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to anyone who has seen this, more like it, any suggestions?

posted 20 years ago by virginsuicide77
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My friend and I watched this movie quite a few years ago not knowing anything about it, and for some reason ALL that stayed with me was the title of it, SO we decided to rent it again and, no offense to any fans of it, we ended up laughing at a lot of it. We like horror movies that are really low budget, and I was wondering if anyone who had seen this would have any suggestions for any other movies that are similar to this that we could watch. Also, these types of movies are hard to find on dvd in our town, so it doesn't matter if they are on dvd or not, we were amazed to find out that THIS movie was on dvd, and that 2 different video stores in town had it to rent! Any suggestions anyone would have as to what is similar we could watch would be appreciated. I am thinking along the lines of KILLER PARTY, SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE, PRIVATE PARTS (NOT the Howard Stern movie), movies that are similar to that. Thanks!

[–] justin2rue 20 years ago

If you find this sort of film fun, I suggest trying to get Valentin's Day, MothersDay,dont Look in the Basement, The Burning, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,The Town That Dreaded Sundown, and last but CERTAINTLY not least-Tourist Trap. Best of luck to you, JZ

[–] virginsuicide77 20 years ago

I love My Bloody Valentine, I've seen BASEMENT (not what i was hoping for at ALL) I've seen the burning, town /sundown and i own Tourist Trap, that movie is one of me and my other bud's movies!!!

[–] JoeLoebner 20 years ago

Wow you've seen one too many horror movies.

[–] Nixshows 20 years ago

I'm surprised that no one recommended 'MANIAC' and 'Nightmare in a Damaged Brain'. Both these films are in the same vein of 'Don't Go in the House' and even gorier than it. Also a little more disturbing.

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[–] cptcatastrophy 19 years ago

Oh yeah and what about Driller Killer and Pieces (aka The chainsaw Devil)!

If you like it sleazy, check out The exterminator, pretty violent too.

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[–] virginsuicide77 19 years ago

Thanks for everyone's suggestions. Yeah I have seen too many horror movies, PIECES is a good time and so is (in an odd way I can't describe) THE INCREDIBLY STRANGE CREATURES WHO...

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[–] siektwo 19 years ago

you listed Scalps and The Slayer right next to eachother. I'm assuming you rented the same double pack VHS that contained both those films as a double feature just like i did? har har har....

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[–] dr_butcher_md 19 years ago

NORTHVILLE CEMETARY MASSACRE is one worth seeking out. It's a fun violent biker flick from the 70's. Plenty of splattery 'blood squib' gunshots. Hasn't been released on DVD yet, and the original VHS is kind of hard to find. Some "Mom & Pop" video stores may still have a copy. I definitely recommend this one. You can also find people selling DVD-r copies on eBay for pretty cheap.

STREET TRASH is another fun and gory flick released on DVD by Synapse not too long ago. A convenience store owner finds some strange, dusty cases of liquor in his basement and starts selling them to the local bums. Once they drink the toxic hooch they melt down (or blow up)in all sorts of gooey ways. There's also a bunch of other unsavory stuff going on. One scene involving a game of "keep away" with a certain part of the human anatomy is absolutely hilarious.

[–] gdv71 19 years ago

Try John Russo's Midnight from 1982. Very low budget, and I found it to be very Funny for a Horror Film, you and your friend will most likely find it funnier than Don't Go In The House.

[–] drhackenstine 19 years ago

Bloodsucking Freaks is a good sicko horror film from back in the day. More offensive and laughable than any Don't Go In..... movie. Luther The Geek also shouldn't be overlooked. Another variation on the psycho killer theme. As for monster movies from those days check out The Video Dead, CHUD, Demons, Zombie Nightmare, Spookies, The Deadly Spawn... it really doesn't end... plus any Troma movie can usually provide a laugh and a shock (usually at once). Terror Firmer, Class Of Nuke'Em High, Blood Hook, Dead Dudes In The House are a couple. Flicks I've seen recently that I enjoyed on a somewhat cheesy level are Scalps, Basket Case 3, The Outing, Demonwarp, Bloody Movie, Street Trash, Grotesque. Alright.

[–] tokyostory2000 19 years ago

You should read this article:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_nasty

on the video nasty phenonmenon in England. It is interesting reading, and there is a list of movies that were banned in England at the time, including this one.

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[–] smeagher2830 19 years ago

I am big fan of the hospital horror theme like "Hospital Massacre" anyone know of other good titles????

[–] richard.fuller1 19 years ago

I've not seen many of these, including the one that the thread is about.

Two that I did see tho, were "Patrick" (circa 1978) and Bad Ronald, with Kim Hunter, which came out about the same time.

Neither is extremely gory (in fact, neither was gory at all), but they are both at this same era, as cheaply done and promise suspense. Anyone who wants to check them out, I'll let you judge how much they deliver.

I actually saw something to Bad Ronald. I don't know what to think of what I recall of Patrick.

For anyone wanting to make sure what movie I am referring to, it is where Patrick is in a coma in the hospital and communicates with the nurse with 'spitting' noises.