UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted August 8, 2005 Shaun is more of a horror film than Dead Alive, IMO, if you're going by the humor thing. Shaun's strengths comes from its cast, and the way the script allows humor to be included. I think the major weakness of Dead Alive, for instance, is how the entire movie is based on ridiculous situations (the karate kicking priest, the funeral, the stupid baby carriage, zombies fucking, mom hit by trolley, just...everything). Dead Alive LOSES the feel of a horror picture by the time the lawnmower scene rolls up. Shaun always has those feelings of upcoming dread, and manages to keep stuff pretty serious (Shaun's horror at Ed being bitten, etc.) while throwing in extremely well-written dialogue. Shaun is amazing, and just because it came out in 2004 doesn't mean it should be critiqued as any less good a movie than Chainsaw. Chainsaw and Shaun are both AMAZING HORROR FILMS, but two different kinds. Which is better? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted August 8, 2005 Sorry double post... Phantasm made an effort but I think Tall Man is out of balls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 0 Report post Posted August 8, 2005 As I said in the last thread, sometimes it's tough. For example, Alien and Suspiria. I think Alien's a better movie in pretty much every category besides actual scariness, which Suspiria trumps it on. While I voted for Alien, it was tough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted August 8, 2005 Day of the Dead (1985) The Exorcist (1973) Shaun of the Dead (2004) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) ______________________________________________ REGION B - The "Jocks & Whores Must Die" Region The Return of the Living Dead (1985) The Evil Dead (1981) The Shining (1980) (tie) Alien (1979) ________________ REGION C - The "Party Hasn't Begun Until You've Been Bitten" Region The Thing (1982) Night of the Living Dead (1968) Dawn of the Dead (1978) Poltergeist (1982) ___________________________ REGION D - The "Why Don't Parents Understand?" Region Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn (1987) A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Phantasm (1979) Halloween (1978) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dynamite Kido Report post Posted August 8, 2005 Shaun is more of a horror film than Dead Alive, IMO, if you're going by the humor thing. Shaun's strengths comes from its cast, and the way the script allows humor to be included. I think the major weakness of Dead Alive, for instance, is how the entire movie is based on ridiculous situations (the karate kicking priest, the funeral, the stupid baby carriage, zombies fucking, mom hit by trolley, just...everything). Dead Alive LOSES the feel of a horror picture by the time the lawnmower scene rolls up. Shaun always has those feelings of upcoming dread, and manages to keep stuff pretty serious (Shaun's horror at Ed being bitten, etc.) while throwing in extremely well-written dialogue. Shaun is amazing, and just because it came out in 2004 doesn't mean it should be critiqued as any less good a movie than Chainsaw. Chainsaw and Shaun are both AMAZING HORROR FILMS, but two different kinds. Which is better? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The more this continues it seems that there should have been a block for Horror/Comedies.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted August 8, 2005 REGION A - The "Zombies Shouldn't Run" Region Day of the Dead (1985) The Exorcist (1973) Shaun of the Dead (2004) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) DAMN YOU!~~~!~ ______________________________________________ REGION B - The "Jocks & Whores Must Die" Region The Return of the Living Dead (1985) The Evil Dead (1981) DAMN YOU AGAIN~!!~~ The Shining (1980) (tie) Alien (1979) ________________ REGION C - The "Party Hasn't Begun Until You've Been Bitten" Region The Thing (1982) Night of the Living Dead (1968) Dawn of the Dead (1978) Poltergeist (1982) ___________________________ REGION D - The "Why Don't Parents Understand?" Region Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn (1987) A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Phantasm (1979) Halloween (1978) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crazy Dan Report post Posted August 9, 2005 REGION A - The "Zombies Shouldn't Run" Region The Exorcist (1973) Shaun of the Dead (2004) ______________________________________________ REGION B - The "Jocks & Whores Must Die" Region The Evil Dead (1981) Alien (1979) ________________ REGION C - The "Party Hasn't Begun Until You've Been Bitten" Region Night of the Living Dead (1968) Dawn of the Dead (1978) ___________________________ REGION D - The "Why Don't Parents Understand?" Region Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn (1987) Halloween (1978) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2005 Two matches at 11-10 scores... Last day to to vote! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2005 REGION A - The "Zombies Shouldn't Run" Region Day of the Dead (1985) The Exorcist (1973) Shaun of the Dead (2004) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) ______________________________________________ REGION B - The "Jocks & Whores Must Die" Region The Return of the Living Dead (1985) The Evil Dead (1981) The Shining (1980) (tie) Alien (1979) ________________ REGION C - The "Party Hasn't Begun Until You've Been Bitten" Region The Thing (1982) Night of the Living Dead (1968) Dawn of the Dead (1978) Poltergeist (1982) ___________________________ REGION D - The "Why Don't Parents Understand?" Region Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn (1987) A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Phantasm (1979) Halloween (1978) ....Damn this round was tough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I like Forums 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2005 REGION A - The "Zombies Shouldn't Run" Region <b>Day of the Dead (1985) </b> The Exorcist (1973) <b>Shaun of the Dead (2004)</b> The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) ______________________________________________ REGION B - The "Jocks & Whores Must Die" Region <b>The Return of the Living Dead (1985)</b> The Evil Dead (1981) The Shining (1980) <b>Alien (1979) </b> ________________ REGION C - The "Party Hasn't Begun Until You've Been Bitten" Region The Thing (1982) <b>Night of the Living Dead (1968) </b> <b>Dawn of the Dead (1978)</b> Poltergeist (1982) ___________________________ REGION D - The "Why Don't Parents Understand?" Region <b>Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn (1987) </b> A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Phantasm (1979) <b>Halloween (1978)</b> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toshiaki Koala 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 Hell EDII beat Psycho, but I didn't see you complaining. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wait... WHAT!?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted August 10, 2005 In round two, Evil Dead II defeated Psycho '68. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaosrage 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 REGION A - The "Zombies Shouldn't Run" Region The Exorcist (1973) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) ______________________________________________ REGION B - The "Jocks & Whores Must Die" Region The Evil Dead (1981) Alien (1979) ________________ REGION C - The "Party Hasn't Begun Until You've Been Bitten" Region Night of the Living Dead (1968) Dawn of the Dead (1978) ___________________________ REGION D - The "Why Don't Parents Understand?" Region A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Halloween (1978) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 chaosrage, your vote was after the Tuesday, 11 pm deadline. Thus, it doesn't count. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 Results: __________________________________________ REGION A - The "Zombies Shouldn't Run" Region Day of the Dead (1985) 6 The Exorcist (1973) 17 Shaun of the Dead (2004) 12 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) 11 ______________________________________________ REGION B - The "Jocks & Whores Must Die" Region The Return of the Living Dead (1985) 6 The Evil Dead (1981) 17 The Shining (1980) (tie) 12 Alien (1979) 11 ________________ REGION C - The "Party Hasn't Begun Until You've Been Bitten" Region The Thing (1982) 7 Night of the Living Dead (1968) 16 Dawn of the Dead (1978) 21 Poltergeist (1982) 2 ___________________________ REGION D - The "Why Don't Parents Understand?" Region Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn (1987) 16 A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) 7 Phantasm (1979) 1 Halloween (1978) 22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
