With so many 'so bad it's good' scary movies on the market/Netflix, it's hard to find actually scary fare. Well, here's some films that give me the whim-whams.
5. The Exorcist
A classic. Everyone has heard of the fainting in the theater and the freak-outs at just seeing the trailer.
I love this movie. The book is great too. If you haven't seen it, get on that. It's been out since 1973. There's no excuse at this point. Unless you're CHIIIIIIICKEN.
Seriously, good flick.
4. Insidious
This one's been out so long there's a sequel, and another in the works. I'm okay with it: Insidious 2 was pretty good for a sequel, and I'll watch anything with Patrick Wilson in it.
What's nice is that this movie bucks traditional horror plots. Haunted house? Let's get out! I've discussed it before, but it bears repeating; that's how good this movie it.
3. Mama
This is from one of the few scenes where we see actual violence. Just be glad there's no audio. Please be aware: if you have a 'thing' about children, I do NOT recommend this movie. The kids in here are messed up, and there are unpleasant things that happen. If you do have a kids thing and you're curious, go read the Wikipedia summary. I don't do spoilers.
That being said, if you can watch Mama, DO. DO it now.
2. The Fly (1986)
Another oldie but goodie. Staring Geena Davis and proto-Jeff Goldblum, this movie is a total win. Great practical effects, great plot, great characterization: you really feel for Goldblum's character. And the ending always leaves me in tears.
I can't say enough good things about it, and it's STILL not number one on the list. No, number one is even better...
1. Pet Semetary
This is another if you have a thing about kids, you may wanna skip it deal. But it's Stephen King. What did you expect?
The child actors in this range from okay to THE BEST IN THE WORLD AT THAT TIME. That's right, as two-year old Gage, we have two-year old Miko Huges. Amazing film, amazing writing. One of the truest adaptations of a King book, and all the alterations made sense for a film.
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If you haven't seen it, or have but want to rewatch it, and know me, come over. I ALWAYS want to watch it.
5. The Exorcist
A classic. Everyone has heard of the fainting in the theater and the freak-outs at just seeing the trailer.
BUHAHAHA
I love this movie. The book is great too. If you haven't seen it, get on that. It's been out since 1973. There's no excuse at this point. Unless you're CHIIIIIIICKEN.
Delicious chicken.
Seriously, good flick.
4. Insidious
This one's been out so long there's a sequel, and another in the works. I'm okay with it: Insidious 2 was pretty good for a sequel, and I'll watch anything with Patrick Wilson in it.
Aww yeah.
What's nice is that this movie bucks traditional horror plots. Haunted house? Let's get out! I've discussed it before, but it bears repeating; that's how good this movie it.
3. Mama
This is from one of the few scenes where we see actual violence. Just be glad there's no audio. Please be aware: if you have a 'thing' about children, I do NOT recommend this movie. The kids in here are messed up, and there are unpleasant things that happen. If you do have a kids thing and you're curious, go read the Wikipedia summary. I don't do spoilers.
That being said, if you can watch Mama, DO. DO it now.
2. The Fly (1986)
Another oldie but goodie. Staring Geena Davis and proto-Jeff Goldblum, this movie is a total win. Great practical effects, great plot, great characterization: you really feel for Goldblum's character. And the ending always leaves me in tears.
No, not that ending.
1. Pet Semetary
This is another if you have a thing about kids, you may wanna skip it deal. But it's Stephen King. What did you expect?
Watch the kids kill the adults for a change!
The child actors in this range from okay to THE BEST IN THE WORLD AT THAT TIME. That's right, as two-year old Gage, we have two-year old Miko Huges. Amazing film, amazing writing. One of the truest adaptations of a King book, and all the alterations made sense for a film.
Not always the case. Get it? Case. Heh.
If you haven't seen it, or have but want to rewatch it, and know me, come over. I ALWAYS want to watch it.
I also always want to watch IT.
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