How would you rank/rate the films of Larry Cohen

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How would you rank/rate the films of Larry Cohen May 10, 2023 23:25:25 GMT masterofallgoons likes this

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Post by lostinlimbo on May 10, 2023 23:25:25 GMT

Larry Cohen

9/10
Q The Winged Serpent 1982
God Told Me To 1976

8/10
Bone 1972
It’s Alive 1974
The Stuff 1985

7/10
Special Effects 1984
The Ambulance 1990
A Return to Salem’s Lot 1987
Black Cesar 1973
Full Moon High 1981

6/10
Hell Up Harlem 1973
It’s Alive III: Island of the Alive 1987
Perfect Strangers 1984
See China and Die 1981

5/10
Deadly illusions 1987
It’s Alive II: It Lives Again 1978
As Good As Dead 1995

3/10
Wicked Stepmother 1989

Pick a film or two from what you have seen that would you recommend to someone who was curious in delving into his work?
Signature Cohen films (Q & It’s Alive) with his usual guerrilla style filming, charming fx, satirical humour and memorable performances.

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How would you rank/rate the films of Larry Cohen May 10, 2023 23:40:54 GMT via mobile Captain Spencer and lostinlimbo like this

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Post by James on May 10, 2023 23:40:54 GMT

Seen one:

The Stuff - 7/10

Seen more of his written-only work like the Maniac Cop trilogy and Phone Booth, the latter of which would be my favourite if they were to be included.

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How would you rank/rate the films of Larry Cohen May 11, 2023 0:03:34 GMT James likes this

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May 10, 2023 23:40:54 GMT James said:

Seen one:

The Stuff - 7/10

Seen more of his written-only work like the Maniac Cop trilogy and Phone Booth, the latter of which would be my favourite if they were to be included.

He definitely has wrote a lot scripts/screenplays for films. Double of what he has directed. If you want to add his written only work, it’s fine.

Never seen the likes of ‘Phone Booth’ or ‘Cellular’. But ‘Maniac Cop’, and ‘Best Seller’ would probably be my favourites of his written only work.

‘Messages Deleted’ looks interesting… in an over-the-top way. I might just dig that one out.

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How would you rank/rate the films of Larry Cohen May 11, 2023 1:56:43 GMT lostinlimbo likes this

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Post by Captain Spencer on May 11, 2023 1:56:43 GMT

Bone - 7/10
It's Alive - 7/10
The Stuff - 7/10
Original Gangstas - 7/10
Q: The Winged Serpent - 7/10
It's Alive III: Island Of The Alive - 6.5/10
Black Casesar - 6.5/10
Hell Up In Harlem - 6/10
God Told Me To - 6.5/10
The Private Files Of J. Edgar Hoover - 6/10
It Lives Again - 5/10
The Ambulance - 5/10
Special Effects - 4/10
A Return To Salem's Lot - 4/10

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How would you rank/rate the films of Larry Cohen May 16, 2023 1:43:08 GMT lostinlimbo likes this

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Post by FridayOnElmStreet on May 16, 2023 1:43:08 GMT

The Stuff - 7/10
A Return to Salem’s Lot - 6/10
It’s Alive III: Island of the Alive - 5/10
The Ambulance - 3/10
God Told Me To - 3/10
Wicked Stepmother - 3/10
It’s Alive II: It Lives Again - 3/10

The Stuff and It’s Alive III.

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Post by moviemouth on May 16, 2023 1:56:01 GMT

1. It's Alive - 7/10
2. The Stuff - 5.5/10
3. God Told Me To - 5.5/10
4. Q: The Winged Serpent - 5.5/10
5. Special Effects - 5.5/10
6. The Ambulance - 4.5/10
7. Full Moon High - 4/10

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How would you rank/rate the films of Larry Cohen May 16, 2023 1:56:59 GMT

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May 16, 2023 1:43:08 GMT FridayOnElmStreet said:

The Stuff - 7/10
A Return to Salem’s Lot - 6/10
It’s Alive III: Island of the Alive - 5/10
The Ambulance - 3/10
God Told Me To - 3/10
Wicked Stepmother - 3/10
It’s Alive II: It Lives Again - 3/10

The Stuff and It’s Alive III.

You haven't seen the original It's Alive?

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How would you rank/rate the films of Larry Cohen May 16, 2023 2:20:35 GMT

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May 16, 2023 1:56:59 GMT moviemouth said:

May 16, 2023 1:43:08 GMT FridayOnElmStreet said:

The Stuff - 7/10
A Return to Salem’s Lot - 6/10
It’s Alive III: Island of the Alive - 5/10
The Ambulance - 3/10
God Told Me To - 3/10
Wicked Stepmother - 3/10
It’s Alive II: It Lives Again - 3/10

The Stuff and It’s Alive III.

You haven't seen the original It's Alive?

Surprisingly no.

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How would you rank/rate the films of Larry Cohen

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