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No, not a series of my own peculiar brand of selfies, but one about that wonderful movie genre, Horror.

Now I’m not sure of its international availability, but I’ve been greatly enjoying the streaming service ‘Shudder’.

And from that, I’d like to recommend the low key ‘Don’t Grow Up’. It’s a movie in the well-worn Infection sub-genre. And for me, one of the best I’ve seen in a long, long time.

It’s mostly in the mound of 28 Days Later, except with less pulse pounding action. Instead, it runs with a far subtler approach. The central premise is again familiar, there’s some kind of manky infection that drives adults to become frenzied lunatics. We’ve seen much the same before, but never to my mind with such sobriety and restraint. There are truly shocking moments in it, but not in a LOOK AT THE GORES way. Indeed, I was pleasantly surprised to find that nobody actually dies from The Stupids - and whilst not particularly graphic, that really adds a lot.

The youthful cast acquit themselves well, and we get just enough character building to feel a real empathy with them. Again, I find that very refreshing in an age of ‘by the numbers’ Horror.

I won’t say much more, as I don’t want to give any plot details away. I’ll simply finish my half-arsed review with a strong recommendation to give it a spin. It really is a refreshing take on a worn genre. Whilst some may not feel it as strongly as I do, I genuinely believe that nobody can say it’s not a good film. Certainly I’ll be keeping an eye out for more from the cast and crew.

So, that’s my opening salvo of a contribution. And to prove I’m not some kind of movie snob, here’s the mail order’s I’m awaiting (none of these are made up!)

Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers
Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-o-Rama
Sewage Baby
Scalps
Nail Gun Massacre
Dead Heat
Intruder

Oh yes. Shonky B-Movies all the way! Just because I appreciate genuinely good Horror, doesn’t mean I’ve forsaken the ‘rubbish but ultimately fu ‘ bread and butter of the genre!

So chip in. Reviews, comments, recommended viewing. All are welcome in the Scary Thread Of Horrific Horror,

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I can throw a couple into this as the other half and I are horror buffs.

One we saw quite recently on a whim was a movie called "Devil" about a bunch of people trapped in a lift and being done in one a time. The plot is stupid but it does very well at building a sense of dread. Worth checking out.

An older but extremely good mindscrew movie is an Asian flick called " A Tale of Two Sisters". I've watched that at least 6 times and have only really gotten a general idea of what happened. Good thought provoking movie.

And of course I'd recommend binge watching all of the "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Hellraiser" movies just for some good comedy value.

Oh and as a side note, Cabin in the Woods. Just watch it.

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The Great State of Texas

Tucker and Dale vs. Evil

-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
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 Frazzled wrote:
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil


+2

Also, not a movie but a series, but if you're looking for something kinda creepy, check out Channel Zero on SYFY. Each season is just 6 episodes long, and the first 2 seasons have been pretty creepy.. 3rd season is coming soon too, looks to be more of the same.

 
   
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The Great State of Texas

Series? Well as has been mentioned threadwise, try out Dark. German creepy!

-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
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For low-budget fun I'd recommend

Feast (not the sequels)

Rec 1 & 3 (yes 3 is a very slender link but trying to be like Shaun of the Dead is better than trying to be RE)

La Horde, (The Raid meets Romero)

Pontypool

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Recently watched back-to-back The Thing movies, in narrative chronological order. The 2011 prequel is not a bad movie but it also doesn't compare favorably to the 1982 film. I think the 2011 filmmakers were motivated by their love of John Carpenter's work but the producers were only on board for the franchise/brand potential. For example, although many practical effects were made and some were even shot, Universal infamously demanded the film use CGI. So I don't want to sing that old tune about how much better practical effects are over CGI - the real point for me here is that I think the 2011 producers wanted a creature feature. I'm not sure if it's because they misunderstood the 1982 film or just lacked confidence in a cabin fever scenario drama. But the result is that the 2011 movie has a disassociative vibe, with its surprisingly solid plot-driven elements pulling in one direction and the cheesy CGI monster stuff pulling in another.

I'd definitely recommending watching, or re-watching both - just not back-to-back.


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nahh even the Undead hate him...fixed

"AND YET YOU ACT AS IF THERE IS SOME IDEAL ORDER IN THE WORLD, AS IF THERE IS SOME...SOME RIGHTNESS IN THE UNIVERSE BY WHICH IT MAY BE JUDGED." 
   
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https://sinfulhorror.com/2018/01/23/the-devils-rejects-2-three-from-hell-to-start-shooting-this-march/


If you follow this blog, you probably already know that it was confirmed back in October that Rob Zombie is making a sequel to “The Devil’s Rejects. If you don’t follow it, now would be the time to do so. According to Bloody Disgusting the “rumor” is Rob Zombie is planning to start shooting the movie this March, with the rumor of the title to be “The Devil’s Rejects 2: Three From Hell”. Keep in mind that the shooting date and the title is uncomfirmed and could possibly change.



Rob Zombie is also is negotiations with Saban Films and Lionsgate to release the sequel in theaters, VOD, and home video.



This seems to be the only current update for the film, but make sure to follow Sinful Horror for more updates to come, it will be






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Trying to recall the last good horror I watched.
Gorey, jump scare ones do absolutely nothing these days for me.

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I loved the first Sinister movie; still gives me chills. Se7en is easily my favorite "horror" movie of all time, although I more consider it a psychological thriller. I tend to use horror movies during painting time, because they usually have a very formulaic plot (good time to mention Cabin in the Woods!!) And Tucker and Dale vs Evil is amazing.

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The train to Busan, is a really well made zombie movie. you can catch it on netflixs.

 
   
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Netflix has 2 seasons of Ash vs Evil Dead. It is filmed in gloriously faithful 80s Evil Dead style. I am enjoying it immensely, and it has the awesome chemistry of Bruce Campbell and Lucy Lawless.

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Season 3 starts on Starz Feb 25 or so (US).

AvED is an awesome show.

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For those than can get BBC iPlayer, I can genuinely recommend checking ‘Creeped Out’.

Yes, it’s a kids TV show, but it really is excellent!

   
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The Great State of Texas

 Manchu wrote:
Recently watched back-to-back The Thing movies, in narrative chronological order. The 2011 prequel is not a bad movie but it also doesn't compare favorably to the 1982 film. I think the 2011 filmmakers were motivated by their love of John Carpenter's work but the producers were only on board for the franchise/brand potential. For example, although many practical effects were made and some were even shot, Universal infamously demanded the film use CGI. So I don't want to sing that old tune about how much better practical effects are over CGI - the real point for me here is that I think the 2011 producers wanted a creature feature. I'm not sure if it's because they misunderstood the 1982 film or just lacked confidence in a cabin fever scenario drama. But the result is that the 2011 movie has a disassociative vibe, with its surprisingly solid plot-driven elements pulling in one direction and the cheesy CGI monster stuff pulling in another.

I'd definitely recommending watching, or re-watching both - just not back-to-back.


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 Turnip Jedi wrote:
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Unless you watched THE ORIGINAL Thing From Another World you didn't see the best one.

-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
 
   
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Was totally unaware of Ash vs ED until this thread, so thanks to everyone who recommended it. Just finished binging on Season 1 (yeah, the whole season ... today...). Loved it.
   
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The best horror movie ever is The Thing. It is a masterpiece of tension building and existential dread. It's a monster that reproduces every cell of your body perfectly, until it is attacked. You could be fully convinced you are fine, until someone comes after you with a flammenwerfer and your head sprouts legs, crawls off your body and darts away.

Most other horror movies are either hokey, torture porn, hom-coms, or just generally full of "if you aren't stupid, this whole movie wouldn't happen".
   
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This weekend, I’ve watched....

Nail Gun Massacre - traditionally rubbish.
Scalps - interesting and low budget. Transfer could’ve been smartened up
Dead Heat - cracking cop/zombie buddy movie.
Sorority Babes In The Slimeball Bowl-o-Rama. Ridiculous but fun
Sewage Baby. Elements of The Thing, if it was made by hormonal teenagers. Which I think it was! Good fun though

Next up, Intruder.

All of those released by 88 Films, who specialise in Video nasty releases. They’re in the same ballpark as Arrow Video, but not the same league. Whilst I enjoy their fare, Arrow just do it better for my money.

   
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Crescent City Fl..

I really like the Evil Dead movies. I just edited Evil dead, Evil dead 2 together for super cut of the film.
I hadn't until today thought about doing the same to The Thing.

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 warhead01 wrote:
I really like the Evil Dead movies. I just edited Evil dead, Evil dead 2 together for super cut of the film.
I hadn't until today thought about doing the same to The Thing.


Make sure you've watched Ash vs The Evil Dead.



I also recommend the Thing. It's one of my favourite films.

And also the twist at the end with Childs.....

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Crescent City Fl..

 welshhoppo wrote:
 warhead01 wrote:
I really like the Evil Dead movies. I just edited Evil dead, Evil dead 2 together for super cut of the film.
I hadn't until today thought about doing the same to The Thing.


Make sure you've watched Ash vs The Evil Dead.



I also recommend the Thing. It's one of my favourite films.

And also the twist at the end with Childs.....


We got Ash Vs the Evil dead last year season 1 and 2. Looking forward to seeing just what happens next.

Growing up my dad would put the Thing on and tell me he put on my "favorite movie." Insert eye roll here lol.
I really enjoyed the 2011 The Thing and kept looking at how they carried over the continuity. Not the monster but the ending especially moves right into the other movie. I'd love to see a third movie. I saw a preview of something that resembled the Thing but on a boat. I can't remember the name of the movie it's only a few years old.

Another enjoyable movie from a few years ago is Pandorum (from 2009) Good fun.

Sigh, Yet another doomed attempt by man to bridge the gap between the material and spiritual worlds 
   
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Ellenton, Florida

I guess that I just prefer movies that were before my time, but I just love those old horror movies starring Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, etc.
Nothing scary or horrifying about any of them, to be sure, they're just, I don't know, kinda cool.

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Out of the loop for modern ones but...
Zombie movies, the original Romero Trilogy (Night, Dawn and Day of the dead).
Lovercraftian Horror: Carpenter's Apocalypse trilogy (the absolutely excellent from any standpoint The Thing, and the minor Prince of Darkness and In The Mouth of Madness).
Psychological: Jacob's Ladder and Rosemary's baby
I remember I enjoyed The Ring and The Eye at least for some choice made.
The Poltergeist.
Absolutely The Fly. Cronenberg is fantastic in general.
Many of Dario Argento like Suspiria, Deep Red, Phenomena (the US cut, Creepers, is meh).
Other italians, but unapologetically B-movies, Mockbusters of american ones, and anything Bava.

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Warhead, do you mean Leviathan? That's a film with a Thing-like monster on a boat.

   
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Crescent City Fl..

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:
Warhead, do you mean Leviathan? That's a film with a Thing-like monster on a boat.


I'd forgotten about Leviathan. Haven't seen that one in years.
I was thinking of Harbinger Down.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjiCQgiM7-I

OH. What about The Void! I like that one as well!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2ot6ogGZNc

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London

Got a bit bored with Ash v ED S2 today so decided to watch The Devil's Rejects (by Rob Zombie).

Not really what I'd call horror, but it's classified as such everywhere. Not scary, but quite nasty & uncomfortable in parts. Also very funny in parts, but that could just be be me. Pretty solid acting from some of the cast, too.

Gonna give Pandorum a go next
   
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I had a binge on horror films with the Mrs this weekend, there were a few excellent films out of those we watched;

1. Hidden - suspense for days. Bit of a drama too.
2. Starry Eyes - a brilliant exploration of the depths people will go for fame. Deep and witty.

If you haven't already seen them (though I imagine you have), you should immediately watch;

Get Out
It Follows
   
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Ellenton, Florida

Does "They Live" count as a horror movie?

Because, if it does, that one goes on the list.

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