"[17] Lampert "got lost in her character" as the script resonated with her, and she spent much of her time between takes remaining in character. [16] She was approached by Hancock, her former boyfriend, while performing in a Broadway production of Mother Courage and Her Children with Anne Bancroft. Reddit. Psycho 2. Kathy Bates. Lauren Bacall. The film was difficult to obtain on home media formats for several decades, available only on VHS until 2006, when Paramount issued a DVD version. If I remember correctly, I think Karloff was particularly watchful over Saul, and was the one who was mainly in charge of his care. Matthew McConaughey. Well, Ive realized this list isnt current and am wondering if you will be updating with movies made within the past 4 years? Of course thats just my personal take. [51] Warner Brothers later released the film on August 27, 2013, through its Warner Archive DVD-on-demand service. Thats Near Dark (1987), directed by eventual Academy Award winner Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker). Cast: Bruce Campbell. Jessica begins hearing voices and sees a mysterious young blonde woman (Gretchen Corbett) looking at her from a distance before disappearing. They are: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, The Last House on the Left, and Scream 2. Director: Michael Powell. Director: Alfred Hitchcock. Peeping Tom (1958). The Shinning has by far the creepiest atmosphere out of any movie. Director: Roman Polanski. 16. Andrea Checchi. Richard Denning. Jessica flees the house, knocking over Duncan's bass case, which contains the corpse of the mute blonde woman. When Jessica gets into town, she sees Duncan's car and asks about his whereabouts, but no one will speak to her; she then encounters Sam Dorker, and terrified, runs back to the house. Black Christmas (1974). Cast: Jeff Goldblum. Cast: Kevin McCarthy. 21. [19] Gretchen Corbett, also an established New York-based stage actress from Portland, Oregon, was cast as the mysterious mute girl whom Jessica encounters, and was the only performer in the principal cast to have not worked with Hancock prior. [1] [2] [3] The awards honor the best in film for 2020. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). Cast: David Emge. Below is the list of the Chicago Film Critics Top 100 Horror Movies of All Time, including their directors and key cast members. A Blu-ray was released by Scream Factory in January 2020. Cast: Mia Farrow. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy. [43] Film critic Leonard Maltin awarded the film 2 1/2 out of a possible 4 stars, calling it "creepy. I need to check it out again. Hazel Court. Well, all credibility goes right in the poop saloon, as far as Im concerned. If you continue browsing, that means you've accepted our Terms of Use/use of cookies. Cast: Jon Voight. If you continue browsing, that means you've accepted our Terms of Use/use of cookies. Cast: Betsy Palmer. Director: Sean S. Cunningham. (Check out the full list of the Chicago Film Critics top 100 horror movies of all time.). They have mentioned some great classics that were groundbreaking for their time and some (Psycho, the Innocents) still manage to be pretty frightening. The 33rd Chicago Film Critics Association Awards were announced on December 21, 2020. Allen Danziger. The antique dealer, Sam Dorker (Alan Manson), tells them the story of how Abigail drowned in 1880 just before her wedding day. Sandy Dennis. The following day, Jessica, seeing how attracted Woody is to Emily, asks Duncan to invite her to stay indefinitely. Director: Peter Jackson. Tom Conway. Three films earned two awards: THE FRENCH DISPATCH (Best Editing; Best Art Direction/Production Design); LICORICE PIZZA (Best Original Screenplay; Most Promising Performer - Alana Haim); and SPENCER (Best Actress (Stewart); Best Costume Design). This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. Burt Reynolds. 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Legend claims that she is still alive, roving the island as a vampire. The Exorcist (1973). Lillian Gish. Director: David Cronenberg. It was quite freaky, but I left watching the Exorcist completely freaked out. Kristen Stewart was named Best Actress for her role as Princess Diana in SPENCER; Ruth Negga was named Best Supporting Actress for PASSING. Michael Gough. Award recipients can be either college students pursuing a career in journalism or up-and-coming entertainment critics with three years or less experience in their career development. Nick Frost. Dec 14, 2022, 6:00pm PST. Mae Clarke. But then the film takes a turn toward the macabre, and it had me on the edge of my seat until the (lighter) finale. Coupled with James Whales excellent direction and his moody, surreal cinematic touch, seeing it on the big screen was an entirely different and emotional experience. Director: Don Coscarelli. The Haunting (1963). 'RoboCop': All the Failed Attempts to Adapt the Movie to TV. In this matter of stupid lists, no one can beat AFI. Dead Alive / Braindead (1992). [27] Paramount gave the film a wide theatrical release in the United States. Isabella Rossellini. 84. Audiences selected Closing Night feature presentation I LOVE MY DAD as winner of the Audience Award for narrative features; the film screened to a sold . From the shore, Emily and the townsmen watch her. [15], In preparation, both Lampert and Costello worked with acting coach Mira Rostova for their respective roles in the film. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956). Claude Rains. Cast: Blanchard Ryan. [13], Hancock, who had worked as a theater director prior, cast the film largely through his connections within the New York theater community, and the majority of the cast consisted of actors with whom Hancock had worked in stage productions. Cast: Donald Sutherland. Dennis Hopper. Stick to your lighthearted comedy Chicago times. Freaks (1932). Which The Night Stalker? Powers Boothe. Cast: Candace Hilligoss. I think it may have been the first contemporary movie Clint Eastwood did; it certainly was the first one in which he was stalked. Remember guys, its a list of the scariest films, not the best horrors. I havent really read a great deal about James Whale(Havent gotten around to the biography yet), but I find that aspect of the film quite interesting considering Whale was a gay director. Cast: Darren McGavin. Director: Robert Wise. I have always considered the Bruce Campbell movies highly entertaining in the comedic sense rather than anything even closely resembling horror. Save my name and email in this browser for the next time I submit a comment. [15] Actress Zohra Lampert was cast in the lead role of Jessica, the titular character who finds herself questioning her sanity. [19] Heyman had been Hancock's first choice in the role of Duncan. Cast: Laura Linney. GET PASSES GET TICKETS *indicates special guest (s) scheduled to attend for post-film Q&A Friday, May 13 CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH* // Learn More Director: Bill Paxton. Cast: Adrian Pasdar. Roddy McDowall. Purchased by producer Charles B. Moss, Kalcheim's original screenplay, entitled "It Drinks Hippie Blood",[2] followed a group of hippies camping on a cove who are attacked by a creature that lives in the water. Director: John McNaughton. Director: F.W. Lastly, links found in submitted comments will generally be deleted. Cast: Craig T. Nelson. xDD. Jesus Revolution . 10. Yvonne Monlaur. The Sixth Sense (1999). 79. Lew Ayres. Johanna ter Steege. Director: Tobe Hooper. Passes are now on sale for the event, returning to a full week of screenings, May 13-19, at Chicago's historic Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport Ave); more information on the first selected films, plus festival passes, is available here. Book Club . Elizabeth Moody. Cast: Angela Bettis. Hilary Mason. 40. But Id say that the less popular a film is even though were talking about film critics who should know their classics the less likely itll be for that film to make it to any top-100 list let alone a top-ten list. 51. What critics said: "Guillermo Del Toro's The Devil's Backbone is a really cool ghost story with an . Note: this list was first published in Oct. 2006. Some titles clearly do not belong (Shaun of the Dead), some should be rated more highly (Session 9), and some just deserve inclusion (Jacobs Ladder). Sal or the 120 Days of Sodom / Sal o le 120 giornate di Sodoma (1975). Omar Epps. Yeah, those top 10, 50, 100 whatever lists are pretty dumb all right. Big saurians are way more horrible then fascists who force you to eat shit and afterwards torture you to death in front of your friends. ), no matter the category or criteria, because these lists are almost invariably compiled by people who know little about films beyond mainstream Hollywood stuff released in the last decade or two. Cast: Drew Barrymore. Gustav von Wangenheim. 92. Director: Tobe Hooper. But I do miss Eraserhead: After seeing a trailer when I was 20, I waited ten years to collect the courage to see it - and I did well do do so. When the woman is caught and questioned by the couple, she remains silent and quickly flees when Emily approaches. "Psycho" 2. [12] The theme of evil pervading the protagonist's mind was central: "I was alarmed by the notion that you can't defeat or defuse evilit forever lives inside and all around usso I worked that fear inside the story," said Hancock. So does IT follows.. these movies are not perfect but, they are both freaking awesome, and scary as hell.. The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) today announces nominees for their top film honors of 2022; winners will be announced at the organizations annual awards ceremony to be held in Chicago on Wednesday, December 14. The Wolf Man (1941). Dont Look Now (1973). Even Jaws, though scary, is not consistent enough in maintaining a horrific tone to deserve a spot in the top 10 of such a list. 46. Ask 100 people what the 10 Greatest Romantic Films are, and guarenteed youll get different responses depending upon the person and theyre experiences in life. Curiously, even though I have trouble watching scary films no matter how stupid or absurd several titles found on the Chicago Film Critics Scariest Movies list left me utterly unimpressed. The very fact that Shyamalans abysmal Signs made the cut, and Fulcis Gates Of Hellor Zombi; The Brood or The Sentinel didnt. Tom Conway. Chicago, IL (December 14, 2022) The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) today announces their 2022 award winners. Barton Heyman. [52] The Blu-ray was released on January 28, 2020 and includes a commentary track from director John D. Hancock and producer Phil Badalato, interviews with composer Orville Stoeber and historian Kim Newman, a documentary on the filming locations, and other bonus features. Art Hindle. For me, its still the most unquieting, disturbing and scary movie ever. The Hitcher (1986). Repulsion (1965). "The Shining" 8. Director: James Cameron. See also: Fay Wray, Lee Patrick, Edwige Fenech, and Mary Philbin among the movies Top Ten Scream Queens.. Patric Knowles. Socially conscious & political cinema. Signs (2002). I agree with a lot of your comments too. As the body floats away, Jessica sees that it is Duncan. The Birds (1963). Cast: Colin Clive. The Masque of the Red Death (1964). Director: Jack Sholder. The woman leads Jessica to a cliff, at the bottom of which lies Dorker's bloodied body. Max von Sydow. Theres a really interesting relationship between Karloffs character as the mute manservant and the insane brother Saul which the family has kept hidden in the attic. When a stranger calls (50) is placed above Salo (58)? Paul Guilfoyle. Cast: Audrey Hepburn. Zohra could play the fragility of the character, but she could also authentically convey the fear and the terror. Which Bram Stokers Dracula? Poltergeist (1982). 72. Wait Until Dark (1967). I agree that Chicagos was not so bad at all. 78. I saw a revival in a San Francisco theater and it worked beautifully. Some literature and film scholars have drawn comparisons between Let's Scare Jessica to Death and Irish novelist Sheridan Le Fanu's novel Carmilla (1871), which tells the story of a vampiress. lists. Theyre just for fun, dont take life so seriously. 35. [11], Let's Scare Jessica to Death was filmed over a period of 26 days[2] in the fall of 1970, in various towns in Connecticut;[16] the production budget was $250,000. [18] Barton Heyman and Kevin O'Connor were given the roles of Jessica's husband Duncan, and the couple's friend Woody, respectively; Hancock had worked with Heyman and O'Connor previously, as they had appeared in his 19671968 stage production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Blue Velvet (1986). "[46], 2020 review from The Super Network's film critic Marcella Papandrea gave the film a very positive review, saying "The atmosphere and the soundtrack are haunting pieces, the film is very unnerving from start to finish, as the view is with an unreliable narrator and the audience feels what Jessica feels throughout." Director: Tom Holland. Director: Jacques Tourneur. Now that scared me, especially the 1st episode about the woman who dressed dead people for a living. Margot Kidder. Director: Brian De Palma. Though criticism of the film has been divided, it went on to attain a cult following,[4] and some film scholars have drawn comparisons to Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's novel Carmilla (1871). Cast: Frances Dee. Director: Terence Young. Isabelle Adjani. Adrienne King. 17. The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, today announces the complete lineup, schedule and special guests expected for the ninth annual Chicago Critics Film Festival, May 13-19 at the Music Box Theatre. The new critics represent a a variety of film journalism in Chicago and bring their voices to one of the countrys longest-standing and most accomplished associations of writers. Exorcism of Emily Rose, 86?! 49. The Hidden (1987). Films Chicago Critics Film Festival Films Tickets and passes are now on sale for the 2022 Chicago Critics Film Festival! Let me know how you feel and tell Roger Ebert to stick it. My top 3 would be: Exorcist (though it was quite slow), Halloween and The Ring. Bunker. [1] I never get the need people have to place things in such dogmatic hierarchial contexts. Jodie Foster. [1] Director: Stuart Gordon. Devil's Peak (VOD) Emily. (I do, however, explain that my lists and my reviews are, like everybody elses, highly subjective and definitely NOT written in stone.). The Brides of Dracula (1960). Socially conscious & political cinema. But as a means of measuring film history, theyre pretty useless. Love the list, in general .. but, please switch to the Coppola Bram Stokers Dracula. She jumps into a nearby rowboat and paddles out into the lake. Hours pass and Jessica leaves to hitch a ride into town. Rory Culkin. [1] Its unclear which The Night Stalker the Chicago Film Critics are referring to in their Top 100 Horror Movies, but its likely the 1972 made-for-TV horror movie, in which a journalist investigates a series of murders committed by a vampire. Note: this list was first published in Oct. 2006. Chicago, IL chicagofilmcritics.org Joined June 2009. Salo is by far one of the most horrific movies Ive ever seen. Cast: Rod Taylor. I definitely remember that it wasnt at all a scary movie., I do have the DVD here. Lampert gives a performance so overwrought that it has to rank as one of the most eccentric ever captured on film. Cast: Richard Carlson. Director: Rouben Mamoulian. I wanted to do a movie that was legitimately terrifying. The Ring (2002). Maria Ouspenskaya. When a Stranger Calls (1979). Abusive, inflammatory, spammy/self-promotional, baseless (spreading mis- or disinformation), and just plain deranged comments will be zapped. I Walked with a Zombie (1943). 28 Days Later (2002). Dawn of the Dead (1978) 10. Its actually quite a touching film because it speaks to elements of lonliness, societal ostracism, and to the desire for all living beings to be loved and accepted. 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