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My thoughs:
Nightmare on Elm Street- This is among the finest pieces of modern horror, and it was groundbreaking, to say the least. This was masterfully crafted, it had great death sequences, and showcased the best of Robert Englund's work.
Shocker- By far, Craven's weakest work in memory. This was a laughable attempt to create a horrific serial killer movie. This was not only non-violent, but the dialogue was among the worst written, and the fx were too cheap.
People Under the Stairs- A very original and very brilliant horror film. Rather than stick to the usual supernatuaral serial killer, which had been so prevalent in some of his earlier works, and chose to shock viewers using brutal and disturbing imagery. And while I cannot claim to have been frightened by this film, it certainly left a mark on me.
Scream- The first time I saw this, I was highly dissapointed, and found it to be too mild. After reflecting upon my viewing experience and having been a big Craven fan from seeing NOES and the People Under the Stairs, I elected to re-watch it. It was then that I understood its importance to the horror genre, and it changed the way I viewed 80's horror films. Now I have plans to buy an uncut version, same movie with the restored gore that the american R rated print lacked.
Scream 2&3- These were both okay, but they didn't have the same effect as the first film. They were weaker, less original, and they were less entertaining.
New Nightmare- A fairly creative sequal to the stunning NOES film, and yet, it couldn't hold a candle to the original. I liked the fresh take on Freddy, the alteration of settings, and a further showcasing of Englund's skills.
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