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<blockquote data-quote="dasNdanger" data-source="post: 683537" data-attributes="member: 61962"><p>I used to like to be scared when I was younger, but as I've aged I've found I prefer the comfort of the familiar. Not sure if it's just me, or if it happens to most people as they get older (same thing happened to my mom, so maybe it's a woman thing).</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Firstly, I totally love <em>Hot Fuzz</em>, but wouldn't classify that as 'horror'. It's one of my favorite movies of all time so you get extra points for mentioning it! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Secondly, what I like about the classic horror is that it sheds light on the origins of the genre. When you see the film that 'did it first' you can come to appreciate it more than the modern copycats, even if those newer flicks are scarier. I guess it boils down to this - do you watch simply to be scared, or do you watch because of an appreciation for the filmmaking itself. The difference between guzzling a bottle of cheap booze or sipping a glass of expensive wine. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Thirdly, I think the big difference between classic and modern horror is that classic horror relied on suspense and the viewer's imagination, while modern horror has become very graphic and relies more on the element of surprise. Hitchcock summed it up well: </p><p></p><p>I guess I prefer the suspense and off-screen violence because it allows me to decide what happens, while the shock value of modern horror tends to leave me more traumatized than entertained. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I like the older Hammer flicks because many had a cheesy/campy element to them that was in and of itself entertaining, outside of the fright effect or even the actual story. Sometimes it was bad special effects, or cliche dialogue - whatever it was I've always enjoyed it better than the more realistic horror fare. And classic gothic horror - with frightened ladies in long, flowing gowns and dense fog and long shadows - has always delighted me. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Have you watched any classic horror (from the 1930s-1960s)? While there are some cliches, there are also some very interesting stories, but they are often NOT for the instant gratification crowd. The story has to unfold, be allowed to unfold. I will suggest two films, one that is considered horror/thriller, and one that is not, and both involving carnie life. Freaks (1932), and the film noir flick, Nightmare Alley (1947). The latter, despite not being a horror flick, will haunt you for years to come (while the ending for the film was altered to appeal to the audiences of the day, it still can trouble your thoughts... ). </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>In reading up on autism I learned that many autistic children love to watch the same sort of show/movie (or even the same exact movie) over and over again. The reason is that they find the familiar themes and tropes comforting, just like a good friend. I totally get this because that's why I enjoy the same style of horror flick, or mystery movie, or action film. Not suggesting I'm autistic, lol, but that I can really relate to liking a repetitive theme or style or formula. I don't like to be shocked or taken out (or, too far out) of my comfort zone. </p><p></p><p>Which makes me wonder (again) if this is a woman thing, an age thing, or just a 'me' thing. Do guys like being taken out of their comfort zone more than women? </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I usually consider classic to be pre-1970 and modern to be post-1970. It was around then (or the mid-60s) that horror changed and went from relying primarily on suspense to becoming more shocking and graphic. </p><p></p><p></p><p>das</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dasNdanger, post: 683537, member: 61962"] I used to like to be scared when I was younger, but as I've aged I've found I prefer the comfort of the familiar. Not sure if it's just me, or if it happens to most people as they get older (same thing happened to my mom, so maybe it's a woman thing). Firstly, I totally love [I]Hot Fuzz[/I], but wouldn't classify that as 'horror'. It's one of my favorite movies of all time so you get extra points for mentioning it! ;) Secondly, what I like about the classic horror is that it sheds light on the origins of the genre. When you see the film that 'did it first' you can come to appreciate it more than the modern copycats, even if those newer flicks are scarier. I guess it boils down to this - do you watch simply to be scared, or do you watch because of an appreciation for the filmmaking itself. The difference between guzzling a bottle of cheap booze or sipping a glass of expensive wine. ;) Thirdly, I think the big difference between classic and modern horror is that classic horror relied on suspense and the viewer's imagination, while modern horror has become very graphic and relies more on the element of surprise. Hitchcock summed it up well: I guess I prefer the suspense and off-screen violence because it allows me to decide what happens, while the shock value of modern horror tends to leave me more traumatized than entertained. :-P I like the older Hammer flicks because many had a cheesy/campy element to them that was in and of itself entertaining, outside of the fright effect or even the actual story. Sometimes it was bad special effects, or cliche dialogue - whatever it was I've always enjoyed it better than the more realistic horror fare. And classic gothic horror - with frightened ladies in long, flowing gowns and dense fog and long shadows - has always delighted me. :) Have you watched any classic horror (from the 1930s-1960s)? While there are some cliches, there are also some very interesting stories, but they are often NOT for the instant gratification crowd. The story has to unfold, be allowed to unfold. I will suggest two films, one that is considered horror/thriller, and one that is not, and both involving carnie life. Freaks (1932), and the film noir flick, Nightmare Alley (1947). The latter, despite not being a horror flick, will haunt you for years to come (while the ending for the film was altered to appeal to the audiences of the day, it still can trouble your thoughts... ). In reading up on autism I learned that many autistic children love to watch the same sort of show/movie (or even the same exact movie) over and over again. The reason is that they find the familiar themes and tropes comforting, just like a good friend. I totally get this because that's why I enjoy the same style of horror flick, or mystery movie, or action film. Not suggesting I'm autistic, lol, but that I can really relate to liking a repetitive theme or style or formula. I don't like to be shocked or taken out (or, too far out) of my comfort zone. Which makes me wonder (again) if this is a woman thing, an age thing, or just a 'me' thing. Do guys like being taken out of their comfort zone more than women? I usually consider classic to be pre-1970 and modern to be post-1970. It was around then (or the mid-60s) that horror changed and went from relying primarily on suspense to becoming more shocking and graphic. das [/QUOTE]
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