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Daniel O’Donnell's avatar

Yeah, I remember it being really scary the first time I watched it, particularly the first half, but on second viewing it doesn’t hold up so well. Still has some nice spooky images though. It’s definitely a cult classic with a strong fan base. Not for me though

I’m guessing you’ve probably seen Threads, the BBC shows from the 80’s about a nuclear attack on Britain? Not scary as such just really dark and disturbing. Think I watched it when I was 12 so probably explains a lot 😐

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is terrifying as is Watership Down, but not sure that’s the kind of movies you’re looking for 😁

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Stephen Duffy's avatar

Was Threads the one that people freaked out over? Yeah, Watership Down and Chitty are creepy alright.

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Daniel O’Donnell's avatar

Yeah. Because it was the 80’s, if it wasn’t in the newspaper you didn’t have a clue what it was about. It was announced as this big TV event so families tuned in together. Don’t think it was on that late either. Then we all just sat there horrified. This was in the midst of the Cold War so MAD was a distinct possibility. Anyway still traumatises me to this day. Mind you, I haven’t watched it since. Might be like an episode of EastEnders these days 🤔

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Amos's avatar
Jul 10Edited

Similair thing. I originally saw it in the theatre as a teenager with a bunch of other teens and it scared the bejesus out of us for some reason. I think we just all fed on each other's fright. Yeah not as good on further viewing. But I think it's kind of underrated as a movie. Better than people give it credit for.

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Stephen Duffy's avatar

Yeah it probably is underrated. I thought the premise was great, and could have been an all-time classic with just a bit more in the 2nd half.

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Amos's avatar

Sorry for the typos. But yes agree!

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Reda Rountree (she/her)'s avatar

I live for these Short Shivers! Can’t believe I somehow missed this one, it’s very funny.

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Stephen Duffy's avatar

Thank you! Open to recommendations as always. I’ve done another one since Event Horizon too!

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Reda Rountree (she/her)'s avatar

I read that one already and loved it. Get Out is one of my favorite horror movies! Did you see Sinners?

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Stephen Duffy's avatar

I did! Really fun movie ❤️👌🏻

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Newton Webb's avatar

An absolutely iconic movie.

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Stephen Duffy's avatar

I really enjoyed it, but can’t help but wonder about those deleted scenes 👀

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Adam B.'s avatar

I have seen this movie several times, including the original theatrical release, when I hated it.

I hope it will be good each time I see it.

Every time it's gotten a *little* better, maybe just because it's grown on me. It definitely has potential in the early going, but the second half just feels like a big missed opportunity.

I have definitely seen worse ALIEN knockoffs, but I've seen better, too.

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Stephen Duffy's avatar

Yeah the 2nd half is pretty chaotic eh? And a total missed opportunity.

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Mata Haggis-Burridge's avatar

It's a solid spook fest, but I remember even at the time I felt it didn't quite stick the landing. Still, it's nice so many people enjoy it.

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Stephen Duffy's avatar

Hard not to think about what might have been if they’d kept the deleted footage.

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Ulysses Santillan's avatar

Thanks for the review.

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Love PNR | Kestrel Caim's avatar

I've only seen this movie once, and that was enough.

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Stephen Duffy's avatar

Yeah, I doubt I'll bother with it again 🙄

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Love PNR | Kestrel Caim's avatar

I’ve been hunting for a movie that might actually make my 15-year-old blink. But kids these days? Unbothered. Mine especially.

…Which, now that I think about it, might be partially my fault.

Have you seen Get Out? Tea hasn’t hit the same since.

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Stephen Duffy's avatar

No, but that's been on my list for a while. My wife won't watch horror, so finding the time to watch on my own is a challenge.

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Love PNR | Kestrel Caim's avatar

I’ll watch horror, but my husband loves to tease me afterward—something I both love and hate. After we watched "Get Out," he’d lock eyes with me and slowly stir his tea. Did it for a full week. Freaked me out every single time. If you get a chance to watch the movie, you'll see why.

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