Call it the Psycho Effect: Me: Lover of horror movies and analysis thereof. Problem: Having read so much analysis I've been either spoiled by or inured to most Classics Of Horror and have developed odd prejudices against certain devices. Help me scare myself silly with new movies. Prejudices inside. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Nov 9, 2009 - 69 answers

What movies will I be seeing at the horror movie marathon tonight, based on the hints from the theater? [more inside]
posted by Horace Rumpole on Oct 31, 2009 - 18 answers

Where I can find resources inquiring into the ethics of horror films? [more inside]
posted by ageispolis on Oct 16, 2009 - 8 answers

Does anyone know of a horror short film/ ad/ preview from the 80s wherein a fisherman at the edge of a lake bites into an apple he finds on the ground, realizes there is a line coming out of the apple... [more inside]
posted by joechip on Oct 9, 2009 - 12 answers

Movie recommendations! [more inside]
posted by abitha! on Oct 4, 2009 - 25 answers

What are some books similar to Pride and Prejudice and Zombies? [more inside]
posted by Edelweiss on Aug 20, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm trying to figure out the title of a movie I saw on tv a few years ago. It was an English language horror movie set in Japan; the main characters were a western family (I think they might have been from the US, but they could have been Canadian) who were living there because of some family member's job. [more inside]
posted by Half-a-Dozen Paper Cranes on Aug 17, 2009 - 4 answers

Can you recommend some good modern horror fiction to me? No vampires or zombies, please. [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse on Aug 13, 2009 - 35 answers

What's the best literary equivalent of Alien/Aliens? [more inside]
posted by fearfulsymmetry on Aug 9, 2009 - 21 answers

Most Halloweens I have a small Rocky Horror Picture Show party at my place. But this year I wanted to screen a different musical. Still, I want people to dress up, and I want the night to carry the same raucous, raunchy tone. How can I "slutify" The Sound of Music?
posted by Sully on Jul 29, 2009 - 20 answers

Question about the Spanish horror film [REC]. Spoilers ahoy! [more inside]
posted by orrnyereg on Jul 15, 2009 - 4 answers

(Where) can I buy *just* the board for the Arkham Horror boardgame? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 - 6 answers

Childhood Trauma Filter: Please ID this frightening memory... [more inside]
posted by moxiedoll on Jun 11, 2009 - 6 answers

Credit union virgin. Several questions re CUs in Seattle area. [more inside]
posted by zenpop on Jun 1, 2009 - 25 answers

Sculptor / artist who creates lifelike horror / alien scenes? [more inside]
posted by FuckingAwesome on May 19, 2009 - 4 answers

Name this book, I thought it was a Stephen King book, but going through a list of his books, I couldn't pick it out. Basic story line: A group of people traveling through the northeast after some sort of outbreak that turned folks into mostly zombie types, who initially only come out at night... There's a residential school that some of the travelers come from (boy's school?). One individual is searching for his wife and son who may or may not be infected.. The group is looking for sanctuary....... They arrive at a huge gathering of the "zombies", there's a bomb involved at the end... Someone PLEASE tell me what this book was!
posted by HuronBob on Apr 26, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm on a search to find a movie that can live up to The Holy Mountain by Alejandro Jodorowsky. Please recommend trippy, surreal, psychedelic cult movies. [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Apr 14, 2009 - 64 answers

I want a book that I have to put into the freezer. I've read this question, which was looking for thrillers, and this post looking for short stories, but I can't seem to find a thread looking for scary, engrossing novels where supernatural is okay. [more inside]
posted by Addlepated on Mar 31, 2009 - 31 answers

My life is kinda fucked up and I'm at a complete loss at the steps I need to take in order to not be so fucked up. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 31, 2009 - 37 answers

What scary black-and-white movie, involving bleeding portraits and howling black dogs, did I see back in the '60s? [more inside]
posted by OolooKitty on Mar 23, 2009 - 12 answers

How can I minimize the effects horror stories have on me? [more inside]
posted by Phire on Mar 14, 2009 - 27 answers

My boyfriend and I watched "Them" or "Ils"(the French title) this weekend and loved it. We're looking for other horror/suspense movies that aren't TOO heavy on gore, but have great atmosphere or are outstanding in some other way. We've also enjoyed Suspiria and The Vanishing (Spoorloos). Any ideas for other movies (foreign or not) that we should check out?
posted by odayoday on Mar 3, 2009 - 52 answers

What is the Oscar equivalent for horror films? [more inside]
posted by Jenna Roadman on Feb 19, 2009 - 5 answers

Any horror movies that feature a lot of outdoor snow scenes? [more inside]
posted by giggleknickers on Feb 12, 2009 - 26 answers

Help me remember the title of a book. Thankfully, more details within. [more inside]
posted by planetthoughtful on Jan 21, 2009 - 4 answers

Looking for the name of a thriller/horror movie from the late 1970's or early 1980's. Takes place in a very large spooky mansion. Several young adults come to visit the mansion and they encounter very abnormal occurrences. Please help. [more inside]
posted by orehek on Jan 17, 2009 - 7 answers

Have you ever seen a snake-like arm and hand coming up out of the toilet? [more inside]
posted by woodblock100 on Nov 8, 2008 - 8 answers

Where did I read about a book footed vampire? [more inside]
posted by brownbat on Nov 7, 2008 - 3 answers

What makes a scary film scary? [more inside]
posted by unSane on Oct 28, 2008 - 30 answers

Classic Mac game? [more inside]
posted by damn dirty ape on Oct 23, 2008 - 9 answers

Looking for good film depictions of the classic Victorian haunted house. [more inside]
posted by greenie2600 on Oct 20, 2008 - 10 answers

I want my film listed on IMDb. I've tried and failed. The title gets lost in a dead letter office while I'm supposed to come up with "relevant information" without being told what information that could be. [more inside]
posted by davidriley on Oct 20, 2008 - 5 answers

What fantastic-ly schlocky horror movie should I show at my annual viewing party? [more inside]
posted by indiebass on Oct 8, 2008 - 80 answers

Name that movie filter: What 80's dark comedy/horror movie did I see with the members of my falculty? [more inside]
posted by kiki_s on Sep 27, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking to put together a CD of Horror Movies' Cheesiest, Greatest Hits (i.e. the opening theme to Killer Klowns from Outer Space, the ballad closing My Bloody Valentine, etc.), but I've hit a wall. Help! [more inside]
posted by bookwo3107 on Sep 26, 2008 - 27 answers

Extremely long shot horror movie question involving cats and the French subway system. [more inside]
posted by Morrigan on Aug 18, 2008 - 6 answers

Help me identify this horror movie from my youth. [more inside]
posted by greatgefilte on Aug 16, 2008 - 12 answers

Another 'What's this Movie?' Question [more inside]
posted by keith0718 on Jul 27, 2008 - 1 answer

Do you remember this mid- to late-80s Nickelodeon made-for-tv movie? "Give me back my button!" [more inside]
posted by MaddyRex on Jul 21, 2008 - 3 answers

Recommend some books/collections of short stories or even poetry I would like if I am looking for some disturbing reads. I mean the kind of horror/thriller/sci-fi/fantasy/creepy stories that stick in your head for days after you read them causing you to think about them over and over or leave you too scared to turn off your bedroom lights and go to sleep. [more inside]
posted by nougat on Jul 21, 2008 - 49 answers

What's-the-title-of-this-book-Filter: I read a review of this novel but can't remember the title or the author. [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Jul 9, 2008 - 3 answers

Aliens, monsters, and ghosts. The big three. But is there a fourth? [more inside]
posted by Flying Saucer on Jun 26, 2008 - 42 answers

I've just finished reading Donna Tartt's The Secret History. At one point Tartt references a supposedly famous horror story, but I don't understand the reference! Can anyone identify it? [more inside]
posted by punchdrunkhistory on Jun 1, 2008 - 13 answers

Which body oversees British Telecom: Ofcom or Otelo? Or is it BOTH? [more inside]
posted by chuckdarwin on May 14, 2008 - 7 answers

I need some good horror film ideas because I feel like I've seen them all. [more inside]
posted by Holy foxy moxie batman! on May 13, 2008 - 48 answers

Great Lovecraft-inspired movies? [more inside]
posted by Durn Bronzefist on Apr 21, 2008 - 37 answers

So I wanna write a horror novel. God knows where I start. How can I make it scary, as opposed to a soppy middle of the road thriller?
posted by bobbyone on Apr 19, 2008 - 30 answers

What is the scariest horror movie scene - but taken out of context? [more inside]
posted by markovich on Apr 16, 2008 - 81 answers

What are the classics of genre fiction? What are the best thrillers, mysteries, westerns, horror, romances, etc? [more inside]
posted by TheophileEscargot on Apr 3, 2008 - 27 answers

Can you point me toward the best Horror/movie blogs? [more inside]
posted by hermitosis on Feb 28, 2008 - 6 answers