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Heyyyyyyy!
How are you guys? I hope you’ve had a great week! We had a fun weekend-my boys won a street hockey tournament back in the summer put on by the Utah Mammoth NHL team so we got to go to the preseason game and the home opener next week as prizes! They were so excited! We’ve started planning Halloween costumes and of course every girl from age 2-12 wants to be a K-pop demon hunter, including my little girl and we waited too long 🤦♀️ costumes left are either getting here in 8 weeks or $200 or just look so terrible. So i’m going to make it myself-which is more work but I kinda love a good DIY.
I did have to have two root canals on Monday. That kinda sucked. I have had them in the past and they haven’t been that bad but these ones took me out. I’m still swollen and in quite a bit of pain but hopefully for not for too much longer.
This week looks...bloody. We have the last two episodes of GOT season 2, I'm scared after last season's finale. We have witches and prom queens? On YT we have Monster Squad, Scream 2 and GOT. There will not be a YT edit for GOT next week-but I think there will still be a patreon upload of the start of season 3. There will also be Train to Busan, Final Destination and more surprises coming up!
Thanks for all who came to the Pick a Flick Live last week-that was what I needed on a grumpy day! The Winner was Walter the Film Hermit with the pick of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels! Yay! Can't wait-that will come in November. Please dont forget to enter Pick a Flick now open this month until 10/31-for the drawing in the beginning of November.
Hope you are all feeling the Halloween spirit and getting those costumes and candy ready ;)
Talk soon!
Cassie
Ps-new popcorn 2 go podcast episode going up today-Best Em's!
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My Christmas movie recommends are as follows since we're nearing 2 months to December: Black Christmas, Krampus, Silent Night Deadly Night, Violent Night, Gremlins 2.
And Black Swan to round out those lovely holiday vibes. She'll love it.
Perhaps a Diane Keaton Poll? Assuming you've seen Somethings Gotta Give, Because I Said So, Mad Money, And So it Goes.... 1. Baby Boom (1987) 2. First Wives Club (1996) 3. The Godfather/ The Godfather II/The Godfather III 4. Annie Hall (1977) 5. Looking for Mr Goodbar (1977) 6. The Little Drummer Girl (1984) 7. Mrs Soffel (1984) 8. Crimes of the Heart (1986) 9. Interiors (1978) 10. Shoot the Moon (1982)
She's reacted to the first 2 "Godfather" films, but you can keep Part III there. I'd also add "Sleeper," my favorite Woody Allen film. Perhaps "Reds" as well.
Scream 2 really beat out all those other sequels? The hell is goin on over there
Below are the poll results. I was hoping she would react to the strong 2nd “10 Cloverfield Lane.” Less than 1% difference between Scream 2 and 10 Cloverfield Lane. SBNTS Sequel Poll 1. Scream 2 – 588 2. **10 Cloverfield Lane – 552** 3. Doctor Sleep – 482 4. Blade 2 – 432 5. Split – 405 6. 28 Weeks Later – 343 7. Halloween 2 – 306 8. Underworld 2 – 268 9. Alien 3 – 232 10. Tremors 2 – 210 11. Nightmare on Elm Street 2 – 153 12. Poltergeist 2 – 132
I will not rest until she watches The 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Might be 70 and she's 63 but it will come
Do you recommend The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)?
so Cassie is or isn't watching Final Destination?
Yeah, she mentioned it in the update.
Is October only for scary movies or can I keep pushing Midnight Run and Joe Dirt?
You can push for them, but they won’t get watched in October.
Uh oh. Last PIB scary movie was four plus days ago, and then almost five days before that. Hope she hasn't given up already.
Blair Witch and Carrie are coming, then Final Destination, then Hereditary, then Human Centipede, then Cannonball Run, then Horror of Dracula. Cassie's going rogue this year.
Yes Cassie loved Chris in Scent of a woman and both like Drew I’m surprised neither of them have seen it yet, but I think that’s 100% of Carly and Cassie movie
Was never a fan of Blair witch (Didn't get the hype but did get dizzy) , but your cloverfield reaction was cool so..maybe my opinion will change. Been a long time. Carrie, classic. Sorry about the dental pain, but glad you got those out of the way!
Her Cloverfield reaction was good. I think that was my favorite last October.
GoT S2E10 outro: “I love this show. It’s so good. It breaks my heart. But it’s so good." What that reinforces is as we have already seen in the past with other series and movies, she more tolerates 'objectionable' content when she is invested (as with GoT) in the characters (and the story). Also helps with GoT that she appreciates the stellar dialogue and personal interactions, and the expansive world being built. She seems to be super invested.
Yes. Her tastes have adapted. Tbh I mildly flummoxed when I saw the the rating for episodes were topping over 100,000 and movies weren't. I realised the also was pushing this content to new people (ie those who watch GOT) hence the bump in figures. I suspect train to buzan will have the same effect. I.e people who enjoy Korean cinema.
Just finished watching "Duel". Cassie: "What the frick? I was expecting more to happen." Carly: "Yessss! Nothing more happened!"
They should watch Maximum overdrive, more happened there!! lol
Please watch insidious The Conjuring Tender November suggestions Hope Floats with Carly Mad Love Sweet November
Matthew M was just on Drew's show last week talking about Mad Love. Cute little reunion. The Last Bus is supposed to be good, apparently.
Think we’ll get thrones tonight?
My bet is tomorrow late morning.
If Tender November is happening next month then I suggest watching the anime Frieren. I can't think of a better word to describe Frieren than tender. Season 2 comes out in January so it's perfect timing. 24 episodes all about 20 min long Cassie could knock it out in 4 reaction slots. If she watches it she's bound to love the show and all the characters.
That would be amazing, Frieren is a great series. Unfortunately I doubt if she would do two series at the same time. And we still have many months of GoT left.
I saw The Blair Witch Project in the theater and got motion sickness.
SAME. That and Cloverfield were the worst motion sickness I ever got at the theater. A bit with Gravity too.
Recently I was reminded that November 10 marks 3 years since Kevin Conroy's death. He is the voice of Batman for so many. Is there any chance for a movie or, perhaps, a selection of the animated series (1)? Plus the greatest Batman moment ever- Justice League Unlimited- Epilogue. (1) I recommend Heart of Ice, Beware the Gray Ghost, and I am the Night, maybe Harley's Holiday.
Kevin Conroy WAS Batman. For me, none of the live action actors captured him as well, even if it was just the voice.
Sorry guys, I know I'm posting like a loony at the moment, but I've been out of commission for two weeks and I've just got to empty my latrine. You may want to step back a little. I've had an idea for a poll - BIOPICS OF REAL FOLKS: PAPILLON (1973) - One man's relentless quest to escape from a French penal colony. Steve McQueen in his finest role. THE ELEPHANT MAN (1980) - Story of possibly the most famous deformed man in history. Anthony Hopkins and John Hurt star. Might be good for October. MEN OF HONOR (2000) - Biopic of the first black man to become a Master Diver in the US Navy. Cuba Gooding jr and Robert DeNiro. WORLD'S FASTEST INDIAN (2003) - One old codger's quest to set a land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Anthony Hopkins on great form. THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND (2006) - Forest Whitaker's best role as Ugandan dictator, Idi Amin. James McAvoy also stars. THE FIGHTER (2010) - The story of two famous boxing brothers and their cuckoo for coco puffs family. Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale. WOLF OF WALL STREET (2013) - DiCaprio, setting new levels of debauchery in the high-flying world of stock markets. ROCKETMAN (2019) - Great performance by Taron Egerton as Elton John
Some great choices in that list
So, Cassie has "more surprises coming up". Does she have a really scary one planned? Besides "that" movie, which is not to be mentioned (haha), I wonder what other actually scary/disturbing movies she could handle without causing nightmares for months?
Creepshow! (1982) - Great little sketch collection, starring Leslie Nielsen, Ted Danson, Ed Harris and Stephen King himself. Trilogy of Terror (1975) - The little pygmy guy scared the bananas out of me when I was a kid. Horror of Dracula (1958) - Because the sun shines on every dog's butt once in a while.
Cassie. I would like to become a mod, so I can get the skinny on all the upcoming goodies AND pester you cross-eyed about watching my films. My motives are otherwise noble.
DON’T DO IT CASSIE! It’s a trap. He’ll brainwash you into watching THE FILM THAT SHALL NOT BE NAMED.
Just finished watching all of the Game of Thrones reactions I missed and I'm loving the journey. I know Cassie doesn't talk as much when she watches GoT (because she's so absorbed), but it doesn't matter. Her face makes a million comments. Just Duel left to catch up on now.
Watched the Duel reaction the other day, left a post about it in the comments section.
Heal up soon from the dental work :)
Not gonna lie, IMPRESSIVE. I, wow, I hope you're okay Cass, just for perspective, I did watch Blair Witch Project in the theater when the viral campaign was in full force and it creeped me out like nothing ever had lol. Now I kind of laugh at it but hey, back then it seemed plausible, it was unprecedented.
Wondering if she'll run out of time this October for everything planned. If you guys had to vote between Sinners and Weapons, which would you choose?
Sinners, because I haven’t seen Weapons yet. Has she even mentioned Weapons anywhere? I’m still hoping for Nosferatu’24.
Here’s one that I hope gets a reaction in some future Halloween season. “Hell House LLC” is about a group of friends that rent an abandoned hotel with the intention of holding a haunted house attraction during the scary season. But it turns out that the hotel may really be haunted. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Td-KfnG8Yto
Much better movie than I thought it was going to be.
Anyone remember the documentary that was released before The Blair Witch Project hit theaters about 3 people that went missing in the woods, called Curse of the Blair Witch? And then when the actors were not allowed to promote the film? The filmmakers did a good job convincing the public it was found footage. It made for an interesting experience until we all found out they were still alive. $60k budget and $750k on marketing (Wikipedia) made it $248 million at the box office. That’s how this film gave birth to the whole “found footage” genre.
I didn't see it before, but think it was on the first DVD. Was it originally released on a website?
Just noticed the other day that Cassie’s reaction to Godzilla’54 was at 99k YouTube views, so I gave it another watch to help it on its way to 100k. Good, fun reaction well worth watching again. Just a reminder, Shin Godzilla consistently does between 200 and 400k views in a year for reactors - maybe watching another of the best Godzilla films would be a good idea.
Cassie said she intended to watch more Godzillas AND King Kong "soon", Richard. This was a while back so they may have got lost in the ether.
Carrie 1976 or 2013?
76
Oh man... making a "K-Pop Demon Hunters" costume... especially if it's "Rumi" with the long purple hair, she is the focus of the movie... soooo... You'll have to keep us updated on that Cassie.
"Carrie" and the finale of GoTS2 will be great... but I dunno about Blair Witch Project because I never thought TBWP was the least bit scary. Admittedly, I never saw it in the theatre, so perhaps experiencing it for the first time with an audience made it uniquely scary. But that's not how Cassie will be watching it (presumably) for the first time, and I expect she'll be scared, so I don't think it's the venue. It might be because my family had a cottage, so I spent a lot of time in the woods. My grandfather taught me to be cautious and prepared, and I've never been superstitious, believing in nonsense like witches or werewolves. As a result, I don't associate the woods with danger, which is why TBWP doesn't scare me. Getting through TBWP movie is going to be a grind, but MAYBE it'll be worthwhile with Cassie's reaction if she gets super freaked out. Of course, I wouldn't be doing my self-appointed job if I didn't say that Cassie should watch "Trick 'R Treat" (2007) for Halloween. It's infinitely superior to Blair Witch and more thematic for October.
Werewolves are totally real. I shot one once. It would have made a nice trophy mount but when I got up to the carcass, it had already turned back into my old neighbor.
Haven't seen The Blair Witch Project since I was a kid and thought it was real. I think Cassie might have a rough time with that one. Or maybe it's aged terribly and won't be scary at all 😆.
How scary BWP kinda hinges on how much your willing to get swept in it's realism. Cassie generally seems to get very involved in films so hoping it will work on her but honestly could go either way.
Never seen Carrie, never wanted to. But maybe I'll check it out with Cassie.
"and more surprises coming up!" Mr. Brooks? A thriller about mental health and addiction starring Kevin Costner and Demi Moore- Cassie would probably love it (as much as she can love October movies).
Mike - good movie - not a horror movie. I’ve got to be consistent.
I avoided Blair Witch for a long time because of the marketing and because I assumed it was just horror for horror’s sake but it’s actually the best movie ever made about doing group work in college.
Lol. That's pretty accurate.
Thank you for deciding to see Train to Busan, I recommended that two years ago and I thought you would never want to see it, so glad you finally will. Hope the root canal pain goes away soon.
Cassie, The Blair Witch Project is not scary. Like, at all. You'll probably be bored for large swaths of it. Yes, I'm being completely serious.
It would be more accurate to say that the movie is divisive. It is not objectively boring. It's a matter of taste and predilection.
Anyone know if Cassie has seen The Devil's Advocate yet?
Yes. No.
Hey Cassie, Root Canel followed by Carrie, TBWP and more GoT! Boy! You really do put yourself through it! K-pop costumes! When I was a kid, Halloween costumes Usually consisted of a white sheet with a couple of holes in it for eyes! 😆 Due to my crazy work schedule, I’m quite a bit behind on the GoT reactions, so I’ve got some catching up to do. Hopefully this weekend I might get a day off, so maybe then. Anywho, take care of yourself, look after them teeth, they are expensive you know! 😉😆 You are the best ❤️
I'm catching up on GoT too, Mark. I believe we have missed several beheadings, impalements, usurpments and bestial cohabitations. Can't wait!
God bless on the root canals, Cassie — no fun ever (even with laughing gas). So fun for your boys to be special guests of The Mamoths. This will be a life event for them that they will treasure! OK, of to clean the messy — but not too messy — garage.
My wife is trying to keep up with Cassie. While flying back from Mexico yesterday, the crown came off her tooth. She put it back on, but while talking to her mum on the phone today, she swallowed it. She's not a happy bunny.
Congrats to your boys! Scream 2 was so much fun. Hope you could get a thrill out of it and it wasn't a completely terrible experience. Epic jump scare. Blair Witch Project should be interesting. Great use of building tension in that, but shouldn't be overly scary. I don't think. Might want to watch that one on the bed...the hand held camera work can be seriously nauseating in a theater. I had to get up and walk around for a bit when that came out in '99 because it was making me sick. Classic movie though. First of it's kind. Carrie also a perennial classic. Happy Halloween!
DIY costumes are honestly the best! There’s just something so special about the homemade ones - they stick with you forever. My Nan once made me a Dalmatian costume out of towels when I was little because I was obsessed with 101 Dalmatians, and I thought it was the most amazing thing ever. Looking back, it’s one of my fondest childhood memories ❤️🐾
Don't tell anyone, but I haven't seen Carrie either.
It's a classic. Personally think of it more like a supernatural drama than horror though.
SPOILER: I thought the scariest part about BLAIR WITCH PROJECT was that millions of people paid to see it.
I laughed through the entire movie, because of how bad it was. In IMO, I actually think it's worse and less scary then Howard the Duck.
I hate seeing you in pain Cass but those Instagram stories were hilarious! 😂
The Fly, Game of Thrones, Blair Witch Project (voluntarily!), Scream 2 despite being willied up by Scream 1, single-handledly battling giant spiders in her bedroom.....I'm sensing a blossoming here. Remember that bit in Grease when Sandy runs off in her pom pom skirt with Frenchie, then the next time you see her she's strutting around like a bad-ass, ball-busting biker babe? I think Cassie could pull that off now. She's got some toofus problems, of course, but that should be sorted out soon. And if they all fall out, she's seen The Fly now so she'll still be able to eat doughnuts. Basically...."Goodbyyyyyyye to Saaaaandra Deeeeeeeeeee!!"
Best “scary but not too scary” yet. She’s like Muhammad Ali coming off his loss to Frazier in their first fight - determined to reach new heights of glory. And, like Ali, we’re all rooting for her.
Looking forward to GoT and glad the GoT Patreon upload will likely not be skipped next week. GoT is my No. 1. The Fly was good. Looking forward to Carrie, Blair Witch, Train to Busan. Sending you positive signals for your root canal recovery. I watched KPop Demon Hunters along with your reaction late last night (actually very early a.m. today). I liked it. Good message. Heartfelt. Rumi has a good voice. I am a sucker for a good voice. I like how South Korea and the West have become more integrated culturally, at least in some respects. I will visit Seoul eventually. "Past Lives” (2023) (romance/drama) - bilingual film (English, Korean) explores some Korean culture/themes. Directed by Korean-Canadian Celine Song. AFI Top 10 Movie of the Year. Nominated for Best Picture Oscar. RT 95%. RT Aud 96%.
I really enjoyed The Fly, Clay. In my opinion, it'll be hard to beat for the perfect horror reaction. Speaking of South Korea, they've produced some great tv these past few years (not to mention my all-time favourite soccer player). "Physical 100" is the best physical reality competition I've ever seen, and if you prefer brains over brawn, you can't go wrong with "The Devil's Plan". "Woppa Gangnam style!"
🥱 Looking forward to the Carrie reaction for it's classic horror educational value for you and the "is that ____ _________?" moments but other than that, nothing that interesting to watch as far as my tastes go. Your IRL stuff sounds fun. I wish I still had fun in making my own halloween costumes. I think I'll buy a new Jedi belt this year since my old one got too small for me, and the belt kind of holds a whole Jedi robe together.
Can’t wait for Monster Squad!!
BWP made me laugh a lot. I am going to see if Cassie can take it seriously. Looking forward to seeing Train to Busan, the best zombie film ever!
One of of the best zombie films, yes. Better than the original Romero trilogy? I beg to differ, but to each their own.
Can I just say that Scream 2 was awesome, mostly because it forced me to rewatch Cassie’s reaction to the first Scream. I actually enjoyed it so much I already want to see her reaction to 3.
FYI: There is someone posing as Popcorn on YouTube. Just got a response to a post I made from PopcorninBed-c. Has her image with the post. It has what I assume is a Whatsapp number.
Scammers are so annoying.
Greetings Cassie, Carly PIB staff and distinguished PIB viewers So hockey season is upon us. While my Blackhawks are projected to finish dead last in the entire NHL. It's still fun to watch. So the both of us know about your love of hockey. About last week: We still haven't watched Scream 2 yet because on Monday I was too busy crying over the Cubs and Monday I put money on the Chiefs. However we loved the Monster Squad and GOT. We had fun watching her reaction. Going back to the 80's when I was in grammar school and 2012 when I was in Wildlife school. They actually do bring back memories to the first time I watched it. Although I can't remember the first time seeing the Monster Squad. The Week Ahead. The Season 2 finale for GOT. Remember GOT is more about telling a story. A story that takes place over 73 episodes. The Stark banner hangs on the outside of our bedroom door. Then one of the most iconic horror movies of all time. Carrie they made a remake that really wasn't that good. Then the Blair Witch Project. I am wondering if anyone else had the same reaction that my friends and I did. We did see it the theaters. I will save what we thought of till after Cassie watchs it. Now because the new Tron movie opens this week (We have our tickets) and because I am a huge Trent Reznor/ NIN fan. Which my gf told me to keep an open mind about Tron. If Cassie likes it and my gf likes it. Then I should like it? 🤔 Here is the NIN actual music video for As Alive As You Need Me To Be which I am told Tron like? https://youtu.be/SnMyroAH0rg?si=qXyaWHITbShfqSWL About
Wow. The Fly. Blair Witch. You seem to be building up the courage for The Exorcist.😄
Seriously, Cassie isn’t messing around this year.
I haven't seen The Blair Witch Project since I saw it theatres the year it came out. 🤯
Personally think it's a lot more enjoyable on home video. Got so nauseated watching it on the big screen.
DIY costumes are usually so much better anyways. I hope you are feeling better from the root canals! I am for the first time this year excited for all 3 reactions especially The Blair Witch. I have been asking for that one for 2 years now. I think for a horror movie you will have fun watching it.
My mom made a Bela Lugosi style Dracula Costume, best costume I ever had as a kid. The cape hung in my closet for years after.
This sounds like the YouTube gap week on GoT is between season 2 7/8 and season 2 9/10. I thought it was gonna be between seasons 2 and 3? Am I reading this wrong?
Carrie is fantastic, she makes a beautiful Prom Queen
THEY'RE ALL GONNA LAUGH AT YOU!
This sounds great, Cassie! What fun for your boys and your family getting to see the Mamms for their home opener. Deepest condolences for the root canals, hope you feel better soon. "The Blair Witch Project" has been on my wish list for October, so I'm thrilled for this one. "Carrie" is another good Stephen King adaptation, you will love the high school setting in it. Best wishes, Cassie! Boo!
Also, I think DIY is the way to go. Yes, it's hard work, but people often surprise themselves and make something great. "Train to Busan" was the film I was most hoping you would watch this Halloween, so super excited for that.
Best one she’s watching so far this year - by far.
Hmmm good selection
Going to the dentist and then going to a hockey game, usually it's the other way around. After you watch the original "Blair Witch" enjoy this excellent parody from Cartoon Network. https://youtu.be/LdMZm8fAIaY?si=GSTsGIb7R7ZxV3EB
Great week of reactions, last 2 eps of GoT!. Turn down the lights for Blair Witch as its looking unlikely this will be the one in the theatre room.
For all the October Scary films, the dimmer switch should be at the lowest possible setting.
Finally! Now my scary October PiB can start. I'm not a fan of The Fly or Scream franchise, but these two are classics for me! Unfortunately I can't share here why The Blair Witch holds such a special place in my heart, but trust me, it's a great story!
The making of and marketing of the Blair Witch is great too. Overall it’s a love it or hate it film
Cassie, to get the full experience of the Blair Witch, you should first watch “The Curse of the Blair Witch”. This was a short documentary released on cable television in the summer of 1999, just weeks before The Blair Witch Project premiered. It helped blur the lines between fiction and reality, making the audience believe the found footage was authentic. It features interviews with actors posing as witnesses and includes fake news articles. This took place before the advent of social media, so when this mockumentary was released, everyone who watched it became really excited and intrigued that the Blair Witch might actually be real. It created a huge word-of-mouth buzz everywhere and became a crucial part of the film's groundbreaking viral marketing campaign.
I made the same post, watching the faux documentary MASSIVELY improves the viewing experience. It can as a bonus feature on the DVD and can also be viewed here for free: https://www.shoots.video/video/curse-of-the-blair-witch-1999/
For that preseason game, I hope you put that jersey to good use! I never experience a root canal, but it sounds like those sucks! Hopefully you’ll feel better! Enjoy the rest of the week and on Saturday, I will see the Spartans take on the UCLA Bruins, which will be our first time hosting in over 50 years and the first time as conference opponents. And, I just hope the Tigers survive….or not…😕
GO BLUE!!!
I think Blair witch in the theatre room would be best but I don’t think cassie will go for that 😂
Made me so dizzy at the theater. Not so much at home. But still I kind of watch the floor out of the corner of my eye to stop the nausea.
Get well soon on the root canal work, Cassie! I can't wait for your reaction to The Blair Witch Project (1999), I can still remember seeing the original cinema posters for that way back in 1999! I'd thought I would share a couple of retrospective documentaries on it that were made just a year or two after it's release. The first is a UK Channel 4 documentary hosted by British critic, Mark Kermode, that includes interviews with the cast and directors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nsdofj9H-8 The 2nd one is a BBC documentary series, I Love 1999, hosted by Heather Donohue herself, talking about major cultural events that happened in 1999. They discuss The Blair Witch Project (1999) at 7:40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kcxsrQVVvo
Cassie, glad you're feeling better now than on your Instagram posts the day of! Ouch that looked painful!!
Oooooh… The Blair Witch Project!! You know that’s the original found footage film. It’s a True Story!! Also, maybe ask around about finding a new Dentist. Our family dentist has done a number of root canals on us, and no one has had any pain. We went out to eat right after my mom got one once.
It's not the original but I think it's the movie that put found footage on the map. Cannibal Holocaust is the original found footage film.
GoT season enders always worth the wait!
Ive always thought BWP was overhyped. Understand in its day it was one of the first films that used "viral" internet marketing and it was such a surprise hit. I love the filmmaking itself and how it was very workman-like. Just go out and film it. "That" scream is iconic in cinema, but having been through Burkitsville Maryland, not a single word of the BW is true and more of an annoyance to them. Haven't yet made it to Train of Busan, so excited to watch that for the first time. And for Cassie or anyone else needing a great Korean horror film this season, highest recommendations to The Wailing (2016), A Tale of Two Sisters (2003), or I Saw the Devil (2010).
I have lived in all my life in a town that had its very own Blair Witch style local legend - place referred to as the Witches Graveyard. A place I visited several times in my late teens - early twenties (yes, it was a real place). It was very small (about the size of an average family room) graveyard with the bases of 3 headstones, the actual top parts with names, dates, etc., were missing and weirdly enough the graveyard was completely surrounded by by a small stone and concrete wall - no opening, you had to climb over the wall to get the graves. It was located on a small side trail off a main trail about a half mile into the woods that surrounded a local reservoir. There were no trail markers to find it, you had to know someone who knew where it was. My best friend in high school had a neighbor who was into black magic, he told my friend where it was, and we went out there several times. The main legend goes that a group of teenagers went there in 50’s on Halloween and stole one of the headstones. When they were returning home they veered off the road for no apparent reason and they all died in the crash. The headstone was seen in the car by the first people who stopped at the accident but had mysteriously disappeared by the time the police had arrived. Like all these type stories there’s no verifiable evidence of any of this - except for the graveyards existence
Alright, here's the thing about THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT... The film comes with a pretty seriously mixed reaction from most, however it is INFINITELY BETTER for all concerned if you first watch the faux documentary titled 'Curse of the Blair Witch' which was included in as a bonus feature on the DVD and aired on A&E and the Sci-Fi channel as part of the marketing for the film. It adds so much to the experience, dramatically builds upon the lore and resources a lot of the original documentation that served as the inspiration for the film. It's not a making-of or actual documentary, it's a literal mini-movie (44 minutes) which is presented as a factual documentary set in and around the events of the Blair Witch Project movie - in fact it was intended to be a part of the original movie itself, but got cut for time and because the found footage worked well enough on its own, so it was instead used for marketing purposes. I cannot emphasize enough how much better it makes the experience of viewing the film, they should ALWAYS be viewed together. EDIT: The film/faux documentary can be viewed here for free: https://www.shoots.video/video/curse-of-the-blair-witch-1999/
Regardless of one's opinion on the film itself (and I personally happen to rather like it), it is definitely one of the best marketed movies of all time.
Yes! I was rooting for Carrie. I'd be fascinated to hear one of those famous "Cassie endings" for poor Carrie. Looking forward to it and hope the dental work feels better soon.
Cassie hope you're feeling better soon. Looking for your reactions to The Blair Witch Project and Carrie. As you can tell BWP divides a lot of people.
Like a lot of folks here, I suspected that THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT was the surprise reaction. That is a very divisive movie. Many love it and many despise it. Lots of people consider it scary and lots of others say it's not only isn't scary at all, but it's boring and annoying. I happen to one of those who was completely sucked in to it. I found it very unnerving (particularly the very end) and compelling. I saw it in the theater and had no idea how much it was about to change things. It more or less jumpstarted what we know now as the "found footage" subgenre of horror. It also changed the way movies, particularly indie movies, were marketed as it was more or less the first feature to utilize the internet to become a "viral success' in a way no other film had before. Really interested in watching that reaction. CARRIE is a classic. You are right about it being bloody, but it's also impeccably crafted. A very stylish horror film. It's the first movie ever based on a Stephen King novel and is directed by one of my favorite filmmakers Brian DePalma. You've seen some of his work on the channel already (THE UNTOUCHABLES and the first MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE). He is part of the "movie brats": a group of young male filmmakers -- most of whom went to film school and who were all friends -- that includes Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese. They changed Hollywood forever. The cast will feature some familiar faces for you I think and the climactic scene is iconic. Very curious to see your reaction to this. I was one of those who voted for FINAL DESTINATION as I think it is a very good and unique horror movie and I dig the franchise that it spawned (especially the most recent entry BLOODLINES). I'd Love to see you go on to react both to that whole series and the SCREAM films, but I doubt it will happen. At least you are checking out the first one which, for my money, is still the best (though the fifth one comes close). Also looking forward to the TRAIN TO BUSAN reaction. That should be fun. As always, keep up the good work. Hope your head doesn't hurt you too much this month. ;-)
Stick, will you stop these very well thought out comments! I’ve got nothing to say now! 😆 I do have a strange affinity with TBWP. I probably shouldn’t admit this! But I watched it before it was released in the theatres in the UK. There was a group of us round a mates house one night. He said “anybody up for a movie? My mate just came back from the states and has given me copy of some sort of horror” We knew nothing about it, not heard of it! So you can imagine our surprise!! 😱😆 I can’t stand piracy/copy now, but I was a lot younger back then. But I have to admit, it was a great way to watch it, before or the hype and media/spoilers!
Never seen BWP, looking forward to watching with you. OG Carrie is great. And S2 finale for GoT is like all the christmases at once
I hope you feel better after your root canals Cassie, they are horrible. IMO Blair Witch is one of the worst horror movies ever made, but i hope you enjoy it. Your Scream 2/spider jumpscare was hilarious.
It's always Halloween in my life
Carrie is a classic and absolute must see, though not at all scary. I’ve only seen Blair Witch once, back when it was in theaters. I found it boring and not particularly well done. I’m probably alone in thinking Blair Witch Project 2: Book of Shadows was better, but that is what I think. That said, I’m looking forward to Cassie’s reaction; I suspect she’ll find it far scarier than I did. It also wouldn’t be the first time that I revisited a film decades later and found that I liked it far better on rewatch.
I Love Blair Witch 2 much better, the first one i thought was aimless and too woodsy.
I loved the sequel too. Didn't get great reviews. But proper creepy movie.
I've only seen Blair witch once, when it first came out. I remember finding it deeply unsettling I think it will make for a great reaction. Excited for Carrie too - a true horror classic. Also pumped for the excellent train to Busan and final destination which I think you'll find the perfect mix of fun/suspense/ teen drama cheesiness
Yay, Carrie!!!
This looks to be another great week of reactions. GOT - always good. Carrie should make for a fine spooky reaction, Cassie should freak out and gross out. All will be good. I’ve never seen Blair Witch, never wanted to, not my thing. I won’t have an open mind, I’m sure it is not a good “movie” but it should be an interesting reaction
Mostly looking forward to Train to Busan, great movie. This week I’ll be watching Carrie and maybe Blair Witch if I have the time. Overall good lineups this week and next.
I’ve not seen Train to Busan. But I hear good things. Carrie is a classic. Blair witch should have Cassie jumping around😱😆
looking forward to GoT (as always) and Carrie (been forever and a day since I've seen it). Blair Witch .... terrible movie. But, some love it. More power to you all.
I was living in LA at the time and a friend brought over a copy of Blair Witch. This was before it blew up so I didn’t know anything about it. I haven’t watched it since so this should be fun.
I’m glad I’m a patron and not a reactor. That way I don’t have to watch all these horror movies every October if I don’t want to 😄 Although I have seen both of these Have fun with all the scary movies Cassie! GOT for me!
I slept through Blair Witch but,Carrie was a heartbreaking jump scary movie..... 'The Legend of Hell House' 1973 had a big influence for 'The Haunting of Hill House'....
Welcome back!
"Golden" was performed live by the original singers/songwriter on Jimmy Fallon last night (teased in SNL lastbackstop. Plus interview. They are on YT in case ur kids want to see the OG artists with heartwarming backstory.
That is one good schedule! I hope you’re going/went into the Blair Witch as blind as possible.
Blair Witch might seem a little quaint compared to modern horror films but it was a absolutely revolutionary when it came out. Like the Matrix, it was one of those films where you really had to be there to get the full hype for it.
I saw it in the theater and I remember its impact both on me and on the culture at large very well. I am one of those who happens to think that it's very scary (particularly the final shot which has to be one of the most chilling closing images I've ever seen in a movie). It's probably one of those "you had to be there" kind of movies, but I could see Cassie being affected by it.
I've never watched the Blair witch, is now the time?
you will fall asleep 20 minutes into the movie.
First time I saw Blair Witch i was thoroughly entertained. It's gotten a bad rap since then but I stand by my being entertained by it.
Keep Calm and Carrie On
Nice.
Ghosts, goblins and The Blair Witch, oh my!
Not so many goblins in movies these days. Seems like more of an 80's thing.
Carrie! Yessss!!! John Travolta played a small role in this, but it was his actual film debut ( even tho, he had worked in other small projects before this) Dang, Cassie is also going for the Blair witch project. Back in it's day, it was considered the scariest movie ever made, even more than the exorcist! 👻🎃
What day was that?
Perfect!
Omg Blair Witch lmao