The horror podcast I’m a co-host on is doing a 52 films in 52 weeks movie challenge for 2021...or in Chris’ words (another PM co-host and brainchild of the challenge):
“Hey there, Fright Fans! After being motivated and inspired by Letterboxd users Cinemonster and kynky, The Podcast Macabre crew decided to set up a viewing challenge of our own!
This challenge will be a year long challenge with the leisurely pace of one film a week, 52 films for the year. First time viewings are highly encouraged (how else do you find new favorites?) but not required. Make your list of 52 films based on the criteria below, and give us the link so all can see!”
So, here’s my…
The horror podcast I’m a co-host on is doing a 52 films in 52 weeks movie challenge for 2021...or in Chris’ words (another PM co-host and brainchild of the challenge):
“Hey there, Fright Fans! After being motivated and inspired by Letterboxd users Cinemonster and kynky, The Podcast Macabre crew decided to set up a viewing challenge of our own!
This challenge will be a year long challenge with the leisurely pace of one film a week, 52 films for the year. First time viewings are highly encouraged (how else do you find new favorites?) but not required. Make your list of 52 films based on the criteria below, and give us the link so all can see!”
So, here’s my challenge list, based on the criteria below:
== RULES ==
- Challenge runs from January 1st through December 31st.
- Write a review with each film you watch. It can be short and sweet or a manifesto. Your choice.
- Tag your reviews and list with PM2021 for easy searching.
- One film for each category. No double dipping to cover multiple categories with a single film.
- Have fun!!!
1. From Rue Morgue's 200 Alternative Horror Films You Should See list (Link to list here.)
2. From the 1920s
3. Written and/or directed by John Carpenter
4. Takes place partially in a radio station
5. Featuring Godzilla
6. Werewolves
7. From the 1930s
8. Written and/or directed by Wes Craven
9. Film with an Oscar nomination or win (any category)
10. Highest rated horror film on your watchlist
11. 10 or less characters with named or speaking roles
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2. From the 1940s
13. Written and/or directed by Mike Flanagan
14. Set in space
15. Found footage film not made in the US
16. Adapted from a Stephen King novel or story
17. From the 1950s
18. Written and/or directed by Tobe Hooper
19. Ghost and/or haunted location
20. Zombies
21. From Edgar Wright's 100 Favorite Horror Films of All Time list (Link to list here.)
22. From the 1960s
23. Written and/or directed by David Cronenberg
24. Witches
25. Featuring King Kong
26. Film with at least one Oscar winner involved (director, writer, cast, etc.)
27. From the 1970s
28. Written and/or directed by Larry Fessenden
29. Classic Universal Horror film
30. Lowest rated film on your watchlist
31. Adapted from a Clive Barker novel or story
32. From the 1980s
33. Written and/or directed by Mick Garris
34. A snowy setting
35. From the year you graduated prep/secondary/high school
36. An animated film
37. From the 1990s
38. Written and/or directed by Sam Raimi
39. Possession and/or Exorcism
40. Adapted from a Dean Koontz novel or story
41. Hammer Horror film
42. From the 2000s
43. Written and/or directed by a woman
44. Vampires
45. A short film (less than 45 minutes)
46. Remake/Reboot
47. From the 2010s
48. Written and/or directed by a person of color
49. Set on a boat or ship
50. Related to a TV series
51. Comedic horror
52. Film from 2020 or 2021
(Note for #26 - The Oscar can be from another film. Example: From Dusk Till Dawn for Quentin Tarantino.)
(Note for #50 - Either the film was a spin-off from a series or a series was spun off from it.)
