The NZA Posted September 13, 2010 Author Posted September 13, 2010 aw, see...i don't really want that. again, i love good use of the monkey's paw "dont pull the mask off/show the monster" effect. if poorly used, sure, it's a cop-out; but i forget where i read this about the psychological effects of good horror rely on the monster being a) invincible, b) dead set on catching you, and c) unable to be seen/comprehended. like, i dont know what the girl saw at the end of Martyrs but i know speculating on it was mad interesting for me, and frankly, not many non-giger versions/looks at something like hell are going to have nearly the effect they should. Paranormal Activity's a perfect example for me: sure, we get JZA with CHIKN DEMN HURRRRR but honestly, the prints did kinda look that way and you know what would've wrecked it for me? catching a glimpse of anything remotely looking like a goddamn chicken demon. unless you think the prospect of your monster is terrifying enough in its form - LL might argue for Fragile here, i think there's other examples im forgetting at the moment - i prefer seeing its effects or like axel said, the shaky-cam running from it thing...i still argue opening night at the original Blair Witch was halfway terrifying and awesome. Quote
Mr. Hakujin Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 yes, i like mah demons looking like anime chicks w/ skimpy bat wings and skimpier attire. Quote
Panch Posted September 13, 2010 Posted September 13, 2010 panch - that reminds me, you seeing RE 3D? No. Legion had a great concept but spectacularly stunk out the box office. I may get around to watching it some day. Don't bother. So bad. Quote
Keth Posted March 6, 2016 Posted March 6, 2016 I don't remember what my initial vote was for. 6 years? Goddamn. After seeing the Witch I want more dark satanic stories like that. Movies that make you feel like you need to see it again in case you missed a creepy figure in the background or something. Quote
Jumbie Posted March 6, 2016 Posted March 6, 2016 Tapeworms. It's gonna be giant carnivorous tapeworms. But sexy. Quote
The NZA Posted March 6, 2016 Author Posted March 6, 2016 I don't remember what my initial vote was for. 6 years? Goddamn. After seeing the Witch I want more dark satanic stories like that. Movies that make you feel like you need to see it again in case you missed a creepy figure in the background or something. i haven't yet seen it (might be a halloweeen flick!) but i'd very much like more of that, yeah Quote
Da Cap'n 2099 Posted March 6, 2016 Posted March 6, 2016 So far I'm the only one that wants Bigfoots. Quote
Visitant Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 Horror movies/Monster films and games tend to follow the trends of what our current fears are. I'm actually reading/listening to an essay right now about this exact topic. Logically, this means our next series of games/films will be about uneducated/not researched facebook posts. Quote
Donatella Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 Being the wannabe amateur cryptozoologist that I am, I would watch the SHIT out of a Bigfoot movie. And not a comedy like Harry and the Hendersons. It would be cool if it was a horror film! I'd also love love love a Cthulhu movie as long as the CGI was on point! Quote
Jumbie Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) Working on my third novel now. It's Cthulhu mythos, but with Tsothoggua (and maybe the Deep Ones. I'm going for more of a yucky feeling than the horror feeling.) I do feel that CGI has reached the point of doing a passable mythos movie, but I keep coming up to the realization that the emotions in the mythos are really from giving the imagination time and space on the page to freak itself out. Not sure a movie can achieve that effect. Also, if you're not getting the Bigfoot movie, you can always satisfy yourself with the books: http://www.amazon.co...k/dp/B00CR2C1VK Edited March 13, 2016 by Jumbie Quote
Da Cap'n 2099 Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 You know what they say about guys with big feet... Quote
Iambaytor Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) Being the wannabe amateur cryptozoologist that I am, I would watch the SHIT out of a Bigfoot movie. And not a comedy like Harry and the Hendersons. It would be cool if it was a horror film! Full review by me Also: Edited March 13, 2016 by Iambaytor 1 Quote
Keth Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 Baytor droppin dat hotness. Still need to watch Exists. I want more cryptid movies in general. lake monsters would be great (Champ!) and maybe something not shitty on the Mothman. There was this book I always would rent from the school library about American monsters. it had some really creepy illustrations and some interesting stuff. i need to look it up. A Rake movie would be pretty awesome too. Quote
Iambaytor Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 Jersey Devil and Wendigos, those are the sort of movies I want, there haven't really been good movies made about those yet. Quote
Keth Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 Oh man a good Wendigo movie would be sweet. Ravenous kinda deals with it, but I wouldn't say it really counts. Quote
Iambaytor Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 I want to see an actual monster though. All the movies that are good don't show the wendigo and all the movies that show the wendigo are bad. Quote
Donatella Posted March 16, 2016 Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) Full review by me Also: AWESOME. Thanks for this! Edited March 16, 2016 by Donatella Quote
Iambaytor Posted March 16, 2016 Posted March 16, 2016 There's also Legend of Boggy Creek, but I figure you've heard of that one. Quote
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