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Watch Diabolique (1955), not modern-day scary but it will give Psycho a run for its money!

Watch Diabolique (1955), not modern-day scary but it will give Psycho a run for its money!

The Scariest Movies I've ever seen: Jaws and The Road.

My input for Scary but not too scary... "The Lost Boys", "The Frighteners", "The Craft", and finally for Carly especially "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1992 movie). I mean "Buffy the Vampire Slayer T.V. series is fantastic but that is over 150 episodes so...

I am truly hoping for Army of Darkness for Halloween reactions. Probably the first in the "Horror/Comedy" genre and a meme-filled and oft-quoted festival of fun. Also, Bruce Campbell, so it's filled with campy goodness!

Ohhhhhhh, The Mist!!!!!!! Best ending ever

Whatever movies Cassie picks for October, I hope she delves at least a little deeper into actual horror films. Frankly, last Halloween season’s selections were a little disappointing. In fact, I feel that she’s backslid. After a strong start with films like Halloween and The Shining a couple of years ago, last year’s choices included movies such as Christine and The Crow, which are almost completely devoid of horror.

The Lost Boys would be a great scary not scary movie! It's got a few scenes that remind you it's a horror movie, but it was originally written as The Goonies, but with vampires, they changed it a little and actually made it super 80s cool.

Hope you feel better Cassie!

The Wailing (Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller) Soon after a stranger arrives in a little village, a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman, drawn into the incident, is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter.

I remember Cassie commenting the vampires in Interview With a Vampire weren't like the ones in Twight, so, to show Cassie what vampires are really supposed to be like how about a vampire movie poll. My suggestions. Horror of Dracula (with the great Christopher Lee) Near Dark Let the Right One In (original, not the US remake) 30 Days of Night Vampires (John Carpenter)

Guys guys she’s not watching The Thing. I think you’ve miss the point of Scary not too Scary the main word hear being NOT 😂. I certainly think Cassie has gotten better with horror films but they is still some that it just not going to be fun for her to watch. Here’s a few suggestions for Scary not too Scary Tucker and Dale Vs Evil (best horror romcom) The Lost Boys Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) Don’t Breathe The Frighteners (1996) The Faculty (1998) Renfield Carly Friendly films The Monster Squad My Best Friend Is a Vampire (1987) Practical Magic The Burbs (Tom Hanks) Happy Death Day Freaky The Craft (1996) Deep Blue Sea The Shallows

Scary but not too scary suggestions: the old Universal Monsters movies. You watched Frankenstein (1931) last year, but there are so many more movies from that 1930s/1940s time period that really hold up to this day! Dracula (1931), The Mummy (1932), The Invisible Man (1933), The Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Son of Frankenstein (1939), The Wolf Man (1941), and The Creature From The Black Lagoon (1954). Those are the absolute must see, but I'd also recommend Dracula's Daughter (1936), The Mummy's Hand (1940), The Invisible Man Returns (1940), The Phantom of the Opera (1925 - silent), The Phantom of the Opera (1943), Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948 - comedy), and Abbott and Costello Meet The Invisible Man (1951 - comedy). None of these would be too scary. I think Carly could enjoy these too. Perhaps to narrow them down, I say that the absolute top tier of these would be The Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, The Invisible Man, and The Wolf Man.

Not a great week in my opinion. Barbie was ok though. The other two? eh. Scary, not too scary? Lost Boys The Thing ( gross, awesome, long overdue but not very scary imo) Scream The Craft ....to name a few

Has Cassie seen Rocky Horror? That might have to be in the October mix. I haven't seen The Exorcist since I saw it as when I was twelve and definitely found it too scary then, but maybe it wouldn't be so scary now, but it's a very good movie. Ditto Deliverance. I Walked With A Zombie is one of the few 1940s horror films that is not cheesy and is legitimately creepy. If she hasn't seen The Nightmare Before Christmas she must do so. Titus, the 1999 version of Titus Andronicus starring Anthony Hopkins, is one of the greatest Shakespeare films and is certainly gory enough to be Halloween fare, as would be one of the many adaptations of Macbeth (especially Kurosawa's Throne of Blood). Also maybe a Vincent Price film?

Hope you feel better soon

Happy Death Day, Freaky, and M3gan are good Scary But Not Too Scary movies. (Freaky's original title was "Freaky Friday the 13th" which really gives you an idea of the tone of the movie.)

Saw (2004) - still waiting for that one since the announcement last year.

Well, I'm happy to say that it's slightly starting to cool down a bit here on the West Coast, the nights are getting a lot cooler and I'm lovin' it lol! Believe me, I love the fall/winter as much as you do! I love the cold, I breath better in the cold than I do in the heat! I'm really looking forward to 4 factor, watching the 4th installments of certain franchises, I especially am looking forward to your reaction to Lethal Weapon 4, been eager since I watched your reaction to 3 lol! I'm certainly interested in your reaction to Indy 4, while I admit it's a good movie, but does have it's flaws, I still enjoy watching it when I can, although I admit it doesn't quite hold a candle up to the original 3, but that's just me! I would like to hear your opinion after you watch it! John Wick 4, call me crazy I still haven't seen any of them up to this point, I know something's wrong with me lol🤣 No comment on the Barbie movie, sorry! Also, I'm sorry I won't be able to make it for Trivia Night, working all day😭 I must say though, you sure are a trooper for wanting to go through with it despite being sick, personally I say you should postpone it till you get better, but if you really feel like you want to do it, then go for it! For your sake, I hope you don't have COVID, I pray for you to get better soon Cassie, my heart and prayers go out to you! As for SCARY/NOT TOO SCARY movie recommendations I could make for you this Halloween season, well, TBH the horror genre is one of my least favorites in movies, there are very few in number of horror movies that I actually enjoy watching, you've already watched two horror movies that I like last year, that being Sleepy Hollow and A Nightmare On Elm Street, which I enjoyed immensely your reactions too lol! However, there are a few others that I can highly recommend for you to watch that are compatable not only for you, but maybe for Carly as well! Here's what I recommend (no spoilers): ARMY OF DARKNESS (1992) - Technically the third installment of Sam Rami's Evil Dead franchise, but it's good enough as a standalone film to watch while it also recaps the first two films (kind of) but it's got the perfect Halloween/Spooky vibes, with a lot of humor to keep you from getting spooked, and with a good lair of cheese to go with it lol! Definitely compatable with Carly if you watch it together! Stars B-movie king actor Bruce Campbell! FROM HELL (2001) - A thriller, and somewhat fictional/non-fictional, retelling of the infamous serial killer who was never caught in Victorian Era England, Jack the Ripper! It's got a good mystery vibe with a dark atmosphere! Stars Johnny Depp and Heather Graham! Not compatable with Carly! THE UNIVERSAL CLASSIC MONSTERS (1931-1954) - While technically you've already watched Frankenstein, you still need to see the likes of Dracula, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolfman, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Creature From the Black Lagoon! I love these classics, while they maybe a little tamed by today's standards when it comes to the horror genre, but these films have stood the test of time and it was these movies that put Universal Studios on the map ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948) - The perfect scary but not to scary classic horror/comedy that I know you and Carly would thoroughly enjoy watching! And it demonstrates the "what-if" these famous comedians crossed paths with Frankensteins' monster! HELLBOY (2004) - While technically a super hero movie, it's got those perfect vibes of spookiness thanks to it's dark atmosphere and some of the monsters that you see in it, but at the same time, it's fun, entertaining, and action packed! Stars the great Ron Pearlman in the title role! I'd say this is Carly compatable! UNDERWORLD (2003) - I call this one an Action/Horror film, and it's a franchise with 4 sequels! A movie about a seceret war between the Vampires and Lycans (Werewolves) that's been going on for centuries! It's got a perfect spooky vibe, while being action packed at the same time, with a bit of a gothic atmosphere! Stars the oh so amazing and lovely Kate Beckinsale as a bad-A heroine! I would say these are Carly compatable! THE WOLFMAN (2010) - Technically a remake of the original 1941 version, but setting in Victorian Era England, and it was unfortunately a box-office bomb, but I really liked it! It's got a good spooky and dark atmosphere, and each of it's actors do very well performances! It somewhat feels like a Tim Burton movie, but it's not, mostly thanks to the score by composer Danny Elfman, whose worked with Tim Burton on a lot of movies! Stars Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, and Hugo Weaving! Probably not compatable to Carly (maybe) lol! There you have it, my recommendations for SCARY/NOT TOO SCARY Halloween movies to watch this season! Hope you'll consider doing reactions to most or all of them, I wouldn't steer you wrong! Just to let you know that the item(s) I have for you and Carly when you two watch The Mummy (1999) has arrived, and I'll send them out to you this Thursday! Hope you get better soon Cassie, like I said, my heart and prayers go out to you! Love and support always, [virtual hug] God bless you, Carly, and your family! And as always [snaps fingers & winks] stay classy Cassie🥰😁😉😇🙏👍🌹

After Lethal Weapon, I hope that the next buddy cop series could be Rush Hour. Some people will say that they haven't aged well, but I'd say that's more of a result of these over-sensitive times we live in than the actual material. The first two films are absolutely hilarious, and the chemistry between Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan hasn't been matched by many other duos.

I recommend Secret Window (2004) starring Johnny Depp as a SCARY BUT NOT TOO SCARY movie.

According to Mel Gibson, filming will commence on the fifth and final Lethal Weapon movie in 2023, but is there any news on it lately?

I hope you start feeling better soon. There is no fall yet here, it still feels like summer with 30°C. I can't even remember having to use my AC this late in September. I mean heating season is starting on September 15. BARBIE, I honestly wasn't sure I would ever be going to watch it on my own, but a reaction may convince me to give it a try. LETHAL WEAPON 4, I am really looking forward to that and very interested to see a reaction to the end of this franchise. INDY 4, I think would make for a good reaction. Despite having my fair share of issues with the movie I just don't see Cassie not liking it, especially for a first-time watch. JOHN WICK 4, that one I'm pushing forward for months now but simply can't make myself to start watching it. With the 2nd and 3rd being nothing more than "shoot 'em up" I think I just lost all interest. Horror is my least favorite genre and besides THE THING I believe every other of my favorites has been reacted to already. But some suggestions for scary but not too scary movies: PRACTICAL MAGIC (1998) Not scary at all, but rather a bit witchy and spooky, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. If you're looking for something easy to watch with Carly that has Halloween vibes, this is a good candidate. THE VILLAGE (2004) I think a really underrated movie of Shyamalan. It is more of a mystery thriller, the level of scariness is around SIGNS and within PG13 boundaries, and I think even Carly would be able to handle it.

Please do react to Secretariat. I think you will enjoy the real life story.

I am an apologist for Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. I hated it on first watch but the second time around (years later) I found it to be charming and somewhat better than Temple of Doom. It’s a worthy addition to the franchise especially if you include Fate of Atlantis and Young Indy as canon - these things aren’t high art. I’ll be interested in the reaction. My horror suggestion would be Dr Sleep. It’s the sequel to the Shining and it is awesome.

We need a reaction to The Fly (1986)!

Also, am glad to know that, despite the pic up above, trivia is not a formal event. I'll keep the smoking jacket in storage.

Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein - plan a brief comedy respite for your month.

So SCARY BUT NOT TOO SCARY. Hmm, tricky. In the end, it comes down to personal taste. Or in this case, personal fear factor level. 😁 Some that I think could be good ones. Wait Until Dark (1967) with Audrey Hepburn and Alan Arkin. Gremlins (1984) Could also appear in the Christmas Poll Don't Say A Word (2001) with Michael Douglas. You like him. 😁 Panic Room (2002) with Jodie Foster and Forest Whitaker

I will not watch Indy4 because I hate the fact that it was made. This uninspired cash grab should be avoided at all costs by everyone who liked the real indy movies. It is disrespectful and no one involved in its production should ever have gotten any work in the film industry ever again. At least everyone with any creative control. This is one of the few movies where I hope people don't like it.

As a not-too-scary movie, I recommend Army of Darkness (1992) [theatrical version]. I hope that your Halloween Comedy poll will include the classic Arsenic and Old Lace (1944), starring Cary Grant. (Hat tip Mike LL.)

For trivia night, which one of you is going to be "Guesses Galore?" LOL! For "Scary/Not Scary movies, you could do the Halloween Town movies! They are pretty fun!

Well, wasn’t planning on it. But it looks like I’m watching the Barbie movie after all 😊 Should be fun!

Are you going to do the fifth Indiana Jones movie after you watch the fourth one? It’s honestly really good. Please don’t listen to the haters saying to skip it.

I've been craving another Gilmore Girls watch all year, but do have to start it at the right time of year

I hope you get to watch Carrie (1976) in October. I’m not a huge horror movie fan but that’s one of the few that I do like. It was also directed by Brian DePalma who directed The Untouchables and the first Mission: Impossible film. I hope you feel better soon.

If you decide to watch the third place animal movie in October it would make a great break from the Scary but not too Scary lineup.

Scary but not too scary. 1)Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man. 2)Tremors with Reba Mcentire. 3)The Mummy with Brendan Frasier. 4)Buffy the Vampire Slayer (The Movie). 5)Fright Night! 8)Ghostbusters. 7)Day of the Triffids.

Scary but not too scary: The Lost Boys, The Burbs, Dracula Untold (origin story), The Mummy, The Wolfman, Silver Bullet, Van Helsing.

Yes, Lethal Weapon 4, I been waiting for Rene Russo, had the biggest crush on her :)

Scary-but-not-too-scary Halloween film: "The Ring" (2002). It's more Gothic mystery thriller than horror (which I think it unfairly gets categorized as). There is no gore and it's PG-13. Plus, Naomi Watts adds gravitas which elevates it to more than just your average spooky movie! That said, looking forward to "Barbie" and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"! And Trivia Quiz night!

A Classic Horror poll would fit right in with the "scary, but not too scary" theme. Oh, and a Asian Martial Arts poll would fit well any time after that.

Barbie: Never seen it. No comment. Lethal Weapon 4: I might have never seen it, don't really remember. It could be good. Indy 4: I'm truly excited to watch this reaction. I've seen the movie so am super curious about the reaction. John Wick 4: I've tried to watch the movie a couple times and just got stuck. Was this movie really necessary? Am no longer interested in seeing any John Wick movies. Scary but not So Scary October: Really good concept, but as horror is not my thing, I can only look back to last October where there were a few real gems, reaction-wise. I hope this October is the same. Funny/Light Halloween movie: As Arsenic and Old Lace is the ideal funny Halloween move (it actually takes place on Halloween!)(It has Cary Grant!) I don't understand why a lot of reactors have not reacted to it for Halloween. Oh right, it's an old movie. I know it can't possibly win a poll, but I hope it gets watched. The Mummy: This will be a great epic reaction for October.

Hi Cassie. Yes, I'll be there for trivia. I'm, what you could say, a trivia junkie. As a matter of fact, I'm doing some bar trivia tonight! It's called Challenge Entertainment Live Trivia and it's nationwide. BTW, I have an Uncle and Aunt live in Utah as well but are originally from California. He worked for Boeing for many, many years and is now retired and living close to the Bryce Canyon area.

Ok, first and foremost feel better! Secondly I just had an evil thought about October! I'd almost pay extra to see you RE-WATCH 'The Shining' but WITH CARLY THIS TIME! *Evil scary October laugh* BWA-HAHAHAHAHHA! 🤣😂🤣😂

Feel better soon Cassie! I'm looking forward to the Barbie reaction!

Hope you're feeling better soon.

Cassie I hope you feel better. Also I am excited for john wick 4 more then anything barbie I may have too wait till prime makes it cheaper

First time I watched Gilmore Girls my mom said they talked very fast! And I am Thee Original Thee One and Only Gilmore Guy! And proud of it!!!

I was disappointed in John Wick 4. It's more of the same. With the edition of Donnie Yen I was hoping that somehow it would be more than a generic Wick shoot em up. It's going to be a rough reaction for Cassie. I do hope she reacts to Ip Man to see Donnie Yen's greatness.

Well, I guess one good movie this week will do. I love Jet Li.

Barbie, hard pass. It just came up on Amazon Prime as the most expensive movie to rent or buy I have ever seen on it. Indian Jones should have stopped at #3. Lethal Weapon ... all of them are great with me. I remember seeing The Ghost and the Darkness when it came out and really liked it. Shocking that this was based on a true story. Love Michael Douglas and Val Kilmer working together.

It's about time you watched 2001: A Space Odyssey. That's the movie that's being spoofed at the beginning of Barbie, and it has animals in it, and you have seen so many references to it in movies and commercials etc, and you just need to see it. I'm not sure that Carly would like it, and you might get impatient with it, but I do think it's well worth your time and it would be fun to see you react to it.

Well, I guess ONE Comedy Halloween movie is acceptable but not more than that. The same goes for other films that aren't really horror but more thrillers, adventures, or other genres. For example, I know The Mummy is being watched, and that's cool, I love that movie... but I hope not too many of those types of movies will take away a spot from an actual HORROR film. We're allowed to push the boundaries a little bit more in year 3, without getting too hardcore. I felt like last year was a step back in that aspect compared to 2021. Hope that's not the case this year. Anyway, I'll repost my recommendations from the pinned thread in hopes that it'll be seen if it hasn't already. All of them are very manageable, and I'm being sincere. Night of The Living Dead (1968): Zombies. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974): Truly iconic. The Omen (1976): A classic that for some reason doesn't get as much love as others. Not spoiling anything though, want it to be completely blind. Carrie (1976): Based on one of Stephen King's best works. That's all I'll say about that. The Fog (1980): Ghost Pirates. Directed by John Carpenter who did Halloween. Features Jamie Lee Curtis AND her mother Janet Leigh, which is so cool. Friday The 13th (1980): To complete 'The Big 3' of Halloween, Friday The 13th, and A Nightmare On Elm Street. Halloween 2 (1981): We need Michael Myers back, two years without him is too much! If you ignore all the other sequels, this one actually gives some closure. Fright Night (1985): Don't let the name put you off, I think you'd really like it. It has that 80s High School vibe that Christine also had. The Fly (1986): A little bit of body horror never hurt anyone. Scream (1996): The movie that single-handedly revived the horror genre when it looked like it was dead. The Blair Witch Project (1999): The one that made found footage films relevant. The Mist (2007): Another Stephen King adaptation. People know why I'm suggesting this. The Witch (2015): Folk horror directed by the brilliant Robert Eggers who has a very clear style. Anya Taylor-Joy's breakout role. The Lighthouse (2019): Also directed by Robert Eggers. Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe as two lighthouse keepers on a rock out in the middle of nowhere. What could go wrong?!

I can't wait for Turner and hooch,, and as far as light Halloween movies go I hope the midnight hour (1985) is on there,, Cassie still needs some romance in this October

I hope you get better. Plus yes you can do trivia in PJs if needed! 😁 Barbie I can't understand the hoopla but I'll try and watch it through. The other 2 though is in my wheelhouse and look forward to watching them with you. Get rest and let's have some fun together tomorrow night!! 😉. Suggestion for October I think it would be fun to watch Identity with John Cusack. I'd think you'd enjoy it .

Scary but not too scary = Let the right one in 😉

I hope you choose Die Hard 4.0 also for Factor Four week with Carly. I wish you a speedy recovery Cassie

I hope you get around to watching Die Hard 4 at some point. I know there are a lot of people who don’t like it but It’s my second favorite of the franchise and I think you’d enjoy it too. Lethal weapons 4 is a great movies too. I’m interested to see your reaction to Indiana Jones 4. Feel better soon.

Pity I cannot watch the trivia night. It will be on around 11.30 in Sydney time , so I will be working. Always going to be impossible picking a time that suits everyone.

Marvelous! Looking forward to the coming weeks. I'd like to suggest adding Die Hard 4 aka Live Free Or Die Hard to Four Factor Week. Another opportunity to have Carly back! 😁

People who watch Indiana Jones 4 with fresh eyes seem to like it, so I'm curious what you think of it. But it is necessary to watch it before you see Indiana Jones 5 (which I happened to love and I have seen 5 times since June 😂). Feel better Cassie!

How about "The Thing" from John Carpenter? Or the original "Thing from Another World" ?

Oh yay! I've been excited to see your reaction to Lethal Weapon 4! I know a lot of people think it's the weakest of the bunch, but I really like it and I think you will too.

Lethal weapon 4 is awesome!

You're not gonna watch Scream or The Devil's Advocate are you? 😂