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Be it a sequel everyone dismissed, a video game adaptation, a cheap affair full of unknowns, or an ill-conceived 2000's nu metal remake of a beloved classic - what are your favorite known clunkers you genuinely like?

I really loved Psycho II and think it hits the mark as a follow up. I also think Knock Knock is a fantastic exercise in discomfort and one of Roth's best movies.

Edit: hell yeah, glad to see my impression of Psycho II's rep was wrong, id always been told none of the sequels were worth it and they were all pointless.

The first that comes to mind is Chloe Grace Moretz as Carrie (2013). What say you? Maybe the actor was simply not good or the actors gave committed performances, but audiences felt they didn't fit the role, tone, or source material.

Has anyone ever watched a horror movie where after days (or weeks) that it stilled lingered with you? Could be because of how great the film is, one particular scene, because it felt real or because you related to it.

My boyfriend and I are huge horror fans, we watch something creepy almost on every meeting. Its our favourite genre, we love exploring different interpretations of whats scary from different authors, the problem is that its rare for such movies to have even a tiny romantic subplot, which would be nice for a date. Last year we watched "Together" and instantly fell in love with it. A story about realities of being in a commited relationship and going through problems together while experiencing paranormal dangers, that in the end brighs two people together.... It was weirdly sweet in a way that we love.

Im looking for some movie we could watch on a date, that would fit in our creepy aesthetic but still set some romantic atmosphere. Maybe you have some recomendstions? It can be a regular movie or a short film.

Ps. Would be lovely if it was queer!

So, I've been interested for a while in surreal horror (Jacob's Ladder, Silent Hill, Hellraiser, etc.) however, I'm still not 100% on what actually makes something "surreal horror". It's clearly more than just horror with unrealistic elements (because that's most horror media), but what actually makes horror "surreal"? I'd love to try my hand at making something that taps into surreal horror, and to do that I need to understand the essence of surrealism, not just the visual style or tricks other surreal properties like Endacopia or ENA have done, but the actual heart of "surreal" media. What is the true heart of "surreal" horror?

Fairly recently, I watched Fear Itself for the first time, and after I finished the series, I started Masters of Horror). For those who have seen both, which anthology series did you like the most? Personally, I enjoyed Fear Itself a lot more than Masters of Horror. There was only a couple of episodes per season of Masters of Horror that I really enjoyed and the rest were just okay. There was only one episode of Fear Itself I didn't really like but loved everything else.

I’ve seen a ton of horror movies, but there’s this one that I saw way back when I was a kid and it legit messed me up. I’m not talking about the best movies or anything, just the one that triggers that weird, irrational hesitation.

Do you guys have a forbidden movie that you’re too chicken to revisit?

I am very interested in the topic of the simulation theory, and hence, I love stories that tackle this.

Please recommend to me horror fiction that is mostly about or has a major twist involving characters trapped in a fake reality, i.e Smile 2. Mostly just want film and shows, but books and comics and games are welcome too.

What are some stand out examples of actors known for doing comedy or lighthearted movies playing against type as a horror antagonists/villain and doing it shockingly well?

This sale, I decided to actually give Criterion a serious shot by blind buying and picking up several movies, I normally strayed away because Criterion seemed too pretentious and the movies a bit out of my league.

Wow, I am seriously blown away by the quality of each purchase. The 4k transfer, the supplements, the packaging, everything.

Also these movies leave you feeling a certain way, whether it’s positive or negative, it really digs deep into the core.

I don’t know, just word vomiting, but wow I don’t think I can go back to just collecting 4Ks, must be Criterion. I’m obsessed.

My 11 year old daughter and I have bonded over our love of horror. We have watched several PG-13 movies like The conjuring series and The Ring and looking for suggestions for others. Thanks so much and I hope you all had a great 4th!

For almost 30 years, Anjem Choudary radicalised young British Muslims in plain sight. A trained lawyer, he knew exactly where the line of British law sat and stayed one inch behind it while his network was linked to the London Bridge attack, the murder of Lee Rigby, and at least 100 British jihadis. It took three countries and two undercover operations to finally put him away for life. This is the story of how Britain's most dangerous preacher stayed untouchable, and why it took 28 years to jail him.

To whoever recommended this flick in this sub a few days ago…

Thank you, and fuck you.
I believe that is all I need to say.

If you haven’t watched this, please do.

Just finished watching From and Widows Bay. Any recommendations along those lines?

I’ve seen- American Horror Story, Scream Queens, Haunted Hill, Scream(tv series), Purge (tv series) and loved them all.

Any series I’ve missed worth watching?

Gino’s traditional family Christmas Eve turns into a bloody battle for survival when his long-dead grandma drops by and goes on a murderous rampage. Amid the chaos, Gino reunites with his ex and the dysfunctional duo must avoid his dead Italian relatives popping up all around the neighbourhood as they search for a way to get rid of these Yuletide revenants and survive his family Christmas.