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slick1ru2 · 10-22-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Batmon77

Classic film that I dont need to own. I'd watch it once every 7 years or so.

But it was scary as hell in the 80's on HBO.

My sister had HBO in the 80s. We had antenna, 5 channels, ABC, NBC, CBS, Independent, PBS until the late 80s. So, yeah, it was cool to visit her in the city and watch HBO and MTV.

BouCoupDinkyDau · 10-22-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by oildude

Nicely said. Kubrick was a master at just about every genre he tackled. The Shining is one of my favorite horror films, and for me it represents the best type....psychologic, creepy, and suspenseful. I don't care for slasher or overly graphic gore-fests. If that is someone's type of "scary movie", then they may not think much of the The Shining.

Not true. I love most types of horror films minus the "torture porn." The Shining is probably in my top ten horrors for sure, but I ain't below watching Freddy hack up some sleeping teenagers, or a pack of survivors fleeing the zombie apocalypse.

I agree though that the psychological horror is the best kind, and I think it stands longer than any other type of horror film. Jump scares are cheap and forgettable, but a creepy build up to a psychosocial assault can be awesome. Horror makers need to study Hitchcock and Kubrick more.

surfdude12 · 10-22-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BouCoupDinkyDau

I agree though that the psychological horror is the best kind, and I think it stands longer than any other type of horror film. Jump scares are cheap and forgettable, but a creepy build up to a psychosocial assault can be awesome. Horror makers need to study Hitchcock and Kubrick more.

Agree 100%

I think it was Ebert that put it this way: "The sound of a monster in the woods is always scarier than an image of the monster making the sound in the woods."

By NOT showing us the subliminal imagery in psychological horror, we imagine it in our own heads, which is far more terrifying than an image on the screen (which is based on someone else's imagination).

slick1ru2 · 10-22-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

Agree 100%

I think it was Ebert that put it this way: "The sound of a monster in the woods is always scarier than an image of the monster making the sound in the woods."

By NOT showing us the imagery in psychological horror, we imagine it in our own heads, which is far more terrifying than an image on the screen (which is based on someone else's imagination).

You guys must have loved Blair Witch Project.

surfdude12 · 10-22-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by slick1ru2

You guys must have loved Blair Witch Project.

Yes!

True Story: I hadn't seen any previous of Blair Witch. Went to girls' house to watch it in 2000. After watching it, I walked home at 1am. I looked over my shoulder about 50 times, during the 10 minute walk. I've never been that terrified since. I was 23 and almost called the girl I knew to come over and tuck me in

BouCoupDinkyDau · 10-22-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by slick1ru2

You guys must have loved Blair Witch Project.

Never saw it. The idea of a bunch of guys in a tent in their apartment didn't appeal to me. Any good?

surfdude12 · 10-22-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BouCoupDinkyDau

Never saw it. The idea of a bunch of guys in a tent in their apartment didn't appeal to me. Any good?

Like any film, how good it is depends on your expectations. But trust me, this is an EXTREME example of this principle.

The more you know about the film, the more parodies you read about it and the less open minded one is: the less enjoyable it will be.

The less you know about the film, the less parodies you read about it and the more open minded one is: the more enjoyable it will be.

If you decide to watch it, I'd obviously recommend the latter path - if it's not already tainted

An extreme example where a movie watching experience is almost entirely determined by the viewer's pre-viewing experience, not the movie itself.

slick1ru2 · 10-22-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

Yes!

True Story: I hadn't seen any previous of Blair Witch. Went to girls' house to watch it in 2000. After watching it, I walked home at 1am. I looked over my shoulder about 50 times, during the 10 minute walk. I've never been that terrified since. I was 23 and almost called the girl I knew to come over and tuck me in

Dan Myrick, half the team that came up with the movie, was in my high school class back in Florida. Its a great movie to watch late at night, with surround.

slick1ru2 · 10-22-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BouCoupDinkyDau

Never saw it. The idea of a bunch of guys in a tent in their apartment didn't appeal to me. Any good?

That's not Blair Witch. Not sure what movie you are thinking it is. But yeah, the less you know about it going in, the more you will enjoy it.

surfdude12 · 10-22-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by slick1ru2

Dan Myrick, half the team that came up with the movie, was in my high school class back in Florida. Its a great movie to watch late at night, with surround.

kick a$$! I knwo they went to UCF right? I live in O-town. Where was the high school?

Batmon77 · 10-22-2011, 06:01 PM

Blair Witch Project is not in the same league as The Shining...IMO.

surfdude12 · 10-22-2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Batmon77

Blair Witch Project is not in the same league as The Shining...IMO.

No argument from me - I think we're just saying we'd put it in the same "psychological horror" category. Along with Psycho, Orphanage, The Ring, The Others, etc.

Shining is my #1 favorite horror film!

slick1ru2 · 10-22-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

kick a$$! I knwo they went to UCF right? I live in O-town. Where was the high school?

Riverview in Sarasota. Being a USF alumni, I won't comment on his choice of colleges, lol.

slick1ru2 · 10-22-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Batmon77

Blair Witch Project is not in the same league as The Shining...IMO.

Well, perhaps not. But one inspired a whole genre of horror movies. And it wasn't The Shining. Cloverfield, Rec 2, Quarantine, The Fourth Kind, Paranormal Activity, Apollo 18, etc. all inspired by Blair Witch. Any time you see a viral campaign about a movie touting its found footage, that goes back to Blair Witch.

BouCoupDinkyDau · 10-22-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

Like any film, how good it is depends on your expectations. But trust me, this is an EXTREME example of this principle.

The more you know about the film, the more parodies you read about it and the less open minded one is: the less enjoyable it will be.

I just kinda ignored it, mainly because of all the hype. The more something is hyped, the more disinterested I become. The only parody I ever saw was of a close up of a dude blowing snot bubbles. So basically, I know close to nothing about it.

I guess I can netflix it. Maybe have it in time for Halloween.

Batmon77 · 10-22-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by slick1ru2

Well, perhaps not. But one inspired a whole genre of horror movies. And it wasn't The Shining. Cloverfield, Rec 2, Quarantine, The Fourth Kind, Paranormal Activity, Apollo 18, etc. all inspired by Blair Witch. Any time you see a viral campaign about a movie touting its found footage, that goes back to Blair Witch.

The viral marketing and shakey camera style doesnt make up for mediocre art.

retablo · 10-22-2011, 06:30 PM

The real question is what version to get - the longer, slower US cut or the shorter, tighter UK cut. Both have merits, but I think (and it's suggested that Stanley also preferred it) the UK cut is superior.

slick1ru2 · 10-22-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Batmon77

The viral marketing and shakey camera style doesnt make up for mediocre art.

No but Blair Witch, Cloverfield, Rec 2, Paranormal Activity certified fresh at Rotten Tomatoes.

Batmon77 · 10-22-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by slick1ru2

No but Blair Witch, Cloverfield, Rec 2, Paranormal Activity certified fresh at Rotten Tomatoes.

Sorry, but I dont read Rotten Tomatoes to form my opinions.

But cool if they like them.

You know 4 out of 5 doctors prefer the Colgate?

Batmon77 · 10-22-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by retablo

The real question is what version to get - the longer, slower US cut or the shorter, tighter UK cut. Both have merits, but I think (and it's suggested that Stanley also preferred it) the UK cut is superior.

They arent packaged together on one BD?

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Batmon77 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2011 Location:New York City 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:428 DVD collection:1	Blair Witch Project is not in the same league as The Shining...IMO.

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retablo Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hollywood Blu-ray collection:1307 Trading Score:1	The real question is what version to get - the longer, slower US cut or the shorter, tighter UK cut. Both have merits, but I think (and it's suggested that Stanley also preferred it) the UK cut is superior.

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