Saturday, October 5, 2024

2024 Scary Movie Challenge Day 5

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  1. George P. Cosmatos' LEVIATHAN (1989, 4K UHD). First time seeing movie in 4K.

    Weller, Hudson, Crenna, Elizondo, Foster, Stern... 😎.

    OR

    Robocop versus Stan Winston animatronic? "Motherfucker!' indeed.

    OR

    My favorite Summer '89 underwater creature feature.

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  2. MA DA: THE DROWNING SPIRIT (VIETNAM, 2024, THEATER) for the first time.

    Single mother protects daughter from river-bound ghoul.

    OR

    Gut-punch ending lifts predictable-but-atmospheric, low-budget "Ringu"-like feature.

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  3. Francis Ford Coppola's MEGALOPOLIS (2024, IMAX) 2nd viewing. Caught the last IMAX screening in NYC before the new "Joker" took over all premium screens.

    Worth it for Jon Voight shooting arrow.

    OR

    Coppola's lost it. The horror... the horror.

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  4. Milk and Serial (2024)

    The best pranks start with gun procurement

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  5. Strange Darling (2024)
    Sorry… I’m only impressed by 70mm film

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  6. The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)

    Just two bros, doing bro things together.

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  7. Terrifier 2, Damien Leone 2022

    Insult to injury, salt in the wound

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  8. Shock (1946, dir. Alfred L. Werker)

    Vincent Price.

    That's it. That's the review.

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  9. THE LOST BOYS (1987)

    When will big hair make a comeback?

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  10. WOMAN OF THE HOUR (2024):

    My love language: “Directed by Anna Kendrick.”

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  11. Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)

    Dead mother sweater weather season is here

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  12. BODY SNATCHERS (1993, Dir. Abel Ferrara)

    Abel Ferrara dressing up as Tobe Hooper.

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  13. V/H/S Beyond (2024)

    Make it a Blockbuster Night.....OF TERROR!!!
    (or)
    POV Monsters, Aliens, Mayhem, Gore....SO GOOD!!!!

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  15. HIDEOUS (1997)

    Gorilla mask’s gotta be turning somebody on.

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  16. Abigail (2024)

    Radio Silence makes Blumhouse movies, but good.

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  17. Silver Bullet (1985)

    Gary Busey: world's best and worst uncle.

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  18. They Live (1988)

    Must've hosed George Flower down like Rambo.

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  19. The Stepfather (1987)

    January Horror before that was a thing.

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  20. Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004, dir. Alexander Witt)

    Best part of the movie: Slipknot's Vermilion.

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  21. A Bay of Blood (1971)
    Italian James Caan rules. End of tweet.

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  22. The Baby (1973) Kids grew up faster in the 70's

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  23. Dawn of the Dead (2004):

    Fat lady in barrel, most obvious zombie

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  24. Turbulence 2: Fear of Flying (1999)

    A movie so forgettable... I've forgotten it

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  25. Ghostwatch (1992)

    Waiting for remake with Morning Glory newsroom.

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  26. In the Mouth of Madness (1994)

    Sutter Cane pulls a Mr. Burns. Dogs!

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  27. The Vampire Bat (1933, dir. Frank R. Strayer)

    Fay Wray falls prey to foul play.

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  28. Alien ROMULUS 2024 (director Fede Alavarez)

    It's giving me GOONIES in space vibes!

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  29. The Final Terror (1983, dir. Andrew Davis)

    Andrew Davis. Young Daryl Hannah. Five stars.

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  30. The Descent (2005)

    There’s at least one bone about it.

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  31. The Evil Dead (1981)

    Has charm, but missing a missing arm.

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  32. A Chinese Torture Chamber Story (1994)

    The craziest sex scenes I’ve ever seen.

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  33. Wendell & Wild (2022)

    Wait, the privatized prison system is bad?

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  35. NIGHT OF THE ZOMBIES (1980) dir. Joel M. Reed

    If only Nick watched a Romero flick.

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  36. Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021):
    I am never taking my sister camping.

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  37. Fear Street Part Three: 1666 (2021)
    Intergenerational curses; the worst form of nepotism

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  38. Hush (2016)
    ____ __ _________! __ ________, _ ____?

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  39. Open Water (2003)

    You had one job diver counting guy!

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  40. Army of Darkness (1992)

    No notes. Still a perfect Looney Tune.

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    Kid hated it. I have no son.

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  41. The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020)

    I can't imagine who this is for.

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  42. Afraid (2024)

    I feel dumber having seen this movie.

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  43. Unwelcome (2022)
    The Gate grew up and drank Guinness

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  44. The Strangers (2008)

    Gee, I wonder if she's gonna Liv.

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  45. The Burning (1981)

    So many great options for these women

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  46. The Substance (2024)

    I'm hooked and I can't stop starin'

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  47. Terror in the Aisles

    Quiet Donald Pleasence, I’m watching the movie.

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  48. SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES (1983) dir. Jack Clayton

    Imperfect Disneyfied adaptation.
    Still, Halloween as fuck.

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  49. Amityville II: The Possession

    The real horror is the casual abuse.

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  50. Little Bites (2024)

    Metaphor for protective parenting, or potato chips?

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  51. SSSSSSS (Dir. Bernard L. Kowalski)

    Worlds nicest mad scientist ruins Face
    or
    Some Kine Cobras you just can't reach

    Sorry if this repost. my comment keeps disappearing

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  52. MR. SARDONICUS (1961)

    Let’s go to the castle… William Castle!

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  54. Something Evil

    Baby Spielberg already with cool camera angles!

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  55. The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

    Never stake fate of humanity on hicks.

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  56. Terrifier (2016)
    People refuse to die in this universe

    Terrifier 2 (2022)
    Didn't like Terrifier, yet a new favorite.

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  57. The Descent

    Spelunking: so much scarier than it sounds

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  58. Fear Street Trilogy 2021

    Oh Fier, like fear…I get it.

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  59. The First Omen

    “Let’s repeat that thing but on fire”

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  60. Suspiria (1977)

    Convinced pianist went blind from watching Suspiria.

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  61. Lake Mungo (2008)
    Where's Wald... Er. Where's blurry ghost daughter.

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  62. THE VISIT (2015)

    Little kid rapping is the scariest part.

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  63. Salem's Lot (2024)

    Does day for night count as night?

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  64. WNUF Halloween Special (2013, dir. Chris LaMartina)

    Still think Veronica Stanze can get it.

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  65. Sometimes They Come Back (1991, dir. Tom McLoughlin)

    Loving every King adaptation I've been watching

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  66. Fun Size (2012, dir. Josh Schwartz)

    Pretty great Halloween comedy. Justice for Keevin.

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  67. Poltergeist II: The Other Side

    They're baaaack ... Diane and Steven remain #couplegoals.

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  68. Oculus (2013)
    Got what she deserved, justice for Dog!

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  69. The Grudge (2004, dir. Takashi Shimizu)

    Sarah Michelle Pomaro rolls off the tongue.

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  70. Werewolves Within (2021)
    "Aaaaoooo Werewolves of Vermont!" sings Weird AL

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  71. Dead & Buried (1981)

    Everyone becomes a photographer except the photographer

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  72. The Others

    Quite fun to rewatch knowing the twist.

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  73. Psycho Goreman (2020)

    I'm okay with gore, but microwaved chicken!

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  74. A Haunting In Venice (2023)
    Ghosts, orphans, murder, Branagh…and apples? Fun!

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  75. A Haunting in Venice (2023)
    A cautionary tale… for men desiring moustaches!

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  76. Review count for day 5: 75
    Review total after day 5: 355

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