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alechs
Canada6 Posts
I have watched Quarantine instead of REC so I can't make that call. From what I've heard it's pretty much a shot by shot remake until the end. If you like colourful Japanese horror films I recommend Hausu. My favourite horror films (I have only recently begun to watch horror films on a consistent basis. I can't say I can stomach too much though): Repulsion 28 Weeks Later House of the Devil Pontypool Nosferatu Signs | ||
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Chairman Ray
United States11903 Posts
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DoctorHelvetica
United States15034 Posts
On August 09 2010 00:27 alechs wrote: Of the list, I have only watched Jigoku. I have not read anything about the film so I cannot comment on its significance but I have to say I enjoyed Ran more. I enjoyed the style of the beginning (it reminded me of a Coen Brothers film where a character is just continually shat on) but once the main characters descend into hell I lost interest. Wherein Kurosawa harnesses the insanity of the Boschian imagery for emotional value, Nakagawa seems too abstract and clinical. The imagery is abrasive without a doubt but I felt nothing descending into hell. I have watched Quarantine instead of REC so I can't make that call. From what I've heard it's pretty much a shot by shot remake until the end. If you like colourful Japanese horror films I recommend Hausu. My favourite horror films (I have only recently begun to watch horror films on a consistent basis. I can't say I can stomach too much though): Repulsion 28 Weeks Later House of the Devil Pontypool Nosferatu Signs I've seen all of these except Pontypool, I'll check it out. I was actually thiking of putting Hausu on a future list. I love that movie. | ||
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ShaLLoW[baY]
Canada12499 Posts
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DoctorHelvetica
United States15034 Posts
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QuanticHawk
United States32058 Posts
Shining is also a good #1. Havent heard of many of these other ones though | ||
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DoctorHelvetica
United States15034 Posts
On August 10 2010 22:39 Hawk wrote: Rear Window is absolutely brilliant. I'd never have watched that show if it were not for my shitty film class, and it is great. Shining is also a good #1. Havent heard of many of these other ones though Almost all Hitchcock films are that good. Vertigo is my other favorite. I loved Psycho but I think Psycho is a bit overrated but maybe the constant hype killed it for me. Plus everyone knows the spoiler ending of that movie. | ||
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besiger
Croatia2452 Posts
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DoctorHelvetica
United States15034 Posts
On August 11 2010 06:58 besiger wrote: hey Doc, I loved your horror stories thread, I was wondering if you could maybe recommend me something similar to room 1408 or Silent hill, those being the two movies I enjoyed the most, and haven't been able to find something that I would like in the same way. Thanks I didn't like either film very much, but I sure can. Silent Hill is similar to Marebito in that fears and horror are a manifestation of a characters repressed guilt. Takashi Miike's Box also deals with intense feelings of guilt. As far as the fucked up town with a secret sort of vibe, the Children of Corn series and Village of the Damned are pretty good. You could check out Apartment 1303. It's not that great but it's similar in concept to Room 1408. | ||
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supernova
Canada148 Posts
On another note, 1408 wasn't really that scary (with the exception of the chase in the ventalition system) and Silent Hill was more slasher. Both good movies though. | ||
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sung_moon
United States10110 Posts
my friend told me the original was better. just from the trailer alone it looks better | ||
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Ricjames
Czech Republic1047 Posts
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