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by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on October 31st, 2009
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by Phillis - Zacks little sister on November 2nd, 2009
To my knowlege, it's the only movie I know of that filmed an actual death, so in that way, it brings out my spiritual side. I feel a natural reverence for it that I don't feel for other movies. +5
by Hunter on November 2nd, 2009
No, I think Amityville horror was scarier.
by Ambrose the Colossal Praying Mantis on October 31st, 2009
Absolutely. It has been part of my life! I saw it in the 70's as an underage teenager, paid a small fortune for it on video in the early 80's and now have the DVD. It gets me every time (I'm not keen on the "other" version - Freidkin's re-edit, though)
by Don Quixote el Manchego on October 31st, 2009
absolutely! amazing movie! definitely one of scariest ever made... not to mention disturbing. remember the bloody crucifix part?
by calicorey on October 31st, 2009
Being in a catholic elementary school at the time
Oh yes.....
by ExactlyTwentyLetters on October 31st, 2009
No, but I respect your opinion.
I'm more a fan of the original "Texas Chainsaw Massacre"...but to each his (or her) own! :)
by DukeG on October 31st, 2009
I havent seen it in a while but, when I watched it 20 years ago it scared the Crap out of me.
by littlegreycells on November 5th, 2009
Hmm no I wouldnt say so... I dont really get scared by films, but I dont think the Exorcist is the scariest, maybe something like Nightmare on Elm St, or Halloween!
by Basil_Fawlty on November 5th, 2009
My own choices for that title are:
Nosferatu -- the great silent film.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari -- another unforgettable silent.
The first three Omen movies.
The Black Cat -- visually stunning, an intelligent script, and wonderful, subtle performances by Karloff and Lugosi.
And speaking of Lugosi, his version of Dracula.
by jeanie16 on November 2nd, 2009
Id have to say , for me , it was, I was so scared after that movie I couldn't sleep properly for weeks, and to be honest, I dont really watch scary movies now........
by mzlady on November 2nd, 2009
Back in 1970's yes that was scary.
by Beavis - the other white meat on November 2nd, 2009
Without a doubt!
by Over and Out on November 2nd, 2009
I would agree .. I had lots of nightmares about that!!
by Derf on November 2nd, 2009
Sorry but not even close. The Shining is easily scarier.
by TERRYTUKER on November 2nd, 2009
yes! i saw that one as a kid
by Symbeline on November 2nd, 2009
Not really. Maybe it's because I don't come from that generation, but the movie is fairly old, and physically seems comedic to me.
As well, the concept of it, in my opinion is nowhere near plausible, so it doesn't have that to make up for the near comedic value of peas soup vomit and crucifix sex.
However it is still an awesome classic, and I totally enjoy it. But the scariest ever? Nah.
by Thriftymaid on November 2nd, 2009
At the time it was made, it probably was the scariest movie I had ever seen.
by tenderness on November 2nd, 2009
no the scariest movie ever is The Shining, brrrr
by Jadey - Vive la difference on November 2nd, 2009
Perhaps it is the scariest movie of its time, I don't agree that it is the scariest movie ever made. It doesn't scare me.
by jessalin on November 2nd, 2009
I sure do agree! Still gives me the ebee gee bees.
by SoulFire on October 31st, 2009
Not for me, the Saw movies freaked me out much more.
by Jay Was Here - AYPWIP on October 31st, 2009
Absolutely.
I would call The Evil Dead (1982) a very close second.
Those are the only movies that still give me an eerie feeling when I watch them alone at night.
by kybear on October 31st, 2009
The Exorcist was scary for sure but I don't think any movie ever scared me like Psycho did.
by pandora on October 31st, 2009
It was the creepy, but the scariest for me was Alfred Hitchcock movies, The Birds and Psycho. For years I hated taking long showers. And as for the Birds, whenever I see crows in a large group, I still get the creeps. I've met a lot of people over the years who felt the same way about both.
by -Icy- on October 31st, 2009
no but it is right up there with a few others i love to watch. +5
by Sir Mikey phyliss 3rd cousin on October 31st, 2009
I dont know about scariest ever. But pretty damn creepy!!:)
by Kobayashi-san on February 1st, 2011
No, not agree, is silly not scary, I laugh when see video of it.
What idea or concept hasn't been used in the horror genre yet?
by Guillotine on January 7th, 2012
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by moevon2007 on January 23rd, 2012
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I really like The Shining and Hellraiser. What is your favorite Horror movie?
by Technus the Ghost Master of Technology on January 5th, 2012
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What are some good horror movies that aren't overly scary? Things like "Orphan."
by lila_35 on January 5th, 2012
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Do Hitchcock movies still scare you?
by righty1 on December 31st, 2011
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Whose death, Phillis? Thanks for your answer! Appreciate it! Have a terrific day today! +6
by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on November 3rd, 2009
One of the priests, M. Do you remember the scene where the priest fell down the flight of stairs? It killed him.
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on November 3rd, 2009
Yes! I remember that scene but no, I DIDN'T know it killed him! Was he a "stunt" person? I'm assuming that was reported in the newspaper. How else might you have heard about it, if NOT? Thanks for your clarification, Phillis! And sorry it's taken me so long to "rate" your answer! Just now came upon it!
by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on November 3rd, 2009
I haven't been getting many of my comments either! So don't worry about it. It's AB, not you.
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He was only an actor, not a stuntman. I don't know if it was in the paper because I was pretty young when it came out, maybe 10 or so, but I've watched several documentaries on the making of that film, with several of the cast being interviewed. That's how I found out.
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on November 3rd, 2009
Oh! Well. . . . . .there you go! Geez! That's TERRIBLE! Hm! I wonder about lawsuits from THAT!? Next time I watch it, I'll pay closer attention! Thanks, Phillis!
by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on November 3rd, 2009
My pleasure!
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on November 3rd, 2009
The actor you're talking about is Jason Miller, who not only lived through the filming but when on to many other roles. The only actor to die during filming was Jack McGowran, who dies from ccomplications of the flu. There are, however, many urban legends associated with the film.
by Gideon on November 5th, 2009
Hm-m-m-m-m! Interesting, Gideon! Watcha think, Phillis? We appreciate your further commentary, Gideon! Nice to know that he did not, in fact, die if your accounting is correct! And, you're right, there ARE many "urban legends" associated with that film; like that of "Poltergeist"!
by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on November 5th, 2009
Barculuv provided a link on another question of mine that supports what Gideon just said! I have no idea WHY peole would televise such an all-out lie. I have no answer to that, except to say that I believed it when they said it. Let me find the link to barculuv, and I'll post it here.
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on November 5th, 2009
This topic inspired me to ask a question. Barculuv's response can be found in Beavis' thread, the second answer to my question.
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http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1786422
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on November 5th, 2009
Yeah! I enjoyed reading the details to Barculuv's answer, Phillis! Thanks for sharing that! No! I don't see you as "stupid". Not at all! And I'm sure Gideon doesn't either! It was an honest mistake from whence you drew your conclusion! Something anyone of us may have done, as well! No biggie! It's all sorted out now! That's what AB is all about! Friendly discussions and "gentle" corrections! Okay! MINE can be a little brazen, sometimes <be quiet, Wiz> but I MEAN well! Mercy please! LOL
by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on November 5th, 2009
The thing is, I don't like misleading people. When I make a mistake, I try to do my best to fix it, even if it means looking like a butt :)
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on November 5th, 2009
And that's why you're not stupid, Phillis. Anyone who spends time here will eventually get out some bad information. I've done it. This sparked some interesting discussion, though.
by Gideon on November 5th, 2009
It was pretty interesting, wasn't it! I got some great answers to that question, thanks to Lady M's question (more than I cared to know, as it turned out).
It is times like these that make me proud to be part of the AB community. Thank you both, for being so good to me :)
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on November 5th, 2009
Thank. . . .YOU. . . .too, Phillis! I agree! The AB community, for the MOST part, CAN be quite rewarding!
by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on November 5th, 2009