Cast: Timothy Balme. And, needless to say, such lists are almost invariably self-promotional tools. I havent seen several of the films in their top-ten list. Richard Attenborough. Director: Tobe Hooper. International cinema. Thats Near Dark (1987), directed by eventual Academy Award winner Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker). Director: John Llewellyn Moxey. Sylvia Sidney. May (2002). Let me know how you feel and tell Roger Ebert to stick it. Otto Wernicke. Although it certainly does have elements of comedy in it. Sandra Peabody (as Sandra Cassell). Cast: Simone Simon. Which The Night Stalker? So Jurassic Park is scarier then Salo? The 2022 festival line-up includes Chicago premieres of the newest films from some of the most acclaimed filmmakers working today, including Terence Davies BENEDICTION; Claire Denis BOTH SIDES OF THE BLADE; Ramin Bahranis 2ND CHANCE; Peter Stricklands FLUX GOURMET; and Masaaki Yuasas INU-OH. How comes the Grudge isnt there, and I even hate modern day slashers and CGIs, but that was a stylish Japanese chilling horror film? 10 Rillington Place (1971). [35], Jack Meredith of the Windsor Star described the film as a "far-out bit of froth" that "nevertheless packs continuing suspense and a what's-going-to-happen-next element that never lets down through about 1 hours of sustained action. 46. Director: Steven Spielberg. When a stranger calls (50) is placed above Salo (58)? Exorcism of Emily Rose, 86?! This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Requiem for a Dream (2000). Director: Jack Arnold. [16] Hancock recalled of her casting: "I knew she would be perfect for the lead role. Anna Faris. Dec 14, 2022, 6:00pm PST. The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, today announces the complete lineup, schedule and special guests expected for the ninth annual Chicago Critics Film Festival, May 13-19 at the Music Box Theatre. Director: Wes Craven. [56][57], Sara Century, writing for Syfy, noted the significance of the film: "While the response is entirely subjective and it isnt a film for everyone, Jessica did in many ways serve as a forerunner for what would come later, as filmmakers like David Lynch would delve into dreamscapes that refused to sustain themselves explicitly in cohesive narratives. Top 100 Horror Movies of All Time/Scariest Movies Ever Made: Chicago Film Critics' Choices - Page 3 show list info list stats leaders vote print comments How many have you seen? One or two scenes were frightening in Alien, and Halloween was very good. Giorgio Cataldi. Shaun of the Dead on this list? Claudia Christian. Courteney Cox. (Note: Don Siegels original Invasion of the Body Snatchers is on the list, but Kurt Neumanns original The Fly, in which Patricia Owens screams her head off, is not.). Have you seen it? Night of the Living Dead (1968). Jada Pinkett Smith. Elsa Lanchester. Also, simply saying you were utterly unimpressed by Psycho is like dismissing Shakespeare as a hack or the Beatles as overrated. Director: Charles Laughton. "[16] Because the film was shot in the fall months, the sequences that were shot in the lake required the actors to swim in very cold water. Director: Jack Sholder. [3], Contemporary critical reviews of the film were mixed: Upon its release, Stanley Kanfer of Time gave the film a middling review, praising Lampert's performance but dismissing the rest of the cast's, adding that "after the first reel, the vampires seem to have lost their bite. Again, merely a personal thing though. Director: Lucky McKee. David Manners. So no, I cant say I find Bride Of Frankenstein a horror film per se. Bill Paxton. Yes, The Old Dark House is terrific. Cast: Kevin McCarthy. [2] Principal photography began in November of that year in Old Saybrook. 100. Theres a really interesting relationship between Karloffs character as the mute manservant and the insane brother Saul which the family has kept hidden in the attic. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931). Cast: Brad Pitt. I have always considered the Bruce Campbell movies highly entertaining in the comedic sense rather than anything even closely resembling horror. Phantasm (1979). Those guys should make the restored LoC version available on DVD. Eyes Without a Face / Les Yeux sans visage (1960). Director: Dan Curtis. The 1st one especially freaked me. The Hidden (1987). 7. The Thing (1982). Director: James Cameron. 15. Jason Miller. Beatrice Straight. The Exorcist 3. 50. [12] The theme of evil pervading the protagonist's mind was central: "I was alarmed by the notion that you can't defeat or defuse evilit forever lives inside and all around usso I worked that fear inside the story," said Hancock. 70. My top 3 would be: Exorcist (though it was quite slow), Halloween and The Ring. It was quite freaky, but I left watching the Exorcist completely freaked out. Samantha Eggar. Wrapping this up, its worth noting that four of the Chicago Film Critics top 100 scariest movies are made-for-television productions: Dan Curtis Bram Stokers Dracula and Trilogy of Terror, Tobe Hoopers Salems Lot, and John Llewellyn Moxeys The Night Stalker. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). Nancy Allen. Charles Durning. The Chicago Film Critics Association, the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, today announces the Audience Award winners following the 9th Chicago Critics Film Festival.. Matt OLeary. Legend claims that she is still alive, roving the island as a vampire. Nancy Allen. This list reminds me of those Rolling Stone top albums of all time, etc. Cast: Boris Karloff. Nosferatu / Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens (1922). Salo is by far one of the most horrific movies Ive ever seen. Best Horror Movies = Early 70s to Mid-80s. Christopher Eccleston. Jessica flees the house, knocking over Duncan's bass case, which contains the corpse of the mute blonde woman. 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Director: Alfred Hitchcock. 2. [1] [2] [3] The awards honor the best in film for 2020. 76. Cast: Klaus Kinski. Sarah Berry. Cast: Donald Sutherland. "[55] Film scholar Kim Newman, as well as fiction writers Charles L. Grant and Stephen King, are among those who have named it one of their favorite horror films. Director: Steven Spielberg. Halloween (1978). 81. John actually used to take his own pulse while he was shooting and I was completely intrigued by this. "[34] John Simon described Let's Scare Jessica to Death as a mess. Gustav von Wangenheim. There are only a few movies on this list that I havent seen. 21. Of course the Gillman from the Black Lagoon beats them both. 80. When a hand reaches into the boat from the water, she stabs the person in the back several times with a pole hook. Alida Valli. Very sad ,15 minutes ago in Chicago, "America's Got Talent" Simon Cowell, he has been confirmed assee more David Warner. Rotten Tomatoes, entertainment fans go-to resource for movie, TV and streaming recommendations, and the Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) announced today the inaugural recipients of the Emerging Critics Grant program, designed to support diverse aspiring critics from the Chicago area. Jessica forces him to sleep on the couch, where he is seduced by Emily. Director: Peter Jackson. Director: Robert Wiene. Release Calendar Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India . [7] Doyle elaborates that the film "isolates and illuminates the death and corruption of counterculture values" from the era, and anticipates the "festering paranoia" that occurred throughout the 1970s, with the Watergate scandal, the assassinations of Harvey Milk and George Moscone, and the Jonestown massacre. Jesus Revolution . The Blair Witch Project (1999). Sybille Schmitz. Cast: Naomi Watts. But I do miss Eraserhead: After seeing a trailer when I was 20, I waited ten years to collect the courage to see it - and I did well do do so. The antique dealer, Sam Dorker (Alan Manson), tells them the story of how Abigail drowned in 1880 just before her wedding day. Director: Joe Dante. 63. Hours pass and Jessica leaves to hitch a ride into town. Cast: Karlheinz Bhm (a.k.a. She jumps into a nearby rowboat and paddles out into the lake. Suspiria (1977). Cate Blanchett earned the Best Actress award for TR; Sarah Polleys WOMEN TALKING was named Best Adapted Screenplay.Other highlights among the winners this year include: GUILLERMO DEL TOROS PINOCCHIO named Best Animated Feature; FIRE OF LOVE named Best Documentary; DECISION TO LEAVE named Best Foreign Language Film; and Charlotte Wells, writer/director of AFTERSUN, named recipient of the Milos Stehlik Breakthrough Filmmaker Award. In their bedroom, the couple go to lie down; Jessica notices a cut on Duncan's neck, and Emily then enters the room brandishing a knife, with the townsmen following behind her. Simon Oakland. Nick Frost. Cast: Julie Harris. Simon Ward. Colin Clive. Director: Darren Aronofsky. The Shinning has by far the creepiest atmosphere out of any movie. The film received middling reviews from critics at the time, with some remarking the atmosphere and performances are inconsistent in tone, while others criticized the sparse and ambiguous narrative. William Ragsdale. Flavio Bucci. Jessica finds the story fascinating, but Duncan, afraid that hearing about such things will upset his wife, cuts Dorker short. Jaws 7. "[24], Badalato recalled of Hancock's direction: "He was always responsible to our budget and was very confident with the actors. [43] Film critic Leonard Maltin awarded the film 2 1/2 out of a possible 4 stars, calling it "creepy. 'RoboCop': All the Failed Attempts to Adapt the Movie to TV. Horror of Dracula / Dracula (1958). Dawn of the Dead (1978) 10. Cast: Marilyn Eastman. [8] Hancock stated that "the scenes didn't make much sense to me, but the Mosses felt they would be particularly enjoyable and scary. 85. I never get the need people have to place things in such dogmatic hierarchial contexts. Also Where is Pet Sematery,Amityville Horror and IT. [27] Paramount gave the film a wide theatrical release in the United States. 30. Cast: Jack Palance. [18] Barton Heyman and Kevin O'Connor were given the roles of Jessica's husband Duncan, and the couple's friend Woody, respectively; Hancock had worked with Heyman and O'Connor previously, as they had appeared in his 19671968 stage production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Ernest Thesiger. [16] The exteriors of the house were shot at a farmhouse in Old Saybrook,[20] while the E.E. Director: John McNaughton. The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, released their roster for 2022-2023 today, announcing the acceptance of four new members. The film was difficult to obtain on home media formats for several decades, available only on VHS until 2006, when Paramount issued a DVD version. Cast: Paolo Bonacelli. Cast: Ellen Burstyn. I think it may have been the first contemporary movie Clint Eastwood did; it certainly was the first one in which he was stalked. I thought director John Hancock was onto somethingif not a new genre, then perhaps something as arresting as the Cat People," but felt that it devolved into a "routine vampire romp," though he did praise the cinematography and visuals. Brooke Adams. [51] Warner Brothers later released the film on August 27, 2013, through its Warner Archive DVD-on-demand service. Though completed without a distributor, the film was purchased by Paramount Pictures, who gave it a wide release in the United States in late August 1971. list of scariest movies. Una O Connor was a big hit with the audience as well as Ernest Thesigers highly flamboyant performance as Dr. Frankensteins comrade in his experiments (Thesiger was also a big hit earlier that day with his performance in Whales The Old Dark House)But, while I dont consider the film a horror film in the traditional sense, I also wouldnt classify it as a comedy. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy. Cast: Bruce Campbell. Jurassic Park (1993). Chicago, IL (December 14, 2022) The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) today announces their 2022 award winners. Pocket. Tom Wilkinson. Bonnie Bedelia. Cast: David Soul. Just as curiously, a number of movies whether great, bad, or mediocre that gave me nightmares for days (or weeks) are absent from the list. The Chicago Film Critics Association (@chicagocritics) has just announced its 2022 nominations, with EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE leading with 12. 48. First titles include highly anticipated films like the Chicago premiere of Cooper Raiffs CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH, starring Raiff and Dakota Johnson. Michael Gough. The Innocents (1961). Laura Dern. [2] The song sung by Costello's character was initially going to be dubbed by a professional singer, but Hancock and the producers decided to keep her voice as it was recorded. Director: David Fincher. Alida Valli. Cate Blanchett earned the Best Actress award for TR; Sarah Polleys WOMEN TALKING was named Best Adapted Screenplay. Classic movies. Having said that, Lon Chaney Jr. movies seem to be obtainable, as The Wolf Man is in. Ellen Sandweiss. [14] Auditions for the parts were held in the B.S. "[46], 2020 review from The Super Network's film critic Marcella Papandrea gave the film a very positive review, saying "The atmosphere and the soundtrack are haunting pieces, the film is very unnerving from start to finish, as the view is with an unreliable narrator and the audience feels what Jessica feels throughout." Director: William Friedkin. Jill Schoelen. Again, just my personal take on that. 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Ive never seen a good print of The Old Dark House. Whats available on video or on cable is a high-contrasty print. Karloff has Frankenstein, The Bride of Frankenstein, and The Mummy; Conway has Cat People, The Seventh Victim, and I Walked with a Zombie; and Goldblum has The Fly, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Jurassic Park. 87. Cast: Ellen Burstyn. Stick to your lighthearted comedy Chicago times. About. He felt close to the material as it spoke to him in some bizarre way. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986; released in 1990). When Jessica gets into town, she sees Duncan's car and asks about his whereabouts, but no one will speak to her; she then encounters Sam Dorker, and terrified, runs back to the house. As a critic and lecturer, he conducts film discussions at private member clubs and organizations including The Fortnightly of Chicago, Woman's Athletic Club, The Casino Club, The . The film was #14 on Bravo's The 100 Scariest Movie Moments (2004). Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer. In fact, Onibaba is the only Japanese horror film included on the list; in other words, no Godzilla. Cast: Bill Paxton. 28 Days Later (2002). "[36] Writing for the Edmonton Journal, Barry Westgate was critical of the film, noting: "Even contrived cinema has to have its share of rhyme or reason, and this effort by John Hancock doesn't have so much as a touch of either. "Halloween" 4. Evelyn Brent. 43. Though criticism of the film has been divided, it went on to attain a cult following,[4] and some film scholars have drawn comparisons to Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's novel Carmilla (1871). How do you prove bad or good? Book Club . Cast: Chris Sarandon. Jared Leto. Freda Jackson. 83. Painfully retarded. Patric Knowles. As mentioned in the article, the list of 100 scariest movies ever made was compiled by the Chicago Film Critics Association in 2006. Repulsion (1965). 52. Director: George A. Romero. Cast: David Hess. [49] Paramount released the film on DVD on August 29, 2006,[50] and reissued it on September 15, 2009. Director: Gore Verbinski. Freaks (1932). Tweets. 12. [4] [5] [6] Nomadland received the most nominations (7), followed by Da 5 Bloods (6), First Cow (6) and I'm Thinking of Ending Things (6). The image of Sigourney Weaver and the Alien creature letting go of their horror grudge was found on Twitter. Make sure your comment adds something relevant to the discussion: Feel free to disagree with us and write your own movie commentaries, but *thoughtfulness* and *at least a modicum of sanity* are imperative. Needless to say, youll find a number of oddities on the list. Leading with a record-making 11 total nominations is Steven Spielbergs WEST SIDE STORY; other films earning multiple nominations include Jane Campions THE POWER OF THE DOG (8), David Lowerys THE GREEN KNIGHT (7) and DRIVE MY CAR, DUNE and LICORICE PIZZA (6 each). The Evil Dead (1981). 65. Shaun of the Dead (2004). Director: Scott Derrickson. Director: Robert Wise. Cast: Lon Chaney Jr. Warren William. Chicago, IL (December 12, 2022) The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) today announces nominees for their top film honors of 2022; winners will be announced at the organization's annual awards ceremony to be held in Chicago on Wednesday, December 14.Leading with a new record of 12 total nominations (over 2021 record-holder WEST SIDE STORY) is EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE; other . Another possibility is Francis Ford Coppolas costlier and better-known 1992 film, which shares the same original title though its chiefly known as just Dracula; Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, and Keanu Reeves star. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956). 29. Director: Larry Cohen. Director: Roman Polanski. Matthew McConaughey. Kent Smith. The festival opens with a screening of Sundance Audience Award winner CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH (pictured) with filmmaker and star Cooper Raiff in attendance and closes with SXSW Grand Jury and Audience Award winner I LOVE MY DAD, a charming comedy starring Patton Oswalt as a well-meaning father who inadvertently catfishes his own son. Deliverance? Lee Remick. Lets Scare Jessica to Death (1971). 25. Martita Hunt. [16] She was approached by Hancock, her former boyfriend, while performing in a Broadway production of Mother Courage and Her Children with Anne Bancroft. Some of these just dont make sense. [17] "I have a great fondness for John Hancock, and enjoyed working with him very much. It should be number uno with ease. Cast: John Saxon. Jeannine Taylor. Dead Alive / Braindead (1992). I gotta admit that I saw Bride of Frankenstein many years ago. Tweets & replies. Flipboard. Piper Laurie. While swimming, Emily vanishes from sight; Jessica hears Emily's voice in her head and watches as Emily emerges from the lake in a wedding gown. 59. Frankenstein (1931) 15. Cast: Max Schreck. Chicago, IL chicagofilmcritics.org Joined June 2009. Even Jaws, though scary, is not consistent enough in maintaining a horrific tone to deserve a spot in the top 10 of such a list. Jenny Wright. Director: Chris Kentis. "[33] This sentiment was echoed by Kevin Kelly of The Boston Globe, who felt the film contained so many idiosyncrasies that "nothing rings true. 67. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We loved the area and shared our feelings with John [Hancock] and [producer Charles B. Moss Jr.] After a preliminary scout we all agree that this was where Jessica should be filmed. The film also earned awards for Best Actor (Colin Farrell), Best Supporting Actress (Kerry Condon) and Best Original Screenplay (Martin McDonagh). Thanks again for being here! Claiming the organizations top honor as Best Picture of the year is THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, directed by Martin McDonagh. It might be best to view lists like these as something other than a rating system. [26], Filmed without a distributor and produced independently (under The Jessica Company),[27] Let's Scare Jessica to Death was sold to Paramount Pictures in early 1971. The movie Dead silence(2006) belongs somewhere on the list. Colleen Dewhurst. Make sure your comment adds something relevant to the discussion: Feel free to disagree with us and write your own movie commentaries, but *thoughtfulness* and *at least a modicum of sanity* are imperative. Devil's Peak (VOD) Emily. 86. Cast: Oliver Reed. 10th Annual Chicago Critics Film Festival (May 5-11 at Music Box Theatre) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Deliverance (1972). Cast: Michael Rooker. Michael E. Williams. Nothing spectacular, just quiet, building tension in a California town. "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)" 9. An unrelated 1987 big-screen suspense thriller called The Night Stalker was directed by Max Kleven, and featured Charles Napier and Joan Chen. Pamela Brown. Page 3 of 3 1 2 3 81 Black Sunday (1960) Rotten Tomatoes 86% 82 Scream 2 (1997) Rotten Tomatoes 81% 83 Dressed to Kill (1980) Rotten Tomatoes 80% 84 Director: John Carpenter. Christopher Lee. Lauren Bacall. Scott H. Reiniger. I wanted to do a movie that was legitimately terrifying. 5. Carol Lynley. ), no matter the category or criteria, because these lists are almost invariably compiled by people who know little about films beyond mainstream Hollywood stuff released in the last decade or two. "[42] Author and independent filmmaker John Kenneth Muir gave the film 3 1/2 out of 4 stars, praising the film's cinematography, "unsettling" mood, and its ability to generate a sense of unease, calling it "very disturbing" and noting its "lovely and poetic" visuals. Psychological terror gets me, not slasher horror. 71. Robert Burton. 93. Keir Dullea. Can Live-Action Remakes of Animated Movies Please Stop? Earning the most overall honors is The Daniels EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, with six awards, including Best Director (Dan Kwan & Daniel Scheinert), Best Supporting Actor (Ke Huy Quan), Best Art Direction/Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Editing and Best Use of Visual Effects. Like Bram Stokers Dracula. Director: Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Snchez. My mother mentioned being very moved after watching it. Director: Roman Polanski. William Katt. Evil Dead 2? Dana Wynter. Director: Roger Corman. Director: Sean S. Cunningham. Frankenstein (1931). Dracula (1931). Michael C. Williams. Keith Gordon. [11] To prepare the performers for the tone he hoped to accomplish, Hancock screened several films by Alfred Hitchcock to the cast prior to filming. Cast: Gregory Peck. Cast: Kurt Russell. The Howling (1981). P.O. Cast: Darren McGavin. 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But the Chicago Film Critics Associations list of the 100 Scariest Movies Ever Made, which came out in October 2006, does include several oldies e.g., James Whales Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein in addition to, gasp!, a handful of non-American horror films such as Dario Argentos Suspiria, Werner Herzogs Nosferatu the Vampyre, and F.W. The Trial of the Chicago 7 Alan Baumgarten Best Foreign Language Film Winner Another Round Druk (original title) Bacurau Beanpole Dylda (original title) Collective Colectiv (original title) La llorona Vitalina Varela Best Original Score Winner Soul Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Jon Batiste Da 5 Bloods Terence Blanchard Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Top 250 TV Shows Most Popular TV Shows Most Popular Video Games Most Popular Music Videos Most Popular Podcasts. It wasnt really a horror, but if they made it a spookier theme, it would have been so. Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis. 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