I used to be into horror, but sort of went off it in the late 80's. The exorcist did nothing for me, but I really liked The Omen (original series, latest was a little pointless). I still love the original black and whites though. I picked up the Universal Horror box set a couple of years ago and it's brill. All Frankenstein, Dracula, Werewolf movies and a handful of others too. Like CueBall I was brought up on Hammer and still enjoy watching them when they are on. Faves include Dracula series, The house that dripped blood and my real fave from that period Tales from the crypt (with Joan Collins and Peter Cushing). But the Beeb showed a season of classic B/W Frankenstein movies one winter and I fell head over heels in love with the imagery.
It's rare, in my experience, to find people who really like the very old horrors, as they tend to be seen as comical, but I just think they're great. The sets are huge, they thought about lighting for effect, and they more often suggested horror, than showed what to be horrified by.
If nothing else it shows how shockingly fast we have moved on! Frankenstein to Hostel, totally different movies, different eras, but the effect on the audience the same. I wonder what would happen if you put someone from 1932, in front of a copy of Hostel!.... :shock:
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OK B+W stuff, what about Nosferatu and has anyone else seen Shadow of the Vampire?
Love Nosferatu. Silent horror, how scary is that? 
Are you referring to this one:
If so, this looks like my kind of thing, so thanks for pointing me in it's direction, and it's available on DVD!
Of more up to date stuff, I really like sleepy hollow for the feel, and Bram Stokers Dracula. I could sit and watch that over and over. Not sure what it is I like about it so much, but it pushes all the right buttons in the right order.
Similarly, I get a buzz from Ghost Story. An 80's horror with a Fred Astair and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Not a raging success at the box office, but I really like it and finally located a copy, just in time for Halloween last year :)
Got any more recommendations?
Are you referring to this one:If so, this looks like my kind of thing, so thanks for pointing me in it's direction, and it's available on DVD!
Of more up to date stuff, I really like sleepy hollow for the feel, and Bram Stokers Dracula. I could sit and watch that over and over. Not sure what it is I like about it so much, but it pushes all the right buttons in the right order.
Similarly, I get a buzz from Ghost Story. An 80's horror with a Fred Astair and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Not a raging success at the box office, but I really like it and finally located a copy, just in time for Halloween last year :)
Got any more recommendations?
Sex God
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Love Nosferatu. Silent horror, how scary is that?
If so, this looks like my kind of thing, so thanks for pointing me in it's direction, and it's available on DVD!
Of more up to date stuff, I really like sleepy hollow for the feel, and Bram Stokers Dracula. I could sit and watch that over and over. Not sure what it is I like about it so much, but it pushes all the right buttons in the right order.
Similarly, I get a buzz from Ghost Story. An 80's horror with a Fred Astair and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Not a raging success at the box office, but I really like it and finally located a copy, just in time for Halloween last year :)
Got any more recommendations?
That's the one. It was made in 2000 and isn't so much scary as eerie. The arthouse part of me liked it, but the 80's child wanted a bit more action. Have a look in the bargain buckets, you'll probably find it in there. I think we paid about £3 for it, so I couldn't really argue with that.
I love Sleepy Hollow, partly because I think that Mr. Depp is an extraordinary actor and partly because it's a Tim Burton film and nobody does a dark film like he does.
As for Dracula, please don't get Countess (my other half) started on that. Dear god it's like Viagra for that woman. :eeek:
We also enjoyed the remakes of the House On Haunted Hill, which managed to keep some of the originals charm and tension and The Haunting which did rely more on special effects, but is still an interesting way to kill (pardon the pun) a few hours.
Sex God
I'm butting in here sorry !..............I really enjoyed sleepy hollow too,,,,,,,,, but as I am can't remember names of directors and stuff.....................jeeze I only watch the films ! 
And I like Johnny Depp ! :lickface:
And I like Johnny Depp ! :lickface:
Sex God
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I'm butting in here sorry !..............I really enjoyed sleepy hollow too,,,,,,,,, but as I am can't remember names of directors and stuff.....................jeeze I only watch the films !
And I like Johnny Depp ! :lickface:
Not at all MrsFC, we love your company.
Tim Burton also directed A Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride and the first two (and in my opinion better) Batman films.
Oooh Tim Burton. not a horror film, but his Ed Wood was fantastic. Martin Landau played Bela Lugosi brilliantly, and Johnny Depp was a hot as ever.
I'm still trying to think of good modern horror films. House of 1000 Corpses was fun if odd. I think Shaun of the Dead is probably my favourite horror film of the 2000's... but probably only because one of my friends was one of the zombies and she always makes us put it on so she can point herself out whenever she visits... and we're always, like, 'Yes dear. You are the zombie with the dreadlocks.'
That's my claim to fame, that is
I'm still trying to think of good modern horror films. House of 1000 Corpses was fun if odd. I think Shaun of the Dead is probably my favourite horror film of the 2000's... but probably only because one of my friends was one of the zombies and she always makes us put it on so she can point herself out whenever she visits... and we're always, like, 'Yes dear. You are the zombie with the dreadlocks.'
That's my claim to fame, that is
Orgasminator
We've all forgotten the Best Horror film ever :lo:
well for swingers any way
The Infamous ROCKY HORROR SHOW!!!!!!!!!!
It was great when it all began, I was a regular Frankie fan...............................
well for swingers any way
The Infamous ROCKY HORROR SHOW!!!!!!!!!!
It was great when it all began, I was a regular Frankie fan...............................
Sex God
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I haven't read them all I must admit. Anne rice seems to me to be a bit like Terry Pratchett - bangs out the novels and they're either really good fun or, enh.
What are the six good Vampire Chronicles books then? I'll just read those and avoid the rest....although i think Earthchild might not think that good enough
i fell into the trap of thinking hostel was tarantino which was the only reason i watched it cos i have to watch all tarantino stuff
it was terrible, made me physically wretch and i would never watch it again
i am not a real horror lover unless its vampires etc but they arent real horror, i live on my own and have far too vivid an imagination for horrors
Earthy xx
it was terrible, made me physically wretch and i would never watch it again
i am not a real horror lover unless its vampires etc but they arent real horror, i live on my own and have far too vivid an imagination for horrors
Earthy xx
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i am not a real horror lover unless its vampires etc but they arent real horror,
Earthy xx
Vampires not real horror?
You don't think that being infected with a plague that will turn you into an undead beast that preys on those it once loved isn't horrific? I know the current trend with them is for an erotic bias, but these stories were originally about monsters, not pretty-boys with super-powers who start rock bands.
True horror should disturb and terrify. Sudden starts aren't horror, but are merely cinematic trickery to scare you. Cinematic horror is more like a roller coaster ride, thrilling, scary and ultimately exhilerating. Literary horror usually does the real thing much better. One of the most horrific things I ever read was a sequence describing how someone had been called to see the results of an incursion into his castle near the kitchens. As he approached the smells of cooking made his stomach grumble and his mouth water. Attaining his destination he discovered that the savoury aroma of roast meat came from the guardsman who had been immolated by a demon. Betrayed by your own senses and a very sneaky way to paint a sensory picture used by an author who filled his books with lavish descriptions of banquets.
That said, I do enjoy the thrill-ride variety of film, too. The best I've seen recently was Descent. Maybe because it does have some truly horrific scenes amongst the jumps & starts.
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i am not a real horror lover unless its vampires etc but they arent real horror,
Earthy xx
Vampires not real horror?
You don't think that being infected with a plague that will turn you into an undead beast that preys on those it once loved isn't horrific? I know the current trend with them is for an erotic bias, but these stories were originally about monsters, not pretty-boys with super-powers who start rock bands.
i meant more the way the films are made isnt scary. saying that i read vampire books and they dont disturb or scare me either tbh
Earthy xx
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An old fav of mine is "Night of the Demon" a really disturbing film with no monster, well.... the studio have tacked cheap stuffed thing on at the end but the film would be better without it as the director intended.
I agree.....this was a very scary film......just the fog and the light was eerie enough....was no need for the monster at the end.
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An old fav of mine is "Night of the Demon" a really disturbing film with no monster, well.... the studio have tacked cheap stuffed thing on at the end but the film would be better without it as the director intended.
I agree.....this was a very scary film......just the fog and the light was eerie enough....was no need for the monster at the end.
I thought I was the only person who had seen this film.
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An old fav of mine is "Night of the Demon" a really disturbing film with no monster, well.... the studio have tacked cheap stuffed thing on at the end but the film would be better without it as the director intended.
I agree.....this was a very scary film......just the fog and the light was eerie enough....was no need for the monster at the end.
I thought I was the only person who had seen this film.
this is one film that can make your hair stand up!
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i am not a real horror lover unless its vampires etc but they arent real horror,
Earthy xx
Vampires not real horror?
You don't think that being infected with a plague that will turn you into an undead beast that preys on those it once loved isn't horrific? I know the current trend with them is for an erotic bias, but these stories were originally about monsters, not pretty-boys with super-powers who start rock bands.
i meant more the way the films are made isnt scary. saying that i read vampire books and they dont disturb or scare me either tbh
Earthy xx
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I've discovered that the cat in my signature is alot scarier than any horror film, he's everwhere, its very off-putting.
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I think it's a matter of conditioning....
I was brought up on Hammer House horrors from a very early age (my mum was a fan) and now I take even the goriest in my stride. In fact, most of todays hold no scare appeal to me.
Mrs C. on the other hand had a fairly sheltered upbringing and consqequently she's scared sh1tless at the slightest hint of horror. Mind you, having me sneaking into the shower with a carving knife and hockey mask - I think she's getting used to it! :giggle:
i was brought up with hammer horror and troma films ( attack of the killer tomaotes etc i found them hilarious when i was little) and i have yet to find a scarey recent film, yet i still cringe watching nightmare on elm street lol. now mr 04 on the other hand isnt a fan and i have to admit i do like to find the most gory/gruesome film i can to make him cringe lol (he found white noise scary cos the disc didnt come out in the tray when he ejected it lmao)
i think it is a case of conditioning or in the case of my kids a horror mad mother ( my 9 yr old son loves stephen king films, christine is his fave and my 5 year old daughter wants me to read Lisey's story to her as her pet name is lisey, shes been told she can read it when she's 22 lol) , me i prefer my vampires and general mass slaughter films as long as the "good" bits arent cut to hell and back :twisted: think i may be a bit biased tho , i read my stephen king books just before i go to sleep, nothing like a good bedtime story is there :P
