Honestly I don't count Zombie Flicks in the same place as horror. Although they are still horror, they are a different animal.

For the sake of this discussion, I assumed you meant specifically slasher flicks because more supernatural threats often sway away from weapons and just use their powers.

I agree with you there, although the lack of air (strangulation or drowning) is a terrifying way to go, it doesn't translate well on the big screen. As horror fans we like the gore and choking someone simply lacks the brutal splatter we've come to expect.

I thought the bath tub scene in the I Spit On Your Grave remake was quite nice. Granted that he actually died because of the lye and not from actual drowning, but he was technically headed in that direction...

Indie Sequel to 1959 'Killer Shrews'!

The official website has launched for the crazy awesome looking Return of the Killer Shrews starring John Schneider, James Best, Rick Hurst, Jennifer Lyons and Mel Tillis.

The site will be the main source of new information regarding the new sequel to this cult classic film from 1959!

"A TV Reality Show hires CAPTAIN THORNE SHERMAN (James Best) and his boat to cargo supplies to the deserted offshore island they're using as a filming location. Thorne would have normally refused the job because he's been to that island before and stills sees it in his nightmares. Unfortunately, he needs the money and he's not getting much business these days. Together with his first mate ROOK (Rick Hurst), they sail - to a place Thorne Sherman never wanted to see again as long as he lived; the island of the KILLER SHREWS.

As the TV crew and two-fisted animal expert JOHNNY RENO (John Schneider) shoot their reality show, some of the cast and crew go missing, attacked and eaten in a bloody feeding frenzy by strange creatures. But tough as nails Producer STELLA, sleazy Director WILLARD and manipulative Writer LENORA couldn't care less about the human cost. They are ruthlessly focused on getting their show in the can, regardless of the body count. Only cute young camera operator MICKEY (Jennifer Lyons) and her on-again off-again boyfriend SAM grow concerned about their vanished friends. And Captain Thorne grows uneasy. Only he knows that the island holds hidden danger. Only he knows why people are dying. Once again, the place is crawling with giant Killer Shrews, the result of a 50 year old experiment gone terribly wrong. And time is running out to get off the island before they all turn into bloody Shrew bait."

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/indie.php

That's good news! I showed this to my friend's kid and he thinks it copied Jurassic Park. Kids.

Is this a record for longest gap between sequels? And an actor reprising a role?

The funniest thing was when he said in a huff, like an overbearing film critic, "Movies today! Nooooooo originality!"



I think I'll adopt him. Hahaha.

The Haunted House Project (2010)



Even more than a decade after The Blair Witch Project made the "found footage" sub-genre immensely popular, there are still films out there hoping to copy its success, especially recently with Paranormal Activity, which has sparked interest in the theme once again. Better late than never (in this case never), Korea decides to jump on the bandwagon and release The Haunted House Project (aka Deserted House), which displays edited found footage of a television crew and a few enthusiastic ghost hunters, as they explore a supposedly incredibly haunted home.

Normally I have faith in South Korea's genre efforts, as their horror usually proves to be (at minimum) a decent watch, however this flick showed very little of the quality I'm normally used to coming from the country, as it's very formulaic and offers next-to-nil in terms of creativity or even scares. It's unfortunate since the location itself is actually rather creepy. A majority of the movie simply depicts the crew as they slowly walk around the property and home, exploring and using cheap "ghost hunting equipment" hoping to catch something of the supernatural.

Those expecting much for the first hour-or-so, will be sorely disappointed, as there's really not a whole lot offered. Aside from your standard stuff -- a mirror breaking, strange noises, and camera equipment failing. Of course, given the fact that there's very little lighting, there are a couple somewhat creepy parts, namely one brief scene displaying bright lit eyes from a distance within a dark area of the house. I also enjoyed SOME of the exploring of the home, specifically due to the fact that we're primarily following through the point of view of whoever's holding the camera, so you can sometimes feel a bit submersed in the eerie environment.

As usual with these types of flicks, the action picks up in the last 20-or-so minutes, as we watch these characters run around frantically with (and sometimes without) a camera in-hand. This obviously causes some confusion for the viewer since we're forced to keep up with whatever's happening to these characters. Once the final credits roll you'll feel a little cheated, not just due to the fairly standard climax, but also once you realize how much lost potential the flick had. The location was right, the lighting was right, the characters were decent, but unfortunately that's where it all ended.

What Horror Movie(s) Scared You The Most As A Child?

What Horror Movie(s) Scared You The Most As A Child?
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The first movie to ever give me nightmares was Alligator (1980).

A baby alligator is flushed down the toilet, but years of eating a genetics lab's leftovers turns the lovable pet into a giant man-eating beast that breaks free from its subterranean home to tear through downtown Chicago! The urban legend of alligators in the sewers comes to life in this clever creature feature from 1980. Robert Forster stars as David Madison, a streetwise detective who must team up with a lead herpetologist in order to trap the mutant gator before it attacks again. ALLIGATOR uses all of the same devices as JAWS and the other killer animal films of its time, but it does so with its tongue placed firmly in cheek thanks to another sharp script by PIRANHA's John Sayles. It features some astounding special effects and miniature work that are unusual for a film of its size. Ramon is the most convincing giant gator costume in the genre, even beating out more recent additions like ROGUE and LAKE PLACID (as a bit of trivia, Horror fav Kane Hodder played the mechanical gator in an uncredited role). Mother nature gets her revenge when Ramon sets his sights on a dinner party that is being held by his ungodly creators. More than anything, the quality of this B-movie is elevated by Lewis Teague's impressive direction, which gives the film a polished appearance. He also takes the opportunity to sneak in several apparent nods to JAWS and other pop-culture references along the way. When it comes to giant gators, ALLIGATOR is king.

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I watched this as a kid and I never forgot it. It gave me the creeps for the longest time. This was the sister with no mouth briefly glimpsed in the kid with eerie powers segment of Twilight Zone.