Comments on: We’re to blame for bad horror movies

By: cftoto

cftoto — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:20:46 +0000

Great point on the last part … I remember reviewers who were disgusted with “The Descent” because, midway through, the underground monsters make an appearance.

It’s a horror movie, for crying out loud. If you can’t appreciate a monster element in a movie, then step aside and let someone else review it.

By: Ronn

Ronn — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:44:12 +0000

i consider myself a horror fan and i try to tell everyone i know about the good films that are out there. the problem with modern horror is you have to look hard to find the good stuff and a lot of people aren’t willing to do that. harcore horror fans are and i consider myself in that group try to seek out the good films. the majority of great films in the genre are not new ones but the ones that came before that were overlooked for one reason or another. the thing that is so great about this genre is that it has just about something for everyone whether you taste falls with the classics ex. universal monsters,hammer,rko val lewton films of the 40’s then you have the 70’s exploitation films aand all the classics that don’t really need mentioning and then whether you love it or hate it the slasher genre then there are the countless zombie movies and one of my personal faves european horror most notably lucio fulci and dario argento i think the blame could be put on us to an extent but i think a lot of the blame falls on those critics that always look at the horror genre as an eye sore on the film industry and i don’t include Christian in with that group because i feel that he actually likes horror well that is if it’s good.

By: cftoto

cftoto — Thu, 21 May 2009 06:44:26 +0000

Thanks for the tip, Terry … will have to check it out.

And yeah, it’s frustrating. But movie consumers have the power to change this … and encourage talented directors to keep on working.

By: terry

terry — Thu, 21 May 2009 04:24:27 +0000

found my current indie horror favorite on IFC on Demand – Dark Mirror – http://www.ifcfilms.com/viewFilm.htm?filmId=1560
it’s getting good reviews and all that – but still annoying to see great movies like this getting less attention than those rehashed hollywood remakes

By: blackhawk12151

blackhawk12151 — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:10:43 +0000

I always refer to myself as a horror movie fan but the reality is I hate about 99% of the horror movies I see. John Nolte (when he was still Dirty Harry) had an interesting take on horror films. He said that every element of the film must come together, especially the direction. When it does, a well executed horror film can be the ultimate cinematic experience. When they don’t, well…there are plenty examples of that.

By: Grofe

Grofe — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:17:13 +0000

I saw both Rogue and Quarantine based on you’re recommendations and I enjoyed each. The problem, as I see it, is that people just run to whatever hyped horror-crap comes out. And they make money. Tons of money. So Hollywood just keeps making the same garbage knowing there’s an audience (sheep) that will cram the theaters no matter how good the movie is. Great trailer + great poster + uneducated horror fan = cash. I know I sound like a complete horror movie snob (and I am) but there’s no way I’m putting down my hard earned cash for another Saw, Hostel or Halloween. I’d rather take my chances with a new concept may disappoint me than with a formula film that just leaves me feeling ripped off.