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This week's Thursday Movie Picks is Halloween Edition - Snow / Winter Horror
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October 15 - Halloween Edition: Snow / Winter Horror
October 22 - Halloween Edition: Holiday Horror
October 29 - Halloween/Television Edition: Horror 
I think the snow and cold makes a good backdrop for a horror movie. It sort of heightens the sense of both physical and psychological isolation. Anyway this is another hard one. Mostly because I'm running out of movies to pick from. These are all ones I've picked before for other themes.
Hey
it's October again and it's time for the Halloween
Edition. Take a look at what's in store for the rest of the month.
October 22 - Halloween Edition: Holiday Horror
October 29 - Halloween/Television Edition: Horror
The Blackcoat's Daughter a.k.a February (2015)
Other than the two staff staying off the main buildings, the last two girls stay alone at their boarding school waiting for their parents who seem to be late in picking them up for winter break. I like it. The whole being alone at a school that looks quite isolated in not great weather is already creepy. Throw in a girl who seems off and you're just dreading in what way it's all going to go wrong.
Other than the two staff staying off the main buildings, the last two girls stay alone at their boarding school waiting for their parents who seem to be late in picking them up for winter break. I like it. The whole being alone at a school that looks quite isolated in not great weather is already creepy. Throw in a girl who seems off and you're just dreading in what way it's all going to go wrong.
The Visit (2015)
Two siblings on their own visit their estranged grandparents whom they have never met before for a vacation. I like this one too. It starts off like a fun vacation with the kids quite excited to meet their grandparents for the first time but then things get weirder weirder.
Two siblings on their own visit their estranged grandparents whom they have never met before for a vacation. I like this one too. It starts off like a fun vacation with the kids quite excited to meet their grandparents for the first time but then things get weirder weirder.
Let the Right One In (2008)
A bullied boy befriends his new strange neighbour. One of my favourites. I know the title is likely a play on the whole vampire lore of having to be invited into a home. But I also think it works in the case for Eli, in that she, the vampire, has to be careful who she lets into her secret, and we see that it's a cycle, that she had picked the right one in Oskar's predecessor.
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I had The Blackcoat's Daughter in my Netflix queue for ages, then took it out for some reason. I adore Let The Right One in. amazing film.
ReplyDeleteThe Blackcoat's Daughter - Oh that's too bad, I found it to be a decent creepy movie.
DeleteI remember when I went to see The Visit people were laughing at certain points and it was SO awkward. I forgot that it took place in the winter!
ReplyDeleteThe Visit - Wow really. I don't remember it being so...definitely not The Happening level awkward.
DeleteI haven't seen any of these,.. :/
ReplyDeleteNot even Let The Right One In :)
DeleteWe match with Let The Right One In. I found this film sweet in a strange way. I have seen The Visit and was not impressed...hated the camera work.
ReplyDeleteLet The Right One In - I don't think I found it sweet, more all around tragic.
DeleteI absolutely love Let the Right One In. Haven't seen your other picks, though.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen any of these but I've heard many good things about the last. This is the time of year when I usually break down and watch at least a couple of horror films so maybe I'll give it a shot.
ReplyDeleteSince I'm not much for the genre I had to dig a bit which lead to these three though to be honest I can only wholeheartedly recommend the first. The last should be seen for it's influence on future films the second isn't much but it fit well.
Dead of Winter (1987)-When struggling actress Katie McGovern (Mary Steenburgen) answers a vague casting call for a leading role she is approached by the mysterious Mr. Murray (Roddy McDowall) and invited to a snowy upstate New York mansion to film a screen test. Upon arrival she meets Dr. Lewis (Jan Rubes) who eagerly hires her to replace an actress she is told suffered a nervous breakdown. However Katie shortly begins to realize dark forces are at work and trapped by both the men and the snow she soon fears for her life.
The Abominable Snowman (1957)-British scientist John Rollason (Peter Cushing) and his wife Helen (Maureen Connell) wile away their days studying plants at a monastery in the Himalayas. When his American associate Tom Friend (Forrest Tucker) arrives he proposes an expedition to find the mysterious creature Yeti aka The Abominable Snowman. Despite warnings the pair set out along with Friend's partner (Robert Brown) and a guide (Michael Brill) who claims he can find the beast. However the trip quickly becomes more dangerous than they had anticipated.
The Thing from Another World (1951)-The Air Force sends in Captain Hendry (Kenneth Tobey) and his team to the remote North Pole research base headed by scientist Dr. Arthur Carrington (Robert Cornthwaite) when he reports a crashed UFO nearby. Upon investigation they discover a strange frozen creature (James Arness). Bringing it back to the base the men quibble over how to proceed, meanwhile the creature is mistakenly defrosted and watch out!!
Have not heard of any of your picks.
DeleteYes you definitely should check out Let The Right One In, it's a modern classic.
I haven't seen any of these
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