Horrors of the Decade - Blu-ray Forum

Lepidopterous · 01-09-2009, 07:54 PM

What films in your opinion merit the absolute best in the horror genre of the past decade and why?

28 Days Later - very original
The Ring - scariest movie in my recent memory
Saw - mind-bending and horrific

and honorable mention goes out to Dawn of the Dead and 30 Days of Night.

Crim122 · 01-09-2009, 08:05 PM

28 Days Later - Its one of the most realistic horror movie to come out imo, not in the sense of a virus that turns us into rage zombies but the fact that its virus...and a viral epidemic is very likely. The film delivers a great sense of hopelessness and despair.

Blair Witch Project - Shot wonderfully and the acting was superb, it’s very realistic and I think you have to put yourself in the characters shoes to get the "feel" of it. Because anyone in that situation would be terrified.

[REC] - Shot the same style as Blair Witch with a 28 Days Later twist, it also gives a good feel of hopelessness, and the last 15 minutes is the only time I have had a *hands in front of face peeping through fingers* moment during a film.

The Orphanage - Not sense Poltergeist have I seen a ghost film that was so creepy, the suspense and creep factor in this one is top notch. The only bad thing about it is...after you see it you really won’t want to watch it again

Ju-On The original version of The Grudge...except the difference is this one does not suck. Ju-On is super creepy and will stay with you.

Secretagentnumber6 · 01-09-2009, 08:05 PM

The Descent deserves a mention. One of the best horror films made IMO. The feeling of claustrophobia it gave me was unreal and that a movie gave me that feeling is amazing.

I will also say 28 Days Later OP mentioned.

Devil's Backbone is also one of my favs.

brett_day · 01-09-2009, 08:10 PM

blair witch project was great, not a horror movie in the sense of gore but the way it played on your mind was just awesome

Crim122 · 01-09-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by brett_day

blair witch project was great, not a horror movie in the sense of gore but the way it played on your mind was just awesome

I really dont consider it a horror film if it does not A) Creep me out B) Mess with my head.

Gore doesnt really do anything for me.

Lacit170 · 01-09-2009, 08:11 PM

Blair Witch was the first of its kind... very cool idea and had people talking..

Saw is probably my favorite of the last decade unless i forgot some....

28 Days Later definately get honorable mention

Lacit170 · 01-09-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Crim122

I really dont consider it a horror film if it does not A) Creep me out B) Mess with my head.

Gore doesnt really do anything for me.

what would you consider it then?? Horror/Scary movie... same to me

Crim122 · 01-09-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lacit170

what would you consider it then?? Horror/Scary movie... same to me

I read his post wrong, I thought he said BWP was not a horror because the lack of gore

my mistake!

Lacit170 · 01-09-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Crim122

I read his post wrong, I thought he said BWP was not a horror because the lack of gore

my mistake!

no i know.... but do you consider BWP a horror movie? and if no, what would you consider it? JW

Lepidopterous · 01-09-2009, 08:18 PM

I wouldn't consider a movie like Hostel true horror because when I first saw it I wasn't scared at all, I was just grossed out.

Crim122 · 01-09-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lacit170

no i know.... but do you consider BWP a horror movie? and if no, what would you consider it? JW

Oh god yes, I think it is the most effective horror film I have ever seen.

Lacit170 · 01-09-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Crim122

Oh god yes, I think it is the most effective horror film I have ever seen.

gotcha... thought u were saying u didnt like it... good deal

Lacit170 · 01-09-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DjMethod

I wouldn't consider a movie like Hostel true horror because when I first saw it I wasn't scared at all, I was just grossed out.

um... if its not a Horror movie.. what is it?? i mean.. the movies intentions was to scare you...

surfdude12 · 01-09-2009, 08:28 PM

Last Decade:

1. Blair Witch
2. 28 Days
3. The Ring
4. Descent

a movie is a horror movie, if the viewer says it is. some people might be terrified by Pinocchio, if that keeps them up at night shaking...great!

Lepidopterous · 01-09-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Lacit170

um... if its not a Horror movie.. what is it?? i mean.. the movies intentions was to scare you...

Exactly and it didn't which is why I don't see it as true horror. Just because a movie makes you gag doesn't mean it's scary imo

Lepidopterous · 01-09-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

Last Decade:

1. Blair Witch
2. 28 Days
3. The Ring
4. Descent

a movie is a horror movie, if the viewer says it is. some people might be terrified by Pinocchio, if that keeps them up at night shaking...great!

Descent?

Crim122 · 01-09-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DjMethod

Exactly and it didn't which is why I don't see it as true horror. Just because a movie makes you gag doesn't mean it's scary imo

I mean if you were in the characters situation it would be scary as ****, but I am with you I was not moved by it at all...did nothing for me.

+ Have any of you guys seen the original version of The Ring? I still havent

Brandon · 01-09-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Crim122

I mean if you were in the characters situation it would be scary as ****, but I am with you I was not moved by it at all...did nothing for me.

+ Have any of you guys seen the original version of The Ring? I still havent

It should be arriving in my mailbox from blockbuster online today actually! The original Ring, that is. Got it because the American version scared the sh*t out of me and the Japanese version is supposed to be even creepier

Lacit170 · 01-09-2009, 08:35 PM

ok, well for you guys saying a movie isnt a Horror movie if it doesnt scare or creep you out is kind of a dumb explanation... if your going to rent it... where do you go... to the HORROR section... also... The Ring did nothing for me... i need to watch it again...

Crim122 · 01-09-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BrandonT

It should be arriving in my mailbox from blockbuster online today actually! The original Ring, that is. Got it because the American version scared the sh*t out of me and the Japanese version is supposed to be even creepier

I didnt find The Ring even that bad, I thought it was the best of the foreign remakes though. The one part that DID **** with me though was

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Originally Posted by Lacit170

ok, well for you guys saying a movie isnt a Horror movie if it doesnt scare or creep you out is kind of a dumb explanation... if your going to rent it... where do you go... to the HORROR section... also... The Ring did nothing for me... i need to watch it again...

I think he is basically saying it was not a horror to him so he doesnt get it, I mean I dont know why films like Zohan are conisdered comedies

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01-09-2009, 07:54 PM	#1
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	Horrors of the Decade *What films in your opinion merit the absolute best in the horror genre of the past decade* and why?** 28 Days Later - very original The Ring - scariest movie in my recent memory Saw - mind-bending and horrific and honorable mention goes out to Dawn of the Dead and 30 Days of Night.

01-09-2009, 08:05 PM	#2
Crim122 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	28 Days Later - Its one of the most realistic horror movie to come out imo, not in the sense of a virus that turns us into rage zombies but the fact that its virus...and a viral epidemic is very likely. The film delivers a great sense of hopelessness and despair. Blair Witch Project - Shot wonderfully and the acting was superb, it’s very realistic and I think you have to put yourself in the characters shoes to get the "feel" of it. Because anyone in that situation would be terrified. [REC] - Shot the same style as Blair Witch with a 28 Days Later twist, it also gives a good feel of hopelessness, and the last 15 minutes is the only time I have had a hands in front of face peeping through fingers moment during a film. The Orphanage - Not sense Poltergeist have I seen a ghost film that was so creepy, the suspense and creep factor in this one is top notch. The only bad thing about it is...after you see it you really won’t want to watch it again Ju-On The original version of The Grudge...except the difference is this one does not suck. Ju-On is super creepy and will stay with you. Last edited by Crim122; 01-09-2009 at 08:10 PM.

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01-09-2009, 08:05 PM	#3
Secretagentnumber6 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:St Louis Area Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:212 Trading Score:4	The Descent deserves a mention. One of the best horror films made IMO. The feeling of claustrophobia it gave me was unreal and that a movie gave me that feeling is amazing. I will also say 28 Days Later OP mentioned. Devil's Backbone is also one of my favs.

01-09-2009, 08:10 PM	#4
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	blair witch project was great, not a horror movie in the sense of gore but the way it played on your mind was just awesome

01-09-2009, 08:11 PM	#6
Lacit170 Blu-ray Count Member since:Jun 2008 Location:CT 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:726 DVD collection:261 Trading Score:1	Blair Witch was the first of its kind... very cool idea and had people talking.. Saw is probably my favorite of the last decade unless i forgot some.... 28 Days Later definately get honorable mention

01-09-2009, 08:18 PM	#10
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	I wouldn't consider a movie like Hostel true horror because when I first saw it I wasn't scared at all, I was just grossed out.

01-09-2009, 08:28 PM	#14
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	Last Decade: 1. Blair Witch 2. 28 Days 3. The Ring 4. Descent a movie is a horror movie, if the viewer says it is. some people might be terrified by Pinocchio, if that keeps them up at night shaking...great!

01-09-2009, 08:35 PM	#19
Lacit170 Blu-ray Count Member since:Jun 2008 Location:CT 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:726 DVD collection:261 Trading Score:1	ok, well for you guys saying a movie isnt a Horror movie if it doesnt scare or creep you out is kind of a dumb explanation... if your going to rent it... where do you go... to the HORROR section... also... The Ring did nothing for me... i need to watch it again...

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