No Wuss: The Exorcist Still Scary Movie

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The discussion revolves around the horror film "The Exorcist" and its effectiveness as a scary movie, comparing it with other horror films like "The Ring," "Poltergeist II," and "Stephen King's It." Participants share personal experiences and opinions on what makes a horror movie frightening, including viewing conditions and psychological elements.

Discussion Character

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  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that "The Exorcist" remains a scary movie, while others express differing opinions on its effectiveness.
  • Several participants mention "The Ring," with mixed reactions; some find it scary under certain conditions, while others do not.
  • One participant recalls laughing during "The Exorcist" but found "Poltergeist II" to be genuinely frightening.
  • A participant reflects on their childhood fear of "Stephen King's It," noting that it did not have the same effect when viewed later in life.
  • There are claims that horror movies can be more effective when watched alone in a dark setting, as opposed to with others.
  • Some participants discuss their preferences for psychological thrillers, citing "The Haunting" and "The Shining" as exemplary films in that category.
  • There is mention of the impact of viewing conditions, such as being alone or in a dark room, on the perceived scariness of films.
  • One participant humorously notes that they are easily scared when alone, contrasting their tough demeanor when with others.
  • There are references to various sequels of horror films, with some participants expressing disappointment in later installments compared to the originals.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions on the scariness of "The Exorcist" and other horror films, indicating that there is no consensus on which films are truly frightening. Multiple competing views remain regarding the effectiveness of various horror movies.

Contextual Notes

Participants' experiences and opinions are subjective and vary widely, reflecting personal preferences and viewing contexts that may influence their perceptions of fear in horror films.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in horror films, psychological thrillers, and personal experiences related to fear in cinema may find this discussion engaging.

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The Exorcist is still a scary movie.
 
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So is the ring.
 
I'm not kidding when I say that I laughed my way through watching the Exorcist. :-p

However, Poltergeist II... now THAT scared me (the old guy Kain in it).
 
Smurf said:
So is the ring.

I agree. But only if you don't watch it with a group of people. Oh, and it is definitely only scary the first time through. Dark room with surround sound helps, too.
 
I did not think The Ring was very scary.

The exorcist on the other hand -- being a true story -- scared me for months.
 
I remember that the only movie that ever really scared me was Stephen King's It. Of course, I was, like, five at the time. I saw it again about a year or two ago and it was nothing.

Now, most horror movies are just too dang stupid to be scared of. The Ring was probably the best one I've seen done. Texas Chainsaw Massacre, however, was far from it.
 
tribdog said:
The Exorcist is still a scary movie.

Wuss, the Exorcist 3 is much better anyway.
 
Way back when the first Nightmare on Elm Street came out that scared the Hell out of me. Every one after the first one sucked though.
 
tribdog said:
Way back when the first Nightmare on Elm Street came out that scared the Hell out of me. Every one after the first one sucked though.

The exorcist 2 sucked, but the exorcist 3 didn't, I prefer part 3 to part 1.
 
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I didn't find The Ring scary, I guess because I kept pointing out all the things that didn't make any sense to my daughter, who was very annoyed with me. :redface:

The best scary movie I've ever seen is the original version of The Haunting released in 1963 with Julie Harris and Claire Bloom. It's a psychological thriller, scaring you with what you don't see.
 
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Evo - nice costume!

Anybody see "Saw" yet?
Scary?
 
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To tell the truth, most scary movies can scare me if it's dark and I'm alone. I'm mister toughguy when someone else is around, but all alone is a different story.
 
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Math Is Hard said:
Evo - nice costume!
Thanks MIH! You inspired me to get into costume after I saw your "Borg Barbie". :biggrin:

Anyone want to come over and watch scary movies with me?

I'm all alone. :frown:
 
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put off the movies until tomorrow night and I'll come over.
 
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First 10 - 15 minutes of the recent movie "dawn of the living dead" were scary like ****.
 
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tribdog said:
put off the movies until tomorrow night and I'll come over.
It's a deal, I'll keep my costume on.
 
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The Haunting will be on TV tonight on TCM, I think that's Turner Classic Movies? It's on at 9pm Central, so probably 10pm EST.

You MUST watch it!
 
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Evo said:
It's a deal, I'll keep my costume on.
Okay, I have to go to Flagstaff tomorrow and pick up a bunch of money, then I'll go get a plane ticket. Where am I flying to?
 
  • #19
Evo said:
Thanks MIH! You inspired me to get into costume after I saw your "Borg Barbie". :biggrin:

Anyone want to come over and watch scary movies with me?

I'm all alone. :frown:

Scary movies are only scary when you watch them alone! I love to turn out all the lights, then watch the movie by myself. It's the only way I can scare myself, otherwise I just laugh too hard at most of those movies.

Nice costumes...I finally got into mine too.
 
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One of the all time best scary movies is Kubrick's The Shining. It is not that it is freak you out of your seat scarry, it is more of a psicologeical thriller. Any ways what can top Jack Nicholson looking like a deranged lunitic and lines like "Heeere's Johnny!", "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy", or "Red Rum, Red Rum, Red Rum".
 
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Moonbear said:
Scary movies are only scary when you watch them alone! I love to turn out all the lights, then watch the movie by myself. It's the only way I can scare myself, otherwise I just laugh too hard at most of those movies.

Nice costumes...I finally got into mine too.

Moonbear looks fa-bu! Now if we could just get Tsu into costume. Hey, Tsu - time to put on your Elvira wig and fishnets! :smile:
Dang! Wish I had a scary movie to watch. I'll listen to Art Bell on the radio later - they'll have people calling in with ghost stories all night. I know I'm supposed to be scientific and not believe in all that junk :redface: , but if it's a convincing story and it's late at night and I'm alone, and the wind is making eerie noises - I get SPOOKED! :bugeye:
 
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tribdog said:
The Exorcist is still a scary movie.

At least we all learned that we should never play with Ouija Boards. :smile:
 

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