Halloween Countdown Day 22: Film Recommendations

[eldritchhobbit]

It's film time! Every year about this time I think about good Halloween films (not necessarily horror movies, and definitely not lame slasher pictures, but suspenseful, atmospheric films that put a chill up the spine) that are "off the beaten path" -- that is, films that are independent, foreign, direct to DVD or VOD, or somehow under promoted, and

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[gilda_elise]

Wow, lots of movies to look out for! I've seen 10 Cloverfield Lane and have to agree about its scariness. And I really loved Lovecraft's The Color out of Space, so I'm definitely doing a search for that one.

[eldritchhobbit]

I've seen 10 Cloverfield Lane and have to agree about its scariness.

I'm so glad to hear it! That one has yet to let me go. *shudder*

And I really loved Lovecraft's The Color out of Space, so I'm definitely doing a search for that one.

I hope you enjoy it! We streamed that one through Amazon. It updates/changes the context of the story, but the actual story itself remains very true to Lovecraft's tale. I was so impressed!

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[acciochocolate]

Great list!

Would like to see a list of yr faves of classic horror films. :)

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[eldritchhobbit]

Thank you!

Would like to see a list of yr faves of classic horror films. :)

Oh goodness -- that will be a long one! :) I'll put that on my "to do" list for next year. Thanks for the prompt!

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[acciochocolate]

You're welcome!

[sittingduck1313]

Though I haven't seen it yet, American Scary is a documentary about the horror host phenomenon. Also has an appearance by Joel Hodgson (since MST3K is essentially a modification of the horror host concept).

One I have seen is Virginia Creepers, which focuses on horror hosts from Our Fair State (and Northern Virginia). Hosted by Mr. Lobo.

[eldritchhobbit]

I'm definitely going to have to check out Virginia Creepers! Thanks for the rec!

I actually have seen American Scary, and I'm trying to remember why I didn't list it. At that point, I think, I wasn't considering documentaries on this list (although this year I included one). So I'll have to add it next time. As I recall, despite being a bit repetitive, it was wonderfully nostalgic and fun. Thanks for reminding me of this!

As for the horror hosts from my towns, I seem to recall E-gore in Tulsa, but I'm not sure if I saw him during his day or in reruns. I also remember Dr. Gangrene in Nashville during my college and grad school days.

[penfold_x]

So glad you enjoyed Last Night! FWIW to those reading the recommendations, I entirely concur regarding As Above, So Below; I was genuinely scared, but also moved. BTW, thanks for the recs of The House at the End of Time and Haunter; they're five stars, for me.

Great to see Theses Final Hours on your list; it doesn't have a good rating at Amazon (as is the case with so many horror movies), so I've been hesitant to watch.

[eldritchhobbit]

Thanks for both the earlier rec and the seconding of my recs! I'm so glad you liked those, too! LOL, your icon is very appropriate. :)

Great to see Theses Final Hours on your list; it doesn't have a good rating at Amazon (as is the case with so many horror movies), so I've been hesitant to watch.

We were really surprised and impressed by it. So poignant! If you watch it, I'd love to know what you think.

[homespunheart]

Great list! We haven't seen many of these so my watchlists just grew much longer! I expect many hours of chills and thrills viewing these. Thanks so much!

[eldritchhobbit]

My pleasure! :) Happy viewing!