My decade of memorable horror films
12-06-2010, 02:05 AM
(This post was last modified: 12-07-2010, 12:34 AM by Caftan King.)
Last October, in the spirit of the Halloween, I listed some of the most memorable horror films from year 2000 onwards. They are not really my favorite...just memorable. 
2000
“What Lies Beneath”
A perfect hubby like Norman Spencer can only be too good to be true. He and Claire were living a joyful, peaceful life when, one day, she begins hearing strange and horrifying sounds and seeing scary images of a woman. It is later revealed that Norman is a not that perfect hubby after all, having cheated on Claire a year ago. But what about his wife’s senseless delusions...are they what he deems it to be?
The bathroom scene of Michelle Pfeiffer wearing only a white t-shirt with the outline of her panties showing through a in the movie has been regarded as something similar to the epic shower scene in “Psycho”. And although “What Lies Beneath” hardly reached the classic thriller status, it did reap $155 million in the box-office.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"]
2001[/COLOR]
[COLOR="Red"]“The Others”
[/COLOR]
The title, although short, gives the audiences an idea of what the movie is all about. But the question remains: Who are “the others?”
Set in post-World War II, a mother played by Nicole Kidman hires three new servants – a nanny, a gardener, and a mute girl - to help safeguard for her two children who both have a strange and rare disease that makes them extra-sensitive to sun exposure. Soon, the helpers realize that not only did they find employment, but they stumbled upon the peculiar that could only be resolved through a shocking discovery.
This film are one example of a movie that proves that using gore, bloodshed or special and visual effects is not the only way to scare viewers. Sometimes, a lot of fog and a bit of snooping are enough.
2002
“The Ring”
One thing you will first remember on this film is about a long-haired, pale little girl creeping out of a TV screen. And an eerie, husky voice on the phone, whispering, “Seven days…”
You think of both and you think of only one thing: “The Ring.”
In the Hollywood version of Japan’s highest grossing horror film, Naomi Watts is Rachel Keller, a journalist who picks up the story of a mysterious videotape that is said to carry a scary curse. That is, anyone who views the tape dies within seven days. Keller’s journalistic passions lead her to a series of terrifying pursuits. Worse, it puts her loved ones’ lives on the line when they come face-to-face with “that girl on TV,” Samara.
2003
“Freddy vs. Jason”
Oh my gush!!! It’s evil versus evil in this slasher film by Ronny Yu.
Thinking that his gruesomeness had been forgotten by the people of Springwood, Freddy Krueger (the man who dwells on dreams) enjoins Jason Voorhees (the man who owns the creepy mask I used last Halloween...lol) to perform a series of murders in order to jog people’s memory about his crazy legacy. And so more than ably did Jason brutally kill teenies after teenies---until the dead body count makes Freddy jealous who then challenges him to a face-off.
The horror icons from “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Friday the 13th” provide double gore, double scare, and double slasher flick for the died-hard fan of horror movies. If either tries to penetrate your dream, you, just like their victims, will definitely and desperately fight for reality.
2004
“Shutter”
Photographs are usually taken to preserve and store good and happy memories, but sometimes, mysterious, paranormal and horrifying creatures get in the picture both literally and figuratively.
This Thai thriller flick follows the story of Tun (Ananda Everingham), a photographer who discovers strange images in his shots. His girlfriend, Natre (Achita Sikamana), probes into the mystery and finds that the images are of his ex-lover who committed suicide.
Die-hard fans of Asian horror films can surely expect the film to go beyond the typical revenge plot for its gripping...or shall we say, “neck-twisting”...turn of events.
2005
[COLOR="Red"]“The Exorcism of Emily Rose” (2005)
[/COLOR]
Based on true accounts, “The Exorcism of Emily Rose” presents a gripping hot debate on religion versus science.
Teenage girl Emily Rose (Jennifer Carpenter) gets possessed, not by one demon, but by six! Bloody hell! This, however, was not enough to convince the psychological minds of medical experts who believe everything can be explained through mainstream science. Most of the scenes take place in the court room. However, it’s in the flashback scenes of Emily Rose’s possession and exorcism that really raise hair. And oh, those scenes where the lead character wakes up at three in the morning? That will make anyone wish they’d have peaceful, uninterrupted slumber every night.
And
[COLOR="Red"]“Saw II”
[/COLOR]
In terms of box-office success, “Saw II” tops the rest of the “Saw” films.
Jigsaw, the psycho killer, takes hostage of eight people and engages them in deathly games, winning which would mean their freedom. The killer takes these lethal games to a higher level when he dares even the police to save the hostages who are in danger of being poisoned if not rescued on time.
Although it failed to impress the critics, the second installment of this torture porn film received positive feedback from the public (including me!), raking in $87 million at the box-office.
2006
"Final Destination"
The third installment in the series has exactly the same plot as the previous two obviously. This time a High School student has a vision of a Roller-Coaster accident at an amusement park. She manages to get a few people off the ride but the ride sets off before everyone can escape.
This film was much more realistic for me. The image of the Roller Coaster flying off the tracks, however is awesomely frightening, and it represents a fear we all have every time we visit a carnival. Being a second sequel you would think that hanging around waiting for the pretty cast to get killed would be tedious. But the characters are well developed so you actually care when they get offed.
If you want to see realistic deaths... then what are you waiting for... come' on watch this movie...
[COLOR="DarkOrange"]
2007[/COLOR]
"The Orphanage"
I have a lot of favorite horror films, but one that I really liked was this, "The Orphanage." I love it. The best horror film for me is one that has good storylines. It shouldn’t only be scary and gory, but it should have a strong plot. And The Orphanage for me has a really engaging story.
The Orphanage tells the story of Laura, who as a young girl lived in an orphanage until she was adopted by two good parents. Years later, she returns with her husband and adopted son to re-open the orphanage, but this time as a place for disabled children. However when her son Simon disappears, Laura begins to uncover the tragic and horrifying events of the past.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"]
2008[/COLOR]
"The Strangers"
Since this is the only horror flick I've watched last 2008 then it means that this is the only movie I remember...lol... Sorry if moist of you guys dont like this movie
It begins with a very dark, cold setting. A young couple (played by Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman) are on their own in a friend's holiday home when they find themselves being toyed with and terrorized by some masked strangers.
Similar to a number of modern horror movies, this slasher flick achieves more than the others to a couple of reasons. First of all, Tyler and Speedman are given decent, flawed characters to play and they don't descend into any bouts of terribly bad acting. Secondly, this movie really turns the screw over the first half of the film, placing subtle scares amongst the usual shake, rattle and roll.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"]
2009[/COLOR]
" Drag Me to Hell "
This critically acclaimed film has been described as the most crazy, fun, but terrifying horror movie in years.
Sam Raimi unfettered himself from the webs of Spiderman to direct a gritty horror movie about a loan officer who refused to give an old lady a home loan extension just so she could impress her boss that she is capable of making tough decisions. However, the tough decision resulted into a tough consequence when the old lady cursed Christine to eternal damnation.
"Saw 3D" (2010)
The slasher franchise "SAW" is not as sharp as it used to be, but this seventh and reportedly final entry in the annual Halloween franchise managed to take the top spot at the weekend box office in USA.
In this final chapter of the said horror franchise, Jigsaw's last deathly order for Jill is to kill Hoffman with the Reverse Bear Trap. Things don't go as planned when Hoffman cheated out of the trap, ripping his cheek open. In pain and rage, Hoffman begins his hunt for Jill. Jill goes to the police and specifically asks for Detective Gibson for safety. Gibson and Hoffman though had a rocky past when Gibson filed police brutality on Hoffman. Hoffman knew Jill went to him so this is perfect for Hoffman to get some payback.
"Saw 3D" earned $24.2 million during the three days beginning on Friday, in line with muted expectations, but still the series' third-lowest opening.
2000
“What Lies Beneath”
A perfect hubby like Norman Spencer can only be too good to be true. He and Claire were living a joyful, peaceful life when, one day, she begins hearing strange and horrifying sounds and seeing scary images of a woman. It is later revealed that Norman is a not that perfect hubby after all, having cheated on Claire a year ago. But what about his wife’s senseless delusions...are they what he deems it to be?
The bathroom scene of Michelle Pfeiffer wearing only a white t-shirt with the outline of her panties showing through a in the movie has been regarded as something similar to the epic shower scene in “Psycho”. And although “What Lies Beneath” hardly reached the classic thriller status, it did reap $155 million in the box-office.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"]
2001[/COLOR]
[COLOR="Red"]“The Others”
[/COLOR]
The title, although short, gives the audiences an idea of what the movie is all about. But the question remains: Who are “the others?”
Set in post-World War II, a mother played by Nicole Kidman hires three new servants – a nanny, a gardener, and a mute girl - to help safeguard for her two children who both have a strange and rare disease that makes them extra-sensitive to sun exposure. Soon, the helpers realize that not only did they find employment, but they stumbled upon the peculiar that could only be resolved through a shocking discovery.
This film are one example of a movie that proves that using gore, bloodshed or special and visual effects is not the only way to scare viewers. Sometimes, a lot of fog and a bit of snooping are enough.
2002
“The Ring”
One thing you will first remember on this film is about a long-haired, pale little girl creeping out of a TV screen. And an eerie, husky voice on the phone, whispering, “Seven days…”
You think of both and you think of only one thing: “The Ring.”
In the Hollywood version of Japan’s highest grossing horror film, Naomi Watts is Rachel Keller, a journalist who picks up the story of a mysterious videotape that is said to carry a scary curse. That is, anyone who views the tape dies within seven days. Keller’s journalistic passions lead her to a series of terrifying pursuits. Worse, it puts her loved ones’ lives on the line when they come face-to-face with “that girl on TV,” Samara.
2003
“Freddy vs. Jason”
Oh my gush!!! It’s evil versus evil in this slasher film by Ronny Yu.
Thinking that his gruesomeness had been forgotten by the people of Springwood, Freddy Krueger (the man who dwells on dreams) enjoins Jason Voorhees (the man who owns the creepy mask I used last Halloween...lol) to perform a series of murders in order to jog people’s memory about his crazy legacy. And so more than ably did Jason brutally kill teenies after teenies---until the dead body count makes Freddy jealous who then challenges him to a face-off.
The horror icons from “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Friday the 13th” provide double gore, double scare, and double slasher flick for the died-hard fan of horror movies. If either tries to penetrate your dream, you, just like their victims, will definitely and desperately fight for reality.
2004
“Shutter”
Photographs are usually taken to preserve and store good and happy memories, but sometimes, mysterious, paranormal and horrifying creatures get in the picture both literally and figuratively.
This Thai thriller flick follows the story of Tun (Ananda Everingham), a photographer who discovers strange images in his shots. His girlfriend, Natre (Achita Sikamana), probes into the mystery and finds that the images are of his ex-lover who committed suicide.
Die-hard fans of Asian horror films can surely expect the film to go beyond the typical revenge plot for its gripping...or shall we say, “neck-twisting”...turn of events.
2005
[COLOR="Red"]“The Exorcism of Emily Rose” (2005)
[/COLOR]
Based on true accounts, “The Exorcism of Emily Rose” presents a gripping hot debate on religion versus science.
Teenage girl Emily Rose (Jennifer Carpenter) gets possessed, not by one demon, but by six! Bloody hell! This, however, was not enough to convince the psychological minds of medical experts who believe everything can be explained through mainstream science. Most of the scenes take place in the court room. However, it’s in the flashback scenes of Emily Rose’s possession and exorcism that really raise hair. And oh, those scenes where the lead character wakes up at three in the morning? That will make anyone wish they’d have peaceful, uninterrupted slumber every night.
And
[COLOR="Red"]“Saw II”
[/COLOR]
In terms of box-office success, “Saw II” tops the rest of the “Saw” films.
Jigsaw, the psycho killer, takes hostage of eight people and engages them in deathly games, winning which would mean their freedom. The killer takes these lethal games to a higher level when he dares even the police to save the hostages who are in danger of being poisoned if not rescued on time.
Although it failed to impress the critics, the second installment of this torture porn film received positive feedback from the public (including me!), raking in $87 million at the box-office.
2006
"Final Destination"
The third installment in the series has exactly the same plot as the previous two obviously. This time a High School student has a vision of a Roller-Coaster accident at an amusement park. She manages to get a few people off the ride but the ride sets off before everyone can escape.
This film was much more realistic for me. The image of the Roller Coaster flying off the tracks, however is awesomely frightening, and it represents a fear we all have every time we visit a carnival. Being a second sequel you would think that hanging around waiting for the pretty cast to get killed would be tedious. But the characters are well developed so you actually care when they get offed.
If you want to see realistic deaths... then what are you waiting for... come' on watch this movie...
[COLOR="DarkOrange"]
2007[/COLOR]
"The Orphanage"
I have a lot of favorite horror films, but one that I really liked was this, "The Orphanage." I love it. The best horror film for me is one that has good storylines. It shouldn’t only be scary and gory, but it should have a strong plot. And The Orphanage for me has a really engaging story.
The Orphanage tells the story of Laura, who as a young girl lived in an orphanage until she was adopted by two good parents. Years later, she returns with her husband and adopted son to re-open the orphanage, but this time as a place for disabled children. However when her son Simon disappears, Laura begins to uncover the tragic and horrifying events of the past.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"]
2008[/COLOR]
"The Strangers"
Since this is the only horror flick I've watched last 2008 then it means that this is the only movie I remember...lol... Sorry if moist of you guys dont like this movie
It begins with a very dark, cold setting. A young couple (played by Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman) are on their own in a friend's holiday home when they find themselves being toyed with and terrorized by some masked strangers.
Similar to a number of modern horror movies, this slasher flick achieves more than the others to a couple of reasons. First of all, Tyler and Speedman are given decent, flawed characters to play and they don't descend into any bouts of terribly bad acting. Secondly, this movie really turns the screw over the first half of the film, placing subtle scares amongst the usual shake, rattle and roll.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"]
2009[/COLOR]
" Drag Me to Hell "
This critically acclaimed film has been described as the most crazy, fun, but terrifying horror movie in years.
Sam Raimi unfettered himself from the webs of Spiderman to direct a gritty horror movie about a loan officer who refused to give an old lady a home loan extension just so she could impress her boss that she is capable of making tough decisions. However, the tough decision resulted into a tough consequence when the old lady cursed Christine to eternal damnation.
"Saw 3D" (2010)
The slasher franchise "SAW" is not as sharp as it used to be, but this seventh and reportedly final entry in the annual Halloween franchise managed to take the top spot at the weekend box office in USA.
In this final chapter of the said horror franchise, Jigsaw's last deathly order for Jill is to kill Hoffman with the Reverse Bear Trap. Things don't go as planned when Hoffman cheated out of the trap, ripping his cheek open. In pain and rage, Hoffman begins his hunt for Jill. Jill goes to the police and specifically asks for Detective Gibson for safety. Gibson and Hoffman though had a rocky past when Gibson filed police brutality on Hoffman. Hoffman knew Jill went to him so this is perfect for Hoffman to get some payback.
"Saw 3D" earned $24.2 million during the three days beginning on Friday, in line with muted expectations, but still the series' third-lowest opening.
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