theoden_of_rohan Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Ok, part 2 is here! (Although you can still vote in part 1) Tricky choice again! Hmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason_Voorhees Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 I voted Texas Chainsaw Massacre although that kid in Pet Semetary is pretty freaky at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelia Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 i have always liked the Birds.. its a classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit_of_Dorsetshire Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, like The Exorcist, transcends the horror genre. It is a brilliant piece of art on so many levels. The use of sound, the angle of the camera in so many sequences, the editing...everything about it builds a feeling of paranoia - especially on the big screen with a good sound system. On its simplest level, it explores the most primal and sadistic urges within people - the hillbillies are much more frightening to me than any imaginary spook, devil or demon that has been conjured. Then I must point out I am an agnostic, and as such find most religious-driven horror hilarious - with the exception of The Exorcist - which although is partly about religion has a lot more superstitious folklore in its story than just Christian bible stories. The fact is that reality is much more frightening than fantasy. The likes of Nightmare, Hallowe'en, Friday 13th, Scream, etc are a lot of fun - and provide thrills in the same way as rollercoaster rides. Real horror is far more human. If you don't believe me, check out some books and documentaries about Ed Gein - the real-life farmer who inspired Texas Chainsaw, Freddy, Jason, Buffalo Bill in Silence of the Lambs and many more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviefull Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Although i think it is a thriller rather than horror i voted for Silence Of The Lambs One of the best films ever made, if not i would of voted for The Others and then Misery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoden_of_rohan Posted July 23, 2004 Author Share Posted July 23, 2004 Although i think it is a thriller rather than horror i voted for Silence Of The Lambs Your vote isn't showing up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason_Voorhees Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, like The Exorcist, transcends the horror genre. It is a brilliant piece of art on so many levels. The use of sound, the angle of the camera in so many sequences, the editing...everything about it builds a feeling of paranoia - especially on the big screen with a good sound system. On its simplest level, it explores the most primal and sadistic urges within people - the hillbillies are much more frightening to me than any imaginary spook, devil or demon that has been conjured. Then I must point out I am an agnostic, and as such find most religious-driven horror hilarious - with the exception of The Exorcist - which although is partly about religion has a lot more superstitious folklore in its story than just Christian bible stories. The fact is that reality is much more frightening than fantasy. The likes of Nightmare, Hallowe'en, Friday 13th, Scream, etc are a lot of fun - and provide thrills in the same way as rollercoaster rides. Real horror is far more human. If you don't believe me, check out some books and documentaries about Ed Gein - the real-life farmer who inspired Texas Chainsaw, Freddy, Jason, Buffalo Bill in Silence of the Lambs and many more... I know all about Ed Gein. Thats someone i've had a huge interest in for ages. I've read books , seen films etc. I have a thing about serial killers in general but Ed Gein is always one that's appealed to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason_Voorhees Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Who voted for The Others ? *shakes head* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkfat Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 I voted Silence of the Lambs, simply because... well, it kicks the s*** out of all the others on the poll. However. (Takashi Miike's) Audition remains the ULTIMATE horror movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason_Voorhees Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Audition is indeed a very good movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 I cant choose! EEK! Can we just have Freddy V Jason up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yubari Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 I cant choose! EEK! Can we just have Freddy V Jason up there You are joking arent u? That film was awful! Personally for me I would have to choose Misery, but Im not voting yet because I havent made my mind up! The Others is also good - eerie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoden_of_rohan Posted July 28, 2004 Author Share Posted July 28, 2004 I cant choose! EEK! Can we just have Freddy V Jason up there You are joking arent u? That film was awful! Personally for me I would have to choose Misery, but Im not voting yet because I havent made my mind up! The Others is also good - eerie! Yeah, Misery is great...Kathy Bates is brilliant in that film!!!!! Plus, I agree with ya on The Others - loadsa people hated it, but I really enjoyed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narago Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 i voted for Misery as it has always been a favourite of mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoden_of_rohan Posted August 4, 2004 Author Share Posted August 4, 2004 i voted for Misery as it has always been a favourite of mine I saw a stage production of Misery...it was just the two actors for the entire 2 hour show, in an amazing revolving house/stage! It was incredible - very eerie, dark and realistic! Would love to see that again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkfat Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 i voted for Misery as it has always been a favourite of mine I saw a stage production of Misery...it was just the two actors for the entire 2 hour show, in an amazing revolving house/stage! It was incredible - very eerie, dark and realistic! Would love to see that again! ...that sounds f***ing amazing! where was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoden_of_rohan Posted August 4, 2004 Author Share Posted August 4, 2004 where was it? I saw it a few years ago at the Northcott Theatre in Exeter, but it was part of a tour...hopefully it will come around again!!! That and the 'Woman in Black'!!! (another spooky one!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamps! Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 I chose Blair Witch Project - it put the eebie jeebies right through me, there was no way i was going to bed on my own that night i watched it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoden_of_rohan Posted August 7, 2004 Author Share Posted August 7, 2004 I chose Blair Witch Project - it put the eebie jeebies right through me, there was no way i was going to bed on my own that night i watched it. Yeah, I thought the last 10 minutes were especially scary!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Lunch Box Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 The silence of the lambs for me...a great movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoden_of_rohan Posted August 7, 2004 Author Share Posted August 7, 2004 I would have thought that Rosemary's Baby would be doing better by now.....eeerie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamps! Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 I chose Blair Witch Project - it put the eebie jeebies right through me, there was no way i was going to bed on my own that night i watched it. Yeah, I thought the last 10 minutes were especially scary!!! I never did understand the ending though, couldn't fatham out what happened and why that guy was stood facing the wall. most weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoden_of_rohan Posted August 8, 2004 Author Share Posted August 8, 2004 I chose Blair Witch Project - it put the eebie jeebies right through me, there was no way i was going to bed on my own that night i watched it. Yeah, I thought the last 10 minutes were especially scary!!! I never did understand the ending though, couldn't fatham out what happened and why that guy was stood facing the wall. most weird. LOL you doughnut!!! You'll have to watch it again and listen carefully next time - bet you were pissed when you watched it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanmarsh Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest it was beating so much during the last bit of the blair witch project! It was only because that I heard that the ending was supposed to be one of the most terrifying things ever, which it wasn't. I guess in a way the hype worked, but looking back it's only an average film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoden_of_rohan Posted November 15, 2004 Author Share Posted November 15, 2004 I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest it was beating so much during the last bit of the blair witch project Yeah, the first time I watched it...eeeeeeeek! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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