Sorry. I know it's been a few days since my last post. Part of the reason was because Blogger was experiencing some technical issues and I the one day I wanted to post, I couldn't. The main reason has been lack of time. I just picked up a third job, so the little time that I had to post has been pinched even further. Because of the new time constraint, I probably won't be posting everyday. But I am mixing things up a bit. Due to the popularity of last week's movie challenge, I will be doing more contests. I am also opening the blog up to guest posters. If any of you get a burst of creative energy shoot me an email with your thoughts. Ok. Let's get to the random.
Jeepers Creepers
In celebration of Halloween, I have compiled a list of movies that I feel should be watched every year at this time. I have excluded obvious films (The Excorcist, The Omen, Rosemary's Baby) and have listed less known movies that I feel deserve a viewing.Now these are movies that I consider genuinely frightening. You will notice that there are no ginsu hack and slash flicks. I don't consider those films scary. Some can be entertaining (Halloween, Scream) but most of the scares are of the quick edit, cats in the alley variety. The movies I have on the list generate a sense of foreboding and creepy. It's not what you see on the screen, but what you don't and what your mind does with that unseen knowledge. So here's the list in no particular order.
The Haunting
I refer to the 1963 version, not the tragic 1999 re-make (although it is almost worth a viewing to see Owen Wilson get decapitated). This is the ultimate haunted house movie. Director Robert Wise is masterful in creating an evil atmosphere and even though you never see a single ghost, you feel them everywhere.
Prince of Darkness
John Carpenter of Halloween fame explores the source of all evil and the consequences if released into our world. After viewing this film, I can't go into any church without wondering if there is a basement with a glowing vat in it. Look for a cameo by Alice Cooper.
The Evil Dead
Before the skyscrapers and bustling streets of Spider-man, Sam Raimi's first film was set in a remote cabin in the woods. Notable for it's unique pov camera work and the first (only?) rape between a human and an oak tree.
Pumpkinhead
A different twist on the revenge story. Director Stan Winston is known for his creature effects on films like Alien and Predator. You can see a Ridley Scott influence in Winston's directorial debut.
White Chicks
The Wayans Brothers collaborate to produce one of the scariest films of all time. Includes an equally frightening soundtrack featuring Vanessa Carlton.
If you have seen any of these, please post a comment on what you thought of the film. I'd also love to hear your choices for must see films on Halloween.
1 comment:
I still don't see your fascination with The Haunting. I just don't think it's that scary. Personally, The Ring sort of freaked me out. I agree with the whole slasher sort of thing - not scary... And I really don't know what your hangup is with White Chicks. That is one of the funniest movies ever...Oh my God! I think I'm totally about to have a BF!!! LOL Me thinks you should watch it again.
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