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| Horror-Films That Should Be Added to the U.S. National Film Registry | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 29 2016, 04:00 AM (129 Views) | |
| Riyakou | Jul 29 2016, 04:00 AM Post #1 |
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For those who may not know, the U.S. Nation Film Registry is a preservation registry in the Library of Congress, used to preserve the history of American film. Films within the registry are chosen for their cultural, historical, and the aesthetic impact on American film and culture. Thus, I cannot for the life of me understand why certain films have not yet been added to the registry. These following films have been noted for their incredible impact on American film and culture. So, I'd like list the horror films I feel should be added to the U.S. National Film Registry. 1. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)  Without a doubt, A Nightmare on Elm Street is one of the most iconic horror films - and films in general - of all time. Being the first of its kind, the film is one that tips the scales been fantasy and reality in a way that potentially unnerves viewers psychologically, due to its use of dreams. The film also boasts the then unique concept of multiple killing methods, a concept that has since become a staple of the horror genre, repeated in films such as Hellraiser, Saw, Hostel, The Puppet Master, House of 1,000 Corpses, and even in reintroductions of iconic franchises like Friday the 13th and The Hills Have Eyes. Above all else, the film's star, Freddy Krueger, remains a household name and an icon of the horror genre, a true testament the talent of late horor legend Wes Craven. 2. Scream (1996)  Another Wes Craven work, but another great one as well. Credited for not only reigniting the slasher concept, but also shedding light on the cliched tropes of horror films, Scream made an undeniable impact on American film. Perhaps its most notable piece of impact is its inclusion of an big Hollywood name, something usually unheard of in horror films, with actress Drew Barrymore cast in the film. This inclusion removed the stigma of horror films being "beneath" big names, resulting in the subsequent utilization of famous actors to attract audiences, a practice still used today. The film is also credited for reviving the horror genre itself, thought by many critics at the time to be a dying genre. 3. The Blair Witch Project (1999)  Trust me, I don't want to admit this, but I'd be a liar if I said this film has not made an impact on American film and culture. The film's cinematography ignited the "found footage" sub-genre, creating a lane for subsequent horror films such as Paranormal Activity, Cloverfield, and Apollo 18, and even branching outside of horror with films such as Chronicle and Project X. The Blair Witch Project can also be credited for reintroducing the otherwise stale horror concept of witches. In terms of cultural impact, the film has been regarded as both one of the best and worst horror films of all time, a tone of debate still held today. A remake of the film, titled Blair Witch, is set to be released in the fall of 2016. 4. Saw (2004)  While it may be a bit early for this film to be consider for selection, I still very much feel it should be when eligible. Carrying on the concepts of its predecessors, Saw exploded into American film as faithful reintroduction to psychological horror, with the controversial reintroduction of torture porn. With grotesque gore having been greatly absent from film since the 1980s, the film proved to be refreshing for movie goers, and lead to a chain of films using gore as a selling point, including Hostel, The Devil's Rejects, Wolf Creek, and The Human Centipede. The film is also credited for having one of the greatest plot twists in film, some comparing it to that of iconic horror film Psycho. Saw carries the brags of being part of what is still the most successful horror franchise of all time, having made over $1 billion worldwide, beating out all of its predecessors. The film series also sparked two video games, a reality competitions tv series, and a host of amusement rides. In 2010, Saw was included in the Academy Award's Tribute to Horror. 5. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)  Another film boasting an iconic fictional killer, this film carries the legacy of "based on true events" films. While technically not true at all (it merely takes inspiration from the life of serial killer Ed Gein), the film's claim attracted movie goers nonetheless and became one of the most controversial horror films to date. It is even credited for bringing about another iconic film franchise, Halloween, as well as the film House of 1000 Corpses, and inspiring the second season of the television series American Horror Story. The topic of its disturbing themes as well as its claim of truthfulness remains in strong debate in film to this date, with its popularity spawning many remakes. Its star killer, Leatherface, has since become a household name among many others. Along with other famous names in horror, Leatherface was included as a guest character in the video game Mortal Kombat X. Well, that's all I got. Feel free to share your thoughts, if you agree or disagree, and even share films you feel should be added to the registry. Edited by Riyakou, Jul 29 2016, 04:01 AM.
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| Vanessa | Aug 22 2016, 02:45 AM Post #2 |
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My favorite thing about The National Film Registry is that their picks are always so broad. I can see all of those making it in, and I think the biggest reason is that there are so few spots each year. They definitely don't avoid horror. I'll have to think about this, because I love seeing what they pick each year. |
  
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| MacReadyOrNot | Apr 1 2018, 12:16 PM Post #3 |
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Yeah, I could see all those films being in the Registry too, Riyakou. It's a little soon for Saw, yes, but it's definitely left an impact on our culture. I would also say they should include: The Sixth Sense Friday the 13th (original) An American Werewolf in London Dawn of the Dead (original) The Ring (remake) The Shining (original) Maybe Poltergeist (original) I would definitely want John Carpenter's The Thing, but that wasn't the phenomenon it became when it first came out. Well, still really isn't. It's just a cult classic now. Get Out will surely get in one day. Edited by MacReadyOrNot, Apr 1 2018, 12:16 PM.
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