Clearly, not all people goes to love the identical stuff you do. It’s human nature to have totally different opinions, however on the subject of basic horror movies you’d assume the quantity of 1-star critiques on Letterboxd could be minimal. They’re classics! However that’s not the case, among the motion pictures listed beneath have dangerous critiques within the 1000’s.
We will say, that loads of the dangerous critiques aren’t actually critiques 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 stated, I feel calling a film “boring” is a legitimate private assessment. However we admire the folks 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 nasty score 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 charge, we picked a few of your favorites which are universally cherished, however to some, they fell wanting the mark for no matter motive. Moreover, this isn’t a case of assessment bombing since these movies have already had their theatrical run, in some circumstances, many years in the past.
Once you’re carried out studying, tell us if there’s a beloved basic title that you simply 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 ‘basic’ or no matter however i believe it’s what taught different movies the best 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 elevate 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 remainder was simply speaking and it was soooo boring and exhausting to observe. The film is manner too lengthy and it takes manner too lengthy to get to the horror. It shouldn’t be a basic horror film it’s insanely boring. I might not advocate this ever. Ending was simply no matter. It has the slowest construct up doable and never even well worth the hype. The film appeared good for the 12 months that it was filmed however for it to be some of the beneficial horror motion pictures I used to be so upset. Would in all probability 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 a little bit woman to point out that she’s possessed won’t ever not be revolting to me and all the time seems like low cost shock worth.” — Sarah
A Nightmare on Elm Avenue (1984)
“i don’t also have a joke that is only a dangerous 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, among 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 ‘dangerous,’ sadly – the performing, the results, the ‘plot,’ the ending, the best way it drags at an hour and a half by way of 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 must 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 in all probability assume that was sensible too.The truth that all the flicks that ripped this one off additionally usually 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 best way to have enjoyable again then…However critically, is that this a parody of “Psycho” ? — Boris Gemmeaux
“A basic, I suppose, although it was carried out higher in Black Christmas and even Tower of Evil.” — CanadianaJan
Terrifier 3
“i appreciated this one higher than terrifier 2 and fewer than terrifier 1. i did like among the trendy nuance they gave to it with mia specifically being a pushy self entitled podcaster, however i simply felt the quantity of gore on this one was actually pointless and simply misplaced any influence it may need had.” — Emi
“The potential is there however it seems like a tubi parody with an enormous funds many of the time.” — DJ
Scream (1996)
“i can’t perceive why this film ever bought so standard. The plot is lazy and lowkey disgusting, not even scary. I get the enduring masks, however every thing else is… okay. The plot twist wasnt even a plot twist in the event you appeared shut sufficient. However i get it: it was a hollywood film destined for fulfillment, similar to another mainstream film these days, that succeeded as a result of it pleases most people. That doesnt make it film in my opinion.” — stephmonkey
“meh, it’s a adequate horror film esp for the time, clearly a basic however nothing wonderful or not carried out earlier than.” — bellaxwells
