Jackhammer's Horror Corner

jackhammer · 03-07-2010, 07:17 PM

If I can get hold any particular film I am willing to update this with films you want me to review. I do have a couple of films lined up to review but am open to suggestions.

Guybrush · 03-08-2010, 02:55 AM

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If I can get hold any particular film I am willing to update this with films you want me to review. I do have a couple of films lined up to review but am open to suggestions.

If you haven't yet seen it, I would (yet again) suggest The Changeling, a horror mystery from 1980 starring George C. Scott. It's known for being both intelligent and creepy ..

And Guillermo Del Toro lists it in his top 5 ghost movies. I would too as it's an old favourite of mine.

Unknown Soldier · 03-08-2010, 06:00 AM

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If you haven't yet seen it, I would (yet again) suggest The Changeling, a horror mystery from 1980 starring George C. Scott. It's known for being both intelligent and creepy ..

And Guillermo Del Toro lists it in his top 5 ghost movies. I would too as it's an old favourite of mine.

Agreed, this is an intelligent ghost flick and the film is certainly highlighted by the quality of George C.Scott.

Unknown Soldier · 03-08-2010, 06:08 AM

I`ve been watching a lot of Hammer, Amicus and AIP horror films recently round a friends place and the following really stick out for their quality:

Hammer- The Gorgon, The Plague of Zombies, Countess Dracula, The Reptile, Captain Kronos, Most of the Dracula`s, Most of the Frankenstein`s.
Amicus- The House That Dripped Blood, Tales from the Crypt, Asylum, Vault of Horror.
AIP- Pit and the Pendulum, Masque of the Red Death, Scream and Scream Again and Witchfinder General in an uncut version (brutal for a film from 1968!!!)

Also there is my personal fav in Theatre of Blood and a mesmerizing performance from Vincent Price.

As you can see I`m a big fan of Vincent Price and Christopher Lee.

jackhammer · 03-10-2010, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

I`ve been watching a lot of Hammer, Amicus and AIP horror films recently round a friends place and the following really stick out for their quality:

Hammer- The Gorgon, The Plague of Zombies, Countess Dracula, The Reptile, Captain Kronos, Most of the Dracula`s, Most of the Frankenstein`s.
Amicus- The House That Dripped Blood, Tales from the Crypt, Asylum, Vault of Horror.
AIP- Pit and the Pendulum, Masque of the Red Death, Scream and Scream Again and Witchfinder General in an uncut version (brutal for a film from 1968!!!)

Also there is my personal fav in Theatre of Blood and a mesmerizing performance from Vincent Price.

As you can see I`m a big fan of Vincent Price and Christopher Lee.

Superb choices here. Love Amicus films (I have the limited 5 disc coffin shaped set 0nly 5,000 made) and theatre of Blood is awesome stuff. you a fan of the director Pete Walker or familiar with his work?

Horror Hospital and Psychomania are another couple of British classics from the 70's although cheesy as hell.

Bulldog · 03-10-2010, 01:48 PM

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If I can get hold any particular film I am willing to update this with films you want me to review. I do have a couple of films lined up to review but am open to suggestions.

You may have seen it before, but have you thought about reviewing Shadow Of the Vampire? One of the best films I've seen lately, and my joint-favourite vampire movie (it's a tie with From Dusk 'til Dawn for me) - it'd be interesting to see your take on it. Plus, if you can't get hold of it, the whole thing was on youtube last time I checked.

Unknown Soldier · 03-10-2010, 02:13 PM

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Superb choices here. Love Amicus films (I have the limited 5 disc coffin shaped set 0nly 5,000 made) and theatre of Blood is awesome stuff. you a fan of the director Pete Walker or familiar with his work?

Horror Hospital and Psychomania are another couple of British classics from the 70's although cheesy as hell.

Hey.....I remember this Amicus coffin box set when it came out.

I`m not familiar with Peter Walker and will certainly locate some of his stuff, just had a quick look on wiki about him as well and seems my kind of thing.

I`ve just had a look at Horror Hospital, it looks a classic, it mentions *** travel agents, brothel madams, zombie bikers and a dwarf.....sounds just like my kind of thing.

I`m also a huge fan of Universal horror and have most of the collection including the classic 3 monster (Dracula, Frankenstein monster and Werewolf) model figures and dvd set. Love the Frankenstein collection along with the classic Karloff/Lugosi triple set of Black Cat, the Raven and the Invisible Ray.

jackhammer · 03-10-2010, 02:18 PM

Horror Hospital is indeed mental. Great fun! From Beyond The Grave is legendary too, Curse Of The Crimson Altar and Deathline (known as Raw Meat in the U.S) are also fantastic.

Tore- I have never seen The Changeling although I know about it. I will see what I can do.

Bulldog- Shadow Of The Vampire is a very underrated film but I haven't seen it for a few years. Certainly an unusual and original film.

Guybrush · 03-10-2010, 05:47 PM

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Tore- I have never seen The Changeling although I know about it. I will see what I can do.

Awesome! .. And if you need some help, just let me know.

+81 · 03-10-2010, 07:11 PM

I'm going to watch The Changeling today. I got it from the grocery store value bin and haven't gotten around to seeing it yet.

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jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Horror Hospital is indeed mental. Great fun! From Beyond The Grave is legendary too, Curse Of The Crimson Altar and Deathline (known as Raw Meat in the U.S) are also fantastic. Tore- I have never seen The Changeling although I know about it. I will see what I can do. Bulldog- Shadow Of The Vampire is a very underrated film but I haven't seen it for a few years. Certainly an unusual and original film. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

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Unknown Soldier Horribly Creative Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, The Big Smoke Posts: 8,265	I`ve been watching a lot of Hammer, Amicus and AIP horror films recently round a friends place and the following really stick out for their quality: Hammer- The Gorgon, The Plague of Zombies, Countess Dracula, The Reptile, Captain Kronos, Most of the Dracula`s, Most of the Frankenstein`s. Amicus- The House That Dripped Blood, Tales from the Crypt, Asylum, Vault of Horror. AIP- Pit and the Pendulum, Masque of the Red Death, Scream and Scream Again and Witchfinder General in an uncut version (brutal for a film from 1968!!!) Also there is my personal fav in Theatre of Blood and a mesmerizing performance from Vincent Price. As you can see I`m a big fan of Vincent Price and Christopher Lee.