So, I was in the mood for a movie marathon the other day, and I thought, “Why not dive into the horror flicks of 2011?” I had this whole plan, you know, comfy couch, big bowl of popcorn, the works. I started by making a list, just hitting up the usual spots online to see what was big in 2011.
I came across this one site, had a list of, like, 37 horror films from back then. And there was another that was all, “Top 250 Movies.” But honestly, most of them were just names to me. Then I stumbled upon some forum where people were going off about how Asian horror films, especially Korean ones, are the real deal. That got me curious.
- First up, I tried “Cockpit: The Rule of Engagement”, because, why not? It had a weird, futuristic vibe, but it didn’t really do it for me.
- Then I watched this one flick with Liam Neeson, something about a plane crash and wolves. The crash scene was wild, and those wolves, man, they were straight-up terrifying. I remember seeing it when it first came out, but it was way better than I remembered.
- Next, I gave “I Saw the Devil” a shot, based on that forum’s recommendation. It was intense, to say the least, but a solid watch.
And there was “American Horror Story.” I heard so much about it, but that first episode was kind of a letdown. People online were saying how modern horror isn’t as scary anymore, something about everyone being used to the scary stuff or filmmakers playing it safe. But hey, I figured, not all of these movies are gonna be winners, right?
So, I kept going, watching a bunch of others from that list. Some were okay, some were pretty forgettable. But the whole experience got me thinking about how hit-or-miss horror movies can be. I mean, I gave most of them at least a 6 out of 10, so they weren’t all bad. It’s just a wild ride, trying to find those gems.
In the end, it wasn’t just about the scares. It was kind of cool to see what filmmakers were up to back in 2011. And hey, it was a good excuse to chill on the couch all day. Plus, I got to see Liam Neeson punch a wolf, so that’s something.
