Post by ghostrider on Aug 30, 2009 1:08:18 GMT -5
Well Cafe people...it is almost that time of year. In about a month the television will be blasting you with films that either send you under your bed or die from laughing.
I though it would be a nice idea for members to submit some of their favorite fright films. A few of mine are:
Halloween (1978)
This film started the slasher genre rolling. A masked murderer is stalking the teenagers of Haddenfield on Halloween, trying to finish something he started many years before. A huge smash, even the critics loved it and it still holds up today as one of the best suspenseful, well done horror flicks of our time.
Starring: Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis
Rating: R (This film introduced Curtis)
The Fog (1980)
John Carpenter's creepy, moody, ghost story about a glowing fog that shrouds a sleepy coastal town. The town secret has the undead pirates concealed in the fog out for revenge! A bit dated by today's standards but still packs some chills!
Stars: Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh, Hal Hollbrook
Rating: R (Point Reyes Station, just north of San Francisco is one of the filming locations)
Ghost Story (1981)
Adapted from Straub bestseller, this slow-moving but star-studded horror tale concerning male friends confronting terrifying past might please fright-seekers who prefer dark, moody atmosphere over modern special effects and the usual gore.
Stars: Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., John Houseman, Alice Krige
Rating: R (Nice to see some of the older stars getting together. Also, you might remember Krige as the Borg Queen)
The Legend Of Hell House (1973)
Richard Matheson story of a group of people that are staying in a haunted house to try and dispel the ghost. Suspenseful mystery unfolds as they figure out who the ghost is and why he's still there.
Stars: Pamela Franklin, Roddy McDowall
Rating: PG (Nice spooky setting)
From Dusk Till Dawn (1995)
Ultra violent vampire fare that finds criminal brothers on the run and falling into a den of bloodsuckers. Graphic gore, fast action and story line make this a feats to watch although some didn't like it for unknown reasons.
Starring: Quentin Tarantino, George Clooney, Harvey Keitel, Juliette Lewis, Cheech Marin
Rating: R (Very violent, but Cheech Marin is a scream and Tarantino is truly whacked.)
The Lost Boys (1987)
Young, pretty vampires try and take over a seaside town but are thwarted by newcomers in this trendy but enjoyable film. The MTV style music makes it enjoyable as well.
Starring: Jason Patrick, Corey Haim, Kiefer Sutherland, Jami Gertz, Corey Feldman
Rating: PG (Filmed in Santa Cruz, just south of San Francisco)
Near Dark (1987)
Ultra violent, twisted tale of vampires on the road. A truly great and classic vampire film, it gives them a more "human" approach than most vampire genre films. Definitely worth watching!
Starring: Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henricksen, Bill Paxton, Jeanette Goldstein
Rating: R (Interesting cast. Three of them were in Aliens)
The Craft (1996)
Many people of the Pagan persuasion hated this film. We loved it, it's a just movie, people!! Get over it!! Thriller about four teen misfits who use witchcraft to solve their problems, to a bad end of course
Stars: Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Robin Tunney, Rachel True, Skeet Ulrich
Rating: R (We all know that “How Soon is Now” is used here.)
Practical Magic (1998)
We loved this film, you have a major haunting and great special effects along with a very cute story line. The Owens women curse dooms men they love to early death. It troubles sibling witches, Jilly and Sally. When an unexpected death occurs, all Hell breaks lose.
Stars: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest, Goran Visnjic
Rating: PG-13 (These ladies might be cousins of the Charmed Ones)
The Blob (1958)
Classic sci-fi/horror B-movie about a gelatinous threat from outer space. This was a rollicking treat for teen drive-in dates in the '50s. Still holds pleasure for fans of campy horror.
Starring: Steve McQueen, Aneta Corseaut
Rating: NR (Fun movie and Steve McQueen was so new to films that he was called by his real first name)
The Fly (1958)
Classic sci-fi horror tale about scientist swapping genes with a fly begins slowly, but builds to memorably chilling, absurd finale. (Help me! Help me!!) A must-see for genre fans.
Starring: Vincent Price, David Hedison
Rating: NR (I saw this as a child and I remember that when the Fly was killed, I cried)
Note: ratings are included. Some are NOT for the younger set. Two of the most questionable are very well marked.
I though it would be a nice idea for members to submit some of their favorite fright films. A few of mine are:
Halloween (1978)
This film started the slasher genre rolling. A masked murderer is stalking the teenagers of Haddenfield on Halloween, trying to finish something he started many years before. A huge smash, even the critics loved it and it still holds up today as one of the best suspenseful, well done horror flicks of our time.
Starring: Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis
Rating: R (This film introduced Curtis)
The Fog (1980)
John Carpenter's creepy, moody, ghost story about a glowing fog that shrouds a sleepy coastal town. The town secret has the undead pirates concealed in the fog out for revenge! A bit dated by today's standards but still packs some chills!
Stars: Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh, Hal Hollbrook
Rating: R (Point Reyes Station, just north of San Francisco is one of the filming locations)
Ghost Story (1981)
Adapted from Straub bestseller, this slow-moving but star-studded horror tale concerning male friends confronting terrifying past might please fright-seekers who prefer dark, moody atmosphere over modern special effects and the usual gore.
Stars: Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., John Houseman, Alice Krige
Rating: R (Nice to see some of the older stars getting together. Also, you might remember Krige as the Borg Queen)
The Legend Of Hell House (1973)
Richard Matheson story of a group of people that are staying in a haunted house to try and dispel the ghost. Suspenseful mystery unfolds as they figure out who the ghost is and why he's still there.
Stars: Pamela Franklin, Roddy McDowall
Rating: PG (Nice spooky setting)
From Dusk Till Dawn (1995)
Ultra violent vampire fare that finds criminal brothers on the run and falling into a den of bloodsuckers. Graphic gore, fast action and story line make this a feats to watch although some didn't like it for unknown reasons.
Starring: Quentin Tarantino, George Clooney, Harvey Keitel, Juliette Lewis, Cheech Marin
Rating: R (Very violent, but Cheech Marin is a scream and Tarantino is truly whacked.)
The Lost Boys (1987)
Young, pretty vampires try and take over a seaside town but are thwarted by newcomers in this trendy but enjoyable film. The MTV style music makes it enjoyable as well.
Starring: Jason Patrick, Corey Haim, Kiefer Sutherland, Jami Gertz, Corey Feldman
Rating: PG (Filmed in Santa Cruz, just south of San Francisco)
Near Dark (1987)
Ultra violent, twisted tale of vampires on the road. A truly great and classic vampire film, it gives them a more "human" approach than most vampire genre films. Definitely worth watching!
Starring: Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henricksen, Bill Paxton, Jeanette Goldstein
Rating: R (Interesting cast. Three of them were in Aliens)
The Craft (1996)
Many people of the Pagan persuasion hated this film. We loved it, it's a just movie, people!! Get over it!! Thriller about four teen misfits who use witchcraft to solve their problems, to a bad end of course
Stars: Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Robin Tunney, Rachel True, Skeet Ulrich
Rating: R (We all know that “How Soon is Now” is used here.)
Practical Magic (1998)
We loved this film, you have a major haunting and great special effects along with a very cute story line. The Owens women curse dooms men they love to early death. It troubles sibling witches, Jilly and Sally. When an unexpected death occurs, all Hell breaks lose.
Stars: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest, Goran Visnjic
Rating: PG-13 (These ladies might be cousins of the Charmed Ones)
The Blob (1958)
Classic sci-fi/horror B-movie about a gelatinous threat from outer space. This was a rollicking treat for teen drive-in dates in the '50s. Still holds pleasure for fans of campy horror.
Starring: Steve McQueen, Aneta Corseaut
Rating: NR (Fun movie and Steve McQueen was so new to films that he was called by his real first name)
The Fly (1958)
Classic sci-fi horror tale about scientist swapping genes with a fly begins slowly, but builds to memorably chilling, absurd finale. (Help me! Help me!!) A must-see for genre fans.
Starring: Vincent Price, David Hedison
Rating: NR (I saw this as a child and I remember that when the Fly was killed, I cried)
Note: ratings are included. Some are NOT for the younger set. Two of the most questionable are very well marked.