Best horror films?

Heath McKnight · February 19th, 2005, 10:05 PM

If I'm not mistaken, most horror films released these days start strong and end weak. That's what I've heard.

hwm

John Sandel · February 19th, 2005, 10:17 PM

John, was that the one where Gig Young was driving around in a convertible T-Bird, trying to save his career? In the end he wound up at a decrepit New England mansion and there were lots of POV shots through boarded up windows? And Oliver Reed succumbed to the "horror out of space," or some such hooey?

John Locke · February 19th, 2005, 11:50 PM

Ding ding ding! Tell him what he's won, Dan. A pair of white loafers just like Gig Young wears in the movie.

It's definitely got a 60s cheese element to it...but something about those handheld POV shots of something watching is pretty creepy (until you find out what it is).

P.S. I wonder if Gig's motivation was to save his career...or to co-star with Carol Lynley? And I agree...Oliver Reed definitely doesn't seem to fit in with the other New England bumpkins.

Rob Lohman · February 20th, 2005, 03:58 AM

My stuff isn't really horror (not into that), but:

The series "V", I was pretty young, and never saw anything like
that!

The last time was with the movie "Event Horizon". Sci-Fi horror in
space. Saw it in an almost empty theatre at night. Thought I
went to a sci-fi thriller, whoops....

edit: I just read that two others mentioned "Event Horizon" as
well, small world! Dylan C: I know how you felt <g>

Matt Stahley · February 21st, 2005, 02:35 AM

Last House On The Left more of a "terror" film but a classic IMO.

Slumber Party Massacre - another classic trapped in the house run from the power tool killer film.

Dylan Couper · February 21st, 2005, 09:39 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Matt Stahley :

Slumber Party Massacre - another classic trapped in the house run from the power tool killer film. -->>>

I have seen Slumber Party Massacre more than any other horror film except Tremors (which arguably isn't horror).

Rob, I was surprised too that Event Horizon turned out to be horror.

Heath McKnight · February 21st, 2005, 10:37 AM

I had read the book adaptation and knew what I was in for. Movie book tie-ins, my guilty pleasure!

hwm

Rob Lohman · February 23rd, 2005, 03:23 AM

Dylan: yeah exactly... although it had some very interesting art
design etc. From what I remember there where some cool looking
shots in it.

Paul Tauger · February 23rd, 2005, 11:40 AM

Scariest film ever made: The Haunting of Hill House, a 1960s-era adaptation of the Shirley Jackson novel of the same name. This film had no special effects whatsoever and, at least for me, was the most terrifying thing I've ever seen.

John Locke · February 23rd, 2005, 12:02 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Paul Tauger : Scariest film ever made: The Haunting of Hill House, a 1960s-era adaptation of the Shirley Jackson novel of the same name. This film had no special effects whatsoever and, at least for me, was the most terrifying thing I've ever seen. -->>>

Not available through Netflix unfortunately. :(

John Sandel · February 23rd, 2005, 12:10 PM

I found new VHS copies on . . . where else? Ebay.

There's also a decent transfer out on DVD.

Robert Knecht Schmidt · February 23rd, 2005, 10:16 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Paul Tauger : Scariest film ever made: The Haunting of Hill House, a 1960s-era adaptation of the Shirley Jackson novel of the same name. This film had no special effects whatsoever and, at least for me, was the most terrifying thing I've ever seen. -->>>

I think you're talking about The Haunting (1963). My screenwriting teacher at USC wrote that movie. Huh. According to IMDb, he passed away last year. I hadn't heard.

There's also The House on Haunted Hill (1959).

Both films were remade in '99.

Heath McKnight · February 23rd, 2005, 11:00 PM

The Haunting ('63) was a SCARY flick! I own the DVD. Or is it the original House on Haunted Hill that I own...

heath

Paul Tauger · February 24th, 2005, 02:59 AM

Quote:

I think you're talking about The Haunting (1963). My screenwriting teacher at USC wrote that movie. Huh. According to IMDb, he passed away last year. I hadn't heard.

You're right -- it's "The Haunting" which was the film version of The Haunting of Hill House. I remember the remake -- it was awful. But the original . . . ahhh!

"Hill House, where walls met walls and floors met floors and doors were sensibly shut. And whatever walked in Hill House . . . walked alone."

Christopher C. Murphy · February 24th, 2005, 07:23 AM

Last year, I took my girlfriend to see "Wrong Turn". About 2 weeks later we went for drive in the country and I pretended to be one of those wackos in the movie...she flipped out. I had her thinking I was taking her into the woods and was going to "drop her off at a remote barn where my buddy was waiting". lol...I'm so bad.

Oh, also.....anyone see "Session 9" about the Danvers, MA mental hospital? If you haven't...rent it. I live about 30 minutes from that place and it's creepy...after watching it I told my girlfriend I was taking her there. She flipped out about that too...

Needless to say, my girlfriend hates watching horror movies with me. The movies get it all going...and I seem to scare the crap out of her afterwards!!! lol

February 19th, 2005, 10:05 PM	#46
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	If I'm not mistaken, most horror films released these days start strong and end weak. That's what I've heard. hwm __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

February 19th, 2005, 10:17 PM	#47
John Sandel Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: stately Eldora Road Posts: 386	"The Shuttered Room" John, was that the one where Gig Young was driving around in a convertible T-Bird, trying to save his career? In the end he wound up at a decrepit New England mansion and there were lots of POV shots through boarded up windows? And Oliver Reed succumbed to the "horror out of space," or some such hooey?

February 19th, 2005, 11:50 PM	#48
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	Ding ding ding! Tell him what he's won, Dan. A pair of white loafers just like Gig Young wears in the movie. It's definitely got a 60s cheese element to it...but something about those handheld POV shots of something watching is pretty creepy (until you find out what it is). P.S. I wonder if Gig's motivation was to save his career...or to co-star with Carol Lynley? And I agree...Oliver Reed definitely doesn't seem to fit in with the other New England bumpkins. __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

February 20th, 2005, 03:58 AM	#49
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	My stuff isn't really horror (not into that), but: The series "V", I was pretty young, and never saw anything like that! The last time was with the movie "Event Horizon". Sci-Fi horror in space. Saw it in an almost empty theatre at night. Thought I went to a sci-fi thriller, whoops.... edit: I just read that two others mentioned "Event Horizon" as well, small world! Dylan C: I know how you felt <g> __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 21st, 2005, 09:39 AM	#51
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	<<<-- Originally posted by Matt Stahley : Slumber Party Massacre - another classic trapped in the house run from the power tool killer film. -->>> I have seen Slumber Party Massacre more than any other horror film except Tremors (which arguably isn't horror). Rob, I was surprised too that Event Horizon turned out to be horror. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

February 21st, 2005, 02:35 AM	#50
Matt Stahley Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 648	Last House On The Left more of a "terror" film but a classic IMO. Slumber Party Massacre - another classic trapped in the house run from the power tool killer film.

February 21st, 2005, 10:37 AM	#52
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	I had read the book adaptation and knew what I was in for. Movie book tie-ins, my guilty pleasure! hwm __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

February 23rd, 2005, 03:23 AM	#53
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Dylan: yeah exactly... although it had some very interesting art design etc. From what I remember there where some cool looking shots in it. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 23rd, 2005, 11:40 AM	#54
Paul Tauger Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles (recently from San Francisco) Posts: 954	Scariest film ever made: The Haunting of Hill House, a 1960s-era adaptation of the Shirley Jackson novel of the same name. This film had no special effects whatsoever and, at least for me, was the most terrifying thing I've ever seen.

February 23rd, 2005, 12:02 PM	#55
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	<<<-- Originally posted by Paul Tauger : Scariest film ever made: The Haunting of Hill House, a 1960s-era adaptation of the Shirley Jackson novel of the same name. This film had no special effects whatsoever and, at least for me, was the most terrifying thing I've ever seen. -->>> Not available through Netflix unfortunately. :( __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

February 23rd, 2005, 12:10 PM	#56
John Sandel Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: stately Eldora Road Posts: 386	I found new VHS copies on . . . where else? Ebay. There's also a decent transfer out on DVD.

February 23rd, 2005, 10:16 PM	#57
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	<<<-- Originally posted by Paul Tauger : Scariest film ever made: The Haunting of Hill House, a 1960s-era adaptation of the Shirley Jackson novel of the same name. This film had no special effects whatsoever and, at least for me, was the most terrifying thing I've ever seen. -->>> I think you're talking about The Haunting (1963). My screenwriting teacher at USC wrote that movie. Huh. According to IMDb, he passed away last year. I hadn't heard. There's also The House on Haunted Hill (1959). Both films were remade in '99. __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 23rd, 2005, 11:00 PM	#58
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	The Haunting ('63) was a SCARY flick! I own the DVD. Or is it the original House on Haunted Hill that I own... heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

February 24th, 2005, 07:23 AM	#60
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	Last year, I took my girlfriend to see "Wrong Turn". About 2 weeks later we went for drive in the country and I pretended to be one of those wackos in the movie...she flipped out. I had her thinking I was taking her into the woods and was going to "drop her off at a remote barn where my buddy was waiting". lol...I'm so bad. Oh, also.....anyone see "Session 9" about the Danvers, MA mental hospital? If you haven't...rent it. I live about 30 minutes from that place and it's creepy...after watching it I told my girlfriend I was taking her there. She flipped out about that too... Needless to say, my girlfriend hates watching horror movies with me. The movies get it all going...and I seem to scare the crap out of her afterwards!!! lol __________________ Christopher C. Murphy Director, Producer, Writer