Horror movies

Looking for horror movie recommendations from the hive.  We have access to Netflix, Disney+ (some of which is horror of a different kind), and possibly Prime.  Once the virus restrictions open up, we'll also go back to requesting DVDs through the interlibrary loan program.

We like all kinds of stuff, from basic slasher movies to eerie, psychological thrillers.  Anything that has atmosphere and tension.  No preconceived notions about country of origin or subject matter.  Some preference for English language versions - I don't mind subtitles, but particularly in this genre it can be difficult to follow both subtitles and visuals at the same time.

Whattaya got that will creep us out?

While I prefer gore porn (Hostel, Saw, the Violent E36 M3 series from Germany) to straight up horror, I'm interested too. 

Since the independent video store shut down forever ago, I've been thoroughly and repeatedly disappointed with the selections of the streaming services and the stuff that shows up on pirate sites.

Amazon had such a horrible filtering mechanism in the app, but they do have a lot of the old classics if you can search for them. Watching the old Stephen King movies and Texas chainsaws was a refresher.

In reply to RevRico :

Once public services open back up, see if your local public library participates in the interlibrary loan system.  Basically if it's at any library in our state and some surrounding counties from other states, we can put in a request for it and in a few days (or longer if there is a wait list) it shows up at our library.  We check it out on our card and have it for a week for free.  They have a very wide ranging selection in some cases; probably not a lot of gore porn, but you never know.

Alien.

Cannibal Holocaust.

z31maniac said:

Cannibal Holocaust.

I've seen a clip or two from that.  Not sure if we're that hardcore.  I might be, but I'm not even sure about that.

Duke said:

z31maniac said:

Cannibal Holocaust.

I've seen a clip or two from that.  Not sure if we're that hardcore.  I might be, but I'm not even sure about that.

 

I had to buy it on DVD to be able to see it. I was intrigued when I read about it..............it's ummmm.........unsettling to say the least. 

The original "I Spit on Your Grave" was pretty, uhhh, intense as well.

But probably my 3 favorites of all-time, Halloween, Halloween II, and the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

If you like your horror with some comedy, I really enjoyed Tucker and Dave vs Evil.

Yeah, it's been a while since we saw the original ISOYG, but yeah, it was good.

I saw a Blood Sucking Freaks reference the other day.  Been a while since I thought about that little gem.

Tucker and Dale vs Evil is awesome.  But I'd watch anything with Alan Tudyck in it.

Audition - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0235198/

Let The Right One In - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1139797/

Thir13en Ghosts - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245674/

The last one I liked because they did a LOT of background character development on the ghosts.

In reply to slefain :

We've seen both versions of Let The Right One In and liked them both a lot.  I'll have to look into the other two.  Thanks!

Blood Sucking Freaks.......is that the one with David Arquette? I haven't seen it. Is it worth a watch? 

I really enjoyed the first Scream as well. 

This one was mostly forgotten but I kind of liked it, especially for the special F/X:

Virus - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120458/

Cemetery Man https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109592/  Just ... weird.

One Hour Photo https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0265459/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1    My favorite Robin Williams movie.

Basket Case https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083624/

Maximum Overdrive. Semis come to life and terrorize a truckstop.

Christine. Evil blood red 58 Fury kills people. 

z31maniac said:

Blood Sucking Freaks.......is that the one with David Arquette? I haven't seen it. Is it worth a watch? 

I really enjoyed the first Scream as well. 

BSF was originally released in the mid-'70s as something like Theatre Of The Macabre, but it was acquired and slightly repackaged by Troma in the early '80s. It's kind of campy but definitely includes plenty of great '70s practical effects.  So, no, it doesn't have David Arquette in it.  That rings a bell but I can't think of the movie you have in mind.

I'm not a huge horror movie fan so take my recommendation with a grain of salt: I really like Cabin in the Woods. There's a delightful twist that I DID NOT see coming.

Duke said:

z31maniac said:

Blood Sucking Freaks.......is that the one with David Arquette? I haven't seen it. Is it worth a watch? 

I really enjoyed the first Scream as well. 

BSF was originally released in the mid-'70s as something like Theatre Of The Macabre, but it was acquired and slightly repackaged by Troma in the early '80s. It's kind of campy but definitely includes plenty of great '70s practical effects.  So, no, it doesn't have David Arquette in it.  That rings a bell but I can't think of the movie you have in mind.

 

Nice, I'll have to check that out. 

Just looked it up, it was "Eight Legged Freaks" that David Arquette was in. I just remember seeing the trailers on TV in college where at the end he would always yell something like, "Go to hell you EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS"

In reply to Duke :

8 legged freaks was the David arkette one.

I should look for that

Bah, z31 beat me by a second

Not my cup of tea - the entire genre - but The Human Centipede. I've never seen it. I won't. Roger Ebert did not assign the film a star rating (not to be confused with awarding it zero stars), stating, "I am required to award stars to movies I review. This time, I refuse to do it. The star rating system is unsuited to this film. Is the movie good? Is it bad? Does it matter? It is what it is and occupies a world where the stars don't shine."

Also, it is described as a horror series, but I think that is misleading, but if you haven't seen it you may like Stranger Things. 

The Skeleton Key.    Being from New Orleans this one  hit me more than most...  

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397101/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

thatsnowinnebago (Forum Supporter) said:

I'm not a huge horror movie fan so take my recommendation with a grain of salt: I really like Cabin in the Woods. There's a delightful twist that I DID NOT see coming.

Yeah, Cabin In The Woods is an excellent movie from start to finish!

Babadook

Any of Rob Zombie's stuff, but particularly his remake of Halloween

Mandy with Nicholas Cage is psychadelic crazy E36 M3

the Conjuring, and any sequels, tie ins

The Grudge

The Hills have Eyes -original and re-make

28 Days Later

Dead Alive

The Babysitter

The Final Girls

+1 for Cabin in the Woods

I saw the Devil 

Inside

Raw

Baskin

Martyrs

There is more to post but I am pressed for time since I am at work.

if you want horror flicks at your disposal 24/7  I strongly suggest you get the Shudder streaming service. You can get it through Amazon too as an add on subscription

Trollhunter was a good flick.