Horror

52 readers
12 users here now

A place to discuss films, games and everything else horror related.

founded 6 days ago
MODERATORS
[email protected]
listing: all - local
1
4
Theater highlight: The Monkey (m.imdb.com)
submitted 1 day ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
4 comments fedilink
 
 

Summary:

After stumbling upon their father's vintage toy monkey in the attic, twin brothers Hal and Bill witness a string of horrifying deaths unfolding around them. In an attempt to leave the haunting behind, the brothers discard the monkey and pursue separate paths over time. However, when the inexplicable deaths resurface, the brothers are compelled to reconcile and embark on a mission to permanently eliminate the cursed toy.

Director:

  • Osgood Perkins

Cast:

  • Theo James as Hal / Bill
  • Christian Convery as young Hal / Bill
  • Tatiana Maslany as Hal and Bill's mother
  • Elijah Wood as Ted Hammerman
  • Colin O'Brien as Petey

IMDB: 6.8/10 RT: 85% Popcornmeter

"Cruelly clever with some unforgettably gory set pieces, The Monkey reaffirms director Osgood Perkins' horror bona fides while revealing he also has a surprising -- albeit sick -- sense of humor."

2
5
February film highlight - Near Dark (1987) (lemmy.ca)
submitted 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
1 comments fedilink
 
 

A small-town farmer's son reluctantly joins a traveling group of vampires after he is bitten by a beautiful drifter.

Director - Kathryn Bigelow.

Stars - Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen.

6.9/10 on IMDB, 74% Popcornometer.

"Near Dark is at once a creepy vampire film, a thrilling western, and a poignant family tale, with humor and scares in abundance."

Movie Trailer.

Anyone seen this film? It hide in the lost boys shadow he is definitely a worth watching so check it out if you haven't. If you have, what did you think?

3
3
'clown in a cornfield' trailer (youtu.be)
submitted 1 day ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
0 comments fedilink
 
 

Made by the director of Tucker and dale? I'll watch it.

4
3
'bring her back' preview (m.youtube.com)
submitted 2 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
0 comments fedilink
 
 

Same guys that made talk to me. I'll definitely give it a watch. What you guys think?

5
5
Horror fiction podcast recommendations? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 2 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
2 comments fedilink
 
 

So, I liked Magnus Archives quite a bit but nothing else seems to scratch that same itch (I have tried Old Gods of Appalachia & Nightvale and didn't get into them as much), tho currently listening to Malevolent and I am enjoying it so far. I liked Archive 81 too. Also tried a few anthology podcasts (Knifepoint, Pseudopod, NoSleep), I just generally prefer stuff that has an overarching story or some kind of throughline, with the same character(s).

If anyone has any horror (or even mystery) podcast reccs, especially recent ones, in any subgenre, please share :)

6
4
Great remakes? (lemmy.ca)
submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
4 comments fedilink
 
 

Sometimes a remake is done really well, on par or close to the orignal even. What's some of your favourites? Personally..

-The Crazies (2010)

-Dawn of the Dead (2004)

-Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)

Feel free to point out terrible remakes if you like as well. Why not.

7
8
Name a movie you think everyone should see. (lemmy.ca)
submitted 5 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
8 comments fedilink
 
 

Personally, Last Shift (2014). It was a smaller budget movie that came out awhile back that not many seem to know about. One of the only movies that actually got under my skin in recent years showing budget isn't always everything. The director remade it recently with a bigger budget but you can skip the remake it's not as good. Any other recommendations?

8
33
What's your favorite subgenre of horror? (lemmy.ca)
submitted 6 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
26 comments fedilink
 
 

Personally, I love horror comedy. I find a good one endlessly rewatchable. Cabin in the Woods, Return of the Living Dead, Tucker & Dale, Scream, frigging Killer Klowns from Outer Space! Definitely my favorite.

Otherwise I'm really into paranormal & zombie horror. I think that would make up my top three. Fast > slow zombies.

9
10
Let's talk 'B' Horror. (lemmy.ca)
submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
6 comments fedilink
 
 

Just curious if anyone else here loves not so great, cheesy horror movies? I can't get enough lol. A bit of a guilty pleasure of mine and since it's a snowy and blowy Sunday I could use some ideas. To let you know what I'm thinking of think... Evil Toons (1992), Zombeavers (2014), Soriety Babes In The Slimeball Bowl-o-rama (1988).

What's your favorites?

10
4
Favorite horror movie from 2024? (lemmy.ca)
submitted 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
9 comments fedilink
 
 

We've really had a great couple of years for horror since covid and just had another strong year. Just wondering what everything's favorite films were from last year? The substance was impressive and even won an Oscar but personally my to three would be..

-Late Night With The Devil

-Strange Darling

-Smile 2

Yours?

11
5
Theater Highlight: Heart Eyes (lemmy.ca)
submitted 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
1 comments fedilink
 
 

Summary:

Co-workers working late on Valentine's Day are mistaken for a couple by the infamous Heart Eyes Killer. Now the couple must spend the most romantic night of the year running for their lives.

Director:

Josh Ruben

Cast:

Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Gigi Zumbado, Michaela Watkins, Jordana Brewster.

IMDB: 6.6/10 RT: 79% Popcornmeter

A mixture of gory slasher and sweet rom-com that ingeniously nails both formulas, Heart Eyes serves up a bloody valentine that'll make the heart skip a beat.