[Will.]

The Shinning 6/10

It's a good film but I struggled to get into it, I loved the setting and it was creepy at times.

[Lostie!]

I'll watch Carrie tonight

[Cal.]

Justice for Carrie</3

[Cal.]

Cherry Falls (2000)



A small-town sheriff, Brent Marken (Michael Biehn), discovers the presence of a serial killer in his sleepy hamlet. Since the perpetrator has been targeting only virgins, both male and female, the deaths cause panic in much of the local high school population. Sheriff Marken's daughter, Jody (Brittany Murphy), is among the potential victims, since she has yet to sleep with her boyfriend, Kenny Ascott (Gabriel Mann). Can the lawman stop the killer before he goes after Jody?

[Cal.]

Originally Posted by Lostie!

So is this over or something because I need to know whether to bother with my The Shining review

Originally Posted by Lostie!

That's a funny thank you for reviving your dead thread

Throwback to this vicious attack when the only thing I was guilty of was letting me hair down after a stressful week.

[Jamie89]

Sorry Carrie, I'll try and watch you tomorrow

[Amy Jade]

I watched Carrie last night I will review it asap

[Cherie]

Cherry falls

[Jason.]

Carrie

This one is a timeless classic and a horror masterpiece in my opinion. It's been one of my all-time favourites ever since I first saw it and for a film that's forty years old, it still holds up pretty well actually. It does look and feel dated in some parts, but being a massive fan of 70s and 80s horror, it's not really a gripe for me as it really captures that 70s vibe which I love.

I enjoy everything about this film. The characters are all interesting and well-developed. Margaret's character was hilariously amazing. Even Chris and Norma are somewhat enjoyable, despite being school bullies. Chris plays the bitch archetype really well and the fact she gets her comeuppance in the end makes her character all the more satisfying. Aside from the flawless acting, the cast is also stellar for a 70s horror film, featuring the likes of Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Betty Buckley, Amy Irving, Nancy Allen and William Katt. Heck, and John Travolta too.

One reason why this film is so powerful is because you really feel sympathetic towards Carrie and Sissy did a sensational job playing her. Sissy Spacek IS Carrie. Her transition from victim to villain is highly compelling and yet you still find yourself feeling more compassion for her. The prom scene was amazing and by far the best scene of the film. Just everything about it; the slow-motion of the string being yanked, the bucket tipping over, the sinister music in the background, the split-screen - all of which contribute to what an iconic scene in horror cinema it is.

The ending of the film is quite heartbreaking actually and one thing I've never really understood is why Miss Collins dies. Apparently in both remakes she lives and I feel if there was one person who deserved to survive, it should've been her, even though I do like Sue. One part that still that creeps me out to this day is when Margaret stabs Carrie and is walking towards her with the knife in her hand to stab her again. I don't know why but there's something so satanic about that scene.

But yeah this film is amazing and I love it. Oh and the soundtrack is great too.

10/10

[Jason.]

Forgot to review The Shining but I'll just rank it:

The Shining - 8/10

[LaLaLand]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Cherry falls

Love this movie! Always feel like it gets overshadowed by Scream/IKWYDLS but it's just as good. Brittany Murphy </3

[Jason.]

I've actually never seen Cherry Falls but I look forwards to it. But yeah I can just tell it's another one of those post-Scream era slasher flicks just by looking at the year it came out.

[Amy Jade]

Cherry Falls in underrated.

[LaLaLand]

Originally Posted by Jason.

I've actually never seen Cherry Falls but I look forwards to it. But yeah I can just tell it's another one of those post-Scream era slasher flicks just by looking at the year it came out.

Pretty much is but I think it's better than Scream personally, better motive/twist.

[Lostie!]

Carrie: 8/10

Carrie's an odd one because I have a hard time thinking of it as a horror movie outside of the prom sequence onwards but it's a really good film nonetheless.

Sissy Spacek is just perfect as Carrie, she portrays her vulnerability and anxieties wonderfully and really makes you feel for and care about her. I also loved Betty Buckley as Miss Collins, their relationship was a highlight of the movie for me.

Piper Laurie is also brilliant as Carrie's mother and actually provides what is for me the scariest sequence, when she advances on Carrie with a knife with a crazed smile on her face (I should also give a nod to the camerawork for that scene, having us see Carrie's mother approaching through Carrie's eyes just made it all the more unsettling).

Another standout sequence was just after the famous blood drenching when Carrie hallucinates everyone laughing interspersed with vocal flashbacks of certain characters, it's really effective in illustrating how much Carrie has broken in that moment. I also really liked how it showed us that the majority weren't laughing at all so, even though you feel for Carrie and feel that her vengeance is understandable, you can acknowledge the tragedy of what really happened at the prom too. The kaleidoscopic editing of the sequence, and the split screen of the massacre were really cool touches as well

As I said, outside of the climax of the movie it doesn't really feel like a horror movie and so I always personally class it more as a dark supernatural drama but whatever genre you put it in, I think it's a really good film that effectively makes you care about Carrie's story, and that of those who show her kindness, making everything that happens in the end all the more impactful.

Ranking:
1. Carrie: 8/10
2. The Shining: 8/10
3. The Hills Have Eyes: 7/10

[Lostie!]

Originally Posted by Cal.

Throwback to this vicious attack when the only thing I was guilty of was letting me hair down after a stressful week.

If I was gonna viciously attack you it would be over not scheduling Trick 'r Treat closer to Halloween you monster

(Btw I'll watch Cherry Falls tomorrow )

[Amy Jade]

Carrie (1976)

Probably the film I have seen most out of the countdown yet a film I find I enjoy over and over. Sissy Spacek was amazing as Carrie, in the wrong hands the movie could have been a disaster but she manges to keep Carrie as a sympathetic figure even as she slays innocent people.

I have to say though my favourite character was Miss Desjardain. Infact her death is one of the only things about the film I really dislike, I understood Carrie had last her mind at that point but I never understood her killing one of the only people who cared about her welfair.

I think it holds up remarkably well considering it was filmed in the 70's, the only scene I would say feels old is a small one when Tommy and the guys go to buy their prom suits.

9/10

[LukeB]

The Shining
9/10

A classic horror movie.The storyline was amazing, It didn't scare me but I do think it's a good horror movie. Jack is an amazing character and so was his family.

[Lostie!]

Okay I'm wondering what was censored now.

[LukeB]

Originally Posted by Lostie!

Okay I'm wondering what was censored now.

Same! I don't remember putting any swearing there

[Jamie89]

I'm guessing it was meant to be whole?

[LukeB]

Carrie - 1976 - 10/10

I adore this movie and I could watch it every week and I wouldn't get bored of it. This really is a classic and I'm surprised it isn't a critical acclaimed movie well it did get load of postive reviews but a critical acclaimed sounds better.Sissy plays Carrie so well and I loved the teacher who supported her(shame about her death </3). The prom scene is probably my favourite scene of all time from a movie. 1976 is the superior version (of course it is because it's the original) but i do like the remakes too.

[Lostie!]

Cherry Falls: 6/10

I don't really have much to say about this one. It was alright I suppose but nothing about it really grabbed me. There was never really a compelling plot to get invested in, my main area of interest was the mystery and that wasn't really much special in the end either really. Also a very low body count for a slasher.

Just wasn't really much to it in general.

Ranking:
1. Carrie (8/10)
2. The Shining (8/10)
3. The Hills Have Eyes (7/10)
4. Cherry Falls (6/10)

[Will.]

Carrie 8/10

One of my favs, I loved it! Haven't seen the original, only the remake, so it was nice to watch the original. Overall I really enjoyed and I love the story in the film. Very gripping and I didn't get bored. The actress who played Carrie was very good and I preferred the original to the modern remake. The remake is good as well, I watched it a couple of years ago.

[Jake.]

Will catch up as soon as I can!