Clearly, not all people goes to love the identical stuff you do. It’s human nature to have completely different opinions, however on the subject of basic horror movies you’d assume the quantity of 1-star evaluations on Letterboxd can be minimal. They’re classics! However that’s not the case, a few of the motion pictures listed beneath have dangerous evaluations within the hundreds.
We are able to say, that loads of the dangerous 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 stated, I believe calling a film “boring” is a sound private assessment. However we respect the individuals 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 meant to do. Wouldn’t that make it 5 stars?
At any fee, we picked a few of your favorites which might be universally cherished, however to some, they fell in need of 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.
Whenever you’re carried out studying, tell us if there’s a beloved basic 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 ‘basic’ or no matter however i feel 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 have 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 carry 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 possibly 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’d not suggest this ever. Ending was simply no matter. It has the slowest construct up potential and never even well worth the hype. The film regarded good for the 12 months that it was filmed however for it to be one of the beneficial horror motion pictures I used to be so dissatisfied. Would in all probability by no means watch ever once more.” — Sayenpn
“i don’t know what you all see on this. possibly i wasn’t within the temper however i couldn’t get myself to care in any respect. this wasn’t in the least scary 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 all the time seems like low cost shock worth.” — Sarah
A Nightmare on Elm Road (1984)
“i don’t also have a joke that is only a dangerous film. i’m positive the following 6 motion pictures within the collection are higher tho.” — Jackson
“One star solely for Heather Langenkamp and younger Johnny! Heather carried the film for positive, a few of the sensible results have been OK for the time however total 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 appearing, the results, the ‘plot,’ the ending, the way in which 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, possibly if I had watched this in 1978, I’d’ve thought it was good. But when I noticed somebody smacking two stones collectively in 5000 BC, I’d in all probability assume that was good too.The truth that all the films 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… children knew the best way to have enjoyable again then…However severely, 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 preferred this one higher than terrifier 2 and fewer than terrifier 1. i did like a few 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 actually pointless and simply misplaced any affect it might need had.” — Emi
“The potential is there however it seems like a tubi parody with an enormous funds a lot of the time.” — DJ
Scream (1996)
“i can’t perceive why this film ever obtained so common. The plot is lazy and lowkey disgusting, not even scary. I get the long-lasting masks, however every part else is… okay. The plot twist wasnt even a plot twist in the event you regarded shut sufficient. However i get it: it was a hollywood film destined for achievement, identical to some other mainstream film these days, that succeeded as a result of it pleases most of the people. That doesnt make it an excellent film in my opinion.” — stephmonkey
“meh, it’s a adequate horror film esp for the time, clearly a basic however nothing superb or not carried out earlier than.” — bellaxwells
