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Trollheart · 12-13-2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

$$$$$

That's my guess at least.

Probably hit the nail on the head there. Next up: Downfall in English (please no!)

Horror · 12-13-2015, 12:55 PM

Sadly most remakes happen to cash cow and that's why they're usually horrible.

Wes Craven was on board for the remake of The Hills Have Eyes himself so, all it really was, was a modernized version of the original and it's was really good. The second his son did and while it was nothing like the original sequel it wasn't bad. He did it enough justice.

I have to say can we please stop remaking amazing Japanese horror movies into really mediocre Americanized ones? Thanks. The only one I've ever watched that wasn't a complete **** show was The Ring but, I have yet to watch Ringu. I could go on and on naming horrible remakes. The Grudge, One Missed Call, Dark Water, The Eye.

Anyway that ends my rant. Again I've never watched Let The Right One In but. Let Me In was good. Usually when things are Americanized though, a movie does lose it's charm I can agree with that so I don't doubt that's true in this case as well.

grindy · 12-13-2015, 01:35 PM

That reminds me: Have you seen anything by Kiyoshi Kurosawa?
If not, check out "Cure". Amazing movie.

Horror · 12-13-2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by grindy

That reminds me: Have you seen anything by Kiyoshi Kurosawa?
If not, check out "Cure". Amazing movie.

I actually haven't but, I know he made Pulse. Is this the right one? It must be since it's under his name. Cure (1997) - IMDb
It sounds really interesting.

That being said anyone that knows any good horror in any language don't hesitate to tell me about it because, I'm used to subtitles. I watched a great French movie I think it was completely French but, I can't remember called The Dreamers. Such a beautiful movie.

Also I should try to make a master post in the OP of all the movies you've all rec'd. Will do that soon and I plan to watch at least one tonight.

grindy · 12-13-2015, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Horror

I actually haven't but, I know he made Pulse. Is this the right one? It must be since it's under his name. Cure (1997) - IMDb
It sounds really interesting.

That being said anyone that knows any good horror in any language don't hesitate to tell me about it because, I'm used to subtitles. I watched a great French movie I think it was completely French but, I can't remember called The Dreamers. Such a beautiful movie.

Also I should try to make a master post in the OP of all the movies you've all rec'd. Will do that soon and I plan to watch at least one tonight.

Yep, that's the one. Pulse is a good one as well. Kurosawa has a uniquely beautiful visual style.

Horror · 12-13-2015, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by grindy

Yep, that's the one. Pulse is a good one as well. Kurosawa has a uniquely beautiful visual style.

Alright cool I added it to the list and also here's all the rec's in order please let me know if I missed any I'm really horrible at paying attention to things for a long time outside of music. That is outside of the ones I've already watched. It might not be there because, I've watched it.

Recommendation
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Dust Devil
Let The Right One In
Los Muertos
Begotten
(Original) Funny Games
Creep*
Borgman
The Crue (Japanese)
Pulse (Japanese)
Calvaire

grindy · 12-13-2015, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Horror

Alright cool I added it to the list and also here's all the rec's in order please let me know if I missed any I'm really horrible at paying attention to things for a long time outside of music. That is outside of the ones I've already watched. It might not be there because, I've watched it.

Recommendation
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Dust Devil
Let The Right One In
Los Muertos
Begotten
(Original) Funny Games
Creep*
Borgman
The Crue (Japanese)
Pulse (Japanese)
Calvaire

Possession

**Frownland** · 12-13-2015, 02:27 PM

^Calvaire's a great French horror flick.

Horror · 12-13-2015, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

^Calvaire's a great French horror flick.

Looks really interesting and I like the idea that the protagonist is a singer. Added. And thanks.

Horror · 12-13-2015, 04:05 PM

2015

A lot of people really loved this movie and a lot of people really
hated it. I think they might have been a little bit pessimistic.
Even if it's a little slow and some things aren't exactly perfect
it's still a really fantastic modern horror movie.

It's hard to talk about the basis of this movie without spoiling
the best parts of it but, I'll try my best to do so. If you're
the type of person that's just like go ahead! Spoil me! Here's a
what the story is about for the most part.

SPOILER OPEN AT YOUR OWN RISK
SPOILER OPEN AT YOUR OWN RISK
SPOILER OPEN AT YOUR OWN RISK

Spoiler for I warned you THREE TIMES ok?:

Alright if you didn't want to be spoiled then, let me talk about
how the movie was directed. It's kind of a hipster way to go
about things but, it really works for the movie considering it's
about the current generation of teenagers. It gives the movie a
certain little something that makes you feel like you're in a
modern setting. The kids are all basic teenage kids just doing
what kids do and living their lives. A lot of people say they
dislike the way it was shot but, it gave an atmosphere that was
really enjoyable.

The characters and the acting. It's really hard to make something
look like it's just an everyday type of thing and this movie
does that. You get drawn into this world that these kids live in.
They aren't anything special they're just everyday average people.
And I think it gives the film a certain kind of charm. The way
they just do things without thinking or hook up without reason.
There's no stupid melodrama.

The reason it's scary. It's a new idea. It really hasn't been
done before and the way it was done is super clever. There's a
tention you just can't shake the whole way through and you're
sitting there wondering what exactly is going to happen next.
And it's perfect for the current generation. It will make them
second guess a lot of things and question their choices in life.

It's not a perfect movie however. There are some parts that sort
of drag on. They can be a little boring but, the movie needs this
slow pace. There are some things that don't add up as well.
You might say here and there hey, that's not right or that's not possible.
If you can just bare with that you'll get a really great experience of of it.

Over all I gave It Follows a 8.5 out of 10. The ending is a little
obscure but, fitting to say the least. I went with a 10 point
system because I feel it's needed for something that is more than
just music. It's visuals, story, music, acting, etc.

It also has a great OST.

12-13-2015, 01:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
grindy . Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: . Posts: 7,201	That reminds me: Have you seen anything by Kiyoshi Kurosawa? If not, check out "Cure". Amazing movie. __________________ *A smell of petroleum prevails throughout.*

12-13-2015, 02:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	^Calvaire's a great French horror flick. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

12-13-2015, 04:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Horror Music Assassin Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Hell. Posts: 192	2015 A lot of people really loved this movie and a lot of people really hated it. I think they might have been a little bit pessimistic. Even if it's a little slow and some things aren't exactly perfect it's still a really fantastic modern horror movie. It's hard to talk about the basis of this movie without spoiling the best parts of it but, I'll try my best to do so. If you're the type of person that's just like go ahead! Spoil me! Here's a what the story is about for the most part. SPOILER OPEN AT YOUR OWN RISK SPOILER OPEN AT YOUR OWN RISK SPOILER OPEN AT YOUR OWN RISK Spoiler for I warned you THREE TIMES ok?: So there's this monster, entity, something and other that stalks you after you have sex with someone. Basically it's like an evil STD. Once you have sex with someone that has it they no longer need to worry about it and it comes after the person you give it to instead. I think this is a fantastic take on modern society AIDS and other STDs are a real problem and a lot of people just don't care. I hope this makes adolesent people think about it more than they usually would have. It also does it in a really interesting way. It's not like something that just kills you on contact. It slowly creeps up on you. It's VERY SLOW much like a disease would be. It always seems to take on the form of a person it could be someone you know it could be someone you don't. Just like how ANYONE could have an STD. Alright if you didn't want to be spoiled then, let me talk about how the movie was directed. It's kind of a hipster way to go about things but, it really works for the movie considering it's about the current generation of teenagers. It gives the movie a certain little something that makes you feel like you're in a modern setting. The kids are all basic teenage kids just doing what kids do and living their lives. A lot of people say they dislike the way it was shot but, it gave an atmosphere that was really enjoyable. The characters and the acting. It's really hard to make something look like it's just an everyday type of thing and this movie does that. You get drawn into this world that these kids live in. They aren't anything special they're just everyday average people. And I think it gives the film a certain kind of charm. The way they just do things without thinking or hook up without reason. There's no stupid melodrama. The reason it's scary. It's a new idea. It really hasn't been done before and the way it was done is super clever. There's a tention you just can't shake the whole way through and you're sitting there wondering what exactly is going to happen next. And it's perfect for the current generation. It will make them second guess a lot of things and question their choices in life. It's not a perfect movie however. There are some parts that sort of drag on. They can be a little boring but, the movie needs this slow pace. There are some things that don't add up as well. You might say here and there hey, that's not right or that's not possible. If you can just bare with that you'll get a really great experience of of it. Over all I gave It Follows a 8.5 out of 10. The ending is a little obscure but, fitting to say the least. I went with a 10 point system because I feel it's needed for something that is more than just music. It's visuals, story, music, acting, etc. It also has a great OST. Last edited by Horror; 12-13-2015 at 06:35 PM.

12-13-2015, 12:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Horror Music Assassin Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Hell. Posts: 192	Sadly most remakes happen to cash cow and that's why they're usually horrible. Wes Craven was on board for the remake of The Hills Have Eyes himself so, all it really was, was a modernized version of the original and it's was really good. The second his son did and while it was nothing like the original sequel it wasn't bad. He did it enough justice. I have to say can we please stop remaking amazing Japanese horror movies into really mediocre Americanized ones? Thanks. The only one I've ever watched that wasn't a complete **** show was The Ring but, I have yet to watch Ringu. I could go on and on naming horrible remakes. The Grudge, One Missed Call, Dark Water, The Eye. Anyway that ends my rant. Again I've never watched Let The Right One In but. Let Me In was good. Usually when things are Americanized though, a movie does lose it's charm I can agree with that so I don't doubt that's true in this case as well.