The Blu-ray Community Top 31 Horror Films of All Time (please read first post)

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by surfdude12

1. The Shining (this will be a fight between Shining, Exorcist and Halloween for #1 all-time)
2. Dawn of the Dead (1978)
3. The Ring
4. The Orphanage
5. Halloween (1978)
6. The Others
7. Blair Witch Project
8. The Exorcist
9. Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
10. Jaws
11. 28 Days Later
12. The Descent
13. Bram Stoker's Dracula
14. Friday the 13th, part 1
15. Silence of the Lambs
16. Scream

My top five are, not in order: the exorcist, halloween (original), psycho, alien, and the shining. As of right now, it looks like The Thing could surprise people and come out on top! Nice list, btw, surfdude. Glad to see the excellent The Orphanage in there.

[jhiggy23]

As of right now, I am absolutely shocked that Alien is not ranked higher on some ppl's lists. I think this is attributable to two things: people not thinking it is a true horror film, and people having a preference for slasher movies. There is certainly nothing wrong with this, as it is meant to be ppl's favorites!

I am also shocked to see Psycho excluded. This was, in many ways, the first true horror movie. However, while the quality of the film holds up, I do not think the terror does (which is really only one scene anyways). I think it is pretty rough to not include it in a top 31 though. Interesting lists thus far. Thank you Romulus for once again taking on this task, and I apologize for not participating with a list.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

1. Jaws
2. The Blair Witch Project
3. The Thing
4. Alien
5. The Shining
6. The Mist
7. The Evil Dead
8. Halloween (1978)
9. Silence of the Lambs
10. Event Horizon
11. Christine
12. In the Mouth of Madness
13. Drag Me to Hell
14. Evil Dead II
15. Se7en
16. Shaun of the Dead
17. From Dusk Till Dawn
18. Poltergeist
19. Psycho
20. Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1973)
21. The Exorcist
22. The Fog
23. The Descent
24. An American Werewolf in London
25. Prince of Darkness
26. A Nightmare on Elm Street

Glad to see the Blair Witch Project getting some recognition in these lists. I understand the backlash against it, due to its promotional scheme (much like the backlash against Dan Brown's "Da Vinci Code" for his assertion of fact). However, I think it is still a scary, intense film with an incredibly original approach and style. The ending scene is still haunting to me, and I think the directors did a great job in taking a cue from the great classic horror films in understanding that it is scarier not seeing the killer/monster/etc. than to actually see him/her/it.

[Lacit170]

Question for whoever.... it past horror movie threads etc.... people always talk about Ichi the Killer as being one of the best,,, gotta see it etc etc... but now that people are making their list... i have not seen this on anyones list thus far.... how come?

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

First of all, one of the unspoken rules of this forum is that you do not criticize the tastes or selections of other people; you respectfully comment upon them and engage in discussion, while still being able to retain one's opinions.

Second of all, although your selections seem facetious, I'll comment on them anyways, in the manner that you apparently approve of. Do you really consider those six terrible, cliche movies to be good movies in general? Or even good horror genre movies? There is not a single redeeming quality about any of those six films.

People on this forum debate back and forth all the time with selections made, and it is interesting to see why a person likes a film, when other people do not. But simply proclaiming that these six terrible movies are superior to all others, and by implication all other selections are irrelevant, is both logically and fundamentally wrong.

I think he is being sarcastic, but if not then thats on him!! Haha!! Got Em!!

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by CZAR

I think he is being sarcastic, but if not then thats on him!! Haha!! Got Em!!

haha yeah i figured with those selections that he was kidding, but if he wasn't then he deserves my post! comments like that prevent ppl from participating.

[Lacit170]

[QUOTE=jhiggy23;2378451]First of all, one of the unspoken rules of this forum is that you do not criticize the tastes or selections of other people; you respectfully comment upon them and engage in discussion, while still being able to retain one's opinions.

Second of all, although your selections seem facetious, I'll comment on them anyways, in the manner that you apparently approve of. Do you really consider those six terrible, cliche movies to be good movies in general? Or even good horror genre movies? There is not a single redeeming quality about any of those six films.


my only defense to this guy is.... i like The Hous on Haunted Hill remake... ha, thats about all i have to say on this matter

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by Lacit170

my only defense to this guy is.... i like The Hous on Haunted Hill remake... ha, thats about all i have to say on this matter

haha fair enough! there is certainly no reason to argue about ppl's selections, it's all subjective!

[jhiggy23]

btw Czar, I was very interested to see your list, especially after the poll i created. I thought that overall, it was a pretty good list.

[Lacit170]

ill have a list in by the 11th.... gotta watch a few i have not seen... Dog Soldiers, Session 9, Carrie and a few others... as well as revisit some classics... Halloween, Friday the 13 1 and 2

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by Lacit170

Question for whoever.... it past horror movie threads etc.... people always talk about Ichi the Killer as being one of the best,,, gotta see it etc etc... but now that people are making their list... i have not seen this on anyones list thus far.... how come?

Who is that?? What movie is it?? Got Em!!

[stinger78]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

First of all, one of the unspoken rules of this forum is that you do not criticize the tastes or selections of other people; you respectfully comment upon them and engage in discussion, while still being able to retain one's opinions.

Second of all, although your selections seem facetious, I'll comment on them anyways, in the manner that you apparently approve of. Do you really consider those six terrible, cliche movies to be good movies in general? Or even good horror genre movies? There is not a single redeeming quality about any of those six films.

People on this forum debate back and forth all the time with selections made, and it is interesting to see why a person likes a film, when other people do not. But simply proclaiming that these six terrible movies are superior to all others, and by implication all other selections are irrelevant, is both logically and fundamentally wrong.

what part of the word "fact" do you not understand?

[Secretagentnumber6]

Originally Posted by Lacit170

ill have a list in by the 11th.... gotta watch a few i have not seen... Dog Soldiers, Session 9, Carrie and a few others... as well as revisit some classics... Halloween, Friday the 13 1 and 2

Session 9 is extremely good in my opinion. I blind bought some years ago on DVD and was extremely impressed.

[thebat2]

1. Halloween (1978)
2. Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
3. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
4. Hellraiser
5. Original Psycho
6. The Amityville Horror (1979)
7. My Bloody Valentine (1981)
8. The Omen (1976)
9. Jeepers Creepers
10. Pet Sematary
11. Saw (2005)
12. Scream
13. Final Destination
14. The Shining (1980)
15. Silent Night, Deadly Night
16. Critters
17. Tremors
18. Twilight Zone The Movie (1983)
19. The Hills Have Eyes (2006)
20. Silence of the Lambs
21. Jaws
22. Rosemary's Baby
23. Pumpkinhead
24. Species
25. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
26. Christine
27. Cujo
28. Childs Play
29. Wishmaster
30. Willard

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

btw Czar, I was very interested to see your list, especially after the poll i created. I thought that overall, it was a pretty good list.

Oh its appreciated!! Man horror is my theme man!! I can watch them all night until I get sleepy ofcourse! lol Got Em!!

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by thebat2

1. Halloween (1978)
2. Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
3. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
4. Hellraiser
5. Original Psycho
6. The Amityville Horror (1979)
7. My Bloody Valentine (1981)
8. The Omen (1976)
9. Jeepers Creepers
10. Pet Sematary
11. Saw (2005)
12. Scream
13. Final Destination
14. The Shining (1980)
15. Silent Night, Deadly Night
16. Critters
17. Tremors
18. Twilight Zone The Movie (1983)
19. The Hills Have Eyes (2006)
20. Silence of the Lambs
21. Jaws
22. Rosemary's Baby
23. Pumpkinhead
24. Species
25. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
26. Christine
27. Cujo
28. Childs Play
29. Wishmaster
30. Willard

Man thats a pretty list as well!! I am surprised your fav Friday is part 7 and 2nd overall but I can dig it! Also props for listing Silent Night, Deadly Night! I dont think alot of people on here seen it, but its an alltime classic horror film and rare to get!! Got Em!!

[thebat2]

Originally Posted by CZAR

Man thats a pretty list as well!! I am surprised your fav Friday is part 7 and 2nd overall but I can dig it! Also props for listing Silent Night, Deadly Night! I dont think alot of people on here seen it, but its an alltime classic horror film and rare to get!! Got Em!!

"Naughty" Silent Night Deadly Night great movies. I have One and Two. There is a third and fourth and fifth but do not have them.

[thebat2]

Originally Posted by CZAR

Man thats a pretty list as well!! I am surprised your fav Friday is part 7 and 2nd overall but I can dig it! Also props for listing Silent Night, Deadly Night! I dont think alot of people on here seen it, but its an alltime classic horror film and rare to get!! Got Em!!

I like all the Friday 13ths about the same for my second pick. The 7th one is my fav because of the fight between Jason and the girl. Cool stuff.

[Elandyll]

1. Evil Dead 2
2. The Thing
3. Prince of Darkness
4. In the Mouth of Madness
5. Evil Dead
6. Halloween (original)
7. Alien
8. The Howling
9. Poltergeist
10. The Exorcist
11. Suspiria
12. The Fog (original)
13. Dawn of the Dead (remake)
14. Event Horizon
15. Jaws
16. 28 Days Later
17. The Fly
18. The Mist
19. Evil Dead 3
20. Wolfen
21. The Descent
22. Inferno
23. Nightmare on Elm Street
24. Hellraiser
25. Rosemary's Baby
26. The Omen (original)
27. Dawn of the Dead (original)
28. The Ring
29. Halloween III
30. Drag me to Hell
31. Silent Hill

Other favs, in no particular order:
Resident Evil, Underworld I-III (unsure if it's horror or more action vamps vs werewolves type), Videodrome, Shivers, Scanners, American Werewolf in London, Demons, Rec, Screamers, Vampires, Dracula, Fright Night, Species, Night of the Living Dead, House on the Haunted Hill (recent), 13 Ghosts (recent), ...

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by thebat2

"Naughty" Silent Night Deadly Night great movies. I have One and Two. There is a third and fourth but do not have them.

Actually there are 5 of them! I have part 2 on VHS (darn it) and I lost my part 1 on VHS!! I think I seen either part 3 or 4 and didnt care for it to much but that was along time ago!! The original is so great though! If that was released on blu I would do some jumping jacks!! Got Em!!

Originally Posted by thebat2

I like all the Friday 13ths about the same for my second pick. The 7th one is my fav because of the fight between Jason and the girl. Cool stuff.

Oh ok I see u! Yea she held her own with Jason!! The first and only person to do that!! That one does have my fav kill with the sleeping bag kill to!! Classic!! Got Em!!