tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post3195123270402116482..comments2023-11-05T02:57:06.922-05:00Comments on The Vault of Horror: The Tuesday Top 10: Most OVERRATED Horror MoviesB-Solhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10717121313061173603noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-39723452783868614402012-12-06T15:19:11.741-05:002012-12-06T15:19:11.741-05:00I'm definitely aware my opinion of Blair Witch...I'm definitely aware my opinion of Blair Witch is in the minority. I can't help but feel that Paranormal Activity did it so much better.B-Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717121313061173603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-35439079208372170022012-12-03T21:47:30.035-05:002012-12-03T21:47:30.035-05:00I agree with all your choices except for the Blair...I agree with all your choices except for the Blair Witch Project. What an amazingly scary movie that was. You didn't see anything scary but it screwed with your head. A classic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-6753848290560361812011-07-06T09:07:29.520-04:002011-07-06T09:07:29.520-04:00im totally with you on most of them. the american ...im totally with you on most of them. the american remake of ringu is definitely heaps better, and the blair witch project sucked!! i love friday 13th, its probably the only one on there that i didnt think heyyy dont pay that out but admittedly i am a jason die hard and i do find it more amusing than horror. but s a good list :)Amiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790731625887086307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-20173249854609992832011-03-12T01:07:49.564-05:002011-03-12T01:07:49.564-05:00Each justification was quite accurate. I have been...Each justification was quite accurate. I have been waiting for those explinations from someone for awhile. You can like a movie and recognize it's flaws. <br /><br />The Sixth Sense was decent, but I think it's effectiveness has diminished and by no means should it have been considered by the Academy.<br /><br />And the only reason I was scared of "The Blair Witch Project" was because I was enjoying a sugar cube at the time.Cousin Larrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-13017427151273861732010-12-14T15:35:30.553-05:002010-12-14T15:35:30.553-05:00I cannot even express how frightened I was by The ...I cannot even express how frightened I was by The Blair Witch Project. If anything I feel people are overly -abusive- towards it, rather than overly praising. <br /><br />Not enjoying it because one was "mislead into thinking it was real" is just nonsense; one must accept any fiction's unreality to a degree in order to appreciate it. I'm old enough to have seen it during the "is it or isn't it" apparent confusion, but upon watching it today knowing the in-hindsight-obvious facts doesn't diminish it at all. I still find its realism to be <i> amazingly</i> convincing. <br /><br />To me, The Blair Witch Project is the scariest film ever made. I hate to attack Paranormal Activity (because I love it as well and hating on it is almost as popular as hating TBWP; I love the entire genre.), but it doesn't even come CLOSE in terms of sheer terror.Keelee von Cupcakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14895314692595647383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-9052449194581103842010-07-20T16:02:23.335-04:002010-07-20T16:02:23.335-04:00i don't understand ANYONE praising War of the ...i don't understand ANYONE praising War of the worlds... besides the special effects, everything was excruciating. The characters had no personality and were pretty much caricatures. i wanted the son to fucking die. I fucking hated that little asshole, brat. I did not buy the ending one little bit. I actually like Scary movie 4 better than that...Spike Ghosthttp://spikeghost.deviantart.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-51898346016466928802010-06-04T09:38:28.134-04:002010-06-04T09:38:28.134-04:00Well, here's the thing. The very nature of a l...Well, here's the thing. The very nature of a list like this means it's gonna make some people angry. What I'm doing is selecting movies that specifically have a strong fan following, which I personally feel is not entirely warranted. So of course, that's a bit troubling to those who love the films in question. Jordan, what horror films would you consider to be among the most overrated?B-Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717121313061173603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-33380831825092275172010-06-04T09:25:44.232-04:002010-06-04T09:25:44.232-04:00Well, maybe the other side of that coin is that B-...Well, maybe the other side of that coin is that B-Sol sounds like he knows something about movies because he actually <i>does</i> know something about movies. I don't think any of us are putting ourselves over as experts, but we each at least come with informed opinions--and not always marching in lockstep with the masses.<br /><br />I mean, heck, I watched <i>Donnie Darko</i> for the first time a month or two ago and I think he's spot on with criticizing the film and the director. Highly overrated.Rabid Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307255127156087170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-47487726449343283892010-06-04T03:19:45.657-04:002010-06-04T03:19:45.657-04:00Ok, this list pissed me off. This dude just took c...Ok, this list pissed me off. This dude just took cult favourites and pissed all over them to sound like he knows something about movies that us mortals just can't comprehend. And for the record, calling someone else pretentious doesn't make you sound any less so.Jordannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-39538032363910284802010-05-19T10:07:55.115-04:002010-05-19T10:07:55.115-04:00Thanks for weighing in! Especially if you're a...Thanks for weighing in! Especially if you're actually David Lee Roth. That would rule.B-Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717121313061173603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-25026386950197862722010-05-19T10:04:23.617-04:002010-05-19T10:04:23.617-04:00I agree with all except the top two; Sixth Sense i...I agree with all except the top two; Sixth Sense is one of those rare movies that's fun to watch multiple times; the acting and self-confident direction/script are compelling. Best Picture nomination? A quibble. <em>Hurt Locker</em> bored me (and how does that happen in a film where stuff blows up all the time?_- Oscars are just a measure of Hollywood politics, not much more. <em>Blair Witch</em> I don't re-watch (annoying leads) but I appreciate what it accomplishes. It is a truly great indie. To replace them? <em>Trick R Treat</em> (OK but not really as good as any given <em>Tales From the Crypt</em> ep, and I dislike TFTC) and Drag Me to Hell (Help! A haunted hankie!).DLRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-37476463959156381932010-05-15T00:38:56.673-04:002010-05-15T00:38:56.673-04:00I had heard it was based on a book, but have never...I had heard it was based on a book, but have never sought it out. Thanks for the recommendation!B-Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717121313061173603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-7479445481912718232010-05-14T21:13:56.794-04:002010-05-14T21:13:56.794-04:00I completely agree with you about Ring (only calle...I completely agree with you about Ring (only called "Ringu" due to 1. Japanese pronounciation of English words and 2. the retardation of American translators). The remake was much better. The book, however, tops both, and the mangas are scattered somewhere in between.<br /><br />Read the book if you get the chance. Ryuji's character is highly memorable in comparison to the nancy pseudo-psychic they sadly present to us in the movie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-36453011815521507502010-02-18T19:52:37.658-05:002010-02-18T19:52:37.658-05:00Yay, I'm a cultural illiterate! Woo hoo!! :-)Yay, I'm a cultural illiterate! Woo hoo!! :-)B-Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717121313061173603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-58185423378477026542010-02-18T19:49:14.302-05:002010-02-18T19:49:14.302-05:00Ummm, Blair Witch was hailed as a masterpiece AND ...Ummm, Blair Witch was hailed as a masterpiece AND THEN it got disrributed to theaters where cultural illiterates could groan at it because it had no million dollar special effects and didn't congratulate them for being stupid. And it is still hailed as a masterpiece by people who admire innovative low budget movie making. Army of Darkness is a good film, you say so yourself. Donnie Darko, same thing. neither of them are horror films.Peter Bernardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17984260321681445303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-56678178052905871032010-02-15T09:15:56.242-05:002010-02-15T09:15:56.242-05:00Ah yes, of course! Exorcist was nominated in '...Ah yes, of course! Exorcist was nominated in '73--the year The Sting won. Thanks!B-Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717121313061173603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-63972213699371779382010-02-15T01:41:28.133-05:002010-02-15T01:41:28.133-05:00Re: The Sixth Sense is "the first supernatura...Re: The Sixth Sense is "the first supernatural horror film to be nominated for Best Picture?" You may want a mulligan on that one, B-Sol, and look back at 1973...senskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15469603484774090192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-31482220744840707722010-02-13T13:22:27.009-05:002010-02-13T13:22:27.009-05:00Sorry bro, but I gotta disagree with you regarding...Sorry bro, but I gotta disagree with you regarding The Blair Witch Project. In fact, I couldn't fit how much I disagree into this little comment box. ;) - <a href="http://raising-hell.blogspot.com/2010/02/blair-witch-project-revisited.html" rel="nofollow">The Blair Witch Project Revisited</a>Brian (a.k.a. Hellstorm)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11190873106999381558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-59502162506948315992010-02-13T00:48:27.912-05:002010-02-13T00:48:27.912-05:00I knew I couldn't have been the only one!I knew I couldn't have been the only one!B-Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717121313061173603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-26483612609407773372010-02-12T20:26:08.663-05:002010-02-12T20:26:08.663-05:00This is the second time today I've encountered...This is the second time today I've encountered sites calling B.S. on Donnie Darko... the honeymoon is truly, truly over. Check it!<br /><br />http://io9.com/5470719/the-onion-av-club-on-falling-out-of-love-with-donnie-darko-and-tim-burtonfallonhttp://www.scarsmagazine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-89610313207030638672010-02-11T14:33:38.846-05:002010-02-11T14:33:38.846-05:00Amen on Drag Me to Hell Davey! It's the defini...Amen on Drag Me to Hell Davey! It's the definition of an okay movie. How it landed on so many 'best horror films of the decade' lists is a question that baffles my senses and makes me dislike it in hype hindsight.deadlydollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061028044836745499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-52855600821474958742010-02-11T14:14:00.525-05:002010-02-11T14:14:00.525-05:00I'd argue in defense of The Sixth Sense, but I...I'd argue in defense of <i>The Sixth Sense</i>, but I can see how the hype of that film really set people up for a disappointment. <i>Blair Witch</i> as #1 is spot on, even though I did like that movie when it came out--didn't go apeshit for it, but I liked it.Rabid Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307255127156087170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-67665442674108138902010-02-11T13:09:23.139-05:002010-02-11T13:09:23.139-05:00I definitely agree about War of the Worlds. I abso...I definitely agree about War of the Worlds. I absolutely hated that movie when I saw it.<br /><br />And I've realized that I like Butterfly Effect less and less each time I see it.<br /><br />Being a big Jason fan, the Friday the 13th franchise is my favorite of the Big Three. But, I see where you're coming from with the original F13 being wrongly hailed as a classic.<br /><br />I do feel a little insulted by the comment about having to be dense to not see the twist in Sixth Sense coming (even though I realize you're admitting to it yourself). It's one of my favorite twists ever, and I didn't see it coming.<br /><br />As for the talk of Let the Right One In and The Shining being overrated, I must admit I don't like those movies as much as most people do. But they are undeniably well made films and certainly aren't disasters by a longshot. They aren't really my cup of tea, but I see why people love them.<br /><br />I would agree more about the comment about Drag Me To Hell being overrated, though. I enjoyed it, but everyone seemed to think it was some instant classic. I thought it was nothing particularly special. And it seemed like the movie was trying to set up the envelope business to be a surprise or twist, but it could be seen from a mile away.Davey C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08817420765496185910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-32024829505129005182010-02-11T12:36:16.086-05:002010-02-11T12:36:16.086-05:00Wow am I late to the party here but - great post!
...Wow am I late to the party here but - great post!<br /><br />While I do disagree with a couple of your choices (Blair Witch and Hellraiser, namely), I applaud you for calling out Ammityville Horror for the mess that it is. There is NOTHING even remotely scary about this movie and the fact that it gets lumped in with other classics from the time period is a shame.<br /><br />For some reason, I can get past Hellraiser's 80's vibe and appreciate it. It's got a gritty atmosphere that movies like Friday the 13th don't. Beyond that, the special effects still hold up, in my opinion. Fuck CGI - give me latex and corn syrup any day.Matthttp://www.noroominhell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470604276410220159.post-74737278865649100722010-02-11T09:08:23.293-05:002010-02-11T09:08:23.293-05:00Thanks for the praise, Evil!
Chris, I've found...Thanks for the praise, Evil!<br />Chris, I've found there is quite a vocal minority of people who think Kubrick' Shining is a disaster. I personally could not disagree more, but this opinion is more prevalent than you would imagine.B-Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717121313061173603noreply@blogger.com