It’s basically a prison from a fever dream where those on the top floors feast on desserts while the folks at the bottom descend into cannibalism... a pretty singular film, I'd give it an 8/10. Honestly, we should probably adopt this system here in the States and drop all those petty thieves and lowlifes down to the lower levels to help clean up society. 😁
Poor Jessica runs into some highway psychopath who decides to kidnap her mid-trip... It's a decent enough watch, maybe a 7/10. It’s actually kind of funny how there were three different movies with this exact same title released in 2020—this one, a zombie flick, and some total garbage I accidentally downloaded—so just double-check what you're grabbing before you hit download. 😁
This is an incredibly heavy watch about a real-life serial killer and rapist from Hamburg back in the 70s named Fritz Honka. He used to lure his victims to a local dive bar called the Golden Glove where the regulars would hang out, then take them back to his place to strangle them and butcher them, keeping parts of the bodies as "souvenirs." The scenes involving the assaults and the killings of elderly women struggling with alcoholism are some of the most jarring things I've seen on screen. I'd give it an 8/10.
A really sharp piece of black comedy that follows Stalin's final days, navigating through the funeral chaos and all the frantic political maneuvering, eventually peaking with the liquidation of Beria. I'd give it an 8/10.
Let me throw out another example of an awesome movie that fits the "action thriller with horror elements" vibe—maybe this will help clarify things:
Nah, that was the first unofficial found footage horror flick, definitely not some action movie with horror vibes.
An action thriller... action... I mean, End of Days is basically the definition.
Take a look at the opening post for this thread. The distinction is simply that my suggestions aren't pure horror, just movies with certain elements of it:
13 Sins - the only truly brutal moments involve a grinder and some motorcycle wire, but that doesn't make it a horror movie.
Cannibal Holocaust - it gets mislabeled as horror, but it’s actually part of the cannibal subgenre, which is more exploitation than true horror (just look at Bone Tomahawk, which is much tougher by any standard and actually qualifies as horror, unlike C. H.). The found footage segments are short and don't take up much screen time, and the only thing that feels like a horror scene is that final confrontation near the end; the film is violent and bloody, sure, but it isn't pure horror.
The Host - the main theme is basically drug smuggling, and while there are brief horror scenes in a basement, that doesn't turn the whole thing into a horror film.
Noah Sanchez2 said:I think https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11284280/ Cadaver (2020) might fit that category too. It touches on Sci-Fi since it takes place shortly after a nuclear war—maybe a month or two later—but the plot itself lacks any actual Sci-Fi elements. Still, there’s plenty of action, thriller vibes, and violence.
driftingcanyon2, what's your take on the cult classic Audition (1999) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audition_(1999_film)? It's listed as horror on IMDb, but based on the criteria you laid out, it seems like it could work. Also, the German film Schramm (1993) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108053/ might belong here, though I should warn you, it's a pretty brutal watch. Then there's the German film The Golden Glove (2019) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7670212/, which fits your description perfectly—an extremely violent psychological action thriller. What do you think about those?
Good grief, it's nothing but depraved movies. Do you have anything remotely normal? 😁 Cadaver — haven't seen it, but based on the trailer, I'd say it fits. Audition — seen it; it's horror, so it doesn't quite fit the category. Schramm — haven't seen it, but the trailer looks like total trash. The Golden Glove — haven't seen it either, but from the trailer, it seems to fit. I've been meaning to watch that one for a while; thanks for the reminder. 😁
Jack Cook7 said:Of course, that's assuming the source and destination outlets are on the same phase. And how is the average person even supposed to check that? (Asking rhetorically here, obviously)
As a rule, I absolutely stay away from mixing power supplies with data signaling—unless we're talking PoE, which was actually built for that exact job. Keep it clean, keep it simple.
It’s actually pretty straightforward—you just bypass the phase limiter if there is one, or you simply test it out in practice to see if it works. Ultimately, anyone taking responsibility for an installation should have a clear plan for the circuit breakers and fuses covering the loads and which phases they fall on. That really should be one of the first things you handle when setting up a new home or apartment in the States.
Jack Cook7 said:Of course, that's assuming the source and destination outlets are on the same phase. And how is the average person even supposed to check that? (Asking rhetorically here, obviously)
As a rule, I absolutely stay away from mixing power supplies with data signaling—unless we're talking PoE, which was actually built for that exact job. Keep it clean, keep it simple.
I agree, though pulling entirely new cables isn't always a feasible solution for everyone.
I actually run three different setups in my house, so I can give you the lowdown on the pros and cons of each based on what I've dealt with: 1) Running cables directly from the LAN ports on the router—this is definitely the gold standard, though it involves drilling through walls or windows and pulling lines through the house, which isn't exactly everyone's idea of a fun weekend project. A Cat5e cable is more than enough, and I think Jack Cook7 already covered all the technical details perfectly. 2) Powerline adapters; I gave the Linksys gigabit starter kit a shot:
It’s a decent option if you want to dodge the headaches mentioned in point one, provided the whole house is on the same electrical circuit; if not, you're out of luck. If you wanted to run two PCs at once using a second adapter, you'd need to plug them into a network switch, which adds an extra cost of $33. 3) Wi-Fi extenders—honestly, these are probably the worst of the bunch because they rely entirely on how strong the router's signal is. Plus, if the router decides to quit on you 😁, the extender goes down right along with it, and you end up splitting your maximum speed in half because of how they function.
In my opinion, for most people, going with Powerline adapters is likely the most practical way to go.
It’s your standard genre fare—a heavy-hitting action thriller packed with gore—that feels like a female-led version of Psych mixed with some Chinese drug smuggling. You’ve got this psychopath running a hotel in Amsterdam who butchers men "live" (there's a scene with a saw 😱) in a basement equipped with a meat grinder... I'd give it a 7/10.
You guys aren't quite catching my drift—these are straight-up action Sci-Fi/Horror films, not just action thrillers with a few horror elements tossed in.
I'll throw in another example of an excellent film that blends action thriller vibes with some horror elements, just in case you guys need a little more inspiration.
Cannibal Holocaust (1980)
The movie is absolutely relentless with the violence, ranging from sexual assault to pure slaughter—it even features scenes of animals being killed on camera, which actually landed it a ban in some places. That final showdown between the natives and the besieged settlers is legendary; it belongs in the cinematic hall of fame. I'd give it an 8/10.
I'm starting a new group thread because we're moving into a category that isn't strictly horror, though given the sheer amount of violence, blood, and mystery, it really feels more like an ultra-heavy thriller than your run-of-the-mill suspense flick. To give you a sense of the vibe we're aiming for, here's a prime example:
13 Sins (2014)
What starts as a broke guy answering a random phone call spirals into a bloody sea of games—starting with something as trivial as killing a fly and escalating into a dramatic conclusion unlike anything else in cinema. It’s one of those films that keeps you glued to your seat from start to finish. It stars Mark Webber alongside the legendary Ron Perlman. I don't usually hand out high scores very easily, but I'm giving this one a solid 9/10. Once you see it, you'll understand why. 👍
Andrew Miller102 said:It’s all just nonsense from that day, or do you have anything else to add on the fly?😁
Only someone completely clueless or totally ignorant would run two or more active AV tools at once on Windows.
McAfee Free, paired with Norton Free, are basically the cheapest ways to go since they don't cost a dime. Personally, I’d lean toward McAfee; it’s a much smoother and more refined tool. Norton has limited options, and honestly, its interface is a disaster. McAfee is very lightweight, so it runs fine on any modern PC or laptop. You won't even notice McAfee running on Windows unless it catches some malware or flags something suspicious while you're browsing the web.
Saying Norton is overrated is one thing, but what you wrote is just pure nonsense. I wouldn't use or recommend Norton even if they paid me.
During installation, McAfee will disable Windows Defender, or whatever subpar antivirus came out of the Microsoft factory. That’s just how it works by default; no matter which antivirus you install, it’s going to turn off or put Windows Defender to sleep.
I use McAfee Security Cloud Free, and I wouldn't recommend that Avast junk under any circumstances.
Honestly, you don't need any special firewall on Windows; it’s useless and only slows down your browsing. If you want, just leave Windows Firewall on, but a standalone firewall is pointless.
Instead of rambling about dedicated firewall software, we should focus on the essentials: having Adblock in your browser is mandatory.Without it, browsing today isn't pleasant or safe, yet plenty of people still don't use an Adblock tool at all.🍿
McAfee Security Cloud is a mediocre solution because it isn't a full-fledged, cloud-based AV, which doesn't work for me. The actual McAfee (the non-cloud version) is quite problematic regarding compatibility and tends to clash with competitors. As for comparing such stuff, I haven't used Avast or Bitdefender. I used the commercial version of McAfee for a year and wasn't satisfied for several reasons. Regarding Bitdefender, it's actually much better; I used the commercial version a long time ago and was happy with it. Avast is definitely the best free AV option right now and the only one mentioned that allows for offline installation rather than requiring an online setup. And you, with your failed idols (Van Halen), should probably learn the difference between an AV, anti-spyware, and a firewall first, since those programs serve different purposes. As for the built-in Windows firewall, it isn't sufficient on its own because, by default, it doesn't block outgoing traffic; you have to explicitly set rules for every single program to block outgoing connections, making it a pretty weak solution. A firewall doesn't slow down traffic like you claim; it filters based on the network protocols and application rules you set. Maybe pick up a book before starting a fight with someone else when you clearly have no clue about the topic and haven't even tried commercial solutions to gain experience. Anyway, bye; I’m done talking to people who write so rudely and amateurishly in their very first post.
Douglas Gray8 said:I ended up catching some random malware from overseas and couldn't get rid of it without paying for an antivirus; every free tool I tried just hit a wall during the cleaning process and started asking for a monthly or yearly subscription. So far, Avast has been doing a decent enough job for me.
A real pro doesn't bother chasing down viruses; they just roll back to a healthy system state using a disk image backup. Once a system is compromised, it’s pretty much tainted forever, since there's never a 100% guarantee that fragments of that malware aren't still lurking somewhere on the drive, regardless of whether you're using a free or a paid antivirus program.
If you're looking for a "silent" mouse, I’d suggest picking up the Logitech M220; I've been using one for quite a while now and it's served me pretty well.