We were having fun last night on HorrorBid's social networks talking about the 1987 film THE GATE, a film which I had not yet seen. It is currently playing on FearNet and is one of those films that I always loved the poster art and can remember vividly in the late 80's walking by the giant VHS box, yet never picking it up. It is one of those films that I almost feel embarrassed I hadn't seen.
Being a close part of the horror genre mounds and mounds of horror movies have made their way in front of my face at one time or another. Growing up I can remember seeing random horror gems that would later stoke the fire and push me to continue watching movie after movie, regardless if it was dreck or not. It was horror and horror is my love. Obviously as the years have went on my love for watching nearly any and every title that comes across my desk is something that I enjoy, regardless if there are 50 titles that fall flat, there is that diamond in the rough that reminds me of what loving horror is all about.
Needless to say after the fun I had to watch THE GATE for myself once and for all! I totally understand what all the hub bub is about. What a fun time and what great memories of yesteryear it brought back. Expect a full personal review in the near future as this is a must watch film. The feeling of the 80's is dripping throughout the film and it got me thinking. What are some other horror movies that you almost feel like you've missed out on. You know probably 99% of your horror friends have watched them but for whatever reason you never got the chance to see it for yourself. I know I can't be in the minority here and I have a list that would probably cause red flags every chance I needed to pull out my "horror card" at a convention or playing 20 questions with friends.
No matter your age or background there are always movies that you mply for whatever reason haven't gotten around to see. I'd love to hear what some of those are and I am sure we can all take solace knowing that there are others out there with these dirty little secrets, lol.
So the question is, what horror movie slipped you by that you know most people have seen and as a horror fan you feel like you should have also but just haven't for some reason. Let the therapy begin.