Survive the Night: My Favorite Horror Movies Thread

Introduction

Welcome to my favorite horror movies thread.

I'm glad that I have decided to do this instead of an updated horror list thread. While seeing more horror movies, making the list grow even more with a lot of changes, the plan was to make a 50 horror movies list.

Since plans have changed to make things less stressful while making so many adjustments to the horror list and having other worries about the list. I've decided to make a single thread that shares all my favorite horror movies that I have enjoyed and implement this idea called list post updates.

The point of this idea is so that I can make list changes easier in one single post instead of having to make a whole new thread every time I see more horror movies that weren't on my current list.

I will be updating every so often, giving each horror movie entry something special on why it belongs on here. After a certain number of entries, there will be a post on an updated list and posted in the order on what I enjoyed the most. It's going to be interesting to see how the list grows as I get new list updates.

So these movies that I am about to present to you are all about the horrifying and entertaining journey that was brought to me during the years of horror cinema.


So run, run, run for your lives from the evil presence chasing you.


Don't trip on anything or you could end up being the killer's next victim.


Instead be the survivor to a brutal bloody night and fight back against the evil presence to end whoever it is once and for all.

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Survive the Night: My Favorite Horror Movies Thread
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I'm interested in seeing your posts. I'm a horror fan as well.

If you are up for non-English horror film recommendations, I have a few to share.

I love non-English horror films, some of the Mexican ones from the 50s are really nicely done.

Also, Giallo, naturally, but almost everyone already knows about those.

Fun thread! Looking forward to the posts.

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Nice! Horror threads are always appreciated, especially non- English ones as there are so many good ones out there I never hear about normally.

Halloween (1978)
Director: John Carpenter
Horror Movie Type: Slasher
Horror Movie Setting: Suburbs
Runtime: 1 Hour and 31 Minutes
Rated R
Distributed by: Compass International Pictures
From the original horror list - #2

A cool horror slasher that was made in the 70's and yes it maybe a be a slow burn in the first half of the movie, but at least it builds itself up with Michael stalking his victims and looking for the best time to go in for the kill.

Also, what makes this movie so good is the nice chilling soundtrack playing throughout the movie, it sure grabs my attention and makes me want to see what happens next.

I just find a masked psycho killer stalking and killing babysitters for no apparent reason, somewhat a creepy thing to see. I think John Carpenter did a great job with the film overall and the movie's theme song also.



Here's some nice additional posters



Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
Director: Dwight H. Little
Horror Movie Type: Slasher
Horror Movie Setting: Suburbs
Runtime: 1 Hour and 28 Minutes
Rated R
Distributed by: Trancas International Films
Not on original horror list

The film starts off fresh with a few new characters and brings Michael back from the dead by having him wake up in a coma. No Laurie Strode in this movie but they still keep the Myers/Strode family tree stuff in and this time Michael is after his 8-year old Niece, Jamie Lloyd.

I can't tell you how fun it was to nitpick at all the silly and funny things that go on in this film, like how the way Michael looks, it seems like he's wearing shoulders pads, the whole scene near the end when he's killing the redneck lynch mob and a few others stuff. This may be a cheesy film, but still enjoyable to watch.

One of the best things about this movie is the atmosphere, it's got that fall look for sure. The soundtrack from this movie is good also.

Halloween (2018)
Director: David Gordon Green
Horror Movie Type: Slasher
Horror Movie Setting: Suburbs
Runtime: 1 Hour and 46 Minutes
Rated R
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
From the original horror list - #11

I think this was a great follow up film to the original and thought the creators of the movie ignored the rest of the sequels and just start off fresh. The plot may not sound as that plausible with the whole 40 years thing but it’s better than nothing.

Also, I like how they got rid of the Laurie – Michael sibling angle that’s been prancing around in the other movies.

In this movie, we are back to square one where Michael is just this cold-blooded killer with no ties or connections, just killing people on Halloween with no motive and giving you that simple answer on why he does it, because he can.

Imo, I feel that creators did a fantastic job while making this film, giving us a nice experience while watching.




A nice track that was played in the movie, it's got that creepy tone to it.

Here's some nice additional posters



Halloween Kills (2021)
Director: David Gordon Green
Horror Movie Type: Slasher
Horror Movie Setting: Suburbs/Hospital
Runtime: 1 Hour and 45 Minutes
Rated R
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
Not on original horror list

I like how trauma plays a big role in this one with the whole town affected by Michael’s bloody rampage and of course the story is all over the place and some of the characters looked like a bunch of goofballs, with their silly annoying chant “Evil Dies Tonight.”

To me I think it’s supposed to be annoying as it portrays an angry mob that’s out for vengeance for what Michael has done to their town but making foolish decisions that could get themselves or anyone killed.

The ending is one of the most ridiculous endings that I have seen in a horror film. I think the creators of the film put themselves in a corner here, with the next movie it’s the only way they could back themselves out.



Here's some nice additional posters



Halloween Ends (2022)
Director: David Gordon Green
Horror Movie Type: Slasher
Horror Movie Setting: Suburbs
Runtime: 1 Hour and 51 Minutes
Rated R
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
Not on original horror list

2018 gives us the brutal comeback of Michael Myers as an old man that he should be, Kills gives us fan service with a lot of bloody ridiculous carnage and then Ends, things sure hit different.

Instead of recycling the same thing that all the Halloween movies do, in this one, a new kind of evil is introduced to us while Michael is sidelined thought out the movie.

I don’t mind this because when they do show him, we know what he’s going through. His days are almost up, with him getting old and his body is weakened from the beatings he endured from the last two movies, the consequences for his actions are finally catching up to him. I like how we got a good satisfying ending to the movie as well, no cop out bs for sure.



Here's some nice additional posters



Honorable Mentions

Just thought to share this clip from Halloween 2 before we move on to the next entries.

Damn this gives me a chuckle every time I see this

The Lost Boys (1987)
Director: Joel Schumacher
Horror Movie Type: Vampire Horror Comedy
Horror Movie Setting: Coastal Town
Runtime: 1 Hour and 37 Minutes
Rated R
Distributed by: Warner Bros
Not on original horror list

Horror Comedy is another favorite horror sub-genre of mines, unlike this film it shows a mixture of both genres. The movie kicks off with vampires terrorizing this seaside carnival while the opening theme song playing in the background.

They also play it throughout the movie and it can get a bit annoying for a while but I guess it's meant to give you this scary feel to the film. I found this movie a weird but interesting vampire movie from the 80s with a cast that did well in it.

I like the fact that this movie doesn't take itself too seriously and is able to have some humor in it as well. The movie was a fun watch for sure.





This track sounds so haunting, it's a good one. It's played throughout the movie.

Here's some nice additional posters

The Final Girls (2015)
Director: Todd Strauss-Schulson
Horror Movie Type: Horror Comedy Slasher
Horror Movie Setting: Summer Camp
Runtime: 1 Hour and 31 Minutes
Rated R
Distributed by: Stage 6 Films
From the original horror list - #17

While this movie was a delightful one to watch, I found it interesting to see a group of friends that get sucked into some cheesy 80’s slasher movie called Camp Bloodbath and seeing them try to survive it.

Everyone does well in this movie and while playing their roles in this campy summer camp spoof flick, the movie has its own fun instead of just completely trashing the other slasher films that are referenced in this movie, which is cool.

I also like how they used the song “Bette Davis Eyes” in this, it brings some emotional state towards the film.





One of my favorite emotional mother/daughter scenes that I have seen in a Horror movie, even though this was a horror comedy movie.

Here's some nice additional posters

Happy Death Day (2017)
Director: Christopher Landon
Horror Movie Type: Horror/Comedy Time Loop
Horror Movie Setting: College Campus
Runtime: 1 Hour and 36 Minutes
Rated PG-13
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
From the original horror list - #3

Just think the movie Groundhog Day but with an horror twist to it which I find interesting. It’s about this young female stuck in a time loop and being stalked by this killer and to survive, she must track down the killer before she gets killed again.

The film has good pacing and it manages to bring in the ridiculous fun into it while tree keeps getting killed off and trying to figure out on who is trying to kill her.

I think it’s silly that a college university has a baby for their mascot, the mask looks goofy looking but it’s not intended to be taken seriously in anyway.

The actress that plays the lead role does a good job making the film a fun one to watch.



Here's some nice additional posters



Happy Death Day 2U (2019)
Director: Christopher Landon
Horror Movie Type: Horror/Comedy Time Loop
Horror Movie Setting: College Campus
Runtime: 1 Hour and 42 Minutes
Rated PG-13
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
Not on original horror list

The sequel was entertaining and as usual the lead character that plays Tree (Jessica Rothe) does a good job carrying this movie and making it enjoyable to watch.

I like how the time loop is explained and it also brings Tree into another world where there is a new story, killer, relationship and other new stuff.



Here's some nice additional posters

Carrie (1976)
Director: Brian De Palma
Horror Movie Type: Supernatural
Horror Movie Setting: Small Town/High School
Runtime: 1 Hour and 38 Minutes
Rated R
Distributed by: United Artists
From the original horror list - #10

A nice horror tale about a young high school student being tormented by bullies in her school and after this prank goes wrong at prom, those bullies are going wish that they never messed with Carrie White ever again.

Sissy Spacek does great playing as Carrie, it makes me feel bad for her character because she’s bullied in school and abused by her religious nut mother.

The prom scene was my favorite part of the movie, it was magical and very chaotic.



Here's some nice additional posters

The Purge 2: Anarchy (2014)
Director: James DeMonaco
Horror Movie Type: Survival
Horror Movie Setting: City
Runtime: 1 Hour and 43 Minutes
Rated R
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
From the original horror list - #5

While the first movie was more of a home invasion movie, in this thrilling and chaotic sequel, it gives you something exciting to the table as it brings you into the streets of Los Angeles where the purge night carnage happens.

The creativity from the masks in this one looks amazing, it’s almost like it comes from some cheesy slasher movie.

They seem to do an outstanding job with mask designs for all movies imo.
It’s always fun seeing how the main characters try to survive purge night, you just never know what might happened to them.



A creepy song version of America the Beautiful that plays at the ending credits, this was well made and fits good with the movie imo.


Here's some nice additional posters



The Purge 3: Election Year (2016)
Director: James DeMonaco
Horror Movie Type: Survival
Horror Movie Setting: City
Runtime: 1 Hour and 48 Minutes
Rated R
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
Not on original horror list

My 2nd favorite from the purge series and as always, I find it humorous to watch all these dumbasses that go out to attempt murder, thinking they are unkillable and just get shot up within seconds by some other people, it's like a bloody chain reaction.

I like how they use the presidential election stuff in this movie, with a female candidate that is against the purge and wants to stop it while the male candidate is a brainwashed looney and wants to continue this murderous purge event.



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Honorable Mentions

Ready or Not (2019)
Directors: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett
Horror Movie Type: Survival
Horror Movie Setting: Mansion
Runtime: 1 Hour and 35 Minutes
Rated R
Distributed by: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Not on original horror list

An interesting comedy horror tale that gives the game of hide and seek a dark and twisted take to it.

I loved Samara Weaving in this movie, she did a fantastic job. While watching this movie it made me root for her every step in the way while trying to survive her wedding night from this ridiculous and sick ritual that her spouse's wealthy family take part of to worship the devil.

Also, what about that ending, did not see that coming when I first watched it, very bloody and cool.



Here's some nice additional posters

You’re Next (2011)
Director: Adam Wingard
Horror Movie Type: Home Invasion
Horror Movie Setting: Mansion
Runtime: 1 Hour and 35 Minutes
Rated R
Distributed by: Lionsgate Films
From the original horror list - #14

If you’re looking for a not so bleak and depressing but more on the fun side home invasion horror movie, this one is it.

The beginning may start off slow but not for long until we get to the family dinner scene, they get an unpleasant surprise coming their way.

When the family is under attack by the masked invaders, the movie brings in the Intense and gory fun while is adds a nice touch of Comedy and Crime elements into it as well.



This is played a couple of times in the movie, good music choice for a movie like this

Here's some nice additional posters

Ready or Not was a ton of fun to see blind in the theater. It does lose a little on a rewatch, but it was a fantastic first viewing experience.

Cursed (2005)
Director: Wes Craven
Horror Movie Type: Werewolf Horror Comedy
Horror Movie Setting: Hollywood
Runtime: 1 Hour and 37 Minutes
Rated R
Distributed by: Miramax
Not on original horror list

When I saw this movie in theaters, it was a nice experience while watching it. The movie itself is a campy, fun and enjoyable werewolf horror comedy film, with the humor being decent, even though I didn't get a lot of laughs from it, but the film was still enjoyable to watch.

The kills in the movie were okay, nothing special so don't expect to see a lot of blood and gore

while watching. I was glad to see Christina Ricci in this movie, I think she delivered well in this one.

I think it was cool and funny to see a werewolf flipping off to Ellie (Christina Ricci), and the cops, while trying to make a getaway later on in the movie.




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Jennifer’s Body (2009)
Director: Karyn Kusama
Horror Movie Type: Horror/Comedy
Horror Movie Setting: Suburbs/High School
Runtime: 1 Hour and 42 Minutes
Rated R
Distributed by: 20th Century FOX
Not on original horror list

As a fan of those rom-com High School movies, I like how it takes a dark turn in this one, a high school cheerleader turning into a man-eating demon.

I liked Amanda Seyfried and Megan Fox's roles in this movie, they played them well. The film is more of a dark comedy than just a horror movie and not to be taken seriously. It was a fun and weird film to watch and I enjoyed it.



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One of the best scenes in the movie

Good thread, sorry I missed the launch.

Happy Death Day is one I've really enjoyed. Looks like it should be by-the-numbers, I Know What You Did Last Summer-level dreck but it's actually just well-executed and fun with a strong central performance.

Jennifer's Body is really an under-rated or perhaps wrongly-maligned film. I bought into the negativity around it when it came out and passed on it for fourteen years. This was a mistake. It's a good movie with some really good ideas and a very good script and a surprisingly good multi-layered performance from Megan Fox in addition to the obviously good one from Seyfried. So, ya know, good.

Final Destination (2000)
Director: James Wong
Horror Movie Type: Supernatural
Horror Movie Setting: Suburbs
Runtime: 1 Hour and 38 Minutes
Rated R
Distributed by: New Line Cinema
Not on original horror list

A brutal horror thrill ride about a group of high school students surviving this plane explosion as they were off to Paris and booted off the plane before the incident happened.

Meanwhile, they must try to cheat this supernatural entity known as death as it plans to kill them off one by one since they were meant to die in the plane explosion.



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Final Destination 2 (2003)
Director: David R. Ellis
Horror Movie Type: Supernatural
Horror Movie Setting: Suburbs
Runtime: 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
Rated R
Distributed by: New Line Cinema
Not on original horror list


While supernatural is not my favorite sub-genre for Horror, I always like the ones where is has something that’s killing people off and the characters must find a way to stop it.

In this gory and intense sequel, it’s about a girl named Kimberly that has these visions of a violent premonition and it’s about a big brutal highway car pileup that she’s a part of.

After the big car pileup scene in the movie, I will avoid driving behind or near trucks with logs on them at all cost, what a crazy movie scene that was.



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Final Destination 3 (2006)
Director: James Wong
Horror Movie Type: Supernatural
Horror Movie Setting: Suburbs
Runtime: 1 Hour and 33 Minutes
Rated R
Distributed by: New Line Cinema
Not on original horror list

It seems like someone has fallen victim to another horrifying premonition and this time it's about a tragic roller coaster accident. I thought this movie was gory silly fun and yea same story as the others and seeing new creative ways on how these characters die a painful death.

I think the best death in the movie was the guy that got the automotive engine fan in the back of the head, damn that must have been really painful.






Final Destination 5 (2011)
Director: Steven Quale
Horror Movie Type: Supernatural
Horror Movie Setting: Suburbs
Runtime: 1 Hour and 32 Minutes
Rated R
Distributed by: Warner Bros.
From the original horror list - #7

Imo, the best one in the whole series, even though this is treated as a prequel, I still enjoyed it.

I like how in each of these films they come up with a new rule on how to cheat death like in this one where in order to cheat death you can take someone’s life to fill in the spot for death’s design.

By the end of the movie, it comes to show that death can be so unpredictable when you try to cheat it and thinking your safe from its warpath of destruction.



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Honorable Mentions