Oldschool Horror flicks!

[sixxswine]

well, it appears that my 9 year old son, feels he's gettin' a bit too old for the trick or treatin'. I need some help picking out some oldschool horror flicks to watch with him on Halloween... Nothing too over the top, but something that will give him a little scare... I was thinkin' of some of the Friday the 13th movies... I think those are a bit too cheesey. I bought the Jeepers Creepers DVD tonight I have to bust that one open in the morning, while he's at school. Anway, what are some recommendations. I might go out and buy that Zombie movie, for the hell of it... It's kinda clean.

 

[JonnyD]

well, it appears that my 9 year old son, feels he's gettin' a bit too old for the trick or treatin'. I need some help picking out some oldschool horror flicks to watch with him on Halloween... Nothing too over the top, but something that will give him a little scare... I was thinkin' of some of the Friday the 13th movies... I think those are a bit too cheesey. I bought the Jeepers Creepers DVD tonight I have to bust that one open in the morning, while he's at school. Anway, what are some recommendations. I might go out and buy that Zombie movie, for the hell of it... It's kinda clean.

Well hmmmm When I was his age the first Nightmare on elm street scared the shit outa me

 

[sixxswine]

Well hmmmm When I was his age the first Nightmare on elm street scared the shit outa me

Yeah, I'm leaning toward something from the Elm St. series...
They are scary for a kid that age. Like You I remember having the shit scared out of me when I saw that one.

 

[JonnyD]

Yeah, I'm leaning toward something from the Elm St. series...
They are scary for a kid that age. Like You I remember having the shit scared out of me when I saw that one.

hehehe

 

[Psychonaut]

The old Blob movies kinda freaked me out. The first Nightmare on Elm Street, the first three Friday The 13th's, The first couple of the Halloween movies, The Howling, the Exorcist, Pumpkinhead, and Tootsie.

 

[TRrEiTxIxRiE DTrash]

Put on Trick Or Treat! !

And yeah, A Nightmare On Elm Street is probably the best choice I can think of!

 

[sixxswine]

Put on Trick Or Treat! !!

And yeah, A Nightmare On Elm Street is probably the best choice I can think of!

I settled for the first Elm St. movie & the first Child's Play...
Those are pretty good one's for the youngsters...
I just about picked up the Manhunter movie, but I passed.
I haven't seen that 28 days later movie, but I think I will pick that one up.
Anyone seen that?

 

[Psychonaut]

I have. It was okay. Not as "terrifying" as they claimed it was but definately worth a watch.

 

[tedvanfrehley]

I know I'm late on this recommendation but I have to mention this one. One of my favorites growing up and had a great soundtrack too. RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD. I think I first saw it at about age 10.

 

[sixxswine]

I know I'm late on this recommendation but I have to mention this one. One of my favorites growing up and had a great soundtrack too. RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD. I think I first saw it at about age 10.

I had that one in my hands. I think it was only $6.00 & it was new! I will go back & track that one for myself. I also saw the Zombie movie for $19.00 & passed. I like some of the extras on that one, but I will hold off for a use copy...

 

[rayvanhornjr]

I was just about to go down and watch my DVD of Trick or Treat, heh. I got my ROTLD DVD for $7 as well. Worth it just for Linnea Quigley's grave dance, though not recommended for kids. I know I'm late on this thread. I guess the old 50s classics are playing too lame for younger generations. The original Exoricst fucked me over as a kid and I ran to the priest begging forgiveness. Since it has a heavy metal character in it, you could try "The Gate." It's mild horror for a young kid and cheap at Wal Mart for $5.88.

 

[sixxswine]

The priest begging for forgiveness, I remember that too. I rented the movie 28 days later...

Let's just say, I am glad I didn't buy it. I did however buy the Red Dragon DVD while I was at the video place. I havne't watched it yet. I saw it when it was in the Theaters, but you know with all these DVD's they have a lot of cool extras...

Bro, I will also look into "The Gate." Thanks for the pick.

 

[rayvanhornjr]

My pleasure, mang. The Gate has some pretty good F/X, at least from the 80s POV of F/X, and though the concept is cheesy, it's fairly-age appropriate.

I'm interested in seeing 28 Days Later, just never got to it. Red Dragon was great, in my opinion.

 

[Lydian Lady]

Saw 28 days later at pics - only lasted first 30 mins before I had to leave cos was so scared. Saw it again few weeks ago on dvd - the first 30 mins are the best - after that it just goes totally off the boil. Don't bother with it.

 

[Thornmoon]

"The Fog" is a really creepy flick.. Try "Carrie" that movie scared the hell out of me when I first saw it!!

 

[Dark_Disciple]

What about "The Shining"? A masterpiece of horror. The scariest movie ever, in my opinion.