So [rec] is like Quarantine? It's in Spanish, right? Is there a subbed version? I watched Quarantine the other day and it was pretty scary, but felt like Dawn of the Dead contained in a building.
Yes, yes and yes to the first. The basic premise doesn't change by going back to the original, though, so you might not like that for the same reasons.
Also, I agree that Susperia probably doesn't fit what the OP is looking for.
films not yet mentioned - not all are terrifying but none are horror-comedy -
jaws
dawn of the dead remake
the wicker man
carrie
psycho
the birds
you guys already listed most of the good ones. tons of good films mentioned, but i'll second the mist(very surprisingly good) and in the mouth of madness(lesser known, carpenter is hit or miss for me but this one was awesome)
also session 9 wasn't that great (and i used to live down the street from danvers state)
wait, which Wicker Man
because the remake is definitely a comedy
not a horror-comedy, just straight up comedy
the original. the remake is only worth watching because nicholas cage punches out a woman while wearing a bear suit
behind the mask
hatchet
otis (has some scary moments, def worth watching)
may
quarantine-- lots of build up, good pay off. just don't write it off for the first 20 min.
i second ginger snaps, ginger snaps 2 is good as well but the prequel is weird...
black sheep actually has some scares in it
feast (and you get to see henry rollins in pink girl pants xD)
The 1990 version of It is indeed terrifying. Tim Curry nails Pennywise.
I remember coming close to actually pissing myself when I first saw that film and when I first saw Pennywise between the sheets on that clothesline. Or is that a different version I'm thinking of? Either way, it's piss-your-kidneys-out scary. For me at least cause I'm a wuss that's easily frightened.
The 1990 version of It is indeed terrifying. Tim Curry nails Pennywise.
I remember coming close to actually pissing myself when I first saw that film and when I first saw Pennywise between the sheets on that clothesline. Or is that a different version I'm thinking of? Either way, it's piss-your-kidneys-out scary. For me at least cause I'm a wuss that's easily frightened.
Part of me really wants to see a good movie that adapts everything from the book, and the other part of me is far too scared to even contemplate watching such a film.
The 1990 version of It is indeed terrifying. Tim Curry nails Pennywise.
I remember coming close to actually pissing myself when I first saw that film and when I first saw Pennywise between the sheets on that clothesline. Or is that a different version I'm thinking of? Either way, it's piss-your-kidneys-out scary. For me at least cause I'm a wuss that's easily frightened.
Part of me really wants to see a good movie that adapts everything from the book, and the other part of me is far too scared to even contemplate watching such a film.
I had that reaction when the film version of The Mist came out. I wanted to see it cause the book is so amazing, but I didn't want to see it becaus I get scared ridiculously easily (I'm terrified by the film Donnie Darko, for example). But I'm glad I did see it.
also i am definitely more into the suspense and eeeeee! kinda scary/horror than straight up gore flicks, especially horror movies that are fuck ass scary because it is a situation that could actually happen.
In that case I recommend 'Eden Lake' even more, it gets out of hand and freaked me out
I've heard a lot of good things about 'The Orphanage' as well but have yet to see it myself.
Oh man did I mention Ravenous? A suspense-thriller about cannibalism set at the end of the Mexican-American war. Guy Pearce and David Arquette make this movie quite the joy.
Seconding "It". Tim Curry really does make the film. That laugh ... *twitches*
I went through a phase a month or so ago of J-horror love so I can recommend Ringu (and to be fair the American remake isn't too bad as a stand-alone film, but is just in no way as creepy as the original. It does get extra points for Brian Cox being in it), Dark Water and Ju-On (The Grudge). Also Gin Gwai (The Eye, which I believe is Chinese ...) They're more pant-wetting suspense / creepy films (which I love). Go for Audition for sheer messed up-ness.
Also: I know black comedy / horror isn't really what you're looking for, but if you ever change your mind I highly recommend Severance to anyone (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0464196/).
Enjoying this thread - I might check some of the films out myself!
Hands down the scariest, creepiest, crap your pants movie currently is 'Shallow Creek Cult'. Its on DVD on amazon and on a few streaming sites. As for the old school stuff, you can't go wrong with the original blob with young Steve McQueen.
Getty Carmichael: How can you eat that shit man?
Jessie Carmichael(eating canned peaches): Its all right, its in a can.
Getty Carmichael: Yeah, its in a can, in a house, where there's a head in the bathtub.
Quote #2:
Getty Carmichael: Why would they take the kid?
Jessie Carmichael: I don't know Getty, maybe they needed a snack for the road or something...What do I know?
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Yes, yes and yes to the first. The basic premise doesn't change by going back to the original, though, so you might not like that for the same reasons.
Also, I agree that Susperia probably doesn't fit what the OP is looking for.
More of a ghost story then a horror. Spainish file by Del Toro, ( Hellboy director).
As many-handed as a cuttlefish.
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the original. the remake is only worth watching because nicholas cage punches out a woman while wearing a bear suit
hatchet
otis (has some scary moments, def worth watching)
may
quarantine-- lots of build up, good pay off. just don't write it off for the first 20 min.
i second ginger snaps, ginger snaps 2 is good as well but the prequel is weird...
black sheep actually has some scares in it
feast (and you get to see henry rollins in pink girl pants xD)
As far as something that has "a real life possibly" then this is your movie (for the most part).
Part of me really wants to see a good movie that adapts everything from the book, and the other part of me is far too scared to even contemplate watching such a film.
Pretty scary and messed up, helps that it's plausible.
Edit: just noticed you wrote
In that case I recommend 'Eden Lake' even more, it gets out of hand and freaked me out
I've heard a lot of good things about 'The Orphanage' as well but have yet to see it myself.
I want to know more PA people on Twitter.
But not scary. Horrific - hell yes. But not scary mentally in the way that ringu actively had me forcing myself to walk down a dark corridor to bed.
http://inventorspot.com/articles/japans_frightening_five_scariest_7632 was linked to me about 10 mins agon on msn - so I'll pop it here.
Edit - was linked by the poster below, to whom I linked this, and now is here. So credit where it is due
I went through a phase a month or so ago of J-horror love so I can recommend Ringu (and to be fair the American remake isn't too bad as a stand-alone film, but is just in no way as creepy as the original. It does get extra points for Brian Cox being in it), Dark Water and Ju-On (The Grudge). Also Gin Gwai (The Eye, which I believe is Chinese ...) They're more pant-wetting suspense / creepy films (which I love). Go for Audition for sheer messed up-ness.
Also: I know black comedy / horror isn't really what you're looking for, but if you ever change your mind I highly recommend Severance to anyone (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0464196/).
Enjoying this thread - I might check some of the films out myself!
Getty Carmichael: How can you eat that shit man?
Jessie Carmichael(eating canned peaches): Its all right, its in a can.
Getty Carmichael: Yeah, its in a can, in a house, where there's a head in the bathtub.
Quote #2:
Getty Carmichael: Why would they take the kid?
Jessie Carmichael: I don't know Getty, maybe they needed a snack for the road or something...What do I know?