Its funny you mention The Old Dark House. Some of it is hysterically funny and intentionally so. 71. John Karlen. It was quite freaky, but I left watching the Exorcist completely freaked out. Also unclear is the Chicago Film Critics choice of Bram Stokers Dracula. The Night of the Hunter (1955). Reggie Bannister. I just saw this film on the big screen at Cinesation( And had seen it before on the lovely DVD release). [10] The scene in which the group attempt a sance was also requested to be kept in the film by both Kalcheim and the producers. Gay movies. Psycho (1960). Id drop Repulsion and The Shining, both of which I found slow and overrated, and add the 1950s British movie Night of the Demon (aka Curse of the Demon) and the 1943 Danish movie Day of Wrath.. 84. Some literature and film scholars have drawn comparisons between Let's Scare Jessica to Death and Irish novelist Sheridan Le Fanu's novel Carmilla (1871), which tells the story of a vampiress. 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Freda Jackson. International cinema. The film was as clear and smooth as glass on the big screen and breathtaking to behold. Cast: Boris Karloff. 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. Later, Jessica is grabbed by someone under the water in the cove while she is swimming. I need to check it out again. Director: Wes Craven. When Jessica gets into town, she sees Duncan's car and asks about his whereabouts, but no one will speak to her; she then encounters Sam Dorker, and terrified, runs back to the house. Cast: Roy Scheider. Nosferatu / Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens (1922). "[40] AllMovie deemed it an "eerie low-budget chiller. 51. 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. Director: Fred Walton. Socially conscious & political cinema. In a more casual setting, lists can be fun among friends to seeing what other people enjoy. Cate Blanchett earned the Best Actress award for TR; Sarah Polleys WOMEN TALKING was named Best Adapted Screenplay. [16] Hancock was specifically taken by Costello's physical features, which included bright red hair and a pale complexion, which he felt was befitting of the vampiric Emily. 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. Christopher Lee. The Ring (2002). ", According to Lee Kalcheim, the original script for the film was far different from the completed film. [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. Dawn of the Dead (1978) 10. You cant, simply because film appreciation is such an incredibly subjective thing. Accept Read More. Jaws (1975). Indeed it is. "[38] She also praised the performances of Lampert and Costello, as well as those of Heyman and O'Connor, but noted of the latter that their "characters are not well developed by the script. [15] Actress Zohra Lampert was cast in the lead role of Jessica, the titular character who finds herself questioning her sanity. "hippie values. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956). Open Water (2004). [17] "I accepted, trusting his judgment," Lampert recalled. Sidney Berger. Creature From The Black Lagoon was excellent for its time, but thanks alot Chicago times for putting a 50s Sci-fi on your top 100 Horror movies, hehehe. 12. Theyre just for fun, dont take life so seriously. Darren McGavin in the horror TV movie The Night Stalker image: ABC. 11. [53] Also in 2021 Australian cult film company Imprint films released a deluxe blu ray with slipcover, Let's Scare Jessica to Death has been named one of the scariest films of all time by several critical publications: In 2006, the Chicago Film Critics Association pronounced Let's Scare Jessica to Death the 87th scariest film ever made. Cast: Rod Taylor. Cast: Kim Hunter. The very fact that Shyamalans abysmal Signs made the cut, and Fulcis Gates Of Hellor Zombi; The Brood or The Sentinel didnt. Halloween (1978). Number of reviews: 119. Media. As an adult I just havent seen many that truly scare me. 46. Claudia Christian. Mr. Soares (if youre still reading comments 4 years after this article was published), if you havent seen several of the films in the top 10, why are you even commenting on the list? Director: Joseph Ruben. Michael Nouri. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy. Director: Sam Raimi. I gotta admit that I saw Bride of Frankenstein many years ago. The Exorcist 3. Again, just my personal take on that. Cast: Kevin McCarthy. Cast: Olivia Hussey. Johnny Depp. They are: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, The Last House on the Left, and Scream 2. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Cast: Karlheinz Bhm (a.k.a. Martin (1976; released in 1978). Tom Skerritt. I havent really read a great deal about James Whale(Havent gotten around to the biography yet), but I find that aspect of the film quite interesting considering Whale was a gay director. The only thing scary about that film was the gradual decline in the quality of John Williams film music. The 1st one especially freaked me. Jessica is afraid to talk about these things with Duncan or Woody, for fear that they will think she is relapsing. Greta Schrder. [16] The ChesterHadlyme Ferry is featured in the film crossing the Connecticut River. Lance Henriksen. 26. Director: Rouben Mamoulian. Dominique Dunne. Scott H. Reiniger. "Alien" 5. "[46], 2020 review from The Super Network's film critic Marcella Papandrea gave the film a very positive review, saying "The atmosphere and the soundtrack are haunting pieces, the film is very unnerving from start to finish, as the view is with an unreliable narrator and the audience feels what Jessica feels throughout." The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) today announces nominees for their top film honors of 2022; winners will be announced at the organizations annual awards ceremony to be held in Chicago on Wednesday, December 14. Director: Alfred Hitchcock. In their bedroom, the couple go to lie down; Jessica notices a cut on Duncan's neck, and Emily then enters the room brandishing a knife, with the townsmen following behind her. Cat People (1942). Kevin Bacon. Anna Massey. Robert Burton. [27] Paramount gave the film a wide theatrical release in the United States. As I said in my previous post, those lists are good selling tools. Hilary Mason. Dawn of the Dead (1978). Cast: Craig T. Nelson. "Jaws" 7. Elsa Lanchester. Alien 5. "[5], The decline of 1960s counterculture has been cited as a theme by critics and observers. 5. That one had a sick transformation, what about the underrated The Changeling with George C.Scott? Michael E. Williams. Cast: Timothy Balme. Cast: Neve Campbell. 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. Director: Jack Clayton. It had a certain gay subtext for me. Director: Stanley Kubrick. "[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. 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. Cast: Anthony Perkins. Director: Roman Polanski. 86. Director: Wes Craven. I agree, Psycho was pretty scary at times but definately didnt deserve to be #1. 10 Rillington Place (1971). Lillian Gish. The Vanishing / Spoorlos (1988). Jada Pinkett Smith. Yeah, those top 10, 50, 100 whatever lists are pretty dumb all right. Anyway, Im glad there are websites like yours that give me good information about whats out there. Director: George A. Romero. Cast: Bill Paxton. Campbell Scott. 98. C. Thomas Howell. 2023 Oscar-Nominated Documentary Short Films (Music Box) Ambush (VOD) Blue Caftan, The. Judy Geeson. 40. The film was difficult to obtain on home media formats for several decades, available only on VHS until 2006, when Paramount issued a DVD version. 90. Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis. 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 . Abusive, inflammatory, spammy/self-promotional, baseless (spreading mis- or disinformation), and just plain deranged comments will be zapped. 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. Tom Conway. Why Are We Still Putting Actors in Fat Suits? Pocket. I gotta watch that movie again. May (2002). Note: this list was first published in Oct. 2006. Cast: Candace Hilligoss. Leila Hyams. Having said that, Lon Chaney Jr. movies seem to be obtainable, as The Wolf Man is in. Judith ODea. For instance, the sleeper box office blockbuster The Blair Witch Project is in, but Benjamin Christensens classic silent Hxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages is not. Though completed without a distributor, the film was purchased by Paramount Pictures, who gave it a wide release in the United States in late August 1971. The film was #14 on Bravo's The 100 Scariest Movie Moments (2004). They have mentioned some great classics that were groundbreaking for their time and some (Psycho, the Innocents) still manage to be pretty frightening. [12] The theme of evil pervading the protagonist's mind was central: "I was alarmed by the notion that you can't defeat or defuse evilit forever lives inside and all around usso I worked that fear inside the story," said Hancock. Adrienne King. Carol Marsh. Wait Until Dark (1967). Cast: Frances Dee. "Psycho" 2. Director: Mark Robson. Director: Mario Bava. Barbara Crampton. Inspired by the psychological implications of Henry James' novella The Turn of the Screw and Robert Wise's film The Haunting (1963), Hancock wanted to center the screenplay on a protagonist whose credibility interpreting events could be questioned by the audience so they could use their imagination. Tony Moran. Director: Georges Franju. Director: Pier Paolo Pasolini. Director: Wes Craven. 53. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. Director: Larry Cohen. 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Director: Jack Arnold. "The Silence of the Lambs" 12. Films Chicago Critics Film Festival Films Tickets and passes are now on sale for the 2022 Chicago Critics Film Festival! 'RoboCop': All the Failed Attempts to Adapt the Movie to TV. "[24], Badalato recalled of Hancock's direction: "He was always responsible to our budget and was very confident with the actors. lists. 42. Frankenstein (1931) 15. 28 Days Later (2002). "The Banshees of Inisherin" won the best picture awards from the Chicago Film Critics Association, which also honored its . Have you seen it? [51] On July 20, 2019, Scream Factory announced at San Diego Comic-Con that they would be issuing the film on Blu-ray, marking its debut in this format. Dracula (1931). Flavio Bucci. Cinespace Studios Chicago is the Midwest's leading studio facility and service provider for TV, film, and commercial production. Great movie and book, but nothing scary to it. Frailty (2001). Lists as a means of measuring film history are indeed useless (just take a look at the AFI lists), but I bet that Sight & Sound will come up with another such list in 2012. Heather Graham. Director: Tod Browning. Robert Englund. Carrie (1976) 17. The Hidden (1987). Nosferatu the Vampyre / Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht (1979). Remember guys, its a list of the scariest films, not the best horrors. Robert Shaw. 16. This list reminds me of those Rolling Stone top albums of all time, etc. This is great! Deborah Raffin. Claiming the organizations top honor as Best Picture of the year is THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, directed by Martin McDonagh. 67. Furthermore, remember that critics lists are collaborative as well as representative, so there is pressure to give equal respect to titles of different eras. Nightmare on Elm Street 16. Follow-up post: Full list of the Chicago Film Critics Associations Top 100 Horror Movies Ever Made, including their directors and key cast members. Lampert gives a performance so overwrought that it has to rank as one of the most eccentric ever captured on film. 77. Cast: Jeff Goldblum. Signs (2002). Poltergeist (1982). John Saxon. One film which I found very scary when I was maybe 10 years old was the Forgotten. Psycho 2. 36. Hancock's direction is ridiculously disjointed and inconsistent. Blue Velvet (1986). Claude Rains. Evil Dead 2? Legend claims that she is still alive, roving the island as a vampire. 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. With four titles, drector Wes Craven has the most films on the list. How do you prove better? Very sad ,15 minutes ago in Chicago, "America's Got Talent" Simon Cowell, he has been confirmed assee more [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. Cast: Julie Harris. also reading into the subtext of Jessica's psychological state and downfall to that of the death of the counter culture movement of the 60s. 28. Deliverance (1972). Director: Bob Clark. Tom Conway. Pamela Franklin. The 33rd Chicago Film Critics Association Awards were announced on December 21, 2020. That night, Duncan tells Jessica that she needs to return to New York to resume her psychiatric treatment. David Manners. In The Mouth Of Madness, The Mothman Prophcyies? (Check out the full list of the Chicago Film Critics top 100 horror movies of all time.). Hollywood Critics Association Awards RRR won the Best International Film with Best Action Film, Best Stunts, and Best Original Song and the Hollywood Critics Association Awards. Ruth Gordon. Salems Lot (1979, TV). Charles Durning. When Jessica, Duncan, and their hippie friend Woody (Kevin O'Connor) arrive, they are surprised to find a mysterious drifter, Emily (Mariclare Costello), already living there. Tweets. We loved the area and shared our feelings with John [Hancock] and [producer Charles B. Moss Jr.] After a preliminary scout we all agree that this was where Jessica should be filmed. In this matter of stupid lists, no one can beat AFI. 4,905 Followers. I tend to ignore lists featuring the Top 100 Movies (or Top 10 Movies or Top 20 Movies, etc. The simplicity of the film worked perfectly to create a scary mood. Cast: Vincent Price. Neither Psycho or The Exorcist are even remotely scary. Psychological terror gets me, not slasher horror. Cast: Ellen Burstyn. Chicago, IL (December 12, 2022) The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) today announces nominees for their top film honors of 2022; winners will be announced at the organization's annual awards ceremony to be held in Chicago on Wednesday, December 14.Leading with a new record of 12 total nominations (over 2021 record-holder WEST SIDE STORY) is EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE; other . John Richardson. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931). Director: Don Coscarelli. Cast: Terry OQuinn. Bruce Abbott. I saw a revival in a San Francisco theater and it worked beautifully. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). Maria Ouspenskaya. Dont Look Now (1973). Director: Darren Aronofsky. (I do, however, explain that my lists and my reviews are, like everybody elses, highly subjective and definitely NOT written in stone.). The Shinning has by far the creepiest atmosphere out of any movie. Jeff Goldblum. 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). Cast: Angie Dickinson. [43] Film critic Leonard Maltin awarded the film 2 1/2 out of a possible 4 stars, calling it "creepy. David Warner. The Last House on the Left (1972). Una O Connor was a big hit with the audience as well as Ernest Thesigers highly flamboyant performance as Dr. Frankensteins comrade in his experiments (Thesiger was also a big hit earlier that day with his performance in Whales The Old Dark House)But, while I dont consider the film a horror film in the traditional sense, I also wouldnt classify it as a comedy. Michael Biehn. Saul Stein. The film never makes clear. Tom Wilkinson. [11] While shooting, the cast and crew used multiple rooms in the expansive mansion for dressing rooms and a headquarters for the film company. Director: Edgar Wright. Cast: Robert Mitchum. Director: Peter Jackson. The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) today announces their 2022 award winners. Lauren Bacall. Richard Denning. Initially conceived by writer Lee Kalcheim as a satirical horror film about a group of hippies preyed upon by a monster in a lake, the screenplay was significantly reworked after director Hancock signed on to the project. [16] The scene where Costello's character emerges from the lake in a wedding dress was filmed in late November on a day it had snowed. Rotten Tomatoes, entertainment fans go-to resource for movie, TV and streaming recommendations, and the Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) announced today the inaugural recipients of the Emerging Critics Grant program, designed to support diverse aspiring critics from the Chicago area. We might have our personal opinions as to what we like or dont like, but that hardly etches it in stone. Russ Tamblyn. Session 9 (2001). Theres a really interesting relationship between Karloffs character as the mute manservant and the insane brother Saul which the family has kept hidden in the attic. Colin Clive. The film also earned awards for Best Actor (Colin Farrell), Best Supporting Actress (Kerry Condon) and Best Original Screenplay (Martin McDonagh). Julie Christie. Richard Crenna. Director: Sam Raimi. Ive not yet seen the 1974, made for TV version, but the 1992 film is nearly unbeatable. Freaks (1932). [18] Alan Mason, who portrayed the doomed antique dealer Sam Dorker, had also acted in several of Hancock's plays. [15], In preparation, both Lampert and Costello worked with acting coach Mira Rostova for their respective roles in the film. Janet Leigh. A Blu-ray was released by Scream Factory in January 2020. 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 Thing (1982). As for the people who bitch about lists, you need to relax. Director: John Boorman. "[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. Cast: Darren McGavin. Margot Kidder. Director: Chris Kentis. 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),. Director: David Cronenberg. 88. Elizabeth Moody. Make sure your comment adds something relevant to the discussion: Feel free to disagree with us and write your own movie commentaries, but *thoughtfulness* and *at least a modicum of sanity* are imperative. [8], In writing the role of Jessica, Hancock sought to create a filmic equivalent to the unreliable narrator in literary fiction. 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. Claiming the organizations top honor as Best Picture of the year is THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, directed by Martin McDonagh. Lastly, links found in submitted comments will generally be deleted. Geena Davis. But cmon there is no way to accurately pit films like The Bride of Frankenstein against The Ring. Ian Watkin. list of scariest movies. Director: Dario Argento. Award-winners and contenders from Chicago Film Critics Association Awards (2022) Menu. Curiously, The Old Dark House is nowhere to be found in the Chicago critics top 94 (!) The print shown at Cinesation was taken from a stunning 35mm LOC print. Cast: Drew Barrymore. Three films earned two awards: THE FRENCH DISPATCH (Best Editing; Best Art Direction/Production Design); LICORICE PIZZA (Best Original Screenplay; Most Promising Performer - Alana Haim); and SPENCER (Best Actress (Stewart); Best Costume Design). The Mummy (1932). With three scariest movies each, Boris Karloff, Tom Conway, and Jeff Goldblum are the actors with the most titles on the list. Make sure your comment adds something relevant to the discussion: Feel free to disagree with us and write your own movie commentaries, but *thoughtfulness* and *at least a modicum of sanity* are imperative. While swimming, Emily vanishes from sight; Jessica hears Emily's voice in her head and watches as Emily emerges from the lake in a wedding gown. People attending Cinesation kept repeating Thesigers line Have a potato for the rest of the weekend. 82. James Ellison. Director: James Whale. Burt Reynolds. "[41] Film scholar Gary A. Smith remarked Lampert's performance as Jessica as "laid back to the point of somnambulism. [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. Exorcism of Emily Rose, 86?! Jennifer Carpenter. But then the film takes a turn toward the macabre, and it had me on the edge of my seat until the (lighter) finale. Painfully retarded. Bonnie Bedelia. Page 3 of 3 1 2 3 81 Black Sunday (1960) Rotten Tomatoes 86% 82 Scream 2 (1997) Rotten Tomatoes 81% 83 Dressed to Kill (1980) Rotten Tomatoes 80% 84 Director: Tom Holland. These include: See also: Barbara Stanwyck, Janet Leigh, and Edwige Fenech among cinemas Top Ten Scream Queens.. P.O. Great movie, but its a comedy. Cast: Simone Simon. You may have your reasons, but without explanation it casts serious doubt on your judgment. 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. Efrem Zimbalist Jr. 23. "[7], "I made it eminently clear to [the producers] that I did not want to do a satire of a horror picture. God's Time. Johanna ter Steege. You may also click on the Accept button on the right to make this notice disappear. Director: Jack Sholder. "[7] Critic and biographer Michael Doyle describes the film as a "haunting elegy" for the failures of the hippie movement. 92. Director: Terence Fisher. [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. Linda Blair. Cocaine Bear. Omar Epps. Melissa Stribling. Allen Danziger. Cast: Mel Gibson. Onibaba (1964). It was a fantastic film but doesnt deserve to be in the top 15. Director: Jonathan Demme. But something much more significant. overall a good list.. i was especially happy they included lets scare jessica to death and god told me to- those are often overlooked, and great horror films. Nothing spectacular, just quiet, building tension in a California town. Maybe its one of the missing last six titles. Sandy Dennis. 97. 44. Having said that, where the hell is Alice, Sweet Alice?! [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. Gay movies. Dead Alive / Braindead (1992). Tom Conway. 4. Heather Langenkamp. Director: Tobe Hooper. It should be number uno with ease. (I cant think of any big-screen showings of Bride in the Los Angeles area in the near future.). John Gavin. The Brides of Dracula (1960). [19] Gretchen Corbett, also an established New York-based stage actress from Portland, Oregon, was cast as the mysterious mute girl whom Jessica encounters, and was the only performer in the principal cast to have not worked with Hancock prior. Helen Chandler. Dennis Hopper. Trilogy of Terror (1975, TV). Neve Campbell. Richard Attenborough. The Bride of Frankenstein (1935). 41. Book Club . Julia Adams. Cast: Adrian Pasdar. Rose Hobart. Ernest Thesiger. The Chicago Film Critics Association, the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, today announces the Audience Award winners following the 9th Chicago Critics Film Festival.. 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