Originally Posted by stygianwitch (Post 642362)

This movie, adapted from the 1971 novel of the same name, was nominated for 10 Academy Awards of which it won 2, and grossed over $400,000,000 worldwide.

Loosely based on the documented exorcism of a 12 year old boy in 1949, and showing a condensed version of the actual Rite of Exorcism.

A very controversial movie, it’s impact on audiences had them fainting, screaming and becoming genuinely terrified during the original showing of this movie, and still has the same impact today, almost 30 years after it’s release.

Originally Posted by tic (Post 642252)

All the categories that he was nominated for he came almost, infact unanimously top of the pile. To other film makers, please take heed or you may be the second candidate.

The Person who had single handedly attempted to destroy the horror of which we so love.

Originally Posted by stygianwitch (Post 642360)

Here’s what Wiki has to say about the man who brought not only horror, but other genre’s to the forefront of the cinematic world, and who also manages to combine genre’s, very successfully, to give us some of the best movies around

“John Howard Carpenter is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, film score composer and occasional actor. Carpenter has worked in numerous film genres, and is considered one of the most accomplished and influential horror and science fiction directors in Hollywood”.

“With a career that has spanned over thirty years, John Carpenter has attained a reputation as a respected independent filmmaker. Many horror/sci-fi/indie filmmakers have expressed admiration for Carpenter's work, including Robert Rodriguez, Paul W.S. Anderson, Guillermo Del Toro, Paul Thomas Anderson and Quentin Tarantino”

And the judges are in agreement

“…whether he's directing or producing, he's put a lot of horror out there for a lot of people…”

“…The majority of his films whether horror or not, have become talking points. A genuine lover of horror himself and it shows...”

“…His films whether by luck or good decisions have been blessed with good stories and the crew to accompany them…”

“…His movies, ranging from Halloween to Escape from New York, he showed the finer talents of a genius, and the simplicity of a prodigy. All his movies struck deep chords with the audiences everywhere...which explains why everyone loved John Carpenter so much that even a bad movie carrying the tag "John Carpenter Presents" was bound to have people watching it.

The man is a living example in himself…”

Originally Posted by stygianwitch (Post 642323)

A film with a ‘non-existent plot, bad acting’, and ‘forgettable direction’.

In the words of one judge “…just trying to make a quick buck. Disgraceful…”

Originally Posted by GorePhobia (Post 642321)

The film was my absolute favorite of the year. It had everything you wanted in a horror movie. Cheesy one liners, gore, guts, blood, nudity, action, craziness, and all out fun. In my opinion no film this year has come close to this in the horror genre.

Bringing back the grind house experience that was so well known in the late 60s and early 70s with all sorts of politically incorrect themes such as Black exploitation, Sex exploitation, Shock exploitation, Cannibal films, Zombie films, Slasher films, and much more.

Interlaced with trailers for other movies in between them, Grind House was such a movie experience. Not a lot of people cared for Quentin Tarantino’s film Death Proof due to it’s dialogue but if they would have reversed the order of which they showed the films I am sure the critics and crowd would have liked it more.

Robert Rodriguez’s Planet Terror was shown first and was an in your face, fast paced, sci-fi, horror, action flick with lots of laughs, gore, and fun. In between we got to see fake trailers directed by greats like Rob Zombie, Edgar Wright, Eli Roth, and Robert Rodriguez himself.

After the trailers Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof played and it was just as great. Some of the best car chase sequences and action. And not to forget the death scene that just won an award for Most Memorable Mutilation at the Scream 2007 Awards. This movie is definitely the best horror flick of 2007!

Originally Posted by stygianwitch (Post 642366)

Originally Posted by ferretchucker (Post 642289)

Wow. An evil game, a sexy slayer, an opening sequence with a briefcase which is scary enough, the best in my opinion Roald Dahl adaptation ever or playdo.

Wow.

This may just be the hardest descision ever! There was some anger involved in choosing these and it was close, but in the end one stood victorious. A film which made Claymation kinda scary and put Father Christmas in pain.

Originally Posted by tic (Post 642359)

Now we are upto date on our journey of the past, the thrills and chills that the silver screen has allowed us to peek, often with one eye open, scared but still not wanting to miss anything, cringing with the blood, only to give a sigh of relief at the finish, even laughing not only at the killers victims, but with the killers themselves.

Here we have our hero and a warning from the modern age of competition, be best at everything, including the kill, everything is me first, or Im better than you, simply because I wear better clothes, have a better job...

Originally Posted by tic (Post 642359)

The audiences opinion changed, this time from straight forward frights and fun to perhaps something a little bit more darker and psychological, the 90’s gave this in abundance – to cannibal psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter to the “everyman” John Doe, bleak grunge horror was here...to stay...and horrify.

Originally Posted by tic (Post 642359)

Maybe the audience were getting jaded by the constant slasher movies and wanted more, not just to be scared, but amused, this came into fruition with the appearance of the 2 Evil Deads. Where Part 1 was scary as hell, part 2 combined slapstick black humor and cheesy atmosphere with ultra-gore frights. For the first time, audiences worldwide were treated to a brilliant concoction of humor and horror.

Originally Posted by tic (Post 642359)

There was massive thrills and chills, and again though this was 30 years ago, each one is still lauded over with each having their own magic to the screen.

Each is worthy of the award, but there is one, that especially this time of year, October is fondly remembered; Heralding a new icon of terror...Michael Myers.

Originally Posted by tic (Post 642359)

A true horror classic. Infact it was so important that it may have changed the way the film industry was heading for. A milestone in epic film-making.

Originally Posted by tic (Post 642359)

Need I say again classics in their own right – but simply for the feeling of not being in control, becoming paranoid at your neighbour...and at the ones you love and trust the most. This film does stand out.

Originally Posted by tic (Post 642359)

Again more classics, each a perfect example of its kind. However because of perhaps its story, make-up effects and that uncontrollable image of pure animal instinct, there was one that does stand out from the rest: The Wolf Man.

Originally Posted by tic (Post 642359)

As you can see, plenty to talk about, from the presence of Dracula, the now iconic Frankenstein make-up, to the often controversial images of Freaks, but not let us forget The Raven.
Each has something to offer but one, perhaps due to the subject and the director, did stand out. Its a unique film in its own right.

Originally Posted by stygianwitch (Post 642269)

“…Hannibal Rising is the one of maybe two or three books I couldn't even finish. Such a disappointment when compared to Harris's earlier books, no I take that back, Hannibal was a disappointment, Hannibal Rising was outright awful…”

“…Hannibal Rising did make all the others look semi bad…”

“…Absolutely the worst out of all the mentioned. Even worse than the one I nominated…”

Originally Posted by stygianwitch (Post 642267)

A cautionary tale about men playing God, this book stands out as one of the best in the horror genre, it has stood the test of time and continues to be popular today, both in book and movie format.

The emotions engendered by this book are relevant whatever the era, life changes, emotions don’t, “…The feeling of pity when the creature feels unwanted and an outcast, it not only regards the doctor as not only his creator, but his father…” is something that still holds true today.

Originally Posted by tic (Post 642292)

The poster should convey what the film is about. It was felt that this poster offers very little/or perhaps it does in what to expect.

Originally Posted by tic (Post 642285)

The poster is usually the first thing that the film goer will see. It advertises the film after all. Sometimes good, sometimes bad, but it’s the poster that tells us what were going to get.

This has won simply because it did just that – advertise to us not only the menace, but the size of the shark in question.

Originally Posted by stygianwitch (Post 642364)

Originally Posted by GorePhobia (Post 642319)

The game that wins this is one of my favorite games of all time. It opened my eyes to video games with its creepiness and sheer fun. Having two discs with different openings that come together at parts is an amazing thing for a video game. With one of the best characters in the horror video game genre this game is definitely much deserved for the Best Horror Video Game award.

With Leon Kennedy as one of the best characters in video games in my opinion and the fact that you wonder what is gonna happen next this game just has you caught in it from the beginning. When you first encounter the “licker” and its spit drips from its tongue or when Ada Wong throws you the gun at the end to kill the boss this game is the best of the series and best game.

Originally Posted by ferretchucker (Post 642287)

Now, when I saw this list, there was one name that stuck out in my mind. There are certain words to describe the soundtrack to this. One used by Fortunato was "Hilarious". Well. I suppose that makes it one word. :D

Originally Posted by ferretchucker (Post 642288)

For me, this was a toughy. Theres DUUUUNNUUUN. DUUUUNUUUN. Dununununun etc. or Ti ti ti ti ti ti ti ti TI ti. Both are instantly recognisable, both a legendary and both are really difficult to write on a computer.

I was looking at the comments you lot left and it seems like you all had a tough time deciding, but in the end, one walked it's way into victory. You must have guessed it, it is HALLOWEEN!

Originally Posted by stygianwitch (Post 642276)

Originally Posted by stygianwitch (Post 642274)

The groundbreaking effects in this movie are what made it stand the test of time and shocked audiences across the world.

Here’s what Wiki has to say:

‘The various prosthetics and fake, robotic body parts used during the film's painful, extended werewolf transformation scenes and on Griffin Dunne when his character returns as a bloody, mangled ghost impressed the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences so much that they decided to create a new awards category at the Oscars specifically for the film – Outstanding Achievements in Makeup.’

The transformation scene was excellently done, the pain endured by the character comes across well and, in the opinion of the judges, has yet to be bettered.

It is still a favourite movie for many even today, and a ‘must have’ in any horror fan’s collection.

A well deserved award.

Originally Posted by Disease (Post 642266)

The wiener is THE WICKERMAN with NIC Cage in the driver seat....

Originally Posted by tic (Post 642278)

Again a close run thing and each has its own merits, however from the two. Two main contenders appeared:

Evil Dead and Jaws

Who can forget Ash or the deadites, would a remake encompass them all, from the grapevine Evil dead, may well be re-made.

However, can anyone make Jaws as good as it still is. It is remember one of the biggest money spinners for the producers and allowed Stephen Speilberg go on to other things.

Originally Posted by tic (Post 642273)

Again another toughie, each film well most of them, still hold strongly today as they did when they first came out

However, one finally was chosen as both the director and actors who are to be in this film, perhaps because of the work they have already done, will be remade, which is The Wolf Man.

Originally Posted by stygianwitch (Post 642262)

This character, in the original film, was one of the strongest characters in the movie, however the ‘remade’ character in the recent version of the film was a great let-down.

In the 2007 remake of the film this character lacked any real substance and had no personality.

Originally Posted by stygianwitch (Post 642261)

The judges summed this character up much better than I can so here are their comments

“…greatest costume, greatest one-liners, greatest attitude, he goes from a total wuss into unstoppable bad-ass in no time flat. just an all around great character...”

“…strong screen-presence, some really great sequences, and some of the best one-liners and one-word dialogues ever seen in a horror movie… Groovy…”

“…He's a much more complex character than the others. Ash is witty, unwilling, and sarcastic until the end but he always ends up trying to save the day... or at least the girl... along with his own ass…”

Originally Posted by tic (Post 642249)

If I was to say Uwe Boll describes himself as not only a director, a producer but also a writer, would you know who won this one?

A bad screenplay does not make a good movie, Mr Boll. and when you’ve spent a lot of your experience on trying to not only destroy horror, but the games that are based on them. Shame on you.