Dark Castle Entertainment - Your favorite? - Blu-ray Forum

Leonidas King · 09-01-2017, 01:43 PM

Rewatched Gothika last night and felt there needed to be a thread pertaining Dark Castle Entertainment movies. These are produced by Joel Silver and Robert Zemeckis and they always seem to be fun watches, at least for me.

Thought it be fun to create a poll on which ones in their Horror category is your most favorite.

DanTheMan · 09-01-2017, 01:45 PM

Orphan, easily.

Leonidas King · 09-01-2017, 01:46 PM

Orphan and Splice are my favorite

DanTheMan · 09-01-2017, 01:47 PM

I still need to check out Splice eventually. Maybe I'll save it for October. I do remember enjoying Thirteen Ghosts years back.

imsounoriginal · 09-01-2017, 01:47 PM

Only one I've seen is Splice but it was a while ago, I thought it was OK.

esteban² · 09-01-2017, 01:57 PM

None of these were great. Most are somewhere between mediocre and OK for me. I don't know which one to choose ... The Reaping maybe? Yeah, let's do that.

I am still very curious about Orphan, though. Looking forward to catch up that one.

Leonidas King · 09-01-2017, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by esteban²

None of these were great. Most are somewhere between mediocre and OK for me. I don't know which one to choose ... The Reaping maybe? Yeah, let's do that.

I am still very curious about Orphan, though. Looking forward to catch up that one.

Come on, dont ruin the fun please. We know these arent masterful pieces of work. But there is certain entertaining factors about them. For example, the opening sequence of Ghost Ship was incredible, the rest of the movie not so much.

I never saw The Reaping. Might consider it for next month.

Todd Tomorrow · 09-01-2017, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

Orphan and Splice are my favorite

Same here, they are among my favorite horror films of the last couple of decades. House on Haunted Hill and House of Wax are watchable, the rest is dross.

mpstjohn · 09-01-2017, 02:12 PM

Orphan (solid cast, acting, direction, script, and even the soundtrack is great for setting the mood) is my favorite.

Thirteen Ghosts comes a close second (at the very least from a visual standpoint, I love the design of the ghosts and the house).

House on Haunted Hill is third, Geoffrey Rush makes a great stand-in for Vincent Price. Its sequel, Return is just goofy but fun in a b-movie way.

Ghost Ship is watchable if only because of its opening.

House of Wax is at the least an interesting update to the film,

[Show spoiler]

although I don't entirely care for the cast, but Cuthbert makes an alright lead.

Splice is a fascinating idea, well acted and works for me at least for the first two thirds but then goes off the deep end.

Leonidas King · 09-01-2017, 02:21 PM

Each one has something that's quite fascinating.

House of Wax has some really cool production design as well as Thirteen Ghosts. Gothika has great technicality in camera work.

esteban² · 09-01-2017, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

Come on, dont ruin the fun please.

I never saw The Reaping. Might consider it for next month.

Come on pall, bit unfair, you just know I'm not that guy.

I would say 'Splice', 'House on the Haunted Hill' and 'House of Wax' are OK. They all are enjoyable on some level. 'The Reaper' I actually liked. Very curious about 'Orphan', might be a good Halloween choice right there.

Won't share my opinion on '13 Ghosts', 'Ghost Ship' (opening scene is fun) and 'Gothika', since I did not enjoy them at all as a whole.

Are there any upcoming Dark Castle movies?

levcore · 09-01-2017, 03:10 PM

House of Wax closely followed by House on Haunted Hill.

Jennifer Lawrence Fan · 09-01-2017, 03:42 PM

I like all for the most part. Though some are clearly better than others.

I'd say y top 5 in no order are
House On Haunted Hill
Thi13Teen Ghosts
House of Wax
Orphan
Splice

I saw the last 3 in theaters.

BluLamp · 09-01-2017, 04:01 PM

Gothika inspired you to create the thread, yet you didn't list it as an option

Orphan is definitely my favorite, but I've enjoyed all of them to varying degrees, apart from Return to House. Hated that one.

Chaotic · 09-01-2017, 04:04 PM

House on Haunted Hill. The only Dark Castle movie not on blu-ray.

I love pretty much of all them, except Return to House.

Leonidas King · 09-01-2017, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BluLamp

Gothika inspired you to create the thread, yet you didn't list it as an option

Orphan is definitely my favorite, but I've enjoyed all of them to varying degrees, apart from Return to House. Hated that one.

The hell! I could've sworn I added it

I can't edit the poll though

Jennifer Lawrence Fan · 09-01-2017, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

The hell! I could've sworn I added it

I can't edit the poll though

Always check the facts before posting.

Leonidas King · 09-01-2017, 04:14 PM

No one was going to vote for it anyways

I like it though. Even Roger Ebert (RIP) really enjoyed it.

Chaotic · 09-01-2017, 04:16 PM

I might've. Its one of my favs.

AKORIS · 09-01-2017, 04:53 PM

Orphan by a country mile!!!

While clearly flawed, I also enjoyed House On Haunted Hill, Gothika, House Of Wax, and Thir13teen Ghosts.....

View Poll Results: Favorite Dark Castle Entertainment Horror movie
House on Haunted Hill	10	29.41%
Thirteen Ghosts	7	20.59%
Ghost Ship	2	5.88%
House of Wax	2	5.88%
The Reaping	1	2.94%
Return to House on Haunted Hill	0	0%
Orphan	9	26.47%
Whiteout	1	2.94%
Splice	1	2.94%
The Apparition	1	2.94%
Voters: 34. You may not vote on this poll

09-01-2017, 01:43 PM	#1
Leonidas King Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Sparta, Laconia - GRC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:2628 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:250	Dark Castle Entertainment - Your favorite? Rewatched Gothika last night and felt there needed to be a thread pertaining Dark Castle Entertainment movies. These are produced by Joel Silver and Robert Zemeckis and they always seem to be fun watches, at least for me. Thought it be fun to create a poll on which ones in their Horror category is your most favorite.

09-01-2017, 01:45 PM	#2
DanTheMan Blu-ray King Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:593 Blu-ray collection:2319 Digital collection:438 iTunes collection:330 Trading Score:138	Orphan, easily.

09-01-2017, 01:46 PM	#3
Leonidas King Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Sparta, Laconia - GRC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:2628 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:250	Orphan and Splice are my favorite

09-01-2017, 01:47 PM	#4
DanTheMan Blu-ray King Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:593 Blu-ray collection:2319 Digital collection:438 iTunes collection:330 Trading Score:138	I still need to check out Splice eventually. Maybe I'll save it for October. I do remember enjoying Thirteen Ghosts years back.

09-01-2017, 01:47 PM	#5
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Only one I've seen is Splice but it was a while ago, I thought it was OK.

09-01-2017, 01:57 PM	#6
esteban² Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Belgium Blu-ray collection:64 Trading Score:3	None of these were great. Most are somewhere between mediocre and OK for me. I don't know which one to choose ... The Reaping maybe? Yeah, let's do that. I am still very curious about Orphan, though. Looking forward to catch up that one.

09-01-2017, 02:12 PM	#9
mpstjohn Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:30 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:463 DVD collection:225 Digital collection:273 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:33	Orphan (solid cast, acting, direction, script, and even the soundtrack is great for setting the mood) is my favorite. Thirteen Ghosts comes a close second (at the very least from a visual standpoint, I love the design of the ghosts and the house). House on Haunted Hill is third, Geoffrey Rush makes a great stand-in for Vincent Price. Its sequel, Return is just goofy but fun in a b-movie way. Ghost Ship is watchable if only because of its opening. House of Wax is at the least an interesting update to the film, [Show spoiler] although I don't entirely care for the cast, but Cuthbert makes an alright lead. Splice is a fascinating idea, well acted and works for me at least for the first two thirds but then goes off the deep end.

09-01-2017, 02:21 PM	#10
Leonidas King Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Sparta, Laconia - GRC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:2628 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:250	Each one has something that's quite fascinating. House of Wax has some really cool production design as well as Thirteen Ghosts. Gothika has great technicality in camera work.

09-01-2017, 03:10 PM	#12
levcore Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Dryland 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:2617 Trading Score:3	House of Wax closely followed by House on Haunted Hill.

09-01-2017, 03:42 PM	#13
Jennifer Lawrence Fan Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:413 Blu-ray collection:2750 DVD collection:1312 MA collection:305 Digital collection:495 iTunes collection:284 Trading Score:721	I like all for the most part. Though some are clearly better than others. I'd say y top 5 in no order are House On Haunted Hill Thi13Teen Ghosts House of Wax Orphan Splice I saw the last 3 in theaters.

09-01-2017, 04:01 PM	#14
BluLamp Expert Member Member since:Jan 2013	Gothika inspired you to create the thread, yet you didn't list it as an option Orphan is definitely my favorite, but I've enjoyed all of them to varying degrees, apart from Return to House. Hated that one.

09-01-2017, 04:04 PM	#15
Chaotic Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Denver, CO	House on Haunted Hill. The only Dark Castle movie not on blu-ray. I love pretty much of all them, except Return to House.

09-01-2017, 04:14 PM	#18
Leonidas King Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Sparta, Laconia - GRC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:2628 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:250	No one was going to vote for it anyways I like it though. Even Roger Ebert (RIP) really enjoyed it.

09-01-2017, 04:16 PM	#19
Chaotic Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Denver, CO	I might've. Its one of my favs.

09-01-2017, 04:53 PM	#20
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3655 Blu-ray reviews:19	Orphan by a country mile!!! While clearly flawed, I also enjoyed House On Haunted Hill, Gothika, House Of Wax, and Thir13teen Ghosts.....

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