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Good Movies / Re: What is your first Horror ...

Last post by zombie no.one - Today at 04:29:23 AM

Friday the 13th and Friday the 13th Part 2.

I was probably 4 or so, late 80s.

the first one I saw was part 8... maybe that's partly why it's my favourite? it's supposedly one of the worst (or even THE worst) but I love it

People seem to hate it, but I really like 8. I really didn't like Part 5 or 9. I appreciate they tried something different and having a fake-Jason in 5 with the ambulance driver Roy was a nice attempt to continue the series.

Parts 3,4 and X are actually my favorites, with 8 probably tying with X. I watch those 4 the most whenever I rewatch the films.

yeah X surprisingly good! has the best death scene in the franchise... you know what one!

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Good Movies / Re: What is your first Horror ...

Last post by lester1/2jr - Today at 02:58:54 AM

...that you ever seen? 

Mine-
I saw FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLFMAN on TV in 1967. I was 5.

My mom saw this when she was a little girl circa maybe 1950 and was so scared she threw up.


I don't know what the first horror movie I saw was but Piranha was an early one that I really liked.

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Good Movies / Re: Recent Viewings, Part 2

Last post by lester1/2jr - Today at 02:56:33 AM

yah there is nothing in the song's lyrics to indicate he knew of the case.

#4

Bad Movies / Re: Invent A Bad Movie Title P...

Last post by Dr. Whom - Today at 02:07:47 AM

Minions vs Munchkins

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Good Movies / Re: Recent Viewings, Part 2

Last post by Rev. Powell - November 20, 2025, 10:00:12 PM

The Murder in the Red Barn (1936) - not a documentary on Tom Waits deep cuts,

As a TW fan I appreciate this deep cut. I always assumed TW saw the name of this movie and came up with a song around it, but it could easily be a coincidence.

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Good Movies / Re: Recent Viewings, Part 2

Last post by lester1/2jr - November 20, 2025, 08:12:47 PM

The Murder in the Red Barn (1936) - not a documentary on Tom Waits deep cuts, instead this is a drama about a woman killed by a man who decided the relationship wasn't for him. Oh well, guess things didn't work out. No, it's a little more complicated than that.

The movie opens with a dummy stage and the various characters being introduced to the audience. My guess is this was meant to remind people "it's only a movie" and not to freak out about the brutal nature of the story. It is actually helpful, though. I wish more movies did it, but I guess it breaks the 4th wall thing. The antagonist is very ably played by Todd Slaughter, whose over the top performance is akin to the guy with the curly mustache and cape in Might mouse cartoons tying the girl mouse to the tracks and laughing ha ha ha haaaaa. Most of the IMDB reviews cite him.

For 1936 this is pretty dark, but obviously very tame by today's standards. The story is based on an actual case https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Barn_Murder . Only 56 minutes long. Tubi's print is not so great.

4/5

The main actress's Little Bo Peep type bonnet outfit isn't very complimentary, but she does her best with it.

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Good Movies / Re: Recent Viewings, Part 2

Last post by FatFreddysCat - November 20, 2025, 08:03:03 PM

"From Tokyo To You" (2025)
Feature length fan-made documentary about KISS' historic first tour of Japan in 1977. Does an impressive job of editing together vintage live footage and interviews from Japanese TV broadcasts and modern-day remembrances from fans who were there. An entertaining deep dive for KISS nerds.

#8

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Picture of the day, part I...

Last post by lester1/2jr - November 20, 2025, 07:04:59 PM

#9

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Without looking them up, n...

Last post by HappyGilmore - November 20, 2025, 07:02:05 PM

Interesting. I wouldn't have guessed like, any of them. Besides, obviously, the US/UK.

I'd have guessed Finland but only cause a few bands I like came from there, but granted a few bands don't necessarily equal a whole population.

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Good Movies / Re: What is your first Horror ...

Last post by HappyGilmore - November 20, 2025, 06:33:07 PM

Friday the 13th and Friday the 13th Part 2.

I was probably 4 or so, late 80s.

the first one I saw was part 8... maybe that's partly why it's my favourite? it's supposedly one of the worst (or even THE worst) but I love it

People seem to hate it, but I really like 8. I really didn't like Part 5 or 9. I appreciate they tried something different and having a fake-Jason in 5 with the ambulance driver Roy was a nice attempt to continue the series.

Parts 3,4 and X are actually my favorites, with 8 probably tying with X. I watch those 4 the most whenever I rewatch the films.