Awesomely Bad

I think I have written previously of my love of Awesomely Bad Movies. If not, well now you know. I dig them. Watching an Awesomely Bad Movie with friends is my most favorite past time ever. And for several years now that is exactly what I do to celebrate my birthday. Now, don't worry this isn't a post about my birthday. It's way to early to be talking about that. At least that is what everyone keeps saying. But I was doing some "research", we'll call it, of movies that I may be overlooking on my current list of must watch Awesomely Bads and these write ups made me laugh out loud. This one and this one, I found particularly spot on. Don't even get me started on The Notebook. Don't. But if you know me personally, you've heard it already and this writer said it way better and funnier then I could.

Shout Out to my favorite Miss S.C. who was by my side to witness both these flicks. No one better to watch an Awesomely Bad Movie with, intentional or not.

Fantastic

Looks like I am not the only one that is excited for the "Fantastic Mr. Fox". AOK cannot get enough of the trailer. She says "Fox" over and over again until we show it to her and once it ends she says "again" over and over and over again until we give in. She lets out a big ol' howl every time Fox eats his breakfast and again when he and the badger are "cussing" each other. Me too.

Frightfulness

We are currently preparing for our annual Fright Fest celebration (frightening flicks, frightening food, frightful friends and family= fright fest fun) by trying to select this year's featured films. This is not an easy task. It is difficult to match horror movies to the guests, some want all out blood and guts, some want to jump from their seat and pee their pants, and others prefer lighthearted fare preferably suited to those aged 5 and below (even if they are aged well above). I enjoy a good horror movie, though in my opinion, they are few and far between. The more modern horror movies don't do it for me. They are just kinda ugly all around. More often than not, when picking the Fright Fest movies I really just want to re-watch my favorites but I can't invite people over every year to watch the same movies again and again. Or so I have been told. Anyway, these films will not be viewed at this year's Fright Fest but if I had my way they would be on view every year.

GHOSTBUSTERS

SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE

ROSEMARY'S BABY

THE EXORCIST

SUSPIRIA

SISTERS

CARRIE

THE FURY

BLACK CHRISTMAS

I realize that these movies are not terribly "frightening" in that they do not have a ton of blood and guts (for the most part) and don't make me want to pee my pants (again, for the most part). But they are my favorites and each very creepy in their own way. Yes, there are other good scary movies, Night of the Living Dead and Texas Chainsaw Massacre, are definitely frightening. So frightening that I do pee my pants and end up hiding in the other room, so they don't make the list. It is my list after all.

So, if you have any suggestions for good frightening fare, something I left off the list, let me know. I am always looking to add to my list!

And no, Contamination, is not on my list. And never will be on my list.