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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2016 5:45:17 GMT
Is it faithful to the novel? I would argue more so than that abomination of a miniseries was. I can see your point of view if you saw it after Nicholson started playing himself playing other characters, but at the time, and still is to me, a top 20 horror film. I am highly biased, Kubrick is my fav director. It isn't, no. It's why King didn't like it very much and what prompted him to write the miniseries years later. Kubrick took elements but it was very much his version of the Shining. What it's lacking is quite a bit of backstory regarding Jack's drinking and what led up to them being at the hotel. Whilst you could say it's extraneous, it does provide a deeper understanding of his descent into madness and how the hotel can take such a hold of his mind. The miniseries is actually ok. If you look past the fact that it is pretty dated, visually, the story feels much more satisfying and coherent. The film is a great exercise in tension. The miniseries a good exploration of addiction and how that can pave the way for darker, more evil things. Always thought Kubrick was a direct heir to the Hitchcock throne. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2016 6:13:49 GMT
Glad to see Blair Witch 2 getting some love from Big Al. It's underrated. If you ignore the fact that they tried to tie it to BWP, it's a really decent, scary film.
My picks for Halloween viewing:
The Exorcist
It Follows
Halloween
Nightmare on Elm St (the original, duh)
BWP 1&2
The Thing
[REC]
The Shining
The Last Broadcast
The Omen
R-Point
Ringu trilogy
The Amityville Horror
Paranormal Activity
The Mist
Psycho
Das Experiment
Session 9
Jacob's Ladder
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Oct 19, 2016 6:44:18 GMT
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Post by Alan-P on Oct 19, 2016 6:44:18 GMT
Went on a Blu Ray Halloween spending spree yesterday, now I have the cinema sound bar thingy, I need to make this a good one.
Purchased
Sleepy Hollow
Dawn of the Dead (unrated director cut - remake)
Land of the Dead
What we do in the Shadows
This is the End
Dog House
Zombieland
Pirates of the Caribbean - cause it's kind of in keeping - and it's sound on Blu Ray is supposed to be in the top ten.
I'm going to start rolling out this weekend, my Halloween list a few pages back still stands.
PS @jaysee Book of Shadows is a great little movie!
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Oct 19, 2016 6:45:43 GMT
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Post by Alan-P on Oct 19, 2016 6:45:43 GMT
PS the Shining is crap.
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Oct 19, 2016 13:26:57 GMT
Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2016 13:26:57 GMT
Come play with us Alan. Come play with us.....  |
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Oct 19, 2016 13:29:04 GMT
Post by Alan-P on Oct 19, 2016 13:29:04 GMT
Come play with us Alan. Come play with us.....  |
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Oct 19, 2016 20:01:50 GMT
Post by Engel on Oct 19, 2016 20:01:50 GMT
Went on a Blu Ray Halloween spending spree yesterday, now I have the cinema sound bar thingy, I need to make this a good one. Purchased Sleepy Hollow Dawn of the Dead (unrated director cut - remake) Land of the Dead What we do in the Shadows This is the End Dog House Zombieland Pirates of the Caribbean - cause it's kind of in keeping - and it's sound on Blu Ray is supposed to be in the top ten. I'm going to start rolling out this weekend, my Halloween list a few pages back still stands. PS @jaysee Book of Shadows is a great little movie! Sounds great. It's beginning to look and feel a lot like Halloween :D |
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Oct 19, 2016 20:07:03 GMT
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Post by Alan-P on Oct 19, 2016 20:07:03 GMT
Went on a Blu Ray Halloween spending spree yesterday, now I have the cinema sound bar thingy, I need to make this a good one. Purchased Sleepy Hollow Dawn of the Dead (unrated director cut - remake) Land of the Dead What we do in the Shadows This is the End Dog House Zombieland Pirates of the Caribbean - cause it's kind of in keeping - and it's sound on Blu Ray is supposed to be in the top ten. I'm going to start rolling out this weekend, my Halloween list a few pages back still stands. PS @jaysee Book of Shadows is a great little movie! Sounds great. Â It's beginning to look and feel a lot like Halloween :D Everywhere you go... |
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Post by inaudiblewhisper on Oct 19, 2016 20:52:42 GMT
Sounds great. It's beginning to look and feel a lot like Halloween :D Everywhere you go... You always take the weather with you |
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Oct 20, 2016 0:16:03 GMT
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Post by LeeClaire on Oct 20, 2016 0:16:03 GMT
How dare you. That tricycle scene is one of the greatest film scenes ever. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2016 5:08:11 GMT
How dare you. That tricycle scene is one of the greatest film scenes ever. Go git 'im Lee. Get 'im!! |
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Oct 20, 2016 5:16:45 GMT
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Post by Alan-P on Oct 20, 2016 5:16:45 GMT
Y'all don't know shit!
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Oct 20, 2016 7:10:55 GMT
Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2016 7:10:55 GMT
I haven't been overly impressed with some adaptations of Stephen King books namely The Shining, Salem's Lot and Pet Semetary. I did however like Misery, IT and The Green Mile.
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Nov 13, 2016 19:10:29 GMT
Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2016 19:10:29 GMT
Intereting doc about John Carpenter.
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Nov 21, 2016 18:45:15 GMT
Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2016 18:45:15 GMT
Suspiria (1977) - Dario Argento's masterpiece.  |
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Feb 5, 2017 11:11:02 GMT
Post by lightning master on Feb 5, 2017 11:11:02 GMT
Hounds of love.
More of a thriller than horror though maybe.
Any Australians in here who've heard of it (it's an Australian movie and takes place in Australia)?
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Feb 8, 2017 16:46:13 GMT
Post by Guest on Feb 8, 2017 16:46:13 GMT
Well this shit looks scary.  Somebody hold me...  |
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Feb 8, 2017 18:52:45 GMT
Post by Mob on Feb 8, 2017 18:52:45 GMT
Not really, it seems naive to me
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Feb 8, 2017 19:08:51 GMT
Post by Harvester on Feb 8, 2017 19:08:51 GMT
 Ah yes, lol, |
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Feb 23, 2018 19:01:33 GMT
Post by Wolfish on Feb 23, 2018 19:01:33 GMT
What are some of the best suspense/ horror movies you've seen lately?
My Friend Jeffrey -- damn good; the actor playing Dahmer should be given an Oscar.
The Wolves at the Door -- great soundtrack.
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Feb 24, 2018 13:23:11 GMT
Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2018 13:23:11 GMT
What are some of the best suspense/ horror movies you've seen lately? My Friend Jeffrey -- damn good; the actor playing Dahmer should be given an Oscar. The Wolves at the Door -- great soundtrack. I didn't know they'd made a Dahmer film, might have to check it out. It has good reviews too... |
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Feb 24, 2018 14:08:02 GMT
Post by Wolfish on Feb 24, 2018 14:08:02 GMT
What are some of the best suspense/ horror movies you've seen lately? My Friend Jeffrey -- damn good; the actor playing Dahmer should be given an Oscar. The Wolves at the Door -- great soundtrack. I didn't know they'd made a Dahmer film, might have to check it out. It has good reviews too... Brand new. It centers on Dahmer's last year in high school. |
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Feb 25, 2018 2:01:59 GMT
Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2018 2:01:59 GMT
Movies on serial killers don't really work though in experience, an A&E documentary is usually good enough.
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Mar 2, 2018 10:45:55 GMT
Post by bloodandthunder92 on Mar 2, 2018 10:45:55 GMT
The Burning
Deathdream
Zombie Flesh Eaters aka Zombi
Day of The Dead
The Return of the Living Dead
Re-Animator
Bride of Re-Animator
From Beyond
Waxwork
All rewatched again recently, all awesome, Deathdream is quite underrated. Anyone have Shudder?
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Mar 3, 2018 15:01:12 GMT
Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2018 15:01:12 GMT
The Burning Deathdream Zombie Flesh Eaters aka Zombi Day of The Dead The Return of the Living Dead Re-Animator Bride of Re-Animator From Beyond Waxwork All rewatched again recently, all awesome, Deathdream is quite underrated. Anyone have Shudder? I've only one i've seen out of those is Re-Animator, great film. |
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Mar 7, 2018 13:44:24 GMT
Post by bloodandthunder92 on Mar 7, 2018 13:44:24 GMT
The Burning Deathdream Zombie Flesh Eaters aka Zombi Day of The Dead The Return of the Living Dead Re-Animator Bride of Re-Animator From Beyond Waxwork All rewatched again recently, all awesome, Deathdream is quite underrated. Anyone have Shudder? I've only one i've seen out of those is Re-Animator, great film.  Indeed. Bride of Re-Animator is pretty great too, well worth checking out. |
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Apr 16, 2018 12:07:21 GMT
Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2018 12:07:21 GMT
You guys fans of Italian Horror (Giallo)?
I liked Suspiria, The House with Laughing Windows and Deep Red.
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Jun 29, 2018 17:21:07 GMT
Post by bloodandthunder92 on Jun 29, 2018 17:21:07 GMT
You guys fans of Italian Horror (Giallo)? I liked Suspiria, The House with Laughing Windows and Deep Red.
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Jun 29, 2018 23:52:25 GMT
Post by lightning master on Jun 29, 2018 23:52:25 GMT
You should all watch Get Out.
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