Essential The Official Coli Horror Film Thread: Discussion, Recommendations And Murder.

[storyteller]

More Found Footage quick thoughts from my marathon, the second is one of my top-two that I watched this week:

- The Black Water Vampire has some Blair Witch to it, but with a lot more happening on camera.

A documentary film crew investigates a series of brutal killings known as the Black Water murders. As they delve deeper into the story they stumble upon a horrifying secret, one that they may not survive.

It starts by laying out past crimes and the urban legend, but more in-depth than Blair Witch did. Then they go into the woods, and weirdness ensues that takes obvious inspiration from Blair Witch. They even fight about the map. But this movie gives a lot more visual action, and while I didn't like the initial "designs," they grew on me as I saw what the team pulled off with their visual effects.

Feels like a clear homage, but with enough changes to the formula to feel fresh. Not bad!

- The Lost Footage of Leah Sullivan also starts by using the Blair Witch formula, but shifts things a lot. I really liked this one.

An unedited memory card from a camera shows Leah Sullivan's school project about a cold case murder that doesn't seem to be so cold after all.

It starts a little corny, but that gives it the "this was an amateur reporter" vibe. Leah interviews people about an urban legend/famous crime that took place, and as she hears more, she gets increasingly reckless about finding the truth. What made me appreciate this was that there are multiple "blink and you'll miss it" moments where something in the background hints that things are gonna go bad.

If Blackwoods Vampire gave us a more exciting version of the Blair Witch when they're in the woods. This found footage skips the woods and gives you a more active version of the famous ending in the cabin.

- The last joint I watched is Strange Harvest, which just came out on VOD and was directed by the same guy who wrote and directed Grave Encounters. The word of mouth was so strong for this that I copped it blind on Amazon Prime to support. I wasn't disappointed, but I want to dedicate a full post to it when I can sit down and really punch in thoughts. Suffice to say, if you can get your hands on it...give it a shot. It's a full mockumentary, and I'd liken it to The Poughkeepsie Tapes if that movie was less campy, had a more fully realized killer, and threw in hints of a more supernatural explanation without ruining immersion.

Detectives are thrust into a chilling hunt for "Mr. Shiny"-a sadistic serial killer from the past whose return marks the beginning of a new wave of grotesque, otherworldly crimes tied to a dark cosmic force.

 

[abominable1]

Many thanks fam. I had Ichi on my shortlist for a Japanese horror addition, and I was thinking Art the Clown may be overdue for a yearly slot somewhere in October. Messiah of Evil will be a first-time watch for me!

Here's the list so far. Everyone can quote me and keep adding to the list.

1. Beezel (Tubi/Prime)
2. Terrifier 2 (Amazon Prime)
3. Messiah of Evil (Tubi, Plex, Pluto)
4.
5.
6. The Stepfather (1987) ((Tubi, Xumo, Plex, Philo)
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13. Dead Sushi (2012) (plex, tubi)
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21. Ichi the Killer (Tubi, Philo, Youtube with sub)
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31. John Carpenter's Halloween

I put 2 in, a classic and some fukkery for 6 &13

I got 1 more just in case We need to fill out the schedule

Undead (2003) (plex, Tubi), if we do not use it, i will watch it on a free day

Also

it appears days 3,10,17, & 24 will be the free viewing day Fridays,

 

[Lootpack]

Thanks for setting this up, homie. Added #4 and #14.

Many thanks fam. I had Ichi on my shortlist for a Japanese horror addition, and I was thinking Art the Clown may be overdue for a yearly slot somewhere in October. Messiah of Evil will be a first-time watch for me!

Here's the list so far. Everyone can quote me and keep adding to the list.

1. Beezel (Tubi/Prime)
2. Terrifier 2 (Amazon Prime)
3. Messiah of Evil (Tubi, Plex, Pluto)
4. Deadstream (Tubi, AMC+/Shudder)
5.
6. The Stepfather (1987) ((Tubi, Xumo, Plex, Philo)
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13. Dead Sushi (2012) (plex, tubi)
14. Carnival of Souls (1962) (HBO Max, Tubi, Plex)
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21. Ichi the Killer (Tubi, Philo, Youtube with sub)
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31. John Carpenter's Halloween

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

I've seen 'Get Out' so many times now but it truly is one of the best films of the last 20 years. So well written and acted. Each time I watch I pick up new things. I focused a lot of Allison Williams this time around, I've given her performance high praise in the past but she's so damn good in this playing the New York liberal chick with all the shyt talkin and gaslighting she does throughout, it's hilarious. It's a masterclass in acting from Daniel Kaluuya as we know, I'm blown away by him every time. Peele hit on so many themes that are maybe even more relevant today then when the film was released. This is art. This is why we love movies. The slow burn and tension is so well paced. This might be the perfect movie.

 

[storyteller]

Many thanks for the additions fam, and for the Friday dates, I've edited everything in. I'm also throwing on Starry Eyes, which I remember having some bite, but haven't watched in more than five years.

1. Beezel (Tubi/Prime)
2. Terrifier 2 (Amazon Prime)
3. *Free Choice*
4. Deadstream (Tubi, AMC+/Shudder)
5. Messiah of Evil (Tubi, Plex, Pluto)
6. The Stepfather (1987) ((Tubi, Xumo, Plex, Philo)
7. Starry Eyes (2014) (Tubi)
8.
9.
10. *Free Choice*
11.
12.
13. Dead Sushi (2012) (plex, tubi)
14. Carnival of Souls (1962) (HBO Max, Tubi, Plex)
15.
16.
17. *Free Choice*
18.
19.
20.
21. Ichi the Killer (Tubi, Philo, Youtube with sub)
22.
23.
24. *Free Choice*
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31. John Carpenter's Halloween

I'm already pretty hype for how this list is filling in.

 

[BlackBall]

Revisited this. Still like it

 

[Danie84]

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2

...this was absolutely wicked

Pooh & Tigger turned that rave into a Butcher Jam

 

[Danie84]

The First Purge is underrated and the government are real monsters
IKWYDLS had more guts than Scream
Weapons sort of live up to hype
The Blackening is our April Fools Day and deserves more props
Sinners can use genres/record lables to continue its music-horror sequels

 

[Lootpack]

The First Purge is underrated and the government are real monsters
IKWYDLS had more guts than Scream
Weapons sort of live up to hype
The Blackening is our April Fools Day and deserves more props
Sinners can use genres/record lables to continue its music-horror sequels

Man, the new IKWYDLS did what I wanted Scream VI to do in the last act with a certain returning character. I think even Wes’ corpse would’ve gave a thumbs up depending on the execution.

 

[Trav]

Many thanks for the additions fam, and for the Friday dates, I've edited everything in. I'm also throwing on Starry Eyes, which I remember having some bite, but haven't watched in more than five years.

1. Beezel (Tubi/Prime)
2. Terrifier 2 (Amazon Prime)
3. *Free Choice*
4. Deadstream (Tubi, AMC+/Shudder)
5. Messiah of Evil (Tubi, Plex, Pluto)
6. The Stepfather (1987) ((Tubi, Xumo, Plex, Philo)
7. Starry Eyes (2014) (Tubi)
8.
9.
10. *Free Choice*
11.
12.
13. Dead Sushi (2012) (plex, tubi)
14. Carnival of Souls (1962) (HBO Max, Tubi, Plex)
15.
16.
17. *Free Choice*
18.
19.
20.
21. Ichi the Killer (Tubi, Philo, Youtube with sub)
22.
23.
24. *Free Choice*
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31. John Carpenter's Halloween

I'm already pretty hype for how this list is filling in.

Salem's Lot (79')

 

[storyteller]

We're about halfway there, including the Friday pick 'ems. Got a nice assortment building too.

1. Beezel (Tubi/Prime)
2. Terrifier 2 (Amazon Prime)
3. *Free Choice*
4. Deadstream (Tubi, AMC+/Shudder)
5. Messiah of Evil (Tubi, Plex, Pluto)
6. The Stepfather (1987) ((Tubi, Xumo, Plex, Philo)
7. Starry Eyes (2014) (Tubi)
8. Salem's Lot (1979)
9.
10. *Free Choice*
11.
12.
13. Dead Sushi (2012) (plex, tubi)
14. Carnival of Souls (1962) (HBO Max, Tubi, Plex)
15.
16.
17. *Free Choice*
18.
19.
20.
21. Ichi the Killer (Tubi, Philo, Youtube with sub)
22.
23.
24. *Free Choice*
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31. John Carpenter's Halloween

Keep the suggestions coming.

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

We just got back from 'Him'. The best way I can describe this is that it was a lot of interesting/intriguing ideas and imagery but it fell short on execution. I liked a lot of the themes they are playing around with here, Jesus vs. Satan dynamic and imagery, comparisons of the combine and the NFL being a plantation for athletes, head trauma, parental trauma, etc. but I just didn't think they were able to land the plane of any of the ideas. It felt like a lot was happening but at the same time nothing was happening. I will say it's not as bad as some made it out to be and my date loved it but she's also an English major so she's looking at it through that lens.

 

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[Saysumthinfunnymike]

Cool trailers. I'm in on both