Good, Scary Movie Suggestions?

[RedRose]

Oh that's true, and that's the problem with number 2

[Captain Maltese]

I have number two as well. It has some qualities but it would have been better if what little link there is to the first movie had been completely broken so it had stood on its own. Anyone wanting more of what the 1 has to offer, is bound to be disappointed.

Just to add a few more: Mindhunters, Copycat, and Zodiac. These are all about chasing murderers and they have the scary part down pat. Mindhunters have the best plot, Copycat has Sigourney Weaver, and Zodiac is directly based on a real case. It seems logical to add Silence Of The Lambs which is pretty dated - oh noes, a female investigator, how novel - but Anthony Hopkins is at his most nerve racking.

[Oniya]

Having read about the actual Zodiac case - going to give that one a nod without having seen it.

[Mathim]

They're Watching is a pretty suspenseful one with some interesting twists at the end. It's kind of a Blair Witch sort of found-footage thing (shot more sharply and professionally).

Just saw It Chapter 2, DAMN. Very worthy follow-up to the masterful first one.

[Niikkiiii]

I watched Nails on Netflix and it scared the shit out of me. Some of it is eerily accurate.

[Mathim]

I saw one on Netflix a couple months ago called Await Further Instructions. Although it revolves around one of my favorite themes (the effects of groupthink among a paranoid group of people), I wasn't that impressed, but it was a good setup that a more competent film crew could have made into something great. It's about a family during the holidays who suddenly and inexplicably find themselves trapped inside the house with all communication cut off, save for the television which gives cryptic instructions. Order breaks down as expected, but ultimately I felt it wasn't that well written (some of the characters go way off the deep end way too quickly and extremely to be believable). The actual situation that was happening to them which is revealed in the end was quite fascinating and I would like to see it done with a better cast and better director who could weed out some of the imperfect characterization. But if you are like me and you love things reminiscent of that episode of Doctor Who, 'Midnight', you might enjoy it.

[Niikkiiii]

I saw one on Netflix a couple months ago called Await Further Instructions. Although it revolves around one of my favorite themes (the effects of groupthink among a paranoid group of people), I wasn't that impressed, but it was a good setup that a more competent film crew could have made into something great. It's about a family during the holidays who suddenly and inexplicably find themselves trapped inside the house with all communication cut off, save for the television which gives cryptic instructions. Order breaks down as expected, but ultimately I felt it wasn't that well written (some of the characters go way off the deep end way too quickly and extremely to be believable). The actual situation that was happening to them which is revealed in the end was quite fascinating and I would like to see it done with a better cast and better director who could weed out some of the imperfect characterization. But if you are like me and you love things reminiscent of that episode of Doctor Who, 'Midnight', you might enjoy it.

I second this movie.

[RedRose]

REC.

[Mathim]

A pretty good exploitation film with some horrific themes but not necessarily a horror film in and of itself is Cannibal Holocaust. I love the social commentary of it, and it was well shot and written despite its nature and being banned in many countries. Should have bought it at that place before they closed down when I had the chance.

[wander]

^ Very good movie. Watched it in Uni when I was first going through my rebellion against censorship kick.

I'm going to recommend something a little different, as it's not a horror perse, though it does land in 'psychological horror' territory and is excellent in generating a sense of dread.

I'm gonna say Jacob's Ladder (1990). It's one of my favourite films, excellently shot, pulls you in to the rabbit hole and was literally the inspiration for Silent Hill, seen more in the videogame Silent Hill 2 in my opinion.

Can't say much on it without spoiling the twist ending (I highly recommend going into this film completely blind btw), though essentially it follows the character of Jacob having returned from his time at Vietnam, trying to live his life after the death of his son. He's started to see visions of demonic monsters haunting him, is it in his head or is there something bigger going on? You'll have to watch to find out.

[Mathim]

I wish they would adapt more H.P. Lovecraft stories into movies. From Beyond is a pretty creepy one, though I think the premise from the book worked better than the movie. But at least it had the guy from the original Dawn of the Dead in it.

[Oniya]

^ Very good movie. Watched it in Uni when I was first going through my rebellion against censorship kick.

I'm going to recommend something a little different, as it's not a horror perse, though it does land in 'psychological horror' territory and is excellent in generating a sense of dread.

I'm gonna say Jacob's Ladder (1990). It's one of my favourite films, excellently shot, pulls you in to the rabbit hole and was literally the inspiration for Silent Hill, seen more in the videogame Silent Hill 2 in my opinion.

Can't say much on it without spoiling the twist ending (I highly recommend going into this film completely blind btw), though essentially it follows the character of Jacob having returned from his time at Vietnam, trying to live his life after the death of his son. He's started to see visions of demonic monsters haunting him, is it in his head or is there something bigger going on? You'll have to watch to find out.

I was trying to remember if that one hit the 'gore' buttons too hard.  It is a really good movie, in any event.

[Mathim]

Oh! I can't believe I forgot about this one until now! I guess 'cause it's more of a cult classic than a real horror movie but I liked it a lot and I wish they'd remake it with modern SFX and better actors. Anyone heard of The Stuff?

[Avernale]

I think I've heard of The Stuff.  It's like The Blob, except it's edible, right?

[Oniya]

'Are you eating it?  Or is it eating you?'

[Mathim]

I think I've heard of The Stuff.  It's like The Blob, except it's edible, right?

Well, edible in the sense that you won't die immediately but it'll take over your body like the worms from Night of the Creeps.

[Inkidu]

Trying to come up with something interesting that doesn't dip into the classic standards, but it kind of depends on if you like the body horror subgenre so it might not be what you're looking for, is Splinter. It's got gore in it, but I mean like I said, body horror, I remember hitting on the themes of paranoia and isolation. It does take influences from The Thing but kind of brings it down to something a little more grounded.

[Mathim]

That's the one with the parasite, right? It was okay.

Scourge is one similar to that, although it was more of something that people didn't even realize was inside them until it was about to let them die and find another host to jump into.

[Inkidu]

That's the one with the parasite, right? It was okay.

Scourge is one similar to that, although it was more of something that people didn't even realize was inside them until it was about to let them die and find another host to jump into.

If you like The Thing and want more of it without watching The Thing (Reboot/Pre-Sequel).

[Mathim]

I know the production company The Asylum is 99% awful, but they made one a couple of years ago that actually wasn't as bad as their usual quality called Zoombies. Basically some kind of virus turns the animals at this semi-isolated zoo into zombie animals and becomes like Jurassic Park on steroids.

[JessicaHouse]

Try the Irish horror film "The Citadel."

[Love And Submission]

I came here with handful recommendations but then I rewatched the trailer for Man Bites Dog so go watch Man  Bites Dog.

I wouldn't say it's a traditional horror movie but it is a movie about a serial killer and it might be the greatest serial killer film ever made. Even the trailer is amazing. The only reason I'm hesitant to show the trailer is that it gives away a bit too much of the movie.



Also, Copycat was terrible.

[wander]

I came here with handful recommendations but then I rewatched the trailer for Man Bites Dog so go watch Man  Bites Dog.

I wouldn't say it's a traditional horror movie but it is a movie about a serial killer and it might be the greatest serial killer film ever made. Even the trailer is amazing. The only reason I'm hesitant to show the trailer is that it gives away a bit too much of the movie.

I've seen Man Bites Dog, I found it like a comedy myself, though I have a dark gallows sense of humour. Special shoutouts to the scene with the old lady and the scene where the river gets drained. I've purposely left it vague what those could entail without seeing the movie itself. Great film, not one I'd watch over and over, though I enjoyed myself.

[Mathim]

I came here with handful recommendations but then I rewatched the trailer for Man Bites Dog so go watch Man  Bites Dog.

I wouldn't say it's a traditional horror movie but it is a movie about a serial killer and it might be the greatest serial killer film ever made. Even the trailer is amazing. The only reason I'm hesitant to show the trailer is that it gives away a bit too much of the movie.



Also, Copycat was terrible.

Hell yes! That scene when he scares the shit out of that old lady out of nowhere and just leaves her to die without her medication while she's having a heart attack...

[Hintoki]

Anyone see Train to Busan? Hands-down the best zombie movie of the last 5 years.

Train to Busan was good! If I had to nitpick, I didn't like that moment where

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the dad was turning into a zombie... felt really cheesy and melodramatic, which is what a lot of Korean films do.

Gotta mention Hereditary whenever someone asks for a good scary movie. I think it's impressed me the most of recent memory. Toni Collette was amazing in it.



Also, I really liked Eyes of My Mother:



I think the latter might be on Netflix or Prime... Both movies have brief gory moments, but I loved both of them.