It seems like all of the best ones were all made either back in the late 70's or early 80's. Almost everything else that came after all seem to be nothing more than remakes. Can anyone recommend any good "Modern" horror or Monster movies that are actually worth watching?

Saw. And Saw II. That's all.

Oh and I also like Interview With The Vampire and Dracula 2000, but I wouldn't call them "scary" or "horror", not exactly.

The Hills Have Eyes... made awhile back, but recently redone. Extremely SCARY movie (at least it was for me!) -- especially if you've ever spent any time in the desert. Just one of those scenarios I never wanna visit!!!

~shudder~

I liked The Ring!

The Ring is a terrifying masterpiece.

Sammarra-----now there's a little brat who should've been taken to the woodshed a LONG time ago, lol...that scene where she crawls out of the t v gives me nightmares to this day.

Blair Witch Project is also excellent.

The Hills Have Eyes was also great. And realistic - that's what I really liked about Saw too.

I didn't think The Ring was scary at all. I was bored out of my mind by that movie.

The remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was pretty good. I've never seen the original though. There's also a movie called Wolf Creek (another serial killer flick), about some young people vacationing in Australia who all get killed. I thought it was ok. Again, I tend to like the realistic ones - serial killers as opposed to ghosts or werewolves or whatever. (Except vampire movies, but they don't scare me, I just have a thing for vampires.)

The Hills Have Eyes was also great. And realistic - that's what I really liked about Saw too.

I didn't think The Ring was scary at all. I was bored out of my mind by that movie.

The remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was pretty good. I've never seen the original though. There's also a movie called Wolf Creek (another serial killer flick), about some young people vacationing in Australia who all get killed. I thought it was ok. Again, I tend to like the realistic ones - serial killers as opposed to ghosts or werewolves or whatever. (Except vampire movies, but they don't scare me, I just have a thing for vampires.) Well I liked the original Hills Have Eyes. I have not seen the remake. I liked the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Boy was that lady a good screamer. There is a lot of interesting history with that movie. It was filmed outside Austin,Texas and they supposedly found marijuana growing near where they were filming and made use of it. That wouldn't surprise me at all for that area. It seems like the financial backers of the movie were shady New York organized crime people if my memory serves me correctly. I love vampire movies too! ;)

The Hills Have Eyes was also great. And realistic - that's what I really liked about Saw too.

I didn't think The Ring was scary at all. I was bored out of my mind by that movie.

The remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was pretty good. I've never seen the original though. There's also a movie called Wolf Creek (another serial killer flick), about some young people vacationing in Australia who all get killed. I thought it was ok. Again, I tend to like the realistic ones - serial killers as opposed to ghosts or werewolves or whatever. (Except vampire movies, but they don't scare me, I just have a thing for vampires.)

Yeah, in Hills... I especially liked the guy who started out as a meek little son-in-law who wouldn't even touch daddy's gun... and ended up slamming axes into people's heads. Kinda what you'd call your truly converted liberal, wasn't he?

I liked both chainsaw movies... and I'm with DF here... 'reality' horror is much scarier than made up stuff.

I prefer zombies over vampires. Just something about that strong, silent type.

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SMW

Zombies... Now that's one thing I can't stand. Too scary. I never found zombies scary until a few years ago, when they became a regular feature in my nightmares. I've watched myself get eaten by them, etc. So now I tend to avoid zombie movies... although I never really watched them before that either.

Never had nightmares about zombies... but the first time I saw Night of the Living Dead, wouldn't sit beside a window for the LONGEST time!

~shiver~

I Am Legend was pretty good.

The last two half decent ones I can remember seeing were "Skinwalkers" and "Species 4". Since then I havent run across anything that really caught my attention

The Ring is a terrifying masterpiece.

Sammarra-----now there's a little brat who should've been taken to the woodshed a LONG time ago, lol...that scene where she crawls out of the t v gives me nightmares to this day.

Blair Witch Project is also excellent. I can't share you enthusiasm for Blair Witch Project. It was a over hyped movie that was a huge failure I thought. And not even scary.

28 days later. Good story line and some decent acting (for a horror movie anyways).

I can't share you enthusiasm for Blair Witch Project. It was a over hyped movie that was a huge failure I thought. And not even scary.

My daughter's the same, AFT--she says it's the most boring movie she's ever slept through.

I found it disturbing and unsettling. The monster you don't see is always more terrifying than the one you do. The whispering in the woods, the sinister stick figures hanging from the trees, the final denoument in the abandoned house, with the bloody handprints on the wall---just the idea of being lost in the woods.....made for one bizarre, original, and truly frightening movie.

Just a matter of taste, I suppose. :)

PS. There is not a single scene of gore in this movie. It IS possible to make a horror film without the buckets of fake blood, impalements, and decapitations so prevalent in our modern-day "horror" movies.

My daughter's the same, AFT--she says it's the most boring movie she's ever slept through.

I found it disturbing and unsettling. The monster you don't see is always more terrifying than the one you do. The whispering in the woods, the sinister stick figures hanging from the trees, the final denoument in the abandoned house, with the bloody handprints on the wall---just the idea of being lost in the woods.....made for one bizarre, original, and truly frightening movie.

Just a matter of taste, I suppose. :)

PS. There is not a single scene of gore in this movie. It IS possible to make a horror film without the buckets of fake blood, impalements, and decapitations so prevalent in our modern-day "horror" movies. Well I know it was a low budget movie but the way they promoted this movie as a documentary and then to finally see it was just a big let down. Not sure that if was not overly hyped I would have like it any better though. Was it innovative? Well for a low budget movie but how innovative is having dumb characters in a horror movie? And to me the characters were plain irritating. But your right it's a matter of taste. It just tasted bad to me. ;)

I ran across a Korean movie called "Black House" thats pretty good :cool:

Heres a small 10 min clip from Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V_NElnsepY

can't believe no one has mentioned House of 1000 Corpses!! i don't usually enjoy the slice and dice by creepy weirdo people turned monsters, but zombie's direction along with the soundtrack have made this a classic.

i also loved 28 days later. 28 months later wasn't too shabby either, surprisingly.

can't believe no one has mentioned House of 1000 Corpses!! i don't usually enjoy the slice and dice by creepy weirdo people turned monsters, but zombie's direction along with the soundtrack have made this a classic.



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I can't believe I didn't think of this one or Devils Rejects....talk about disturbing

Candyman (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candyman_(film))

Bubba Ho-Tep

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very true

I just saw 30 days of night. It wasn't at all scary but I thought it was a good vampire movie.

What about "The Others" with Nicole Kidman. Now that was a good movie!

1408, with John Cusack.

Chilling modern horror film.

I Am Legend, with Will Smith, also very good.

The Mist, by Stephen King.

One of the scariest movies I have seen in a long time.

The only thing frightening about "The Mist" is that the plotline's been told aproximately 1000 times before and some few never noticed.

People trapped in a grocery store because a "nerve gas" or "chemical" or "atomic" leak in the atmosphere caused strange bloodthirsty creatures to go on the prowl for people to torture and eat.

Naw--we've never seen THAT before. Stephen King can write a good story. He can also rip off a good story.

1408, with John Cusack.

Chilling modern horror film.



You liked that, Spark?
I was very disappointed with that , myself. Probably just me...I've seen so many horror movies over the years, few really stand out for me anymore.

Anyone see "Horrorfest"?
Those movies are pretty cutting edge--some splatter, which I don't care for, others shockingly original. I'd recommend for any horror buff. I believe the first Horrorfest is now on DVD. Do not watch if you think "The Mist" is scary.

The only thing frightening about "The Mist" is that the plotline's been told aproximately 1000 times before and some few never noticed.

People trapped in a grocery store because a "nerve gas" or "chemical" or "atomic" leak in the atmosphere caused strange bloodthirsty creatures to go on the prowl for people to torture and eat.

Naw--we've never seen THAT before. Stephen King can write a good story. He can also rip off a good story.

You only saw the trailer, didn't you?

You only saw the trailer, didn't you?

No, dharma.
My youngest sons and I saw it in a theater. We see almost every horror movie that comes out, either on cable, DVD or in a theater. We are buffs of long standing. But I have 25 years plus head start on my kids.

But if you want to imply I didn't see it because I thought it silly and overdone, by all means, don't let me spoil your fun.

This may shock you, but not everyone has the same opinion as you--even in movies.

imagine if you can rolls eyes emoticon. I would have inserted the real thing but it would have sent you in paroxysms of fear.

HORRIFYING scene from the groundbreaking chiller The Mist~~
A scene that sent poor Dharma into paroxysms of fear.....



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Hilarious review from Roger Ebert, a worthless bum who's spent the past 40 years reviewing movies by merely watching their trailers:


http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071120/REVIEWS/711200306/1023

No, dharma.
My youngest sons and I saw it in a theater. We see almost every horror movie that comes out, either on cable, DVD or in a theater. We are buffs of long standing. But I have 25 years plus head start on my kids.

But if you want to imply I didn't see it because I thought it silly and overdone, by all means, don't let me spoil your fun.

This may shock you, but not everyone has the same opinion as you--even in movies.

imagine if you can rolls eyes emoticon. I would have inserted the real thing but it would have sent you in paroxysms of fear.

There is no need to be so rude to me all the time you know.

My point is that the last scene in the movie removes it from the "plotline told 1000 times" generalization you used to describe it.

WARNING__SPOILER

Oh for christ's sakes, dharm--you LIAR........the movie ends with the hero shooting the people who'd escaped with him from the grocery store--he shoots Amanda, his son, etc, but runs out of bullets before he can shoot his own carboard cutout self, so in a fit of remorse he throws his bod outside the car to be eaten by a giant mutated creature, and as he's sitting there sobbing waiting for a gigantic insect to eat him, he hears something coming through the mist....and it turns out to be an Army vehicle.

Sorry if I ruined the movie for other posters --believe me, you're not missing much.

Now how is this different from many many other horror movies?

It AIN'T and I KNOW.

NOW,, don't make me get REAL mean and post "scary" pics of other "scary" movies that terrify you so much you won't sleep well tonite because you're suffering paroxysms of fear....--like THIS one----



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1408, with John Cusack.

Chilling modern horror film.

I Am Legend, with Will Smith, also very good.


I didn't think 1408 was as scary as I had hoped. In fact I didnt' really find it scary at all.

the movie ends with the hero shooting ... his son, etc, but runs out of bullets before he can shoot his own carboard cutout self, so in a fit of remorse he throws his bod outside the car to be eaten by a giant mutated creature, and as he's sitting there sobbing waiting for a gigantic insect to eat him, he hears something coming through the mist....and it turns out to be an Army vehicle.

So instead of it being a typical "end of the world" movie, it turns out to be something completely different. According to you, this twist of turning a monster movie into a deep psychological horror movie is something you have seen in "1000 other movies".

Can you name some of these other 1000 movies that have that same plot thread?

So instead of it being a typical "end of the world" movie, it turns out to be something completely different. According to you, this twist of turning a monster movie into a deep psychological horror movie is something you have seen in "1000 other movies".

Can you name some of these other 1000 movies that have that same plot thread?

A "deep psychological horror movie"?????
Wow, dharm,remind yourself to NEVER watch Horrorfest or even

John Carpenter's The Thing, Cape Fear, Diabolique or even the zombie Dead movies.

What is so "psychological" about "atomic" created monsters that kill people?

What is so "original" about a lone hero who mercy-kills his friends and thinks himself the last man on earth only to realize that help was on the way?

This after said atomic monsters wreaked havoc on the entire Eastern seaboard and, for all we know, the rest of the planet.

It's just a crying shame they didn't eat Stephen King's typewriter.

Yep, I can name a thousand movies that deal with the end of the world as we know it. Are you wanting some where the monsters are genuine and genuinely kill off all people on earth, or most people, or ones in which it was all just a dream, like that one season of "Dallas"?
Are you wanting a black hero?
white hero?
woman hero?
animal hero?
Single-cell-organism hero?

(And speaking of horror--now "Dallas" even NOW gives me the SHIVERS!!!! )

Since dharma hasn't let me know exactly what kind of "original" monster/horror movie he's looking for, i've taken it upon myself to randomly choose a few gems from the huge collection of giant-creature-that were-created by atomic testing/the US Army/chemicals/Nature gone wild/evil scientists, or just run of the mill space alien- movies to titillate him and send him into paroxysms of fear.

There are a VARIETY of noble heroes in each.

WARNING--these movies are not for pantywaists!
BE WARNED!

Also, because "The Mist" challenged the viewer to determine exactly what kind of creature was IN said mist, due to a lack of funds to spend on special effects/lazy director/drunken screenwriter, I've chosen a few movies that have either spiders, leeches, reptiles, fish, squid, crabs, ants, or various other invertebrates.

Them!

Beginning of the End

The Swarm

The Deadly Mantis

Panther Girl of the Kongo--(Dharm's own personal fave)

Attack of the Crab Monsters

The Black Scorpion

Monsters that Challenged the World!

Attack of the Giant Leeches

Earth vs the Spider ( too scary even for ME--that black- carpet-covered- VW bug sends me into paroxysms of fear every viewing)

Giant Spider Invasion

Arachnid


Frankenfish

I am not even going to list the SciFi channel's "Special' new movies they show on a regular basis--even I'm not THAT mean.

There ya go Dharm--sleep well........................

PS. I didn't name a thousand.




I LIED.

Ren, you ignorant slut. How DARE you not think the exact thing about a movie as Dharma! Geesh, next thing you know, Hollywood will be making movies for the *gasp* MASSES!

I, for one, am appalled.

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OR, let's all be sent into paroxysms of fear by watching Dependabum's home movies.

I LIED.

Yeah, I know.

None of those movies you named have the same kind of plot twist I was talking about. They are just plain ole monster movies.

What is so "psychological" about "atomic" created monsters that kill people?


Nothing. Thats the point you are missing.

Whatever. :rolleyes:

Let it go, Dependabum. The movie was trite, lame,banal predictable, juvenile , silly, stale, and unoriginal.
You know, kinda like your posts.

Don't make me post more pictures of "scary" movies that'll send you into

PAROXYSMS Of FEAR.

So tell me, what was your FAVORITE scene in "Panther Girl of the Kongo"?????

I liked 1408. Still haven't seen The Mist but I want to.

Hilarious review from Roger Ebert, a worthless bum who's spent the past 40 years reviewing movies by merely watching their trailers:


http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071120/REVIEWS/711200306/1023
i lost all faith in him when he mis-pronunced Jedi...how that fuck to you see 3 Star Wars flicks and screw that up?:confused:

i lost all faith in him when he mis-pronunced Jedi...how that fuck to you see 3 Star Wars flicks and screw that up?:confused:

What is there to say about someone who looks like THIS??

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7843/chicagofilmfest07wenn14uj0.jpg

Besides, he's been on my list since he cut down my fave movie, Sing a Song of Sing-Sing.

I wanna see The Ruins this weekend, but am reluctant to spend my $$ without hearing what Dhrama thinks of it. ;)

Another one based on same ole premise... people lost in the hills and terrorized by something. Only thing that makes it enticing to me is the chance to see it in a theater. Can't beat a good scare-me on the big screen with a deafening sound system.

I'll take notes so I can report back.

;)
SMW

What is there to say about someone who looks like THIS??

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7843/chicagofilmfest07wenn14uj0.jpg

Besides, he's been on my list since he cut down my fave movie, Sing a Song of Sing-Sing.

Never heard of the Sing-Sing movie, but sounds like it's right up my alley. What's it about, Ren?

What is there to say about someone who looks like THIS??

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7843/chicagofilmfest07wenn14uj0.jpg

Besides, he's been on my list since he cut down my fave movie, Sing a Song of Sing-Sing.
he's old?

he's written i few movies, you know. mostly for Russ Myers.http://www.unflux.com/bb/boobs.gif

Never heard of the Sing-Sing movie, but sounds like it's right up my alley. What's it about, Ren?

It's a prison movie, smarty--my favorite kind! It's also a musical.

It has hula dancing girls, a mean warden, a snitch, a brave, laconic hero who's unjustly imprisoned, a midget, and a giant toad. Pretty scary for a tearjerker.....

Four stars!!

he's old?

he's written i few movies, you know. mostly for Russ Myers.http://www.unflux.com/bb/boobs.gif

Russ Meyers--now there's a blast from the past.

PS I do like Roger Ebert. He usually hits the nail on the head. My apologies to him and his family for posting that unflattering pic. He's been ill lately. Now I feel ashamed.

PS I do like Roger Ebert. He usually hits the nail on the head. My apologies to him and his family for posting that unflattering pic. He's been ill lately. Now I feel ashamed.

I was going to call you out on that, but that was very cool of you.

It's a prison movie, smarty--my favorite kind! It's also a musical.

It has hula dancing girls, a mean warden, a snitch, a brave, laconic hero who's unjustly imprisoned, a midget, and a giant toad. Pretty scary for a tearjerker.....

Four stars!!

Yep, I gotta see that one. Prisoners and hula girls are just about my fav combination! And a musical to boot!

WOO HOO!!!

OK, saw The Ruins over the weekend. Totally dumb movie. Group of young Americans who are supposedly in Mexico on spring break venture out to some Mayan ruins to look for one of their brothers who's disappeared. End up 'tangling' with some scary VINES that have a mind of their own. Like one review I saw (after seeing the movie)... since vines aren't really too scary, there's lots of blood and self-inflicted gore to make up for the lack of horror! How true. (However, there was one pretty good scene where the kids keep hearing a cell phone ringing and go to investigate.... only to find out it's the little stems on the vines' flowers vibrating together to make a ringtone sound! Yeah, right.)

Save your money, folks. Even at early-bird prices, this one ain't worth it.

:(
SMW

P.S. One more thing... the whole movie was filmed in Queensland, Australia and the list of credits were nearly as long as the movie.... including 6 people listed as 'animal handlers'. Only animals we saw were one dog (in a 3 sec appearance) and one bird flying by. Makes ya wonder???

I had wanted to see this movie. Kept seeing the previews all winter and it looked creepy to me. What was the deal with the stuff under their skin?

I had wanted to see this movie. Kept seeing the previews all winter and it looked creepy to me. What was the deal with the stuff under their skin?

It was the VINES!! No explanation as to why or how they got there, but needless say, there was a LOT of cutting people open to try and remove them.

Wait til it comes out on DVD and rent it, Michelle. It's campy enough to justify a cheap rental. The cell-phone ringing alone is probably worth the price... gotta good LOL outta that part.

It was the VINES!! No explanation as to why or how they got there, but needless say, there was a LOT of cutting people open to try and remove them.

Wait til it comes out on DVD and rent it, Michelle. It's campy enough to justify a cheap rental. The cell-phone ringing alone is probably worth the price... gotta good LOL outta that part.



oh geez.....sounds more like I should toss it into a campfire :lolhit:
Oh well,can't be any worse than Cabin Fever,that one was just gross enough to have me laughing.