That night, Duncan tells Jessica that she needs to return to New York to resume her psychiatric treatment. Shaun of the Dead on this list? The film depicts the nightmarish experiences of a psychologically fragile woman who comes to believe that another strange, mysterious young woman she has let into her home may actually be a vampire. Director: Steven Spielberg. A historic, 1.6 million square foot secure facility offering 36 active stages, production office and support spaces over two campuses both located within 15 minutes from downtown Chicago. That being said, PSYCHO CANT BE NUMBER ONE! Note: this list was first published in Oct. 2006. Cast: James Caan. It definitely beats that list they play on TV every Halloween! Again, just my personal take on that. Duane Jones. How do you prove better? Director: Robert Harmon. Elizabeth Moody. 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[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. You may have your reasons, but without explanation it casts serious doubt on your judgment. Cast: Karlheinz Bhm (a.k.a. Cast: Anthony Hopkins. [52] The Blu-ray was released on January 28, 2020 and includes a commentary track from director John D. Hancock and producer Phil Badalato, interviews with composer Orville Stoeber and historian Kim Newman, a documentary on the filming locations, and other bonus features. You may also click on the Accept button on the right to make this notice disappear. [7] Director John Hancock, though ambivalent about whether it was consciously or subconsciously integrated into the screenplay, has conceded this interpretation, commenting: "You could already feel that negativity brewing when we were making Jessica; that things weren't working out the way some of us had hoped and dreamed they would. Who were the posers who came up with that? With four titles, drector Wes Craven has the most films on the list. Lance Henriksen. Cast: Kim Hunter. She also becomes aware that Duncan seems to be attracted to Emily, and that the men in the nearby town, all of whom are bandaged in some way, are hostile towards them. 39. Big saurians are way more horrible then fascists who force you to eat shit and afterwards torture you to death in front of your friends. It might be best to view lists like these as something other than a rating system. The simplicity of the film worked perfectly to create a scary mood. When a stranger calls (50) is placed above Salo (58)? Director: Kathryn Bigelow. 45. Vampyr (1932). Director: Joe Dante. Save my name and email in this browser for the next time I submit a comment. Cast: Ellen Burstyn. 76. A Blu-ray was released by Scream Factory in January 2020. John Saxon. I dont believe theyve updated it since. 98. 32. 33. Michael Nouri. Also unclear is the Chicago Film Critics choice of Bram Stokers Dracula. Cast: Lon Chaney Jr. Warren William. From the shore, Emily and the townsmen watch her. 91. 48. Thats Near Dark (1987), directed by eventual Academy Award winner Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker). [6] The hearse that Duncan and Jessica drive, which has the word "love" spray-painted on it, has been noted as a blatant reference to the death of Director: Stuart Gordon. 67. Cast: David Soul. I wanted to do a movie that was legitimately terrifying. xDD. Director: Don Coscarelli. Now, I do enjoy reading lists depending on who is doing them, of course. I think it may have been the first contemporary movie Clint Eastwood did; it certainly was the first one in which he was stalked. Carnival of Souls (1962). Keir Dullea. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954). Cast: Mia Farrow. Hahah LMAO, Shaun Of the Dead! [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. Cast: Jack Palance. 2. 25. 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 Richard Dreyfuss. Well, all credibility goes right in the poop saloon, as far as Im concerned. [16] The ChesterHadlyme Ferry is featured in the film crossing the Connecticut River. 51. Johnny Depp. Below is the list of the Chicago Film Critics Top 100 Horror Movies of All Time, including their directors and key cast members. Dead Alive / Braindead (1992). Yeah, those top 10, 50, 100 whatever lists are pretty dumb all right. The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) today announces their 2022 award winners. 40. Shaun Of The Dead, really. Curiously, even though I have trouble watching scary films no matter how stupid or absurd several titles found on the Chicago Film Critics Scariest Movies list left me utterly unimpressed. 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. 70. [27] Frank Yablans, then an executive at Paramount, devised the film's title as they felt Hancock's working title, which was simply "Jessica", was not commercially viable. Jessica is afraid to talk about these things with Duncan or Woody, for fear that they will think she is relapsing. Director: Brian De Palma. 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. Cast: Sissy Spacek. [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. I gotta admit that I saw Bride of Frankenstein many years ago. Richard Crenna. Why Are We Still Putting Actors in Fat Suits? [16] The exteriors of the house were shot at a farmhouse in Old Saybrook,[20] while the E.E. Decades later, still get heebie-geebies thinking about Agent for H.A.R.M. (1966) Scariest movie EVER!!! Werner Krauss. As I said in my previous post, those lists are good selling tools. [1] Fake plastic vampire fangs were given to patrons at some cinemas in promotion of the film,[29] while a horse-drawn hearse and coffins were parked in front of Manhattan's Criterion Theatre during the film's opening week. Director: F.W. lists. Deliverance (1972). 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). 24. Plot [ edit] Take the horror element out of the film and its a fascinating look at mans inhumanity to one another, and their inability to see past external superficialities. In a more casual setting, lists can be fun among friends to seeing what other people enjoy. Misery (1990). First titles include highly anticipated films like the Chicago premiere of Cooper Raiffs CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH, starring Raiff and Dakota Johnson. Jeff Goldblum. Diane Baker. Love me some horror.but then chances of watching 1 good one out of 20 seems to be common. The Brides of Dracula (1960). As with many movies, the tone of Jessica is what matters, and that is indeed where it succeeds. John actually used to take his own pulse while he was shooting and I was completely intrigued by this. 30. Best Horror Movies = Early 70s to Mid-80s. M (1930). You cant, simply because film appreciation is such an incredibly subjective thing. It should be number uno with ease. IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. [1] The film was #14 on Bravo's The 100 Scariest Movie Moments (2004). Instead, look upon them as a means of finding new movies to enjoy. Tom Conway. I never get the need people have to place things in such dogmatic hierarchial contexts. He felt close to the material as it spoke to him in some bizarre way. Paul Guilfoyle. Director: Brad Anderson. Cast: Rutger Hauer. Cmon! Finally Im glad to be able to respond to the Chicago times critic list, let me just say that some of the usual mainstream crap shouldnt be there. Kevin OConnor. [16] Hancock recalled of her casting: "I knew she would be perfect for the lead role. Shelley Hack. 34. Ralph Bellamy. The Shining (1980). Morgan Freeman. Tweets & replies. Re-Animator (1985). There are precious few horror movies from the 1930s that actually put the fear of godawfulness in me but The Old Dark House is one of them. Flipboard. Courteney Cox. Lew Ayres. Director: Philip Kaufman. Unfortunately, a list filled with relatively obscure titles (i.e., anything made outside of Hollywood, released before 1985, and that hasnt become a major classic of some kind) will not get the sort of media attention accorded to lists consisting of more popular fare. Murnaus brilliant Dracula rip-off Nosferatu. 10. 36. Cast: David Caruso. Brendan Gleeson. Indeed it is. Book Club . Director: David Lynch. That one had a sick transformation, what about the underrated The Changeling with George C.Scott? You gotta be kidding. On the other hand, its refreshing though perhaps thats not quite the right word to find Pier Paolo Pasolinis anti-fascist manifesto Sal, or the 120 Days of Sodom listed as one of the scariest movies ever made. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Bruno Ganz. I agree with a lot of your comments too. Cast: Rod Taylor. 93. Chicago Film Critics Association website. Hosts of the annual Chicago Critics Film Festival ( every May. Aliens (1986). "[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: Georges Franju. Simon Oakland. Director: John Boorman. 73. Let's Scare Jessica to Death is a 1971 American independent horror film co-written and directed by John Hancock in his directorial debut, and starring Zohra Lampert, Barton Heyman, Kevin O'Connor, Gretchen Corbett, and Mariclare Costello. Dont Look Now (1973). The Chicago Film Critics Association has named Chlo Zhao's " Nomadland " as this year's big winner, netting five prizes, including best picture, director, actress (Frances McDormand),. 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 audience choice award winners at the recent Chicago Critics Film Festival. Dawn of the Dead (1978) 10. Rory Culkin. 75. Classic movies. Fionnula Flanagan. Media. Dominique Dunne. There isn't much logic to the story, yet the overall effect is unsettling the film has a dream-like quality. Director: Fred Walton. 12. Director: Jack Sholder. "[33] This sentiment was echoed by Kevin Kelly of The Boston Globe, who felt the film contained so many idiosyncrasies that "nothing rings true. Silence Of The Lambs is crime/thriller, but just curious, they put The Howling and The Wolfman, what about An American Werewolf In London? Elisha Cook Jr. Charles Grodin. Cast: Betsy Palmer. The Omen (1976). James Ellison. Having said that, where the hell is Alice, Sweet Alice?! Lee Remick. [54] According to Steve Senski of Trailers from Hell, Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling called the film "one of the most frightening films he'd ever seen in his life. Director: Danny Boyle. "Dawn of the Dead (1978)" 10. [43] Film critic Leonard Maltin awarded the film 2 1/2 out of a possible 4 stars, calling it "creepy. Nightmare on Elm Street 16. Carrie (1976) 17. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). [27] During its opening week of August 27September 1 at the Criterion, the film grossed a total of $47,651. Dennis Hopper. 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 . Cast: Donald Sutherland. Cast: Naomi Watts. Peeping Tom (1958). Director: George A. Romero. (Check out the full list of the Chicago Film Critics top 100 horror movies of all time.). The Last House on the Left (1972). Examples include Alfred Hitchcocks widely revered Psycho, which happens to be the top film on the list; Rob Reiners Misery, less a horror movie than a (not very suspenseful) suspense thriller; William Friedkins The Exorcist, despite all the avocado vomit and Mercedes McCambridges demon voice; and M. Night Shyamalans Signs, which has aliens killing off a few billion humans just so Mel Gibson can have his faith in God restored. Can Live-Action Remakes of Animated Movies Please Stop? About. "[49] In the early 2010s, London's Time Out conducted a poll with several authors, directors, actors and critics who have worked within the horror genre to vote for their top horror films, who ranked the film number 86 in a list of 100 films.[58]. Ruth Gordon. Poltergeist (1982). Alida Valli. Cast: Colin Clive. The Mummy (1932). At daybreak, Jessica makes it to the ferry and tries to board, but the ferryman, also bearing a scar on his neck, refuses to let her on. But as a means of measuring film history, theyre pretty useless. Director: George Waggner. Colleen Dewhurst. Cast: Michael Rooker. The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn, and Shaun of the Dead are all in, but not the 1945 British horror classic Dead of Night. 59. The 33rd Chicago Film Critics Association Awards were announced on December 21, 2020. [8] Hancock stated that "the scenes didn't make much sense to me, but the Mosses felt they would be particularly enjoyable and scary. Founded in 1990, the Chicago Film Critics Association is the only critics' group in the U.S. to mount its own film festival, which offers its nearly 60 members the dubious distinction of . Horror of Dracula / Dracula (1958). Edith Scob. Director: Sam Raimi. Lastly, links found in submitted comments will generally be deleted. Director: George A. Romero. They have mentioned some great classics that were groundbreaking for their time and some (Psycho, the Innocents) still manage to be pretty frightening. Although it certainly does have elements of comedy in it. Needless to say, youll find a number of oddities on the list. Number of reviews: 119. "[7], "I made it eminently clear to [the producers] that I did not want to do a satire of a horror picture. The montage of several other movies that I would consider to be comedic is astounding, but perhaps none so much (in my opinion) as seeing Shaun of the Dead at #62, three ABOVE Salo. 14. Socially conscious & political cinema. Cast: Richard Carlson. Barbara Crampton. Some titles clearly do not belong (Shaun of the Dead), some should be rated more highly (Session 9), and some just deserve inclusion (Jacobs Ladder). The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) today announces their 2021 award winners. Darren McGavin in the horror TV movie The Night Stalker image: ABC. 4,905 Followers. 47. I agree, Psycho was pretty scary at times but definately didnt deserve to be #1. Dressed to Kill (1980). Scott H. Reiniger. yeah, its almost criminal that jacobs ladder and the changeling werent on this list.. i would have also added polanskis the tenant, and flaws aside, the recent french film inside as well, but thats just personal opinion. Christopher Eccleston. Wait Until Dark (1967). Cast: Timothy Balme. Director: Larry Cohen. 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. 61. Blueback. Samantha Eggar. [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. 56. Jason Miller. Fright Night (1985). Director: Nicolas Roeg. Zohra could play the fragility of the character, but she could also authentically convey the fear and the terror. Cast: Julian West. Johanna ter Steege. Cast: Pierre Brasseur. "[18], Mariclare Costello, an actress who had worked as a casting director on Hancock's stage production of The Freaking Out of Stephanie Blake (1967),[18] was cast opposite Lampert as the mysterious hippie, Emily. John Travolta. Carrie (1976). [11] Jessica was partly influenced by the governess in Henry James's novella The Turn of the Screw,[11] as well as the character of Eleanor Lance in Robert Wise's film The Haunting (1963). 90. 62. [25], Let's Scare Jessica to Death was one of the first horror films to prominently feature a synthesizer in its musical score, which was composed by Orville Stoeber. The Birds (1963). Reggie Bannister. Tom Conway. Cast: Olga Baclanova. This list reminds me of those Rolling Stone top albums of all time, etc. May 12. Ronny Cox. [15], In preparation, both Lampert and Costello worked with acting coach Mira Rostova for their respective roles in the film. Marlon Wayans. Suspiria (1977). The Shining 8. Eyes Without a Face / Les Yeux sans visage (1960). 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. With three scariest movies each, Boris Karloff, Tom Conway, and Jeff Goldblum are the actors with the most titles on the list. The print shown at Cinesation was taken from a stunning 35mm LOC print. Cast: Sigourney Weaver. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931). "[4], In 2006, Eric Henderson of Slant gave the film an unfavorable review, writing: "A lesbian panic melodrama in New England gothic drag, the only things separating Let's Scare Jessica to Death from its cinematic descendants are its narrative incoherence, its lack of a directorial presence (especially surprising considering the colloquial implications of the director's name), [and] its drab, douche commercial mise-en-scne. The very fact that Shyamalans abysmal Signs made the cut, and Fulcis Gates Of Hellor Zombi; The Brood or The Sentinel didnt. I just dont understand the concept of actually sitting down and coming up with 10, 50, or even 100 items on a Best Of or Greatest of All Time list. "The Exorcist" 3. "[45] Genre scholar Kim Newman has praised the film, specifically Lampert's performance, which he ranks as equal to those of Gena Rowlands in A Woman Under the Influence (1974), Carrie Snodgress in Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970), Shirley Knight in The Rain People (1969), and Susannah York in Images (1972), all "portrait[s] of a woman in distress. Rose Hobart. 58. Max von Sydow. Craven is followed by George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, Martin) and Tobe Hooper (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Poltergeist, Salems Lot). "[17] Lampert "got lost in her character" as the script resonated with her, and she spent much of her time between takes remaining in character. The film also earned awards for Best Actor (Colin Farrell), Best Supporting Actress (Kerry Condon) and Best Original Screenplay (Martin McDonagh). Martin Stephens. My mother mentioned being very moved after watching it. Director: Edgar Wright. Other surprises because theyre nowhere to be found on the Scariest Movies list despite their hair-raising reputation include: Also inexplicably missing from the Chicago Film Critics list of scariest movies ever made is Lon Chaney, whose star vehicles at Universal and MGM include both well-known classics and forgotten gems of the horror or at least the creepy genre, among them The Phantom of the Opera and The Unknown, in which he cuts off his arms in order to win the heart of a very young Joan Crawford (dont ask). The Stepfather (1987). Director: Terence Fisher. Evelyn Brent. Wilford Brimley. This list is a serious joke. Near Dark (1987). The Sixth Sense (1999). John Boles. But cmon there is no way to accurately pit films like The Bride of Frankenstein against The Ring. Director: Tobe Hooper. How on earth did Dawn of the Dead make the top 10? 9. Lincoln Maazel. Love the list, in general .. but, please switch to the Coppola Bram Stokers Dracula. [39], Film scholar John Stanley gave the film a favorable review in his 1995 book, writing: "Director John Hancock is to be congratulated for a multi-layered horror film with frightening visuals. Cast: Paolo Bonacelli. Thats why publications create them including the Alternative Film Guide. The movie Dead silence(2006) belongs somewhere on the list. Director: George Sluizer. Cast: Marilyn Burns. 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