I always find it interesting to see how horror fans differentiate.
I wrote this survey for fun about horror. I hope you fine folks here at badmovies will enjoy filling it out, if you'd like to. I figure some answers may seem obvious given the nature of this site, but hey. :hot: :cheers:
Copy and paste the survey, and add your own responses.
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What is your favorite decade of horror and why?
What is the most memorable horror films that made an impact on you as a child?
Do you prefer practical special effects, CGI, or both?
What is your favorite classic/gothic horror Icon?
What is your favorite Horror Film Series?
What is your least favorite kind of Horror creature, and why?
What is the most memorable horror film you saw at the theater or drive-ins?
If you had to choose between Slasher, Supernatural, Fantasy, or Science Fiction Horror- What
What is your favorite Horror Comedy?
Which horror film do you ONLY like the first one, but HATE the sequels?
Generally, What type of horror do you prefer?
Is there any Remakes that you actually like?
Has a horror film ever really scared you? if so, which film?
Which Horror Anthology TV series' are your favorite?
Do you have a favorite Horror Film? If so, which one and why?
Do you have a LEAST favorite horror film, that you hate?
Out of the iconic 80s Slasher killers, (Freddy, Michael, Jason, etc.) Who is your favorite?
Are you a fan of the new 'Found Footage' breed of horror films?
Are you more a fan of outdated horror or modern?
What films do you watch on the Halloween Holiday each year?
What is your favorite Horror film Chase scene?
What is your favorite decade of horror and why?
'80s definitely. All the big slasher franchises started then and I love the '80s music and clothes.
What is the most memorable horror films that made an impact on you as a child?
Alien - mom took me to see it in the theater and she fell sleep during it :bouncegiggle:
Do you prefer practical special effects, CGI, or both?
Practical but I don't mind CGI if it's not obvious.
What is your favorite classic/gothic horror Icon?
Peter Cushing.
What is your favorite Horror Film Series?
I've got all but one of the Friday the 13th films on DVD so I guess I'll go with them.
What is your least favorite kind of Horror creature, and why?
Werewolves. I always find them kind of corny.
What is the most memorable horror film you saw at the theater or drive-ins?
Probably go with Alien again.
If you had to choose between Slasher, Supernatural, Fantasy, or Science Fiction Horror- What
I love horror and I love sci-fi, so put the two of them together and I'm in heaven :thumbup:
What is your favorite Horror Comedy?
Probably Bride of Chucky.
Which horror film do you ONLY like the first one, but HATE the sequels?
Nightmare on Elm Street.
Generally, What type of horror do you prefer?
Sci-fi horror but since they're pretty rare I end up watching a lot of slashers.
Is there any Remakes that you actually like?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake with Jessica Biel is a favorite. Also The Thing, The Fly, and I'm sure several other I can't think of right now.
Has a horror film ever really scared you? if so, which film?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake made me feel really tense throughout.
Which Horror Anthology TV series' are your favorite?
Night Visions. The episode Cargo is an old favorite of mine.
Night Visions S01E12 Cargo, Switch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9iA5OnwNqs#)
Do you have a favorite Horror Film? If so, which one and why?
Not really. I've had many favorites over the years but I watch them so many times I get rather bored with them, and then new favorites come along.
Do you have a LEAST favorite horror film, that you hate?
Death Tunnel was putrid. And Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid was so predictable and cliched it actually made me mad.
Out of the iconic 80s Slasher killers, (Freddy, Michael, Jason, etc.) Who is your favorite?
Jason is my man. I really like and/or love just about every movie in that series except for Jason Goes To Hell.
Are you a fan of the new 'Found Footage' breed of horror films?
I've seen several of them that were actually pretty good.
Are you more a fan of outdated horror or modern?
Both. I enjoy a ton of old classic stuff and I also like a lot of the direct-to-video stuff that's come out over the last 25 years.
What films do you watch on the Halloween Holiday each year?
On Halloween night I used to be Sorority House Massacre 2 and Slumber Party Massacre, but now it's whatever I'm in the mood for. During October though I just watch a ton of horror movies. Old, new, classic, low budget trash, and everything in between.
What is your favorite Horror film Chase scene?
Probably the end of The Terminator. That was pure awesomeness!
Great survey, that was fun!
What is your favorite decade of horror and why?
80's - 90's = chesse
What is the most memorable horror films that made an impact on you as a child?
Jaws and A Nightmare on Elm Street
Do you prefer practical special effects, CGI, or both?
Both - if done right.
What is your favorite classic/gothic horror Icon?
Dracula and Vincent Price! it's a very close tie.
What is your favorite Horror Film Series?
A Nightmare on Elm Street
What is your least favorite kind of Horror creature, and why?
Ghost - no comment.
What is the most memorable horror film you saw at the theater or drive-ins?
EVIL DEAD 2013. I must say - that was most memorable!
If you had to choose between Slasher, Supernatural, Fantasy, or Science Fiction Horror- What
Science Fiction Horror
What is your favorite Horror Comedy?
Troll 2 and Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) it's a tie
Which horror film do you ONLY like the first one, but HATE the sequels?
Night of the Demons 1988
Generally, What type of horror do you prefer?
Scary! I mean VERY scary - something that keeps me up all night.
Is there any Remakes that you actually like?
EVIL DEAD (2013) - Night of the Demons (2009) - The Thing (1982)
Has a horror film ever really scared you? if so, which film?
Jaws
Which Horror Anthology TV series' are your favorite?
The Twilight Zone and Tales from the Darkside
Do you have a favorite Horror Film? If so, which one and why?
need to get back on that 1.
Do you have a LEAST favorite horror film, that you hate?
not really
Out of the iconic 80s Slasher killers, (Freddy, Michael, Jason, etc.) Who is your favorite?
Freddy Krueger
Are you a fan of the new 'Found Footage' breed of horror films?
No - I hate shake cams
Are you more a fan of outdated horror or modern?
outdated horror
What films do you watch on the Halloween Holiday each year?
I try for 80's horror - but I'll watch what ever is new at the time if need be.
What is your favorite Horror film Chase scene?
need to get back on that 1.
What is your favorite decade of horror and why?
The 1990s because it saw the re-emergence of true horror movies as opposed to the cop-out, low-brow slasher genre that dominated the 1980s. (Not that I was ever allowed to actually see those back then.)
What is the most memorable horror films that made an impact on you as a child?
I loved The Haunting which I saw with my Uncle Pat when I was about seven. You know, at the same age, though, The Wizard of Oz frightened me. Figure that out.
Do you prefer practical special effects, CGI, or both?
Sometimes a film is best leaving both out but special effects seem more solid than CGI.
What is your favorite classic/gothic horror Icon?
Edgar Allan Poe.
What is your favorite Horror Film Series?
I don't have one. I think the strongest horror films are the stand-alone ones.
What is your least favorite kind of Horror creature, and why?
I have never found zombies interesting.
What is the most memorable horror film you saw at the theater or drive-ins?
I saw The Sixth Sense all alone in an empty theater and was actually able to be amazed at its big reveal.
If you had to choose between Slasher, Supernatural, Fantasy, or Science Fiction Horror- What
Science Fiction.
What is your favorite Horror Comedy?
I agree with Beetlejuice in that every time I see The Exorcist it just keeps getting funnier....
Which horror film do you ONLY like the first one, but HATE the sequels?
The Ring.
Generally, What type of horror do you prefer?
The sort that confronts the psychologically unexplainable that lingers around the corners of daily life can be profoundly scary in ways that films with buckets of blood and a body count rivaling a prostitute's can never be. A film I saw in France a few years back called A l'aventure that appeared to be about one thing and right before the end suddenly shifted into the supernatural in such a way that it caught me off guard and ended up being one of the most disturbing movies I've ever seen. I stayed up half the night after watching it.
Is there any Remakes that you actually like?
I respected that The Shining miniseries from about 1997 tried to stay true to the book.
Has a horror film ever really scared you? if so, which film?
I have to admit Paranormal Activity gave me a restless night.
Which Horror Anthology TV series' are your favorite?
Can't help but have fond memories of Tales from the Darkside.
Do you have a favorite Horror Film? If so, which one and why?
The Haunting. (See above.)
Do you have a LEAST favorite horror film, that you hate?
I thought Insidious was a predicable and clichéd waste of time.
Out of the iconic 80s Slasher killers, (Freddy, Michael, Jason, etc.) Who is your favorite?
Hate them all. No interest in that at all. Torture porn masquerading as something else. A low point in the industry.
Are you a fan of the new 'Found Footage' breed of horror films?
Yes.
Are you more a fan of outdated horror or modern?
Outdated.
What films do you watch on the Halloween Holiday each year?
None every year as a tradition sort of thing, but one of the most disturbing movies I ever saw I did first catch around Halloween. It's called The Magdalene Sisters, and it's not supernatural but it's certainly absolutely horrific.
What is your favorite Horror film Chase scene?
Gotta admire Jack Torrance's type-A determination in chasing his kid through that maze in The Shining.
Loving the different responses so far, thanks guys. I wish there was a modify button for my answers post, I thought of a few things to add in my own answers. awh well. :bouncegiggle:
What is your favorite decade of horror and why?
1980s. Horror movies in the 80s were pretty original.
What is the most memorable horror films that made an impact on you as a child?
The Exorcist.
Do you prefer practical special effects, CGI, or both?
Both.
What is your favorite classic/gothic horror Icon?
Vincent Price.
What is your favorite Horror Film Series?
NOES
What is your least favorite kind of Horror creature, and why?
I don't think I have one.
What is the most memorable horror film you saw at the theater or drive-ins?
Poltergeist, because of the audience. It was a madhouse but in the best way.
If you had to choose between Slasher, Supernatural, Fantasy, or Science Fiction Horror- What
Slasher
What is your favorite Horror Comedy?
Fright Night
Which horror film do you ONLY like the first one, but HATE the sequels?
Candyman
Generally, What type of horror do you prefer?
Any kind, actually.
Is there any Remakes that you actually like?
Quite a few.
Has a horror film ever really scared you? if so, which film?
As a kid: The Last Man on Earth
Which Horror Anthology TV series' are your favorite?
Tales from the Crypt
Do you have a favorite Horror Film? If so, which one and why?
Eraserhead. Because its soooo many things.
Do you have a LEAST favorite horror film, that you hate?
Quite a few.
Out of the iconic 80s Slasher killers, (Freddy, Michael, Jason, etc.) Who is your favorite?
Angela (Sleepaway Camp)
Are you a fan of the new 'Found Footage' breed of horror films?
Yes
Are you more a fan of outdated horror or modern?
Both
What films do you watch on the Halloween Holiday each year?
Usual suspects: Messiah of Evil, Let's Scare Jessica to Death, Sole Survivor.
What is your favorite Horror film Chase scene?
Leatherface chasing Sally (TCM)
What is your favorite decade of horror and why?
1930s, narrowly over the 1920s. Almost everything that is a cliche now was new and fresh then.
What is the most memorable horror films that made an impact on you as a child?
Probably THE SHINING.
Do you prefer practical special effects, CGI, or both?
Practical.
What is your favorite classic/gothic horror Icon?
Dracula.
What is your favorite Horror Film Series?
Universal's FRANKENSTEIN.
What is your least favorite kind of Horror creature, and why?
If slashers/serial killers/knife wielding maniacs count as "creatures," then them, because they're too close to reality and not fun.
What is the most memorable horror film you saw at the theater or drive-ins?
Probably THE SHINING.
If you had to choose between Slasher, Supernatural, Fantasy, or Science Fiction Horror- What
Supernatural.
What is your favorite Horror Comedy?
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN for more comedy, EVIL DEAD 2 for more horror. THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN for a very subtle comedy.
Which horror film do you ONLY like the first one, but HATE the sequels?
POLTERGEIST.
Generally, What type of horror do you prefer?
Supernatural/weird.
Is there any Remakes that you actually like?
Someone else mentioned THE BLOB, which is one of the few that's better than the original.
Has a horror film ever really scared you? if so, which film?
I honestly can't remember ever being really scared by a horror film. My parents tell me that BAMBI terrified me as a kid, though.
Which Horror Anthology TV series' are your favorite?
"The Twilight Zone," I guess---not a huge fan of TV horror anthologies.
Do you have a favorite Horror Film? If so, which one and why?
Toss up between THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN and THE SHINING. BoF for its taste and control, THE SHINING for its crazy audacity. (Interesting that Claws mentions ERASERHEAD. Although I consider it one of my top 10 movies of all time, I don't consider it "horror").
Do you have a LEAST favorite horror film, that you hate?
So many boring horror films, too many to list or to distinguish one as the worst.
Out of the iconic 80s Slasher killers, (Freddy, Michael, Jason, etc.) Who is your favorite?
Freddy Kruger.
Are you a fan of the new 'Found Footage' breed of horror films?
No, but I don't hate them.
Are you more a fan of outdated horror or modern?
"Outdated."
What films do you watch on the Halloween Holiday each year?
I prefer classical Universal monsters if I have a choice.
What is your favorite Horror film Chase scene?
Can't really think of one. Claws' suggestion of TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE is worthwhile.
What is your favorite decade of horror and why?
The 80s, because there was a lot of unabashed cheesiness but also a lot of innovators like Cronenberg and Carpenter. I also like the surrealist movies from the 20s/30s a lot.
What is the most memorable horror films that made an impact on you as a child?
POLTERGEIST
Do you prefer practical special effects, CGI, or both?
Practical
What is your favorite classic/gothic horror Icon?
Vincent Price
What is your favorite Horror Film Series?
FINAL DESTINATION, because they're so over-the-top
What is your least favorite kind of Horror creature, and why?
I'm not big on werewolves.
What is the most memorable horror film you saw at the theater or drive-ins?
STIR OF ECHOES made me jump. For the most part I prefer to watch horror movies at home.
If you had to choose between Slasher, Supernatural, Fantasy, or Science Fiction Horror- What
It's a draw between sci-fi and supernatural.
What is your favorite Horror Comedy?
TUCKER & DALE VS. EVIL
Which horror film do you ONLY like the first one, but HATE the sequels?
JAWS and SAW
Generally, What type of horror do you prefer?
I like anything that makes a sincere commitment. I hate snarky meta-horror.
Is there any Remakes that you actually like?
Cronenberg's THE FLY, Carpenter's THE THING. The EVIL DEAD remake was okay.
Has a horror film ever really scared you? if so, which film?
POLTERGEIST.
Which Horror Anthology TV series' are your favorite?
love THE TWILIGHT ZONE for tv. I like anthologies in general but there's no one title that stands out.
Do you have a favorite Horror Film? If so, which one and why?
NOSFERATU for its atmosphere. PEEPING TOM because it's an intelligent and genuinely unsettling precursor to slasher flicks. THE THING and THE FLY for the way they build a sense of dread combined with great practical effects.
Do you have a LEAST favorite horror film, that you hate?
THE INNKEEPERS, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, CABIN IN THE WOODS, and pretty much everything from Bill Rebane.
Out of the iconic 80s Slasher killers, (Freddy, Michael, Jason, etc.) Who is your favorite?
Leatherface
Are you a fan of the new 'Found Footage' breed of horror films?
F*ck no.
Are you more a fan of outdated horror or modern?
I guess outdated
What films do you watch on the Halloween Holiday each year?
NOSFERATU, VAMPYR, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, THE THING
What is your favorite Horror film Chase scene?
The opening scene from 28 WEEKS LATER was pretty cool. The rest of the movie was complete tripe though.
Thanks so much for the responses, I'm finding it very interesting to see all of the different kind of answers! I think horror as a genre has one of the most prominent kinds of audience ever. I am going to repost my own responses with some of my answers tweaked, and added to, simply because I've been reminded and inspired to say more in my answers. Also, If I could I'd add even more questions, maybe if I make another survey thread some time. Was a fun read. Look forward to reading more responses as they come too. :)
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What is your favorite decade of horror and why?
For me, the 80s. Especially 1985-1989. Because it was cheesy, fantastical, over the top fun in a way that you don't see anymore or as much.
What is the most memorable horror films that made an impact on you as a child?
PumpkinHead, Troll, Night of the Creeps, The Gate, CandyMan, House,
Saw them when I was younger than 10 years old, so my child mindset saw them as EPIC.
Do you prefer practical special effects, CGI, or both?
Practical for horror. But I am slowly becoming accepting to CGI when it comes to other kinds of films, like say, the Godzilla film thats coming out soon, or any other giant monster film. I can see how cgi is the only way to go in *some* cases. but with horror, blood, guts, makeup, small monster, etc. Practical has more respect and authenticity to me.
What is your favorite classic/gothic horror Icon?
Frankenstein
What is your favorite Horror Film Series?
Alien, Phantasm, Chucky, Maniac Cop, The Fly, Evil Dead,
What is your least favorite kind of Horror creature, and why?
Slasher Serial Killers. Just not fantastical enough for me.
Vampires. I'm not in to the blood-lust thing.
Demons & Demon possession, being that I'm not religious.
What is the most memorable horror film you saw at the theater or drive-ins?
Not sure.
If you had to choose between Slasher, Supernatural, Fantasy, or Science Fiction Horror- What would you choose?
Science Fiction Horror, and Fantasy Horror.
What is your favorite Horror Comedy?
Dead Alive/BrainDead, Night of the Creeps, FrankenHooker, House,
Which horror film do you ONLY like the first one, but HATE the sequels?
PumpkinHead, Ginger Snaps, CandyMan, X-Tro,
Generally, What type of horror do you prefer?
Horror that is cheesy and fun, rather than realistic, or upsetting.
Is there any Remakes that you actually like?
1988's The Blob, 70s Invasion of the Body-Snatchers, The Fly, The Thing,
Has a horror film ever really scared you? if so, which film?
As a child I was scared by the madness of the film 'CandyMan'.
As an adult I was creepd out by the 1978 Australian film 'Long Weekend'
The 70s spanish short film 'La Cabina'
La Cabina (The Phone Box) 1972 {English Subtitles} Spain (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CABpfvOgbjw#)
Also a short film called 'Still Life;
Still Life - Short movie, very shocking but very clever (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La6T8Bq6CsU#)
Which Horror Anthology TV series' are your favorite?
The Twilight Zone (50s), and Tales from the Darkside.
Do you have a favorite Horror Film? If so, which one and why?
Too many to choose just one, so here's a list of the ones that never get old to me...
night of the creeps, the brain, braindead/ dead alive, pumpkinhead, candyman, child's play, troll, house, society, terrorvision, the video dead, the blob 1988, american werewolf in london, the gate, the gate 2, re-animator, from beyond, the pit, chopping mall,
Do you have a LEAST favorite horror film, that you hate?
The Conjuring, The Lords of Salem, VHS2, Sinister, Insidious, Mama, X-Tro 2, pumpkinhead 2, The Last Days on Mars,
Out of the iconic 80s Slasher killers, (Freddy, Michael, Jason, etc.) Who is your favorite?
Micheal Myers from the first Halloween. Freddy Krueger,
Are you a fan of the new 'Found Footage' breed of horror films?
No...I get a headache from the shaking camera. :(
Are you more a fan of outdated horror or modern?
Outdated. but i would like to see a new horror film that's good.
What films do you watch on the Halloween Holiday each year?
Usually an 80s horror. one of the films I've mentioned liking above.
What is your favorite Horror film Chase scene?
Laurie Strode in Halloween, Sally Hardester from Texas Chainsaw Massacre,
What is your favorite decade of horror and why?
The 1960s – 1980s: this is the period I grew up in and I loathe remakes of films from those eras.
What is the most memorable horror films that made an impact on you as a child?
Baffled with Leonard Nimoy, Crowhaven Farm with Hope Lange and Horror Express. They still scare me.
Do you prefer practical special effects, CGI, or both?
Practical if possible: CGI just looks too fake for me.
What is your favorite classic/gothic horror Icon?
Either Pinhead or Frederick Krueger.
What is your favorite Horror Film Series?
Don't really have one.
What is your least favorite kind of Horror creature, and why?
The one who kills for no reason.
What is the most memorable horror film you saw at the theater or drive-ins?
Phantasm. I sneaked in to see it.
If you had to choose between Slasher, Supernatural, Fantasy, or Science Fiction Horror- What
Sci-fi horror, like Event Horizon.
What is your favorite Horror Comedy?
Jans Rautenbach's Jannie Totsiens.
Which horror film do you ONLY like the first one, but HATE the sequels?
Any classic horror that has been rebooted: terrible crap, most of it.
Generally, What type of horror do you prefer?
The horror film that stays with you when the film is over, like The Believers.
Is there any Remakes that you actually like?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Has a horror film ever really scared you? if so, which film?
Too many to mention.
Which Horror Anthology TV series' are your favorite?
Hammer House of Horror, Tales From The Dark Side.
Do you have a favorite Horror Film? If so, which one and why?
I like most of them.
Do you have a LEAST favorite horror film, that you hate?
The Shining (1980): awful.
Out of the iconic 80s Slasher killers, (Freddy, Michael, Jason, etc.) Who is your favorite?
That idiot in The Demon.
Are you a fan of the new 'Found Footage' breed of horror films?
No: Cannibal Holocaust was enough.
Are you more a fan of outdated horror or modern?
Horror never goes out of date.
What films do you watch on the Halloween Holiday each year?
Something funny.
What is your favorite Horror film Chase scene?
Christopher Lee chasing Julie Peasgood in House of The Long Shadows.
What is your favorite decade of horror and why?
50s - 60s. The golden decade for "sciency" creature movies.
What is the most memorable horror films that made an impact on you as a child?
"Them", which I enjoyed. "Poltergeist", which scared me. "Arsenic and Old Lace", because I was absolutely terrified by Jonathan Brewster.
Do you prefer practical special effects, CGI, or both?
Usually practical.
What is your favorite classic/gothic horror Icon?
Frankenstein.
What is your favorite Horror Film Series?
Alien
What is your least favorite kind of Horror creature, and why?
Ghost and supernatural stories. Somehow, e.g. getting bitten by a zombie and turning into one makes more sense to me than dead people haunting.
What is the most memorable horror film you saw at the theater or drive-ins?
I rarely watch horror movies in theatres, so probably 28 days later.
If you had to choose between Slasher, Supernatural, Fantasy, or Science Fiction Horror- What
Definitely Science Fiction Horror!
What is your favorite Horror Comedy?
Bad Taste, Werewolf from London
Which horror film do you ONLY like the first one, but HATE the sequels?
I can't think of such a clear separation...
Generally, What type of horror do you prefer?
Usually any type of creature movies
Is there any Remakes that you actually like?
The Fly, Omega Man, although I don't consider them better than the orginal.
Has a horror film ever really scared you? if so, which film?
I guess not.
Which Horror Anthology TV series' are your favorite?
The Munsters?
Do you have a favorite Horror Film? If so, which one and why?
Impossible to chose one, because it basically changes daily. Some all time favorites: "Last man on earth" because Vincent Price, "The brain that woudn't die" because Jen in the pan, and a tie between "Teenagers from outer space" and "Plan 9 from outer space"
Do you have a LEAST favorite horror film, that you hate?
Not one that I particularily dislike.
Out of the iconic 80s Slasher killers, (Freddy, Michael, Jason, etc.) Who is your favorite?
Not my favorite genre, but probably Freyy because of the backstory
Are you a fan of the new 'Found Footage' breed of horror films?
No shaky cams please.
Are you more a fan of outdated horror or modern?
Outdated
What films do you watch on the Halloween Holiday each year?
Nothing special, sometimes whats on TV late.
What is your favorite Horror film Chase scene?
Actually, chase scenes are not my favorite plot devices.
What is your favorite decade of horror and why?
1950s-1960s - more psycho style horrors, the era of AIP, Hammer, all the Sci-Fi Monster classics
What is the most memorable horror films that made an impact on you as a child?
I'd say Poltergeist, Salem's Lot, The Brides of Dracula, the 70s version of Dracula, The Shining and Predator ranks very highly for me but I recall being scared by non-horror films like sequences in Superman III and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. [After rereading others responses, I recall also being scared by Jaws and The Wizard of Oz - mainly the flying monkeys)
Do you prefer practical special effects, CGI, or both?
Definitely practical FX, I'm a huge fan of stuff like stop-motion, suitmation, claymation, puppetry, make-up, etc. I've rarely liked CGI to be honest unless combined with practical FX.
What is your favorite classic/gothic horror Icon?
The Wolf Man
What is your favorite Horror Film Series?
Probably the Frankenstein films from the 1930s-40s.
What is your least favorite kind of Horror creature, and why?
Zombies, the brain/flesh-eating variety. They're way too overdone nowadays.
What is the most memorable horror film you saw at the theater or drive-ins?
I haven't seen many so it's probably The Blair Witch Project
If you had to choose between Slasher, Supernatural, Fantasy, or Science Fiction Horror- What
Sci-Fi Horror all the way.
What is your favorite Horror Comedy?
Hard to beat Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Which horror film do you ONLY like the first one, but HATE the sequels?
Probably Pumpkinhead. I can usually tolerate most sequels at least.
Generally, What type of horror do you prefer?
Science Fiction Horror, Atmospheric Gothic Horror with eerie black and white cinemaotagrophy, and Psychological Horror
Is there any Remakes that you actually like?
Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Fly, The Omega Man, The Blob, Invaders From Mars, and The Thing. Not many made after the 1980s.
Has a horror film ever really scared you? if so, which film?
Ringu first time I watched it. The Ring was pretty effective too. As a kid, lots did. I named them above.
Which Horror Anthology TV series' are your favorite?
The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, Boris Karloff's Thriller
Do you have a favorite Horror Film? If so, which one and why?
It's hard to pick just one as there's been so many great films but it would probably be Halloween (1978).
Do you have a LEAST favorite horror film, that you hate?
Probably Rob Zombie remake of Halloween
Out of the iconic 80s Slasher killers, (Freddy, Michael, Jason, etc.) Who is your favorite?
Michael Myers
Are you a fan of the new 'Found Footage' breed of horror films?
I've liked a few but yeah, it's way overdone these days.
Are you more a fan of outdated horror or modern?
Outdated although I wouldn't call it that.
What films do you watch on the Halloween Holiday each year?
Usually Halloween (1978), often the Ghostbusters films and The Haunting (1963)
What is your favorite Horror film Chase scene?
Halloween - Michael Myers pursuing Jamie Lee Curtis to the house where she's babysitting two kids.
What is your favorite decade of horror and why?
1930s, because it's got a ton of great films in it that have solid stories/morality plays and show beautiful, atmospheric b&w cinematography.
What is the most memorable horror films that made an impact on you as a child?
Frankenstein, Rodan, are a couple that come to mind --'76 King Kong due to Jessica Lange and being 11 years old. :)
Do you prefer practical special effects, CGI, or both?
Practical. It's an actual object being photographed.
What is your favorite classic/gothic horror Icon?
Frankenstein
What is your least favorite kind of Horror creature, and why?
Exorcist rip-offs and possession type movies.
What is the most memorable horror film you saw at the theater or drive-ins?
Maybe Food of the Gods at the d-i.
If you had to choose between Slasher, Supernatural, Fantasy, or Science Fiction Horror-
Supernatural
What is your favorite Horror Comedy?
I see some good choices above -- I loved Troll 2, but Young Frankenstein is another.
Generally, What type of horror do you prefer?
Classic monster movies
Is there any Remakes that you actually like?
Can't think of any right now...
Has a horror film ever really scared you? if so, which film?
Exorcist, The Haunting had its moments...
Do you have a favorite Horror Film? If so, which one and why?
I usually list Frankenstein (1931) -- saw it as a kid and it made a big impression on me. James Whale was the most talented and stylish director of that era.
Do you have a LEAST favorite horror film, that you hate?
I'll have to think about it.
Out of the iconic 80s Slasher killers, (Freddy, Michael, Jason, etc.) Who is your favorite?
I guess Freddy, though those aren't my thing.
Are you a fan of the new 'Found Footage' breed of horror films?
Not so much. Cannibal Holocaust did it well, with inventiveness, a long time ago.
Are you more a fan of outdated horror or modern?
I would call it "classic" rather than outdated -- that's my fandom!
What films do you watch on the Halloween Holiday each year?
I like to put on some William Castle like House on Haunted Hill or The Tingler, maybe Spider Baby and some old Kolchak episodes.
Loving all of the responses and different preferences you of you folks. You're making me gather a small list of films that I haven't seen yet. As for my mention of "outdated" horror, I don't mean any disrespect by calling it that. Hell, I usually say classic myself and don't judge a film by it's age. If anything I prefer old films to new. but, yeah. I guess I meant it in the way to ask if you are the type who closely follows every new release, or the type to swim backwards in time and relish in the history of horror cinema. :)
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What is your favorite decade of horror and why?
The 1940's..the most prolific stuff came out from many studios then: Universal, RKO, Columbia, MGM. to name a few.
What is the most memorable horror films that made an impact on you as a child?
Ghost Of Frankenstein(1942) with Lon Chaney, Jr. as the Frankenstein Monster.
Do you prefer practical special effects, CGI, or both?
Both.
What is your favorite classic/gothic horror Icon?
Edgar Allen Poe or H.P. Lovecraft
What is your favorite Horror Film Series?
Universal's Frankenstein/Wolf Man/Dracula from the '30's-'40's.
What is your least favorite kind of Horror creature, and why?
Witches..usually boring.
What is the most memorable horror film you saw at the theater or drive-ins?
Last House On the Left(1972)
If you had to choose between Slasher, Supernatural, Fantasy, or Science Fiction Horror- What
Supernatural
What is your favorite Horror Comedy?
Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein
Which horror film do you ONLY like the first one, but HATE the sequels?
Phantasm
Generally, What type of horror do you prefer?
Gothic
Is there any Remakes that you actually like?
King Kong(2005), Halloween(2007), The Thing(1982), The Wolfman(2010), Cat People(1982)
Has a horror film ever really scared you? if so, which film?
Yes, The Drop Of Water segment from Black Sabbath(1963)
Which Horror Anthology TV series' are your favorite?
Night Gallery, Tales From the Crypt
Do you have a favorite Horror Film? If so, which one and why?
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man(1943)..it hits all the right notes for classic horror for me.
Do you have a LEAST favorite horror film, that you hate?
No
Out of the iconic 80s Slasher killers, (Freddy, Michael, Jason, etc.) Who is your favorite?
Michael Myers
Are you a fan of the new 'Found Footage' breed of horror films?
Depends on the film..
Are you more a fan of outdated horror or modern?
Outdated
What films do you watch on the Halloween Holiday each year?
Classics from the '20's through '70's..
What is your favorite Horror film Chase scene?
The villagers chasing the Wolf Man from FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLF MAN
Quote from: Robot Ears on May 11, 2014, 03:39:09 PM
I always find it interesting to see how horror fans differentiate.
I wrote this survey for fun about horror. I hope you fine folks here at badmovies will enjoy filling it out, if you'd like to. I figure some answers may seem obvious given the nature of this site, but hey. :hot: :cheers:
Copy and paste the survey, and add your own responses.
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What is your favorite decade of horror and why?
1930's-so many iconic horror films came from that decade!
What is the most memorable horror films that made an impact on you as a child?
FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLFMAN turned me on to horror films at the tender age of 5 in 1967.
Do you prefer practical special effects, CGI, or both?
Old school-cuz Im old.
What is your favorite classic/gothic horror Icon?
Gee-BELA LUGOSI.
What is your favorite Horror Film Series?
Universal Frankenstein.
What is your least favorite kind of Horror creature, and why?
I dunno.
What is the most memorable horror film you saw at the theater or drive-ins?
The EXORCIST scared the s**t outta me in 1973.
If you had to choose between Slasher, Supernatural, Fantasy, or Science Fiction Horror- What
What is your favorite Horror Comedy?
EVIL DEAD II
Which horror film do you ONLY like the first one, but HATE the sequels?
hmmm...HALLOWEEN-but I liked HALLOWEEN III
Generally, What type of horror do you prefer?
I dunno-I like all sortsa s**t...
Is there any Remakes that you actually like?
The THING,INVANSION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS-Hammers Dracula,lots,actually.Not many of the recent ones.
Has a horror film ever really scared you? if so, which film?
The TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (1974).The BRAIN THAT WOULDNT DIE scared the f**k outta me as a kid...go figure.
Which Horror Anthology TV series' are your favorite?
NIGHT GALLERY.
Do you have a favorite Horror Film? If so, which one and why?
I like lotsa s**t....cripes! This is BAD MOVIES-there is mountains of s**t I like and dont like.
Do you have a LEAST favorite horror film, that you hate?
see above
Out of the iconic 80s Slasher killers, (Freddy, Michael, Jason, etc.) Who is your favorite?
....none,really.
Are you a fan of the new 'Found Footage' breed of horror films?
I dunno-I dont care.
Are you more a fan of outdated horror or modern?
Old s**t.
What films do you watch on the Halloween Holiday each year?.
I watch movies EVERY day EVERY Year-every day is f**kin Halloween.
What is your favorite Horror film Chase scene?
The TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (1974)