It’s that time of year, folks, and I’m not stopping with the spooky stuff. This week, I asked my fellow DiHEDRAL cohorts what their favorite B horror movies are.
Carrot:
Let it be known that Carrot is a scaredy cat. I watched maybe five scary movies in my life and one of them was a Pixar movie about a dead kid. I don’t like being scared. I don’t read scary books or even listen to scary music. The Monster Mash is a bit too much for me. I don’t like haunted houses, or halloween, or podcasts about ghosts. So, when Jen asked us to write about our favorite B-horror flick, I came up pretty much empty. But, not completely empty. There are two horror movies that even this scaredy cat finds to be spectacular! The first is Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2011). In all fairness it’s kind of a comedy horror film, but the balance of tremors and laughter was uniquely fulfilling. I recommend this film, 5 out of 5 dihedral pumpkins. The second is the insanely unique vampire movie What We Do in the Shadows (2014). Essentially this is a film…I don’t even know how to explain it? Think Real World meets Dracula, but hilarious. So, I know this is actually two recommendations, but just make some popcorn, order a pizza, and enjoy an amazing double feature that will have you believing that you do in fact watch scary movies!
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If you’re looking for a “horror” movie that is so bad that it’s good, then I’ve got the film for you. Troll 2 will give you an amazing ab workout with all of your laughing. I have no idea if there’s a Troll 1 or prequel to Troll 2, but if it does exist you do not need it for the plot. There’s not much of plot here, but they’ve got solid gore and spooky action for Halloween (with minimum budget effects). As a family moves to Nilbog (goblin spelled backwards!), they encounter the creepy locals (and believe it or not goblins as well) and have to fight to stay alive. Truly, the film looks like a high school project, but it checks all of the essential Halloween film boxes: spooky, creepy, supernatural, hysterical, and, most importantly, incredibly stupid main characters who ask questions like, “who’s there?” and “why not go check out the creepy abandoned property in the middle of the night?”
Chubbygirlclimbing:
Like Carrot, I also have two movies to recommend (mainly because I’m not sure if one is really classified as a “B” movie…arguably). Unlike Carrot. I have always loved getting scared and Halloween. It’s my mom’s birthday, so maybe it’s in my blood?
First, I’d recommend The Craft. The 1996 film (not some new version). Like every basic white girl growing up I wanted to be a witch. All sleepovers consisted of Ouiji boards and “light as a feather/stiff as a board” tomfoolery. “The Craft” taps into this, while also having a genuinely nerve-wracking antagonist. That witch girl I think is legitimately crazy and not just acting, but that’s me. Is this even a B movie?
Secondly, definitely, Re-Animator (1985). Creepy and funny and pretty disturbing (I can’t bleach from my mind enough a disembodied head about to go down on a girl). The actor playing Dan Cain gives the part 100%, even despite the campiness of the film. But if you put this one on, prepare to be disgusted.
Give these a shot and let us know what you think! Or better yet, add your own in the comments below!
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I am such a scary cat when it comes to horror film but I tough it out to watching the exorcist, and also Annabelle after that I went into a dooms day mode lolz..so I stay away from these stuff it’s a great spook to be spooked but the thrill ain’t for me at all 😂😂
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Faith you are going in on the hard stuff…what a stud!
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Lolz but I totally get on the edge afterwards and grab the sheets and cover up such a total cry baby afterwards 😂
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I get that…gotta double and triple check to make sure the doors are locked!
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Oooh ikr.. this is super spooky for me but it’s worth the thrill cause then you can laugh about it after like now
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Never thought about it like that!!! Maybe I need to watch more scary stuff!
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Smile well I’ll get the covers and flashlight and secure the knobs for you enjoy no popcorn are you will have alot to clean up
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Re-Animator is great! Halloween is the best time of the year for movies for sure.
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“Army of Darkness” is a classic. Another good one is “Shawn of the Dead.”
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Both are so good!!! Great call Fred!
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I love Shawn of the Dead.
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I’m with Carrot. I can’t do horrors anymore but I love those two horror comedy’s. Also What We Do in the Shadows is now up to season 3 as a tv series.
Two more Kiwi horror/comedy’s are Housebound 2014 and Black Sheep 2006. Both are a lot of fun.
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I’ll have to check all of those out Pete, thank you! I have heard good things about the What we do in the shadows series.
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Just remembered that there is a spin off series called Wellington Paranormal. Its based around the two police officers in What We Do in the Shadows. Classic kiwi humor. They also made 19 short funny Covid government message videos.
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You are a treasure chest of goods Pete! Thank you!
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What’s the name of the Aussie zombie movie that came out in maybe 2005? It was so good.
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“Them”-Movie about giant ants in the desert of New Mexico
“Night of the Lepus” Movie about giant killer rabbits. Bonus for the actor DeForrest Kelly is in it (Doc from Star Trek)
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The idea of giant anything is so fitting with this post! Thanks billdawg24!
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I love those. I’ve been trying to remember the name of the movie with the giant lobsters that are supposed to be aliens. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, too.
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That film was awesome. It reminds me of a similar film called Tarantula from 1955
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I like zombie movies and splatter movies. They’re so out there they don’t scare anyone (I hope). American Horror Story is good, too. Otherwise, no thanks. My brain is a scary enough place.
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I don’t know what it is about zombie movies Martha, but for some reason I can handle them too. Maybe your right, they are just too far out there to be taken seriously?
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Not a fan of horror. Give me suspense, like Hitchcock’s innocent person mistaken for another leading to a web of intrigue. I could watch Twilight Zone all day.
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Twilight Zone was my limit for fear, but I used to love watching that show.
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What We Do In The Shadows is hardly horror and sooo re-watchable! Loved it. Even though I’m a horror – like Halloween – buff.
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Going in on the hard stuff Lyle…what a beast!
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I don’t find gore appealing, so I split between Horror-Comedies like “Fido” (2006) and suspense like ‘The Devil’s Backbone” (2001) Guillermo del Toro’s first movie. The cinematography alone is outstanding, with the location and the acting, superb! I recommend watching the trailer to both of these on imdb.com. We just watched “Werewolf Within” and that was fun.
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I’ll check out the trailers for sure. Thank you! Guillermo del Toro makes such beautiful films!
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Tucker and Dale vs Evil sounds awesome. I have to check it out. Watching the tv series, What we do in the shadows and it’s excellent! Didn’t know it was a movie as well. Hope to catch that too.
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You will LOVE both!!!! I have to check out the TV show for sure!
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Great post! I am a huge fan of Troll 2 and Re-Animator, and I’m glad to see you guys don’t consider Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil and What We Do In The Shadows (2 horror-comedy greats) B-Movies. If you haven’t already you might want to check out WELLINGTON PARANORMAL on HBO max. It’s Jemaine Clement’s spoof of the X-Files. Set in a New Zealand police department, it follows the two cops that show up at the house in WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS as they go around Wellington solving various paranormal crimes. It’s phenomenal.
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Charles, that sounds so amazing! Thank you for the recommendation!
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Oh wow, thank you, we’ll be sure to check it out!
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