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My Five Favorite Creepy Movies
So I think most of you know Im not into horror movies or any psycho flick that will scar my eyes (Nightmare on Elm Street) or my brain or most important my heart, so I avoid the slasher movies or anything that resembles hands with knives....(shudder) I do love a good thriller or creepy ghost story though, so today on the hop Im sharing my five favorite creepy (creepy to me) movies.
The Sixth Sense
Synopsis: A young boy who can communicate with the dead seeks the help of a child psychologist who is guilty over the loss of one of his patients.
So who hasn't seen this???? The first time I saw this I think I jumped out of my seat about 100 times. That part when the little ghost girl grabs Cole's foot from under the bed, I may have screamed......and of course I was one of those who was completely shocked with gasps and moans when I discovered who Bruce Willis was......Ill never forget that wedding ring moment.
Frailty
Synopsis: On a dark stormy night a man confesses to an FBI agent about his family's religious fanatic visions that have lead to a series of murders of not people...but demons.
So this didn't scare me....but it did creep me out and disturb me a bit. Freaks are freaks, be it religious nuts or nonreligious nuts doesn't change the fact that some people out there are really sick and this family of men takes the cake on the freak factor.
The end of this movie gave me the chilly willy's and seriously shocked the pants off me. With its great twisty end and the whole tone of dark rain and dread, makes it a perfect flick for Halloween night.
Identity
Synopsis: Ten strangers who have all mysteriously arrived at a motel in Nevada on a stormy night, soon realize that being stranded isn't the only thing they have in common. When one by one they begin to die the remaining few will try and solve the mystery before its to late.
This is one of those who done it and who are these people movies. I got so caught up in the mystery of why these people were trapped in this motel that I completely overlooked some of the gore. The ending was very twisty, just when you think its over, they slam you with a completely different ending than you thought was happening. While a few of the actors are a bit cheesy in this, John Cusack's character and Rebecca De Mornay's head cameo..... Awesome!!
The Village
Synopsis: A group of like minded people live in an isolated village away from the outside world and are convinced that the creatures who inhabit the forest are coming to attack them. One girl blind to the world is the only one who can redeem the village's way of living.
So I cant help it... I loved M.Night's first few movies, I thought The Sixth Sense, Signs and The Village were fantastic.
I loved the whole vibe of this movie, the entire concept of this hidden village and the group of people kind of living like secluded Amish with the whole paranormal elements, were pretty genius. I thought the trip through the woods to save her love was romantic and brave yet terrifying. Facing the unknown and unseen fears can be the scariest things we ever do. And that part when Joaquin Phoenix walks into the woods and picks the berries, I kind of chewed one of my nails off waiting for some crazy monster to pop out.
The Others
Synopsis: A woman and her 2 photosensitive children live in an old house awaiting the return of their husband/father from the war. Soon they become convinced that the house is haunted.
Nothing says creepy better than living in a mansion with locked doors and mist all about. This movie gave me the shivers- with the sick kids to the creepy servants...everything was just perfect for a Gothic ghost story. Did anyone else almost swallow their tongue when they found out who and what Nicole Kidman's character did????
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Love the sixth sense too! So happy I saw it before learning the secret to the movie. I'd never seen anything like it before!
ReplyDeleteI loved Sixth Sense and The village but think the rest might be too creepy for me. I'm a wimp when it comes to scary stuff. I love the trick-or-treat button for this meme.
ReplyDeleteOkay, am I the only one who was completely pissed off after watching The Village? I don't really remember why I felt that way, but I guess it had something to do with the fact that I didn't really buy it. *sighs*
ReplyDeleteLoved Identity and yes, I agree Frailty was seriously disturbing.
Oooo I love the Village and Sixth Sense. I need to see the Others.
ReplyDeleteMy fav Halloween movies tend to be silly like Hocus Pocus, Practical Magic, and a very old (1986) made for TV movie called The Worst Witch (with Tim Curry and Fairuza Balk).
ReplyDeleteMr. Whimsy and I were just talking about watching Ghostbusters for Halloween.
@Missie- I think your only one who was p'd off. I loved the movie I wanted to be the girl standing in the doorway while Joaquin saved me...:D
ReplyDelete@Juju- Oh I like the cutesy stuff too- Practical Magic and Ghostbusters were great!!
@Peaceful Reader- I think The Others is very similar to The Sixth Sense in the scary factor, so you should be ok to watch that one...:D
@Sara- Im glad I saw it on opening night and was able to see it and not have spoilers in my face beforehand...!!! When I watched it the second time it wasn't as creepy but I was able to pick out all the stuff I missed.
Great movies and those were all scary.
ReplyDeleteLoved The Sixth Sense and The Village. My daughter and I are doing scary movie month this month. A couple of my favorites are IT and Disturbia. We have Pet Semetary waiting in the line-up. I watched The Others many years ago and wasn't a fan. Maybe I just didn't "get it". hmmm...
ReplyDeleteFun post Tina!
I love scary movies, I just can't watch them by myself. I always need someone there, even if it's my boyfriend and he's asleep! lol.
ReplyDeleteLoved the post, Happy Halloween!
Somehow my memory of The Sixth Sense is all blurred, I need to watch it again. I loved The Village and The Others, and yes I almost swallowed my tongue too at that revelation! Great selection!
ReplyDeleteI loved The Sixth Sense and The Others...The Village didn't thrill me. I've not heard of the other two...may have to look into them!!
ReplyDelete♥ Melissa @ Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf
I've watched Sixth Sense when i was kid so i can't say i remember much. The Village and The Others didn't scare me either ;P
ReplyDeleteTry Halloween...it freaked me out! Or The Prophecy, the old one O_O
I loved THE SIXTH SENSE. THE VILLAGE was freaking weird. I think I was scared to death and then annoyed. LOL!
ReplyDeleteGreat choices! I fully support the Sixth Sense. That movie still gives me the creeps!
ReplyDeleteThe Others is another great one! :)