[Jamie89]

Originally Posted by Jason.

Patricia Jenner is amazing, mister.

No I do get what you're saying lol. Although her decision with wanting to carry on driving home and not go back would've been much smarter in the end as it probably would've saved Darry's life and them being terrorised by The Creeper.

I liked her overall (in fact I probably liked her more for being a jerk)...

Originally Posted by Lostie!

Oh I found Trish annoying too

There was one comment she made that bugged the hell out of me actually though, I can't remember the exact quote but she made some reference about how 'the bad guys are never quite dead' (I think after they ran over the Creeper)... it was the kind of comment you'd get in a Scream film but those films are self referential and comments like that fit really well/are written well... but in Jeepers it just stood out as being really out of place, and a bit too 4th wall-y. It made me roll my eyes when she said it, like the writers put it in to try and appeal to the Scream audience/say something cool, or something. But it just came off like a cliche... Actually that's not really anything to do with her, more the writers, but anyway

Originally Posted by Lostie!

I'm glad you loved it so much!

I only discovered it by accident a few years ago, it's so criminally underrated. It deserves to be far more well known (but it has a really strong cult following )

I was reading that apparently it didn't get a proper release in the cinemas, I can't understand why that is at all, but yeah I'm glad it has such a strong following - it deserves it.

[Jason.]

Originally Posted by Lostie!

Yeah exactly, there's always parts of it I've forgotten about because it's been so long.

Did you know the guy who did Trick 'r Treat was also behind Krampus? I haven't watched that yet, might give it a watch nearer Christmas.

I didn't know that. There's a Trick 'r Treat 2 in the works Although there's currently no release date for it but I hope it still goes to plan soon. The guy who you're talking about (Trick 'r Treat and Krampus) is also set to direct the sequel.

[Jason.]

Originally Posted by Jamie89

I liked her overall (in fact I probably liked her more for being a jerk)...



There was one comment she made that bugged the hell out of me actually though, I can't remember the exact quote but she made some reference about how 'the bad guys are never quite dead' (I think after they ran over the Creeper)... it was the kind of comment you'd get in a Scream film but those films are self referential and comments like that fit really well/are written well... but in Jeepers it just stood out as being really out of place, and a bit too 4th wall-y. It made me roll my eyes when she said it, like the writers put it in to try and appeal to the Scream audience/say something cool, or something. But it just came off like a cliche... Actually that's not really anything to do with her, more the writers, but anyway

That didn't really bother me much as Jeepers Creepers came out during that late-90s/early-00s self-referential/meta horror resurgence that Scream had kicked off. Pretty much most horror films that came out during the same era did the same thing.

Tbh I liked the line where she references people doing something stupid in a horror movie and everybody hating them for it when Darry wants to go back to the pipe.

[Lostie!]

Originally Posted by Jason.

I didn't know that. There's a Trick 'r Treat 2 in the works Although there's currently no release date for it but I hope it still goes to plan soon. The guy who you're talking about (Trick 'r Treat and Krampus) is also set to direct the sequel.

I've been hearing about a sequel for a while now, hope it's actually happening

I found out Trick 'r Treat originated as an animated short from 1996

Youtube video

There's also a tie-in comic book which looks interesting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trick_...ys_of_the_Dead

[Jason.]

Halloween

I think it's clear to pretty much everyone just how much I adore this film and that it's my favourite horror film ever. I love it so much. It's a true masterpiece and the grandfather of modern horror. I first saw this when I was seven years old on Halloween and it was the film that got me into the horror genre.

Everything about this film is so effective. The soundtrack is one of the best horror soundtracks ever and it just adds even more to the creepy atmosphere. John Carpenter did an astounding job not only with the directing but also with the music and writing, as did Debra Hill (RIP <3). I highly admire Carpenter's 'less is more' approach which is certainly what makes this film so special and unique. It doesn't need to rely on the blood and gore that some of the later horror films do in order to provide scares for the audience and is instead done with the slow build of tension and setting the scene right up until the third act. This approach is also used with The Shape and how we know so little about him or why he's going after Laurie and her friends. It's much scarier without a motive and the fact he's just a guy in a white mask and a knife stalking these girls and killing without reason makes it all the more terrifying than giving him a backstory and explanation for his doings that the sequels and remake eventually do.

I absolutely love Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, she's by far my favourite final girl and this film started her career not only as a Scream Queen but an actress. I totally love Lynda too. One of my favourite scenes of the film is where all three are walking home from school together, not only do you get to see more of their characters but you also a get a sense of the dynamic of their friendship and it really gives you a taste of what's to come later that night. I like how the three girls differ from each other, you get the smart and timid bookworm in Laurie, the sarky bitch in Annie and the fun cheerleader in Lynda. Donald Pleasence's performance as Dr. Sam Loomis was also phenomenal and is certainly one of the best characters in the franchise. Michael Myers will always be the THE horror villain to me. He's much more scarier than Jason and Freddy. The look of him in the Original will always stand out and fits Loomis' description of him perfectly "blank, pale, emotionless face, with the blackest eyes... the devil's eyes". His heavy grunting throughout the film and his slow head-tilting also gives me the chills and makes his character much more sinister. The scene in particular where he stands, heavily grunting and tilting his head slowly at Bob's pinned body on the wall.




For a film that's almost forty years old it still holds up amazingly well in my opinion and certainly doesn't feel as dated as some of the other 70s horror films such as Black Christmas. The Halloween atmosphere is on point and I love the scenes where Michael lurks in the dark and shows us from his perspective. The climax is amazing and the whole third act with Laurie finding her dead friends in the house and then being chased by a slow-walking Michael, knife in hand, in darkness across an isolated street is really the effective end product of the slow build-up throughout.

I've rambled on quite a bit so I'll end it there but this film always be my favourite horror film and one I always watch on Halloween night.

10/10

[Cal.]

Shall I say all reviews and scores in for Friday 18th November?

[Jamie89]

Yes that's fine with me

[Lostie!]

Ooh I keep forgetting to review Halloween, will do today

[Jason.]

Originally Posted by Lostie!

Ooh I keep forgetting to review Halloween, will do today

Me and Westworld teas

I'll actually watch it tonight I promise

[Lostie!]

Halloween: 9/10

This really is such a brilliant movie and has definitely stood the test of time. It doesn't feel dated and it's influence on the horror genre is still being felt. I like that it places more emphasis on atmosphere (of which there is tons) and less on gore which so many horrors (and slashers in particular) rely on. The whole movie just has a really chilling, nightmarish quality to it.

The music is also brilliant so it's no surprise than the theme has become iconic for Halloween time. It really gets you in the mood as soon as the movie starts.

Michael is genuinely scary. It's a shame that the series eventually started to spiral out of control and turned him into a generic mindless immortal killing machine but that doesn't change how effective he is in this installment. His silent stalking of his victims really reflects the "less is more" approach the movie takes and does so well.

Final Ranking:
1. Trick 'r Treat (10/10)
2. Halloween (9/10)
3. You're Next (8.5/10)
4. Carrie (8/10)
5. Jeepers Creepers (8/10)
6. The Shining (8/10)
7. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (7/10)
8. The Hills Have Eyes (7/10)
9. Cherry Falls (6/10)

Originally Posted by Jason.

Me and Westworld teas

I'll actually watch it tonight I promise

[Cal.]

9/10?

[Lostie!]

I'm glad most people didn't bother seeing this through

[Cal.]

Same. Less opinions that aren't mine to read

[Amy Jade]

Sorry I got so busy with ICB and work

[Cal.]

No worries!

It's only meant to be a bit of fun not something that's inconvenient so I don't mind if people haven't taken part. It is a big commitment.

[Cal.]

But I can't thank the people who have saw it through enough

[Jason.]

Originally Posted by Cal.

Same. Less opinions that aren't mine to read

[Will.]

I deeply apologise Cal for not being very active during this, I'm so sorry!

You've done a fantastic job with it and your commitment to it is admiring.

I promise next year that I will take part properly and watch EVERY film.

[Will.]

I'll get my reviews up for the final 4 films ASAP.

[Jamie89]

Originally Posted by Cal.

Same. Less opinions that aren't mine to read

[Cal.]

Originally Posted by Will.

I deeply apologise Cal for not being very active during this, I'm so sorry!

You've done a fantastic job with it and your commitment to it is admiring.

I promise next year that I will take part properly and watch EVERY film.

Originally Posted by Will.

I'll get my reviews up for the final 4 films ASAP.

Oh you gorgeous boy! x

[Will.]

Trick R Treat (2007)

8/10

The movie was enjoyable and the mask creeps me out of lot! I love the idea of a film about the tradition of Halloween.

You're Next (2011)

10/10

This is one of my favourite recent horror films, found it so gripping and it had me hooked till the end. I love the whole concept of the film and home invasion films are one of favourites. Erin was such a likeable character and her bravery was very admirable. Overall a fantastic, gory film!

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)

6/10

Definitely not one of favourites but it was okay to sum it up, it's a decent watch if you're bored and really want something to watch. It was enjoyable but I didn't find the characters that good, it's a bit hit and miss for me. It was quite suspenseful and had me on the edge of my seat.

Sunday 30th October- Halloween (1978)

9/10

Fantastic film! Very well made and probably one of the best horror films of all, I'm starting to really like the 80s horror, I've mainly watched 90s and modern ones. overall absolutely loved it! The sound track was very suspenseful and I loved Jamie Lee Curtis!

[Cal.]

Thank you very much for completing it Will. You're the 4th reviewer to do so

[Will.]

Originally Posted by Cal.

Thank you very much for completing it Will. You're the 4th reviewer to do so

You are most welcome lovely.

Sorry my reviews are short, I struggle to write a lot!

[Jamie89]

Would it be possible to extend the deadline to after this weekend? I still need to watch You're Next and TCM (and review Halloween) and I'll have chance tomorrow/Sunday if that's ok?