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Good Movies / Re: Movie Anniversaries in 202...
Last post by M.10rda - January 04, 2026, 12:39:48 PMWow, '86 was stacked... looks like an even deeper bench of classics than '76... of course I saw most of those '86 gems sometime after '86 (I was 8-9 that year), but I saw ALIENS in the theater the first week. Grateful to have had that experience... that flick plays awesomely on a big screen in a big dark room with nice speakers.
#22
Good Movies / Re: Recent Viewings, Part 2
Last post by M.10rda - January 04, 2026, 12:30:57 PMThis might be the magic of the Mads at work. I started watching their version of WIZARD OF MARS, a film I've seen and thought was intolerable, and yet suddenly I felt like I was watching a different film with much better SFX and more action. 
The Mads are like alchemists!
The Mads are like alchemists!
#24
Games / Re: Answer the question with a...
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#28
Movie Reviews / Re: Mutant Reviewers From Hell
Last post by Sitting Duck - January 04, 2026, 08:34:52 AMA roundtable on movie soundtracks.
https://mutantreviewersmovies.com/2024/09/21/mutant-roundtable-whats-an-underrated-movie-soundtrack-we-adore/
https://mutantreviewersmovies.com/2024/09/21/mutant-roundtable-whats-an-underrated-movie-soundtrack-we-adore/
#29
Good Movies / Re: Movie Anniversaries in 202...
Last post by claws - January 04, 2026, 08:25:59 AM2016 (10th Anniversary)
Top Tier: Modern Classics
1. Arrival: A rare sci‑fi film that turns linguistic theory into something breathtakingly human.
2. Train to Busan: A ferocious, heart‑punching thriller that proves the zombie genre still has soul.
3. Everybody Wants Some!!: A joyous hangout film that captures the magic of fleeting youth with effortless charm.
High-Tier & Technical Achievements
4. Nocturnal Animals: A stylish, icy revenge tale that lingers long after the credits roll.
5. 10 Cloverfield Lane: A taut, pressure‑cooker thriller that thrives on uncertainty and shifting power.
6. Hacksaw Ridge: A brutal, unwavering war epic that balances faith, violence, and conviction.
7. Deadpool: A gleefully anarchic superhero satire that reshaped the genre's sense of humor.
8. Midnight Special: A tender, enigmatic sci‑fi odyssey that trusts its audience to follow the mystery.
Horror Standouts
9. Split: A gripping psychological thriller powered by James McAvoy's mesmerizing transformations.
10. Don't Breathe: A ruthless inversion of home‑invasion tropes that squeezes tension from every shadow.
11. The Autopsy of Jane Doe: A chilling, slow-burn mystery that turns a morgue into a nightmare labyrinth.
12. The Conjuring 2: A confident, emotionally grounded sequel that delivers scares with old‑school craftsmanship.
13. Ouija: Origin of Evil: A surprisingly sharp and stylish prequel that outclasses its own franchise.
14. The Monster: A bleak, character-driven creature feature that uses horror to explore generational trauma.
15. The Void: A practical‑effects fever dream that channels the best of '80s cosmic horror.
The Mixed & Polarizing
16. The Neon Demon: A hypnotic, venomous descent into beauty culture that's impossible to forget.
17. The Shallows: A sleek survival thriller that turns minimalism into momentum.
18. Lights Out: A clever, high‑concept scare machine that expands its viral origins with style.
19. Ghostbusters (2016): A lively reboot with strong comedic chemistry that struggled under impossible expectations.
20. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children: A visually whimsical fantasy weighed down by uneven storytelling.
21. Before I Wake: A dreamy, melancholy horror fable that prioritizes emotion over terror.
22. The Belko Experiment: A brutal corporate bloodbath that entertains even as it feels derivative.
Bottom Tier
23. A Cure for Wellness: A gorgeously mounted gothic mystery that collapses under its own excess.
24. The Purge: Election Year: A blunt, chaotic sequel that leans harder on spectacle than satire.
25. The Boy: A twisty but uneven chiller that never fully capitalizes on its eerie premise.
26. Blair Witch (2016): A louder, slicker sequel that loses the original's raw, unsettling simplicity.
27. Viral: A competent but forgettable outbreak thriller that adds little to the genre.
28. Gods of Egypt: A gloriously over-the-top CGI spectacle that's more entertaining as camp than fantasy.
Top Tier: Modern Classics
1. Arrival: A rare sci‑fi film that turns linguistic theory into something breathtakingly human.
2. Train to Busan: A ferocious, heart‑punching thriller that proves the zombie genre still has soul.
3. Everybody Wants Some!!: A joyous hangout film that captures the magic of fleeting youth with effortless charm.
High-Tier & Technical Achievements
4. Nocturnal Animals: A stylish, icy revenge tale that lingers long after the credits roll.
5. 10 Cloverfield Lane: A taut, pressure‑cooker thriller that thrives on uncertainty and shifting power.
6. Hacksaw Ridge: A brutal, unwavering war epic that balances faith, violence, and conviction.
7. Deadpool: A gleefully anarchic superhero satire that reshaped the genre's sense of humor.
8. Midnight Special: A tender, enigmatic sci‑fi odyssey that trusts its audience to follow the mystery.
Horror Standouts
9. Split: A gripping psychological thriller powered by James McAvoy's mesmerizing transformations.
10. Don't Breathe: A ruthless inversion of home‑invasion tropes that squeezes tension from every shadow.
11. The Autopsy of Jane Doe: A chilling, slow-burn mystery that turns a morgue into a nightmare labyrinth.
12. The Conjuring 2: A confident, emotionally grounded sequel that delivers scares with old‑school craftsmanship.
13. Ouija: Origin of Evil: A surprisingly sharp and stylish prequel that outclasses its own franchise.
14. The Monster: A bleak, character-driven creature feature that uses horror to explore generational trauma.
15. The Void: A practical‑effects fever dream that channels the best of '80s cosmic horror.
The Mixed & Polarizing
16. The Neon Demon: A hypnotic, venomous descent into beauty culture that's impossible to forget.
17. The Shallows: A sleek survival thriller that turns minimalism into momentum.
18. Lights Out: A clever, high‑concept scare machine that expands its viral origins with style.
19. Ghostbusters (2016): A lively reboot with strong comedic chemistry that struggled under impossible expectations.
20. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children: A visually whimsical fantasy weighed down by uneven storytelling.
21. Before I Wake: A dreamy, melancholy horror fable that prioritizes emotion over terror.
22. The Belko Experiment: A brutal corporate bloodbath that entertains even as it feels derivative.
Bottom Tier
23. A Cure for Wellness: A gorgeously mounted gothic mystery that collapses under its own excess.
24. The Purge: Election Year: A blunt, chaotic sequel that leans harder on spectacle than satire.
25. The Boy: A twisty but uneven chiller that never fully capitalizes on its eerie premise.
26. Blair Witch (2016): A louder, slicker sequel that loses the original's raw, unsettling simplicity.
27. Viral: A competent but forgettable outbreak thriller that adds little to the genre.
28. Gods of Egypt: A gloriously over-the-top CGI spectacle that's more entertaining as camp than fantasy.
#30
Good Movies / Re: Movie Anniversaries in 202...
Last post by claws - January 04, 2026, 07:19:50 AM1976 (50th Anniversary)
1. Taxi Driver: A gritty, neon-soaked descent into urban madness that remains one of the greatest character studies in cinema history.
2. Marathon Man: A tight, paranoid thriller that made a generation of moviegoers terrified of going to the dentist.
3. Carrie: Brian De Palma's masterful adaptation of Stephen King's debut remains the gold standard for high school horror.
4. Assault on Precinct 13: John Carpenter's siege thriller is a masterclass in tension, minimalism, and synth-driven atmosphere.
5. The Omen: A chilling landmark of religious horror that benefits immensely from Gregory Peck's gravitas and a haunting score.
6. The Tenant: Part of Polanski's "Apartment Trilogy," this is a deeply unsettling and surreal look at identity loss.
7. The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane: A quiet, atmospheric thriller anchored by a remarkably mature performance from a young Jodie Foster.
8. Who Can Kill a Child?: An incredibly effective and disturbing Spanish horror film that explores a nightmare scenario on a secluded island.
9. The House with Laughing Windows: One of the most atmospheric and unique Italian Giallos ever made, featuring a truly haunting ending.
10. Logan's Run: While the effects have aged, its vision of a hedonistic future and "Lifeclock" concept remains iconic sci-fi.
11. Car Wash: A vibrant, episodic comedy that captures a specific slice of 1970s Los Angeles culture with an unbeatable soundtrack.
12. The Town That Dreaded Sundown: An influential proto-slasher that mixes documentary-style narration with genuinely frightening attack sequences.
13. Burnt Offerings: A slow-burn haunted house story that trades in dread rather than jump scares, featuring a great veteran cast.
14. King Kong: It lacks the soul of the 1933 original, but it's an entertaining, big-budget spectacle of its era.
15. The Witch Who Came from the Sea: A hallucinatory and deeply uncomfortable psychological horror film about trauma and revenge.
16. Futureworld: A solid sci-fi sequel to Westworld that shifts the focus toward corporate conspiracy and cloning.
17. Eaten Alive: Tobe Hooper's grimy follow-up to Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a sweaty, neon-lit, claustrophobic nightmare.
18. Grizzly: Essentially "Jaws on land," this is the most successful and entertaining of the mid-70s animal attack clones.
19. The Food of the Gods: A gloriously campy Bert I. Gordon creature feature involving giant rats and oversized wasps.
20. Squirm: Famous for its impressive practical makeup effects, this "nature strikes back" film is surprisingly effective.
21. House of Mortal Sin: A sleazy and controversial British horror film about a murderous priest that pushes many boundaries.
22. At the Earth's Core: A colorful, charmingly low-tech fantasy adventure starring Doug McClure and Peter Cushing.
23. Dogs: A mid-tier "animal revolt" film that doesn't quite reach the heights (or depths) of its contemporaries.
24. Schizo: A fairly standard British slasher that attempts some psychological depth but mostly follows the genre's tropes.
25. The Pom Pom Girls: A quintessential 70s teen drive-in movie that captures the "hangout" vibe of the decade.
26. The Last Round: A gritty Italian crime film that serves as a decent example of the "Poliziotteschi" genre's tough-guy tropes.
27. Acapulco Gold: A standard, somewhat forgettable drug-smuggling thriller that leans heavily on its scenic locations.
28. Kidnapped Coed: A low-budget kidnapping drama that is largely unremarkable outside of its era-specific grit.
29. Island of Death: An infamous Greek exploitation film known for its extreme content and relentless nihilism.
30. Ilsa, Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiks: A notorious entry in the "Sexploitation" subgenre that is strictly for niche cult audiences.
31. Werewolf Woman: A bizarre Italian take on the werewolf mythos that focuses more on psychological breakdown than fur and fangs.
32. Blood Bath: Also known as The Sky Is Falling, it's a strange, disjointed cult film that struggles to find its tone.
33. The Clown Murders: Notable primarily for being one of John Candy's earliest roles, though the film itself is a messy slasher.
34. Ape: A hilariously low-budget King Kong rip-off that is best enjoyed for its unintentional comedy and guy-in-a-suit charm.
35. The Milpitas Monster: A charmingly amateurish regional monster movie made by high school students that serves as a fun time capsule.
1. Taxi Driver: A gritty, neon-soaked descent into urban madness that remains one of the greatest character studies in cinema history.
2. Marathon Man: A tight, paranoid thriller that made a generation of moviegoers terrified of going to the dentist.
3. Carrie: Brian De Palma's masterful adaptation of Stephen King's debut remains the gold standard for high school horror.
4. Assault on Precinct 13: John Carpenter's siege thriller is a masterclass in tension, minimalism, and synth-driven atmosphere.
5. The Omen: A chilling landmark of religious horror that benefits immensely from Gregory Peck's gravitas and a haunting score.
6. The Tenant: Part of Polanski's "Apartment Trilogy," this is a deeply unsettling and surreal look at identity loss.
7. The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane: A quiet, atmospheric thriller anchored by a remarkably mature performance from a young Jodie Foster.
8. Who Can Kill a Child?: An incredibly effective and disturbing Spanish horror film that explores a nightmare scenario on a secluded island.
9. The House with Laughing Windows: One of the most atmospheric and unique Italian Giallos ever made, featuring a truly haunting ending.
10. Logan's Run: While the effects have aged, its vision of a hedonistic future and "Lifeclock" concept remains iconic sci-fi.
11. Car Wash: A vibrant, episodic comedy that captures a specific slice of 1970s Los Angeles culture with an unbeatable soundtrack.
12. The Town That Dreaded Sundown: An influential proto-slasher that mixes documentary-style narration with genuinely frightening attack sequences.
13. Burnt Offerings: A slow-burn haunted house story that trades in dread rather than jump scares, featuring a great veteran cast.
14. King Kong: It lacks the soul of the 1933 original, but it's an entertaining, big-budget spectacle of its era.
15. The Witch Who Came from the Sea: A hallucinatory and deeply uncomfortable psychological horror film about trauma and revenge.
16. Futureworld: A solid sci-fi sequel to Westworld that shifts the focus toward corporate conspiracy and cloning.
17. Eaten Alive: Tobe Hooper's grimy follow-up to Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a sweaty, neon-lit, claustrophobic nightmare.
18. Grizzly: Essentially "Jaws on land," this is the most successful and entertaining of the mid-70s animal attack clones.
19. The Food of the Gods: A gloriously campy Bert I. Gordon creature feature involving giant rats and oversized wasps.
20. Squirm: Famous for its impressive practical makeup effects, this "nature strikes back" film is surprisingly effective.
21. House of Mortal Sin: A sleazy and controversial British horror film about a murderous priest that pushes many boundaries.
22. At the Earth's Core: A colorful, charmingly low-tech fantasy adventure starring Doug McClure and Peter Cushing.
23. Dogs: A mid-tier "animal revolt" film that doesn't quite reach the heights (or depths) of its contemporaries.
24. Schizo: A fairly standard British slasher that attempts some psychological depth but mostly follows the genre's tropes.
25. The Pom Pom Girls: A quintessential 70s teen drive-in movie that captures the "hangout" vibe of the decade.
26. The Last Round: A gritty Italian crime film that serves as a decent example of the "Poliziotteschi" genre's tough-guy tropes.
27. Acapulco Gold: A standard, somewhat forgettable drug-smuggling thriller that leans heavily on its scenic locations.
28. Kidnapped Coed: A low-budget kidnapping drama that is largely unremarkable outside of its era-specific grit.
29. Island of Death: An infamous Greek exploitation film known for its extreme content and relentless nihilism.
30. Ilsa, Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiks: A notorious entry in the "Sexploitation" subgenre that is strictly for niche cult audiences.
31. Werewolf Woman: A bizarre Italian take on the werewolf mythos that focuses more on psychological breakdown than fur and fangs.
32. Blood Bath: Also known as The Sky Is Falling, it's a strange, disjointed cult film that struggles to find its tone.
33. The Clown Murders: Notable primarily for being one of John Candy's earliest roles, though the film itself is a messy slasher.
34. Ape: A hilariously low-budget King Kong rip-off that is best enjoyed for its unintentional comedy and guy-in-a-suit charm.
35. The Milpitas Monster: A charmingly amateurish regional monster movie made by high school students that serves as a fun time capsule.