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DVDs & Films Forum - Suggestions for Halloween please - Page 1
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After years of Halowe'en parties and trick or treating, I've had enough.. this year we're going to stay in and watch a creepy film..
I've got an 8 and a 11 year old.. and I'm suddenly trying to think of a suitable film. It's a special one-off, so I'll make allowances on age restrictions..
They're OK with stuff like Buffy and Angel.. I was thinking about American Werewolf (I know it's an 18, but I don't remember it being more violent and/or graphic than Whedon's output..) I remember loving the film when I was their age!
Any suggestions?
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Elite
Having seen it not so long ago I'd say AWIL is a considerable step up from Buffy
When I was that age I liked stuff like Gremlins/Critters and they'd be more suitable esp for an 8yr old I'd guess
posted by Gareth Williams on Saturday, 22nd October 2011, 11:56
Elite
I would choose something maybe a little lighter, like The Hole (2010) - directed by Joe Dante, surprisingly scary for a 12A certificate.
If they are definitely prepared for something more grown-up, Sleepy Hollow is a perfect halloween movie, and no doubt the kids will love Johnny Depp.
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Ooh yes Gremlins is a good choice for that age! Nothing too gory that I remember. I think the original Omen is pretty non-gory too (just the head slicing scene which is quite tame) if you want something darker.
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Elite
The goonies 
while not being a horror there were a couple of jump out your seat moments for the younger ones
Elite
Hmm. I do have Gremlins.. might dust that off..
Will look into The Hole..
[EDIT] Ah, yes, I saw the trailer for the hole. Ordered!
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This item was edited on Saturday, 22nd October 2011, 16:37
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I enjoyed "The Hole" but I'm not sure it's very halloweeny in any respect. Your kids may find it very boring or confusing.
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This item was edited on Saturday, 22nd October 2011, 17:30
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I remember "The Hole" being quite sexual in content too, as it deals a lot with sexed up teenagers.
Gremlins is a good choice, and how about Poltergeist? And The Frighteners or Ghostbusters maybe? If they like musicals then Little Shop of Horrors is always a good pick. And finally Tremors, but can't remember gore content in that one...
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Poltergeist? And The Frighteners or Ghostbusters maybe? Ghostbusters, best film ever! Not very scary though. The Frighteners is another great choice, I don't think there is anything in there worse than Pirates of the Carrabean!
But Poltergeist was one I thought about suggesting until I remembered the scene where...
SPOILER:
the guy rips his own face off on the mirror, maybe a bit too much for an 8 year old 
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"The Hole" that Ben mentioned is the film with Thora Birch I believe, and not the film by Joe Dante that people are suggesting.
Even with THAT scene, i think Poltergeist would be just fine. I certainly enjoyed it as a kid. The Frighteners is a tremendous choice,as is Tremors. They're all great family horror flicks.
I'd add in Arachnophobia and what about something like Mimic, or The Facualty? Though my memory is hazy on those two.
For me, I've went with Blu-rays of The Omen, Brian DePalma's Obsession, Poltergeist, and In their Sleep on DVD. Obviously, I don't have kids!
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