There are two 'official' versions of this movie with different soundtracks, both great, and seeing as it's essentially a silent film, there are various fan scores floating around out there. Chaybee shared this awesome Psychic Teen version of it with me way back when.
Absolutely. It was a whole crowd of millenials at one of those Game of Thrones style screenings at a bar/micro-theater. The place inserted a ten-minute intermission after that scene, which, amazingly, actually made the movie more fun to sit through. The excitement in the place after they'd gotten knocked on their ass by that scene (which they genuinely didn't seem to know was coming) was palpable.
Haha, no, of course not! Everyone stayed, and were even more tense during the final fifteen minutes than they were during the chestburst scene. Weirdly, a lot of them had already seen Prometheus, Covenant, etc before the original. I guess the lesson is young people will respond to good older movies if they see them, but they don't seek them out on their own, and see the new stuff because it's what they're being presented with.
Seems to be the case. I'm the only person my age (27), that I know that is truly interested in older or foreign films. Sad too because I think we have truly lost something with current Hollywood films, but that's just my opinion. I don't know if a lot of the people I know could sit patiently through Alien. Such a slow burn.
I disagree. We tend to remember the good stuff, and that’s what we rewatch. However, it’s sledom that out of any single year more than a handful of films we care about we released. Same with today. You just remember the bad stuff because it’s fresh on your mind.
I was into stuff like that too at the same time ('00-'01), watching stuff as like a dare to myself: Guinea Pig, Traces of Death, Salo, The Untold Story, Ebola Syndrome, Red Room. Eventually you figure out that it's kinda pointless to do (they are mostly all just movies after all), but it was a fun experiment. The things kids have access to now is absolutely horrifying, and makes those kinds of things seem downright naive. Ten minutes on Liveleak will show you things a thousand times more terrifying than everything in the whole of 'shock' cinema combined. Salo was the only one that really fucked me up, since in some ways it was Funny Games two decades ahead of Funny Games; it really woke me up to how dumb I was being. I watched both that and Last House on the Left '72 for the first time as a double feature at a sleepover my junior year, ha ha! I've had MBtS on DVD for over fifteen years! It was time to finally sit down with it.
I'm right there with you. I was obsessed with trying to find the most fucked up movies, not realizing how pointless it was. In regards to Salo, though, I went so far as to buy the book it's based off of. The movie was a cakewalk compared to that book. I've come to the conclusion that book is impossible to complete.
Daughter of Horror (1955)
ReplyDeleteGirl haunted by the voice of Ed McMahon
There are two 'official' versions of this movie with different soundtracks, both great, and seeing as it's essentially a silent film, there are various fan scores floating around out there. Chaybee shared this awesome Psychic Teen version of it with me way back when.
DeleteThe Purge (2013, Dir: Joe DeMonaco)
ReplyDeleteWho would vote for this?! Oh, wait...
That fucking amazing.
DeleteDon't Look In The Basement a/k/a The Forgotten (1973)
ReplyDeleteGiving mental patients axes.....successful since never!
Dude Bro Party Massacre III (2015)
ReplyDeleteI need to find I and II.
Prom night 2 in the middle of the night with some other crazy F heads on Twitter. They know who they are
ReplyDeleteEven crazier in the 2am Itallian slot
Seed of Chucky (2004)
ReplyDeleteLove the idea, not sure about exacution
Never Hike Alone (2017)
ReplyDeleteAlways root for Jason versus oversharing generation.
Hands of the Ripper (1971)
ReplyDeleteDon't move murderers into your guest room.
The Hole (2009)
ReplyDeletePretty basic Dante. Still hits the spot.
Happy Death Day (2017)
ReplyDeleteWho sets a ringtone for their birthday?
Curse of Chucky (2013)
ReplyDeleteExtra bouncy eyeballs are the best eyeballs
Or
DeleteChucky doesn't have friends, he has family
The Thing (1982)
ReplyDeleteStupid dog ruins epic artic dudebro bacchanal.
Innocent Prey (1982)
ReplyDeleteYou’re too good for him, P.J. Soles!
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
ReplyDeleteThe Oscar for best scream(s) goes to...
Marilyn Burns (Sally), in case you were wondering. Her bug-eyed, hysterical, running for her life performance is one for the ages.
DeleteFriday The 13th: A New Beginning (1985)
ReplyDeleteCould've been avoided had Vic ate chocolate.
Valentine (2001)
ReplyDeleteKiller turns bloody nose into a yes
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
ReplyDeleteThat's what the original lacked! Child Molestation!
Interstellar
ReplyDeleteTime speeding up is my biggest fear!
Victor Crowley (2017)
ReplyDeleteWe're lucky to have Adam Green around.
Society (1988)
ReplyDeleteHair eating lady is greatest plot device!
Predator (1987)
ReplyDeleteCentral American trophy-hunter gets his comeuppance.
Sleepaway Camp (1983)
ReplyDeleteThat's one way to make a fleshlight...
Cult Of Chucky BruLay
ReplyDeleteI'll always support these types of films
Friday the 13th (1980)
ReplyDeleteNeglectful parent doesn't pay for swimming lessons.
The Conjuring 2 (2016)
ReplyDeleteBusiness Plan: multiple villains equals multiple spinoffs.
Hatchet III (2012)
ReplyDeleteJamie Lloyd kicks ass, Stretch loses head.
Victor Crowley (2017)
ReplyDeleteMore Easter eggs than a Marvel movie.
Bram Stokers Dracula (1992)
ReplyDeleteEmo Dracula finds love in downtown London.
The Reptile (1966, dir. John Gilling)
ReplyDeleteUnconvincingly sells sexy snake ladies as repellent.
Alien (1979, dir. Ridley Scott)
ReplyDeleteWatching with first-timers increased entertainment significantly.
Did they jump out of their skin during the chest burst?
DeleteAbsolutely. It was a whole crowd of millenials at one of those Game of Thrones style screenings at a bar/micro-theater. The place inserted a ten-minute intermission after that scene, which, amazingly, actually made the movie more fun to sit through. The excitement in the place after they'd gotten knocked on their ass by that scene (which they genuinely didn't seem to know was coming) was palpable.
DeleteDid the theater get noticeably less crowded after the intermission?
DeleteHaha, no, of course not! Everyone stayed, and were even more tense during the final fifteen minutes than they were during the chestburst scene. Weirdly, a lot of them had already seen Prometheus, Covenant, etc before the original. I guess the lesson is young people will respond to good older movies if they see them, but they don't seek them out on their own, and see the new stuff because it's what they're being presented with.
DeleteSeems to be the case. I'm the only person my age (27), that I know that is truly interested in older or foreign films. Sad too because I think we have truly lost something with current Hollywood films, but that's just my opinion. I don't know if a lot of the people I know could sit patiently through Alien. Such a slow burn.
DeleteI disagree. We tend to remember the good stuff, and that’s what we rewatch. However, it’s sledom that out of any single year more than a handful of films we care about we released. Same with today. You just remember the bad stuff because it’s fresh on your mind.
DeleteI'd put today's best up against the 70s any day.
DeleteSigns (2002)
ReplyDeleteTwo of my favorite jump scares, ever.
Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
ReplyDeleteJason gets Alice's address/number to reconnect.
Evil dead remake
ReplyDeleteLet that glorious blood rain on me
Jason X (2001)
ReplyDeleteJason Voorhees takes pillow fighting one step further
The Nostril Picker (1993, dir. Mark Nowicki)
ReplyDeleteGrimy psycho physically transforms into teenage girl!!
Big Trouble In Little China (1986) {It's got monsters, it counts}
ReplyDeleteKurt Russell, Best there was, is, ever!!!
Pulse (1988)
ReplyDeleteJoey Lawrence gets a real shock. WHOA!
Train to Busan (2016)
ReplyDeleteIf only there was a timely metaphor.
Fallen (1998)
ReplyDeleteI really wish this movie was better
Hellraiser (1987)
ReplyDeleteYou are tearing me apart, cenobite man!
Monster House (2006)
ReplyDeleteSixth stage of grief: Become monster house.
Amityville II: The Possession (1982)
ReplyDeleteThis house really REALLY brings families closer!..
or
Remind me how Burt Young, actor happened?..
or
Why did I wait till now, AWESOME!!!
1922 (2017)
ReplyDeleteWhat's worse than overwhelming guilt? Oh, rats.
Annabelle: Creation (2017)
ReplyDeleteWan-iverse that I can pop and lock to.
Leprechaun in the Hood (2000):
ReplyDeleteThis movie has more chauns than pros.
Tremors (1990):
ReplyDeleteThank you Tremors, you helped me today.
The Burning (1981)
ReplyDeleteGreatest execution of a scary campfire story.
The Returned (2014)
ReplyDeleteThe Returned to get my money back.
They Live (1988)
ReplyDeleteWake up and smell the nonexistent roses.
The Babysitter (2017)
ReplyDeleteHome Alone meets Scott Pilgrim. With blood.
Chopping Mall (1986)
ReplyDelete"Identification badge you horny gum chewing fuck!"
Cult Of Chucky (2017)
ReplyDeleteI've gleefully joined the Cult Of Chucky
Anguish (1987)
ReplyDeleteEven paranormal investigators don't understand their kids.
One of my favorite "meta" horror films.
DeleteNight School (1981)
ReplyDeletewhere is good will hunting when needed?!
Near Dark (1987)
ReplyDeleteRest in peace, Paxton. Kick some ass.
Cabin Fever (2002)
ReplyDeleteSomebody please get Bruce Lee some pancakes!
Stitches (2012)
ReplyDeleteForever changed how I do the dishes.
Big Trouble in Little China
ReplyDeleteGiant, neon-lined skulls sculptures are my jam.
Prince of Darkness
ReplyDeleteSafety tip: don't let Ecto Cooler ferment.
Nightmare (1981)
ReplyDelete"What happened to Tony mommy?" "Shut up!"
The Slashening (2015)
ReplyDeleteA spoof only Lloyd Kaufman could love...
Leprechaun 2 (1994)
ReplyDelete“It’s a leprechaun, Morty - burrrrp - another one!”
Paranormal Activity (2007)
ReplyDeleteIs nothing happening scary? No, not really.
Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996)
ReplyDeleteBest space opera since Star Wars. WOOF
Stephen King's IT (1990)
ReplyDeleteTraumatized an entire generation to fear clowns.
- those born between 1978-1983. somewhere around there. All scared of clowns.
Oh totally
DeleteLord of Illusions (1995)
ReplyDeleteBakula was good, Blacula would be better.
Men Behind the Sun (1988, dir. T.F. Mous)
ReplyDeleteChinese war movie gross-out. Don't watch!
I remembered watching this shortly after watching Faces of Death when I was in highschool. It was a dark time for me.
DeleteI was into stuff like that too at the same time ('00-'01), watching stuff as like a dare to myself: Guinea Pig, Traces of Death, Salo, The Untold Story, Ebola Syndrome, Red Room. Eventually you figure out that it's kinda pointless to do (they are mostly all just movies after all), but it was a fun experiment. The things kids have access to now is absolutely horrifying, and makes those kinds of things seem downright naive. Ten minutes on Liveleak will show you things a thousand times more terrifying than everything in the whole of 'shock' cinema combined. Salo was the only one that really fucked me up, since in some ways it was Funny Games two decades ahead of Funny Games; it really woke me up to how dumb I was being. I watched both that and Last House on the Left '72 for the first time as a double feature at a sleepover my junior year, ha ha! I've had MBtS on DVD for over fifteen years! It was time to finally sit down with it.
DeleteI'm right there with you. I was obsessed with trying to find the most fucked up movies, not realizing how pointless it was. In regards to Salo, though, I went so far as to buy the book it's based off of. The movie was a cakewalk compared to that book. I've come to the conclusion that book is impossible to complete.
DeleteGet Out (2017)
ReplyDeleteOr "How I Feel Watching School Ties"
That is so damn perfect, bravo man!
DeleteTales from the Crypt (1972)
ReplyDeleteMarried to Joan Collins...still worth it.
Young Frankenstein (1974)
ReplyDeleteMel Brooks abynormal comedy is sorely missed.
Gremlins (1984)
ReplyDeleteGizmo, the original Baby Groot, beyond adorable
The Snowman (2017)
ReplyDeleteWhen you translate a book too literary
Wishmaster (1997)
ReplyDeleteJosh uses stillness, now can djizz everlasting.
Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)
ReplyDeleteAre we there yet?
...
How about now?
Or:
DeleteX should be "Jason Takes Earth 2".
Raw (2016)
ReplyDeleteTwo devoured-by-french-girl-thumbs up!
Halloween H20 (1998)
ReplyDeleteScary: Michael Myers.
Scarier: Harnett's Hair.
Hush (2016)
ReplyDeleteSliding glass door stronger than car window?
War of the Worlds (2005)
ReplyDeleteShitty dad learns to be less shitty.
Hatchet III (2013)
ReplyDeleteHonestly, Caroline Williams movies are super violent.
The Invisible Man (1933)
ReplyDeleteAlternate title: The Dastardly Streaking Claude Rains
Venom (1983)
ReplyDeleteTwo men, woman, child, snake, and grandpa.
Raw
ReplyDeleteApparently human fingers taste super delicious. Yummy!!!
The Loved Ones
ReplyDeleteKidnapped boys get water lobotomies. Plus incest.