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#87
Good Movies / Re: Movie Anniversaries in 202...
Last post by claws - January 04, 2026, 08:25:59 AM2016 (10th Anniversary)
Top Tier: Modern Classics
1. Arrival: A rare sci‑fi film that turns linguistic theory into something breathtakingly human.
2. Train to Busan: A ferocious, heart‑punching thriller that proves the zombie genre still has soul.
3. Everybody Wants Some!!: A joyous hangout film that captures the magic of fleeting youth with effortless charm.
High-Tier & Technical Achievements
4. Nocturnal Animals: A stylish, icy revenge tale that lingers long after the credits roll.
5. 10 Cloverfield Lane: A taut, pressure‑cooker thriller that thrives on uncertainty and shifting power.
6. Hacksaw Ridge: A brutal, unwavering war epic that balances faith, violence, and conviction.
7. Deadpool: A gleefully anarchic superhero satire that reshaped the genre's sense of humor.
8. Midnight Special: A tender, enigmatic sci‑fi odyssey that trusts its audience to follow the mystery.
Horror Standouts
9. Split: A gripping psychological thriller powered by James McAvoy's mesmerizing transformations.
10. Don't Breathe: A ruthless inversion of home‑invasion tropes that squeezes tension from every shadow.
11. The Autopsy of Jane Doe: A chilling, slow-burn mystery that turns a morgue into a nightmare labyrinth.
12. The Conjuring 2: A confident, emotionally grounded sequel that delivers scares with old‑school craftsmanship.
13. Ouija: Origin of Evil: A surprisingly sharp and stylish prequel that outclasses its own franchise.
14. The Monster: A bleak, character-driven creature feature that uses horror to explore generational trauma.
15. The Void: A practical‑effects fever dream that channels the best of '80s cosmic horror.
The Mixed & Polarizing
16. The Neon Demon: A hypnotic, venomous descent into beauty culture that's impossible to forget.
17. The Shallows: A sleek survival thriller that turns minimalism into momentum.
18. Lights Out: A clever, high‑concept scare machine that expands its viral origins with style.
19. Ghostbusters (2016): A lively reboot with strong comedic chemistry that struggled under impossible expectations.
20. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children: A visually whimsical fantasy weighed down by uneven storytelling.
21. Before I Wake: A dreamy, melancholy horror fable that prioritizes emotion over terror.
22. The Belko Experiment: A brutal corporate bloodbath that entertains even as it feels derivative.
Bottom Tier
23. A Cure for Wellness: A gorgeously mounted gothic mystery that collapses under its own excess.
24. The Purge: Election Year: A blunt, chaotic sequel that leans harder on spectacle than satire.
25. The Boy: A twisty but uneven chiller that never fully capitalizes on its eerie premise.
26. Blair Witch (2016): A louder, slicker sequel that loses the original's raw, unsettling simplicity.
27. Viral: A competent but forgettable outbreak thriller that adds little to the genre.
28. Gods of Egypt: A gloriously over-the-top CGI spectacle that's more entertaining as camp than fantasy.
Top Tier: Modern Classics
1. Arrival: A rare sci‑fi film that turns linguistic theory into something breathtakingly human.
2. Train to Busan: A ferocious, heart‑punching thriller that proves the zombie genre still has soul.
3. Everybody Wants Some!!: A joyous hangout film that captures the magic of fleeting youth with effortless charm.
High-Tier & Technical Achievements
4. Nocturnal Animals: A stylish, icy revenge tale that lingers long after the credits roll.
5. 10 Cloverfield Lane: A taut, pressure‑cooker thriller that thrives on uncertainty and shifting power.
6. Hacksaw Ridge: A brutal, unwavering war epic that balances faith, violence, and conviction.
7. Deadpool: A gleefully anarchic superhero satire that reshaped the genre's sense of humor.
8. Midnight Special: A tender, enigmatic sci‑fi odyssey that trusts its audience to follow the mystery.
Horror Standouts
9. Split: A gripping psychological thriller powered by James McAvoy's mesmerizing transformations.
10. Don't Breathe: A ruthless inversion of home‑invasion tropes that squeezes tension from every shadow.
11. The Autopsy of Jane Doe: A chilling, slow-burn mystery that turns a morgue into a nightmare labyrinth.
12. The Conjuring 2: A confident, emotionally grounded sequel that delivers scares with old‑school craftsmanship.
13. Ouija: Origin of Evil: A surprisingly sharp and stylish prequel that outclasses its own franchise.
14. The Monster: A bleak, character-driven creature feature that uses horror to explore generational trauma.
15. The Void: A practical‑effects fever dream that channels the best of '80s cosmic horror.
The Mixed & Polarizing
16. The Neon Demon: A hypnotic, venomous descent into beauty culture that's impossible to forget.
17. The Shallows: A sleek survival thriller that turns minimalism into momentum.
18. Lights Out: A clever, high‑concept scare machine that expands its viral origins with style.
19. Ghostbusters (2016): A lively reboot with strong comedic chemistry that struggled under impossible expectations.
20. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children: A visually whimsical fantasy weighed down by uneven storytelling.
21. Before I Wake: A dreamy, melancholy horror fable that prioritizes emotion over terror.
22. The Belko Experiment: A brutal corporate bloodbath that entertains even as it feels derivative.
Bottom Tier
23. A Cure for Wellness: A gorgeously mounted gothic mystery that collapses under its own excess.
24. The Purge: Election Year: A blunt, chaotic sequel that leans harder on spectacle than satire.
25. The Boy: A twisty but uneven chiller that never fully capitalizes on its eerie premise.
26. Blair Witch (2016): A louder, slicker sequel that loses the original's raw, unsettling simplicity.
27. Viral: A competent but forgettable outbreak thriller that adds little to the genre.
28. Gods of Egypt: A gloriously over-the-top CGI spectacle that's more entertaining as camp than fantasy.
#88
Good Movies / Re: Movie Anniversaries in 202...
Last post by claws - January 04, 2026, 07:19:50 AM1976 (50th Anniversary)
Perfect (5.0)
1. Taxi Driver: A razor‑sharp descent into alienation that still feels dangerously alive decades later.
Excellent (4.5)
2. The Omen: A prestige horror classic whose icy atmosphere and powerhouse performances make the apocalypse feel classy.
3. The Tenant: A suffocating psychological spiral that turns paranoia into an art form.
Great (4.0)
4. Marathon Man: A nerve‑shredding thriller that weaponizes anxiety with almost athletic precision.
5. Carrie: A stylish, emotionally charged horror tragedy that hits as hard as its iconic finale.
6. Assault on Precinct 13: A lean, relentless siege film that proves Carpenter could do a lot with very little.
7. Who Can Kill a Child?: A haunting slow burn that turns an idyllic island into a moral nightmare.
8. The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane: A quietly unsettling character piece anchored by a remarkably poised young Jodie Foster.
9. The House with Laughing Windows: A moody, painterly Giallo that rewards patience with a chilling payoff.
Very Good (3.5)
10. Logan's Run: A charmingly retro slice of sci‑fi whose big ideas outshine its dated effects.
Good (3.0)
11. Burnt Offerings: A patient, dread‑soaked haunted house tale elevated by its veteran cast.
12. House of Mortal Sin: A provocative, boundary‑pushing thriller that mixes sleaze with genuine unease.
13. Car Wash: A breezy, good‑vibes ensemble comedy that captures 70s LA with infectious energy.
14. The Last Round: A gritty, no‑nonsense crime flick that delivers exactly the tough‑guy goods it promises.
15. King Kong: A glossy, earnest remake that entertains even when it can't quite escape the shadow of its predecessor.
16. The Town That Dreaded Sundown: A proto‑slasher with documentary quirks that somehow make it creepier.
Flawed but Worthy (2.5)
17. Schizo: A serviceable slasher with enough psychological dressing to keep things mildly interesting.
18. The Witch Who Came from the Sea: A raw, unsettling character study whose dreamlike tone lingers longer than its plot.
19. Futureworld: A competent, conspiracy‑tinged sequel that never quite matches the spark of its predecessor.
20. Kidnapped Coed: A scrappy exploitation thriller with rough edges that somehow add to its grindhouse charm.
21. Eaten Alive: A sweaty, chaotic fever dream where Tobe Hooper leans fully into grindhouse madness.
Fair (2.0)
22. Grizzly: A shameless "Jaws on land" riff that still manages to be goofy fun in its own right.
23. At the Earth's Core: A delightfully rubber‑monster adventure that embraces its pulp roots with zero shame.
24. Island of Death: A mean‑spirited exploitation shocker that's more infamous than enjoyable.
25. Werewolf Woman: A melodramatic psychodrama that howls louder than it bites.
26. Ilsa, Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiks: A sleazy, over‑the‑top entry that caters strictly to its cult niche.
Barely Sufficient (1.5)
27. Squirm: A wiggly creature feature whose earnestness almost makes up for its wriggly absurdity.
28. The Pom Pom Girls: A loose, sun‑drenched hangout movie that coasts on vibes more than plot.
29. Dogs: A slow‑burn animal‑attack thriller that never quite unleashes the chaos you hope for.
30. The Food of the Gods: A proudly goofy giant‑critter romp that's more fun than it has any right to be.
31. Acapulco Gold: A lightweight smuggling caper that leans heavily on scenery when the story runs thin.
Very Poor (0.5)
32. Blood Bath: A muddled oddity whose ambition is admirable even when the execution isn't.
33. The Milpitas Monster: A lovable DIY monster movie whose charm comes from its earnest amateur spirit.
34. The Clown Murders: A messy early slasher notable mostly for its accidental John Candy trivia value.
35. Ape: A gloriously clumsy Kong knockoff that's best enjoyed as a masterclass in cinematic cheese.
Perfect (5.0)
1. Taxi Driver: A razor‑sharp descent into alienation that still feels dangerously alive decades later.
Excellent (4.5)
2. The Omen: A prestige horror classic whose icy atmosphere and powerhouse performances make the apocalypse feel classy.
3. The Tenant: A suffocating psychological spiral that turns paranoia into an art form.
Great (4.0)
4. Marathon Man: A nerve‑shredding thriller that weaponizes anxiety with almost athletic precision.
5. Carrie: A stylish, emotionally charged horror tragedy that hits as hard as its iconic finale.
6. Assault on Precinct 13: A lean, relentless siege film that proves Carpenter could do a lot with very little.
7. Who Can Kill a Child?: A haunting slow burn that turns an idyllic island into a moral nightmare.
8. The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane: A quietly unsettling character piece anchored by a remarkably poised young Jodie Foster.
9. The House with Laughing Windows: A moody, painterly Giallo that rewards patience with a chilling payoff.
Very Good (3.5)
10. Logan's Run: A charmingly retro slice of sci‑fi whose big ideas outshine its dated effects.
Good (3.0)
11. Burnt Offerings: A patient, dread‑soaked haunted house tale elevated by its veteran cast.
12. House of Mortal Sin: A provocative, boundary‑pushing thriller that mixes sleaze with genuine unease.
13. Car Wash: A breezy, good‑vibes ensemble comedy that captures 70s LA with infectious energy.
14. The Last Round: A gritty, no‑nonsense crime flick that delivers exactly the tough‑guy goods it promises.
15. King Kong: A glossy, earnest remake that entertains even when it can't quite escape the shadow of its predecessor.
16. The Town That Dreaded Sundown: A proto‑slasher with documentary quirks that somehow make it creepier.
Flawed but Worthy (2.5)
17. Schizo: A serviceable slasher with enough psychological dressing to keep things mildly interesting.
18. The Witch Who Came from the Sea: A raw, unsettling character study whose dreamlike tone lingers longer than its plot.
19. Futureworld: A competent, conspiracy‑tinged sequel that never quite matches the spark of its predecessor.
20. Kidnapped Coed: A scrappy exploitation thriller with rough edges that somehow add to its grindhouse charm.
21. Eaten Alive: A sweaty, chaotic fever dream where Tobe Hooper leans fully into grindhouse madness.
Fair (2.0)
22. Grizzly: A shameless "Jaws on land" riff that still manages to be goofy fun in its own right.
23. At the Earth's Core: A delightfully rubber‑monster adventure that embraces its pulp roots with zero shame.
24. Island of Death: A mean‑spirited exploitation shocker that's more infamous than enjoyable.
25. Werewolf Woman: A melodramatic psychodrama that howls louder than it bites.
26. Ilsa, Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiks: A sleazy, over‑the‑top entry that caters strictly to its cult niche.
Barely Sufficient (1.5)
27. Squirm: A wiggly creature feature whose earnestness almost makes up for its wriggly absurdity.
28. The Pom Pom Girls: A loose, sun‑drenched hangout movie that coasts on vibes more than plot.
29. Dogs: A slow‑burn animal‑attack thriller that never quite unleashes the chaos you hope for.
30. The Food of the Gods: A proudly goofy giant‑critter romp that's more fun than it has any right to be.
31. Acapulco Gold: A lightweight smuggling caper that leans heavily on scenery when the story runs thin.
Very Poor (0.5)
32. Blood Bath: A muddled oddity whose ambition is admirable even when the execution isn't.
33. The Milpitas Monster: A lovable DIY monster movie whose charm comes from its earnest amateur spirit.
34. The Clown Murders: A messy early slasher notable mostly for its accidental John Candy trivia value.
35. Ape: A gloriously clumsy Kong knockoff that's best enjoyed as a masterclass in cinematic cheese.
#89
Good Movies / Re: Movie Anniversaries in 202...
Last post by Trevor - January 04, 2026, 07:15:58 AMThe Glimmer Man was South African born composer Trevor Rabin's first work as film music composer.
#90
Good Movies / Re: Movie Anniversaries in 202...
Last post by zombie no.one - January 04, 2026, 05:26:11 AMzombie spills his guts...
(1996)
1. Fargo --- top 10 movie of all time imo. WH Macey amazing. Buscemi career best. I love everything about this movie
2. Scream --- opening scene is great, but the rest never jived with me. too 'obvious' and knowingly self aware for my liking. ho-hum...
11. Freeway --- seen it twice and enjoyed it. unusual movie with a distinctive bratty / anarchic style. worried it may not hold up if I watch it now... do I risk tainting the memory?
23. The Glimmer Man --- hilariously obvious rip off of SE7EN. top 5 Seagal movie however, as he enters his 'what accent shall I say this line in?' phase
(1986)
4. The Fly --- totally holds up. perfect blend of scifi horror and drama.
15. Friday the 13th Part VI --- I'm just such a contrary mary, but as a massive F13 fan I don't get this one. played too much for self-aware ironic laughs for my liking. also Jason in this one moves like a regular person? this one and JASON GOES TO HELL are the only 2 I don't enjoy.
18. Critters --- good fun but the sequel is way better
22. Chopping Mall --- great fun slasher. many classic lines and scenes. Dick Miller!
26. The Wraith --- saw this aged about 11 and thought it was clearly the most badass, cool film ever made. re-watched about a year ago, and erm yeah it isn't.
30. Cobra --- this kind of holds up, as a celebration of dumb 80s action.
45. Hands of Steel --- highly entertaining cheese. bonus arm wrestling tournament included!
57. Evil Laugh --- the only evil laugh is coming from the producers laughing at anyone unfortunate enough to watch.
(1996)
1. Fargo --- top 10 movie of all time imo. WH Macey amazing. Buscemi career best. I love everything about this movie
2. Scream --- opening scene is great, but the rest never jived with me. too 'obvious' and knowingly self aware for my liking. ho-hum...
11. Freeway --- seen it twice and enjoyed it. unusual movie with a distinctive bratty / anarchic style. worried it may not hold up if I watch it now... do I risk tainting the memory?
23. The Glimmer Man --- hilariously obvious rip off of SE7EN. top 5 Seagal movie however, as he enters his 'what accent shall I say this line in?' phase
(1986)
4. The Fly --- totally holds up. perfect blend of scifi horror and drama.
15. Friday the 13th Part VI --- I'm just such a contrary mary, but as a massive F13 fan I don't get this one. played too much for self-aware ironic laughs for my liking. also Jason in this one moves like a regular person? this one and JASON GOES TO HELL are the only 2 I don't enjoy.
18. Critters --- good fun but the sequel is way better
22. Chopping Mall --- great fun slasher. many classic lines and scenes. Dick Miller!
26. The Wraith --- saw this aged about 11 and thought it was clearly the most badass, cool film ever made. re-watched about a year ago, and erm yeah it isn't.
30. Cobra --- this kind of holds up, as a celebration of dumb 80s action.
45. Hands of Steel --- highly entertaining cheese. bonus arm wrestling tournament included!
57. Evil Laugh --- the only evil laugh is coming from the producers laughing at anyone unfortunate enough to watch.