I'm thinking of a movie. It could be good, could be bad, could be popular, could be obscure. All I'll say is it's listed on IMDB. Ask me questions. I'll give yes/no answers (or rarely, I don't know/sort of). Ah, you know the rules to the game!
Is it bigger than a bread box?
Kidding...!
Ok...uhm...was it made before 1970?
Is it an English language film?
peter johnson/denny guesswork
1. Yes. :smile:
Is Charlton Heston in it?
I screwed up. I missed RC's question and answered Peter's. The answers should be:
1. No, it was not made before 1970.
2. Yes, it is English language.
I'll let Ash ask a different question if he wants.
is there any kind of "supernatural" element to this movie?
3. No, no supernatural element.
Is there a war going on in the movie?
4. No, there are no war scenes in the movie.
Quote from: Rev. Powell on April 12, 2009, 04:37:04 PM
I'll let Ash ask a different question if he wants.
My original question still stands.
5. No, Charleton Heston is not it it. :smile:
Was it made after 1980?
Is it a science fiction film?
6. Yes, it ws made after 1980.
7. No, not science fiction.
Does it have Sylvester Stallone in it?
8. No, no Sly.
Is it a comedy?
9. No, not primarily.
does this film feature any A-list movie stars?
10. No, I don't think you would call him A-list, but you would probably recognize the top billed actor.
Is their nudity?
(Knowing you...I would think so... :tongueout:)
11. Yes, there is nudity. Are there movies without nudity?
Are there nude dancers???
12. No, not quite.
13. Not quite?...hmmm....is there rap music?
14. No, no rap.
This looks like it's going to be harder than I thought it would be. I'm going to bed now, but to summarize what we've learned:
*It was made after 1980
*Not supernatural, no war scenes, not science fiction or comedy
*No A-list actors (though a name you would probably recognize)
*It has nudity, not quite nude dancing
*No rap music
Gigli?
Is Bruce Campbell in it?
15. No, not GIGLI. :bouncegiggle: In my mind Lopez and Afflek qualify as A-listers. The "star" is more low rent than that.
16. No, not a Bruce Campbell film.
I get the feeling it's going to take more than 20 questions to narrow it down.
does this film exceed the 2 hour mark?
17. No, runtime is less than 120 minutes.
say you asked this board, do you think the general opinion would be that it is a 'bad' movie?
18. Yes, I think most people on this board would recognize it as a bad movie. It has a VERY low rating on IMDB.
Are there any acts of homicide in this movie?
19. Yes, definitely.
does it end with the bad guy(s) getting caught and/or killed, and justice being done?
20. Yes, it ends with one of those scenarios. :smile:
Is there a big explosion at the end?
Is it a buddy cop movie?
21. There is an explosion at the end. I can't say whether it's big or not.
22. No, it's not technically a buddy cop movie.
You now know it has nudity and explosions, which may help you narrow down the film.
Nudity + explosions = is it an Andy Sidaris movie?
It almost sounds like The Nude Bomb, but it's not a comedy.
23. Yes, it's an Andy Sidaris movie. :smile:
Quote from: Rev. Powell on April 14, 2009, 10:19:18 AM
23. Yes, it's an Andy Sidaris movie. :smile:
Excellent work, Jack.
24.I'm gonna guess MALIBU EXPRESS...because it's got Sybil Danning...and most of his films (from the 80's) don't have any name stars.
Malibu Express, whoah that brings back some jr high memories of watching late nite cable!
25. No, not MALIBU EXPRESS.
Maybe PICASSO TRIGGER? Thats probally his most famous one.
26. Not PICASSO TRIGGER, either. But we'll get there!
Criminy! Ok....SAVAGE BEACH! But unless you consider Dona Spier a star (and she is to all T+A fans) I'm stumped!
27. Not SAVAGE BEACH. Naw, I don't consider Dona a star (or Sibyl either, though she's a lot closer).
Sidaris directed 11 of these movies; we know it's not MALIBU EXPRESS (1985), PICASSO TRIGGER (1988), or SAVAGE BEACH (1989).
Was it Guns? I certainly recognize the name of the lead actor :teddyr:
Quote from: Jack on April 15, 2009, 07:52:18 AM
Was it Guns? I certainly recognize the name of the lead actor :teddyr:
HALLELUJIA! Yes, Erik Estrada was the not-quite A-list actor who was topped billed.
Jack, as is usual with these games, as the winner you may now select a movie of your own to answer questions about, if you're willing to underatke that awesome responsibility. :wink:
Woo-hoo! I knew if I lived long enough, I'd eventually win something :teddyr:
Okay, if you guys wanna keep playing, I've got a movie in mind. Ask away!
OK guys, it's Jack, so no need to ask if it has nudity. :wink:
Was it made before 1990?
Yes, it was made before 1990. And you'll be shocked - shocked I tell you - that it has no nudity. :teddyr:
Color or B&W?
Is it a horror film?
It's in color, and yes, it is a horror film.
Is it a British film?
Was it made pre 1980?
No, it's not a British film.
Yes, it was made before 1980.
Is it DAWN OF THE DEAD?
Is it a sci-fi film?
No, it's not Dawn of the Dead.
No, it's not a sci-fi film, though it does have a minor scientific (medical) subplot.
Is the antagonist supernatural?
Quote from: Jack on April 16, 2009, 02:02:48 PM
No, it's not Dawn of the Dead.
No, it's not a sci-fi film, though it does have a minor scientific (medical) subplot.
Is it Halloween?
Yes, the antagonist is supernatural.
No, it's not Halloween.
Is there a Native American element to the plot?
Nope, no Native American element.
was it made before 1970?
No, it wasn't made before 1970.
So far we've got a horror film, in color, from the 1970's. The antagonist is supernatural. It's not British, and it's not sci-fi. It's not Halloween and it's not Dawn of the Dead.
Was it the Directors 1st film?
Yes, it was the first movie he directed, but he had done work on a television show before that.
The Omen
Nope, not The Omen, it's not as well known as the movies you guys have been guessing.
Does it have a user rating below 5.0 on IMDB?
Its user rating is above 5, but not by much :teddyr:
Is it Dan Curtis's HOUSE of DARK SHADOWS (1970)?
Is it a US production?
Quote from: RCMerchant on April 18, 2009, 09:01:29 AM
Is it Dan Curtis's HOUSE of DARK SHADOWS (1970)?
Why yes, yes it is :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr:
Excellent work RC!
I now pass the 20 questions torch over to you!
Yay! :twirl:
Lemme think...hmmm...
Okay! I got one!
Wait a sceond, RC... how the heck did you get that last one? I only had it narrowed down to about 200 possibilities!
Anyway, your first question: was it made after 1965?
Quote from: Rev. Powell on April 18, 2009, 01:42:01 PM
Wait a sceond, RC... how the heck did you get that last one? I only had it narrowed down to about 200 possibilities!
Anyway, your first question: was it made after 1965?
I'm
psychic! :buggedout:
And YES! It was made after '65!
Is it a horror movie?
Yes-it is!
Is it a slasher movie?
Nope...!
Is the star American?
No...no american stars in this one!
Is the movie European?
Is it a vampire movie?
Yes...the country of origin is a part of Europe...and yes! It is a vampire film!
Mark of the vampire?
No...not MARK OF THE VAMPIRE...heres a summary of the info so far...
.I t was made after 1965.
.It's a forgrin film...technically part of the European contienant.
.It stars no American actors.
.It's a vampire film.
Is it a Hammer film?
Yes...yes it is!!! :smile:
Only a matter of time now: is it CAPTAIN KRONOS - VAMPIRE HUNTER?
Noooo! :bouncegiggle:
DARCULA A.D. 1972?
Quote from: Rev. Powell on April 19, 2009, 09:40:36 AM
DARCULA A.D. 1972?
Bingo! Stupid hippies raise Dracula from the grave and get what they deserve! :cheers:
Yer next! :smile: