Let's Scare Jessica to Death is a 1971 American independent horror film co-written and directed by John Hancock in his directorial debut, and starring Zohra Lampert, Barton Heyman, Kevin O'Connor, Gretchen Corbett, and Mariclare Costello. Cinespace Studios Chicago is the Midwest's leading studio facility and service provider for TV, film, and commercial production. Its funny you mention The Old Dark House. Some of it is hysterically funny and intentionally so. GET PASSES GET TICKETS *indicates special guest (s) scheduled to attend for post-film Q&A Friday, May 13 CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH* // Learn More Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954). P.O. [16] She was approached by Hancock, her former boyfriend, while performing in a Broadway production of Mother Courage and Her Children with Anne Bancroft. the first like 15 arent the least bit scary. Re-Animator (1985). Chloe Zhao's "Nomadland" has earned seven nominations for 2020 honors from the Chicago Film Critics Association, followed by six each for Spike Lee's "Da 5 Bloods,R 27. Trending. Duncan and Jessica decide to sell antiques found in the house at a local shop, one of which is a silver-framed portrait of the house's former owners, the Bishop familyfather, mother, and daughter Abigail. Sandra Peabody (as Sandra Cassell). Cast: David Emge. 10th Annual Chicago Critics Film Festival (May 5-11 at Music Box Theatre) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Follow-up post: Full list of the Chicago Film Critics Associations Top 100 Horror Movies Ever Made, including their directors and key cast members. Lauren Bacall. Director: Philip Kaufman. Rotten Tomatoes, entertainment fans go-to resource for movie, TV and streaming recommendations, and the Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) announced today the inaugural recipients of the Emerging Critics Grant program, designed to support diverse aspiring critics from the Chicago area. Another possibility is Francis Ford Coppolas costlier and better-known 1992 film, which shares the same original title though its chiefly known as just Dracula; Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, and Keanu Reeves star. Director: M. Night Shyamalan. Onibaba (1964). Ken Foree. Cast: Olga Baclanova. Painfully retarded. Director: Tobe Hooper. Geena Davis. Some of these just dont make sense. 60. Halloween (1978). 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Instead, look upon them as a means of finding new movies to enjoy. 43. Director: Michael Powell. Ronee Blakley. Oh yeah let me guess, Triology Of Terror with its 7 inch tall Voodoo doll and Open water(a rip off jaws) is scarier, hehehe. International cinema. Barbara Crampton. I did watch and purchase Boris Karloffs Black Sabbath (trilogy). On the other hand, its refreshing though perhaps thats not quite the right word to find Pier Paolo Pasolinis anti-fascist manifesto Sal, or the 120 Days of Sodom listed as one of the scariest movies ever made. The Shinning has by far the creepiest atmosphere out of any movie. 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The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) today announces nominees for their top film honors of 2021; winners will be announced at the organizations annual awards ceremony, a virtual event for Association members to be held on Wednesday, December 15. Ian Hendry. Again, just my personal take on that. 10. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The festival opens with a screening of Sundance Audience Award winner CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH (pictured) with filmmaker and star Cooper Raiff in attendance and closes with SXSW Grand Jury and Audience Award winner I LOVE MY DAD, a charming comedy starring Patton Oswalt as a well-meaning father who inadvertently catfishes his own son. [51] Warner Brothers later released the film on August 27, 2013, through its Warner Archive DVD-on-demand service. Cast: Anthony Perkins. The 33rd Chicago Film Critics Association Awards were announced on December 21, 2020. Stick to your lighthearted comedy Chicago times. Jared Leto. 13. Maria Ouspenskaya. In their bedroom, the couple go to lie down; Jessica notices a cut on Duncan's neck, and Emily then enters the room brandishing a knife, with the townsmen following behind her. Lee Shoquist is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association and leads over 20 film discussion groups in the Chicago area. Jeremy Sisto. At daybreak, Jessica makes it to the ferry and tries to board, but the ferryman, also bearing a scar on his neck, refuses to let her on. [18] Alan Mason, who portrayed the doomed antique dealer Sam Dorker, had also acted in several of Hancock's plays. Misery (1990). 50. I agree that Chicagos was not so bad at all. IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. Frankenstein (1931) 15. Of course the Gillman from the Black Lagoon beats them both. Reggie Bannister. The only thing scary about that film was the gradual decline in the quality of John Williams film music. Learn more or contact Lee. Cast: Simone Simon. Cast: Ellen Burstyn. "[9], Hancock agreed to direct the film only as long as he was allowed to redraft the screenplay,[8] and proceeded to rework Kalcheim's original script in both tone and thematic content, but retained certain elements at the request of the producers; the mute girl, played by Gretchen Corbett, for example, was a character from Kalcheim's original script that Moss requested Hancock retain in his redraft. Vampyr (1932). Box 280Arlington Heights, Illinois 60006, (For Deliveries)155 E. 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[1] Fake plastic vampire fangs were given to patrons at some cinemas in promotion of the film,[29] while a horse-drawn hearse and coffins were parked in front of Manhattan's Criterion Theatre during the film's opening week. Director: Rouben Mamoulian. Zohra could play the fragility of the character, but she could also authentically convey the fear and the terror. Cast: Cillian Murphy. Director: Herk Harvey. Cast: Karen Black. Silence Of The Lambs is crime/thriller, but just curious, they put The Howling and The Wolfman, what about An American Werewolf In London? Deliverance (1972). Director: Edgar Wright. Lampert gives a performance so overwrought that it has to rank as one of the most eccentric ever captured on film. "Alien" 5. Abigail Breslin. Johanna ter Steege. xDD. Director: Jack Clayton. Zita Johann. Director: Pier Paolo Pasolini. The Shining (1980). Furthermore, remember that critics lists are collaborative as well as representative, so there is pressure to give equal respect to titles of different eras. Evelyn Ankers. The simplicity of the film worked perfectly to create a scary mood. Fright Night (1985). I tend to ignore top 100 film lists because they are usually made by people who know little about movies beyond Hollywood stuff made in the last 15 or 20 years. 17. Creature From The Black Lagoon was excellent for its time, but thanks alot Chicago times for putting a 50s Sci-fi on your top 100 Horror movies, hehehe. Cmon! About. The Stepfather (1987). The film may not take the curl out of your hair, but it will hold your interest even if the title will throw you offthere actually is no plot to scare Jessica. I just dont understand the concept of actually sitting down and coming up with 10, 50, or even 100 items on a Best Of or Greatest of All Time list. [18] Barton Heyman and Kevin O'Connor were given the roles of Jessica's husband Duncan, and the couple's friend Woody, respectively; Hancock had worked with Heyman and O'Connor previously, as they had appeared in his 19671968 stage production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Dennis Hopper. Miriam Hopkins. Gotta say man, this is pretty inaccurate. The film was difficult to obtain on home media formats for several decades, available only on VHS until 2006, when Paramount issued a DVD version. Psychological terror gets me, not slasher horror. 62. 10 Rillington Place (1971). Powers Boothe. The nominations were announced on December 18, 2020. Director: Ridley Scott. Patsy Kelly. ", According to Lee Kalcheim, the original script for the film was far different from the completed film. I will certainly check out some of the links here and look further into so many horror films you refer to. Well, all credibility goes right in the poop saloon, as far as Im concerned. Even Jaws, though scary, is not consistent enough in maintaining a horrific tone to deserve a spot in the top 10 of such a list. Cate Blanchett earned the Best Actress award for TR; Sarah Polleys WOMEN TALKING was named Best Adapted Screenplay. Dickinson Mansion, located in the village of Essex, was used for the interior shots of the home. Psycho (1960). When a Stranger Calls (1979). [17] "I have a great fondness for John Hancock, and enjoyed working with him very much. 41. Best Horror Movies = Early 70s to Mid-80s. There are some really great films listed here but none that are truly frightening to me. 94. Hours pass and Jessica leaves to hitch a ride into town. Sidney Blackmer. Saul Stein. Chicago, IL (December 12, 2022) The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) today announces nominees for their top film honors of 2022; winners will be announced at the organization's annual awards ceremony to be held in Chicago on Wednesday, December 14.Leading with a new record of 12 total nominations (over 2021 record-holder WEST SIDE STORY) is EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE; other . When a stranger calls (50) is placed above Salo (58)? But the Chicago Film Critics Association's list of the 100 Scariest Movies Ever Made, which came out in October 2006, does include several oldies - e.g., James Whale's Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein - in addition to, gasp!, a handful of non-American horror films such as Dario Argento's Suspiria, Werner Herzog 's Nosferatu the Vampyre, Director: Don Siegel. Cast: Brad Pitt. [19] Gretchen Corbett, also an established New York-based stage actress from Portland, Oregon, was cast as the mysterious mute girl whom Jessica encounters, and was the only performer in the principal cast to have not worked with Hancock prior. Simon Ward. Cast: Colin Clive. 70. Director: Wes Craven. I thought the Invasion was quite scary, but just some parts. Well, Ive realized this list isnt current and am wondering if you will be updating with movies made within the past 4 years? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Alida Valli. Veronica Cartwright. Lillian Gish. Ask 100 people what the 10 Greatest Romantic Films are, and guarenteed youll get different responses depending upon the person and theyre experiences in life. Una O Connor was a big hit with the audience as well as Ernest Thesigers highly flamboyant performance as Dr. Frankensteins comrade in his experiments (Thesiger was also a big hit earlier that day with his performance in Whales The Old Dark House)But, while I dont consider the film a horror film in the traditional sense, I also wouldnt classify it as a comedy. 98. I didnt see REC and REC2 on this list. Black Christmas (1974). Dressed to Kill (1980). I said this many times on many websites. Shelley Winters. Omar Epps. As the plot develops, we learn that the world around Jessica is scarier than anything her mind could concoct. 65. Cast: Kurt Russell. Yvonne Furneaux. The film also earned awards for Best Actor (Colin Farrell), Best Supporting Actress (Kerry Condon) and Best Original Screenplay (Martin McDonagh). Director: Sam Raimi. You gotta be kidding. Gay movies. Cast: Boris Karloff. 20. Cast: Vincent Price. Director: David Cronenberg. Ruth Gordon. It might be best to view lists like these as something other than a rating system. May 12. Legend claims that she is still alive, roving the island as a vampire. [3], Contemporary critical reviews of the film were mixed: Upon its release, Stanley Kanfer of Time gave the film a middling review, praising Lampert's performance but dismissing the rest of the cast's, adding that "after the first reel, the vampires seem to have lost their bite. Black Sunday / La maschera del demonio (1960). The Chicago Film Critics Association 100 scariest movies I've got to get watching! Alida Valli. Although it remains a controversial film to this day, it has been praised by various film historians and critics, and while not typically considered a horror film, Sal was named the 65th scariest film ever made by the Chicago Film Critics Association in 2006. "[44], In a 2013 article published by the Film Society of Lincoln Center, Erik Luers wrote of the film: "The technical qualities of Let's Scare Jessica to Death are superb. Mae Clarke. She also becomes aware that Duncan seems to be attracted to Emily, and that the men in the nearby town, all of whom are bandaged in some way, are hostile towards them. "[5], The decline of 1960s counterculture has been cited as a theme by critics and observers. I agree, Psycho was pretty scary at times but definately didnt deserve to be #1. "[30] Roger Greenspun of The New York Times also praised Lampert's performance and lauded the film, calling it a "thinking man's vampire movie, probably a secret dream for at least half the world's young filmmakers. The Bride of Frankenstein (1935). They have mentioned some great classics that were groundbreaking for their time and some (Psycho, the Innocents) still manage to be pretty frightening. David Warner. Dec 14, 2022, 6:00pm PST. But something much more significant. 4. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). James Ellison. With gorgeous cinematography and an audio track that takes on a life of its own, each sound and image presents a hazy version of reality. Cast: Sigourney Weaver. Alan Arkin. Michael E. Williams. Hosts of the annual Chicago Critics Film Festival ( every May. Richard Attenborough. 68. 24. Josh Lucas. [16] The scene where Costello's character emerges from the lake in a wedding dress was filmed in late November on a day it had snowed. Anna Massey. Evelyn Brent. Cast: Sigourney Weaver. Cast: Lon Chaney Jr. Warren William. The woman leads Jessica to a cliff, at the bottom of which lies Dorker's bloodied body. Leading with a record-making 11 total nominations is Steven Spielbergs WEST SIDE STORY; other films earning multiple nominations include Jane Campions THE POWER OF THE DOG (8), David Lowerys THE GREEN KNIGHT (7) and DRIVE MY CAR, DUNE and LICORICE PIZZA (6 each). Shelley Duvall. Note: this list was first published in Oct. 2006. Thats why publications create them including the Alternative Film Guide. [21], Additional photography occurred in the villages of Chester,[22] Lyme,[23] and East Haddam. Pamela Brown. But the Chicago Film Critics Associations list of the 100 Scariest Movies Ever Made, which came out in October 2006, does include several oldies e.g., James Whales Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein in addition to, gasp!, a handful of non-American horror films such as Dario Argentos Suspiria, Werner Herzogs Nosferatu the Vampyre, and F.W. Image of Boris Karloff and Gloria Stuart in The Old Dark House: Universal Pictures. Evil Dead 2 at #25 and Evil Dead at #37, for instance. 99. Director: Rob Reiner. Cast: Jack Palance. The Brood (1979). William Katt. Nigel Davenport. Cast: Olivia Hussey. (Check out the full list of the Chicago Film Critics top 100 horror movies of all time.). Lastly, links found in submitted comments will generally be deleted. And perhaps the most egregious omission of all. Director: Terence Fisher. 82. The antique dealer, Sam Dorker (Alan Manson), tells them the story of how Abigail drowned in 1880 just before her wedding day. Chicago, IL chicagofilmcritics.org Joined June 2009. 64. Socially conscious & political cinema. Shaun Of The Dead, really. Director: Wes Craven. Save my name and email in this browser for the next time I submit a comment. Cast: Robert Mitchum. In 2006, the Chicago Film Critics Association pronounced Let's Scare Jessica to Death one of the scariest films ever made. Curiously, The Old Dark House is nowhere to be found in the Chicago critics top 94 (!) Cast: Gregory Peck. Below is the list of the Chicago Film Critics Top 100 Horror Movies of All Time, including their directors and key cast members. "[7] Critic and biographer Michael Doyle describes the film as a "haunting elegy" for the failures of the hippie movement. Martin Stephens. 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"[7], "I made it eminently clear to [the producers] that I did not want to do a satire of a horror picture. I definitely remember that it wasnt at all a scary movie., I do have the DVD here. As the body floats away, Jessica sees that it is Duncan. 28 Days Later (2002). Salo is by far one of the most horrific movies Ive ever seen. Wilford Brimley. Later, as Jessica prepares to make a headstone rubbing on Abigail Bishop's grave, she notices the blonde woman beckoning her to follow. Leila Hyams. John Cassavetes. Efrem Zimbalist Jr. 23. Cast: Nobuko Otowa. Cast: Kyle MacLachlan. Director: Fritz Lang. Id drop Repulsion and The Shining, both of which I found slow and overrated, and add the 1950s British movie Night of the Demon (aka Curse of the Demon) and the 1943 Danish movie Day of Wrath.. The Brides of Dracula (1960). "[17] Lampert "got lost in her character" as the script resonated with her, and she spent much of her time between takes remaining in character. The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, released their roster for 2022-2023 today, announcing the acceptance of four new members. Kevin Bacon. [53] Also in 2021 Australian cult film company Imprint films released a deluxe blu ray with slipcover, Let's Scare Jessica to Death has been named one of the scariest films of all time by several critical publications: In 2006, the Chicago Film Critics Association pronounced Let's Scare Jessica to Death the 87th scariest film ever made. *IMPORTANT*: By using this form you agree with Alt Film Guide's storage and handling of your data (e.g., your IP address). 73. The Chicago Film Critics Association has named Chlo Zhao's " Nomadland " as this year's big winner, netting five prizes, including best picture, director, actress (Frances McDormand),. [9] Kalcheim described his screenplay as a satire: "John [Hancock] turned-the-screw so to speak, making it a serious, darker theme. Director: John D. Hancock. Director: James Whale. Cast: Angie Dickinson. Jodie Foster. The Tingler, with Vincent Price, is one of my favorites. I tend to ignore lists featuring the Top 100 Movies (or Top 10 Movies or Top 20 Movies, etc. Yvonne Monlaur. 1. 26. Friday the 13th (1980). Jeff Goldblum. Unfortunately, a list filled with relatively obscure titles (i.e., anything made outside of Hollywood, released before 1985, and that hasnt become a major classic of some kind) will not get the sort of media attention accorded to lists consisting of more popular fare. Claiming the organizations top honor as Best Picture of the year is THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, directed by Martin McDonagh. The 2022 festival line-up includes Chicago premieres of the newest films from some of the most acclaimed filmmakers working today, including Terence Davies BENEDICTION; Claire Denis BOTH SIDES OF THE BLADE; Ramin Bahranis 2ND CHANCE; Peter Stricklands FLUX GOURMET; and Masaaki Yuasas INU-OH. 91. [51] On July 20, 2019, Scream Factory announced at San Diego Comic-Con that they would be issuing the film on Blu-ray, marking its debut in this format. 2. Cast: Peter Cushing. Toni Collette. If we find an update, well definitely post it on the blog. Explore the schedule now, and snag your tickets before they're gone. "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)" 9. Scariest movies ever made: The top 100 horror films according to the Chicago Film Critics (photo: The Chicago Critics' Top 100 Horror (or Just Plain Creepy) Films in History, Lawrence Pitkethly, Producer of Documentary Series American Cinema and Voices and Visions, Dies at 79, Michelle Yeoh didnt work for two years due to stereotypical roles offered to her. Cast: Catherine Deneuve. Director: Nicolas Roeg. Director: Jack Sholder. First titles include highly anticipated films like the Chicago premiere of Cooper Raiffs CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH, starring Raiff and Dakota Johnson. Rose Hobart. Ian Watkin. 92. When the woman is caught and questioned by the couple, she remains silent and quickly flees when Emily approaches. Director: David Cronenberg. Dominique Dunne. Director: Alfred Hitchcock. [43] Film critic Leonard Maltin awarded the film 2 1/2 out of a possible 4 stars, calling it "creepy. "[33] This sentiment was echoed by Kevin Kelly of The Boston Globe, who felt the film contained so many idiosyncrasies that "nothing rings true. Thats Near Dark (1987), directed by eventual Academy Award winner Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker). Though I own a copy of many of the films on this list, there were also several that I had never heard of. Martin (1976; released in 1978). Night of the Living Dead (1968). Critic score: 92%. Director: Roman Polanski. Melissa Stribling. [16] Hancock recalled of her casting: "I knew she would be perfect for the lead role. 85. Save my name and email in this browser for the next time I submit a comment. Jaws 7. Number of reviews: 119. [19] Heyman had been Hancock's first choice in the role of Duncan. Director: John Carpenter. Director: Georges Franju. Director: Joseph Ruben. Giorgio Cataldi. If you continue browsing, that means you've accepted our Terms of Use/use of cookies. [27] Paramount gave the film a wide theatrical release in the United States. Tippi Hedren. Kathy Bates. 3. 74. The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) today announces their 2022 award winners. The shower scene was excellent, but not at all horrific. While swimming, Emily vanishes from sight; Jessica hears Emily's voice in her head and watches as Emily emerges from the lake in a wedding gown. Cast: Boris Karloff. Horror of Dracula / Dracula (1958). 93. But Id say that the less popular a film is even though were talking about film critics who should know their classics the less likely itll be for that film to make it to any top-100 list let alone a top-ten list. Cast: Jon Voight. David Manners. She jumps into a nearby rowboat and paddles out into the lake. May (2002). Leonard Nimoy. The Howling (1981). The film depicts the nightmarish experiences of a psychologically fragile woman who comes to believe that another strange, mysterious young woman she has let into her home may actually be a vampire. Jessica forces him to sleep on the couch, where he is seduced by Emily. Gene Bervoets. Award-winners and contenders from Chicago Film Critics Association Awards (2022) Menu. yeah, its almost criminal that jacobs ladder and the changeling werent on this list.. i would have also added polanskis the tenant, and flaws aside, the recent french film inside as well, but thats just personal opinion. As a critic and lecturer, he conducts film discussions at private member clubs and organizations including The Fortnightly of Chicago, Woman's Athletic Club, The Casino Club, The . [5] Scholar Nancy West cites the film as one of several examples of horror films of the 1970s that directly lift the premise of the novel and place it in other historical or cultural contexts: "This languid movie reimagines Le Fanu's Laura as Jessicalike Carmilla, Emily is a horror of a houseguest, and after both men have been bitten by her, it becomes apparent that Emily is none other than the one-hundred-year-old vampire who in the course of time has attacked all the men in the nearby townIs Emily an imaginative projection of Jessica's murderous feelings toward her husband? Russ Tamblyn. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. Edith Scob. Inspired by the psychological implications of Henry James' novella The Turn of the Screw and Robert Wise's film The Haunting (1963), Hancock wanted to center the screenplay on a protagonist whose credibility interpreting events could be questioned by the audience so they could use their imagination. 84. Source . 49. Sounds reasonable. International cinema. Repulsion (1965). Diabolique is far scarier than Rosemarys Baby, or 4 or 5 of the otther Top 10. Lil Dagover. Colin Clive. 72. Adrienne King. In a more casual setting, lists can be fun among friends to seeing what other people enjoy. [14] Auditions for the parts were held in the B.S. Jill Schoelen. The film was #14 on Bravo's The 100 Scariest Movie Moments (2004). Ive not yet seen the 1974, made for TV version, but the 1992 film is nearly unbeatable. The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn, and Shaun of the Dead are all in, but not the 1945 British horror classic Dead of Night. Donald Pleasence. 48. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Greta Schrder. Carnival of Souls (1962). Cast: Angela Bettis. Jean Brooks. Heather Langenkamp. Cast: Neve Campbell. Cast: Mel Gibson. Gay movies. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978). Johnny Depp. Cast: Julian West. Cast: Klaus Kinski. Night of the Living Dead (1968) 6. Director: Karl Freund. 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