Mine would have to be WARLOCK
I have to go with 'CURSE OF THE DEMON', with 'CRY OF THE BANSHEE' a very close second.
Race With The Devil. A very underrated movie.
The Devil's bride aka THe Devil Rides out. Great role for Chris Lee as the Duc de Richelieu.
First thought:
-Black Sunday
Quote from: Spock on July 05, 2009, 10:28:11 AM
Race With The Devil. A very underrated movie.
I remember that one: RV with two couples chased by satanists. Warren Oates and Peter Fonda star. I had a mild sense of deja vu when I saw
From Dusk to Dawn ;)
Black Magic:
City of the Dead aka
Horror HotelWitchcraft: It would have to be
The Devils But
For sure terror it is
Bewitched ;D
CURSE OF THE DEMON, one of my all time favorites.
Black Sunday
First two that popped to mind are CURSE OF THE DEMON and BURN,WITCH, BURN.
The Devil Rides Out
Ghoulies and Werewolves on Wheels
Crowhaven Farm and the Devonsville Terror are older semi classics me thinks.
Just wanted to toss in "Devil's Rain" /Ernest Borgnine.
Warlock was very good and always wanted to see Cry of the Banshee & Curse of the Demon
No Potter fans??? ;D
HORROR HOTEL
BLOOD ON SATAN'S CLAW
Rosemary's Baby
Witchboard, Satan's Cheerleaders, Simon, King of the Witches,
The Possession of Nurse Sherri, The Mephisto Waltz,
and pretty much all the movies that have been posted previously.
Quote from: Gillman-Fan on June 07, 2010, 06:58:43 PM
Rosemary's Baby
The conversation ends here........the best of all time.
Quote from: BaronLatos35 on July 05, 2009, 12:52:58 PM
First thought:
-Black Sunday
Couldn't agree more! A true gothic horror masterpiece where every shot is composed like a classic painting. Lilly and Mortisha both got their groove from Barbara Steele.
In no special order:
Black Sunday
Suspiria
Rosemary's Baby
Haxan:The Story of Witchcraft
The Omen
I WAS gonna mention Witchboard but that is really a paranormal movie.
Quote from: spideydroogy on June 08, 2010, 08:56:15 AM
In no special order:
Black Sunday
Suspiria
Rosemary's Baby
Haxan:The Story of Witchcraft
The Omen
I totally forgot Susperia.....and one of my all time faves!!!!
No love for The Exorcist??? OK, it maybe doesn't strictly fit the definition, but demonic possession should fall somewhere in the realm here.
I cannot recommend House of the Devil strongly enough. It's the greatest 80's Satan cult movie you never saw...
Some others that haven't been mentioned....
Drag Me To Hell
Alucarda
Christine
The Devils (Ken Russell)
The Evil Dead
The Evil Dead II
Hellraiser
The Omen
Demons (Bava/Argento)
For me it was HORROR HOTEL. Oddly I saw that movie just as we started to learn about the Salem Witch trials in history class. SO that got me very interested in the occult and Cthulhu and Dennis WHeatley and all that fun stuff.
Haxan: good call. Curse/Night of the Demon's still my 1st pick, but Haxan is a film everyone should see.
Horror Hotel's a great film. The title doesn't do it justice though, & I know one person at least--I know, it's his problem--who has yet to give it a look because of it.
Quote from: LundyAfterMidnight on June 09, 2010, 09:18:11 AM
Haxan: good call. Curse/Night of the Demon's still my 1st pick, but Haxan is a film everyone should see.
Horror Hotel's a great film. The title doesn't do it justice though, & I know one person at least--I know, it's his problem--who has yet to give it a look because of it.
The only currently available print of Horror Hotel is a $1 double feature that looks like hell. Someone needs to restore it and title it with it's alternative name, The City of the Dead.
Quote from: Toy Ranch on June 09, 2010, 09:30:54 AM
The only currently available print of Horror Hotel is a $1 double feature that looks like hell. Someone needs to restore it and title it with it's alternative name, The City of the Dead.
I saw it on Penny Dreadful's Shilling Shockers. Even though it was a PD print, the show made up for it.
City of the Dead is a much better title. It would probably pull more viewers with it.
Another witchcraft movie that hasn't been mentioned:
- Season of the Witch
This was Romero's third film. A strange study of a bored suburban housewife's descent into the occult and madness. Not my favorite or the best but definitely different. Romero fans should check it out.
Quote from: BaronLatos35 on June 09, 2010, 09:58:09 AM- Season of the Witch
I thought Romero did a very good job with this--good call.
Quote from: Toy Ranch on June 08, 2010, 08:10:35 PM
I cannot recommend House of the Devil strongly enough. It's the greatest 80's Satan cult movie you never saw...
"The House Of The Devil" ROCKS!! It isn't from the 80s though. It was made in 2009 and set in the '80s. But MAN did they capture that '80s horror vibe!!
Quote from: Scatter on June 09, 2010, 11:07:25 AM
"The House Of The Devil" ROCKS!! It isn't from the 80s though. It was made in 2009 and set in the '80s. But MAN did they capture that '80s horror vibe!!
That's what I meant. It wasn't made in the 80's, but in every other way it's an 80's film.
Quote from: Toy Ranch on June 09, 2010, 11:12:32 AM
That's what I meant. It wasn't made in the 80's, but in every other way it's an 80's film.
Ahhhhhh.......well I'll tell ya TR, I didn't look at the date on the video and I went through the entire movie THINKING it was from the 80s!! NANCY AND I LOVED IT!!
It's encouraging to know that these types of movies CAN still be made, but discouraging to know that they so seldom ARE made.
I have House of the Devil in my Watch Instantly Queue on Netflix maybe I'll try to watch it today.
Ok, you guys have the same damn effect on me that the check out line candy racks do...gotta have it, gotta get it, gotta see that too! ;D
OG
Quote from: zombiehorror on June 09, 2010, 12:02:45 PM
I have House of the Devil in my Watch Instantly Queue on Netflix maybe I'll try to watch it today.
That's where we saw it too ZH...........hey OG, do you have Netflix??
Quote from: Scatter on June 09, 2010, 12:59:25 PM
That's where we saw it too ZH...........hey OG, do you have Netflix??
We have not yet delved into the NetFlix--even given that they are one of our biggest customers here at the office!!!!!
We do mostly Blockbuster DVD cues
How does Netflix work now and what are their pricing structures
Quote from: Opera Ghost on June 09, 2010, 01:03:15 PM
We have not yet delved into the NetFlix--even given that they are one of our biggest customers here at the office!!!!!
We do mostly Blockbuster DVD cues
How does Netflix work now and what are their pricing structures
Dude.........GET NETFLIX.
How Netflix Works
If you're looking for details on how Netflix works, then your quest is at an end. I'll be explaining it all in just a moment, and you'll no doubt be amazed at how simple the process is. Remember, Netflix is all about making your online movie rental experience as painless as possible.
1. Signing Up and Creating a Queue – To sign up, you'll need to enter information like your mailing address (so you can receive your movies) and credit card number (so you can be billed each month). You'll also need to select a pricing plan, and I'll go into more detail on that in just a bit. After you've taken a few minutes to do the above, it's then time to start stocking your queue with movies. Basically, you browse through all (or part) of Netflix's 100,000 plus movies online and click the "Add" button when you find one you want to see. That DVD rental will immediately be placed in your queue. Each day, over 2 million movies are added to Netflix queues.
2. Movies Are Sent – Based on your pricing plan, you'll be able to have a certain number of movie rentals at home at any given time. After you return a movie, Netflix will immediately send out the next film at the top of your queue. Don't worry, you can also move items around in your queue if your ever change your mind. Postage is pre-paid, so sending and receiving Netflix movies doesn't cost you a penny. You'll also be glad to know that Netflix has over 58 distribution centers in the United States, which means that 97 percent of their customers will receive their movies one day after they're sent. In fact, Netflix ships an average of two-million DVDs each and every day.
3. Watch Movies – When you receive your movies in the mail, it's then time to watch them. But don't get in a hurry, as there are no late fees with Netflix. If you want, you can literally keep a movie for months without incurring any extra charges. Just keep in mind that an at-home movie counts against the maximum number of DVD rentals you can have at any given time. If you decide to watch one of the 12,000 films available for instant viewing, you'll be enjoying it within seconds (and it doesn't count against your at-home limit).
4. Return Movies – When you're finished with a movie, just place it inside the packet it came in, remove the adhesive strip to seal it closed, and drop it in the mail. It's just that easy. And don't worry if the post office loses a Netflix movie rental; you won't be charged for it.
5. Lather, Rinse, Repeat – That's all there is to it: get movies, watch movies, and return movies. As long as you're a Netflix customer, you'll repeat these same steps over and over.
Netflix Pricing Plans
When you first become a customer, you'll need to choose from one of the many available Netflix pricing plans. First up are the unlimited pricing plans, which mean there are no monthly limits to the amount of movies you can receive at home or stream.
Netflix Plans
* 8 DVDs out at-a-time for $47.99
* 7 DVDs out at-a-time for $41.99
* 6 DVDs out at-a-time for $35.99
* 5 DVDs out at-a-time for $29.99
* 4 DVDs out at-a-time for $23.99
* 3 DVDs out at-a-time for $16.99
* 2 DVDs out at-a-time for $13.99
* 1 DVD out at-a-time for $8.99
Instant Viewing on Netflix
If you've subscribed to one of the Netflix Unlimited Plans, then you'll be able to instantly watch a select number of movies and television shows on your TV or computer (and, yes, it does work on the Mac). While watching on your computer doesn't cost extra, viewing on your television will mean a one-time purchase of a Netflix ready device. The following devices support Netflix instant viewing (with the Netflix Xbox 360 hookup being especially popular):
* Roku Digital Video Player (starting at $99)
* Xbox 360 (starting at $199)
* LG Network Blu-Ray Players (starting at $299)
* Samsung Network Blu-Ray Players (starting at $299)
* LG HDTVs with NetCast Broadband (starting at $1499)
* TiVo HD DVR (starting at $299)
* LG Network Blu-Ray Home Theater Systems (starting at $549)
* Samsung Blu-Ray Home Theater Systems (starting at $549)
To watch on either your TV or computer, you'll also need a high-speed internet connection.
OG, I have the $14 plan, which is 2 DVDs out at a time and unlimited streaming. I stream through a Roku WiFi device (which was $99 when I got it but has dropped to about $79 now) and through my Wii system. Movies look great through both systems.
2 at a time is perfect because with 2 jobs and 3 kids I can only watch so many movies. And the streaming is there 24/7 when I have the time but both my DVDs have been watched. I don't know how we lived without it.
Thanks Gary!
This is helpful. One appeal about Blockbuster is that we live near a store, and can go and drop off the recently viewed and get another for free instantly. As it is next to the grocery store, it is not inconvenient, except in keeping our son entertained while scanning for movies to check out.
Prices is easily half too, as to what we're paying for BB, and they've re-instituted store late fees.
OG
Quote from: Scatter on June 09, 2010, 01:10:34 PM
Netflix Plans
* 8 DVDs out at-a-time for $47.99
* 7 DVDs out at-a-time for $41.99
* 6 DVDs out at-a-time for $35.99
* 5 DVDs out at-a-time for $29.99
* 4 DVDs out at-a-time for $23.99
* 3 DVDs out at-a-time for $16.99
* 2 DVDs out at-a-time for $13.99
* 1 DVD out at-a-time for $8.99
Started a separate thread on this in General Discussion..didn't want to hijack, but I just gotta add, I had no idea about the higher price plans. Seriously who needs 6 to 8 movies out at a time!?? The Osmands? Kate plus 8? The Octo-mom? WTF!??
Quote from: Scatter on June 09, 2010, 11:20:16 AM
Ahhhhhh.......well I'll tell ya TR, I didn't look at the date on the video and I went through the entire movie THINKING it was from the 80s!! NANCY AND I LOVED IT!!
It's encouraging to know that these types of movies CAN still be made, but discouraging to know that they so seldom ARE made.
Ok just started watching this and I just gotta ask Scatter, while watching this (at least the opening) did you ever think to yourself, "Dang Dee Wallace looks old/rough in this!"?!
I'll second Netflix. It's worth it OG! My wife and I have the 2 DVD deal and we split them.
House of the Devil has another fan over here as well.
I remember seeing a film years ago about a nanny/witch who sacrifices babies to a tree (yes a tree!) there was a scene where the tree came alive and dismembered a bunch of biker dudes, I think the film was called 'The Guardian'. Wasn't a mind-blowing film but the thread reminded me of it.
My favorite Black Magic/Witchcraft movies are:
1) The Wicker Man (no true supernatural element, but they are paganists)
2) "The Ring" segment of " Black Sabbath
3) Suspiria
4) MacBeth (1971) (Polanski's version-- the best, most revolting, and scariest wicthes ever out on film, bar none)
5) Black Sunday
Matt
Great call on The Wicker Man!
Quote from: zombiehorror on June 09, 2010, 02:36:22 PM
Ok just started watching this and I just gotta ask Scatter, while watching this (at least the opening) did you ever think to yourself, "Dang Dee Wallace looks old/rough in this!"?!
Yeah, Nancy and I both commented on it, but having not looked at the date the movie was made it just didn't register. For all we knew it was a new movie, but shortly into it the 80s vibe just takes you over. Besides, that is Dee's ONLY scene, and it's not to much of a stretch seeing actors made up to look older. For all we knew she was going to be some crazy old witch at the end and that's why she looked old in the beginning of the flick.
Quote from: Toy Ranch on June 09, 2010, 09:30:54 AM
The only currently available print of Horror Hotel is a $1 double feature that looks like hell. Someone needs to restore it and title it with it's alternative name, The City of the Dead.
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The city of the dead doesnt fit it either, it should be called "Witches Curse" or "Whitewood Curse"....or "Shadow of the cross"...
The entire Evil Dead triology!! Necronomicon, ghouls, possession--comedy, a guy who kicks butt with a chainsaw for a hand, my kind of flick lol.
Gotta give a head nod to Hellraiser...1 word: Cenobites!
I don't know if you'll consider this or not, but being there were "demonic words spoken" and ficticious heavy metal album played backwards I gotta give a vote to "The Gate"--great, fun movie--and I never tire of it (thanks Creeper!)
Quote from: Toy Ranch on June 09, 2010, 09:30:54 AM
The only currently available print of Horror Hotel is a $1 double feature that looks like hell. Someone needs to restore it and title it with it's alternative name, The City of the Dead.
BOBBY-- THAT'S NOT TRUE AT ALL!!! "CITY OF THE DEAD" RECEIVED A WONDERFUL RESTORATION BACK IN EARLY 2005 by, of all people, VCI (!). They apparently did one right thing in their life. It has feature-length Lee commentary that is quite good, a 45 minute interview with Lee and Venetia Stevenson, and a sparkling picture that is a thing of beauty. And it is the British version and contains the proper title sequence.
It is still widely available:
http://www.amazon.com/City-Dead-Patricia-Jessel/dp/B00005NKTH/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1276150021&sr=1-1 (http://www.amazon.com/City-Dead-Patricia-Jessel/dp/B00005NKTH/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1276150021&sr=1-1)
You won't see a better classic British horror DVD for the money this year.
Best,
Matt
Quote from: mjaycox on June 10, 2010, 01:08:29 AM
BOBBY-- THAT'S NOT TRUE AT ALL!!! "CITY OF THE DEAD" RECEIVED A WONDERFUL RESTORATION BACK IN EARLY 2005 by, of all people, VCI (!). They apparently did one right thing in their life. It has feature-length Lee commentary that is quite good, a 45 minute interview with Lee and Venetia Stevenson, and a sparkling picture that is a thing of beauty. And it is the British version and contains the proper title sequence.
It is still widely available:
http://www.amazon.com/City-Dead-Patricia-Jessel/dp/B00005NKTH/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1276150021&sr=1-1 (http://www.amazon.com/City-Dead-Patricia-Jessel/dp/B00005NKTH/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1276150021&sr=1-1)
You won't see a better classic British horror DVD for the money this year.
Best,
Matt
Wow, I totally missed it. Thanks Matt!