Clearly, not all people goes to love the identical stuff you do. It’s human nature to have totally different opinions, however with regards to basic horror movies you’ll assume the quantity of 1-star evaluations on Letterboxd could be minimal. They’re classics! However that’s not the case, among the motion pictures listed beneath have unhealthy evaluations within the hundreds.
We are able to say, that a variety of the unhealthy evaluations aren’t actually evaluations 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 stated, I feel calling a film “boring” is a sound private evaluation. However we recognize the individuals really took the time to clarify why they gave the film just one star.
We even bumped into some evaluations like The Exorcist the place the reviewer gave it a nasty 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 price, we picked a few of your favorites which might be universally liked, however to some, they fell in need of the mark for no matter purpose. 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.
If you’re executed 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 tips on how 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 raise and the stare and right here’s johnny. Additionally shelley duval ateeee.” — soobviouslyaha
The Exorcist (1973)
“Probably the most overhyped film ever. It was so boring. There was possibly 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 basic horror film it’s insanely boring. I might not suggest this ever. Ending was simply no matter. It has the slowest construct up doable and never even definitely worth the hype. The film regarded good for the yr that it was filmed however for it to be probably the most 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. possibly 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 a bit woman to point out that she’s possessed won’t ever not be revolting to me and at all times seems 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 collection are higher tho.” — Jackson
“One star solely for Heather Langenkamp and younger Johnny! Heather carried the film for positive, among the sensible results have 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 performing, 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 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, positive, possibly 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 in all probability 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 tips on how to have enjoyable again then…However critically, is that this a parody of “Psycho” ? — Boris Gemmeaux
“A basic, I suppose, although it was executed 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 among the fashionable 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 might need had.” — Emi
“The potential is there but it surely seems 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 acquired so common. The plot is lazy and lowkey disgusting, not even scary. I get the enduring masks, however all the pieces else is… okay. The plot twist wasnt even a plot twist when you regarded shut sufficient. However i get it: it was a hollywood film destined for achievement, similar to some other mainstream film these days, that succeeded as a result of it pleases most of the people. That doesnt make it film in my opinion.” — stephmonkey
“meh, it’s a ok horror film esp for the time, clearly a basic however nothing superb or not executed earlier than.” — bellaxwells
