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This kinda rules!

Really thought I would like this, but I'm very split on it. There's some interesting tidbits here and there, but it just also feels like David was bored. There's also some stuff I didn't pick up on, so a second viewing is on my list. Just didn't vibe with it all that much.

Very fun!! Seeing Pedro Pascal's face on a movie screen is a treat in and of itself.

Horrorx52 film #1

Man, the atmosphere!! Gotta love a sleepy seaside town with a dark secret. Somewhat cozy and I had a fun time with this.

Salvation comes from ourselves alone.

Exquisite and gorgeous and melancholic. This kinda touched my soul in a way very few movies do. The scenery, the camera work, the costumes, the music all work together to bring such a fairy tale, almost nostalgic feel. This is truly the kinda movie you see that makes you fall in love with movies.

You are one.
I was gonna write about how much I really adore how audacious and weird this is, and how the ending fucking rules (it does!!!!), but this is making me weirdly emotional the more I think about. The feeling of hating yourself so intensely is so well represented and hits very close to home. No matter how much we touch up our face and change our makeup, the urge to claw and rip and shred our skin till there's nothing but muscle and bone will always be present.

Desperately need Jess's cool sweater.

Sometimes you just gotta watch a movie about a psychopathic security guard to really unwind after a long day.

Can see why people think this was unnecessary and it does drag during the later parts, but listen..... The setting? The costumes? The score? THE MAKEUP??? HELLO???? This was fun as hell and I had a good time.

Knowing it was meta, this was still pretty decent. Cool blend of true crime, cinematic legacy, and revenge.

It's been a very long time since I've seen this, but the vibes!!!!!!! This has got to be one of the prettiest casts ever put to screen and Aaliyah is definitely one of the most beautiful people to ever be in a movie. The costumes? The set design? The music? JUST TOO DAMN ICONIC!!!! Ardent defender of QOTD and proud of it!

Look what your brother did to the door!

I hope I can make something as singular and perfect as this.

Hearing the beginning of Found a Job with theater speakers is genuinely a religious experience.

They fuck you up, your mum and dad.
They may not mean to, but they do.
The original has much more of a punch and I feel its themes are executed much better, but this is still a fun little horror show. The acting is pretty damn good and the last 30 minutes are what you're really there for.

So cool to see such a loving homage (and straight up example) to '70s and '80s horror/thriller and exploitation flicks. Seeing that 'shot on 35mm film' card at the beginning made me fall in love instantly and seeing the beautiful texture and crackles/pops was just chief's kiss!! Very fun and unique and it goes by really quickly. Moreso loving the aesthetic and technical aspects rather than the story but Gallner is great.

So fucking fun!!!! Just so fun with its cinematography and great concept. Would gladly let Josh Hartnett stab me.

Such a seemingly simple tale of evil that really shines through its technical presentation. Love how such a weird movie is succeeding!! The opening credits are fucking fantastic and I will be thinking about it for a while. Definitely not as scary as many have said, but I enjoyed how oddball it is.

Since I'm meeting THE matthew lillard in a few days, I decided to watch more of his films! This was really good and weird and stupid! Kathleen Turner had such a blast playing a mom from hell and the leg of lamb scene will remain in my head rent free.

Liked this a whole lot more than X. Feels more like a drama with horror elements and everything here just improves upon its predecessor. Loved the look, the music, the set designs, ugh!!! Kinda surprised by how emotional and tragic it all really is. Can't wait for Maxxxine!!!

With an introduction and live commentary from Greg Sestero!!

Took my parents and sister to this and we had a great time!! Greg was hilarious and yes I was shaking when I got to met him after the screening. Such a cool dude! Criterion release when??

David had no business looking that good.

This was cute! Not as high on it as others are and they could've cut 10-15 minutes off, but there are some geniune laughs and it is creative! As someone who wants to make a silent film, this was just a really cool thing to see.

Well, this was a ride! Enjoyed it quite a bit even though from many reviews, the twist was basically spoiled. But that didn't ruin my enjoyment at all. It obviously borrows a ton from TCM, but it works pretty well. Also liked how it took its time and built up to the conflict. All and all, I had fun! We need more weird slashers!

DAVID WE ARE GETTING YOU THAT OSCAR NOMINATION

The more I think about this, the more I like it! I mean, it is just Suspiria in a different font with a touch of Resident Evil (the story is basically the same as the 1977 original and the look is akin to the remake's visual style), but I think that's why I enjoyed it a lot. It wears it's inspirations on its sleeve and isn't afraid to get a bit weird and silly. Sydney should've been allowed to do more as it seems she just is there to be pretty and cry, which is a shame because when she gets to do more it's amazing. Also a lot of interesting themes and story elements that I will be thinking about!

There's just something so special about watching a seminal classic in theaters (even when the audience won't shut the hell up, but oh well. Sincerity is dead). Just really appreciated the humanity of the movie. Roger and Peter will forever be two of the most iconic characters in horror.

Hearing the music and seeing the gorgeous cinematography on the big sceeen? I love cinema!!!

Seeing this in a theater should count as a religious experience.

Ilkka Villi if you're reading this I'm free on Thursday night if you want to hang out on Thursday night when I'm free.

Did I really spend $21 to buy this on VOD when I know damn well I'm gonna spend way more on the Blu-ray? You're damn right!!!

God this is so fucking special. Just a force of nature. This movie really made my life so much better. Talking Heads have become one of if not my favorite bands (so much so that for my birthday present to myself this year, I got a Once In A Lifetime tattoo), and the energy, the talent, the craftsmanship cannot be denied. Genuinely a religious experience. Everyone here is the coolest person ever to walk the earth. Also made me want to cry multiple times. Thanking God for TH forever and always.

Still so, so good!! The pieces of the story fit even better this time around and there is a lot of clever little hints about it. The acting is basically perfect and no doubt if this was released in the 70s, we would be talking about how each of these actors got snubbed by the Academy.

Genuinely in love with so much of this. The style, the costumes, the way it uses the format of late night T.V. to tell such a compelling story. It all works so well with some great performances. It does so much right. It is such a shame how they decided to use AI because like, they are surely many, many talented designers who would've loved to be hired and had a chance to make those little intermission titles??? Genuinely cannot see why they used AI generated art at all. That's really the only blight on such an otherwise fantastic film.

There's definitely some clunkiness here, but it has a neat concept and take on zombies. Also some genuine moments of suspense and a scene involving an arm and a brick that made me want to cover my eyes. Definitely reminded me of Resident Evil and I can't help but imagine 7 was at least partly inspired by this. Cool monster design.

This review may contain spoilers.

So much better than you might think. After reading Butcher and Blackbird, I realized I just really wanted a horror movie/book about two killers where there is no happy ending and no romance. Just two people trying to outsmart each other. And this is definitely that. Pretty entertaining and fascinating.

Very surprised by how much I enjoyed this. Cult stories are so interesting to me and this was fascinating.

The score really hit me this time. Feels like a distant memory. Tragic and beautiful and heartbreaking.

Watched on Thursday December 21, 2023.

I literally don't care that this is too 'sentimental'. I will defend this movie with my entire life. The performances? The music? HOW THIS MAKES ME WANNA CRY AT THE END?? Unbeatable.

Definitely some stuff here I enjoyed although the best parts are with McDowell and King, and they bring a lot to this. A cool retread of Silent Night, Deadly Night.

Super fun and stupid and actually funny!!! Kinda wish the opening scene's feel carried on throughout, but this was great. Such a simple story, but it seemed that the director was having fun making this. Sadly had to watch a cut shown on T.V., so some stuff was probably cut. Hopefully a nicely restored home media release is one the way soon.

I hate children.

Watched on Thursday December 14, 2023.

Gonna go and give this a four star because why not. Cannot hear Santa, Baby or Blue Christmas without thinking of this or seeing Wes Bentley do his best Elvis. More mean Christmas horror please!!

David Byrne is the actual love of my life.

Hooptober X
6 countries: Poland

Gonna be honest and say that I definitely need to rewatch before I give any rating.

Hooptober X
8 decades: 2020s

Really wanted to like this, but this is just so plain and flat. It is also weirdly condescending?? Lacks any flavor an actual '80s slasher might have. Bonus for Bizarre Love Triangle playing during one scene.

Hooptober X
1 Robert Englund film
5 films from De Palma, Wes Craven, Ken Russell, Hitchcock, and/or Moorehead and Benson: Wes Craven

A weirdly cozy movie. Gotta love the location and setting. Great acting from Langenkamp and the relationship between her and her son really is centerpiece of the story. The new design for Freddy is pretty cool.

Hooptober X
8 decades: 1980s
5 films from De Palma, Wes Craven, Ken Russell, Hitchcock, and/or Moorehead and Benson: Ken Russell

Not really for me, which is surprising considering I love weird, surreal horror with beautiful visuals. My biggest issue is the editing and how it seems aimless. However, the acting is pretty fantastic and I do like the music. Not for me.

Hooptober X
1 Mario Bava film
3 Satan/Devil centered films

Not very high on it like many others, but I still think it's a good movie. Seeing three Bava films thus far, Blood and Black Lace is still my favorite, but this does a lot right. I'm a little tired, so a rewatch is definitely in order.

Hooptober X
From the year I turned 10

Decent! It's a pretty fast paced movie so there's not meandering around that would kill my enjoyment of a movie like this. It also has a nice concept. Not something I'll watch a ton, but I had a good time.

i absolutely love costume design in film and a lot of movies have fantastic costume design so i decided to compile a list of some of my favorites.

• Suspiria
• Crazy Rich Asians
• A Simple Favor
• Ocean's Eight
• Red Sparrow
• Black Panther
• Phantom Thread
• I, Tonya
• Wonder Woman
• Atomic Blonde

...plus 56 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Will I actually finish a movie challenge? Who knows!
Original list: letterboxd.conexionsite.com/kynky/list/horrorx52-2025/

• Coraline
• The Grudge
• Smile 2
• Berlin Syndrome
• Until Dawn
• The Sitter
• When a Stranger Calls
• Slice
• The Stepford Wives
• Ride Baby Ride

...plus 42 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• Stop Making Sense
• Suspiria
• A Nightmare on Elm Street
• The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
• Night of the Living Dead
• The Fog

Changed some of the list on 10/20/23 due to time constraints.

Decided to not complete the challenge on 10/29/23. Did not have enough time to watch all movies.

• Eyes Without a Face

  6 countries:
  8 decades: 1960s

• The Third Part of the Night

  6 countries: Poland

• Beyond the Darkness

  6 countries: Italy

• The Bad Batch

  6 countries: America
  8 decades: 2010s

• The Loved Ones

  6 countries: Australia

• Hour of the Wolf

  6 countries: Sweden

• Totally Killer

  8 decades: 2020s

• House on Haunted Hill

  8 decades: 1950s

• The Night Stalker

  8 decades: 1970s

• Gothic

  8 decades: 1980s
  5 films from De Palma, Wes Craven, Ken Russell, Hitchcock, and/or Moorehead and Benson: Ken Russell

...plus 21 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• Scream 2
• Scream
• Scream VI
• Scream 4
• Scream 3
• Scream

Only the best for the best YouTube movie reactor.

• mother!
• Barbarian
• Pulse
• The Platform
• Suspiria
• Suspiria
• Silent Hill
• Don't Worry Darling
• City of the Living Dead
• High Life

...plus 7 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

Original list: letterboxd.conexionsite.com/cinemonster/list/hooptober-neun-from-outer-space/

Rules:
There must be 31 films
6 countries
8 decades
2 insect centered films
1 horror film set in space or the future (relative to when it was released)
2 animated films
1 bloodthirsty old person/people film
2 1970s regional US films (Thanks Sean Young)
The worst horror sequel from the 1990s that you haven't seen and can access. (I realize that this will take a little work)
1 German Silent
5 Films from David Cronenberg, Ti West, Bill Rebane, Charles B. Pierce, William Grefe and/or Joy N. Houck Jr.
2 Christopher Lee films
1 film with a musician or band in it (A real life musician or band)
1 Stephen King adaptation that is not the first go around.
1 Lon Chaney film. (NOT JR)

And 1 Tobe Hooper Film (There must ALWAYS be a Hooper film)

• Blood and Black Lace

  Italy

• Schizo

  United Kingdom

• Wolf Creek

  Australia

• We Are What We Are

  United States

• Them

• Pulse

  Japan

• The Platform

  Spain

• The Old Dark House

  1930s

• Don't Look Now

  1970s

• Videodrome

  1980s and movie with real life musician

...plus 23 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

1. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan
2. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives
3. Friday the 13th: A New Beginning
4. Friday the 13th Part III
5. Friday the 13th Part 2
6. Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday
7. Friday the 13th
8. Jason X
9. Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
10. Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

...plus 2 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

The girls that get it, get it and those that don't, don't.

1. Halloween
2. Halloween II
3. Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
4. Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
5. Halloween III: Season of the Witch
6. Halloween II
7. Halloween Kills
8. Halloween: Resurrection
9. Halloween
10. Halloween

...plus 2 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• Mother's Day
• Terror in the Aisles
• Silent Hill
• Malignant
• House
• Night of the Living Dead
• Possibly in Michigan
• If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power
• Halloween
• Dawn of the Dead

...plus 30 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• Suspiria
• Phenomena
• Tenebre
• Opera
• Deep Red
• The Stendhal Syndrome

directors who have filmographies i want to completely watch. technically, i'm talking about films they have directed. just a fun little list.

• Suspiria

  dario argento

• A Nightmare on Elm Street

  wes craven

• Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

  quentin tarantino

• The Beyond

  lucio fulci

• Possession
• The Cabin in the Woods
• Event Horizon
• Suspiria
• The House of the Devil
• The Blackcoat's Daughter
• Mulholland Drive
• Carnival of Souls
• Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
• The Mist

...plus 60 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• Mulholland Drive
• Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

• Roma
• Z for Zachariah
• If Beale Street Could Talk
• Singin' in the Rain
• Arsenic and Old Lace
• The Crazies
• Suspiria
• The Favourite
• Mary Queen of Scots
• Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

...plus 113 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

movies that i enjoy that take place during the christmas season.

• Home Alone
• Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
• A Christmas Story
• The Polar Express
• Elf
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas
• The Nightmare Before Christmas
• The Santa Clause 2
• Jingle All the Way
• Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas

...plus 14 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• Roma
• If Beale Street Could Talk
• The Favourite
• Mary Queen of Scots
• Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
• Alita: Battle Angel
• Us
• Climax
• Howl's Moving Castle
• Selena

...plus 23 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

movies that are surreal, weird, and/or feel like a fever dream.

rather that shifting from reality to a nightmare, this is more like reality becoming a nightmare - harry mason, silent hill.

• Mulholland Drive
• Possession
• Kwaidan
• Black Swan
• House
• Us
• American Psycho
• A Page of Madness
• The Killing of a Sacred Deer
• Enemy

...plus 23 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

• Moulin Rouge!
• Blue Valentine
• In the Mood for Love
• Romeo + Juliet
• Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
• A Star Is Born
• Crimson Peak
• Disobedience
• Bram Stoker's Dracula
• Possession

• Man of Steel
• Wonder Woman
• Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
• Suicide Squad
• Justice League

movies i have watched/rewatched in 2018.

• mother!
• The Killing of a Sacred Deer
• Martha Marcy May Marlene
• Atomic Blonde
• Gone Girl
• Raw
• The Neon Demon
• Hush
• XX
• Curve

...plus 164 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

inspired by sree's list: letterboxd.conexionsite.com/iaiaiand/list/seen-in-a-theatre-in-2018/

• Phantom Thread
• Lady Bird
• The Shape of Water
• Tomb Raider
• Annihilation
• Game Night
• A Quiet Place
• Red Sparrow
• Disobedience
• Tully

...plus 31 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

my favorite genre.

• Phenomena
• Suspiria

inspired by gina's amazing list bc i'm unoriginal: letterboxd.conexionsite.com/clarkkents/list/witches-black-cats-and-vampires-oh-my/

great movies to watch during the halloween season.

• Halloween
• Night of the Living Dead
• Suspiria
• The Final Girls
• Friday the 13th
• The House on Sorority Row
• Silent Hill
• Evil Dead
• A Nightmare on Elm Street
• The Mist

...plus 16 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

original list by cinemonster: letterboxd.conexionsite.com/cinemonster/list/hooptober-cinco-your-terror-is-a-locked-room/

i participated in hooptober 4.0, but i didn't finish the list unfortunately. however, i will hopefully finish this time! i'm super excited. i will start viewing and review the films on this list on september 15th.

update on 10/3/18: i had to remove ju-on: the curse bc i couldn't find it anywhere. i replaced it with a different movie from the same franchise.
update 10/9/18: i had to remove rec bc i couldn't find it anywhere. i instead put a different movie that fit the category.
update 10/24/18: i had to remove the case of the scorpion's tail bc i couldn't find it anywhere. i put a different movie instead.

• Night of the Demons

  anniversary - 30th

• Martin

  anniversary - 40th

• The Faculty

  anniversary - 20th

• Blade

  anniversary - 20th

• Someone's Watching Me!

  anniversary - 40th

• Ring

  anniversary - 20th

• The Midnight Meat Train

  anniversary - 10th

• Deadgirl

  anniversary - 10th

• Vampire's Kiss

  anniversary - 20th

• Hellbound: Hellraiser II

  anniversary - 30th

...plus 33 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

my favorite cinematic universe.

• Gone Girl
• Searching
• A Simple Favor

movies that i have seen in 2017. includes short films. in order, but sometimes a movie i watched before or after might not be because i forget, but they are still included.

• Get Out
• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
• Star Wars: The Force Awakens
• Suicide Squad
• Heathers
• Gone Girl
• Prometheus
• Jennifer's Body
• The Neon Demon
• A Nightmare on Elm Street

...plus 75 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.

from best to worst. inspired by this list: letterboxd.conexionsite.com/cantinaband/list/star-wars-ranked/

• Star Wars
• Return of the Jedi
• Star Wars: The Last Jedi
• Star Wars: The Force Awakens
• The Empire Strikes Back
• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
• Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
• Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
• Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

movies that i watched or rewatched in 2016. kind of a boring list, but just felt like it was a good time to make it. includes documentaries as well.

• Deadpool
• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
• Home Alone
• Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
• Elf
• Suicide Squad
• 13th
• Amanda Knox
• Audrie & Daisy