Horror Movies Thread

[rageofthegods]

The dirty secret of Universal's Dracula is that it's not very good compared to the movies to come. They were definitely still figuring things out.

The original Boris Karloff Mummy is basically the same story and much more effective. The scene where the Mummy wakes up is probably one of the scariest in cinema.

 

[saint.piss]

This is actually impressive, What the heck lol

 

[belloq87]

I'll come to DRACULA's defense a little bit. I think the opening sequence in Transylvania is a high point for the entire Universal Horror cycle of the early 1930s. It simply can't be beat for atmosphere.

Once the story moves to London, it gets a little sluggish, but any time Dracula, Renfield, or Van Helsing are in a scene, it's good stuff.

 

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[rageofthegods]

This and the "new movie in the universe of Cronenberg's Fly" being announced on the same day is a real flirting vs harassment situation. Can't wait to hang out with my pal Esther again.

 

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[AlexanderMBush]

 

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[Skold]

It better have garbage day!

 

[belloq87]

HERETIC is a very high-quality effort. Not only does it feature what I think is Hugh Grant's best performance to date, but it also engages with big ideas in a thoughtful and clever way.

If you're the type of person who responds to the theological/philosophical content of stuff like THE EXORCIST, THE NINTH CONFIGURATION, and THE EXORCIST III (all written by the great William Peter Blatty), definitely give HERETIC a chance, because it's right in that wheelhouse.

 

[Jake S]

I know what I'm watching tomorrow!

 

[CoryLevy91]

MadS is a fun spin on the infection sub genre with an interesting hook (the entire film is played out in one continuous shot following essentially the beginning of a zombie like outbreak happens following a love triangle of young partying hooligans) that features some terrific sound design and truly mesmerizing infected behavior. The gimmick does leave some moments of languishing but it's superbly effective when things start getting intense, claustrophobic and truly off the rails. Well worth a watch, especially if you're yearning for something itchy and tasty in the zombie subgenre.

 

[Rideguy70]

I know this movie has been around for a bit, but finally watched Caveat. I liked it a lot! But it is a slow burn, psychological movie, much in the style of Ozgood Perkins--so not a lot of gore or action, but seeped in atmosphere. Also has some unusual twists, and a relatively open-ended ending.

Same director also did the more recent Oddity, which I liked as well (and again, similar vibes), but thought Caveat was a bit better.