Kain Posted October 28, 2001 Share Posted October 28, 2001 Which are the most scary, most horrifying horror movies? I need a scare! Oh yeah, they should be fairly new movies. ------------------ Home Theater (getting soon): TV: Sony KV-ES34M80 (34" FD Trinitron WEGA) DVD Player: Toshiba SD-5200 VCR: Sony SLV-ED100 (HiFi VCR) Receiver: Denon AVC-A11SR (230V version of Denon AVR-4802) Speakers - Center: Klipsch RC-7 Mains: Klipsch RF-7 Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7 Subwoofer: SVS CS-Ultra w/Samson S1000 amplifier This message has been edited by KAiN64 on 10-28-2001 at 10:13 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forresthump Posted October 28, 2001 Share Posted October 28, 2001 not real new but id say pretty woman ------------------ go forth & hump the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted October 28, 2001 Share Posted October 28, 2001 Three come immediately to mind, don't know if there are on DVD or not: 1. The first scary movies that comes to mind is "Silence of the Lambs" I suspect it will be on many people's lists for the inspired interpretation that Anthony Hopkins's brief appearances brings to the role. Great movies often have great villains and few are more sculpturally shaped than Hopkins villain. His Lechter is also combined with a demon of pure sadistic intent, in a plot twist that gives an otherwise fairly ordinary plot, two villains for the young FBI cadet to chase. It is on my list however, because of all the finely crafted characters in the script, no one does a better job with their part than the vastly under-rated Jody Foster. Watch how every single scary scene in the movie is not Anthony Hopkins, but fears actually registered by Foster's expressions. 2. "Seven" is so down right evil that many people do not like it. It slithers through the seven deadly sins of the Bible in such a macabre and repellant way, one easily forgets about the fine performances given by Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Kevin Spacey and Gwyneth Paltrow. What is scary about this movie is the accuracy of this portrayal of evil. 3. "The Dentist" with Corbin Bersen is just plain horrible. Do not take a date to see this movie - you will be defeating the purpose. I often think that horror movies are not just about horror, they are often just horrible movies. This movie is from the director of the very good, but not particularly scary, "The Re-animator". It doesn't have the fantasy world dream of gore - it has your worst fears of a dentist visit in vivid color. It is a gory movie. Its pure realism and "cringe factor" really make this film scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M6 Driver Posted October 28, 2001 Share Posted October 28, 2001 John Carpenter's "The Thing" it's that whole slice your finger and see who's it thing! American Werewolf in London. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abhernan Posted October 29, 2001 Share Posted October 29, 2001 These are older movies, not new, as not too many new movies are truly scary, but rather silly. Phantasm The Exorcist Nightmare on Elm Street (1,2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJT Posted October 29, 2001 Share Posted October 29, 2001 These are also older movies that are worth a shot: The Entity starring Barbara Hershey, also The Shining starring Jack Nicholson. Joe T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnaman Posted October 30, 2001 Share Posted October 30, 2001 To me the best scary movie is Aliens followed by Alien. They just don't make them like that anymore. Too bad the DVD is just so so quality wise. ART Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdrought Posted October 30, 2001 Share Posted October 30, 2001 No good horror movies have been made for years. Here are my reccomendations: - The Thing - The Exorcist - Halloween - Jaws - Texas Chainsaw Massacre - Silent Night, Deadly Night ------------------ TV: Sony 45" HDTV Coming Soon... Receiver: Onkyo Coming Soon... Fronts: RP-5 Center: RC-3 Surrounds: RS-3 Rear Surrounds: RB-5 Subwoofer: SVS Coming Soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted October 31, 2001 Author Share Posted October 31, 2001 Thanks! ------------------ Home Theater (getting soon): TV: Sony KV-ES34M80 (34" FD Trinitron WEGA) DVD Player: Toshiba SD-5200 VCR: Sony SLV-ED100 (Hi-Fi VCR) Receiver: Denon AVC-A11SR (230V version of Denon AVR-4802) Speakers - Center: Klipsch RC-7 Mains: Klipsch RF-7 Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7 Subwoofer: SVS CS-Ultra w/Samson S1000 amplifier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthfreek Posted November 1, 2001 Share Posted November 1, 2001 A must buy is the Dario Argento directed limited edition numbered DVD box set of his landmark film Suspiria. One of the finest and most identifiable soundtracks of any movie EVER. Influenced John Carpenter's own music for Halloween. This movie/soundtrack(by the band Goblin) is one of my all-time faves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted November 3, 2001 Share Posted November 3, 2001 Actually more of a TV series in the 80's...Rod Serlings..."Night Gallery" But as a true fan, Nightmare on Elm Street and the orginal Jason13, both in "1" and not 78th episode. OK...Jack Nichlsons "it's Johnny" in the Shining (frozen in the maze...ACE) and Linda Blairs head spin in the Exorcist. Actually, the original Jaws (head falls from bottom of boat scene with Richard Dreyfuss). To add, as a previous post, MY FAV sifi movies ..JC's "The Thing" Followed by the original "Alien" and Aliens". To add to the horror title, the ole Halloween series with Micheal Meyers.... This message has been edited by boomer9911 on 11-03-2001 at 11:22 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avman Posted November 5, 2001 Share Posted November 5, 2001 man-i saw 'suspiria' when i was a kid-when the girl is on the second floor and a pair of glowing red eyes appear outside the window-the hair on my arms is standing up as i write this. REALLY cheap production, but a real spooker. the hellraiser series and phantasm series are creepy too! love the hemi challenger w/pistol-grip 4-speed. avman. ------------------ 1-pair klf 30's c-7 center ksps-6 surrounds sony strda-777ES receiver upgraded to v.2.02 including virtual matrix 6.1 sony playstation 2 dishnetwork model 7200 dishplayer satellite receiver/digital bitstream recorder pioneer dvd player sharp 32"tv and sharp xv-z1u lcd projector panamax max dbs+5 surge protector/power conditioner monster cable interconnects/12 gua.speaker wire a 'teens' sub coming!(RSW-15 LOOKIN'GOOD!) KLIPSCH-So Good It Hz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted November 6, 2001 Author Share Posted November 6, 2001 Kewl! ------------------ Home Theater (getting soon): TV: Samsung SP-43L2FX (43" LCD Projection HDTV) DVD Player: Toshiba SD-900E (Progressive Scan DVD Player) VCR: Sony SLV-ED100 (HiFi VCR) Receiver: Denon AVC-A11SR (230V version of Denon AVR-4802) Speakers - Center: Klipsch RC-7 Mains: Klipsch RF-7 Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7 Subwoofer: SVS CS-Ultra w/Samson S1000 amplifier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted November 10, 2001 Share Posted November 10, 2001 Phantasm...OH YES...The Tall Man....agree, LOVED the HEMI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted November 11, 2001 Author Share Posted November 11, 2001 ------------------ Home Theater (getting soon): TV: Still deciding DVD player: Still deciding VCR: Sony SLV-ED100 (HiFi VCR) Receiver: Denon AVC-A11SR (230V version of Denon AVR-4802) Speakers - Center: Klipsch RC-7 Mains: Klipsch RF-7 Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7 Subwoofer: SVS CS-Ultra w/Samson S1000 amplifier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubadj Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 Scary Movies: Jaws - before you see the shark Exorcist Wolfman, Frankenstein - when I was a kid (scared me to death - loved it) Psycho Probably lots others just can't think of them. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 where's "night of the living dead"? i saw that when i was about 7 & it still haunts me. though don't think my parents planned on me seeing that as it was just a warm-up movie to the "battle of britain" at the local drive-in theater. ------------------ My Home Systems Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted November 18, 2001 Share Posted November 18, 2001 agree Boa12, NLD is a true classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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