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kylejsugarman · 6 months

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i know its just a pet peeve of mine because of the neurodivergence but i cant stand when people refer to "saw" as torture porn or even worse pose "saw" as the originator of torture porn!!!! saw has a long origin story but it was released in 2004, after which lions gate finally felt confident enough to approve a pitch from eli roth to make another original film, this being 2005's "hostel". david edelstein wrote the piece "torture porn: the sadistic movie trend" in new york magazine as a sort of response to "hostel", where he cites some other recent films like "wolf creek" and "the devil's rejects" and, most notably, gaspar noe's "irreversible", which is The quintessential new french extremity film, as emblematic of a trend in horror (and post-9/11 filmmaking) of explicit torture and amorality. he coined the term "torture porn" specifically because he cites carol clover's famous book "men, women, and chainsaws" in which she argues that 80s slashers developed unique sexual undertones in that final girls triumphed over overwhelmingly male killers brandishing phallic weapons, and compares the blood splatters from these slashers and the new graphic films to the "money shot" in porn. he describes these modern torture films as equivalent to porn in that they are interested more so in delivering a shocking (read: orgasmic) experience than having a nuanced conversation about violence or interrogating specific points of view (in the spirit of "porn has no characters or story"). there is a long history of comparing horror and sex in cinema academia, so this is a logical conclusion and a suitable term, but it has become so distanced from the original argument and comes from a very american point of view that neglects to touch on new french extremity or non-american filmmaking with the exception of presenting "irreversible" as the holy grail of "unwatchable" and ultimately "pointless" torture. at this point, "torture porn" as a valid identifier is meaningless and the original "saw" has little to do with it other than tangentially contributing to the creation of the term and contributing to an interesting conversation about moviemaking, storytelling, and voyeurism in a post-9/11 world that is often overlooked in favor of arbitrarily assigning character to its audience

#syd squeaks #youtubers have to attend my school before theyre allowed to talk about anything along these lines. silence!!

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sin-sidejob · 2 years

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Cognito Watch Party:

Warnings: sfw, movie genres and references to thrillers, horror films, trashy tv and shows

Content: sfw, television and movie choices, various themes and genres of television and film

Reagan Ridley:

- Movies: unironically loves cult classic “bad films” that’re more popular but lower in quality. Also loves some psychological thrillers, animation, & sci-if stuff and watches them like comfort movies. Reagan watches: Space Jam + the sequel, Silence of the Lambs, The Shining, Grown Ups + Grown Ups 2, Inception, Don’t Look Up, All Dogs Go To Heaven, The Usual Suspects, Ghostbusters I-III, Austin Powers Saga, Harry Potter franchise, and War Dogs.

- TV: Reagan watches documentaries/docuseries, thrillers, clever and dark comedies, and animated shows, and series that get a little therapeutic for her. Therapy seems a bit of a stretch but seeing the family bullshit of others through Fleabag and Shameless help her lots. Reagan Watches: Ozark, Manhunt: Unabomber, The Legend of Korra, Arrested Development, Fleabag, Schitt’s Creek, Drunk History, History of Swear Words, Love Death + Robots, Forged In Fire, Shameless, Arcane, Black Mirror, Mindhunter, Community, and Russian Doll.

Brett Hand:

- Movies: I see this man loving 80’s feel-good flicks and Adam Sandler films. Like mindless, kitschy comedy and classics. Also watches trashy romcoms. Brett watches: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Breakfast Club, The Outsiders, The Goonies, Stand By Me, The Sandlot, Top Gun & Maverick, Happy Gilmore, Grown Ups, The Wedding Singer, The Waterboy, Star Wars (original trilogy), Spaceballs, Die Hard, and Ghostbusters I-III.

- TV: hes a feel-good show person, avoiding spooky or stress-inducing shows and tv that could freak him out. He goes for mindless comedy that’s more domestic, preferring sitcom. Especially family centric ones! Brett watches: Modern Family, The Office, F.R.I.E.N.D.S., Cheers, The Umbrella Academy, and Stranger Things. Also watches Parks and Rec, The Good Place, New Girl, King Of the Hill, M.A.D. tv, Bob’s Burgers, Robot Chicken, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Gravity Falls.

JR Scheimpough:

- Movies: Watches the classics™️ + organized crime films + white men movies. I don’t see him as a movie watcher like frequently but they’re some of the films he’d choose on a flight or commuting. JR watches: The Godfather part I & II, Casino, Goodfellas, Wolf of Wallstreet, American Psycho, Legally Blonde, Fight Club, The Usual Suspects, Scarface, Heat, The Longest Yard, Silence of the Lambs. He’s also got a soft spot for Finding Nemo, The Devil Wears Prada, Monty Python movies, and Sabrina (both the black & white film and the 90s one)

- TV: This man watches docuseries, drama shows, period dramas, and some business comedies. It’s a blend of boss-workplace dramatics and humor, historical drama, period pieces, and just little bits and pieces that get him laughing and forgetting about his day a bit. JR watches: Suits, Billions, Peaky Blinders, Ozark, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Succession, The Pentaverate, The Crown, The Wire, Ted Lasso, Barry, Fleabag, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Gigi Thompson:

- Movies: She’s got the wildest blend of gory slashers and feel-good chick flicks. Unsettlingly funny and ironic. Gigi’s just as giddy and smiley when watching the slashers as she is with seeing Elle Woods pass the LSAT. Movie night truly do be wild with this babe. Gigi watches: Legally Blonde, Carrie, Cujo, Mean Girls, Clueless, The Shining, Silence of the Lambs, Hush, The Exorcist, The Omen, Pretty Woman, When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, Sabrina (the 90s version), New York Minute, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, The Ring, The Conjuring, Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Halloweeen, Insidious, Sweet Home Alabama, and Candyman.

- TV: Similar taste in shows as she had with movies but sprinkles in boss bitch shows and avoids thriller or scary shows. She prefers the drama ones and avoids reality tv after the whole K*rdashian fiasco, preferring to keep celebrities far away from her and seen only on a screen. Gigi watches: Gossip Girl, Succession, Billions, Suits, 30 Rock, Veep, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Fleabag, Bridgerton, Disenchantment, First Kill, Dynasty, Ginny and Georgia, You, Insatiable, Villanelle, Inventing Anna, The Queen’s Gambit, and The Chair.

Andre Lee:

- Movies: Silly comedies, romcoms, and comedic coming of age stories. It’s a big ass blend of movies and films that he likes and watches, from spooky to silly and sexy to childish. Andre watches: Monty Python, Jackass, Fantastic Fungi, Osmosis Jones, The Wolf of Wallstreet, Shrek Saga, When Harry Met Sally, Steel Magnolias, Wayne’s World, Caddyshack, Animal House, Hush, The Boy, Fifty Shades of Grey, Ferngully, The Princess and the Frog, and Die Hard.

- TV: Andre watches Euphoria while getting high as blatant irony to the plot line. He thinks he’s hilarious. He also has variating taste of genres, kitschy comedy, animated shows, mindless shit. Half the time it’s stuff to get high to and other times it’s stuff he leaves on in the background. Andre watches: Disenchantment, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gossip Girl, The Midnight Gospel, Narcos, Gilmore Girls, Total Drama, Tear Along the Dotted Line, Disjointed, The Simpsons, Saiki K, Grace and Frankie, M*A*S*H*, Kim’s Convenience, and Euphoria.

Robotus Alpha Beta:

- Movies: not going to lie, he doesn’t seem like a movie man? Like he’s one to watch them half-heartedly if it’s with you or a group, but he won’t go out of his way to watch a movie. Televisions a bit different for him. I think Ro can be lured into certain movies and he may watch some of your favorites on his own time to better understand you, but personally? Not for him. But if it came to it, Robotus watches: your favorites

- TV: he likes semi-mindless comedies and sitcoms??? He’s seen the foils of man in milliseconds and tries to avoid all the stuff he’s encountered. In turn, he goes to things that’re funny or dramatic that can remind him subtly of those he’s, ugh, friends with, and how they’ve made humanity more bearable. Robotus watches: The Umbrella Academy, Seinfeld, F.R.I.E.N.D.S., Frasier, Succession, Modern Family, Fleabag, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Boys, and Derry Girls.

Glenn Dolphman:

- Movies: Watches history documentaries, war films, military propaganda films, and period dramas. Also watches southern films too, for some nostalgia and comfort. Reminds him of his mumma’. Glenn watches: Steel Magnolias, A Few Good Men, Saving Private Ryan, Forrest Gump, Fried Green Tomatoes, The Help, The Notebook, Smokey and the Bandit, Jaws, Hacksaw Ridge, The Shawshank Redemption, Dunkirk, Jackie, Spencer.

- TV: mix of history shows, docuseries, military and law enforcement shows, and silly comedies. Some shows are for the similar dynamics to work, to his military life, and etc. others he just enjoys. Strange silly man. Glenn watches: Law and Order NCIS, The Sons of Liberty, Turn: Washington’s Spies, Downtown Abbey, Young Sheldon, Community, Space Force, The Pentaverate, Will and Grace, The Lincoln Lawyer, Bridgerton, Squid Game, and unironically, everything during shark week. And of course, M*A*S*H*

Magic Myc:

- Movies: a Blend of truly random shit that’s somewhat nostalgic but also a crackpot of dumb bullshittery that fits his persona wholly and completely. It’s funny and stupid and clever and smarmy. Just like him!! Myc watches: Animal House, Fantastic Fungi, Grown Ups, Don’t Look Up, Monty Python and the Holy Grail + The Life of Brian, The Usual Suspects, Harry Potter franchise, When Harry Met Sally, 10 Things I Hate About You, The Omen, The Birds, Casablanca, and Chucky.

- TV: i feel that he and Andre hang out and watch shit together but mainly talk shit, like get high or just sit around on a couch and absolutely pick apart whatever stupid shitbirds are running around on the screen. They’ll also make rituals of watching certain shows together and if they tv-cheat they get PISSED. Myc watches: Forged In Fire, The Umbrella Academy, Love It Or List It, Stranger Things, Total Drama, The Midnight Gospel, Bob’s Burgers, Master Chef, Chopped, Cutthroat Kitchen, House Hunters, Cowboy Bebop, Clone High, Amphibia, Gravity Falls, Robot Chicken, Love Death + Robots, America Ninja Warrior, Arrested Development, The Voice, America’s Got Talent, and Squid Game.

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queer-coded-camaro-driver · 1 year

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Beloved, I am shaking like a rat dog, PLEASE EXPLAIN WHAT YOU MEAN ABOUT VECNA AND THE PHANTOM I AM AQUIVER WITH ANTICIPATION

Oh, my darling wife, I am so glad you asked!

It all starts in the year 1986, when Jill Schoelen is cast as Mary in Babes in Toyland. And yes, I DO mean the terrible Babes in Toyland movie I own on VHS. The one where Keanu Reeves and Drew Barrymore perform an entire musical number about how much they love being from Cincinnati, Ohio while inside a moving Jeep.

The one where Mr. Miyagi is Santa Claus. That one.

Anyway, Jill Schoelen is now a certified screen presence, and she has the legitimacy of working with Reeves and Barrymore (who are still stars on the rise in the late 80's and early 90's). She also happens to have a pretty solid singing voice, as demonstrated in BITL.

So 1989 rolls along and Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera is the latest American pop culture hit. After two years of drawing enormous crowds on London's West End stage, the show finally opens on Broadway in 1988. Hoping to cash in on the Phantom-nomenon and hook a wider teen audience, the writers and producers turned it into A SLASHER FILM!

Starring Jill Schoelen as Christine Day and Robert Englund as the mysterious (perhaps murderous) composer Erik Destler, this version of Phantom uses a modern-day frame narrative to play with Gaston LeRoux's original horror themes.

Honestly, if it weren't so terribly produced and awkwardly acted, this could have been a pretty solid B-horror movie. As it stands, 1989's Phantom of the Opera is one of my favorite Disasterpieces.

While this movie was very much hoping to capitalize on Englund's popularity (and the highest grossing Nightmare on Elm Street movie to date, 1988's Nightmare 4: The Dream Master) it failed spectacularly. With 5.5 on IMDB and 33% on Rotten Tomatoes... it's bad.

Fun Fact: The lead investigator in Phantom is named Inspector Hawkins.

But the major floppage of his opera slasher put zero dents in Englund's career. He went on to sell out two more Freddy movies before moving on to other roles... including Victor Creel in Season 4 of Stranger Things.

Anyway, Vecna's Dad is the Phantom of the Opera.

#phantom of the opera #slasher films #80s culture #80's facts #80's slashers #80's horror #horror movies #stranger things #robert englund #jill schoelen #poto #poto 1989 #stranger things s4 #sts4 #babes in toyland #keanu reeves

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Recommend me a horror movie, but make it as old as possible or as a horror-comedy (I'll take anything)

Ohhh horror movies my beloved <3 *watches half of them behind fingers*

About older ones, I wouldn't go before 70's or even 80's. Psycho (1964) yes, but it's more of a classic than "best horror ever". So:

The Exorcist (1973) - girls gets possessed by a demon and priests are trying to exorcise her. It has some chilly scenes, they still ring in my mind (like backwards spider climb down stairs :<); simple movie yet very very effective and scary. I read somewhere that when it came out in cinema almost 50 years ago some people were running out of cinema crying and screaming mid movie. So yep, defo worth checking imo.

Halloween (1978), A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and Friday the 13th (1980) - these are all classic slasher movies; it's when you have a serial killer/slasher chasing down people for whatever reason. There are countless spin-offs and remakes of all 3 series but those are original movies. It's more adrenaline pumping and intriguing than scary imo, but are definitely worth the watch. At least one of them.

The Blair Witch Project (1999) - i think this is first found footage horror movie. Basically group of friends goes to woods to search for evidence of Witch from Blair; all while filming their experience. I suggest you see a trailer before deciding bc found footage horror is either hit or miss to people; subjective taste really. Whole movie has creepy and uncanny atmosphere, which is only amplified by ambiguity because there's no clear cut explanation to some things in a movie; watchers are left in the dark as to what really is happening. Also ending is top notch, one of most iconic endings in horror movies imo.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) - now, this is another slasher but it's way way more bizarre and macabre than slasher i've mentioned before. Basically a deranged cannibal family which lures in hitchhikers. Very sinister and unique despite sounding like cliche. It's the little details and atmosphere of total sense of wrongness and deranged-ness in the movie that makes it special. Also, ending scene sequence is A+.

The Ring (2002) (American version) and Ringu (1998) (Japanese) - okay, it's not that old but you've probably heard of this movie. You watch the tape, get a phone call telling you you'll die in 7 days. Now, to me not only is this movie scary af, but also depressing since your life is put on countdown and you're reflecting on all things you wish you could have done different and that you've missed. Basically reminds us of fleeting nature of human's life and how easily it can snap. Also, American/European/Australian horrors are one thing (Australian ones are rly good! Babadook and Lake Mungo are defo worth the check), Asian horror is whole different thing altogether - I watched a Thai horror movie when i was 14 and it still sends chills down my spine when i remember it; probably scariest shit i've seen al my life (Shutter 2004 -Thai version); watch at your own risk rly, and i don't say that lightly :<

As for comedy horror, rec either "Scary movies" since it's a parody of horror genre or movies that suck so damn much that they're funny af. In latter case i rec sharknado (tornado + sharks - yea ik), or piranha 3D - my fave scene is when girl went skinny dipping, baby piranhas got stuck in her, ya know. Then she had sex with some guy and in the middle of it piranha bit his dick off.... yes, that's an actual scene.

#I should add more classics but i feel this is enough for now? also i haven't watched all the classics such as IT or Carrier #thanks for ask!#horror movies #horror

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mad-rieux · 1 year

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Horror movies/books are an interesting way to gauge where society is.

Victorian Era = Frankenstein: Alienation/persecution

1920's-30's = Lovecraftian: Post Traumatic stress/Depression/Mental Illness/Excess

The 50's-60's = Sci fi horror like giant ants, the blob, Godzilla/Atomic age/Industrial military/chemical warfare/Cold war

The 70's = Post Charles Manson era, large number of serial killers reported/Slasher films/Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The 80's = The blob/The Thing/The Fly/Return of the Living Dead/different vampire films all reflecting the aids crisis.

The 90's = The People under the stairs/Blair Witch Project. I feel like these two movies are a great way to sum up the 90's you have the very real, and ignored, systematic racism affecting African Americans vs white culture of needing to put themselves in danger to fabricate this idea of persecution. Obviously not the intent of the directors, but it's my observation of the 90's

the 2000's = Dawn of the Dead Remake/American Psycho/The Mist/Silent Hill. A lot of criticisms on capitalism, consumerism, religious fundamentalism.

Then you start getting into later 2000's with Get Out and Midsommar, etc.

#badwriter #just some personal notes on film

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aviculor · 2 years

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Yes, so as I said, today's watch is Maniac. Films from the late 70's and early 80's generally have this shitty, grimy look to them, so it's not something I can call out as a deliberate artistic choice. But it does, in fact, work very well here. What's it about? It follows the exploits of the average Italian-American man as he goes around stalking and murdering women, cutting off their scalps to nail onto mannequins because he was born in the wrong era to become a hentai-addicted Redditor. Just as much a psychological character study as it is a slasher, and it's got great gore effects thanks to Tom Savini. I'm actually shocked by it. Fucking point-blank shotgun to the face. If there's something a lot of modern horror films lacks, it's this sort of grittiness. They're afraid to butt heads with censors now. Back then, people weren't afraid to make a horror movie so good it got them arrested. To make a film that people hated because they had a vision that wouldn't get appreciated for years to come. I was about to praise The Shining, but Stanley Kubrick was a piece of shit to his actors, so fuck that actually. And modern standards and practices are the reason animals don't get killed for the lulz anymore. But look, my point is that I don't like it when situations get sanitized for the sake of preserving mainstream marketability. My biggest gripe with the Pet Sematary remake was that they stripped the realism and pathos away from a kid getting fatally struck by an 18 wheeler. My biggest gripe with the Hellraiser remake is that it's not horny.

Anyway, Maniac. Good movie. I'd much rather watch this than anything about a real serial killer which disrespects real people and their families.

#horror #maniac

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llpodcast · 2 years

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Motel Hell (1980)

An American comedy horror film directed by Kevin Connor[2] and starring Rory Calhoun, Nancy Parsons, and Nina Axelrod. The plot follows farmer, butcher, motel manager, and meat entrepreneur Vincent Smith, who traps travellers and harvests them for his human sausages.

Because of its low budget, the original intent was to make a serious horror film, with moments of disturbing wit and irony. It is often seen as a satire of modern horror films such as Psycho and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

American Gothic (1988)

This American slasher film is directed by John Hough and starring Rod Steiger, Yvonne DeCarlo and Michael J Pollard. You either love this or you hate it. Critics were mixed with one critic stating…. the film "comes through with an impressive array of truly sicko surprises... Rod Steiger and Yvonne DeCarlo are consistently entertaining in what may be the most humiliating roles of their already checkered careers.

Opening Credits/Introduction (1.51); Oh My GOD!!! (48.51); Motel Hell Trailer (49.50); That Is Like So Tubular (52.33); It Is Totally Rad (1:34.28); American Gothic Trailer (1:35.33); Bodacious Talk (1:38.05); Reflecting on the 80’s (2:24.14); End Credits (2:36.54); Closing Theme (2:38.54)

Opening Credits– Planet Synth by Dan Hughes

Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.

All songs rights reserved. All Songs used by Kind Permission.

All songs available through Amazon.

#SoundCloud #music #Literary License Podcast #Motel Hell #Kevin Connor #1980 #Rory Calhoun

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lolo-l0ved · 2 years

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Hey ! You can call me Lou & I run this blog by myself.

Some things about me ~

I’m a minor, so no funny business on this blog !

Use she/her for me ^^ but also I don’t really care—

I like to draw & stuff in my free time

I swear sometimes

I’m a book addict & would love some recommendations (Mysteries are my fave, also books with red covers LMAO)

I’m a complete film/tv show NERD. Any suggestions will be added to my list of watching (more iffy on horrors). Also, Stan is the superior streaming services and you CAN NOT convince me otherwise

I’m Australian, so my posting time will be wonky to the rest of the world

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Aesthetics — Medical themed stuff, soft weirdcore/dreamcore, retro, vintage, 80’s, 70’s, webcore, grunge, romantic stuff, old internet, cutecore, pinks, reds & blues

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Other — Sitcoms are near & dear to my hear, you’ll probably find I’ll be very happy to be requested from any sitcom (American & British mainly). I also have a love/hate relationship with horror, I’m okay with slashers and stuff like that but I’m not thrilled with body horror/modification ! Arctic Monkeys are my pride and joy, anything with them will make me very happy <33

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The Best Urban Legend Movies, Ranked

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The Best Urban Legend Movies, Ranked

Hollywood is no stranger to bringing some of the world’s most spooky and spine-tingling urban legends to the big screen, instilling fear in viewers. Fans of these chilling tales and folklore favorites have flocked to see the stories brought to life in the cinema, with some of the most renowned pictures delving into the fright generating narratives and elements. From vengeful spirits wreaking havoc on the living like in the great Black horror movie Candyman and the scary J-horror classic Ringu to violent reptiles dwelling in sewers in the ‘80s cult classic Alligator, there have been countless unforgettable films that depict some seriously scary urban legends.

1999’s supernatural horror staple The Blair Witch Project famously featured a fictional local legend that inspired three aspiring filmmakers to go into the woods and investigate, never to be seen again. The unsettling 1979 psychological horror picture When a Stranger Calls put babysitters across the country on edge with its all-too-real depictions of an intruder hiding in the house, bringing the popular modern folklore “the babysitter and the man upstairs” frighteningly to life. These are some of the best urban legend movies.

9 The Curse of La Llorona

Warner Bros. Pictures

Inspired by the spine-chilling Mexican folklore La Llorona, the 2019 supernatural horror film The Curse of La Llorona brings the Latin American tale to the big screen and tells the story of a mother in 1970s Los Angeles who fights to protect her young children against the titular vengeful ghost that wants to lure and steal them away.

Related: These Are Some of the Best Recent Spanish Horror Movies

La Llorona is also known as “The Weeping Woman” and the legend claims that the malevolent spirit was once a mother who now spends eternity wandering waterfront areas in search of her own children whom she drowned. The creepy picture is the sixth installment in The Conjuring Universe and delves deeper into the history surrounding the Mexican lore while featuring a determined mother’s efforts to save her children from the terrifying specter.

8 The Hitcher

Tri-Star Pictures

The 1986 road thriller The Hitcher follows the young motorist Jim Halsey as he is terrorized by a menacing hitchhiker who ruthlessly stalks him on the Texas highways, with the murderous stranger determined to see the man dead. Starring C. Thomas Howell and Rutger Hauer, the adrenaline-pumping film draws upon the fear and potential threat of picking up a hitchhiker on the side of the road, with the dark figure harboring nefarious true intentions.

Writer Eric Red drew inspiration for the plot from The Doors song “Riders on the Storm”, with its lyrics describing a killer on the road during a storm. Though initially met with a lukewarm response by both critics and audiences, in recent years The Hitcher has gone on to become a cult classic that had led to a direct sequel in 2003 and a remake in 2007.

7 When a Stranger Calls

Columbia Pictures

Derived from the classic urban legend “the babysitter and the man upstairs,” the 1979 psychological horror flick When a Stranger Calls depicts the deranged acts of a demented killer as he savagely targets a babysitter; after the murderer is apprehended and sent to a psychiatric facility, he escapes seven years later and sets out to finish what he started.

The opening of the freaky film is widely regarded as one of the scariest movie openings of all time, as its first 20 minutes features the young woman horrendously discovering via the police that an intruder is inside the home. When a Stranger Calls had a profound impact on the face of horror movies, with Wes Craven’s 1996 slasher Scream paying homage to the picture with its spine-tingling introduction. A made-for-TV sequel was released in 1993 and a direct remake premiered in 2006.

6 Urban Legend

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Touting an impressive cast of then up-and-coming Hollywood stars like Jared Leto, Tara Reid and Joshua Jackson, the 1998 slasher Urban Legend follows a grisly series of murders on a prestigious New England university campus that all seem to be influenced by notorious urban legends. Many chilling tales are depicted in the gory film, most notably Bloody Mary, The Hookman, and The Killer in the Backseat, with the targeted characters dying in the disturbing manners reflected in the spooky tales.

Despite being a success at the box office, Urban Legend didn’t win critics over but nonetheless garnered appreciation by both folklore scholars and the cinema for revitalizing the urban legend genre on the silver screen. A modern day adaptation is currently in the works, with Colin Minihan set to write and direct the digital-age remake.

5 The Mothman Prophecies

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The great Richard Gere and Laura Linney headline the 2002 supernatural-mystery film The Mothman Prophecies, which chronicles reporter John Klein’s attempts to investigate and research the legend of the eponymous humanoid creature that was spotted in the 1960s in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Klein’s obsession to locate the folklore being is fueled by the death of his wife two years prior, after he discovers her notebook with drawings of the moth-like creature within its pages. Based on the experiences and recollections of John Keel, the author of the titular novel, The Mothman Prophecies director Mark Pellington set out to provide a less-literal interpretation of the book and instead wanted to explore psychological drama in UFO witnesses. A recent documentary called The Mothman Legacy chronicles the actual events in a spooky way.

4 The Blair Witch Project

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One of the most successful independent films of all time is the 1999 supernatural horror staple The Blair Witch Project, which focuses on a group of fictional filmmaker students who set out to create a documentary on the eerie local legend known as the Blair Witch. When the three disappear in the ominous woods of the Black Hills near Burkittsville, Maryland, the trio’s equipment and “recovered footage” are found one year later and presented for audiences to witness.

Related: Is The Blair Witch Project Still One of the Scariest Horror Movies More Than 20 Years Later?

Directors Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez wanted to create a horror picture that blended paranormal phenomena with documentaries, coming up with the urban legend in 1993 and writing a 35-page screenplay that featured improvised dialogue. The Blair Witch Project inspired the found-footage concept that would go on to become popular in cinema, with movies like Paranormal Activity, Cloverfield, and V/H/S adopting the style.

3 Alligator

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The 1980 independent horror flick Alligator focuses on the courageous efforts of Chicago Detective David Madison and reptile expert Marisa Kendall as they set out to locate a massive deadly sewer alligator that is attacking the local residents after having been previously flushed down the toilet years earlier. The movie draws inspiration from the unsettling urban legend in which the reptiles dwell within the sewers of cities, wreaking havoc when they ultimately escape and putting citizens on edge. Alligator was lauded by critics for its satirizing of genre clichés, with Alternate Ending writing in their retrospective review, “Funny and self-aware about the ridiculous contrivances of its genre, and it’s also straight-faced in treating the threat of that impossible crocodilian as a real problem.”

2 Ringu

Toho

Based on the Koji Suzuki novel of the same name, the 1998 Japanese psychological supernatural horror film Ringu (also known as The Ring) follows journalist Reiko Asakawa as she battles against time to investigate the chilling mystery surrounding an allegedly cursed videotape that viciously kills anyone who watches it seven days later. The film’s main antagonist Sadako Yamamura draws upon the Yūrei archetype, a spirit in Japanese folklore that is believed to be barred from a peaceful afterlife; it also utilizes a chain letter curse in which anyone who views the spooky videotape will meet untimely ends. Ringu had a major influence on Western cinema, sparking a global interest in Japanese horror and inspiring the successful 2002 remake, The Ring.

1 Candyman

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In the 1992 gothic supernatural classic Candyman, Chicago graduate student Helen Lyle begins writing her thesis on urban legends and folklore, prompting the young woman to investigate the legend of the “Candyman,” a malevolent spirit that kills anyone who says his name five times in front of a mirror. The titular antagonist was heinously murdered due to a forbidden 19th-century interracial love affair, and he vengefully returns to murder anyone who dares utter his name or questions his existence, driven by a need to preserve his legacy.

The horror flick is based on the Clive Barker short story “The Forbidden”, using the Bloody Mary legend as a basis for calling upon the angry, revenge-seeking spirit. Candyman is widely considered to be a contemporary classic of horror cinema, and was both a critical and commercial success; a direct sequel to the picture was released in 2021.

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German lobby card for the Grindhouse/Cult Horror classic: Dead & Buried (1981), directed by Gary Sherman.

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#scooby doo #slasher #art #Friday the 13th #jason voorhees #velma dinkley #velma #illustration #cartoon #classic cartoons #multiverse #80's american slasher film #classic horror movies #american slasher movies #antagonist #fictional character

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#American nightmare #horror film #80s horror #80's horror #horror films #horror #1983 #slasher films #vhs

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A passionate love affair with movie posters and the retrofied slasher variety...

For some reason, at the start of 2022 we're so in the mood for a cinema sesh and with the release of the latest Scream franchise - with a modern reboot, their retrofied movie poster really caught our eye and attention, maybe even a hankering for some movie theater popcorn.

Their series of poster’s scream the infamous Ghostface mask with some spooky soft focus, a classic heavy Gothic Serif font, with a splash of blood.

So vintage.

As they pay homage to some of the classic posters that came out in the 80s - E.T. is one that comes to mind.

With the Scream crew’s iconic marketing, sparking both chills and feels of nostalgia, we are absolutely in love with the new cinema poster art. The vintage-inspired posters were released to audiences in a warm-up to the movie release mid-January, of this week.

So with that said, we've rounded up some of our fave movie posters from over the years, in no particular order, release year, or genre - cause they're all iconic and stand out in their own way.

We've narrowed it down to 22 for the year 2022.

And while we're at it, this would also make a great 22 must-see movie list for 2022.

You're welcome.

Now here is the roundup, in no particular order...

Pulp Fiction

This poster plays on the title of the film so well. A Tarantino classic.

Rosemary’s Baby

The simple baby carriage sits calmly, yet it’s terrifyingly disturbing with the ethereal Mia Farrow in the backdrop.

Genius.

A Clockwork Orange

A 70s classic, with very disturbing themes.

Yet the poster is simple with its eye-catching design and font.

Airplane!

Ridiculous. With an even more ridiculously funny plot and host of characters.

It’s absurd in the best way possible and the poster really tops it off.

Thank God it’s only a motion picture and movie poster!

Beautiful Boy

Love the simplicity of this poster and how it captures a Kodak moment between a loving father and son.

A film that really tugs at your heartstrings.

Carell and Chalamet are just superb!

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Considered one of the most sought-after film posters of the 60s, a Hepburn classic.

This darling movie has it all... romance, wit, fashion, humor, New York City and Tiffany's in the 1960s.

A quintessential collectible from one of the most timeless and beloved films!

Downhill Racer

This poster totally pulls off the art of "less is more".

Intended or not, see how the woman's nose connects to the man's face. It feels as though it’s like a backdrop of abstract mountains.

Fits seamlessly.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Got that Dalí-esque warped feel about it or in the character’s case - it’s perfectly fitting for Gonzo!

A poster that perfectly encapsulates the films twisted plot and the world of Hunter S. Thompson.

Star Wars

A great piece of wall art of a sci-fi classic.

Even if you’re not a fan of the movie franchise the art work on this poster speaks for itself!

Little Miss Sunshine

(Another Steve Carell film/movie poster that made the 22 cut).

With its bright yellow backdrop and van, this movie poster really captures a moment with the key characters, in just a singular image. It’s bold and quirky as the fun ensemble cast are captured in motion.

So clever and perfectly captures the essence of the film.

Taxi Driver

Shows a lonely man walking the streets - unnoticed, uncharismatic and awkward in monochrome.

The poster captures just that of character Travis Bickle, in the most subtle way.

Poltergeist

A black and white movie poster with simple/standout type and a clear concept.

It tells you everything you need to know about the film and sets that eerie mood in the most quintessential way.

“They’re here.”

Bone-chilling.

The Color Purple

A simple, bold and remarkable artwork in the color purple - from the African American epic Pulitzer Prize winning novel.

Love the simplistic style of this movie poster, the main character captured so beautifully.

A powerful compelling story with a bold memorable movie poster.

JAWS

An iconic, terrifying image... you almost can’t look away.

But it’s so great, right.

The artwork illustration image for the novel was repurposed for the film.

Would explain why it still ranks at the top of one of the most iconic cinema posters of all time.

National Lampoon's Vacation

Clark Griswold seen as the muscly superhero, in this out-there and fantastical illustration just as this main character’s psyche - full of fantasy!

Boris Vallejo’s illustration depicts it beautifully and ever so comically.

So much fun, just like all the slapstick National Lampoon’s films.

The Graduate

Capturing a moment in the movie, that says it all in one image.

Seduction.

Then couple that with the tagline: "This is Benjamin. He's a little worried about his future.”

So simple, yet effective.

Ghostbusters

A perfect image.

You would probably know this image and what film is called, even if you hadn't seen the film.

That’s great marketing. The power of a strong film image and that tagline —"Who you gonna call?", don’t even get me started.

Priceless and a serious part of pop culture.

The Dark Knight Rises

Let’s get ready to rumble!! (well that’s what we think of when we see the imagery of this poster...)

It’s the epic rising - disrupting an eight-year-long period of peace.

Thunderous... LOUD, with so much disorder in the city of Gotham brewing.

It’s based on the concept and sketches from Christopher Nolan and his production team and they nailed it.

So iconographic.

Fargo

A movie poster that works like a charm!

This Coen Brothers' film showcases a lighthearted artwork alongside a dark narrative.

A movie poster “homespun” in all its glory of murder and mystery.

Chinatown

Cool illustration coupled with cool typography from the 70s.

Love how the ring of the man's, (Nicholson’s) smoke forms the woman’s hair.

It’s a beautiful piece of art from another iconic Polanski film that has also made the list.

Attack Of The 50 Ft. Woman

Vintage at its finest.

Don’t mess with a GIANT and jealous, angry woman who’s holding one smoking car in her left hand as if it were a toy, as she’s reaching down to grab another, while on a destructive rampage.

It’s complete chaos as people are fleeing from her as if they were tiny insects.

The movie poster cleverly captures it all.

Totally encapsulates 1950s science fiction cinema.

After Hours

A hilarious fine art painting by Marvin Mattelson of a Martin Scorsese picture.

The 80s design with cool typography works perfectly.

A surreal, humorous, artwork that ingeniously illustrates the premise of the film.

So there you have it. 22 iconic movie posters of 2022 that “scream” iconic!

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Do you have specific horror films that you personally believe are "must see" when it comes to the genre? If you have a few that you believe are "required viewing" I'd love to know what they are. You just seem like you've seen tons of horror movies and I'm still fairly new to the genre and am curious what your thoughts are!

yeah! so this list isn't necessarily my all-time favs or anything--more so like these are horror movie touchstones that are useful to watch to get a comprehensive look at the genre. i'll put a little commentary on some of them too. and stars for my personal favs in case this list is too long and overwhelming lol

20s-60s: classics

Nosferatu (1922)

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

Dracula (1931)

Frankenstein (1931)

Bride of Frankenstein (1935) ⭐

Dracula's Daughter (1936) -- Subtextually lesbian vampire film that would influence the later lesbian vampire trend in the 70's

Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

Psycho (1960) - tw for being especially ableist (if the name didn't tip you) and transphobic. But it's one of the most iconic movies, and Janet Leigh is the original scream queen so!

Rosemary's Baby (1968) - FUCK Polanski and def watch this illegally BUT it is very influential to later horror and it's nice to understand the references/homages

Night of the Living Dead (1968) ⭐

70s-80s: intro to slashers

The Exorcist (1973)

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) ⭐

Carrie (1976) ⭐

Suspiria (1977) ⭐

Halloween (1978)⭐

Dawn of the Dead (1978)

Alien (1979) ⭐

The Shining (1980)

Friday the 13th Pt. 1 (1980)

Friday the 13th Pt. 2 (1981) - for Jason

The Thing (1982)

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Evil Dead 2 (1987) ⭐

Hellraiser (1987)

Child's Play (1988)

90s-00s: some diamonds in the rough

Candyman (1992)

Scream (1996) ⭐

The Blair Witch Project - a divisive classic, you may hate it or it may scare the shit out of you. defined the found footage genre

Ginger Snaps (2000) ⭐

The Ring (2002) - this is the American version that most people know, but feel free to watch the original 1998 Japanese version

The Grudge (2004) - ditto, though the American version DOES have SMG soooo

Saw (2004) ⭐

The Descent (2005) ⭐

Let the Right One In (2008)

2010s-2020s: technically not classics YET

The Conjuring (2013)

It Follows (2014)

The Witch (2015)

Train to Busan (2016) ⭐

Get Out (2017) ⭐

Hereditary (2018) - tw for ableism

A Quiet Place (2018) ⭐

Midsommar - tw for ableism

#i'm sorry if this wasn't what you were asking #if you wanted me to pick like three from this list i'd probably say...#night of the living dead - halloween - evil dead 2 #for kind of an overview of horror (and ones i like)#i've seen a LOT of horror movies and some of them are real clunkers #and some are good but i wouldn't recommend as like required viewing yknow?

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The Mosley Review: Best Films of 2021

Well we've made it through 2021! Man did 2020 screw up everything in the realm of Hollywood and all of our viewing habits have evolved. I didn't do a best films of 2020 list because the world shutdown and so did the theaters. Most of the films were pushed to this past year so we all had to adapt. But just for the hell of it, my choice for best film of 2020 is Da 5 Bloods. Watch that film on Netflix. Now, I know why you’re here and I won't delay any longer! Here's my list of the best films of 2021! Click the title of each film if you want my full review of each film.

Malignant: What can I say? This film was wild! James Wan is a master of delivering something fresh and insanely original to everything he does. He made his mark on the horror film genre and then took a brake to do more blockbuster films and now he's back. This film took a concept that is mostly saved for heart wrenching dramas, but he takes it into a new violent, interesting and retro style that gore fans will love and action fans will drool over. This film was the best of both worlds and shows that James Wan can do no wrong.

America: The Motion Picture: I love alternate takes on American history. We all know the bloodshed, twists and betrayals, but that doesn't mean you can't take the true history and have a little fun with it. Much like the creators of this, the dark, zanny and incredibly obnoxious humor sometimes writes itself with history. I loved every bit of this film and the outrageous revisionist comedy that ensues over some of the most violent moments in American history. If you love the team behind the 21 Jump Street films, then you will love this stupid action comedy. I'll never look at Paul Revere and his horse the same way and Benedict Arnold was the first American Werewolf! Fight me on that if you will!

Fear Street Trilogy (1994, 1978,1666): 2021 was such a great year for horror! All 3 of these films had their own unique charm and I loved that the entire cast had a part to play in each film in an American Horror Story style of reusing the actors. Each entry was an homage to the great horror films of each time period and the darker stories of the past. From the Salem Witch trials to late 70's and 80's classic teen slashers to iconic 90’s hit Scream, this was so compelling across the entire scope of the central plot. I read a number of Goosebumps books from R.L. Stine, but I never knew about the books these films are based on. I may have to read more.

A Quiet Place Part 2: In this day and age, the art of the sequel is almost gone. Very few can actually get it right in not going so far away from what made the original so great. This film is that rare occasion where not only does it stay consistent with the original, but it gives you the experience of seeing the invasion begin. It is done in such a vast, but small and personal way that didn't require insane explosions, news reports or anything like that. The core of these films are the characters and that continues in this generously expansive masterpiece. I can't wait to see where the family goes next.

No Time To Die: The Bond franchise has gone through many changes, but the one thing that has been consistent is that each era takes our favorite British spy on new and engaging adventures regardless of the quality of film. Just like Sean Connery, Daniel Craig's era of James Bond has does something ground breaking for the character. For the first time, James Bond has gotten a full story arc from the first film that has come to an emotional and jaw dropping finale. Daniel Craig has redefined the character and given such a growth that was so unexpected and beautiful. The Daniel Craig era of Bond, is the best Bond I've ever seen and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect ending.

The Harder They Fall: It has been so long since I have had fun in the Western genre. Not since Young Guns have I had so much fun with the characters on screen and the action they find themselves in. The vengeance story arc is a classic and if you can infuse some flavor into the mix, you may have something special. The fact that this is the first all Black action western where none of the characters are currently or formerly owned slaves was something truly amazing. This film was full of style, blood, comedy and I even loved the villains more than the heroes and that's rare! The soundtrack was the chef's kiss that complimented the visual feast this film was. This is a must see to believe!

The Suicide Squad: Well if this isn't the ultimate definition of a dramatic turn around. The first film was a travesty to say the least and didn't really live up to the scope it deserved. Enter James Gunn! He single handedly revitalized a franchise with his freshly dark, violent and joyfully creative mind. His style of comedy and his Troma film background truly came in handy with this group of villains and he delivered some of the best action the DCEU has ever seen. Every character had their moments to shine whether it be taking out a camp of sleeping commandos or explaining who a character sees when they're killing. This film had so much heart to its wonderful story and visually this film was gorgeous. Now give me a King Shark and Ratcatcher 2 film with Milton making a cameo please?!

The Mitchells vs the Machines: We have seen the family road trip film a dozen times, but what makes them interesting is the driving force of the bond between the children and their parents. Knowing what has disconnected the bond and then seeing the parent striving to reconnect with their child is always compelling but when you add a threat to the world, it creates a moment for everyone to take in account of what's really important. That's what I loved about this film and it worked so well. The animation was astounding, beautiful and compelling. The villain I empathized with as the A.I. showed that we have become so content on focusing on the newest thing and not be happy with what we have. I thoroughly loved the many subplots and themes of this film and it shouldn't be missed. It was a sleeper hit in my opinion and I'm glad I didn't sleep on it. Monchi is King!

Spider-Man: No Way Home: If you truly haven't seen this film already then what the hell are you waiting for?! There was so much riding on this film to be great with all the characters that it was juggling and it worked. Every character had a complete story and I loved that every villain had a form of redemption in the most heartwarming and heartbreaking ways. As a Spider-Man fan, I have always hoped to see the perfect big screen version of the character and it finally happened. Tobey Maguire did great and I really liked Andrew Garfield, but this is the most complete character growth of Peter Parker / Spider-Man I've ever seen. Tom Holland has taken the character on a journey and it all comes together. The action in this film was amazing and the moments where we get to see all 3 live action Spider-Men interact and so organically was truly the best fan service anyone could ask for. This was the greatest live action Spider-Man film and the most fulfilling ending to a spectacular trilogy.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife: I will say it to till the day I die! This film will always be Ghostbusters 4 to me. For decades Ghost Heads and casual movie goers alike have been waiting for the longest time for a proper live action sequel and it has finally arrived. This film saved the franchise from abysmal lie of a remake and decided to scale it back to a small and personal story about the genius Egon Spengler and his granddaughter. The legacy of the Ghostbusters was entrusted to the son of the original director Ivan Reitman and Jason Reitman did right by what was established years ago. This was a true love letter to the fans and the swan song to not only Egon, but to the great Harold Ramis. This film was beautiful and I felt like a child again on an adventure to trap ghosts and stop a paranormal entity from destroying the world. This was everything I hoped it would be. I want a actual podcast interview with Podcast and Ray Stanz to be officially made! MAKE IT HAPPEN GHOST CORPS!

And now we've come to that magical moment you've reading along to get to. There were alot of great films of 2021, but I had to choose the one that I loved the most. The best film of 2021 is.....

The Green Knight: The legends of Arthur are famous across all mediums, but one that stuck to me like glue was the story of the Green Knight. It was an epic story of inner strength and self discovery that I truly loved from beginning to end. The slow burn of this film is not for everyone, but I loved its ethereal atmosphere and haunting visuals. The score to this film is so magical, haunting and yet soothing. Dev Patel was excellent as Sir Gawain, but Ralph Ineson's powerful voice rattles the sound scape and carries such weight with every word spoken as the Green Knight. The practical make-up used to bring the Knight to life was out of this world and felt right in the world. He looks exactly like something you would summon and I was blown away by his sound design. This was one of my most anticipated films of the year and it did not disappoint. This is a must see if you have an itch for a great grounded and haunting medieval film.

And that's it ladies and gentlemen! That is my list for the absolute best films of 2021! Here's to 2022 and the next list of great films to come out of the year! Tell me your list of best films or what you thought of my list in the comments below. Thanks for reading!

#malignant #America the motion picture #fear street 1994 #fear street 1978 #fear street 1666 #a quiet place part two #no time to die #the harder they fall #the suicide squad #the mitchells vs the machines #spiderman now way home spoilers #ghostbusters afterlife #the green knight

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