tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28902318.post8829401843024593524..comments2023-12-29T03:14:08.657-05:00Comments on the jaded viewer: What horror movies do you put on for your non horror loving friends?the jaded viewerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187249754406306760noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28902318.post-53144390429871330142010-10-25T16:44:42.898-04:002010-10-25T16:44:42.898-04:00Good tips. Although sometimes I think horror films...Good tips. Although sometimes I think horror films with a comedic, light tone are better than straight out horror comedies. This is because half of the time, they don't get the jokes because they are too referential to the genre. Things like The Lost Boys or Monster Squad are good, cause their humor doesn't rely on inside jokes.B-Movie Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09301865641232633502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28902318.post-48915085995089948962010-10-25T13:58:40.961-04:002010-10-25T13:58:40.961-04:00I always tend to err on the side of caution ... cl...I always tend to err on the side of caution ... classics like Les Yeux Sans Visage or something comedy horror like Creepshow or AWIL.ÜberCowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05776875629391093884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28902318.post-47920344950975335842010-10-22T01:52:24.296-04:002010-10-22T01:52:24.296-04:00My fiance does not like horror movies but I have b...My fiance does not like horror movies but I have been working on her. The first too I got her to watch were Shaun of the Dead and Monster Squad. I think those are fun jumping off points.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28902318.post-37155253161590210182010-10-21T23:25:28.845-04:002010-10-21T23:25:28.845-04:00No doubt the horror comedy is the way to go. @Davi...No doubt the horror comedy is the way to go. @David P. I think Zombi 2 is an unintentional horror comedy but 80s Italian gore might be too much...but zombie vs shark will have them on the floor.<br /><br />Can't complain about everybody elses choices. Army, Re-Animator all are solid horror comedies <br /><br />People have been asking me about Paranormal Activity and though I liked the first one, its popcorn digestable Hollywood fluff. Not really memorable...hey at least it isn't in 3D.the jaded viewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06187249754406306760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28902318.post-83502381172962057782010-10-21T21:32:49.173-04:002010-10-21T21:32:49.173-04:00Army Of Darkness usually does the trick. Who could...Army Of Darkness usually does the trick. Who could resist that zaniness?Cinema Du Meephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07945241807461396451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28902318.post-58308427991111665162010-10-21T07:45:24.639-04:002010-10-21T07:45:24.639-04:00haha, I'm glad you decided to go for the gut w...haha, I'm glad you decided to go for the gut with your pickChris Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12360811267835990523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28902318.post-65302260924521432782010-10-21T00:14:47.368-04:002010-10-21T00:14:47.368-04:00@ jaded viewer
Zombie and most of Fulci's mov...@ jaded viewer <br />Zombie and most of Fulci's movies can be described as repellent. They remind me of the Troma films: fun set ups, good gore, camp all around, but nasty disposition. Go easier on non horror fans IF you want them to have a good time. In that same breath I wouldn't recommend The Shinning to anyone uninterested in the supernatural. My picks are what have become "good 'ol stand by's" like Return of the Living Dead, Evil Dead 2, and especially Re-Animator!David P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00698929563656208788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28902318.post-82369861880143658052010-10-20T20:45:39.755-04:002010-10-20T20:45:39.755-04:00I had a non-horror fan friend ask me about this. I...I had a non-horror fan friend ask me about this. I said, well, what horror movies do you like, so I'll know what to recommend? He was like, oh, you know, The Haunting and the House on Haunted Hill from the 90s. After I stopped laughing I told him I would be taking him to see Evil Dead when it plays at a midnight show this weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28902318.post-31368997863018843742010-10-20T20:19:11.285-04:002010-10-20T20:19:11.285-04:00Good choices Mike. I love Trick R Treat. I'm p...Good choices Mike. I love Trick R Treat. I'm probably gonna screen that one for my non horror friends as its just awesome and timely. <br /><br />Maybe Zombi 2's gore is a bit much...but Zombi vs Shark!!!!the jaded viewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06187249754406306760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28902318.post-87508096631182276502010-10-20T16:19:08.768-04:002010-10-20T16:19:08.768-04:00It really depends on what my non-horror loving fri...It really depends on what my non-horror loving friends want to see. If they want a comedy/Horror i will invariably go with Shaun of the Dead or Evil Dead 2. [if im feeling especially campy id say Killer Klowns from Outer Space] For a more drama/thriller feel i like Orphan, mainly because its a great slow burner with an amazing build up and then a great twist. If they actually want to be scared, ill put on 28 Days Later and/or 28 Weeks Later because it seems like people who aren't hardened horror fans get invariably freaked out by these [hell, i even got unnerved by them the first time.] Trick or Treat is a good seasonal movie that is pretty accessible. Wes Craven's Scream is also a good one for non Horror fans as well.Punkenglishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13527329396510691091noreply@blogger.com