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[Josh500]

The emphasis on "recent"!

Don't give me Rosemary's Baby, or the original Halloween, or even Jaws. I've seen em them all!

I am talking about horror films (maybe little known) that are great and that were released in the past couple of years. Thanks for any input!

Btw, anybody seen The Human Centipede? A Dutch horror film, and reportedly one of the most disgusting movies ever made. (I don't plan on watching it, but maybe somebody has?)

[Wojo]

Four months of therapy to forget that one, down the drain. Thanks...

[Marian Schedenig]

The Descent. It completely relies on all the genre tricks and doesn't do anything "new", but it's all brilliantly executed and works perfectly. The less you know about it in advance, the better.

[Josh500]

The Descent. It completely relies on all the genre tricks and doesn't do anything "new", but it's all brilliantly executed and works perfectly. The less you know about it in advance, the better.

Yes, I've seen that! Very well made indeed. I understand the second part is (almost) just as good.

Also, anybody seen "A Serbian Film"? (It's a Serbian film called "A Serbian Film.")

I understand nobody should watch that. It's so violent it makes Saw and Hostel look like Disney movies. And yes, I'm dead serious. (I've only read about it, but I am not going to watch it. But again, somebody has?)

[Wojo]

"graphic depictions of pedophilia, rape, necrophilia, and incest." I suppose this was necessary?

[Josh500]

"graphic depictions of pedophilia, rape, necrophilia, and incest." I suppose this was necessary?

Nope.

But then, what movie is really necessary?

[Wojo]

But then, what movie is really necessary?

"Remember Charlie"

[Josh500]

[Koray Savas]

The Ring is probably the best one from the past 10 years.

[Josh500]

The Ring is probably the best one from the past 10 years.

You mean the American remake, right? Hmmm, I've seen that too, but didn't find it that great. It was good, but nothing special. Same with The Grudge.

[Koray Savas]

Yeah, it was good, which is rare for a horror film these days.

[Charlie Brigden]

The Ring is ok but It's weak sauce compared to the original Japanese film. Both are compared to A Tale of Two Sisters, which is a wonderful Korean movie.

You might want to see Let The Right One In before the Americans bastardize it. That's the best horror film I've seen since the 80s.

Trick R Treat is a lot of fun in the Creepshow mould. Shame it was dumped to DTV

[Josh500]

Some of my favorites, off the top of my head (that are good, though not necessarily great):

Hostel I+II
The Last House on the Left
Wolf Creek
Saw I-IV (the rest sucks)
Shutter Island

The Ring is ok but It's weak sauce compared to the original Korean film.

The original movie The Ring is Japanese!

[Charlie Brigden]

Some of my favorites, off the top of my head (that are good, though not necessarily great):

Hostel I+II
The Last House on the Left
Wolf Creek
Saw I-IV (the rest sucks)
Shutter Island

The Ring is ok but It's weak sauce compared to the original Korean film.

The original movie The Ring is Japanese!

I know, I confused myself with A Tale of Two Sisters.

None of the stuff outside of Asia really compares to the great horror from the 60s to the 80s. Or the 30s and 40s.

[Josh500]

Oh yeah, another one that I didn't watch... yet!

Imprint. Anybody seen it? It's from the same Japanese guy who made Audition and Ichi the Killer. Here's the trailer:

[Charlie Brigden]

Oh yeah, another one that I didn't watch... yet!

Imprint. Anybody seen it? It's from the same Japanese guy who made Audition and Ichi the Killer. Here's the trailer:

Yeah, I've seen it. It's from the series Masters of Horror, and it's the only one that made me turn my head away from the screen. It's twisted and continutes Takeshi Miike's needle fetish, and is generally disturbing in many ways, but it's very good. It also has Billy Drago.

[Koray Savas]

You might want to see Let The Right One In before the Americans bastardize it. That's the best horror film I've seen since the 80s.

It's getting stellar reviews.

[Quint]

A few good ones:

The Others
Rec.
Switchblade Romance
Drag Me to Hell
30 Days of Night

I don't regard Let the Right One In as a horror.

[Koray Savas]

I forgot about The Others, that one was quite good.

[Charlie Brigden]

You might want to see Let The Right One In before the Americans bastardize it. That's the best horror film I've seen since the 80s.

It's getting stellar reviews.

I realize this, but it still has no reason to be made. In fact, some of the reviews I've read mention that it's very well-made, but pointless.

[Koray Savas]

Well I haven't seen the original so, if this turns out being really good, I'll probably check it out. Besides, new Giacchino is always a good thing. It appears all of the crew really loved the original, well, that's at least what Matt Reeves said.

[Charlie Brigden]

I'm looking forward to the score for sure.

I just get very overprotective of my favourite films. I just don't see the point in spending lots of money and energy on a film that doesn't need remaking, and unfortunately it happens a lot in the horror genre.

[Quint]

You might want to see Let The Right One In before the Americans bastardize it. That's the best horror film I've seen since the 80s.

It's getting stellar reviews.

I realize this, but it still has no reason to be made. In fact, some of the reviews I've read mention that it's very well-made, but pointless.

You forgetting about the large contingent of gormless folk who can't read very quickly?

[Charlie Brigden]

You might want to see Let The Right One In before the Americans bastardize it. That's the best horror film I've seen since the 80s.

It's getting stellar reviews.

I realize this, but it still has no reason to be made. In fact, some of the reviews I've read mention that it's very well-made, but pointless.

You forgetting about the large contingent of gormless folk who can't read very quickly?

Having chicken pox has cut me off from the outside, so for a week or so I forgot we live in illiterate purgatory.

Damn.

[Joey]

The Ring is probably the best one from the past 10 years.

no it's not it's awful.

Some of my favorites, off the top of my head (that are good, though not necessarily great):

Hostel I+II
The Last House on the Left
Wolf Creek
Saw I-IV (the rest sucks) EVERY FILM LISTED ABOVE IS A TERRIBLE FILM, THEY ARE ALL VILE.
Shutter Island This is not a horror movie, but it is also weak and one of Scorsese's weakest films in ages.

The Ring is ok but It's weak sauce compared to the original Korean film.

The original movie The Ring is Japanese!

Quint nailed it with Drag Me to Hell.

And as Koray pointed out the American Remake Let Me In, is getting stellar reviews, some saying it's better than the swedish film. I plan to see it this weekend. There is nothing wrong with remaking this despite Charlies snobbery. Not everyone want's to watch a film in subtitles. Some people can see a film fine but have trouble reading subtitles, and who wants to watch a dubbed movie that isn't japanese and has giant monsters.

Josh there are better versions of Horror out there without having to resort to garbage like the torture horror genre.

[Michael]

Try David Koepp's Secret Window, from 2004. It isn't a very good film, and it's not exactly scary... It's more a suspense film. But it will get you nervous as hell.

[Wojo]

Drag Me to Hell was worth watching...once.

who wants to watch a dubbed movie that isn't japanese and has giant monsters.

[Red Rabbit]

There are a few American gems, many of which have already been mentioned. The Japanese have been doing some great ones, like the incredibly disturbing Audition.

[Hedji]

Another vote for Trick 'R Treat. Great for Halloween time viewing. I also enjoyed Drag Me to Hell very much.

Any reason why you're sticking only with modern stuff? There's great stuff to be discovered from every decade.

[Taikomochi]

Some of my favorites, off the top of my head (that are good, though not necessarily great):

Hostel I+II
The Last House on the Left
Wolf Creek
Saw I-IV (the rest sucks)
Shutter Island

I don't know if you're joking or not...

[Jacob]

*just noticed Hedji's new signature*

[Taikomochi]

*just noticed Hedji's new signature*

So did I That's awesome!

[Josh500]

Josh there are better versions of Horror out there without having to resort to garbage like the torture horror genre.

Well, I named these on purpose to challenge you, guys (although these are not bad, IMO).

And name me some that you think are way better!

Try David Koepp's Secret Window, from 2004. It isn't a very good film, and it's not exactly scary... It's more a suspense film. But it will get you nervous as hell.

The movie is pretty bad, all right.

But maybe that's because I've read Stephen King's novella first, which really blows your mind. One of his best works, IMO.

[indy4]

This isn't really a horror movie, but I recommend Signs.

[Charlie Brigden]

n/m.

[Koray Savas]

The Ring is probably the best one from the past 10 years.

no it's not it's awful.

Quint nailed it with Drag Me to Hell.

And as Koray pointed out the American Remake Let Me In, is getting stellar reviews, some saying it's better than the swedish film. I plan to see it this weekend. There is nothing wrong with remaking this despite Charlies snobbery. Not everyone want's to watch a film in subtitles. Some people can see a film fine but have trouble reading subtitles, and who wants to watch a dubbed movie that isn't japanese and has giant monsters.

The Ring is far from awful. It's not great, but it's technically pleasant and doesn't try to force blood and guts all over you. The Ring Two, now that is awful. The kamikazee deer sequence had me rolling with laughter and bewilderment at the same time.

As for remaking a foreign film for U.S. audiences... I can understand that some people may have trouble reading subtitles and don't want to suffer through bad dubbing, but that's not a real reason to remake a film. From what it looks like though, the filmmakers really loved the original and put a lot of thought and care into the production. I see it as a way to introduce the film to a wider audience, an expensive way to do it, but that's probably the main intent.

[Greg1138]

The yanked-up version of The Ring is pretty awful, really....the Japanese version thrived on its suspense, atmosphere, nuance and imagery....the US version got the imagery ok, but just ignored the rest....shame.

Whoever said Descent - that is a horror film to die for....fantastic movie and now a regular for me at Halloween....as will the sequel now be - sequel is pretty damn good apart from one aspect and I will not give that away here....and interesting to note that the sequel follows on from the US cut of the original - completely ignoring the final scene of the UK version....

Can I also shout out for "Creep" - atmospheric horror set on the London Underground....but only watch if you are willing to take Vas Blackwood seriously....it is more difficult than you might think - even though he does a good job at serious....

Saw series - I liked the first 3, things went downhill very fast with 4 and 5, then a belated return to form for the 6th installment. Can't wait for number 7 - none of these films are oscar winners but they have more than their fare share of twists, turns, shocks and surprises...each one a fun new rollercoaster ride...as is the 2009 Friday the 13th.....better than it should have been.....but on no account must you touch the new "Nightmare on Elm Street" which is a disaster - or, for that matter, "Halloween 2" (though the original remake - if you get what I mean - is worth a look)...

[Koray Savas]

Saw was crap from the get-go. I give it kudos for being original and not just another remake, but the acting and dialogue are just atrocious.

Rob Zombie's Halloween is also crap. I've only seen the last 30 minutes or so, but I could barely stand it. Wanted to punch that chick in the face, she was screaming for the entirety of those 30 minutes.

[Josh500]

Saw series - I liked the first 3, things went downhill very fast with 4 and 5, then a belated return to form for the 6th installment. Can't wait for number 7 - none of these films are oscar winners but they have more than their fare share of twists, turns, shocks and surprises...each one a fun new rollercoaster ride...

Yes, I agree.

Only a moron would call Saw crap (referring to Koray's post). It may not be someone's cup of tea--which would be quite understandable--but it's not crap. In fact, it is one of the most influential (and financially successful) horror films of all time. Not every horror film can be Jaws or The Exorcist or even Poltergeist.

According to wiki, Saw was made on a stringshoe budget of $1,1 million and earned more than 100 million worldwide. That alone doesn't make it great, of course, but it's certainly impressive and noteworthy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saw_(film)

[Stefancos]

In fact, it is one of the most influential (and financially successful) horror films of all time.

Ridiculous!