So, since it's so close to Halloween, I was thinking we should see a scary movie or psychological thriller? Something that is going to creep us out.
I see Joker, The Lighthouse, Parasite, Countdown, Maleficent, and Zombieland are playing. Do any of those sound good?
Well, I've already seen Joker. The acting was incredible! Joaquin Phoenix makes you feel sadness, pity, sympathy, and even is able to make you laugh at times. I would see it again, but would prefer to see something I haven't seen yet that is dark and depressing like that film is, but maybe something with a little more paranormal or supernatural element.
What about The Lighthouse? It seems dark and depressing. It's about two men who look after a lighthouse in a secluded location in New England. Apparently it's about isolation and sanity. That has some elements of Joker.
That's certainly a possibility. What about Zombieland? I really enjoyed the first one. It has zombies which bring the element of horror, but it's also really funny, and I love horror comedy.
Then we might also want to consider The Addams Family. That's also dark humor and is about a family of goths. I enjoyed the original.
Yeah, that's a good point. I think I'm in the mood for something that is going to scare me more than make me laugh though. What about Parasite? That sounds scary.
It's also a dark comedy, but it's getting great reviews and it sounds like it has a bit more mystery than say Zombieland or The Addams Family. How do you feel about Maleficent?
I am typically not a big fan of live action Disney films. I tend to stay away from those, so I'm going to say no to Maleficent.
How about Countdown? It's a movie about a woman who downloads an app and finds out how long she has to live. She's also being haunted. That's a great Halloween film.
Yes! That's definitely at the top of the list. I love suspensful tales about death and being stalked. To me that is the epitome of the horror genre. It's a lot of fun and truly frightening because most people are afraid to die.
Countdown only has a 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 28% on Fandango. The Lighthouse has a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 83% on Metacritic. Critics are describing it as "deeply unsettling".
My friend saw it and raved about it as well and I trust his opinion as we have very similar tastes. He loves the horror genre and is a big fan of psychological thrillers in particular. He said it was creepy and really makes you think. It's the type of film that stays with you long after it's over.
That sounds really good. So are we doing The Lighthouse, Parasite, or Countdown?
Let's do The Lighthouse.
Perfect.