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I watched The Incredible Shrinking Man last night and was really surprised by the melancholy tone. The increasingly large props and special effects were great for 1957. Its pulpy sci-fi with horror elements but the entire plot is just him accepting that he’s just going to continue shrinking into the infinite. If you’re doing an atomic horror or 50’s era I would highly recommend it.
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Cemetary Man looks insane. It also looks like it’s on YouTube. Recommended?
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Screened Cemetery Man for friends last Thursday and it was a big hit. Tonight I’m gonna screen Brain Damage. Hopefully that goes well. Here’s a list of potential hits I’ve gathered if we decide for a third one. None of these I’ve seen, so if there are more surefire crowd pleasers let me know: The Brain (1988) Black Sabbath (1963) Robot Monster (1953) Mystic in Bali (1981) The Legend of the Seven Golden Vampires (1972)
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Hosted a vampire double feature tonight and it was awesome. For some reason this years crop of horror movies have been quite the bangers: The Legend of the Seven Golden Vampires (YouTube): Kick rear end Kung fu and Peter Kushing being awesome around China. Shaw Bros and Hammer horror what’s not to love. Planet of the Vampires (Amazon): another genre-bender with sci-fi this time. You can absolutely see the influence this had on Ridley Scott’s sci-fi films, especially Prometheus. A twisted (and cheap) Forbidden Planet. Highly recommend both. Since I scroll here for movie ideas, I’ll post what I’ve seen so far this month for others. Carnival of Souls: only watch this after midnight or the magic is ruined. The Exorcist: GF’s first time. Amazon has the original cut if you care about that (I do). The Incredible Shrinking Man: incredibly maudlin and well done. The Curse of Frankenstein: so far has stuck out as the most ‘Halloween’ feeling. The Fly 1958: The final scare is surprisingly creepy. The Descent Cemetery Man: total insanity. Fiend Without a Face: the exact 50’s b-movie I wanted. Brain Damage: hilarious and awesome. Big rec. House of Frankenstein: second place for ‘Most Halloween’. The Invisible Man 1933: classic. Halloween: Also GF’s first time. Which got me to see this with fresh eyes again, which is always nice. Invasion of the Body Snatchers 1978 Legend of the Seven Golden Vampires Planet of the Vampires Kart Barfunkel fucked around with this message at 08:03 on Oct 19, 2020 |
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Oct 19, 2020 08:01
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Anyone have a favorite Hershell Gordon Lewis picture?
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Oct 19, 2020 08:15
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I’ve been streaming movies with friends all October, but tonight I would like something a little higher in quality than the weird junk I’ve been showing them. I want to show them something old, black and white, heavy on mood and available for streaming. I’m thinking The Black Cat 1934, White Zombie, or The Old House (not limited to this). Not having seen any of these myself, what would best fit the bill?
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Oct 27, 2020 22:04
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Neo Rasa posted:"old, black and white, heavy on mood" Thanks for this list. I’ve seen some but look forward to the ones I haven’t. I ended up screening The Innocents (1961), which was on YouTube in a pretty great print. I have to say, the movie was excellent. One of, if not the best ghost story I’ve seen on film.
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Oct 28, 2020 08:39
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married but discreet posted:Mad God gave me heavy 90s video game cutscene vibes, in the best possible way. I was constantly thinking of Tool music videos. But I wanted to chime in and say Mad God was great. I got to see it in a theater and I think it will be a future classic if it’s treated well (ie a good physical release and strong word of mouth). I also watched Crimes of the Future this week and nearly had to walk out of the theater to compose myself but I’m glad I stuck it through. It’s so bleak and nauseating but I think it’s the most concise rumination on transhumanism that Cronenberg has ever made. I can’t recommended to everyone but I think it’s a masterpiece.
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Do you people like Shudder? I hear about some exclusive stuff they have every now and then that sounds great like The Devils or Mad God but do you feel you get your value out of your subscription?
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Jun 19, 2022 02:23
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Skinamarink owns. An instant classic for me. Successfully pulls off the feeling of an inescapable nightmare which is the highest praise I can give a horror movie.
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Jan 14, 2023 22:25
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Wasn’t there a script/Lucas idea floating around for an Indy sequel where he’s literally trapped in a haunted house?
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Jan 17, 2023 05:59
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Mexican horror movie marathon at a theater near me. Never heard of any of these but I love a good trashy violent movie, and I want to see what Mexico has to offer. Which is the night to go? Friday: Dimensiones Ocultas (1989) Navajeros (1980) Saturday: La Venganza de le Llorona (1974) Santo y Blue Demon vs. Dracula y El Hombre Lobo (1970) Sunday: El Violdaor Infernal (1988) “A Secret Mario Almada Title”
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May 19, 2023 23:39
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Lovely knowing I have a neighbor in Punkin Spunkin.
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SidneyIsTheKiller posted:El Santo does indeed rule but it should probably be noted that it's more akin to a Batman movie than it is horror, in case you're really set on seeing something "trashy and violent." I just got out of the screening and had a blast. Ticket came with two tacos. Loved seeing El Santo and Blue Demon in sweaters playing chess while their niece is literally being hypnotized by Dracula in the same room. And both of the films end with children being put through horrible misadventures, while all the adults go ‘Hmm will this scar her for life? Nah, we’ll just say it was a dream.’ A+
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