Body Horror Film Poll!
Added 2023-08-22 19:37:52 +0000 UTCHelp pick the Body Horror movie we will react to for Spooky Season!
Please feel free to suggest other options in the comments for future polls!
NOTE: Daniel has seen Slither, so this will only be Sam's first time watching!
Comments
Cronenberg is the body horror guys - see Dead Ringers, The Brood and Scanners for a start (and Videodrome). Most people won't have seen The Brood, so it doesn't have many votes, but its a quintessential Cronenberg mindbender and an early example of what they call today "elevated horror".
Neal Romanek
2023-08-28 19:45:13 +0000 UTCCronenberg is the Alfred Hitchcock of body horror. Actually just the Alfred Hitchcock of horror, period.
Neal Romanek
2023-08-28 19:40:49 +0000 UTCAs above, I recommend the original Susperia (1977) as well, even though I’m not generally a fan of the horror genre. It’s Italian made but English language, by the legendary Dario Argento. It’s rather a cult classic. Doesn’t appear so far that the 2018 version is going to win anyway, so you might want to keep the original in mind for a future list.
David Wilkins
2023-08-28 11:40:24 +0000 UTCWhy not the original Suspiria? Have you seen it already? It's far better than the remake.
Odd Thomas
2023-08-24 21:44:55 +0000 UTCI saw The Blob as a kid and it really messed me up. Very gory.
Odd Thomas
2023-08-24 21:43:32 +0000 UTCA couple of months after
christopher brown
2023-08-24 12:45:00 +0000 UTCFirst time I watched Eraserhead, I needed a shower and isolated myself from public for a couple days. Such a great movie. BTW, Eraserhead was Stanley Kubrick’s favorite movie and often hosted screenings of it in his personal home theater.
Nick of Time
2023-08-24 10:06:20 +0000 UTCFeel like Eraserhead is the movie every new parent should see :-)
Skyler Thomas
2023-08-24 10:01:29 +0000 UTCPLEASEEEE THE BLOB !!!!
Anthony Perez
2023-08-24 02:14:01 +0000 UTCDaniel? What about Sam? I realized my dreadful error after I posted . . . perhaps they should postpone "Eraserhead" until after the Blessed Event!
William 1611
2023-08-24 02:07:32 +0000 UTCA French body horror called Titane is pretty wild. Won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2021. Its on Hulu.
Birdie Num Num
2023-08-24 00:59:32 +0000 UTCCronenberg still making body horror at age 79(Crimes of the Future last year). Shame he's doing so poorly in the poll(going by some of the comments, there seem to be a lot of young patrons here). The Brood and Videodrome are must see's, and he also made these other body horrors - Dead Ringers, Crash(1997), Rabid, Existenz)
Birdie Num Num
2023-08-24 00:56:12 +0000 UTCPin Head is the "big bad" in the Hellraiser franchise
Natureboy Sugaray
2023-08-23 14:37:54 +0000 UTCIt deserves more love. As does 'From Beyond'. And throw in 'Society'.
Jeff B.
2023-08-23 13:38:19 +0000 UTCLong live the new flesh
Smooticus
2023-08-23 12:31:21 +0000 UTCHellraiser.
Mr. Writhms
2023-08-23 09:48:02 +0000 UTCTo anyone who voted ‘Street Trash’ thank you, you’re awesome.
Robert Sackrider
2023-08-23 05:15:00 +0000 UTCHellraiser
James Miley
2023-08-23 03:33:48 +0000 UTCLOL he did not but we have both seen Eight Legged Freaks! Such a great film haha -Sam
TBR Schmitt
2023-08-23 02:58:37 +0000 UTCWho is Pin Head? Like which film? LOL -Sam
TBR Schmitt
2023-08-23 02:58:14 +0000 UTCDid Daniel make this list? I noticed that Eight Legged Freaks(2002) is conveniently missing:)
Mark M
2023-08-22 23:56:24 +0000 UTCAs many as you’d like! -Sam
TBR Schmitt
2023-08-22 23:48:24 +0000 UTCI voted for "The Blob" and "Suspiria," both of which are superior to their original incarnations., and for the wonderful "Slither." But, really, you two wonderful, lovable, brilliant people can't avoid "Eraserhead" forever. To say that it's unique is like saying Mozart had an ear for a pretty tune!
William 1611
2023-08-22 23:22:11 +0000 UTCThem's fightin words! LOL just kidding. But The Blob and Slither are really great!
DM DC
2023-08-22 23:12:07 +0000 UTCI truly believe none of the other iconic boogeymen have a higher body count than Pin Head's
Natureboy Sugaray
2023-08-22 22:33:20 +0000 UTCOK, that's lucky. Now you won't have to hold it.
Tostito Buddy
2023-08-22 21:55:03 +0000 UTCThe Blob has a pretty interesting place in film history as Frank Darabont wrote the screenplay before he went on to direct Shawshank!
Mike Miner
2023-08-22 21:52:18 +0000 UTCGlad to see "The Blob" doing well in the poll. Better than I thought! Hopefully it will be watched one day!
Nismo
2023-08-22 21:40:26 +0000 UTCI think Slither could have been in the comedy horror category. Could just be Nathan Fillion, though. Lol
ShadowVessel π
2023-08-22 21:37:13 +0000 UTC"The Blob" and "Slither" are masterclasses in practical effects. I'd put them up against "The Thing" (1982) any day.
Mr. Writhms
2023-08-22 21:31:28 +0000 UTCA horror movie that features terrifying transformation, disfigurement or mutilation of the human body. "The Fly" (1986) is a good example.
Mr. Writhms
2023-08-22 21:28:38 +0000 UTCInvasion of the Body Snatchers is one of those movies I've never seen but have always wanted a reason to see it LOL
f hf
2023-08-22 21:04:56 +0000 UTCwhat is body horror?
Brian Sevilla
2023-08-22 21:01:15 +0000 UTCHow many can we vote on?
Angel Pagan
2023-08-22 20:54:48 +0000 UTCYes for the blob
christopher brown
2023-08-22 20:53:06 +0000 UTCLOL baby will be here before October! 😂 -Sam
TBR Schmitt
2023-08-22 20:48:53 +0000 UTCLOL we’ll be keeping comments in mind for the rest of the months selections! -Sam
TBR Schmitt
2023-08-22 20:47:53 +0000 UTCTough call. I voted for Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but I could have easily gone with Eraserhead or Videodrome.
Michael Buhl
2023-08-22 20:47:07 +0000 UTCCan't really go wrong with any of these choices. Nice to see some Giallo (Italian Horror) films being represented.
Ken Veader
2023-08-22 20:39:45 +0000 UTCOkay, so 1978’s IOTBS is straight up brilliant, released a couple months after John Carpenter’s masterpiece HALLOWEEN. One of the few times a remake is better than the original. I hope it wins the poll. I so love spooky season!
Robert Boyd
2023-08-22 20:38:20 +0000 UTCDifficult between some of these options but for now: You habe to see the 78 version of Body Snatchers. It's the best in the genre!
Robin Cederholm
2023-08-22 20:30:55 +0000 UTCIf Sam goes into labor during one of these reactions, you guys better finish the damn movie before going to the hospital.
Tostito Buddy
2023-08-22 20:30:28 +0000 UTCyou didn't say the first person, so throw down another vote for Slither buddy.
Tostito Buddy
2023-08-22 20:27:23 +0000 UTCRe-Animator, Videodrome, and Eraserhead are all so great. I doubt any of them will win, which is a shame.
StarChild
2023-08-22 20:20:53 +0000 UTCThere's no better body horror than Videodrome.
kbobravo
2023-08-22 20:15:23 +0000 UTCThere's no way in hell Slither is going to win, but Slither all the way!
Steve Mercier
2023-08-22 20:14:31 +0000 UTCHave to disagree on that. For Eraserhead, there are several substances you can take that beat out sleep deprivation for the title of "Best way to watch it"
Tostito Buddy
2023-08-22 20:07:28 +0000 UTCEven if it doesn't win, we'll know deep inside that our table is the cool table.
Tostito Buddy
2023-08-22 20:04:31 +0000 UTCOh boy! Hellraiser! Here we go!
James Willingham III
2023-08-22 20:03:20 +0000 UTCHad to give a vote to Videodrome. It hasn't aged very well in some areas - mostly technology has moved way past which does impact the story somewhat, but James Wood's psychotic breaks (especially when he loses his gun) are fantastic. Debbie Harry (of Blondie fame) is actually pretty good in this
Smooticus
2023-08-22 20:01:55 +0000 UTCPoor Sam. She and the baby will be subjected to much fear and grossness.
Ellie Miller
2023-08-22 20:01:41 +0000 UTCCronenberg was THE go-to body horror director for a long time (arguably still is).
Paul Cox
2023-08-22 19:59:20 +0000 UTCI got you
dieselbeast
2023-08-22 19:58:28 +0000 UTCWatch Suspiria
Kong Fuzi
2023-08-22 19:58:00 +0000 UTCYeah, the original Blob is from 1958 and stars a very fresh-faced Steve McQueen.
Paul Cox
2023-08-22 19:56:53 +0000 UTCI voted for it
Smooticus
2023-08-22 19:56:15 +0000 UTCI don't think I've ever heard of any of these movies lmao good lord lol/(I pride myself on Knowing pop culture/classic great films) eh whoever wishes to comment on my comment I'll give you my vote 🤷 (except for cabin fever/I do know of that movie)
dieselbeast
2023-08-22 19:54:09 +0000 UTCIf Slither doesn't win this poll, I won't do anything at all. But I will be very disappointed in all of you.
Tostito Buddy
2023-08-22 19:51:18 +0000 UTCAlong with The Thing and The Fly, the 1978 Invasion of the Body Snatchers is one of the all-time great remakes.
Brad P
2023-08-22 19:50:44 +0000 UTCOh so the one in the poll is a remake ?
Ian
2023-08-22 19:49:12 +0000 UTCSo many great choices on this poll, would be great to see whatever places 1st and 2nd get a watch.
Luetin
2023-08-22 19:47:51 +0000 UTCThe 88 one is actually pretty good for a variety of reasons, worth a watch.
Luetin
2023-08-22 19:47:29 +0000 UTCI saw that and it made me more afraid of how disgusting it might be haha -Sam
TBR Schmitt
2023-08-22 19:46:48 +0000 UTCVideodrome is directed by the same guy who did The Fly
Jeffrey Miller
2023-08-22 19:45:51 +0000 UTCOh my goodness haha -Sam
TBR Schmitt
2023-08-22 19:44:09 +0000 UTCI guess it depends on what type of fever dream LOL -Sam
TBR Schmitt
2023-08-22 19:43:49 +0000 UTCNot seen many of these tbh I had the ending to cabin fever ruined for me so have never watched it and never will so voted for the blob for no reason other than it sounds terrible lol
Ian
2023-08-22 19:42:06 +0000 UTCFirst time I saw Eraserhead I had been up for 27 hours, and didn't know what I was getting into. Probably the best way to watch it.
iliketostayhome
2023-08-22 19:41:55 +0000 UTCJust glad to see Eraserhead on the list.
iliketostayhome
2023-08-22 19:40:28 +0000 UTCCabin fever is a must watch
Richard
2023-08-22 19:40:00 +0000 UTCWould've voted for the original Suspiria (1977), though it's barely a horror at all. More of a very colorful fever dream.
Paul Cox
2023-08-22 19:39:59 +0000 UTC
