The Blu-ray Community Top 31 Horror Films of All Time RESULTS - Blu-ray Forum

Romulus · 10-19-2009, 11:42 PM

After a LONG wait (wasn't done purposefully) I have finally completed the Blu-ray.com Community Top 31 Horror Films of All Time. This list was actually very fun to do considering that horror isn't necessarily my favorite genre but I found the results quite interesting. Before we get to the results I would like the thank the following for participating:

jamsbooking
OrlandoEastwood
leem6453
TheSoviet
Kryptonic
owa
Elvis
CZAR
Porkchop Express
kpkelly
hookem2845
secretagentnumber6
Al The Stange
master_8ball
blu titan
jrs03
stinger78
Greg Blu
Eagle_23
PropellarHead9
surfdude12
Replica
OtisBDriftwood
plentipote
broganreynik
thebat2
Elandyll
Col.Zombie
upswiseass
assydingo
Steve46
Duffy12
rkolinski
jamesdevil
jebhdb
nightwolf2369
Travis
koontz1973
billypoe
iceman_mw21
Tav
Suntory_Times
andyman1970
BluRayTim
dahoover
MacDaddy
paperkut
kotsedriver
one day as a lion
mikejet
sonnyluc
blu-ray ne1
markj801
deadhatetheliving
dallywhitty
lacit170

Needless to say, there were a bunch of you that participated and I thank you greatly for it. This is one of the most successful lists that I've done and I think you guys are really going to enjoy the results.

So how does the list work? The participating users came up with a list of their 31 favorite horror films of all time. Based on how they placed on their list, they would be awarded a number of points. Point scoring system as followed:

1. 16 Points
2. 15 Points
3. 14 Points
4. 13 Points
5. 12 Points
6. 11 Points
....
13. 4 Points
14. 3 Points
15. 2 Points
16. 1 Point

You can view the original thread here.

I'll unveil the list in this order:

31-26
25-21
20-16
15-11
10-6
5-3
2-1

As I unveil the list I'll add links above so you can jump straight to where you left off instead of having to unravel through the pages.

Once again I would like the thank to those who participated and I'll waste no further time and get started. 31-26 will be up in a few.

MarkJ801 · 10-19-2009, 11:47 PM

Yay!

Duffy12 · 10-19-2009, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romulus

Needless to say, there were a bunch of you that participated and I thank you greatly for it.

Back at ya bud.

.

GLaDOS · 10-19-2009, 11:56 PM

Can't wait to see the results, Romulus. Must took you a long time, eh?

Romulus · 10-20-2009, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kotsedriver

Can't wait to see the results, Romulus. Must took you a long time, eh?

1) Didn't realize the cut off date for nominations was the weekend before my midterms. Fail 1.

2) After midterms, I was surprised with a OU-Texas ticket so I was gone the entire weekend. Fail 2. Plus, OU lost. Fail 3.

So now here we are.

surfdude12 · 10-20-2009, 12:03 AM

wow, i'm real glad Orphanage made it!!!

now for all you "i don't like subtitles" folk, rent it!!!!!
The Ring should have been a little higher, IMO psychological horrors like The Ring are always more terrifying than in-your-face-gore flicks.

jhiggy23 · 10-20-2009, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surfdude12

wow, i'm real glad Orphanage made it!!!

now for all you "i don't like subtitles" folk, rent it!!!!!
The Ring should have been a little higher, IMO psychological horrors like The Ring are always more terrifying than in-your-face-gore flicks.

I could not agree more. Gore flicks really have no value to me, to be honest. No offense to those who like them, I just think mood and atmosphere work better.

Meeklo · 10-20-2009, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romulus

1) Didn't realize the cut off date for nominations was the weekend before my midterms. Fail 1.

2) After midterms, I was surprised with a OU-Texas ticket so I was gone the entire weekend. Fail 2. Plus, OU lost. Fail 3.

So now here we are.

Um.....I'd call that last one a win....HOOK 'EM!

Steve46 · 10-20-2009, 01:41 PM

People seem to love or hate The Mist. It's probably because it doesn't fit in with the typical Hollywood cliches.

The gore is limited. More attention is focused on the thought behind people's actions. If you take away the creatures, the actions of the people are things that could actually happen. Half of the horror is seeing how low humans get when they are desperate.

It fascinates me to see how roles change in such a situation. Who are the real leaders? Who will step up and who will crumble?

The ending is the other reason many people don't like the movie.

I am in the group that loves it. Frank Darabont and Stephen King come up with the goods again. The lack of a soundtrack until the 1 hour 45 mark are intentional. It makes the scene that follows more dramatic.

Yeah, it's not for everyone. But those that like it will really appreciate it. If you haven't seen it, make up your own mind.

Romulus · 10-19-2009, 11:59 PM

31.

Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Directed by Edgar Wright (1)
64 Points (Nominated 16 Times)

30.

Hellraiser (1987)
Directed by Clive Barker (1)
64 Points (Nominated 17 Times)

.

29.

The Ring (2002)
Directed by Gore Verbrinski (1)
68 Points

28.

The Amityville Horror (1979)
Directed by Stuart Rosenberg (1)
71 Points (Nominated 10 Times)

27.

28 Days Later (2002)
Directed by Danny Boyle (1)
71 Points (Nominated 18 Times)

26.

An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Directed by John Landis (1)
72 Points

25.

The Orphanage (2007)
Directed by Juan Antonio Bayona (1)
78 Points

jhiggy23 · 10-20-2009, 12:03 AM

Nice to see both The Ring and The Orphanage on here. Despite the many criticisms of The Ring, Verbinski did a very good directing job and did a good job at creating tension. The Orphanage I consider to be one of the best modern horror films, although it isn't REALLY horror. A real throwback to using atmoshphere over special effects and violence. Great film and can't wait to own it on blu.

Thanks for taking the time Romulus.

Romulus · 10-20-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Nice to see both The Ring and The Orphanage on here. Despite the many criticisms of The Ring, Verbinski did a very good directing job and did a good job at creating tension. The Orphanage I consider to be one of the best modern horror films, although it isn't REALLY horror. A real throwback to using atmoshphere over special effects and violence. Great film and can't wait to own it on blu.

Thanks for taking the time Romulus.

Thanks!

And you haven't bought The Orphanage yet? I bought it the day it came out.

MarkJ801 · 10-20-2009, 12:05 AM

Good to see The Ring and The Orphanage. I love both of those. Kinda surprised The Ring isn't higher on the list, though.

Romulus · 10-20-2009, 12:09 AM

Mistake made: 28 Days Later was accidently deleted from number 27 and I looked over it. So I added it back in.

jhiggy23 · 10-20-2009, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romulus

Thanks!

And you haven't bought The Orphanage yet? I bought it the day it came out.

I know, it is embarassing. I haven't bought many of the films that are on my wishlist because I am waiting for the holiday sales. Two of the top ones on my list, The Orphanage and The Lives of Others, have not dropped below $20 since I have been looking (several months)

SapGoblin · 10-21-2009, 04:48 PM

Wow- surprised the Mist made the list!!!
That one was so under my radar- never saw it! Will have to now!!!

10-19-2009, 11:42 PM	#1
Romulus Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:2	The Blu-ray Community Top 31 Horror Films of All Time RESULTS After a LONG wait (wasn't done purposefully) I have finally completed the Blu-ray.com Community Top 31 Horror Films of All Time. This list was actually very fun to do considering that horror isn't necessarily my favorite genre but I found the results quite interesting. Before we get to the results I would like the thank the following for participating: jamsbooking OrlandoEastwood leem6453 TheSoviet Kryptonic owa Elvis CZAR Porkchop Express kpkelly hookem2845 secretagentnumber6 Al The Stange master_8ball blu titan jrs03 stinger78 Greg Blu Eagle_23 PropellarHead9 surfdude12 Replica OtisBDriftwood plentipote broganreynik thebat2 Elandyll Col.Zombie upswiseass assydingo Steve46 Duffy12 rkolinski jamesdevil jebhdb nightwolf2369 Travis koontz1973 billypoe iceman_mw21 Tav Suntory_Times andyman1970 BluRayTim dahoover MacDaddy paperkut kotsedriver one day as a lion mikejet sonnyluc blu-ray ne1 markj801 deadhatetheliving dallywhitty lacit170 Needless to say, there were a bunch of you that participated and I thank you greatly for it. This is one of the most successful lists that I've done and I think you guys are really going to enjoy the results. So how does the list work? The participating users came up with a list of their 31 favorite horror films of all time. Based on how they placed on their list, they would be awarded a number of points. Point scoring system as followed: 1. 16 Points 2. 15 Points 3. 14 Points 4. 13 Points 5. 12 Points 6. 11 Points .... 13. 4 Points 14. 3 Points 15. 2 Points 16. 1 Point You can view the original thread here. I'll unveil the list in this order: 31-26 25-21 20-16 15-11 10-6 5-3 2-1 As I unveil the list I'll add links above so you can jump straight to where you left off instead of having to unravel through the pages. Once again I would like the thank to those who participated and I'll waste no further time and get started. 31-26 will be up in a few. Last edited by Romulus; 10-20-2009 at 04:50 PM.

10-19-2009, 11:59 PM	#10
Romulus Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:2	31. Shaun of the Dead (2004) Directed by Edgar Wright (1) 64 Points (Nominated 16 Times) 30. Hellraiser (1987) Directed by Clive Barker (1) 64 Points (Nominated 17 Times) . 29. The Ring (2002) Directed by Gore Verbrinski (1) 68 Points 28. The Amityville Horror (1979) Directed by Stuart Rosenberg (1) 71 Points (Nominated 10 Times) 27. 28 Days Later (2002) Directed by Danny Boyle (1) 71 Points (Nominated 18 Times) 26. An American Werewolf in London (1981) Directed by John Landis (1) 72 Points 25. The Orphanage (2007) Directed by Juan Antonio Bayona (1) 78 Points Last edited by Romulus; 10-20-2009 at 01:12 AM.

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10-19-2009, 11:47 PM	#2
MarkJ801 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Salt Lake City Blu-ray collection:273 DVD collection:2	Yay!

10-19-2009, 11:56 PM	#4
GLaDOS Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Fujiwara Tofu Shop 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Can't wait to see the results, Romulus. Must took you a long time, eh?

10-20-2009, 12:03 AM	#6
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	wow, i'm real glad Orphanage made it!!! now for all you "i don't like subtitles" folk, rent it!!!!! The Ring should have been a little higher, IMO psychological horrors like The Ring are always more terrifying than in-your-face-gore flicks.

10-20-2009, 01:41 PM	#9
Steve46 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Oshawa, ON 4K collection:156 Blu-ray collection:1040 Blu-ray reviews: 79 Trading Score:16	People seem to love or hate The Mist. It's probably because it doesn't fit in with the typical Hollywood cliches. The gore is limited. More attention is focused on the thought behind people's actions. If you take away the creatures, the actions of the people are things that could actually happen. Half of the horror is seeing how low humans get when they are desperate. It fascinates me to see how roles change in such a situation. Who are the real leaders? Who will step up and who will crumble? The ending is the other reason many people don't like the movie. I am in the group that loves it. Frank Darabont and Stephen King come up with the goods again. The lack of a soundtrack until the 1 hour 45 mark are intentional. It makes the scene that follows more dramatic. Yeah, it's not for everyone. But those that like it will really appreciate it. If you haven't seen it, make up your own mind.

10-20-2009, 12:03 AM	#11
jhiggy23 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Club Loop 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:630 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:13	Nice to see both The Ring and The Orphanage on here. Despite the many criticisms of The Ring, Verbinski did a very good directing job and did a good job at creating tension. The Orphanage I consider to be one of the best modern horror films, although it isn't REALLY horror. A real throwback to using atmoshphere over special effects and violence. Great film and can't wait to own it on blu. Thanks for taking the time Romulus.

10-20-2009, 12:05 AM	#13
MarkJ801 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Salt Lake City Blu-ray collection:273 DVD collection:2	Good to see The Ring and The Orphanage. I love both of those. Kinda surprised The Ring isn't higher on the list, though.

10-20-2009, 12:09 AM	#14
Romulus Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:2	Mistake made: 28 Days Later was accidently deleted from number 27 and I looked over it. So I added it back in.

10-21-2009, 04:48 PM	#16
SapGoblin Power Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:OH, U.S.A. SteelBooks™:+200 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:424 Trading Score:47	Wow- surprised the Mist made the list!!! That one was so under my radar- never saw it! Will have to now!!!

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