#NerdsUnite: The Ramblings of a Raconteuse (Oh, the horror, the HORROR!)
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#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @Helslevy
I’ve been under the weather this past week and have been getting caught up on a lot of movies that I’ve been meaning to watch lately. As I type this, I’m downloading a flick from iTunes that I’d never heard of before, but could be potentially awesome called “Playback” with Christian Slater. And yes, it is in the horror genre.
I’m not sure why I’ve always loved this genre. It must have something to do with the fact that the first movie I remember watching was “Firestarter” with Drew Barrymore, which happened to be on TV the other day and is nowhere near as good as my childhood brain remembered.
Over the years I’ve seen a zillion horror flicks. I often joke that I’m so not a girlie girl when it comes to movies. I’d much rather watch a nail biting zombie flick, creepy sci-fi, or action packed CIA espionage type stuff over a romantic comedy. Now, don’t get me wrong, there’s a time and a place for all of it, and I certainly enjoy a great laugh out loud comedy or a tear jerker romance, but they usually wouldn’t be my number one choice.
So, I thought I’d share some of my favorite scary flicks with you all in case you are looking for something to pass the time…
In no particular order:
#1) Halloween (the original)
This is my all-time favorite horror flick. Not really sure why since I’m not big into the slasher side of horror, but I just love this film!
#2) Poltergeist 3
There is something incredibly creepy about mirrors, and this film is fantastic at using them…I don’t want to give too much away, but this movie is my favorite in the trilogy.
#3) Cabin Fever
Cabin in the woods. Creepy stuff happens. ‘Nough said.
#4) Silent House
I just saw this movie a few days ago, and it is by far my favorite scary flick of 2012! Elizabeth Olsen is incredible in it.
#5) The Thing
I love the original, and I love the remake. I say, watch them back to back.
#6) Nightmare on Elm Street, 1984
This movie is just made of 80s awesomeness. There are a couple of scenes in this film that will be embedded in my brain forever.
#7) The Horde
This is French zombie film that my husband and I started to watch as a joke because the beginning seemed so crappy, but then it turned into a freaking amazing zombie film!
#8) 28 Days Later
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE.
#9) Dawn of the Dead, 2004
I love all of Romero’s zombie films and could have listed all of them here, but if you were to only watch one, I’d say make it this one.
#10) Resident Evil
Seeing a theme here….? I do love a good zombie flick, and this is one of the best.
and bonus: #11) Ponty Pool
Ponty Pool has probably the most interesting take on the zombie genre. It’s a purposely slow moving film, but it is SO worth it. Absolutely brilliant!
I have probably 100 more movies I could have listed like REC, The Shining, Paranormal Activity, The Ring…but if you’re new to the genre, this is definitely a good list to start with!
Happy horror watching!
Until next time,
from “Zombie Helenna” on a bike…
#xoxo hels
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