Clearly, not everyone goes to love the identical stuff you do. It’s human nature to have completely different opinions, however relating to traditional horror movies you’ll suppose the quantity of 1-star evaluations on Letterboxd could be minimal. They’re classics! However that’s not the case, a number of the motion pictures listed beneath have unhealthy evaluations within the 1000’s.
We are able to say, that loads of the unhealthy evaluations aren’t actually evaluations in any respect. Issues like “I hated it” or “It was too gross” aren’t actually primarily based on the benefit of the filmmaker, actors, or particular results. That being mentioned, I feel calling a film “boring” is a sound private evaluation. However we admire the folks really took the time to elucidate why they gave the film just one star.
We even bumped into some evaluations 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 supposed 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 evaluation bombing since these movies have already had their theatrical run, in some instances, many years in the past.
While you’re completed 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 find out how 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 observe. The film is means too lengthy and it takes means 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 attainable and never even definitely worth the hype. The film appeared good for the 12 months that it was filmed however for it to be one of the really helpful 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 least horrifying to me, it was simply gross. sexualizing just a little 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 also have a joke that is only a unhealthy film. i’m certain the subsequent 6 motion pictures within the collection are higher tho.” — Jackson
“One star solely for Heather Langenkamp and younger Johnny! Heather carried the film for certain, 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 actual spook fr.
I’m not getting ‘camp,’ I’m simply getting ‘unhealthy,’ sadly – the appearing, the consequences, the ‘plot,’ the ending, the best way it drags at an hour and a half by means of its bizarre ass use of time, the dearth 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 need to 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, certain, perhaps if I had watched this in 1978, I might’ve thought it was sensible. But when I noticed somebody smacking two stones collectively in 5000 BC, I’d most likely suppose that was sensible 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… children knew find out how to have enjoyable again then…However significantly, is that this a parody of “Psycho” ? — Boris Gemmeaux
“A traditional, I suppose, although it was completed 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 trendy 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 funds a lot of the time.” — DJ
Scream (1996)
“i can’t perceive why this film ever acquired so in style. The plot is lazy and lowkey disgusting, not even scary. I get the enduring masks, however every little thing else is… okay. The plot twist wasnt even a plot twist when you appeared shut sufficient. However i get it: it was a hollywood film destined for fulfillment, similar to every other mainstream film these days, that succeeded as a result of it pleases most people. That doesnt make it a great film in my opinion.” — stephmonkey
“meh, it’s a ok horror film esp for the time, clearly a traditional however nothing superb or not completed earlier than.” — bellaxwells
