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I'd say that Robocop contains enough body horror angles to be a valid entry, if that kind of thing scares or disturbs you.

I'd say that the rules about which films "count" in the challenge are fairly flexible. Robocop? Go for it.

Welp, my wrap-up is a bit less than I thought it would be due to the points value on TV series shows. Ash vs Evil Dead are 30-minute episodes, so the 12 I watched only add up to 4 points. The Rings of Power are 1-1.5 hour-long episodes, and the 8 I watched add up to 4 points as well, according...

OCTOBER 31: * next to film title = new to me 59) Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) (4K UHD Disc) 3.5/5 stars - Still entertaining and showcasing imagination to spare, The Golden Army doesn't quite live up to its predecessor IMO. All of the original cast are back with the exception of David...

I'm thinking along those same lines, Robert, and will be cutting back on the number of films I watch next year. A more relaxed approach will be nice.

I'm shooting for 60, and should be able to make it today.

OCTOBER 30: * next to film title = new to me 56) Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) (4K UHD Disc) 4/5 stars - This film totally grabbed me as a kid and I've always loved it. Filmed primarily at Wakulla Springs (underwater sequences) and along the St. John's River, both in Florida, it...

My memories of The Howling were positive too but man was it was painful to sit through last night.

I'm baaaaaack! OCTOBER 29: * next to film title = new to me 53) I Married a Monster from Outer Space (1958) (iTunes HD Streaming) 3.5/5 stars - One of a number of films that fall into the "aliens need to mate with Earth women to save their planet" genre, this is a well done and engaging...

Well, I had an opportunity to take a few days and go camping/observing, so I won’t be back in the saddle until the very end of the Challenge on Sunday/Monday. I *did* get to see a SpaceX launch from Vandenberg last night, which was amazing! Sorry for the off-topic post.

You say toe-may-toe, I say toe-mah-toe. ;)

OCTOBER 26: * next to film title = new to me 51) The Bride of Frankenstein (1935) (4K UHD Disc) 4/5 stars - I still prefer the original Frankenstein over Bride, but it's a slim margin and this film is pretty much firing on all cylinders. Karloff is wonderful once again as the Monster ("You...

OCTOBER 25: * next to film title = new to me 49) The Mummy (1932) (4K UHD Disc) 4/5 stars - One of my favorite classic Universal monster films, due in large part to Boris Karloff's absolutely wonderful performance. There's atmosphere to spare here as archaeologists breach the tomb of Egyptian...

OCTOBER 24: * next to film title = new to me 48) Ash vs Evil Dead - Season 2, Episode 1 (Home), Season 2, Episode 2 (The Morgue) (2016) (Blu-ray Disc) 4.5/5 stars - The Deadite craziness continues, with Ash, Kelly, Pablo, and Ruby all trying to locate the Necronomicon. The addition of Lee...

OCTOBER 23: I managed to squeeze in three more last night: * next to film title = new to me 45) 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) (Blu-ray Disc) 4/5 stars - Another film showcasing Ray Harryhausen's brilliant stop-motion animation. An expedition to Venus returns to Earth with a sample of the...

OCTOBER 23: Today was "giant monster on the loose" day! I'm going to try for 1 or 2 more films, but here's what I've got so far: * next to film title = new to me 42) The Valley of Gwangi (1969) (Blu-ray Disc Disc) 4/5 stars - A quirky story and Ray Harryhausen's stop-motion goodness make this...

OCTOBER 22: * next to film title = new to me 41) Fright Night (1985) (4K UHD Disc) 4/5 stars - A film that has become a classic over the years, writer/director Tom Holland's take on the standard vampire tale is funny, sexy, and saturated with eighties sensibilities. The cast is excellent...

Not bipedal, but I've always thought this was a very effective design for a werewolf:

OCTOBER 21: * next to film title = new to me 38) The Hidden (1987) (Blu-ray Disc) 3.5/5 stars - A series of violent crimes perpetrated by seemingly unconnected citizens sends FBI agent Lloyd Gallagher (Kyle MacLachlan), who is tracking a brutal criminal, to Los Angeles. He teams up with...

I was really surprised at just how great the iTunes HD stream looked. I may have to pick up the Blu-ray at some point.

OCTOBER 20: * next to film title = new to me 35) Eight Legged Freaks (2002) (iTunes HD Streaming) 3.5/5 stars - A barrel of toxic waste falls off a truck outside of Prosperity, Arizona, and lands in a local water hole. A couple of weeks later, the weird guy running the spider farm next door...

OCTOBER 19: * next to film title = new to me 33) The Invisible Man (1933) (4K UHD Disc) 4.5/5 stars - Absolutely a classic in every sense of the word thanks to an amazing breakout performance by Claude Rains, face covered in bandages or invisible except for a few seconds at the end of the...

So true! Plus, she emphatically tells him NO a few times, and he just cheerfully continues pushing and pushing, knowing the whole time that she's engaged. He really is a dick. :laugh:

I've always had a soft spot for The Wolfman too. It was my favorite Universal horror film as a kid. I even built a plastic model kit of the Wolfman that had glow-in-the-dark hands. However, watching it these days just makes me realize how cringe-worthy Larry Talbot's stalker behavior toward Gwen...

I'll have to admit that I've never seen the remake. Tomas Alfredson's film is pretty much perfect IMO, and I just don't think it needed to be revisited. But, you guys have me curious. Maybe I'll suck it up (no pun intended) and give Reeves' take on it a spin.

OCTOBER 18: * next to film title = new to me 30) Blue Monkey* (1987) (Blu-ray Disc) 2/5 stars - Also known as "Insect," this film was a stinker. A handyman is pricked by a thorn on an unknown species of orchid sent to his ladyfriend from a newly formed island in Micronesia and passes out in...

OCTOBER 17: * next to film title = new to me 28) Morbius* (2022) (4K UHD Disc) 3/5 stars - Panned by almost every review I've read and viewed as a box office bomb, I actually enjoyed this much more than I thought I would. Bringing the character into the Spider-Man universe, Jared Leto plays...

OCTOBER 15: * next to film title = new to me 26) Frankenstein (1931) (4K UHD Disc) 4.5/5 stars - SUCH a classic! Everything works here, from story to casting to performances, and the production is just amazing. Colin Clive still has one of the best scenes in cinema history with his lunatic...