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

Chairman Ray

United States11903 Posts

August 08 2010 18:00 GMT

#22

YES, the shining was a great movie! I'm definitely going to check out the rest

DoctorHelvetica

United States15034 Posts

August 08 2010 19:50 GMT

#23

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.

ShaLLoW[baY]

Canada12499 Posts

August 10 2010 06:57 GMT

#24

Have you seen The Poughkeepsie Tapes? Any opinions on it? I loved it and was creeped the fuck out by it at the same time.

DoctorHelvetica

United States15034 Posts

August 10 2010 07:10 GMT

#25

It scared me but I have an issue with home invasion sequences. I think the acting was terrible but it did get to me. It's an effective movie but not a good one, that's what I'd say of it.

QuanticHawk

United States32130 Posts

August 10 2010 13:39 GMT

#26

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

DoctorHelvetica

United States15034 Posts

August 10 2010 21:37 GMT

#27

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.

besiger

Croatia2452 Posts

August 10 2010 21:58 GMT

#28

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

DoctorHelvetica

United States15034 Posts

August 10 2010 22:06 GMT

#29

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.

supernova

Canada148 Posts

August 11 2010 00:27 GMT

#30

Session 9 is a good horror movie that I would recommend to the horror fans (David Caruso proves that he can actually tone it back a bit) but you have to go with Psycho as your #1. The mystery, the shower scene and the ending *shudders*. I heard people say 'Psycho is brillant" and I said "Sure" but after watching it, I was truly scared.

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.

sung_moon

United States10110 Posts

August 11 2010 01:14 GMT

#31

ah so that's the movie that quarantine is based on.
my friend told me the original was better. just from the trailer alone it looks better

Ricjames

Czech Republic1047 Posts

August 11 2010 09:38 GMT

#32

I recommend these 2 horror movies. They are not very decent/scary, but they are fun to watch. Light up a joint and enjoy: 2001 Maniacs and House of 1000 corpses. Hate it or love it