8 Most Unorthodox Horror Film Hauntings
Ted Hentschke
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2) The Ring (2002):
I almost picked Videodrome to fill the “haunted videotape” slot, but had to drop it because I don’t think it’s actually about a haunting. To be honest, I don’t think anyone has any idea what Videodrome is actually about. Anyways, it’s fine, because I’m 100% certain that The Ring is in fact about a haunted videotape. For my generation, The Ring is remembered as the first real horror movie that scared the shit out of us. Watching Samara crawl out of the TV still makes my asshole pucker. What was even worse was the suspense after the credits rolled. I don’t think it’s possible to sleep for seven days after watching this. Like no other movie before, it makes the audience wonder if they are somehow cursed the same way as the characters.
1) House II: The Second Story (1987):
When cooking up a list of “unorthodox horror,” never forget the key ingredient, House II: The Second Story. It would be like assembling a cheese plate and forgetting the cheese. You can debate whether or not to include the first House over the sequel, but you have to have at least one in there. I prefer the second, since it has a caterpillar dog and an interdimensional adventuring electrician. And cowboy zombies. And ancient mayan temples that teleport you back to the prehistoric era. And magic crystal skulls. Yes, this is all one movie. Does it all make sense? Not really. Is it unforgettably awesome? Absolutely.
The Haunting of Alice D (2016):
With RLJ releasing The Haunting of Alice D tomorrow (May 3rd, 2016), we’ll soon see if it is as memorable as the other members of this list. Check out the official description:
In the late 1890s, Davenport House was a famously successful brothel, ruled with an iron fist by an owner notorious for his cruelty and insatiable greed. Virtually imprisoned inside these walls, young Alice was forced to endure years of brutality and sexual slavery – until she took murderous revenge on her captors and tragically ended her own life. More than a century later, the latest Davenport heir is hosting a decadent bash in the newly renovated mansion – complete with drugs, prostitutes, and just one rule: Anything goes. But the “fun” has barely begun when strange, terrifying things begin to happen. Suddenly, the legend of Alice’s tormented ghost proves to be very real as the guests discover first-hand that vengeance never rests in peace!
THE HAUNTING OF ALICE D will be available on DVD and Digital Video for an SRP of $27.97 on May 3, 2016.
So, what do you think? Excited for vengeful spirits ruining everyone’s good time? What about the other additions on the list? Did I miss your favorite unorthodox haunting? Let me know below!
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