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[–] soloner@lemmy.world 25 points 3 weeks ago (9 children)

If you're on this binge and want some recs. "Talk to me" and "late night with the devil" are my favorites so far this year. "Longlegs" was really bad imo.

[–] Bluefalcon@discuss.tchncs.de 10 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Longlegs could have been very good but they fucked it hard. The "lead" detective, the M. Night Shyamalan twist, and too much Cage hurt it bad. The final scene with Cage was amazing but that should have been the only real look at him.

"Late night with the devil" was really good. Touched enough points to be good but not over the top. Run time was perfect.

[–] Hugin@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Late night with the devil was such a neat movie.

[–] iheartneopets@lemm.ee 5 points 3 weeks ago

It was so cool, but tripped at the finish, IMO. The first 85% was really cool, though!

[–] grff@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Talk to me was one of the first horror movies in a long long time that actually got to me, highly recommended if anyone is on the fence

[–] beefbot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Been considering renting Talk To Me, these comments convinced me, thanks!

[–] Simulation6@sopuli.xyz 2 points 3 weeks ago

It is on Kanopy. Lot of good chills on Kanopy.

[–] Lennny@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I found it super corny personally and knowing how it was going to end 20 minutes into it's showtime wasn't helpful in that opinion. I think I've just grown out of horror (not trying to say it's childish or anything just shit at phrasing). Main girl was very good though.

[–] grff@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Some parts were for sure, and I wasn't a fan of the ending either

[–] soloner@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

That one scene in the bedroom got me good. Had some trouble being alone in the dark after that for several days. Thankfully I have doggies and a wife so not sleeping alone. I would have prob had to sleep with the lights on otherwise.

[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah, really liked Talk to Me.

V/H/S Beyond is alright as well.

Salem's Lot is awful.

Quiet Place Day One was surprisingly decent.

Haven't got around to watching The Substance yet, but I've heard good things.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

So disappointed by 'Salem's Lot, and my expectations were not high.

[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 2 points 3 weeks ago

I can't believe they had the gall to release it in cinemas. It's got "straight to streaming" written all over it.

They must be actively trying to hurt theatres at this point.

[–] SwordInStone@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

I liked Longlegs

[–] yardratianSoma@lemm.ee 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah, longlegs didn't impress me either. Its a great looking film, with some decently creepy moments, and a cool setting, but yeah, in terms of horror, nothing new or particularly memorable.

[–] dditty@lemm.ee 2 points 3 weeks ago

The first 15ish minutes of Longlegs are great but it just fizzles out over the remainder of its runtime imo

[–] synae@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Check out Smile (both of them) and The Substance

[–] soloner@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Hahaha I just watched smile and yeah that was dope! I'll definitely check out the second one once it leaves theaters... Gonna start substance now.

[–] synae@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 3 weeks ago

I feel like Substance and Smile 2 are a good double feature

[–] samus12345@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Haven't seen the second one yet, but the scene where she was sitting in the car is one of my favorite horror moments.

[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I couldn't get through Talk To Me.

The teenagers were written to be so off-puttingly obnoxious, I ended up walking out of the theater early. Loved the concept though.

My favorites this year have been the new V/H/S film, Abigail, and Festival of the Living Dead. All this talk of Salem's Lot makes me want to watch Midnight Mass again.

I know I'm the odd one out, but I haven't enjoyed most of the critically-acclaimed horror this year.

[–] beefbot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 3 weeks ago

Update, I rented β€œLate Night With The Devil” and yes, absolutely worth it