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6.2
6.2
Monkey Shines (1988)
Day 1: A memorable animal in a horror movie
That damn monkey.
Tied with the rabbit pictured below.
That damn monkey.
Tied with the rabbit pictured below.
the giraffe's rating:
503
6.5
6.5
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
Day 2: One of your earliest encounters with the horror genre
The more I think about it, I'm now convinced this was the first horror movie I ever watched. I'd thought it was one of the Universal classics, but now I think I watched those after this one.
The more I think about it, I'm now convinced this was the first horror movie I ever watched. I'd thought it was one of the Universal classics, but now I think I watched those after this one.
the giraffe's rating:
1663
7.5
7.8
Evil Dead II (1987)
Day 3: A favorite saw or chainsaw scene
In which Ash overcompensates for losing his hand. (The scene can be seen here.)
In which Ash overcompensates for losing his hand. (The scene can be seen here.)
the giraffe's rating:
269
7.4
7
The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)
Day 4: A great horror movie doctor - Dr. Phibes
He ingeniously used the Ten Plagues in the Bible to take revenge for the loss of his wife. And played by the Amazing Vincent Price.
He ingeniously used the Ten Plagues in the Bible to take revenge for the loss of his wife. And played by the Amazing Vincent Price.
the giraffe's rating:
766
6.7
6.9
Creepshow (1982)
Day 5: Favorite horror director - George A. Romero
Between his Dead series (excluding Survival of the Dead which is crap), Creepshow, The Crazies, and Monkey Shines he's rightfully earned his spot at the top of my list.
Still need to watch Martin and a few others.
Between his Dead series (excluding Survival of the Dead which is crap), Creepshow, The Crazies, and Monkey Shines he's rightfully earned his spot at the top of my list.
Still need to watch Martin and a few others.
the giraffe's rating:
1776
7.9
7.9
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Day 6: Your favorite movie by your favorite director
Also unofficially my favorite horror movie ever.
Also unofficially my favorite horror movie ever.
the giraffe's rating:
2138
7.3
7.4
The Evil Dead (1981)
Day 7: A great hero - Ash
OK, so he may not be that great since he's more of a reluctant hero, but it's tough to argue that he's one of the best in the history of horror.
OK, so he may not be that great since he's more of a reluctant hero, but it's tough to argue that he's one of the best in the history of horror.
the giraffe's rating:
1418
7.3
7.5
Day 8: Best comedy-horror
This or Shaun of the Dead or Evil Dead II or Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein
This or Shaun of the Dead or Evil Dead II or Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein
the giraffe's rating:
813
6.1
5.8
Day 9: A boring horror movie
Tried a few times to watch this, kept falling asleep before anything ever happened & eventually I gave up. And I'm pretty patient when it comes to movies.
Tried a few times to watch this, kept falling asleep before anything ever happened & eventually I gave up. And I'm pretty patient when it comes to movies.
the giraffe's rating:
1111
7.6
7.8
Frankenstein (1931)
Day 10: Favorite classic horror movie
Iconic.
Note: This day was originally for "An instant classic" but I couldn't decide on one, plus I was disappointed looking at my list that there aren't many old horror films on here. So I changed it.
Iconic.
Note: This day was originally for "An instant classic" but I couldn't decide on one, plus I was disappointed looking at my list that there aren't many old horror films on here. So I changed it.
the giraffe's rating:
292
7
6.4
Maniac (1980)
Day 11: Most psychotic killer - Frank Zito
They don't get much crazier than this.
They don't get much crazier than this.
the giraffe's rating:
1137
7.6
7.5
Dead Alive (1992)
Day 12: The goriest movie you’ve seen
Pretty sure that's the whole point.
Pretty sure that's the whole point.
the giraffe's rating:
548
7.7
7.7
The Vanishing (1988)
Day 13: Favorite foreign horror
Also: Cemetery Man (Dellamorte Dellamore), Le Corbeau, and The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
Also: Cemetery Man (Dellamorte Dellamore), Le Corbeau, and The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
the giraffe's rating:
27
3.9
3.9
Teenagers from Outer Space (1959)
Day 14: The cheesiest horror you’ve ever seen
Thank you, MST3K, without whom this wouldn't be watchable.
Thank you, MST3K, without whom this wouldn't be watchable.
the giraffe's rating:
1480
7
7
Hellraiser (1987)
Day 15: A great 80’s horror movie
"The box. You opened it. We came."
"The box. You opened it. We came."
the giraffe's rating:
563
6.7
6.6
Day 16: Great indie horror
A personal favorite, and not just because you get to see Anna Faris get killed.
A personal favorite, and not just because you get to see Anna Faris get killed.
the giraffe's rating:
416
6.9
6.6
Phantasm (1979)
Day 17: Favorite horror franchise
An unusual pick perhaps, but this is the only franchise where I've truly enjoyed every single film in the series.
An unusual pick perhaps, but this is the only franchise where I've truly enjoyed every single film in the series.
the giraffe's rating:
499
5
5.1
Day 18: A movie people hate that you love
So Michael Myers isn't in this one. Get over it. I swear if this hadn't had the Halloween name on it more people would appreciate it. Halloween III is B-movie goodness.
So Michael Myers isn't in this one. Get over it. I swear if this hadn't had the Halloween name on it more people would appreciate it. Halloween III is B-movie goodness.
the giraffe's rating:
4111
7.5
8.1
The Exorcist (1973)
Day 19: A movie that disappointed you
Supposedly the scariest movie ever, and yet I found it laughable, ridiculous, and far too serious for its own good. Or maybe it's just that I'm not scared of "The Devil".
Supposedly the scariest movie ever, and yet I found it laughable, ridiculous, and far too serious for its own good. Or maybe it's just that I'm not scared of "The Devil".
the giraffe's rating:
344
6.4
6.3
Sleepaway Camp (1983)
Day 20: A great twist ending
So great it's about the only thing that justifies this film's existence.
So great it's about the only thing that justifies this film's existence.
the giraffe's rating:
381
7.4
7.1
Carnival of Souls (1962)
Day 21: A horrible/lame twist
Because people can totally breathe underwater for over 3 hours. Oh wait, maybe she was swimming & nobody saw her while they were dredging the lake. Yeah, that's it. *rolls eyes* I had this one figured out from the start.
Because people can totally breathe underwater for over 3 hours. Oh wait, maybe she was swimming & nobody saw her while they were dredging the lake. Yeah, that's it. *rolls eyes* I had this one figured out from the start.
the giraffe's rating:
4211
8.3
8.5
Psycho (1960)
Day 22: Best movie based on a book
Based on the book of the same name by Robert Bloch.
See also: Frankenstein, The Shining, and Hellraiser
Based on the book of the same name by Robert Bloch.
See also: Frankenstein, The Shining, and Hellraiser
the giraffe's rating:
1171
5.9
6
Day 24: A movie you expected to be bad, but enjoyed
Admittedly this wasn't at all necessary, but I thought Rob Zombie did a good job with this remake. And personally I found it interesting that he came up with reasons why Michael Myers killed people, even though not knowing is far more frightening.
Admittedly this wasn't at all necessary, but I thought Rob Zombie did a good job with this remake. And personally I found it interesting that he came up with reasons why Michael Myers killed people, even though not knowing is far more frightening.
the giraffe's rating:
1232
6.2
6.6
Child's Play (1988)
Day 25: A franchise you don’t like
Actually this one's not TOO bad, but I chose it because it's the only one I've seen enough films to judge it on & come out against (I've seen the first 3 & that was enough). Otherwise I might have chosen the Leprechaun series or something.
Actually this one's not TOO bad, but I chose it because it's the only one I've seen enough films to judge it on & come out against (I've seen the first 3 & that was enough). Otherwise I might have chosen the Leprechaun series or something.
the giraffe's rating:
96
6
4.3
A Return to Salem's Lot (1987)
Day 26: Worst sequel
The only reason I was able to sit through any of this was because my friends & I were making fun of it. Total crap.
The only reason I was able to sit through any of this was because my friends & I were making fun of it. Total crap.
the giraffe's rating:
6535
8.2
8.4
Day 27: Favorite Stephen King movie
There is none higher.
There is none higher.
the giraffe's rating:
Previously seen done by Listal user ranna (that'd be a link to her list).
Day 1: A memorable animal in a horror movie
Day 2: One of your earliest encounters with the horror genre
Day 3: A favorite saw or chainsaw scene
Day 4: A great horror movie doctor
Day 5: Favorite horror director
Day 6: Your favorite movie by your favorite director
Day 7: A great hero
Day 8: Best comedy-horror
Day 9: A boring horror movie
Day 10: Favorite classic horror movie
Day 11: Most psychotic killer
Day 12: The goriest movie you’ve seen
Day 13: Favorite foreign horror
Day 14: The cheesiest horror you’ve ever seen
Day 15: A great 80’s horror movie
Day 16: Great indie horror
Day 17: Favorite horror franchise
Day 18: A movie people hate that you love
Day 19: A movie that disappointed you
Day 20: A great twist ending
Day 21: A horrible/lame twist
Day 22: Best movie based on a book
Day 23: Scariest old person
Day 24: A movie you expected to be bad, but enjoyed
Day 25: A franchise you don’t like
Day 26: Worst sequel
Day 27: Favorite OR least favorite Stephen King movie
Day 28: A great zombie movie
Day 29: A movie you refuse to watch
Day 30: One you need to watch, a.s.a.p.
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