SafeLooking for more horror like Midsommar, Hereditary, The Witch, The Shining, Possession, Moebius, etc.
I guess you could label them as "horror dramas", where the domestic drama and the more overt horror aspects are intertwined, and the drama is the core of the story, the underlying foundation for the horror, rather than just being a disposable framework for jump scares and spookiness.
I might have to try Antichrist again. Bounced off it hard when I watched it years ago, but it fits that mold well if I recall.
Their horror selection has always sucked big time.Is it just me or has Netflix's horror selection not switched up significantly for like 4-5 months? Almost every week I open the app and scour the horror section and don't see much I haven't watched and see a lot that I wasn't interested in watching since the start of the year yet has stuck around for some reason. Most recent big new horror that I've seen on the list has been Perfection.
I had fun with Roanoke. It watches like one of those ghost sighting showsHey, are there any standout seasons in American Horror Story? I've only watched the first season.
A Tale of Two Sisters is possibly the pinnacle of this kind of film, and gets massively overlooked.Looking for more horror like Midsommar, Hereditary, The Witch, The Shining, Possession, Moebius, etc.
I guess you could label them as "horror dramas", where the domestic drama and the more overt horror aspects are intertwined, and the drama is the core of the story, the underlying foundation for the horror, rather than just being a disposable framework for jump scares and spookiness.
I might have to try Antichrist again. Bounced off it hard when I watched it years ago, but it fits that mold well if I recall.
Which Possession are we talking about? There's a bunch of movies named that. Just want to know so I can look it up and possibly watch.Looking for more horror like Midsommar, Hereditary, The Witch, The Shining, Possession, Moebius, etc.
I guess you could label them as "horror dramas", where the domestic drama and the more overt horror aspects are intertwined, and the drama is the core of the story, the underlying foundation for the horror, rather than just being a disposable framework for jump scares and spookiness.
I might have to try Antichrist again. Bounced off it hard when I watched it years ago, but it fits that mold well if I recall.
Possession (1981), from Andrzej Zulawski, starring Sam Neill and Isabelle AdjaniWhich Possession are we talking about? There's a bunch of movies named that. Just want to know so I can look it up and possibly watch.
Thank you!Possession (1981), from Andrzej Zulawski, starring Sam Neill and Isabelle Adjani
I still need to see Midsommar first but I'm considering it too. Surprised by how much good I'm hearing about it. Generally 'vs. Animal' horror movies don't do much for me, even films like Jaws or Cujo, so I was gonna skip it since it sounded like some Anaconda or The Meg type stuff. Seems to be genuinely entertaining so I might give it a chance.Hmm, I'm hearing that Crawl might be worth the watch. Anyone seen or going to see it?
Hmmm, maybe. I'm usually not big on those types of moviesHmm, I'm hearing that Crawl might be worth the watch. Anyone seen or going to see it?
Did I miss something with this movie? Everyone on here says it's great but my friends and the rest of the theater hated it. It's shot well, acted well, had great music, but the content itself just felt like a cross between shock value and a drug tripMidsommar was phenomenal. I think Hereditary is more entertaining but this was something else. I liked the ending much more, too. Legitimately great folk horror.
I mean, the story at its core is a basic breakup movie with a pagan Cult setting but the atmosphere, confusion, and sounds such as breathing elevate the discomfort and sensory information to new areas. Plus the countless symbols and foreshadowing from the very beginning of the movie.Did I miss something with this movie? Everyone on here says it's great but my friends and the rest of the theater hated it. It's shot well, acted well, had great music, but the content itself just felt like a cross between shock value and a drug trip
I got what was happening, but a lot of what was happening felt like it was happening for the sake of visuals with nothing to add to the characters or plot. I don't like Hereditary either (mainly because I didn't like the last 15 minutes), but for all of its weirdness, I felt that it did a better job incorporating it into the ever deteriorating psyche of the characters. With this, shit just kinda...happened...I mean, the story at its core is a basic breakup movie with a pagan Cult setting but the atmosphere, confusion, and sounds such as breathing elevate the discomfort and sensory information to new areas. Plus the countless symbols and foreshadowing from the very beginning of the movie.
It was advertised as one. That might be a problem for audiences. It would explain why the audience score on RT is in the low 60'sIt's not really a horror film, the director even said its more of a black comedy/relationship/break up film
It was advertised as one. That might be a problem for audiences. It would explain why the audience score on RT is in the low 60's
Similar issue to Hereditary lol. Marketed incorrectly. CinemaScore was a D for an A movie.It was advertised as one. That might be a problem for audiences. It would explain why the audience score on RT is in the low 60's
Oh definitely. I was thinking of being able to recommend this while high but then you wouldn't be able to differentiate between the drugs and the movie. I wasn't even high and I had to lean over a few times to verify with my friend that certain things were happeningYeah I saw it opening night and was surprised to see the screening was packed I imagine a lot of the people probably found the film a bit wtf. I must admit the film made me feel like I had taken a bunch of drugs before seeing it
The Wicker Man wasn't on drugs?Yeah I suppose expectations vs. reality is the biggest issue since my criticisms aren't really objective. Like I said before, it's extremely competently made.
Oh definitely. I was thinking of being able to recommend this while high but then you wouldn't be able to differentiate between the drugs and the movie. I wasn't even high and I had to lean over a few times to verify with my friend that certain things were happening
If I had to compare this to anything I'd say it's The Wicker Man but intentional and on drugs
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the boyfriend was probably the most douchebag character I've seen in a horror movie in a long time. What set him apart from other douchebag characters is that he didn't go out of his way to be one like a character in an Eli Roth horror movie. Dude was just, organically an asshole. Writes off girlfriend's sister being suicidal, treats consoling her like a chore, basically tries to ditch her to go on vacation. Does nothing upon seeing his girlfriend witness live suicide, forgets girlfriend's birthday, steals best friend's thesis. They even wrote in a stereotypical douche with Sid from Toy Story over there and yet he pales in comparison
See, I agree with you on Hereditary where the last few minutes blew it for me, but I think Hereditary was a little more well put together in the majority of the film's runtime than Midsommar was.Hereditary for me falls apart in the last 15 min when it just kinda becomes goofy.... the floating corpse made me laugh.... whereas Midsommar is just tension through out with intentional moments of laughter.... that really only offer temporary reprieve.
Pugh is fucking phenomenal in it to boot
The Wicker Man was on Nicolas Cage, which is almost like being on drugs. Midsommar was actually on drugs. Metaphorically and somehow literally.
See, I agree with you on Hereditary where the last few minutes blew it for me, but I think Hereditary was a little more well put together in the majority of the film's runtime than Midsommar was.
i just realized that her boyfriend was the same guy who plays the boyfriend in Transformers 4, the movie that made me quit Transformers movies. He's moving up that douchebag ladder right quick
Doctor Sleep in November or wheneverSo, I've seen Us, Midsommar, Child's Play, and Annabelle Comes Home all within the span of about a month. What's up next for horror? Crawl was supposed to be pretty good. And I'm still very much looking forward to Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
I have another friend who's an avid Stephen King fan so I'll probably end up seeing that with her. Gotta finish the book of The Shining first.
It Chapter 2 as well.I have another friend who's an avid Stephen King fan so I'll probably end up seeing that with her. Gotta finish the book of The Shining first.
Pretty much my exact thoughts. Midsommar felt like Aster's story-telling strengths all coming together, whereas he already was strong with his filmmaking. That being said, Id hope to see him branch out into something different for his next movie.Midsommar is brilliant, would barely call it a horror film mind you... I thought it was a more consistent and emotionally resonant piece than Hereditary, the ending feels more earned and this one was intentionally humourous at times rather than what I found to be unintentionally so in Hereditary. Still really like Hereditary but Midsommar is the greater piece
Yeah I read the book before seeing the movie and I just couldn't understand why the film seemed to have almost god-like praise.Alright so I finished The Shining book. I agree with everyone else that the movie is great but it's not a good adaptation. It omits a lot and changes a few things to make the movie scarier, but it also sorta removes any sympathy you were supposed to have toward Jack
I think it's because the movie aims to scare you while the book has a story to tell. Danny's just a kid, Wendy is a very, VERY stressed housewife (mostly due to Kubrick basically psychologically torturing Shelley Duvall), and Jack acts like he hates his family throughout the entire movie, even before they actually get to the hotel. They're all very different characters from their book counterparts, and Jack's alcoholism is toned down substantially. It looks more like he went crazy due to cabin fever than anything else.Yeah I read the book before seeing the movie and I just couldn't understand why the film seemed to have almost god-like praise.
I didn't hate the movie but I felt it was a very poor representation of the themes and characters of the book.
Maybe if it didn't have the name 'The Shining' I would of had more appreciation for it.
The whole theme of the book as I see it is one man's struggle with alcoholism and the negative effect on his family. A good man brought low by the evils of alcohol. All the supernatual elements including 'the shining' itelf are just window dressing.I think it's because the movie aims to scare you while the book has a story to tell. Danny's just a kid, Wendy is a very, VERY stressed housewife (mostly due to Kubrick basically psychologically torturing Shelley Duvall), and Jack acts like he hates his family throughout the entire movie, even before they actually get to the hotel. They're all very different characters from their book counterparts, and Jack's alcoholism is toned down substantially. It looks more like he went crazy due to cabin fever than anything else.
I actually liked the new spirits (except for one).Annabelle comes home was really entertaining.
It felt much more tongue in cheek and campy than other Conjuring universe films but it was a nice change of pace.
Seeing the Warren's again was great. The on screen depiction of them brings so much heart to the films that you dont really get with most horror. Even if they aren't in it much the impact is felt.
This was a nice rebound from The Nun which was absolutely dreadful and the rock bottom of the films. Its pretty sad its the highest grossing one.
This one looks like its crawling past $200M and will be the lowest grossing. Hard to say whether that's because of the Nun, audiences becoming bored with the franchise or just WB having a terrible year in general with their subdued marketing campaign strategies across the board.
Regardless I really enjoyed it for what it was. Campy fun horror. Only thing I was let down by was the all the new demons/spirits. None of them were memorable and came off very generic.
7/10
I'm seeing Crawl instead.Anybody going to go see the 47 meters down sequel? I'm considering it. I enjoyed the first and thought it was a nice surprise. I'm undecided.
I know I'm seeing scary stories to tell in the dark for sure.