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There are only three movies that terrified me growing up and they reside with me even today. Holding strong at the top of the list is Child’s Play, including but not limited to all the Chucky movies after that, except for the one where Chucky and Tiffany have a child because that one to me was more of a comedy. I believe it was called Seed of Chucky. This has forever shaped the way I view dolls, especially the creepy looking ones but at the same time formed a curiosity of having to watch any film that holds a disturbing doll. There is just something about being scared, the adrenaline rush you feel. Like the anticipation right before the big drop on a rollercoaster or as you’re walking into a haunted attraction on Halloween. Part of you doesn’t want to do it but part of you does. A close number two would be the original It. This movie has been known to create a phobia of clowns if one does not yet exist within you. I used to stare at the drain in both my bathtub and sink hoping that something wouldn’t surface from down inside. Unfortunately, that’s just one of the things this movie will have you watching out for. Occupying the third and final spot is Ghost Ship. No longer considered scary to me but back in the day it was horrifying! I think I only watched it two times in my life, once when I was younger and once more when I was older. The opening scene with the wire…yeah, I’m not going to say anymore for those of you who didn’t watch it. That gave me chills and is the ultimate reason why I never watched it again. At a young age seeing that for some reason built up a sort of fear. As of current, I can’t describe to you what I felt back then since I don’t exactly recall all the specifics but it was bad enough that I didn’t watch it until many, many years later and I mean many. Must’ve made one heck of an impact? Now let us talk about a childhood remake for a moment… I am very impressed with how well It was recreated. I’ve been watching horror movies since I was a child so many in fact that if I had to list them all I wouldn’t be able to come close. For me, It was one of those movies that made me want to dunk my head in a hole, ostrich style. Never to reemerge until the film’s credits came on. “Tell me when it’s over Mom!” From what he did during his reign of terror, down to how he looked, and everything in between…all of it filled me with fear. So, when I heard there was going to be a remake of the film the natural feeling of having to know crept up on me. Which led me to make the conscious decision to watch them both. I was overwhelmed with excitement. The adrenaline pumped hard inside me as the movie started. In the end of both I was one hundred percent satisfied. I feel they captured everything in the original and more with their own special twists and visions. Bravo to everyone who was a part of it! The way he looked in the newer adaptation, to how his voice sounded when he talked, even down to the music. In my eyes they did it right, all right! When a remake still scares the crap out of you just as much as an original and you find certain things from that one sticking with you too, that’s when you know they’ve done it right! Great Job Everyone! Check out Bill Skarsgård’s audition for the Pennywise role on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_k89Zm6O_TI As always, stay safe out there and in case no ones told you lately I appreciate ya! Comments are closed.
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