tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335502008944631925.post5349049560145597362..comments2023-12-30T10:13:15.385-08:00Comments on 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: 412. The HauntingAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13701724130997076650noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335502008944631925.post-3053089874592105122020-06-14T09:10:35.035-07:002020-06-14T09:10:35.035-07:00Da-da da-da da, da da da-da,
Da-da da-da da, da da...Da-da da-da da, da da da-da,<br />Da-da da-da da, da da da.<br />Scooooby, Scooby-dooby Doo,<br />Scooooby, Scoody-dooby Doo!!<br /><br />I shouldn't laugh, this was superior fare<br /><br />I tell you, what else I liked: the fact that is was from another era. If this had been made in the 21st century then I'm pretty sure I could have worked out the ending by the second reel. Not that they have reels in this digital century, but you know what I mean. But because it came from another time, and maybe just because I'm not familiar enough with the cliches of yesteryear, all bets were off and I really couldn't be sure what the conclusion would turn out to be.Dessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08172245410667624187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335502008944631925.post-28281811810905611222018-02-27T17:16:52.441-08:002018-02-27T17:16:52.441-08:00Agreed. Lots of potential..so-so executionAgreed. Lots of potential..so-so executionAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13701724130997076650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335502008944631925.post-81633514190070786942018-02-14T00:57:23.940-08:002018-02-14T00:57:23.940-08:00I think it worked quite well, though that may be d...I think it worked quite well, though that may be down to me being an old fart...<br />It has this old gothic feel as if it was made in the forties by Lewton and it fits it quite well. Only problem really is that the characters seem to have secrets that are never properly explored. There is potential for a lot more here.<br />TSorensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208153011927807857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335502008944631925.post-73021937565401602292013-12-18T09:12:55.342-08:002013-12-18T09:12:55.342-08:00Hi Ray, good to see you back!
I definitely agree ...Hi Ray, good to see you back!<br /><br />I definitely agree with you though I think now we are moving away from slash and gore films and turning to found footage and supernatural films. And 5% of them are actually quite good.<br /><br />Yeah gothic horror is a hard genre to take seriously but I really enjoyed those kinds of books. I don't think it translates as well on screen though.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13701724130997076650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335502008944631925.post-4851063406791551382013-12-17T23:13:54.909-08:002013-12-17T23:13:54.909-08:00I've mentioned before that the genre 'Horr...I've mentioned before that the genre 'Horror films' is one it can be difficult to own up to enjoying - It is so varied.. Worse, the general perception of them is dominated by just one type - the slash n' gore type. Just have a look on the shelves of a video shop (I'm showing my age here aren't I).. OK, just type 'Horror films' into the Amazon or Ebay search and see what you get.90% I'd hate to be seen even perusing the shelf/page..<br />But this is one I'm happy to own up to liking and even owning.<br />OK, I have to say it is a little dated in style.. parts are decidedly overplayed, and I agree Amanda, some of the acting is not the most natural.. but, hey, so what. It is great bit of Gothic OTT horror, and I relish it for that.<br />As for it's 'scare factor'...Well I am not easily scared by films - I tend to 'know' it's a film too easily.. but this gave some chill moments.Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194296330704790036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335502008944631925.post-60805251473366576372013-12-14T16:09:28.402-08:002013-12-14T16:09:28.402-08:00OK I may be a wimp but I am a little scared watchi...OK I may be a wimp but I am a little scared watching the trailer. I may watch it as my once-a-year scary movie. You intrigued me with your review. Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15726625184023392723noreply@blogger.com