The WHF Film Club

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

I'm not sure if any of the above explains why BBB finds the film unnerving, but it's fun to unpack and there's definitely replay value.

It's similar to the Japanese film 'Dark Water' in the fact that it doesn't have (hardly) any jump out of your skin moments, and that it totally turns my stomach in knots.

I'm guessing that it's tension and atmosphere in a film that scares me more than the big jump moments.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

I'm going to list 6 or so films that might make my final 3 or 4 , can you all let me know if you've seen them, and if you have, whether you mind watching them again?

Onibaba http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058430/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

A Hard Day http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3697626/?ref_=nv_sr_2

Les Diaboliques http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046911/?ref_=nv_sr_1

The Chaser http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1190539/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Jacob's Ladder http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099871/?ref_=nv_sr_1

The Vanishing http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096163/?ref_=nv_sr_2

 

[expat_mike]

not seen any of them before

 

[Frank Harvey]

Seen four of them, but don't mind seeing any again.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Seen four of them, but don't mind seeing any again.

Which 4, David?

 

[strapped for cash]

It's similar to the Japanese film 'Dark Water' in the fact that it doesn't have (hardly) any jump out of your skin moments, and that it totally turns my stomach in knots.

Since I'm sure you've seen more Japanese films than I have, have you ever seen Pulse (Kairo)?

I keep meaning to watch it, but somehow never get around to it

 

[strapped for cash]

Seen four of them, but don't mind seeing any again.

Ditto (predictably I haven't seen the two South Korean films).

I haven't seen The Vanishing (Spoorloos) in at least a decade, though. I think it's pretty expensive on DVD, but might be available on Netflix, Prime, or equivalent.

 

[Frank Harvey]

Which 4, David?

I haven't seen The Vanishing or A Hard Day.

 

[Frank Harvey]

It's been a little while since I've seen Kairo. Seen Wes Craven's version a few times though (not just a straight remake).

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

It's similar to the Japanese film 'Dark Water' in the fact that it doesn't have (hardly) any jump out of your skin moments, and that it totally turns my stomach in knots.

Since I'm sure you've seen more Japanese films than I have, have you ever seen Pulse (Kairo)?

I keep meaning to watch it, but somehow never get around to it

Not seen it, and hadn't heard of it until you mentioned it. I will have to check it out though, looks good

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

I'm going to list 6 or so films that might make my final 3 or 4 , can you all let me know if you've seen them, and if you have, whether you mind watching them again?

Onibaba http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058430/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

A Hard Day http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3697626/?ref_=nv_sr_2

Les Diaboliques http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046911/?ref_=nv_sr_1

The Chaser http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1190539/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Jacob's Ladder http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099871/?ref_=nv_sr_1

The Vanishing http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096163/?ref_=nv_sr_2

Richard?

 

[richardw42]

Sorry, I haven't watched MS yet. I had some horrible news and a pretty wretched weekend. I'll try and get it watched this week as I may need to go away for a couple of weeks.

I haven't seen any of BBBs films.

 

[expat_mike]

I think BBB was asking if you had already watched any of his 6 potential films for nomination.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Sorry, I haven't watched MS yet. I had some horrible news and a pretty wretched weekend. I'll try and get it watched this week as I may need to go away for a couple of weeks.

I haven't seen any of BBBs films.

Sorry Richard, didn't mean to hassle you. Watch it when you get the chance, no rush.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

I'm going to list 6 or so films that might make my final 3 or 4 , can you all let me know if you've seen them, and if you have, whether you mind watching them again?

Onibaba http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058430/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

A Hard Day http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3697626/?ref_=nv_sr_2

Les Diaboliques http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046911/?ref_=nv_sr_1

The Chaser http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1190539/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Jacob's Ladder http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099871/?ref_=nv_sr_1

The Vanishing http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096163/?ref_=nv_sr_2

I'm still undecided which films to nominate, as I understand I have to take cost and accessibility in to consideration, and some of these films might be a little hard to find at a reasonable price.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

OK. I'll nominate my films, and will cast my vote straight away (please note the new points system).

The Vanishing (Spoorloos) - 5 pts

Jacob's Ladder - 3 pts

The Chaser - 2 pts

A Hard Day - 1 pt

 

[richardw42]

Sorry, I haven't watched MS yet. I had some horrible news and a pretty wretched weekend. I'll try and get it watched this week as I may need to go away for a couple of weeks.

I haven't seen any of BBBs films.

Sorry Richard, didn't mean to hassle you. Watch it when you get the chance, no rush.

thats ok. I might have a chance this afternoon.

 

[richardw42]

The Vanishing (Spoorloos) - 5 pts [/b]

Jacob's Ladder - 3 pts

The Chaser - 2 pts

A Hard Day - 1 pt

same as BBB

 

[expat_mike]

My votes are:

Jacob's Ladder - 5 pts

The Chaser - 3 pts

A Hard Day - 2 pt

The Vanishing (Spoorloos) - 1 pts

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Just David left to vote.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

I've watched a couple of films over the last few days.

The Man Who Fell To Earth http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074851/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Submarine http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1440292/?ref_=nv_sr_1

 

[Frank Harvey]

Love Submarine

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Love Submarine

Votes please David!

 

[Frank Harvey]

My votes are:

The Vanishing - 5 pts

The Chaser - 3 pts

Jacob's Ladder - 2 pt

A Hard Day - 1 pts

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Thanks.

So February's film is 'The Vanishing'. Whatever you do, do not watch the American version instead, or by mistake, you'll regret it for the rest of your life, if not longer. *biggrin*

Another thing to avoid, is reading anything about it before you see it, it will definitely spoil it.

It might be a little expensive to buy, but I have found it new for under £7, and the full film is on You Tube if you want it for free.

http://www.base.com/buy/product/the-vanishing-subtitled/dgc-npd1010.htm?awc=2694_1454533385_7e654a4700ff74207cb6f67acedf56f5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpGNPkdknvc