Best Horror Films of the Last Three Years

Jigsaw · February 04, 2013, 04:18:33 AM

Since FE has been down for a while, I thought it'd be nice to discuss some of the newer films that we've not had the chance to talk about.

In short, what do you think are some of the finest horror films to come out recently? I'll be composing my list and post it in time.

Crash Dummie · February 04, 2013, 06:33:03 AM

I enjoyed the Last Exorcism.

I didn't think I would. A shaky hand cam movie and a very, VERY tired genre. I thought I would hate it. But it was pretty awesome to be honest.

Jigsaw · February 04, 2013, 06:47:45 AM

I'll start with 2010:

Akmareul boatda (aka I Saw the Devil) was a pretty pleasurable experience. Quite violent, and aside from a subplot or two, I found the film rather well-done.

Devil (the people trapped in an elevator movie with the Devil) was one that surprised me - I expected to dislike it (or at least be less than thrilled by it), but once I saw it, it came as a pleasant surprise.

Piranha (the remake) was another shocker - for the most part, I really enjoyed it.

Rare Exports (from Finland) was a fantastic film. Not quite horror (really), but just scary enough to be considered horror. 'Twas a unique film indeed, and I gave it a 10/10. Finland's doing it right.

Wai dor lei ah yut ho (aka Dream Home - from Hong Kong) was a semi-confusing (what Asian horror film isn't?) albeit gory and enjoyable film. Recommended.

With 2011, Final Destination 5 is the only horror film I saw that really stood out to me. Well, Hellrasier: Revelations stood out, but for a different reason. :(

And the only film I saw in theaters last year was The Woman in Black (remake of a 1989 made for television film), and while the movie was decent, the audience experience made me regret going. Aside from that, a few Sy-Fy movies stood out as being enjoyable, those being Black Forest, Ghoul, and Leprechaun's Revenge (no relation to the Warwick Davis films).

(And yes, I'm still keeping track of every horror film I watch)

Chucky · February 04, 2013, 06:56:22 AM

I really enjoyed Insidious. Sure, a lot of it is jump scares but as long as they work (they don't have to make you physically jump, just get some type of physical or mental reaction) it makes for one frightful film. I really enjoyed the dark, eerie imagery and the unique musical score. I think it's the first flick since IT that has actually given me goosebumps when I watched it.

I enjoy most of James Wan's flicks (e.g. Death Sentence, Insidious, Saw, Dead Silence etc).

I too, also mildly enjoyed I Saw the Devil, Pirahna and Devil. I did see Rare Exports but must have been tired because I fell asleep through most of it. There's gotta be more but I just can't think right now.

Jigsaw · February 04, 2013, 08:34:42 AM

Haven't seen Insidious, and I've heard pretty mixed things about it. Cabin in the Woods seems to be well-received (even by fans of horror films and not just the mainstream crowds), so that's one I've been meaning to finally watch.

Indeed, I can only imagine watching Rare Exports when tired - I doubt I'd be able to stay awake. It's an acquired taste, I admit, but I guess it caught me in a good mood, as I loved it so much.

JasonzSon · February 04, 2013, 08:41:55 AM

I enjoyed Cabin in the Woods and Woman in Black. Apparently jump scare stings hurt Woman in Black for most people, but I was too busy directing my rage at the audience for SCREAMING AT THE TOP OF THEIR LUNGS EVERY TWO MINUTES.

The Thing, Fright Night and Insidious I liked, but not as much as the others. Underworld 4 was dumb, but fun. Not sure if I missed any that I've seen. That I liked, anyway.

Jigsaw · February 04, 2013, 08:55:44 AM

Indeed, the audience experience in theaters really lowered my enjoyment of the film. I need to watch it alone sometime, though I don't know when I'll manage to do that.

JasonzSon · February 04, 2013, 09:05:33 AM

I got home and warned every teenager I saw that it was not the day for teens to speak to me or they might get socked in the mouth.

Jigsaw · February 04, 2013, 09:09:10 AM

I'm happy I don't live near your house, then.

Shadow · February 04, 2013, 11:30:48 AM

I haven't seen a whole lot of movies the past few years, particularly in the horror genre, because I've found most of them to be stale and obnoxious.

The only one that I can really think of is Tucker and Dale vs. Evil. It was a fun movie and was definitely different from the rest of the fold these past few years, and even further back. A nice little twist on a "horror" movie. Sad to say, though, that is all that I can think of that has been released in the past 3 years, that I have seen. I checked Wikipedia for a list of releases for all three years... not impressed.

Jigsaw · February 04, 2013, 12:31:37 PM

Indeed, I'm not a big fan of most modern horror films. The reemergence of possession style films is disheartening. I much prefer my torture porn.

DrumrbaxJ · February 04, 2013, 12:58:57 PM

Tucker and Dale, Fright Night, Cabin In The Woods, Triangle and Insidious were all fucking excellent. But there was one that truly fucked me. And I can not remember it right now. Searching though.

DrumrbaxJ · February 04, 2013, 01:01:48 PM

Lovely Molly! That was it. And it's fucked up.

Jigsaw · February 04, 2013, 01:02:28 PM

Tucker and Dale was pretty solid, I recall. Didn't love Triangle to death, though it was a decent film.

Jigsaw · February 04, 2013, 01:09:14 PM

Sorry for the double-post, but I just remembered one that I forgot to put on my list, being YellowBrickRoad, which, while I didn't love, I found decently intriguing.