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Originally Posted by Demdike  if i was in the same situation as you Prince this would be my choice of viewing.
Frankenstein (1931) - This film sums up the best of Universal's classic output and is an ideal choice thanks to the iconic image of Karloff's monster. Agreed there are one or two better films especially from the Lewton stable, but to me this is an ideal choice to fit the whole black and white era.
The Devil Rides Out - A brilliant example of gothic horror, with a fast pace that hardly lets up throughout its ninety minutes. Also encompases the satanic wave of films that took off during the sixties and seventies.
The Omen - The Exorcist may be seen as a better film, but the Omen to me is more exciting and has more thrills and spills. Fortunately it also has a brilliant cast and death scenes that once seen are never forgotten. People i know either find the Exorcist briliantly scary or laughable.
Zombie Flesh Eaters - By far the best of the gut munching zombie films. Decently acted with memorable gory kills which have yet to be bettered to this day. There is a case for a Romero film but which one? As you aren't going for all three of his original classics i would leave them all out and advise your mate to pick them up for a treat if he likes ZFE. This film is a brilliant introduction to classic Italian horror.
Inside - Superb tense French thriller, ultra gory and will appeal to all modern horror fans including the Saw generation. It may just make your mate want to check out other French / Italian horror films. In my opinion the best horror of the last twenty years.
I would completely ignore Argento at first. Although he has made some classic films, i think they could be a bit numbing to a newbie. |
Apart from
Inside, I own all of the movies. I have been thinking about showing my pal some really old movie like
Frankenstein, but the question is - is he up to it? From
Saw to the original
Frankenstein... I have me doubts.
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