If you know me at all you know I'm an uber film buff with an unabashed love for horror flicks. I can watch them all year 'round. One thing that I do every October is watch a horror movie a day. How I manage to do that with work, shows, occasional housesitting, and the obligatory afternoon nap I will never know. But I do because priorities.
So without further ado, here is list #1 of the flicks I've watched so far this year!
10/1 - The VVitch
I wasn't blown away, but I didn't hate it either. I guess I'm on the fence. Either way you have to give props to writer/director Robert Eggers for retaining the old English dialogue and keeping a creepy atmoshpere all throughout.
10/2 - Hocus Pocus
I had to get this one out of the way. I've actually come to appreciate this flick more and more as an adult. It's completely silly but in a fun way. And this is probably the only time I've liked Sarah Jessica Parker.
10/3 - Nightbreed
I had no idea what to expect. It started off kinda slow, but it eventually pulled me in and I had a blast! I watched the Director's Cut, which apparently is much better than the theatrical cut... so yay!
10/4 - Jaws: The Revenge
Curiosity got the best of me. I'd never seen this film, but I knew it had a reputation of being awful. I thought maybe it would be fun in a "so bad, it's good" way. I was dead wrong. Except for Lorraine Gray's bizarrely focused performance, this is a cheap turd.
10/5 - The Blair Witch Project
I hadn't watched this flick in years. I figured I'd check it out before I saw the new film (bad idea). I've always been on the fence with this one, but it's hard to deny the power of suggestion and what you don't see is absolutely terrifying.
10/6 - Blair Witch
I didn't like it. Which is a bummer because I like director's Adam Wingard's previous work. I guess he just had to get this outta the way. There are some fun moments, but for the most part... meh.
10/7 - Phantasm
I love Love LOVE this film. With Ravager released this year, I decided to sit down and have myself a Phantasm marathon one weekend. I loved every minute of it.
10/8 - Phantasm II
Now for Part Deux! This is essentially the Aliens of the franchise. Bigger budget, bigger effects, and lots more action! The original is still the best, but this is a damn fun ride!
10/9 - Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead
Probably my least favorite of the franchise. The pace doesn't lag, and the performances are fine. The campiness is what overtakes and completely ruins the film.
10/10 - Phantasm IV: Oblivion
While Part III is snippy but campy, this entry finds the eerieness but loses the pace. It's very bland. Nothing happens. It's just there. Blah. Blah again.
10/11 - Phantasm: Ravager
A rocking good time! Clearly a fan-service film so newbies steer clear. Also the ending is very anti-climatic. I was still waiting for the climax, then <BAM> credits. That being said, all the franchise return appearances are fun. "Phans" should definitely check it out!
10/12 - Bubba Ho-tep
Since I watched the entire Phantasm franchise, I decided to rewatch another of director Don Coscarelli's work. I forgot how much I love it! Not nearly as cheesy as you'd think it would be. It's actually kinda somber. Don't get me wrong though! The Chin (Bruce Campbell) as Elvis is definitely a good time!
10/13 - The Addams Family
I had to watch these this year. So fitting! It's fun seeing the Addams in a 90s setting. The performances are also absolutely perfect. However...
10/14 - Addams Family Values
...I've always been partial to this sequel, the better of the two in my humble opinion. It's so zany and fun! Joan Cusack makes a perfect villainess, and those camp scenes... wow. I'm laughing hysterically just thinking about it.
10/15 - Friday the 13th: Part VII - The New Blood
I was in Orlando at a video game bar so maybe this doesn't count buuut I watched MOST of it. It's hard to look away from a terrible 80s flick with a telekinetic heroine!
OKAY! There's the first half of the flicks I've watched this year. Let me know in the comments what you think of them, if you've seen them, or just tell me how crazy I am. See you again at the end of the month for the second half!
10/1 - The VVitch
I wasn't blown away, but I didn't hate it either. I guess I'm on the fence. Either way you have to give props to writer/director Robert Eggers for retaining the old English dialogue and keeping a creepy atmoshpere all throughout.
10/2 - Hocus Pocus
I had to get this one out of the way. I've actually come to appreciate this flick more and more as an adult. It's completely silly but in a fun way. And this is probably the only time I've liked Sarah Jessica Parker.
10/3 - Nightbreed
I had no idea what to expect. It started off kinda slow, but it eventually pulled me in and I had a blast! I watched the Director's Cut, which apparently is much better than the theatrical cut... so yay!
10/4 - Jaws: The Revenge
Curiosity got the best of me. I'd never seen this film, but I knew it had a reputation of being awful. I thought maybe it would be fun in a "so bad, it's good" way. I was dead wrong. Except for Lorraine Gray's bizarrely focused performance, this is a cheap turd.
10/5 - The Blair Witch Project
I hadn't watched this flick in years. I figured I'd check it out before I saw the new film (bad idea). I've always been on the fence with this one, but it's hard to deny the power of suggestion and what you don't see is absolutely terrifying.
10/6 - Blair Witch
I didn't like it. Which is a bummer because I like director's Adam Wingard's previous work. I guess he just had to get this outta the way. There are some fun moments, but for the most part... meh.
10/7 - Phantasm
I love Love LOVE this film. With Ravager released this year, I decided to sit down and have myself a Phantasm marathon one weekend. I loved every minute of it.
10/8 - Phantasm II
Now for Part Deux! This is essentially the Aliens of the franchise. Bigger budget, bigger effects, and lots more action! The original is still the best, but this is a damn fun ride!
10/9 - Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead
Probably my least favorite of the franchise. The pace doesn't lag, and the performances are fine. The campiness is what overtakes and completely ruins the film.
10/10 - Phantasm IV: Oblivion
While Part III is snippy but campy, this entry finds the eerieness but loses the pace. It's very bland. Nothing happens. It's just there. Blah. Blah again.
10/11 - Phantasm: Ravager
A rocking good time! Clearly a fan-service film so newbies steer clear. Also the ending is very anti-climatic. I was still waiting for the climax, then <BAM> credits. That being said, all the franchise return appearances are fun. "Phans" should definitely check it out!
10/12 - Bubba Ho-tep
Since I watched the entire Phantasm franchise, I decided to rewatch another of director Don Coscarelli's work. I forgot how much I love it! Not nearly as cheesy as you'd think it would be. It's actually kinda somber. Don't get me wrong though! The Chin (Bruce Campbell) as Elvis is definitely a good time!
10/13 - The Addams Family
I had to watch these this year. So fitting! It's fun seeing the Addams in a 90s setting. The performances are also absolutely perfect. However...
10/14 - Addams Family Values
...I've always been partial to this sequel, the better of the two in my humble opinion. It's so zany and fun! Joan Cusack makes a perfect villainess, and those camp scenes... wow. I'm laughing hysterically just thinking about it.
10/15 - Friday the 13th: Part VII - The New Blood
I was in Orlando at a video game bar so maybe this doesn't count buuut I watched MOST of it. It's hard to look away from a terrible 80s flick with a telekinetic heroine!
OKAY! There's the first half of the flicks I've watched this year. Let me know in the comments what you think of them, if you've seen them, or just tell me how crazy I am. See you again at the end of the month for the second half!
