Colin Clive. 76. Michael Gough. [24] Co-producer William Badalato had suggested the location: "My wife and I had a weekend house in Chester, Connecticut. 100. [15] Actress Zohra Lampert was cast in the lead role of Jessica, the titular character who finds herself questioning her sanity. [7] Doyle elaborates that the film "isolates and illuminates the death and corruption of counterculture values" from the era, and anticipates the "festering paranoia" that occurred throughout the 1970s, with the Watergate scandal, the assassinations of Harvey Milk and George Moscone, and the Jonestown massacre. Book Club . Director: George A. Romero. As mentioned in the article, the list of 100 scariest movies ever made was compiled by the Chicago Film Critics Association in 2006. Michael Caine. Cast: John Saxon. Karloff has Frankenstein, The Bride of Frankenstein, and The Mummy; Conway has Cat People, The Seventh Victim, and I Walked with a Zombie; and Goldblum has The Fly, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Jurassic Park. Beatrice Straight. See also: Fay Wray, Lee Patrick, Edwige Fenech, and Mary Philbin among the movies Top Ten Scream Queens.. There are some really great films listed here but none that are truly frightening to me. When Jessica gets into town, she sees Duncan's car and asks about his whereabouts, but no one will speak to her; she then encounters Sam Dorker, and terrified, runs back to the house. Claiming the organization's top honor as Best Picture of the year is THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, directed by Martin McDonagh.The film also earned awards for Best Actor (Colin Farrell), Best Supporting Actress (Kerry Condon) and Best Original Screenplay (Martin McDonagh). Kent Smith. Director: Brian De Palma. 48. Director: Richard Donner. Scream (1996). I didnt see REC and REC2 on this list. 17. 36. Well, all credibility goes right in the poop saloon, as far as Im concerned. Dawn of the Dead (1978) 10. The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) today announces nominees for their top film honors of 2021; winners will be announced at the organizations annual awards ceremony, a virtual event for Association members to be held on Wednesday, December 15. Cast: Bela Lugosi. It was quite freaky, but I left watching the Exorcist completely freaked out. Skeet Ulrich. Director: Rob Reiner. Bruce Abbott. Michael E. Williams. Director: Roger Corman. I can see this being a (painfully cliche) top 100 horror films list, but saying its a list of the scariest films with so many horror-comedies and borderline thrillers is insane. Maurice Evans. Diabolique is far scarier than Rosemarys Baby, or 4 or 5 of the otther Top 10. With gorgeous cinematography and an audio track that takes on a life of its own, each sound and image presents a hazy version of reality. The film was difficult to obtain on home media formats for several decades, available only on VHS until 2006, when Paramount issued a DVD version. Director: Tom Holland. Of Jessica's frustration with a mental condition that has rendered her sadly dependent on men? Cast: Laura Linney. Director: Jacques Tourneur. As for the people who bitch about lists, you need to relax. A Blu-ray was released by Scream Factory in January 2020. Freaks (1932). 38. [16] Hancock was specifically taken by Costello's physical features, which included bright red hair and a pale complexion, which he felt was befitting of the vampiric Emily. 42. "[9], Hancock agreed to direct the film only as long as he was allowed to redraft the screenplay,[8] and proceeded to rework Kalcheim's original script in both tone and thematic content, but retained certain elements at the request of the producers; the mute girl, played by Gretchen Corbett, for example, was a character from Kalcheim's original script that Moss requested Hancock retain in his redraft. I look at those lists not to discover the Greatest Movies of All Time, but to find out what particular individuals or group(s) of individuals find special. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy. Cast: Catherine Deneuve. Lance Henriksen. (Check out the full list of the Chicago Film Critics top 100 horror movies of all time.). 88. [54] According to Steve Senski of Trailers from Hell, Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling called the film "one of the most frightening films he'd ever seen in his life. "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)" 9. I will certainly check out some of the links here and look further into so many horror films you refer to. Pamela Franklin. Jaws 7. When Emily offers to move on, Jessica invites her to dine with them and stay the night. Cast: Heather Donohue. Cast: Rutger Hauer. (I do, however, explain that my lists and my reviews are, like everybody elses, highly subjective and definitely NOT written in stone.). Why Hasn't Steven Spielberg Made a Western? "Rosemary's Baby" 11. The Shining (1980). [21], Additional photography occurred in the villages of Chester,[22] Lyme,[23] and East Haddam. Evelyn Brent. Jurassic Park (1993). Award-winners and contenders from Chicago Film Critics Association Awards (2022) Menu. David Warner. Cast: Lon Chaney Jr. Warren William. Scariest movies ever made: The top 100 horror films according to the Chicago Film Critics (photo: The Chicago Critics' Top 100 Horror (or Just Plain Creepy) Films in History, Lawrence Pitkethly, Producer of Documentary Series American Cinema and Voices and Visions, Dies at 79, Michelle Yeoh didnt work for two years due to stereotypical roles offered to her. 37. Director: Alejandro Amenbar. But cmon there is no way to accurately pit films like The Bride of Frankenstein against The Ring. 64. 12. Veronica Cartwright. Cast: Klaus Kinski. Decades later, still get heebie-geebies thinking about Agent for H.A.R.M. (1966) Scariest movie EVER!!! As the body floats away, Jessica sees that it is Duncan. I remember finding some of it humorous. Signs (2002). The film was difficult to obtain on home media formats for several decades, available only on VHS until 2006, when Paramount issued a DVD version. Leading with a record-making 11 total nominations is Steven Spielbergs WEST SIDE STORY; other films earning multiple nominations include Jane Campions THE POWER OF THE DOG (8), David Lowerys THE GREEN KNIGHT (7) and DRIVE MY CAR, DUNE and LICORICE PIZZA (6 each). [1] [2] [3] The awards honor the best in film for 2020. The Evil Dead (1981). Director: Roman Polanski. Thats Near Dark (1987), directed by eventual Academy Award winner Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker). I havent really read a great deal about James Whale(Havent gotten around to the biography yet), but I find that aspect of the film quite interesting considering Whale was a gay director. "The Banshees of Inisherin" won the best picture awards from the Chicago Film Critics Association, which also honored its . Tom Conway. The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, today announces the complete lineup, schedule and special guests expected for the ninth annual Chicago Critics Film Festival, May 13-19 at the Music Box Theatre. I dont believe theyve updated it since. Psychological terror gets me, not slasher horror. How on earth did Dawn of the Dead make the top 10? "[44], In a 2013 article published by the Film Society of Lincoln Center, Erik Luers wrote of the film: "The technical qualities of Let's Scare Jessica to Death are superb. This list needs proper rethinking. You may have your reasons, but without explanation it casts serious doubt on your judgment. As with many movies, the tone of Jessica is what matters, and that is indeed where it succeeds. Director: James Whale. It should be number uno with ease. I thought the Invasion was quite scary, but just some parts. The Trial of the Chicago 7 Alan Baumgarten Best Foreign Language Film Winner Another Round Druk (original title) Bacurau Beanpole Dylda (original title) Collective Colectiv (original title) La llorona Vitalina Varela Best Original Score Winner Soul Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Jon Batiste Da 5 Bloods Terence Blanchard Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Why Are We Still Putting Actors in Fat Suits? Theres a really interesting relationship between Karloffs character as the mute manservant and the insane brother Saul which the family has kept hidden in the attic. All in all, I think this list is pretty decent. Maurice Schutz. "The Silence of the Lambs" 12. "[49] In the early 2010s, London's Time Out conducted a poll with several authors, directors, actors and critics who have worked within the horror genre to vote for their top horror films, who ranked the film number 86 in a list of 100 films.[58]. Director: Terence Young. Earning the most overall honors is The Daniels EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, with six awards, including Best Director (Dan Kwan & Daniel Scheinert), Best Supporting Actor (Ke Huy Quan), Best Art Direction/Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Editing and Best Use of Visual Effects. They have mentioned some great classics that were groundbreaking for their time and some (Psycho, the Innocents) still manage to be pretty frightening. Bill Thornbury. Greta Schrder. Sarah Michelle Gellar. Great movie and book, but nothing scary to it. But the Chicago Film Critics Association's list of the 100 Scariest Movies Ever Made, which came out in October 2006, does include several oldies e.g., James Whale 's Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein in addition to, gasp, a handful of non-American horror films such as Dario Argento 's Suspiria, Werner Herzog 's Nosferatu the Phantasm (1979). Nightmare on Elm Street 16. When Jessica, Duncan, and their hippie friend Woody (Kevin O'Connor) arrive, they are surprised to find a mysterious drifter, Emily (Mariclare Costello), already living there. Needless to say, youll find a number of oddities on the list. [7] Director John Hancock, though ambivalent about whether it was consciously or subconsciously integrated into the screenplay, has conceded this interpretation, commenting: "You could already feel that negativity brewing when we were making Jessica; that things weren't working out the way some of us had hoped and dreamed they would. Cast: A. Michael Baldwin. She jumps into a nearby rowboat and paddles out into the lake. Josh Lucas. Ralph Bellamy. Cast: Betsy Palmer. 49. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. . Peeping Tom (1958). lists. Director: Terence Fisher. Jaws (1975). Director: Bill Paxton. It definitely beats that list they play on TV every Halloween! Well, there are definitely comedic touches. Cast: Angie Dickinson. Below is the list of the Chicago Film Critics' Top 100 Horror Movies of All Time, including their directors and key cast members. I know there are so many horror films out there (love the foreign, tired of the Japanese for now) that Id appreciate. And no, I dont recall sensing a gay subtext between Karloff and the Old Dark wacko. The Silence of the Lambs 12. Cast: Conrad Veidt. Miriam Hopkins. The 2022 festival line-up includes Chicago premieres of the newest films from some of the most acclaimed filmmakers working today, including Terence Davies BENEDICTION; Claire Denis BOTH SIDES OF THE BLADE; Ramin Bahranis 2ND CHANCE; Peter Stricklands FLUX GOURMET; and Masaaki Yuasas INU-OH. Cast: Anthony Perkins. This list greatly amuses me. Anyway, Im glad there are websites like yours that give me good information about whats out there. [11] To prepare the performers for the tone he hoped to accomplish, Hancock screened several films by Alfred Hitchcock to the cast prior to filming. Lauren Bacall. That night, Duncan tells Jessica that she needs to return to New York to resume her psychiatric treatment. Zohra could play the fragility of the character, but she could also authentically convey the fear and the terror. "[5], The decline of 1960s counterculture has been cited as a theme by critics and observers. "Halloween" 4. Rotten Tomatoes, entertainment fans go-to resource for movie, TV and streaming recommendations, and the Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) announced today the inaugural recipients of the Emerging Critics Grant program, designed to support diverse aspiring critics from the Chicago area. Cast: Anthony Hopkins. 90. 97. 2023 Oscar-Nominated Documentary Short Films (Music Box) Ambush (VOD) Blue Caftan, The. "[42] Author and independent filmmaker John Kenneth Muir gave the film 3 1/2 out of 4 stars, praising the film's cinematography, "unsettling" mood, and its ability to generate a sense of unease, calling it "very disturbing" and noting its "lovely and poetic" visuals. 47. I said this many times on many websites. Bruno Ganz. Nancy Allen. Films Chicago Critics Film Festival Films Tickets and passes are now on sale for the 2022 Chicago Critics Film Festival! Julie Christie. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Director: Larry Cohen. Evil Dead 2? But the Chicago Film Critics Associations list of the 100 Scariest Movies Ever Made, which came out in October 2006, does include several oldies e.g., James Whales Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein in addition to, gasp!, a handful of non-American horror films such as Dario Argentos Suspiria, Werner Herzogs Nosferatu the Vampyre, and F.W. 51. It was a fantastic film but doesnt deserve to be in the top 15. Another possibility is Francis Ford Coppolas costlier and better-known 1992 film, which shares the same original title though its chiefly known as just Dracula; Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, and Keanu Reeves star. Of course the Gillman from the Black Lagoon beats them both. Director: Robert Wise. "[33] This sentiment was echoed by Kevin Kelly of The Boston Globe, who felt the film contained so many idiosyncrasies that "nothing rings true. The Stepfather (1987). Richard Dreyfuss. Trilogy of Terror (1975, TV). Scott H. Reiniger. Oh yeah let me guess, Triology Of Terror with its 7 inch tall Voodoo doll and Open water(a rip off jaws) is scarier, hehehe. Gay movies. Dan Hicks. Max von Sydow. Kevin OConnor. Award recipients can be either college students pursuing a career in journalism or up-and-coming entertainment critics with three years or less experience in their career development. Director: Tobe Hooper. 7. Director: Sam Raimi. Heather ORourke. Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Top 250 TV Shows Most Popular TV Shows Most Popular Video Games Most Popular Music Videos Most Popular Podcasts. The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) today announces their 2021 award winners. Anna Faris. 57. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari / Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari (1920). [16] She was approached by Hancock, her former boyfriend, while performing in a Broadway production of Mother Courage and Her Children with Anne Bancroft. Diana Pealver. Director: Wes Craven. About. Harvey Stephens. Christopher Lee. The Silence of the Lambs (1991). Cast: Robert Mitchum. Director: Steven Spielberg. Coupled with James Whales excellent direction and his moody, surreal cinematic touch, seeing it on the big screen was an entirely different and emotional experience. Hahah LMAO, Shaun Of the Dead! Dawn of the Dead (1978). Tom Skerritt. Director: Stuart Gordon. This list reminds me of those Rolling Stone top albums of all time, etc. 86. I thought director John Hancock was onto somethingif not a new genre, then perhaps something as arresting as the Cat People," but felt that it devolved into a "routine vampire romp," though he did praise the cinematography and visuals. [14] Auditions for the parts were held in the B.S. The complete list of 2022 Chicago Film Critics Award winners is as follows:BEST PICTURE: The Banshees of InisherinBEST DIRECTOR: Dan Kwan & Daniel Scheinert, Everything Everywhere All at OnceBEST ACTRESS: Cate Blanchett, TRBEST ACTOR: Colin Farrell, The Banshees of InisherinBEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Kerry Condon, The Banshees of InisherinBEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Ke Huy Quan, Everything Everywhere All at OnceBEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY: Women Talking by Sarah PolleyBEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: The Banshees of Inisherin by Martin McDonaghBEST ANIMATED FEATURE: Guillermo del Toro's PinocchioBEST DOCUMENTARY: Fire of LoveBEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM: Decision to LeaveBEST ART DIRECTION: Everything Everywhere All at Once, Jason Kisvarday & Amelia BrookeBEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: Decision to Leave, Kim Ji-YongBEST COSTUME DESIGN: Everything Everywhere All at Once, Shirley KurataBEST EDITING: Everything Everywhere All at Once, Paul RogersBEST ORIGINAL SCORE: Babylon, Justin HurwitzBEST USE OF VISUAL EFFECTS: Everything Everywhere All at OnceMOST PROMISING PERFORMER: Austin Butler, ElvisMILOS STEHLIK AWARD FOR BREAKTHROUGH FILMMAKER: Charlotte Wells, Aftersun. Jitsuko Yoshimura. 25. Top 100 Horror Movies of All Time/Scariest Movies Ever Made: Chicago Film Critics' Choices - Page 3 show list info list stats leaders vote print comments How many have you seen? 34. Se7en (1995). Director: Werner Herzog. The Sixth Sense (1999). Im assuming its Dan Curtis 1974 made-for-TV horror movie, as its found three slots below Curtis Trilogy of Terror. Isabella Rossellini. Director: Mario Bava. David Manners. Director: Alfred Hitchcock. 11. How do you prove better? Nancy Allen. Sidney Berger. As an adult I just havent seen many that truly scare me. Director: George A. Romero. Director: Gore Verbinski. Deliverance (1972). 96. 69. Craven is followed by George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, Martin) and Tobe Hooper (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Poltergeist, Salems Lot). Dennis Dugan. Oh yeah, why put those when you can just put the same crap, jaws, alien and Silence Of The Lambs. "Connecticut Farm House Used as Horror Film Set", "Movies have given towns more than cameo roles", "Hunting and Haunting: The Locations in Let's Scare Jessica to Death 45 Years Later", "Remembering Jessica: An Interview with Mariclare Costello", "Screen: Hippie Vampire:' Let's Scare Jessica to Death' Arrives", "The Doubting of Reality in "Let's Scare Jessica to Death", "[31 Days Of Horror '20] Review: Let's Scare Jessica To Death (1971)", "Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971) Releases", "New Title Announcements From San Diego Comic-Con 2019", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Let%27s_Scare_Jessica_to_Death&oldid=1139558743, Rotten Tomatoes template using name parameter, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 18:54. Barbara Crampton. [16] The exteriors of the house were shot at a farmhouse in Old Saybrook,[20] while the E.E. [11] Jessica was partly influenced by the governess in Henry James's novella The Turn of the Screw,[11] as well as the character of Eleanor Lance in Robert Wise's film The Haunting (1963). Make sure your comment adds something relevant to the discussion: Feel free to disagree with us and write your own movie commentaries, but *thoughtfulness* and *at least a modicum of sanity* are imperative. Black Sunday / La maschera del demonio (1960). Cast: Vincent Price. In 2006, Halloween was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." Cast: Bill Paxton. The Shining 8. Jessica Tandy. International cinema. William Katt. [11], Let's Scare Jessica to Death was filmed over a period of 26 days[2] in the fall of 1970, in various towns in Connecticut;[16] the production budget was $250,000. Cast: Julian West. [27] Paramount gave the film a wide theatrical release in the United States. The Vanishing / Spoorlos (1988). The film may not take the curl out of your hair, but it will hold your interest even if the title will throw you offthere actually is no plot to scare Jessica. Night of the Living Dead (1968). Dickinson Mansion, located in the village of Essex, was used for the interior shots of the home. [52] The Blu-ray was released on January 28, 2020 and includes a commentary track from director John D. Hancock and producer Phil Badalato, interviews with composer Orville Stoeber and historian Kim Newman, a documentary on the filming locations, and other bonus features. Ian Hendry. Cast: Donald Sutherland. Plot [ edit] Now that scared me, especially the 1st episode about the woman who dressed dead people for a living. 46. Jessica finds the story fascinating, but Duncan, afraid that hearing about such things will upset his wife, cuts Dorker short. Ruth Gordon. Dominique Dunne. Onibaba (1964). "[17] Lampert "got lost in her character" as the script resonated with her, and she spent much of her time between takes remaining in character. Carrie (1976). Curiously, even though I have trouble watching scary films no matter how stupid or absurd several titles found on the Chicago Film Critics Scariest Movies list left me utterly unimpressed. Cast: Chris Sarandon. 83. 16. "[55] Film scholar Kim Newman, as well as fiction writers Charles L. Grant and Stephen King, are among those who have named it one of their favorite horror films. Hancock took certain elements from Kalcheim's script, but opted to write a straightforward horror film set at a remote farmhouse. Emily attempts to bite her neck, but Jessica flees, locking herself in her bedroom in the house. 6. Hancock's direction is ridiculously disjointed and inconsistent. Director: Nicolas Roeg. Geena Davis. In The Mouth Of Madness, The Mothman Prophcyies? 68. 39. Having said that, where the hell is Alice, Sweet Alice?! [4] [5] [6] Nomadland received the most nominations (7), followed by Da 5 Bloods (6), First Cow (6) and I'm Thinking of Ending Things (6). Laura Dern. Great movie, but its a comedy. Michael C. Williams. Director: George A. Romero. Cast: Sam Neill. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986; released in 1990). "[8] Kalcheim is credited as a co-writer on the film under the pseudonym Norman Jonas. 93. Gene Bervoets. The film received middling reviews from critics at the time, with some remarking the atmosphere and performances are inconsistent in tone, while others criticized the sparse and ambiguous narrative. For me, its still the most unquieting, disturbing and scary movie ever. John Cassavetes. The Omen (1976). Ralph Bellamy. James Ellison. [2] Principal photography began in November of that year in Old Saybrook. The film was as clear and smooth as glass on the big screen and breathtaking to behold. Joan Bennett. Abusive, inflammatory, spammy/self-promotional, baseless (spreading mis- or disinformation), and just plain deranged comments will be zapped. Director: Roman Polanski. Lillian Gish. Director: Pier Paolo Pasolini. Director: David Cronenberg. Sal or the 120 Days of Sodom / Sal o le 120 giornate di Sodoma (1975). The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, released their roster for 2022-2023 today, announcing the acceptance of four new members. James Mason. The Exorcist (1973). Pocket. This is great! [17] "I have a great fondness for John Hancock, and enjoyed working with him very much. Cast: Drew Barrymore. Kathy Bates. Jason Miller. When the woman is caught and questioned by the couple, she remains silent and quickly flees when Emily approaches. 35. [18] Barton Heyman and Kevin O'Connor were given the roles of Jessica's husband Duncan, and the couple's friend Woody, respectively; Hancock had worked with Heyman and O'Connor previously, as they had appeared in his 19671968 stage production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Director: Herk Harvey. 33. ", According to Lee Kalcheim, the original script for the film was far different from the completed film. Cast: Barbara Steele. Director: Robert Wiene. Blue Velvet (1986). 14. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Paul Guilfoyle. The new critics represent a a variety of film journalism in Chicago and bring their voices to one of the countrys longest-standing and most accomplished associations of writers. And perhaps the most egregious omission of all. The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, released their roster for 2022-2023 today, announcing the acceptance of four new members.The new critics represent a a variety of film journalism in Chicago and bring their voices to one of the country's longest-standing and most . Director: Jonathan Demme. When Saul is killed in the end, Karloff is seen very tenderly holding Saul as hes dying and Karloff is clearly very bereaved by his death. They are: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, The Last House on the Left, and Scream 2. Jennifer Carpenter. Alien 5. Lance Kerwin. Cast: Kim Hunter. Cast: Zohra Lampert. Freda Jackson. [16] The scene where Costello's character emerges from the lake in a wedding dress was filmed in late November on a day it had snowed. Cast: Peter Cushing. Leading with a new record of 12 total nominations (over 2021 record-holder WEST SIDE STORY) is EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE; other films earning multiple nominations include Martin McDonaghs THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (7), Charlotte Wells AFTERSUN (6) and BABYLON, DECISION TO LEAVE and TR (5 each). Campbell Scott. Cast: Bruce Campbell. Peter Wyngarde. Best Horror Movies = Early 70s to Mid-80s. "[7], "I made it eminently clear to [the producers] that I did not want to do a satire of a horror picture. The Brides of Dracula (1960). I dont see any horror to it, that would qualify it as a scary movie. Cast: Kurt Russell. "[4], In 2006, Eric Henderson of Slant gave the film an unfavorable review, writing: "A lesbian panic melodrama in New England gothic drag, the only things separating Let's Scare Jessica to Death from its cinematic descendants are its narrative incoherence, its lack of a directorial presence (especially surprising considering the colloquial implications of the director's name), [and] its drab, douche commercial mise-en-scne. 27. So, I think thats why youre description of it puzzled me. Arthur Byron. 63. Laura Dern. It seems like they just threw in a load of old horrors even though they are not scary at all by todays staderds. Director: Edgar Wright. Jeremy Sumpter. The Others (2001). Similarly, the Chicago Film Critics Association named it the 3rd scariest film ever made. Linda Blair. At daybreak, Jessica makes it to the ferry and tries to board, but the ferryman, also bearing a scar on his neck, refuses to let her on. Cast: Nobuko Otowa. How comes the Grudge isnt there, and I even hate modern day slashers and CGIs, but that was a stylish Japanese chilling horror film? 98. Director: Jack Sholder. Efrem Zimbalist Jr. 23. 58. [8] Hancock stated that "the scenes didn't make much sense to me, but the Mosses felt they would be particularly enjoyable and scary. 4. "[46], 2020 review from The Super Network's film critic Marcella Papandrea gave the film a very positive review, saying "The atmosphere and the soundtrack are haunting pieces, the film is very unnerving from start to finish, as the view is with an unreliable narrator and the audience feels what Jessica feels throughout." Elizabeth Moody. 28. Silence Of The Lambs is crime/thriller, but just curious, they put The Howling and The Wolfman, what about An American Werewolf In London? Thats why publications create them including the Alternative Film Guide. 4,905 Followers. In their bedroom, the couple go to lie down; Jessica notices a cut on Duncan's neck, and Emily then enters the room brandishing a knife, with the townsmen following behind her. Ralph Meeker. 81. I saw a revival in a San Francisco theater and it worked beautifully. The 1st one especially freaked me. Cast: Kyle MacLachlan. Ned Beatty. It might be best to view lists like these as something other than a rating system. One persons junk is a meaningful journey for someone else. 50. Heather Langenkamp. He felt close to the material as it spoke to him in some bizarre way. Boris Karloff. 'RoboCop': All the Failed Attempts to Adapt the Movie to TV. [26], Filmed without a distributor and produced independently (under The Jessica Company),[27] Let's Scare Jessica to Death was sold to Paramount Pictures in early 1971. Her to dine with them and stay the night questioning her sanity the Black Lagoon beats them both 1920. 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