31 Days of Halloween Movies (2024) - Horror Fans Unite!!!!!! - Page 23 - Blu-ray Forum

chad_1138 · 10-02-2024, 02:46 AM

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synkron · 10-02-2024, 03:07 AM

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casey76 · 10-02-2024, 03:14 AM

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evilive · 10-02-2024, 03:20 AM

*denotes first time viewing

10/1

1. *The Creeping Terror (1964)

*groaning * started off my October with a craptastic one. This one's about an alien life form, which looks like a leech dragging a rug, landing in a small Californian community and consuming the inhabitants. Terrible.

2. *Galaxy of Terror (1981)

Bit of an Alien rip-off. There's an entity that torments and kills the space crew by using their fears. Pretty cool make-up effects, but rather cheesy and dull.

3. Evil Dead II (1987)

Had to brighten up my spirits so I spun this classic to end the night.

mikesncc1701 · 10-02-2024, 03:29 AM

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MassiveMovieBuff · 10-02-2024, 03:48 AM

10/1

The Fly (1986)

The Fly II

And for the evening I'm kicking off the month with a Tommy Atkins double feature!

Halloween III

1/2
John Carpenter's The Fog

1/2

u2popmofo · 10-02-2024, 04:07 AM

10/1

The Monster Squad

FlamedLiquid · 10-02-2024, 06:15 AM

10/1

The Amusement Park

3/10

Getting old sucks.

Slaughter Day

4/10

For as cheap as this movie was made I found it somewhat enjoyable. Thankfully it was short.

The Necro Files

3/10

This movie was laughably bad, from the zombie with the giant penis to the flying baby to the abrupt ending.

Jay H. · 10-02-2024, 06:30 AM

Some Guy Who Kills People (2012)

BerC · 10-02-2024, 07:05 AM

½

This marks my third time seeing "Goosebumps." I watched it once when it came out and I watched it again in 2019 before I (finally) got around to watching the sequel. Something that really stood out for me each time was the fact the special effects were better than I thought they'd be. It's always a hit or miss affair with CGI no matter what the budget of the film, but here they suited the material and kept me involved in the illusion. Even the make-up effects for the ghouls in the graveyard were decent, especially for a PG-rated family film. And any movie that can make garden gnomes seem like a legitimate threat is all right in my book! Jack Black is one of the most endearing actors of his generation and playing a beloved children's author like R.L. Stine is just one more opportunity for him to prove that. Would someone please tell me, though, how Mila Kunis keeps aging in reverse? Okay, poor joke but you have to admit that Odeya Rush really does resemble the "Black Swan" actress. Ryan Lee provides ample comic relief but I thought Dylan Minnette was slightly out of his element in the lead position. Overall, this is a very fun film that moves along at a good clip, particularly once the creatures have been released from the books. I can see myself revisiting "Goosebumps" again in another few years.

I haven't watched this film in twelve years and I was very eager to see it again. I love the graveyard that opens this movie. There's something about a well-made studio cemetery that's just creepy. Ever since I saw the 1931 version of "Frankenstein" I've thought that studio-created cemeteries have an uncanny singularity that exceeds the dread one feels in even the best real life graveyards. Another attention grabber for me is the set interiors of Guy Carrell's residence - the emphasis on the brown and maroon color scheme makes the location more habitable than ones that were featured in other American International Pictures of the era. Ronald Stein's score ranks with the finest featured in AIP movies of the early sixties. Stein was a rather overlooked entrant in the profusion of cinematic composers which is a shame considering this is the man who gave us scores for works including "It Conquered the World," "Not of This Earth," "Attack of the 50 Foot Woman," "Dementia 13" and "The Haunted Palace."

I'm glad Ray Milland had an opportunity to star in "The Premature Burial" as he brought something new to Roger Corman's brand of entertainment. Vincent Price is one of my all-time favorites and I cherish all the work he did for AIP but there were other actors available at the time - and Milland proved that Corman could be equally successful with someone outside of his immediate comfort zone. Milland would go on to star in Corman's "X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes" the following year which, in my opinion, would be another classic between the pair. Here Milland deliberately structured his character so every nuance, every twitch of every crease on his timeworn face, held meaning. Hazel Court is not to be outdone either, offering solid support as Milland's wife who plays concerned observer of his increasingly overwhelming phobia of a cataleptic burial. More of a gothic stage drama than a horror film, "The Premature Burial" still fascinates and sends a few chills up one's spine, making it a great watch for the Halloween season.

½

Almost twenty years have passed since I last saw this film and I'm not sure why I've waited so long. I'm a sucker for anything Hammer Studios released in their golden period between 1957 and 1971. I even like a few of the pieces that came in the mid to late seventies. I guess some films just fall through the cracks whether we mean them to or not. The thing that always intrigued me most about "The Plague of the Zombies" was how well-crafted director John Gilling made the film. It's one of those rarities where nothing really stands out and yet it remains a great film in spite of its commonality. The cast is uniformly good but this is more of an ensemble piece where everyone has their place in forming a whole rather than having a group of individuals jockeying for the limelight. There's an aspect of fly-on-the-wall filmmaking here insomuch that it feels like we're naturally watching events unfold rather than being subjected to a celluloid treatment in some darkened (home) theater. There are no disproportionate set pieces or unnatural sound effects - honestly, this film appears as close to reality as we were likely to get out of a sixties Hammer film. Maybe that's why I like it so much.

A REALLY GOOD RONALD STEIN SCORE FOR "THE PREMATURE BURIAL:"

CZAR · 10-02-2024, 07:10 AM

9/30 - Nightmares (1983) -

It was good seeing this classic after so many years. The Video Game & Rat stories are my favs in this.

10/1 - Speak No Evil (2022) -

Im not a big subtitle fan but foreign Horror hits different. Disturbing ending but good movie.

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jeddy3 · 10-02-2024, 08:18 AM

10/1 - 30 Days of Night (2007)
The Strangers (2008)
Scream of Fear (1961)*

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october27 · 10-02-2024, 08:51 AM

1. Halloween 3

I unapologetically love this movie and will watch it at least once more with the first 2 on Halloween Night.

Röckzilla · 10-02-2024, 09:14 AM

October 1st - Don't Mess With Texas (Tuesday)!:

Film #1. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

Choosing the inaugural film(s) for this year's celebration proved to be more difficult than expected due to the unseasonably and unbearable hot weather here. Nevertheless, a hot day calls for a hot movie so The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) it was and boy was it the right decision! Apparently this film originally had its premiere in Austin, Texas on this very day 50 years ago! I swear, I did not plan this in any way so I like to imagine that the spirit of Tobe Hooper entered my subconscious and influenced my selection. Despite what the lurid title may suggest, there's actually very little on-screen bloodshed, gore, or cannibalism. Instead, this film relies more on atmosphere and tension which creates a very unique viewing experience. Although Leatherface receives most of the love and attention from audiences (and rightfully so), Jim Siedow's character of the cook Drayton Sawyer may be one of the most under-appreciated horror characters in cinema history. His macabre sense of humor delivered by his distinctive voice definitely makes him one of my favorites. A film director friend of mine once told me very nonchalantly, "The best (horror) films straddle the thin line between arthouse and grindhouse." That sentiment struck a strong nerve with me so many years ago and has remained stuck in my mind ever since. With that said, I believe The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) is an excellent example of this peculiar concept. (And it's an unpretentious example that's easily accessible for average moviegoers too!)

Points Of Interest include: Directed by horror hero Tobe Hooper, a rotting corpse display at a cemetery, discussions about head cheese, a handful of sexy "butt shots" (in short shorts/hot pants), room decor made of skeletal remains, hammer induced death spasms (or if you prefer the phrasing "a twitch of the death nerve"), masks made of human skin, mongoloid squealing, hanging around... on a meathook, family fun with grandpa, and a classic grindhouse style ending featuring a beautiful ballet with chainsaw (or is that chain saw?

) choreography.

Röckzilla's Final Verdict: A gritty and gruesome low-budget masterpiece of sweaty independent '70s cinema.

Film #2. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)

Overall, this sequel is so tonally and visually different from the more grimy and realistic approach showcased in the original film, it may leave some viewers scratching their heads (with a flame heated wire coat hanger). It is noticeably more over the top, comedic, and even campy to a certain degree, all in a very distinctly 1980s (horror cinema) fashion. If you're wondering if this was all intentional or not, just take a look at the original movie poster which parodies the famous poster of the John Hughes' classic The Breakfast Club (1985). However, do not let this alarm or discourage you too much because this is still a horror film after all and a very enjoyable one to watch at that. Albeit for slightly different reasons here than the original but that is not necessarily a bad thing in this case. In fact, it's hard not to love this film on its own right. Fans of the classic MTV era, such as myself, will surely dig it!

Points Of Interest include: Director Tobe Hooper returns for more carnage (and even has a brief cameo), a Rock 'N' Roll radio station (ZZ Top T-Shirt & The Beatles - Yesterday And Today (1966) poster duly noted

), geysers of blood squirting from someone's chainsawed head (provided this time by gore-master Tom Savini), a mini log cabin made out of French fries, profound words of wisdom spoken by new character Chop Top (see GIF included below), awkward sexual tension between an unlikely pair, incredible sets/props/decor that is truly a feast for the eyes

, guts spilling out of a wall, skinning a human, gifting a freshly removed human face, more family fun with grandpa, and a duel to the death between Roger Corman alumni Dennis "don't you f*cking look at me!" Hopper and Leatherface himself... both wielding large chainsaws! Not to mention some rockin' tunes by The Cramps, (Texas native) Rocky Erickson, Stewart Copeland (of The Police), and Oingo Boingo among others!

Röckzilla's Final Verdict: A totally fun and striking sequel despite the obvious shift in tone, morbidly humorous and perfect for Halloween viewing parties.

Here's some "Thrashin' Bay Area love" for y'all "Lone Star State maniacs", courtesy of Lȧȧz Rockit!

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BeastCreatureTrapper · 10-02-2024, 09:42 AM

Tuesday's Trash

Slumber Party Massacre II (1987)

KenHurd · 10-02-2024, 10:00 AM

1. The Monster Squad

When Dracula, Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, The Creature From the Black Lagoon, and The Mummy invade a small town, it’s up to a group of kids, who refer to themselves as The Monster Squad, to stop them.

This year I’m planning to take a lighter tone with the movies I pick and include more horror comedies. So to kick off my 31 Days of Halloween, I decided to start with this childhood favorite. It had been a few years since I last saw it, but The Monster Squad still holds up. It’s entertaining from beginning to end, has a nice atmosphere, and it’s just plain fun.

thenexus6 · 10-02-2024, 10:10 AM

Off I go!

Body Melt (1993)

"The first phase is hallucinogenic... the second phase is glandular... and the third phase is... BODY MELT!"

I kicked off the season with a gross-body horror comedy that definitely lives up to its title. It takes place in a quiet Australian neighbourhood where the residents are unknowingly test subjects for an experimental new fitness drug. It's a satire of suburban life and trends like extreme healthy living.

It's 80 minutes long, and I felt every single one. Some lulls really broke up the film and made it feel much longer. It was fun though thanks to the amazing makeup effects with punch WAY above the film's budget. It has some fantastic and creative body horror scenes. I also liked the weird and disgusting The Hills Have Eyes family side story, even though it felt a little disjointed within the main plot.

I've not seen many Ozploitation films, but if they are as silly and fun as this, I will need to watch more.

SCARES: None really. This is a comedy.

CHEESE FACTOR: Lots. Making fun of society and stupid trends people follow through some great "bad" acting and silly dialogue.

KILLS & CREATIVITY: Really great. I was very impressed by the special effects, and there was a huge variety of body horror. Faces melt, penis' explode, and facehugger-like placenta attacks someone. I can't really ask for any more. The film is covered in green ooze and blood.

Pin cushion kid · 10-02-2024, 12:00 PM

OCTOBER 2ND ...... Ugh, since one of my foster dogs has Night terrors 5 nights a week I've been up since 4 am. So, I decided to knock out today's Halloween movie. R.L Stines Haunting Hr Don't Think about it

House13 · 10-02-2024, 12:01 PM

I had a good start in September, getting to 24 films, goal in October is a minimum of 31. Going to be challenging with being out of town 3 weekends in a row for sporting events or a concert, but just means I gotta get creative and watch multiple movies some days.

Recent:

OCTOBER
#1 "2:22" [Hulu] -

#2 Shadow in the Cloud [Netflix] -

SEPTEMBER WARMUP

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Lacit170 · 10-02-2024, 02:09 PM

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10/1 - Tales From the Darkside -

Have not seen this in yeeeeears. This held up and was just as good as i remember from when i was younger. the cat story is meh but the other 2 are fantastic and the Prologue/Epilogue moving the story is a great way to do an anthology.

View Poll Results: What is your favorite R Rated horror film from the list?
The Silence Of The Lambs (1991)	21	11.54%
Rosemary’s Baby (1968)	12	6.59%
The Conjuring (2013)	12	6.59%
Hereditary (2018)	7	3.85%
Videodrome (1983)	3	1.65%
The Lighthouse (2019)	2	1.10%
The Thing (1982)	87	47.80%
Let The Right One In (2008)	7	3.85%
The Evil Dead (1981)	26	14.29%
Possession (1981)	5	2.75%
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10-02-2024, 02:46 AM	#441
chad_1138 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:USA 4K collection:758 Blu-ray collection:1573 DVD collection:59 MA collection:703 Digital collection:184 iTunes collection:70 Trading Score:239	10/1 - and and

10-02-2024, 03:20 AM	#444
evilive Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2015 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:1021 DVD collection:286 Trading Score:25	denotes first time viewing 10/1 1. The Creeping Terror (1964) groaning started off my October with a craptastic one. This one's about an alien life form, which looks like a leech dragging a rug, landing in a small Californian community and consuming the inhabitants. Terrible. 2. *Galaxy of Terror (1981) Bit of an Alien rip-off. There's an entity that torments and kills the space crew by using their fears. Pretty cool make-up effects, but rather cheesy and dull. 3. Evil Dead II (1987) Had to brighten up my spirits so I spun this classic to end the night. Last edited by evilive; 10-02-2024 at 03:45 AM.

10-02-2024, 12:01 PM	#459
House13 Active Member Member since:May 2011 4K collection:24 Blu-ray collection:3355 Trading Score:235	I had a good start in September, getting to 24 films, goal in October is a minimum of 31. Going to be challenging with being out of town 3 weekends in a row for sporting events or a concert, but just means I gotta get creative and watch multiple movies some days. Recent: OCTOBER #1 "2:22" [Hulu] - #2 Shadow in the Cloud [Netflix] - SEPTEMBER WARMUP [Show spoiler] Last edited by House13; 10-02-2024 at 08:42 PM.

10-02-2024, 03:07 AM	#442
synkron Junior Member Member since:Aug 2020 Location:SF Bay Area 4K collection:43 Blu-ray collection:131	10/1 -

10-02-2024, 03:14 AM	#443
casey76 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:College Station, TX 4K collection:80 Blu-ray collection:1723 DVD collection:450	* Denotes 1st time seen 10/1 The Wailing 2023 list [Show spoiler] 2022 list [Show spoiler] 2021 list [Show spoiler] 2020 list [Show spoiler] 2019 list [Show spoiler] 2018 list [Show spoiler] 2017 list [Show spoiler] 2016 list [Show spoiler] 2015 list [Show spoiler] 2014 list [Show spoiler] 2013 list [Show spoiler]

10-02-2024, 03:29 AM	#445
mikesncc1701 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:617 Blu-ray collection:2285 DVD collection:798 Digital collection:1270 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:50	More...

10-02-2024, 03:48 AM	#446
MassiveMovieBuff Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2014 4K collection:414 Blu-ray collection:1627 DVD collection:97 Trading Score:3	10/1 The Fly (1986) The Fly II And for the evening I'm kicking off the month with a Tommy Atkins double feature! Halloween III 1/2 John Carpenter's The Fog 1/2

10-02-2024, 04:07 AM	#447
u2popmofo Power Member Member since:Jul 2018 Location:Utah 4K collection:392 Blu-ray collection:1405 DVD collection:40 Trading Score:1	10/1 The Monster Squad

10-02-2024, 06:15 AM	#448
FlamedLiquid Banned Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Michigan 4K collection:1128 Blu-ray collection:7962 DVD collection:1960 Trading Score:368	10/1 The Amusement Park 3/10 Getting old sucks. Slaughter Day 4/10 For as cheap as this movie was made I found it somewhat enjoyable. Thankfully it was short. The Necro Files 3/10 This movie was laughably bad, from the zombie with the giant penis to the flying baby to the abrupt ending.

10-02-2024, 07:10 AM	#451
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	9/30 - Nightmares (1983) - It was good seeing this classic after so many years. The Video Game & Rat stories are my favs in this. 10/1 - Speak No Evil (2022) - Im not a big subtitle fan but foreign Horror hits different. Disturbing ending but good movie. [Show spoiler]

10-02-2024, 08:18 AM	#452
jeddy3 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Utah 4K collection:212 Blu-ray collection:1093 DVD collection:90	10/1 - 30 Days of Night (2007) The Strangers (2008) Scream of Fear (1961)* (* notes first time viewing) And the list so far - [Show spoiler]

10-02-2024, 08:51 AM	#453
october27 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:191 Blu-ray collection:770 Blu-ray reviews: 112 Trading Score:103	1. Halloween 3 I unapologetically love this movie and will watch it at least once more with the first 2 on Halloween Night.

10-02-2024, 09:42 AM	#455
BeastCreatureTrapper Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2014 Trading Score:10	Tuesday's Trash Slumber Party Massacre II (1987)

10-02-2024, 10:00 AM	#456
KenHurd Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2008 4K collection:711 Blu-ray collection:2660 DVD collection:435 MA collection:1359 Digital collection:2253 iTunes collection:813 Prime collection:88 Trading Score:7	1. The Monster Squad When Dracula, Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, The Creature From the Black Lagoon, and The Mummy invade a small town, it’s up to a group of kids, who refer to themselves as The Monster Squad, to stop them. This year I’m planning to take a lighter tone with the movies I pick and include more horror comedies. So to kick off my 31 Days of Halloween, I decided to start with this childhood favorite. It had been a few years since I last saw it, but The Monster Squad still holds up. It’s entertaining from beginning to end, has a nice atmosphere, and it’s just plain fun.

10-02-2024, 10:10 AM	#457
thenexus6 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2012 Location:UK	Off I go! Body Melt (1993) "The first phase is hallucinogenic... the second phase is glandular... and the third phase is... BODY MELT!" I kicked off the season with a gross-body horror comedy that definitely lives up to its title. It takes place in a quiet Australian neighbourhood where the residents are unknowingly test subjects for an experimental new fitness drug. It's a satire of suburban life and trends like extreme healthy living. It's 80 minutes long, and I felt every single one. Some lulls really broke up the film and made it feel much longer. It was fun though thanks to the amazing makeup effects with punch WAY above the film's budget. It has some fantastic and creative body horror scenes. I also liked the weird and disgusting The Hills Have Eyes family side story, even though it felt a little disjointed within the main plot. I've not seen many Ozploitation films, but if they are as silly and fun as this, I will need to watch more. SCARES: None really. This is a comedy. CHEESE FACTOR: Lots. Making fun of society and stupid trends people follow through some great "bad" acting and silly dialogue. KILLS & CREATIVITY: Really great. I was very impressed by the special effects, and there was a huge variety of body horror. Faces melt, penis' explode, and facehugger-like placenta attacks someone. I can't really ask for any more. The film is covered in green ooze and blood.

10-02-2024, 02:09 PM	#460
Lacit170 Blu-ray Count Member since:Jun 2008 Location:CT 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:728 DVD collection:261 Trading Score:1	[Show spoiler] 10/1 - Tales From the Darkside - Have not seen this in yeeeeears. This held up and was just as good as i remember from when i was younger. the cat story is meh but the other 2 are fantastic and the Prologue/Epilogue moving the story is a great way to do an anthology.

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