The Criterion Collection

[Scottie]

Maybe I'll rewatch Seconds during this Halloween weekend.

[WonderWeasel]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

You are not alone in that sentiment, sorry

If you see Wild at Heart you will hate it even more.

That is exactly what happened when I finally watched it a couple months back:

Originally Posted by WonderWeasel

I just watched Lynch's Wild at Heart for the first time this weekend, and noticed he lifted the dog carrying a human hand straight from Yojimbo. I'm new to Lynch, but from what I've seen, he's not exactly a blockbuster filmmaker.


*Oh, and Ray, your avatar is disgusting LOL

[Ray Jackson]

Having been in a serious horror movie phase recently, I'm considering either Cronos or The Devil's Backbone as my fifth selection.

Which one is better?

...which one is scarier?

[jw007]

I know its not in the Criterion Collection, but can't Eyes Wide Shut be partially considered a horror film?

I mean, just the way Kubrick edited that thing, with the ominous music and that famous sequence we all know about (with the cloaks and masks), its a scary film!

There's something that is just so unnerving about that movie.

To me, movies like that are scarier than gory monster movies with slashers and vampires.

[oildude]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Never seen Seconds.

...is it great?

I second Seconds.

Also Pale Flower, and in case you have not yet seen it, Ride the Pink Horse.

[hoytereden]

Seconds is terrific. Rock Hudson got most of the attention for his performance but it's John Randolph's that impresses me most.

[oildude]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Having been in a serious horror movie phase recently, I'm considering either Cronos or The Devil's Backbone as my fifth selection.

Which one is better?

...which one is scarier?

In my opinion, neither is particularly scary, but I would rate The Devil's Backbone the better film. Both are well done suspenseful horror films and immensely atmospheric.

All your questions, and many more, can be answered with a Magic 8 ball, a free one month trial subscription to Hulu Plus, and about two weeks left before the Criterion sale to watch all of these movies before you walk in the door of a B&N to make your final selection.

And nothing is scarier than your fugly avatar.

[waxHead]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Having been in a serious horror movie phase recently, I'm considering either Cronos or The Devil's Backbone as my fifth selection.

Which one is better?

...which one is scarier?

The Devil's Backbone is the better of the two. More scary and more interesting. Cronos is worth is still worth watching, but The Devil's Backbone is much more rewarding.

[Ray Jackson]

Originally Posted by oildude

In my opinion, neither is particularly scary, but I would rate The Devil's Backbone the better film. Both are well done suspenseful horror films and immensely atmospheric.

All your questions, and many more, can be answered with a Magic 8 ball, a free one month trial subscription to Hulu Plus, and about two weeks left before the Criterion sale to watch all of these movies before you walk in the door of a B&N to make your final selection.

And nothing is scarier than your fugly avatar.

"And nothing is scarier than your fugly avatar"

I have feelings you know.

[oildude]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

"And nothing is scarier than your fugly avatar"

I have feelings you know.

Not for us, apparently.

After subjecting us to Bobby Peru for so long, your next avatar should be the Unknown Comic.

[Show spoiler]

Seriously, get a free hulu plus trial subscription and watch Seconds, Pale Flower, Cronos, The Devil's Backbone, Ride the Pink Horse, Revanche, and any other suggestion you have not seen. Then you will know which one to pick for your final choice if you are determined to limit yourself to just one. And you will be armed for the next sale with a new list since I think you will like all of the above.

Also, don't forget the Magic 8 ball if you don't get hulu. Given your complaints last sale in July about not liking many of your blind buy recommendations from members, you will get just as good or better advice from the ball as you will here.

[Edward J Grug III]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Having been in a serious horror movie phase recently, I'm considering either Cronos or The Devil's Backbone as my fifth selection.

Which one is better?

...which one is scarier?

Devil's Backbone is better by a mile.

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Having been in a serious horror movie phase recently, I'm considering either Cronos or The Devil's Backbone as my fifth selection.

Which one is better?

...which one is scarier?

Repulsion.

[darkness2918]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Having been in a serious horror movie phase recently, I'm considering either Cronos or The Devil's Backbone as my fifth selection.

Which one is better?

...which one is scarier?

Id say The Devils Backbone but Cronos is also very good. Get both if you can. those were 2 out my first 3 titles bought this past July during my first B&N sale. I was trying to decide between them also but then just took both.

[darkness2918]

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

Repulsion.

I like Repulsion also but not better then Cronos or The Devils Backbone. I also wouldn't really call Repulsion scary, to me it wasn't anyway.

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Maybe I'll rewatch Seconds during this Halloween weekend.

Eureka have been promoting their release as an alternative halloween movie. I'd certainly agree that it's apt fare for this time of year.

[Namuhana]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Having been in a serious horror movie phase recently, I'm considering either Cronos or The Devil's Backbone as my fifth selection.

Which one is better?

...which one is scarier?

Undoubtedly The Devil's Backbone.

[SlickDamian]

Seconds, Cronos, The Devil's Backbone, Repulsion, Rosemary's Baby, etc are all great "scary" movies for Halloween. But I have two that I would sincerely recommend, although they aren't in the Criterion Collection.

It Follows is the best horror to come along in years. Trust me.

The Entity has a similar concept to It Follows, and is genuinely suspenseful. Martin Scorsese called it one of his favorite horror films. I like it better then the not famous Poltergeist.
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[Arch Stanton]

It Follows was absolutely awful IMO. Babadook >>

[SkyAntoine]

Started Seconds last night, but wasn't quite in the mood to stick with it. Camera work is very different from anything I've seen. It wasn't that I didn't find it interesting, but staying up past 11 pm watching films for 3 straight nights finally caught up with me.

Funny how some films are an easy watch and some require a little more mental clarity.

[Polaroid]

Possession.