The October Challenge Discussion Thread: 2017

[Jigsaw]

The rules this year have an ambiguity I wanTed to check. Is it 31 films, 16 of which must be new? Is that the only rules. Or by implication is it 31 16N AND minimum 15 old? Because I’ve met the challenge of 31 films, and 16 new, but not with 15 old ones. What is the verdict?

Haven't watched a single rewatch, and have no plans to. Unless it's specifically stated in the rules, all that is required are 31 films, 16 which must be new.

Nothing at all is said about required rewatches, and hasn't been in some time (back in 2015, I watched only first-time viewings also).

[Jigsaw]

Blood Creek from 2006 is ranking right up there with Slender as being another pile of shit i've sat through for the challenge. I'll probably be the one person (except Jiggy) to ever watch it, so take my advice and just keep it that way. No redeeming value at all.

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll add it to my want to see list later.

[Jigsaw]

Five movies today, all from the 1970's. Should be a fun time.

Starting with Blacula (1972).

[Tiggnutz]

The rules this year have an ambiguity I wanTed to check. Is it 31 films, 16 of which must be new? Is that the only rules. Or by implication is it 31 16N AND minimum 15 old? Because I’ve met the challenge of 31 films, and 16 new, but not with 15 old ones. What is the verdict?

Haven't watched a single rewatch, and have no plans to. Unless it's specifically stated in the rules, all that is required are 31 films, 16 which must be new.

Nothing at all is said about required rewatches, and hasn't been in some time (back in 2015, I watched only first-time viewings also).

Yeah just need 16 new watches out of 31 but you can have all new watches if you want.

[showa58taro]

The rules this year have an ambiguity I wanTed to check. Is it 31 films, 16 of which must be new? Is that the only rules. Or by implication is it 31 16N AND minimum 15 old? Because I’ve met the challenge of 31 films, and 16 new, but not with 15 old ones. What is the verdict?

Haven't watched a single rewatch, and have no plans to. Unless it's specifically stated in the rules, all that is required are 31 films, 16 which must be new.

Nothing at all is said about required rewatches, and hasn't been in some time (back in 2015, I watched only first-time viewings also).

Yeah just need 16 new watches out of 31 but you can have all new watches if you want.

Thanks both. Happy with that interpretation. Means I don't have to find time to do 2 old watches before Tuesday night if I don't want to.

[Tiggnutz]

I think ive only watched Wrong Turn once so that will be a good rewatch. Always loved me a good inbred movie.

[Jigsaw]

I think ive only watched Wrong Turn once so that will be a good rewatch. Always loved me a good inbred movie.

I truly consider Wrong Turn a modern-day classic. Shame the countless sequels went on to damage the original movie (same with Saw, alas).

[Jigsaw]

Next up, 4 mosche di velluto grigio (1971), or 4 Flies on Grey Velvet, an Argento classic I've yet to see.

[DancesWithWerewolves]

Yeah, way back in the early days, it used to be 16 new, 15 rewatch as the rules, but it evolved over the years to just 16 new watch minimum, with the 31 minimum total overall.

[flyingspider]

Twice Told Tales, good movie. The second story I actually read in college, so it was nice to see it in a "movie" form. Finishing The Swarm next.

[zombie]

how did ingrid pitt become so synonymous with hammer films, the way that lee and cushing are? as far as i can tell, she only has two movies with the studio.

[Jigsaw]

Next up, 4 mosche di velluto grigio (1971), or 4 Flies on Grey Velvet, an Argento classic I've yet to see.

Watching this dubbed, which isn't bad (I liked Blood and Black Lace more dubbed than I did subtitled, as it turned out), but the problem here is that while the language is dubbed, the Italian messages and newsprint isn't. The main character just got some (possibly threatening?) message, but it being in Italian, I've no idea what it said.

Woe is me.

[Tiggnutz]

I think ive only watched Wrong Turn once so that will be a good rewatch. Always loved me a good inbred movie.

I truly consider Wrong Turn a modern-day classic. Shame the countless sequels went on to damage the original movie (same with Saw, alas).

That is a good flick

[Tiggnutz]

Black Christmas 74

[Jigsaw]

This gay private eye catapulted up to my top five supporting cast members of all the movies I've seen this month. What a card.

[Monster]

Children of the Damned

Just from the opening credits I suspect this won't live up to Village.

I might save this one for another time .

Good call. It's pretty weak.

[Tiggnutz]

Children of the Damned

Just from the opening credits I suspect this won't live up to Village.

I might save this one for another time .

Good call. It's pretty weak.

Perfect for next year's Challenge when I need new watches

[Reign in Blood]

I think ive only watched Wrong Turn once so that will be a good rewatch. Always loved me a good inbred movie.

I truly consider Wrong Turn a modern-day classic. Shame the countless sequels went on to damage the original movie (same with Saw, alas).

Pretty much agree. Although I did dig part 4, slashers in the snow are usually fun and it filled the void over not getting a rumored F13 in the snow at the time.

[Reign in Blood]

Twice Told Tales, good movie. The second story I actually read in college, so it was nice to see it in a "movie" form. Finishing The Swarm next.

The Swarm, one of the finest when animals attack flicks (yes bees are not animals, but for simplicity it goes into the sub-genre).

[DancesWithWerewolves]

I haven't seen The Swarm. Maybe I should add that if I can get my hands on it.