Halloween Horror-thon 2022 (Snacks Not Included)

[Ricky]

It's hard to believe it's that time of year again, but here we are! What's everyone planning on watching this season?

So far, I kicked off my Halloween watching with X and Extraterrestrial.


:sharepopcorn:

[fernandito]

I want to watch X for sure, and there's that Danish film Speak No Evil that's making a lot of waves in the indie circuit.

Apparently I need a Shudder subscription to watch the latter, so I'm thinking I'll sign up for the free 7 day trial and watch as many films as I can lel.

[Tommy]

Shudder is worth the subscription in my opinion. It's a nice streaming service that makes some pretty decent original material and cool documentaries.

[Tommy]

First watch of the season!
https://64.media.tumblr.com/31d0726cbdd1922c382364f4786de282/tumblr_pnntj7EcYF1rgmfmpo3_500.gifv

[St. Troy]

The X reminded me; has anyone seen a movie called Xtro?

:onfire:

[Ricky]

I watched X because the preview for Pearl really intrigued me. X was okay for a basic slasher, but I'm looking forward to Pearl.

[mattgreenbean]

This year I've filled out a calendar with a smorgasbord of movies. The idea being that a movie is already picked out for every day. That way I don't have to figure out what to watch, just when to fit it in. I've also got a full plate of tv. House of The Dragon, The Rings of Power, Survivor, Amazing Race, and Big Sky are the current shows I'm watching. I was going through Murder She Wrote, but that's going to have to wait for now. And then a lot of fall activities with the family. October is going to fly bye in the best way!

* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Sept 25 Hatchet II *$$$
Sept 26 Extraterrestrial *$$$

To Watch:
Sept 27 Resident Evil Welcome To Raccoon City *
Sept 28 Ghostbusters II
Sept 29 The Puppetmaster *
Sept 30 Rawhead Rex *


* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Oct 1 Mirrors *
Oct 2 Demons *
Oct 3 V/H/S
Oct 4 Barbarians @ Theater *
Oct 5 Mr. Harrigan's Phone *
Oct 6 Hellraiser 2022 *
Oct 7 Planet Terror
Oct 8 A Quiet Place *
Oct 9 The Cannibal in the Jungle *
Oct 10 Manhattan Baby *
Oct 11 Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003 *
Oct 12 Night of The Demons *
Oct 13 Monsterland *
Oct 14 Wickerman Remake *
Oct 15 The Rite *
Oct 16 Don't Breathe 2 *
Oct 17 Hush *
Oct 18 Joy Ride *
Oct 19 Haunted Asylum *
Oct 20 Fear.com *
Oct 21 The Haunting *
Oct 22 Believers *
Oct 23 An American Werewolf in London
Oct 24 Cthulhu Mansion *
Oct 25 8 Legged Freaks
Oct 26 Train To Busan *
Oct 27 The Exorcist
Oct 28 Gremlins
Oct 29 We All Scream For Ice Cream
Oct 30 Goosebumps
Oct 31 Sweeny Todd and Scary Stories to Tell In The Dark or maybe Wounds


* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Nov 1 Vampires *
Nov 2 Saw
Nov 3 Jason Goes To Hell *
Nov 4 The Grudge 2
Nov 5 Annabelle


Reviews:

Sept 25 Hatchet II * $$$ Slasher/Swamp/Gore/Nudity. Pretty much went by the book, but it itches that itch pretty good.

Sept 26 Extraterrestrial * $$$ Alien Slasher? Yeah, that's what it is!


[Disclaimer: These are of course just my opinions]

[Girlystevedave]

Damn, Matt. You've got it all mapped out. :lol:

I've been watching a lot of movies the past couple weeks because I've already got the Halloween itch. So far, I've watched It Follows, The Wretched, Paranormal Activity, Get Out, Hell House, and Elvira's Haunted Hills.
These were all first-time watches for me.

[mattgreenbean]

Damn, Matt. You've got it all mapped out. :lol:

I've been watching a lot of movies the past couple weeks because I've already got the Halloween itch. So far, I've watched It Follows, The Wretched, Paranormal Activity, Get Out, Hell House, and Elvira's Haunted Hills.
These were all first-time watches for me.

I'll have to add The Wretched to my future watchlist, the trailer looks pretty enticing. It Follows was great. I thought Get Out was cool. I really dig found footage, and Para and Hell House are some of my favorites. (Stay the hell away from the hell house sequels though! :shrug:) Haven't seen that Elvira movie either.

[amd013]

The X reminded me; has anyone seen a movie called Xtro?

:onfire:




Yes, the X also reminded me of that movie, couldn't remember what it was called exactly, so glad you mentioned. Saw it when I was 14ish. Watching



a woman give birth to full grown man was shocking at the time.

[Tommy]

Speak No Evil just ruined my night, damn!

[St. Troy]

The X reminded me; has anyone seen a movie called Xtro?

Yes, the X also reminded me of that movie, couldn't remember what it was called exactly, so glad you mentioned. Saw it when I was 14ish. Watching...[redacted] was shocking at the time.

I was probably around the same age, and pretty much everything in it shocked me.

[mattgreenbean]

The X reminded me; has anyone seen a movie called Xtro?

:onfire:

I'd watch Xtro, but it looks like it might be hard to find. It's uploaded to dailymotion, buuuuut, not sure what else you get by being on that website. (spam)

Any recommendations on where to watch or purchase?

[Ricky]

I watched Spirit Halloween: The Movie the other night and thought it was pretty good. It's a light-hearted Halloween movie that's good when you want to satisfy a spooky craving rather than all-out horror stuff.



* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Sept 25 Hatchet II *$$$
Sept 26 Extraterrestrial *$$$

To Watch:
Sept 27 Resident Evil Welcome To Raccoon City *
Sept 28 Ghostbusters II
Sept 29 The Puppetmaster *
Sept 30 Rawhead Rex *


* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Oct 1 Mirrors *
Oct 2 Demons *
Oct 3 V/H/S
Oct 4 Barbarians @ Theater *
Oct 5 Mr. Harrigan's Phone *
Oct 6 Hellraiser 2022 *
Oct 7 Planet Terror
Oct 8 A Quiet Place *
Oct 9 The Cannibal in the Jungle *
Oct 10 Manhattan Baby *
Oct 11 Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003 *
Oct 12 Night of The Demons *
Oct 13 Monsterland *
Oct 14 Wickerman Remake *
Oct 15 The Rite *
Oct 16 Don't Breathe 2 *
Oct 17 Hush *
Oct 18 Joy Ride *
Oct 19 Haunted Asylum *
Oct 20 Fear.com *
Oct 21 The Haunting *
Oct 22 Believers *
Oct 23 An American Werewolf in London
Oct 24 Cthulhu Mansion *
Oct 25 8 Legged Freaks
Oct 26 Train To Busan *
Oct 27 The Exorcist
Oct 28 Gremlins
Oct 29 We All Scream For Ice Cream
Oct 30 Goosebumps
Oct 31 Sweeny Todd and Scary Stories to Tell In The Dark or maybe Wounds


* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Nov 1 Vampires *
Nov 2 Saw
Nov 3 Jason Goes To Hell *
Nov 4 The Grudge 2
Nov 5 Annabelle


Reviews:

Sept 25 Hatchet II * $$$ Slasher/Swamp/Gore/Nudity. Pretty much went by the book, but it itches that itch pretty good.

Sept 26 Extraterrestrial * $$$ Alien Slasher? Yeah, that's what it is!


[Disclaimer: These are of course just my opinions]

You've got some good viewing ahead of you! And I love that you included a "Halloween Cooldown." :lol:

I just watched Planet Terror and Extraterrestrial for the first time within the past few weeks. And Hush is wonderful.


So far, I've watched It Follows, The Wretched, Paranormal Activity, Get Out, Hell House, and Elvira's Haunted Hills.

You really are killing it so far...and it's not even October yet!

I'm gonna add The Wretched to my list, too. :)


Haven't seen that Elvira movie either.

You gotta--they're so good!

[St. Troy]

Hocus Pocus 2 comes out on Friday...

[Girlystevedave]

Damn, Matt. You've got it all mapped out. :lol:

I've been watching a lot of movies the past couple weeks because I've already got the Halloween itch. So far, I've watched It Follows, The Wretched, Paranormal Activity, Get Out, Hell House, and Elvira's Haunted Hills.
These were all first-time watches for me.

I'll have to add The Wretched to my future watchlist, the trailer looks pretty enticing. It Follows was great. I thought Get Out was cool. I really dig found footage, and Para and Hell House are some of my favorites. (Stay the hell away from the hell house sequels though! :shrug:) Haven't seen that Elvira movie either.

The Wretched is a good one to watch when you want something in the horror genre without really getting too scared or invested. I enjoyed it.
Get Out was really good. It definitely did a great job of making me uneasy. I've always enjoyed Jordan Peele's comedy, but Get Out made me want to check out his other works.

Oh! I forgot to add that I watched Little Evil on Netflix. I'd highly recommend that for anyone wanting a funny horror movie.

[Girlystevedave]

So far, I've watched It Follows, The Wretched, Paranormal Activity, Get Out, Hell House, and Elvira's Haunted Hills.

You really are killing it so far...and it's not even October yet!

I'm gonna add The Wretched to my list, too. :)


Haven't seen that Elvira movie either.

You gotta--they're so good!

The Wretched was a good one for when you want a light scare. I'd watch it again.

Yeah, Matt. The Elvira movies are pretty fun.

[fernandito]

Speak No Evil just ruined my night, damn!

Haha yeah I haven't watched it yet, but I've heard some parts are brutal, the ending in particular.

[Tommy]

Speak No Evil just ruined my night, damn!

Haha yeah I haven't watched it yet, but I've heard some parts are brutal, the ending in particular.

I wasn't expecting all that!

[mattgreenbean]

* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Sept 25 Hatchet II *$$$
Sept 26 Extraterrestrial *$$$
Sept 27 Resident Evil Welcome To Raccoon City *$$$
Sept 28 Ghostbusters II $$$

To Watch:
Sept 29 The Puppetmaster *
Sept 30 Rawhead Rex *


* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Oct 1 Mirrors *
Oct 2 Demons *
Oct 3 V/H/S
Oct 4 Barbarians @ Theater *
Oct 5 Mr. Harrigan's Phone *
Oct 6 Hellraiser 2022 *
Oct 7 Planet Terror
Oct 8 A Quiet Place *
Oct 9 The Cannibal in the Jungle *
Oct 10 Manhattan Baby *
Oct 11 Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003 *
Oct 12 Night of The Demons *
Oct 13 Monsterland *
Oct 14 Wickerman Remake *
Oct 15 The Rite *
Oct 16 Don't Breathe 2 *
Oct 17 Hush *
Oct 18 Joy Ride *
Oct 19 Haunted Asylum *
Oct 20 Fear.com *
Oct 21 The Haunting *
Oct 22 Believers *
Oct 23 An American Werewolf in London
Oct 24 Cthulhu Mansion *
Oct 25 8 Legged Freaks
Oct 26 Train To Busan *
Oct 27 The Exorcist
Oct 28 Gremlins
Oct 29 We All Scream For Ice Cream
Oct 30 Goosebumps
Oct 31 Sweeny Todd and Scary Stories to Tell In The Dark or maybe Wounds


* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Nov 1 Vampires *
Nov 2 Saw
Nov 3 Jason Goes To Hell *
Nov 4 The Grudge 2
Nov 5 Annabelle


Reviews:

Sept 27 Resident Evil Welcome To Raccoon City *$$$ This was the version of R.E. that should have been made before. This had action, but it wasn't an action film like the previous series of movies.

Sept 28 Ghostbusters II $$$ Vigo vs Statue of Liberty. Bill Murray is classic.


[Disclaimer: These are of course just my opinions]

[Ricky]

I watched Rob Zombie's The Munsters last night, and it was...not great. Zombie has a great visual eye, but seems to really have a hard time writing a coherent and well paced screenplay.

[Tommy]

The first episode of Queer for Fear on Shudder was excellent. Bodies Bodies Bodies was not.
Watched The Storm of the Century for the third time. First was original air dates by myself. Second was late 2000s with my best friend and this last time with my BF. It's aged well and remains one of King's best screenplays.

[mattgreenbean]

Alright, 31 Days is here! :ghost_002:

* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Sept 25 Hatchet II *$$$
Sept 26 Extraterrestrial *$$$
Sept 27 Resident Evil Welcome To Raccoon City *$$$
Sept 28 Ghostbusters II $$$
Sept 29 The Puppetmaster * $$$
Sept 30 Rawhead Rex * $$$


* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Oct 1 Mirrors *
Oct 2 Demons *
Oct 3 V/H/S
Oct 4 Barbarians @ Theater *
Oct 5 Mr. Harrigan's Phone *
Oct 6 Hellraiser 2022 *
Oct 7 Planet Terror
Oct 8 A Quiet Place *
Oct 9 The Cannibal in the Jungle *
Oct 10 Manhattan Baby *
Oct 11 Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003 *
Oct 12 Night of The Demons *
Oct 13 Monsterland *
Oct 14 Wickerman Remake *
Oct 15 The Rite *
Oct 16 Don't Breathe 2 *
Oct 17 Hush *
Oct 18 Joy Ride *
Oct 19 Haunted Asylum *
Oct 20 Fear.com *
Oct 21 The Haunting *
Oct 22 Believers *
Oct 23 An American Werewolf in London
Oct 24 Cthulhu Mansion *
Oct 25 8 Legged Freaks
Oct 26 Train To Busan *
Oct 27 The Exorcist
Oct 28 Gremlins
Oct 29 We All Scream For Ice Cream
Oct 30 Goosebumps
Oct 31 Sweeny Todd and Scary Stories to Tell In The Dark or maybe Wounds


* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Nov 1 Vampires *
Nov 2 Saw
Nov 3 Jason Goes To Hell *
Nov 4 The Grudge 2
Nov 5 Annabelle


Reviews:

Sept 29 The Puppetmaster * $$$ I could definitely imagine this being a book and enjoying said book a lot. It had a lot going for it in weird magic, big mansion, creepy puppets. I think I would have enjoyed the heck out of it when I was younger.

Sept 30 Rawhead Rex * $$$ I'd compare it to John Carpenters Prince of Darkness. They aren't at the top of any lists, but they have some great moments in them that lift the whole movie up.


[Disclaimer: These are of course just my opinions]

[mattgreenbean]

* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Sept 25 Hatchet II *$$$
Sept 26 Extraterrestrial *$$$
Sept 27 Resident Evil Welcome To Raccoon City *$$$
Sept 28 Ghostbusters II $$$
Sept 29 The Puppetmaster * $$$
Sept 30 Rawhead Rex * $$$


* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Oct 1 Mirrors * $$$
Oct 2 Demons * $$$$

To Watch:
Oct 3 V/H/S
Oct 4 Barbarians @ Theater *
Oct 5 Mr. Harrigan's Phone *
Oct 6 Hellraiser 2022 *
Oct 7 Planet Terror
Oct 8 A Quiet Place *
Oct 9 The Cannibal in the Jungle *
Oct 10 Manhattan Baby *
Oct 11 Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003 *
Oct 12 Night of The Demons *
Oct 13 Monsterland *
Oct 14 Wickerman Remake *
Oct 15 The Rite *
Oct 16 Don't Breathe 2 *
Oct 17 Hush *
Oct 18 Joy Ride *
Oct 19 Haunted Asylum *
Oct 20 Fear.com *
Oct 21 The Haunting *
Oct 22 Believers *
Oct 23 An American Werewolf in London
Oct 24 Cthulhu Mansion *
Oct 25 8 Legged Freaks
Oct 26 Train To Busan *
Oct 27 The Exorcist
Oct 28 Gremlins
Oct 29 We All Scream For Ice Cream
Oct 30 Goosebumps
Oct 31 Sweeny Todd and Scary Stories to Tell In The Dark or maybe Wounds


* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Nov 1 Vampires *
Nov 2 Saw
Nov 3 Jason Goes To Hell *
Nov 4 The Grudge 2
Nov 5 Annabelle


Reviews:

Oct 1 Mirrors * $$$ One of those J-Horror films with a vengeful spirit. Keifer has a strange way of acting. Mirrors in the dark have always creeped me out, so I thought it was good.

Oct 2 Demons * $$$$ This was perfect for me. Simple story, blood, sparse comedy, demons, and plenty of weirdness.


[Disclaimer: These are of course just my opinions]

[mattgreenbean]

Oh yeah, also watched a couple with the kids. The Haunted Mansion (fri night) and Muppets Haunted Mansion (sat night).

The Haunted Mansion was pretty cool. My daughter really liked it. Although, it had some language my kids aren't used to hearing. I'd never seen it. There's a new one coming if you hadn't heard.

Muppets Haunted Mansion was altogether boring. Had a tough time keeping the kids in the room.

[OldCrow88]

Yeah, Muppets Haunted Mansion was highly disappointing

[mattgreenbean]

* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Sept 25 Hatchet II *$$$
Sept 26 Extraterrestrial *$$$
Sept 27 Resident Evil Welcome To Raccoon City *$$$
Sept 28 Ghostbusters II $$$
Sept 29 The Puppetmaster * $$$
Sept 30 Rawhead Rex * $$$


* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Oct 1 Mirrors * $$$
Oct 2 Demons * $$$$
Oct 3 V/H/S $$$
Oct 4 Barbarian @ Theater * $$$$

To Watch:
Oct 5 Mr. Harrigan's Phone *
Oct 6 Planet Terror
Oct 7 Hellraiser 2022 *
Oct 8 A Quiet Place *
Oct 9 The Cannibal in the Jungle *
Oct 10 Manhattan Baby *
Oct 11 Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003 *
Oct 12 Night of The Demons *
Oct 13 Monsterland *
Oct 14 Wickerman Remake *
Oct 15 The Rite *
Oct 16 Don't Breathe 2 *
Oct 17 Hush *
Oct 18 Joy Ride *
Oct 19 Haunted Asylum *
Oct 20 Fear.com *
Oct 21 The Haunting *
Oct 22 Believers *
Oct 23 An American Werewolf in London
Oct 24 Cthulhu Mansion *
Oct 25 8 Legged Freaks
Oct 26 Train To Busan *
Oct 27 The Exorcist
Oct 28 Gremlins
Oct 29 We All Scream For Ice Cream
Oct 30 Goosebumps
Oct 31 Sweeny Todd and Scary Stories to Tell In The Dark or maybe Wounds


* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Nov 1 Vampires *
Nov 2 Saw
Nov 3 Jason Goes To Hell *
Nov 4 The Grudge 2
Nov 5 Annabelle


Reviews:

Oct 3 V/H/S $$$ Lots of weird stuff in this anthology. This is NOT a movie that you would say, hey "family member" want to watch a scary movie tonight? At least the first part of it anyways.

Oct 4 Barbarian @ Theater * $$$$ Well, that was memorable! I think the name was a tad misleading. It's a fairly well worn story given a pretty unique vision.


[Disclaimer: These are of course just my opinions]

[Ricky]

I recently watched The Wolfman (after having it on my list for years) and thought it was just OK. Nothing really groundbreaking, and the story was a little "meh," but it was a fun, easy watch. I really enjoyed The House with a Clock in Its Walls, though. That one was a lot of fun.

And Amanda, I finally watched The Wretched! And damn it, wouldn't you know it...I fell asleep for a few minutes. That's what happens when I think I can successfully stay awake for a movie while lying down. :lol: It definitely held my interest and wasn't boring, though I would've liked a little more explanation or backstory about the witch.

[Tommy]

I liked Hellraiser.
Queer for Fear is a really good show. Episode 1 explored Mary Shelley, Oscar Wilde and Bram Stoker. Episode covered James Whale and Hitchcock leading into Anthony Perkins. A very sad part was the reading of James Whale's suicide note. Going to see Trick 'r Treat in the theater today!

[mattgreenbean]

* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Sept 25 Hatchet II *$$$
Sept 26 Extraterrestrial *$$$
Sept 27 Resident Evil Welcome To Raccoon City *$$$
Sept 28 Ghostbusters II $$$
Sept 29 The Puppetmaster * $$$
Sept 30 Rawhead Rex * $$$


* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Oct 1 Mirrors * $$$
Oct 2 Demons * $$$$
Oct 3 V/H/S $$$
Oct 4 Barbarian @ Theater * $$$$
Oct 5 Mr. Harrigan's Phone * $$
Oct 6 Planet Terror $$$$
Oct 7 Hellraiser 2022 *$$
Oct 8 A Quiet Place *$$
Oct 9 The Cannibal in the Jungle *$$$
Oct 10 Manhattan Baby *$
To Watch:
Oct 11 Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003 *
Oct 12 Night of The Demons *
Oct 13 Monsterland *
Oct 14 Wickerman Remake *
Oct 15 The Rite *
Oct 16 Don't Breathe 2 *
Oct 17 Hush *
Oct 18 Joy Ride *
Oct 19 Haunted Asylum *
Oct 20 Fear.com *
Oct 21 The Haunting *
Oct 22 Believers *
Oct 23 An American Werewolf in London
Oct 24 Cthulhu Mansion *
Oct 25 8 Legged Freaks
Oct 26 Train To Busan *
Oct 27 The Exorcist
Oct 28 Gremlins
Oct 29 We All Scream For Ice Cream
Oct 30 Goosebumps
Oct 31 Sweeny Todd and Scary Stories to Tell In The Dark or maybe Wounds


* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Nov 1 Vampires *
Nov 2 Saw
Nov 3 Jason Goes To Hell *
Nov 4 The Grudge 2
Nov 5 Annabelle


Reviews:

Oct 5 Mr. Harrigan's Phone * $$ So this wasn't a bad movie. For me, it was a good Lifetime Channel movie. I'd never watch it again.

Oct 6 Planet Terror $$$$ Hits so many highs from beginning to end. Style, Gore, One Liners!

Oct 7 Hellraiser 2022 *$$ This is how the movie goes, play the puzzle box, Cenobites show up, someone dies. This happens over and over and over. At 2 hours, I was bored with the repetition. If it were trimmed down, and the Cenobites hidden for later in the movie, I would have enjoyed it more.

Oct 8 A Quiet Place *$$ Nice story, until every move the characters make are written specifically to bring on more calamity.

Oct 9 The Cannibal in the Jungle *$$$ A found footage, documentary, Animal Planet movie. I was pretty entertained by it. There's some blood, guts, and terror in it. It's on Discovery+, but was kinda hard to find there.

Oct 10 Manhattan Baby *$ I listened to a review of this movie, by someone who liked it, after viewing it. Listening to that review was better than watching the actual movie. The editing wasn't very captivating. The big moments fell flat.


[Disclaimer: These are of course just my opinions]

[mattgreenbean]

I recently watched The Wolfman (after having it on my list for years) and thought it was just OK. Nothing really groundbreaking, and the story was a little "meh," but it was a fun, easy watch. I really enjoyed The House with a Clock in Its Walls, though. That one was a lot of fun.

And Amanda, I finally watched The Wretched! And damn it, wouldn't you know it...I fell asleep for a few minutes. That's what happens when I think I can successfully stay awake for a movie while lying down. :lol: It definitely held my interest and wasn't boring, though I would've liked a little more explanation or backstory about the witch.

Have you seen Wolf with Jack Nicholson? Much better!

[Ricky]

I haven't! I'll have to look it up.

[Tommy]

Halloween Ends is a movie.
The Descent is still really good.

[Ricky]

Jennifer's Body was interesting and fun, but I wish it leaned more into the horror. The plot wasn't as crisp as I'd have liked, but it had a unique tone and wittiness that reminded me a lot of Promising Young Woman.

[OldCrow88]

I'll be in the minority but I really enjoyed Halloween Ends. It was interesting to see the story go in an unexpected direction and I can't help it I love all the callbacks. And of course Jamie Lee Curtis got hers. I'm not even sure I'd classify it as a horror movie, but I enjoyed it.

[mattgreenbean]

* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Sept 25 Hatchet II *$$$
Sept 26 Extraterrestrial *$$$
Sept 27 Resident Evil Welcome To Raccoon City *$$$
Sept 28 Ghostbusters II $$$
Sept 29 The Puppetmaster * $$$
Sept 30 Rawhead Rex * $$$


* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Oct 1 Mirrors * $$$
Oct 2 Demons * $$$$
Oct 3 V/H/S $$$
Oct 4 Barbarian @ Theater * $$$$
Oct 5 Mr. Harrigan's Phone * $$
Oct 6 Planet Terror $$$$
Oct 7 Hellraiser 2022 *$$
Oct 8 A Quiet Place *$$
Oct 9 The Cannibal in the Jungle *$$$
Oct 10 Manhattan Baby *$
Oct 11 Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003 * $$$
Oct 12 Night of The Demons * $$
Oct 13 Monsterland * $
Oct 14 Wickerman Remake * I still need to watch
Oct 15 The Rite * $$$
Oct 16 Don't Breathe 2 * $$$
Oct 17 Hush * $$

To Watch:
Oct 18 Joy Ride *
Oct 19 Haunted Asylum *
Oct 20 Fear.com *
Oct 21 The Haunting *
Oct 22 Believers *
Oct 23 An American Werewolf in London
Oct 24 Cthulhu Mansion *
Oct 25 8 Legged Freaks
Oct 26 Train To Busan *
Oct 27 The Exorcist
Oct 28 Gremlins
Oct 29 We All Scream For Ice Cream
Oct 30 Goosebumps
Oct 31 Sweeny Todd and Scary Stories to Tell In The Dark or maybe Wounds


* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Nov 1 Vampires *
Nov 2 Saw
Nov 3 Jason Goes To Hell *
Nov 4 The Grudge 2
Nov 5 Annabelle


Reviews:

Oct 11 Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003 * $$$ I've always enjoyed the original, but the acting they did back then was very odd. This remake, (of several now) is pretty good. Maybe not as unsettling as the bizarre original, but very menacing regardless.

Oct 12 Night of The Demons * $$ This fell kinda flat. But, there is an f/x with a lipstick tube that was super impressive.

Oct 13 Monsterland * $ Anthology of some low quality horror.

Oct 14 Wickerman Remake * [I still need to watch, but I'm keeping it on the list.]

Oct 15 The Rite * $$$ I've seen my fair share of exorcism movies, and this one stood it's ground among them.

Oct 16 Don't Breathe 2 * $$$ Not perfect, but plenty of it was great.

Oct 17 Hush * $$ There's no story. Just a person being chased around her house. I would rate it bad, but there's worse out there.


[Disclaimer: These are of course just my opinions]

[mattgreenbean]

Work, Kids soccer, and Halloween activities have had me under the crunch. But I still found time to fit in a good amount of movie watching.

* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Sept 25 Hatchet II *$$$
Sept 26 Extraterrestrial *$$$
Sept 27 Resident Evil Welcome To Raccoon City *$$$
Sept 28 Ghostbusters II $$$
Sept 29 The Puppetmaster * $$$
Sept 30 Rawhead Rex * $$$


* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Oct 1 Mirrors * $$$
Oct 2 Demons * $$$$
Oct 3 V/H/S $$$
Oct 4 Barbarian @ Theater * $$$$
Oct 5 Mr. Harrigan's Phone * $$
Oct 6 Planet Terror $$$$
Oct 7 Hellraiser 2022 *$$
Oct 8 A Quiet Place *$$
Oct 9 The Cannibal in the Jungle *$$$
Oct 10 Manhattan Baby *$
Oct 11 Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003 * $$$
Oct 12 Night of The Demons * $$
Oct 13 Monsterland * $
Oct 15 The Rite * $$$
Oct 16 Don't Breathe 2 * $$$
Oct 17 Hush * $$
Oct 18 Joy Ride * $$$
Oct 19 Haunted Asylum * $$$
Oct 20 Feardotcom * $$$
Oct 21 The Wicker Man Remake * $$$$
Oct 21 Evil Dead Remake * $$$$
Oct 22 The Haunting 63' * $
Oct 22 Believers * $$
Oct 23 An American Werewolf in London $$$$
Oct 24 Cthulhu Mansion * I still need to watch
Oct 25 8 Legged Freaks $$$
Oct 26 Train To Busan * $$$$
Oct 27 The Exorcist I still need to watch
Oct 28 Gremlins I still need to watch
Oct 28 Fall * $$$
Oct 29 We All Scream For Ice Cream $$$
Oct 30 Goosebumps $$$$
To Watch:
Oct 31 Sweeny Todd and Scary Stories to Tell In The Dark or maybe Wounds


* = 1st time watch
$ = bad
$$ = ok
$$$ = good
$$$$ = awesome

Nov 1 Vampires *
Nov 2 Saw
Nov 3 Jason Goes To Hell *
Nov 4 The Grudge 2
Nov 5 Annabelle


Reviews:

Oct 18 Joy Ride * $$$ A dark version of Duel.

Oct 19 Haunted Asylum * $$$ Pretty cool found footage usage in this one. But since I had to read the subtitles I couldn't focus on what was happening on screen at all times and that definitely ruined some of the "what's that in the background" moments.

Oct 20 Feardotcom * $$$ Strange vibe from this one. It pulled from films of it's time, but I think it probably inspired some after it.

Oct 21 The Wicker Man Remake * $$$$ Great! Strange place. What the hell is going on here? Cage is awesome.

Oct 21 Evil Dead Remake * $$$$ Gross out to the max! Very dark version.

Oct 22 The Haunting 63' * $ Maybe it was the story, or maybe the direction, but I was pretty bored. The remake certainly upped the action from this version.

Oct 22 Believers * $$ On the outside, this is a cheap movie. But the story is actually interesting. Because of production, it left this as just okay.

Oct 23 An American Werewolf in London $$$$ Classic. Solid story, great horror, awesome ending.

Oct 24 Cthulhu Mansion * I still need to watch

Oct 25 8 Legged Freaks $$$ Very cool giant monsters film. But it went on too long.

Oct 26 Train To Busan * $$$$ Wow, I was really impressed. I'm used to hype around movies being disappointing, but this one actually delivered.

Oct 27 The Exorcist I still need to watch

Oct 28 Gremlins I still need to watch

Oct 28 Fall * $$$ It's similar to The Descent, 47 Meters Below, Frozen. This was in a vertigo inducing location and had some nice twists. I'd definitely recommend it if you've been wanting to see it.

Oct 29 We All Scream For Ice Cream $$$ The way victims die in this Masters of Horror, satisfy me every time I watch it.

Oct 30 Goosebumps $$$$ I never read the books, but feel like this really gives a good idea of them.


[Disclaimer: These are of course just my opinions]

[mattgreenbean]

Something I came across that you all might like. Night of the Living Dead 68' with all kinds of AI clean up. It was posted last year. I watched a up to the first zombie and it looks great. Here's the info from the person who posted it on youtube.


"Original video was processed with Deep Learning algorithms to achieve modern look and quality. Here is the process:

1. Footage stabilization and noise/dust/scratches removal with After Effects and Neat Video
2. Restoration with DeepRemaster, removing scratches and film damage
3. Frame interpolation to get smooth look using DAIN method. Result is 60 FPS video
4. Colorization using DeOldify with NoGAN. Colors are not accurate, only for ambient mood
5. Upscaling using Topaz Video Enhance AI, upscale preserving detail and reducing noise
6. Automation with Python scripts and AWS Thinkbox Deadline as queue manager
7. RTX 2070 Super 8GB, 32GB RAM, Ryzen 9 3900X 12-core. Approx 48hrs/10min video processing."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdbqwuYo9d4

I usually watch NotLD on Easter myself.

[fernandito]

I saw Speak No Evil last night. This type of film is more terrifying to me than any movie with ghouls, monsters, vampires etc., That ending especially shook me to my core. I can't remember the last time I had a physical reaction to a film like this. From essentially minute 1 I already felt the tendrils of the film slowly coiling around me and tightening. I actually had to take small pauses throughout the film cause... damn.

On a related note, I think I'm getting too old to 'enjoy' films like this. I used to be obsessed with stuff like this; some of the earlier Haneke work, films like Salo and Serbian film etc., I could watch and appreciate them for their perceived artistic merit. But now it's becoming really difficult for me to sit through these kinds of films.

[Tommy]

I saw Speak No Evil last night. This type of film is more terrifying to me than any movie with ghouls, monsters, vampires etc., That ending especially shook me to my core. I can't remember the last time I had a physical reaction to a film like this. From essentially minute 1 I already felt the tendrils of the film slowly coiling around me and tightening. I actually had to take small pauses throughout the film cause... damn.

On a related note, I think I'm getting too old to 'enjoy' films like this. I used to be obsessed with stuff like this; some of the earlier Haneke work, films like Salo and Serbian film etc., I could watch and appreciate them for their perceived artistic merit. But now it's becoming really difficult for me to sit through these kinds of films.

The couple that hosts is married in real life. I don't know how but that makes it worse.

[Tommy]

I saw Smile twice, love.
Prey for the Devil was what you would expect although some of it is interesting.
I liked Deadstream on Shudder but the other three people watching it with me hated it.
This season of AHS is pretty good so far.
And ended it last night with a new episode from Local 58, an analog horror channel on Youtube that was really creepy.
Horror never stops though, might watch Terrifier 2 next....

[mattgreenbean]

I'm planning out all the movies I'll watch this year. I have this list, just need to get them sorted.

Last year I printed a blank calendar and put one movie for each day. I marked them off as I watched. If I missed a day, I just made it up at another point of the month. It really kept me on track for my Horror-thon.

Here's the calendar I'm using this year. https://calendarkart.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/September-October-2023-Calendar-with-Holidays.pdf
I'll begin on Sept 24th and go until Nov 4. 42 DAYS of Horror!!!

[Tommy]

I love your devotion!