Clearly, not everyone goes to love the identical belongings you do. It’s human nature to have totally different opinions, however with regards to traditional horror movies you’d assume the quantity of 1-star evaluations on Letterboxd can be minimal. They’re classics! However that’s not the case, a number of the films listed beneath have unhealthy evaluations within the hundreds.
We will say, that loads of the unhealthy evaluations aren’t actually evaluations in any respect. Issues like “I hated it” or “It was too gross” aren’t actually based mostly on the benefit of the filmmaker, actors, or particular results. That being mentioned, I believe calling a film “boring” is a sound private evaluate. However we respect the individuals truly took the time to clarify why they gave the film just one star.
We even bumped into some evaluations like The Exorcist the place the reviewer gave it a nasty score as a result of it was so disturbing; the precise level of the movie. They hated the film for doing what it was meant to do. Wouldn’t that make it 5 stars?
At any charge, we picked a few of your favorites which are universally cherished, however to some, they fell in need of the mark for no matter motive. Moreover, this isn’t a case of evaluate bombing since these movies have already had their theatrical run, in some circumstances, a long time in the past.
Whenever you’re accomplished studying, tell us if there’s a beloved traditional title that you just didn’t like however everybody else loves.
The Shining (1982)
“precise boring film, by no means fell asleep watching a horror film however fell asleep throughout this one.” — Luca
“I truly fell asleep from boredom. It’s apparently a ‘traditional’ or no matter however i feel it’s what taught different movies the best way to ship somebody comatose or one thing like that Idk. However there truly a great deal of moments that have been referenced within the substance for instance and a great deal of different movies! That was kinda cool, just like the twins and the bike and the carpet and the blood elevate and the stare and right here’s johnny. Additionally shelley duval ateeee.” — soobviouslyaha
The Exorcist (1973)
“Probably the most overhyped film ever. It was so boring. There was perhaps 15-20 minutes of precise horror however the remainder was simply speaking and it was soooo boring and arduous to observe. The film is method too lengthy and it takes method too lengthy to get to the horror. It shouldn’t be a traditional horror film it’s insanely boring. I might not suggest this ever. Ending was simply no matter. It has the slowest construct up potential and never even definitely worth the hype. The film appeared good for the 12 months that it was filmed however for it to be probably the most advisable horror films I used to be so upset. Would in all probability by no means watch ever once more.” — Sayenpn
“i don’t know what you all see on this. perhaps i wasn’t within the temper however i couldn’t get myself to care in any respect. this wasn’t in the slightest degree horrifying to me, it was simply gross. sexualizing a bit of lady to indicate that she’s possessed won’t ever not be revolting to me and at all times appears like low-cost shock worth.” — Sarah
A Nightmare on Elm Avenue (1984)
“i don’t also have a joke that is only a unhealthy film. i’m certain the following 6 films within the collection are higher tho.” — Jackson
“One star solely for Heather Langenkamp and younger Johnny! Heather carried the film for certain, a number of the sensible results have been OK for the time however general boring and never scary and corny. Sorry!” — Kem Cage
“Guys did we watch the identical film? These scores are the actual spook fr.
I’m not getting ‘camp,’ I’m simply getting ‘unhealthy,’ sadly – the performing, the results, the ‘plot,’ the ending, the way in which it drags at an hour and a half by way of its bizarre ass use of time, the shortage of scary……I’ve genuinely by no means felt so gaslit by a film’s hype. The sensible results are acceptable however that’s all I actually must say!” — Walmart Corky
Halloween (1978)
“Cool film about characters strolling from place to position speaking about random shit for 50 minutes whereas a man stands within the distance menacingly and breathes loudly. All constructing as much as the riveting conclusion the place Michael Myers retains repeatedly reassembling himself off the ground like a Dry Bones from Mario.
“Like yeah, certain, perhaps if I had watched this in 1978, I might’ve thought it was sensible. But when I noticed somebody smacking two stones collectively in 5000 BC, I’d in all probability assume that was sensible too.The truth that all the flicks that ripped this one off additionally usually suck doesn’t assist the “Seinfeld Is Unfunny Syndrome” case both. (Actually the one time I can consider that these tropes have ever labored is in Scream, as a result of that’s a parody film).” — MMK
“This was very boring.” — Rob
Friday the thirteenth (1980)
“Strip Monopoly… children knew the best way to have enjoyable again then…However critically, is that this a parody of “Psycho” ? — Boris Gemmeaux
“A traditional, I suppose, although it was accomplished higher in Black Christmas and even Tower of Evil.” — CanadianaJan
Terrifier 3
“i favored this one higher than terrifier 2 and fewer than terrifier 1. i did like a number of the fashionable nuance they gave to it with mia specifically being a pushy self entitled podcaster, however i simply felt the quantity of gore on this one was really pointless and simply misplaced any affect it may need had.” — Emi
“The potential is there nevertheless it appears like a tubi parody with an enormous funds a lot of the time.” — DJ
Scream (1996)
“i can’t perceive why this film ever acquired so widespread. The plot is lazy and lowkey disgusting, not even scary. I get the long-lasting masks, however the whole lot else is… okay. The plot twist wasnt even a plot twist when you appeared shut sufficient. However i get it: it was a hollywood film destined for fulfillment, identical to some other mainstream film these days, that succeeded as a result of it pleases most of the people. That doesnt make it film in my opinion.” — stephmonkey
“meh, it’s a ok horror film esp for the time, clearly a traditional however nothing superb or not accomplished earlier than.” — bellaxwells
