your breath smell like adult toys!

OCT 18
27.50 Tank 432 (Netflix) 1 out of 5 - FTV

OCT 22
28.50 Drive in Massacre (Tubi) 4 out of 5 - FTV - Ladies and gentlemen, this is the manager. Do not panic. There is a murderer loose in the theater. I repeat, do not panic. The police are on the way.
29.50 Bedeviled (Netflix) 3.5 out of 5 - FTV
30.50 Night Watchmen (Tubi) 4 out of 5 - FTV - Why are dead people eating people?
31.50 Boggy Creek Monster (Tubi) 4 out of 5 - FTV

OCT 23
32.50 Exists (Tubi) 4 out of 5 - FTV
33.50 Halloween (2018) (Theater) 3.5 out of 5 - FTV - I would suspect the notion of being a predator or the fear of becoming prey keeps both of them alive.
34.50 Sloppy The Psychotic (Tubi) 2 out of 5 - FTV
35.50 Elvira: Gingerdead Man (Tubi) 4 out of 5 - FTV - Daddy, you have got to come and get me, I'm at Betty's Bakery and we got homicidal baked goods after us.

OCT 24
36.50 The Vault (Tubi) 3.5 out of 5 - FTV
37.50 MST3K: Devil Doll (Tubi) 5 out of 5 - FTV - Yeah what's up Ron? I mean..."The Great Vorelli!"

OCT 26
38.50 MST3K: The Touch of Satan (Netflix) 5 out of 5 - FTV - This is where the fish lives

OCT 27
39.50 The Woodsman (Tubi) 3 out of 5 - FTV
40.50 Nightbeast (Tubi) 3.5 out of 5 - FTV - Don't call me Bertie.

OCT 28
41.50 14 Cameras (Netflix) 4 out of 5 - FTV
42.50 Hell and Back (Netflix) 3.5 out of 5 - FTV - I'm so scared my sh*t just shi*t its pants.
43.50 Freak Out (Tubi) 3 out of 5 - FTV

OCT 29
44.50 Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The New Beginning (Netflix) 3.5 out of 5 - FTV - Come on Tommy, Ain't no different than the slaughterhouse. Meat's meat, Bone's bone... Get it done.

OCT 31
45.50 MST3K: Manos Hands of Fate (Netflix) 5 out of 5 - FTV - You were his first wife, but he's grown sick of you. He doesn't want you anymore, I don't even want you anymore!
46.50 3 on A Meathook (Netflix) 4 out of 5 - FTV

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Re: The 14th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31) ***The List Threa



Holiday Horror Challenge 2018


GOALS FOR 2018
1) To complete Theme Nights (at least one film corresponding to each)
2) To attempt selections from the Subset Films and Checklist
3) To have fun!
☼ indicates first time viewing

List Complete: 12/15 new/previously watched

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October 1st
1. Document of the Dead (1985)
Watched the newly updated version which goes beyond Dawn and Day. It's always great to Romero, Savini and their talented group on location and attempting those practical effects. This doc made an impression on me when I was in film school because of its reflections on the editing skills of Romero. Ironically, editing is one the doc's biggest flaws, especially when we move past George's prime and into the muddled digital age. Romero isn't unkind when he's asked about the newest generation of filmmakers who are shamelessly bringing back the dead in film after film. Nevertheless, he does express mild dissatisfaction at Hollywood's ruthless exploitation of the genre that he fathered at a time when independents were thriving. The producers of The Walking Dead should be thanking Romero every single chance they get. 7.6/10

2. The Walking Dead (2013) Season 3 - Episode 14: "Prey" 5.2/10 ☼

2. The Walking Dead (2013) Season 3 - Episode 15: "This Sorrowful Life" 4.6/10 ☼

3. The Walking Dead (2013) Season 3 - Episode 16: "Welcome to the Tombs" 5.4/10 ☼

3. Primal Screen (2017)
Too short on the subject. Was kind of hoping this was the pilot for a series about movie trailers that gave kids traumatic nightmares. It definitely made me recall that TV spot for Magic, but as a kid, I was more stressed by the unmasked Fembots on The Bionic Woman. 7.9/10 ☼

October 2nd
4. Mad Ron's Prevues From Hell (1987)
A kick-to-the-balls selection of exploitation trailers and TV spots comprise these Prevues from Hell. Mad Ron's collection is co-hosted by the hilariously demented dummy, Happy Goldsplatt; a less refined, grindhouse version of the Crypkeeper. Trashy good stuff from the bygone VHS era, and currently streaming hard on Netflix. 7.4/10 ☼

5. Tourist Trap (1979)
That Leatherface mask is creepy for sure. I kind of wish the tourist trap location had been exploited a bit better, or with a less bizarre method. The filmmakers can't seem to decide which horror hit of the zeitgeist they want to rip off the most; there are cues from Carrie, Halloween, Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Prefer Pino Donnagio when he's composing for DePalma, as this score is pretty underwhelming and has too much Mickey-Mousing. I also agree with Joe Bob Briggs on the distressing lack of breasts. You can't have a skinny dipping scene with these beautiful girls and not show 'em nekkid. Tanya Roberts was ready to pop out of that tube top multiple times. Full star deduction. 5/10 ☼

6. Blue Sunshine (1977)
"Let's Make America Good Again!" Like early David Cronenberg spinning a tale of a blue-pilled Los Angeles going totally "loco." Not quite as much fun as that sounds, but I dug the concept and its unexpected relevancy. And yes, that quote above was used by a fictional political candidate during a congressional rally. Pretty close to Reagan's initial slogan, but I think it also predates it. 5.8/10 ☼

7. Magic (1978)
Bested by its much creepier TV spot, which was the focus of Shudder's documentary short subject, Primal Screen. Richard Attenborough and William Goldman decide to focus too much on the psychological thriller aspects, therefore missing the opportunities to make this a scary and fun horror flick. Hopkins is definitely getting warmed up for that moment when he'll become a household name. 5.2/10 ☼

October 3rd
8. American Psycho 2: All American Girl (2002)
Mila Kunis is the Mary Sue of serial killers. She's an All American girl, for sure. I had seen this years ago on cable and didn't realize it was her. Baby fat Mila looks good with her puffier cheeks and firmer breasts, but it's the Shatner that I can't turn off. Checklist for the Shat! 5.6/10

9. Wild Beasts (1984)
Noah's Ark has cracked. Literally. This bit of Mondo Macabre is like an antidote for the CG friendly animals that Hollywood wants us to believe in with movies like Life of Pi and The Jungle Book. The real wild kingdom ain't so friendly. These animals are raw and predatory, and they will fuck you up. An absurdly apocalyptic animal attack flick that will help keep me pet-free forever. Savagely cool. 8.7/10 ☼

October 4th
10. Nightworld (2017)
Started like an homage to The Shining before showing its true colours. Another bad horror film that chooses to exploit the talents of Robert Englund without giving him anything worthwhile to work with. Is Jason London the one from Dazed and Confused or was that Jeremy? Ah, it doesn’t matter. Just stay away from this. 2.4/10 ☼

October 7th
11. Sleepaway Camp Still leaves a bitter taste in the mouth after all these years; like I ate shit and lived. 5.7/10

October 13th
12. Tales From the Hood 2
Pretty miserable anthology that goes from bad to worse. Mild in terms of its horror and exploitation elements and painfully witless as any kind of social commentary. Spike Lee has a lot of contempt for everyone, especially the horror audience. Suckas...that’s what we wuz played for. 2.7/10

October 28th
13. The Predator (2018) 3.9/10 ☼
14. Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers 7.4/10 ☼
15. Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers 7.8/10☼

Theme Nights
Spoiler:

-X- 10/01: In 1968 the Recently Dead Get Up and Walk. A Copyright Suddenly Vanishes. Document of the Dead; Mad Ron's Prevues From Hell
The Social Commentary Makes Everyone Talk. - They're Coming to Get You, Barbara! The 50th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead -
-X- 10/02: A Critic-Compiled List of Favorites that Left an Indelible Imprint
It's Full of Cult, Classics, Obscure ...Damn, Out of Print! - Studies in Terror - Tourist Trap; Blue Sunshine
--- 10/03: Just When You Thought It Safe To Go Back in the Water...
Along Come the Italians Bringing the Regurgitated Slaughter! - Jawsploitation - Wild Beasts
--- 10/04: Claustrophobia is the Least of Your Worries...
These Demonic Death Boxes Will Drop You 100 Stories! - Elevator Horrors -
--- 10/05: Once, Twice, Three Times the Lacerations - Horror Anthologies -
--- 10/06: Viruses! Plagues! Outbreaks! Cloths That Smell of Death!
Call In the Military, And Someone Tell Michael--Lay Off the Meth! - Zombies -
--- 10/07: Monster Kids Unite! Chiller Theatre Brings the Fright! - Universal Monster Movies -
--- 10/08: Creepy with an Atmosphere of Paranoia & Dread
It's Mysteriously Lurking in the Shadows ...Or Under Your Bed! - Atmospheric Horror Films -
--- 10/09: The Decade of Decadence Aged and Fermented
Full of Big Hair, Grace Jones, and the Totally Demented! - Cheesy '80s Horror -
--- 10/10: Candles Lit. Throats Slit. - Bloody Birthday Parties
--- 10/11: Canines with Hydrophobia, Swamps with Creatures From the Abyss,
and Cabins Deep Within the Woods ...Hey, Cujo's Taking a Piss! - Dogs / Bogs / & Logs -
--- 10/12: Left Deserted and Alone in a Post-Apocalyptic Earthbound Hell
Steer Clear of the Mutant Hellspawns & Things Will Turn Out Just Swell - Apocalyptic Horror -
--- 10/13: Itinerary of Hostel Intent. Railway of Unnerving Descent. Airport Security of Hellish Torment. - The European Passport to Terror -
--- 10/14: Original Soundtracks in the Key of Death That Are Eclectic In Every Way
Just Don't Play Them Backwards, Or the Demons Will Come Out to Play - Rocktober Blood - The 100 Greatest Horror Soundtracks -
--- 10/15: High Caliber Films Determined By Mass Vote
Some Are Distinguished, Others Go Right for the Throat - IMDB Highest Rated Horror -
--- 10/16: It Slices! It Dices! It Circumcises! - Slashers / Giallos / Serial Killers -
--- 10/17: The Beaches Are Closed Early This Season...
Visitors Being Sucked Into Oblivion Could Potentially Be the Reason - Blood on the Beach -
--- 10/18: Fresh As That Chemically-Induced New Car Smell...
These Films for the Modern Age Will Unleash a Little Hell - Modern Horror Films -
--- 10/19: Rhonda's the Quintessential Blonde with Lots of Curves
Also There's Gilbert Who Just Plain Gets On Your Nerves - The Horrors of USA Up All Night -
--- 10/20: R.I.P. VCR: You're Officially Retired, But Your Kick-Ass VHS Video Cover Art Will Always Be Admired! - 1980s Video Companies Spotlight: Prism Entertainment / Video Stores -
--- 10/21: Bela's Belated Blood Sucking Bloodbath Birthday Bash Bonanza Extravaganza! - Vampires -
--- 10/22: Chronological Horror Years Faceoff - Chapter 6 -
--- 10/23: Newscasters Are Beaming Emergency Broadcasts On Every Station...
The Radioactive Venus Space Probe Crash Spells Total Eradication! - Horrorspondents: You're On The Air! -
--- 10/24: Straitjackets Unhinged; Crazies On the Fringe! Holy Crap, It's Societal Collapse! - Werewolves / Were-Creatures On A Full Moon -
--- 10/25: High Caliber Films Determined By Mass Vote
Some Are Distinguished, Others Go Right for the Throat - IMDB Highest Rated Horror -
--- 10/26: Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Frankenstein / Mad Doctors
--- 10/27: Mass Marathon of the Damned (9) Presents...
The Texas-Bred Host with Crazy Drive-In Totals Returns Anew
And the World's Foremost Horror Movie Mag with Gratuitous Horror Fu! -
They Live! The Return of Joe Bob Briggs -&- Fangoria Magazine -
--- 10/28: Ectoplasmic Entities Materializing at Night. Strong Yet Suspenseful Emotional Frights.
Summoning the Dead by Candlelight. - Supernatural / Quiet/Soft / Seances
--- 10/29: Elaborate Games Played In a Puzzle-Ridden Room of Death
Orchestrated By a Sadistic Dying Killer Gasping For His Last Breath - Live or Die? Make Your Choice - Mind Games
--- 10/30: Evil Witches Cast Their Spell, Runaway or Discover the Demon-Infested Layers of Hell! - Devil's Night Debauchery: Demonic Possession / Satanic / Witchcraft / Hell -
--- 10/31: Halloween Evokes the Spirits of the Dead, Tread Lightly or Experience a Decapitated Head! - All Hallows Eve Horrifically Hideous Hellfest / Samhain: An Evening of Celtic Horror -


Subset Films
Spoiler:

--- 09/30: group vote - Dressed to Kill (1980)
--- 11/01: group vote - Dave Made a Maze (2017)
--- xx/xx: wildcard - any horror theatrical showing (2018)

--- 10/01: Chad - Lifeforce (1985)
-X- 10/02: ororama - Blue Sunshine (1977)
--- 10/03: indiephantom - Blood Beach (1980)
--- 10/04: Gobear - Down (The Shaft) (2001)
--- 10/05: hbsvb - Kwaidan (1964)
--- 10/06: Darkgod - Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror (1981)
--- 10/07: shellebelle - Dr. Cyclops (1940)
--- 10/08: mallratcal - Hereditary (2018)
--- 10/09: TheBigDave - The Zero Boys (1986)
--- 10/10: Elliot57 - Happy Death Day (2017)
--- 10/11: orlmac - Cujo (1983)
--- 10/12: arw6040 - A Quiet Place (2018)
--- 10/13: Bladz - Inside (2007)
--- 10/14: Trevor - The Blood on Satan's Claw (1971)
--- 10/15: Shack - Peeping Tom (1960)
--- 10/16: Mondo Kane - Terrifier (2017)
--- 10/17: DaveyJoe - Who Can Kill a Child? (1976)
--- 10/18: PCBreakdown - Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)
--- 10/19: jacob_b - The Toxic Avenger (1984)
--- 10/20: SterlingBen - Evil Toons (1992)
--- 10/21: tarfrimmer - The Lost Boys (1987)
--- 10/22: numbercrunch - Son of Dracula (1943) / Fangs of the Living Dead (1968) / The Washing Machine (1993)
--- 10/23: JAX036 - Silver Bullet (1985)
--- 10/24: SethDLH - Tenebre (1982)
--- 10/25: WillieMLF - Antropophagus (1980)
--- 10/26: clckworang - Dr. Caligari (1989)
--- 10/27: Darth Maher - Maximum Overdrive (1986)
--- 10/28: jholmes - Marrowbone (2017)
--- 10/29: Undeadcow - Brainscan (1994)
--- 10/30: alyxstarr - Demon Wind (1990)
--- 10/31: cwileyy - Sleepy Hollow (1990)


Checklist
Spoiler:

Select 10 actors:
--- Lauren Ashley Carter -
--- Brian Cox -
--- Jamie Lee Curtis -
--- Peter Cushing -
--- Bruce Davison -
--- Boris Karloff -
--- Christopher Lee -
--- Helga Liné -
--- Bela Lugosi -
--- Elina Madison -
-X- Burgess Meredith - Magic
--- Sam Neill -
--- Michael J. Pollard -
-X- William Shatner - American Psycho 2: All American Girl
--- Oliver Reed -
--- Anita Strindberg -
--- Dee Wallace -
--- Naomi Watts -
--- Caroline Williams -
--- Ray Wise -

Select 5 recently deceased
--- Umberto Lenzi -
--- Ulli Lommel -
--- Peter Wyngarde -
--- Jack Ketchum (Dallas Mayr) -
--- Alf Humphreys -
--- Dorothy Malone -
--- John Gavin -
--- Ren Osugi -
--- Lewis Gilbert -
--- Debbie Lee Carrington -
--- R. Lee Ermey -
--- Verne Troyer -
--- Michael Anderson -
--- Janine Reynaud -
--- Jerry Maren -
--- Derrick O'Connor -
--- Tab Hunter -
--- Shinobu Hashimoto -
--- Margot Kidder -
--- Robert Dix -
--- Jacqueline Pearce -
--- Donnelly Rhodes -
--- Fenella Fielding -
--- Pasquale Buba -
--- Al Matthews -
--- Gary Kurtz -

Select 2 film composers:
--- Philip Glass -
--- Joseph LoDuca -
--- Paul Ratajczak -
--- John Williams -

Select 5 directors:
--- Alexandre Aja -
--- Mario Bava -
--- Larry Cohen -
--- Jesús "Jess" Franco -
--- Lucio Fulci -
--- William Malone -
--- Sergio Martino -
--- Hideo Nakata -
--- Roman Polanski -
--- Jee-woon Kim -

Select 2 makeup effects artists:
--- Nigel Booth -
--- Screaming Mad George -
--- Steve Johnson -
--- Stan Winston -


Select 2 producers:
--- Larry Cohen -
--- Bryan Foy -
--- Michael Hertz -
--- Jeanette Volturno -

Select 2 writers:
--- Dan O'Bannon -
--- David Cronenberg -
--- Dennis Paoli -
--- R.J. Robertson -

Select 30 of the following sub-genres / types:
--- *3-D Film -
--- Agoraphobia -
--- Anthology Film -
--- Appears on The 50 Best Horror Movies You’ve Never Seen -
--- Based on a True Story -
--- Based on a Novel -
--- Cannibalism -
--- Cinema Inspired By: H.P. Lovecraft -
--- Cinematic Titanic / Horror Host / MST3K / RiffTrax -
--- Classic Hammer Films -
--- Comedy / Spoof -
--- Criterion / Masters of Cinema Version Film -
--- Cryptid Cinema -
--- Death by: Explosion, 2 -
--- Director or Writer Cameo in Own Film / Film Adaptation, 2
--- Distributor / Studio: Code Red -
--- Documentary -
--- Drunk Horror -
--- Extraterrestrial / Takes Place in Space -
--- Film From Someone Else's List You've Never Seen -
--- Film From TCM's October Schedule -
--- Film Title Drop -
--- Flashback Horror -
--- From a Basis Gogos Painting -
--- Found Footage -
--- Frankenstein -
--- Ghost / Haunting -
--- Giallo -
--- Ouija Board -
--- K-Horror -
-X- Killer / Evil Animal - Wild Beasts
-X- Killer / Evil Child - Wild Beasts
-X- Killer / Evil Doll - Magic
--- Made-for-TV Movie -
--- Mummy -
--- Musical / Rock ‘n Roll Horror
--- Nation of Origin: Thailand -
--- Nazi -
--- Prom -
-X- Psychological - Magic
--- Rape / Revenge -
--- Scarecrows -
-X- Slasher / Psycho / Homicidal Maniac - American Psycho 2: All American Girl
--- Takes Place in a Hospital -
-X- Takes Place on a College Campus or High School - American Psycho 2: All American Girl
--- Takes Place on a Holiday -
--- Television -
--- Three Installments in a Franchise -
--- Vampire -
--- Werewolf -
--- Witchcraft / Satanic / Religious -
--- Wilhelm Scream -
--- With Commentary -
--- With Two or More Horror Legends -
--- Zombie -

Watch 1 w/commentary from the "Masters of Commentary":
--- Joe Bob Briggs -
--- John Carpenter -
--- Larry Cohen -
--- Joe Dante -
--- Herschell Gordon Lewis -
--- Tim Lucas -
--- George A. Romero -
--- Guillermo del Toro -
--- David del Valle -

Watch films in at least three formats:
--- First format, (insert format), (insert title).
--- Second format, (insert format), (insert title).
--- Third format, (insert format), (insert title).

Watch films in at least three languages:
--- First language, (insert language), (insert title).
--- Second language, (insert language), (insert title).
--- Third language, (insert language), (insert title).

Watch 3 films that you've never seen before that:
--- Stars an Arquette (Rosanna, David, Patricia, Richmond, Alexis) -
--- Features music by a rock band -
--- Was made in the 1960s -
--- Features an investigation by Ed and Lorraine Warren -
--- Was written by Stephen King -
--- Features snow -
--- Has the words "Don't" in the title -
--- Was directed by David DeCoteau -
--- Stars Brinke Stevens -
--- Takes place at a strip club, 2 -
--- Features a nun or priest -

Select 6 decades of film history:
--- Pre-1930 -
--- 1930 -
--- 1940 -
--- 1950 -
--- 1960 -
--- 1970 -
--- 1980 -
--- 1990 -
--- 2000 -
--- 2010 -

Select 3 from the following horror film tropes:
--- Jump Scare -
--- No Cell Coverage -
--- The Abandoned Place -
--- The Vengeful Spirit -
--- Death By Sex -
--- The Final Girl -
--- Flickering Lights -

Select 1 from the "Chronological Horror Years Faceoff":
--- 1943 (75th) -
--- 1968 (50th) -
--- 1993 (25th) –

Select 1 from the following anniversaries:
--- 25th Anniversary of Vincent Price's Death -
-X- 50th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead - Document of the Dead
--- 100th Birthday of Evelyn Ankers -
--- 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, 2 -


Select 4 ratings:
--- G -
--- PG -
--- PG-13 -
--- R -
--- NC-17 -
--- X -
--- Unrated -
--- M -
--- GP -


Attend a live event (convention, play, haunted house, ghost tour, etc.):
--- (insert event). OPTIONAL

Venture Into the Literary World:
--- Read a Horror Novel or Novella (insert title). OPTIONAL
--- Read a Horror Comic Book or Graphic Novel (insert title). OPTIONAL
--- Read a Horror Magazine (insert title). OPTIONAL



COMING SOON


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Re: The 14th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31) ***The List Threa

THE LIST OF THE LONG SHADOWS

Title in BLACK
= DVD / Blu Ray from my personal collection.
Title in RED = Online streaming (Youtube or Netflix)
Title in PURPLE = Seen in movie theater
* = First-time viewing
Title in GREEN = Seen on TV during regular programming

September 30 (from dusk onward)
1. Theme Night: Criterion - King Kong
(1933) Seen with commentary by Ray Harryhausen.
2. Dracula (1931) Seen with commentary by film historian David J. Skal.

October 1
3. Theme Night: Night of the Living Dead anniversary - Messiah of Evil
* (1973)
4. 31 Film Subset: Lifeforce (1985)
5. Psi Factor, S3* (1998) Episodes: Absolution / Harlequin

October 2
6. Theme Night: Studies in Terror - I Tre Volti Della Paura AKA Black Sabbath
Seen with commentary by Mario Bava biographer Tim Lucas. The version on my own DVD is the original Italian version of this classic anthology film with the opening segment being The Telephone, followed by The Wurdulak and closing with The Drop of Water.
7. Open Graves* (2009) Saw this because Eliza Dushku is in it I admit. A group of vacationers in Spain come across an ancient board game that when played causes the demise of its players. Pretty generic but the film benefits from location shooting in Spain and some decent effects.
8. Psi Factor, S3* (1998) Episodes: Y2K / The Kiss
9. Psi Factor, S3* (1998) Episodes: All Hallow's Eve / The Little People
10. Dracula (1931) Spanish language version filmed concurrently by Universal with the Bela Lugosi version.
11. Dracula's Daughter (1936) Direct sequel to Dracula, though Lugosi does not appear. This time Dracula's Daughter arrives in London seeking to rid herself of her vampiric curse.

October 3
12. 31 Film Subset: Blood Beach*
(1980) Pretty standard movie that predates Tremors for using the underground killer motif.
13. Don't Go to Sleep* (1982) Way above average made for TV movie about a young girl that may or may not be possessed by her dead sister. Pretty decent acting by Dennis Weaver and Valerie Harper as well as the child actors raises the quality of the movie. Recommended.
14. Halloween III (1982)
15. Theme Night: Jawssploitation Dark Tide (2012) WILDCARD 1 See it mainly for Halle Berry in a bikini top and some cool real shark footage. I'm using my first WILDCARD here because the movie is more of an adventure movie than a horror flick.
15.5. The Veil* (1958) Episodes: Visions of Crime / Genesis Boris Karloff hosts and stars in this short-lived anthology series of supernaturally-tinged crime stories.
16. The Frankenstein Chronicles*, S2 (2017) Episode: Prodigal Son

October 4
17. Theme Night: Elevators - P2
(2007) Pretty decent suspense-thriller about a woman (the gorgeous Rachel Nichols) trapped in a building during Christmas Eve and is terrorized by the security guard (I-don't-need-to-act-to-look-creepy Wes Bentley).

October 5
18. Theme Night: Anthologies - The House that Dripped Blood
(1971) Four spooky tales from Amicus Pictures. Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Ingrid Pitt are in it but not in the same segment.

October 6
19. Theme Night: Zombies - White Zombie*
(1932) Perhaps Lugosi's second most famous role.
20. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Believe it or not, YES, I did see this classic in a movie theater. My local cinema chain is screening classic horror movies during October. Cool!

October 7
21. Theme Night: Universal Monsters - House of Dracula
(1945)
22. The Evil (1978) Totally cheesy but very fun.
23. Summer of Fear* (1978) Linda Blair stars in this Wes Craven directed made for TV movie. Entertaining but not much happens to make it that scary. A cousin moves in with a family and starts taking over their affections, she however, is a witch.
24. Theme Night, Part 2: Universal Monsters - The Mummy (1932)

October 8
25. Theme Night: Psychological Terror - Storm of the Century, Part 1
(1999) Dare I say it? Perhaps the best of the many Stephen King TV mini-series and definitely the best one of his original screenplays. Borrowing elements from previous novels (Needful Things) as well as foreshadowing future ones (Under the Dome) this three-part series delivers all the King-isms and tells a solid story. A mysterious man called Andre Linoge appears in an island community and commits murder, after he is apprehended he begins to exert an evil influence over the townsfolk. It can drag on a bit but the payoff is worth it. An underrated gem.
26. Storm of the Century, Part 2 (1999)
27. Storm of the Century, Part 3 (1999)

October 9
28. Theme Night: Cheesy 80s Horror - Prom Night*
(1980) Jamie Lee Curtis disco dancing! And she's pretty good too. Too bad my DVD copy has a transfer that's muddy as hell.
29. Below (2002) Underrated haunted submarine story that cranks up the tension just by being set underwater. How many WWII horror movies are there, anyway? Not many.
30. Lisa and the Devil* (1973) I originally had seen a version of this movie called House of Exorcism but I believe that version was vastly different so I'm calling this a first-time view. Telly Savalas stars as a mysterious man who gathers together a group of people in a house, among them the stunning Elke Sommer. Strange goings-on ensue. Directed by Italian master or the Macabre Mario Bava.
31. Home for the Holidays* (1972) I consider myself a Made For TV Horror connoisseur but even I had not heard of this one. Four sisters are summoned by their dying father who tells them that his new wife is poisoning him. The chills pile on as a whodunit mystery ensues. A very young Sally Field stars.

October 10
32. Theme Night: Birthdays - The Visitor*
(1979) Way pastiche of the Omen and science fiction themes makes this one highly original. A great cast headed by John Huston and Shelley Winters.
33. The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) Episodes: The Mystery of the Haunted House / The Mystery of the Witches' Hollow

October 11
34. Theme Night, Part 1: Dogs - The Lazarus Effect
(2015) Very underrated movie about the effects of being brought back from the dead. An oft-sued trope but one that is never fully explored to its deepest meanings. This movie at least tries to do so and I fear audiences never really got the true horror of this tale.
35. Theme Night, Part 2: Bogs - Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
36. Theme Night, Part 3: Logs - Cabin in the Woods (2012)

October 12
37. Theme Night: Post-Apocalyptic - Left Behind*
(2014)
38. The Frankenstein Chronicles*, S2 (2017) Episodes: Not John Marlott / Seeing the Dead
39. El Cuarto Chino* (1968)

October 13
40. Theme Night: European Horror - Tentacoli AKA Tentacles*
(1977)
41. The Frankenstein Chronicles*, S2 (2017) Episodes: Little Boy Lost / The Marriage Between Heaven and Hell

October 14
42. Theme Night: Horror Soundtracks - The Legacy
(1978)
43. 31 Film Subset: Blood on Satan's Claw* (1971)

October 15
44. Theme Night: IMDB Highest Rated Horror - Alien
(1979)
45. Goosebumps* (2015)
46. Apostle* (2018)

October 16
47. Theme Night: Slashers - From Hell
(2001)
48. Byzantium* (2012)
49. The Midnight Hour* (1985)

October 17
50. Theme Night: Beach Horror - Blood Tide
(1981)
51.5 The Frankenstein Chronicles* (2017) Episode: Bride of Frankenstein
52. The Haunting of Hill House* (2018) Episode: Steven sees a ghost

October 18
53. Theme Night: Good Modern Horror - Turistas
(2006)
54 Jekyll & Hyde (1990) The version with Michael Caine as Jekyll.

October 19
55. Halloween*
(2018) The new version, seen in the theater. Pretty damn good but I really expected the movie to delve more into the true nature of Michale besides the "He's pure Evil" line.
56. Theme Night: Up All Night - Halloween II (1981)
57. The Haunting of Hill House* (2018) Episodes: Open casket / Touch
58. Jekyll (2007) Episodes: 1 & 2

October 20
59. Jekyll
(2007) Episodes: 3 & 4
60. Theme Night: Video Box Horror - She Waits* (1972)

October 21
61. Jekyll
(2007) Episodes: 5 & 6
61. Theme Night: Vampires - The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Mysteries, S2 (1977) Episodes: The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Meet Dracula, Parts 1 & 2
62. When Michael Calls* (1972)

October 22
63. Theme Night: Chronological Horror 1943 - Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman
(1942 / 1943?) The DVD and the movie credits say 1942 but IMDB says March 1943. Iˇm going to suppose the movie was made in '42 but released in '43.
64. 31 Film Subset: Chronological Horror 1968 - Fangs of the Living Dead (1968? / 1969) The DVD case as well as its IMDB entry say 1969, not 68 but since it was the film chosen by the challenge I include it.
65. Theme Night: Chronological Horror 1993 - Body Snatchers (1993)
66. The Devil's Daughter (1973)

October 23
67. Theme Night: Horrorspondents - Trick or Treat
(1986) Not to be confused with the more recent (and better known) Trick 'r Treat (2007), this one is a Heavy Metal story about a rocker that comes back to life and wreaks havoc. Gene Simmons and Ozzy Osbourne have cameos. 80s rockers Fastway provide the soundtrack.
68. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2008) This made for TV movie is yet another version of the classic tale but falls totally flat. The story is now transported to the modern era (to its detriment) and tones down the violence. The third act also gets boring as it devolves into a courtroom drama.
69. 3rd Day* (1993)

October 24
70. Theme Night: Werewolves - Hemlock Grove*, S3
(2015) Episodes: Todos Santos / Dire night of the Worm Moon

October 25
71. The Deceivers
(1988) WILDCARD 2 I use a Wildcard because this is more of an adventure thriller than a Horror movie. But this story is so horrific - a cult of assassins that murdered thousands of Hindus - that it is more than justified for this list. Period piece set in the 1800's starring Pierce Brosnan as an English officer who infiltrates a cult of assassins. Many very tense scenes and the horror of this cult is even more chilling because it's based on a true story.
72. Theme Night: Video Nasties - Dead and Buried (1981)
73. Hemlock Grove*, S3 (2015) Episodes: Damascus / Brain's Song

October 26
74. Theme Night: Frankenstein - The Wide World of Mystery*
(1973) Episodes: Frankenstein, Parts 1 & 2
75. Doctor Sleep AKA Close Your Eyes (2002) Not to be confused with the Stephen King novel of the same name which came much later, this movie is about a psychiatrist with psychic powers who aids the police in capturing a Satanic killer bent on immortailty. Slow-paced but pretty good.

OCTOBER 27
76. It
(2017)
77. Theme Night: Joe Bob's Drive-Inn Horror - Freddy's Dead: the Final Nightmare (1991)

OCTOBER 28
78. Captain Kronos - Vampire Hunter*
(1974) Incredibly enough, I had never seen this movie, Hammer buff though I am. Seems like an attempt by Hammer to have it's own vampire hunter character separate from the Dracula / Van Helsing types. The movie offers some curious takes on the vampire mythos which make it refreshing.
79. Theme Night: Supernatural - Soulmate (2013) Pretty standard and rather tame movie about a woman who goes to live in a cottage and finds a ghost there.
80. Morgan (2016) An artificial life form is created with deadly consequences. Shades of Frankenstein and The Terminator.
81. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween* (2018)
82. The Exorcist* (1971) Venture Into the Literary World: Read a Horror Novel or Novella

OCTOBER 29
83. Theme Night: Mind Games - The Haunting of Hill House*
(2013) Episodes: The Twin Thing / The Bent-Neck Lady
84. The House with a Clock in its Walls* (2018)


OCTOBER 30
85. Livide
(2011)
86. Theme Night: Witchcraft / Satanic - Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)
87. The Haunting of Hill House* (2018) Episodes: Two Storms / Eulogy
88. The Batman vs Dracula (2005)
89. The Watcher in the Woods (1980)
90. Friday the 13th the Series, S2 (1988) Episodes: Doorway to Hell / The Voodoo Mambo
91. Attend a Live Event: Day of the Dead Festivities

OCTOBER 31
92. October Kiss
(2015)
93. Needle* (2010)
94. When the Lights Went Out (2012)
95. The Midnight Meat Train (2008)
96. Attend and Event 2: Horror Movie Marathon at the local library
97. El Hacha Diabólica (1965)
98. El Escapulario* (1968)
99. Friday the 13th the Series, S2 (1988) Episodes: And now the news / Tails I live, heads you die
99.5 Chiller* (1995) Episode: Prophecy
100 Hammer House of Horror* (1980) Episode: Witching time

MADE IT TO THE 100! (just barely!)

Spoiler:
Select 10 actors:
--- Lauren Ashley Carter -
--- Brian Cox -
-X- Jamie Lee Curtis - Halloween
-X- Peter Cushing - The House that Dripped Blood

--- Bruce Davison -
-X- Boris Karloff - The Mummy
--- Christopher Lee -
--- Helga Liné -
-X- Bela Lugosi - White Zombie
--- Elina Madison -
--- Burgess Meredith -
--- Sam Neill -
--- Michael J. Pollard -
--- William Shatner -
--- Oliver Reed -
--- Anita Strindberg -
--- Dee Wallace -
--- Naomi Watts -
--- Caroline Williams -
--- Ray Wise -

Select 5 recently deceased
--- Umberto Lenzi -
--- Ulli Lommel -
--- Peter Wyngarde -
--- Jack Ketchum (Dallas Mayr) -
--- Alf Humphreys -
--- Dorothy Malone -
--- John Gavin -
--- Ren Osugi -
--- Lewis Gilbert -
--- Debbie Lee Carrington -
--- R. Lee Ermey -
--- Verne Troyer -
--- Michael Anderson -
--- Janine Reynaud -
--- Jerry Maren -
--- Derrick O'Connor -
--- Tab Hunter -
--- Shinobu Hashimoto -
--- Margot Kidder -
--- Robert Dix -
--- Jacqueline Pearce -
--- Donnelly Rhodes -
--- Fenella Fielding -
--- Pasquale Buba -
--- Al Matthews -
--- Gary Kurtz -

Select 2 film composers:
--- Philip Glass -
--- Joseph LoDuca -
--- Paul Ratajczak -
--- John Williams -

Select 5 directors:
--- Alexandre Aja -
-X- Mario Bava - The Three Faces of Fear AKA Black Sabbath
--- Larry Cohen -
--- Jesús "Jess" Franco -
--- Lucio Fulci -
--- William Malone -
--- Sergio Martino -
--- Hideo Nakata -
--- Roman Polanski -
--- Jee-woon Kim -

Select 2 makeup effects artists:
--- Nigel Booth -
--- Screaming Mad George -
--- Steve Johnson -
--- Stan Winston -

Select 2 producers:
--- Larry Cohen -
--- Bryan Foy -
--- Michael Hertz -
--- Jeanette Volturno -

Select 2 writers:
--- Dan O'Bannon -
--- David Cronenberg -
--- Dennis Paoli -
--- R.J. Robertson -

Select 30 of the following sub-genres / types:
--- *3-D Film -
--- Agoraphobia -
--- Anthology Film -
--- Appears on The 50 Best Horror Movies You’ve Never Seen -
-X- Based on a True Story - When the Lights Went Out-X- Based on a Novel - Left Behind
--- Cannibalism -
--- Cinema Inspired By: H.P. Lovecraft -
--- Cinematic Titanic / Horror Host / MST3K / RiffTrax -
-X- Classic Hammer Films - Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter
-X- Comedy / Spoof - Goosebumps

--- Criterion / Masters of Cinema Version Film -
--- Cryptid Cinema -
-X- Death by: Explosion, 2 - Blood Tide
-X- Director or Writer Cameo in Own Film / Film Adaptation, 2 Goosebumps 1 and 2

--- Distributor / Studio: Code Red -
--- Documentary -
--- Drunk Horror -
-X- Extraterrestrial / Takes Place in Space - Alien
--- Film From Someone Else's List You've Never Seen -
--- Film From TCM's October Schedule -
--- Film Title Drop -
--- Flashback Horror -
--- From a Basil Gogos Painting -
--- Found Footage -
-X- Frankenstein - The Frankenstein Chronicles-X- Ghost / Haunting - Below
-X- Giallo - El Cuarto Chino

--- Ouija Board -
--- K-Horror -
--- Killer / Evil Animal -
-X- Killer / Evil Child - Don't Go to Sleep
--- Killer / Evil Doll -
-X- Made-for-TV Movie - Summer of Fear
--- Mummy -
-X- Musical / Rock 'n Roll Horror - The Midnight Hour
--- Nation of Origin: Thailand -
--- Nazi -
--- Prom -
-X- Psychological - Lisa and the Devil
--- Rape / Revenge -
--- Scarecrows -
-X- Slasher / Psycho / Homicidal Maniac - Prom Night
-X- Takes Place in a Hospital - Halloween II
-X- Takes Place on a College Campus or High School - Needle

-X- Takes Place on a Holiday - Home for the Holidays[/COLOR]
--- Television -
-X- Three Installments in a Franchise - Dracula / Dracula (Spanish version) / Dracula's Daughter
-X- Vampire - The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Meet Dracula

-X- Werewolf - Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman
-X- Witchcraft / Satanic / Religious - Open Graves[/COLOR]
--- Wilhelm Scream -
--- With Commentary -
-X- With Two or More Horror Legends - House of Dracula
--- Zombie -

Watch 1 w/commentary from the "Masters of Commentary":
--- Joe Bob Briggs -
--- John Carpenter -
--- Larry Cohen -
--- Joe Dante -
--- Herschell Gordon Lewis -
-X- Tim Lucas - I tre volti della paura AKA Black Sabbath
--- George A. Romero -
--- Guillermo del Toro -
--- David del Valle -

Watch films in at least three formats:
-X- First format, STREAMING, The Evil
-X- Second format, BLU RAY, From Hell
-X- Third format, DVD, Soulmate


Watch films in at least three languages:
-X- First language, FRENCH, Livide
-X- Second language, SPANISH, El Hacha Diabólica

--- Third language, (insert language), (insert title).

Watch 3 films that you've never seen before that:
--- Stars an Arquette (Rosanna, David, Patricia, Richmond, Alexis) -
-X- Features music by a rock band - Trick or Treat
-X- Was made in the 1960s - El Escapulario

--- Features an investigation by Ed and Lorraine Warren -
-X- Was written by Stephen King - Storm of the Century
--- Features snow -
-X- Has the words "Don't" in the title - Don't Go to Sleep
--- Was directed by David DeCoteau -
--- Stars Brinke Stevens -
--- Takes place at a strip club, 2 -
-X- Features a nun or priest - The Exorcist II: The Heretic

Select 6 decades of film history:
--- Pre-1930 -
-X- 1930 - King Kong
--- 1940 -
--- 1950 -
-X- 1960 - Fangs of the Living Dead-X- 1970 - Messiah of Evil
-X- 1980 - Lifeforce
-X- 1990 - Psi Factor(6 episodes)
-X- 2000 - P2
-X- 2010 - Goosebumps 2


Select 3 from the following horror film tropes:
--- Jump Scare -
--- No Cell Coverage -
-X- The Abandoned Place - The Haunting of Hill House
-X- The Vengeful Spirit - Friday the 13th: The Series (every episode was about a vengeful spirit)

--- Death By Sex -
-X- The Final Girl - Needle-X- Flickering Lights - Jekyll

Select 1 from the "Chronological Horror Years Faceoff":
--- 1943 (75th) -
--- 1968 (50th) -
--- 1993 (25th) –

Select 1 from the following anniversaries:
--- 25th Anniversary of Vincent Price's Death -
--- 50th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead -
--- 100th Birthday of Evelyn Ankers -
--- 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, 2 -


Select 4 ratings:
--- G -
--- PG -
--- PG-13 -
-X- R - The Visitor
--- NC-17 -
--- X -
--- Unrated -
--- M -
--- GP -

Attend a live event (convention, play, haunted house, ghost tour, etc.):
--- (insert event). OPTIONAL

Venture Into the Literary World:
--- Read a Horror Novel or Novella (The Exorcist). OPTIONAL
--- Read a Horror Comic Book or Graphic Novel (insert title). OPTIONAL
--- Read a Horror Magazine (insert title). OPTIONAL

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Re: The 14th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31) ***The List Threa

My Sixth Horror Challenge
*= first time watching
Counting Method: 2 hours of Television Content = 1 item


My goal is 31.

Potential List:

The Purge Season 1
Supernatural Season 14
Teen Wolf Season 2
Annabelle: Creation
Hell Fest
Halloween
Insidious: The Last Key
Poltergeist
Sinister

October 1
1. Friend Request (2016)*
Much better than I thought it would be but I had low expectations.
Body Count - 7

October 2
2. The Invitation (2015)*
This was creepy but also sad.
Body Count - 7
2.5. Supernatural - Ep. 11.21 "All In The Family"

October 3
3. Supernatural - Ep. 11.22 "We Happy Few"
4. Would You Rather (2012)*
Another reason to be happy I'm an only child.
Body Count - 9

October 4
5. Insidious: The Last Key (2018)*
These movies always scare me.
Body Count - 2

October 8
6. Hush (2016)*
Scary and tense. I loved Maddie. She was a great kickass character.
Body Count - 3

October 9
7. Malevolent (2018)*
Creepy, creepy, creepy.
Body Count - 5
8. Truth or Dare (2017)*
Tense and nervewracking.
Body Count - 8

October 10
9. Demonic (2015)*
Birds and babies are evil. And this was nice and twisty.
Body Count - 5

October 11
9.5. Supernatural - Ep. 14.1 "Stranger in a Strange Land"*
10. Supernatural - Ep. 14.1 "Stranger in a Strange Land"

October 12
11. Satanic (2016)*
Dear God, this was bad. And boring. I just wanted everyone to die sooner so it would be over. Also I have a theme of birds and people's mouths being sewn shut this year.
Body Count - 4

October 13
11.5. Supernatural - Ep. 14.1 "Stranger in a Strange Land"

October 15
12. Supernatural - Ep. 6.10 "Caged Heat"
13. Before I Wake (2016)*
A weird movie. It seemed confused whether it wanted to be horror or fantasy. Also we spent most of the movie thinking the little boy was calling the scary monster the Kinko Man, thus making him really not scary. Unless you're scared of copies.
Body Count - 0 (I think...this was confusing)

October 18
13.5. Supernatural - Ep. 14.2 "Gods and Monsters"*
14. Supernatural - Ep. 7.21 "Reading is Fundamental"

October 22
15. My Bloody Valentine (2009)*
Just gonna admit I watched this movie because Jensen Ackles was in it. And this boys and girls is why we should never watch a movie for such a silly reason. It wasn't horrible but it was weird and some of the acting was awful. But hey lots of bodies and Jensen was pretty.
Body Count - 35

October 30
15.5. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - Ep. 1.1 "October Country" *

October 31
16. Chopped "Best Halloween Ever"*
17.5. Annabelle: Creation (2017)
This was genuinely creepy. Evil kids and dolls are a high creep factor.
Body Count - 4
18. The Purge - Ep. 1.1 "What is America?"*

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Re: The 14th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31) ***The List Threa

HyperWeather's iCheckMovies.com Horror widgetHyperWeather's iCheckMovies.com Horror 500 widget
Beginning of challenge Horror (18/50), Top 500 (70/500)

2007: 28
2009: 26
2010: 36
2011: 27
2012: 40
2013: 61
2014: 38.5
2015: 28
2016: 33.5
2017: 47.5

Potential List:
  • work on Letterboxd Challenge (12/52)
  • Horror Pack (The Editor, Mexico Barbaro, Hangman, Model Hunger, Pieces, Hansel and Gretel Get Baked, Devil, Deadly Crush, Dead in Tombstone, Howl, The Invisible Man, The Bye Bye Man, Against the Night, A Dark Song)
  • The Purge S.1
  • Chilling Adventures of Sabrina S.1
  • Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
  • Halloween (2018)?

*=First Time Viewing (18/18) counting individual titles), (16/16) counting by entries)
Blu-Ray (6/18)
DVD (0/18)
Netflix (5/18)
Other Streaming (4/18)
Theater (2/18)
Amazon Prime/Rental (1/18)
Hulu (0/18)

September 30th dusk
1. Hellraiser (1987)*

October 2nd
2. It (2017)*

October 4th
3. Suspira (1977)*

October 6th
4. Pieces (1982)*
5. The Bye Bye Man (2017)*

October 7th
6. A Dark Song (2016)*
7. Hansel and Gretel Get Baked (2013)*
8. Insidious: The Last Key (2018)*

October 8th
9. Night of the Demons (1988)*

October 11th
10. Unfriended: Dark Web (2018)*

October 13th
11. Goosebumps 2: Happy Halloween (2018)*

October 15th
12. You're Next (2011)*
13. The People Under the Stairs (1991)*

October 17th
13.5. The Haunting of Hill House "Steven Sees a Ghost"*

October 19th
14. The Haunting of Hill House "Open Casket"*

October 22nd
15. The Haunting of Hill House "Touch"*/"The Twin Thing"*

October 31st
16. Halloween (2018)*

Incomplete entries:
The Haunted House (1921)* (20 min.)

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