Sunday, October 3, 2010
And a Scare to Remember
11:03 AM | 
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Stephanie |
It's truly my favorite time of year. The temperatures are back to reasonable, the leaves are changing and every weekend there is something to do: festivals, corn mazes, and of course Halloween! If you are like me Halloween puts you in the mood for all things creepy so here are a few recommendations for you if you want a good scare.
Raven and I have really been into watching some Ghost Adventures. This has to be the best ghost hunting show out there, the premise is three guys "no big film crews to follow them around" with cameras and some equipment that they apparently have made from various scientist friends. The lead adventurer Zak Bagans who is way more buff than a ghost hunter needs to be, gets responses from the paranormal by taunting the ghosts. "If this is a portal to hell then come on up here and get me" "did you slam that door well slam it again on my head" The thing is that as ridiculous as these guys can get with their ghost taunts; they really do get great responses. They have captured full size apparitions, tons of creepy voices and they have each been possessed at least once. They are currently into the 4th season on The Travel Channel and so far it has been great, one of the best seasons yet. So if you want a good creepy show mixed in with some often unintentional comedy, then check it out.
This is also the time of year that I save up all of my favorite horror movies for little marathons throughout the month. Hear are a few of my new and old favorites:
All around good scares.
If you're in the mood for brains
If the power of Christ compels you...
Raven and I have really been into watching some Ghost Adventures. This has to be the best ghost hunting show out there, the premise is three guys "no big film crews to follow them around" with cameras and some equipment that they apparently have made from various scientist friends. The lead adventurer Zak Bagans who is way more buff than a ghost hunter needs to be, gets responses from the paranormal by taunting the ghosts. "If this is a portal to hell then come on up here and get me" "did you slam that door well slam it again on my head" The thing is that as ridiculous as these guys can get with their ghost taunts; they really do get great responses. They have captured full size apparitions, tons of creepy voices and they have each been possessed at least once. They are currently into the 4th season on The Travel Channel and so far it has been great, one of the best seasons yet. So if you want a good creepy show mixed in with some often unintentional comedy, then check it out.This is also the time of year that I save up all of my favorite horror movies for little marathons throughout the month. Hear are a few of my new and old favorites:
All around good scares.Scream: A movie that you thought stared Drew Barrymore until she bought it in the first 10 minutes.
Quote: never, ever, ever under any circumstances say, "I'll be right back." Because you won't be back.
A Nightmare on Elm Street: This still holds up pretty well, some creepy moments, good scares and a hilarious ending to Freddie that always reminds me a little of Home Alone as he bumbles through traps in the real word.
Quote: I probably could have saved her if I'd have moved sooner. But I thought it was just another nightmare, like the one I had the night before. There was... there was this guy; he had knives for fingers.
The Descent: One of those movies where you sort of root for the monster.
Quote: Hey, there's something down here...
Poltergeist: Well this one is just classic, always scary
Quote: It lies to her. It tells her things only a child can understand. It's been using her to restrain the others. To her, it simply is another child. To us, it is The Beast.
Cabin Fever: This movie is just wonderful, directed by Eli Roth it is really more comedy than horror.
Quote: That guy asked for our help. We lit him on fire. You'll understand if I'm not in a particularly social mood.
Pet Cemetery: Not really the best movie ever, but hey I guess that's why I like because it is a good bad movie.
Quote: Sometimes dead is better.
Gothika: It may not be viewed as a classic but I like it. A ghost that scares the hell out of you in an effort to help.
Quote: You are not a Doctor in here. And even if you the tell the truth... no one will listen. You know why? Because you're crazy. And the more you try to prove them wrong, the crazier you'll appear. You are invisible now. Can you feel it?
Halloween: You can try but you can't beat the original, it is still creepy to this day.
Quote: I- I- I watched him for fifteen years, sitting in a room, staring at a wall, not seeing the wall, looking past the wall - looking at this night, inhumanly patient, waiting for some secret, silent alarm to trigger him off. Death has come to your little town, Sheriff. Now you can either ignore it, or you can help me to stop it.
Evil Dead II: A man who knows that if you can't make a good horror movie then just make a ridiculous one.
Qote: Then let's head on down into that cellar and carve ourselves a witch.
Paranormal Activity: Well I found this to be extremely creepy.
Quote: You cannot run from this- it will follow you. It may lay dormant for years. Something may trigger it to become more active and it may over time reach out to communicate with you.
Saw: Up until now... I guess saw mostly reminds me of Halloween because every year for the last what 5 or 6 years now one has released in the month of October. Even though I do like all the movies I still really love the original.
Quote: Congratulations. You are still alive. Most people are so ungrateful to be alive. But not you. Not anymore.
The Ring: This is still one of the scariest movies I have ever seen. It doesn't matter how many times I see this one it never gets old and it is always scary.
Quote: I can't imagine being stuck down a well all alone like that. How long could you survive?...Seven days.
Quote: never, ever, ever under any circumstances say, "I'll be right back." Because you won't be back.
A Nightmare on Elm Street: This still holds up pretty well, some creepy moments, good scares and a hilarious ending to Freddie that always reminds me a little of Home Alone as he bumbles through traps in the real word.
Quote: I probably could have saved her if I'd have moved sooner. But I thought it was just another nightmare, like the one I had the night before. There was... there was this guy; he had knives for fingers.
The Descent: One of those movies where you sort of root for the monster.
Quote: Hey, there's something down here...
Poltergeist: Well this one is just classic, always scary
Quote: It lies to her. It tells her things only a child can understand. It's been using her to restrain the others. To her, it simply is another child. To us, it is The Beast.
Cabin Fever: This movie is just wonderful, directed by Eli Roth it is really more comedy than horror.
Quote: That guy asked for our help. We lit him on fire. You'll understand if I'm not in a particularly social mood.
Pet Cemetery: Not really the best movie ever, but hey I guess that's why I like because it is a good bad movie.
Quote: Sometimes dead is better.
Gothika: It may not be viewed as a classic but I like it. A ghost that scares the hell out of you in an effort to help.
Quote: You are not a Doctor in here. And even if you the tell the truth... no one will listen. You know why? Because you're crazy. And the more you try to prove them wrong, the crazier you'll appear. You are invisible now. Can you feel it?
Halloween: You can try but you can't beat the original, it is still creepy to this day.
Quote: I- I- I watched him for fifteen years, sitting in a room, staring at a wall, not seeing the wall, looking past the wall - looking at this night, inhumanly patient, waiting for some secret, silent alarm to trigger him off. Death has come to your little town, Sheriff. Now you can either ignore it, or you can help me to stop it.
Evil Dead II: A man who knows that if you can't make a good horror movie then just make a ridiculous one.
Qote: Then let's head on down into that cellar and carve ourselves a witch.
Paranormal Activity: Well I found this to be extremely creepy.
Quote: You cannot run from this- it will follow you. It may lay dormant for years. Something may trigger it to become more active and it may over time reach out to communicate with you.
Saw: Up until now... I guess saw mostly reminds me of Halloween because every year for the last what 5 or 6 years now one has released in the month of October. Even though I do like all the movies I still really love the original.
Quote: Congratulations. You are still alive. Most people are so ungrateful to be alive. But not you. Not anymore.
The Ring: This is still one of the scariest movies I have ever seen. It doesn't matter how many times I see this one it never gets old and it is always scary.
Quote: I can't imagine being stuck down a well all alone like that. How long could you survive?...Seven days.
If you're in the mood for brainsI'm not a huge fan of zombie movies because well after a while they all start to seem the same but here are a few of my favorites. A classic two that are more the infected humans sort of zombie and three comedies. You can't go wrong with the original Night of the Living Dead. Then 28 Days Later and The Crazies are more zombies caused by viruses that make people zombie like. They feature my least favorite zombie type, the fast zombie.
As for the zombie comedy, everyone knows Shaun of the Dead is great but I also highly recommend Zombieland and Dead Snow. Dead Snow is a delightful Norwegian flim that we found on Netflix instant and absolutely loved.
As for the zombie comedy, everyone knows Shaun of the Dead is great but I also highly recommend Zombieland and Dead Snow. Dead Snow is a delightful Norwegian flim that we found on Netflix instant and absolutely loved.
If the power of Christ compels you...Some classic movies featuring Satan, the son of Satan or minions of Satan which ever you prefer.
The Omen, The Last Exercism (which I haven't seen but it looks terrifying) The Exercism, The Exercism of Emily Rose, and Rosemary's Baby.
Also for ultimate Halloween enjoyment don't forget to check out your local hauted houses, trails or mazes.
The Omen, The Last Exercism (which I haven't seen but it looks terrifying) The Exercism, The Exercism of Emily Rose, and Rosemary's Baby.
Also for ultimate Halloween enjoyment don't forget to check out your local hauted houses, trails or mazes.
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