Yes. Not even just for the supernatural element. All the drama is based on the horror and trauma going on, it's the basis for the plot. So yes, horror. Don't sell out on us and start using "horror" like it's a dirty word for prestige picturesJason wrote:Should The Exorcist be considered a horror film?
I don't know. It definitely feels like it's closer to the line, though. Some people consider Seven and Silence of the Lambs to be horror. I probably wouldn't put either of those there. I think the Exorcist is more horror than the other two, though. So I'm definitely leaning horror with the Exorcist.zombie wrote:what would push it out of the genre, for you?Jason wrote:Should The Exorcist be considered a horror film?
Seems like a load of bullshit. I am neither an intellectual nor reckless. I am also not an extrovert, which is mentioned in the blurb. I'm also a huge fantasy nerd. According to the article, I should be good at "retaining information". I can't remember simple fucking words half the time. Of course, I may be an outlier due to my unstable mental health, but generalities such as this tend to be nonsense.zombie wrote:https://www.ranker.com/list/what-your-f ... n-breeding
as a horror fan, do you find yourself to be intellectual and reckless (or defiant) ?
I feel like the demon being a clear character in the movie makes it horror. If they danced around the idea that was only in her head for the whole movie, it would cease to be horror.DancesWithWerewolves wrote:Yes. Not even just for the supernatural element. All the drama is based on the horror and trauma going on, it's the basis for the plot. So yes, horror. Don't sell out on us and start using "horror" like it's a dirty word for prestige picturesJason wrote:Should The Exorcist be considered a horror film?
The older I get, the more I get like mikey, and question whether or not a film is horror. There are plenty I'd say aren't horror now, that I would have easily labeled horror ten years ago. That said, the Exorcist is horror. It may not be the only genre involved, but it's definitely the one leading the story.Jason wrote:Should The Exorcist be considered a horror film?
well, as someone who considers both of those other films to be horror, i feel a little bit slighted.Jason wrote:I don't know. It definitely feels like it's closer to the line, though. Some people consider Seven and Silence of the Lambs to be horror. I probably wouldn't put either of those there. I think the Exorcist is more horror than the other two, though. So I'm definitely leaning horror with the Exorcist.zombie wrote:what would push it out of the genre, for you?Jason wrote:Should The Exorcist be considered a horror film?
Nah, I'd still feel it towards a horror if they pulled the "all in the head" thing. I would feel cheated, and pissed, but I still would label it horror.Jason wrote:I feel like the demon being a clear character in the movie makes it horror. If they danced around the idea that was only in her head for the whole movie, it would cease to be horror.DancesWithWerewolves wrote:Yes. Not even just for the supernatural element. All the drama is based on the horror and trauma going on, it's the basis for the plot. So yes, horror. Don't sell out on us and start using "horror" like it's a dirty word for prestige picturesJason wrote:Should The Exorcist be considered a horror film?
I read that the original score for The Exorcist was thought to be too scary for audiences, so Friedkin tossed them out, literally in a dumpster.
Those were the only two I could think of that I wouldn't consider horror.zombie wrote:how many other movies do you have to call into question, if you are on the fence on the exorcist?
the main movie that i struggle with, knowing some consider it to be horror, is wait until dark.Jason wrote:Those were the only two I could think of that I wouldn't consider horror.zombie wrote:how many other movies do you have to call into question, if you are on the fence on the exorcist?
that is so personal to the horror fan doing the ranking. what is the way into a discussion?Jason wrote:Ranking criteria for a top 100 horror list...
I don't know how. :pzombie wrote:well, take it on personal enjoyment and interest in the film. do a top 10. then 20. and so on? don't let the differences in execution and intent, between films, hold you up?
