Wally Dangerously
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It's a rainy, October afternoon, and nothing puts me in a better mood to talk watch and talk about horror films.
Here are a few horror films that I believe are great and that many of you may not have watched. I'd like to create some discussion about these films and get some recommendations on great horror films you've seen that may not have gotten a lot of public attention. Apologies in advance to The Shape, who has probably reviewed all of these films.
Released in 1997, this film garnered moderate box office numbers.
In the future (circa 2047), a group of soldiers and scientists is sent on a mission to the spaceship Event Horizon, which lost contact with headquarters while orbiting Neptune years ago. Upon arriving, the team learns that one their members has an insidious intent that involves opening a dimensional portal to absolute terror.
This film has many terrifying scenes, but all I have to say is: Captain's Log. Enough said.
Released in 1987, this film is one of my favorites from John Carpenter, but hardly anyone I know has seen it.
After a priest from a secret, ancient order dies, a canister containing an evil essence is discovered in the basement of a closed Los Angeles church. A team of scientists is sent in, with the guidance of a priest, to uncover the secret of the vessel. Can the team of grad students uncover the deadly secret of the canister before its evil is unleashed?
Being raised in a religious background, horror films based on religion have always given me the creeps. Although somewhat hokey toward the end, this film is filled with a lot of nerdy scientific and religious philosophy that satisfies the curiosity of a lot of viewers. The film also includes a haunting score that can only be done by John Carpenter.
Released in 1975, this film follows two married couples on their way to a ski vacation location in Coloradao. Stopping for rest in their RV somewhere in Texas, Peter Fonda and Warren Oates (Sgt. Hulka from Stripes) witness a Satanic sacrifice in the middle of the desert and are discovered by the participants. A thrilling chase ensues.
I love 70's Grindhouse horror films!
Forget the remake.
Released in 1973. A policeman travels to a reclusive island on a case to find a missing girl. The policeman quickly discovers that the island is inhabited by a pagan cult.
I can't give anything else away. I can only say that the ending is truly one of the most horrifying scenes I've ever watched.
If you've seen these films, what do you think?
Are there any less well-known horror films from the past or present that you would recommend?
Happy Halloween.
Here are a few horror films that I believe are great and that many of you may not have watched. I'd like to create some discussion about these films and get some recommendations on great horror films you've seen that may not have gotten a lot of public attention. Apologies in advance to The Shape, who has probably reviewed all of these films.
Released in 1997, this film garnered moderate box office numbers.
In the future (circa 2047), a group of soldiers and scientists is sent on a mission to the spaceship Event Horizon, which lost contact with headquarters while orbiting Neptune years ago. Upon arriving, the team learns that one their members has an insidious intent that involves opening a dimensional portal to absolute terror.
This film has many terrifying scenes, but all I have to say is: Captain's Log. Enough said.
Released in 1987, this film is one of my favorites from John Carpenter, but hardly anyone I know has seen it.
After a priest from a secret, ancient order dies, a canister containing an evil essence is discovered in the basement of a closed Los Angeles church. A team of scientists is sent in, with the guidance of a priest, to uncover the secret of the vessel. Can the team of grad students uncover the deadly secret of the canister before its evil is unleashed?
Being raised in a religious background, horror films based on religion have always given me the creeps. Although somewhat hokey toward the end, this film is filled with a lot of nerdy scientific and religious philosophy that satisfies the curiosity of a lot of viewers. The film also includes a haunting score that can only be done by John Carpenter.
Released in 1975, this film follows two married couples on their way to a ski vacation location in Coloradao. Stopping for rest in their RV somewhere in Texas, Peter Fonda and Warren Oates (Sgt. Hulka from Stripes) witness a Satanic sacrifice in the middle of the desert and are discovered by the participants. A thrilling chase ensues.
I love 70's Grindhouse horror films!
Forget the remake.
Released in 1973. A policeman travels to a reclusive island on a case to find a missing girl. The policeman quickly discovers that the island is inhabited by a pagan cult.
I can't give anything else away. I can only say that the ending is truly one of the most horrifying scenes I've ever watched.
If you've seen these films, what do you think?
Are there any less well-known horror films from the past or present that you would recommend?
Happy Halloween.
