Hey there,
I am new here and so happy to see there's a horror movie forum! I absolutely love all things horror and grew up watching monster movies and sci-fi with my siblings. We also attend horror conventions and love the sense of community, the art, the actors and creature makers who come out to discuss their work. I am a huge fan of Asian horror, slasher horror, 'bad' horror - I grew up in the 70s and 80s and saw the birth of some popular franchises, which is fun.
Some of my favorites:
-Parasite (2019)
-Audition ((1999)
-The Clash of the Titans [/list][/list](okay, not really horror, but the original was phenomenal and displayed some awesome Harryhausen FX; 1981)
-Sleepaway Camp (1983)
-Dario Argento's Dracula (2012)
-House (Japanese, 1977)
-Downrange (2017)
-The Hills Have Eyes (the original, 1977; but the remake, 2006, is okay too)
-Texas Chainsaw Massacre (again, the original, 1974; the remake in 2003 was alright)
And a couple of other Asian horror films that are 'quieter' and not as well known that I love:
-The Bridge Curse (2020)
-U-Turn (2020, from the Philippines)
-Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018)
-Tomie (based on Ito's story, 9 films thus far beginning in 1998 - live action)
-Tag (2015)
-Train to Busan (2016)
-Suicide Circle (aka Suicide Club, 2001)
More recently I really enjoy most of what Blumhouse is putting out - there's a nice blend happening of teen scream, suspense, horror, and even PG13 (FNAF) which is refreshing to see, in a way. It is interesting to me that films like the Exorcist (1973) were horrifying when released, and now kids like my 16-year-old watch it and are bored / near laughter. There is, I think, a certain charm to the older films going back to Nosferatu (1922) that in some cases is being lost in current filmmaking. I remember Interview with the Vampire came out in 1994, audiences were reportedly vomiting, fainting, and leaving the theater due to its gore - now, of course, that just doesn't seem to exist. I think that, at least in part, is why I enjoy some of the Japanese horror - there is some gore and violence (sometimes a lot), however there is usually character development and a decent storyline as well - even when it is leaning toward the supernatural or absurd, there is an understanding of the characters and their experiences.
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