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The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time (2022)
More than just a countdown of great horror moments
I went in expecting this to play like the old "100 Scariest Movie Moments" I saw on YouTube, but this is different. The commentary goes a lot deeper, with directors like Edgar Wright and Fede Alvarez and film scholars (mostly very smart women) giving some great analysis of how successful horror scenes are constructed. There's also a lot of cross-referencing to other films, some in the genre and some not, and some of the connections are surprising. (For example, Wright compares a scary practical effect from the po-faced film The Witch to the Hammer camp classic Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter. Wright also gives the funniest breakdown of Hellraiser I have ever heard.) The list is very eclectic and I get the feeling the ratings aren't meant to be taken seriously, which is fine because what scares people is so different from person to person -- my mother was terrified by Jaws and I'm kinda, yeah, I guess so? -- but I thought Sinister was scary and she thought it was "formulaic" and the monster was "uninspired," so there you have it. The numbering is probably a gimmick to get you watching, but I guess it worked because I am watching and liking it. 101 clips from horror films, some that I like and some I don't like, but the pace is fast so it doesn't take long to get to the next one. Good guests, good gender balance, really well-made. Perfect for Halloween. Love it.
History of Horror (2018)
Brings on the gore
I guess they put this on so late because it's filled with gory kills -- yay! The zombies episode was really good and crammed full of information, with lots about George Romero (makes sense). Edgar Wright talks about Shaun of the Dead, which is one of my favorite movies. He and Eli Roth are both smart and hot. Can't wait for the slashers episode!