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Went on a date the other day and he knew I was into horror movies and wanted to see something "messed up". I just showed him the kill scene in Terrifier 2 and he looked sick and obviously wasn't expecting something that violent. I kinda laughed and said it's just a movie but you asked for it. Obviously we're not going to work out but I just thought it was kind of funny. He wanted and I delivered and now he probably has nightmares.

For me, it's the fake jump scare. I don't like jump scares usually, they feel forced and cheap. It's even worse when the jump scare has no payoff. Like for example, the scene builds suspense while a character slowly opens a door and....a cat runs by.

What are the ones that annoy you?

Watched Session 9 again last night after watching it for the first time 4 years ago. I remember how unsettled I was and genuinely terrified.

As many of you can relate, I don’t often find horror films to be sincerely terrifying, but they’re enjoyable nonetheless. Definitely a favorite genre. Anyway, Session 9 has been one I’ve recommended to anyone who will listen as, “the movie that actually scared me.”

Upon rewatching, I was able to take in more details of the story. Obviously Gordon is a bit of an unreliable narrator— but the hints he did something terrible to his family are the heartbeat to this film next to the story of Mary Hobbes and Simon.

Now— this movie was made before the idea of entered the mainstream. But we hear all the warning signs in dialogue from other characters that Gordon is poised to become a family annihilator (or already is one).

• Business is in trouble

• New stress at home with the baby

• Family relies on him financially

• High stress/high stakes job

I didn’t quite notice these little clues on the initial watch. Characters share them matter-of-fairly and nobody seems all that concerned.

So sure, you might think the movie is just about a man who killed his family in a sudden fit of rage due to his rocky status as the sole provider.

But then it’s so much more.

We see Mike exploring Mary Hobbes and Simon— a purely “supernatural” aspect to the drama of our characters.

Does it make the real (and unfortunately somewhat common) tragedy of family annihilation less serious? Or does the idea of Simon using others to carry out violence add to the seriousness and serve as a warning that it could happen to anyone?

Hi everyone, I was curious what movie scenes truly disturbed you?

Some scenes that come to mind off the top of my head…

Horror in the High Desert:

The end scene where the main character is confronting what they have been looking for in the desert (I watched this by myself at home in complete darkness and it really got me lol).

Barbarian:

Overall it disappointed me (I wanted it to be so good!) but the 1st third of this movie had such great tension that didn’t let up! The scene where Georgina Campbell’s character explores the hole in the basement left me speechless.

Born on the Fourth of July:

Tom Cruise’s character crying to his father after being paralyzed by the Vietnam war saying “who’s gonna love me?” “Who’s gonna love me Dad?” (Not technically a horror movie but the subject matter really left me in despair, especially with it being based on a real person).

Beau is Afraid:

The car scene where Beau is pressured to take an unknown substance gave me so much anxiety - it was so relatable as I think most people have been in a somewhat similar situation.

Silent House:

The entire last 20 minutes of this movie had my heart pounding, especially the camera flash scene, that was genius.

Men:

The green man sequence with the dead deer really got me in the theater, the soundtrack really made it feel eerie. I can’t fully explain why.

I'm sorry let me preface this by saying I am a avid horror fanatic, I am very judgementful of horror films especially modern (based on story and creep factor) and most of the time my heart doesnt even beat a care when the main characters are fighting for their lives. And when it comes to people reccomending their favorite horror/thriller film, most often I am always dissapointed (Lake Mungo, Blair Witch etc..) but Wolf Creek... hot damn it was really... SOMETHING! I just wanted to let out my happy thoughts here so yeah.

Spoiler territory here!

Wolf creek deserves to be watched blindly thats how good it is!

First of all, this was probably the first in the long time of me watching being nervous for the well being of the characters (except for Ben i mean he was pretty non existent). My heart was actually beating for Liz and Kristy to escape! Not to mention how smart and badass Liz was, seriously she's the most sensible horror protagonist I've ever seen!

Second, my main beloved love of this film was how we were given the illusion that Lizz was the final girl in the film. Her badassness and main character aura was so evident that I was so sure she would live. And when she got stabbed on the car scene I was still certain she'd do a 180 and steal the knife from that crazy old man. But then boy I was wrong! The way that oldman stabbed her spine to paralyze her and her mouth open at the same time how the man said "head on a stick" was so damn brutal.

My reactions during the movie changed alot. I was covering my mouth when Liz and Kris were escaping from the old man, and I was really squinching my eyes when Liz hesitantly attemps to take the keys from the old mans unconcious body.. I was so ready for him to suddenly wake up lol! and that basement scene was pheeoowwww nasty. They really nailed the acting so much, Liz felt so real and Kristy too. When it came to Kristy running towards the road I gasped. At this time I thought she was the final girl and I was ok with it because it was different. The squeeky fragile side character suddenly was the only one alive? I was cool with that! until she sadly died too at the end.

But what I was not expecting was focking Ben to be the last man standing. He literally was in a crucifix state the whole movie and yet when he got out and slept on the road.. by mere luck he was the one who got found! not mad but very very blindsided by this outcome! Overall I really loved how this movie played with me, I was so sure Liz would live, and both kris and ben would die. i'm wondering for anyone who didnt like the movie, what made you dislike it? For me it was a awesome horror but more on thriller movie so I'd like to know their stance. Anyways I just wanted to appreciate this film so yeah thanks for reading I guess.

Some obvious ones that come to mind are Martyrs and The Human Centipede from a pure pain/uncomfortable standpoint but another for me is Ben in Night Of The Living Dead, he made it through all that bullshit just to be taken out by some random guy, he deserved better and not such a bleak end. What are some of your opinions?

I often seek foreign language movies because they are sometimes a departure from the run of the mill horror and "When Evil Lurks" was among the best I've seen lately. Kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Have you guys seen it? What do you think?

What horror movies are ever so loved by most horror fans, but make you roll your eyes at the mere mention? I must say that the scariest films ever lists usually have a bunch for me. I Saw The TV Glow pissed me off earlier. I'm just glad his chest was hairy

This probably extends to all films not just horror but the feeling of your favorite films that aren’t intentionally bad getting called terrible or mid is such a bad feeling. Not specifically this sub but irl as well lol. At the end of the day everyone has their own opinion so I fully understand it.

I think about this one every now and then. A LOOOOOOOOONG time ago as a kid I saw some movie or show and can't recall wtf it was. This would have been in the 80's.

I remember there was this creepy guy and he would collect people's bones WHILE THEY ARE STILL ALIVE. I remember him grabbing this one dude and he keeps saying, "Ouuuuut! Ouuuuut!" like he's coaxing the bones out of the guy's body. He walks away with a bag full of bones and they show the guy after and he's just a puddle of flesh.

Did I dream this or does it actually exist?? Any help is appreciated.

I’ve been hankering to watch, like, ALL the movies in a certain franchise. But I feel like most horror franchises have absolutely sucky movies after the first or second one.

Any franchise where I can binge all the movies and have my horror needs met?? Lol

I was lucky enough to catch a test screening in LA over a year ago. After waiting impatiently for an official release, and seeing the news about its unfortunate current situation. I thought I’d come on here and share my spoiler free thoughts.

I thought the movie was a pretty great time. It’s hilarious and campy with plenty of laugh out loud moments. It’s also visually interesting, and had a few solid practical gore moments. I thought they did a great job of portraying the classic 80’s b-movie feel. Peter Dinklage was pretty badass as the Toxic Avenger, while bringing a lot of heart and charm to the character. I thought the look changed worked quite well especially for the world they created. The story wasn’t anything groundbreaking, but if you want something fun and gory to watch with a group of people you’ll enjoy it without a doubt.

I would rate the movie a solid 4/5

Also I find it ridiculous they’re claiming the movie won’t have an audience. I think that’s just code for they dont know how to market it. I think the remake would please fans of the original, and audiences who’s never seen anything of the series.

In conclusion, RELEASE THE FILM YOU COWARDS!

My daughter is having some friends over to watch a horror movie but I'm having trouble finding an appropriate one. I don't want anything too bloody or anything that objectifies girls. Maybe more creepy and suspenseful. They've enjoyed 'The Visit' and 'The Sixth Sense' in the past. They're big fans of Buffy (tv show!).

Any ideas?

Edit: Thanks for ALL the responses! The girls just voted and they are going to watch Escape Room tonight. I made a spreadsheet of most of the suggestions here for our future viewing.

Hey everyone!

I hope this is okay to post and ask here.

I’m a therapist running a survey to explore how horror movies affect mental health, cultural awareness, and personal experiences. I’d love to hear from you!

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• The survey is anonymous and takes about 10-15 minutes.

• Your input will help us understand these impacts better.

• I’ll be cross-posting this in a few other subs to get diverse perspectives.

Thank you so much for your time and help!

Feel free to ask any questions or add more thoughts in the comments.

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I can’t explain why because it will ruin what makes it so great. I honestly dont know how to describe it in a way that doesnt spoil everything this movie is. We watched it on one of our “bad horror movie” nights, expecting something truly awful, and this is just wonderful. I dont see enough people talking about this movie.

Which horror movie would be fascinating to see from the villain’s point of view?

For me, it would have to be The Shining from Jack Torrance’s perspective. It would be interesting to see his slow descent into madness, the sinister influence of the Overlook Hotel warping his mind. Seeing his internal struggle, the whispers of the hotel, and his gradual loss of control would add a whole new layer to the story.

What about you?

I am looking for more to watch that I may not have seen. I personally think what I consider to be the absolute best in horror is Hereditary, Midsommar, 1408, Scream (the first one, not sure if this is considered the greatest movie so it may just be my bias for liking it haha), Psycho, The Shining, Nightmare on Elm Street (not a fan of anything past 2 tbh), Talk To Me, Incantation, and more.

edited to add a little more of my top favorite movies also wanted to thank everyone for their suggestions!

I like found footage, it’s not my favorite subgenre but HOLY SHIT it’s been 20 minutes since it ended and my heart is still pounding. Thank goodness it’s still light out. I need to watch a sitcom as a palate cleanser because I can literally feel my blood pressure rising. I love that they don’t give too much away. It is so well made. 10/10 will not watch again tho

I’m watching Event Horizon for the billionth time. I can’t find ANYTHING like this movie. The way they explore the ship not knowing the hell (hehe) that awaits them keeps me glued to my seat. And then they finally get to see the video of what happened to the previous crew????? Like that whole sequence is so goddamn terrifying….literally gets me every time.

It’s so satisfying hearing Laurence Fishburne say “We’re leaving.” You don’t see a lot of characters make such a decisive decision to get the hell outta Dodge! Idk, it’s just so refreshing seeing characters ACT RATIONAL.

Event Horizon is such a fucking masterpiece.

I'm wondering if anyone know what this trope is called or where it originated from. The trope goes as following.

A young couple drive out of town to an over look normally called lovers lane or something and overlook the city. Normally their in like a 1950's car and the guy tends to be a jock.

They're being all romantic and what not when either the radio or a police officer warns that there has been a person who recently broke out of an insane asylum or prison nearby and that they escapee is headed this way.

Normally the girl wants to leave and the guy's like come on babe and they either die there or they head home and the big bad guy follows them home.

If anyone knows where this originated from I'd love to know but also feel free to leave a comment where you've seen this trope (try to add the year if possible). I always remember hearing it first as a scary story around a campfire but since then seen it come up all over.

So at the end of the Movie, where does all the water and that big wave come from?? Like fine some bombs go out in the canal, some bridges collapse but then literally 35 seconds later paris is completely flooded… it makes absolutely no sense.

Smile just became available, so that’s on my list (don’t know much about it tbh so not going in with expectations). I’ve gone through most of the list tbh but am looking for something that might be a missed hit.

Planning a solo movie night for tonight and I’ve already exhausted my Patrick Wilson collection 💔 (that man is just 🥵)

One of my favorite horror movies is Hellraiser, but not because of the cenobites or Pinhead, but because of Julia and Frank. Julia is very much the unsung supervillain of the Hellraiser movies. The fact Frank is back from hell and that he convinces Julia to kill for him is still wild to me. Like, he laid pipe so well that this woman is committing multiple murders just to get him back. The only thing I've seen similar was a subplot in the Outcast (2016) series.

So I got to thinking; what if Frank and Julia were successful? What if Frank dodged the cenobites and was back on Earth living life again in the skin of his brother with Julia. How would that work? Has there been any movies where we see some kind of demon or evil spirit just trying to have a (relatively) normal life as a human?

The only thing I can think of that sounds close is I Am Not A Serial Killer (though it's not a demon and not the protagonist), but I suddenly want to see more movies or perhaps read a book that tackles this sort of thing. Any suggestions?