The Problems With Horror Movies...

Guybrush · 03-05-2012, 07:25 AM

I don't require a good story in a horror film, but I definitely consider it a good thing. The Shining or The Changeling (the 1980s film) are a lot more intriguing to watch than, uhm, Paranormal Activity where the story seems to be that a house is haunted and that's it.

Unknown Soldier · 03-05-2012, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tore

I don't require a good story in a horror film, but I definitely consider it a good thing. The Shining or The Changeling (the 1980s film) are a lot more intriguing to watch than, uhm, Paranormal Activity where the story seems to be that a house is haunted and that's it.

Films like the Changeling and the Haunting are very different, classical ghost stories and distinct to "horror films"

Guybrush · 03-05-2012, 07:51 AM

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Films like the Changeling and the Haunting are very different, classical ghost stories and distinct to "horror films"

I don't think of it as distinct from horror. They have typical elements of horror movies, like supernatural stuff, spooks, people dying, perhaps some gore. They just happen to also have a great story.

They are distinct from horror movies like Anaconda or Scream, but I'd say the distinction happens at a lower level. Perhaps distinct subgenres? Either way, I have no problem calling both Scream and The Shining horror movies.

Unknown Soldier · 03-05-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tore

I don't think of it as distinct from horror. They have typical elements of horror movies, like supernatural stuff, spooks, people dying, perhaps some gore. They just happen to also have a great story.

They are distinct from horror movies like Anaconda or Scream, but I'd say the distinction happens at a lower level. Perhaps distinct subgenres? Either way, I have no problem calling both Scream and The Shining horror movies.

Ok, I'll concede horror films under the sub-genre of ghost films.

jackhammer · 03-05-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tore

I don't require a good story in a horror film, but I definitely consider it a good thing. The Shining or The Changeling (the 1980s film) are a lot more intriguing to watch than, uhm, Paranormal Activity where the story seems to be that a house is haunted and that's it.

That goes without saying really. I am not a huge fan of Haunted House movies and (Gasp!) I am not a big The Shining fan either.

I think Session 9 is one of the very best examples of utilising psychological horror within a particular setting as opposed to a typical ghost movie with the usual 'jump out of your skin' scenes.

I still haven't seen The Changeling!

LoathsomePete · 03-05-2012, 10:59 PM

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That goes without saying really. I am not a huge fan of Haunted House movies and (Gasp!) I am not a big The Shining fan either.

I think Session 9 is one of the very best examples of utilising psychological horror within a particular setting as opposed to a typical ghost movie with the usual 'jump out of your skin' scenes.

I still haven't seen The Changeling!

Definitely agree with you on Session 9 being one of the better psychological horror movies that excels in pacing and subtly. I also like the minimal use of sound, with just a few scattered piano loops, really helped exacerbate the creepiness of the movie.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 03-12-2012, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tore

I don't require a good story in a horror film, but I definitely consider it a good thing. The Shining or The Changeling (the 1980s film) are a lot more intriguing to watch than, uhm, Paranormal Activity where the story seems to be that a house is haunted and that's it.

I think Paranormal Activity is great, it freaks the hell out of me because shit like this happens in real life. That's a horror for me - demons.

Freebase Dali · 03-12-2012, 11:44 PM

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I think Paranormal Activity is great, it freaks the hell out of me because shit like this happens in real life. That's a horror for me - demons.

I'm sending you some demons. They'll be chilling in your toilet next time you go take one of your monster ass sh*ts.

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