tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post4060365613849271501..comments2024-02-21T20:51:54.249+00:00Comments on The Celluloid Highway: The Ten Most Overrated Horror Films of All TimeShaun Anderson [The Celluloid Highway]http://www.blogger.com/profile/18066744649878418309noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-45353137341857269662015-09-09T20:22:55.366+01:002015-09-09T20:22:55.366+01:00That's fair enough. To each their own.That's fair enough. To each their own.greensucksblueruleshttp://greensucksbluerules.newgrounds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-51668974161063841672012-08-30T02:40:10.838+01:002012-08-30T02:40:10.838+01:00Shaun, great to see that you trashed "28 Days...Shaun, great to see that you trashed "28 Days later" and "The Descent", they were just more ludicrously over-rated British made garbage.jervaise brooke hamsternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-26611963351761949282012-01-03T02:46:45.088+00:002012-01-03T02:46:45.088+00:00Well well - I like that you're brave enough to...Well well - I like that you're brave enough to call out The Exorcist, but I don't see it as horrified of female sexuality as much as about the dissolve of the patriarchy, with the true villain being Father Karras (his neglect of his mother, etc.) the good thing about that film--and most all of these--is that you can read something into it. I also love every Lewton film in his horror Erich Kuerstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02850572368098319317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-49663580476306570652011-03-16T13:18:48.423+00:002011-03-16T13:18:48.423+00:00I assume you haven't read why I thought DAWN O...I assume you haven't read why I thought DAWN OF THE DEAD was overrated? My reasons are nothing to do with the film being character driven. Also you shouldn't assume everyones motive for saying a film is overrated is the same...many thanks for the comment though.Shaun Anderson [The Celluloid Highway]https://www.blogger.com/profile/18066744649878418309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-22315334086108901242011-03-16T03:43:20.890+00:002011-03-16T03:43:20.890+00:00This post started off on the right foot by includi...This post started off on the right foot by including Dracula- then fell apart when you added Dawn of the Dead and Black Christmas.<br /><br />Whenever somebody accuses Dawn of the Dead of being overrated, I always wonder why they can't stomach the focus being on the characters instead of the gore.greensucksblueruleshttp://greensucksbluerules.newgrounds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-29305964684563000472010-11-03T14:04:45.210+00:002010-11-03T14:04:45.210+00:00Thanks for stopping by Jonny - I love 'The Shi...Thanks for stopping by Jonny - I love 'The Shining', probably because it was one of my earliest encounters with cinematic horror. However I'd love to read an informed review that tried to tear it apart! - there is plenty in 'The Shining' to be criticised. Thanks very much for rating this amongst the best October posts, I appreciate it greatly.Shaun Anderson [The Celluloid Highway]https://www.blogger.com/profile/18066744649878418309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-44793023501537767422010-11-03T04:30:54.867+00:002010-11-03T04:30:54.867+00:00Great post, although I agree whole heartedly on mo...Great post, although I agree whole heartedly on more than one choice! If I were ballsy enough to make a list like this, I'd have to include "House of the Devil", "Rocky Horror Picture Show", and "The Shining". Oops, now I've done it. I'll probably be drummed out of the Monster Squad now. SORRY GUYS!<br /><br />Anyway, I wanted to let you know that I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-79010693644271759772010-10-29T18:47:48.702+01:002010-10-29T18:47:48.702+01:00I can 100% agree on that point, we will never know...I can 100% agree on that point, we will never know for certain whether the studios imposed the decisions to include the monsters or not in either NotD or Cat People, which will leave a mystique around the films to be debated for years. The two interpretations can almost be reviewed entirely separately from one another, since the Cat People as a monster film and the Cat People as a psychological I Like Horror Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851268002582984544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-25240283536339021922010-10-29T15:55:28.263+01:002010-10-29T15:55:28.263+01:00You raise a good point Carl, and its one of the be...You raise a good point Carl, and its one of the best defences for 'Cat People' I've seen. I have no qualms with 'Night of the Demon' - its an excellent film, but I understand you extending the point in response to my comment on your review. 'Cat People' pretty much stood in for all of the Val Lewton horror pictures (except 'The Body Snatcher') and I could just Shaun Anderson [The Celluloid Highway]https://www.blogger.com/profile/18066744649878418309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-7000614753537515742010-10-29T00:55:17.214+01:002010-10-29T00:55:17.214+01:00Dang. I missed the conversation earlier lol.. Wher...Dang. I missed the conversation earlier lol.. Where to jump in...<br /><br />I have some obvious grievances with some of the titles on there, but I completely agree on Dracula without question. So many of the other films are due a certain amount of praise for their importance and historical context within the genre. <br /><br />As I will mention in my response to Night of the Demon, Shaun, I Like Horror Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851268002582984544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-53965397857438217582010-10-19T19:19:28.488+01:002010-10-19T19:19:28.488+01:00Zoinks!! I love the kick in the knees to these (m...Zoinks!! I love the kick in the knees to these (most of 'em, at least) sacred cows. I agree with a lot of your criticisms, especially of Last House and The Beyond. Although I was startled by Last House, and was impressed with Hess' performance, I couldn't forgive the obvious joy the filmmakers were taking with the cruelty. And The Beyond... yaaaaawwwwwnnnnn...<br /><br />Henry, I Bad Ronaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00367304754290209161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-41224769585625140022010-10-19T17:34:51.605+01:002010-10-19T17:34:51.605+01:00Hi there Ben - thanks for taking the time out to s...Hi there Ben - thanks for taking the time out to share your thoughts. I'm greatful for your views. I agree about the weirdness of 'The Beyond' - my point is though to what extent is it a strategy on the filmmakers part? I'm not convinced that it is at all. Therefore if I follow that line of logic I cant proclaim Fulci. In Fulci's horror films, the evidence of incompetence is Shaun Anderson [The Celluloid Highway]https://www.blogger.com/profile/18066744649878418309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-11983773042654836152010-10-19T15:54:31.570+01:002010-10-19T15:54:31.570+01:00Looks like I'm a bit late weighing in on the c...Looks like I'm a bit late weighing in on the comments for this one, but hey, better late than never...<br /><br />I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with you on the Romero films, Shaun - I think they're incredible, Night OTLD remains the ur-text of all modern horror cinema, etc etc... <br /><br />...but that aside, I think you're spot on for the most part!<br /><br />I&#Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14951955227326548340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-50405442343786757762010-10-19T15:28:07.049+01:002010-10-19T15:28:07.049+01:00Right on in making the "Kubrick making the ma...Right on in making the "Kubrick making the material his own" observation & that rubbing King the wrong way. Incidentally, Kubrick practically does this "visionary hi-jacking" (I don't mean this pejoratively) in every one of his films right up to "Eyes Wide Shut", based on Schnitzler's "Dream Story", a short book well worth seeking out. <br /><brectoplasmicpages@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12185073045573359651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-22506484129987437242010-10-19T13:32:39.145+01:002010-10-19T13:32:39.145+01:00@ Woodside - That is indeed a still from 'Kwai...@ Woodside - That is indeed a still from 'Kwaidan' well spotted, and yes it is a favourite. I couldnt agree more on 'The Shining', the King scripted mini series was dire. I think what King ultimately objected too, is that Kubrick made 'The Shining' his own. The film resonates in the popular consciousness far more than the book, that probably pisses King off. <br /><br />@ Shaun Anderson [The Celluloid Highway]https://www.blogger.com/profile/18066744649878418309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-35186949057635345112010-10-19T00:51:38.396+01:002010-10-19T00:51:38.396+01:00Kudos for the article, it's rare that the flaw...Kudos for the article, it's rare that the flaws of so many "classic" films are mentioned. When we put aside our rosy colored memories is when we realise that "the emperor has no clothes".<br />I of course disagree on some films, but as another response stated, there's a difference between being very fond of a movie and said movie being any good, much less a classic of Luishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631388281199815121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-22062773821363002532010-10-18T23:32:42.733+01:002010-10-18T23:32:42.733+01:00Agree, Shaun, DEVIL & DANIEL WEBSTER is one be...Agree, Shaun, DEVIL & DANIEL WEBSTER is one beautifully made feature rich with atmosphere and a playfully evil ambiance about it. I first found it discussed in this big book on horror called 'Classics of the Horror Film'. I was in third grade and this other kid had it. Well I had about a dozen 'Famous Monsters of Filmland' magazines and seeing this big book of horror flicks I venoms5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-28616204432796031092010-10-18T21:52:41.750+01:002010-10-18T21:52:41.750+01:00I bet Kwaidan is one of Shaun's favorites. Is ...I bet Kwaidan is one of Shaun's favorites. Is that a still from it up there on your title pic? It's a great film! Talk about atmosphere. I totally agree with your taste from the snippets I've gathered & what you've said here so far. Texas Chainsaw Massacre is among my top (20?) horror films. Perhaps, my all time favorite is "The Shining" stylistically, cast-wise, ectoplasmicpages@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12185073045573359651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-36573105481489102652010-10-18T18:30:53.458+01:002010-10-18T18:30:53.458+01:00Strange thing! I wrote a lengthier reply, but my c...Strange thing! I wrote a lengthier reply, but my comments on the other films dissapeare when I hit that "post comment" button! I hate it when that happens! <br /><br />As for Night of the Living Dead, yeah, I still it still works. To me its all about the black and white, it makes it scarier somehow. In fact, the fact that its al old film, makes it scarier to me. There are some scenes Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-3623947272038118282010-10-18T15:50:17.973+01:002010-10-18T15:50:17.973+01:00I was looking forward to seeing what you had to sa...I was looking forward to seeing what you had to say Franco :-) My major problem with 'Dawn' is that it isnt really much of a thematic advancement on the first film. I do believe it is all their in NOTLD.I'm with you, I like 'Day of the Dead' a lot more too, I think it's the best of Romero's zombie pics. <br /><br />I think Friedkin's personality is essential to an Shaun Anderson [The Celluloid Highway]https://www.blogger.com/profile/18066744649878418309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-24075859662494910242010-10-18T14:49:23.507+01:002010-10-18T14:49:23.507+01:00As far as DAWN OF THE DEAD (1979) goes, Im gonna h...As far as DAWN OF THE DEAD (1979) goes, Im gonna have to disagree with you on that one. To me that one is a total horror classic every step of the way. I mean, it comments on consumerism yeah, but it also comments on a whole bag of other things as well. I mean, one gets the feeling that society could de-evolve into chaos in five seconds if given the right circumstances. You notice how humans are Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-7048718099751590942010-10-18T13:43:18.960+01:002010-10-18T13:43:18.960+01:00@ Woodside - One of my favourite films of all time...@ Woodside - One of my favourite films of all time is the original version of 'The Hitcher', I love the film, but also recognise it doesnt make a lot of sense, and doesnt stand up to heavy scrutiny. It's this unthinking veneration of films that irritates me. We are of like mind when it comes to 'Zombi 2', it is also my favourite zombie horror film, and in my opinion is vastly Shaun Anderson [The Celluloid Highway]https://www.blogger.com/profile/18066744649878418309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-54210605902589929732010-10-18T03:18:25.497+01:002010-10-18T03:18:25.497+01:00Apart from Cat People I agree with your list almos...Apart from <em>Cat People</em> I agree with your list almost 100 per cent.<br /><br />I'd have added <em>Texas Chainsaw Massacre</em> to the list.dfordoomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306293859869179118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-8683740322736876102010-10-17T23:35:04.562+01:002010-10-17T23:35:04.562+01:00Very excellent post, Shaun, with thoughtful respon...Very excellent post, Shaun, with thoughtful responses from most posters. <br />Many fans would do themselves a service by pondering the difference between what they enjoy and what constitutes great work. I enjoy the horror genre in books and film but truly believe little of it holds up against non-genre work (I don't say this unequivocally by any means and great work transcends genre confinesectoplasmicpages@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12185073045573359651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-22249330048964997992010-10-17T22:59:58.403+01:002010-10-17T22:59:58.403+01:00interesting topic to address, altho it will always...interesting topic to address, altho it will always remain subjective due to the nature of both product and purchaser. <br /><br />one man's trash....stonerphonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573438214430666233noreply@blogger.com