Jacob's Ladder (1990) was a tense psychological thriller, though I'd term it a drama rather than a horror film. I don't watch war movies so this was out of my normal comfort zone. It was a smart, sad, movie, though I wish the limited horror elements had figured more prominently... those parts were my favorites.
The Lodge (2019) was extremely dark. Tense and moody psychological thriller. Not my favorite film.
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This film was sad -- what happens when you push an emotionally fragile person too hard, past their breaking point. Not really a horror movie though - just a depressing case of abusing a person who has already been traumatized, and watching as they crack under pressure.
I forgot I'd already seen Ingmar Bergman's The Hour of the Wolf (1968). It's Bergman so it ain't crap, but I don't care for this one. Unrequited love this pathetic doesn't sit well with me. Like his other works, this straddles genres, but I think it is better termed drama than horror
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Nicole and I watched Bug (2006), and it was f'ing crazy!! It was not what I was expecting, that's for sure, which was a relief for me anyway, tho this was surely gnarly in its own way. Themes of paranoia, madness, conspiracy, loneliness, loss of self. A good movie but rough!
Possession (1981) was incredible! And Lovecraftian, which came as a pleasant surprise. With Sam Neill, 12 years before Jurassic Park. Themes of madness, death, perversion, doubles, radical love. Incredible story, cool effects, dope music, and fascinating shots. I've said it before but I'll say it again, nothing beats 80s horror. Recommended if you liked Dead Ringers (1988).
Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971) was super creepy and scary!! 😰 Reminded me of Rosemary's Baby. Seems to have inspired a variety of later horror films... from Friday the 13th to The Others.
Watched Vampire's Kiss (1988) with Terra tonight - WOW what an awesome movie!! Love the enigma that is Nicolas Cage 😂 Also thank you Terra for introducing me to this gem: https://youtu.be/aeXIoBnu2MU
Wow, Polanski's 1965 Repulsion is POWERFUL!! Definitely one of the strongest films on this list. Dan pointed out something that I did not know, namely that Polanski himself is a sexual predator, which quite possibly informs this movie's gripping portrayal of one woman's (well-founded) androphobia. Yuck!!
