What spooky movie to watch this Halloween?

[Doubledealer]

Was hoping to be playing the new Silent Hill this Halloween (whilst sipping Prince of Wales tea from my Silent Hill 2 mug :p), but alas the game has been delayed so a movie it is!

Any recommendations would be most welcome. :D

[yoshi594]

English or foreign? I find english horror films to be...bland. Not very freighting unless you're a kid or just looking for the odd "OMG WHERE DID THAT/HE/SHE COME FROM?".

Try some foreign horror films. It's almost bed time for me...so I can't name many off the top of my head.

Original Ring saga was great (Ringu)
The original grudge was great (creepy as hell)

I know I know, they are probably the most recommended horror films, but as I said, can't really name any other off the top of my head at this time of night :p

If u're waiting for silent hill, Replay the games from 1-4 or those fatal frame games.

[GoktimusPrime]

The live-action Bio-Booster Armour Guyver movies are scary... but not in a good way. :p <shudder>

Have you seen Cursed (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cursed_%282004_film%29)? That's pretty spooky. Do check out the original Japanese versions of Grudge and Ring if you haven't already -- I find them scarier than their American remakes. Ditto A Tale of Two Sisters (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Tale_of_Two_Sisters) (later adapted as The Uninvited which I thought wasn't as scary).

Cursed trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJGlJ2A1UoE)
A Tale of Two Sisters trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anF5XiN8QY8)

[Doubledealer]

English or foreign? I find english horror films to be...bland. Not very freighting unless you're a kid or just looking for the odd "OMG WHERE DID THAT/HE/SHE COME FROM?".

Try some foreign horror films. It's almost bed time for me...so I can't name many off the top of my head.

Original Ring saga was great (Ringu)
The original grudge was great (creepy as hell)

I know I know, they are probably the most recommended horror films, but as I said, can't really name any other off the top of my head at this time of night :p

If u're waiting for silent hill, Replay the games from 1-4 or those fatal frame games.

English or foreign, doesn't matter! :D I watch a lot of horror so I'm hoping someone can suggest something a bit unusual.

Replaying the essential Silent Hills could indeed be a goer. I'd have to pick between 1 and 4 as the others are getting the HD treatment in time for Xmas. The first Fatal Frame was a great game, another good suggestion. :)

[Doubledealer]

The live-action Bio-Booster Armour Guyver movies are scary... but not in a good way. :p <shudder>

Have you seen Cursed (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cursed_%282004_film%29)? That's pretty spooky. Do check out the original Japanese versions of Grudge and Ring if you haven't already -- I find them scarier than their American remakes. Ditto A Tale of Two Sisters (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Tale_of_Two_Sisters) (later adapted as The Uninvited which I thought wasn't as scary).

Indeed I have! A Tale of Two Sisters would have to be my favourite of those three. I thought I had it on dvd but I can't find it now...Wtf! :p

[GoktimusPrime]

English or foreign? I find english horror films to be...bland. Not very freighting unless you're a kid or just looking for the odd "OMG WHERE DID THAT/HE/SHE COME FROM?".
I tend to agree.

Hollywood horror films tend to pump money into visual effects and try to just visually scare the pants off you (don't get me wrong, it's still pretty darn scary), whereas a lot of Asian horror movies with their cheaper budgets, tend to use the story to psychologically scare you, and I find that creepier than visual frights! Many Asian horror films use the art of scaring you with what you _don't_ see rather than with what you do!

Some Hollywood horror movies are now going for lower budget psycho thrillers too instead of just lots of visual effects - like Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity etc.


Original Ring saga was great (Ringu)
The original grudge was great (creepy as hell)
I've read the Ring manga, which was adapted straight off the novel (it was originally a novel)... scarier than the film.

What about books? They can often be scarier than films. I've never read any Stephen King books, but people tell me they're scary and I don't find his films particularly scary (at least, not as scary as I'd expect I guess). H.P. Lovecraft is classic horror.

I loved reading Interview With A Vampire. The film is a good adaptation, but the book shows certain things in a certain light which we don't quite get from the film.
Tagged Spoilers:
e.g. the vampires are somewhat physically stronger -- when Louis and Lestat fight they kick some serious butt... I guess it would have required more extensive visual effects or CGI that wasn't as readily available at the time the film was made. Also there's an entire section about Louis travelling around Europe looking for more of his own kind and encountering wild/feral vampires; perpetuating many of the "myths" people have about vampires. It made him and Claudia think that they may have been the only intelligent vampires left until much later on when they encounter Armand and his cohorts.

I haven't read any of the other Vampire Chronicles books, but I've been told that they're not that good -- but Interview is pretty awesome IMHO. :) I found it to be a very hard book to put down. :D

[Hursticon]

Here's an Irish flick that I thought wasn't too bad: Wake Wood (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS_L06Mub40), my preferences tend to skew towards more of a 'Horror' theme than 'Spooky' but Spain's Orphanage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trL-n4PzcIk) is another good one that I'd consider to be Spooky. ;):)
I agree with the sentiment with Hollywood though; it's all blood/gore, snap-scare and 'boobies' - I'm not against that necessarily but well thought out and executed suspense-based scary movies seem to be a dead breed from them. :(

Fatbot and LordCyrus would be good people to ask too, if they were on. :p

[Demonac]

These questions are very hard to answer, as everyone's idea of 'scary' is different.
For what it's worth, a few films that have creeped me out over the years: Rosemary's Baby (1968), The Haunting (1963), The Exorcist, Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), Blair Witch Project, Dead of Night (1945), Eraserhead.

[Gutsman Heavy]

The Thing. Not the new one!

[griffin]

TF3? Oh wait, that's a different sort of Horror... :p

[Hursticon]

These questions are very hard to answer, as everyone's idea of 'scary' is different.
For what it's worth, a few films that have creeped me out over the years: Rosemary's Baby (1968), The Haunting (1963), The Exorcist, Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), Blair Witch Project, Dead of Night (1945), Eraserhead.

The original Massacre is my all time favourite Horror flick! :D
(I own 3 different versions of the bloody thing! :p)

I agree though, it is always very hard as everyone does have different opinions... Might give Rosemary's Baby and Eraserhead a look into though, I should probably give Re-Animator (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCM7oG9UGKc&oref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fresults%3Fsear ch_query%3Dreanimator%26aq%3Df) a viewing too. :D

[Demonac]

Re-Animator is good fun.
George A. Romero's 'zombie trilogy' of Night, Dawn & Day of the Dead are quite good. Not fun though.
What works for Chainsaw Massacre is the vibe it gives off. And I'd say that is the defining feature of all the films I listed above.

[SkyWarp91]

Torchwood : Children of Earth

You don't have to watch any of the previous series to understand this one but this is an amazing Sci-Fi / Horror. The story is horrifically gripping and doesn't rely on cheap thrills. The way it ends is just jaw-dropping.

Also it's only 5 episodes long - just short of 5 hours of entertainment!

A must watch for Halloween man

[Bartrim]

Not a horror movie but my wife and I watched Black Swan the other night. It's a real mess with your head movie (well more so then I thought it would be) plus there is a bonus scene with Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis:D

[Deonasis]

If you were still considering games Amnesia on the pc (via steam) is meant to be good. Or even Minecraft ..just start digging down :rolleyes:

[gantz]

I suggest:

The Fourth Kind
The Last Exorcism
Trick R Treat
Silent Hill

[gamblor916]

I liked Insidious. A bit formulaic but still creepy.

[5FDP]

Cool, I was just thinking what might be a good movie to watch for Halloween :D I like the suggestions of The Last Exorcism and Insidious. I haven't watched Paranormal Activity 2 yet either and bought Jeepers Creepers 2 from a bargain-bin so that might get a play as well.

[gantz]

Forgot about Insidious, it's quite good.

Jeepers Creepers 2 is just so awesome it oozes it! :D

[Doubledealer]

Awesome, thanks for all the great suggestions everyone. :)

Out of all those, the ones I haven't seen are:

-Wake Wood
-Texas Chainsaw Massacre
-Torchwood: Children of Earth
-Trick or Treat
-Insidious

Might have to draw one out of a hat to see which one I go for. :p

Here are a few recommendations from meself:

-Rec 1 & 2 (Spanish)
-Dog Soldiers (Scottish)
-Frozen
-The Hole
-The Mist
-The Eye (Hong Kong)
-Final Destination
-Sauna (German)
-Braindead
-Versus (Japanese)
-The Fly
-Frailty
-Ils (French - stands for 'Them')
-Identity
-One Missed Call (Japanese)
-Triangle

[LordCyrusOmega]

Couple of suggestions:

Paranormal Activity: 1 is done well, 2 not so well. Creates a spooky atmosphere using sound (or lack of)

Don't watch The Mist: epic fail.

Trick R Treat is great for Halloween though not scary.

Texas Chainswaw Massacre, Last House on the Left, I spit on your Grave, Night of the Living Dead. All good movies but only watch the originals. Remakes are shit.

[Bartrim]

Ooooh Identity.... That is one creepy movie. Excellent choice.

[gamblor916]

I forgot to add The Descent 1 and 2. Really gives that claustrophobic feel.

[Hursticon]

I forgot to add The Descent 1 and 2. Really gives that claustrophobic feel.

The ending to the 1st movie frustrated me to no end. :p

Quite an extensive array of films being listed in this thread, quite a number of films I'll have to give a perusal. :cool:

[Doubledealer]

Couple of suggestions:
Don't watch The Mist: epic fail.

Don't listen to LCO, The Mist (2007) is an incredible Stephen King adaptation you should all watch. ;)

Oh and Hursti, I know you're not the biggest fan of dubstep but thought you might like to check this out as it's a tribute to Leather Face/TCM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogdRXnjHzR8

[Hursticon]

Don't listen to LCO, The Mist (2007) is an incredible Stephen King adaptation you should all watch. ;)

I thought it was a great film too, I've no idea if it is at all close to the novel however :o, I can tell you what though; if I was stuck in a Mall with those types of people there would be no hesitation from me. ;):cool:


Oh and Hursti, I know you're not the biggest fan of dubstep but thought you might like to check this out as it's a tribute to Leather Face/TCM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogdRXnjHzR8

I'll give it a look-see ;):p

[Doubledealer]

I'll give it a look-see ;):p

Haha, pure win right? :p :D

[Hursticon]

Haha, pure win right? :p :D

... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umDr0mPuyQc) :p:D

[5FDP]

Ooooh Identity.... That is one creepy movie. Excellent choice.

While I wouldn't necessarily call Identity 'creepy', it is an exceptional movie. The only downside is that it has an ending very similar to the 6th Sense - once you know what happens, watching it again just isn't the same.

[Demonac]

While I wouldn't necessarily call Identity 'creepy', it is an exceptional movie. The only downside is that it has an ending very similar to the 6th Sense - once you know what happens, watching it again just isn't the same.

The ending in 6th Sense is a classic twist ending.
Watching it a second time is a whole new experience.
Another great film for halloween is Donnie Darko. Not really a horror film, but halloween is quite pivotal to the plot.

[Bartrim]

While I wouldn't necessarily call Identity 'creepy', it is an exceptional movie. The only downside is that it has an ending very similar to the 6th Sense - once you know what happens, watching it again just isn't the same.

Thats true. I watched it in the cinema then bought the dvd when it came out and was just meh? In the cinema it did creep me out... but then I'm not the best to watch scary movies with:o

[fatbot]

Get Hatchet! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0422401/ watched it a few days ago, great movie! You could go classic like I do every year and have a Halloween Marathon

[Accel]

Spice World is pretty damn scary :P

[Hursticon]

Spice World is pretty damn scary :P

Ha, lol! :p:D

Just got a hold of Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQOZHEYhVtU), I thought it looked quite good. :cool:

[5FDP]

I can't believe I forgot to mention this one - The Human Centipede (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX8fKLjC__c)

Enough said ;)

[SkyWarp91]

I can't believe I forgot to mention this one - The Human Centipede (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX8fKLjC__c)

Enough said ;)

There's a difference between being scared and wanting to throw up! :D:eek::D

[LordCyrusOmega]

Don't listen to LCO, The Mist (2007) is an incredible Stephen King adaptation you should all watch. ;)

Oh and Hursti, I know you're not the biggest fan of dubstep but thought you might like to check this out as it's a tribute to Leather Face/TCM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogdRXnjHzR8

Oops, my bad. Got The Mist confused with John Carpenters (and subsequent remake) The Fog.

The mist is a nice movie.

[Doubledealer]

There's a difference between being scared and wanting to throw up! :D:eek::D

I agree Skywarp, I love the horror genre but this kind of exploitative rubbish is the product of a warped mind imo. To think that a sequel was made too is just beyond...

fatbot, you're a legend! I knew there was a movie by the director of Frozen I wanted to see...And Hatchet is it! Marathon is looking good at this stage, haha

Did anyone go and see the 2011 remake of The Thing? John Carpenters version is my favourite movie of all time (got to watch it on the big screen last year at Brisbane's GOMA, was such a thrill) and while I knew this couldn't compete, nothing could prepare me for how bad this new remake/prequel really is!

A few people have mentioned The Last Exorcism. I enjoyed this and thought it started off well but they seemed to run out of ideas near the end. I think The Exorcism of Emily Rose is a much tighter movie overall, absolutely loved that one!

[5FDP]

There's a difference between being scared and wanting to throw up! :D:eek::D

Awww, come on... the first couple of Hellraiser's were no walk in the park either. Just don't have anything to eat before you watch it ;) :D

[Hursticon]

Awww, come on... the first couple of Hellraiser's were no walk in the park either. Just don't have anything to eat before you watch it ;) :D

F*** Yeah - Hellraiser! :D
(Coincidently, an awesome song by Lemmy and Ozzy too! :cool:)

I saw Human Centipede and forced my Brother and parents to watch it, needless to say my privilege to choose movies has since been revoked but I thought it was utterly hilarious. :p:D
Indeed, the subject matter and visuals are pretty full-on but the movie achieves it's desired effect - There are worse movies. ;):cool:

[GoktimusPrime]

Donnie Darko... don't watch that if you're feeling mentally exhausted -- it's a good movie, but you'll need your thinking hat on. Not something to watch if you just want some mindless entertainment (I guess that's more like what Michael Bay excels in :p).

There's also "Devil" by M. Night Shyamalan (checks Google - yes, I spelt it right! :D) - the same director as the Sixth Sense. Apparently that's going to be the first in a series (trilogy?) he's working on.

[gantz]

M. Night only produced/wrote Devil, the director is John Erick Dowdle.

Tucker & Dale VS Evil you need to get!!!

[Doubledealer]

Goki you just reminded me of another great one...The Village (2004) by M. Night Shyamalan. I can't remember Devil too well (think I was on the turps when I watched it :o) so I'll have to revisit that one.

For the Stephen King fans, 1408 (2007) is another one you may want to check out. For me, it started off well with a high intrigue factor but the last half was a bit of a let down (like The Last Exorcism). Still worth seeing though (like The Last Exorcism :p).

[Hursticon]

Tucker & Dale VS Evil you need to get!!!

Yep, watched it last night and I highly rate this film - It's such a welcomed change from the norm and it's highly entertaining. ;):D

[Doubledealer]

Cheers Gantz & Hursti, I'll add it to the list. :D

[liegeprime]

hhrrrrmmmm. just perused the thread... so many titles I dunno.. but then Im not a scary film watcher .... . Watched a few, Creepers jeepers or vice versa (gobots anyone:p), The Omen, Exorcist, The Others, but nothing of the newer ones.

It's kinda funny how a lot of the titles are like stating things..... The ring, The Grudge, The Mist, The Fog, whats next the oven toaster:D:D

that Tucker and Dale Vs Evil.... I think I shall have to search that one :D:D I find it interesting....

Query: is IT scary? .... heard about it, never seen it... but then I kinda find clowns creepy...

[Hursticon]

Query: is IT scary? .... heard about it, never seen it... but then I kinda find clowns creepy...

It's cool (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYW3NyAPuMI), it's a classic but it's also very dated in a lot of ways :o: you'll recognise a lot of the actors in the film too. :D
(Tim Curry FTW! :cool:)

[Bartrim]

Goki you just reminded me of another great one...The Village (2004) by M. Night Shyamalan.

Is the Village the one with the Amish people that lie to their kids about monsters in the woods to protect them from the outside world? When I went to see that I was so creeped out but wanted to know/see more of the monsters. Once I knew the secret I nearly walked out of the movie through bitter dissapointment. Only my wife made me stay and watch the whole thing.

I felt so ripped off with that movie. The same with Signs. Why the hell would aliens invade a planet that is 3/4 covered in a product that can kill them? That would be like Earthlings invading a planet that doesn't have oxygen. Just stupid IMO of course.

[1AZRAEL1]

Bout time I put my 2c in lol.

Phantasm (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJojkFFUsdo), and it's sequels, or you can't go past Dead Snow (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap4TiNIKQJ8). Or this one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNpDiQimK6U) I have been recommended by a work mate for being a truly mind screw film.

[Dkaris]

i may watch the thing. the original

this isnt scary but is halloween related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UjvHMXmtfI

[Hursticon]

i may watch the thing. the original

this isnt scary but is halloween related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UjvHMXmtfI

I thought that house was awesome!, such effort for one night! :eek::cool:

Watched Grave Encounters (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8FBRATbJoA) and The Fourth Kind (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r25ZUxTURis) tonight, both were quite good films but very different from each other. ;)

Grave Encounters: Shot Blair Witch style but very well done, made me want to go on a Ghost Tour. :D
The Fourth Kind: Combination Documentary/Sci-Fi film, definitely a good watch but I was left wanting more. :)


Tomorrow night's viewing will be Frozen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiUNsDVjCbo) and a Re-Viewing of The Exorcism of Emily Rose (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSy7DldFdUI). ;):D

[Doubledealer]

Is the Village the one with the Amish people that lie to their kids about monsters in the woods to protect them from the outside world? When I went to see that I was so creeped out but wanted to know/see more of the monsters. Once I knew the secret I nearly walked out of the movie through bitter dissapointment. Only my wife made me stay and watch the whole thing.

I felt so ripped off with that movie. The same with Signs. Why the hell would aliens invade a planet that is 3/4 covered in a product that can kill them? That would be like Earthlings invading a planet that doesn't have oxygen. Just stupid IMO of course.

Indeed it is! I enjoyed the movie throughout, however I can see the ending won't be to everyone's liking.


i may watch the thing. the original

You mean "The Thing from Another World" (1951) or John Carpenter's "The Thing"? (1982)? Seen it before?


Tomorrow night's viewing will be Frozen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiUNsDVjCbo) and a Re-Viewing of The Exorcism of Emily Rose (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSy7DldFdUI). ;):D

You can't go wrong with those two, superb choices! Frozen in particular scared the absolute **** out of me, it really gets under your skin in a way that few films do. *shudders*

For a bit of 80's fun I'm going to add "Night of the Demons" to my list. Looks like a bit of a laff. :D

[SkyWarp91]

Has anyone mentioned OldBoy yet? (I'm too lazy to do a search!)

Kind of a slow movie, but the last half is just... ...it's jus... ...ahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!

[Doubledealer]

Has anyone mentioned OldBoy yet? (I'm too lazy to do a search!)

Kind of a slow movie, but the last half is just... ...it's jus... ...ahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!

Hasn't been mentioned yet but YES, it's a must-see film! And you're right about the ending. Asian horror often has a knack for leaving a lasting impression for all the wrong reasons, another example being Audition. *clings onto prayer rug*

[Doubledealer]

Sci-fi horror anyone?

Some notables:

-Sunshine
-Event Horizon
-Cargo (German)
-Solaris
-Cube
-Alien series
-Torchwood : Children of Earth

[SkyWarp91]

You could add Torchwood : Children of Earth on Sci-Fi Horrors :)

[Bartrim]

Sci-fi horror anyone?

Some notables:

-Sunshine


I found Sunshine real interesting. Totally switched from a sci-fi to slasher horror flick. Really liked it. Although being a Chris Evans fan Mace's death was sad:(

[Hursticon]

Sci-fi horror anyone?

Here's a couple:

Jason X (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Sv8eWDEFsM) :D
Virus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bI1oa_1WME) :cool:


Event Horizon and the Alien Franchise are easily the kings of this crop. ;):)

[Bartrim]

Here's a couple:

Jason X (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Sv8eWDEFsM) :D
Virus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bI1oa_1WME) :cool:


Event Horizon and the Alien Franchise are easily the kings of this crop. ;):)

Jason X has the best death scene ever

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nPVtQJWZn8

[Hursticon]

Jason X has the best death scene ever

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nPVtQJWZn8

Hells Yes! :D

[Doubledealer]

Jason X has the best death scene ever

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nPVtQJWZn8

LOL, that's classic! :D Here's another ridiculous one, Bobby Peru death from Wild At Heart: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibCDxmMfbrY

[Bartrim]

LOL, that's classic! :D Here's another ridiculous one, Bobby Peru death from Wild At Heart: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibCDxmMfbrY

Ha Ha. Awesome:D

[griffin]

Saw Paranormal Activity 3 today, and was kinda disappointed. It almost expects a movie that explains or resolves the underlying occult theme of the trilogy, but that sort of story-telling may not be possible in the 'surveillance camera' format that makes these movies "famous".
I can say that you definitely don't need to see the first two to see the third one, as it plays out events from their childhood that is referred to, but never explained in the first movies. There were a few loose ends I didn't like, and the reaction from the audience in the cinema with me were a lot of comments of disappointment at it ending the way it did.
I also think it wasn't as scary as the first two. I think the second one was scarier... but if you plan to watch any, be aware that it is suspense-scary, with lots of waiting for something to jump out at you.

[Dkaris]

You mean "The Thing from Another World" (1951) or John Carpenter's "The Thing"? (1982)? Seen it before?


John Carpenter's one, I saw it with my dad when i was 8. It scared me a lot =]

[Doubledealer]

OMG Gantz, just watched Tucker and Dale VS. Evil *gasps for air* I haven't laughed so hard in ages, haha. Sheer brilliance!!

[5FDP]

OMG Gantz, just watched Tucker and Dale VS. Evil *gasps for air* I haven't laughed so hard in ages, haha. Sheer brilliance!!

A friend of mine just recommended this movie to me today. I guess I should probably check it out too...

[bowspearer]

If you're still looking for a good horror film, I'd recommend checking out The Tunnel (http://isohunt.com/torrent_details/303700881/the+tunnel?tab=summary) (EDIT: It's basically a cross between the Blair Witch Project and an episode of Australian Story/a
Four Corners expose). Not only is it an Australian horror film and a well done one at that, but it's a legitimate torrent release, so the download link I've posted here is completely legal.

[Hursticon]

Yep, I've got to agree that The Tunnel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a_2fKmjekk) is quite an excellent film which I found to be rather surprising given that it is an Australian film; a worthy film of joining the ranks of Aussie horror. ;):cool: