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Carmel · 13-10-2007, 08:47 PM

The wizard of Oz please who's popping pills here, what did you find scarey in that film.

Wolfgang · 13-10-2007, 08:51 PM

On half of those films they do not even bother picking out scenes. Which scene in Duel is terrifying? Terrific suspenseful film, but it is hardly candidate for 'terrifying movie scene'. They do not even bother to come up with one for their top pick. I suppose they are mostly old films because how many 15 year old journalists does The Times employ? Lazy list - they do not even fulfil their own criteria.

DB7 · 13-10-2007, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang

On half of those films they do not even bother picking out scenes. Which scene in Duel is terrifying? Terrific suspenseful film, but it is hardly candidate for 'terrifying movie scene'. They do not even bother to come up with one for their top pick. I suppose they are mostly old films because how many 15 year old journalists does The Times employ? Lazy list - they do not even fulfil their own criteria.

If you go to the site each title takes you to a Youtube clip. This is the one for Duel (agree that it's hardly terrifying).

Steve Crook · 13-10-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Carmel

The wizard of Oz please who's popping pills here, what did you find scarey in that film.

A young girl being threatened by an old lady, then the girl in caught up in a tornado. Whisked to another place she kills one woman, has a close encounter with a lion and a robot. She's involved in drug use (in the field of poppies) and her life is threatened a few times.

And all that's without mentioning the flying monkeys and the Wicked Witch of the West.

No, nothing at all scary

Steve

hankoler · 13-10-2007, 09:30 PM

Pschyco, when Martin Balsam goes into the house.

bartonbank · 13-10-2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by batman

Jamie Lee Curtis hiding from the Boogey Man in the wardrobe in Halloween. I had that nightmare when I was a kid.

Bats.

Good pick, Bats, although there are a number of scenes in that film, all aided by the escellent, repetitive, music.

Wolfgang · 13-10-2007, 10:26 PM

I really don't see how you can have anything other than Psycho as your top choice if your poll is going to be credible. What is horrifying about that shower scene is not its attack as such but knowing that she is going to be found naked. That scene removes every shred of dignity from its victim - as films like Saw and Hostel show us death scenes are becoming more and more inventive but not many come close to matching Psycho's power.

Aaryk Noctivagus · 14-10-2007, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Carmel

The wizard of Oz please who's popping pills here, what did you find scarey in that film.

The Munchkins

... or at least the song 'The Lollipop Guild' - I shudder to think of it - lol

Flatliner_____ · 14-10-2007, 03:54 AM

No doubt about it... umpa-lumpas in the original film make up the most terrifying movie scene ever

(n00b)

batman · 14-10-2007, 07:01 AM

I didn't realise that being scared was only for adults.

The Wizard Of Oz is very scary to some children (and some adults) .... I personally find some of the images very creepy.

Some of the 'action' scenes in Duel are really terrifying within the context of the film, Weaver's character in his small car is just as vulnerable and 'naked' against that big truck as Leigh is in the shower against Norman.

I was disappointed that Halloween didn't make an appearance. That film could have a top 13 of it's own .... IMHO the equal scariest film ever along with Dead of Night.

Bats.

batman · 14-10-2007, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaryk Noctivagus

Agreed, except I'd add 'Jaws'.

Oops, meant to include that one too.

Bats.

Mark O · 14-10-2007, 08:37 AM

I recall 'Doctor Blood's Coffin' on late-night TV in the mid-70's, and as a young Teen left me absolutely terrified afterwards (couldn't go to Bed!) when a Corpse is bought back to life and starts fighting in a Cornish Tin Mine!

I've seen the Movie since and it's fairly tame.......but not for Kids!

batman · 14-10-2007, 08:41 AM

You just reminded me of Les Diaboliques .... now that is scary!

Bats.

kelp · 14-10-2007, 08:56 AM

PSYCHO........The Policeman "Arborgast" climbing that staircase and "Normans Mother" waiting at the top of the stairs! Just has to be at the top of anyones list.

Mark O · 14-10-2007, 08:57 AM

Another that 'disturbed' me when I first saw it is 'Les Yeux sans Visage' (Eyes withouty a face) a strange French Movie from the late 50's, the fact there's no 'Monsters' or other unreal things, just real people makes it even scarier!

The main star of the Movie, Edith Scob is still acting according to IMDB, just wish I knew what she looked like today!

13-10-2007, 08:51 PM	#17
Wolfgang has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: England Posts: 599 Country: iTrader: (2)	On half of those films they do not even bother picking out scenes. Which scene in Duel is terrifying? Terrific suspenseful film, but it is hardly candidate for 'terrifying movie scene'. They do not even bother to come up with one for their top pick. I suppose they are mostly old films because how many 15 year old journalists does The Times employ? Lazy list - they do not even fulfil their own criteria. Last edited by Wolfgang; 13-10-2007 at 08:56 PM.

14-10-2007, 03:54 AM	#24
Flatliner_____ has no status. Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 6 Country: iTrader: (0)	Umpalumpas!! No doubt about it... umpa-lumpas in the original film make up the most terrifying movie scene ever (n00b)

14-10-2007, 07:01 AM	#25
batman is a Chelsea fan Chief Member OBME Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norwich Posts: 15,297 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (10)	I didn't realise that being scared was only for adults. The Wizard Of Oz is very scary to some children (and some adults) .... I personally find some of the images very creepy. Some of the 'action' scenes in Duel are really terrifying within the context of the film, Weaver's character in his small car is just as vulnerable and 'naked' against that big truck as Leigh is in the shower against Norman. I was disappointed that Halloween didn't make an appearance. That film could have a top 13 of it's own .... IMHO the equal scariest film ever along with Dead of Night. Bats. __________________ I'm a water horse! BAT-QUIZ 6 WINNER HAS BEEN POSTED IN THE COMPETITION THREAD - TUESDAY 8TH JULY 2008

14-10-2007, 08:37 AM	#27
Mark O is knowledgeable of French in Balham, but not Latin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canvey Island, Essex Posts: 774 Country: iTrader: (0)	I recall 'Doctor Blood's Coffin' on late-night TV in the mid-70's, and as a young Teen left me absolutely terrified afterwards (couldn't go to Bed!) when a Corpse is bought back to life and starts fighting in a Cornish Tin Mine! I've seen the Movie since and it's fairly tame.......but not for Kids! __________________ Mark

14-10-2007, 08:41 AM	#28
batman is a Chelsea fan Chief Member OBME Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norwich Posts: 15,297 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (10)	You just reminded me of Les Diaboliques .... now that is scary! Bats. __________________ I'm a water horse! BAT-QUIZ 6 WINNER HAS BEEN POSTED IN THE COMPETITION THREAD - TUESDAY 8TH JULY 2008

13-10-2007, 08:47 PM	#16
Carmel has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,140 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (9)	The wizard of Oz please who's popping pills here, what did you find scarey in that film.

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hankoler has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: west lancs. Posts: 716 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (1)	Pschyco, when Martin Balsam goes into the house.

13-10-2007, 10:26 PM	#22
Wolfgang has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: England Posts: 599 Country: iTrader: (2)	I really don't see how you can have anything other than Psycho as your top choice if your poll is going to be credible. What is horrifying about that shower scene is not its attack as such but knowing that she is going to be found naked. That scene removes every shred of dignity from its victim - as films like Saw and Hostel show us death scenes are becoming more and more inventive but not many come close to matching Psycho's power.

14-10-2007, 08:56 AM	#29
kelp is Still Working! Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 446 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (0)	PSYCHO........The Policeman "Arborgast" climbing that staircase and "Normans Mother" waiting at the top of the stairs! Just has to be at the top of anyones list. __________________ BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR...YOU MAY GET IT!

14-10-2007, 08:57 AM	#30
Mark O is knowledgeable of French in Balham, but not Latin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canvey Island, Essex Posts: 774 Country: iTrader: (0)	Another that 'disturbed' me when I first saw it is 'Les Yeux sans Visage' (Eyes withouty a face) a strange French Movie from the late 50's, the fact there's no 'Monsters' or other unreal things, just real people makes it even scarier! The main star of the Movie, Edith Scob is still acting according to IMDB, just wish I knew what she looked like today! __________________ Mark

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