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I knew Exorcist and Psycho would make it to at least semi finals, but Alien has been a marvelous surprise. Great film, and a worthy champion.

This is definitely one of -if not the- closest finals...

Let's give a big round of applause to Alien, DT's Best Horror Movie! Thank you all for participating!! :clap:

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I have not, but I think this conversation has prompted me to do so. I was looking to buy Alien on blu-ray anyway since I only have it on DVD, I'll make that my priority this weekend.

... and I'll...

I consider Alien the better movie in every way, not just as a horror.

Speaking for myself here - I went into Prometheus willing to meet it on its own terms. I knew of Scott's cryptic messages that the two films would "share strands of DNA", but I wasn't willing to let...

Some great discussion going on here, I love it :D

Same here. I've always seen Psycho as a fascinating character study of a man unable to escape the abuse suffered at the hands of his mother. As a horror film though, I came away much more impressed...

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Let's go, Alien!

Agree with pretty much everything on here. In fact, I'm a little upset with myself for not mentioning that cliff note of Ridley Scott saying that he made this film in large part so that men too could...

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Merlin, my bad! When you said you wanted to have a discussion on the definition, I though you were referring to sci-fi, not horror. I was going to attach that conversation at the tailend of...

Sure, we can have that discussion in that very same thread. Give me a few minutes, I'll set it up.

Glad you agree, Jean.

just a little :)


Check it out, this is my reasoning: when films like Alien, The Thing, The Fly were entered into the Horror tournament, they were judged on their strength as a horror film first....

Maybe we could put it to a vote, let everyone decide?

I'm kinda torn myself. I would love to see other films nominated, but at the same time I can't imagine a sci-fi tournament without stuff like...

I'm thinking that for the sci-fi tournament, I'll make a questionnaire for the knockout stages so we can get some discussion going. The thread gets plenty of votes but not everyone participates in...

thump, thump
thump, thump

Tied at 10!

I feel like if I'm watching a World Cup match :lol:

Yes, I agree. Incredible scene.

I broke down and gave you another Alien... I thought the other (wont mention names) was boring...:([/QUOTE]

Do you want cash or check? LOL

Alien with the lead!!

I'm still anticipating about 6 more votes or so...

SIX MORE VOTES FOR ALIEN THAT IS

That's because it's one of the best horror films ever. :cool:




I knew I could count on you :wub: