Your Favourite Horror Film from 1967

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike

True, i didn't even start it till 1.30am, no wonder really.

It's really no surprise you fall asleep! If I began watching one of my all-time favourite films at that time, I'd really struggle to make it through to the end credits without dozing off.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Got round to watching Fearless Vampire Killers this evening.

Its absolutely dreadfull. I know comedy is a very personal taste, but this was just not funny, not even amusing. Jack Macgowran seemed to be doing a terrible impersonation of Peter Cushing in the Dalek films, that was when you could tell what he was saying of course.

The only time i even smiled was at Sharon Tate's scenes. Worse still, it wasn't even remotely scary, not even Hammer scary.

I am certainly not anti Polanski, i love many of his films, even the less celebrated ones such as Bitter Moon and Frantic. The Ghost Writer was probably my favourite thriller from last year.

I was so unimpressed i doubt very much i will ever watch it again.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

At least you gave it a shot, Dem.

I've never really seen it as a 'comedy' (although it is billed as such).

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

At least you gave it a shot, Dem.

I've never really seen it as a 'comedy' (although it is billed as such).

The problem is - I should like it, its my type of film.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike

The problem is - I should like it, its my type of film.

I've been in the same position a few times when watching films. All my favourite ingredients are there, but the film just doesn't cut it for me. Shaun of Dead being a prime example; can't stand it.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

I've been in the same position a few times when watching films. All my favourite ingredients are there, but the film just doesn't cut it for me. Shaun of Dead being a prime example; can't stand it.

More often than not the films in question tend to be classics in other peoples eyes.

Seen Shaun around 6 times i think.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

I've been in the same position a few times when watching films. All my favourite ingredients are there, but the film just doesn't cut it for me. Shaun of Dead being a prime example; can't stand it.

I love Shaun of the Dead but there are other horror-comedies I can't get away with. I can't think of any at the moment, but I'll probably think of some in the early hours of the morning!

[Prince_Vajda]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

At least you gave it a shot, Dem.

I've never really seen it as a 'comedy' (although it is billed as such).

It's not a comedy, it's a parody - a parody of Vampire films. Slight but important difference. And whilst it may not contain the big laughs of a real comedy, it's still one of the funniest flicks of all time.

I watch The Fearless Vampire Killers every year, as soon as winter arrives with a bucket of snow.

There are so many hilarious scenes - I wouldn't know where to start. Just my three favourites:
1) Abronsius, stuck and frozen after an attempt to enter the vampires' sleeping place.
2) Rebecca Shagal's screaming fit after the delivery of her husband's dead body.
3) Yoine Shagal's fantastic one-liner: "Oy vey, have you got the wrong vampire."


Just thinking of these scenes makes me giggle. I really feel sorry for those who cannot see this film's pure humorous genius. You're missing something.

Greetings!

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Demdike

The problem is - I should like it, its my type of film.

That's how I feel about TOMBS OF THE BLIND DEAD.

[mr 420]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

I've been in the same position a few times when watching films. All my favourite ingredients are there, but the film just doesn't cut it for me. Shaun of Dead being a prime example; can't stand it.

I'm with you on this one. I thought that Hot Fuzz was a much better film all round and you can't say that it doesn't have it's gory bits!