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Kelley Tauffel - JackofThings's avatar

Ancient Unexplained Evil - YES

I hate when some random person shows up with everything we need to know about the monster. Sometimes there's not even a reason for that character to have this knowledge. Part of why I loved Cloverfield. But then all the online lore came out. I was so mad.

Deep Rising does this too, and it ruins the monster. Seeing the entire monster also ruins the monster. Oof. I still love that movie so much though.

John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

Cloverfield is a perfect example of the way I like it.

Rick's Horror Flicks's avatar

100% agreed on jump scares. It’s gotten a bad rap for being cheap, which I think is nonsense. There’s a place for well-executed jump scares in every horror movie

John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

Right. One or two great ones in any movie is greatly appreciated.

Alicia's avatar

Love some Final Girl energy too! 🪓

Wendy Cockcroft's avatar

I love all of those. Add mad scientist and irresponsible with power.

John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

Mad scientist is always great

Wendy Cockcroft's avatar

I'm a huge fan of the old Hammer House of Horror films.

John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

Those are what I grew up with. Love them.

Wendy Cockcroft's avatar

Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing... they broke the mould when they were made. Such great character actors!

John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

My childhood heroes.