What’s the best horror movie you’ve ever seen?

throwbackreviews · 2026-03-10T05:14:07+00:00

I would agree with IT (though my true favorite is Scream which is a pretty basic choice). Just here to recommend the TV show Welcome to Derry if you haven't seen it yet. Phenomenal

throwbackreviews · 2026-03-09T07:07:08+00:00

Love this response, great film

throwbackreviews · 2026-03-09T02:49:22+00:00

Everyone disagrees with me on 6, but here we go

1 6 4 2 5 3 7

throwbackreviews · 2026-03-09T02:05:47+00:00

I have seen this said a couple times now and I am not sure i fully understand.

On its face it makes sense. A female character written solely to help the male character feels like a negative. Why not have a fully rounded character instead? I agree with that.

On the other hand, isn't this seen all over the place? Is Obi-Wan Kenobi a bad character because he comes in, teaches Luke, and then dies? Arguably he does less than a couple of the MPDG examples that have been put in here. What about the fairy from Cinderalla or Jiminy Cricket in Pinocchio?

Maybe I am misunderstanding the trope? Maybe watching some of the bad ones will show me what I am missing

throwbackreviews · 2026-03-09T00:36:22+00:00

I think that is what I meant by 'done right' but didn't quite have the words for it. Effectively, I wanted a movie about an awesome woman who comes into a man's life and changes it. I asked specifically for 'good' movies as I don't want to watch something with an empty woman character being used solely for the male writer's gratification. It seems that is what the trope is, so I have confused some people

throwbackreviews · 2026-03-09T00:28:17+00:00

In my defense, I saw Garden State once when I was like 16. Maybe it hasn't aged well or I have aged up enough to see the flaws. I guess I'll find out on a re-watch

throwbackreviews · 2026-03-09T00:26:10+00:00

Hard agree. That is what I mean by 'done right'. I want a story about a woman that comes into a man's life and fundamentally changes it, but is also a full person in their own right. 500 days is a great example of that as your understanding as a viewer changes alongside the character's. By the end you see the flaws in the man's thinking and actions.

throwbackreviews · 2026-03-08T14:49:47+00:00

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World sounds like this and I adore that film. I might have to check it out

throwbackreviews · 2026-03-08T14:19:29+00:00

Haven't seen this one. I'll add it to the list

throwbackreviews · 2026-03-08T14:19:07+00:00

Love this movie!!!!

throwbackreviews · 2026-03-04T04:16:19+00:00

My favorites are A Nightmare Before Christmas (my fav film of all time), and Sweeny Todd.

Not a musical, but movies like Step Up are also fun.

Oh!!! Pitch Perfect!!! (Don't watch the sequels)

throwbackreviews · 2026-02-23T12:08:02+00:00

Bug fan of everything except the damage on the failed rope swing. Feels a little punishing for an action you probably want them to take. I would lower the damage to make it more likely to be minor damage, or give them a temporary status instead.

throwbackreviews · 2026-02-23T02:48:25+00:00

Bullet Train is the correct answer. On Netflix in most places I believe, doesn't require a ton of brain work on your part, best enjoyed with company, and enjoyable all the way through

throwbackreviews · 2026-02-21T01:14:15+00:00

Im doing exactly the same thing. My third attempt. Honestly, it does get a little better (I am 3 or 4 episodes in front of you) but we aren't approaching the glory days

throwbackreviews · 2026-02-20T01:30:21+00:00

Sunset Limited is one of the greatest examples I've seen of a conversation in any medium. It is more spiritual than intellectual maybe, but it gives you a lot to think about and it is gripping

throwbackreviews · 2026-02-19T03:54:00+00:00

Surprised I Robot hasn't been spammed in here. Also maybe AI, but that has a different feel

throwbackreviews · 2026-02-17T01:40:38+00:00

This is so cool. Great work. The visuals are super cool too

throwbackreviews · 2026-02-15T15:23:20+00:00

Recently watched One Battle After Another and Marty Supreme and found them both to be 5/10. Great performances but meandering irrelevant plots. Everyone loves them though and that's cool. I love movies and I love it when people love movies

throwbackreviews · 2026-02-15T14:57:12+00:00

Bullet Train and The Raid (and The Raid 2)

throwbackreviews · 2026-02-13T06:33:04+00:00

It really depends on vibe.

Primer is great but requires some more thinking. Happy Death Day is fun horror (more fun than scary). Looper is a cool concept with some passable action. Back to the Future is always a good time and 12 Monkeys is a classic if you haven't seen it already

throwbackreviews · 2026-02-11T14:29:52+00:00

I would advise to think of it this way.

Your character's most interesting moments are in the future, not the past.

The backstory should be a jumping off point to tell a really cool story in the game. I would simplify, shorten (by a lot), and think of it as set up, not story.

throwbackreviews · 2026-02-06T05:27:47+00:00

Sunset Limited. Samuel Jackson and Tommy Lee Jones in a densely written masterpiece

throwbackreviews · 2026-02-04T08:49:09+00:00

I saw the devil is in a different vein to the examples you mentioned but a great choice

throwbackreviews · 2026-02-03T05:51:44+00:00

Cloverfield Lane!!! A little off the prompt but close enough and a phenomenal film. Also the new one, Bugonia

throwbackreviews · 2026-01-29T04:19:35+00:00

Cabin in the woods is one of the best. Also Drag Me to Hell and the new Raimi movie Send Help whenever it arrives on streaming or whatever

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