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@sock_monkey I often feel out-of-step with modern Horror film taste, so...You're not alone, lol!
It’s nice to hear it’s not just me!
Posted : September 30, 2026 8:42 pm
My nephew and his girlfriend saw it in the theater and hated it, so my expectations were in the gutter, which might explain why I responded so positively. I wonder if, in upon a revisit in a few years, we both start drifting in each other’s direction, eventually settling at some mean of a 7. Expectations have a huge sway in initial perception after all.
Very possibly. One movie that also offered something different and one to which I went into blind a few years ago, and still think about to this day, is Vivarium. For those in this thread who haven't seen it I'd highly recommend it. I loved it.
Posted : October 1, 2026 1:56 pm
My nephew and his girlfriend saw it in the theater and hated it, so my expectations were in the gutter, which might explain why I responded so positively. I wonder if, in upon a revisit in a few years, we both start drifting in each other’s direction, eventually settling at some mean of a 7. Expectations have a huge sway in initial perception after all.
Very possibly. One movie that also offered something different and one to which I went into blind a few years ago, and still think about to this day, is Vivarium. For those in this thread who haven't seen it I'd highly recommend it. I loved it.
I loved VIVARIUM! I’m glad to see others give it some love because it was barely a blip on the movie-going consciousness, then disappeared. It has surreal, TWILIGHT ZONE vibe, which I really liked.
Posted : October 1, 2026 3:42 pm
Halloween Horror Movie #7:
Don't Look Now (1973): Nicholas Roeg's famous adaptation of the Daphne du Maurier short story of the same name is often cited as one of the best horror movies of all time. Centered on a married couple (Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie) during their time in Venice a year after the accidental drowning of their young daughter, the film slowly allows the horror to seep in through the story's edges: Two older women, one blind and claiming to be psychic, appear to be insinuating themselves into the couple's lives with promises of a connection to the dead and, in the background, dead bodies possibly the victim of a single killer begin to pile up, while the city of Venice itself appears to be crumbling beneath our protagonists' feet. All of this builds to a famous climax that I won't spoil. It's all beautifully made and the actors are fantastic, yet I found myself oddly detached the entire time. In a very real way, it was like watching a horror movie through an arthouse director's perspective (which Roeg clearly is), who may be more interested in the craft than the effect. I appreciated it, but I don't know how much I liked it. This one could be grower for me, but as of right now, I'm grading a little low.
Grade: C+
Posted : October 1, 2026 6:58 pm
Last night was an "Anna Night", named after my son's girlfriend. She comes over for dinner and a movie a few times a week, and last night we watched THE SHINING, which I absolutely hate. The kids enjoyed it, but thought it was too "old-fashioned". For sure, the outrageous 70s clothes and decor were an eyesore, and very distracting. I hate the kid that played Danny, Duvall and Nicholson were woefully miscast, and the film is missing any trace of nuance or character development. I much prefer the King-approved mini-series. Hoping to show her DOCTOR SLEEP next week, which I consider to be a modern masterpiece.
Posted : October 4, 2026 5:16 pm
we watched THE SHINING, which I absolutely hate
I saw it when it was released - before I'd read the story - and didn't think it was too bad. Definitely relied more on jump scares and didn't really allow tension/dread to build. I know that King has expressed his dislike of that adaptation.
After reading the book I saw the movie again and was much more disappointed... there's so much great stuff that Kubrik didn't include which could have made the movie so much better.
I don't remember watching the later mini-series. I'll have to find the time to do that.
Posted : October 4, 2026 7:12 pm
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