Clearly, not everyone goes to love the identical belongings you do. It’s human nature to have completely different opinions, however in the case of traditional horror movies you’d assume the quantity of 1-star critiques on Letterboxd can be minimal. They’re classics! However that’s not the case, a number of the motion pictures listed under have unhealthy critiques within the 1000’s.
We are able to say, that lots of the unhealthy critiques aren’t actually critiques in any respect. Issues like “I hated it” or “It was too gross” aren’t actually based mostly on the benefit of the filmmaker, actors, or particular results. That being mentioned, I believe calling a film “boring” is a sound private evaluate. However we recognize the individuals really took the time to clarify why they gave the film just one star.
We even bumped into some critiques like The Exorcist the place the reviewer gave it a foul ranking as a result of it was so disturbing; the precise level of the movie. They hated the film for doing what it was meant to do. Wouldn’t that make it 5 stars?
At any fee, we picked a few of your favorites which can be universally cherished, however to some, they fell wanting the mark for no matter cause. Moreover, this isn’t a case of evaluate bombing since these movies have already had their theatrical run, in some circumstances, a long time in the past.
Once you’re accomplished studying, tell us if there’s a beloved traditional title that you just didn’t like however everybody else loves.
The Shining (1982)
“precise boring film, by no means fell asleep watching a horror film however fell asleep throughout this one.” — Luca
“I really fell asleep from boredom. It’s apparently a ‘traditional’ or no matter however i believe it’s what taught different movies the right way to ship somebody comatose or one thing like that Idk. However there really a great deal of moments that had been referenced within the substance for instance and a great deal of different movies! That was kinda cool, just like the twins and the bike and the carpet and the blood raise and the stare and right here’s johnny. Additionally shelley duval ateeee.” — soobviouslyaha
The Exorcist (1973)
“Essentially the most overhyped film ever. It was so boring. There was perhaps 15-20 minutes of precise horror however the remaining was simply speaking and it was soooo boring and onerous to look at. The film is method too lengthy and it takes method too lengthy to get to the horror. It shouldn’t be a traditional horror film it’s insanely boring. I might not suggest this ever. Ending was simply no matter. It has the slowest construct up potential and never even definitely worth the hype. The film appeared good for the yr that it was filmed however for it to be probably the most advisable horror motion pictures I used to be so disillusioned. Would most likely by no means watch ever once more.” — Sayenpn
“i don’t know what you all see on this. perhaps i wasn’t within the temper however i couldn’t get myself to care in any respect. this wasn’t in the slightest degree horrifying to me, it was simply gross. sexualizing somewhat lady to indicate that she’s possessed won’t ever not be revolting to me and at all times looks like low-cost shock worth.” — Sarah
A Nightmare on Elm Avenue (1984)
“i don’t actually have a joke that is only a unhealthy film. i’m positive the following 6 motion pictures within the sequence are higher tho.” — Jackson
“One star solely for Heather Langenkamp and younger Johnny! Heather carried the film for positive, a number of the sensible results had been OK for the time however general boring and never scary and corny. Sorry!” — Kem Cage
“Guys did we watch the identical film? These scores are the true spook fr.
I’m not getting ‘camp,’ I’m simply getting ‘unhealthy,’ sadly – the appearing, the results, the ‘plot,’ the ending, the best way it drags at an hour and a half via its bizarre ass use of time, the shortage of scary……I’ve genuinely by no means felt so gaslit by a film’s hype. The sensible results are acceptable however that’s all I actually should say!” — Walmart Corky
Halloween (1978)
“Cool film about characters strolling from place to position speaking about random shit for 50 minutes whereas a man stands within the distance menacingly and breathes loudly. All constructing as much as the riveting conclusion the place Michael Myers retains repeatedly reassembling himself off the ground like a Dry Bones from Mario.
“Like yeah, positive, perhaps if I had watched this in 1978, I might’ve thought it was good. But when I noticed somebody smacking two stones collectively in 5000 BC, I’d most likely assume that was good too.The truth that all the flicks that ripped this one off additionally typically suck doesn’t assist the “Seinfeld Is Unfunny Syndrome” case both. (Actually the one time I can consider that these tropes have ever labored is in Scream, as a result of that’s a parody film).” — MMK
“This was very boring.” — Rob
Friday the thirteenth (1980)
“Strip Monopoly… youngsters knew the right way to have enjoyable again then…However critically, is that this a parody of “Psycho” ? — Boris Gemmeaux
“A traditional, I suppose, although it was accomplished higher in Black Christmas and even Tower of Evil.” — CanadianaJan
Terrifier 3
“i favored this one higher than terrifier 2 and fewer than terrifier 1. i did like a number of the fashionable nuance they gave to it with mia particularly being a pushy self entitled podcaster, however i simply felt the quantity of gore on this one was really pointless and simply misplaced any affect it might need had.” — Emi
“The potential is there nevertheless it looks like a tubi parody with an enormous price range a lot of the time.” — DJ
Scream (1996)
“i can’t perceive why this film ever received so standard. The plot is lazy and lowkey disgusting, not even scary. I get the enduring masks, however every part else is… okay. The plot twist wasnt even a plot twist if you happen to appeared shut sufficient. However i get it: it was a hollywood film destined for fulfillment, similar to some other mainstream film these days, that succeeded as a result of it pleases most people. That doesnt make it a superb film in my opinion.” — stephmonkey
“meh, it’s a adequate horror film esp for the time, clearly a traditional however nothing wonderful or not accomplished earlier than.” — bellaxwells
