Posts by Donna Gray4

I don't buy it.

I couldn't care less about Anne Hathaway 🙂

First one answered

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As long as it’s One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest... actually, whatever. Jack Nicholson, you absolute legend🙏 and now I'm off to go get ready for a win. ☕

Austin Alvarez62 said:Why am I always the last one to hear about these giveaway contests? Honestly, thank God I finally caught wind of this one—though I have a feeling I’ll probably forget all about it by next week. What a joke.
Can someone please remind me when 👍
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I'll be 😉

We need more people getting in on this🙂

It's happening☕

Look, I've already got a bunch of different DVD versions lying around, but honestly, since we're talking about a Blu-ray—and the biggest one at that—who am I kidding?

Once again, this poll is a total disaster😛🙂

Seriously, there isn't even anything worth debating here, is there?😛🙂

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If I recall correctly, this is my very first poll. 😛🙂

Let’s be real here, your poll is a total disaster. Just look at the ones briskhound2 puts together; that’s how you actually do it.

And honestly, the best Draculas are Lee and Lugosi, though if we're talking about the absolute best version, it’s the 1992 one with Gary Oldman—even if the guy doesn't even follow fifty percent of what happens in the novel.

You haven't even listed at least seven or eight of them yet, have you?

Honestly, I think the tension in Alien hits way harder. Just being stuck out there in the vastness of space with an Alien... that final scene alone is enough to wreck you. It’s the same deal with The thing, especially that specific moment here http://www.youtube.com/watch?FkNyC6MQMj0—it keeps you on edge from start to finish
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ustvari, if we're talking about movies that actually make you feel trapped, you can't forget Das boot🙏.

With Martyrs, I wouldn't say I felt completely helpless, but man, it definitely didn't leave me indifferent
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David Price5 said:Neither The thing nor Alien can touch that scene where they crawl through the hole; when it comes to true claustrophobia, nothing beats it.

Maybe not for you, but for me? Absolutely. To my mind, Alien and The Thing are the absolute kings of claustrophobic tension, and The Descent is right up there with them.

Argent is a must😉

As for the claustrophobia in this movie... man, it’s incredible. I know I mentioned to my buddy earlier that we haven't seen anything this suffocating since Alien or The Thing. It really left me feeling completely helpless.😢😁

David Price5 said:Just one bit of advice—stay far away from the sequel. If you actually enjoyed the first film, please don't watch it.

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Drew Wright5 said:So, I finally picked up this film on Blu-ray—honestly, one of the best horror movies from the last decade—and just sat down to rewatch it. And yeah, I was scared shitless. Again. Watching it in Blu-ray makes such a massive difference; the picture quality is absolutely phenomenal. If you have any way to watch this in HD, do it. Seriously. You can actually see all those subtle color nuances Marshall uses—the red from the flares, the greens, the whole search for an exit, the play between light and shadow... I’m speechless. It’s captivating. With a decent home theater setup, this is a total sensory experience.

And what else is there to say about the movie itself? This is probably my seventh time seeing it. I’d go as far as saying it’s right on the edge of being a masterpiece. The way the themes and emotions weave through the story—so subtle yet so heavy—is incredible. The acting is top-tier across the board, especially from Juno and Sarah. Their dialogue and their struggle, both external and internal, felt so real to me. Everything is just phenomenal, from the small details to the character development. One more thing... people ask why I find the crawlers so terrifying. It's because they feel human. They reflect us. When they attack, it’s primal, animalistic. But fighting them isn't like some stylized fight against an alien or a slasher who just guts you and moves on. With the crawlers, you're actually wrestling for your life. You're fighting, they're lunging at you, hitting you, biting you... it feels visceral. There's nothing unrealistic about it. Death feels slow and agonizing because you know you actually had a fighting chance. That's why they get under my skin every single time.

My only real gripe... the absolute only thing that felt off to me was Bec's death. Every other character's death felt well-executed, like it had weight and purpose. But hers? She just gets ripped away suddenly, like some cheap trope you see in every generic horror flick from the last few years. That's it. Just that.

The Argent Influence🙂

The 70s were hands down the absolute peak of cinema for me, period. Honestly, if I had to pick a runner-up, the 50s would follow right on their heels. But when it comes to the 70s? There’s really no picking favorites because the whole decade was just untouchable, wasn't it?🙏

I’m feeling way too much nostalgia for Species right now. Honestly, it's easily one of the most anticipated horror releases this year, sitting right up there with my Soul to taka and The Ward (Carpenter).

redmarlin27 said:Like, watching horror movies can really mess with people who are sensitive...😲

When that student went on that rampage at his school—I can't even remember exactly when it happened—everyone immediately started blaming horror movies, which is just complete and utter nonsense, isn't it?

The Shining — hands down, the best opening scene ever made.

Dawn of the Dead paired with Cash is pure genius; you absolutely have to see it.

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest—is there anything more beautiful than a good morning wake-up call?

Then there’s Panic Room, Vertigo, Trainspotting, and honestly, the list just keeps going.

David Morse is my pick. He’s always got that soulful, melancholy look about him, doesn't he? But man, is he a talented actor.

Danny Trejo🙂