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Post by seahawksraawk00 on Oct 8, 2020 0:44:20 GMT
Being a nineties baby, this is one I grew up on and one of the many horror films my older brother showed me behind my parents back. I quite like it. Has some good scares, an interesting premise and story and actually some earnest acting, particularly from Tony Shalhoub. But I also love Matthew Lillard in it as well. Can't believe it actually got really bad reviews They really went out of their way of crafting intricate back stories for each ghosts. I understand it's a remake of a sixties film, but from my understanding, that film was particularly well favored anyways. I'm actually shocked this hasn't been remade again.
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Post by James on Oct 8, 2020 1:07:55 GMT
I quite liked it too. Matt Lillard was the best part. Of the two movies directed by Steve Beck (the other being Ghost Ship) I prefer this.
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Post by politicidal on Oct 8, 2020 1:35:52 GMT
It's not as bad as some like Roger Ebert said it was. But the editing is pretty obnoxious. I still like the idea of the movie. And it has some amazing kills in it. Like that idiot lawyer getting sliced in half.
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Post by masterofallgoons on Oct 8, 2020 2:37:28 GMT
I think there was another thread where this movie was brought up. I saw it a lot back in the day. It was from an era of horror movies that I really didn't like at all. There is clearly a ton of style in those Dark Castle movies from the early 2000s, but it's a style I find extremely annoying. That sort of frenetic editing with the ramped up fast/slow motion effects and the annoying seizure inducing strobiness throughout is just something I find completely irritating. It's not the least bit frightening, or cool, it's just tons substance-less noise and flashiness. There is some cool design work in the movie in the house and the makeup work, but it's all in service of a dumb movie with an annoying tone. The cast is pretty good and some of the effects are great, but it's an overall an unpleasant experience to me.
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Post by Sarge on Oct 8, 2020 4:09:36 GMT
Haven't seen this in 15 years at least, might dig through my movies and see if I still have it.
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Post by Prime etc. on Oct 8, 2020 4:19:11 GMT
I watched the House of Haunted Hill remake--I liked the Rush impersonation of Vincent Price and the idea of the ghost--but the cgi looks dated (although not much else--funny how 20 years made so little difference in cloths and hair style) and even the mini camera wasn't so outdated.
I liked Ghost Ship better but the ship was CGI and often looked it--old fashioned cinematography would have helped this and Haunted Hill.
They light the scenes as if you know 100 people are behind the camera (also a problem I had with Candyman).
I haven't seen 13 Ghosts yet.
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🦞 on Oct 8, 2020 17:05:18 GMT
Saw it when it came out and liked it. Can't remember it much now. Just watched the original, 13 Ghosts (1960) this afternoon.
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Post by Reynard on Oct 8, 2020 18:31:20 GMT
I went to see both this and Ghost Ship in cinema, didn't like either, from what I remember Ghost Ship was the more watchable one. No idea how their CGI has aged, most likely not well. Like masterofallgoons said, the audiovisual style of movies of that era is not something I'd feel nostalgic for. |
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Post by Anonymous Andy on Oct 8, 2020 19:11:00 GMT
I think there was another thread where this movie was brought up. I saw it a lot back in the day. It was from an era of horror movies that I really didn't like at all. There is clearly a ton of style in those Dark Castle movies from the early 2000s, but it's a style I find extremely annoying. That sort of frenetic editing with the ramped up fast/slow motion effects and the annoying seizure inducing strobiness throughout is just something I find completely irritating. It's not the least bit frightening, or cool, it's just tons substance-less noise and flashiness. There is some cool design work in the movie in the house and the makeup work, but it's all in service of a dumb movie with an annoying tone. The cast is pretty good and some of the effects are great, but it's an overall an unpleasant experience to me. 100% with you on this. Not that *all* the films made in this mold were bad, but I was glad to see this type of film die out in the mid-'00s. Can't say the torture porn trend was better, but it felt like progress at the time. |
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Post by TheSowIsMine on Oct 8, 2020 21:17:22 GMT
I watched this yesterday. Its not really a good movie, but I always find it very entertaining.
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Post by novastar6 on Oct 9, 2020 14:02:05 GMT
Dark Castle has a thing for cutting people in half, don't they?
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Post by masterofallgoons on Oct 9, 2020 15:08:55 GMT
Saw it when it came out and liked it. Can't remember it much now. Just watched the original, 13 Ghosts (1960) this afternoon. How was the original? I've never seen it. |
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🦞 on Oct 9, 2020 15:14:28 GMT
Saw it when it came out and liked it. Can't remember it much now. Just watched the original, 13 Ghosts (1960) this afternoon. How was the original? I've never seen it. About as scary as an episode of Bewitched, but it has some retro charm, and I admire William Castle for being innovative and wanting to entertain.
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Post by novastar6 on Oct 9, 2020 18:19:02 GMT
Saw it when it came out and liked it. Can't remember it much now. Just watched the original, 13 Ghosts (1960) this afternoon. How was the original? I've never seen it. Freaked me out the first time I saw it.
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Post by quagsjonny on Oct 10, 2020 1:09:45 GMT
Thumbs up. We like 13 Ghosts and Ghost ship. Watched both in theatre, still watch once a year.... in October... spoiler... watching Hellraiser
Get past the family... a love story? Cheers horror friends. Crazy uncle Frank...
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Post by TheOriginalPinky on Oct 10, 2020 23:24:57 GMT
Thought this film was a total disaster, but did like Tony Shalhoub.
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Post by moviebuffbrad on Oct 11, 2020 4:32:06 GMT
Saw it when it came out and liked it. Can't remember it much now. Just watched the original, 13 Ghosts (1960) this afternoon. How was the original? I've never seen it. One of the few things they were good at. This movie seems to be getting reevaluated of late. I hated it when it came out, but maybe I'll give it another go. I do love Matt Lillard. |
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Post by Vits on Oct 11, 2020 8:58:57 GMT
Original - 4/10
Remake - 3/10
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Post by Vits on Oct 11, 2020 9:00:24 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2020 9:29:59 GMT
13 Ghosts was one of my favorites a few years ago. Loved the story to it and the cast. It creeped me out as a viewer through the eyes of Lillard. It would easily be a rewatch for me if on Youtube or HBO Max.
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