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100 Movies. 31 Days. The 15th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
10-14-19, 02:49 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 15th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
I was surprised to find out that Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001) was based on a true story. Despite some the over-the-top aspects, the movie has a bunch of real historical people & events.
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10-14-19, 02:59 PM
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Well, I nabbed the REC collection during Shout's new sale. Also got the Humanoids from the Deep steel.
10-14-19, 03:35 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 15th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
On the theme of werewolf movies, I recently saw and enjoyed one of the more unusual spins on the genre (poster spoil-hidden for size):
As you can tell by the poster, it's not supposed to be a frightening movie (though there is gore and mutilation). And it leans more art-house than horror. For those who look at the Rotten Tomatoes score, this one is sitting at 95%. It's certainly a movie you need to be patient with ... for the first 30 minutes, there's nothing horror-related at all (and you may be thinking you've made a mistake and starting watching a Brazilian lesbian romance/drama movie instead). But it really picks up once the werewolf elements of the story are introduced (it's almost like two completely different movies). And yes, the poster is correct ... there are a few musical numbers that just come out of nowhere
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As you can tell by the poster, it's not supposed to be a frightening movie (though there is gore and mutilation). And it leans more art-house than horror. For those who look at the Rotten Tomatoes score, this one is sitting at 95%. It's certainly a movie you need to be patient with ... for the first 30 minutes, there's nothing horror-related at all (and you may be thinking you've made a mistake and starting watching a Brazilian lesbian romance/drama movie instead). But it really picks up once the werewolf elements of the story are introduced (it's almost like two completely different movies). And yes, the poster is correct ... there are a few musical numbers that just come out of nowhere
10-14-19, 03:37 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 15th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
I've been watching these, too, and I like Reggie. But, I think the Ash-ness feels kind of forced, imo. I just don't see Reggie Bannister as this chick magnet. Bruce Campbell was a handsome guy and had a certain charm to his goofiness and demeanor. Like I said, I enjoyed Reggie, but he just came off as more sleazy and creepy to me than charming. But that's just my take on it. I actually preferred original Phantasm Reggie than the one in the later movies. In the first movie, he was a loyal friend and pretty cool guy. It wasn't until the sequels he became this horn dog he eventually turned into...
10-14-19, 03:43 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 15th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
Also, I just watched Tigers Are Not Afraid (an upcoming theme discussion movie and a Shudder exclusive at the moment) and really thought it was outstanding. It's right around the top of my list of best first-time views so far. It reminded me of Pan's Labyrinth in how it overlaid a girl's fantasy with real-world horrors.
10-14-19, 07:07 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 15th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
So I caught Blood (1973) on Prime for yesterday's theme after misplacing my Werewolf Blu-ray. I don't think I've ever heard so much dialogue crammed into a 69 minute movie. Not to mention a werewolf, vampire, man-eating plant, deformed mutants, etc. Then I realized it was from Andy Milligan. 
I recently made that mistake with Fulci's City of the Living Dead. Rebought it under "The Gates of Hell" after falling for the glow in the dark slipcover release (with Psycho from Texas) that Dark Force put out. It's supposedly taken from a "35mm drive-in print", and looks just as bad as you might expect.
Aside from the generic answer of the original Halloween (and H3), I rarely miss Suspiria. This year I'll catch it a few days after the challenge since the UHD release drops in November.
I just watched a movie I had already seen a few challenges back and it didn't register until about 40 minutes in (that's how much of an impression it made). It was "Zombie Creeping Flesh", aka "Hell of the Living Dead", aka "Virus" aka "Night of the Zombies". Seriously, too many names! How am I supposed to keep track?! 
I've purchased multiple copies of some movies for that reason - different titles where I was unaware of the alternate title. Totally sucks... especially when you pay a higher price for a title that's identical, right down to the special features, to one you already own and spent much less to acquire.
On another note, anyone have specific movies they watch every challenge? Or, enjoy a film, but decided this year they got to skip it due to overkill. I really enjoy The Shining, Halloween and Texas Chainsaw but this year, think I'm dipping from those because of overkill the past few years.
10-14-19, 08:57 PM
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I finally just finished Suspiria and was VERY disappointed. I like the music and the mood (probably why I enjoy Rob Zombie because, while the writing is bad, he can at least set the mood and can deliver a good soundtrack to his film), I felt it wasn't as scary as what I've read about. Am I missing something maybe?
10-14-19, 09:46 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 15th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
I watched this due to your comment... I'm not quite sure what to make of it but enjoyed it enough to add others of his oeuvre to my Amazon watchlist. If you didn't watch with subtitles you missed lots of fun stuff describing the on screen action. Things like "Schmacken der Luger" and "Rolling pin to the head" and "Swing and a miss."
10-14-19, 11:44 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 15th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
I finally just finished Suspiria and was VERY disappointed. I like the music and the mood (probably why I enjoy Rob Zombie because, while the writing is bad, he can at least set the mood and can deliver a good soundtrack to his film), I felt it wasn't as scary as what I've read about. Am I missing something maybe?
10-14-19, 11:59 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 15th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
Watched Tales From The Crypt: Demon Knight (1995) for the first time ever. How the hell did I miss this one? It was great. Awesome practical effects, some good humor, probably one of the best looking group boobies shot ever, and Billy Zane tore the place down with his fantastic scenery chewing. This movie reminded me a lot of Feast (2005) which is a favorite of mine.
I love the original show and for some reason missed the features for all these years . I saw Bordello Of Blood (1996) for the first time last year but didn't enjoy it near as much. Haven't seen the remaining Tales From The Crypt feature Ritual (2002). Has anyone seen it? Is it worth seeking out?
I love the original show and for some reason missed the features for all these years . I saw Bordello Of Blood (1996) for the first time last year but didn't enjoy it near as much. Haven't seen the remaining Tales From The Crypt feature Ritual (2002). Has anyone seen it? Is it worth seeking out?
10-15-19, 12:17 AM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 15th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
I felt the same way the first time I caught it, especially after the goofy bat scene. And the plot's a bit incoherent. But after the second viewing I just "got it". It's everything from the ultra-stylized design, the cinematography, the aesthetics of the red color scheme that make it feel like a painting come to life, the overall atmosphere, the three mothers mythology, Goblin soundtrack.... the whole package. There's just nothing like it.
10-15-19, 01:28 AM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 15th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
This is a rough week for me. I had to stay late for work Monday, have my regular Tuesday night piano lesson, and then have to stay late for work again Wednesday. I really need to pick up the pace considering I will have two or three days where my viewing is extremely limited later in the month. I might try to take a couple of days off next week if things open up enough at work. Still chugging along, though. I caught The House That Screamed and completed a TV entry. If I can keep getting at least two in a day, that gives me something to work with on the weekend to keep a pace for 100. That being said, this is the first year that I've felt all right with the idea of not making it to 100 or completing any of the extra stuff. I'm trying to keep up with themes, but I've barely looked at the names on the checklist.
10-15-19, 09:37 AM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 15th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
I think Night of Something Strange might be the most disappointing horror film I've seen in a long time. I cannot tell if that's because it looked promising to me and was horrible; or if it was just really really horrible regardless of expectations.
10-15-19, 01:07 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 15th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
It had a very promising premise. Could have been like Contracted but it just completely bombed. Acting and script was just awful.
10-15-19, 01:37 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 15th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
Anyone else watching any of the Showa-era Godzilla movies that TCM has been going through (from the Criterion collection prints)? Those movies, especially the Ishiro Honda-directed ones, are some of my favorites from my childhood. I still have a few of them stored on the DVR. When I just finish a dark and depressing horror movie and need something to brighten my mood they cheer me up. Godzilla and the leader of Planet X put it well:
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10-15-19, 02:05 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 15th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
I haven’t seen them on TCM, but I have watched some of the Toho Showa era films this month. I’ve watched Godzilla Raids Again, Rodan, Varan The Unbelievable, and The H Man so far. I’ve also watched a couple Showa era Gamera films on Amazon Prime.
I’m on a good pace to hit 100 for the first time in quite a few years this year. I just hit the halfway point with a decent vampire movie on FXM, Devils Of Darkness.
I’m on a good pace to hit 100 for the first time in quite a few years this year. I just hit the halfway point with a decent vampire movie on FXM, Devils Of Darkness.
10-15-19, 02:50 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 15th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
I am probably going to hear Warwick Davis screaming "I want me gold!" 5 million times in my nightmares tonight....
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10-15-19, 03:04 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 15th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
Finally made 100 with Shadow of the Vampire today...
10-15-19, 03:05 PM
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10-15-19, 03:13 PM
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Nice ... that's on my Amazon Prime Watch List for the month. I don't think I've seen it before, but sometimes these movies all blur together (and it's only after I start watching that I say to myself "Oh yeah ... I've seen this before").
10-15-19, 05:04 PM
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10-15-19, 05:32 PM
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10-15-19, 06:22 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 15th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
Final reminder the winner of the first trivia question will be revealed tonight (possibly a little later than usual). It's not too late if you haven't gotten your entry in yet. As usual I'll take them right up until the last minute.
Just don't in expecting anything even remotely like the original. It's a 2 and a half hour slooooooow burn.
Very nice.
Hitting my goal of 150 isn't looking too good at the moment, but with some time off coming next week I'm still giving it a shot.
Very nice.
Hitting my goal of 150 isn't looking too good at the moment, but with some time off coming next week I'm still giving it a shot.
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10-15-19, 06:23 PM
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Re: 100 Movies. 31 Days. The 15th Annual "October Horror Movie Challenge" (10/1 - 10/31)
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