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Last post by claws - Today at 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.
#22
Good Movies / Re: Movie Anniversaries in 202...
Last post by claws - Today at 07:19:50 AMSeems like I own more 1976 movies than I did.
1976 (50th Anniversary)
The Cinematic Icons
1. Taxi Driver: A haunting, gritty descent into urban alienation that remains the definitive portrait of post-Vietnam psychological trauma.
2. Carrie: Brian De Palma's masterful adaptation of Stephen King's debut, featuring an iconic climax and a groundbreaking look at adolescent cruelty.
3. Assault on Precinct 13: John Carpenter's lean, mean, and incredibly stylish "urban western" that proved he was a master of tension.
4. The Omen: A high-water mark for religious horror that blends a sophisticated script with genuinely terrifying set pieces.
5. Marathon Man: A quintessential 70s paranoia thriller famous for its harrowing dental torture scene and a stellar cast.
The High-Tier Genre Gems
6. The Tenant: The final installment in Roman Polanski's "Apartment Trilogy," offering a deeply unsettling look at identity and madness.
7. Who Can Kill a Child?: A disturbing Spanish horror classic that uses bright sunshine and a holiday setting to create unbearable dread.
8. The House with Laughing Windows: One of the most atmospheric and well-plotted Italian Giallo films ever made, featuring a shocking twist ending.
9. The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane: A quiet, intense thriller anchored by a remarkably mature performance from a young Jodie Foster.
10. Logan's Run: A visual feast of 70s sci-fi aesthetic that, despite some dated effects, remains a fascinating look at utopian societal decay.
Solid Cult & Drive-In Classics
11. The Town That Dreaded Sundown: A pioneer of the "true crime" slasher subgenre that effectively uses its documentary-style narration.
12. Car Wash: An exuberant and influential ensemble comedy that perfectly captures the "day in the life" energy of 70s LA.
13. Burnt Offerings: A slow-burn haunted house story that succeeds through its oppressive atmosphere and strong performances.
14. King Kong: While it lacks the heart of the 1933 original, this remake is a massive spectacle that successfully modernized the mythos for the 70s.
15. The Witch Who Came from the Sea: A highly transgressive and surreal character study that uses horror to explore the effects of childhood abuse.
16. Squirm: A surprisingly effective "nature-gone-wild" film that features some of the best (and grossest) worm-related practical effects in history.
17. Grizzly: The most successful of the "Jaws on land" clones, offering exactly the kind of bear-attack thrills promised by the poster.
18. Futureworld: A solid, if slightly less impactful, sequel to Westworld that expands the world and the conspiracy effectively.
The Mixed & Niche Cult
19. Eaten Alive: Tobe Hooper's follow-up to Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a sweaty, neon-lit, and deeply strange swamp-horror experiment.
20. Creature from Black Lake: A surprisingly charming and well-acted Bigfoot movie that focuses more on the characters than the monster.
21. The Confessional (House of Mortal Sin): A sleazy but effective British thriller about a murderous priest that pushed the boundaries of its time.
22. Island of Death: A notoriously violent and depraved Greek exploitation film that became a legend of the "Video Nasty" era.
23. At the Earth's Core: A delightfully campy Victorian sci-fi adventure filled with rubber monsters and retro-heroism.
24. The Legend of the Wolf Woman: An Italian genre mashup that tries to combine werewolf tropes with a reincarnation drama to mixed results.
25. Satan's Slave: A quintessential "British gothic" horror film that relies on a slow-burn mystery and atmospheric occult themes.
26. Schizo: A standard but entertaining British slasher that leans heavily into the "split personality" tropes common in the 70s.
27. The Food of the Gods: A campy, giant-animal creature feature that is best enjoyed for its absurd practical effects and high 70s cheese factor.
The Bottom Tier (B-Movies & Oddities)
28. Black Samurai: A fun, low-budget martial arts flick that showcases the undeniable charisma of Jim Kelly.
29. Ilsa, Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiks: A quintessential entry in the "Sexploitation" subgenre that is strictly for niche cult audiences.
30. The Devil's Men: Notable primarily for featuring Peter Cushing, this is a somewhat dull cult-themed horror movie.
31. Mako: The Jaws of Death: A strange film where the protagonist has a telepathic connection with sharks, making it a very odd Jaws cash-in.
32. Acapulco Gold: A standard 70s drug-smuggling thriller that never quite manages to stand out from the crowd.
33. Hot Potato: Another Jim Kelly vehicle that is significantly sillier and more campy than his previous efforts.
34. Brotherhood of Death: A gritty "Vietnam vets seek revenge" movie that is a solid example of the era's regional action filmmaking.
35. The Clown Murders: An early, forgettable thriller that is mostly notable today for an appearance by a young John Candy.
36. Deported Women of the SS Special Section: A dark and controversial example of "Nazisploitation" that is largely regarded as poor-quality shock cinema.
37. Date with a Kidnapper: An obscure crime drama that lacks the pacing or tension to compete with the heavy hitters of 1976.
38. Tomcats: A very low-budget and dated action/thriller that has largely faded into obscurity for good reason.
39. Ape: A bizarre and very cheap South Korean King Kong ripoff famous for a scene where the giant ape flips off the camera.
40. The Milpitas Monster: A charm-filled but extremely amateurish community-made monster movie that is more of a curiosity than a cinematic achievement.
1976 (50th Anniversary)
The Cinematic Icons
1. Taxi Driver: A haunting, gritty descent into urban alienation that remains the definitive portrait of post-Vietnam psychological trauma.
2. Carrie: Brian De Palma's masterful adaptation of Stephen King's debut, featuring an iconic climax and a groundbreaking look at adolescent cruelty.
3. Assault on Precinct 13: John Carpenter's lean, mean, and incredibly stylish "urban western" that proved he was a master of tension.
4. The Omen: A high-water mark for religious horror that blends a sophisticated script with genuinely terrifying set pieces.
5. Marathon Man: A quintessential 70s paranoia thriller famous for its harrowing dental torture scene and a stellar cast.
The High-Tier Genre Gems
6. The Tenant: The final installment in Roman Polanski's "Apartment Trilogy," offering a deeply unsettling look at identity and madness.
7. Who Can Kill a Child?: A disturbing Spanish horror classic that uses bright sunshine and a holiday setting to create unbearable dread.
8. The House with Laughing Windows: One of the most atmospheric and well-plotted Italian Giallo films ever made, featuring a shocking twist ending.
9. The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane: A quiet, intense thriller anchored by a remarkably mature performance from a young Jodie Foster.
10. Logan's Run: A visual feast of 70s sci-fi aesthetic that, despite some dated effects, remains a fascinating look at utopian societal decay.
Solid Cult & Drive-In Classics
11. The Town That Dreaded Sundown: A pioneer of the "true crime" slasher subgenre that effectively uses its documentary-style narration.
12. Car Wash: An exuberant and influential ensemble comedy that perfectly captures the "day in the life" energy of 70s LA.
13. Burnt Offerings: A slow-burn haunted house story that succeeds through its oppressive atmosphere and strong performances.
14. King Kong: While it lacks the heart of the 1933 original, this remake is a massive spectacle that successfully modernized the mythos for the 70s.
15. The Witch Who Came from the Sea: A highly transgressive and surreal character study that uses horror to explore the effects of childhood abuse.
16. Squirm: A surprisingly effective "nature-gone-wild" film that features some of the best (and grossest) worm-related practical effects in history.
17. Grizzly: The most successful of the "Jaws on land" clones, offering exactly the kind of bear-attack thrills promised by the poster.
18. Futureworld: A solid, if slightly less impactful, sequel to Westworld that expands the world and the conspiracy effectively.
The Mixed & Niche Cult
19. Eaten Alive: Tobe Hooper's follow-up to Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a sweaty, neon-lit, and deeply strange swamp-horror experiment.
20. Creature from Black Lake: A surprisingly charming and well-acted Bigfoot movie that focuses more on the characters than the monster.
21. The Confessional (House of Mortal Sin): A sleazy but effective British thriller about a murderous priest that pushed the boundaries of its time.
22. Island of Death: A notoriously violent and depraved Greek exploitation film that became a legend of the "Video Nasty" era.
23. At the Earth's Core: A delightfully campy Victorian sci-fi adventure filled with rubber monsters and retro-heroism.
24. The Legend of the Wolf Woman: An Italian genre mashup that tries to combine werewolf tropes with a reincarnation drama to mixed results.
25. Satan's Slave: A quintessential "British gothic" horror film that relies on a slow-burn mystery and atmospheric occult themes.
26. Schizo: A standard but entertaining British slasher that leans heavily into the "split personality" tropes common in the 70s.
27. The Food of the Gods: A campy, giant-animal creature feature that is best enjoyed for its absurd practical effects and high 70s cheese factor.
The Bottom Tier (B-Movies & Oddities)
28. Black Samurai: A fun, low-budget martial arts flick that showcases the undeniable charisma of Jim Kelly.
29. Ilsa, Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiks: A quintessential entry in the "Sexploitation" subgenre that is strictly for niche cult audiences.
30. The Devil's Men: Notable primarily for featuring Peter Cushing, this is a somewhat dull cult-themed horror movie.
31. Mako: The Jaws of Death: A strange film where the protagonist has a telepathic connection with sharks, making it a very odd Jaws cash-in.
32. Acapulco Gold: A standard 70s drug-smuggling thriller that never quite manages to stand out from the crowd.
33. Hot Potato: Another Jim Kelly vehicle that is significantly sillier and more campy than his previous efforts.
34. Brotherhood of Death: A gritty "Vietnam vets seek revenge" movie that is a solid example of the era's regional action filmmaking.
35. The Clown Murders: An early, forgettable thriller that is mostly notable today for an appearance by a young John Candy.
36. Deported Women of the SS Special Section: A dark and controversial example of "Nazisploitation" that is largely regarded as poor-quality shock cinema.
37. Date with a Kidnapper: An obscure crime drama that lacks the pacing or tension to compete with the heavy hitters of 1976.
38. Tomcats: A very low-budget and dated action/thriller that has largely faded into obscurity for good reason.
39. Ape: A bizarre and very cheap South Korean King Kong ripoff famous for a scene where the giant ape flips off the camera.
40. The Milpitas Monster: A charm-filled but extremely amateurish community-made monster movie that is more of a curiosity than a cinematic achievement.
#23
Good Movies / Re: Movie Anniversaries in 202...
Last post by Trevor - Today at 07:15:58 AMThe Glimmer Man was South African born composer Trevor Rabin's first work as film music composer.
#24
Good Movies / Re: Movie Anniversaries in 202...
Last post by zombie no.one - Today at 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.
#25
Good Movies / Re: Movie Anniversaries in 202...
Last post by claws - Today at 12:55:14 AM1986 (40th Anniversary)
The All-Time Masterpieces
1. Aliens: One of the greatest sequels ever made, perfectly pivoting from horror to high-octane military sci-fi.
2. Blue Velvet: David Lynch's surrealist masterpiece that peeled back the skin of American suburban life to reveal the rot underneath.
3. Stand by Me: The definitive coming-of-age story that captures the bittersweet transition from childhood to adolescence with perfect sincerity.
4. The Fly: David Cronenberg's tragic and gory "reimagining" is both a top-tier monster movie and a heartbreaking metaphor for terminal illness.
5. Ferris Bueller's Day Off: The ultimate 80s teen fantasy about youthful rebellion and the importance of stopping to look around once in a while.
Modern Classics & Cult Icons
6. Manhunter: Michael Mann's stylish, neon-soaked introduction of Hannibal Lecktor (spelled differently here) remains a chilling crime thriller.
7. Big Trouble in Little China: A delightful, genre-mashing adventure that subverts the "hero" trope with Kurt Russell's bumbling Jack Burton.
8. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer: A grim, low-budget, and deeply disturbing character study that remains one of the most realistic horror films ever made.
9. The Hitcher: A lean, mean, and terrifying road thriller powered by an incredibly menacing performance from Rutger Hauer.
10. The Name of the Rose: A dense and atmospheric medieval "whodunnit" that successfully brings Umberto Eco's complex novel to life.
11. Something Wild: A brilliant "yuppie nightmare" film that starts as a quirky romance before descending into a dangerous, dark thriller.
Genre Staples & Essential Horror
12. Betty Blue: A lush, erotically charged, and emotionally volatile French classic about obsessive love.
13. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2: A wild, neon-lit, and satirical departure from the original that is pure, unhinged fun.
14. Night of the Creeps: A perfect love letter to B-movies that combines aliens, zombies, and a legendary performance by Tom Atkins.
15. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives: The moment the franchise embraced its own absurdity, creating the best and most self-aware entry in the series.
16. From Beyond: A neon-soaked, Lovecraftian nightmare that pushes body horror and practical effects to their absolute limits.
17. Three Amigos!: A charming and quotable comedy classic that benefits from the legendary chemistry of its three leads.
18. Critters: A fun, sci-fi horror hybrid that manages to be more than just a "Gremlins" rip-off thanks to its unique lore.
19. The Money Pit: A quintessential 80s slapstick comedy that proves why Tom Hanks is a master of physical humor.
20. April Fool's Day: A clever, subverted slasher that plays a long-game "prank" on the audience.
21. Psycho III: Anthony Perkins returns to direct this surprisingly solid and stylishly gothic sequel that honors the Hitchcock original.
22. Chopping Mall: The ultimate "mall horror" movie featuring killer security robots and peak 80s cheese.
The Mixed & The Weird
23. Dolls: A creepy, well-crafted fairy tale horror from the director of Re-Animator.
24. Demons 2: A frantic and gory Italian sequel that trades a movie theater for a high-rise apartment building.
25. Dead End Drive-In: A stylish, punk-rock Australian dystopian film that serves as a biting social satire.
26. The Wraith: A supernatural car-chase movie with a young Charlie Sheen that is the epitome of "cool" 1986 aesthetics.
27. Trick or Treat: A loud, fun heavy-metal horror movie featuring cameos by Gene Simmons and Ozzy Osbourne.
28. Vamp: A visually striking neon-nocturnal horror film that predates From Dusk Till Dawn with its vampire-strip-club premise.
29. Poltergeist II: The Other Side: While it lacks the magic of the first, it features one of horror's most terrifying villains in Reverend Kane.
30. Cobra: A peak Stallone "tough guy" movie that is incredibly silly but remains an essential artifact of 80s action excess.
31. Deadly Friend: A bizarre Wes Craven experiment that struggles with its tone but features one of the most famous "head-explosion" scenes in cinema.
32. Maximum Overdrive: Stephen King's only directorial effort is a cocaine-fueled, hilarious mess about killer trucks and soda machines.
33. Jumpin' Jack Flash: A middling spy comedy that is elevated solely by Whoopi Goldberg's charismatic performance.
The Bottom Tier (Bombs & B-Movies)
34. Troll: Best known today for its tenuous (and unintentional) connection to the internet-famous Troll 2.
35. Invaders from Mars: Tobe Hooper's remake is visually interesting but lacks the heart and tension of the original.
36. Howard the Duck: A legendary box-office disaster that is as weird and uncomfortable today as it was in 1986.
37. TerrorVision: A garish, ultra-campy horror comedy that feels like a Saturday morning cartoon on acid.
38. Solarbabies: A high-budget "Mad Max on roller-skates" flop that is fascinatingly bad.
39. Witchboard: A standard 80s supernatural thriller that helped fuel the Ouija board craze.
40. Nomads: Pierce Brosnan's film debut is an atmospheric but ultimately confusing supernatural mystery.
41. Crawlspace: Klaus Kinski is genuinely creepy in this unpleasant sleaze-fest.
42. Deadtime Stories: A low-budget horror anthology that puts a dark twist on classic fairy tales.
43. The Fantasist: A moody Irish thriller that never quite manages to build the tension it needs.
44. Quiet Cool: A forgettable action flick that tries to capitalize on the Rambo craze.
45. Hands of Steel: A low-rent Italian cyborg movie that is only for the most dedicated genre fans.
46. Breeders: A low-budget sci-fi horror that leans heavily into "B-movie" exploitation tropes.
47. Neon Maniacs: A bizarre film about monsters living under the Golden Gate Bridge that unfortunately never explains its own title.
48. My Chauffeur: A dated, "zany" comedy that hasn't aged particularly well in terms of humor.
49. Jocks: A generic 80s "slobs vs. snobs" sports comedy that is largely forgettable.
50. The Majorettes: A late-entry slasher that is more sleazy and mean-spirited than it is scary.
51. Nightmare Weekend: A confusing, low-budget tech-horror that is mostly remembered for being incomprehensible.
52. Terror at Tenkiller: A very amateurish slasher that lacks the budget or craft of its peers.
53. Low Blow: A gritty, low-budget action movie that even fans of the genre might find tedious.
54. The Pink Chiquitas: A strange, localized Canadian comedy that is an acquired taste, to say the least.
55. Choke Canyon: A standard action-thriller that failed to make much of an impact.
56. Raiders of the Living Dead: A bottom-of-the-barrel zombie movie that suffers from extreme production issues.
57. Evil Laugh: A generic, low-rent slasher that offers nothing new to an already crowded genre.
The All-Time Masterpieces
1. Aliens: One of the greatest sequels ever made, perfectly pivoting from horror to high-octane military sci-fi.
2. Blue Velvet: David Lynch's surrealist masterpiece that peeled back the skin of American suburban life to reveal the rot underneath.
3. Stand by Me: The definitive coming-of-age story that captures the bittersweet transition from childhood to adolescence with perfect sincerity.
4. The Fly: David Cronenberg's tragic and gory "reimagining" is both a top-tier monster movie and a heartbreaking metaphor for terminal illness.
5. Ferris Bueller's Day Off: The ultimate 80s teen fantasy about youthful rebellion and the importance of stopping to look around once in a while.
Modern Classics & Cult Icons
6. Manhunter: Michael Mann's stylish, neon-soaked introduction of Hannibal Lecktor (spelled differently here) remains a chilling crime thriller.
7. Big Trouble in Little China: A delightful, genre-mashing adventure that subverts the "hero" trope with Kurt Russell's bumbling Jack Burton.
8. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer: A grim, low-budget, and deeply disturbing character study that remains one of the most realistic horror films ever made.
9. The Hitcher: A lean, mean, and terrifying road thriller powered by an incredibly menacing performance from Rutger Hauer.
10. The Name of the Rose: A dense and atmospheric medieval "whodunnit" that successfully brings Umberto Eco's complex novel to life.
11. Something Wild: A brilliant "yuppie nightmare" film that starts as a quirky romance before descending into a dangerous, dark thriller.
Genre Staples & Essential Horror
12. Betty Blue: A lush, erotically charged, and emotionally volatile French classic about obsessive love.
13. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2: A wild, neon-lit, and satirical departure from the original that is pure, unhinged fun.
14. Night of the Creeps: A perfect love letter to B-movies that combines aliens, zombies, and a legendary performance by Tom Atkins.
15. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives: The moment the franchise embraced its own absurdity, creating the best and most self-aware entry in the series.
16. From Beyond: A neon-soaked, Lovecraftian nightmare that pushes body horror and practical effects to their absolute limits.
17. Three Amigos!: A charming and quotable comedy classic that benefits from the legendary chemistry of its three leads.
18. Critters: A fun, sci-fi horror hybrid that manages to be more than just a "Gremlins" rip-off thanks to its unique lore.
19. The Money Pit: A quintessential 80s slapstick comedy that proves why Tom Hanks is a master of physical humor.
20. April Fool's Day: A clever, subverted slasher that plays a long-game "prank" on the audience.
21. Psycho III: Anthony Perkins returns to direct this surprisingly solid and stylishly gothic sequel that honors the Hitchcock original.
22. Chopping Mall: The ultimate "mall horror" movie featuring killer security robots and peak 80s cheese.
The Mixed & The Weird
23. Dolls: A creepy, well-crafted fairy tale horror from the director of Re-Animator.
24. Demons 2: A frantic and gory Italian sequel that trades a movie theater for a high-rise apartment building.
25. Dead End Drive-In: A stylish, punk-rock Australian dystopian film that serves as a biting social satire.
26. The Wraith: A supernatural car-chase movie with a young Charlie Sheen that is the epitome of "cool" 1986 aesthetics.
27. Trick or Treat: A loud, fun heavy-metal horror movie featuring cameos by Gene Simmons and Ozzy Osbourne.
28. Vamp: A visually striking neon-nocturnal horror film that predates From Dusk Till Dawn with its vampire-strip-club premise.
29. Poltergeist II: The Other Side: While it lacks the magic of the first, it features one of horror's most terrifying villains in Reverend Kane.
30. Cobra: A peak Stallone "tough guy" movie that is incredibly silly but remains an essential artifact of 80s action excess.
31. Deadly Friend: A bizarre Wes Craven experiment that struggles with its tone but features one of the most famous "head-explosion" scenes in cinema.
32. Maximum Overdrive: Stephen King's only directorial effort is a cocaine-fueled, hilarious mess about killer trucks and soda machines.
33. Jumpin' Jack Flash: A middling spy comedy that is elevated solely by Whoopi Goldberg's charismatic performance.
The Bottom Tier (Bombs & B-Movies)
34. Troll: Best known today for its tenuous (and unintentional) connection to the internet-famous Troll 2.
35. Invaders from Mars: Tobe Hooper's remake is visually interesting but lacks the heart and tension of the original.
36. Howard the Duck: A legendary box-office disaster that is as weird and uncomfortable today as it was in 1986.
37. TerrorVision: A garish, ultra-campy horror comedy that feels like a Saturday morning cartoon on acid.
38. Solarbabies: A high-budget "Mad Max on roller-skates" flop that is fascinatingly bad.
39. Witchboard: A standard 80s supernatural thriller that helped fuel the Ouija board craze.
40. Nomads: Pierce Brosnan's film debut is an atmospheric but ultimately confusing supernatural mystery.
41. Crawlspace: Klaus Kinski is genuinely creepy in this unpleasant sleaze-fest.
42. Deadtime Stories: A low-budget horror anthology that puts a dark twist on classic fairy tales.
43. The Fantasist: A moody Irish thriller that never quite manages to build the tension it needs.
44. Quiet Cool: A forgettable action flick that tries to capitalize on the Rambo craze.
45. Hands of Steel: A low-rent Italian cyborg movie that is only for the most dedicated genre fans.
46. Breeders: A low-budget sci-fi horror that leans heavily into "B-movie" exploitation tropes.
47. Neon Maniacs: A bizarre film about monsters living under the Golden Gate Bridge that unfortunately never explains its own title.
48. My Chauffeur: A dated, "zany" comedy that hasn't aged particularly well in terms of humor.
49. Jocks: A generic 80s "slobs vs. snobs" sports comedy that is largely forgettable.
50. The Majorettes: A late-entry slasher that is more sleazy and mean-spirited than it is scary.
51. Nightmare Weekend: A confusing, low-budget tech-horror that is mostly remembered for being incomprehensible.
52. Terror at Tenkiller: A very amateurish slasher that lacks the budget or craft of its peers.
53. Low Blow: A gritty, low-budget action movie that even fans of the genre might find tedious.
54. The Pink Chiquitas: A strange, localized Canadian comedy that is an acquired taste, to say the least.
55. Choke Canyon: A standard action-thriller that failed to make much of an impact.
56. Raiders of the Living Dead: A bottom-of-the-barrel zombie movie that suffers from extreme production issues.
57. Evil Laugh: A generic, low-rent slasher that offers nothing new to an already crowded genre.
#26
Good Movies / Movie Anniversaries in 2026
Last post by claws - January 03, 2026, 11:53:56 PM1996 (30th Anniversary)
I only list movies I own on physical Media
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The Masterpieces
1. Fargo: A near-perfect blend of dark comedy and crime drama; the Coen brothers' "Minnesota Nice" aesthetic remains a cinematic benchmark.
2. Scream: This film revitalized the horror genre by brilliantly deconstructing slasher tropes while still being a genuinely terrifying mystery.
3. Bound: Before The Matrix, the Wachowskis delivered this incredibly stylish, tight neo-noir that is celebrated for its tension and visual flair.
4. The Birdcage: A heartwarming and hilarious comedy that features an iconic performance by Robin Williams and sharp social commentary.
The Cultural Powerhouses
5. Independence Day: The quintessential 90s disaster epic; its practical effects and "alien invasion" spectacle set a high bar for popcorn cinema.
6. Mission: Impossible: A sophisticated spy thriller that successfully transitioned a TV classic into a high-octane film franchise led by Tom Cruise.
7. Twister: A technical marvel for its time that effectively turned a weather phenomenon into a pulse-pounding monster movie experience.
Cult Classics & Indie Breakthroughs
8. Bottle Rocket: The whimsical and low-key debut of Wes Anderson; it introduced the world to his unique visual symmetry and the Wilson brothers.
9. From Dusk Till Dawn: A wild, genre-bending ride that famously flips from a gritty crime thriller into a vampire bloodbath at the halfway mark.
10. The Craft: A quintessential 90s teen gothic film that remains a massive influence on the "witchcore" aesthetic and supernatural dramas.
11. Freeway: A gritty, foul-mouthed, and darkly comedic modern reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood featuring a standout Reese Witherspoon.
12. The Frighteners: An imaginative ghost-comedy that showcases the early, inventive visual style of director Peter Jackson before he headed to Middle-earth.
Genre Staples & Polarizing Picks
13. The Long Kiss Goodnight: A highly underrated action gem with a sharp, witty script by Shane Black.
14. Kingpin: A gross-out bowling comedy from the Farrelly brothers that has become a cult favorite for its absurdity.
15. Mars Attacks!: Tim Burton's star-studded, bizarre homage to 50s sci-fi; it is either loved for its camp or hated for its chaos.
16. Crash: A clinical and deeply unsettling exploration of technology and desire; a landmark in "body horror" philosophy.
17. Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood: A chaotic, often hilarious parody of 90s "hood" dramas that has remained a staple in urban comedy.
18. The Stendhal Syndrome: A visually striking Italian giallo from Dario Argento that explores the psychological depths of art-induced psychosis.
19. The Trigger Effect: A quiet, grounded thriller that effectively examines how quickly social order collapses during a simple blackout.
The Mixed & Niche
20. Tromeo and Juliet: A trashy, punk-rock, and ultra-violent reimagining of Shakespeare; strictly for fans of the Troma school of filmmaking.
21. Diabolique: A sleek but ultimately unnecessary remake of the French classic that struggled to capture the tension of the original.
22. Bad Moon: A decent werewolf flick that is notable for focusing the emotional core on the family's protective German Shepherd.
23. The Glimmer Man: A standard Steven Seagal actioner that leans heavily into the "buddy cop" tropes of the era with mixed results.
24. Tremors II: Aftershocks: A surprisingly fun direct-to-video sequel that manages to keep the charm of the original "graboids" alive.
25. Hellraiser: Bloodline: An ambitious but messy entry that attempts to tell the Cenobite origin story across the past, present, and future.
26. The Crow: City of Angels: A visually moody sequel that, while atmospheric, suffered from being compared to the lightning-in-a-bottle original.
The Bottom Tier
27. Bordello of Blood: A "Tales from the Crypt" spin-off that leaned too far into campy gore and struggled with a disjointed script.
28. The Island of Dr. Moreau: A famously disastrous production; the resulting film is a chaotic, baffling, and surreal experience that has become a legend of "bad" cinema.
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Feel free to list your favorite Anniversary Movies.
I only list movies I own on physical Media
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The Masterpieces
1. Fargo: A near-perfect blend of dark comedy and crime drama; the Coen brothers' "Minnesota Nice" aesthetic remains a cinematic benchmark.
2. Scream: This film revitalized the horror genre by brilliantly deconstructing slasher tropes while still being a genuinely terrifying mystery.
3. Bound: Before The Matrix, the Wachowskis delivered this incredibly stylish, tight neo-noir that is celebrated for its tension and visual flair.
4. The Birdcage: A heartwarming and hilarious comedy that features an iconic performance by Robin Williams and sharp social commentary.
The Cultural Powerhouses
5. Independence Day: The quintessential 90s disaster epic; its practical effects and "alien invasion" spectacle set a high bar for popcorn cinema.
6. Mission: Impossible: A sophisticated spy thriller that successfully transitioned a TV classic into a high-octane film franchise led by Tom Cruise.
7. Twister: A technical marvel for its time that effectively turned a weather phenomenon into a pulse-pounding monster movie experience.
Cult Classics & Indie Breakthroughs
8. Bottle Rocket: The whimsical and low-key debut of Wes Anderson; it introduced the world to his unique visual symmetry and the Wilson brothers.
9. From Dusk Till Dawn: A wild, genre-bending ride that famously flips from a gritty crime thriller into a vampire bloodbath at the halfway mark.
10. The Craft: A quintessential 90s teen gothic film that remains a massive influence on the "witchcore" aesthetic and supernatural dramas.
11. Freeway: A gritty, foul-mouthed, and darkly comedic modern reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood featuring a standout Reese Witherspoon.
12. The Frighteners: An imaginative ghost-comedy that showcases the early, inventive visual style of director Peter Jackson before he headed to Middle-earth.
Genre Staples & Polarizing Picks
13. The Long Kiss Goodnight: A highly underrated action gem with a sharp, witty script by Shane Black.
14. Kingpin: A gross-out bowling comedy from the Farrelly brothers that has become a cult favorite for its absurdity.
15. Mars Attacks!: Tim Burton's star-studded, bizarre homage to 50s sci-fi; it is either loved for its camp or hated for its chaos.
16. Crash: A clinical and deeply unsettling exploration of technology and desire; a landmark in "body horror" philosophy.
17. Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood: A chaotic, often hilarious parody of 90s "hood" dramas that has remained a staple in urban comedy.
18. The Stendhal Syndrome: A visually striking Italian giallo from Dario Argento that explores the psychological depths of art-induced psychosis.
19. The Trigger Effect: A quiet, grounded thriller that effectively examines how quickly social order collapses during a simple blackout.
The Mixed & Niche
20. Tromeo and Juliet: A trashy, punk-rock, and ultra-violent reimagining of Shakespeare; strictly for fans of the Troma school of filmmaking.
21. Diabolique: A sleek but ultimately unnecessary remake of the French classic that struggled to capture the tension of the original.
22. Bad Moon: A decent werewolf flick that is notable for focusing the emotional core on the family's protective German Shepherd.
23. The Glimmer Man: A standard Steven Seagal actioner that leans heavily into the "buddy cop" tropes of the era with mixed results.
24. Tremors II: Aftershocks: A surprisingly fun direct-to-video sequel that manages to keep the charm of the original "graboids" alive.
25. Hellraiser: Bloodline: An ambitious but messy entry that attempts to tell the Cenobite origin story across the past, present, and future.
26. The Crow: City of Angels: A visually moody sequel that, while atmospheric, suffered from being compared to the lightning-in-a-bottle original.
The Bottom Tier
27. Bordello of Blood: A "Tales from the Crypt" spin-off that leaned too far into campy gore and struggled with a disjointed script.
28. The Island of Dr. Moreau: A famously disastrous production; the resulting film is a chaotic, baffling, and surreal experience that has become a legend of "bad" cinema.
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Feel free to list your favorite Anniversary Movies.
#28
Bad Movies / Re: RECENT VIEWINGS (Bad Movie...
Last post by LilCerberus - January 03, 2026, 10:32:28 PMTonight's Stinker
Supersonic Man (1979)
https://youtu.be/-cx8aMRQqvQ?si=IOwgbQoWUP0RK9mK
Aliens give a blue skinned bodybuilder a new set of tights & send him to Earth to stop mankind from using a new superweapon... Meanwhile, an evil mastermind sends his soldiers and and a robot to steal radioactive material & kidnap a scientist.... The next day, a private eye is watching the scientist's daughter on television, so he borrows a line from Star Wars & turns into Supersonic Man & rescues her from some henchmen.....
Low budget Spanish knock off of Superman.... Got a few giggles out of it.... Most of the explosions, sets & miniature effects are respectable for a low budget movie of the time.....
Supersonic Man (1979)
https://youtu.be/-cx8aMRQqvQ?si=IOwgbQoWUP0RK9mK
Aliens give a blue skinned bodybuilder a new set of tights & send him to Earth to stop mankind from using a new superweapon... Meanwhile, an evil mastermind sends his soldiers and and a robot to steal radioactive material & kidnap a scientist.... The next day, a private eye is watching the scientist's daughter on television, so he borrows a line from Star Wars & turns into Supersonic Man & rescues her from some henchmen.....
Low budget Spanish knock off of Superman.... Got a few giggles out of it.... Most of the explosions, sets & miniature effects are respectable for a low budget movie of the time.....
#30
Games / Re: Answer the question with a...
Last post by Rev. Powell - January 03, 2026, 09:37:40 PM
How can you escape a bad situation?